CJP chief Dipke alleges Delhi Police wanted to torment parents at 3:30 am

Abhijeet Dipke criticized Delhi Police for contacting his parents about his arrest after his grandmother's death. He claimed the police's actions showed a lack of humanity and compassion during a difficult time. Protests erupted in Mumbai and Pune, with political leaders demanding the release of detained demonstrators. Aaditya Thackeray and Amit Thackeray confronted police vehicles to request the release of arrested protesters.

Riyadh Airport Attack: Indian National Dead, 11 Indians Among Injured, Embassy Confirms

An Indian national has died after a deadly attack on Saudi Arabias King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300. The Indian Embassy confirmed the death on Sunday, saying 11 Indian nationals were among those injured and officials were coordinating with local authorities to support the victims and their families. Saudi Arabia has blamed Houthi militants for the attack, which also reportedly targeted oil facilities and other airports. India strongly condemned the repeated strikes on Saudi civilian infrastructure, calling them completely unacceptable and demanding an immediate halt. New Delhi has expressed solidarity with Riyadh as security concerns escalate across the region.

3 arrested for allegedly demanding Tk 50 lakh monthly from Gulshan society

Police say suspects threatened waste collection workers, sought control of fee collection

A problem of plenty in Haryana, Punjab as paddy glut sparks farmer distress

A bumper paddy harvest has led to procurement delays, mandi congestion and storage pressures in Haryana, while Punjab faces similar challenges as its procurement season gathers pace.

Opposition Stir Today, CJI No To Cong. Meet

Gandhi and Kharge, Leaders of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha respectively, had separately written to the CJI seeking an appointment between 4 pm and 5 pm on Monday to submit a memorandum demanding an end to alleged electoral manipulation, suspension of the SIR exercise, Kumar's resignation and a return to paper ballots

Between barricades, protests persist as organisers demand CEC's resignation

Protest organisers vow to continue demonstrations demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and cancellation of the SIR despite detentions and restrictions in Delhi.

Man from Hyderabad killed in attack on Riyadh Airport

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 11 (IANS) A man from Hyderabad was killed, and his three family members were injured in an attack at Saudi Arabias King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday. Mohammed Yusuf Ali, who had suffered injuries, succumbed while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Riyadh. His two sons and an aunt were injured. Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday night confirmed that Yusuf Ali died in the attack. Its been confirmed that Yusuf sahab has passed away in the attack. Innalilahi wa inna ilahir rajioon. His son is undergoing knee surgery, another son is in the hospital, and 3 of his toes have been cut off. His daughter and wife are safe. His aunt (chachi) was with them and suffered injuries to the head but is out of danger, the MP said in a post on X. Owaisi said he was in touch with Yusufs brother-in-law in Riyadh, and the Deputy Chief of Mission has assured him that theyre taking care. The MP urged Minister for External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, to provide every possible assistance to the family. The Indian embassy in Riyadh confirmed the death of an Indian national. It is learnt that one Indian national injured in the Riyadh attack has unfortunately lost his life today. We convey our heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased. We are in touch with the family and will provide all support for ensuring the early repatriation of mortal remains, reads a post by the Indian embassy. Deeply grieved at the loss of life of an Indian national in the Riyadh attack. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. The Embassy will extend all possible assistance, Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar said in a post on X. At least 11 Indians were among more than 300 people injured in the attack on King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 people. Saudi Arabia has blamed Houthi militants for the attack. It is learnt that 11 Indians are among those injured in the attack. The embassy has been in touch with local authorities to enquire about their well-being. Our officials have also reached out to the hospital authorities. We will provide further updates as they become available, the Indian embassy had earlier said. According to initial reports, the deceased included four Saudi nationals, two Bangladeshis and one national each from Palestine, the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Sudan. India on Sunday strongly condemned the repeated attacks on the airport over the past few days, calling strikes on civilians and civilian infrastructure completely unacceptable and demanding an immediate halt to them. We express our condolences to the families of the deceased and wish speedy recovery to the injured persons, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. India also expressed solidarity with the Saudi government and people in defending the kingdoms sovereignty, while hoping for an early return to peace and normalcy in the region. The Indian Embassy issued an advisory urging Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain alert, stay indoors when necessary and follow instructions issued by local authorities.

CJI Surya Kant declines to meet Rahul Gandhi, Kharge over 'vote chori'

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has not agreed to meet Leaders of Opposition after both of them wrote to him seeking time for a meeting on Monday to raise the 'vote chori' issue, sources said on Sunday night. Leaders of Opposition (LoPs) in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha - Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge - had written to the CJI for a meeting with him between 4 and 5 PM on Monday to hand over a memorandum, demanding an end to 'vote chori', CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, halting of SIR and switching back to paper ballot. Response of Hon'ble CJI to the letter received from Leaders of Opposition has been sent in their official mail, a source said. The sources said that the CJI has not agreed to meet the LoPs. They did not elaborate further. Opposition parties have announced a protest march to the Supreme Court on Monday over their demands. The Congress is calling it Chalo Delhi - March for Democracy and said they would converge at 1.30 PM at Connaught Place-Barakhamba Road ..

CJP Protests: Over 200 Detained, Journalists Held as Agitation Enters Day 2 In Delhi

Protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation continued across Delhi on Sunday, with more than 200 people detained as demonstrators attempted to reach Jantar Mantar. Several protesters were seen being forcibly taken into police buses amid a heavy security presence

Verstappen rules Singapore as Antonelli closes in on F1 crown

Max Verstappen of Red Bull secured a commanding victory at the Singapore Grand Prix from pole position, marking his second consecutive win of the season. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished second, while Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli took third, significantly extending his championship lead and potentially clinching the title in the next round. The race saw strategic battles and tyre struggles, particularly for Lewis Hamilton, who dropped to sixth place by the end.

Opposition Leaders Demand Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner During Protest in Bhubaneswar

Congress leaders protested in Bhubaneswar, demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner over alleged police misconduct in Delhi. Opposition Leaders Demand Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner During Protest in Bhubaneswar

Kishan Reddy Accuses Congress Of Double Standards On Democratic Rights

Union minister G. Kishan Reddy accused Congress of restricting BJP protests in Telangana while demanding democratic freedoms for itself in Delhi.

Hasan Mahmud's Hat-Trick Leaves Afghanistan Reeling In Abu Dhabi Test

Fast bowler Hasan Mahmud took a hat-trick to help put Bangladesh into a commanding lead over Afghanistan in the one-off Test in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

60 Telangana Congress leaders to join INDIA bloc protest in Delhi

Hyderabad: Nearly 60 ruling Congress public representatives of Telangana, including MLAs, left for Delhi in a special flight on Sunday, October 11, to participate in the INDIA bloc protest on October 12, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over SIR. Led by state Congress president B Mahesh Kumar Goud, the group also comprises key 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 .

BJP Plans Protest Against Congress MP Accused of Sexual Abuse

BJP to hold a protest against Congress MP accused of sexual misconduct in JNU, demanding accountability from Rahul Gandhi. BJP Plans Protest Against Congress MP Accused of Sexual Abuse

Mahedi follows six-for with ton as NCL turns into run-fest

Shak Mahedi was the standout performer, following up his six-wicket haul on the opening day with a commanding century to put Khulna in a strong position against Rajshahi at Mirpur

BJP Mahila Morcha Protests, Demands Congress MPs Expulsion

BJP Mahila Morcha staged protests across multiple states, including Bihar, Manipur, Delhi and Himachal Pradesh, demanding the expulsion of Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam over allegations of sexual harassment involving female students and reports of his dismissal from JNU.

Hindutva groups threaten protesters in Delhi for second day

New Delhi: A day after saffron-clad groups assaulted protesters demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation, men carrying sticks were seen moving around central Delhi and threatening demonstrators again on Sunday, October 11, even as four alleged attackers were arrested in connection with Saturdays violence. On Saturday, groups of men sporting saffron scarves and raising Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Rahul Gandhi announces October 12 march to Supreme Court, demands SIR halt

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced a march to the Supreme Court on October 12 over alleged electoral malpractices, demanding an end to vote chori, a halt to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

INS Trishul arrives in UK's Plymouth for Exercise Konkan-26 with Royal Navy

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Indian Navys guided missile stealth frigate INS Trishul has arrived at the United Kingdom's Plymouth to participate in Exercise Konkan-26 with the Royal Navy, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday. India-UK annual bilateral maritime exercise KONKAN-26 is a testament to the enduring maritime partnership between India and the UK. Over the past two decades, the exercise has grown significantly in scale and complexity, fostering enhanced interoperability and mutual understanding in maritime operations between the two navies, the Ministry said. Since its inception, KONKAN has evolved into a cornerstone of cooperation, showcasing the commitment of both navies towards enhancing maritime security, it added. The exercise is being conducted off Plymouth in two phases. The harbour phase includes professional interactions, cross-deck visits, sports fixtures, cultural engagements and the ship being open to visitors. The sea phase will encompass complex maritime operational drills across all three domains - air, surface and sub-surface. Flying operations involving cross-deck landings, firing serials, air defence exercises, complex seamanship evolutions and anti-submarine exercises will add further complexity to this edition of Exercise KONKAN, the Ministry said. The Ministry said the exercise exemplified the partnership envisioned by the two countries. The exercise is a reaffirmation of the shared commitment to ensuring secure, open and free seas and exemplifies the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership outlined in the India-UK Vision 2035, it said. By fostering the exchange of Best Practices and mutual understanding, KONKAN-26 will reinforce the ability of both navies to operate seamlessly in complex maritime scenarios, the Ministry added. The frigate reached the UK after a port call in Spain. Trishuls port call to Spain underscored the growing bilateral defence partnership, the Embassy of India in Madrid had said on October 5, as Ambassador Jayant Khobragade visited the vessel at the Port of Valencia and met its Commanding Officer, Captain Charit Kapil. A highlight of the India-Spain Dual Year of 2026, the port call underscored the growing bilateral defence partnership. Professional interactions and a joint Passage Exercise between the Indian Navy and Spains Armada Espanola have contributed to enhancing interoperability and maritime cooperation, the Embassy had stated on X.

Rahul Gandhi Announces March to Supreme Court by Opposition on October 12

Rahul Gandhi leads a march to the Supreme Court on October 12, demanding action against alleged electoral malpractice. Rahul Gandhi Announces March to Supreme Court by Opposition on October 12

Bhopal: CBI arrests CGST official for taking Rs 2 lakh bribe from scrap firm official

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 11 (IANS) The CBI arrested an official of the CGST and Central Excise department in Bhopal for taking a bribe of Rs 2 lakh from a company handling scrap and seized Rs 72.50 lakh cash from his premises in the city and Kanpur, an official said on Sunday. Rajesh Kumar, superintendent, Preventive Branch (HQ) CGST and Central Excise Commissionerate, Bhopal, was caught red-handed while accepting the undue advantage on Saturday, the agency said. The CBI registered the instant case on Saturday against the accused on allegations that the CGST superintendent demanded an undue advantage of Rs 2 lakh per month from a proprietor of a Bhopal-based firm. The companys official filed a complaint with the CBI that the official was demanding a bribe in consideration for not intercepting the firms vehicles carrying scrap material and for not causing any hindrance to the complainants scrap business, the agency said. The CBI laid a trap and caught the accused CGST Superintendent red-handed while accepting an undue advantage of Rs 2 lakh. Searches were conducted at the residential premises of the accused at Bhopal and Kanpur, which led to the recovery of Rs 72.50 lakh in cash and the documents pertaining to immovable property, said the CBI. In an earlier case in Bhopal, the CBI arrested Chief Engineer (Electrical) and Superintending Engineer (Electrical) of BSNL for taking a bribe of Rs 75,000. The CBI registered the case on allegations that the accused Chief Engineer (Electrical) and Superintending Engineer (Electrical) posted at BSNL, Bhopal, demanded an undue advantage of Rs 2 lakh each for themselves and a co-accused from a Jabalpur-based firm which executed Operation & Comprehensive Maintenance (OCM) and electrical installation-related work of BSNL. The CBI said the bribe amount was demanded to process pending bills of the firm for 14 different works. The CBI laid a trap and caught both accused BSNL officers in Bhopal red-handed while accepting an undue advantage of Rs 75,000 each as part payment of the demanded bribe of Rs 2 lakh from each accused. Searches were conducted at the residential and office premises of the accused persons in Bhopal, Lucknow and Kanpur, the CBI said.

India Block Protests in Bhubaneswar Demand Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner

Leaders of the India Block staged protests in Bhubaneswar, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and legal action against police misconduct. India Block Protests in Bhubaneswar Demand Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner

'Don't be afraid': Rahul Gandhi invites people to join Opposition parties march to SC tomorrow

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday released a video on social media inviting people to join the opposition parties march on Monday to the Supreme Court to give a memorandum against the SIR of electoral rolls and EVMs to the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant. We will submit a memorandum to the Chief Justice on behalf of the nation, demanding an end to vote chori, halting of SIR and the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, said Gandhi in the video. Dont be afraid. We will march together, with love, brotherhood and patriotism. Tomorrow, all of India will march to the Supreme Court, he said, adding that they will demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Yesterday, the nation's youth came out in Delhi to peacefully protest. They came with love in their hearts, not hatred or anger. They were beaten, both by cops and BJP goons. This is not the India we want. Tomorrow, we will march to the Supreme Court as Indians, united beyond party, gender, caste, community and state, he said. Youth, all opposition parties, civil society groups, all those who believe in democracy and stand by the Constitution of India, will walk with us, the Congress leader said. Gandhi said, We will submit a memorandum to the Chief Justice (India) on behalf of the nation, demanding an end to vote chori, halting of SIR and the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. He said, Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Ajit Doval and Mohan Bhagwat cannot silence India's voice. These cowards cannot intimidate us. They will have to step aside, he said. Earlier, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that opposition leaders would meet the Chief Justice of India (CJI) to apprise him of their concerns, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah were creating an atmosphere of chaos in the country. Kharge said he had written a letter seeking an appointment with the CJI, adding that the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, had also written to him. The party has sought time between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. for the meeting. Tomorrow, we are also going to meet the Chief Justice of India. I have written a letter, and Rahul has also written a letter. We have sought a time between 4 and 5 p.m. Now, let us see. We will also apprise him. We cannot demand anything from him. We will only request him with folded hands. These are the things that should be kept in mind, he said. Alleging that the government was creating an atmosphere of fear ahead of the announced youth agitation, the Congress chief questioned the deployment of a large number of security personnel.

DYFI, SFI stage demonstration in Coimbatore demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation

Rain exposes paddy procurement shortcomings, says Punjab BJP

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 11 (IANS) Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Kewal Singh Dhillon on Sunday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government over arrangements for paddy procurement, stating conditions witnessed in various mandis across the state following rainfall have exposed shortcomings in the procurement preparations. Dhillon said visuals emerging particularly from Fazilka were deeply concerning, with paddy crops, cultivated through months of hard work, seen submerged in rainwater. He added that if mandis were facing such conditions at the very beginning of the harvesting season, farmers could encounter even greater difficulties in the coming days. He said that inadequate drainage facilities, a lack of tarpaulins to protect crops from rain, and the absence of other essential arrangements in grain markets had become serious problems for farmers. Dhillon added that similar conditions were being reported not only from Fazilka's mandi but also from other towns and villages across Punjab. The lack of proper arrangements to protect farmers' produce in mandis raises serious questions about the Punjab government's preparedness. He said that farmers already invest immense effort and substantial money in cultivation. If crops nurtured like their own sons are damaged by waterlogging in mandis, the financial burden ultimately falls on the farmers themselves, for which the state government is directly responsible. The Punjab BJP Chief urged the state government to take farmers' grievances seriously and immediately ensure proper drainage, adequate tarpaulins, appropriate crop protection measures, and smooth procurement operations in mandis. He said it was unacceptable for farmers to face difficulties while trying to sell their produce and watch the fruits of their hard work being destroyed before their eyes. Targeting Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Dhillon said that instead of telling jokes on public platforms, the state government should focus on resolving farmers' problems on the ground. He added that the failure to provide even basic facilities to farmers in mandis raises serious questions about the state government's functioning. He asserted that the BJP stands firmly with farmers and will continue to raise its voice to ensure that their difficulties are addressed. He demanded that the state government immediately review conditions in mandis, assess the damage to crops, and take concrete measures to protect farmers from any potential losses.

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Questions Akhilesh Yadav on JPNIC Cost Increase

Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak challenges Akhilesh Yadav over rising costs of JPNIC, demanding accountability for public funds. Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Questions Akhilesh Yadav on JPNIC Cost Increase

Governments Change Through Votes, Not Street Demands: Harshvardhan Tripathi On SIR Row

Senior journalist Harshvardhan Tripathi defended the SIR exercise, arguing that democratic change comes through elections, not protests demanding the removal of constitutional authorities. He said the Election Commission has explained the categories behind flagged voter entries and noted that courts, not street agitation, remain the proper forum for resolving disputes over electoral rolls.

Mass Protest Rocks Berlin; Thousands Rally Against Germanys Israel Support

Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the streets of Berlin, demanding an end to Germanys political and military support for Israel and an immediate halt to German arms deliveries. Police detained several protesters as tensions rose near the Federal Chancellery, with footage showing officers pushing back demonstrators and journalists. Protesters waved Palestinian and Iranian flags and carried a WANTED placard depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Counter-demonstrators carrying flags bearing the Star of David were also present. Three years after the Gaza war erupted in October 2023, Germanys support for Israel and its policies toward the occupied Palestinian territories continue to fuel protests and fierce political debate.

3rd T20I: Won't Get Ahead Of Ourselves Despite Historic 250-run Chase In Ranchi, Says Roston Chase

Roston Chase: West Indies off-spin bowling all-rounder Roston Chase has insisted that his team will not get ahead of themselves despite coming off a historic 250-run chase in the second T20I in Ranchi, adding that the visitors must remain grounded and focus on flawless execution in the third match here at the Holkar Stadium on Sunday. The record-breaking victory for the West Indies, led by Shai Hopes unbeaten century and Sherfane Rutherfords blistering fifty has boosted the team morale. With the series locked at 1-1, the West Indies have a chance to take a 2-1 lead if they manage to get a win in Indore. Yeah, obviously, coming (off) that historic run, 250, the guys are very confident in the camp, but we don't want to get ahead of ourselves. We still have to trust the process and play each game on its merit, Chase said in a pre-game chat with the broadcasters. Highlighting the demanding nature of playing on flat Indian surfaces with short boundaries, Chase felt that bowlers from both sides operate under minimal margin for error. On these wickets the margin for error as a bowler is very slim. You have to be spot on with your lines and lengths, and it's all about execution. And that's been the main word for us as bowlers, even as batters on this tour. It's all about execution, he said. Outlining his personal bowling approach, after he took 3-24 in Ranchi, revealed how he relies on stump-to-stump line discipline before using the yorker as a secondary option when batters look to target him. Well, mainly I just try to stick to my strengths, which is trying to hit the top of the stumps on a hard length, and then if that's not working, if the batsman then tries to measure me, then it's time to go to my yorkers. That's a good strength of mine, and I just try to keep the ball away from the batsmen, and then I think it's about being smart and studying each and every player and knowing where they want to hit the ball mostly, and trying to get away from that, he said. Elaborating on the hardships faced by the bowling group, especially in the matches where heavy dew sets in, Chase said, It is tough. It's tough - spinners and pacers. It's tough, and especially when the dew comes in. That makes it even harder because then the variation of the slow balls, it doesn't really have that big effect that it would usually have on a dry surface. So as I said, it's just about execution and sticking to the plan that you have. Whatever plan you have, just try to execute it to the best of your ability. Have a few where you can have more than one option to kind of keep the batsman guessing where you're going to go. Elaborating on the hardships faced by the bowling group, especially in the matches where heavy dew sets in, Chase said, It is tough. It's tough - spinners and pacers. It's tough, and especially when the dew comes in. That makes it even harder because then the variation of the slow balls, it doesn't really have that big effect that it would usually have on a dry surface. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

The Untold Story of Luhnu Cricket Ground: From a Submerged Towns Rebirth to a Ranji Trophy Comeback

When cricket fans think of picturesque stadiums in Himachal Pradesh, the spectacular, snow-capped peaks of Dharamshala inevitably dominate the conversation. But this October, domestic crickets spotlight shall take a dramatic 150-kilometre detour southwest. Following persistent, unseasonal rain that left the Dharamshala outfield waterlogged and unplayable, the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) made a breaking announcement: the high-profile Elite Group D Ranji Trophy clash between powerhouse defending champions Mumbai and Himachal Pradesh (1821 October 2026) has been officially moved to the Luhnu Cricket Ground in Bilaspur. For Luhnu, a highly rated 4.4-star venue praised by locals for its well-maintained pitches and spacious outfield, this match marks a monumental competitive resurgence. Moving a first-class four-day match on short notice is a massive logistical gamble, but the Luhnu Cricket Ground is uniquely equipped for weather crises. Nestled directly on the edge of the expansive Gobind Sagar Lake, the ground features newly upgraded SISGrass hybrid pitches. By injecting 5% artificial polymer fibres into the natural grass turf, the square has become highly resilient to player wear and tear while recovering exceptionally fast from heavy rains. While the venue boasts a dedicated team of passionate staff, it has spent over two decades waiting for a moment like this. Luhnu first hosted youth cricket in 1999, followed by its first-class debut in the 2001/02 Ranji Trophy when Himachal played Delhi, and a subsequent fixture against Hyderabad in 2002/03. For 24 years, no further major senior domestic matches were staged hereuntil the weather gods and modern turf technology combined to hand Bilaspur its grand stage. This isn't the first time the Luhnu Ground has been intricately tied to Dharamshala's weather and logistical dramas. In March 2024, just 48 hours before the high-stakes 5th Test Match between India and England, the tranquil town of Bilaspur witnessed an unprecedented spectacle. At the crack of dawn, Indian Captain Rohit Sharma embarked on a frantic multi-leg journey after attending the Ambani family pre-wedding festivities. Having flown out from Delhi at 5:30 AM, a private helicopter braved the volatile mountain weather to fly Rohit directly into Bilaspur, landing on the Luhnu outfield at the behest of then-Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur. Joined by Head Coach Rahul Dravid, Rohit spent the morning at the Luhnu ground inaugurating the Sansad Khel Mahakumbh 3.0. The duo even thrilled the local crowds by playing tennis-ball cricket with local youth right on the lakeside turf. At the time, Thakur publicly lauded Rohit, noting that the captain easily could have refused the demanding early-morning trip so close to a Test match but chose to come to inspire the 75,000 young rural athletes gathered at the venue. But what happened after the Bilaspur event created its own separate media storm. With India's official team net practice scheduled for early afternoon in Dharamshala, there was zero time to negotiate the winding mountain highways. Rohit and Dravid boarded the chopper at Luhnu once more, flying directly over the Dhauladhar peaks to Dharamshala. To avoid delaying his arrival at the team camp, the private chopper touched down at the Kangra District Badminton Association Ground. Because the landing took place right next to the iconic HPCA infrastructure, social media went into a frenzy over the grand helicopter entry, allowing the skipper to instantly join the squad for training without losing a single minute to road traffic. Luhnus entire existence is rooted in a story of rebirth. In the 1960s, the construction of the iconic Bhakra Dam transformed the Sutlej River, completely submerging the old historical town of Bilaspur. As a new town was meticulously planned and built on higher ground, Luhnu emerged as its vast, open-air cultural heart and primary oxygen zone. Instead of Dharamshalas jagged peaks, players and spectators at Luhnu are treated to a stunning, serene lakeside view, where the lush outfield seems to melt directly into the emerald-blue waters of the Gobind Sagar reservoir. It is a place where migratory Siberian ducks fly past in the winter, and the earthy fragrance of pine leaves fills the air. It stands as one of the most picturesque stadiums in India. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories With plans currently underway to further develop the surrounding waters into an official hub for adventure water sports and boating festivals, Luhnu is quickly transitioning from a beloved community park into a premier multi-sport destination. As Mumbai travels to town this October, the lakeside ground is finally getting the grand first-class cricket spotlight it was always meant to occupy.

'Stir will go nationwide': CJP vows to continue anti-CEC stir

Leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), including Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, have vowed to escalate their agitation against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, expanding protests nationwide after their release from detention. They allege an emergency-like situation created by the Modi government, illegal detentions, and harassment of protesters, drawing parallels to the 1975 Emergency. The CJP is protesting alleged irregularities in voter rolls and demanding Kumar's resignation, accusing authorities of suppressing dissent.

Delhi Police Release Footage of CJP Chief Abhijeet Dipke Declining Assistance After Grandmother

The Delhi Police on Sunday released a video showing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke declining offers of travel assistance and family communication following the news of his grandmothers demise. Dipke, who was put under preventive detention during ongoing protests demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, was approached by officers immediately upon [] The post Delhi Police Release Footage of CJP Chief Abhijeet Dipke Declining Assistance After Grandmothers Passing appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

BJP Mahila Morcha To March Against Congress Over MP's Sexual Harassment Allegations

The BJP's women's wing announced a protest march against the Congress, alleging that Rahul Gandhi is protecting Inner Manipur MP Prof Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, who was dismissed from JNU over sexual harassment allegations involving 11 students. The BJP Mahila Morcha will organise a 'Nari Shakti Hunkar Andolan' on Monday, demanding Akoijam's expulsion and resignation.

Ram Mandir replica to be Durga Puja draw at Jai Hind Club

Students death at IIIT Ranchi sparks outrage, protests erupt on campus

Digital Desk | Ranchi, Oct 11 (IANS) The death of a first-year BTech student at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Ranchi triggered widespread uproar on the campus, with students demonstrating against alleged administration lapses and delayed emergency medical assistance. The students created a major commotion at the IIIT hostel, located in Ranchi's Khelgaon, prompting the administration to call the police to bring the situation under control. The agitated students staged a protest demanding improvements to hostel facilities and the resignation of the Institute's Director, Rajiv Srivastava. The students also blocked the Khelgaon-Tatisilwai road, causing long queues of vehicles on both sides. Police and institute officials were engaged in efforts to pacify the agitating students. The deceased student was identified as Aditya, a resident of Naugachia in Bihar's Bhagalpur district. He was found hanging in his hostel room on Saturday night. He was rushed to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Since the incident, students have been alleging a lack of basic amenities in the hostel and the unavailability of timely medical assistance during emergencies. Blaming the Institute's director for the hostel's poor management, they are demanding his resignation. Amidst the protest, Director Rajiv Srivastava also attempted to speak to the students to mollify them, but it only intensified their anger and agitation. Speaking to the press on the students demise, Ranchi SSP Rakesh Ranjan said that preliminary investigation was underway. A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team has collected evidence from the scene, and the student's roommate has also given a statement, he said while adding they were looking into all possible causes of untimely death. Institute Director said that Aditya had enrolled in the first year in August and was currently appearing for his mid-semester examinations. According to him, the power had gone out during the night, and it was then that the student allegedly locked his room from the inside. Classmates opened the door and brought him out. The Director stated that the student was taken to the hospital in an ambulance available on the campus, where he was declared dead. He added that the need for any corrective measures to prevent such incidents in the future would be reviewed. Meanwhile, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of the incident, ordering an investigation into alleged administrative negligence. Priyank Kanoongo, a member of the NHRC, stated on social media that the Commission is taking cognisance of the student's death. He called for a probe into the delay in medical treatment, potential administrative negligence, and the circumstances surrounding the death.

Kumaraswamy questions Shivakumar over sting operation row, demands probe

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday intensified his criticism of Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over the alleged sting operation controversy, questioning the government's handling of the matter and demanding an investigation into the claims. Kumaraswamy said the issue could not be dismissed as a mere allegation and questioned the developments surrounding the reported sting operation over the past week.

Supreme Court Steps In Over Delhi Crackdown: 5 Big Orders On Detentions, Metro, Internet

The Supreme Court held an unusual Sunday hearing amid a fierce row over restrictions imposed in Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janata Partys protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation.The court laid down key directions on detentions, Metro and rail services, internet access, barricades and freedom of movement. It also issued notices on a contempt petition against senior officials and sought a compliance report.Shreya Chandra gives the five biggest takeaways from the Supreme Courts intervention and what they mean for protests, policing and civil liberties in the national capital.

INDIA Bloc Marches to Odisha Assembly, Demands CEC Resignation

Tensions flared in the capital city today as party workers and leaders belonging to the INDIA Alliance launched a massive march towards the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The demonstrators raised strong protests demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, while vehemently condemning alleged police atrocities against Gen-Z activists and media professionals. Allegations [] The post INDIA Bloc Marches to Odisha Assembly, Demands CEC Resignation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

AAP Leaders Condemn Police Action Against CJP Protests as Dark Day for Democracy

AAP leaders criticize police actions against CJP protests, calling it a dark day for democracy and demanding fair elections. AAP Leaders Condemn Police Action Against CJP Protests as Dark Day for Democracy

Delhi: CPI(M) MP John Brittas and student protesters detained near Connaught Place

CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas and student protesters were detained by Delhi Police near Connaught Place during the second day of the protests against the CJP. Demonstrators marched towards Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

Delhi CJP protest: UN human rights' body expresses concern over mass detentions

The UN has expressed concern over mass detentions during a Gen Z-led protest in Delhi demanding electoral reforms and CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. It urged Indian authorities to respect peaceful assembly, release arbitrarily detained people and engage in dialogue

The Freedom of Speech and Fundamental Right to Protest Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar Got Stifled by Police Clamp Down, Shut Down of Internet

THE heavy handed and oppressive measures taken against protesters on October 10 demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation gave an impression that those operating Indian State apparatus waged a war against We the People. To deal with the call of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) to protest in Delhi on 10 th October asking Kumar to quit office, Delhi police turned the national capital city into a fortress by deploying more than 50,000 security forces to prevent people to exercise their constitutionally guaranteed fundamental right to assemble without arms and peacefully protest. Apart from the deployment of massive police and paramilitary personnel and placement of barricades on several routes and big iron nails on several key roads, the Government of India cancelled rail services to Delhi, shut down 45 metro stations in the city, blocked internet services and people in large numbers were detained. Shutting Down Internet Violates Fundamental Right It is salutary to recall that the Supreme Court in January 2020 ruled that Freedom of speech and expression includes the right to internet within Article 19. So the sweeping police clamp down to prevent people from protesting and the suspension of internet services have deprived people of their fundamental rights. Abhijit Dipke, chief of CJP and two of its leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were detained by Delhi police and taken into custody from inside the aircraft on their arrival at Delhi airport. It was reported by media that through the day on 10 th October around 7,000 people were detained across Delhi following the imposition of citywide lockdown and massive crackdown to foil the leaders of Cockroach Janata Party and students affiliated to left parties to protest. Successful July Protest Scared The Regime In July this year the determined protests of CJP and left organisations at Jantar Mantar against the NEET exam paper elicited unprecedented participation of public disregarding brutal police action, including firing of pellet guns at protestors, and it culminated in the fulfilment of their demand when Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned. Keeping in mind that huge and successful protest the Delhi police and Union Government shut down the city even before the protests could begin this time. Prominent among thousands detained by Delhi police were Ex-Chief Ministers Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal and Pinarayi Vijayan and Manik Sarkar. Such extreme measures taken to lock down the city and take coercive measures were not even taken during emergency imposed during June 1975 and March 1977 by Indira Gandhi Government. Eruption of Protests Disregarding Clamp Down In spite of such a muscular approach adopted by the Union Government and Delhi police, protests erupted in several places close to Jantar Mantar. Such dogged determination of young protestors to cross police hurdles and come to sites, one or two kilometres away from Jantar Mantar, to organise flash protests demanding Gyanesh Kumars resignation stunned the personnel of security forces. When Neha Vora of AISA and a student of JNU gathered at Delhi Hatt and INA to organise protests demanding Kumars resignation and scrapping of SIR she told the sizeable gathering, Isko Jantar Mantar Bana Dete Hain, Let us make it Jantar Mantar. The protestors cheered and shouted slogans asking Kumar to quit. As the protestors marched ahead and organised their protest on SafdarJung Airport fly over it signalled the message that the undying spirit of youth to exercise their constitutional right to protest remained undimmed. Even though eventually they were detained by police, protests erupted in several other parts of Delhi. Popping up of protests across the city testified to the resolve of Gen Z that they would uphold the Constitution come what may. Protests to Continue The CJP leadership and left parties have announced that protests would continue every day beginning from October 11. The detained CJP leaders Abhijit Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were released on October 11, on the orders of the Executive Magistrate from Delhi Cantt Police station. A bail bond as Surety Bond of Rs 50,000 was filled for maintaining peace and good behaviour, for a period of one year, and they were released by the SEM Court, the police said in the statement. Ajinkya Shinde, its national organisation in-charge, said, The government must have thought we will return home after the detentions today. This fear on the part of Modi, Shah shows we have won half the fight. Impactful YouTube content creator and influencer Dhruv Rathee was also taken away by police from his Gurgaon residence and he said that he was kidnapped, not detained or arrested. CJP Leaders are reported to have said, Modi as PM is an 'Embarrassment to India', CEC a 'Traitor.' Over 200 NLSIU Alumni in a statement posted at X condemned police action taken against protestors on October 10 including the detention and physical manhandling of NLSIU alumni and Senior Advocate Shadan Farasat, https://x.com/LiveLawIndia/status/2109172425027981375 . The state cannot arbitrarily detain even during an Emergency those who are exercising these rights in the manner seen when over 10,000 people have reportedly been detained across the country SC Notice and Order Meanwhile the Supreme Court issued notice to Delhi police, Centre in contempt of court plea and sought reply notice by Tuesday and ordered that in interim ensure free and safe movement of lawyers, journalists, and other professionals. It also directed that public movement should be ensured subject to public order and internet connection should be available undisturbed. Among others, SC also directed: Subject to public order review positioning of barricades keeping in mind safety and smooth movement of people; there should not be illegal detention particularly beyond the area where section 163 BNSS is imposed; take down 163 BNSS notice from around supreme court or any other court of lawso there is no apprehensions with regards access to justice. Thankfully on October 11 the Supreme Court ordered that there should be no illegal detention of those assembling peacefully added that the restrictions on public assembly and movement must comply with the conditions laid down under Article 19(2) of the Constitution, which permits reasonable restrictions on freedom of speech and expression on specified grounds, including public order. Fierce Determination to Protest The determination of protectors to protest by following the constitutional mandate enshrined in the chapter on fundamental rights clearly prohibiting the State not to encroach the freedom of people has to be treated as sacrosanct. None can violate it, no third degree repression on the part of the State controlled by Modi regime can deter people to uphold the Constitution and its mandate to protest and exercise freedom of speech. In this context it is worth recalling what Mahatma Gandhi wrote in his article, An Appeal for Peace, published in the Harijan on February 23, 1934. None but tyrants, he remarked, are reported by history to have succeeded in enforcing their will against all others, and that they did to their own utter destruction. Today the people of India specially the youth are steeled with courage and given their resolve to save the Constitution the raw police and penal measures, representing the will of the tyrant, to repress them and muzzle their spirit would fail. The cautionary words of Gandhi uttered in 1934 assume greater relevance for the rulers India of 2026. Ground Zero return home afterthe detentions today. This fear on the part of Modi, Shah shows we have won half the fight There is country wide convulsions on account of the implementation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the resultant mass scale removal of approximately of 20 crore people from the voter list in twenty one States . The flawed and opaque manner of preparation of voter list leading to erasure of millions of voters from it remind Mahatma Gandhis sarcastic statement of September 17, 1931in the Federal Structure Committee in the Round Table Conference in London that he knew how voters list was prepared in Durban in 1896. He recalled that his name got registered in the voter list in 1896 even though he never took the initiative to enrol himself as a voter. Gandhi while emphasising the significance of adult suffrage for everyone regardless of gender, religion, caste, or economic status revealed in that Round Table Conference that the person who informed him about his name figuring as voter actually sought his vote and so he remarked,since then,I have knownthat is howvoters listsareprepared. Fast forward to 2026. Ritika Chopras rigorous investigative journalism exposed in Indian Express the egregious violations of Constitution and law by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in implementing SIR which struck of millions and millions of names from the voter list. Vast numbers of people deprived of their voting rights mandated by the Constitution constitutes a fatal attack paralysing their capacity to elect their representatives, form the Government of their choice and hold it to account. Ninety-five years onJune 18, 1931, Gandhi wrote in Young India that One form of direct action is adult suffrage. The second and more potent form is Satyagraha. He located the import of adult suffrage as an aspect of Poorna Swaraj, complete independence, and insightfully remarked that it empowers people to exercise their right to vote for directly acting upon the powers that be. So, striking off the names of crores voters from the electoral roll following the implementation of SIR have tragically resulted in smashing the ability of the people to engage in direct action upon the powers that be. It is because the right to vote is taken away from millions of people there is outrage across the country and so people, opposition parties and youth of India are now opting for Satyagraha, which in the words of Gandhi constituted a more potent for direct action upon those vested with power. Massive protests have been taking place across the country right since 2 nd October this year, Mahatma Gandhis birth anniversary, against the manipulations of electoral roll by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and deprivation of voting rights to teeming millions. It has brought to light deep resentment of people and their outrage against Gyanesh Kumar whose resignation as Chief Election Commissioner. They are strenuously exerting themselves to defend the precious right to vote. Recently Justice Ujjwal Bhuyan famously said in his speech at NALSAR, Hyderabad, that implementation of universal adult suffragerepresented . an act of faith for our founding fathers in the common man of India and in his pragmatism and wisdom. It was, he thoughtfully remarked, the first step taken to achieve equality in India. The striking off the names of voters combined with the ECI unilaterally controlling the software to enrol and delete voters disregarding the statutes mandating Electoral Registration officers of States has bewildered people and Gandhis 1896 sarcastic statement that is howvoters listsareprepared, is playing out in the minds of protestors to salvage our democracy and restore the constitutionally mandated independence of the Election Commission of India.

CJP stir: CPM MP among several detained, Jantar Mantar sealed

Several protesters, including CPI(M) MP John Brittas, were detained in Delhi as the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation entered its second day on Sunday. Protesters alleged manhandling by security personnel, while police maintained extensive security arrangements, detaining thousands over the weekend.

J-K Dy CM dismisses resignation reports, says cabinet expansion is leadership's call

Jammu, Oct 11: J&K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Sunday dismissed speculations around the resignation of ministers amid talks of cabinet expansion, asserting that no minister had been asked to quit. Choudhary made the remarks while speaking to reporters after paying obeisance at Kali Mata Mandir, Bahu Fort, on the first day of Navratra. As the Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, I am standing here at the feet of Mata and making it clear that no minister has been asked to resign, Choudhary said, rejecting reports suggesting that all ministers have submitted their resignations to the chief minister ahead of the proposed cabinet reshuffle. He said the matter was for the National Conference president and chief minister to decide. Their decision will be final. Whoever they decide to induct will be inducted, and whoever they decide to remove will be removed, he said, urging media organisations not to give undue prominence to speculations. Choudhary also referred to developments in the national capital, where a police crackdown on demonstrators disrupted CJP's plan to hold a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar on October 10. He questioned the medias limited coverage of the incident and the reported treatment of children who had gone to Delhi to demand their rights, urging news outlets to focus on these issues rather than political speculation. Earlier, while speaking about his visit to the temple, Choudhary said he had come to seek the blessings of Mata with his family, including his two sons.

Protests Erupt in Delhi Demanding Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner

Protesters in Delhi, including MP John Brittas, demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, leading to multiple arrests. Protests Erupt in Delhi Demanding Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner

Jammu and Kashmir Dy CM Surender Choudhary dismisses resignation reports, says cabinet expansion is leadership's call

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary clarified that no ministers have been asked to resign. He addressed the media after his visit to Kali Mata Mandir during the Navratra festival. Choudhary encouraged news outlets to focus on significant issues rather than political speculations about cabinet expansion. He stated that decisions regarding ministerial changes are for the Chief Minister and National Conference president to make.

Delhi Police detains protesters at CP amid heightened security

Delhi Police detained SFI and Left party protesters at Connaught Place on Sunday, a day after large-scale detentions during the CJP-led protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation. Meanwhile, CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were released from preventive detention and the party announced a press conference.

Kharge, Rahul Gandhi to meet CJI on Monday, allege EC autonomy under threat

Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging interference with the Election Commission to facilitate vote theft. He announced a meeting with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to discuss concerns about democracy. Kharge highlighted legislation that allegedly protects the Chief Election Commissioner from accountability and undermines democratic processes. Tensions escalated with heavy police presence during protests demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.

India Condemns Riyadh Airport Attack, Calls for Immediate Halt to Strikes

NEW DELHI, Oct 11: India on Sunday strongly condemned the repeated attacks on Saudi Arabias King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, including the October 10 strike that killed 12 people and injured more than 300, calling the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure completely unacceptable and demanding an immediate halt to such attacks. In a [] The post India Condemns Riyadh Airport Attack, Calls for Immediate Halt to Strikes appeared first on Northlines .

Amitabh Bachchan, 84, has a blunt take on success and why he doesnt believe in others perceptions: I dont believe in that...

Amitabh Bachchan, who turns 84, has shared his perspective on success, describing it as very transient, very momentary. In an interview with Ei Samay, he explained that success means different things to different people and that he prefers living by his own standards. Despite his age, the veteran actor continues to work demanding schedules, once revealing that his commitments kept him working for nearly 24 hours straight.

FIR filed against Imran Khan & others after being detained at the August Kranti Maidan protest

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 11 (IANS) Mumbai Police have registered an FIR at the Gamdevi Police Station against actor Imran Khan and others detained in connection with a protest at August Kranti Maidan, Mumbai, in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest in Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Mumbai Police shared that the FIR has been registered under Sections 223 (disobedience to an order), 126(2) (wrongful restraint), 189(2) (unlawful assembly), 189(3) and 189(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police personnel themselves were the complainants. According to the police, more than 400 people were detained in Mumbai during the demonstration. After being detained on Saturday, Imran uploaded a picture of himself from inside the police van, along with a hilarious caption that went, Apparently Im going for a drive. A video also went viral where Imran was heard saying Jai Hind to the police. In another clip, he spoke about his detention, saying, I honestly don't know why I have been brought here. They picked all of us from the streets and asked us to sit in the vans. Imran further revealed that he and the others were driven around in the police van for approximately two hours before their release. Before entering the van, the 'Delhi Belly' actor also shared that he did not have any specific demands but had come simply as a citizen of Mumbai. Sir, I don't have any demands. I don't have any status to demand anything from people. Nor am I a part of any organization, so I don't speak as a representative, he shared. Imran's girlfriend, Lekha Washington, and cousin, Zayn Marie Khan, were also detained from the August Kranti Maidan along with him. Both Lekha and Zayn also shared constant updates from the police van on their social media handles.

D K Shivakumar slams detention of CJP protesters in Delhi, says it is an insult to democracy

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar expressed concern over the government's crackdown on protests in Delhi. Over 7,000 protesters were detained to prevent a planned mass mobilisation demanding the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation. Shivakumar emphasised the importance of allowing citizens to voice their concerns through protests in a democracy. He assured that Congress would fight against the removal of voters' names from electoral rolls.

Abhijeet Dipke, team CJP released by court on one condition

The court imposed a condition that they must not breach the peace for one year. The leaders were detained ahead of the party's planned Jantar Mantar protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee Released After Detention in Gurgaon

SRINAGAR: YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was released late on Saturday after being detained at his residence in Gurgaon, according to media reports. Rathee had reportedly travelled to India to attend a protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which was demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls. []

Five-year-old girl kidnapped, killed in Hyderabad; police search for sacked security guard

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 11 (IANS) An agriculture scientists five-year-old daughter was kidnapped and murdered allegedly by a security guard at a gated community in Secunderabad, police said on Sunday. The girl, who was kidnapped on Saturday evening, was found dead in the cellar of a clubhouse at Villa Orchids in Kowkur, Bollarum, where the family is residing The girls hands and legs were tied, and her body was dumped in a water sump. The kidnapper had reportedly called the girls family demanding a ransom of Rs 20 lakh. Though they agreed to pay the money, the accused had later switched off his phone. Police suspect that the security guard murdered the child after demanding ransom. The suspect, identified as Vikram, was employed as a security guard at the gated community. Moses Aureli (5) went missing while playing on Saturday evening near her villa in Villa Orchids in Kowkur under the limits of Bollarum Police Station of Malkajgiri Commissionerate. Police registered a case on a complaint by the girls parents and launched an operation to trace the child. Preliminary investigation by the police revealed that Vikram was following the girl before kidnapping her. Police have formed 10 special teams to trace Vikram, whose phone was reportedly switched off near Secunderabad Railway Station. Several police teams conducted searches in the surrounding areas on Saturday night. Drone cameras were also deployed as part of the search operations. The police teams checked lodges and hotels around Secunderabad Railway Station. Police were continuing the efforts to trace the suspect and establish the sequence of events leading to the child's death. According to residents, the security guard was removed from the job two days ago due to bad behaviour. He is suspected of having kidnapped and killed the child out of the grudge, as Aurelus grandfather was part of the committee that sacked Vikram following complaints from many residents. The girls kidnapping and murder sent a shockwave among residents at the gated community and surrounding areas. They demanded that the police immediately apprehend the culprit and ensure that he gets the harshest punishment.

I Always Wanted That Second One: Renshaw Reflects On Decade-long Wait For Test Ton

ICC World Test Championship: Matt Renshaw described his second Test century as a reward for years of perseverance after the Australia batter struck a career-best 184 in the opening ICC World Test Championship contest against South Africa in Durban, combining patience at No. 5 with a match-defining partnership with Nathan Lyon to put his side in a commanding position on Day 2. The milestone came almost 10 years after Renshaw registered his maiden Test hundred, ending a prolonged wait for another three-figure score in the longest format. Speaking to reporters after the second days play, the left-hander reflected on the failures and opportunities that had shaped his journey back into Australias Test setup. I always wanted that second one. I had the monkey off the back early with that first one. I think it was like that has come in the last 10 years, all the hard work, all the failures, all the success. This was nice just for me to get, Renshaw told the reporters after Day 2 of the Durban Test. Renshaws innings was particularly significant given his return to the unfamiliar No. 5 position for the first time since his recall in 2023. Rather than chasing quick runs, he focused on absorbing pressure, reaching stumps on the opening day after facing 115 deliveries and striking only three boundaries. He accelerated towards his half-century on the second morning, reaching the landmark off the second ball of the day, before continuing to frustrate South Africas bowling attack even after the second new ball became available. The innings also carried personal significance for Renshaw, who acknowledged that his previous opportunity to establish himself in the Australian team had not gone as planned. His latest performance offered a reminder of the value of making the most of another chance. I think once I took a few years out of the team, had an opportunity in 2023 and didnt take it, you probably think that youre never going to get this opportunity again. So when I hit the ball, I was screaming at it, go, go, go. It sort of all just hit me at once. You had Nathan (Lyon) at the other end, who was pretty emotional. So to see that, it was pretty special, Renshaw added. Renshaw found an invaluable partner in Lyon as the pair put together a remarkable 134-run stand for the ninth wicket, extending Australias total and pushing the batter beyond his previous best of 184, scored against Pakistan. His knock also set a new record for the highest individual Test score by a batter coming in at No. 5 or lower at the Durban venue, eclipsing Sri Lankas Kusal Perera, who remained unbeaten on 153 in 2019. Despite rain interruptions for the second consecutive day, Australia strengthened their grip on the contest. South Africa reached stumps at 27 for one, still trailing by 363 runs after Josh Hazlewood dismissed Ryan Rickelton for a three-ball duck. His knock also set a new record for the highest individual Test score by a batter coming in at No. 5 or lower at the Durban venue, eclipsing Sri Lankas Kusal Perera, who remained unbeaten on 153 in 2019. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

Pune octogenarian loses Rs 5 lakh in voter card updating scam; accused posed as ECI official

Digital Desk | Pune, Oct (IANS) A person posing as an official of the Election Commission of India (ECI) cheated an 80-year-old man of Rs five lakh online under the guise of updating his voter card in Maharashtra's Pune, police said on Sunday. A case regarding this incident has been registered at the Lakshminagar Police Station in Pune. According to the police, the complainant, Kanjasheri Vaidyanathan Venkatesan (80), is a retired employee of an automotive manufacturing company, residing in the Yerwada area of Pune. The accused called him, claiming to be from the ECI's office, and stated that he needed to update his voter card. Subsequently, the accused instructed him to download an APK file. After the file was downloaded, the accused gained access to the victim's mobile screen, compromised his banking passwords, and fraudulently siphoned off Rs. 5 lakh. A case has been registered at the Lakshminagar Police Station under Sections 308, 318(4), and 319(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), as well as Sections 66(D) and 66(C) of the IT Act. The full name and address of the accused have not yet been ascertained. Investigation into the case is currently underway, and further details are awaited, officials said. In a similar case reported from Pune in June, a retired IT professional was allegedly duped of more than Rs 4.43 crore by fraudsters posing as investment experts on WhatsApp and Telegram. The accused reportedly lured the victim with promises of extraordinary returns through stock market investments and displayed fictitious profits worth over Rs 26 crore on a fake online trading platform before demanding additional payments in the name of service charges. According to the complaint, the accused repeatedly instructed him to transfer funds into various bank accounts for investment purposes. Believing the investment opportunity to be genuine, Chaudhary allegedly transferred a total of Rs 4,43,25,000 from his IDFC Bank account into 34 separate bank accounts over a period of time. Encouraged by the displayed returns, the complainant sought to withdraw the amount. However, according to the complaint, the accused informed him that withdrawals could only be processed after the payment of a service charge equivalent to five per cent of the displayed profits. The victim was allegedly informed that a payment exceeding Rs 1 crore was mandatory before any withdrawal request could be processed and that no amount would be released without the service charge being deposited first. It was at this stage, according to the complaint, that the victim began to suspect that he had become the target of a sophisticated fraud scheme.

Imran Khan chants 'Jai Hind' as Mumbai Police releases him and Lekha Washington after detention

Bollywood actor Imran Khan, his girlfriend Lekha Washington, and Zayn Khan were released a few hours after being detained by the Mumbai Police on Saturday. The trio had participated in a protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest was taking place outside August Kranti Maidan, where a large crowd had gathered.

Delhi traffic curbs continue as CJP protest enters second day

According to a Delhi Traffic Police advisory, diversions came into effect from 6 am, with traffic movement expected to be affected around Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place, Mandi House, Patel Chowk and several other key intersections in Lutyens' Delhi

Kangana Ranaut Calls CJP Protest Leaders

BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut has criticised the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, describing the movements leadership as anti-national forces and alleging that a conspiracy was underway to destabilise India. Ranaut made the remarks on Saturday while speaking to reporters after arriving in Lucknow. She [] The post Kangana Ranaut Calls CJP Protest Leaders Anti-National, Alleges Plot to Destabilise India appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Delhi Police Files Over 20 FIRs Amid CJP Protest at Jantar Mantar

Delhi Police registered more than 20 FIRs regarding the CJPs protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Delhi Police Files Over 20 FIRs Amid CJP Protest at Jantar Mantar

SI Arrested For Bribery

A sub-inspector in Arunachal Pradesh was arrested for accepting a Rs 65,000 bribe to release documents related to a road accident case, after demanding Rs 1.5 lakh. The Anti-corruption Bureau caught him red-handed.

Delhi Police debunk social media video of 'Sub-Inspector' who quit to join CJP protest

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Sunday debunked claims made in a social media video by a man who claimed to have quit as a Sub-Inspector to lend support to the Cockroach Janata Party-led (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar. The officials cautioned people not to circulate unverified information on social media. They said the claims made by the individual claiming to be a Sub-Inspector are misleading. A video is being recirculated on social media in which an individual falsely claims to be a Delhi Police Sub Inspector who recently resigned from service to join the ongoing protest. Verification of Delhi Police records has revealed no Sub Inspector matching the details claimed in the video. The claim is therefore unverified and misleading, read a statement by the Delhi Police. The officials further warned that legal action will be taken as per law against those found responsible for creating or circulating misleading content. The police also recalled that the video was also circulated during the July students' protest and the officials had termed it fake then too. Delhi Police had already issued a clarification on this matter on 24 July 2026, and this time the same video is again being circulated with the malicious intent, the statement read. The public is advised to rely only on verified official information and refrain from sharing unverified claims, it added. This comes against the backdrop of the protest in the national capital against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The protest was called by the CJP. Meanwhile, Delhi Police have registered over 20 FIRs in connection with attempts to forcibly stage protests in the national capital. The FIRs were filed for offences including taking the law into one's own hands, obstructing official duties, and assaulting police personnel, as the protestors gathered around Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the conduct of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Pak: HRFP condemns mob arson, threats against Christians in Narang Mandi over blasphemy allegation

Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has strongly condemned mob violence, arson and threats against members of the Christian community in Narang Mandi, Sheikhupura District, Pakistan, following a blasphemy allegation against Kamran Gill Masih, a Christian man who has been arrested by police. According to a press release issued by HRFP, its Fact-Finding Team received information that Kamran Gill Masih was accused of sharing allegedly blasphemous content on social media. Following the allegation, his traditional medical clinic, which was attached to his residence and included a small pharmacy, was set on fire. Members of the local Christian community were also forced to flee their homes amid fears of further violence. HRFP expressed grave concern over the attacks and the immediate threats facing the affected individuals and families, emphasising that allegations of blasphemy must never be used to justify violence, intimidation, arson or collective punishment. The press release stated that,...

Tushar Gandhi among 12 named in FIR over Mumbai protest; 600 detained and released

The protest was organised by Hum Bharat Ke Log in solidarity with CJP and Left groups protest in Delhi, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and others

Executive magistrate releases CJP leaders on condition they 'maintain peace' for 1 year

New Delhi, Oct 11: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were under preventive arrest following their detention at the Delhi airport ahead of the Jantar Mantar protest, but were later released after being produced before the executive magistrate on Sunday. They were released on condition that they would not reach peace for a year, CJP legal affairs head Ratna Singh said. Earlier on Sunday morning, police said that the CJP leaders were put under preventive arrest after being detained by Delhi Police after their flight landed in the national capital and that they will be produced before the executive magistrate at Delhi Cantt Police Station. Section 126 (security for keeping peace) and 170 (arrest to prevent commission of cognisable offences) of the BNSS were invoked against the CJP leaders, according to sources. Executive Magistrate court releases Abhijeet, Saurav and Ashutosh, Singh said in a post on X after the three leaders were produced before the executive magistrate. The CJP leaders' detention on Saturday came amid an unprecedented security clampdown in Delhi, where more than 7,000 protesters were detained at multiple locations, foiling protesters from reaching Jantar Mantar. Several opposition leaders, including former chief ministers Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan and Manik Sarkar, were also detained while attempting to join the protest. The CJP has renewed its call for a protest at Jantar Mantar on Sunday as police continued its heavy security arrangements with over 30,000 police and paramilitary personnel to be deployed in the city. The CJP and opposition parties have been demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls.

Four held over viral video of assault on protestor during CJP stir in Delhi

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Four men were apprehended in New Delhi after a video widely circulated on social media showed a protestor being assaulted, according to the police. The footage has drawn significant attention online. The video was reposted by several social media handles, including those linked to the Indian Youth Congress, the All India Students Association (AISA) and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Alongside the video, posters identifying and targeting the individuals allegedly seen assaulting the woman were also shared extensively, contributing to the growing public attention around the incident. According to the officials, the incident took place on a stretch of DDU Marg that falls under the jurisdiction of the Kamla Market police station. The police said that no formal complaint had been received from the victim, nor from any other individual or organisation, at the time of the action. Officials, however, said they subsequently received information suggesting that the accused were preparing to leave the Delhi-NCR region during the night and could potentially evade law enforcement by going underground. Acting on these inputs, authorities initiated efforts to locate the individuals concerned. The move, officials indicated, was intended to ensure that the individuals remained available for questioning and any further legal proceedings that might arise from the matter. Officials said that further action can be taken during the day. Further details are awaited. Meanwhile, Delhi Police have registered over 20 FIRs in connection with attempts to forcibly stage protests in the national capital, officials said on Sunday. The FIRs were filed for offences including taking the law into one's own hands, obstructing official duties, and assaulting police personnel, as the protestors gathered around Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the conduct of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

CJP stir: Journalist

New Delhi: Commuters heading to work faced a harrowing time on Saturday as Delhi was blanketed with unprecedented security, following the CJPs call for a protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged vote theft. Here is a first-person account from a PTI journalist who empathised with the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Delhi Police register over 20 FIRs in CJP Jantar Mantar stir case

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Delhi Police have registered over 20 FIRs in connection with attempts to forcibly stage protests in the national capital, officials said on Sunday. The FIRs were filed for offences including taking the law into one's own hands, obstructing official duties, and assaulting police personnel, as the protestors gathered around Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the conduct of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Meanwhile, the Executive Magistrate on Sunday ordered the release of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after the three were placed under preventive arrest by Delhi Police, according to CJP's legal affairs head, Ratna Singh. Singh had earlier said that the three were scheduled to appear before the Executive Magistrate at Delhi Cantt Police Station after being placed under preventive arrest. Abhijeet, Ashutosh and Saurav will be produced before the Executive Magistrate at Delhi Cantt Police Station at 9 AM today. A Delhi police official informed me about this in the morning. As CJP's Legal Head, I will be at the police station along with other advocates representing us, Singh had said in a post on X, earlier on Sunday. The three were detained earlier on Saturday at the Indira Gandhi International Airport as they arrived in the national capital to protest against the Election Commission of India (ECI). This came against the backdrop of the CJP's planned demonstration against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. On Saturday, over 3,000 anti-CEC protesters, including opposition leaders like former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, were detained in Delhi as law enforcers threw an unprecedented security ring around the national capital to prevent chaos at Jantar Mantar, forcing the proposed agitation to break into several small gatherings across the city. The authorities had earlier denied permission for the demonstration and warned against unauthorised gatherings, imposing internet restrictions, roadblocks and traffic diversions to prevent a repeat of the CJPs July protest at Jantar Mantar that turned violent. The detained protesters were taken to different destinations, including Chhatrasal Stadium and various police stations, the police said. Most of them, including the opposition leaders, were released later in the evening. Social media influencer Dhruv Rathee was also detained at his residence in Gurugram on Saturday and released early on Sunday. Meanwhile, CJP leader Ajinkya Shinde announced that the protesters will once again march towards Jantar Mantar on Sunday and will rest only after the resignation of the CEC.

US senators oppose Russian diesel waiver

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 11 (IANS) A growing number of US senators have criticised President Donald Trump's decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports, warning that the move could provide Moscow with additional revenue for its war against Ukraine while offering little relief to American consumers struggling with high fuel prices. Independent Senator Angus King of Maine joined senior Democrats in challenging the administration's agreement with Russia. He said this is a reversal of longstanding American policy that undermined congressional efforts to restrict Moscow's energy earnings. King said Saturday that the decision would benefit Russian President Vladimir Putin more than American consumers. This so-called deal with Russia will do little for America and much for Vladimir Putin as he seeks to sustain his murderous campaign on Ukraine, King said in a statement. His criticism followed a joint statement Friday by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Foreign Relations Committee ranking member Jeanne Shaheen and Senate Banking Committee ranking member Elizabeth Warren. The three senators accused Trump of undermining Ukraine and American allies by relaxing restrictions on Russian diesel sales at a time when Washington was seeking to limit Moscow's ability to finance its military operations. President Trumps announcement that the United States will allow global purchases of Russian diesel for six months, is a total betrayal of Ukraine, our European allies and American national security, they said. The controversy followed Trump's announcement Friday that he had reached an agreement with Putin to release additional Russian diesel supplies into American and international markets. Trump said Russia would initially supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel, followed by another 500,000 tonnes in November and one million tonnes thereafter. He also indicated that additional supplies would follow. The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control subsequently issued General License 135, authorising certain transactions involving the sale, delivery, offloading and importation of Russian-origin diesel. The authorisation represents a temporary easing of sanctions restrictions rather than a permanent removal of sanctions on Russia. King questioned whether the additional supplies would meaningfully reduce American fuel prices. He argued that the quantities announced for October and November were modest compared with daily US diesel consumption and said the administration should reverse its decision. The senator also criticised the move in light of recent bipartisan congressional legislation intended to restrict Russia's energy revenue. Every member of Congress who voted for this bill 86 in the Senate, 262 in the House should be demanding an immediate reversal of this decision, King said. The Democratic senators linked the administration's decision to the continuing conflict with Iran, arguing that disruptions to global energy supplies had contributed to rising fuel costs. Enough is enough. The President must end his war with Iran instead of funding Russias war machine, Schumer, Shaheen and Warren said. Trump has defended his energy policies as necessary to lower costs for American consumers, particularly farmers, truckers and businesses dependent on diesel fuel. Speaking to reporters Saturday evening at Joint Base Andrews, Trump said he believed Putin wanted a settlement to end the Ukraine war, while again criticising Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for failing to reach an agreement.

Delhi protest Day 2: CJP leaders detained, traffic curbs to continue

More than 7,000 protesters, including opposition leaders and former chief ministers, were detained as Delhi Police clamped down on protesters demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee released from police custody after detention

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, who was detained by Delhi Police ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar, was released late on Saturday night, an official said on Sunday. He can be detained again, or further legal action might be taken if he tries to go to Jantar Mantar despite prohibitory orders, a police source said. Rathee was detained from his residence in Gurugram's Sector 56 on Saturday as police stepped up security across the national capital to prevent protesters from reaching Jantar Mantar for a demonstration demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities related to the SIR. The detention came amid an unprecedented security clampdown in Delhi, where more than 7,000 protesters were detained at multiple locations, police sources said. Several opposition leaders, including former chief ministers Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan and Manik Sarkar, were also detained while attempting to jo

India Rejects UN Human Rights Office Remarks Over Delhi Protests and CJP Detentions as

India has strongly pushed back against remarks made by the United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) regarding recent mass detentions and security clampdowns in New Delhi, dismissing them as unwarranted interference in internal affairs. The controversy follows widespread demonstrations called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar [] The post India Rejects UN Human Rights Office Remarks Over Delhi Protests and CJP Detentions as Misplaced appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Kangana Ranaut calls CJP leadership 'anti-national forces' amid Delhi protests

Kangana Ranaut has criticised the Cockroach Janata Party, calling its leadership anti-national forces amid protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation. The BJP MP alleged an attempt to destabilise the country after Delhi Police detained thousands

Delhi traffic restrictions today: Full list of roads that may be affected and facing diversions on October 11 amid CJP protest

Delhi traffic restrictions today, October 11: As per Delhi traffic police advisory, several roads and junctions may be affected as the CJP protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's removal enters its second day. Check the full list of affected routes, traffic diversions and the latest Delhi Traffic Police advisory for commuters.

Stringent traffic curbs in Delhi as CJP protest enters second day

The restrictions come amid a security clampdown following a call for protest by CJP and prominent student organisations demanding the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Stringent traffic restrictions in Delhi as CJP protest enters second day

Stringent traffic restrictions remained in force across several parts of Delhi on Sunday for a second consecutive day as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) renewed its call for protests demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. According to a Delhi Traffic Police advisory, diversions were enforced from 6 am, with traffic movement to be affected around Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place, Mandi House, Patel Chowk and several other key intersections in Lutyens' Delhi. The restrictions come amid a security clampdown following announcement by CJP and prominent student organisations, including the Students' Federation of India (SFI) that protests would continue until their demands were met. The affected stretches include the Ashoka Road-Jantar Mantar Road roundabout, Tolstoy Marg-Janpath crossing, Jai Singh Road-Sansad Marg crossing, Rail Bhawan roundabout, Patel Chowk, Gol Dak Khana and several intersections around Connaught Place. Traffic movement is also likely to b

Director Agriculture orders timely execution of HADP, JKCIP projects across Kashmir

Srinagar, Oct 10: Director Agriculture Kashmir Sartaj Ahmad Shah on Saturday directed officials to accelerate the implementation of agricultural development schemes and ensure timely utilisation of allocated funds, stressing that benefits under government programmes must reach farmers within the prescribed timelines. Chairing a review meeting at the Directorate of Agriculture, Lalmandi, Srinagar, Shah assessed the physical and financial progress of various schemes in Srinagar, Pulwama, Budgam and Ganderbal districts. The meeting reviewed the implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), the Jammu and Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement Project (JKCIP), flagship agricultural initiatives and works funded under the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) budget. Chief Agriculture Officers of the four districts and Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) attended the meeting. During the review, Shah examined the status of ongoing projects, expenditure against allocated funds and progress towards targets fixed under different departmental programmes. He directed officers to ensure that all approved activities were implemented according to the current year's action plans and completed within stipulated deadlines. The Director stressed that delays in execution and expenditure should be addressed promptly to prevent disruptions in the delivery of agricultural services and benefits to farmers. He asked district-level officers to maintain close coordination with field functionaries and regularly monitor both physical achievements and financial expenditure. Shah also emphasised optimum utilisation of available resources and adherence to prescribed guidelines while implementing farmer-oriented schemes. The meeting discussed administrative and operational bottlenecks affecting the execution of agricultural programmes, with the Director instructing concerned officers to resolve such issues without delay. He reiterated the need for regular monitoring, accountability and coordinated implementation to improve the effectiveness of agricultural development initiatives across the Kashmir division. The review covered the four districts' performance under major agricultural programmes, although district-wise expenditure figures, achievement percentages and pending targets were not disclosed in the official statement. The Director said the department would continue focusing on timely implementation of schemes and improving the delivery of agricultural services to farming communities across Kashmir.

Press bodies condemn detention of scribes covering Delhi protest

New Delhi: Four journalists organisations, including the Press Club of India (PCI) and the Indian Womens Press Corps (IWPC), on Saturday condemned the detention and harassment of several journalists covering protests in the national capital demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In a joint statement, the organisations highlighted that police detained several Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Rahul Gandhi announces INDIA bloc protest against CEC on October 12, alleges violence by 'goons' in Delhi

Rahul Gandhi announced that the INDIA bloc would hold fresh protests on October 12, accusing Delhi Police and BJP workers of attacking students and women during the CJP-led demonstration demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation. He said the Opposition would also meet Chief Justice Surya Kant to seek accountability over the alleged violence.

Press bodies condemn detention of journalists covering Delhi protests

Four journalists' organisations, including the Press Club of India (PCI) and the Indian Women's Press Corps (IWPC), on Saturday condemned the detention and harassment of several journalists covering protests in the national capital demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In a joint statement, the organisations highlighted that police detained several journalists despite their displaying press identity cards, and seized the phones and equipment of some reporters. The statement was issued by the PCI, IWPC, Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) and the Kerala Union of Working Journalists (Delhi unit). The organisations said Delhi Police detained hundreds of protesters demanding Kumar's resignation on Saturday. Journalists covering the police action were also bundled into buses and taken to detention centres, including the Chhatrasal Stadium and the Chanakyapuri police station. Reporters from The Quint, The Wire, Scroll, Reporter TV, Navbharat Times, ...

Over 7,000 detained as Delhi Police cracks down on CJP protest demanding CEC

Four former CMs held; Kejriwal, Mamata released; FIR likely over assault on personnel; Wangchuk threatens hunger strike Demonstrators and security personnel during an agitation by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities, in New Delhi, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. Credit: PTI Photo NEW DELHI: In a []

CJP Protests: Mumbai Police register FIR over agitation against CEC Gyanesh Kumar at August Kranti Maidan

Mumbai Police registered an FIR at Gamdevi Police Station after a protest at August Kranti Maidan demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation over the SIR row. More than 400 people were detained in Mumbai, including Tushar Gandhi and actor Imran Khan. In Delhi, around 1,000 protesters were detained during a similar demonstration.

JKPUF demands 8th Pay Commission benefits for all pensioners

Srinagar, Oct 10:The Jammu & Kashmir Pensioners United Front (JKPUF), headed by its Chairman Abdul Qayoom Wani, Saturday organised a massive protest demonstration at Floriculture Park near Sher-e-Kashmir Park, Lal Chowk, Srinagar, where a large gathering of pensioners unanimously adopted a twelve-point resolution demanding immediate intervention by the Central and State Governments on issues concerning pensioners, senior citizens, employees and the working class. The gathering, as per a statement, conveyed a clear and unequivocal message to the governments that the patience of crores of pensioners and senior citizens must not be tested any further. The pensioners demanded that the government honour their contribution to the nation by ensuring dignity, social security and equitable treatment after retirement. The resolution called for immediate implementation of the 8th Central Pay Commission for pensioners, as has been done under previous Pay Commissions. It also demanded revocation of the present Terms of Reference and the Validation Act, 2025, which, according to the JKPUF, deny pensioners their rightful consideration under the new Pay Commission. Among the major demands endorsed by the gathering were: Implementation of the 8th CPC for all pensioners of the country. Stopping recovery of commuted pension after ten years, in accordance with judgments of the Honble Supreme Court and other courts. Enhancement of the medical allowance to Rs 3,000 per month for every pensioner and removal of disparity between Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Extension of the central Government Health Scheme to all pensioners, irrespective of their date of retirement, and withdrawal of the restriction applicable to those retiring after October 10, 2019. Enhancement of old-age and widow pension from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 per month. Immediate withdrawal of the New Pension Scheme and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme. Regularisation of eligible in-charge officers and other employees in the Education Department and other departments. Regularisation of daily wagers, casual labourers and other temporary employees and implementation of minimum wages for vulnerable categories including, Contingent paid workers of education deptt, Anganwadi workers, ASHA workers, cooks, SPOs, Aaya workers and other similarly placed employees.

Mahindra Himalayan Motors launches Thar OG

Srinagar, Oct 10:Mahindra Himalayan Motors on Saturday launched the Mahindra Thar OG at its showroom on Tengpora Bypass, near New City Hospital, Srinagar, bringing the latest offering to SUV enthusiasts in Kashmir. The launch marks another addition to the dealerships portfolio as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the regions automotive market and expand customer access to Mahindra vehicles. The Mahindra Thar has established a strong identity among SUV enthusiasts, known for its distinctive styling, commanding road presence and off-road appeal. The introduction of the Thar OG is expected to attract customers looking for a vehicle that combines a rugged design with an adventurous driving experience. The launch event brought the vehicle into the spotlight for local customers and automobile enthusiasts, offering them an opportunity to explore the model at the dealership. Mahindra Himalayan Motors said customers interested in the Thar OG could visit its showroom at Tengpora Bypass, near New City Hospital, Srinagar, for further information, enquiries and bookings.

'Will not go back till CEC resigns': CJP calls for fresh protest at Jantar Mantar on Sunday

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called a fresh protest at Delhis Jantar Mantar at 10 am on Sunday, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities. The announcement follows mass detentions, security restrictions. Delhi Traffic Police has warned of possible diversions and disruptions across New Delhi and Central Delhi.

Mehboobas condemnation without PDPs participation under scrutiny

Srinagar, Oct 10:Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday drew parallels between restrictions imposed in New Delhi during protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and the communication blackout and security clampdown in Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370. However, the absence of PDP leaders from the oppositions street mobilisation in Delhi has raised questions about the partys political positioning and its willingness to participate in a coordinated opposition campaign against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government. Criticising the restriction on X, Mehbooba posted: Todays Delhi is a chilling reminder of Kashmir after the unconstitutional abrogation of Article 370. People were locked in their homes, the internet was shut down, and an entire region was placed under siege. The BJP then brazenly claimed that nobody had protested. Today, with Delhi under siege, trains halted, and roads to Jantar Mantar sealed, they may repeat the same lie, claiming that nobody protested against Gyanesh Kumar. First crush the protest, then deny it ever happened. This is how enforced silence is passed off as consent. While her words echoed the concerns articulated by most opposition leaders, the partys visible participation in the protests has remained conspicuously limited. The political messaging has raised a question that the PDP has yet to answer publicly. If the restrictions in Delhi evoke such strong comparisons with Kashmir, why has that outrage not translated into PDP leaders visible presence at the protests? Talking to Greater Kashmir, PDP chief spokesperson Mehbooba Beg said, In principle, every sensible citizen protests this naked onslaught of democracy. The institution of the Election Commission of India has got into disrepute. Registering protest is important, whether one does it through tweets, statements, or hits the streets. He said that the Delhi protests are genuine as the vote theft affects the 13.5 crore people including the women of West Bengal, the minorities, and the citizens of the entire country. The senior PDP leader said that the CEC Gyanesh Kumar should tender his resignation as he headed an institution that was once led by an honest person like T N Seshan. CEC Gyanesh Kumar brought such an institution into disrepute and for that history will not judge him kindly, he said. The Indian Express investigation illustrated that anti-BJP voters had been deleted across the country and the protest is important as there was a small winning margin on many seats. Furthermore, the stand taken by the other two Election Commissioners has also made the issue of vote theft clear. Beg said that PDPs stand against New Delhi had been clear after August 2019. It was for the consistent stand taken by the PDP that the PDP chief Mehbooba Muftis mother (Gulshan Nazir) had been grilled by the Enforcement Directorate, he said. While Mehbooba took to microblogging site X on Saturday, all senior PDP leaders and legislators Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, Muhammad Fayaz Mir, and Rafiq Ahmad Naik - as well as Mehboobas daughter, Iltija Mufti, were conspicuous by their absence from the Delhi mobilisation. Talking to Greater Kashmir, MLA Kupwara Muhammad Fayaz Mir and MLA Tral Rafiq Ahmad Naik said that no directions had been issued to them for participating in the Delhi protests. Im in Kupwara and, so far, I havent received any such direction, Mir said. Naik said that he was the partys foot soldier and would do whatever was asked of him by the party high command. Their participation could have lent greater weight to the PDPs condemnation of the restrictions and demonstrated that its opposition extended beyond statements and social media posts. PDPs non-participation in Delhi mobilisation leaves the party open to questions about the consistency of its opposition and the extent to which it is prepared to join a campaign beyond its own political platforms. PDP has continued to criticise the BJP-led Centre over the loss of J&Ks special status, restrictions on political activity, and other questions of civil liberties. While Mehboobas latest remarks reinforce the PDPs confrontational public posture towards the Centre, the partys absence from the Delhi protests raises questions about whether it is seeking to avoid antagonising Prime Minister Narendra Modis BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government while keeping its options open with the Congress and the wider INDIA bloc. The political metaphor of running with the hare and hunting with the hounds captures the suspicion surrounding this approach, as it has been denouncing the Centres actions but is avoiding an unambiguous demonstration of solidarity with those challenging it on the streets. PDP cannot entirely avoid scrutiny by invoking those complexities. If it believes the restrictions represent an assault on democratic freedoms, PDP leaders must explain whether they consider participation in a common opposition campaign necessary, and if not, why. Silence on that question risks allowing its opponents to portray the partys position as selective. For Mehbooba, the immediate challenge is to reconcile the force of her public condemnation with the absence of her partys prominent faces from the streets. The PDPs statement may have strengthened the oppositions argument about the curtailment of dissent. However, its absence has opened a different debate one about whether the PDP is prepared to match its rhetoric with participation. Until the party clarifies that position, the contrast between Mehboobas words and her partys political presence is likely to remain a source of scrutiny for the PDP.

Will be compelled to consider fast or march: Sonam Wangchuk on crawckdown in Delhi

Srinagar, Oct 10:Climate activist and social reformer Sonam Wangchuk has condemned the crackdown on student leaders and activists in the national capital, issuing an ultimatum that he will be compelled to consider an Anshan fast or Padyatra march if those detained are not released by Sunday. The activist expressed deep distress over the detentions following demonstrations in Delhi. Terming the current situation akin to an undeclared emergency, Wangchuk stated that he had earlier called for unity and peaceful demonstration but had not anticipated such severe action by law enforcement authorities. In a video message posted on X, Wangchuk described the situation in the national capital as an undeclared emergency and expressed concern over the detention of several political leaders who had planned to participate in a protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Yesterday when I posted a message appealing for unity and peace in today's protest, I had never imagined that the biggest democracy in the world would be under an undeclared EMERGENCY. I was happy there were so many leaders to lead the movement, but I now learn that they have all been arrested. I hope those arrested will be released soon. I will be compelled to consider an Anshan Fast or Padyatra March if they are not released by tomorrow, he said.

Delhi Locked Down

New Delhi, Oct 10:An unprecedented security clampdown and the detention of over 7000 protesters, including CJP leader Abhijit Dipke, four former chief ministers and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, helped the government thwart a planned mass mobilisation at Jantar Mantar on Saturday to press for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Jantar Mantar, a designated protest site, wore a deserted look throughout the day, with the deployment of over 30,000 security personnel and waves of barricades in Lutyens' Delhi to keep the protesters away from the area. Opposition parties likened the situation to one worse than the Emergency, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urging the youth to keep protesting and asserting that we are going to ensure that this regime and the people who have attacked the Constitution are defeated. Several INDIA bloc leaders, including former chief ministers Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan and Manik Sarkar, were detained from multiple locations across the capital as they tried to join the protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This has gone beyond an Emergency; it has become a Super Emergency, Banerjee said. CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby, veteran Left leader Brinda Karat, CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, activist Yogendra Yadav, lawyer Prashant Bhushan and All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha were also detained. Gandhi, who was in Chennai for his Chhatron Ki Goonj event, also said the core characteristic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS is cowardice. The Congress, which has been holding protests demanding the resignation of the CEC over alleged vote theft, however, maintained its distance from the CJP protest. Dipke and two CJP leaders, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, were detained by Delhi Police from inside the aircraft as soon as their flight from Mumbai landed in the national capital. In a video shared by the CJP, Dipke could be heard telling police officers who entered the aircraft, We are here to be arrested, come and arrest us. Before the detention, police personnel told the CJP leaders that they did not have permission to hold their protest at Jantar Mantar. Dipke said CJP leaders were being detained as if they were criminals. He said that even former prime minister Indira Gandhi did not do this, adding that it amounted to dictatorship. Rathee, who lives abroad and had come to join the CJP protest against CEC Kumar, was detained by police from his residence in Gurugram's Sector 56 on Saturday. Around 1 pm, scores of protesters hurled stones at security personnel near Akashwani Bhawan on Imtiaz Ali Marg after jumping barricades, injuring two police personnel. The protesters were quickly detained by security personnel. In the evening, a similar incident happened near Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place, where some protesters threw stones at security personnel. A total of seven personnel sustained injuries during the detention of protesters. Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Anant Mittal also sustained injuries to his hand during the detention of Left leaders, including AISA's Neha. Police are likely to file multiple FIRs in connection with the alleged assault on police personnel during the protest, a senior officer said. New Delhi virtually turned khaki on Saturday, with the deployment of over 30,000 police and paramilitary personnel ahead of the CJP protest. Waves of barricades lining the streets, the closure of 45 metro stations and intensive checks at the city's border points, railway stations, bus terminals, hotels and other sensitive locations left the capital gridlocked. More than 7000 protesters were detained today across Delhi, including more than 2,000 in New Delhi area, police sources said. In a pre-recorded video message released soon after his detention, CJP leader Dipke said the organisation's in-charge, Ajinkya Shinde, would lead its protest at Jantar Mantar. The CJP asserted that the protest would continue nationwide, with or without its leaders. Police informed Dipke about the death of his grandmother in Maharashtra and offered possible facilitation for his journey to his hometown on humanitarian grounds. Dipke's paternal grandmother, Savitribai Shankarrao Dipke, 85, died at her home in Santuk Pimpri village in Maharashtra's Hingoli district around 11:30 am on Saturday following a prolonged illness, family sources said. Hitting out at the Opposition, the BJP said that the protest meant to take the city hostage turned out to be a flop show, accusing Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of spreading anarchy in cahoots with foreign powers, likening him to historical figure Mir Jafar. It was a victory of democracy over mob rule, BJP leader Sambit Patra said, as hundreds of youths and several politicians who headed to Jantar Mantar were detained by Delhi Police. A large number of police personnel detained groups of protesters from several places, including Hanuman Temple, Akashwani Bhawan, Safdarjung Flyover and Kerala House. Regular announcements were being made by the police at Jantar Mantar, instructing people and mediapersons not to gather in one place. The police also picked up a few protesters who managed to reach Jantar Mantar. The massive security arrangements by Delhi Police thwarted attempts by protesters to reach Jantar Mantar. BJP president Nitin Nabin accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal and the CJP of attempting to destabilise the country with the backing of foreign forces. He asserted that the government would deal sternly with their ill intentions, while party workers would foil their design on the ground. The ruling party had back-to back press conferences on Saturday and deployed its senior leaders for the counter-offensive. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta asserted that the capital will not be held hostage and accused Gandhi and Kejriwal of trying to turn the city into a attleground, in league with their B-Team CJP. Several journalists claimed that they were detained. Reporters alleged that they were detained despite displaying their press identity cards, and that their official phones were seized by police personnel before they were taken to detention buses along with other protesters. Visuals circulating showed journalists displaying their press identity cards from inside the buses. Top leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), including Kejriwal, who openly supported the CJP, also failed to reach Jantar Mantar. Kejriwal, who had earlier announced that he would join the protest along with his family members, alleged that the security clampdown in central Delhi to prevent the protest and detain CJP leaders was worse than the Emergency. Kejriwal gave the Delhi chalo call, urging youth across the country to reach the national capital to demand the resignation of the chief election commissioner over vote theft, shortly before he was detained by the Delhi Police. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge lashed out at the Modi government over the detentions by Delhi police, saying it has turned the mother of democracy into a muzzled democracy. The Congress chief alleged that the cowardice of the BJP-RSS is on full display today. More than 120 companies of Central Armed Police Forces assisted Delhi Police in managing the security situation. Personnel were deployed at strategic locations, while mock drills were conducted at several places to assess preparedness and response mechanisms. Authorities also monitored social media platforms for attempts to mobilise people for the protest. More than 200 content creators were reportedly under scrutiny as police examined online posts and messages linked to the proposed gathering. Liquor shops across Delhi were closed as a precautionary measure. With restrictions affecting major transport hubs and several parts of the city, commuters were advised to check official announcements and plan their journeys accordingly. 200 DETAINED IN MUMBAI Police detained around 200 people, including members of activist Tushar Gandhi-led organisation and supporters of the CPI (M), for protesting at the August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai in solidarity with the Cockroach Janata Partys demonstration in New Delhi, officials said. In a separate action, several workers of the Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) were detained while demonstrating near Hutatma Chowk in south Mumbai to back the CJP, they said. Hundreds of people, including those belonging to Tushar Gandhi-led Hum Bharat Ke Log organisation, and activists of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) assembled at the August Kranti Maidan in south Mumbai without permission and around 200 of them were detained for protesting, an official said. The process of registering an FIR against them was underway, he said. One of the protesters, Rubaid Bhojani, alleged that the police took the protesters into custody very brutally. We voted for the Prime Minister, but he betrayed us. We demand Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumars resignation, Bhojani said. Earlier in the day, Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, was picked up from Bandra and taken to D N Nagar police station. A large number of people gathered outside the police station. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray also visited the police station. Gandhi, who heads the organisation Hum Bharat Ke Log, had shared a poster in a post on X, urging citizens to join a protest gathering at August Kranti Maidan at 3.30 pm. Activist Feeroz Mithiborwala was also taken into custody from his residence and shifted to the MIDC police station. Meanwhile, additional police personnel, including women officers, were deployed at the Shivaji Park in Dadar to prevent CJP members from staging a demonstration. Security was also stepped up at other locations across Mumbai. Authorities maintained that August Kranti Maidan is not designated as a protest site in accordance with a Bombay High Court order, prompting preventive action to maintain law and order. The CJP has called a demonstration at Jantar Mantar against the CEC over allegations of voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and changes relating to Form 6, used for voter registration.