Four Killed, 31 Injured in Sleeper Bus - Lorry Collision in Mysuru
The accident occurred around 4.30 am at Periyapatna taluk in Mysuru district, when the bus travelling from Bengaluru to Kozhikode allegedly collided head-on with a lorry coming from the opposite direction
Accused in 2025 Visakhapatnam naval dockyard spy case held after deportation from Saudi Arabia
K. Srinivas allegedly shared details of ships and submarines at the dockyard with a woman posing as an employee of a Dubai shipping firm
Four dead, 35 injured as Bengaluru-Kozhikode sleeper bus collides with truck near Periyapatna
Police said the accident took place when the truck swerved to the right to avoid hitting a tree that had fallen by the roadside due to overnight rains.
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday extended his heartfelt congratulations to all the victorious candidates and the broader student community following the conclusion of campus union elections across Odisha. In a statement posted on his official social media handles, Patnaik commended the democratic spirit shown by the states [] The post Naveen Patnaik Hails Student Power After Odisha Campus Polls, Accuses BJP of Rigging Attempts, Lauds BCJD Resilience appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Extends Warm Birthday Wishes to LoP Naveen Patnaik
In a touching display of political grace and cross-party camaraderie, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to former Chief Minister and current Leader of the Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, on his birthday on Friday. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), CM Majhi expressed his warm wishes for [] The post Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Extends Warm Birthday Wishes to LoP Naveen Patnaik appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bihar Vigilance raids Rural Works Department engineer in disproportionate assets case
Vigilance tightens noose around engineer accused of amassing disproportionate assets, conducted simultaneous raids at engineers four locations at Chhapra, Patna, Katihar & Darjeeling.
Dining out: how safe is the food on your plate?
The rapid expansion of restaurants, food courts, and online delivery services has transformed Visakhapatnams dining culture. However, behind this convenience lies a major concernfood safety. Recent inspections across several restaurants in the city have repeatedly exposed stale ingredients, rotten meat, and unhygienic kitchens. As consumer complaints rise, Harish Gilai writes how the enforcement machinery is struggling to keep pace to enforce stricter hygiene standards
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across other cities on October 9
YSRC Announces Nominees For 27 ULBs
The nominees for municipal corporations are: Vizianagaram-Kolagatla Sravani, Visakhapatnam-Varudu Kalyani, Eluru-Ganta Mohan Rao, Machilipatnam-Lanka Jyothi, Ongole-Kuppam Prasad, Nellore-Anam Vijay Kumar and Kadapa-Bandi Deepthi Reddy.
Karimnagar: Youth Found Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances In Well
According to police, a native of Shankarapatnam mandal, Thirupathi went to his maternal grandparents home in Rajapalli and went missing.
Traffic plan announced for Durga Puja in Gaya
CAG likely to examine salary payments in govt departments
Architecture university to be set up Muzaffarpur: CM
Kathak, classical music lend cultural touch to Durga Puja
Tejashwi faces protests during Raghopur visit after boat tragedy
CPI, BJP and Jan Suraaj in triangular fight for Tirhut seat
Govt plans 10 cultural programmes to promote local artists
Sudha Sakhis to bring veterinary support closer to Bihar villages
Elaborate security arrangements for Dussehra in Buxar
Girls last rites performed at relatives doorstep in Gopalganj
Rs 5L cash, jewellery seized in raids on RWD engineers premises
Cyberfraud gang busted in Patna, 10 arrested
Govt urges women farmers to become entrepreneurs
STF DG slaps Rs 5cr defamation notice on RJD MP
IMD Forecasts Onset of NE Monsoon and Wet Spell Over AP in Coming Days
During the past 24 hours, rains have been witnessed in parts of Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Tirupati districts.
Dhananjaya carries howdah on debut as Srirangapatna Dasara begins
Speaker backs proposal to open IGIMS satellite centre in Gaya
School clerk suspended over Rs 76L unauthorised withdrawal
Land surveyor arrested for accepting Rs 20k bribe
Woman wins Rs 7 lakh insurance claim after decade-long wait
Navratri special thalis in Visakhapatnam: Festive menus at hotels
From fasting-friendly favourites to traditional festive fare, hotels in Visakhapatnam bring a variety of flavours to the table this Navratri
Navratri special thalis in Visakhapatnam: Festive menus at hotels
From fasting-friendly favourites to traditional festive fare, hotels in Visakhapatnam bring a variety of flavours to the table this Navratri
Durga Puja 2026: Inside Visakhapatnams oldest and biggest celebrations
From age-old traditions to the resounding dhaak, Visakhapatnams Bengali community comes together to celebrate Durga Puja with devotion, music and bhog
NEIGRIHMS neurologists win BC Roy Gold Medal twice in 5 years
Shillong, Oct 15: The Department of Neurology at NEIGRIHMS has brought laurels to Meghalaya by winning the prestigious B.C. Roy Gold Medal twice in five years for research at Association of Neuroscientists of Eastern India (ANEICON) conferences. At ANEICON 2021 in Patna, Dr B Synmon won for research on Myasthenia Gravis. The feat was repeated [] The post NEIGRIHMS neurologists win BC Roy Gold Medal twice in 5 years first appeared on Highland Post .
Bollineni Medskills partners with SDI Visakhapatnam to train unemployed youth
Canada Will Need 15 Million Immigrants: Indian Envoys Big Claim - and the Maths Behind It
Could Canada need 15 million new immigrants over the next decade? Indias High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, has made a striking claim- but how does the maths add up? In this episode of Beyond Borders with Ananya Dasgupta, we break down the calculation, why Canada needs workers, and why the 15-million figure has been challenged. What skills does Canada need, and could Indian workers and professionals benefit?
Srirangapatna Dasara begins on a grand note
Actor-director V. Ravichandran inaugurates festivities; 62 cultural troupes and 10 tableaux take part in procession
22, 24 carat Gold prices remain steady across other cities on October 4
3 MBBS Students Suspended for 3 Months at Patna IGIMS Over Ragging Charges
Wife got Rs 50 lakh permanent alimony and divorce even though she couldnt prove husbands affair with maid; Know how she won case in Patna HC
Retired customs officer shot dead outside house in Bhojpur
CIMP Research Associate Recruitment 2026
Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) has invited applications by email for the post of Research Associate. Applications can be sent till 15 November 2026.
AIIMS Patna Project Clinician Recruitment 2026
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Patna (AIIMS Patna) has invited applications by email for 2 Project Clinician posts. Applications can be sent till 17 October 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit aiimspatna.org.
Bihar man, Russian womans viral love story turns out fake - what really happened
A love story claiming a Russian woman traveled to Bihar to marry a local man has been debunked. The video featured a British NGO representative, Andrea Connolly, visiting for social initiatives in Purnia. The man in the footage, Namit, was misidentified as Rahul from Bhagalpur, where the love story originated. Local organizations are considering legal action against misinformation and media outlets for lack of verification.
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on October 15
Mr Anwar believed that the flat would be delivered after disposal of the litigation. However, after waiting for another 3 years, he came to Patna (from USA) in September 2011 and went to the builder with his sister to inquire about the same.Allegedly, one of the directors of the construction company refused to hand over the flat, demanding another Rs 20 lakh for possession, and threatened them.
LoP Naveen Questions Braj Mohan Ram
Political friction has emerged in Odisha following the appointment of Braj Mohan Ram as the states new Governor. Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik launched a sharp critique regarding the Governor-designates political background and neutrality, prompting an immediate public clarification from Ram. Naveen Patnaik Questions Gubernatorial Neutrality Taking to social [] The post LoP Naveen Questions Braj Mohan Rams Neutrality; New Odisha Governor Clarifies Stance appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Visakhapatnam Port handles 50 million tonnes of cargo in 196 days in financial year 202627
Visakhapatnam port reaches the cargo milestone 17 days earlier than in the previous financial year
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 15 (IANS) The broad-daylight murder of Ramkumar Singh, a retired Customs officer and state president of the Kshatriya Kalyan Sangathan, has triggered public outrage in Ara, Bhojpur district, with the family alleging that a long-standing land dispute could have led to the attack. Singh was shot dead on Thursday in the Kanakpuri locality near Jain College, under the Nawada police station limits. Following the incident, a large number of local residents gathered at the scene and staged a protest, demanding the immediate arrest of the assailants. The victims wife, Sushila Devi, has alleged that a long-standing dispute over a 14-kattha plot of land led to her husbands murder. She has also raised allegations against officials over the handling of the dispute and the land records. Singh was out walking with his son when motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire on him. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds and collapsed at the scene. The attackers fled immediately after the shooting. Reports differ on the number of bullets that struck him, with the latest account stating that he sustained seven gunshot wounds. Sushila Devi alleged that the family had been embroiled in a dispute over a 14-kattha plot of land for a long time. She claimed that after the lands boundary wall was demolished, the family began receiving repeated threats. She further alleged that when the family approached the Mufassil police station to lodge a written complaint, the then-SHO, Ram Kalyan Yadav, refused to accept it. The victims wife also accused Ankita Singh, the Circle Officer of RK Anchal, of manipulating land records and facilitating the preparation of forged documents in exchange for money. She claimed that the dispute ultimately led to her husbands killing. These allegations have not yet been independently established. Bhojpur Superintendent of Police Awadhesh Dixit reached the spot after receiving information about the murder and reviewed the situation. The SP said the family had identified the land dispute as a possible motive for the killing. He added that police were investigating all aspects of the case. Responding to questions about the alleged refusal to accept the familys complaint, Dixit said further action would depend on the formal complaint submitted by the family and the findings of the investigation. He also assured that the police would work to identify and arrest the perpetrators soon. The police are now investigating the murder while examining the alleged land dispute and the claims made against officials. The case has intensified public anger, with residents demanding accountability and swift action against those responsible. The motive behind the killing, the identity of the assailants and the allegations concerning the land records remain subjects of investigation.
After Odisha New Governor's Remarks On Working For Party, Naveen Patnaik's Jab
Opposition parties have attacked Odisha governor-designate Braj Mohan Ram over reported remarks that he would work for ensuring the BJP gets as many votes as possible
Retired Customs officer shot dead in Bihar's Ara; police launch probe
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 15 (IANS) Armed assailants shot dead Ram Kumar Singh, a 71-year-old retired Assistant Commissioner of the Customs Department, in Ara in Bihar's Bhojpur district, on Thursday. The incident took place in the Kanakpuri locality near the eastern gate of Jain College, under the jurisdiction of Nawada police station. According to an official, Singh was shot at close range and sustained multiple bullet injuries. He was rushed to Ara Sadar Hospital with the help of local residents, but succumbed on the way. The shooting triggered panic in the neighbourhood, with residents expressing anger and concern over the law-and-order situation. Singh was preparing to leave for his daily morning walk when the attack occurred. He had brought his motorcycle out of his house and was locking the gate when the armed assailants arrived and opened fire. Eyewitness accounts cited in reports indicate that he was hit by eight bullets. He collapsed at the spot after sustaining critical injuries. Singh was originally from Lahang Dumariya village under Bihiya police station in Bhojpur district. His father was identified as the late Harvansh Singh. At the time of the incident, he was living at his residence in Kanakpuri, Ara. After receiving information about the shooting, Sadar SDPO-1 Sushil Kumar, Nawada SHO Kumar Rajnikant and a team from the District Intelligence Unit (DIU) reached the spot and began investigating the case. A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team was also called to examine the scene and collect evidence. Investigators are working to establish the motive behind the murder and identify those responsible. As of the latest available information, police had not publicly established the motive or identified the suspects. Singh served as the state president of the Shahabad Kshatriya Mahasabha. He was also a trustee of the Ara Nagar Ramlila Samiti Trust and an executive member of the Sanatani Ganga Foundation in Bhojpur. In addition, he was associated with the Red Cross Society and the Rotary Club. After retiring from government service, he remained active in social and community work. News of his killing has shocked his associates and local residents. Following the incident, residents expressed outrage and questioned the security situation in the area, particularly because the attack took place near Singhs home in the morning. They demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible. Police are continuing their investigation, and further details are awaited as officials examine the evidence and pursue leads.
Retired Customs official shot dead during morning walk in Bihar
Novo Holdings and GIC are discussing investing Rs 2,000-2,500 crore in AIG Hospitals based in Hyderabad. The investment reflects a growing interest among private equity firms in Indian healthcare. Founders of AIG Hospitals, Duvvur Nageshwar Reddy and Penmetsa Venkata Subbaraju, are planning a stake sale. AIG Hospitals has plans for a new facility in Visakhapatnam and aims to grow significantly.
PPUMMHAPU faculty development programme calls for stronger academic cooperation
CM transfers Rs 112cr to over 2L flood-hit farmers
NSS volunteers of MMC conduct cleanliness drive at Anta Ghat
Packaged water units face action for violating norms
West Bengals sacred soil shapes citys Durga idols
Police Outpost Opens At Kailasagiri To Boost Tourist Safety
A new police outpost has opened at Kailasagiri in Visakhapatnam to improve tourist safety, security and crowd management during the Dussehra holidays.
Darbhanga graduates constituency braces for four-way electoral tussle
17 Hotels To Vie For Top Honours At Vizag Star Chef Challenge
Chefs from 17 star-category hotels will compete in Visakhapatnam on October 16, showcasing traditional seafood recipes and Andhra coastal cuisine.
Tejashwi seeks impartial probe into boat capsize
Vizag Clinches State Under-17 Football Crowns
Visakhapatnams boys and girls teams won the state-level Under-17 football tournament in Rajamahendravaram, securing their third consecutive tournament victories.
Sand mining to resume in Bihar tomorrow: Govt
Presented by Reva Creative House and DebGuru Films, the title track of Tum Mere Ho, featuring Gurmeet Choudhary and Isha Malviya, has been released. Penned by Rashmi Virag, the song explores the emotions of love and the feeling of finding someone who becomes an integral part of one's life. Following their first collaboration, Khamoshiya, Rashmi has reunited with Gurmeet for another romantic track. The song features Gurmeet and Isha in a series of romantic visuals, highlighting their on-screen chemistry through their performances. The music and visuals come together to convey the emotions associated with the film's central theme of love. Talking about the title track, Gurmeet Choudhary said, The title track holds a special place because it captures the emotions that are central to Tum Mere Ho. It was lovely to shoot for a song that expresses love in such a heartfelt way. I hope audiences enjoy the track and connect with the emotions we have tried to bring to the screen. Isha Malviya added, The title track has a beautiful romantic feel, and I really enjoyed shooting for it with Gurmeet. Songs like these allow you to express so much through your performance and the smallest of moments. I hope people enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed creating it. Speaking about the song, Mohammad Faiz said, Singing Tum Mere Ho was a wonderful experience. The melody and lyrics carry a beautiful emotion, and I wanted to bring that feeling into my voice. I hope listeners connect with the song and find something of their own in its words and music. Produced by Aarti S and Debina Bonnerjee, the film is co-produced by Romanch Mehta and Aman Riyastee and directed by Ashish Panda. The cast includes Gurmeet Choudhary, Isha Malviya, Anushkaa Luhar and Shaan Grover. Also Read : Gurmeet Choudhary to begin Tum Mere Ho promotions in Patna; actor returns to hometown for his first film as producer
Families bid tearful farewell to 13 victims of Raghopur boat tragedy
Bihar: Leaders visit bereaved families after boat capsizing incident claim lives of 13 children
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 14 (IANS) Several leaders from Bihars ruling and opposition parties visited Raghopur in Vaishali district following the boat capsizing incident that claimed 13 childrens lives. Meanwhile, the district administration has sought explanations from the Raghopur Circle Officer (CO) and Station House Officer (SHO) over possible lapses in safety arrangements and ordered that their salaries be withheld until further notice. The private boat capsized near Rampur Shyamchand Panchayat at around 8:30 pm on Tuesday. The 13 deceased children included nine girls and four boys. Six other peopletwo adults and four childrenwere rescued and taken to Nalanda Medical College Hospital (NMCH) in Patna for treatment. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav, accompanied by Minister Ramkripal Yadav, visited the affected families and assured them that appropriate action would be taken. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai also visited the accident site and met the bereaved families. He described the incident as deeply tragic and expressed condolences to those who lost their loved ones. Rai prayed for peace for the departed souls and strength for the grieving families to cope with their loss. RJD MP from Pataliputra, Misa Bharti, visited Raghopur and met the affected families. Speaking to the media, she described the tragedy as a failure of the government and criticised the district administration over alleged shortcomings in rescue operations and medical facilities. RJD National Working President and Raghopur MLA Tejashwi Yadav also called for a high-level inquiry into the incident. He said he and party workers had been in contact with officials since Tuesday night and alleged that NDRF and SDRF teams had not reached the spot when his partys team first arrived. Tejashwi said he had spoken to the Principal Secretary of the Disaster Management Department and the District Magistrate. He also raised concerns about reports that some bodies were still missing and demanded substantial financial assistance for the affected families, arguing that the announced compensation of Rs 4 lakh per deceased person was insufficient. Union Minister Chirag Paswan visited the bereaved families and expressed condolences. He said he would convey details of the incident to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. Paswan said officials had been instructed to conduct a thorough inspection of boats, including their safety, passenger capacity and the availability of essential safety equipment. He added that anyone found responsible for negligence would face action. He described the incident in Raghopur Diyara as a tragedy that had deeply shaken the community. Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar visited Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH) to meet the children rescued from the accident. He said 13 people had died and six survivors had been brought to the hospital. Three children were admitted and are receiving treatment, he said, adding that an inquiry had been ordered. Vaishali District Magistrate Varsha Singh said the six survivorstwo adults and four childrenhad been rescued safely and were undergoing treatment at NMCH. She said the administration had responded immediately after receiving information about the accident. The boat was privately registered, and action would be taken against its owner and those involved in its operation, she added. Following the incident, the district administration intensified its response and sought explanations from the Raghopur CO and SHO over possible negligence in safety arrangements. The salaries of both officials have been withheld until further orders while the administration examines the circumstances surrounding the accident. The District Magistrate visited the site, reviewed the rescue operation and directed officials to expedite the efforts and ensure proper medical care for survivors. SDRF teams continued search and rescue operations in the area. The administration is also examining the circumstances in which the private boat was operating at night, including questions surrounding passenger safety and the boats capacity. Further action will depend on the findings of the inquiry.
Odisha: ED uncovers organised network behind SI exam paper leak
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bhubaneswar Zonal Office, has conducted a search operation at 12 premises located in Odisha and West Bengal between October 9, 10 and 12, in connection with the leakage of the question paper of the Sub Inspector Recruitment Exam-2024 in Odisha, the agency informed on Wednesday. The searches were carried out at the premises of M/s Silicon Techlab Private Limited, M/s Panchsoft Technologies Private Limited, M/s PSIL International Limited, their directors and other associates. During the searches, the ED sleuths unearthed and seized various incriminating documents, electronic devices and records under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The seized materials are under further examination. The case dates back to October 2025, when Odisha Police registered an FIR after intercepting three buses carrying 114 SI recruitment candidates near Ichhapuram on September 30 last year. The case was later taken over by the CBI. Candidates were also allegedly asked to pay Rs 15 lakh to Rs 30 lakh each for leaked question papers. The exam was scheduled for October 56, 2025, the ED said. The ED found that the Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) assigned the examination to Central PSU ITI Limited, which subsequently outsourced the work to Bhubaneswar-based Silicon Techlab Private Limited (STPL). However, STPL, through its director Suresh Chandra Nayak, allegedly sublet the work of handling sensitive candidate information to Panchsoft Technology Private Limited without the written permission of ITI Limited, in connivance with Panchsoft Technologys director Sankar Prusty. Subsequently, the persons linked with Silicon Techlab and Sankar Prusty approached the candidates and lured them with the promise of providing the confidential information of the exam paper in place of money and mobilised them, the ED noted. The sleuths came across a set of transactions between accused Prusty and STPL even before the commencement of the SI Recruitment Exam-2024 process, which shows their connivance. It is also revealed that PSIL International Limited (formerly Patnaik Steel International Limited) and its directors, Sameer Rath and wife Saswati Mishra, acquired a majority stake in Silicon Techlab under a purported share purchase agreement dated August 5, 2023, which is under further examination. Investigation revealed that the said agreement was never submitted before the Registrar of Companies by either of the two companies, ED stated. The agency found that despite PSIL directors acquiring a controlling stake and management control of STPL, Nayak remained its director and corresponded with ITI Limited on the SI examination without authorisation. Despite knowing that Nayak was handling the examination work without authorisation, Sameer Rath and Swasti Mishra did not inform ITI Limited. Subsequently, Nayak unauthorisedly accessed the examination papers. Investigations and searches conducted so far have unearthed the role of companies/entities which have so far remained outside the investigative net of agencies. Further, searches have also revealed the possible role of other persons, including those associated with OPRB & other companies/ entities. Such entities are intricately linked with the entire examination cycle, ED added. The agency concluded on the basis of evidence collected during searches that the question paper was leaked in an organised manner, generating substantial proceeds of crime through cash collected from candidates.
Tejashwi Yadav visits Raghopur after boat tragedy, demands probe
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 14 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and RJD National Working President, Tejashwi Yadav, headed to Raghopur after arriving in Patna from Delhi to meet the families affected by the boat tragedy that claimed the lives of 13 children. Tejashwi Yadav had expressed condolences over the incident in a post on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, he again mourned the deaths and described the tragedy as a case of gross negligence. Speaking to reporters at Patna Airport, the RJD leader said he would meet the bereaved families and seek answers about the circumstances that led to the accident. He questioned how the boat was operating at night, who was responsible for allowing it to do so, and at what level the alleged negligence occurred. Tejashwi Yadav also raised concerns about the medical facilities available to the victims, alleging that hospitals lacked adequate arrangements. He demanded a thorough investigation into the incident and strict action against anyone found responsible. He announced that the RJD would provide financial assistance to the families who lost their children in the tragedy. Responding to allegations from ruling party leaders that he remains absent during times of crisis, Tejashwi dismissed the criticism as baseless. He reiterated his intention to meet the affected families in Raghopur and called for accountability over the boat tragedy. Tejashwi Yadav also addressed the oppositions allegations of vote theft, stating that a decision on launching a major agitation would be taken at the next meeting. He indicated that the proposed movement could extend beyond Bihar and be organised at the national level. The private boat capsized in the Ganga River near Rampur Shyamchand Panchayat in Vaishali district at around 8:30 pm on Tuesday. The 13 deceased children included nine girls and four boys. Six other peopletwo adults and four childrenwere rescued and taken to Nalanda Medical College Hospital (NMCH) in Patna for treatment.
Patna HC advocates protest over voter deletions, demand Gyanesh Kumars resignation
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 14 (IANS) Advocates at the Patna High Court staged a protest against alleged irregularities in the electoral roll revision process, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and condemning the police action against lawyers protesting in Delhi. The demonstration was organised by the Indian Association of Lawyers (IAL), Patna High Court, at Gate No. 4 of the court premises on Wednesday. Participants raised slogans and called for accountability over the alleged deletion of voters names during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Addressing the protesters, senior Patna High Court advocate Yogesh Chandra Verma described the police action against advocates participating in a peaceful protest in Delhi as highly condemnable. He said peaceful demonstrations were a democratic right and that detaining protesters amounted to the suppression of those rights. The Bihar Bar Council strongly condemns this incident, and the entire legal community registers its protest against this action, Verma said. The protesters also questioned the reported deletion of the names of more than 13 crore citizens during the SIR process. They asked why names removed during the revision were now reportedly being restored to electoral rolls and called for a clear explanation from the Election Commission of India and three election commissioners. They also demanded that the three election commissioners, including Gyanesh Kumar, should do the press conference and respond to the questions that arose after the news report published in September. The advocates demanded transparency in the process of deleting and subsequently restoring voters names, along with accountability for the decisions taken during the revision exercise. Senior advocates Yogesh Chandra Verma, Ramjeevan Babu and Uday Pratap Singh, along with other members of the legal fraternity, participated in the demonstration. The protesters reiterated their demand for the Chief Election Commissioners resignation and called for greater transparency in the management of electoral rolls.
No longer confined to single maritime theatre, Indian Navy operates across regions
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Indian Navy's operational activity in 2026 demonstrates a force increasingly capable of operating simultaneously across the Indian Ocean, Indo-Pacific, Mediterranean and Atlantic approaches while exercising with major maritime powers. More significantly, its growing global presence is being matched by indigenous warship construction, maritime surveillance, electronic warfare, unmanned systems and technology development, signalling a transition from an Indian Ocean-focused navy towards a broader blue-water and technology-enabled maritime power. The Indian Navy's trajectory in 2026 is increasingly defined not by individual exercises, but by the simultaneous scale, geographical spread and technological depth of its engagements, from the Bay of Bengal and Southeast Asia to the Arabian Sea, Mediterranean and Atlantic approaches, Indian naval ships and personnel have maintained an expanding operational footprint while engaging partner navies through exercises, training deployments, capacity-building missions and specialised exchanges. This pattern matters because a blue-water navy is not demonstrated simply by possessing large warships, it is seen through its ability to deploy, sustain, integrate and operate those forces far from home waters while maintaining interoperability with advanced foreign navies. India's 2026 activities increasingly demonstrate these characteristics. The year began with the Indian Navy's long-range training deployment to Southeast Asia, involving INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi, with engagements planned in Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. The deployment combined officer training with India's wider Act East maritime engagement, the scale became more pronounced with MILAN 2026, which brought together 42 ships and submarines and 29 aircraft, including 18 foreign ships. Conducted from Visakhapatnam, the exercise placed the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant at the centre of a major multilateral maritime engagement. The significance was not merely the number of participating platforms but India's ability to host, coordinate and exercise with a broad spectrum of foreign naval forces. India simultaneously expanded its regional maritime-security role through IOS SAGAR, deploying INS Sunayna with personnel from 16 partner nations across the Indian Ocean. It included port calls and training in seamanship, navigation, communications, VBSS, firefighting, damage control and bridge operations. This represents a different dimension of naval power: rather than merely demonstrating combat capability, India is developing the ability to build the operational capacity of partner navies. The geographical spread of India's 2026 deployments is particularly significant. In Southeast Asia, the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise 2026 brought INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish into coordinated maritime activity with ASEAN forces in the Philippines. The sea phase included HADR, VBSS, underway replenishment, cross-deck helicopter operations, vertical replenishment and CASEVAC drills. Such activities test practical interoperability rather than ceremonial naval diplomacy. At the other end of the maritime spectrum, INS Trishul's 2026 deployment demonstrates India's ability to project a frontline combatant into European waters. Trishul participated in the 24th edition of Exercise Varuna with the French Navy at Toulon before continuing its deployment into the Mediterranean and Atlantic approaches, including a port call at Valencia, Spain. The operational message is important as Indian naval deployments are no longer geographically confined to the immediate Indian Ocean. A frontline Indian frigate can participate in a high-level bilateral engagement with France and then continue operating through European maritime spaces, demonstrating endurance, diplomatic reach and expeditionary flexibility. India's growing interoperability with major naval powers is equally important, Its institutionalised relationships include exercises and engagements with the United States, France, Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom and other advanced maritime forces. The 2026 Indian NavyUS Navy EOD exercise, for example, focused on specialised diving, explosive ordnance disposal, cross-training, equipment demonstrations and emerging technologies. Meanwhile, India's assumption of command of Combined Task Force 154 under the US-led Combined Maritime Forces represented a particularly significant step. The Indian Navy's leadership of the multinational training task force places Indian officers within a wider coalition framework involving more than 40 nations, Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 subsequently brought together 276 personnel from 27 countries in India, covering maritime law, maritime domain awareness, counter-narcotics, force protection, asymmetric threats and uncrewed systems. This demonstrates that India's maritime role is evolving from participant to organiser, trainer and operational coordinator. Operational reach, however, cannot be sustained without technological depth. In 2026, India continued to expand its indigenous naval-industrial base. The commissioning of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray added capabilities spanning surface combat, hydrographic surveying and anti-submarine warfare, INS Mahendragiri, a Project 17A stealth frigate with 75% indigenous content, further strengthened the fleet's combat capability. Technology development is also moving beyond conventional platforms. India contracted for 20 enhanced-capability GNSS jammers with at least 75 per cent indigenous content, providing electronic-warfare capabilities against adversary navigation systems. Similarly, the leasing of two MQ-9B Sea Guardian systems provides persistent maritime surveillance and ISR coverage across the Indian Ocean, reinforcing the importance of maritime domain awareness in India's wider naval strategy. The result is an increasingly layered force surface combatants, submarines, naval aviation, ISR, electronic warfare, unmanned systems and indigenous shipbuilding are developing together rather than in isolation. The most important development in 2026 is therefore not any single exercise. It is the convergence of presence, interoperability and indigenous capability. India is demonstrating that it can operate in different maritime environments while simultaneously maintaining its principal responsibility in the Indian Ocean, Its participation with advanced navies enhances interoperability, its leadership of multinational training initiatives increases strategic influence, and its indigenous technology programmes reduce dependence in critical capability areas. There are, nevertheless, limitations. A globally dispersed naval presence requires substantial logistics, replenishment, maintenance, fleet availability and sustained investment in submarines, maritime aviation, unmanned systems and network-centric warfare. Global presence must therefore be measured not simply by the number of port calls, but by the Navy's ability to sustain credible combat power over extended distances. The Indian Navy's 2026 operational pattern points towards a force increasingly comfortable operating across regions rather than within one maritime theatre, from MILAN in the Bay of Bengal and IOS SAGAR across the Indian Ocean to AIME in Southeast Asia and Varuna in the Mediterranean, India's naval diplomacy is increasingly backed by genuine operational activity. The emerging model is therefore broader than traditional blue-water power. India is building a navy capable of combat operations, maritime security, coalition interoperability, capacity building, technological innovation and sustained overseas presence simultaneously. The Indian Navy's significance is increasing extending beyond being the principal maritime force of the Indian Ocean to becoming one of the important globally deployable naval powers of the Indo-Pacific century.
Local body polls: Visakhapatnam Collector reviews arrangements at strong rooms, counting rooms
Boat tragedy a case of gross negligence: Chirag
Finish pending rural housing projects in week: Minister
Police outpost inaugurated atop Kailasagiri in Visakhapatnam to boost tourist safety
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Probe begins into DMCH liquor party video
Man held for killing ailing father in Gaya
Missing schoolboy found dead in Madhepura bamboo grove, police suspect murder
Rising rice prices spur anxiety in Visakhapatnam
Naveen Condemns BJP Over Satyabadi Block Office Vandalism, Warns Odisha
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday strongly condemned an alleged incident of violence at the Satyabadi block government office in Puri district, accusing BJP workers of entering the premises and creating chaos. In a post on X, Patnaik said the incident had disturbed the people of Odisha and [] The post Naveen Condemns BJP Over Satyabadi Block Office Vandalism, Warns Odishas Peace Is Under Threat appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bihar: Pappu Yadav seeks Rs 10 lakh compensation for disaster victims
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 14 (IANS) Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav has questioned the Bihar governments disaster management and relief arrangements following deaths linked to floods, snakebites and boat accidents across the state. After meeting Governor Syed Ata Hasnain on Wednesday, he claimed that around 300 people had died in boat incidents in Bihar and demanded that compensation for the families of deceased victims be increased from Rs 4 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. Yadav alleged that several affected families had yet to receive compensation and called for stronger safety measures, faster relief operations and better coordination between the Central and state governments. He urged the authorities to review arrangements for the approximately 56 lakh people reportedly affected by floods in Bihar. Referring to recent boat accidents, Yadav alleged that boats were operating at night without adequate safety arrangements. He claimed that several areas faced shortages of life jackets and government-operated boats, and also questioned the deployment of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). The MP claimed that 40 people had died in Chhapra due to floods this year and referred to reported fatalities in Maker, Panapur, Parsa, Amanour, Taraiya and Bettiah. These figures could not be independently verified. He called on the administration to strengthen rescue arrangements and ensure that boats operating in flood-affected areas had adequate safety equipment. Yadav alleged that embankments had breached at around 26 locations across Bihar and raised concerns about possible corruption in construction and maintenance work. He demanded a high-level inquiry into the work of Shriram Company, Singla and other associated firms, calling for accountability for companies and officials found responsible for failures involving embankments and bridges. The MP also questioned the closure of the Vikramshila Bridge during the festive season and Durga Puja. He urged the authorities to inspect bridges and embankments across the state and take necessary steps to address safety concerns. Yadav urged the Governor to facilitate coordination between the Central and Bihar governments to review disaster preparedness, relief distribution and rescue operations. He alleged that officials were not responding adequately during disasters and accidents, while political leaders were more visible during election campaigns. He also criticised leaders who, he claimed, were occupied with campaigning for the MLC elections instead of addressing the concerns of affected people. During the meeting, Yadav also raised issues related to employment opportunities for Bihars youth, educational institutions, colleges and recruitment regulations. He demanded an 80-85 per cent domicile-based reservation policy in employment to give young people from Bihar greater access to jobs. He also invited Union Minister Chirag Paswan and former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to join forces with him, while claiming that his government would come to power in the future. After meeting the Governor, Yadav met the families of those killed in the Raghopur boat accident in Vaishali district. The allegations regarding disaster-related deaths, embankment breaches and construction irregularities require independent verification. Further details about the governments response to his demands were not immediately available.
Dont need divorce: Khagaria SP Bhanu Pratap Singhs wife seeks reconciliation
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 14 (IANS) The family dispute involving Bhanu Pratap Singh, an IPS officer and Superintendent of Police (SP) of Bihars Khagaria district, has returned to the spotlight after his wife, Pooja Singh, met Bihar DGP Preeta Verma over the family dispute and presented her side of the matter. Pooja told media persons that she did not want a divorce and hoped to reconcile with her husband. She also stressed that she did not want the dispute to affect his professional career. Pooja Singh described Bhanu Pratap as an honest police officer and said she did not want him to lose his job because of the ongoing family dispute. She said she had also shared the dream of seeing him become an IPS officer and did not want his career to suffer. According to Pooja, Bhanu Pratap had expressed a desire to make a fresh start. She indicated that she remained hopeful that their differences could be resolved through dialogue and that their relationship could be restored. Pooja said she met the Bihar DGP Preeta Verma to explain her position and seek a resolution. According to her account, the DGP has given the couple five days to work towards a settlement. She added that if Bhanu Pratap did not agree to a resolution within that period, the DGP would summon both of them for a discussion. There has been no fresh public statement from Bhanu Pratap on the latest development, leaving his position on the proposed reconciliation unclear. Reports of a dispute between Bhanu Pratap and Pooja Singh emerged in September 2026. At the time, Pooja Singh travelled to Bharatpur in Rajasthan and lodged a complaint against her husband and in-laws. Following her meeting with the Bihar DGP, Pooja has expressed hope that the matter can be resolved amicably. The next steps will depend on the couples response to the proposed dialogue and whether they can reach a mutually acceptable understanding.
Development of party its main agenda: Odisha LoP Naveen Patnaik targets BJP govt
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday targeted the BJP-led Odisha government, alleging that the previous BJD government had prioritised the development of Odisha, while the present government was concerned only with the development of the ruling party. The BJD supremo made the remarks while addressing a gathering during the Jana Samparka Padyatra organised by the regional party in the Bhubaneswar Central Assembly constituency on Tuesday. Addressing the gathering during the programme, LoP Patnaik said, During the BJD government, Odishas development was our number one agenda, but under this double-engine government, their partys development is their main agenda, not Odishas. Patnaik further stated that people from all sections of society were facing difficulties under the present government. Farmers, women, elderly people, the poor and the middle class were all suffering, while the future of Gen Z was uncertain, he alleged. Prices of essential commodities were rising continuously, causing hardship to people, but the government remained indifferent to their problems, Patnaik alleged. Taking a dig at the state government, he said Odisha under the current BJP-led government is ranked number one in the country in terms of incompetence. Patnaik urged party workers to stay connected with the people and expose what he described as the failures of the state government. He advised the party workers to take the failures of the double-engine government to every household and create awareness among the people. Former minister Ashok Panda, MLAs Sushant Rout and Ananta Narayan Jena, Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das and Manmath Routray also addressed the gathering and strongly criticised the state government. MP Shubhashish Khuntia and Begunia MLA Pradip Sahu were among those present. Local corporator Bharat Lenka delivered the vote of thanks. The programme also witnessed a large gathering of people. It is worth noting that the public outreach march by BJD, which began on October 2 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, will continue until November 2.
Schedule for local body elections in Andhra Pradesh announced
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 14 (IANS) Elections for 100 Urban Local Bodies in Andhra Pradesh will be held on October 28, while Gram Panchayat elections will be conducted in three phases in November-December. The State Election Commission on Wednesday announced the poll schedule for the Urban and Rural Local Bodies. State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha announced that the Model Code of Conduct has come into force with immediate effect. The announcement of the schedule came after the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department furnished the Gazette Notifications containing the particulars of reservations to the seats and offices in Urban Local Bodies to the State Election Commission, along with readiness for the conduct of the elections. Out of 123 Urban Local Bodies, the Commission has issued notifications for conduct of elections to 100 Urban Local Bodies (13 Municipal Corporations and 87 Municipalities/Nagar Panchayats). Elections have not been notified yet for the remaining 23 Urban Local Bodies (4 Municipal Corporations and 19 Municipalities/ Nagar Panchayats) as the pre-election activities for them are underway. Polling will be held for Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC), Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC), Vizianagaram, Eluru, Machilipatnam, Guntur, Ongole, Nellore, Tirupati, Chittoor, Kadapa, Kurnool and Anantapuram Municipal Corporations and 87 Municipalities/Nagar Panchayats. The Commission also announced that elections to Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs) and Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs) will be held on November 3. The Gram Panchayat elections will be conducted in 3 phases November 26, November 29 and December 2. The State Election Commission issued the notification for elections to 100 ULBs. The nominations will be accepted till October 18, while scrutiny of nominations will be undertaken on October 19. According to the schedule, October 21 will be the last date for withdrawal of candidates. Polling will be held on October 28, while counting of votes will be taken up on October 30. For MPTC and ZPTC elections, the notification will be issued on October 19. Nominations will be received till October 23, while scrutiny of nominations will be taken up the next day. October 27 is the last date for withdrawal of candidates. Polling will be held on November 3, while results will be declared on November 5. Counting of votes for Gram Panchayats will be taken up immediately after completion of polling in all three phases.
Chausa Ramleela row ends after officials intervene
Criminal shot in leg during exchange of fire with police in Fatuha
Neeraj Goyat vs Anthony Pettis: India set for boxing showdown
Indian professional boxer Neeraj Goyat is set to fight former UFC lightweight world champion Anthony Pettis in a six-round super welterweight contest on January 23 next year. The high-profile bout, sanctioned by the Indian Boxing Council, is being considered for Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, or Chennai, marking a significant event for Indian boxing.
BJD Holds Massive Padayatra in Bhubaneswar, Targets Govt over Inflation
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday organised a high-intensity Janasamparka Padayatra (Mass Contact Rally) in the Bhubaneswar Middle Assembly constituency, drawing a massive gathering of party workers and local citizens. Addressing the large assembly, BJD President and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched a scathing attack on the ruling government, accusing it of utter [] The post BJD Holds Massive Padayatra in Bhubaneswar, Targets Govt over Inflation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
