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CII summit in Vizag to bring 58 countries, focus on trade, technology and investments
Andhra Pradesh is looking to strengthen its position as a global investment and technology destination, with representatives from 58 countries set to participate in the 31st CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam on November 12 and 13, as the state seeks to convert investment proposals into industrial projects. The six preparatory regional conferences organised ahead of the summit have already attracted investment proposals worth Rs 86,522 crore through 194 memorandums of understanding (MoUs), with the proposed projects expected to generate employment opportunities for around 1.47 lakh people, according to the state government's Information and Public Relations Department. The two-day summit, themed Navigating New World Order, will bring together government and industry representatives, including 16 foreign ministers and 40 international-level delegates, for discussions on trade, investment, technology and international cooperation. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Commerce and Indust...
Bihar: NDA prepares grand welcome for PM Modis Nov 21 visit
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 9 (IANS) Preparations have intensified across Bihar for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposed visit to the state on November 21, with the ruling NDA alliance aiming to make the programme a major political and development event. The Prime Minister is scheduled to address a public rally in the Jafarpatti industrial area of Vaishali district. Administrative preparations are also underway for the inauguration and foundation-stone laying of projects linked to the Vaishali industrial corridor. The visit assumes significance as the NDA government in Bihar is set to complete one year in office on November 20. The alliance plans to showcase its achievements over the past year and outline its development agenda during the Prime Minister's programme. For Bihar, the visit has raised expectations of fresh announcements relating to industrial investment, infrastructure, employment generation and central assistance. The state has long faced challenges relating to limited revenue resources, industrial growth and job creation, making major development projects a key priority for the government. Among the projects expected to feature during the visit is a six-lane bridge over the Ganga in the Raghopur area. Projects associated with the proposed industrial corridor, spread across approximately 1,650 acres in Vaishali, are also being prepared for inauguration or foundation-stone laying. Other projects being discussed in the context of Bihar's development include the Patna-Purnea Expressway, a proposed Central University in Bhagalpur and a greenfield airport at Sultanganj. However, the final list of projects and announcements for the Prime Minister's visit is awaited. JD(U) state president Umesh Kushwaha said all NDA constituents had begun preparations to ensure a grand welcome for PM Modi. Whenever the Prime Minister visits Bihar, he brings various gifts in the form of development initiatives for the state. We have high expectations of him this time as well. We want to make his visit historic, with public participation breaking previous records, Kushwaha said. BJP state president Sanjay Saraogi said the visit would mark the completion of one year of the NDA government in Bihar. All constituent parties are united in preparing for the Prime Minister's visit. He has special affection for Bihar and has consistently supported the state's development. We expect a major announcement for Bihar on November 21, Saraogi said.
Nitin Nabin to visit Patna from Nov 10-12, review Chhath Ghat preparations
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 9 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin will undertake a three-day visit to Patna from November 10 to 12, during which he will inspect arrangements at major Chhath ghats and participate in organisational programmes. According to the proposed schedule, Nabin will visit various Chhath ghats along the Ganga on Tuesday, November 10, beginning at 3 p.m. His inspection will cover the stretch from Nasriganj Ghat in Digha to Gai Ghat. During the visit, he will review arrangements made by the administration for devotees, including facilities and preparations for the Chhath festival. At 5.30 p.m., Nabin is scheduled to visit the residence of late former Rajya Sabha MP R.K. Sinha to pay his respects and offer condolences to the bereaved family. On November 11 and 12, the BJP national president will participate in previously scheduled organisational programmes. Details of these engagements have not been disclosed. Nabin's visit comes days after he launched the NDA's nationwide campaign, titled Save Democracy, End Anarchy, from Bhagalpur on November 2. During his visit to the city, popularly known as the Silk City, he addressed a public gathering at Lajpat Park before leading a padyatra. It was his first visit to Bhagalpur after assuming charge as BJP national president. Addressing the gathering, Nabin launched an attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the opposition alliance, accusing them of pursuing family-centric politics. He claimed that Rahul Gandhi was concerned about the political survival of his family, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi considered the country's 1.4 billion people his family and was committed to their development, security and prosperity. Describing Narendra Modi as the country's 'mukhya sevak' and 'chowkidar', Nabin said the Prime Minister had consistently worked to honour the trust placed in him by the people. He also criticised the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government, alleging that the period before 2014 was marked by corruption scandals and challenges relating to internal and external security. Nabin said farmers, women, young people and other sections of society had sought political change, following which they gave PM Modi the responsibility of leading the country.
Digital Desk | Guwahati/Agartala, Nov 9 (IANS) After Assam, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has begun introducing electric train services on a full-fledged basis in Tripura following the successful completion of several trial runs of electric locomotives in the state, officials said on Monday. On July 4, the NFR introduced the first-ever Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) train service in the Northeast region, connecting Tripura with southern Assam. Train number 20502 Anand Vihar--Agartala Tejas Rajdhani Express ran successfully on electric traction from end to end last week, an NFR official told IANS. He said that, in a phased manner, long-distance express trains hauled by electric locomotives would now be operated in Tripura, making it the second state in the Northeastern region after Assam to have such services. Equipped with modern passenger amenities, the MEMU train has a carrying capacity of 3,600 passengers and connects Agartala with Karimganj in neighbouring Assam. The NFR official said that the train, which was earlier operating as a Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU), has now been successfully upgraded to a Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU), marking a significant technological advancement following the electrification of the railway route. Unlike DEMU trains, MEMU services operate on electric traction, making them more environmentally friendly, energy-efficient and economical to operate. According to NFR officials, the environment-friendly MEMU train is equipped with several modern passenger amenities, including LED lighting, 12 stainless steel coaches, bio-toilets, a GPS-based passenger information system displaying details of the next station and platform, a public address system, CCTV surveillance, and several other advanced facilities. Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath told IANS that the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd. (TSECL) has completed 100 per cent electrification of the state's 271-km railway network. He recalled that the first train reached Dharmanagar in northern Tripura in 1964, while it took another 44 years for railway connectivity to reach the state capital, Agartala, in 2008. Rail connectivity was further extended to Sabroom in southern Tripura in 2019, marking another significant milestone in the expansion of the state's railway network. Nath said that after Narendra Modi assumed office as Prime Minister in 2014, the broad-gauge conversion project in Tripura was completed, replacing the earlier metre-gauge railway line. He also noted that the international railway link connecting Agartala with Akhaura in Bangladesh was completed in 2023. The present state and Central governments are committed to ensuring development and accelerating the state's progress, Nath had said. The broad-gauge railway network from Churaibari, along the Tripura-Assam border, to Sabroom, near the India-Bangladesh border, now spans 271 km. All related development and expansion works were completed within seven years, the minister said. Under the Centres Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, redevelopment work is currently underway at four railway stations in Tripura -- Agartala, Udaipur, Kumarghat, and Dharmanagar. Tripura is currently connected to several major cities in the country, including Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Firozpur, and Patna, through various long-distance express train services. Meanwhile, the Lumding-Badarpur mountainous section in Assam is the only rail link connecting Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, and southern Assam with the rest of the country, making it one of the most vital and strategically important railway corridors in the Northeast. (Sujit Chakraborty can be contacted at sujitchakrabortyne@gmail.com)
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Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan to grace valedictory session; Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to reach Visakhapatnam on November 11
Amit Shah, Piyush Goyal to attend CII Partnership Summit inauguration on November 12, says official
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan to grace valedictory session; Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to reach Visakhapatnam on November 11
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Tejashwi Yadav targets Bihar govt over rising crime; calls for politics focused on jobs
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 9 (IANS) RJD National Working President and Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, on Monday targeted the state government over the law and order situation, alleging that incidents of gunfire, robbery and crimes against women and girls had become commonplace. Speaking to party leaders and workers at the RJD office in Patna on his 37th birthday, Tejashwi alleged that crime was continuing unabated in Bihar while the government remained silent. He said he wanted to see a Bihar free from corruption, crime, robbery and exploitation, and called for politics focused on employment and public welfare rather than hatred. Tejashwi urged RJD leaders and workers to carry forward the ideals of party founder Lalu Prasad Yadav with renewed determination. He asked them to reject divisive politics and take the party's message to every village and household. He also appealed to people to maintain a positive outlook and participate in future struggles and movements, expressing confidence that public support and affection would strengthen the party's political efforts in Bihar. The RJD leader thanked party leaders, workers and journalists who attended the birthday celebration. He said the affection shown by people reflected their trust and encouraged the party to continue working towards its political objectives. The celebration was marked by the cutting of a 37-pound cake in the presence of senior party leaders and workers. Slogans wishing Tejashwi a long life and birthday greetings were raised as he cut the cake. Sweets and pieces of cake were subsequently distributed among those present. The programme was organised under the chairmanship of RJD state president Mangni Lal Mandal. State vice-president Dr Tanveer Hassan and party spokesperson Ejaz Ahmed conducted the proceedings. Mandal felicitated Tejashwi by presenting him with a shawl and a bouquet. He said the enthusiasm surrounding the birthday celebration reflected the trust and affection people had for the RJD leader. He also said such gatherings could promote social harmony and give a new direction to Bihar's politics. The event witnessed the participation of party leaders and workers, who extended their birthday wishes to Tejashwi.
Visakhapatnam gears up for 31st CII Partnership Summit
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Three killed as two motorcycles collide in Bihar's Siwan on Diwali night
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 9 (IANS) Three young men were killed and two others injured after two motorcycles collided head-on near Jhulapur village in Bihar's Siwan district on Diwali night, police said. The accident occurred late Sunday evening under the jurisdiction of the Mufassil police station. Two of the victims died on the spot, while the third succumbed to his injuries during treatment at Siwan Sadar Hospital. The deceased have been identified as Mukesh Mahto and Golu Kumar, both residents of Rasulpur village in Siwan, and Sanish Kumar, a resident of Sanah Mathiya village under the Manjhagarh police station area of neighbouring Gopalganj district. According to preliminary information, Mukesh and Golu were returning to their village from Siwan with their friend Abhishek when their motorcycle collided with another bike coming from the opposite direction. The second motorcycle was reportedly carrying Sanish and another person. The impact was so severe that two young men died at the scene. Three others, including Golu, were rushed to Sadar Hospital. However, Golu later succumbed to his injuries. The remaining injured are undergoing treatment. The accident has devastated Sanish's family, which was preparing for two major family occasions. His 'tilak' ceremony was scheduled for November 19, while his sister's wedding is planned for November 21. Preparations for the wedding were underway when the family received news of his death. Meanwhile, relatives of the victims have raised questions over the emergency medical facilities at Siwan Sadar Hospital. They alleged that an ambulance was not provided promptly, even after a referral was issued for better medical treatment. According to the family members, they repeatedly tried to contact the 102 ambulance service, but their calls did not go through. They claimed that an ambulance eventually reached the hospital premises, but Golu had already died by then. There was no official response from the hospital administration regarding the allegations at the time of filing this report. Police have initiated an investigation to establish the circumstances leading to the collision. Further details are awaited.
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TMC Clinical Research Coordinator Recruitment 2026
Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Visakhapatnam (TMC) has released Notification No. TMC/AD/182/2026 for the post of Clinical Research Coordinator, to be filled through a Walk-in Interview. The interview will be held on 18 November 2026. Candidates should report at 9:30 AM. Further details are available at tmc.gov.in.
Telangana: BRS leader on way to Kodangal detained, KTR condemns police action
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Nov 9 (IANS) Telangana Police on Monday detained senior BRS leader and former MLA Patnam Narender Reddy when he was heading to Kosgi in Narayanpet district to console the family of a deceased party worker. Kosgi is part of Kodangal, the Assembly constituency represented by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. The police action was apparently in view of the Chief Ministers presence in Kodangal. Monday is the third day of his visit to the constituency. Narender Reddy, a former MLA from Kodangal, lodged a strong protest when police stopped him at the Baharpet crossroads in Parigi. What kind of people's government is this? When our party leader, an activist, dies, will you stop people from going to pay their last respects? he asked the police officers. The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader accused the Revanth Reddy government of acting vindictively against activists. Meanwhile, BRS Working President K. T. Rama Rao has condemned what he called the illegal arrest of Narender Reddy, who was on his way to Kosgi to console the family of a deceased party worker and attend the funeral. He said this was a testament to the undemocratic and autocratic attitude of the Congress government. What was the need to arrest a leader who was simply going to offer support to the family of a party worker in distress? Has standing by a grieving family become a crime under this so-called 'Indiramma Rajyam', asked Rama Rao. The BRS leader said that the Congress government, which came to power promising 'people's governance' (Praja Palana), is now trampling upon democratic rights and stifling the voices of opposition leaders. They have turned the act of intimidating the oppositionthrough illegal arrests and coercive measuresinto their primary mode of governance. The BRS will not be cowed by such vindictive actions of the Congress government. Our struggle on behalf of the people and our party workers will continue, said KTR. He demanded that Narender Reddy must be released immediately and unconditionally. BRS Legislative Party Deputy Leader and former minister Patlolla Sabitha Indra Reddy also condemned the arrest of Patnam Narender Reddy: It is highly unjust and undemocratic that the police intercepted and arrested Patnam Narender Reddy at the Baharpet crossroads in Parigi while he was on his way to console the family of a deceased party worker in Kosgi and attend the funeral. What compelled the government to arrest a leader who was merely going to offer condolences? she asked. She said that the Congress government, which came to power boasting of people's governance (and promising an end to the era of barricades, has now made its primary agenda to silence the opposition in the state. Today, across Telangana, one sees only the suppression of dissenting voices, the illegal arrest of opposition leaders and autocratic crackdowns, the BRS MLA said.
Experts flag gaps in consumer justice delivery at CUSB seminar
IGIMS Junior Resident Recruitment 2026
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sheikhpura, Patna (IGIMS) has invited offline applications for 109 Junior Resident (Non-Academic) posts. Applications can be submitted till 30 November 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit igims.org.
PMC plans mobile courts to crack down on littering in city
Former Kodangal MLA Narender Reddy detained in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Former Kodangal MLA Patnam Narender Reddy was detained by the Hyderabad Police on Monday, November 9, for his alleged role in inciting violence in Vikarabad. Reddy, a former Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA, was detained while on a morning walk at KBR Park and has been moved to Vikarabad. A video shared on social 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 .
Tension In Parigi After Police Take Patnam Mahender Reddy Into Custody
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Firecrackers leave 67 with eye injuries in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: At least 67 people, including children, have suffered eye injuries while bursting firecrackers during Diwali celebrations in the city, according to figures available till Monday morning, November 9. The injured have sought treatment at the state-run Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital in Mehdipatnam, Gandhi Hospital and Osmania General Hospital. Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital had already 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 .
'Pregnancy is not a disease': Bengaluru mom applies lipstick during labour
Myra Sharma from Bengaluru and Patna applied lipstick during labor to keep herself occupied. She explained that this personal choice helped her manage discomfort and maintain a sense of self. Understanding labor pain is variable, she acknowledged that every woman's experience is different. Myra shared her perspective on personal freedom during pregnancy and childbirth in her Instagram post.
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Neeraj, Anthony Face Off in Big Fight
IPBL confirmed that Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam and Chennai are all in contention to host the fight
Janpad Panchayat Bhopalpatnam Recruitment 2026
Office of the Chief Executive Officer, Janpad Panchayat Bhopalpatnam, District Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for 14 Gram Rozgar Sahayak posts. Offline applications will be accepted till 30 November 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit bijapur.gov.in.
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TD Dominates Parishad Polls In Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli Districts
In Visakhapatnam district, the TD won 29 of the 52 MPTC seats, while the YSRC secured 16 and the Jana Sena (JS) seven.
Over 9,000 Bihar police personnel get higher responsibilities
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Land dispute triggers firing in Patna village, six injured; eight detained
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday participated in a grand Deepotsav in Kalyanpur, his home district of Munger, where 11,11,111 earthen lamps were illuminated along the banks of the Ganga a day before Diwali. The Chief Minister inaugurated the event by lighting the first lamp at the premises of the Maa Badi Durga Maharani temple. The grand celebration witnessed considerable public participation, with the riverbank illuminated by thousands of lamps. On the occasion, CM Choudhary offered prayers to Goddess Lakshmi for the prosperity, happiness and well-being of the people of Bihar. He said that Diwali symbolises the victory of truth over falsehood and extended festive greetings to the people of the state. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister announced that construction of an 83-km-long Marine Drive connecting Munger and Bhagalpur would begin within the next two months. He added that soil erosion caused by the Ganga had been damaging agricultural land and crops, affecting farmers in several areas. The proposed Marine Drive is expected to contribute to regional development while addressing some of the challenges faced by the riverbank areas. Referring to the problems associated with the Farakka Barrage and the accumulation of silt in the Ganga, Chief Minister Choudhary said efforts were underway to find a lasting solution. He added that an agreement was reached with the Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on November 2 to utilise silt removed from the Ganga in Bihar for road construction projects. The Chief Minister also said that instructions had been issued to develop arrangements for channelising Ganga water to dams across the state. Highlighting the state government's industrial development agenda, CM Choudhary said efforts were being made to establish industries through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to generate employment opportunities for Bihar's youth within the state. He said his priority was to ensure that young people could find employment in their home state rather than migrate elsewhere in search of a livelihood. Describing himself as a son of Munger, Samrat Choudhary said that he was serving as the Chief Minister of Bihar with the blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar. He also thanked the people of Munger district and the Bhagalpur division for their support in the elections.
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Bihar: Panchayat heads brother found dead in Begusarai after four days
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) The body of a 25-year-old man, who had been missing for four days, was recovered from a pond in Bihar's Begusarai district on Saturday, triggering panic and raising suspicion of murder in the area. The deceased was identified as Dashrath Sahani, son of the late Rajendra Sahani, a resident of Banahara village under Bhagwanpur police station. He was working as a sanitation supervisor in the Sahuri Panchayat of Barauni block. The case has also attracted political attention as Dashrath was the brother of Sahuri Panchayat Mukhiya Pramila Devi. His brother-in-law, Jaijai Ram Sahani, is the Begusarai district president of the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) and also serves as the Mukhiya's representative. According to family members, Dashrath left his house for a morning walk on November 4 but never returned. After searching for him for several days without success, the family lodged a missing person complaint at Veerpur police station on November 6. Police subsequently registered an FIR and launched a search operation. On Saturday, around 3 p.m., police received information about a body floating in a pond in the agricultural fields of Sahuri Panchayat, locally known as the bahiyar. A team from Veerpur police station reached the spot and, with the assistance of residents, recovered the body. It was subsequently identified as Dashrath Sahani. The discovery drew a large crowd from nearby villages. Ranjan Kumar Singh, representative of the Panchayat Up-Pramukh, suspected that Dashrath had been brutally murdered. He alleged that the victim was beaten, strangled and had his hands and legs tied before his body was dumped into the pond. However, these allegations have not yet been independently established. The Station House Officer (SHO) of Veerpur police station said preliminary findings suggested a murder, adding that the possibility of the young man being killed elsewhere before his body was dumped in the pond was also being examined. Sadar DSP-2 Kumari Durga Shakti reached the spot and supervised the investigation. She confirmed the recovery of the body but said the family members had not yet provided clear information about the circumstances surrounding the incident. She said further action would be taken based on the family's formal complaint and evidence gathered during the investigation. The body was sent to Begusarai Sadar Hospital for a post-mortem examination and subsequently handed over to the family. Police are investigating all possible angles, including personal enmity and other motives. The exact cause and circumstances of death will be established after examination of the post-mortem report. The recovery has left the family devastated and raised concerns in the locality. Police are now trying to establish who killed Dashrath Sahani, why he was targeted and where the murder took place.
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Bihar: Two held in East Champaran for cyber fraud linked to Pakistan
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) Bihar Police have arrested two men in East Champaran district for allegedly operating a cyber fraud network linked to Pakistani nationals and facilitating suspicious financial transactions through Indian bank accounts and QR codes. The arrests were made during simultaneous raids at two rented houses in the Belisarai area late Saturday. Police recovered two Android mobile phones and five ATM cards from the accused. Digital evidence, including Pakistani WhatsApp numbers, suspicious conversations and financial transaction records, was also found on their mobile phones. Superintendent of Police (SP) Swarn Prabhat on Saturday said a special police team led by Sadar SDPO-1 Dilip Kumar conducted the raids around 1:20 a.m. on Saturday following a tip-off. According to preliminary investigations, the accused were allegedly in contact with Pakistani nationals and were operating under their instructions. They reportedly received money into Indian bank accounts through QR codes and subsequently transferred the funds to other accounts. During the examination of their mobile phones, police discovered WhatsApp numbers linked to Pakistan and suspicious conversations indicating their alleged involvement in the financial network. The accused have been identified as Pankaj Gupta, a resident of Semmuapur under Dumariyaghat police station, and Raju Kushwaha alias Raju Kumar Bhagat (22), a resident of Shyampur Barwa under Sangrampur police station. Both were staying in rented accommodation in Belisarai. Police recovered five ATM cards, including three issued by Federal Bank, one by IDFC First Bank and one by Bank of India. The cards were registered in the names of Raju Kumar and Raju Kumar Bhagat. Investigators suspect that the bank accounts were being used to receive and withdraw money generated through cyber fraud before transferring it elsewhere. The seized mobile phones and ATM cards have been sent for further examination. Police are also analysing the bank accounts, transaction records and digital communications to establish the scale of the suspected operation. The investigation is focused on identifying the Pakistani contacts, tracing the financial transactions, determining the total amount routed through the accounts and establishing whether the network had connections across multiple states. Police are also examining the possible involvement of other individuals in the racket. The raiding team included Sadar DSP-1 Dilip Kumar, Inspector Rajiv Ranjan, Sub-Inspectors K.V. Hanumanta, Santosh Kumar and Satish Kumar, along with Jamadar Bhim Yadav, female constable Putul Kumari and other police personnel. Further investigation is underway to establish the complete network and identify its alleged masterminds.
Spread message that investing in Andhra Pradesh is safe and effortless, CM Naidu tells officials
Reviewing the arrangements for the 31st CII Partnership Summit scheduled to be organised in Visakhapatnam on November 12 and 13, the Chief Minister says the mega event is intended to enhance the States image among the investor community, and every effort should be made to fulfil the purpose
Bihar Assembly's winter session from Nov 30 to Dec 4; second supplementary budget to be presented
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) The schedule for the Winter Session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly in 2026 was announced on Saturday. The five-day session will commence on November 30 and conclude on December 4, with a total of five sittings. According to the schedule issued by the Assembly Secretariat, proceedings will begin at 11 a.m. on November 30. The presentation and approval of the second supplementary budget for the financial year 2026-27 will be the major agenda of the session, along with the introduction of government bills and other official business. On the opening day, Monday, November 30, newly elected members who have not yet taken the oath will be administered the oath, if required. Certified copies of ordinances promulgated by the Governor since the conclusion of the previous session will also be laid before the House. The government will present the second supplementary statement of expenditure for 2026-27, seeking legislative approval for additional expenditure required during the current financial year. The House will also pay tributes to departed leaders and other eminent personalities. On December 1 and 2, the Assembly will take up government bills and other official business. Members will deliberate on legislative proposals introduced by the government and complete other scheduled parliamentary proceedings. Thursday, December 3, will be dedicated primarily to the second supplementary budget. The House will hold a detailed discussion on the proposed additional expenditure, followed by voting. The related Appropriation Bill will also be introduced and taken up for consideration as part of the legislative process. The final day, Friday, December 4, has been reserved for Private Members' Business, during which legislators will be able to move and discuss their private members' resolutions. The Assembly Secretariat has directed members to submit their notices within the prescribed timeframe. No member will be allowed to submit more than one private member's resolution for consideration on the same day. A separate schedule for questions to be raised by legislators during the session will be issued. As per established procedure, the selection and priority of short-notice and starred questions will be determined through a lottery system. The Secretariat has also clarified that the programme may be modified if required. If the House decides to extend its proceedings beyond December 4, a revised schedule will be issued separately. The five-day session is expected to witness discussions on additional government expenditure, legislative proposals and issues raised by members through private resolutions.
Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik visits Ganjam amidst criticism of not meeting flood-hit people
Recently, posters portraying Mr. Patnaik as missing appeared in Hinjili, his home constituency, triggering a war of words between the ruling BJP and the Opposition BJD
Car-tanker collision kills man, daughter in Buxar
Buxar administration asks officials to take steps for easing traffic congestion
Ancient idols stolen from Saran temple
CBI Nabs PQS Assistant Director, Private Person in Bribery Case in Vizag
Searches were conducted at the premises of the accused persons located at Visakhapatnam, Faridabad and Thimanapalli Village, Kolar district in Karnataka: CBI
CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam to boost global business, tech ties: Naidu
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Innovsource Services Technician Recruitment 2026
M/s Innovsource Services Pvt. Ltd Recruitment 2026 for 2 Technician (Transfusion Medicine) posts will be conducted through a Walk-in Interview. Eligible candidates can attend the interview on 16 November 2026 at HRD Department, first floor, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital Research Centre, Visakhapatnam. Candidates should report at 9:30 AM.
TMC Senior Resident (Transfusion Medicine) Recruitment 2026
Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) is conducting a Walk-in Interview for the post of Senior Resident. Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria can attend the interview on 18 November 2026 at Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Aganampudi, Gajuwaka Mandalam, Visakhapatnam. Candidates should report at 9:00 AM. Further details are available at tmc.gov.in.
Ahead of Diwali, air pollution rises to hazardous levels in Bihar; Buxar records AQI of 441
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) Diwali celebrations have triggered a sharp deterioration in air quality across Bihar, with firecracker emissions pushing pollution levels to alarming proportions in several cities. Buxar recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 441, placing it in the extremely poor range and posing serious health risks to residents. Continuous bursting of firecrackers during the festival of lights has released large quantities of smoke and harmful particulate matter into the atmosphere, further worsening the already critical pollution situation across the state. According to available air quality data, several major cities in Bihar recorded dangerously high AQI levels. Bettiah registered an AQI of 364, Motihari 357, Sasaram 326, Siwan 326 and Muzaffarpur 325. Other cities also reported elevated pollution levels, with Darbhanga recording an AQI of 300, Samastipur 289, Bhagalpur 268 and the state capital, Patna, 248. The readings indicate widespread deterioration in air quality during Diwali celebrations. However, AQI figures may vary depending on the monitoring platform and the time of measurement. In Patna, residents are facing considerable discomfort due to the combination of existing pollution and additional smoke generated by firecrackers. The situation is particularly concerning for people suffering from respiratory ailments, asthma and other health conditions. Apart from deteriorating air quality, firecracker explosions have also contributed to noise pollution, with high-decibel sounds causing discomfort to elderly people, children and those suffering from various health problems. Environmental expert Raj Kumar Jha said parents should take responsibility for discouraging children from bursting firecrackers and exposing themselves to polluted air for extended periods. Children learn from the environment they experience at home. Parents should discourage them from spending long hours outdoors bursting firecrackers. No matter how much effort the government makes, pollution cannot be controlled without public cooperation, Jha said. He also questioned the effectiveness of the administration's pollution-control measures, particularly the practice of sprinkling water on roads in selected areas. Spraying water on roads and focusing only on a few VIP areas will not solve the problem. There is an urgent need to address pollution, garbage, contaminated water and open drains in localities such as Saristabad and Gardanibagh, he said. He stressed that pollution control requires sustained efforts rather than temporary measures undertaken during festivals. The sharp rise in pollution levels has once again highlighted the need for greater public awareness and collective responsibility. With air pollution emerging as a serious public health concern across Bihar, the challenge now lies in balancing festive celebrations with environmental protection and the right of citizens to breathe clean air.
Udayanidhi Stalin meets families of nine fishermen who died because of Cyclone Murasu
Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Udayanidhi Stalin, on Saturday, met families of nine Kasimedu fishermen who lost their lives in a Cyclone Murasu-related tragedy. Speaking to ANI, Stalin mentioned that the DMK supports fishermen families' demand for government jobs. It's a very tragic accident that has happened. I've been visiting the family and giving our support. I think the TVK govt has not taken adequate steps... The families are telling me that, even though they have been submitting complaints to the police station and informing the officials, no proper action was taken. They (TN Govt) have announced Rs 7 lakhs as a relief fund and, again, around Rs 2 lakhs. They (families of the deceased) are demanding govt jobs for each family. This time, we want to stand by them and show our support... said Stalin. Earlier, nine Kasimedu fishermen who departed from Chennai on October 29 amid Cyclone Murasu experienced engine failure near Ramayapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh...
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CRC Patna Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026
CRC Patna has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for the post of Guest Faculty (P&O). Applications by email will be accepted till 11 November 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit nild.nic.in.
Have LPG rates increased a day before Diwali? Check prices from Patna to Mumbai.
A 14.2 kg LPG cylinder is selling for 942 in Delhi today. Yesterday, it also cost 942. This means that the change in LPG prices from yesterday to now is zero.Gas cylinder latest price todayAmid the festive season, people are closely monitoring LPG cylinder prices. A day before Di...
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