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Indians in Russian military: New Delhi in talks with Moscow to bring back remaining 69 people
NEW DELHI: Reiterating its concern over Indian nationals recruited in Russian Army, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that around 259 Indian citizens were recruited, of whom 139 have been discharged through Indian government efforts and returned home, while discussions with Moscow are underway regarding the return of 69 others believed to []
Rathi Steel and Power Posts Over 30% Revenue Growth in Q2 FY27
New Delhi [India], October 9: Rathi Steel and Power Limited (BSE 504903), one of the leading players in stainless steel long products and TMT bars, witnessed continued operating momentum
Bye-elections: PM Modi hails party workers, voters' support for BJP victory
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the hard work of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers, NDA allies and the continuous support of electorate for ensuring the party's impressive performance in the Lok Sabha and Assembly bye-elections. In a message on social media platform X, PM Modi said, Gratitude to the people for their continuous blessings! The Lok Sabha result of Nagaon (Assam) and Assembly results of Nandigram as well as Rejinagar (West Bengal) show yet again that the people have a deep-rooted connect with the good governance agenda of BJP-NDA. I congratulate the victorious BJP candidates and also applaud the hard work of our Party Karyakartas, the Prime Minister added on X. I also congratulate our valued NDA ally, the AINRC, for their win in Thattanchavady in Puducherry, Prime Minister Modi said. This mandate will give us added strength as we work tirelessly for the welfare of the people and to fulfil their aspirations for a brighter and more prosperous future, he added on X. In Nagaon Parliamentary constituency bye-election, Devasish Sharma of the BJP beat Mohammed Badruddin Ajmal of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF). In Nandigram bye-election in West Bengal, Hasi Rani Rath of the BJP beat the nearest Congress rival Milan Pradhan. In Rejinagar bye-election in West Bengal, Shankharavh Sarkar of the BJP beat Golam Nabi Azad of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party. Earlier on Friday, PM Modi met members of India's contingent that delivered an impressive performance at the WorldSkills Competition Shanghai 2026 and congratulated the young participants for showcasing their talent and skills on the global stage. The interaction took place at the Prime Minister's residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, where PM Modi lauded the competitors for their achievements and encouraged them to continue excelling in their respective fields. Sharing details of the meeting on social media, Prime Minister Modi praised the participants for their outstanding performance at the international skills competition and said it was a pleasure to interact with and motivate the young achievers. The Prime Minister underlined the objective behind establishing a separate Ministry for Skill Development and said that the importance of skill training institutions is no less than that of IITs and IIMs. He encouraged the participants to share their experiences and suggestions with the government to help improve India's skill training system. India recorded its best-ever performance at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, held from September 22 to 27 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) in Shanghai. The country secured six silver medals and 20 medallions for excellence, finishing 10th in the overall rankings.
Singapore issues haze advisory for travellers as air quality turns
NEW DELHI: Singapores High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, on Friday issued an advisory for travellers to the city-state, saying Singapore had been recording Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings in the unhealthy range for a few days due to transboundary haze. Attention travellers to Singapore, Singapore has been experiencing Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings crossing []
Carrying Africa in its heart, India builds partnerships for generations to come
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India and Ghana signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) between the Zoological Survey of India and the University of Ghana on research and training and another between the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Ghanas CSIR-Crops Research Institute during External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar's visit to Accra, earlier this week. Both nations are also holding negotiations on cooperation in local pharmaceutical, vaccine production, health, mining, defence, railways and digital public infrastructure sectors, a report has highlighted. During his visit, EAM Jaishankar met his counterpart from Ghana, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and also called on President John Dramani Mahama. Ghana was the first stop of EAM Jaishankar's three-nation visit. During the meeting, EAM Jaishankar and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa discussed key strategies for advancing the comprehensive partnership between India and Ghana. The two ministers also spoke about advancing multilateral cooperation and deepening India's engagement with the African Union and ECOWAS. ... Ties were raised to a Comprehensive Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modis State Visit in July 2025, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in more than three decades. Jaishankar was explicit that his job was to live up to that elevation, Zuri Amondi, a freelance journalist based in Nairobi, wrote in India Narrative. The agreement signed between the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Ghana's Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI) aims to promote joint research, technology transfer, capacity building and commercialisation of agricultural innovations, reinforcing India's commitment to South-South and India-Africa collaboration. The MoU was signed in the presence of EAM Jaishankar and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The five-year agreement establishes a framework for closer collaboration in agricultural science, education and technological exchange between the two countries. As part of the partnership, the institutions will undertake joint research projects, facilitate the exchange of scientists and technical experts, and share scientific information, research methodologies and breeding materials. The collaboration will also encourage institutional linkages between agricultural research centres in India and Ghana to promote long-term scientific engagement. The test, for Ghana and for the rest of us, is whether the new sectors survive the communique. Local pharma only matters if technology and regulatory capacity stay in Accra. Rail only matters if it moves goods to ports and markets, not merely dignitaries. A BRICS application only matters if it buys financing and voice without a new set of conditions. Jaishankar told his Ghanaian audience that India carries Africa in its heart and intends a partnership for generations. Hearts are cheap. Generations are not, Zuri Amondi wrote in India Narrative. Amondi mentioned that Ghanas formal bid to join BRICS is the practical sequel to the argument that India has been making about Africas place in the world. During its G20 presidency in 2023, India had pushed for African Union's membership in the G20. If the MoUs on crops and biodiversity are followed by plants that make medicines, lines that carry freight, and a digital stack Ghana actually owns, Accra this week will have been the start of something that outlasts both governments. That is the standard Africa should now apply to India, and to everyone else at the door, Amondi added.
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 9 (IANS) The Bihar Congress has announced a phased agitation through November to highlight concerns over voter rights and complaints about names of genuine voters being deleted from electoral rolls. The party will also demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as part of its campaign. Under the programme, Congress workers will organise marches at block headquarters from October 10 to 20, followed by village-level Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao (Save Vote, Save Country)' chaupals from October 25 to November 25. The final phase will involve a proposed Delhi Chalo march on Constitution Day, with thousands of party workers expected to participate in the stir over voter rights. The agitation strategy was discussed at a review meeting held on Friday at Sadaqat Ashram in Patna. Bihar Congress in-charge Krishna Allavaru and State President Rajesh Ram attended the meeting along with district presidents and state office-bearers. Participants reviewed the organisations current status, ongoing public outreach initiatives and preparations for upcoming programmes. The leadership stressed the need to expand the campaign to block, panchayat and village levels and increase participation among party workers. Krishna Allavaru called for strengthening the organisation at the booth, panchayat and block levels. He urged district presidents and office-bearers to implement party programmes effectively and maintain regular communication with the public. He also emphasised better coordination across different levels of the organisation. The first phase of the agitation will run from October 10 to 20, with marches planned at block headquarters. The demonstrations will focus on voter rights and complaints from people who claim their names have been removed from the electoral rolls. State President Rajesh Ram said the campaign would bring the grievances of affected voters to the forefront and raise public awareness about the issue. The party intends to use the protests to draw attention to difficulties faced by people who say they have been excluded from voter lists. In the second phase, Congress workers will organise Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao chaupals in villages between October 25 and November 25. The meetings will provide a platform for people to raise concerns about alleged deletions from electoral rolls. Party workers will engage with affected individuals, listen to their complaints and spread awareness about voting rights. The Congress plans to expand the campaign at the grassroots level to encourage wider public participation and strengthen its voter outreach. For the final phase, the Bihar Congress is preparing a Delhi Chalo march on Constitution Day, with thousands of party workers expected to travel to the national Capital. Through the proposed march, the party intends to raise voter rights concerns and issues related to democratic values at the national level. The campaign will also focus on strengthening the party organisation and increasing participation among its workers. The detailed schedule and arrangements for the Delhi march are expected to be finalised as the agitation progresses.
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'Mobocracy got a reply from democracy', says BJP amid party's resounding victory in bypolls
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The overwhelming positive results for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the recently held bye-elections in Assam, West Bengal and Puducherry shows that 'mobocracy' has got a fitting reply from India's robust democracy, BJP National spokesperson Smriti Irani said on Friday. Addressing the media, after party's landslide victory in West Bengal's Nandigram, Smriti Irani took a jibe at Congress party's 'street politics' and denounced its call to 'hurt' the Indian state, on pretext of fighting off the 'tyrannical' BJP. On January 15, 2025, the former Congress President (Rahul Gandhi) had said with open heart that he was fighting battle not against the BJP but against the Indian State, signalling that the constitutional and democratic institutions will come under attack from them, the BJP leader said. She added that never in the history of India, has any elected leader chosen or dared to inflict harm upon the country's constitutional fabric. Welcoming the resounding mandate across multiple states, Smriti Irani said, Today, democracy has given a reply to mobocracy. In Uttar Pradesh, the election of BJP candidates to the Rajya Sabha is a matter of great joy for us. In Puducherry, we heartily welcome the victory of NDA candidate. From West Bengal, we are receiving overwhelming joyous news in Nandigram and Rejinagar, Smriti Irani said. Nandigram was the bastion of Left-wing ideology, violence against the public. Today, the mandate for BJP shows victory for good governance. In Rejinagar, where nearly 71 per cent of voters belong to the minority community, the BJP is moving towards victory, she added. The BJP spokesperson also called out Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's recent appeal for Smashing the Patriarchy, highlighting how the hollow claims got exposed very soon. Citing the example of Congress MP, also noted professor of a reputed university in the national capital, Smriti Irani said that the women students had lodged complaint against him accusing him of sexually harassing them in return for marks. Former Congress President who brags about smashing the patriarchy never acted against him, leave aside taking cognisance of the offence, she added. The same professor has now been found guilty of harassing female students in the university's inquiry report. I ask the Congress leadership why it didn't initiate any political action against the indicted professor, Smriti Irani asked. Without taking name, she also targeted Rahul Gandhi's alleged misbehaviour with woman policeman during the recent Jantar Mantar protest and demanded that he walks the talk on what he preaches.
Woman Arrested in East Delhi with 43 Stolen Mobile Phones
A 27-year-old woman was arrested in New Delhi for possessing 43 stolen mobile phones linked to multiple thefts. Woman Arrested in East Delhi with 43 Stolen Mobile Phones
Central Railways cancels train from Mumbai to Nizamuddin ahead of October 10 protest: Official
Ahead of the October 10 CJP protest, Central Railways has cancelled Train No. 22221 running from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai to Hazrat Nizamuddin in New Delhi, a railway official said on Friday. Speaking to ANI, Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Swapnil Nila stated that the train was cancelled to protect passengers from potential inconvenience after arriving in Delhi tomorrow. Train No. 22221 running from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Nizamuddin, operated by Central Railway, has been cancelled from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus so that passengers do not face any kind of inconvenience in Delhi tomorrow or have to encounter any problems after reaching Delhi, said Nila. He added that railway authorities sent SMS cancellation notifications to all passengers holding reservations for the train via IRCTC and that refund processes have been initiated for online ticket holders. Nila further advised passengers who purchased tickets through Physi...
Stock-level opportunities emerge as Indian market turns earnings-driven
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Indian equities are shifting toward an earnings-driven market with significant opportunities at the individual stock level across market-cap segments, a report said on Friday. The report from Abakkus Mutual Fund urged investors to look beyond aggregate valuations of large-, mid- and small-cap indices and focus on earnings growth, valuations and the long-term addressable market for individual companies. Though headline valuations show market as expensive, significant dispersion exists within individual indices, said Vaiibhavv Chugh, CEO, Abakkus Mutual Fund, adding that around 45 per cent of stocks in the midcap index are trading below 30 times earnings, while around 40 per cent trade above 40 times. The report said that earnings growth, addressable market, PE ratios and the ability of a business to sustain growth need to be considered alongside valuations to determine a stocks potential. The fund house mentioned current knee-jerk market reactions as potential missed opportunities over a four- to five-year horizon. Ultimately, stock price return is equal to the earning growth, which has stayed consistent for the past 30-40 years, and earnings growth has roughly replicated nominal GDP growth, Chugh said. Recent geopolitical developments, higher crude prices, US interest rates and currency movements could create near-term volatility, but company-specific earnings resilience will matter more once these factors stabilise, the report noted. The report cited opportunities in electric vehicles, cyber security, wealth management, asset management and medical tourism that contribute increasingly to Indias economic growth. Many of these businesses are currently small- or micro-cap companies, creating opportunities as new sectors evolve alongside rising per-capita incomes, the report noted. Indias economic resilience remains a key strength, the report said, adding that earnings across several pockets remain healthy despite market weakness, while GDP, per-capita income and industrial production continue to support the broader India growth thesis.
Demolition drive carried out in Delhi's Seemapuri following building collapse
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Two days after a four-story building collapsed in north Delhi's Seemapuri, claiming at least five lives, including two children, action was taken against illegal constructions in the area on Friday. The demolition drive was carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), on the orders of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, against those constructions which were built in violation of government guidelines. The action was part of a drive against unauthorised constructions in the area. Speaking to IANS, DCP, Shahdara District, Rajendra Prasad Meena said: A nearby building had already been declared dangerous. When the building collapsed, a portion of it struck the neighbouring building and fell, damaging its balcony and walls. The MCD issued a notice to the owner today and gave two hours for its complete demolition...we have provided police security to facilitate the operation. He added that a case has been registered in connection with Wednesday's incident, and that a search is underway for the owner of the collapsed building. The owner is currently absconding, the police officer said. Meanwhile, those who lost their lives in the tragedy on Wednesday have been identified as a 12-year-old girl, 21-year-old Gulafsa, who was around four months pregnant, a child aged around one-and-a-half years, and two others named Nusrat alias Guria and Hajra Bibi, officials said. Eight people injured in the collapse were rescued and shifted to the Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital in Tahirpur for treatment. DCP Meena further said that a rescue operation at the site had concluded by 2 p.m. on Thursday. The building collapse in Seemapuri occurred a month after a similar incident in Delhi's Satya Niketan area claimed seven lives, including that of five students. The building in Satya Niketan housed a paying guest accommodation and mostly had students enrolled at Delhi University. Following the tragedy, the MCD had then initiated demolition of dilapidated buildings in various parts of the national capital, as part of a drive to identify unauthorised and unsafe structures.
Supreme Court Questions Delhi Metro Curbs Ahead Of CJP Protest, Says
Delhi Metro and Railway service restrictions have come under scrutiny by the Supreme Court of India, especially regarding the planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar on October 10. The Supreme Court of India was
V-P Radhakrishnan to address convocation of AIIMS Deoghar tomorrow
Digital Desk | Deoghar, Oct 9 (IANS) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan will visit Deoghar in Jharkhand on Saturday to address the second convocation of the local All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), an official said. The Vice-President will also visit the Sainya Sampark Mela at BBMT Hospital in Deoghar, the official said in a statement on Friday. Earlier this week, Vice-President Radhakrishnan addressed the second convocation of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University at the Qutub Institutional Area in New Delhi. He also led the gathering in taking the No to Drugs pledge and presented gold medals to meritorious graduating students. Highlighting the university's journey from a Sanskrit Vidyapeetha to a Central University, Vice-President Radhakrishnan said that it was now time for the institution to establish itself as a leading international centre of excellence for Sanskrit studies, fulfilling the vision of its founder and former Prime Minister late Lal Bahadur Shastri. Paying tribute to former PM Shastri, the Vice-President said that his immortal call of Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan was not merely a slogan but reflected India's resolve to protect its borders and ensure food security. He lauded the university for securing the highest NAAC grade of A++ and for conducting research across diverse domains of the Indian Knowledge Tradition. He said that while every Indian language has enriched the nation, Sanskrit is the golden string connecting the pearls of India's many languages into one grand garland. He also appreciated the university's efforts to keep Sanskrit alive across the campus through Subhashitas, its 44-year tradition of publishing the Vidyapeeth Panchang, and its teaching of classical disciplines, including Prakrit and Vastu Shastra. Vice-President Radhakrishnan emphasised that India's development must remain rooted in its civilisational heritage. He said that several initiatives under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have created a favourable ecosystem for the resurgence of Sanskrit and promotion of the Indian Knowledge System. Referring to the National Education Policy, 2020, and the Ashtadashi scheme, the Vice-President noted that rare Sanskrit texts must not be allowed to disappear and should be preserved, studied and made accessible to future generations. Calling for greater scholarly engagement with India's manuscript heritage, Vice-President Radhakrishnan urged the university's teachers and students to undertake the discovery, preservation, critical editing and publication of unpublished Sanskrit manuscripts.
Youth should become job creators, innovators: Chirag Paswan
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Indias food processing sector offers immense opportunities and has the potential to play a major role in generating employment, promoting entrepreneurship, strengthening farmers incomes and enhancing Indias global presence, Union Minister Chirag Paswan said on Friday. Addressing the Convocation of the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K), Paswan urged graduating students not to restrict themselves to becoming job seekers, but to emerge as job creators, innovators and solution providers. The minister said that despite the progress made in recent years, the food processing sector continues to offer enormous, untapped potential. The sector can contribute simultaneously to better food quality, value addition, stronger economic opportunities for farmers, employment generation, and reduction of food wastage. Urging students to think beyond conventional pathways, he urged them to use technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship to find solutions to emerging challenges. He assured young innovators that the Government would support new ideas and initiatives aimed at strengthening the sector. The minister also made a strong appeal for maintaining quality, stressing that there should be no compromise on quality in the food sector. He said that the quality of an Indian product affects not merely the reputation of an individual company, but also the standing of Brand India in global markets. Paswan said Indias vast agricultural base, diversity of produce and large consumer market give the country the strength to emerge as a Global Food Basket. He underlined the need to take food value chains, processing facilities and technology closer to farms and rural areas so that the benefits of food processing reach producers at the grassroots. Avinash Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, highlighted the wider role of food processing in reducing food wastage, enhancing nutrition and value addition, creating livelihood opportunities and encouraging entrepreneurship. He emphasised the importance of developing skilled human resources and encouraging students and researchers to pursue ideas and innovations that can create value on a larger scale. NIFTEM-K Director Dr Harinder Singh Oberoi said the institute has made significant progress in academics, research, infrastructure and industry partnerships.
CJP protest in Delhi: Internet services to be suspended in Central Delhi from 10 pm tonight
CJP protest in Delhi: Internet services to be suspended in Central Delhi from 10 pm tonight
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Shooting: Swapnil Kusale, Sarabjot Singh to spearhead India at ISSF World Cup
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Olympic bronze medallists Swapnil Suresh Kusale and Sarabjot Singh will lead a 24-member Indian contingent at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Cairo, Egypt. The international event is being held from October 8 to October 16, 2026. The squad travelled to Cairo after completing an intensive national camp in Dehradun. The camp was held from October 1 to October 7, 2026, at the Maharana Pratap Sports College. Shooters spent the week working on match simulations and fine-tuning technical routines. India will compete across eight individual Olympic disciplines and two mixed team events. The contingent combines seasoned Olympians with promising young shooters. Swapnil Kusale headlines the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions squad alongside Akhil Sheoran and Adriyan Karmakar. Olympian Arjun Babuta leads the Men's 10m Air Rifle unit alongside Deaflympics champion Dhanush Srikanth and Paarth Makhija. Babuta won silver at the 2026 Asian Shooting Championships in New Delhi. In the women's rifle events, two-time Olympian Anjum Moudgil anchors the 50m Rifle 3 Positions team with Ayushi Podder and Manini Kaushik. Emerging shooter Arya Rajesh Borse, who won silver at the Buenos Aires World Cup, features in the Women's 10m Air Rifle alongside Khyati Chaudhary and Ismita Bhowal. In the men's pistol section, Paris 2024 bronze medallist Sarabjot Singh will spearhead the Men's 10m Air Pistol line-up alongside Ajendra Singh Chauhan and Udhayveer Sidhu. Vijayveer Sidhu will lead the challenge in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol alongside Suraj Sharma and Ankur Goel. The women's pistol unit features Asian Games champion Palak, who will contest the Women's 10m Air Pistol alongside Muskan and Surbhi Rao. Olympian Rhythm Sangwan, former World Cup gold medallist Chinki Yadav and Divya TS form the line-up in the Women's 25m Sports Pistol. Following official pre-event training and technical meetings today, competitive firing begins on Saturday. The opening day features finals in both the 10m air pistol mixed team and the 10m air rifle mixed team competitions. Ajendra Singh Chauhan will partner Palak, while Udhayveer Sidhu teams up with Muskan in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event. Paarth Makhija and Arya Rajesh Borse, alongside Dhanush Srikanth and Khyati Chaudhary, will contest the 10m air rifle mixed team event. Individual qualification rounds and finals across the 10m, 25m and 50m ranges will continue through 15 October 2026. Indian Squad for ISSF World Cup Cairo 2026: 10m Air Rifle Men: Paarth Makhija, Dhanush Srikanth, and Arjun Babuta 10m Air Rifle Women: Arya Rajesh Borse, Khyati Chaudhary, Ismita Bhowal 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men: Akhil Sheoran, Adriyan Karmakar, Swapnil Suresh Kusale 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women: Anjum Moudgil, Ayushi Podder, Manini Kaushik 10m Air Pistol Men: Sarabjot Singh, Ajendra Singh Chauhan, and Udhayveer Sidhu 10m Air Pistol Women: Palak, Muskan, Surbhi Rao 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men: Suraj Sharma, Vijayveer Sidhu, Ankur Goel 25m Sports Pistol Women: Divya TS, Rhythm Sangwan, and Chinki Yadav 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team: Paarth Makhija and Arya Rajesh Borse; Dhanush Srikanth and Khyati Chaudhary 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team: Ajendra Singh Chauhan and Palak; Udhayveer Sidhu and Muskan
Delhi Police Denies Permission for CJP Protest on October 10
Delhi Police has denied permission for the CJP-led protest scheduled for October 10, citing the implementation of BNS Section 163. However, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has maintained that the protest will go ahead.
Delhi Police Steps Up Outreach Ahead of October 10 Protest
Police have stepped up outreach efforts among residents, students and the youth ahead of a protest by CJP, Left groups and AAPs student outfits on October 10.Personnel are reaching out to young people, urging them not to participate in any activity that could lead to a law-and-order situation.
Cops Allege Assault During INDIA Bloc Protest in Delhi
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Amid the ongoing spat between the Indian government and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on social media platform X, who alleged a delay in receiving a telecommunication licence for his satellite company Starlink, the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi pitched in the debate, signalling his support for Musk. Reacting to LoP's statement, the BJP asked whether the Congress and its leader were preparing to gain funding for their campaign from a foreign businessman. Speaking to IANS on Friday, BJP National Media Co-Convener Sidharth Yadav said, You (Rahul Gandhi) go to London and complain about the democracy of India. You go to the United States and seek interference from a foreign country. And then someday you say, 'We have to fight the Indian State itself.' Today, Rahul Gandhi appears to be a puppet of a foreign billionaire. We want to make it absolutely clear to Rahul Gandhi that India is a sovereign country. India makes its own policies, and these policies are decided in the Indian Parliament, not on social media platform X. Those who echo the views of wealthy foreign businessmen in an attempt to influence India's policies should reflect on their actions, Yadav added. The BJP leader said, Till last year, Congress was against Starlink. He showed Jairam Ramesh's social media post on camera and quoted the senior Congress leader, saying, 'Perhaps the biggest question is of national security; when it is about national security, who will have the authority to shut down or resume connectivity?'--These were the questions that were previously asked by the Opposition, but today they have taken a U-turn and are swinging in the opposition direction. Today they (Congress) have lost confidence in themselves, and are probably preparing for foreign funding for their election campaigns, teaming up with rich foreign businessmen, he added. Rahul Gandhi should be well-assured that no foreign entity will be able to influence India's democratic functioning or policies. The Union government will take all the decisions, keeping the well-being of the people as a priority. However, Rahul Gandhi's behaviour is reminding us of Mir Jafar, who worked with foreigners to weaken the country, Yadav said. BJP National Vice-President Ram Madhav said, Elon Musk should keep in mind that India is not a banana republic where he can make statements as he pleases. All matters related to spectrum and telecommunications in India are governed by laws and regulations. This is the Modi government, and everything will be done transparently and in accordance with the rules. Musk should know that those whom he was calling 'oligarchs' are also waiting for similar permissions as he (Musk) is. Jio, Airtel, and other leading telecom companies in India are also waiting, along with Starlink. Rahul Gandhi, who used to accuse us (BJP), Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the government of surrendering before Trump and Musk, calling us a government that had surrendered. Why has he now surrendered himself? Why is he (Rahul Gandhi) in such a hurry to ensure that Elon Musk gets the satellite internet services licence? What did he (Rahul Gandhi) get overnight? Ram Madhav asked. Till yesterday, your party's (Congress) senior leaders like Jairam Ramesh said that Starlink can be a security link for the country. Then why is Rahul Gandhi championing Elon Musk and endorsing Starlink? He should tell the reason for his change of mind, the veteran BJP leader said. This is not the UPA government that sold spectrum at illogical rates owing to corruption, following which the Ministers faced jail time. The UPA ran a corrupt spectrum. Under the present (BJP) government, all rules will be followed, and all the process will be followed without any discrimination, Ram Madhav said. Tesla owner and billionaire Elon Musk had previously made a post on X alleging that Starlink's Satcom services are being blocked. In another post, Musk wrote, Starlink is licensed in over 165 countries and has spent five years complying with every single law and requirement of the Government of India, so why still no license? Is Ambani the real boss of India? he said in an X post to which Rahul Gandhi had replied, Welcome to India, Elon. Wait till you discover the other guy. Earlier, the Indian government criticised the US business tycoon Musk over his allegations that Starlink's Satcom services are being blocked and made it clear that compliance with security norms is an absolute must for every Satcom licensee in the country.
As bypoll results largely favour ruling parties, BJP pulls a surprise in Bengals Rejinagar
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Ruling parties in three states and one Union Territory that went for by-elections are poised comfortably to win as counting comes close to an end on Friday for five Assembly and one Lok Sabha constituencies. Elections were held on Tuesday for the lone Parliamentary constituency of Nagaon in Assam, while voting took place the same day for the Assembly seats in West Bengals Nandigram and Rejinagar; Madurantakam and Dharapuram of Tamil Nadu; and Thattanchavady in the Union Territory of Puducherry. The Nagaon Lok Sabha seat was vacant after Congress leader Pradyut Bordoloi who won in 2019 and 2024 joined the BJP and subsequently won from Dispur in this years Assembly elections. The states ruling BJP was leading at the time of writing, with its candidate Devasish Sharma ahead with a convincing margin of 1.6 lakh votes over his closest rival. In Puducherry, the ruling All India N. R. Congress (AINRC) retained the Thattanchavady seat, with Ashok Anand winning here with a margin of 8,482 votes over nearest rival E. Vinayagam of the Congress. Chief Minister Natesan Rangaswamy vacated this seat to retain Mangalam, which he had won simultaneously in the Assembly elections held earlier this year. As a Congress candidate, he lost from Thattanchavady in 1990, but registered a victory in the election held the next year. In 2006, he won here with a record 90 per cent of the total votes polled. Since winning in 1991 as a Congress candidate, Rangaswamy retained Thattanchavady till he chose to contest elsewhere beginning in 2011 after breaking out of the Congress and founding the AINRC. He returned, winning again in the 2021 and 2026 general elections. In Tamil Nadu, while Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was ahead by almost 67,000 votes in Dharapuram at the end of all 23 rounds of counting, it was ahead by close to 58,000 mandates in Madurantakam after 17 of 21 rounds. In the Assembly elections held earlier this year, TVK emerged as the largest single party, forming the government with allies. In West Bengal, BJPs Hasi Rani Rath was declared winner by a massive margin of over 1.2 lakh votes, while in Rejinagar the ruling party pulled a surprise with its candidate Shankharavh Sarkar close to victory with a lead of over 75,800 mandates. Muslims in Rejinagar comprise well over 70 per cent, where the controversial Babri Masjid-replica builder and founder of Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP), Humayun Kabir, stepped down to retain Nowda. He had won from Rejinagar earlier, bagging 51.62 per cent of the total votes polled, but his son Golam Nabi Azad failed to retain it for the AJUP in the subsequent by-election. Since delimitation and polling held in 2011, the seat has been decided on the basis of demographic divide. But Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had predicted the change before the by-election, promising to work for the development of the region. In the 2011 election, Humayun Kabir, then a Congress candidate, defeated his nearest rival Serajul Islam Mondal of the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP), a Left-Front ally. The seat was retained by the Congress in the 2013 by-election after Kabir switched over to the Trinamool Congress, with Rabiul Alam Chowdhury beating the RSP again. In 2016, Chowdhury again triumphed, this time against Kabir, who contested as an independent. In the subsequent 2021 polls, the BJP rose to the second position in a significant surge, but lost to Chowdhury, then a Trinamool candidate, by a massive margin of over 68,000 votes. Shankharavh Sarkars comfortable position in Rejinagar at the time of writing suggests that the larger part of the Muslim community has accepted the BJP government as a possible benefactor in the coming days, as observers suggest. Moreover, the trend of being rendered directionless and mass erosion in parties after losing power has also had its impact, say analysts. Even the once formidable Trinamool Congress has fragmented after its defeat in the Assembly poll this year and has fared poorly in the by-elections too. In Rejinagar, the Mamata All India Trinamool Congress managed less than 4,000 votes, while the Democratic Trinamool Congress collected a little over 2,000. In Nandigram, that was once among the principal reasons behind Mamata Banerjees 15-year tryst with power, her candidate withdrew from the race while the rival faction got a meagre 853 mandates.
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Singapore issues haze advisory for travellers as air quality turns unhealthy
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Singapores High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, on Friday issued an advisory for travellers to the city-state, saying Singapore had been recording Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings in the unhealthy range for a few days due to transboundary haze. Attention travellers to Singapore, Singapore has been experiencing Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings crossing into the unhealthy range for a few days now due to transboundary haze. Encourage travellers to refer to official NEA advisories to plan for the day ahead, Wong posted on X. The High Commissioner also outlined the precautions advised by Singapores National Environment Agency (NEA) for periods of poor air quality, particularly for vulnerable groups. For periods when the air quality crosses into the unhealthy range, NEA has advised healthy people to reduce prolonged or strenuous outdoor activities, while vulnerable groups like the elderly, children and pregnant women, as well as people with chronic lung or heart disease, should minimise or avoid such activities altogether, he stated. Neighbouring Malaysia has also been hit by the severe haze. School closures due to worsening air quality from severe haze have been expanded to several states as well as the capital Kuala Lumpur and the administrative capital of Putrajaya on Friday, Xinhua news agency reported. Schools in areas that record Air Pollutant Index (API) readings of more than 180 are to close starting Friday, while schools in areas that record APIs of more than 150 for three consecutive days will close from October 12, the education ministry said in a statement late on Thursday. According to the countrys air quality rating, an API reading of zero to 50 is good, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and 301 and above hazardous. Data from the countrys Air Pollutant Index Management System showed most areas across Peninsular Malaysia recording unhealthy readings as of 1 pm, with the states of Selangor, Johor and Negeri Sembilan along the west coast being particularly affected.
Golf Stars Head To Delhi For Major Championship
The Delhi Golf Club is set to host the star-studded DP World India Championship from October 15 to 18, featuring top golfers like Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, and other Major winners. The USD 4 million event, held at the historic venue, aims to boost golf's profile in India and offer young Indian players a chance to learn from the best.
SC Intervenes on Delhi Transport Ban: Asks Centre to Balance Security with Public Convenience
The Supreme Court of India on Friday intervened against blanket restrictions on public transport in the national capital, directing the Centre and Delhi authorities to ensure that Delhi Metro and train operations are regulated rather than completely shut down ahead of a planned demonstration by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on October 10. A bench [] The post SC Intervenes on Delhi Transport Ban: Asks Centre to Balance Security with Public Convenience appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
NHAI to fit emission controls on 25 DG sets along Dwarka Expressway
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The National Highways Authority of India has begun installing Retrofit Emission Control Devices (RECD) on 25 diesel generator sets along the 8.7kilometre PackageIV stretch of the Dwarka Expressway, to cut pollution in the National Capital Region, an official statement said on Friday. Dwarka Expressway that connects Basai to Kherki Dhaula/Delhi-Gurugram Expressway cloverleaf intersection was chosen for the initiative to strengthen environmental protection measures on National Highway corridor in National Capital Region (NCR), the statement from Ministry of Road Transport & Highways said. The initiative is being implemented in compliance with directions from the Commission for Air Quality Management concerning DG regulation to mitigate air pollution, particularly during the winter season under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Dwarka Expressway Package IV falls within the Delhi NCR region, which experiences severe air pollution during the winter months, the statement noted. To improve ambient air quality during this critical period, CAQM has mandated regulation and emission control measures for DG sets operating in the area. The RECDs will be installed on DG sets used for the Expressway lighting and other associated operations. The implementation involves installation, testing and commissioning of the RECDs, along with comprehensive maintenance support. The RECD installation is part of NHAI's broader approach towards integrating environmental protection into National Highway construction and operation, particularly for projects located in the NCR, the statement noted. The initiative will help to ensure that DG sets required for essential National Highway-related operations are equipped with appropriate emission-control systems in line with the applicable regulatory framework. NHAI has also specified that GPS-tagged photographs of RECD installations at each DG-set/locations will be maintained for verification and compliance purposes. The environmental initiatives are aligned with the broader objective of ensuring that the expansion and operation of National Highway infrastructure is in line with strengthening compliance for air-quality norms, the ministry said.
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BJP cut water supply to Muslim colony: TMC MP writes to UN
New Delhi: Concerned over the protracted disruption in water supply in Kolkatas Jyotinagar Colony, Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Samirul Islam has written to the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). In his letter dated October 8, which he shared on his X account on Friday, October 9, Islam described 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 .
Swapnil Kusale and Sarabjot Singh to Spearhead India at ISSF World Cup in Cairo
Olympic bronze medallists Swapnil Suresh Kusale and Sarabjot Singh will lead a 24-member Indian contingent at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Cairo, Egypt. The international event is being held from 8 October to 16 October, 2026. The squad travelled to Cairo after completing an intensive national camp in Dehradun, according to a press release. The camp was held from October 1 to 7, 2026 at the Maharana Pratap Sports College. Shooters spent the week working on match simulations and fine-tuning technical routines. India will compete across eight individual Olympic disciplines and two mixed team events. The contingent combines seasoned Olympians with promising young shooters. Swapnil Kusale headlines the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions squad alongside Akhil Sheoran and Adriyan Karmakar. Olympian Arjun Babuta leads the Men's 10m Air Rifle unit alongside Deaflympics champion Dhanush Srikanth and Paarth Makhija. Babuta won silver at the 2026 Asian Shooting Championships in New Delhi. In the w...
Ahead of CJP's planned protest, Delhi Metro has announced the closure of entry and exit at 57 stations from October 9 to curb unruly mob movement.
Security checks up at Noida-Delhi borders ahead of CJP protest; BSF deployed
Security has been increased at the Noida and Delhi borders due to an upcoming protest by the Cockroach Janata Party. Police and BSF personnel are deployed at key points to check vehicles and prevent incidents. Allegations have arisen that some activists are under house arrest to prevent participation in the protest. Noida Metro services will operate normally, unaffected by closures imposed on certain Delhi Metro stations.
SC asks Centre to regulate train, Metro services ahead of Delhi protests
The Supreme Court says security measures must be proportionate, directs authorities to issue travel advisories and review road closures, and seeks an alternative protest venue
Pakistan out, India to open against Bangladesh in Asian Champions Trophy 2026 in Punjab
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Pakistan have officially withdrawn from the mens Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 and have been replaced by Bangladesh in the event starting on October 27 at Jalandhar and Mohali. Pakistan's refusal to travel across the border means that Asian Games gold medallist and hosts India will take on Bangladesh on the opening day on October 27. The full match schedule for the prestigious continental tournament was announced by the Asian Hockey Federation on Friday. The tournament will be held from October 27 to November 5 across two iconic hockey venues in Punjab the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar and the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali. The other four teams besides holders India and Bangladesh in the fray are Malaysia, Japan, South Korea and China. Fresh from successfully defending their Asian Games gold medal in Japan, five-time ACT winners India will enter the tournament as the top-ranked team and will look to continue their strong record in the competition. The opening ceremony will take place on October 27, shortly before India play Bangladesh in their campaign opener. The six teams will compete in a single round-robin league phase, with each team playing five matches. The top four teams at the end of the league stage will qualify for the semi-finals. After facing Bangladesh on the opening day, India will meet China on October 29, Japan on October 30, Malaysia on November 1, and South Korea on November 2. All five of India's league matches are scheduled to start at 1900 hrs IST. The tournament will have three rest days on October 28, October 31 and November 3. Pakistan's withdrawal from the event seems in line with the two countries' refusal to allow their teams to travel across the border. The two countries have refused to send their teams across the border, and the matches have been hosted at neutral venues. But with such a thing not possible in hockey, Pakistan decided to withdraw its team, which had claimed a bronze medal in the Asian Games 2026 Meanwhile, Jalandhar will host all league-stage matches from October 27 to November 2, before the action shifts to Mohali for the business end of the tournament. The semifinals and medal matches will be played at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium, with the semis scheduled for November 4 and the bronze-medal and gold-medal matches on November 5. The tournament holds special significance for Punjab as it signals the return of international hockey to the state considered the nursery of hockey in the country. India are the most successful side in the history of the Asian Champions Trophy, having won the title in 2011, 2016, 2018 (joint winners with Pakistan), 2023 and 2024. The hosts will now aim to add another chapter to their impressive record when they take on Asias best in front of a passionate home crowd in Punjab. The announcement of the match schedule adds to the excitement for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026. We are delighted to welcome the teams from across Asia to Punjab and look forward to witnessing some high-quality hockey, said Hockey India President, Dr. Dilip Tirkey. Hockey India Secretary General, Bhola Nath Singh, also shared his sentiments. With the schedule now announced, the countdown to the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 has truly begun. Hockey India is proud to host the participating nations and showcase the passion and hospitality of Punjab. We look forward to an exciting and competitive tournament that brings fans closer to the sport while giving every team an opportunity to perform at the highest level, said the Secretary General.
CJP leader Saurav Das claimed that BJP-ruled states are detaining CJP volunteers ahead of the protest. The planned protest at Jantar Mantar aims to demand accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Delhi Police denied permission for the protest, citing safety and order concerns as reasons. CJP and student organizations expressed solidarity for the proposed agitation against electoral irregularities.
Supreme Court verdict exposes Andhra CM's betrayal of BCs, says YSR Congress
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 9 (IANS) YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders and former Ministers Chelluboyina Venugopala Krishna and Dharmana Prasada Rao said on Friday that the Supreme Court judgment on Backward Class (BC) reservations exposed the N. Chandrababu Naidu-led Andhra Pradesh government's betrayal of BCs by failing to provide 34 per cent reservation to them in local body elections. They said Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had promised 34 per cent reservation in the election manifesto despite being fully aware of the legal ceiling on reservations, but failed to complete the statutory and constitutional process required to protect the quota. Venugopala Krishna said the state government deliberately wasted time instead of creating a legally sustainable framework. He questioned why Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, despite being a key ally in the NDA government at the Centre, had not raised the issue strongly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. If special efforts could be made in Parliament to provide legal backing to Amaravati, why was the same commitment not shown for 34 per cent BC reservation? he asked. He said that sending BC Ministers to Delhi to consult lawyers was not enough and that the state government should have exerted political pressure on the Centre for constitutional protection. He also rejected the state government's proposal to compensate BCs through party-level seat allocation, saying political tickets and statutory reservations were fundamentally different. He demanded that the state government complete the required legal process and conduct local body elections with 34 per cent BC reservation as promised. Dharmana Prasada Rao said the state government knew that aggregate reservations could not ordinarily cross the 50 per cent ceiling, yet issued orders that failed judicial scrutiny. He demanded an unconditional apology to BCs and called for a comprehensive empirical survey through a legally constituted commission rather than ad-hoc exercises or household data collection. Both leaders said that YSRCP Chief and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy had demonstrated political commitment to BC representation even when statutory reservation faced judicial limitations. During the YSRCP government, BCs received four of 11 Rajya Sabha positions, 28 of 58 MLC positions, six of 13 Zilla Parishad Chairperson posts, nine of 13 Mayor posts, 44 of 84 Municipal Chairperson posts, 239 of 636 Mandal Praja Parishad President posts and 227 of 639 Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency positions. They said the Telugu Desam Party-led coalition government must stop blaming YSRCP for the loss of BC opportunities and instead explain why it failed to secure a legally sustainable 34 per cent quota. YSRCP would continue its fight until BCs receive statutory reservation and fair political representation, they added.
Delhi Schools, Colleges Shift Online, Shops, Offices Advised To Close Ahead Of October 10 Protest
Schools and colleges in Delhi have shifted classes online and postponed examinations ahead of the proposed CJP protest on 10 October. Shops in Connaught Place have also been advised to close, while offices in Delhi have been advised to shut amid
CJP protest restrictions: Delhi is implementing extensive security arrangements ahead of the scheduled Cockroach Janta Party protest on October 10. All retail liquor stores will remain closed for two days as a preventative measure. Metro services will be restricted at 57 stations from the evening of October 9, affecting passenger movement. Several Mail and Express trains are cancelled to prevent congestion around key railway stations.
Supreme Court Summons CJP, Student Groups Over Delhi Protest Row
The Supreme Court intervened ahead of the October 10 CJP protest, questioning sweeping transport restrictions and calling for a balance between peaceful assembly and public convenience.
Govt showcases Indias digital innovation, emerging tech at IMC 2026
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The 10th edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 successfully drew technology companies, startups, policymakers, researchers and industry leaders to showcase the country's nextgeneration connectivity and emerging technologies, an official statement said on Friday. The statement from the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) said the fourday event, held till October 10, 2026, provided a platform for dialogue, innovation and collaboration around next-generation connectivity and emerging technologies. MeitY has set up a dedicated pavilion to showcase a range of Digital India initiatives and capabilities across digital public infrastructure, citizen services, language technology, data protection, semiconductors, internet infrastructure, advanced research and technology entrepreneurship. Digital foundations supporting citizen and government services are being highlighted at the pavilion, which include Aadhaar, DigiLocker, UMANG and Entity Locker. These initiatives demonstrate how digital platforms are making identity, documents and access to government services more seamless, secure and convenient for citizens and organisations. An API Setu booth was set up to help visitors understand integration and information exchange through APIs, supporting interoperability across digital systems. UX4G team is helping visitors explore how to improve the user experience and design of their digital assets through a citizen-centric design. A booth featuring the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) framework highlights the importance of responsible processing and protection of personal data in the digital age, the statement noted. Digital India BHASHINI is demonstrating the application of Artificial Intelligence and language technologies to facilitate access to digital content and services across Indian languages. MyGov India has come up with a collection of Mann Ki Baat videos, highlighting stories, voices and grassroots initiatives from across the country at their booth. The pavilion also features the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), which is showcasing DARPAN S3, along with NIXI, SAMEER and India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), highlighting capabilities across internet infrastructure, applied research and advanced technology. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is participating with 14 STPI-incubated startups, giving entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their products and solutions to visitors, investors and industry participants.
Delhi Gears Up For Major Security Clampdown
Delhi is under an unprecedented security clampdown ahead of a planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, October 10. Police have denied permission for the demonstration, citing short notice and past rule violations. Measures include deploying 25,000 personnel, closing 57 metro stations, and intensifying checks at borders, railway stations, and hotels, impacting daily commuters.
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38 Trains To New Delhi, Nizamuddin Cancelled On Oct 10
Only 38 trains originating from various stations in other states and scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10 have been cancelled.
SC orders four-week deadline to link accident, vehicle, insurance databases
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and states to interlink key government and insurance databases, including VAHAN, SARATHI, the Electronic Detailed Accident Report (eDAR) portal, and the Insurance Information Bureau (IIB), within four weeks, to streamline motor accident claim processing and ensure seamless sharing of accident-related information. A bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Prasanna B. Varale directed all states to ensure that accident-related data is uploaded on the eDAR portal, operated by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), without delay, observing that only a few states had started uploading data despite the portal being operational. The apex court ordered that eDAR be linked with the IIB, which functions under the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), and directed the interlinking of the VAHAN, SARATHI, eDAR, and IIB databases for seamless cross-referencing of accident reports, vehicle and insurer records, and previous claim histories. The integration is also to extend to hit-and-run cases and the PM-RAHAT scheme, enabling early accident alerts to be sent directly to insurers. The Supreme Court directed the Centre and states to complete the integration within four weeks from today positively and file compliance reports, along with details sought in its previous orders, through affidavits. The directions came as the top court examined compliance by several insurance companies with its earlier orders requiring their senior officials to appear personally and explain their failure to enter appearance in the proceedings. During the proceedings, the Justice Amanullah-led Bench also took a stern view of several insurance companies failing to comply with its directions regarding appearance and submission of affidavits, issuing contempt notices to the chief executives of certain insurers. Rejecting an apology furnished by Navi General Insurance Ltd. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Vaibhav Goyal, the Supreme Court described it as only cosmetic and not heartfelt, observing that no action had been taken against the person responsible for failing to process the apex court's notice. It issued a contempt notice to Goyal, directing him to file a personal affidavit explaining why appropriate action should not be taken against him. The Supreme Court further granted a final opportunity to states that had not constituted Special Investigation Teams (SITs) in accordance with its earlier orders to do so within four weeks. The matter has been listed for further hearing on November 27 at 2 p.m.
Condemn all anti-India activities: MEA on so-called 'Khalistan referendum' in Canada
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Reacting to reports of a so-called 'Khalistan referendum' planned in Canada, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reiterated that New Delhi strongly condemns all anti-India activities. We strongly condemn all anti-India activities, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said during a bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi while responding to a question about the Khalistani event planned in Canada. The MEA spokesperson's remarks came as reports claimed that the banned radical outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) plans to hold a so-called Khalistan referendum in Canada's Edmonton on October 18. In August, a report highlighted terrorist and SFJ founder Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's announcement to form a Khalistan Army and Sikh Homeland Security force. The report mentioned that videos showing Sikh men training with semi-automatic rifles on Canadian soil were deeply alarming and could have catastrophic consequences for the Sikh community itself. Pannun released a video calling on diaspora Sikhs to participate in a so-called Khalistan Referendum in Indianapolis, the capital of the US state of Indiana, while also floating the idea of a Sikh Homeland Security force, or Khalistan Army, according to a report in Khalsa Vox. These are not abstract political arguments. They are calculated provocations aimed at restless young men already navigating the pressures of migration, identity, and easy money. The result is visible and ugly: a small minority of Sikh youth in the United States and Canada drifting into drugs, illegal guns, and gang life, damaging their own communities and the cities that host them, the report detailed. Pannuns messaging does not create every troubled youth, but it supplies a ready-made narrative that romanticizes defiance and externalizes every failure onto India. When a young man already exposed to street culture hears that the real war is against the Indian state and that arming or securing the community is legitimate, the leap from online rhetoric to real weapons becomes shorter, it stated. According to the report, Canadian intelligence has previously identified Khalistani extremists as a national security concern, while the pattern of inflammatory videos followed by displays of force is not a coincidence.
Tesla expands NCR footprint with new Noida experience centre after Delhi and Gurugram
Tesla has launched its third Experience Center in the National Capital Region, located in Noida's Sector 98. This facility allows local residents to view Tesla models, test drive vehicles, and place orders. The center will showcase the Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive and the Model Y L with significant storage capacity. Financing options for both models include down payments and monthly EMIs based on a seven-year tenor.
Skill training institutes no less than IITs, IIMs: PM Modi urges youth to champion skill development
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met members of Indias contingent that delivered an impressive performance at the WorldSkills Competition Shanghai 2026, congratulating the young participants for showcasing their talent and skills on the global stage. The interaction took place at the Prime Ministers residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, where PM Modi lauded the competitors for their achievements and encouraged them to continue excelling in their respective fields. Sharing details of the meeting on social media, the Prime Minister praised the participants for their outstanding performance at the international skills competition and said it was a pleasure to interact with and motivate the young achievers. The Prime Minister underlined the objective behind establishing a separate Ministry for Skill Development and said that the importance of skill training institutions is no less than that of IITs and IIMs. He encouraged the participants to share their experiences and suggestions with the government to help improve India's skill training system. India recorded its best-ever performance at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, held from September 22 to 27 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai. The country secured six silver medals and 20 Medallions for Excellence, finishing 10th in the overall rankings. The latest result marks a significant improvement from the previous edition of the competition held in France's Lyon in 2024, where India finished 13th with four bronze medals and 12 Medallions for Excellence. The improved ranking reflects the growing capabilities of Indias skilled workforce and its rising presence in global skills competitions. According to the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, the six-day event brought together more than 1,400 young competitors from nearly 70 countries and regions. India fielded its largest-ever contingent, comprising 70 competitors, who participated in 63 skill categories spanning emerging technologies, advanced manufacturing, engineering, creative industries and specialised services. After four days of intense competition, winners were honoured during the closing ceremony held in Shanghai on September 27. The event celebrated excellence in technical expertise, innovation, precision and craftsmanship, drawing participants, industry leaders, experts and international delegations from across the world. Indias participation in WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 was coordinated by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, with support from Sector Skill Councils, industry partners, training institutions and technical experts.
Delhi High Court stays order mandating Aadhaar biometrics-enabled attendance for prosecutors
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Farmers Union Backs SIR Movement, Plans Protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10
The farmers union supports the SIR movement, warning against suppression of peaceful protests ahead of a demonstration in New Delhi. Farmers Union Backs SIR Movement, Plans Protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10
ISL 2026: Bengaluru FC host SC Delhi as FC Goa takes on Chennaiyin FC in tournament opener
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 season gets underway on Saturday with two intriguing fixtures, as Bengaluru FC host Sporting Club Delhi at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, before FC Goa welcomes Chennaiyin FC to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on the opening day. Bengaluru FC will look to begin their campaign on a winning note in front of their home supporters when they take on Sporting Club Delhi at 5 pm. The Blues will be keen to build on their previous 2-0 victory over Delhi, in which Sivasakthi Narayanan and Sunil Chhetri found the net, while the visitors will be looking to make an early statement. Head Coach Pep Muoz has stressed the importance of managing player fitness following a demanding pre-season and the recent international window. Key players Ryan Williams, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Ashique Kuruniyan returned from national duty after a demanding run of fixtures, with Muoz highlighting the need to manage workloads carefully. We have to take care of our players, Munoz said, adding that Williams involvement would depend on his recovery. Despite the fitness considerations, the Bengaluru coach remains confident in the depth of his squad, with midfielder Suresh Wangjam entering his eighth season at the club. Muoz has also emphasised the importance of combining results with entertaining football that reflects Bengaluru FCs identity. The hosts have strengthened their squad with several overseas arrivals, including defenders Menno Koch and Sandro Embalo, midfielders Borja Martinez and Manuel de Iriondo, and Montenegrin striker Mihailo Perovic. The new additions will be expected to help fill the gap left by Rahul Bhekes departure to Mohun Bagan SG. Sporting Club Delhi, meanwhile, arrive with match sharpness from the Durand Cup and a young squad averaging 24.3 years. Head Coach Tomasz Tchorz will look to build on the experience gained last season, with continuity, high-tempo pressing and the development of young Indian players central to the clubs approach. Brazilian forward Rodriguinho, who scored seven goals during Delhis Durand Cup semi-final run, will be one to watch. Midfielder Lalrinliana Hnamte underlined the team's ambition ahead of the opener, saying, We are very young, but we are hungry for the trophy. On the other hand, FC Goa and Chennaiyin FC renew their rivalry at Fatorda, with both sides looking to start the season strongly under familiar faces in new coaching roles. FC Goa Head Coach Gouramangi Singh and Chennaiyin FC Head Coach Clifford Miranda, former teammates at both the national team and Dempo, will begin their respective campaigns with a competitive encounter. FC Goa have welcomed back Jorge Ortiz, whose previous spell with the club was successful, while Spanish midfielder lex Vallejo and winger Isak Vanlalruatfela add further options to the squad. Singh will look to establish his approach from the outset, with an emphasis on clarity, control and competitiveness on both sides of the ball. As a club, we want to stay true to our identity of being a competitive team. We want to play with a lot more clarity. We want to control games and be comfortable with and without the ball, Singh said ahead of the fixture. Chennaiyin FC, who finished 13th last season, have strengthened their Indian contingent with Ayush Dev Chhetri and Brison Fernandes, while Glan Martins arrives from FC Goa. French attacking midfielder Madih Talal and Brazilian forward Ramon Tanque further bolster the Marina Machans attacking options. Miranda, meanwhile, has stressed that consistency across the campaign will matter more than the result of a single fixture. Beating Goa wont win us the league, and losing to Goa wont lose us the league. Its about being consistent over the 24 games, he said. The teams' previous meeting ended in a 1-1 draw in Chennai, with Sandesh Jhingan scoring a late equaliser after Irfan Yadwad had opened the scoring. While the return fixture carries added intrigue with former teammates now on opposing touchlines, Singh has maintained that the focus remains firmly on the teams rather than the coaches. Saturday isnt about Gouramangi and Clifford. It is about FC Goa and Chennaiyin two very good teams, and were going to get a competitive game, he said. Both opening-day fixtures will be broadcast live on YouTube, Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV. Match schedule: Bengaluru FC vs Sporting Club Delhi Venue: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru Kick-off: 5:00 pm IST FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Goa Kick-off: 7:30 pm IST
Northern Railway cancels 38 trains to Delhi on Saturday
Northern Railway has clarified that only 38 trains arriving at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10 have been cancelled due to anticipated severe road traffic congestion, while operations at other Delhi stations will remain normal. This comes as the Cockroach Janata Party plans a protest at Jantar Mantar, leading to police requests for metro station closures.
A day before the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) planned protest in Delhi, founder Abhijeet Dipke on Friday questioned the restrictions imposed ahead of the demonstration, accusing the authorities of being afraid of young people. The party has called for a protest
Government Puts 5.1-Acre HIL Land Parcel In Delhi Up For Auction At 829.69 Crore Reserve Price
Namo Bharat stations at Sarai Kale Khan, New Ashok Nagar in Delhi to remain closed till October 10
Namo Bharat stations at Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar will temporarily close for security reasons. Train services between Anand Vihar in Delhi and Modipuram will continue as scheduled. Delhi Police have requested the closure of 57 metro stations due to potential protests and crowd movement. Additionally, Indian Railways canceled Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at key railway stations during this period.
World Mental Health Day 2026: Experts Discuss Mental Health Support During Crisis
World Mental Health Day 2026 New Delhi [India], October 9: Crises can affect mental health in ways that are not always visible, disrupting routines, relationships and a sense of safety.
Delhi Schools Go Online, Colleges Postpone Exams Amid Security Concerns
The school has also discontinued its stay-back facility for students on Friday. The inauguration of its Activity Week, scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed, with a fresh date to be announced later.
Delhi schools, colleges shift classes online, postpone exams amid security concerns
Educational institutions in the Capital have shifted classes online and postponed exams and other activities scheduled for Saturday in view of the protest planned against the Chief Election Commissioner
Delhi: Police make special arrangements for October 10 CJP protest, deploy 334 GRP personnel
Amid the ongoing opposition protests over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, Police have made special deployment arrangements to maintain law and order in Delhi. The police deployed 334 GRP personnel, including120 female officers, said DCP Railway B.Bharat Reddy on Friday. We have made special deployment arrangements to maintain law and order regarding the protest called by the CJP in Delhi on October 10. There are seven major railway stations in Delhi, and we have ensured round-the-clock deployment at all of them. In total, we have deployed 334 GRP personnel, including approximately 120 female officers. Additionally, we have requested CAPF support; we will deploy 14 CAPF companies around the clock. We are also placing special emphasis on locations in close proximity to New Delhi, where we have increased deployment, he told ANI. Reddy further said, We are utilizing assistance from social media and...
Delhi CJP protest: Railways cancel and reschedule several trains; check full list
Short: Railways Cancel trains ahead of Oct 10 CJP protest, Delhi Police on alert at borders
New Delhi [India], October 9: As India and the global development community focus on moving Artificial Intelligence from experimentation to measurable development outcomes, edGrid, a GeoAI-powered education governance intelligence solution developed by Deepspatial, was showcased today as one of the select State AI innovations at the India launch of the World Bank Group's World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence.
IMD forecasts rain in several states, warm weather in Delhi
Delhi is likely to remain warm, with partly cloudy skies and no rain forecast by the India Meteorological Department . Rainfall is expected over several parts of the country, with the MeT department forecasting heavy rainfall at isolated places over Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, Uttarakhand, West Bengal and Sikkim. Rainfall is likely over []
What Goes Into Your Seafood? A Dinner At Sorrento In Shangri-La Eros New Delhi Offered A Closer Look
Shangri-La Eros New Delhi hosted 'Rooted In Nature' dinner at Sorrento which put seafood sourcing in focus
Plea in Supreme Court challenges proposed Delhi Metro closure before CJP protest
A plea in the Supreme Court challenged proposed Delhi Metro station closures and train cancellations ahead of the October 10 CJP protest. Senior lawyers cited citizens' right to protest and raised concerns over barricading, with a formal petition expected later in the day
Shubhanshu Shukla Recalls Emotional Moment Of Seeing Tricolour In Space At Delhi School
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shared his ISS experiences at Birla Vidya Niketan, Delhi, recalling the emotional sight of the Indian Tricolour and urging students to overcome fear.
CJP's October 10 protest: Schools shift classes online, colleges postpone exams amid metro curbs
Indian Railways cancels trains to New Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin ahead of protest
Indian Railways has cancelled select Mail and Express trains arriving at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin on October 10 amid traffic concerns linked to a proposed CJP protest. Delhi Police has denied permission for the Jantar Mantar rally and tightened security at key borders
CJP protest in Delhi tomorrow: Schools shift online, colleges postpone October 10 exam
Several schools and colleges in Delhi shifted to online classes and postponed examinations due to security concerns. The Delhi Police requested metro service disruptions in light of a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar. Various institutions canceled or rescheduled activities to ensure student safety and comply with directives from local authorities. Parent-teacher meetings have been postponed, with new schedules being communicated shortly.
Difference in ban, regulation: SC on Metro shutdown on Oct 10
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, October 9, offered a small measure of relief to protesters, as it flagged public inconvenience caused by the Metro shutdown and dismissed a plea seeking a probe into Delhi Police FIRs against student protesters at Jantar Mantar. The apex court directed the Centrenot to stop train services to 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 .
Railways Cancels All Mail, Express Trains Arriving In Delhi On Saturday Ahead Of Protests
Don't bring Delhi to halt, can't stop metro, trains: SC
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and authorities to ensure that Delhi Metro and train services to the capital are not completely halted due to a CJP protest on October 10. The court emphasized allowing services in a regulated manner to avoid inconvenience to commuters, noting the difference between complete prohibition and regulated movement. It also called for publicizing decisions and alternate routes.
After inquiry, JNU dismisses professor over sexual harassment allegations
The professor of the Centre for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences, has been dismissed from services with immediate effect
New Delhi, October 9 (Udaipur Kiran): Central government employees and pensioners are waiting for the announcement of the July 2026 Dearness Allowance (DA) hike. The Union government did not announce any increase during the Cabinet meeting held on October 6. Employees are expecting a possible 3 percentage point increase in DA and Dearness Relief (DR), ... Read more DA Hike 2026: How Much Will Salaries Increase if Dearness Allowance Rises to 63%? Will Employees Have to Wait Until Diwali?
Inter-State Truck Theft Racket Busted By Delhi Police
Delhi Police have dismantled an inter-state truck theft and dismantling racket, arresting three individuals including the alleged mastermind. The operation led to the recovery of dismantled parts of a stolen truck from a Punjab godown. The investigation involved technical surveillance, CCTV footage, and digital payment tracking, revealing the accused's involvement in multiple truck thefts across Delhi.
Delhi-NCR's toxic air may have role in gynaecological cancers, say experts
New Delhi, Oct 9: Long-term exposure to air pollution may have a role in development of gynaecological cancers, Delhi-NCR experts said, citing emerging research on the possible links between PM2.5 exposure, reproductive health and cancers of the female reproductive system. Experts explained that gynaecological cancers do not have a single cause, adding that environmental factors may contribute to the biological processes involved in cancer development. PM2.5 is of interest because prolonged exposure is associated with inflammation, oxidative stress and systemic biological effects, Dr Rama Joshi, gynae onco surgeon and chairman, Gynae Oncology and Robotic Surgery, Fortis Gurugram, said. She said recent studies have reported associations between air pollution and certain aspects of women's reproductive health, raising questions about whether environmental exposure may also have a role in the broader cancer-risk environment. She said an association between pollution exposure and cancer does not mean that pollution directly causes cancer, adding that such evidence in gynaecological cancers is still evolving and findings have not been uniform across studies. More India-specific data is needed before drawing conclusions about causation, she said. Women should focus on the risk factors that we already know can be modified or monitored. Maintaining a healthy weight, staying physically active, managing diabetes and other metabolic conditions, understanding family history and seeking timely evaluation for abnormal bleeding remain important. Environmental pollution is an additional concern that deserves further scientific investigation, Joshi said. The experts also referred to a recent India-wide study that examined the relationship between environmental exposure and reproductive health among Indian women. The study reported that women exposed to PM2.5 levels above 40 micrograms per cubic metre had 24 per cent higher odds of delayed menarche and a 23 per cent higher hazard of early menopause. The researchers analysed National Family Health Survey data along with satellite-derived PM2.5 estimates and other environmental indicators. The analysis included nearly 1.8 lakh women aged 15-24 for menarche and nearly 3 lakh women aged 30-49 for menopause, with stronger associations reported in northern India, including areas such as Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh. Such findings are adding to scientific interest in how prolonged exposure to air pollution may influence hormonal and reproductive pathways in women. Researchers are also examining whether biological effects associated with PM2.5, including chronic inflammation, oxidative stress and cellular damage, could potentially contribute to conditions affecting hormone-sensitive tissues and the female reproductive system. Endometrial cancer, which develops in the lining of the uterus, is strongly associated with established risk factors such as obesity, prolonged oestrogen exposure, diabetes, increasing age and certain genetic conditions. Ovarian cancer has a different set of risk factors, including age, family history and inherited genetic mutations. The possibility that chronic environmental exposure could add to these established risk factors is an area of growing scientific interest. Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter may have systemic effects beyond the lungs, potentially influencing inflammatory, hormonal and cellular processes that are relevant to cancer biology. The issue assumes greater relevance in Delhi-NCR, where women may be exposed to elevated PM2.5 concentrations repeatedly over many years. Fine particulate matter has been linked to inflammation, oxidative stress and other systemic effects, prompting scientists to examine whether these biological pathways could influence tissues beyond the lungs, including hormone-sensitive organs. Dr Joshi stressed that women should not interpret air pollution as a standalone cause of gynaecological cancer. Abnormal uterine bleeding, bleeding after menopause, unusually heavy or prolonged periods, persistent pelvic or abdominal discomfort, unexplained bloating and changes in urinary or bowel habits warrant medical evaluation, particularly when symptoms persist. With gynaecological cancers remaining an important health burden among women, experts said larger, long-term Indian studies involving Indian women are needed to further determine pollution as the important risk factor for gynaecological cancer. Dr Aditya Sarin, vice chairman, Medical Oncology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, said the emerging evidence provides a reasonable basis to consider air pollution as a potential contributing factor in the cancer-risk environment. Chronic exposure to PM2.5 can promote inflammation, oxidative stress and cellular changes, which are mechanisms relevant to cancer development. The emerging association with reproductive health makes it important to investigate whether prolonged pollution exposure may also contribute to gynaecological cancers. While causation is yet to be established, the signal is important and deserves further study, particularly in highly polluted regions such as Delhi-NCR, Sarin said.
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Trains, Metro & More: Delhi Police Maps Out Security Plan Over CJPs Jantar Mantar Protest
Delhi is on heightened alert ahead of the proposed October 10 CJP protest at Jantar Mantar over alleged irregularities in electoral roll revisions. Indian Railways has cancelled select trains arriving at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations between 4 am and 2 pm, while Delhi Police has sought entry and exit restrictions at 57 Metro stations. Security has also been tightened at the capitals borders, with police monitoring transit points and warning against unauthorised gatherings. The protest has been denied permission, and authorities have cited concerns over public safety, traffic and law and order. Separately, liquor shops across Delhi will remain closed on October 9 and 10. Commuters are advised to check official railway and Metro updates before travelling.
India slams US Green Card curbs and Vance's 'indentured servants' remark
India's Foreign Ministry said on Friday that steps announced by the United States concerning its Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM) do not advance shared ambitions of New Delhi and Washington.
India Could Be Among First Countries to Roll Out 6G, Says Jio
India could be among the first wave of nations to launch commercial 6G services when global standards are officially finalised in 2030, said Reliance Jio. Jio has demonstrated the proprietary pre-6G stack alongside what it calls Indias first Giga MIMO Radio at the ongoing India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 in New Delhi. The improved data speed and infrastructure of 6G are said to increase bandwidth for real-time AI, holographic video, healthcare, education and other digital services.
Women cops molested during Rahul Gandhi-led Opposition protest: Centre's big claim in Supreme Court
The Centre on Friday alleged before the Supreme Court that female police personnel were molested and injured during a protest led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi earlier this week. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta...
Were coming tomorrow: CJPs Dipke & Saurav Das defy Police denial, mocks PM Modi on Delhi curbs
Vinir Engineering Plans Rs. 1,499 Million Investment in Advanced Forging and Machining
New Delhi [India], October 9: Vinir Engineering Limited (the Company), an integrated engineering solutions company engaged in the manufacturing of specialised, critical and heavy, precision-forged and machined components for industries
334 GRP personnel deployed, 14 CAPF companies sought for October 10 protest: DCP, Railways
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Deputy Commissioner of Police, Railways, B. Bharat Reddy, on Friday said that they have deployed 334 Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel and sought 14 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to strengthen security arrangements ahead of the CJP protest scheduled for October 10 at Jantar Mantar. Speaking to IANS, Reddy said special security arrangements had been made at major railway stations to manage the movement of protesters arriving in Delhi by train to participate in the demonstration. CJP has called for a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10. For protesters coming to Delhi by train to participate in the demonstration, we have deployed 334 GRP personnel and sought 14 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). The deployment will be round-the-clock. Delhi has seven major railway stations that receive the highest number of trains and witness the highest footfall, he said. He added that security personnel would remain deployed round-the-clock at these stations. Addressing concerns over travel disruptions, Reddy said passengers whose trains had not been diverted and were scheduled to arrive at their designated stations would face no inconvenience. They can follow their travel plans, arrive on time, and board their trains. The railway advisory also asks passengers to keep checking their train status online and plan their travel accordingly, he said. Indian Railways has cancelled 38 of the 165 trains scheduled to operate to New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations ahead of the protest on October 10, in view of anticipated severe road traffic congestion around the stations amid the proposed CJP protests. Trains, scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, will be affected by the cancellations. In a statement, the Ministry of Railways said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to minimise inconvenience to passengers amid the anticipated traffic congestion. To ensure that passengers do not face similar hardship, Railways has taken a proactive, precautionary step: All Mail/Express trains starting from source after 14:00 hrs on 9th Oct which were scheduled to arrive New Delhi / Hazrat Nizamuddin between 04:00-14:00 hrs on 10th Oct are cancelled at source, the ministry said. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police have warned against unauthorised gatherings ahead of the proposed CJP protest on October 10, saying Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is in force in the New Delhi area. Police said violations of the restrictions would invite legal action.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India continues to be the fastest-growing major economy, with its GDP projected to expand by 7.3 per cent in 2026 (FY27) and 6.8 per cent in 2027 (FY28) due to robust domestic demand, increasing manufacturing capacity, and public infrastructure programmes, a United Nations (UN) report said on Friday. The UNCTADs Trade and Development Report 2026: the Geoeconomics of Development said that together, these factors sustain growth for the Indian economy despite heavy reliance on oil imports. India continues to post dynamic growth in household consumption, estimated at 6.9 per cent this year and 5.6 per cent next. These rates nonetheless mark a significant deceleration from previous years, as higher prices and input costs rein in expansion, it said. Growth in the developing world is bifurcating. A few large economies are driving global expansion, with India fastest among them at 7.3 per cent in 2026. Import-dependent economies absorb the shocks with far less fiscal room and rising debt servicing costs, the report mentioned. Within sectoral integration, these economies are emerging as regional anchors, making their digital payment technology and infrastructure systems interoperable, often through knowledge-sharing rather than single products. The Indian digital public infrastructure (DPI) model, for example, involves agreements with 23 countries to share its architecture; technical cooperation is already operational in eight countries, including Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates, said the report. The report, presented in Geneva, projects global growth of 2.6 per cent for 2026, down from 2.9 per cent last year, even as trade in goods and services is expected to expand by about 4 per cent at constant prices. Developing economies are projected to grow by 4 per cent this year, down from 4.7 per cent in 2025. Rising economies of the Global South are becoming regional anchors, extending trade integration to new financial initiatives. This works best alongside a multilateral trading system that keeps non-discrimination and special and differential treatment at its core, UNCTAD's Acting Secretary General Pedro Manuel Moreno said. Global trade reached a record $35 trillion in 2025. In 2026, higher trade values are being driven by price increases amid the energy shock, said the report. Asia is projected to contribute 59 per cent of global growth in 2026, with India expanding at 7.3 per cent, China by 4.5 per cent, and Indonesia by 5.2 per cent.
Delhi University seeks campus safety audits, colleges must submit reports by October 12
The objective is first to collect data on where and what can be improved so that we can give the report to the LG and CM, and accordingly action for campus and women safety can be taken, DU Proctor Manoj Singh said
