Patna Jn metro station work advances with D-wall construction
NDA secures 4 seats in Bihar council polls, PK's Jan Suraaj Party opens account
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 29 (IANS) The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won four of the eight seats in the Bihar Legislative Council elections, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) bagging three constituencies and the Janata Dal (United) securing one, according to official results declared on Wednesday. The Opposition Mahagathbandhan suffered significant setbacks due to internal seat-sharing disputes, while Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party (JSU) registered its maiden breakthrough in the state's upper house by capturing the Darbhanga Teachers' constituency. Two constituencies elected independent representatives, including a former rebel BJP candidate. The results for eight key seats in the Bihar Legislative Council have been declared, shifting political dynamics across the state. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won three and ally JD (U) claimed one. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Prashant Kishors Jan Suraaj Party secured one seat each, while two seats went to independent candidates, including a rebel BJP candidate. The BJP contested four seats, and the party has impressively won three seats: Kosi Graduate, Darbhanga Graduate and Tirhut Teacher seats. The success rate of the saffron party was 75 per cent. N.K. Yadav won the Kosi Graduate seat, while the Darbhanga Graduate seat was bagged by Sarvesh Kumar. Narendra Prasad Singh won the Tirhut Teacher seat. The Patna Graduates' constituency election served as a high-stakes litmus test for Nishant Kumar, son of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Spearheading the campaign for JD(U) candidate Neeraj Kumar, Nishant successfully organised vote transfers across key demographics, including the Kurmi, Bhumihar, and Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) segments. Despite internal party friction including Mokama MLA Anant Singh actively campaigning for Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh and Lok Sabha MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh maintaining distance from the campaignNeeraj Kumar secured a decisive victory. Analysts and party leaders have pointed out that this victory significantly elevates Nishants political standing within the JD(U). However, JD(U) suffered defeats in the other three seats it contested (Tirhut Graduates, Darbhanga Teachers, and Saran Teachers). Following its earlier win in the Bankipur assembly by-election, JSU officially opened its account in the Legislative Council. Suresh Prasad Rai won the Darbhanga Teachers' constituency, inflicting a political setback to JD (U) national working president Sanjay Jha in his home region of Mithilanchal. While JSU contested all eight seats, its breakthrough in Darbhanga reinforces its emerging presence as a third force in Bihar politics. Infighting within the opposition Mahagathbandhan severely impacted its performance, as Congress and RJD fielded competing candidates against each other in five constituencies. Former State Congress President Madan Mohan Jha lost his seat in the Darbhanga Teachers' constituency, leaving the party without a single win. Professor Sanjay Singh of the Communist Party of India (CPI) failed to retain the Tirhut Teachers' seat after holding it for two consecutive terms. The RJD secured a victory in the Patna Teachers' constituency, as Dr. Sanjiv Kumar defeated veteran BJP leader Nawal Kishore Yadav, though it fell short in five other contested seats.
Cyclone Arnab has disrupted Howrah-Chennai rail services, with nine trains cancelled and 14 diverted after the Bahuda river crossed the danger mark at two railway bridges in Odisha's Ganjam district. Major affected services include the Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express and the Visakha Express. The East Coast Railway has arranged food and water for stranded passengers.
IGIMS Senior Resident (Anaesthesiology) Recruitment 2026
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna (IGIMS) has released the official notification for 6 Senior Resident posts. Selection will be carried out through a Walk-in Interview scheduled on 05 November 2026 at Department of Anaesthesiology, First floor, near OT complex, IGIMS, Patna. Candidates should report at 9:00 AM. For complete details, candidates can visit igims.org.
Cyclone Arnab: Coast Guard rescues 13 crew members from merchant ship off Andhra Pradeshs Antarvedi
The vessel was en route from Visakhapatnam to Singapore when it ran into trouble, Coast Guard says
Coast Guard rescues 13 from stranded cargo ship off Andhra coast (Lead)
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 29 (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard rescued 13 people from a Singapore-bound cargo ship stranded off the Andhra Pradesh coast on Thursday. The Coast Guard said the operation was underway to rescue seven others on the ship. According to an official statement, the Coast Guard intensified rescue operations, deploying a helicopter to evacuate those trapped onboard the merchant ship. It said 13 people were brought aboard the Coast Guard ship 'Sujay'. The bulk carrier, 'Sigma Pearl', sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, was stranded near Antarvedi while navigating through the Ravva oilfield due to engine failure. The cargo ship was suspected to have suffered engine failure under the impact of severe cyclonic storm Arnab in the Bay of Bengal. The Coast Guard deployed a helicopter and a vessel as part of its operation to rescue members of the crew. The Coast Guard personnel were using the helipad at Mogalthur village in West Godavari district for the rescue efforts. Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Sujay' was also sent towards the stranded ship. The ship suffered an engine failure while returning to Singapore after unloading at Visakhapatnam port. The vessel departed from Visakhapatnam port around 12.17 a.m. on October 27, around the time Cyclone Arnab was approaching Yanam before making landfall in the early hours of October 28. The MarineTraffic portal, which tracks vessel movements, showed the status of the ship as Vessel is out of range two days ago. Its last recorded movement was along its intended route. Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast in the early hours of October 28 with maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135 kmph, gusting up to 150 kmph. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the process continued for six hours till 8 a.m. The cyclone claimed four lives, leaving a trail of destruction in coastal districts, uprooting thousands of trees, electricity poles and causing extensive damage to crops.
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Coast Guard launches rescue of stranded cargo ship crew off Andhra Coast
Visakhapatnam: The Indian Coast Guard launched an operation on Thursday, October 29, to rescue the crew of a Singapore-bound bulk carrier stranded near the Ravva oilfield off the Kakinada coast in Andhra Pradesh. The bulk carrier, Sigma Pearl, sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, was stranded while navigating through the Ravva oilfield in KG Basin 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 .
Cyclone Arnab: Railway bridge near Andhras Ichchapuram inundated; trains cancelled, diverted
A special train will run between Visakhapatnam and Palasa for stranded passengers
HBCHRC Visakhapatnam Trail Coordinator Recruitment 2026
Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre Visakhapatnam (HBCHRC Visakhapatnam) has released the official notification for the post of Trail Coordinator. Selection will be carried out through a Walk-in Interview scheduled on 04 November 2026.
Deceased Man Denied Last Rites Over 32-Year-Old Inter-Caste Marriage in Balangir
A family in Balangir district was left stranded with a loved ones corpse for over 17 hours after community members refused to assist with the final rites. The reason? An inter-caste love marriage contracted more than three decades ago. The heartbreaking incident unfolded in Khalipathar village under the jurisdiction of Belpada police station in Patnagarh [] The post Deceased Man Denied Last Rites Over 32-Year-Old Inter-Caste Marriage in Balangir appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Water Flows at Danger Mark, Trains Cancelled
The cancelled trains include train No. 58531 Brahmapur- Visakhapatnam passenger leaving Brahmapur, train No. 18525 Brahmapur - Visakhapatnam express leaving Brahmapur and train No. 58532 Visakhapatnam - Brahmapur leaving Visakhapatnam
Coast Guard launches operation to rescue crew of stranded cargo ship near Andhra coast
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 29 (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard launched an operationon Thursday to rescue the crew of a Singapore-bound bulk carrier stranded near the Ravva oilfield off the Kakinada coast in Andhra Pradesh. The bulk carrier, 'Sigma Pearl', sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, was stranded while navigating through the Ravva oilfield in KG Basin due to engine failure. The cargo ship was suspected to have suffered engine failure under the impact of severe cyclonic storm Arnab in the Bay of Bengal. The Indian Coast Guard deployed a helicopter and a vessel as part of its operation to rescue members of the crew. The Coast Guard personnel were using the helipad at Mogalthur village in West Godavari district for the rescue efforts. Indian Coast Guard's Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Sujay' was also sent towards the stranded ship. The ship, with six crew members, suffered engine failure while returning to Singapore after unloading at Visakhapatnam port. The vessel departed from Visakhapatnam port around 12.17 a.m. on October 27, around the time Cyclone Arnab was approaching Yanam before making landfall in the early hours of October 28. The MarineTraffic portal, which tracks vessel movements, showed the status of the ship as Vessel is out of range two days ago. Its last recorded movement was along its intended route. Meanwhile, local authorities in West Godavari district were extending all help to the Indian Coast Guard for the rescue operation. Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast in the early hours of October 28 with maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135 kmph, gusting up to 150 kmph. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the process continued for six hours till 8 a.m. After crossing the coast, it weakened into a severe cyclonic storm. The cyclone claimed four lives, leaving a trail of destruction in coastal districts, uprooting thousands of trees, electricity poles and causing extensive damage to crops.
A new gold standard: Anand Mahindra reacts as Bihar Museum ranks 9th among the worlds best museums
Bihar Museum in Patna has ranked ninth globally and first in Asia in The Worlds 100 Best Museums 2026, published by Worth a Journey. Anand Mahindra called the recognition a new gold standard, crediting former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the Bihar government. He hopes the achievement sparks a museum renaissance across India.
Cyclone Arnab kills 5 in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister announces Rs 5 lakh ex gratia
New Delhi, Oct 28:Five people were killed in Andhra Pradesh due to Cyclone Arnab, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Wednesday, announcing an ex gratia of 5 lakh each for the families of the deceased. The Chief Minister said two deaths were reported in the Visakhapatnam region, while the other fatalities occurred in Bhimavaram, Anakapalli district and Sakretipalli. The victims died in incidents involving falling trees, a collapsed electric pole, electrocution and a wall collapse, reports regional media. Chandrababu Naidu announced relief for affected families, including food supplies for households whose houses were flooded. People staying in relief camps will receive Rs 1,000 each, subject to a maximum of Rs 3,000 per family. Owners of partially damaged houses will get Rs 10,000, while affected farmers growing paddy, cotton, groundnut and sugarcane will receive 25,000 per hectare. According to the Press Trust of India (PTI), Andhra Pradesh bore the brunt of the cyclone, with 31 damaged houses reported in preliminary information received by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). NDRF Inspector General Narendra Singh Bundela said 39 NDRF teams had been deployed across Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and neighbouring areas to deal with the impact of the cyclone and continuing rainfall. Four additional teams were sent to Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday night. Around 57,000 people were shifted to relief camps in Andhra Pradesh, while 38 people were evacuated from Yanam, PTI reported. The cyclone made landfall near Yanam and weakened from a very severe cyclonic storm to a severe cyclonic storm. Authorities were preparing for further rainfall in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and adjoining areas.
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Goa airport passenger traffic takes a dip
Shoma Patnaik Panaji Goas two airports Dabolim International Airport in Vasco and Manohar International Airport at Mopa handled 47.97 lakh international and domestic passengers between April and September this year, down from 52.7 lakh during the same period in 2025. Combined passenger traffic across the states airports fell by 8.9% in the first []
Nearly 100 Boats Damaged In Vizag, Fishermen Seek Immediate Relief
Cyclone Arnab damaged nearly 100 mechanised boats and sank five at Visakhapatnam fishing harbour, prompting fishermen to demand compensation and livelihood support.
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Arnab Cyclone Leaves Machilipatnam Waterlogged
He also asked municipal authorities to prevent waterlogging on roads and instructed health officials to remain alert.
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The latest bid reflects the political divide between the Chintakayala brothers that began before the 2019 elections. The latest bid reflects the political divide between the Chintakayala brothers that began before the 2019 elections: Reports
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No slogans, just look at results: Hardik Patels dig at Congress over MLC results
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 28 (IANS) Gujarat BJP MLA Hardik Patel on Wednesday took a swipe at the Congress over its performance in Legislative Council elections across four states, highlighting that the polls were conducted using ballot papers, but the party failed to win a single seat. In a post on social media platform X, Patel wrote: 4 major states. 28 MLC seats. Elections conducted using ballot papers! Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. Now, take a guess: how many of these 28 seats did Congress actually win? No slogans. No excuses. Just look at the results! The post came amid counting and the declaration of results for 28 Legislative Council seats across the four states. The Congress failed to secure a victory in the election cycle, with the results providing ammunition for the BJP to question the Opposition partys arguments in favour of ballot papers amid its allegations concerning electronic voting machines (EVMs). The outcome in Karnataka was a particular setback for the Congress, which is in power in the state. The BJP-Janata Dal (Secular) alliance swept the four Legislative Council seats there, including the Bengaluru Teachers constituency previously held by the Congress. In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP won four seats, and the Samajwadi Party secured two, while counting continued in other constituencies. Bihar also witnessed setbacks for established parties. Prashant Kishors Jan Suraaj Party won its first Legislative Council seat after its candidate Suresh Rai defeated former Bihar Congress president Madan Mohan Jha in the Darbhanga Teachers constituency. The Rashtriya Janata Dal also wrested the Patna Teachers seat from five-term BJP MLC Nawal Kishore Yadav. Counting for other constituencies was continuing, while results in Maharashtra were still emerging. Patels intervention carries an added political dimension given his own journey from being a prominent critic of the BJP to becoming one of its legislators in Gujarat. He rose to prominence in 2015 as the face of the Patidar reservation agitation, which challenged the then BJP-led state government. The movement made him a significant political figure ahead of the 2017 Gujarat Assembly elections, when the Congress improved its performance against the BJP. Patel joined the Congress in March 2019 and was appointed working president of the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee in July 2020. However, differences with the party leadership grew, and he resigned from the Congress on May 18, 2022, criticising its functioning and leadership. He formally joined the BJP on June 2, 2022, in Gandhinagar, subsequently receiving the partys ticket from Viramgam for the Gujarat Assembly elections. Patel won the seat in December 2022, defeating Aam Aadmi Party candidate Amarsinh Thakor by more than 51,000 votes, and entered the Assembly as a BJP MLA. His latest post continues his criticism of his former party, using the ballot-paper results to challenge the Congresss political messaging on electoral processes.
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Cyclone Arnab claims four lives, leaves trail of destruction in coastal Andhra (Roundup)
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 28 (IANS) Very severe cyclone Arnab, which crossed Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday, claimed four lives, leaving a trail of destruction in coastal districts, uprooting thousands of trees, electricity poles and causing extensive damage to crops. Heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds lashed the region, causing widespread destruction of property. Dr B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema and Kakinada districts bore the brunt. According to preliminary reports, agricultural and horticultural crops over 2.24 lakh hectares, belonging to 3.45 lakh farmers across 14 districts, have been inundated or damaged. State Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu wrote to Union Minister for Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan that paddy accounted for 2.09 lakh hectares of the reported affected area. The impact in the Godavari delta was especially severe, with approximately 82% of the paddy area in West Godavari, 75% in Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema and 48% in Kakinada district reported as inundated. A total of 15,000 electricity poles collapsed due to gusty winds, disrupting power supply. Thousands of trees were also uprooted. Though the cyclone has crossed the coast, the State Disaster Management Authority has appealed to people to remain alert in view of the forecast of more heavy rains. Relief and restoration works in the affected areas have been launched on a war footing, with 34,000 personnel engaged in works clearing fallen trees and electricity poles. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said that power supply has been restored in all districts, with the exception of some areas in Konaseema and West Godavari districts. Restoration efforts are facing challenges due to factors such as mud and ongoing rain. Tree falling disrupted traffic movement on highways. Traffic movement on state highways and panchayat roads is expected to be restored by tonight. According to IMD, the cyclone crossed the coast with maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135 kmph, gusting up to 150 kmph. The cyclone made landfall around 2 a.m., and the process was completed by 8 a.m. After crossing the coast, it weakened into a severe cyclonic storm. According to the latest IMD bulletin, Arnab moved very slowly with a speed of 7 kmph during the past six hours and lay centred at 2.30 p.m., about 40 km north-northeast of Narsapur, 40 km west-northwest of Yanam (Puducherry UT), 50 km west-southwest of Kakinada and 100 km northeast of Machilipatnam. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards during the next 48 hours and weaken gradually. It will weaken into a cyclonic storm in the evening and further into a deep depression by Wednesday night. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu told the media on Wednesday evening that four persons lost their lives in the cyclone. Two people died in Visakhapatnam after being struck by an electric pole and a falling tree, while one person each died in Anakapalli and Bhimavaram. He announced compensation of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of the deceased. He said that he wrote to the Centre seeking assistance for cyclone damage and also briefed Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the intensity of the cyclone and its impact on Andhra Pradesh. The Chief Minister said a preliminary assessment of the damage will be submitted to the Centre, followed by a comprehensive report. He said coconut plantations and other horticultural crops suffered damage. Chandrababu Naidu said that he would visit cyclone-affected regions - probably Konaseema and West Godavari districts on Thursday afternoon to personally assess the extent of the damage. He outlined the governments response to Cyclone Arnab, the damage caused by the storm, and the relief measures being extended to affected people. The Chief Minister announced the relief measures, including 25 kg of rice for families whose houses were inundated; weavers and fishermen: 50 kg of rice, along with one kilogram each of onions, cooking oil and red gram dal. Financial assistance of Rs 1,000 per person will be given. The Chief Minister said agricultural and horticultural crops would be enumerated to assess losses and extend support to affected farmers. Financial assistance to affected people in the districts will begin from Thursday, excluding crop-related compensation, which will follow the damage assessment process. A decision on the relief measures will be taken at the virtual Cabinet meeting scheduled for Thursday. The Chief Minister stated that the states average rainfall deficit had declined from 39 per cent to 27 per cent following the rains associated with Cyclone Arnab. Visakhapatnam district recorded 21 cm of rainfall, while Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts received 18 cm and 14 cm, respectively. Krishna district recorded 9 cm of rainfall. He claimed that thanks to proactive measures, not a single tank breach occurred anywhere in the state. Through the Real-Time Governance Society (RTGS), the situation was monitored in low-lying areas and on roads across the state to track potential flooding caused by the rainfall. We also kept drones ready to deliver medicines and food in case of emergencies. I have been continuously monitoring the situation through teleconferences with 30,000 field-level officials and staff members, he said.
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Telangana offers to help Andhra restore power in cyclone-hit areas
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 28 (IANS) The Telangana government led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has come forward to help Andhra Pradesh in relief and electricity restoration works in its cyclone-affected areas. Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, on Wednesday spoke to Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister, Gottipati Ravi Kumar, over the phone and enquired about the impact of Cyclone Arnab and the damage caused by the severe weather conditions in the state. According to an official release, Gottipati briefed his Telangana counterpart on the damage reported so far, the ongoing relief and restoration operations, and the measures being undertaken under the leadership of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to minimise losses and restore normalcy in the affected areas. Gottipati outlined the steps being taken by the Andhra Pradesh government to address the impact of the cyclone, with particular emphasis on restoring electricity supply and ensuring the safety of people in affected regions. Bhatti Vikramarka assured Andhra Pradesh of the Telangana government's full support in dealing with the situation. He conveyed the State government's readiness to extend assistance by providing personnel and essential materials required for electricity restoration, should the need arise. The assurance of assistance is expected to strengthen the ongoing efforts to restore power supply and facilitate a quicker response to cyclone-related disruptions. Gottipati Ravi Kumar expressed his gratitude to the Telangana government and Bhatti Vikramarka for extending support to Andhra Pradesh during this challenging period. He appreciated the gesture of solidarity and the willingness to provide the necessary resources for restoration operations. The Energy Department had mobilised around 6,000 experienced personnel and put emergency response mechanisms in place. Gottipati Ravi Kumar had earlier stated that experienced personnel, including officers and field staff familiar with cyclone-related restoration operations, had been mobilised to support emergency services and expedite the restoration of power supply in affected areas. Leave arrangements had been revised in areas outside the cyclones immediate impact to ensure the availability of adequate manpower. Personnel were being deployed to vulnerable locations according to operational requirements, he said. The minister also directed the chairpersons and managing directors of power distribution companies to undertake field visits and closely monitor the situation. Directors supervised operations in Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Kakinada and Konaseema districts.
Bihar MLC polls: Jan Suraaj Party opens account, JD(U)'s Neeraj Kumar 'wins' Patna Graduates seat
In the Patna Graduates constituency, JD(U)'s Neeraj Kumar has defeated the RJD candidate, though official results for the seat are yet to be declared
'Guess how many seats Congress won?': PM Modi's swipe at party's performance in MLC polls
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a swipe at the Congress over its dismal performance in the recently held Legislative Council polls across four states, despite the use of ballot papers in the polling process. The Congress has drawn a blank in three states and also remains out of the reckoning in Maharashtra, where the counting is reportedly underway for five seats. In a post on social media platform 'X', Prime Minister Modi said, MLC elections in 28 seats across 4 big states - Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. Elections held using ballot papers. Guess how many seats Congress won? PM Modi remarked. This comes amid the Opposition's demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation amid allegations of irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The MLC polls results assumes significance as the INDIA Bloc prepares to hold a mega rally against the vote theft allegations at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on November 1, despite strong protests from the ruling NDA, traders and the Sikh community as the date is linked to the 1984 riots. Earlier in the day, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also remarked that the Congress failed to make an impact in the Legislative Council elections across four states despite ballot papers being used to conduct the polling, while accusing Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of making false allegations against the country's electoral process. Addressing a press conference, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said: Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party, who have created a storm of false claims about Indias electoral process, have seen their aspirations for anarchy shattered by the results of the MLC elections...the Congress party has so far remained at zero. It is now almost clear that the Congress party has failed to make its presence felt in these elections. He added: These elections were conducted using ballot boxes and ballot papers, yet the Congress failed to establish its presence. Echoing similar view, Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi also took a jibe at the Congress party on Wednesday. Whether it is ballot paper or the Electronic Voting Machines, the outcome for the Congress party remains the same, Joshi said, taking potshots at the Grand Old Partys zero show in the MLC elections. Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party (SP) emerged victorious in the Agra Teacher's seat in Uttar Pradesh, while the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) won the Patna Teachers constituency in the biennial elections to the Bihar Legislative Council.
Railways extends travel insurance to PRS counter tickets
Cyclone Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts on October 28, 2026, bringing strong winds and the threat of extremely heavy rainfall across several parts of India. The storm crossed the coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam during the early morning
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Project 18A: Indias 75,000 Crore Plan for Bigger, Deadlier Next-Gen Navy Destroyers
Indias next-generation naval upgrade is taking shape with Project 18A, a proposed programme for advanced stealth guided-missile destroyers that could cost upwards of 75,000 crore.The Indian Navys planned warships are expected to displace more than 10,000 tonnes, making them significantly larger than the existing Visakhapatnam-class destroyers.In this video, we look at what Project 18A could mean for the Indian Navy, how these destroyers compare with existing warships, the roles they could perform, and what happens after the Defence Acquisition Councils in-principle approval.The final weapons configuration and missile capacity have not yet been publicly detailed. Approval is an early procurement milestone, not the start of construction.#IndianNavy #Project18A #IndianDefence #TOI
Google India VP On AI's Role In Nation's Growth
Preeti Lobana, Google India VP, stated on Wednesday that Google views AI as an economic equaliser and a democratic technology. Speaking at Google Cloud Day, she highlighted AI's potential to empower businesses, especially SMEs, in India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. Google has committed USD 15 billion to scale India's digital and AI infrastructure, including an AI hub in Visakhapatnam, to support the IndiaAI Mission.
Woman, eight-month-old son among four killed in road accident in Bihar's Chhapra
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 28 (IANS) At least four people, including a woman and her eight-month-old baby, were killed in a collision between a speeding truck and an auto-rickshaw on NH-722 near Pahadpur village under the Garkha police station limits in Bihars Saran district. The high-impact crash, which occurred late Tuesday night, completely mangled the auto-rickshaw, trapping passengers inside and triggering chaotic scenes as local residents rushed to render aid. Hearing the screams of trapped victims, onlookers alerted local authorities and initiated initial rescue efforts. Teams from the Garkha police station and a 'Dial 112' emergency unit arrived shortly after. Due to the severe structural deformation of the auto-rickshaw, rescue personnel had to employ gas cutters to cut through the metal frame and extricate the trapped individuals. All victims were rushed to Shrinivas Medical College, where four were pronounced dead, and others were admitted for urgent medical care. The deceased have been identified as Annu Kumari (28) and her eight-month-old son, Riyansh Kumar. Annus husband, Vishal Kumar, suffered critical injuries and remains under intensive care in the ICU. A relative, Rahul Kumar, revealed that the family was returning home from Punjab after attending a wedding ceremony when the speeding truck struck their vehicle, turning a celebratory trip into tragedy. The crash also claimed the lives of cousins Ashish Kumar alias Jeetu (25) and Aman Kumar (20). The auto-rickshaw driver and his brother were also injured in the collision. The incident has plunged multiple households into deep mourning. Police have launched an investigation to track down the driver of the speeding truck and establish the exact sequence of events leading to the fatal crash. The district police had informed the family members of the deceased following the fatal accident. They have recovered the bodies and sent them to Chappra Sadar Hospital for post-mortem examinations. The post-mortem will be conducted in the presence of the family members of the deceased.
JD(U)s Neeraj Kumar retains Patna Graduate MLC seat, launches fierce attack on Anant Singh
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 28 (IANS) In the most high-profile contest of the Bihar Legislative Council elections, Janata Dal (United) leader Neeraj Kumar successfully retained the Patna Graduate MLC seat, triggering widespread celebrations among supporters after an intense, round-the-clock counting process. Immediately following confirmation of his victory, Neeraj Kumar launched a sharp verbal assault on his arch-rival and Mokama MLA Anant Singh, who had aggressively campaigned against him in this election for the Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh. Speaking from his vehicle amid cheering crowds, Neeraj delivered a taunting jab in the local Magahi dialect: Kahan hai re Gunjan, le ja mithaiya! (Where are you, Gunjan? Take these sweets!). The remark targeted both Anant Singh and singer Gunjan Singh, a prominent supporter of the Mokama legislator. The high-stakes election had turned into a matter of personal prestige for Neeraj Kumar. Anant Singh had openly vowed to defeat him, backing 'Jan Suraaj' supported candidate Dr. Anuj Singh, an action that led to Singhs expulsion from the JD(U). A loss would have severely damaged Neerajs standing within state politics. However, the Opposition's efforts proved insufficient, as Anuj Singh was relegated to a distant third-place finish, while the RJD candidate obtained second position. Attributing his election success to the senior NDA leadership, including Nitish Kumar, Nishant Kumar, Samrat Choudhary, Upendra Kushwaha, Jitan Ram Manjhi and Chirag Paswan, he stated that grander victory celebrations were still to come. He noted that despite immense mental pressure and relentless challenges from rivals, his supporters' trust remained intact. Taking another jab at his opponents' premature victory claims, he quipped, Ae Sanjit, ee ka bol hai re? (Hey Sanjit, what is this they are saying?). Political observers view the outcome as a major blow to Anant Singhs formidable influence in the region. Known for treating political rivalries as matters of personal honour, the Mokama strongman saw his backed candidate collapse into third place while his primary target emerged victorious, reshaping power dynamics within the constituency.
Bihar MLC polls: Ram Kripal Yadav says NDA setback in Teachers seat matter of concern
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 28 (IANS) Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Wednesday said NDA candidate Neeraj Kumar had practically won the Patna Graduate constituency in the Bihar Legislative Council elections, while expressing disappointment over Professor Nawal Kishor Yadav falling behind in the Teachers constituency. Two Legislative Council elections were underway in Patna, one for the Graduate constituency and the other for Teachers. The results of both are almost in. In the Graduate constituency, the NDA candidate, Shri Neeraj Kumar, has practically won. However, in the Teacher constituency, Professor Nawal Kishor Yadav has fallen behind. I feel this should not have happened, Ram Kripal Yadav told IANS. He highlighted Professor Nawal Kishor Yadavs five-term record of raising teachers concerns and working to resolve their problems. Nawal ji had been continuously fighting for teachers for five terms, making every possible effort to resolve their issues and firmly raising their voice from the government level up to universities. But perhaps success could not be achieved this time, even though people had elevated him up the ladder of success five times before, he said. Describing the development as a setback, the minister added, It is definitely a setback for all of us, and I consider it a setback for teachers as well. Meanwhile, Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar said the election results reflected the peoples decision in a democracy and that the NDA was leading in the eight Graduate and Teachers constituencies. In a democracy, the people are the ultimate decision-makers. Elections were held in eight Graduate and Teachers constituencies, and the results are now coming in, with the NDA leading, he said. Prem Kumar said the NDA was confident of winning five seats, while acknowledging the possibility of losing three. We are confident of winning five seats, while there is a possibility of losing three seats. Our party and the NDA will review the reasons for these possible defeats so that we can perform better in future elections, he said. Claiming that the political atmosphere across the country favoured the NDA, he added that Prime Minister Narendra Modis efforts had played an important role. Minister Santosh Suman said, Last time, we had three seats, while this time we are winning four to five seats. One candidate supported by us, who was contesting as a rebel candidate, has also won from one seat. Overall, if we make a comparative assessment, our results are better than last time. However, we had expected more, so we will identify the reasons and try to improve. JD(U) National General Secretary, Shyam Rajak, however, urged caution while commenting on the results, saying that the party was still awaiting official information on some seats. We have received information about some seats, but there is no official information about the remaining seats. Until the official reports are received, commenting on these matters serves no purpose. Let the complete official information about all eight seats come in first, and then we can comment, Rajak said. According to the results and counting trends available, results for five of the eight constituencies had been declared, while counting was continuing in the remaining three. In the Saran Teachers constituency, Independent candidate Dr Rahul Raj was declared elected. In the Patna Teachers constituency, Dr Sanjeev Kumar of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) won. In the Patna Graduate constituency, JD(U) candidate Neeraj Kumar was declared the winner, while BJP candidate Narendra Singh won the Tirhut Teachers constituency. Dr Suresh Prasad Rai of Jan Suraaj was elected from the Darbhanga Teachers constituency.
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Cyclone Arnab: NDRF clears uprooted trees, debris in Yanam
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that very severe cyclonic storm Arnab was approaching the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam. The storm was moving over land, with wind speeds of 115125 kmph and gusts reaching up to 140 kmph.
Arnab crosses Andhra coast, weakens into severe cyclonic storm
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 28 (IANS) Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab weakened into a severe cyclonic storm after crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast near Narsapur on Wednesday, said the State Disaster Management Authority. The cyclone crossed the coast between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m., southwest of Yanam, near Narsapur. Even though the cyclone has made landfall, the public must remain alert, said Prakhar Jain, Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA). Heavy rainfall is forecast for several districts on Wednesday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclone crossed the Andhra Pradesh & Yanam coasts to the Southwest of Yanam, about 20 km East-northeast of Narsapur, 40 km Southwestof Yanam and 60 km Southwest of Kakinada, during 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. as a very severe cyclonic storm with the maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135 kmph gusting to 150 kmph. The latest observations indicate that the landfall process has been completed with the central region moving completely into land, the IMD said. Earlier, the cyclone continued to move further northwestwards and centered at 8.30 a.m. over Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal, about 20 km east-northeast of Narsapur, 40 km southwest of Yanam (Puducherry), 60 km southwest of Kakinada, 90 km east-northeast of Machilipatnam, 120 km east of Gannavaram and 120 km southwest of Tuni. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards during next 48 hours and weaken gradually. It will weaken into a Cyclonic Storm during next 06 hours and further into a Deep Depression during subsequent 06 hours, the IMD had said. The cyclone triggered heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds in the coastal districts. Low-lying areas were inundated while trees and electricity poles were uprooted at many places. Officials said no loss of life was reported. However, the cyclone damaged the crops and civic infrastructure. Extremely heavy rainfall is likely in Anakapalli, Alluri Sitharama Raju, Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari and West Godavari districts. Red alert has been issued for these districts. The Meteorological Department has forecast very heavy rains in Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Eluru, Krishna and NTR districts. Heavy rains are likely in Guntur, Bapatla and SPSR Nellore districts. Authorities have declared a holiday for educational institutions in 15 high-alert districts.
Bihar MLC elections: JDU's Neeraj Kumar defeats Anant Singh-backed candidate in Patna Graduates seat
JDU leader Neeraj Kumar has secured his fourth consecutive victory in the Patna Graduate constituency of the Bihar Legislative Council elections, triggering celebrations among his supporters in Mokama. Although the formal declaration of the result was still awaited at the time of the initial reports, Kumar expressed confidence in his victory and credited party workers for his success.
Ministry of Civil Aviation reviews Cyclone 'Arnab' situation, operational readiness
Cyclonic Storm Arnab is expected to intensify as it approaches the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28. The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has organized a meeting to ensure aviation safety during this period. Flights to and from coastal regions, including Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Rajahmundry, are facing significant disruptions. Airlines have been advised to assist passengers and adhere to operational guidelines amid adverse weather.
The landfall process of Severe Cyclone Arnab is expected to be completed within the next one to three hours, with winds gusting up to 140 kmph along the coast between Narasapur and Yanam, Visakhapatnam Meteorological Department Director P V N Murthy said on Wednesday. Murthy said the cyclone was moving slowly at around 3 kmph and that its centre had already touched the coast. Wind speeds were currently ranging from 125 to 135 kmph, with gusts reaching 140 kmph. Speaking to ANI about the cyclone's movement, Murthy said the system was expected to move in a north-northwest direction after completing landfall.
Jan Suraaj makes inroads into Bihar MLC with victory in Darbhanga Teachers constituency
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 28 (IANS) Following Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishors triumph in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, the party has expanded its footprint in state politics by securing its first seat in the Bihar Legislative Council. In a significant political breakthrough, Jan Suraaj party candidate Suresh Prasad Rai won the Darbhanga Teachers MLC seat, defeating sitting Congress MLC Madan Mohan Jha by a margin of 324 votes. According to official election data, Suresh Prasad Rai polled 2,574 votes against Madan Mohan Jhas 2,187. Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Ramdev Rai received 1,498 votes, while Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) nominee Kumar Raut managed 126 votes. The multi-cornered contest among the Congress, RJD, and CPI(M) fragmented the traditional opposition vote share, creating a clear opening for the newly formed Jan Suraaj party. The outcome dealt a major blow to Congress. Madan Mohan Jha, a former Bihar Congress president and former cabinet minister in the Grand Alliance government, had represented the constituency for the previous two terms. His defeat reduces the partys representation in the Upper House of the state legislature to just a single seat. Suresh Prasad Rai, who previously contested from the same constituency as a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate and finished runner-up, demonstrated consistent strength throughout the vote count. He took an early lead in first-preference votes and maintained his advantage until the final rounds. This victory strengthens the Jan Suraaj partys effort to position itself as a viable political alternative to Bihars established alliances. The party, launched by political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor, has aimed to transform its grassroots campaign momentum into legislative presence. Jan Suraajs entry into the Upper House marks another milestone in its ongoing electoral debut. Voting for the 8 MLC seats, including four teachers and four graduate seats, was held on October 23, and counting started on October 27 at 8 a.m. With this, the Election Commission of India has announced the results of all four Teachers' constituencies of Bihar. The RJD candidate, Dr Sanjiv Kumar, emerged victorious on the Patna Teachers seat, while Rahul Raj, an Independent candidate, won the Saran Teachers seat. On the Tirhut Teachers seat, BJP candidate N.P. Singh won the contest in a tight finish.
Cyclone Arnab practically stationary near Andhra Pradesh coast, says IMD
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 28 (IANS) The very severe cyclonic storm Arnab over the Westcentral Bay of Bengal off Andhra Pradesh coast has remained practically stationary during the past three hours, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) in a bulletin on Wednesday morning. Cyclone Arnab lay centered at 0530 hours IST over the same region, about 30 km east of Narsapur, 45 km south-southwest of Yanam, 70 km south-southwest of Kakinada, 90 km east-northeast of Machilipatnam (Andhra Pradesh), and 170 km east-northeast of Bapatla, the IMD said. It is very likely to move northwestwards and cross Andhra Pradesh & Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, close to the south of Yanam as a very severe cyclonic storm with the maximum sustained wind speed of 115-125 kmph gusting to 140 kmph during the next two hours, reads the bulletin. Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab is continuing to interact with the land surface, and the wall cloud region of northern sector has further entered into the land. Centre of severe cyclonic storm is very close to the coast line and the landfall process will continue during next 2 hours, it added. According to Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) the process of crossing the coast is currently underway. ASDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain said the cyclone was centered just 20 km from Narsapur. The cyclone's centre is over the Yanam coast. It is expected to complete the landfall within the next hour. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu conducted a teleconference with around 32,000 personnel, ranging from District Collectors to field-level staff, to review the impact of Cyclone Arnab and the relief and restoration measures being undertaken across the state. The Chief Minister also held a special review with senior officials, enquired about crop damage and directed officials to prepare preliminary estimates. The CM instructed the authorities to brief the Centre on the measures being taken by the state government to address the cyclone's impact. Appreciating officials and field-level personnel for working throughout the night to minimise public inconvenience, the Chief Minister urged them to continue their efforts with the same commitment until the cyclone's impact subsides and normal conditions are restored. According to the information received so far, no loss of life had been reported. The advance precautions taken by the administration helped prevent loss of life, said an official release.
Cyclone Arnab is currently affecting weather conditions across eastern and southern India, especially in Andhra Pradesh. Coastal areas, including Visakhapatnam and Kakinada, are experiencing strong winds and heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for isolated areas likely to face extremely heavy downpours. Road transport and other activities may face disruptions due to severe conditions.
BJP's 3 decade-old dominance ends in Patna's Teachers seat; RJD defeats veteran Nawal Kishore
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 28 (IANS) In a major upset in the election results for the Patna Teachers' Constituency, RJD nominee Dr Sanjeev Kumar secured victory by defeating the veteran BJP candidate, Nawal Kishore Yadav, by 1,057 votes. This result marks the end of Nawal Kishore Yadavs three-decade-long electoral dominance; he had previously won this seat five consecutive times. This time, however, voters shifted their support in favour of Dr Sanjeev Kumar, the former MLA from Patbatta in Khagaria district. According to the final vote count, Dr Sanjeev Kumar received a total of 4,487 votes, while Nawal Kishore Yadav secured 3,430 votes -- a margin of 1,057 votes. Dr Divya Jyoti, the candidate for Jan Suraaj Party, finished in third place. Nawal Kishore Yadav had long been a prominent figure in the electoral politics of the Patna Teachers' Constituency. Having won five times in a row, he was considered to have a firm grip on the seat. This defeat is particularly significant given that Nawal Kishore Yadavs electoral influence had spanned nearly 30 years. The result has now opened the door to new political dynamics within the Teachers' Constituency of Patna. The contest appeared close during the initial rounds of counting. BJPs Nawal Kishore Yadav was leading with 3,199 votes, compared to 3,430 for RJDs Dr Sanjeev Kumar till 11.45 p.m., the BJP candidate was ahead by 50 votes. However, the situation shifted as the counting progressed. In the final tally, Dr Sanjeev Kumar emerged victorious with 4,487 votes, while Nawal Kishore Yadav received 3,430. The fact that the BJP candidate fell behind after an initial lead became a major topic of discussion throughout the counting process. In this election, Jan Suraj candidate Dr Divya Jyoti finished in third place. The main contest was between the candidates from the RJD and the BJP. Dr Sanjeev Kumars victory suggests a potential shift in the political dynamics within the Patna Teachers' constituency.
CHIEF JUSTICE Dipak Mishras tumultuous tenure was followed by that of Justice Ranjan Gogoi, who had been one of the judges addressing the press conference, though he would later claim he had only done so reluctantly. When Justice Gogoi was taking over, many of us, including Justice Nariman and I, felt it would be the best time for the courts leadership. He was tough, but equitably tough. He did not distinguish between which lawyer was appearing before him, was always ready with his brief and could be equally firm with anyone. We did good work together while sitting on the same bench: pushing for infrastructure creation in the High Courts, issuing notice to all state governments about vacancies and appointing amicus curiae to assist with different courts backlogs. He had told me even before he took over as the chief justice of India that I would be on his bench. However, his tenure was marred by a single incident that, in perception at least, set it all to naught. On Saturday, 20 April 2019, four news portals carried news of a former Supreme Court staff members affidavit alleging that the chief justice had made unwelcome sexual advances and that she had afterwards been transferred and dismissed, her husband suspended from the police and her family persecuted. That same day, the chief justice immediately constituted a bench comprising himself, Justice Arun Mishra and Justice Sanjiv Khanna in a suo motu proceeding given the cause title In Re: Matter of Great Public Importance Touching Upon the Independence of Judiciary. Justice Gogoi denied the allegations from the bench, describing them as an attempt to seriously undermine judicial independence. The order issued that day, which was signed only by the other two judges, Justice Gogoi himself not finally being party to it, asked only that the media show restraint in its coverage. Two enquiries followed. An in-house panel of Justices S.A. Bobde, N.V. Ramana and Indira Banerjee took up the complaint, with Justice Indu Malhotra later replacing Justice Ramana. The complainant herself withdrew from the proceedings on 30 April, citing reservations about the process. The panel went on without her and, on 6 May, announced that it found no substance in the complaint. Separately, Justices Arun Mishra, Rohinton Fali Nariman and Deepak Gupta took up the advocate Utsav Singh Bainss claim that he had been offered a crore and a half to fabricate the charge and appointed Justice A.K. Patnaik to enquire into the alleged conspiracy. After Justice Gogoi retired, the complainant was reinstated with full back wages. The proceeding came before Justices A.S. Bopanna, V. Ramasubramanian and me on 18 February 2021. Justice Patnaik had reported that while a conspiracy could not be ruled out, the allegations could not be fully verified for want of records. Two years on, there was little prospect of recovering the electronic material. We closed the conspiracy angle, as it was not serving any purpose, and brought an end to a chapter that had certainly not covered our institution in glory. My own view is, quite frankly, that people in higher positions have to forget certain slights and not join issues over everything. One cannot use a 2-km radius of artillery when the problem calls for something far smaller and more surgical. I am not sure it was wise for Justice Gogoi to have installed himself on the bench that had first heard the matter. It would have been more proper for him to step away and let the next person determine how to proceed. His main grievance, which he relayed to me often, was that every time any episode occurred anywhere in the judiciary, this incident would crop up again. I told him he was right; that only time would be a healer, nothing else. He was in an awful slump, which I felt could do more damage than anything else in stymying his functioning as the head of the judicial machine. I think the episode affected his freedom of authority. When one is constantly looking over ones shoulder, it becomes very difficult to look ahead from the institutional point of view. It was an avoidable situation. Appointments were made during his tenure, but in many ways his ability to exercise the full authority of the chief justiceship was hobbled. There was a specific appointment controversy during Justice Gogois time that troubled me greatly. Justice Pradeep Nandrajog, the senior-most judge hailing from the Delhi High Court, had been recommended for elevation along with Justice Rajendra Menon, Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. The collegium under Justice Gogoi had signed off on the name, but the recommendation was never sent to the government. Justice Gogoi withheld it, ostensibly because news had leaked to the press, as it invariably did because someone among the five members had spoken to the concerned parties. I told the chief that I knew it had not leaked from the secretariat, which meant that it could only have come from one of the judges, which I knew and obviously he would too. There was a private history behind that episode that entangled it even further. Justice Pradeep Nandrajog had not been on the best of terms with my classmate Justice Valmiki Mehta: The two had come from the same chambers, and some disagreement on the judicial side had bred a lasting coolness between them. Justice Gogoi was connected to Justice Mehta by marriage of their children. When I took the leak up with Gogoi directly, I told him plainly that it had not come from the secretariat; these things happen because one over-enthusiastic member of a collegium of five says something to somebody, and from there it reaches the press. This could not possibly be a reason for torpedoing the recommendation itself. I told him not to do this, that there were great expectations of him and that he should not let a personal matter colour the essential work of appointments. However, the collegium changed as Justice Lokur demitted office. A new set of recommendations was made. When Justice Sanjiv Khanna was up for elevation, on a list that no longer included Pradeeps name, I wrote a consultative opinion expressing my dissatisfaction at the whole thing, even though Sanjiv was my immediate junior from school, college and law school. In my opinion, I did not hold back in my appreciation for Sanjivs merit but added the caveat about Pradeep. I had simply stated what I believed was right. This was a principle I held throughout my career: My job was to give my honest assessment. If Pradeep had been my close friend, I might have felt differently about the propriety of speaking up, but he was not a close personal friend. He was a colleague whose working style was similar to mine, and with whom my main interaction had been successfully cutting down the backlog in the Delhi High Court. He had clearly merited elevation. Post retirement, I have had occasion to meet Justice Gogoi a couple of times. During one such meeting, I asked him directly, Did you really think what happened with Pradeep was the right decision? He said, No, I think I made a mistake, and he would have been an asset to the Supreme Court. But his answer, correct if not satisfactory, was that you cannot unmake a mistake. Sometime later, when Justice Gogoi wrote his memoir, I thought that as a good man, he might have acknowledged as much in its pages. There is no infallibility in any of us; a man may make a mistake. That he did not say so there was, to my mind, a missed opportunity. The admission would have cost nothing and would have set the record straight. During Justice Gogois tenure, I also got a taste of what happens when the judiciary is dragged into the political maelstrom.
Nani calls his 14-year journey with wife Anjana a blockbuster love story
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) Telugu star Nani celebrated 14 years with his wife, Anjana Yelavarthy, and has tagged their journey as a blockbuster family love story. Nani took to Instagram, where he shared a string of images with his wife, Anjana, and shared a heartfelt message for her. 14 years for this Blockbuster Family Entertainer/ Love story. @anjuyelavarthy, Nani wrote in the caption section. Nani, after a five-year relationship, married software engineer Anjana Yelavarthy on 27 October 2012, in Visakhapatnam. Their son Arjun was born in 2017. Nanis latest is The Paradise.The film is backed by SLV Cinemas. The film has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs and the teaser has only added to the excitement. It is expected to release in eight languages namely Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, English, Spanish, Bengali, Kannada, and Malayalam. Nani is one of the highest-paid and most popular Indian actors. He made his debut in 2008 starring in the romantic comedy Ashta Chamma, a success at the box office, and attained his breakthrough with Ala Modalaindi in 2011. He went on to star in commercially successful films such as Pilla Zamindar, Eega and Yevade Subramanyam, further establishing his career. He won the Nandi Award for Best Actor for Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu in 2012. Nani established himself with success through films like Bhale Bhale Magadivoy, Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha, Gentleman, Nenu Local, Ninnu Kori, Middle Class Abbayi, Jersey, Nani's Gang Leader, Shyam Singha Roy, Ante Sundaraniki, Dasara, Hi Nanna, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram and HIT: The Third Case. Nani also featured as the host of Bigg Boss Telugu 2. In September, he shared a picture of his precious moments with his young son Arjun. Nani shared a string of black-and-white pictures from the gym, featuring adorable moments with his son Arjun. The father-son duo could be seen in a playful arm-wrestling moment, while another picture captures a drawing made by his son. September. My little Paradise, Nani wrote as the caption.
Cyclone Arnab affects Andhra Pradesh with heavy rainfall and strong winds. Coastal districts like Kakinada and Visakhapatnam are expected to experience severe weather conditions as well. Authorities have reported disruptions to daily life, including uprooted trees and damaged power lines. Residents are advised to stay cautious and follow safety advisories during the cyclone's impact.
Cyclone Arnab Triggers Heavy Rainfall Across Andhra Pradesh
Kannurupalem in Anakapalli district recorded the highest rainfall at 26.1 cm, followed by Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district and Mudassarlova in Visakhapatnam district, which received 25.9 cm each.
Cyclone Arnab: Huge Waves, Power Outages And Fallen Trees In Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Arnab Continues Landfall Along Andhra Coast
Collectors of Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Konaseema and West Godavari districts reported heavy rainfall and strong winds in their respective districts
Santosh Kumar, the man whose four words started the row at a Patna event, said his contention wasn't heard in full, and that he meant the exact opposite of keeping PM Modi in power. The Congress president reacted to the wrong phrase, he said.
Bihar MLC results: BJP win one seat, counting underway on remaining seven
As per initial reports from the counting centre, Janata Dal (United) candidate Neeraj Kumar is trailing in Patna graduate constituency which remained the hot seat due to boycott of Mokama MLA Anant Singh
Cyclone Arnab: heavy rain brings Vizag to standstill; civic agencies on high alert
Fallen trees, waterlogged roads and power interruptions add to disruption; bus services cancelled while beaches remain closed; Visakhapatnam district receives 147.9 mm of rain between 8.30 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Cyclone Arnab leaves parts of Visakhapatnam in darkness
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Cyclone Arnab Set to Strike Coast Tonight; Thousands Moved to Safety in Andhra, Odisha
Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha remain on high alert as Cyclone Arnab approaches the eastern coastline, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam, during the early hours of Wednesday. Winds are expected to reach up to 135 kmph, with gusts touching 150 kmph. Authorities in Andhra Pradesh have [] The post Cyclone Arnab Set to Strike Coast Tonight; Thousands Moved to Safety in Andhra, Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Saransh Jains 13-wkt match haul powers MP to innings win over Bihar in 2 days
