No recognised medical degree: Nine fake doctors held in Gujarat
Digital Desk | Surat, Oct 29 (IANS) As many as nine fake doctors were apprehended during simultaneous raids on clinics in the Dindoli area of Surat on Thursday, with the police and health department seizing medicines, injections, syrups and medical equipment worth around Rs 95,000, officials said on Thursday. The raids were conducted jointly by the Surat City Special Operations Group (SOG) and teams from the District Health Department after dummy patients were sent to the clinics to verify information that individuals without recognised medical qualifications were treating patients. Deputy Commissioner of Police (SOG) Rajdeepsinh Nakum told IANS that the operation had been planned in coordination with the office of the Chief District Health Officer, Dr Anil Patel. Raids were planned from the morning by the SOG and the Chief District Health Officers team. Several locations were raided simultaneously, and nine bogus doctors were apprehended, Nakum said. He said the accused had different educational backgrounds, including schooling up to Classes 10 and 12, a Bachelor of Arts degree and training in electropathy. However, they were allegedly practising as doctors without the required recognised medical qualifications. Some of them were earning Rs 2,500 to Rs 3,500 a day and were practising as bogus doctors. The SOG and Health Department teams carried out an intensive operation and apprehended all of them, he added. According to the police, the accused were identified as Rohit Patil, Parmanand Patel, Aartidevi Maurya, Mahesh Rajput, Kamalaprasad Gond, Sopan Patil, Manoharlala Kumawat, Dinesh Bharti and Kishor Vishwas. The police said Patil had allegedly been running Mauli Clinic in Navagam of Dindoli for three years and had previously worked as a compounder at a hospital in Sangamner. He was also arrested in Aurangabad of Maharashtra, in 2024 in a case involving the alleged sale of fake pregnancy medicines. Patel had allegedly operated Manisha Clinic for five years, while Maurya, who had studied for a Bachelor of Arts degree, had run Aashi Clinic for one-and-a-half years. She had previously worked as a nurse at Amardeep Hospital in Godadara of Surat for five years, according to the police. Rajput had allegedly run Maya Clinic for eight years, while Gond had operated Krishna Clinic for 10 years. Gond had reportedly worked as a compounder at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh. Sopan Patil had allegedly operated Shree Sai Clinic for seven years and had studied electropathy. Kumawat, who had studied pharmacy, had reportedly run Shree Radhekrishna Clinic for six months. Bharti had allegedly operated Sahgar Clinic for three years, while Vishwas had run Sadguru Sant Kripal Clinic for six years. Both had studied up to Class 12 and had previously worked at other clinics or hospitals. The police said the accused had allegedly earned between Rs 1,000 and Rs 3,500 a day through their practices. The raids followed instructions from Surat Police Commissioner Wabang Jamir to identify clinics being run by people without medical degrees or on the basis of allegedly fabricated qualifications. SOG teams, acting under the supervision of DCP Nakum and the supervision of Police Inspector A.S. Sonara, conducted checks across the city before verifying the information about the Dindoli clinics. The seized material was valued at Rs 95,138. Cases have been registered against the nine accused at Dindoli police station. The District Health Department will initiate separate proceedings under the Clinical Establishments Act, officials said.
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When Tanisha Singh: When Tanisha Singh walked out to open the batting for Delhi against Hyderabad in their Senior Womens T20 Trophy clash at the MCA Ground 2 in Pune, she had a feeling that didnt have an immediate explanation. Something inside the right-handed batter told her Thursday was going to be her day. That feeling turned out to be correct when Tanisha smashed 119 off 47 balls, including reaching her hundred in 38 deliveries, and powered Delhi to 262/6, the highest total ever recorded by a womens team in domestic T20 cricket. Tanishas 38-ball century is now the joint third-fastest in womens T20 cricket. Only Kiran Navgire, who reached three figures in 34 balls for Maharashtra against Punjab, and Sophie Devine, with a 36-ball hundred for Wellington against Otago, have been quicker. Tanisha now shares the mark with West Indies batter Deandra Dottin, who hit a 38-ball hundred against South Africa in 2010. Today I just thought that I have to bat with good intent, play aggressively and dominate. I will score well as I could feel that intuition. I was just looking at the ball and hitting it everywhere, Tanisha told IANS in an exclusive conversation from Pune after the game ended. The intent was clear from the first two balls of the innings, both of which she hit for four off S. Yashasri, and it never wavered. Delhi lost Vanshika Lila in the second over, but that did little to slow Tanisha down. With India batter Priya Punia at the other end, she added 160 runs for the second wicket off just 66 balls. I honestly didnt think that I would hit so many runs. I was trying to attack the ball as much as I could, trying to be one step ahead of the bowler, and was trying to play wherever the ball came. My aim was to try and play with the field so that the bowler gets under pressure, she added. Strikingly, the two barely exchanged a word during the stand. With Priya di, the thing is that we dont talk much. She was playing silently in her zone. I was also in such a zone that I wasnt talking much, keeping my head down and quietly playing my shots. She was also thinking where the bowler would put the ball and where she could hit it for a boundary. We didnt talk at all in the partnership. She was also playing attacking cricket, and I was also attacking from the other end, she added. Words were not needed. Fist bumps and bat touches did the talking, and Priya, she said, had to remind her to acknowledge the dugout when she reached fifty. I just wanted to take a strike and keep playing, said Tanisha. Though Priya fell for 59 off 28 balls, Shweta Sehrawat then smashed 26 off eight deliveries, including three sixes, to take Delhi past 200. But Tanisha was bowled by G Trisha in the 15th over with the score reading 230/4. By then, she had hit 25 fours and a six in her magnificent knock. In all, 106 of her runs came from boundaries. Delhi lost their way slightly at the death, but cameos from Nazma Khan and Deeksha Sharma, and 15 from captain Soni Yadav, carried them to the record score. The previous best score was Goas 257/2 against Arunachal Pradesh in 2019/20. The aggression, Tanisha said, was all planned. Its because the T20 game is like that now. Even for batting, we had already planned that we need 50 runs in 6 overs, but twice that was happening (Delhi got 93/1 in the powerplay). Whichever batter was coming, we all were talking about just one thing: that we have to attack and play aggressively and dominate. Hyderabad never got close. Trisha made 80 off 52 balls, and captain Pranavi Chandra was the only other batter to pass 20, as they finished on 154/8 and lost by 108 runs. It was only after the match was over that Tanisha learnt about the record now in Delhis name. When our match was over, the match referee (Niyati Koustubh Lokur) told us that the record was made. I guess it feels really good when it is unexpected. I felt that this was Gods plan. Delhis total sits 11th on the all-time list of womens T20 scores -- the ten above it all came in internationals, led by Argentinas 427/1 and 333/1 against Chile in 2023/24. It was also Tanishas first T20 hundred, and came after she bagged a duck. Tanisha insists she has learnt to take both the duck and the hundred in stride. This was my first T20 hundred, but even after hitting it, I felt normal. I got out for zero before this game, and even then my reaction was normal. Obviously, there is an expectation from yourself that you have to do it. In the second match also, there was such an expectation that I had to do it, and I just played normally. In spite of there being so much excitement that you have to get runs, while playing I have normalised that these scores of zero and hundred, ups and downs will continue. Records are meant to be broken. If someone plays better than me, she will also make a record, and then I will also try to keep making records in future, she said. The innings followed a productive year. Tanisha toured England with India A in July, and made a fifty in the third one-dayer. She was the third-highest run-scorer in the 2026 Delhi Premier League with 206 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 117.05 for finalists South Delhi Superstars. Against Australia A in September, she scored 120 runs in three one-dayers, including a fifty in the chase of 363, and 92 in the only unofficial Test. I would like to give credit to my coach, Dishant Yagnik (the current fielding coach at the BCCI CoE in Bengaluru). He has given a lot of attention to my skills and helped me a lot. I practice in Delhi at RPCA with Surjeet Sir and Ajay Verma Sir. They help me with my skills and make me practice a lot. So credit goes to them, she said. She also pointed to her time with India A, which gave her a big learning curve. In India A, the environment around us is such that I got to learn a lot from the seniors - they live in discipline and routine. Because of my India A stint, I am able to see improvements in myself. I am able to walk into my routine; my body is active, and I am energetic. Its because I have seen that in India A, when we step up, you see the seniors who are already playing. Watching and observing them carefully, how they are doing so that they are able to sustain and play. I have also seen that they are disciplined. So, I would like to see that - the role of discipline is exactly what is giving me results. The record day came less than 24 hours after the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction in Kochi, where Tanisha found no takers. I guess its been 3-4 years - I am trying via WPL trials, and when it doesnt happen, obviously, it feels bad. But the atmosphere around you and the positive people you have, because of them, it feels like your mind changes. I would really give the credit to my close friends, our physios, my coaches, and my parents. When the WPL auction happened, I wasnt answering my parents or close friends calls. But then I talked to my physio, Surya ma'am. She was understanding and said that everything will be fine. Even if I talk to someone, if they are low, then I tell them myself that everything will be fine. When I get the reply that everything will be fine, then I also say that yes, everything will be fine. Bhagwan ji dekh rahe hai. Unhone India A di aur wahi main India denge (God is watching. He has given India A, and he will give India main). My main aim is not WPL; it is to play for India. All of this uplifted my mood, and I stayed normal. Then the next day, it was magic - I didnt know how that happened. As in, I still feel that I dont know how that day passed, she said. For now, on Tanishas list is a domestic title to chase. Delhi won the senior womens one-day trophy last year but have not won the T20 equivalent of it. I guess our Delhi players are very skilful. We are very good in bowling, batting, and fielding. We play together, and with unity. My main aim is not WPL; it is to play for India. All of this uplifted my mood, and I stayed normal. Then the next day, it was magic - I didnt know how that happened. As in, I still feel that I dont know how that day passed, she said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Farmer Death: Nine Held In Nanded Finance Firm Case
Nine individuals have been arrested in connection with the death of a farmer at a private finance company's office in Nanded, Maharashtra. The victim's wife alleged her husband was kidnapped, confined, and assaulted, leading to a murder case. The family claims the company demanded an exorbitant amount against a small loan, prompting police to urge victims of coercive recovery to report such incidents.
Man Held For Fake Ayurveda Degree
A 29-year-old man in Beed was arrested on Thursday for allegedly running an Ayurveda clinic using a forged medical degree. The arrest followed a joint raid by health department, FDA, and police officials, during which the man, Rushikesh Dattatray Kanade, failed to produce valid medical credentials. He has been booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Maharashtra Medical Practitioners Act.
Pradeep Purnekar murder case: Aaditya Thackeray accuses Eknath Shinde of protecting conspirators
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday alleged that Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is desperate to safeguard former Thane Mayor Meenakshi Shinde from the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar murder case. The Sena (UBT) leaders alleged that the police have merely arrested the contract killers and that until Meenakshi and Rajendra Shinde are arrested, the true conspiracy will never come out. We demand that the main accused and conspirator should be arrested at the earliest. We have no idea why she is being protectedwhen we met the police commissioner, we sensed that the policemen are convinced about who the main accused is, said Thackeray, addressing a press conference in Thane. Thackeray, along with Purnekars son Ram, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut and Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders from Thane, held a press conference after holding a meeting with the Thane police commissioner. Earlier, Thackeray visited the house of Purnekar to meet the wife of the dead leader. Thackeray said that despite giving the evidence of CCTV footage, arrests have not been made. What and why are you waiting for? Thackeray asked. This is a political murder of which CCTV footage is available. Why are the main conspirator and masterminds not being arrested? Why is Eknath Shinde so desperate to safeguard the accused and conspirator? he asked. Thackeray criticised deputy CM and Thanes guardian minister Eknath Shinde for detaining Ram Purnekar, who had gone to meet the latter demanding action in his fathers murder. We had come to Thane only to meet the Purnekar family and the police commissioner. But the local MP used abusive language and made a childish attempt to threaten us. Instead of facing us, they (Shinde-led Sena leaders) protested somewhere else and did not face us, said Thackeray. He also slammed Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis for failing to deliver justice to the Purnekar family. The Home Minister is busy breaking parties, cutting trees and selling Sahyadri mountain ranges instead of stopping all these things, he said. Targeting CM Fadnavis, Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut said that Maharashtra never had such a weak home minister. I want to tell those who challenged us to come to Thane that we not only came here, but we are ready to wait till we face you. Dont boast because you are in power. It is not permanent. Meenakshi and Rajendra Shinde are the main accused in this case, and people are coming out of the streets to safeguard killers, he said, adding that police will have to arrest both of them.
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Ranji Trophy: Kotian, Bhut grab eight-fors as Mumbai, Saurashtra register big wins
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Tanush Kotian and Parth Bhut both claimed eight-wicket hauls on the final day of the latest round of Ranji Trophy matches on Thursday. Kotians effort set up Mumbais 10-wicket rout of Haryana, while Bhut bowled Saurashtra to victory over Assam by an innings and 12 runs. At the BKC Ground in Mumbai, off-spinner Kotian finished with 8-81. He had taken the first wicket of Haryanas second innings on day three and added seven more on the final day. Kotian removed overnight batters Himanshu Rana (46) and Nishant Sindhu (44), and later ended a lower-order fightback led by Samant Jakhar. Mumbai needed only 97 runs for victory, and they knocked off the runs in under 11 overs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who scored a hundred in the first innings, smashed an unbeaten 67 off 39 balls. At the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, Player of the Match Bhut, who had six wickets by stumps on day three, was even more destructive, finishing with 8-17 in 18 overs and had a match haul of ten wickets as Saurashtra wrapped up a bonus-point win. Ravindra Jadeja, who will be a part of Indias Test series against New Zealand next month, took 2-58 wickets in 22 overs, including 4 maidens. Bengal crushed Kerala by 287 runs in Thiruvananthapuram, with Pradipta Pramanik taking 6-51. Pramanik had claimed all four Kerala wickets that fell on day three and added two more on the final morning as the hosts were bowled out for 120. Captain Shreyas Gopals 5-36 bowled Karnataka to an innings-and-116-run win over Tripura in Mysuru, with the visitors dismissed for 180 in their second innings. Vidarbha thrashed Goa by an innings and 27 runs in Nagpur, with Harsh Dubey taking 4-38. He struck twice in quick succession to remove Manthan Khutkar, who top-scored with 70, and Yash Kasvankar, before taking wickets off consecutive deliveries to bowl Goa out for 195. Several matches ended in draws. In Vadodara, Abdul Samads 143 off 152 balls, which included 16 fours and seven sixes, and Sahil Lotras unbeaten 96 rescued defending champions Jammu and Kashmir against Baroda. The pair added 225 runs after J&K had slumped to 53/4 after being made to follow-on. In Pune, Gujarat declared their second innings on 446/5 against Maharashtra after Aarya Desai hit 151, followed by an unbeaten 119 from Jaymeet Patel and 96 from Urvil Patel, but the hosts held on for a draw. The Punjab and Hyderabad match ended in a draw at tea on the final day in Secunderabad, after half-centuries from Vihaan Malhotra, Prabhsimran Singh (68 off 76 balls) and visiting captain Uday Saharan (55 not out off 106 balls). Akash Vasisht struck an unbeaten 126 as Himachal Pradesh replied with 559/6 to Chandigarhs 685/5 declared in a high-scoring draw. Puducherry secured a draw against Uttar Pradesh by taking the first-innings lead, despite Kartik Yadavs 6-42.
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BJP Faces Setback in Maharashtra MLC Elections, Claims Sanjay Raut
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Three siblings commit suicide in Maharashtra's Virar over lack of money for cancer treatment
Palghar, Oct 29: Three siblings allegedly committed suicide by consuming rat poison in Virar in Maharashtra's Palghar district due to financial distress after one of them was detected with cancer, a police official said on Thursday. The bodies of Kumar Mansukhlal Mehta (50), Deepak Mansukhlal Mehta (52), and Khevna Mansukhlal Mehta (48) were found in their flat in Virar's Global City at 9:30 pm on Wednesday after neighbours alerted authorities about a foul smell, the Bolinj police station official said. The flat was bolted from inside. The bodies were in a highly decomposed state. Kumar Mehta was suffering from cancer and the family had plunged into depression after it could not raise funds for treatment from relatives or friends, assistant inspector Vishnu Wadkar told PTI. The three siblings, who stayed together, consumed rat poison as part of a suicide pact, he said. A case of accidental death has been registered and further probe is underway, Wadkar said.
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Jewellery Shopping on Your Mind Head to Phoenix Marketcity Mumbai this Festive Season
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Mahayuti rift widens, BJP blames Sena for MLC poll loss
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Major Liquor Smuggling Bust In Palghar
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Restore voting rights of 13 crore disenfranchised people, no need for rallies then: Manish Tewari
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 29 (IANS) Congress MP Manish Tewari on Thursday questioned the BJP's 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy march, saying that restoring the voting rights of 13 crore disenfranchised people would eliminate the need for rallies. The remarks come amid a political face-off between the BJP and the Congress, with both parties claiming to be defending democracy. As the Congress prepares to take its vote chori campaign to Ramlila Maidan on November 1, the BJP has taken its campaign to the streets of Old Delhi, organising a Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy padyatra in busy Chandni Chowk. The BJP is also holding similar marches across the country. Led by BJP President Nitin Nabin and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the march comes amid concerns raised by traders who fear that barricading, traffic diversions and possible Metro restrictions due to marches and protests during the festive shopping season could disrupt business in the capital's wholesale markets. Speaking to IANS, Tewari questioned the purpose of the BJP's march in an area that is not a designated protest sight in the national Capital. What is this padyatra even about? We are fighting for voting rights. Restore the voting rights of the 13 crore people who have been disenfranchised, and there will be no need to take out any rallies, he said. Tewari also reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on the recent Member of Legislative Council (MLC) poll results, saying that every election had its own context. The context of every election is different. MLC elections have a distinct electoral constituency. In such a situation, it does not behove someone holding the office of Prime Minister to make such remarks. As I said earlier, every election has its own unique context and scope, he said. On Wednesday, PM Modi took a swipe at the Congress over MLC elections held across 28 seats in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka, highlighting that the polls were conducted using ballot papers and questioning how many seats the Congress had won. However, the Nagpur MLC election result provided the Congress with an opportunity to target the BJP, including PM Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as it retained the seat in the area that houses the RSS' national headquarters. The Maharashtra results also provided a boost to the Opposition MVA, which won three of the five seats that went to polls in the state.
Nanded: Labourer Killed In Group Clash Intervention
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Tiger Shroff Firing: 11 Accused In Police Custody
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Pune techie dies by suicide after alleged social media blackmail, 2 arrested
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CBI court reserves order on framing of charges in NEET UG paper leak case
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Just a trailer: Congress warns Maha CM Fadnavis after defeating BJP in RSS bastion
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis following the party's victory in the high-stakes Nagpur Graduates' Constituency election, where the Congress retained the seat. The fiercely contested election concluded after a grueling counting process that spanned over 45 hours. Congress candidate Abhijit Wanjari emerged victorious, defeating BJPs Sudhakar Kohale by a margin of 3,271 votes. Wanjari secured 67,231 votes against Kohales 63,960. The defeat is widely seen as a major setback for the BJP, particularly given that Nagpur is considered the political stronghold of both Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, who had both campaigned vigorously for the BJP candidate. Following initial trends, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had shared a post targeting the Congress party over Legislative Council election results across states. Echoing the sentiment, CM Fadnavis posted a taunt on social media, mocking Congress for allegedly failing to secure a single seat. However, once the final results from Nagpur turned the tide in favour of the Congress, Fadnavis promptly deleted the post. Reacting to the development, the Maharashtra Congress took to 'X' to mock the Chief Minister. By deleting the post, Fadnavis has once again lived up to the legacy of Savarkar. Acting as though he had struck a major blow before the final results were even out, Fadnavis posted prematurely. However, that very arrow rebounded and hit him in the chest! Ultimately, he was forced to delete the post, emarked the Congress. The party added a stern warning. Fadnavis ji, scared already? This is just a trailer! In 2029, the people of Maharashtra will dismantle your political dominance in a way that will make you remember today's post. All the best, Fadnavis ji! Get ready for the next jolt. The political row also drew a sharp counter-offensive from the Congress against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had questioned how many seats the Congress managed to win across 28 Legislative Council seats in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Karnatakaelections conducted via ballot papers. Senior Congress leader and MP Pawan Khera challenged the Prime Minister directly. If Narendra Modi firmly believes that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) have no impact on election outcomes, he should stop playing with words and prove the BJP's electoral strength through action by holding the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections using ballot papers, Khera stated. Additionally, the Congress party has reiterated its demands to stay the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR) program of electoral rolls, reinstate the 13 crore voters allegedly removed through irregular procedures, and take action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Rahul Gandhi calls for public support for Congress-led march at Ramlila Maidan
Rahul Gandhi appealed to citizens across political affiliations to join the proposed march, saying it was not intended for any single political party but for the country
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Jharkhand: Elephant dies after falling into irrigation well in West Singhbhum
An adult elephant was found dead in an irrigation well in Jharkhands West Singhbhum district on Thursday. Villagers suspect it fell on slippery ground after rainfall. The elephant belonged to a 22-member herd, which reportedly damaged around 70 decimals of paddy fields
Haryana: Man arrested from Faridabad for Punjab grenade attack
A man responsible for a hand grenade attack in Punjab was arrested in a village, in Faridabad. He is said to have links with Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI and police are now investigating him.
Delhi Crime Branch arrests wanted mother-son duo in MCOCA, NDPS cases
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested a wanted mother-son duo linked to an organised drug syndicate and facing cases under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, officials said on Thursday. The accused have been identified as Neelam Rana, 47, wife of Rajesh Rana alias Bunty, and her son Rahul Rana, 27. Both were wanted in FIR No. 74/2026, registered under Sections 3 and 4 of MCOCA at Tilak Nagar police station, and FIR No. 968/2021, registered under Sections 21 and 29 of the NDPS Act at Khyala police station. Proceedings under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) had been initiated against both accused by the concerned courts. Rajesh Rana, who is the head of the syndicate, has already been charge-sheeted in the MCOCA case and is currently in judicial custody. According to police, a team from the Western Range-II unit of the Crime Branch was constituted on the directions of DCP Harsh Indora following specific intelligence received by Head Constable Pramod Kumar. The team was led by Inspector Satish Malik under the supervision of ACP Raj Pal Dabas. The team included Sub-Inspectors Anuj Chhikara and Pradeep Dahiya, Assistant Sub-Inspector Shreeom, and Head Constables Ravinder Singh, Pramod Kumar and Azad. SI Anuj Chhikara and HC Ravinder Singh conducted technical surveillance to trace the accused. Following sustained efforts, the team located them at their residential premises in Bindapur and Mahavir Enclave, Delhi, on October 27. After the court proceedings and completing the necessary legal formalities, both were arrested under Section 35(1)(c) of the BNSS. Police said Neelam Rana had been involved in 13 criminal cases since 1995, including cases under the Excise Act and the NDPS Act. Non-bailable warrants were also pending against her in two NDPS cases. Rahul Rana is also an accused in an NDPS case and a separate case registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). According to investigators, Neelam Rana began selling liquor illegally in the Khyala and Tilak Nagar areas with her husband and his family. She later allegedly became involved in procuring and selling heroin, also known as smack. Her son Rahul Rana allegedly joined the illegal drug trade. The police further alleged that the family operated an organised syndicate led by Rajesh Rana, generating substantial proceeds from drug trafficking. Following his arrest, Neelam and Rahul went into hiding and frequently changed locations to evade arrest.
Nagpur Shocker For BJP As Congress Breaks Through In MLC Poll
Congress has scored a surprise victory in the Nagpur Graduates' MLC seat, ending its drought in the BJP stronghold and handing the Opposition fresh ammunition. While the Maha Vikas Aghadi won three of Maharashtra's five MLC seats, the result has triggered a sharp war of words, with the BJP mocking Congress for celebrating a single win and the Congress highlighting setbacks for the BJP in Nagpur and Varanasi.
Preparations in full swing at Ramlila Maidan ahead of INDIA bloc Nov 1 rally
Ramlila maidan is getting prepared to host the INDIA bloc's november 1 rally. In a video message, Rahul gandhi urges people and students to join the march and calls it a march to save democracy.
BJP Gains In Maharashtra MLC Polls, But Alliance Strength Tested To Its Limit
The BJP's central leadership has taken note of the MLC poll results and will seek an explanation from state president Ravindra Chavan, sources said
Gujarat: Fire engulfs two garment companies in Kandla Special Economic Zone
A fire broke out at two garment companies in Gujarats Kandla Special Economic Zone at 11 am on Thursday. The blaze reportedly destroyed garments worth crores of rupees. Two fire brigade teams were deployed to the site and were working to bring the fire under control
Odisha plans air evacuations after Cyclone Arnab leaves 300 villages flooded
NDRF and the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force has begun rescue operations in the affected areas. However, air evacuations could be delayed due to low cloud levels and continued rainfall, officials said
People rewarded my work: Congress' Abhijit Wanjari on Nagpur Graduates' win
Digital Desk | Nagpur, Oct 29 (IANS) Abhijit Govindrao Wanjari, the Congress candidate who secured the party's sole victory in the MLC elections, said the mandate he received from voters in the Nagpur Graduates' constituency reflected the development work he had undertaken during his previous term. Wanjari defeated his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rival, Sudhakar Kohle, by a margin of 3,271 votes after a prolonged counting process in the Nagpur Graduates' constituency, a region widely regarded as a stronghold of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Speaking to IANS after his victory, Wanjari said he had been confident of winning the election because of the work he had carried out over the past six years and the support he believed he enjoyed among voters. He also credited the Congress and its allies for working alongside him during the campaign. I was very confident about my win. I have done significant work in the past six years, so I knew that the voters were with me. Our party and allies worked with me. People have rewarded me for the development work carried out by us, Wanjari said. Just gathering a crowd does not bring votes. However, we have worked for the public, for development, and on that basis, I contested this election and subsequently won, he added. Wanjari also expressed concern over the growing doubts surrounding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), saying that some voters had begun questioning whether their votes were being counted in favour of the candidates they had chosen. People have now started doubting the EVMs. They feel that their votes are going to the wrong person. That is why the elections should be held through ballot papers. This practice has been followed by several developed nations too, Wanjari said. With this win, the Congress opened its account in the elections held for 28 Legislative Council seats across four states -- Karnataka, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. The outcome assumes particular significance as Nagpur is the home city of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and also falls within the Lok Sabha constituency represented by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. Nagpur is also the national headquarters of the RSS, an organisation with a strong ideological and organisational presence in the region. Reacting to his defeat, BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohle maintained that his party had performed well when the overall results of the MLC elections were taken into account. He defended the BJP's campaign, saying that the party's senior leadership, including the Chief Minister, had actively participated in the election process. When we look at the bigger picture, the BJP has won these elections. There was no shortcoming in the election campaign. Our Chief Minister and other top leaders campaigned by going to every booth. I thank them for this, Kohle told IANS.
Neet paper leak case: Delhi court reserves order on framing charges
A Delhi court on Thursday reserved its order on framing of charges against 14 accused in the NEET-UG paper leak case. Special Judge Ajay Gupta said the order would be pronounced on November 18. Earlier this year, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had filed a chargesheet against 13 accused in the present fast-track court dealing with criminal cases arising from paper leaks as well as the use of other unfair means in public examinations. The agency also filed a supplementary chargesheet against the 14th accused, Sheshrav Bajrang Suryawanshi alias Raj Suryawanshi, a resident of Nanded in Maharashtra, who was arrested on September 2. The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate), or NEET-UG, is conducted by the NTA for medical aspirants. On May 12, the NTA cancelled the NEET-UG held on May 3 amid allegations of paper leak. A re-examination was conducted on June 21.
MLC poll results show people disillusioned with BJP, claim Opposition leaders
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Thursday claimed that the results of the Legislative Council elections in four states reflected growing public disillusionment with the BJP, pointing to the Samajwadi Party's gains in Uttar Pradesh and the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi's victory in three of the five seats in Maharashtra. Speaking to IANS, Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad claimed the results had sent a message that the BJP government's days were numbered, alleging that its policies had troubled every section of society, including the youth, farmers and business community. He also claimed that people believed the election process had been conducted forcefully. The MLC election results send a message that the days of the BJP government are numbered. It will remain in power only until the elections are declared, as every section of society is troubled by its policies, actions and decisions, he said. Samajwadi Party Spokesperson Ashutosh Verma said the party had secured decisive victories in five of the 11 seats in Uttar Pradesh, arguing that its winning margins demonstrated organisational preparedness. On the question of alliances, he said the party would follow the approach adopted in the 2024 elections and support candidates contesting their respective seats. In places where some people fail to get even 2,000 votes, the Samajwadi Party is winning by margins of 17,00018,000 votes. This shows Samajwadi Partys preparation, he said About the coalition, we will follow the same pattern of 2024. This is for sure that we want people to win seats they fight on. This is Akhilesh Yadavs motto too, he added. Congress MP Mallu Ravi congratulated voters in Nagpur for electing the party's candidate and pointed to the victory in the RSS headquarters as a significant political development. He also expressed confidence that the Congress would win more seats in the coming general elections. I want to tell PM (Modi) and HM (Shah) that Congress is getting elected in Nagpur which is the headquarters of the RSS. Similarly, another important constituency is the PM's constituency which the BJP lost, he said. Both were won by the Congress and its allies. That shows that in the coming general elections Congress is going to win, he added. Meanwhile, RJD MLA Bhai Virendra called for introspection among Opposition parties, saying the Congress, as the senior partner, should have taken the initiative to resolve differences through dialogue. He alleged that the party had appeared inclined to dictate terms rather than take regional parties and smaller allies along. Congress leads the Opposition at the Centre, while we are a major party in Bihar and hold the Leader of Oppositions post. It is Congress responsibility to coordinate with regional parties and smaller allies across states, he said. NCP(SP) National Spokesperson Clyde Crasto described the Maharashtra results as encouraging, saying his party had won two seats and the Congress one, giving the MVA three of the five seats. He said the outcome was disappointing for the ruling alliance despite its governments at the Centre and in the state. The elections to 28 Legislative Council seats were held across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka on October 23, with counting beginning on October 27.
Why Indias Pet Industry Needs a Digital Infrastructure for Information, Intelligence and Trade
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 29: A pets needs rarely begin and end with food. From vaccinations and nutrition to grooming, behavioural changes and unexpected medical concerns, pet parenting involves a
NEET Paper Leak Case: Court Reserves Order on Framing Charges'
The agency also filed a supplementary chargesheet against the 14th accused, Sheshrav Bajrang Suryawanshi alias Raj Suryawanshi, a resident of Nanded in Maharashtra, who was arrested on September 2
Aaditya Thackeray urges Fadnavis to stop floating hoardings in Mumbais sea
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has urged Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to stop floating advertisements in Mumbais sea, calling the decision irresponsible and harmful to the citys aesthetics. The Mumbai Maritime Board has allowed floating ads on barges along prominent waterfronts
Mumbai may witness light rain; IMD forecasts thunderstorms in parts of state
The IMD has forecast thunderstorms, lightning, rainfall and gusty winds in several parts of Maharashtra, with unsettled weather expected across Konkan, north Maharashtra, Marathwada, western Maharashtra and Vidarbha
Kerala HC denies arrest of judge in fatal accident case involving his minor son
The Kerala High Court on Thursday directed the police not to arrest an Additional District and Sessions Judge in connection with a fatal car accident involving his 17-year-old son, killing a scooterist in Cheranalloor here
NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: Rouse Avenue court fixes Nov 18 for order on framing of charges
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) A specially designated Fast Track Court at the Rouse Avenue Courts Complex in Delhi on Thursday reserved its order on framing of charges against the accused in the NEET-UG 2026 question paper leak case. The Fast Track Court, constituted to deal with offences under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, will pronounce its order on November 18. The case relates to the alleged leakage of confidential question papers ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 examination, which was held on May 3 and subsequently cancelled following the paper leak controversy. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a chargesheet against 13 accused on July 28, claiming that the question papers were leaked through a network involving National Testing Agency (NTA) subject experts, intermediaries, coaching operators and others. According to the probe agency, three NTA subject experts entrusted with translating, back-translating and proofreading the question papers allegedly took confidential examination questions out of the NTA's office in Delhi by exploiting security lapses. The CBI has claimed that one of the accused, P.V. Kulkarni, wrote down all 135 Chemistry questions, along with their answer options, on small slips of paper and concealed them while leaving the confidential section. The agency also flagged shortcomings in CCTV surveillance at the NTA office, stating that only 20-25 days of CCTV backup were available and that there was no dedicated control room to monitor the live feed from the confidential section. The chargesheet against the 13 accused cited 360 witnesses, 422 documents and 43 material objects in support of the prosecution's case. The accused have been charged under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. The CBI subsequently filed a chargesheet against Sheshrao Bajrang Suryavanshi, the 14th accused arrested in the case, before the special court in October. The probe agency claimed that Suryavanshi was linked to another accused, Shubham Khairnar, a career counsellor arrested in Nashik, Maharashtra, for allegedly circulating the question paper on social media. The CBI registered the case on May 12 following a complaint from the Department of Higher Education under the Union Ministry of Education over alleged irregularities and leakage of confidential NEET-UG question papers. The original examination was cancelled, and a re-examination was conducted on June 21 under heightened security arrangements.
Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav claims win in 5 UP MLC seats
Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav claimed that the party had won five Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council (MLC) seats, expressing confidence that the SP would form a full-majority government after the 2027 Assembly elections.
Russia-Ukraine war: Drone attacks on Moscow trigger airport restrictions
Russian Air defence systems have destroyed about 30 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) approaching the city, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin told Russian Media. New russian air defence systems are forcing the Ukrainian Armed Forces to change drone routes
Maharashtra MLC polls: Blame game begins in Mahayuti as BJP accuses Shiv Sena for defeat
BJP calls Sena greedy; Sena blames BJP for unfair seat distribution
Saudi airlines announce extra India flights for stranded Indian travellers
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Rajasthan: Senior IAS officer placed on APO amid property purchase controversy
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Medical Education Department Recruitment 2026
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Shiv Sena Criticizes Maharashtra Governments Drought Relief as Insufficient
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HDFC ERGO Highlights Why Employer Health Cover May Not Be Enough for Every Family
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Congress's Abhijeet Wanjari has retained the Nagpur bastion by defeating his closest rival of the BJP by 3,271 votes. The Congress candidate MLC Wanjari secured 67,231 votes, while BJP's Sudhakar Kohale got 63,960 votes.Reacting on...
Kerala: Fire breaks out in fishing boats engine, no casualties reported
The boat, named RJ, drifted towards the underside of the old bridge after the rope securing it caught fire and snapped, making firefighting operations difficult. Fire and Rescue Services personnel deployed two fire tenders, with one vehicle positioned on the bridge to spray water. The boat continued to drift, hampering efforts to douse the fire
Sena (UBT) calls Maharashtra govt's Rs 5,000 farmer relief 'fraudulent gimmick'
The editorial argued that the government had failed to provide adequate relief to nearly 1.5 crore farmers affected by drought across Maharashtra
Maharashtra MLC Elections: Maha Vikas Aghadi Wins Three Graduate Seats, Mahayuti Secures Two
In Maharashtras MLC elections, Maha Vikas Aghadi claimed three graduate seats while Mahayuti won two teacher seats in a mixed outcome. Maharashtra MLC Elections: Maha Vikas Aghadi Wins Three Graduate Seats, Mahayuti Secures Two
Congress should introspect after MLC poll results, says JD(U), BJP leaders
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The Janata Dal (United) and the BJP on Thursday criticised the Congress party over its performance in the recent Legislative Council elections, saying the party and its INDIA bloc allies should respond to the questions raised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the use of ballot papers. The remarks came after PM Modi took a swipe at Congress over the results of the Legislative Council elections held across 28 constituencies in four states using ballot papers. In a post on X on Wednesday, the Prime Minister said, MLC elections in 28 seats across 4 big states - Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. Elections held using ballot papers. Guess how many seats Congress won. Speaking to IANS, JD(U) national spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan said Congress and its INDIA bloc allies should respond to the points raised by the Prime Minister. Congress and its INDIA bloc allies should respond to the points raised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his tweet. Congress has repeatedly demanded voting through ballot papers instead of EVMs. However, in elections held across 28 constituencies for the Legislative Councils in four states, Congress failed to achieve success anywhere except the Nagpur Graduates' constituency. In Karnataka, where Congress is in power, the BJP and JD(S) together won all four seats contested, he said. Ranjan further said Congress had failed to open its account in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections and had suffered a setback in Bihar, where it previously had one MLC. This clearly shows that instead of demanding elections through ballot papers or other methods, Congress and Rahul Gandhi should reconsider the party's strategy on public issues. Rahul Gandhi should introspect and atone for bringing Congress to such a poor state, he added. BJP MP Yogender Chandoliya also criticised the Congress for repeatedly questioning the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Congress had been demanding for a long time that votes should not be cast using EVMs, even though EVMs were introduced during the Congress government's tenure in Uttar Pradesh. Our view is that Congress managed to win one seat, opening its account with great difficulty. Now, will Rahul Gandhi accept this outcome or not? he said. Chandoliya alleged that Congress would once again raise questions about the election results, and that the party had developed a habit of making allegations over various issues. Getting even one seat seems like a huge achievement for Congress, as making allegations on everything has become a habit for them. Otherwise, the results across the country are not going to be in their favour, whether they talk about EVMs, SIR or ballot papers, he added. The BJP won 13 of the 28 Legislative Council seats contested across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka, while Congress secured only one seat.
Maharashtra MLC polls: NCP (SP) winner says voters left chits mocking Chavan
Patil defeated Chavan by 18,124 votes in the Aurangabad Graduates constituency after a prolonged counting process. According to an official release, Patil secured 85,876 votes, while Chavan received 67,752 votes after the counting of second-preference votes
BJP MLA Ram Kadam on Thursday criticised the Congress over its performance in the recent MLC elections, asking the opposition party to introspect on its electoral defeats instead of blaming Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) or the Election Commission of India (ECI). Speaking to ANI, Kadam noted that despite the elections being conducted through paper ballots, Congress managed to win only one seat in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra MLC polls: Cong hails Wanjari's Nagpur win as victory for democracy
Wanjari, the sitting MLC, secured 67,231 votes against Kohales 63,960, retaining the seat for the Congress after a counting process that lasted more than 40 hours. The result was declared in the early hours of Thursday
India ITME Society Announces the Winners of the 2026 ITME Technical Awards 4th Edition
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PM Modi reviews projects worth Rs 16,000 crore at 54th PRAGATI meeting
The meeting, held at Seva Teerth, focused on railway station redevelopment, pharmaceutical manufacturing and the PM Ekta Malls initiative aimed at supporting local artisans and businesses.
Shringhari Roy Shines at CESC Regatta
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Cong no longer relevant, should stop politicising every issue: BJP MP on MLC election results
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Thursday said that the results of the Legislative Council elections had made it clear that the Congress is no longer relevant in Indian politics, adding that the party should introspect and stop politicising every issue. His remarks came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at the Congress over the results of the Legislative Council elections held across four states using ballot papers. Speaking to IANS, Khandelwal said, This has made it clear that the Congress is no longer relevant in politics. Earlier, it used to be said that EVMs were hacked, and the blame was pinned on the Election Commission. Then allegations of vote theft were made, which had no basis. Now, the Congress was demanding elections through ballot papers, and the MLC elections were held using the same ballot papers. The Congress has now been wiped out, and the party should introspect and realise that there should not be politics over every issue. People give a befitting reply when the time comes and deliver their verdict, he added. Backing Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement regarding the MLC election results, the BJP MP said that demanding resignations had become a habit of the opposition parties. What the Home Minister said is right because demanding resignations has become a habit for them. They demand resignations over every small or big issue, turn every matter into a controversy and call for resignations. So, when will they resign over the ballot box? What Home Minister Amit Shah said is completely right, Khandelwal said. He further alleged that Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and other opposition leaders would avoid taking responsibility for the election results. Now, Rahul Gandhi and all the opposition parties will run away, hiding their faces, but the public is watching all of this, he added. Khandelwal also reacted to Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's remarks targeting the BJP over the Varanasi Legislative Council election results and said that the SP chief was also gradually losing his relevance in politics. Akhilesh Yadav, too, like other parties, is gradually losing his relevance. Consequently, while he used to speak with some sense occasionally in the past, he is now making baseless statements that have no foundation, Khandelwal said. The BJP won 13 of the 28 Legislative Council seats contested across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka.
Following his victory in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Division Graduate Constituency MLC election, NCP (SP) leader Pratap Singh Patil asserted that a 100 per cent wave of change is sweeping Maharashtra. He said educated voters have delivered a resounding message that the electorate can no longer be taken for granted. Speaking to reporters here after defeating the ruling Mahayuti candidate and sitting NCP MLC Satish Bhanudasrao Chavan, Patil attributed the Maha Vikas Aghadi
Congress candidate Abhijit Wanjari has won the Maharashtra Legislative Council election from the Nagpur Division Graduates' Constituency, securing a total of 67,231 votes through first- and second-preference voting. His nearest rival, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Sudhakar Kohale, secured 63,960 votes. Wanjari defeated Kohale by a margin of 3,271 votes. Following the declaration of the result, Returning Officer and Divisional Commissioner Vijayalakshmi Bidari presented the certificate of election to Wanjari. After winning the election, Wanjari said that the BJP had exerted all its might, with all its leaders present in Nagpur, but voters had stood with the Congress. He added that his party remained united and that the leaders and workers of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) stood together. Wanjari further said that several organisations had supported him and that he had mentioned in his campaign materials that 48 organisations were backing him. He credited the workers and leaders of...
India at UN: More women in armed forces can protect females in conflict zones
Citing reports by the UN Secretary-General and the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Harish highlighted the scale of the challenges facing women in conflict-affected regions
Maharashtra MLC election: Congress trumps BJP in Nagpur, MVA leads 3-2 in State
While the NCP SP called for going back to ballot papers for holding elections, the BJP called for introspection among the alliance partners
Cyclone Arnab weakens: Rain eases in Odishas Rayagada, Andhra assesses damage
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Thane Creek Bridge III: Bombay HC forms task force to decide fisherfolk payout
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Nagpur MLC result: Congress' Abhijeet Wanjari beats BJP in RSS turf, MVA wins 3 seats
Abhijeet Wanjari of the Congress party secured victory in the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections from Nagpur. He defeated BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale by a margin of 3,271 votes. The counting process extended over 40 hours and concluded in the early hours of Thursday. This win is significant as it reflects a setback for the BJP in their stronghold.
US adds BGI-linked companies to forced labour list, restricts imports from China
He said the department had over the past two months systematically dismantled every single one of these organisations.
US Justice Department highlights India partnership in fight against cyber fraud
We've worked with Indian law enforcement to shut down tech support and government imposter fraud schemes throughout India, Goldberg said.
India-US defence pact enters second year as Singh and Hegseth review cooperation
India and the US inked the defence framework pact in October last year that sets an ambitious roadmap to further bolster the bilateral defence partnership between the two strategic partners.
Cyclone Arnab: Five dead in Andhra Pradesh, Rs 5 lakh compensation to families
About 57,000 people have been evacuated from low-lying areas and coastal regions, a senior National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) official said.
