HC Directs Housing Board to Register Sale Deeds
The Telangana HC has directed the Housing Board to execute and register sale deeds in favour of flat purchasers at various places within 10 days, without insisting on adjustments towards interest or demanding penal interest at this stage
STOP BLAMING US!: Trumps Arab Ally BLASTS Netanyahu Over Israel Election Meddling Claims
Qatar has issued a blistering response to allegations that it interfered in Israels election, categorically denying involvement and mocking the extraordinary range of political influence attributed to Doha. Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari said that if all the accusations were believed, Qatar would apparently own all of Israel. The row is simultaneously turning into another political problem for Benjamin Netanyahu. Former prime minister Naftali Bennett has challenged him to declare Qatar an enemy TODAY, while accusing Netanyahu of previously refusing to do so and pointing back to the wider Qatargate controversy. Gadi Eisenkot has called for suspected interference to be investigated but warned against using unproven allegations to undermine the election result. Israels election authority, meanwhile, says there is no evidence before it of systematic fraud. That leaves an explosive post-election fight: Qatar ridiculing the allegations, Netanyahus rivals demanding answers, and the politically toxic issue of Dohas alleged influence returning to the centre of Israeli politics.
104th birth anniversary of Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj celebrated at Bhakti Mandir
Indias Aerospace Startup Boom: Innovation, Challenges and What Lies Ahead
Indias aerospace sector is entering a new era, with startups such as Sarla Aviation, The ePlane Company and Zephyra Dynamics developing aircraft for urban mobility, regional transport and cargo. But how close are these innovations to commercial operations? The Times of Indias Chethan Kumar explains the opportunities driving the sector, the challenges of certification, funding and scaling, and the importance of building a robust domestic supply chain. From electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft to amphibious planes, Indias aerospace sector faces a crucial question: can it build a self-reliant ecosystem or will it continue to depend on foreign technology for critical components such as engines, avionics and electronics? The journey ahead is promising, but demanding.
Raghubir Yadav recalls suffering a heart attack before Hunkkaar: The Roar testimony scene
Raghubir Yadav recently opened up about filming a crucial scene for Hunkkaar: The Roar, revealing that he had suffered a heart attack the night before the sequence was shot. The veteran actor shared the anecdote during a scene breakdown with director Karan Kapadia, recalling the incident with humour while discussing one of the series pivotal moments. During the conversation, Kapadia recalled that the team was preparing to shoot the testimony scene when Yadav suffered the medical emergency. Reacting to the incident, the actor reportedly joked that the scene was so intense that he enjoyed having a heart attack more. The anecdote emerged as the actor and director looked back at memorable moments from the series, offering a glimpse into the experience of filming the sequence. However, the details of Yadavs medical condition and recovery were not elaborated upon in the supplied announcement. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Birla Studios (@birlastudios) Raghubir Yadav plays Baapji in Hunkkaar: The Roar In Hunkkaar: The Roar, Yadav plays Baapji, a character that places him in a negative role. The series marks a departure from some of the actors familiar performances, with his character positioned at the centre of its intense narrative. The scene breakdown features Yadav and Kapadia discussing key moments from the show, sharing details about the creative process and anecdotes from the set. The conversation also highlights the demanding circumstances surrounding the testimony sequence. Hunkkaar: The Roar is produced by Birla Studios and Applause Entertainment, in association with Purple Pebble Pictures, a Mangata Films production. The series is created by Karan D. Kapadia and Nitya Mehra, with Priyanka Chopra Jonas serving as executive producer. The series is currently streaming on JioHotstar. Also Read:Priyanka Chopra Jonas says she is drawn to stories with depth and meaning after backing Hunkkaar: The Roar
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 29 (IANS) India registered a convincing 45-24 victory over Sri Lanka to take the spotlight at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026, producing a commanding raiding performance to secure a 21-point win. With this victory, India concluded the group stage undefeated after winning all six matches. Pankaj Mohite led Indias scoring with 15 raid points, while Aditya Shinde contributed 10. Nitesh added five tackle points, with Yogesh Dahiya chipping in with four. India recorded 22 successful raids and nine tackle points, alongside six points from all-outs, to establish a comfortable advantage over Sri Lanka, who managed 24 points. In another key fixture, Bangladesh defeated Scotland 70-20 to secure their place in the semi-finals. Md Al-Amin led the attack with 24 points, while Md Hasibul Hossain added 12 and Akash Md Julfiker contributed six. Bangladesh registered 44 raid points, 12 tackle points and 10 points from all-outs. Arun Sidhu was Scotlands leading scorer with nine points. Tanzania produced a strong all-round performance to defeat England 36-27. Juma Sultania led Tanzania with 11 points, while Ali Bakari contributed nine. Felix Li was Englands leading scorer with 12 points, but Tanzanias defensive effort helped them maintain their advantage and secure a nine-point victory. Uganda also secured a convincing win, defeating Nigeria 48-23. Mutebi Simon led Uganda with 16 points, supported by Ssekamatte Rahim with nine and Ngabirano Innocent with seven. Uganda accumulated 30 raid points, nine tackle points and eight points from all-outs. Ekpe Victory Emmanuel top-scored for Nigeria with seven points. Canada edged Singapore 45-38 in a closely contested encounter. Manpreet Singh led Canada with 16 points, while Anmol Thakur added 11 and Anand contributed eight. Canada recorded 27 raid points and 16 tackle points, with four super tackles bolstering their defensive effort. For Singapore, Aidil Asyraaf scored 10 points, and Aadit Senthilkumar added nine, but Canada held on to secure the seven-point victory. Kenya rounded off the days action with a commanding 76-27 victory over Australia. Tobias Kinywa Murithii led Kenyas raiding effort with 21 points, while Stephen Adongo contributed 14. Kenya dominated with 48 raid points, 13 tackle points and 12 points from all-outs to secure a comprehensive 49-point win. For Australia, Divot Singh was the leading scorer with 10 raid points, followed by Jasmeet Grewal with nine, but Kenyas attacking dominance proved too strong. India, having already secured its place in the semi-finals, will return to action on October 30 as it looks to continue its campaign at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026.
On April 21, 2026, armed men hijacked the Honour 25, a diesel tanker, in a swift attack. The crew was held hostage on board, with a ransom demanded for their release, which created a tense situation. Somali security forces intervened in September to recover the vessel, resulting in tragic consequences. Five crew members lost their lives during the operation, compounding the crisis.
Ayushman Card Alert 2026: Don't Pay Anyone for Your Card, Report Fraud on This Helpline Number
Ayushman Card Fraud Alert 2026: People applying for an Ayushman Card under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) have been advised to remain cautious of individuals demanding money in exchange for creating the card.According to a public awareness message, beneficiaries shou...
Indians struggle at Te Arai as defending champion Laopakdee leads Asia-Pacific Amateurs
Digital Desk | Tomarata (New Zealand), Oct 29 (IANS) The strong winds and a rough layout at the Te Arai Links made it a difficult opening day for the Indian trio at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, with Ribhav Verma (79), Anshul Mishra (82) and Arkesh Bhatia (85) struggling in testing conditions at Te Arai Links South Course on Thursday. With strong winds making club selection and shot-making difficult, the Indians have plenty of ground to recover in Fridays second round if they are to stay in contention for a place beyond the halfway cut. The championship, one of the premier events in amateur golf in the Asia-Pacific region, will see the top 60 players and ties advance after 36 holes. Even as many of the young golfers found the conditions tough, defending champion Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand produced a remarkable display of control and scoring to open with an eight-under 63 and establish a three-shot lead over New Zealands Joshua Bai. Laopakdee, who made history last year by becoming the first Thai golfer to win the championship, showed that he had lost none of his confidence since his breakthrough victory in Dubai. The Arizona State University senior went on to play in the Masters and The Open earlier this year and returned to New Zealand determined to defend his title. Couldn't ask for a better way to start the round, Laopakdee said. Before it started, I knew it was going to be windy out there, and it was going to be tough. Eight under wasn't on my bingo card today, but I was able to pull it off, and it feels amazing, he said. The 21-year-old's round gathered momentum at the ninth hole, where he holed out from 83 yards for an eagle on the par-four. The spectacular shot helped him turn in 31 after starting steadily at two-under through eight holes. Laopakdee continued to attack when opportunities presented themselves, adding birdies at the 10th, 13th, 15th and 16th to reach the par-five 18th just one shot short of the championship's 18-hole record of 62. Despite finding trouble with his approach, he recovered to make par and sign for a stunning 63. Bai, a 20-year-old from Auckland and a junior at the University of Florida, carded a five-under 66 to emerge as his closest challenger. The 2026 North & South Amateur champion combined six birdies with a bogey to finish three shots behind the leader. The home contingent also made a strong start, with Ryan Xie and Cooper Moore signing for four-under 67s. Japan's Kaito Sato was another shot back at three-under 68, while Yuki Miya, Australia's Kayun Mudadana, Malaysia's Nateesh Ganesh, China's Qiyou Wu and Hong Kong, China's 14-year-old Joseph Cao were among those at two-under. For the Indians, however, the immediate priority will be to produce a substantial improvement on Friday. Verma, Mishra and Bhatia will need to negotiate Te Arai's demanding layout with greater consistency, manage the wind more effectively and avoid costly mistakes. With the cut looming after the second round, the challenge is not merely to find lower scores but to remain patient on a course where the conditions can quickly punish even minor errors. The Indians will need a determined response to keep their championship hopes alive.
Albania Opposition Burns Flares In Parliament Amid Anti-Rama Protests
Albanian opposition lawmakers disrupted a parliamentary session by burning flares and blocking access to the podium, as student-led anti-government protests demanding Prime Minister Edi Ramas resignation continue. Demonstrations have been fuelled by anger over alleged government corruption, unemployment and poor education standards. Opposition leader Sali Berisha accused ruling lawmakers of violence against young protesters, while Rama has called for dialogue and announced economic measures aimed at easing public discontent.
Telangana: Class 10 KGBV hostel girl gets her period, dies later
Hyderabad: A class 10 girl died after allegedly getting her period at a Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) hostel in Siddipet on Thursday, October 29. Her parents and local leaders staged a sit-in protest outside the mortuary at Siddipet Government Hospital demanding an enquiry. The girl had returned to the KGBV Raghavapur hostel on October 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 .
Jakrem make it into IWL 2 final round
Shillong, Oct 29: Jakrem SC concluded their Group C campaign in the Indian Womens League 2 (IWL 2) 2026-27 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Mumbai Knights FC at the SSA Stadium here today. With three wins from three matches, Jakrem SC finished on top of Group C with 9 points, securing qualification for the [] The post Jakrem make it into IWL 2 final round first appeared on Highland Post .
J&K: Northern Army Commander visits forward posts in Poonch, reviews security operations
Digital Desk | Jammu, Oct 29 (IANS) Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Thursday visited forward formations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district and hinterland units in Rajouri to review operational preparedness, counter-terrorism measures, and inter-agency synergy. During the operational assessment, Lt Gen Sharma received comprehensive briefings on emerging security challenges, joint intelligence mechanisms, and tactical coordination among various security agencies deployed across the region, military officials said. Interacting with troops stationed along the forward border outposts, the Army Commander commended their high morale and urged all ranks to remain proactive, vigilant, and mission-ready to sustain operational dominance along the border and in the hinterland. Headquartered in Udhampur, the Northern Command, popularly known as the Dhruva Command with its official motto Always in Combat, is a vital operational command of the Indian Army tasked with safeguarding India's northern borders with Pakistan and China. Lt Gen Pratik Sharma assumed charge as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the command on May 1, 2025. Originally established in 1908 under the British Indian Army, the command was disbanded in 1947 before being re-raised in 1972 with its headquarters set up in Udhampur town. The Northern Command oversees three critical operational field formations: XIV Corps (Fire and Fury Corps): Headquartered in Leh, responsible for guarding the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China and high-altitude warfare in Ladakh. XV Corps (Chinar Corps): Headquartered in Srinagar, responsible for counter-insurgency operations and border security across the Kashmir Valley. XVI Corps (White Knight Corps): Headquartered in Nagrota, responsible for securing the Jammu region and the Line of Control (LoC). In addition to border defence in treacherous terrain, including the Siachen Glacier, the Northern Command manages extensive counter-terrorism and counter-infiltration operations in the hinterland, primarily utilizing specialized forces such as the Rashtriya Rifles.
PV Sindhu Cruises Into Hylo Open Quarterfinals In Just 26 Minutes
Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu stormed into the women's singles quarterfinals of the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament with a commanding straight-game win, while compatriots Malvika Bansod and Isharani Baruah bowed out, on Thursday.
GOC Northern Command reviews operational preparedness, security dynamics in Poonch and Rajouri
Poonch, Oct 29: General Officer Commanding (GOC) Armys Northern Command Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Thursday visited frontline unites along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and hinterland formations in Rajouri to review operational preparedness and prevailing security dynamics. During his visit, the Army Commander was briefed on operational challenges, joint intelligence frameworks and synergy with security agencies. Interacting with the troops, the Army Commander exhorted all ranks to remain proactive, vigilant and mission-ready to sustain operational dominance.
Army Commander Reviews Security Preparedness Along LoC in Poonch, Rajouri
SRINAGAR: The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, visited frontline Army units along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and formations in Rajouri to assess operational preparedness and review the prevailing security situation. During the visits, the Army Commander was briefed on operational challenges, joint intelligence mechanisms and coordination with []
IDBI Bank employees' forum opposes majority stake sale to Fairfax
The United Forum of IDBI Officers and Employees has strongly opposed the proposed sale of a majority stake in IDBI Bank to Canada-based Fairfax Financial Holdings, demanding an immediate suspension of the process and a comprehensive review under parliamentary scrutiny.
Congress stages protest demanding bonus for unorganised workers in Puducherry
Pradeep Purnekar murder case: Aaditya Thackeray accuses Eknath Shinde of protecting conspirators
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday alleged that Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is desperate to safeguard former Thane Mayor Meenakshi Shinde from the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar murder case. The Sena (UBT) leaders alleged that the police have merely arrested the contract killers and that until Meenakshi and Rajendra Shinde are arrested, the true conspiracy will never come out. We demand that the main accused and conspirator should be arrested at the earliest. We have no idea why she is being protectedwhen we met the police commissioner, we sensed that the policemen are convinced about who the main accused is, said Thackeray, addressing a press conference in Thane. Thackeray, along with Purnekars son Ram, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut and Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders from Thane, held a press conference after holding a meeting with the Thane police commissioner. Earlier, Thackeray visited the house of Purnekar to meet the wife of the dead leader. Thackeray said that despite giving the evidence of CCTV footage, arrests have not been made. What and why are you waiting for? Thackeray asked. This is a political murder of which CCTV footage is available. Why are the main conspirator and masterminds not being arrested? Why is Eknath Shinde so desperate to safeguard the accused and conspirator? he asked. Thackeray criticised deputy CM and Thanes guardian minister Eknath Shinde for detaining Ram Purnekar, who had gone to meet the latter demanding action in his fathers murder. We had come to Thane only to meet the Purnekar family and the police commissioner. But the local MP used abusive language and made a childish attempt to threaten us. Instead of facing us, they (Shinde-led Sena leaders) protested somewhere else and did not face us, said Thackeray. He also slammed Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis for failing to deliver justice to the Purnekar family. The Home Minister is busy breaking parties, cutting trees and selling Sahyadri mountain ranges instead of stopping all these things, he said. Targeting CM Fadnavis, Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut said that Maharashtra never had such a weak home minister. I want to tell those who challenged us to come to Thane that we not only came here, but we are ready to wait till we face you. Dont boast because you are in power. It is not permanent. Meenakshi and Rajendra Shinde are the main accused in this case, and people are coming out of the streets to safeguard killers, he said, adding that police will have to arrest both of them.
Jamia Students Defy Cancellation Of Official Celebrations, Hoist Tricolour On Foundation Day
Jamia Protest: Students at Jamia Millia Islamia continued their protest on the universitys 106th Foundation Day on October 29, marking 18 days of demonstrations. Demanding the restoration of the students union and elections, which they say have not been held since 2006, protesters organised their own celebrations after the administration cancelled the official event. Students hoisted the Tricolour, raised slogans and staged hunger strikes as the standoff with the administration continued. Watch NDTV's Reet Kaur Sahni ground report from the campus.
Ayodhya braces for Deepotsav; hotels, homestays fully booked amid tourist surge
Digital Desk | Ayodhya, Oct 29 (IANS) The temple city of Ayodhya is witnessing a sharp surge in tourist bookings as preparations intensify for the 10th Deepotsav celebrations. With hotels fully booked from November 4 to 8 and homestays reserved from November 2 to 10, the local tourism sector is gearing up for a major influx of devotees and visitors. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued directives to the tourism department and the Ayodhya Development Authority to finalise arrangements for accommodation, transportation and the grand execution of the event. A large number of devotees are expected to visit the Ram Mandir, witness the illuminated Saryu (river) Ghats and attend cultural programmes during the festival. Lakshmikant Pandey, manager of Ramprastha Hotel near Naya Ghat, said all rooms at his establishment are booked from November 4 to 8. He noted that tourists are excited about Deepotsav and have appreciated the arrangements being made in the city. Similarly, Ambrish Pandey of Awadh Homestay on Station Road reported full occupancy from November 2 to 10. He credited the coordination between the Ayodhya Development Authority and the government for ensuring a smooth experience for visitors. Tourist guide OP Saini observed that the number of pilgrims rises significantly during Deepotsav. He said improvements in roads, ghats, parking facilities and lighting under the Yogi government have made visits more comfortable compared to earlier years. Guides are providing accurate information about Ram Janmabhoomi, Saryu Ghat and other religious sites to enhance the experience of pilgrims. The festive preparations have also boosted local markets. Sculptor and vendor Rajkumar reported increased demand for idols of Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman, earthen lamps and other worship materials. He said government efforts to promote tourism have benefited local businesses, with outstation tourists praising the citys readiness. The enthusiasm among hotel owners, homestay operators, guides and vendors of religious items highlights the growing importance of Deepotsav for Ayodhyas tourism economy. As the city transforms into a major spiritual and tourism hub, the 10th Deepotsav is expected to further strengthen its position on the national tourism map.
Delhi Police register FIR against unknown persons in Jamia vandalism case
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Thursday lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against unknown persons in connection with an incident involving vandalism and damage to property at the Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), officials said. According to the police, the case has been registered at Jamia Nagar Police Station, on the complaint of the varsity administration. This is the second FIR registered in connection with the ongoing students' protests at the university in recent days. Earlier, the Delhi Police had registered an FIR at the Jamia Nagar police station against Congress MPs Imran Pratapgarhi and Imran Masood, as well as Samajwadi Party MP Mohibbullah Nadvi, following a complaint by Jamia Millia Islamia registrar Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi. Rizvi had alleged that the Congress MPs entered the campus without authorisation on separate occasions, amid the ongoing agitation. Students of the university have been staging a hunger strike since October 12 demanding the restoration of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students' Union (JMISU) and the removal of the University's Chief Proctor over a crackdown on protesters. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, the university expressed deep shock, disappointment, and concern regarding the incidents that took place on Tuesday night, which involved vandalism and damage to university property. The varsity said that upon receiving reports of attacks on the campus, the proctorial team and JMI faculty members immediately arrived on the spot. They discovered that groups of protesting students and local residents had vandalised University gates and walls, brought down Gate No. 4C, pelted stones, and damaged the CCTV control room and cameras, while also severing their connections. It is reported that a group of masked protesters even reached the University's boys' hostel in an attempt to mobilise more individuals to join them, the JMI said in a statement. According to the University, viral social media videos posted by the protesting students themselves show extensive damage inflicted upon JMI property. This has left the university community deeply distressed and outraged, it said. Most concerning is the fact that the vandalism began shortly after members of the protesting student committee had been in discussions with JMI faculty (this marked the seventh such attempt at dialogue initiated by the university administration), the University said.
'Time to raise our voice as democracy is at stake': Venugopal appeals Indians to join Nov 1 rally
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Congress MP and party's General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal on Thursday targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre, while appealing every Indian to join the INDIA bloc's November 1 rally against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. In a video message posted on social media platform X, Venugopal referred to the Opposition alliance's rally as Chalo Dilli, Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao and claimed that the democracy is under attack. Thirteen crore names have been deleted from electoral rolls. There is a massive fraud happening in voter rolls in state after state, he alleged while referring to the SIR being conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Criticising the Union government, Venugopal said: Our votes are being stolen and when we demand answers, we are met with cane charge and detention. We will not be silenced or intimidated, we will continue to fight for our democracy. The Congress leader also asserted that Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi is leading the fight from the front, emphasising that the LoP is fearlessly raising questions and holding those in power accountable. Now it is time for all of us to stand with him (Rahul Gandhi) and join this fight, he added. Venugopal also said: On November 1, there will be a massive rally and march by INDIA bloc parties at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and holding the Modi government accountable. Mentioning that he will be present at the Ramlila Maidan, the Congress MP urged every Indian to join the Opposition alliance. This is the time to stand up, to raise our voices. The future of our democracy is at stake and we cannot afford to remain silent. Jai Hind! Venugopal said. Earlier on Thursday, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said the mega INDIA bloc protest was very much on track, adding that the opposition parties have taken up the task to awaken the people against the autocratic regime (NDA government). Echoing similar view, Congress MP Kumari Selja said: Rahul Gandhi ji, our other leaders and the INDIA bloc are fighting to save democracy, from the streets to Parliament. Our voices are being suppressed in Parliament. You have seen how we tried to raise our concerns during the Parliamentary session, but the Union government does not allow us to do so. They have absolutely no faith in democracy and have made every possible attempt to weaken it. Meanwhile, Congress MP Manish Tewari questioned the BJP's 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy march, saying that restoring the voting rights of 13 crore disenfranchised people would eliminate the need for rallies.
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India to Face New Zealand in Fourth T20I Tomorrow
AMN In Mens Cricket, India will take on New Zealand in the fourth T20 International of the five-match series at Eden Park in Auckland tomorrow. The match will begin at 12:30 PM. India have already clinched the series with a commanding 3-nil lead after winning the first three matches. India will now look to maintain []
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao on Thursday accused the Congress government in Telangana of corruption and failing to address farmers' concerns, alleging irregularities in the Radial Road project and demanding the immediate release of pending financial assistance to farmers. Addressing the issue, KTR referred to allegations raised by Congress MLA Rajgopal Reddy regarding the alleged Radial Road scam. He also cited claims made by builder Nama Ramesh, who, according to KTR, alleged match-fixing in the process and intimidation by the Chief Minister's Office over submitting a tender. Congress MLA Rajgopal Reddy raised the issue of the Radial Road scam... Furthermore, a builder, Nama Ramesh, who owns a construction company, has openly declared that there was match-fixing involved. He alleged that he was intimidated by the Chief Minister
68 Killed In Spain Train Crash; Anti-Government Protests Erupt Over Railway Safety
A deadly collision between two high-speed trains near Urda has triggered protests in Madrid, with demonstrators demanding accountability as investigators examine a possible signalling failure.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday urged people to join the opposition INDIA bloc's 'Chalo Dilli' march on November 1, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special...
Justice must be ensured for youth in PSC irregularities: Kerala BJP
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 29 (IANS) A BJP delegation on Thursday met the Governor and briefed him on the alleged irregularities in the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC). Speaking to the media after the meeting, BJP state president and MLA Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the delegation had apprised the Governor of the seriousness of the PSC recruitment scam and urged him to take strong follow-up action to ensure justice for the youth through the legal system. Governor Om Prakash Mathur said he shared the stand taken by former Governor Rajendra Arlekar on the PSC issue and would adopt a position that would provide relief to young people seeking employment, Chandrasekhar said. Arlekar had written a letter to President Droupadi Murmu recommending the removal of Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman M.R. Baiju and the commission members just before he moved out as Governor of Tamil Nadu, after a scam broke out in the rank list of the Kerala State Planning Board. Chandrasekhar was accompanied by BJP legislature party leader B.B. Gopakumar, BJP national executive member and fellow legislator V. Muraleedharan, Yuva Morcha in-charge advocate P. Sudheer and Yuva Morcha state vice-president Shijil. Chandrasekhar also criticised Lok Sabha leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi, saying that while he travelled across the country speaking about Chhatron Ki Goonj (the voice of students), he remained silent on the PSC irregularities in Kerala and the injustice faced by students. He said the Congress leadership, which spoke up for students' rights, should adopt the same position on the problems faced by young people in Kerala. The public should recognise these contradictions in the Congress's political stand, he said, demanding urgent government intervention to address the grievances of PSC rank holders and protect their future. Chandrasekhar said the BJP would continue to take a strong stand on the issue until justice was delivered to the youth. B.B. Gopakumar, MLA, said the government led by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan had failed to address the demands of PSC rank holders who had shaved their heads as part of their protest to draw the government's attention to their plight. He alleged that the government had remained indifferent to the issue for nearly 150 days and acted only after the Governor recommended action to the President under Article 317 of the Constitution. From the outset, the BJP had demanded a comprehensive investigation into the PSC irregularities and action against those responsible, Gopakumar said. The BJPs move comes at a time when the PSC chairman Dr M.R.Baiju and three other PSC members were questioned by the SIT of the Crime Branch probing the Planning Board fiasco. On Wednesday, the SIT arrested a retired PSC employee and has charged another serving employee, who is presently on the run.
Indians Struggle As Laopakdee Dominates Asia-Pacific Amateur Opener
The Indian trio of Ribhav Verma, Anshul Mishra, and Arkesh Bhatia faced a challenging opening day at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in New Zealand due to strong winds and a difficult course layout. While they struggled, defending champion Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand delivered an exceptional eight-under 63 to take a commanding lead. The Indians now need a significant improvement on Friday to make the halfway cut.
Jamia Issues Show-Cause Notice to Hostel Resident Over Students Union Protest
The action comes as the university extends online classes till November 24 amid 18 days of protests demanding restoration of the students union.
IIT Mandi Associate Professor Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) has released the notification for the post of Associate Professor. Eligible candidates can apply online at fap.iitmandi.ac.in from 17 October 2026 to 06 November 2026.
Malegaon Civic Chief, Aides Held In Bribery Trap
Malegaon Municipal Corporation Commissioner Ravindra Jadhav, along with his PA and an accountant, was arrested on Thursday by the Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 80,000 for bill payments related to civic works. The arrests followed a complaint filed in July and a subsequent trap operation.
Netanyahu escalates claims of election fraud by Arab parties
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, October 29, intensified allegations of election fraud by Arab-led parties, describing suspected foreign interference as an earthquake and demanding an immediate investigation by the police and the countrys top internal security agency, Shin Bet. In a social media post, Netanyahu cited Central Elections Committee (CEC) chief 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 .
Rajasthan ACB arrests two govt employees for accepting bribe in Mundawar
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 29 (IANS) The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday arrested a development officer and a junior assistant posted at Panchayat Samiti Mundawar in Khairthal-Tijara district for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 65,000. The two officials, identified as Sanjay Kumar Yadav and Ritik Kumar Singh, were caught red-handed during a trap operation conducted by the ACBs Bhiwadi outpost. According to ACB Director General Govind Gupta, the action followed a complaint alleging that Yadav had demanded Rs 65,000 to complete Measurement Book (MB) entries related to sanitation contracts and pipeline work executed by the complainants firm. The complainants firm had been awarded sanitation contracts by Panchayat Samiti Mundawar for Gram Panchayat Mataur and Gram Panchayat Nangli Oja. The complainant alleged that Development Officer Sanjay Kumar Yadav was harassing him and demanding a bribe of Rs 65,000 to process the Measurement Book entries for the contracts and pipeline work carried out by the firm. Following the complaint, the ACBs Bhiwadi outpost verified the alleged bribe demand on October 23. During verification, the demand was reportedly confirmed, and Yadav allegedly agreed to accept the amount in exchange for processing the entries. Acting on the directions of ACB headquarters, a team from the Bhiwadi outpost conducted the trap operation on Thursday at the Panchayat Samiti office in Mundawar and caught Yadav and Junior Assistant Ritik Kumar Singh while they were allegedly accepting the bribe of Rs 65,000. The operation was conducted under the supervision of Piyush Dixit, Superintendent of Police (SP-I), ACB Jaipur, and led by Police Inspector Surjit Singh, in charge of the ACBs Bhiwadi outpost. Under the supervision of ACB Additional Director General of Police Smita Srivastava and Inspector General of Police S. Parimala, the accused are being interrogated, and further legal proceedings are underway. The ACB has registered a case against the accused under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Further investigation is in progress. The Bureau has also stated that individuals against whom cases have been registered may approach it through the prescribed procedure to ascertain the status of their cases, examine the facts on record and submit their explanations. Any further action will be taken in accordance with the law. The ACB has urged the public to report corruption and seek assistance if their legitimate work is being obstructed.
Netanyahu alleges election fraud, rules out cooperation with Arab parties
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday intensified allegations of election fraud by Arab-led parties, describing suspected foreign interference as an earthquake and demanding an immediate investigation by the police and the country's top internal security agency. In a social media post, Netanyahu cited Central Elections Committee (CEC) chief Justice Noam Sohlberg's decision to ask Shin Bet chief David Zini to investigate suspicions of foreign funding and improper influence in Tuesday's election. The Ra'amgate affair is an earthquake. They stole the elections in Israel! Netanyahu wrote, targeting the Arab-led Ra'am (the United Arab List) and the Joint List alliance. He alleged that foreign entities had interfered in Tuesday's parliamentary elections and bribed voters in favour of Arab-led parties. The allegations come amid an inconclusive election in which neither Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition camp led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has secured a ...
Jamia Millia Islamia Students Continue Protests Demanding Restoration of Student Union Elections
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Meghalaya govt files FIR against KHADC inspector over ropeway site sealing
Digital Desk | Shillong, Oct 29 (IANS) The Meghalaya government has lodged an FIR against an inspector of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) for allegedly sealing the lower terminal site of the proposed Shillong Peak Ropeway Project at Lawsohtun, officials said on Thursday. Tourism Commissioner and Secretary R.M. Kurbah said the complaint was filed at Laban Police Station after the site was locked on Tuesday. No arrest had been made, and the police were investigating the matter. Defending the project, Kurbah said the land belonged to the government and that activities at the site were limited to preparatory work. A temporary camp was being established to facilitate soil testing, approach road development and ground levelling in accordance with environmental and social safeguards prescribed by the New Development Bank, which is funding the project. She clarified that construction had not commenced either at the lower terminal or at the proposed locations of the ropeway's six pillars. She also rejected allegations that work had started without the necessary clearances. According to Kurbah, the work order was issued to the contractor on October 25, 2025, following due procedure. The contractor obtained a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Dorbar Pyllun on May 4, 2026, before applying for a KHADC trading licence on May 18. The contractor subsequently sought an NOC from the Syiem of Hima Mylliem on July 16 and received a response on July 28. The KHADC issued a show-cause notice on August 27, which the contractor answered. Another NOC was obtained from the Dorbar Myntri of San Kur and 11 Kur of Riat Laban Mylliem on September 28, while the licensing process remained underway, she said. Kurbah added that the Meghalaya Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation had consulted traditional institutions, including discussions with the Dorbars of Raid Laban and the lower terminal area in 2022. She further said concerns over Lum Shyllong and its water catchment had been addressed during a presentation at the State Convention Centre, noting that the site was around 3.15 km from the proposed ropeway location. Meanwhile, the Joint Action Committee opposing the project met the Syiem of Hima Mylliem on Wednesday, demanding cancellation of the sanads granted to headmen who entered into land lease arrangements for the project.
Digital Desk | Islamabad, Oct 29 (IANS) The federal government's decision to impose governor's rule and emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has sparked concerns about human rights, civilian authority, and democracy in Pakistan. Aqil Shah, a political scientist at Georgetown University, stated that the emergency and governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa marks a significant escalation in Pakistans struggle between civilian authority and the military, a report has detailed. Shah said, Its an important setback because the PTI has been disempowered and dismantled, pretty much at all levels. The government's decision has deprived the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of political representation, leaving them being ruled by a governor and technocrats who act as military proxies, according to a report in Drop Site News. Shah said that Pakistan militarys political ambitions extend beyond Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munirs personal grievances, including former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khans ouster of Munir as Inter-Services Intelligence chief. Pakistan military wants to stop civilian leaders from challenging its dominance over national security, internal security, and electoral politics. At least one person was killed, and more than a dozen others were injured after police opened fire during protests in Bara in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province held against the imposition of emergency rule and the removal of Khyber Pakhtunkhwas elected government led by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The deceased has been identified as a 13-year-old boy. Following the imposition of governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, protests were held, PTI leaders and workers were arrested, and communications were disrupted in the province, Drop Site News reported. It was a peaceful protest, Drop Site quoted Irfanullah, whose younger brother, Munir (19) was shot in the left foot. Irfanullah said that his brother and many others were injured after Khyber police fired at the protesters. Irfanullah said that they did not cause any unrest or chaos. We are not planning to abandon PTIWe are just demanding and raising our voice for our rights and for peace here, nothing else, Drop Site News quoted Irfanullah as saying. Habeel Khan (13), who was killed in the gunfire, worked at an eatery in the market. His uncle said that Habeel Khan died in the hospital four days after the protest. The hospital death summary revealed that the causes of death included gunshot injury, cardiac arrest, and septic shock. Many local residents revealed that injured protesters were not able to receive treatment at local healthcare facilities in Bara for fear of arrest, and healthcare providers did not provide them treatment as they feared police raids. Irfanullah said Munir tried to receive treatment at a local hospital on two occasions. However, the employees refused to provide treatment as they feared police would come to arrest him. Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) spokesperson Maheen Pracha said that it has received reports regarding police raids in Khyber, Swat and Peshawar, curfew and military deployments, according to Drop Site News report. Pracha said, Whether it's the PTI in power now or somebody else, the same laws being made now will come back to haunt the next government in power. The violence in Bara erupted after Pakistan's federal government imposed a state of emergency and governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, removing PTI-led elected government. Pakistan government's decision came after thousands of PTI supporters began marching from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa towards Islamabad to demand Khans access to medical care and his release from prison. PTI spokesperson Zulfikar Bukhari condemned the Pakistan government's decision to impose governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, terming it as a coup disguised as emergency. Strongly condemn the arrest of the only mandated Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and of Junaid Akbar. This coup disguised as emergency or governor rule has squashed the only little bit of democracy left in Pakistan. Further instability and collateral damage to follow. The regime must be feeling very proud, Bukhari wrote on X.
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Congress should introspect after MLC poll results, says JD(U), BJP leaders
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The Janata Dal (United) and the BJP on Thursday criticised the Congress party over its performance in the recent Legislative Council elections, saying the party and its INDIA bloc allies should respond to the questions raised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the use of ballot papers. The remarks came after PM Modi took a swipe at Congress over the results of the Legislative Council elections held across 28 constituencies in four states using ballot papers. In a post on X on Wednesday, the Prime Minister said, MLC elections in 28 seats across 4 big states - Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. Elections held using ballot papers. Guess how many seats Congress won. Speaking to IANS, JD(U) national spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan said Congress and its INDIA bloc allies should respond to the points raised by the Prime Minister. Congress and its INDIA bloc allies should respond to the points raised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his tweet. Congress has repeatedly demanded voting through ballot papers instead of EVMs. However, in elections held across 28 constituencies for the Legislative Councils in four states, Congress failed to achieve success anywhere except the Nagpur Graduates' constituency. In Karnataka, where Congress is in power, the BJP and JD(S) together won all four seats contested, he said. Ranjan further said Congress had failed to open its account in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections and had suffered a setback in Bihar, where it previously had one MLC. This clearly shows that instead of demanding elections through ballot papers or other methods, Congress and Rahul Gandhi should reconsider the party's strategy on public issues. Rahul Gandhi should introspect and atone for bringing Congress to such a poor state, he added. BJP MP Yogender Chandoliya also criticised the Congress for repeatedly questioning the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Congress had been demanding for a long time that votes should not be cast using EVMs, even though EVMs were introduced during the Congress government's tenure in Uttar Pradesh. Our view is that Congress managed to win one seat, opening its account with great difficulty. Now, will Rahul Gandhi accept this outcome or not? he said. Chandoliya alleged that Congress would once again raise questions about the election results, and that the party had developed a habit of making allegations over various issues. Getting even one seat seems like a huge achievement for Congress, as making allegations on everything has become a habit for them. Otherwise, the results across the country are not going to be in their favour, whether they talk about EVMs, SIR or ballot papers, he added. The BJP won 13 of the 28 Legislative Council seats contested across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka, while Congress secured only one seat.
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Cong no longer relevant, should stop politicising every issue: BJP MP on MLC election results
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Thursday said that the results of the Legislative Council elections had made it clear that the Congress is no longer relevant in Indian politics, adding that the party should introspect and stop politicising every issue. His remarks came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at the Congress over the results of the Legislative Council elections held across four states using ballot papers. Speaking to IANS, Khandelwal said, This has made it clear that the Congress is no longer relevant in politics. Earlier, it used to be said that EVMs were hacked, and the blame was pinned on the Election Commission. Then allegations of vote theft were made, which had no basis. Now, the Congress was demanding elections through ballot papers, and the MLC elections were held using the same ballot papers. The Congress has now been wiped out, and the party should introspect and realise that there should not be politics over every issue. People give a befitting reply when the time comes and deliver their verdict, he added. Backing Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement regarding the MLC election results, the BJP MP said that demanding resignations had become a habit of the opposition parties. What the Home Minister said is right because demanding resignations has become a habit for them. They demand resignations over every small or big issue, turn every matter into a controversy and call for resignations. So, when will they resign over the ballot box? What Home Minister Amit Shah said is completely right, Khandelwal said. He further alleged that Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and other opposition leaders would avoid taking responsibility for the election results. Now, Rahul Gandhi and all the opposition parties will run away, hiding their faces, but the public is watching all of this, he added. Khandelwal also reacted to Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's remarks targeting the BJP over the Varanasi Legislative Council election results and said that the SP chief was also gradually losing his relevance in politics. Akhilesh Yadav, too, like other parties, is gradually losing his relevance. Consequently, while he used to speak with some sense occasionally in the past, he is now making baseless statements that have no foundation, Khandelwal said. The BJP won 13 of the 28 Legislative Council seats contested across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka.
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Qaziabad milk farmers seek hike in procurement rates
Handwara, Oct 28: Milk farmers in Qaziabad area of north Kashmirs Kupwara district have sought an immediate revision of milk procurement rates, saying rising costs of cattle feed, fodder and veterinary care have made dairy farming increasingly unviable. The farmers said procurement rates had remained unchanged despite a significant increase in input costs over the past few years, squeezing their earnings and threatening their livelihoods. While the prices of feed, fodder and medicines have increased considerably, the rates paid to milk producers have remained stagnant, the farmers said. We are currently paid only Rs 35 per litre, while the same milk sells in the market for around Rs 50-55 per litre. We work hard but receive very little in return. The gap between procurement and market prices is too wide and is affecting our livelihoods, said Sajad Ahmad, a young farmer from Mandigam in Qaziabad. Sajad Abdullah of Yaroo said he had purchased two cows in the hope that dairy farming would help support his family, but rising expenses and low procurement rates had made it difficult to sustain the business. I bought two cows believing dairy farming would provide a stable source of income. However, with low procurement rates and increasing feed costs, it has become extremely difficult to continue, he said. He added that higher transportation and veterinary expenses had further increased the financial burden on small dairy farmers. If the situation continues, many small dairy farmers like me may be forced to abandon the profession, he said.
DGP Nalin Prabhat, GOC XV Corps review ongoing operations in south Kashmir
Srinagar, Oct 28:Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, along with the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Armys XV Corps, reviewed ongoing security operations with formations deployed across South Kashmir, according to a post shared by Kashmir Zone Police on X. The review assumes significance amid continued security efforts in the region, where the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Army work in coordination to address security challenges and maintain peace and stability. The review brought together the leadership of the police and the Army to assess ongoing operations involving formations deployed across South Kashmir. The engagement underscores the importance of coordination between the two forces in operational planning and the implementation of security measures on the ground. South Kashmir, comprising Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama and Shopian districts, has remained a key focus of counter-terrorism efforts. Security agencies have continued to maintain operational preparedness and coordinate their activities to respond to emerging challenges. The joint review by the DGP and the GOC XV Corps highlights the continued engagement between the police and the Army in monitoring the operational situation and assessing the functioning of formations deployed in the region. The Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Army have been working together on security-related operations across the Valley, with coordination between field formations remaining an important component of their efforts. Kashmir Zone Police, in its post on X, stated that Nalin Prabhat, along with the GOC XV Corps, reviewed ongoing operations with all formations deployed in South Kashmir.
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A Mexican TV host has sparked outrage after kicking a drone during a live broadcast, accidentally sending it flying into Colombian model Isabella Rojas face. The shocking incident unfolded on Mexican variety show Es Show, leaving Rojas injured and in tears. Host Ernesto Chavana later apologised and accepted responsibility, but footage of the live TV mishap triggered fierce backlash online. Watch the moment the drone struck Rojas and see why viewers are demanding accountability after the on-air disaster.
Cabinet expansion aftershocks continue in NC
Srinagar, Oct 28: The aftershocks of the National Conferences Cabinet expansion continued to reverberate on Wednesday, with Health Minister Sakeena Itoo defending the partys unity, supporters of veteran MLA Mubarak Gul staging a protest in Srinagars Press Colony, and Gurez legislator Nazir Ahmad Gurezis reported disappointment adding to the unease within the ruling party. A day after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inducted four legislators into his Council of Ministers, the celebrations of the new entrants were accompanied by visible disappointment among several senior leaders who had hoped to find a place in the government. The reactions have brought the partys internal dynamics into focus, raising questions about how the leadership will balance seniority, loyalty, regional representation and the expectations of legislators who have remained outside the Cabinet. Itoo sought to play down suggestions of a serious rift, describing the National Conference as a family and maintaining that differences of opinion were natural in a political organisation. She argued that not every legislator could be accommodated in the ministry and that grievances could be expressed within the partys democratic framework. Her remarks came as supporters of Gul took their disappointment to Press Colony, demanding that the veteran Eidgah MLA be accommodated in the Cabinet. Protesters reportedly wore white shrouds, held placards and raised slogans in his support, with some demanding that he resign from the party rather than accept his exclusion. Gul, a six-time MLA and former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, had expressed disappointment over being overlooked. His subsequent appointment as National Conference general secretary by party president Farooq Abdullah has not prevented supporters from publicly questioning the decision to leave him out of the ministry. The discontent has also extended to Gurezi, whose absence from Tuesdays oath-taking ceremony attracted attention amid speculation over the names considered for ministerial positions. The newly inducted minister, Mir Saifullah, who went to Gurezi's residence to meet him, said: Gurezi is my close friend, and he is a basic soldier of NC; there is no question of him being angry with the party. Meanwhile, Abdul Majeed Larmi, the MLA from Anantnag West, made an emotional appeal to his supporters while addressing party workers, saying he had not cried for himself but for the people who had stood by him. Why shouldnt I cry for those who visited me and remained like a rock with me since 2014? Larmi said, referring to the loyalty and support of his workers over the years. Urging his supporters not to react in a manner that could go against the principles of the National Conference, Larmi asked them to remain committed to the party despite their disappointment. While acknowledging that he was hurt by being overlooked for a ministerial berth, he made it clear that he would continue with the party. His remarks reflected the emotional undercurrent surrounding the Cabinet expansion, with the disappointment of individual legislators increasingly intertwined with the expectations of their supporters. The leadership has sought to contain the fallout by emphasising party unity and the limitations on Cabinet strength. Omar Abdullahs adviser Nasir Aslam Wani acknowledged that every MLA aspired to become a minister but said the Union Territorys constitutional framework imposed constraints. The expansion saw Ali Mohammad Sagar, Mir Saifullah, Shamima Firdous and Altaf Ahmad Kaloo inducted into the ministry. With the four appointments, the government filled the vacancies that had remained open for nearly two years and brought the Council of Ministers to its maximum permissible strength of nine, including the Chief Minister. The episode has left the National Conference leadership facing the delicate task of managing expectations without allowing disappointment to harden into a wider organisational dispute. While the party has maintained that the reshuffle was an exercise in governance, protests and emotional appeals from within its ranks have ensured that the political consequences of the Cabinet expansion continue to unfold.
The Uncomfortable Economics of Kashmiri Weddings
Weddings, once conceived as celebrations, have now devolved into spectacles. Guy Debord, in his seminal work, The Society of the Spectacle, posits that in the modern world, everything that we once lived directly has transposed into an image. The shift from expression through directly lived experiences to expression through the exchange and consumption of images has endangered a profound and pervasive erosion of both the human existence and the sanctity of marriage. Life, in general, and weddings, in particular, are no longer lived, but performed to be watched. Debord traces the development of a modern society in which authentic social life has been replaced with its representation. He argues that the history of human social life has seen a decline from being into having, and from having into merely appearing. A socio-economic equation idiosyncratic to most Kashmiri weddings is: an un/der-employed starry-eyed woman trying to live up to an image of an Instagram bride and a father/brother who is(nt) ready to squander all his savings for a curated performance. Out of Debords 221 theses, many fit perfectly in helping us comprehend the nuanced economics of Kashmiri weddings. Thesis 34, particularly, states, The spectacle is capital accumulated to the point that it becomes an image. The unemployment rate in Jammu & Kashmir among young women(aged 15-29) ranges between 46% to 53%. On the other hand, an average middle-class Kashmiri wedding minimally costs 20-25 lakh rupees. An unemployed woman who has no independent economic capital has only a spectacle in the form of symbolic capital. This is capital that could have been a house down payment, a business enterprise, a Masters degree, a rewarding future. But the capital must annihilate itself to become an image & so it does. Thesis 42 deserves mention: The spectacle corresponds to the historical moment at which the commodity has succeeded in totally colonising social life. A few decades back, a Kashmiri wedding was all about a family gathering, happy moments & a sumptuous meal. Now the list of what is visibilised & commodified includes: our emotions(one must pat to show love), our kinship(one must pay to look honourable), our bodies( one must pay to look unrealistically beautiful), our religion(one must pay for a Nikah shoot with the holy Quran as a prop). Every ritual is commodified into a service one can buy & pay for. The question is, where to place the blame? On the woman, who is an under-achiever in education and employment(by choice or by chance) and seeks recognition not by being a woman of substance but by being a maximalist ornate bride. For her, the wedding becomes the only rationally chosen social spectacle where she is allowed to be central, visible, and commanding. For her the spectacle gives the appearance of an achievement without the labor of achievement. On the patriarchal system which limits her access to public life, to meaningful employment, to spaces where she is seen and valued for her work. When there is no office to go to, no business to build, no career ladder to climb, life can feel purposeless. She plans a spectacle to compensate for an empty calendar. On the mother who makes her son spend extravagantly by making him believe that love for her sister equals expenditure, that honor of the family equals display and to say no would make him less of a brother and far less of an honourable man. On the consumer economy where conspicuous consumption becomes production. A womans self-worth doesnt come from earning money but by spending money not for use, but to signal status. On the father/brother who has fallen prey to conspicuous consumption by proxy in which he displays his wealth, economic privileges, social status not through his own direct consumption but by outfitting and provisioning his daughter/sister in luxury goods. Tragically, wherever the blame falls, it is the father/brother's wallet that becomes the brides only access to capital in a patriarchal consumer economy. When such a woman is denied self-worth, she attempts to find it in one big day because the other 364 days offer her little worth in her own eyes & in the eyes of the world. Does this mean that we should have no celebrations at our weddings? No, we don't need less celebrations. What we need is more life outside the celebration. What we need for our women is meaningful, rewarding, fulfilling jobs, start-ups, research projects, and incomes of their own so that they wouldnt make the men in the family silently carry a burden which isnt entirely theirs to bear. If their daily lives are filled with meaning, they wouldnt need to make one day unnaturally heavy with meaning. We need to give our women something more spectacular than a wedding. And if we dont, the spectacle will go on!
Kupwara DM seeks action against drug-linked contractors
Srinagar, Sep 28: District Magistrate Kupwara Abhishek Sharma has directed the R&B Department and Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) to examine allegations against government contractors allegedly linked to narcotics-related activities and initiate appropriate penal proceedings under the rules. He has also directed the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Kupwara to initiate action for cancellation of driving licences of persons involved in drug-related cases. The directions were issued during a district-level meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD), chaired by the District Magistrate along with SSP Kupwara Sudhanshu Dhama and SSP Handwara Sajad Khaliq, to review the anti-narcotics situation and strengthen enforcement across the district. The move is likely to draw attention from people seeking strict action against drug-related activities, particularly those demanding accountability from individuals allegedly involved in the drug trade. Residents have long called for firm enforcement and coordinated efforts to protect young people from substance abuse. During the meeting, the District Magistrate reviewed the prevailing ground situation, ongoing enforcement measures and the status of rehabilitation facilities. He stressed the need for close coordination among all stakeholder departments, with equal focus on enforcement, rehabilitation and community engagement. The Police Department was directed to take stringent legal action against drug peddlers. The ARTO was asked to proceed with licence cancellation in drug-related cases in accordance with applicable rules. The DM further directed the R&B Department and ACD to examine the allegations against government contractors allegedly linked to narcotics-related activities and initiate appropriate penal proceedings wherever warranted under the rules. The Health Department, in coordination with the Police Department, was asked to inspect all de-addiction centres and take action against unauthorised facilities. The Assistant Drug Controller was directed to monitor the supply and distribution of medicines to prevent the misuse of prescription drugs. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) was instructed to procure testing kits for screening commercial drivers across the district. Controlling officers were also directed to identify government employees struggling with substance addiction and facilitate their structured rehabilitation at certified de-addiction facilities. The meeting underlined the administrations focus on a coordinated approach to tackle drug abuse through enforcement, prevention, treatment and public participation. People seeking stronger action against the drug menace will now look for effective implementation of these directions, including action by the concerned departments and the ARTO in accordance with the law.
GMC staff threaten strike over pending service rules
Srinagar, Oct 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has yet to finalise recruitment rules for non-gazetted employees of five newly established Government Medical Colleges (GMCs), leaving hundreds of employees facing stagnant salaries and limited opportunities for career progression. Employees of GMCs Anantnag, Baramulla, Rajouri, Doda and Kathua have been demanding the framing of service rules, alleging that the prolonged delay has left them demoralised and deprived of promotions and other career benefits. Vishap Sharma, a member of the Joint Coordination Committee of the five new medical colleges, said the employees had issued a final ultimatum to the government, demanding that the service rules be finalised by November 16. If the government fails to do so, all non-gazetted employees across the five GMCs, including nursing, paramedical, clerical and multi-tasking staff, will cease work. The responsibility for any disruption will lie with the Health and Medical Education Department, he said. Sharma said the government had failed to frame the rules despite seven years having passed since the establishment of the colleges, expressing concern over what he termed the departments lack of seriousness towards the employees concerns. He said seven years was an excessively long period to resolve the issue and questioned why the framing of service rules had taken so long. The employees alleged that the prolonged uncertainty had affected their morale, with some reportedly resigning due to the lack of promotional avenues and stagnant salaries, further aggravating staff shortages in the institutions already facing manpower shortages. They said repeated representations submitted to the H&ME Department through official channels had failed to elicit a response or produce any tangible outcome. The employees have urged the government to adopt recruitment rules on the pattern of existing medical colleges in Srinagar and Jammu, arguing that uniformity would ensure fairness and provide staff with clear avenues for career advancement. Notably, in August last year, the Health and Medical Education Department had placed the draft recruitment rules for the five new GMCs in the public domain for feedback. However, no further progress has been reported towards their finalisation. In April 2025, the department had also informed the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that the draft recruitment rules for the colleges were under consideration. With the November 16 deadline approaching, the employees have warned of a Union Territory-wide strike if the government fails to address their long-pending demand.
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India rejects laws affecting national sovereignty; votes at UN against US embargo on Cuba
Digital Desk | United Nations, Oct 28 (IANS) India on Wednesday reiterated its rejection of laws that adversely affect the sovereignty of other countries as it voted for a General Assembly resolution demanding an end to the US embargo on Cuba. Soumya Nair, a counsellor in India's UN Mission, said New Delhi backs the Assembly's call to all countries to reject laws and regulations with extraterritorial effects that adversely affect the sovereignty of other states and the progress and prosperity of their peoples. Speaking before the Assembly voted on the resolution asking the US to end the economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba, she said, India reiterates the Assembly's call to all states to refrain from promulgating and applying, and to repeal and invalidate such laws and measures in conformity with their obligations under the Charter of the United Nations and International Law. The resolution was carried with 130 votes to 17, with 25 abstentions, after a drama on the floor of the Assembly chamber on Tuesday when Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla charged up to the dais to confront US Permanent Representative Mike Waltz as he was speaking. Assembly President Khalilur Rahman briefly suspended the proceeding to restore order. The drama continued on Wednesday when the US expelled the Cuban mission's First Secretary Richard Tur de la Concepcion for allegedly physically tangling with a US diplomat during the confrontation, according to Waltz. He said, If you lay a hand on an American diplomat in this body, there will be consequences. That so-called diplomat today will be put on a plane back to Havana, he said without identifying the diplomat, who was identified by Cuba. The confrontation took place as Waltz was speaking of the alleged corruption by Cuba's leaders. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, was critical of the Cuban conduct. He said at his Wednesday briefing, We expect every delegation to respect the decorum of the General Assembly's hall and to respect the rules and procedures of the General Assembly. UN Safety and Security deployed more personnel than usual, and They did a great job in ensuring that the situation did not get out of hand, he added. Nair said, India's commitment to multilateralism is rooted in our belief that international challenges are best addressed through dialogue and diplomacy in accordance with the UN Charter. It is in this spirit that India hopes that the embargo will be lifted at the earliest, to help create an environment that would enable the people of Cuba to participate more fully in international cooperation and pursue their legitimate development aspirations, she said. She noted that because of the embargo Cuba's health system faces shortages of over 60 per cent of essential medicines, while food production has declined by more than 50 per cent over the past five years. The recently tightened restrictions on fuel exports to Cuba have disrupted essential services, including healthcare, education, water supplies, food distribution and transportation, she said.
MLC Election: BJP protest during counting at Pahadiya Mandi
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 28 (IANS) Kenya and Bangladesh cemented the top two spots in Men's Group B with commanding victories on the sixth day of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. While Kenya defeated previously unbeaten Canada 49-20, Bangladesh breezed past Australia 69-30 to keep their semifinal hopes alive. Led by Viduranga (11 points) and Lakshita (nine points), Sri Lankan men, too, scored a facile 50-22 win over England to book their place in the semi-final. Sri Lanka plays India in the last clash to decide Group A topper on Thursday. The Kenyan men's all-round game proved too much for Canada. Contributions from eleven players were central to their win, with Stephen Adongo scoring six points and Rodgers Atieno and Samuel Wafula chipping in with five points each. They outscored Canada 24-13 and won 15 tackle points compared to seven bagged by Canada, apart from inflicting four all-outs on them. Meanwhile, Bangladesh relied on Dipayon Golder's 21 points and Md Liton Ali's 14 points to trounce Australia by 39 points. Ibrahim Khaleel and Amol Roy scored seven points each as Bangladesh outraided Australia 41-30. Bangladesh scored 15 tackle points to Australia's one. Twelve all-outs were inflicted on Australia, with three of them coming in the first 15 minutes, as Bangladesh put in a dominant display to cement second place in Group B. Malaysia and Uganda also enjoyed victories on the day, but in contrasting manners. While Malaysia eased past Nigeria 78-13 in a Group B clash, Uganda pipped Tanzania (35-28) by seven points in a thrilling encounter, which ebbed and flowed. Uganda held a slender 16-14 lead at half-time. However, the former turned it on in the second half, inflicting a crucial all-out in the last moments to widen the gap, which their East African neighbours were unable to bridge. Uganda outscored Tanzania 19-16 in raid points and 15-11 in tackle points in their victory. Earlier, Ugandan women put on a fabulous show to register a comprehensive 65-22 victory over Nigeria and march into the semifinals of the competition. Their victory sets up a semifinal showdown against fellow African counterparts and Group B topper Kenya, while hosts India, who topped Group A, lock horns with South Asian neighbour Sri Lanka in the other semifinal. Uganda, who needed a victory to consolidate the second spot in the group, were neck-and-neck with Nigeria in the initial phase of the match. Uganda was leading 16-9 when the Nigerian coach called a timeout. After the timeout, Uganda asserted themselves and went on a 18-0 run. At half-time, Uganda led 35-12, a lead that all but ensured their entry into the last four. Nalwoga Nahia with 22 points and Nalubega Olivia with 11 points were pivotal to Uganda's win. The latter outscored Nigeria 44-15 in raid points and 12-5 in tackle points, apart from inflicting eight all-outs en route to the triumph. In the day's first match, Bangladesh women, riding on Sraboni Mollick's 27 points and Bristhi Biswas's 12 points, hammered England 79-13 in a lopsided clash. Bangladesh ended the group assignments with two victories and two losses. Bangladesh outscored England 48-12 in raid points and 16-2 in tackle points in addition to winning 12 all-out points on their opponents. Their defeats to Kenya (by nine points) and Sri Lanka (by 11 points) put paid to their hopes of reaching the last four.
Rajasthan Panchayat polls: 64.32 pc voter turnout; Batadu records highest
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 28 (IANS) The second phase of the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj General Elections-2026 recorded a voter turnout of 64.32 per cent by 6 pm on Wednesday, with Batadu Panchayat Samiti in Barmer district registering the highest participation at 78.30 per cent. Desuri Panchayat Samiti in Pali district recorded the lowest turnout at 49.11 per cent. Polling began at 7 am across 2,549 wards in 22 Zila Parishads and 124 Panchayat Samitis. Voting continued beyond 6 pm at several polling stations, where queues of voters were visible, raising the possibility of a further increase in the final turnout. The second phase covered 352 Zila Parishad wards and 2,197 Panchayat Samiti wards. The electoral contest involved 8,404 candidates, whose political fortunes were sealed in electronic voting machines (EVMs) following polling. According to district-level figures, Barmer recorded an overall turnout of 72.08 per cent across seven Panchayat Samitis. Of the district's 3,53,235 eligible voters, 2,54,627 exercised their franchise. Batadu led the district with 78.30 per cent polling, while Barmer Panchayat Samiti recorded the lowest turnout in the district at 64.87 per cent. Despite the overall enthusiasm among voters, polling was disrupted briefly at some locations due to technical issues with EVMs. Approximately 30,000 machines were deployed across 11,799 polling stations. During the process, 105 ballot units and 71 control units reportedly malfunctioned, temporarily affecting voting before operations were restored. In Bikaner's Ganpatsinghpura 4 MM area under Bajju, villagers staged a sit-in outside a polling station after finding its main gate locked. Meanwhile, residents of Umkali village in the Rohat area of Pali district boycotted the elections, demanding the creation of a separate Gram Panchayat. In other areas, polling proceeded peacefully amid tight security and administrative monitoring. Officials and police personnel visited polling stations to oversee arrangements and maintain law and order. The second phase forms part of Rajasthan's ongoing Panchayati Raj electoral process, with voters electing representatives to rural local governance institutions. Elections for Panchs and Sarpanchs were scheduled for the following day, on Thursday.
Top security officials review ongoing operations in Kashmir Valley
Srinagar, Oct 28: Top security brass in Kashmir on Wednesday reviewed the ongoing operations in the Valley, police said. The operations in south Kashmir were reviewed at a meeting attended by Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, and General Officer Commanding of Srinagar-based XV Corps (also known as Chinar Corps) Lt Gen Balbir Singh, and others, they said. Sh Nalin Prabhat, DGP, along with GOC XV Corps, reviewed the ongoing operations, with All Formations, deployed in South Kashmir, Kashmir Zone Police said on X.
Telangana ACB catches Legal Metrology Inspector with Rs 20K bribe
Hyderabad: A government officer and a private individual were arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a petrol bunk owner at LB Nagar in Hyderabad. According to Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials, Inspector K Venkateswarlu, working in the Legal Metrology Department, demanded the bribe money for verifying certificates already issued 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 .
CBI arrests Mumbai Income Tax Inspector for allegedly demanding Rs 20 lakh bribe
The CBI has arrested an Income Tax Inspector posted at Scindia House in Mumbai for allegedly accepting a Rs 15 lakh bribe to settle a benami property inquiry. The agency also seized Rs 11 lakh in cash and incriminating documents during searches at the accused officers premises
Ranji Trophy: Bhut's Six-For Puts Saurashtra on Brink of Victory
Left-arm spinner Parth Bhut's exceptional six-wicket haul for just seven runs has put Saurashtra in a commanding position against Assam in the Ranji Trophy. Saurashtra secured a significant first-innings lead and then reduced Assam to 65 for seven on day three, nearing an outright victory.
Bibis Ouster Confirmed? Israels Arab Parties Emerge As Kingmakers, Join Oppn Call To Topple Govt
Could Israels Arab parties hold the key to Benjamin Netanyahus political future? As Israel gears up for a closely contested election, Arab-majority parties are emerging as potential kingmakers, with projections suggesting they could play a decisive role in determining the next government. Yair Golan, leader of The Democrats, has called on opposition leaders to unite with Arab parties to challenge Netanyahus ruling coalition. With the opposition and Arab parties potentially commanding enough seats to form a parliamentary majority, the push for a united front is gaining attention. But will Israels divided opposition overcome its differences to challenge Netanyahu?
Why is Rahul Gandhi troubled by electoral roll purification? asks BJP chief Nitin Nabin
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin on Wednesday led the Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao (Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy) padyatra in Delhi. He called upon party workers to protect democracy, counter anarchic thinking and strengthen public confidence in the party. The march commenced near the historic Jain Lal Mandir, with Delhi BJP President and Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Lok Sabha MPs Praveen Khandelwal and Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma, BJP National Secretary Jaiprakash and other leaders in attendance. Addressing party workers, Nabin said BJP karyakartas serve the people and raise their voices on the streets, whether the party is in power or in opposition. He asserted that democracy is safe under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership and that the faith of the countrys 140 crore citizens remains with him. Accusing the Congress of promoting dynastic politics, the BJP chief said that the party continued to prioritise one familys wishes over national interests. Referring to the Emergency and the dismissal of more than 90 elected state governments during Congress rule, he said the people had repeatedly responded democratically and punished the party. He also alleged that Congress MP Rahul Gandhis leadership is weakening the party and that his party leaders should reflect on their repeated electoral defeats. On electoral roll revision, Nabin compared voter lists to account books that must be regularly audited and corrected. He alleged that the rolls contained deceased voters, duplicate entries and names of people whose whereabouts could not be established. He said the exercise aimed to ensure that every eligible Indian citizen was included and ineligible entries, including those of alleged infiltrators, were removed. Questioning Rahul Gandhis opposition to the process, he accused the Congress of seeking to preserve irregularities for political advantage. The BJP president also highlighted the partys nationalism, recalling the 2011 Tiranga Yatra to Srinagars Lal Chowk and alleging that the Congress-led government had failed to respond adequately to the situation there. He said BJP workers had struggled to uphold the national flag and maintained that Indias unity, development and heritage would continue to advance under Prime Minister Modis leadership. Nabin said the BJPs ideology and expansion could not be stopped, noting that the party governs 22 states. He argued that the countrys youth have moved from the atmosphere of uncertainty prevailing in 2013 towards hope and optimism. He reiterated the goal of making India a Viksit Bharat by 2047 and expressed confidence that Prime Minister Modi would hoist the national flag from the Red Fort in 2029 also. Criticising the Aam Aadmi Party, Nabin credited Chief Minister Rekha Guptas leadership with the BJPs political success in Delhi and vowed to eliminate the remaining influence of the Arvind Kejriwal-led party. He also questioned the silence of Rahul Gandhi and opposition leaders over alleged misconduct involving a JNU professor who is a Congress MP. Nabin urged BJP workers to continue visiting households after the padyatra, expose what he described as anarchic politics, respond to opposition arguments both on the streets and in Parliament, and strengthen public trust in the BJPs commitment to democracy, national development and good governance.
Jamia extends virtual classes till Nov 24, shifts to online examination
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) University on Wednesday directed the extension of the ongoing online classes till November 24 and announced that all practical and theory examinations of Odd semester students will be held via virtual mode, considering that the situation at the campus is ot conducive for an academic environment. Further, JMI declared that the winter vacation for the academic session 2026-27 will begin from December 25 till January 12, 2027. Students at the university have been staging a hunger strike since October 12, demanding the restoration of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students' Union (JMISU) and the removal of the University's Chief Proctor over a crackdown on protestors. All classes were shifted to online mode on October 24 as a precautionary measure amid the students' protests. An official statement from JMI said: To assess the situation, a meeting of all Deans/Heads/Directors/Officials was held today at 4.30 pm in the FTK FT, and after detailed discussion it has been unanimously agreed that the situation of the University Campus is not conducive to an academic environment. Therefore, to ensure the safety and security of bonafide students of the University, the Competent Authority, JMI, has passed the following orders: The Online classes shall now be held till 24th November, 2026; Teaching (Odd Semester) through online mode shall end on 24th November, 2026; The End Semester Exam of all Practical, Field Work, Project Viva, Minor Project Viva etc., through online mode shall be conducted with effect from 25th November, 2026 to 30th November, 2026, the statement read. End Semester Exams of theory papers shall be conducted through online mode with effect from 1st December, 2026 to 24th December, 2026; The Winter Vacation for the academic Session 2026-27 shall be observed with effect from 25th December, 2026 to 12th January, 2027, the varsity said, adding that even semester classes shall commence from January 13, 2027. Further, JMI ordered all Deans, Heads and Directors, to ensure the compliance of the said orders and make necessary steps for the smooth conduct of online classes, mid-term examinations, End-Semester Examination and maintain students' attendance and other records regularly. Earlier on Wednesday, the university expressed deep shock, disappointment, and concern regarding the incidents that took place the previous night, which involved vandalism and damage to University property.
India Women completed a commanding 3-0 white-ball ODI series sweep against Zimbabwe Women, securing an eight-wicket victory in the third match at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Driven by 20-year-old spinner Vaishnavi Sharmas maiden international five-wicket haul and rapid, unbeaten half-centuries from openers Pratika Rawal and Shafali Verma, the hosts comfortably chased down a target [] The post Vaishnavi Sharmas Maiden Five-For and Rapid Fifties from Pratika Rawal, Shafali Verma Seal 3-0 Series Sweep for India Women appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Apple Announces iMac With M6 Chip Highlighting Major AI Performance Boosts
Apple has officially announced the launch of its latest iMac model powered by the new M6 processor , following the recent rollout of updated iPad mini , Mac mini, and Mac Studio devices . The new desktop machine promises significant performance enhancements and a massive leap in artificial intelligence processing, driven by additional processor cores and newly integrated Neural Accelerators embedded within each core. The M6 chip architecture equips the entry-level desktop with up to a 12-core CPU, a 12-core GPU, and a Dual 16-core Neural Engine . Combined with a memory bandwidth of 170GB/s, these hardware upgrades deliver graphics performance that is twice as fast as the preceding M4 model . Base configurations start with 16GB of unified memory, with optional upgrades available for 24GB and 32GB. Optimized primarily for daily productivity, Apple reports that the new iMac operates up to 50 percent faster in applications like Microsoft Excel compared to its predecessor, and up to 2.5 times faster than original M1 versions. Furthermore, the hardware handles demanding creative applications efficiently, offering up to double the ray-tracing gaming performance alongside accelerated photo and video editing capabilities. A primary focus for the hardware release centers on on-device machine learning capabilities. According to benchmark figures provided by Apple , the device achieves up to five times faster prompt processing speeds in LM Studio compared to the M4 , and up to 12 times the speed of the M1 series. Operating on macOS 27 , the desktop integrates the next generation of Apple Intelligence and an upgraded Siri , allowing users to query information across personal emails and photos, alongside deep integration into Spotlight . Externally, the physical design remains consistent with a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display featuring 500 nits of brightness and P3 wide color support. Connectivity upgrades include Wi-Fi 7 , Bluetooth 6 , and 2.5Gb Ethernet, though the system supports Thunderbolt 4 rather than the faster Thunderbolt 5 standard. Users can connect up to two external 6K displays. Additional hardware components include a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera , color-matched accessories with Touch ID , and a selection of seven aesthetic finishes. Pre-orders begin at $1,499 for the 10-core configuration with 16GB of RAM, while the 12-core variant starts at $1,699. Apple Announces iMac With M6 Chip Highlighting Major AI Performance Boosts , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
Siddharth says 'thank you for been born' as wife Aditi Rao Hydari celebrates her birthday
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) Actor Siddharth thanked his better half, Aditi Rao Hydari, for being born in a sweet birthday wish on Wednesday. He treated the netizens to a couple of candid clicks of the 'Heeramandi' actress and called her 'sweetest, brilliant, and kindest'. Siddharth wrote on his official Instagram handle, its that time of year again the day i say thank you veryyyy much to the universe and everything in between my crucial half that counts was born today heres some pictures to tell you where we've been always the sweetest, always so brilliant always the kindest, there's really nobody else like you! (sic) Happy Birthday Adu Jaan ( glowing star emoji) lets go on another trip around the sun together (red heart emoji) thank you for taking the time and care to be born ma'am. your biggest fan, i love you. (Kiss emoji), his warm birthday wish for his wife went. Talking about Siddharth and Aditi's love saga, their romance bloomed on the sets of the Telugu film 'Maha Samudram'. If the reports are to be believed, when Siddharth first met Aditi, he greeted her with, Hello, beautiful girl. Their friendship soon transformed into romance. On March 28, 2024, these two announced their engagement on social media with a sweet post. Later, Siddharth and Aditi got married in an intimate traditional ceremony on September 15, 2024. The couple tied the knot at a historic family temple in Telangana, in the company of close family and friends. Work-wise, Siddharth and Aditi shared screen space in the recently released anthology 'Lust Stories 3'. Backed by Ronnie Screwvala of RSVP Movies and Ashi Dua Sara of Flying Unicorn Entertainment, the project has 4 stories by Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra, and Vishal Bhardwaj. 'Lust Stories 3' enjoys an ensemble cast including Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Vijay Varma, Abhishek Banerjee, Gurfateh Pirzada, Sana Thampi, Ali Fazal, and Radhika Madan. Aditya and Siddharth were a part of Bhardwaj's story titled 'Erotica', where the two play a married couple.
Cockroach Janta Party extends support to INDIA Bloc's November 1 rally against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday supported INDIA blocs November 1 rally demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation, accusing the poll bodys Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise of undermining electoral democracy and raising concerns over the exclusion of eligible voters. Saying Gyanu must go, the party said the CEC had lost the trust required to oversee free and fair elections and called for the Election Commissions credibility and independence to be restored.
I Never Charged for Public Service, Says Dia
This comes after HC raps celebs demanding fee for anti-pollution campaign
MP Congress targets BJP over Hardeep Singh Puris RS nomination
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 28 (IANS) The Congress in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday criticised the BJP for nominating Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri for the Rajya Sabha bypoll from the state, alleging that the decision had brought disrepute to Madhya Pradesh and demanding answers over questions surrounding his alleged links to the Jeffrey Epstein case. State Congress president Jitu Patwari questioned the BJPs decision to nominate Puri and alleged that the party was under some compulsion to keep him in a position of power. The compulsion to keep Hardeep Singh Puri in power raises questions about whether there is something that has left the BJP vulnerable. The BJP must answer the questions raised over the Epstein case linked to Puri. When will the country get answers? Patwari said. He accused the BJP of insulting Madhya Pradesh by choosing Puri as its candidate for the Upper House and said the Congress would oppose the decision. The BJP, intoxicated by the power of votes, is openly insulting both Madhya Pradesh and the mandate given by the people of the state. The Congress strongly opposes this, he said. Former Union minister and former Madhya Pradesh Congress president Arun Yadav also criticised the nomination, alleging that it had brought disgrace to the state. He linked his criticism to concerns over crimes against women and minor girls in Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh already ranks number one in the country in cases of sexual abuse of minor girls. Now, sending a friend of an international sex offender to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh has brought disgrace to the state. This exposes the BJPs mindset towards women and young girls, Yadav said. The BJP has nominated Puri for the Rajya Sabha bypoll in Madhya Pradesh to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former Union minister L Murugan on October 14. Murugan resigned to focus on strengthening the party in Tamil Nadu. Puris existing Rajya Sabha term from Uttar Pradesh was due to end on November 25. The bypoll is scheduled for November 12, with members of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly voting to elect a member to the Upper House. Counting will take place the same evening. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh BJP president Hemant Khandelwal congratulated Puri on his nomination and extended his best wishes following the partys Central Election Committee decision to field him for the bypoll. The nomination has triggered a political exchange in the state, with the Congress questioning the BJPs choice of candidate while the ruling partys state leadership has welcomed the decision.
Institutional Defiance: How Modi Government Overturned Judicial Authority Through the CAPF Act 2026
THE HON'BLE SUPREME COURT'S directive to progressively reduce IPS deputation in Central Armed Police Forces was meant to be transformative. On 23rd May 2025, in the case of Sanjay Prakash & Ors. v. Union of India , the orders directed the recognition of CAPF Group A officers as Organised Group A Services (OGAS), a status that should have guaranteed them parity with IAS and IFS peers. The court's judgment directed a two-year timeline for phasing out the IPS Deputation from the Senior ranks up to Inspector General. Seven Months later, the government did what many had anticipated, rather apprehended. It basically bypassed the Courts intent through legislation by enacting The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Act 2026 which was passed on 2nd April and got the assent of President of India on 9th April 2026. The Act now officially reserves 50 per cent of Inspector General posts, at least 67 per cent of Additional Director General positions and 100 per cent of posts of Special Director General and Director General exclusively for IPS officers on deputation. Responding to the enactment 3000 CAPF officers have challenged it, arguing that it is unconstitutional. The crisis is not merely about rank and promotion. It reflects a deeper problem in the system- treating those who guard its internal security and tough terrains of the border with less dignity than those who work in relative comforts in other parts of the country. The Constitutional Violation The Act violates Article 14 of the Constitution of India, which states equality before the law. CAPF officers and armed forces personnel in the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force perform mostly identical roles, face the same risks and even sign the same oath of service, yet one gets the benefit of assured pensions while the other one faces market volatility. One gets career progression, like becoming the head of the Army, Navy, Airforce the other one does not get promotions. The government does not provide any compelling reason for this differentiation, which itself is inconsistent with the constitutional principles. Second, it violates Article 16(1), which provides for equal opportunity in public employment. The CAPFs are classified as Union forces and their personnel are recruited through a competitive CAPF examination. Yet they are not getting the chances of promotion as their counterparts in IPS are brought on deputation to occupy higher ranks which CAPF personnel should have legitimately got. Instead, it creates a structural hierarchy in which the highest posts have been reserved not for merit or seniority but for membership in another service. This discrimination is disguised as administration. Thirdly, it violates the doctrine of parity in public service. The Honble Supreme Court has long recognised that officers who are performing equivalent duties in equivalent hierarchies must have equivalent conditions of service. The court has noted this principle when it granted OPS (Old Pension Scheme) benefits to CAPF personnel who were recruited before 2004, while acknowledging that these are armed forces deserving of armed forces protections. The aforementioned 2026 Act attempts to overturn this recognition through legislation. But the constitutional crisis runs even deeper. By enacting the 2026 Act after the Supreme Court's clear directive and even after dismissing the government's own review petition on 28th October 2025 , the Ministry of Home Affairs has effectively argued that Parliament can overturn any Supreme Court judgment through back-door legislation. What has been done is not based on the principle of separation of power; rather it represents the defiance of the judgement of the apex court of the country. Therefore, contempt petitions have already been filed against the Union Home Secretary. The Career Stagnation Crisis Data concerning CAPFs reflects career stagnation. It shows that out of 10lakh personnel across CAPFs only about 13000 hold Group A officer positions. The structure itself creates a bottleneck as the officers recruited as Assistant Commandants face the promotion cycles of 15-18 years just to reach the rank of Deputy Inspector General. Even many retire at the rank of DIG without ever reaching the higher administrative tiers where key policy decisions are taken. Now compare this with the officers of the armed forces who get opportunities for promotions to occupy higher ranks. It is worthwhile to draw a parallel between promotional opportunities available for CAPF with similar opportunities available to IPS officers. Governments own data reflects that there are approximately 4594 IPS officers across India , a significant proportion, advancing rapidly to higher ranks by going on deputation to CAPF positions, often staying there only for 2-3 years before returning to their parent organisations. These IPS officers gain seniority in both the organisations simultaneously which is impossible for CAPF officers. The Human cost is visible and devastating. According to multiple reports from retired CAPF associations the rate of premature resignations, suicides, and stress related casualties among CAPF personnel has risen as career prospects stagnated. The morale which is the invisible but invaluable strength of any armed forces has been severely undermined. The CAPF officers who spent 25-30 years in the field, earning commendations and managing crises at the border and in counter insurgency operations, retire as DIGs while outsiders get parachuted for the short tenures and become Director General. This is not just unfair, it is demoralizing for an organisation which is responsible for securing India's internal security and defending international borders. The Pension and Welfare Disaster The issue of promotions for CAPF officers constitutes only half of the crisis. The other half, tragically, is their systematic impoverishment. The CAPF personnel who are recruited after 1st January 2004 do not qualify for the Old Pension Scheme as they are governed by the National Pension System, a contributory scheme with market dependent returns bereft of guaranteed minimum pension amount. In the Armed Forces those who are recruited after 2004 received the exemptions and continue under the Old Pension Scheme with assured lifelong pensions. The Delhi high court even recognised this disparity in 2023 and mandated OPS benefits for CAPF personnel . Sadly it has not been implemented. On 9th April 2026, families of CAPF personnel even protested at the Raj Ghat demanding the simple parity under the banner Equal risk should mean equal security. In all fairness their demand is just and proportionate. The research by senior CAPF officers has documented that CAPF personnel get postings in difficult terrains and disturbed areas exactly in the same manner as armed forces personnel get posted in remote borders and dangerous zones. Yet they retire early typically in their 40s and 50s after 20-25 years of service. The uncertain pension amount they get is dependent on market returns and annuity calculations. Why the Governments Argument Fails The MHAs justification stating that the IPS officers are necessary for higher posts in CAPF for Centre -State coordination needs to be scrutinized. First the CAPF officers manage inter service coordination without any outsider commanding them. Secondly these officers themselves possess the bureaucratic sophistication to coordinate with the States; many of them having worked closely with the State police and administrative machinery. Lastly if the concern is coordination, then why to reserve 100 per cent of SDG and DG posts? Coordination could be achieved through rotation i.e. one term for IPS, then two for CAPF officers. The real issue is not coordination, it is a pure control of CAPF by IPS officers who while on deputation to CAPFs maintain informal links with their parent organisations and the bureaucracy of the ministry of home affairs. They become the government intermediaries which are easier to manage and quicker to rotate back to their parent service. A CAPF promoted officer would bring accountability and reform based on intimate knowledge of the organisation. In contrast, an external IPS chief can return to his parent cadre after 2-3 years without truly understanding the organisation to which he is sent on deputation to serve. What the Supreme Court and Parliament Must Do The Supreme Court should examine the constitutional validity of CAPF Act 2026. In the event of any of its provisions violating the constitutional principle it should be declared unconstitutional by the apex court. However, courts alone cannot fix systemic discrimination faced by CAPF personnel. The parliament must act to address the problem. Statutory Parity : Guarantee 70-80% of IG and ADG posts for CAPF officers, with limited deputation reserved for specialised roles such as training and liaison) Pension Equity : Extend the Old Pension Scheme to all CAPF personnel immediately. The argument that fiscal sustainability requires NPS for paramilitaries (CAPF) is untenable when armed forces have been exempted from NPS. Cadre Review: Commission an independent review of CAPF recruitment, promotion and training structures. Mental Health and Welfare: Address the crisis of resignations, suicides and stress. This requires not merely administrative shift but also cultural shift. Treating CAPF personnel as extensions of armed forces, not as extensions of police and bureaucracy. Conclusion The CAPF Act 2026 represents a failed policy and a betrayal of trust. Many CAPF officers and Jawans joined these forces under the impression that they will get the same treatment which personnel of armed forces are entitled to. They have guarded international borders, fought insurgencies and managed crises under conditions as severe as those faced by armed forces. The SC has begun to correct this injustice, but the government shows no intention of accepting the verdict of SC. If this crisis remains unresolved, if the judgment in Sanjay Prakash is allowed to be nullified by Parliament, it will give a signal to every minority, every disadvantaged group, every citizen that the Supreme court orders are negotiable when the government does not agree with them. CAPF officers are not asking for charity. They are asking for the same respect, pensions, and career paths as those with uniforms render services for defending the country. This is not a radical demand. It is the bare minimum of justice.
Indian Army conducts high-altitude training in Ladakh to enhance mechanised forces' readiness
The Indian Army is currently focusing on enhancing the operational readiness of its mechanised forces. Training is being conducted in the high-altitude terrain of Ladakh, which poses numerous challenges. Key training includes battlefield movements, surveillance setups, and effective equipment management practices. This effort aims to improve combat preparedness and ensure successful operations in demanding environments. The Army emphasizes its commitment to train hard, operate smart, and strike decisively.
Dhadi Darshan Soon at Srimandir: Law Minister Inspects Infrastructure
To ensure a hassle-free and disciplined pilgrimage experience for millions of Lord Jagannath devotees, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan personally inspected the ongoing construction of the special queue-based Darshan system at the iconic Srimandir in Puri. Accompanied by key state officials, the Minister visited the project site to evaluate the progress of the infrastructure, barricading, [] The post Dhadi Darshan Soon at Srimandir: Law Minister Inspects Infrastructure appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Police SI Arrested In Hyderabad Bribe Scandal
A Sub Inspector of Police in Hyderabad was caught by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from a complainant. The bribe was sought to avoid arrest, accept replies to notices, and prevent new cases. A case of criminal misconduct has been registered, and the matter is under investigation.
Banjara Hills Sub-Inspector caught by Telangana ACB for demanding 1 lakh bribe
CBI Court sentences ex-archivist of National Archives of India to three years RI in bribery case
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) A CBI court in Ahmedabad on Wednesday convicted and sentenced Satdhari Lal Sahu, the then Archivist at the National Archives of Indias Record Centre in Zalana Dungari, Jaipur, Rajasthan, to three years of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) and imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 in a bribery case. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered the case on December 26, 2012, following allegations that Sahu had demanded illegal gratification from a complainant in exchange for providing copies of official records. According to the CBI, Sahu had demanded a bribe of Rs 15,000 to provide copies of old CRO records relating to a survey of Rajkot and a file containing old British land records. The agency subsequently laid a trap and caught Sahu red-handed while he was accepting the bribe of Rs 15,000 from the complainant. He was arrested on December 26, 2012. Following his arrest, the CBI conducted searches at his residence and office as part of the investigation. After completing the probe, the agency filed a chargesheet against Sahu on June 28, 2013. Following the trial, the court convicted him and sentenced him to three years of rigorous imprisonment, along with a fine of Rs 20,000. In a separate case, the CBI had earlier, on October 23, apprehended two officials of the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) Lucknow Zone in connection with an alleged bribery case involving Rs 5 lakh. The accused were identified as Enforcement Officer Deepak Kumar and Head Constable Manoj Dwivedi, both posted at the ED's Lucknow office. According to a CBI press release, the agency registered a case against the two officials following a complaint alleging a demand for illegal gratification. The complaint alleged that Dwivedi had demanded a bribe from the complainant's father in exchange for extending assistance in an Enforcement Directorate case. The complainant's father had reportedly received two summonses from the ED's Lucknow Zone in August and September. Acting on the complaint, the CBI laid a trap on October 23. During the operation, Dwivedi was caught red-handed while demanding and accepting Rs 5 lakh on behalf of Enforcement Officer Deepak Kumar to extend undue favour to the complainant's father in the ED case.
NHRC orders probe into Punjab mans suspicious death, police action against protesters
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of a complaint alleging human rights violations in connection with the suspicious death of Daljit Singh, a resident of Bhamme Kalan village in Punjabs Mansa district, and the subsequent police action against protesters demanding accountability. A Bench presided over by NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo has issued notices to the Punjab Chief Secretary and Director General of Police (DGP), directing them to get the allegations enquired into and submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) within two weeks. The action was initiated under Section 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, after a complaint filed by Harmandeep Singh Mehta was placed before the apex human rights body on Wednesday. The complaint alleged that Daljit Singh was found dead under suspicious circumstances, with his family raising concerns over the cause of death, including a suspected connection with drugs. It further alleged that family members and supporters staged a protest seeking answers and accountability, following which police stopped a procession near Ramdittewala Chowk and took custody of the deceaseds body. According to the complaint, a confrontation subsequently took place, with allegations of police use of force and detention of protesters. The police reportedly justified their actions on the grounds of maintaining law and order and stated that some protesters had assaulted police personnel. The complainant sought an independent enquiry into Daljit Singhs death and the subsequent police action to ensure the protection of human rights, a fair investigation and accountability of the authorities concerned. Taking cognisance of the matter, the NHRC observed that the allegations made in the complaint prima facie seem to be violations of the human rights of the victim. The apex human rights body directed its registry to issue notices to the Punjab Chief Secretary and the DGP, asking them to get the allegations looked into and submit their respective reports within two weeks for its perusal.
Delhi lawyers have extended their strike indefinitely over alleged threats by an ACP, demanding his suspension and an impartial inquiry as police file a counter-FIR against 1520 advocates.
Maharashtra Governor urges youth to lead campaign against addiction
Speaking at an event under the Sashakt Yuva, Sashakt Bharat (Empowered Youth, Empowered India) campaign at Mahakavi Kalidas Kalamandir in Nashik, the Governor stressed the importance of discipline, concentration and good habits in shaping young peoples character
Mansa Death: Drug Overdose Claim Vs Police Murder Case
The death of 35-year-old Daljit Singh in Mansa has sparked controversy, with his family claiming he died of a drug overdose and demanding an end to drug supply, while police have registered a murder case against three individuals. The incident has led to protests and strong criticism from opposition leaders against the Punjab Police and the state government.
Akaash Wins at 2nd Karnataka State Ranking Tenpin Bowling Tournament
The top-seeded Akaash produced a commanding performance in the final, defeating third seed Antony R by 67 pins, with a two-game cumulative score of 406339 to secure the Title
ACB nabs Banjara Hills SI for demanding Rs 2 lakh bribe
Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday, October 28, arrested a Sub-Inspector of Police attached to Banjara Hills police station for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 2 lakh from a complainant. According to ACB officials, the complainant was facing a cheating case registered in 2026. He was also facing two other cheating cases 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 .
Classified material missing from Epstein files, documents suggest
Attorney General Todd Blanche has long maintained that the so-called Epstein files, even those kept from the public, contain no secret information related to national security. When the document releases began last winter, Blanche noted that the Epstein Files Transparency Act authorized withholding information in the interest of national security or foreign policy, but said, no files are being withheld or redacted on that basis. There's not some tranche of super-secret documents about Jeffrey Epstein that we're withholding, we're actually not withholding anything based upon [national defense information], said Blanche, who was deputy attorney general at the time. But the contents of at least three documents in the massive tranche of files indicate classified information was included in files collected by the DOJ. One of the documents shows Blanche's Office of the Deputy Attorney General itself received classified material related to Epstein in March 2025. By law, material can only be classified for national security purposes. What exactly was classified and why remains a mystery. The Department of Justice says it collected 6 million pages of material and ultimately released over 3 million of those pages after reviewing for duplication, attorney-client privilege and relevance to Jeffrey Epstein. Congressional challenges and a lawsuit are casting doubts on the DOJ's claims and demanding the release of more documents that were held back. Clues about classified material Included among the Epstein files is an eight-page timeline of the FBI's New York office's initial efforts last year to track down and deliver its voluminous files to the Justice Department's Washington headquarters. On March 25, 2025, one document shows delivery of 16 Epstein items to ODAG, referring to the Office of the Deputy Attorney General. Among them, items No. 2 and No. 6 are described as Epstein Transparency Project - Classified Material and CDs with classified materials (x2). The Epstein Transparency Project refers to the Justice Department's effort to review the files and redact , withhold or clear them for release. It is not clear what exactly was identified as classified. Each CD was likely capable of holding hundreds of megabytes of material. Also in the files is an email sent that same day from the unit chief of the National Security Classification Operations Unit an office whose role is to review FBI documents for classification or declassification. The email includes an attachment labeled Epstein - Classified Document Memo.docx. The body of the email says there were three documents identified that remain classified. One was described as an FBI document which is classified when see-through. A redaction obscures the unit chief's description of the other two documents. The identity of the email's recipient is also redacted. It's also not clear whether the two documents the email and the list are referring to the same classified material. Coding system reveals missing pages A CBS News analysis of a numerical coding system used by the DOJ to organize the Epstein files offers clues about some of the documents the department has withheld. The codes don't reveal what's missing, but they do show where gaps exist, raising questions about the DOJ's explanation for why documents were withheld. Among the missing documents are pages from Epstein's own financial records collected as evidence in a federal prosecution. Here's how it works: Documents from the Epstein files are labeled with a string of numbers beginning with the letters EFTA stamped on the bottom right-hand corner; EFTA stands for Epstein Files Transparency Act. Those are called Bates numbers a common way of organizing massive document batches in legal cases. Every page receives its own number. In the Epstein files, the sequence goes from 1 to 2,858,498, which is the tally of approximately how many pages of documents were released. According to the DOJ, other documents including court records and investigative files they've previously released bring the total to over 3 million. Alongside the Epstein files' Bates numbers are other, older coding numbers that appear on many documents. This indicates that those documents had previously been used in federal legal cases, potentially collected as part of an earlier subpoena. For instance, Bates coding on some of the documents is from the Ghislaine Maxwell criminal case and was used to organize files given to Maxwell's legal team ahead of her 2021 trial as part of the discovery process. Other Bates numbers indicate documents were collected from Epstein's banks, including JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank, during the FBI's investigation into his trafficking activities. Similar gap analyses have been done in the past by independent researchers. Missing financial documents Finding gaps in these documents is a simple process of counting. In tens of thousands of instances, the main EFTA number will advance by one but the other Bates numbers advance by two or more. Those gaps indicate pages that had been there before were likely removed at some point after the DOJ obtained them. Take the images below: The EFTA number advances by one but the JPM-SDNY and SDNY_GM numbers advance by 2, as do the page numbers from the original document. In another example, a series of around 4,500 images of checks from Epstein's accounts has gaps where 66 of those check images should be. Oftentimes the missing image is only the front or the back of the check, although in several cases both are missing. Comparing all of these numbers against the final EFTA page numbers, it is possible to calculate that there are tens of thousands of pages of documents that are missing from these sections, with no clear reason why. Financial records were not a permissible category for removal, Barbara McQuade, the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, told CBS News. Like every federal prosecutor, she says she is very familiar with Bates numbers. It's the reason you have Bates numbers, so you notice something like that, she said. The DOJ hasn't responded to CBS News' recent inquiries about the Epstein files, but it has previously said that every document required to be released by the Epstein Files Transparency Act has been released, and the remaining files were unrelated, privileged, or were duplicative. Email gaps Another sequence of Bates numbers that provide a map to where documents were removed appears to be from a preliminary processing of the files. One large sequence of those have R1 in between EFTA and the page number. This R1 numbering is found across approximately 995,000 released pages, between p. 61 and p. 2,214,171 in the files. Each page is also labeled with an EFTA page number. While the EFTAs are sequential, the R1s have gaps which range from 1 page to hundreds of pages. Each time a gap appears for example, if the EFTA advances by 1 but the R1 advances by 2 it's evidence that pages were removed. By comparing these sequences it's possible to identify gaps where documents, mostly emails, were removed between that earlier review and the final release. No partial emails turned up in the thousands of documents we examined, so the removals appear to be entire email exchanges. Here's what a section of that looks like: The emails are not sequential in date and jump by days, months and years, so knowing what was removed from context is simply not possible. But the results of calculating the differences between the first and last of the numbers in this earlier sequence versus the later sequence is 1.2 million pages, which is the total number of identified gaps from just this one section. Most of the documents in this section are emails to or from Jeffrey Epstein, including communication with young women who would later accuse him of abuse; email exchanges with his business associates; messages to or from his assistant, Lesley Groff; or emails sent or received by Ghislaine Maxwell. De-duping There is one possible explanation for many of the email gaps. Instructions given to DOJ attorneys working on processing the redactions state: If the document is an email chain and the most-inclusive email (i.e., containing all the back-and-forth) has already been reviewed and redacted as appropriate for production, the interstitial back-and-forth can be marked as duplicates. In other words, all emails exchanged prior to the last email in a chain can be considered a duplicate, because the last one should include all of the messages, and eliminating the duplicates will speed up the redaction process. Once a document is marked as a duplicate, it would likely be excluded from the files. If that was the case, this was only partially accomplished because duplicate emails still exist throughout the files. There's also the possibility that errors in the process could have resulted in crucial emails mistakenly being deleted. Lack of transparency The review and redaction process was conducted by hundreds of DOJ attorneys working under a compressed timeline. Given the scale of the task, it's possible that pages were withheld as a result of honest mistakes. But without a roadmap to the redactions and removals, it's impossible to make that determination. Independent journalist Katie Phang is suing the Justice Department, seeking the release of more files as well as an explanation of redactions and removals. A federal judge has made several rulings in her favor and the DOJ is appealing those rulings. As part of her lawsuit, Phang is asking the court to appoint a special master to review the files. If it wasn't intentional, then was it gross negligence? Were you just lazy? If it was intentional then I think there's [expletive] there that they don't want people to see, Phang told CBS News. My speculation runs an entire spectrum of reaction but at the end of the day it just makes the DOJ look bad. The DOJ has acknowledged making several mistakes. It admitted to removing, and then restoring, a photo of now Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on a 2012 visit to Epstein's island , contradicting claims Lutnick had previously made about his contacts with Epstein . Last year, DOJ officials claimed a minute was missing from prison security video from the night Epstein died, which turned out to not be true . This is a case where the process has inhibited public trust in what is ultimately released, and there's a long tradition of this, whether it's the Pentagon Papers or the Epstein files, said attorney Stanley Brand, a veteran litigator and distinguished fellow in law and government at Penn State Dickinson Law. This is just another piece where the government process, where making this stuff available just fuels suspicion that there's something we're not seeing, and I don't know that ever gets resolved. This article originally appeared on CBS News at https://www.cbsnews.com/news/epstein-files-classified-material-missing-documents-suggest/
Negotiations Underway: Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi Appeals for Calm Amid Jamia Protests
Pralhad Joshi urges calm as Jamia protests continue, with students demanding a clear timeline for union elections.
Mubarak Guls supporters protest in Srinagar over cabinet snub
Srinagar, Oct 28: Supporters of National Conference leader Mubarak Gul on Wednesday staged a protest at Press Colony in Srinagar, demanding a cabinet berth for the Eidgah MLA following his exclusion from the government. Wearing white shrouds, the protesters held placards demanding that Gul be given a cabinet berth or resign from the party. Do justice to Eidgah, make Mubarak Gul a cabinet minister, the protesters chanted, expressing resentment over the partys decision. Gul Sahab, resign, the protesters shouted. One of the protesters said Gul had contested seven elections and won every time, alleging that the party had failed to honour its commitment to him. Farooq Sahab had promised us. His name was on the list until yesterday, but he was not given a ministerial berth, the protester said. It is worth mentioning that Mubarak Gul, a six-time MLA from Eidgah, was left out of the Cabinet during Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs expansion on Tuesday. Gul was subsequently appointed the National Conferences general secretary, but the appointment did not immediately satisfy all his supporters.(KNO)
Macworld On Wednesday at 1 pm ET, Apple is expected to cap off its Pro and Tell week of announcements with the launch of its first truly new laptop in years and a milestone for the Mac: the first-ever touchscreen MacBook Pro with a new design, a new display, and a new price tag. As with the past few Apple announcements, Bloombergs Mark Gurman has spilled some final details about the new device, most notably the price. According to his sources, Apple has discussed charging as much as $2,899 for the new 14-inch model with an M5 Pro chip, essentially a $400 premium over current M5 Pro model, which comes with 24GB and 1TB. Apple offers two varieties of the M5 Pro chip, with an 18-core variant commanding a $200 premium. Rumors suggest the options for the new laptops will be the same as the current crop but wont replace them. Rather, theyll exist as premium options alongside the existing models. Its not clear whether theyll offer the same RAM and storage tiers, however. Gurman has previously reported that the touchscreen MacBook Pro will offer several upgrades over the current model, including: An OLED display with thinner bezels; A new design thats significantly lighter than the current crop; A new hinge that doesnt move when tapped; and A new cooling system that improves airflow through the hinge. The new laptops will also feature a new version of macOS Golden Gate that includes dial-like menus that appear around a users finger. However, Gurman says Apple will market the touchscreen as an option rather than a replacement for the trackpad. In a follow-up post on X , Gurman wrote that Mac fans should Get excited for the new laptop. And believe me, we are.
Woman Files Police Complaint Over Alleged Secret Recording on Bengaluru Metro
A woman has alleged that a fellow passenger secretly recorded her during a Bengaluru Metro ride, prompting her to confront him and lodge a police complaint.An FIR has been registered and an investigation is underway, police said. In a video shared on social media, the woman appears distressed and recounts confronting the man and demanding that he unlock his phone.
Delhi circle rate update: Farmers in the national capital are demanding a circle rate of Rs 10 crore per acre, with the Delhi Panchayat Sangh urging the government to implement this circle rate for agricultural land. Current estimates suggest that land rates in the capital region could zoom by around 650%, causing prices to go over Rs 15 crore per acre from Rs 2 crore now.
