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 .
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Cyclone Arnab LIVE Updates: Landfall Expected After 2 am, East Coast Sees Heavy Rainfall
Cyclone Arnab LIVE Updates: According to a Met Department update, the storm will cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam. The crossing is expected between 2 am and 4 am.
Bihar: Robbers loot jewellery worth Rs 3 crore in broad daylight
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 27 (IANS) Four masked, armed criminals allegedly looted gold and silver jewellery worth approximately Rs 3 crore from Kanchan Jewellers near Mahatma Gandhi Chowk on the SasaramChausa road in Kochas, Rohtas district, on Tuesday afternoon. The shop is located barely 500 metres from the local police station. According to shop owner Avinash Kumar Verma, the four criminals arrived on Apache motorcycles at around 2 pm and entered the jewellery showroom. They allegedly held the owner and staff hostage at gunpoint before collecting valuable jewellery and fleeing. The robbers also took away the digital video recorder (DVR) connected to the shops CCTV system. Following the incident, police teams rushed to the spot. Rohtas Superintendent of Police Mr Raj personally visited the showroom to assess the situation and oversee the investigation. Sadar SDPO-2 Sanjeev Kumar and Kochas Station House Officer Pramod Kumar also reached the scene and questioned the shop owner. Police are examining footage from CCTV cameras installed outside the showroom and in the surrounding area in an effort to identify the suspects. Neighbouring police stations have also been alerted as the investigation continues. The robbery has raised concerns among local traders, particularly because it occurred in a busy market area close to the police station. The incident has also brought renewed attention to the security of Kanchan Jewellers, which was targeted in a major theft last year. On the night of August 25, 2025, unidentified thieves allegedly cut through the showrooms shutter and stole jewellery worth approximately Rs 5.20 crore. Three suspects were subsequently arrested in connection with that case. The latest robbery at the same establishment has renewed questions about security arrangements and efforts to prevent repeat offences. Police are currently pursuing leads from the surrounding CCTV footage and other evidence. The exact value of the jewellery stolen in Tuesdays incident and the identities of those involved are yet to be officially confirmed.
Cyclone Arnab To Slam AP Coast In Early Hours
The IMD has issued rainfall warnings of varying severity for coastal districts, based on the expected intensity of precipitation. A red warning for extremely heavy rainfall has been issued for Visakhapatnam, Anakapalle, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru, Krishna, NTR and Bapatla districts, as well as Yanam, for Wednesday.
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Cyclone Arnab prompts cancellation of 21 flights at Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam airports
A very severe cyclonic storm named Cyclone Arnab is impacting Andhra Pradesh's flight schedules. At Vijayawada airport, several flights have been cancelled, affecting services to major destinations. Visakhapatnam airport also faced significant cancellations due to the approaching cyclone. The Indian Meteorological Department reported the cyclone is expected to cross the coast by Wednesday morning. Precautionary measures and evacuations are being implemented to safeguard the public and property.
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Delhi Speaker calls for gender-neutral parliamentary rules
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly Vijender Gupta has called for gender-neutral parliamentary rules, constitutional safeguards and modernisation of legislative procedures, an official said on Tuesday. Speaking about the initiative to draft model rules for legislative bodies, Gupta said that uniform rules must not mean identical rules. Our endeavour should be to strengthen common democratic standards while preserving the constitutional autonomy and institutional distinctiveness of every Legislature, he said. He made the observations while presenting Delhis recommendations at the meeting of the Committee on Formulation of Model Rules for Uniformity in the Procedure and Conduct of Business in Legislative Bodies in India. Calling for comprehensive parliamentary reforms, he emphasised the need for gender-neutral legislative rules, arguing that masculine expressions retained under conventions derived from the General Clauses Act, 1897, must give way to language reflecting contemporary democratic realities. He observed that recognition of Nari Shakti must extend to the rules governing Indias democratic institutions. The meeting was chaired by Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Satish Mahana and attended by Rahul Narwekar, Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly; Kuldeep Singh Pathania, Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly; and G.S. Patil, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, along with senior legislative officials and delegates. Welcoming the Presiding Officers, Gupta recalled the Committees preliminary meeting in Mysore on May 12 2026, following the decision at the 85th All India Presiding Officers Conference in Patna to develop a common procedural framework. Appreciating the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Secretariat for preparing the draft report, he stressed that the exercise must identify ambiguities, draw upon effective parliamentary practices and deliver substantive institutional reforms. The meeting was conducted in a paperless manner, reflecting the growing adoption of digital practices in legislative institutions. According to an environmental impact assessment done by the Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat, the digital circulation of 12 sets of documents, comprising 1,521 pages each, resulted in estimated savings of 18,252 sheets of paper, the equivalent of approximately 4.4 trees and 18,252 litres of water, along with an estimated reduction of 182.5 kg of CO-equivalent emissions. Emphasising constitutional safeguards, Gupta maintained that the Model Rules must recognise the distinct legal frameworks of Delhi, Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir, whose Legislatures function under constitutional provisions and specific statutes, including the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991. He sought appropriate provisions for bicameral Legislatures, including Legislative Councils, their Presiding Officers, Secretariat officials and reciprocal arrangements. He also recommended clarity on elections to presiding offices, the nomination of the Panel of Chairpersons, and the delegation of the Speakers functions. Cautioning that quorum requirements could be changed only through legislation, he opposed unnecessary duplication of constitutional and statutory provisions, including those governing Addresses by the President, Governor and Lieutenant Governor. On legislative functioning, Gupta supported three annual sessions Budget, Monsoon and Winter and a minimum of 30 sittings for all State Legislatures, as discussed at the 86th Conference of Presiding Officers, while protecting higher statutory requirements and the quality of deliberations. With the growing adoption of Digital Sansad, e-Vidhan and the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), he advocated formal recognition of electronic notices, summons, petitions and procedural communications. He also called for distinguishing the Roll of Members from the daily Attendance Register and retaining effective existing parliamentary arrangements. Welcoming the proposed recognition of Vande Mataram at the commencement of proceedings and Jana Gana Mana at the conclusion of a session, he noted that both practices were followed in the Delhi Legislative Assembly. Seeking greater procedural flexibility, Gupta recommended avoiding duplication between Zero Hour and Special Mentions, limiting Adjournment Motions to one per sitting, and leaving debate duration to the Speakers or Houses discretion.
21 flights cancelled from Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam airports
Amaravati: At least 21 flights were cancelled at Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam airports on Tuesday as a very severe cyclonic storm approached the Andhra Pradesh coast, officials said. At Vijayawada airport, five flights were cancelled on Tuesday, including four operated by IndiGo and one by Air India Express, an airport official told PTI. The cancellations affected 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 .
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SIMBEX-2026: 33rd India-Singapore Maritime bilateral exercise concludes in Visakhapatnam
The 33rd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026), hosted by the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam, concluded on October 26. According to the Ministry of Defence, the exercise further strengthened the longstanding maritime cooperation and operational engagement between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). As part of the bilateral engagement, Colonel Bertram Ang, Fleet Commander of the RSN, called on RAdm Vishal Bishnoi, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, and exchanged professional views on strengthening maritime cooperation between the two countries. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss matters of mutual interest. SIMBEX-2026 was conducted in two phases. The Harbour Phase featured Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs), cross-deck visits, professional interactions, sporting engagements and planning conferences, facilitating the exchange of operational knowledge and enhancing mutual understanding. The Sea Phase in the Bay of...
Cyclone Arnab impact: Several flights from Vizag, Vijayawada cancelled
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 27 (IANS) Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab in the Bay of Bengal has disrupted air services in Andhra Pradesh, with airlines cancelling several flights at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram near Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada International Airport on Tuesday. With heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds lashing the coastal region under the impact of the cyclone on Tuesday, various airlines have cancelled their services as a precautionary measure. Sixteen flights scheduled to depart from Bhogapuram on Tuesday have been cancelled. Services to destinations like Delhi, Hyderabad, Kurnool, Tirupati, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Chennai were cancelled. Five flights from Gannavaram Airport in Vijayawada were also cancelled in view of the cyclone. Airlines have cancelled Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kadapa and Bhogapuram flights. With the cyclone set to cross the coast on Wednesday, more flights are likely to be cancelled. Authorities had already issued an advisory that, in view of the approaching cyclonic weather, heavy rainfall and strong winds may affect flight schedules and travel to and from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport. Passengers were advised to check flight status with their airline before leaving for the airport. They have been advised to allow additional travel time, subject to local weather and road conditions. Passengers have been asked to contact their airline directly for rescheduling or cancellation assistance. Air India and Air India Express said in their advisories that weather conditions associated with Tropical Cyclone Arnab may impact flights to and from Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada on 27 October. They advised passengers to check their flight status on the websites of the airlines. As road travel may also get affected due to inclement weather, passengers have been advised to allow extra time for their journey to the airport. Meanwhile, a review meeting was held by the Airports Authority of India to assess preparedness at airports located in the potential impact zone of severe cyclonic storm Arnab and ensure readiness to address any possible disruptions to civil aircraft operations. The meeting was chaired by Puneet Kansal, Chairman and attended by Regional Executive Directors of Eastern Region and Southern Region, Airport Directors of Kolkata, Chennai, Tirupati, Raipur, Kadapa, Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry and Jharsuguda airports, along with ATC In-charges of Bhogapuram and Hyderabad airports.
Cyclone Arnab: Traffic curbs from 9 p.m. in Vizag, Anakapalli; scores of people evacuated
Officials from both the districts urge the public to come out only in case of an emergency; authorities set up 56 rehabilitation centres across Visakhapatnam to accommodate those shifted from vulnerable localities
Man Who Led Prashant Kishor's Online Campaign For Assembly Polls Found Dead
The 31-year-old went missing while travelling on the Jan Shatabdi Express on Monday. He was on way to Patna from Ranchi with two friends. His body, was located today.
Cyclone Arnab Nears Andhra Coast, Red Alert Issued Ahead Of Landfall
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Andhra Pradesh as the cyclone is likely to cross the coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.
Cyclone Arnab brings Visakhapatnam to a standstill
Strong winds and incessant rain under the influence of Cyclone uprooted trees, inundated roads and triggered prolonged power outages across several localities in Visakhapatnam, forcing businesses to shut early and disrupting traffic movement; the citys green cover suffered extensive damage, while waterlogging on major roads and service lanes added to commuters woes; authorities remained on high alert, deploying emergency teams to clear fallen trees, and prevent people from venturing onto beaches and other vulnerable areas
Cyclone Arnab moves closer to Andhra coast, triggering heavy rain, gusty winds
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Nov 27 (IANS) The very severe cyclonic storm Arnab in the Bay of Bengal moved closer to the Andhra Pradesh coast on Tuesday, triggering heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds and high tidal waves at a few places as the state administration went on high alert to prevent loss of life and property. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Andhra Pradesh as the cyclone is likely to cross the coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. According to latest IMD bulletin Arnab over Westcentral Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 18 kmph during past 6 hours, and lay centred at 0900 UTC (1430 IST) of October 27 over the same region, about 140 km southeast of Kakinada, 170 km south of Vishakhapatnam, 230 km east of Machilipatnam, 300 km east-northeast of Bapatla and 380 km south-southwest of Gopalpur (Odisha). It is very likely to move nearly west-northwestwards during the next few hours, then northwestwards and cross Andhra Pradesh & Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, close to south of Yanam as a very severe cyclonic storm with the maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135 kmph gusting to 150 kmph by 0600 UTC (1130 IST) of 28th October, 2026. Coastal Andhra began to experience the impact of the cyclone with rains and gusty winds lashing a few districts, including Visakhapatnam. Trees and electric poles were uprooted at a few places in Visakhapatnam. A few cars were damaged after a tree fell at MVP Sector 3 in the port city. Old Gajuwaka area was inundated. Huge waves were crashing along the coast in Konaseema and Kakinada districts, with seawater breaching the sand barrier and flowing onto roads. Fishermen were evacuated from coastal villages to safe places. Heavy rains were lashing Kakinada district while high waves were crashing along the coast. Gusty winds with a speed of 30-60 km were blowing along the coast. Kakinada Collector Harindhira Prasad and Superintendent of Police Bindu Madhav reviewed the situation at Talarevu. Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority Managing Director Prakhar Jain said that heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in East Godavari, West Godavari, Kakinada, Konaseema and Anakapalli districts until Wednesday morning. He said the next 12 hours require utmost vigilance. There is a possibility of strong winds blowing at speeds of 100-140 km per hour. Those living in huts and sheds should immediately go to the nearest rehabilitation centres, he said Meanwhile, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the situation in a teleconference with Collectors of all the coastal districts. He directed them to take all precautions to prevent loss of life and property. The Chief Minister directed them to take steps to restore power supply as quickly as possible in case of disruptions. The CM instructed that food, drinking water, and similar essentials be kept available in rehabilitation camps, and all necessary measures be taken to relocate people from low-lying areas to safe zones. He ordered the full utilisation of already prepared NDRF and SDRF teams, and for collectors to monitor field-level situations in real-time through control rooms set up in the districts.
64 trains cancelled, 31 NDRF teams deployed: India braces for Cyclone Arnab
Cyclone Arnab is approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast, prompting the cancellation of 64 trains and deployment of 31 NDRF teams across five states and Yanam. Visakhapatnam has set up 57 rehabilitation centres as authorities intensify preparations ahead of the expected landfall
Bihar: BJPs NP Singh wins Tirhut Teachers MLC seat by 594 votes
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 27 (IANS) The BJP has wrested the Tirhut Teachers constituency seat in the Bihar Legislative Council from the Left, with NDA-backed candidate Narendra Prasad Singh, popularly known as NP Singh, defeating CPI candidate Sanjay Singh by 594 votes in the counting held in Muzaffarpur on Tuesday. NP Singh secured 2,945 votes in the final elimination round, while independent candidate Bhushan Jha finished second with 2,351 votes. Sanjay Singh, a two-term MLC who had represented the constituency, slipped to third place. The counting took place at the divisional headquarters in Muzaffarpur. During the first-preference vote count, BJP candidate NP Singh established a lead of 138 votes. After the second-preference votes were counted, his lead increased to 159 votes. However, no candidate secured the required quota to be declared elected. In the second-preference count, NP Singh received 1,872 votes, followed by CPI candidate Sanjay Singh with 1,713 votes. Independent candidate Bhushan Jha secured 1,650 votes. As the counting process still did not produce a winner, officials proceeded to the elimination round under the applicable counting rules. NP Singh eventually secured victory with 2,945 votes, finishing 594 votes ahead of Bhushan Jha. Bhushan Jha had initially received a ticket from the Jan Suraaj Party but later returned it to party founder Prashant Kishor and contested the election as an independent candidate. Jan Suraaj subsequently fielded Shyam Nandan Yadav, who failed to emerge as a significant contender. Narendra Prasad Singh, the winning candidate in the MLC election from the Tirhut Teachers' constituency, stated, Today's victory belongs to the workers and leaders of the NDA constituent parties. This is a victory for Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary and the workers of the NDA. The government will continue to work in the best interests of teachers; it is because of this that the teachers placed their trust in the government and helped secure this win. The Tirhut Teachers constituency recorded a voter turnout of 82.99 per cent in polling held on October 23 as part of elections for eight Bihar Legislative Council seats. NP Singhs victory marks a setback for the CPI in a constituency previously represented by Sanjay Singh for two consecutive terms. The result also gives the BJP a seat previously held by the Left in the Bihar Legislative Council. At the time the initial results were reported, the formal announcement was still awaited.
Majhi urges Patnaik not to politicise Kotia dispute, reiterates Odishas territorial claim
In his October 19 letter, the former Odisha CM had flagged the issue of elections announced by Andhra Pradesh in Kotia in Odishas Koraput district
SIMBEX-2026 concludes at Visakhapatnam; India, Singapore navies strengthen maritime ties
The 33rd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026) concluded on October 26 at Visakhapatnam. The Indian Navy hosted the exercise, which further strengthened its longstanding maritime cooperation with the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). As part of the engagement, Colonel Bertram Ang, Fleet Commander of the RSN, called on Rear Admiral Vishal Bishnoi, [] The post SIMBEX-2026 concludes at Visakhapatnam; India, Singapore navies strengthen maritime ties appeared first on Tfipost.com .
'Baap re baap': From movies to politics, the 'baap' hold on many a discourse
Mallikarjun Kharge's recent remarks in Patna about PM Modi invoked the culturally significant term 'baap'. This term has historical roots in Hindi cinema, where it has been used both playfully and aggressively. In films, dialogues featuring 'baap' reflect societal attitudes and family dynamics typical in Indian culture. Politicians and public figures often resort to such colloquial expressions in heated debates and discussions.
'Modi won't go anywhere': BJP, Congress trade barbs over Mallikarjun Kharge's 'baap' remarks
Kharge triggered a row when he said Modi ka baap bhi jayega in response to an audience member's comment that he prime minister will not go anywhere during an event in Patna on Sunday. The Congress chief was speaking at a programme to celebrate the 139th birth anniversary of Bihar's first chief minister, Shrikrishna Singh.
SCR cancels daily express trains towards Visakhapatnam as Cyclone Arnab intensifies
Railway officials urge passengers to plan their journeys carefully as the cyclone is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam, on Wednesday (October 28, 2026)
Jan Suraaj digital manager found dead in Ranchi a day after he went missing (Ld)
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Oct 27 (IANS) Devpalik Gupta, a 21-year-old digital communication manager for Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party, who went missing from a train from Ranchi to Patna, was found dead under suspicious circumstances. According to Jan Suraaj, Devpalik went missing from a train while travelling from Ranchi to Patna on Monday. He was found dead on Tuesday afternoon in a forested area near Muri Junction in Ranchi. Kumar Saurabh Singh, a national spokesperson for Jan Suraaj, confirmed that his body has been discovered and stated that the police are investigating the matter. However, it remains to be seen whether this was an accident or a criminal act. Originally from Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh and an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) in Delhi, Devpalik Gupta held a key role in managing digital media for the Jan Suraaj party. According to his family and colleagues, he was travelling to Patna on Monday aboard the Ranchi-Patna Jan Shatabdi Express (Train No. 12366), occupying seat 50 in coach C-2, accompanied by two associates. At around 3 p.m. that day, shortly before the train reached Muri station, he went toward the pantry car to place a food order but never returned to his seat. When his companions began searching for him after some time, they found his mobile phone switched off. A search was conducted throughout the train and at Muri station, with the assistance of the Train Ticket Examiner (TTE) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel, but no trace of him was found. Upon reaching Bokaro, the passengers filed a complaint via the 'Rail Madad' app. It is alleged that a jurisdictional dispute between the RPF and the Government Railway Police (GRP) caused a delay of over six hours in registering an FIR. Ultimately, the FIR was filed in Ranchi at 9 p.m. on Monday. Devpalik's colleagues have levelled serious allegations against the police administration, claiming they were lax during the initial hours and failed to conduct an intensive search operation throughout the night. Following the incident, Jan Suraaj national spokesperson Kumar Saurabh Singh took to X, tagging Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and the Ranchi district administration, and urged immediate action. Currently, a joint team of the police and the GRP has taken custody of the body and is completing the necessary legal formalities. Further investigation will be conducted based on the postmortem report.
Cylone Arnab: Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam districts in A.P. receive widespread rainfall
In Kakinada and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema districts, where the landfall is likely to happen, not much rainfall activity has been reported yet
Northern Railway has planned over 6,200 special train trips for Diwali and Chhath Puja, a 30% increase from last year's 4,666 trips. The additional services aim to ease the festive rush on routes connecting Delhi and other northern cities with Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal. Extra ticket counters, staff and security arrangements have also been introduced at stations.
Techie dies by suicide by jumping into Hyderabad lake
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 27 (IANS) A techie allegedly died by suicide by jumping into Durgam Cheruvu Lake in the Madhapur area of the IT hub of Cyberabad, Telangana. Rajesh (25) jumped into the lake from the Cable Bridge in the HITEC City. Hailing from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, Rajesh was working at a software company in Hyderabad Rajesh, who was staying at a hostel in Nacharam, had come to Ayappa Society in Madhapur on Monday to meet a friend. He later went to Cable Bridge and allegedly jumped into the lake. On a complaint by Rajeshs sister, Madhapur police registered a case and took up the investigation. The reasons for the alleged suicide were not known. Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were searching for Rajeshs body in the lake. This is the second suicide case by techies in Hyderabad during the last three days. A 29-year-old software employee was found hanging at her residence in Hyderabad, in the early hours of Sunday. She was identified as Archana Chaudhary Malik, a native of Uttar Pradesh who worked for a software company. According to police, the woman made a video call to one of her colleagues at around 2:30 a.m. while he was attending a function with his mother outside Hyderabad and allegedly threatened to end her life if he did not marry her. Police said he later tried to contact her repeatedly but received no response. He reached her flat around 5.30 a.m. and found the door locked from inside. He alerted the police. The patrol police reached the spot, forced open the door and found her hanging. Police personnel secured the scene, and a clues team examined the premises to gather evidence. Archana's body was shifted to Osmania General Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Archanas colleague hails from Uttarakhand, and they were reportedly in a relationship for the last four years. Police were examining the circumstances preceding her death, including the reported relationship and other possible factors.
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Over 10,900 Bihar Gramin Bank employees are set to receive financial benefits worth nearly Rs 78 crore following the resolution of two industrial disputes between the bank's management and employees' organisations, according to a statement by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. As per the release, the disputes were resolved on October 22 and 23 by the Assistant Labour Commissioner (Central), Patna, under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
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Dispute settlements to benefit over 10,900 Bihar Gramin Bank employees: Govt
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said that two industrial disputes, involving the management of Bihar Gramin Bank and its employees organisations, have been settled, which would extend financial benefits amounting to approximately Rs 77.69 crore to over 10,900 employees. The settlements are also expected to extend financial benefits, including recurring annual benefits of approximately Rs 9.02 crore under the settlement with the Bihar Gramin Bank Workers Organisation (BGBWO). The disputes were amicably resolved through conciliation efforts of the Assistant Labour Commissioner (Central), Patna, under the Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. These successful conciliation efforts reflect the continued commitment of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) Organisation towards safeguarding employees interests, promoting fair labour practices and fostering harmonious industrial relations through effective conciliation and constructive dialogue. According to the Labour Ministry, the first settlement between the Bihar Gramin Bank Adhikari Sangh, Patna, and the bank management, is expected to benefit around 8,400 employees, with financial benefits amounting to approximately Rs 67.17 crore. The settlement addresses key employee demands, including payment of Performance Linked Incentive (PLI), officiating allowances, wage enhancement, enhancement of travel allowances, promotions and compassionate appointments. The second settlement between the Bihar Gramin Bank Workers Organisation (BGBWO) and the bank management, is expected to benefit around 2,500 employees, with financial benefits amounting to approximately Rs 10.52 crore, including recurring annual benefits of approximately Rs 9.02 crore. This settlement addresses key demands relating to the effective implementation of the 12th Bipartite Settlement, enhancement of House Rent Allowance (HRA), increase in transport allowance for Divyang employees, payment of overtime, transparency in promotion processes and the formation of a Negotiating Council, according to an official statement. According to the ministry, the settlements were facilitated through constructive dialogue and the active participation and cooperation of the employees organisations and the bank management, helping resolve the disputes amicably and strengthen industrial harmony.
SC collegium recommends four judges for appointment as HC chief justices
The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has recommended to the Centre the appointment of four judges as chief justices of various high courts. The collegium, also comprising Justices Vikram Nath and B V Nagarathna, held its meeting on October 26 and recommended the name of Justice P Sam Koshy of the Telangana High Court for appointment as Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak, currently serving at the Gujarat High Court, has been recommended for appointment as Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court. The Collegium has also recommended Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty of the Calcutta High Court for appointment as Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court. Justice Sudhir Singh of the Patna High Court has been recommended for appointment as Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court.
Monalisa reveals her special connection with Bihar
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) Bhojpuri actress Monalisa has opened up about her special connection with Bihar. She said she feels at home whenever she visits Patna and is happy to receive so much love from people. The actress, who was recently in Patna, expressed her excitement about visiting the city and shared how people often associate her with Bihar even when she travels to other places for shoots. Speaking about her experience, Monalisa told IANS, I am very excited. Whenever I come to Patna, I feel at home. When I go out for shoots, everyone thinks that I belong to Bihar. I feel very good. I get a lot of love. The actress added that the warmth and affection she receives make her visits to the city special. She also expressed happiness over the way people connect her with the state, describing it as a positive and heartwarming experience. Monalisa is widely known for her work in Bhojpuri cinema and television. Monalisa, whose real name is Antara Biswas, hails from Kolkata, West Bengal. Despite her roots in West Bengal, the actress said she feels at home in Patna and is touched by the affection she receives from people who often associate her with Bihar. Monalisa recently opened up about the objectification of women in the entertainment industry. She drew a comparison between mainstream Hindi cinema and regional films. The actress told IANS, I think in Hindi cinema, even when there is a lot of skin show, the way it is shot is often very aesthetic. Because of the way it is presented, people may not feel that it looks wrong. I would say that perhaps regional cinema, particularly Bhojpuri cinema, has lacked that aesthetic treatment at times, the actress said. Monalisa noted that regional cinema, especially Bhojpuri films, has not always portrayed such scenes with the same visual sophistication as mainstream Hindi movies. I would say that perhaps regional cinema, particularly Bhojpuri cinema, has lacked that aesthetic treatment at times, she said.
Cyclone Arnab: 10,176 households in 37 villages of Visakhapatnam district likely to be affected
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Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 27 (IANS) Severe cyclonic storm Arnab in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm, and is heading towards the Andhra Pradesh coast, which on Tuesday started witnessing its impact. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Arnab intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm on Monday night. The IMD said in its latest bulletin on Tuesday that the very severe cyclonic storm over Westcentral Bay of Bengal moved nearly westwards with a speed of 22 kmph during past six hours, and lay centered at 0530 hours IST over the same region, 260 km southeast of Vishakhapatnam, 300 km east-southeast of Kakinada, 380 km south of Gopalpur (Odisha), 390 km east of Machilipatnam and 460 km east of Bapatla. It is very likely to move west-northwestwards till the evening, and thereafter, it is very likely to move northwestwards and cross Andhra Pradesh & Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, close to Yanam as a very severe cyclonic storm with the maximum sustained windspeed of 115-125 kmph gusting to 140 kmph by forenoon of 28th October, 2026, says the IMD bulletin. The system is under continuous surveillance of the Doppler Weather Radar at Vishakhapatnam. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) said that the impact of the cyclone has begun. Heavy rains with gusty winds lashed Srikakulam district. Heavy rains are likely in North Andhra districts, it said. Extremely heavy rain and strong gusty winds are likely in some coastal areas till October 28. Its intensity will increase as it approaches the coast. People should stay safe at home, said Prakhar Jain, MD, State Disaster Management Authority. People have been advised to contact the Manamitra WhatsApp Number 9552300009 for a swift response to the cyclone-related issues. Sea conditions have turned rough along the North Andhra coast. High tidal waves were seen at a few places. Coastal erosion was witnessed at Uppada beach in Kakinada district. Boulders placed along the beach recently were washed out to the road, affecting the movement of vehicles. Authorities have already closed all beaches for public as a precautionary measure.
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TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY We talk about he cloud as if it floats. It does not. It sits in warehouses full of computers that run day and night, and they need electricity and water to stay cool. On 14 October, India's junior IT minister Jitin Prasada said the government plans a national data centre policy. Reuters reported that the aim is to let the sector grow without pushing up electricity bills for ordinary households. That promise is easy to make and hard to keep. The cloud feels weightless to the people who use it. The bill for it lands somewhere real. What the numbers say India had about 1.5 gigawatts of data centre capacity in mid-2025. A study by CEEW, an Indian policy research group, expects 4.5 to 6.5 gigawatts by 2030. It says data centres used about 150 billion litres of water in 2024, and that figure could more than double by 2030. Today the share is small. CEEW puts data centres at about 0.5 per cent of national electricity use. That is why many officials are relaxed. But Mongabay India reported in May that a map by WRI India shows more than half of India's data centres sit in water-stressed regions. The rules are thin. Data centres are not a separate category in India's environmental clearance system, so they can be treated like ordinary buildings. The government drafted a national policy in 2020 and never finalised it. Mongabay also reported that MeitY, in reply to an RTI query, said it had no information about data centres. Where the strain is already showing In Visakhapatnam, Google is building a $15 billion data centre. The Next Web reports that the city gets about 410 million litres of water a day against demand of 480 million. The state has promised the project water for 20 years and says villages will not lose drinking water. Local campaigners are not convinced, and cases are pending in the environmental court. Google says its cooling design cuts water use but does not remove it. Near Mumbai, residents living next to an Amazon data centre say it strains local power and water and adds noise. Amazon and Google reject the complaints, according to the Reuters report. A cloud that costs households nothing on paper still has to be cooled by someone's water and powered by someone's grid. Why this matters in Kashmir I could not find any announced data centre plan for Jammu and Kashmir, so this is a question about the future, not a report on a project. But the pitch is already being made for mountain regions elsewhere. Nepal's Himalayan data centre proposals are sold as naturally cooled and powered by hydropower, as the Nepali Times described in July. A researcher quoted there warned that the atural fit story is often told before the buildings exist. Kashmir's cold sounds like an advantage. Here is the catch. The cold comes in winter, and winter is when the Valley's power system is already stretched. Kashmir Life reported in April that J&K imports more than 95 per cent of its electricity in December. Greater Kashmir reported that the shortfall for December 2025 was projected at 34.2 per cent, or 1,277 megawatts. Planners told the northern grid body they may need to prepare for a winter load of 6 to 7 gigawatts by 2029-30. A big data centre here would not be pulling spare power from a surplus. It would be competing with heaters, hospitals and homes. The same cold that cools the servers is the cold that drives demand. The fair counter-argument Data centres are getting more efficient. Mongabay notes that Indian facilities now report power efficiency ratios near 1.3, down from close to 2. Some operators run on solar and wind. Better cooling and storage can also let data centres act as flexible loads that switch down at peak hours. CEEW recommends exactly that, along with public reporting of energy and water use. Those are real fixes. They only work if the policy makes them compulsory and the figures are public. A policy that promises no rise in bills but publishes no numbers asks people to take it on trust. Bottom Line Growth in AI and data centres is coming, and India has good reasons to want it at home. The test of the new policy is simple. Will it make every large data centre say, in public, how much power and water it uses, and where it gets them? For a place like Kashmir, which already goes short every winter, the answer decides whether the cloud is a gain or one more demand on a stretched grid. (The author studies Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA. He is interested in emerging technologies and innovation, and can be reached on LinkedIn at @arssh-kumar14)
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