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Digital Desk | New Delhi/Imphal, Nov 11 (IANS) Months ahead of the Manipur Assembly elections, the Congress has constituted several committees, including the Election Management Committee, to strengthen the party organisation and prepare for the crucial polls. Congress General Secretary and Lok Sabha member K.C. Venugopal said on Wednesday in a statement that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved a proposal for the appointment of additional office-bearers to the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) and constituted various committees for the ensuing Assembly elections in the state. The newly constituted committees include the Pradesh Election Committee, Campaign Committee, Manifesto Committee, Media and Publicity Committee, and Election Management Committee. In addition, three new state General Secretaries -- Ifam Badur Rahman, N. Mahananda Singh and Saniba Waikhom -- and a Secretary, Devadutta Singh, have also been appointed by Congress President Kharge, the statement said. According to the statement, the 28-member Pradesh Election Committee will be led by Manipur Congress President Okram Ibobi Singh, while the 26-member Campaign Committee will be led by senior party leader Lokeshwar Singh. The 18-member Manifesto Committee will be led by another senior Congress leader, Gaikhangam. Okram Ibobi Singh served as the 11th Chief Minister of Manipur for three consecutive terms, from March 7, 2002, to March 15, 2017, making him the longest-serving Chief Minister of the state. The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader in Manipur, Keisham Meghachandra Singh, two Lok Sabha members -- Angomcha Bimol Akoijam and Alfred Kanngam Arthur -- along with most of the senior party leaders, have been accommodated in the important Pradesh Election Committee. Veteran Congress leader Loken Singh will lead the 16-member Media and Publicity Committee, while the Election Management Committee will be chaired by M. Okendro. Welcoming the appointments, CLP leader Meghachandra Singh congratulated all the party leaders who have been entrusted with responsibilities in the newly constituted committees. Taking to social media platform X, the Congress leader said: Heartiest congratulations to all the leaders appointed to various positions and entrusted with important responsibilities by the AICC. Let us work together with unity, dedication and collective commitment to strengthen the Congress Party and work for the betterment of the people and the state of Manipur. Together, let us move forward stronger. The constitution of the various committees is being seen as part of the Congress' preparations to strengthen its organisational structure and election machinery ahead of the next Assembly polls in Manipur. The term of the 60-member Manipur Assembly is due to expire on March 13, 2027, making the coming months crucial for political parties as they prepare for the next electoral battle. The last elections to the 60-member Manipur Legislative Assembly were held in two phases, on February 28 and March 5, 2022. Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is also preparing to conduct Assembly elections in four other states -- Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Goa -- early next year.
CM Pema Khandu reaffirms commitment to Viksit Arunachal Pradesh 2047, Viksit Bharat 2047
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Telangana to introduce 10+2 education system from next year
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Nov 11 (IANS) The government of Telangana will introduce the 10+2 education system in the state from the next academic year. The decision was taken on Wednesday at a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. He stated that reforms are being undertaken with the primary goal of serving the interests of students. He emphasised that the objective is to prepare students for the demands of the modern world by providing quality education from the nursery level through to the university level. The Chief Minister directed officials that the education structure should consist of primary education (nursery to 4th grade), secondary education (5th to 8th grade), and senior secondary education (9th to 12th grade). He said students should be groomed to attain complete mastery over language and communication skills by the time they complete the 12th grade. After the 12th grade, students should have the opportunity to choose subjects of their interest and become experts in those fields. Following a recommendation by the Education Commission, the state government had decided to merge Intermediate education (11th and 12th grade) with the school education system from the academic year 2026. However, in view of the availability of limited time for admissions and the various technical hurdles currently impeding the process of merger of Intermediate education with the general school education system, the decision was deferred. The Telangana Education Commission had recommended the abolition of the Intermediate education system and replacing it with Class 11 and Class 12 grades - similar to the CBSE model. The commission emphasised that the new education system would significantly reduce the number of student dropouts. During the meeting on Wednesday, the officials briefed the Chief Minister on the progress made thus far. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy noted that, on average, 40 per cent of students drop out of education after the 10th gradea group that consists predominantly of girls, as well as children from Dalit, tribal, and minority communities. He pointed out that dropout rates are significantly lower in institutions like Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, which offer continuous education up to the 12th grade. He said a system extending education up to the 12th grade is already in place in 18 states across the country. The Chief Minister further stated that, under no circumstances, should welfare hostels or residential schools in the state continue to operate out of rented buildings. He directed officials to immediately initiate the necessary action to construct hostels and residential schools equipped with full-fledged facilities. He stated that the required funds for these constructions would be released. The Chief Minister reviewed the progress of the 'Young India Integrated Residential Schools' (YIIRS) project. He directed engineering officials to accelerate the construction work and ensure that the projects are completed within the stipulated timeframe. He also instructed officials to select top-tier agencies for landscaping, interior design, the procurement of digital equipment, sports gear, and kitchen facilities. He emphasised that there should be no compromise on quality at any stage. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also reviewed the progress of schools being constructed under the 'CURE' (Comprehensive Urban Redevelopment/Renewal) initiative. He expressed his satisfaction with the progress of these projects and directed officials to pay immediate, focused attention to any areas where construction is yet to commence. He noted that following the upgrade of ITIs (Industrial Training Institutes) into ATCs (Advanced Training Centres), there has been an increase in student enrolment, and all those who received training there have secured employment. He directed officials to expedite the release of funds required for the upgrading of polytechnic colleges.
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Digital Desk | Dhaka, Nov 11 (IANS) Suhail Ahmad Bhats 38th-minute penalty and Priyansh Dubeys late saves took India into the SAFF Championship semifinals with a 1-0 win over Maldives in their final Group B match at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday. The defending champions finished the group stage with six points, ahead of Pakistan on three, while Maldives bowed out without a point. India will face either Bangladesh, Bhutan or Sri Lanka in the semifinal on November 14. The opponents will be confirmed after the last Group A match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka takes place later on Wednesday. Head coach Naushad Moosa made seven changes to the side that defeated Pakistan 3-2, with Abhishek Suryavanshi, Muhammed Uvais, Suhail Ahmad Bhat and Ricky Shabong retaining their places. Priyansh Dubey replaced Arsh Anwer Shaikh in goal, while Chinglensana Singh Konsham took over the captaincy after Bijoy Varghese departed for New Zealand. Bhat tested Hussain Shareef early with a near-post effort, but India had to wait for a penalty to take the lead. Abdul Rabeeh dispossessed Hussain Sifaau Yoosuf and was brought down by the defender inside the box. Bhat sent Shareef the wrong way, placing his kick into the bottom-left corner. The goal took Bhats tournament tally to three following his first-half brace in Indias win over Pakistan. Manglenthang Kipgen had scored Indias other goal in that match. Irfan Yadwad and Kipgen replaced Rabeeh and Nickson at half-time. Vishnu PV came on for Bhat in the 65th minute. Dubey saved Ali Hamdhaans free-kick in the 79th minute and Muzdhaan Hassans shot five minutes later. His most important intervention came in stoppage time, when he rushed out and blocked Ethan Ibrahim Zakis close-range attempt with his face. Moosa had called for better concentration and game management after India conceded twice in added time against Pakistan. That match had ended nervously despite India establishing a three-goal lead before the interval. This time, Dubeys interventions helped preserve the clean sheet.
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Srinagar, Nov 11: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today inaugurated 4 key infrastructure facilities at SKUAST-Kashmir and emphasised the crucial role of agricultural universities in delivering practical solutions to challenges related to food security, sustainable agriculture and rural development. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that agricultural universities are unique institutions where concerns and aspirations linked to a nations food security can be transformed into concrete solutions. He noted that the four facilities inaugurated today collectively reflect a comprehensive vision of smart agriculture and rural advancement. The Lieutenant Governor inaugurated a solar-powered Internet of Things (IoT)-based irrigation and fertigation system, designed to provide crops with water and nutrients in the right quantity and at the right time. He observed that the technology has significant potential to benefit small and marginal farmers by reducing labour-intensive irrigation practices and dependence on conventional energy sources. The Lieutenant Governor also inaugurated the Prototype Design and Development Centre, which will help translate innovative concepts into practical agricultural tools and technologies. He expressed confidence that the facility would promote mechanisation and bridge the gap between laboratory research and field-level application. Highlighting the importance of entrepreneurship, the Lieutenant Governor described the newly established Directorate of Innovation and Entrepreneurship as a transformative initiative. He encouraged students to become job creators by establishing enterprises in areas such as seed testing, cold-chain management and soil health services. He asked the university to develop the directorate into a platform that provides mentoring, guidance and assistance in accessing capital for young entrepreneurs across Jammu Kashmir. The Lieutenant Governor also inaugurated the Health and Wellness Centre, describing it as an important addition to the universitys infrastructure for the well-being of students and faculty members. Calling for sustained action, the Lieutenant Governor asked SKUAST-Kashmir to take the new irrigation technology to villages within the coming year and actively involve farmers in its improvement. He stressed the need to convert data collected through sensors into simple agricultural advisories in local languages and deliver them to farmers through digital platforms. The Lieutenant Governor further encouraged the university to facilitate the establishment of at least 100 student-led startups, strengthen linkages among laboratories, cooperative societies, farmer-producer organisations and farmers, and place youth and women farmers at the centre of future programmes. We must make data and technology partners of the farmer. Our goal should be to establish at least 100 student-led enterprises and startups from the SKUAST-Kashmir campus within the coming year. The University must become a strong bridge between laboratories and cooperative societies, between farmer-producer organisations, and between researchers and small and marginal farmers. I want youth and women farmers to be at the centre of every programme, he said. Emphasising the growing challenges posed by climate change, the Lieutenant Governor called upon the university to make sustainable development and environmental stewardship central to its identity. He underlined that the true measure of progress lies in improving farmers incomes, strengthening their economic security and expanding opportunities in rural areas. The identity of Jammu Kashmir lies in its hardworking farmers, artisans, and its rich traditions of agriculture, horticulture, and handicrafts. HADP's projects and farmer-centric policies in the past 6 years have played an important role in strengthening Jammu Kashmirs rural economy and creating new opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship among youth. The real success of any modern technology or modern tools will come only when their benefits reach the small farmers in villages and bring about a real increase in their incomes. I believe that the greatest test of any change is how much positive difference it makes in a farmers life. The true measure of our progress should be the rising income of farmers, their economic security, a better future for their families, and the new opportunities emerging in rural areas, he said. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor released a coffee table book highlighting the achievements and institutional journey of SKUAST-Kashmir. A Multi-Tier Data Management and Accreditation Workflow System, aimed at strengthening institutional data management and accreditation-related processes was also launched. Shri Javid Ahmad Dar, Minister for Agriculture Production, Finance, Mining and Cooperatives; Prof. Nazir Ahmed Ganai, Vice Chancellor SKUAST-Kashmir; Prof Mohammad Ashraf Ganie, Director, SKIMS; Shri Akshay Labroo, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar; Prof Azmat Alam Khan, Registrar SKUAST-K, HoDs, senior officials, faculty members and students attended the inaugural ceremony.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The opening week of the 2026-27 Indian Football League (IFL) has offered three debutants sharply contrasting introductions to the demands of the national competition, with Nagaland United celebrating a winning start, FC Bengaluru United bouncing back from a heartbreaking defeat and Samaleswari SC discovering how costly missed opportunities can be. With promotion to the Indian Super League at stake over the course of the season, the early results have already given the newcomers plenty to reflect on. For Nagaland United, the league debut was a moment years in the making. Founded in Chmoukedima in 2024, the club became the first from Nagaland to compete in the national league, ending a 78-year wait for the state since Talimeren Ao captained India at the 1948 London Olympics. The club secured its place through a goodwill agreement with Aizawl FC, approved by the All India Football Federation on September 9. While the arrangement brought national-league experience into the squad, the clubs stated priority remained providing opportunities to Naga players. That ambition got off to an ideal start in Srinagar on October 30. Nagaland struck inside three minutes against Real Kashmir when JH Remlala capitalised on a long throw-in, before Vanlalhriatzuala extended the advantage. Despite an own goal by captain Rohmingthanga shortly before the hour mark, the debutants regained control, and Vanlalhriatzuala completed a 3-1 victory with his second goal. Head coach Kaizad Ambapardiwalla credited the teams preparation for helping the players settle quickly despite the limited time available. With limited time, it was important to get the players on the same page, understand our style of play and build confidence within the group, he said. The response to the own goal was particularly encouraging for the coach. I told them to stay calm and keep believing in themselves, he said. These moments are part of football, and what matters is how you respond. Rohmingthanga, who previously played for Aizawl, acknowledged the challenge of recovering from the setback. Of course, it was a difficult moment, but we knew we couldnt afford to lose our focus, he said. For the captain, leading the new club to victory carried special significance. To now lead Nagaland United SC and help the club begin its journey with a win means a lot, he said. While Nagaland celebrated, Samaleswari SC have had to come to terms with two narrow defeats despite showing they can compete against more established opponents. The Odisha clubs rise has been remarkable. Founded in 2006 in Pitapali, near the Hirakud Reservoir and about 15 km from Sambalpur, Samaleswari laid its foundation through its academy. Having competed in the fourth tier last season, the club earned a place in the IFL after a breakthrough campaign that included its first Durand Cup appearance and a memorable 3-2 victory over Mohammedan SC in Kolkata. Ten members of coach Abdul Azim Siddiques squad hail from Odisha. Their first league outing against two-time national champions Gokulam Kerala in Kozhikode on October 31 showcased their resilience. Trailing 0-2 at half-time, Samaleswari fought back through an own goal and a 90th-minute penalty converted by Jorge Pereyra Diaz. However, Crislans late header denied them a share of the points. Football can be cruel sometimes, but we must learn from these moments, Siddique said after the defeat. He added: One result will not define our season. Our response to this defeat will define our character. Samaleswari produced another spirited display in their next outing, against Dempo in Rourkela on November 5. Playing in front of their home crowd as the city hosted its first IFL match, they fell two goals behind before mounting a late challenge. Young defender Kartik Choudhary gave them hope in the 82nd minute with a spectacular lob from 35 yards, but a missed opportunity deep into stoppage time left them with a 1-2 defeat. Two matches have yielded no points, but Samaleswari have repeatedly pushed experienced sides until the closing stages, an encouraging sign for a club making its first appearance at this level. FC Bengaluru United, meanwhile, have experienced both the heartbreak and the exhilaration of late goals in the space of five days. The Karnataka sides promotion was the culmination of a seven-year effort to move beyond the third tier. They finished runners-up in I-League 2 last season, securing promotion ahead of United SC on goal difference. Former India international Nallappan Mohanraj, who coaches the team, retained much of that squad for their first IFL campaign. Their debut against five-time champions Dempo at Fatorda on November 1 appeared headed for a draw until Uzziel Budu scored from a corner in the eighth minute of stoppage time. This was our first-ever IFL match, and considering how we held on until the 98th minute, I believe a draw would have been a fair result, Mohanraj said. However, this is football, and if you switch off even for a moment in the 98th minute, you will be punished. The coach had also identified defending set-pieces as an area that needed immediate attention, promising his side would ensure that we do not concede set-piece goals like this in our upcoming matches. Bengaluru United delivered an emphatic response against Mohammedan SC at the Bangalore Football Stadium five days later. Marat Tarek opened their IFL scoring with a header from a corner, and two more headed goals put them in control. Mohammedan fought back to level the contest at 3-3 in the 78th minute, threatening to repeat Bengalurus painful opening-night experience. This time, however, the late moment belonged to the newcomers. Lalramdinsanga Raltes short-corner routine and cross found substitute Akshunna Tyagi, who headed home the winner in the first minute of stoppage time to seal a 4-3 victory. The contrasting results have made for an eventful opening week. Nagaland United have collected three points from their only outing and remain unbeaten, while Bengaluru United have recovered from their opening defeat to register their first win. Samaleswari, despite two losses, have shown enough fight to suggest they will remain competitive. Dempo, having beaten both Samaleswari and Bengaluru United, sit at the top of the table. Nagaland United are third and will now prepare for their first home fixture of the campaign, against Gokulam Kerala at Chmoukedima on November 14. For the club and its supporters, the occasion carries significance beyond the league standings. Ghuqhe Chishi, one of the two under-20 graduates celebrated by the club ahead of the season, is relishing the opportunity to represent Nagaland in front of its home crowd. Playing in front of our own people, representing Nagaland and wearing this jersey on home ground is something I am really looking forward to, he said. We want to make them proud, and we will give everything on the pitch. For Nagaland United, the first week has brought a historic victory and the prospect of a long-awaited homecoming. For Samaleswari and Bengaluru United, it has been an early lesson in the fine margins that separate results from performances. The season is still young, but the newcomers have already begun writing very different stories in the IFL.
Srinagar, Nov 11: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated 4 key infrastructure facilities at SKUAST-Kashmir and emphasised the crucial role of agricultural universities in delivering practical solutions to challenges related to food security, sustainable agriculture and rural development. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that agricultural universities are unique institutions where concerns and aspirations linked to a nations food security can be transformed into concrete solutions. He noted that the four facilities inaugurated today collectively reflect a comprehensive vision of smart agriculture and rural advancement. The Lieutenant Governor inaugurated a solar-powered Internet of Things (IoT)-based irrigation and fertigation system, designed to provide crops with water and nutrients in the right quantity and at the right time. He observed that the technology has significant potential to benefit small and marginal farmers by reducing labour-intensive irrigation practices and dependence on conventional energy sources. The Lieutenant Governor also inaugurated the Prototype Design and Development Centre, which will help translate innovative concepts into practical agricultural tools and technologies. He expressed confidence that the facility would promote mechanisation and bridge the gap between laboratory research and field-level application. Highlighting the importance of entrepreneurship, the Lieutenant Governor described the newly established Directorate of Innovation and Entrepreneurship as a transformative initiative. He encouraged students to become job creators by establishing enterprises in areas such as seed testing, cold-chain management and soil health services. He asked the university to develop the directorate into a platform that provides mentoring, guidance and assistance in accessing capital for young entrepreneurs across Jammu Kashmir. The Lieutenant Governor also inaugurated the Health and Wellness Centre, describing it as an important addition to the universitys infrastructure for the well-being of students and faculty members. Calling for sustained action, the Lieutenant Governor asked SKUAST-Kashmir to take the new irrigation technology to villages within the coming year and actively involve farmers in its improvement. He stressed the need to convert data collected through sensors into simple agricultural advisories in local languages and deliver them to farmers through digital platforms. The Lieutenant Governor further encouraged the university to facilitate the establishment of at least 100 student-led startups, strengthen linkages among laboratories, cooperative societies, farmer-producer organisations and farmers, and place youth and women farmers at the centre of future programmes. We must make data and technology partners of the farmer. Our goal should be to establish at least 100 student-led enterprises and startups from the SKUAST-Kashmir campus within the coming year. The University must become a strong bridge between laboratories and cooperative societies, between farmer-producer organisations, and between researchers and small and marginal farmers. I want youth and women farmers to be at the centre of every programme, he said. Emphasising the growing challenges posed by climate change, the Lieutenant Governor called upon the university to make sustainable development and environmental stewardship central to its identity. He underlined that the true measure of progress lies in improving farmers incomes, strengthening their economic security and expanding opportunities in rural areas. The identity of Jammu Kashmir lies in its hardworking farmers, artisans, and its rich traditions of agriculture, horticulture, and handicrafts. HADP's projects and farmer-centric policies in the past 6 years have played an important role in strengthening Jammu Kashmirs rural economy and creating new opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship among youth. The real success of any modern technology or modern tools will come only when their benefits reach the small farmers in villages and bring about a real increase in their incomes.I believe that the greatest test of any change is how much positive difference it makes in a farmers life. The true measure of our progress should be the rising income of farmers, their economic security, a better future for their families, and the new opportunities emerging in rural areas, he said. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor released a coffee table book highlighting the achievements and institutional journey of SKUAST-Kashmir. A Multi-Tier Data Management and Accreditation Workflow System, aimed at strengthening institutional data management and accreditation-related processes was also launched. Javid Ahmad Dar, Minister for Agriculture Production, Finance, Mining and Cooperatives; Prof. Nazir Ahmed Ganai, Vice Chancellor SKUAST-Kashmir; Prof Mohammad Ashraf Ganie, Director, SKIMS; Akshay Labroo, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar; Prof Azmat Alam Khan, Registrar SKUAST-K, HoDs, senior officials, faculty members and students attended the inaugural ceremony.
Dibyendu Bhattacharya has built his career by choosing characters that leave an impression, rather than following the conventional path to stardom. Over the years, the actor has established himself as a familiar face across films, television and OTT, earning recognition for his performances in a variety of roles. As he celebrates his 51st birthday today, it is an occasion to look back at his journey spanning over 25 years. Currently, he is receiving appreciation for his recently released Amazon Prime Original, Chaar Yaar. From Monsoon Wedding and Dev.D to Code Name: Tiranga and Alpha, Dibyendu's filmography reflects his ability to move between different genres and character types. He has also been part of several projects across the digital space, including Criminal Justice, Undekhi, Maharani and the critically acclaimed Poacher. His portrayal of Chunni in Dev.D brought him wider recognition on the big screen. Subsequently, films such as Black Friday, Lootera, B.A. Pass, Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, Mission Raniganj, Pari and Looop Lapeta offered him opportunities to explore different characters. As OTT platforms expanded their reach, Dibyendu continued to take on varied roles in projects such as Rocket Boys, Criminal Justice, Undekhi, The Railway Men, Jamtara, Sacred Games and Maharani. His work has also reached international audiences. Pairon Tale (The Soul Of Sand), directed by Siddharth Srinivasan, was selected for the Toronto International Film Festival and Rotterdam Film Festival. Dibyendu played a security guard in the film, with his performance receiving appreciation. In recent years, projects such as Chaar Yaar, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijacking and Poacher have further added to his body of work. Whether portraying a flawed individual, an authority figure or someone navigating morally complex situations, the actor has consistently brought a distinct approach to his characters. An important aspect of Dibyendu's career has been his ability to work across theatrical releases and OTT platforms without limiting himself to one format. While he continues to explore layered characters in streaming projects, he has remained active in films as well. His recent release, Yash Raj Films' Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, is another addition to his diverse filmography. Reflecting on his journey, Dibyendu shared, My journey began at home, where I would put together little theatre performances. My parents and family encouraged this passion, which eventually led me to the National School of Drama. From performing for my family to receiving so much love and appreciation from audiences across mediums, it has been a beautiful journey. I feel fortunate to have found my calling and continue to explore it with every character I play. Theatre has played an important role in shaping his career. His training at the National School of Drama helped develop the discipline and understanding of performance that continue to reflect in his work. Over the years, Dibyendu has demonstrated that a character's impact is not necessarily determined by its screen time. His performances have often stood out regardless of the size of the role, allowing him to build a career centred on the craft rather than conventional stardom. As he turns 51, his journey across 25 years in the entertainment industry reflects an approach to acting that places characters and performances at the forefront. Also Read : Dibyendu Bhattacharya exposes Bollywood colourism; why the industrys fairness bias refuses to die
Ayush Mhatre Not A Tradable Option As Hes CSKs Next Big Thing: Abhinav Mukund
Chennai Super Kings: Former India batter Abhinav Mukund believes five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should not even consider trading away young batter Ayush Mhatre, saying hes the next big thing for the franchise. He also suggested that the five-time champions explore a trade for Urvil Patel ahead of the November 17 retention deadline for IPL 2027, before the auction happens on December 16 in Goa. Mhatre, who led India to this years U19 World Cup triumph, has undergone surgery for his right hamstring injury after suffering a tear on his return to action in the Ranji Trophy last month. Mhatre is likely to remain on the sidelines for two to three months. Incidentally, Mhatre suffered a left hamstring tear while turning out for CSK in this years IPL and was ruled out of the competition. I feel there is an opportunity for CSK to trade a player like Urvil Patel. CSK already have the likes of Ayush Mhatre, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis and Sarfaraz Khan in their squad, and if all of these batters are fit, then Urvil sadly doesnt find a place in the side. So, if CSK are investing in all of the above batters as their future, then they should trade Urvil Patel. He is someone who will benefit a team which needs top-order firepower and a wicketkeeper, and that could work very well. Ayush Mhatre is not a tradable option. Hes the next big thing for CSK, bats at number three, opens the batting, and gives them an explosive start. Right now, they have too many top-order batters. Everyone wants to bat in the top four, and that is a problem. So why not release Urvil and keep Sarfaraz as your backup? It would give CSK a more settled squad and give Urvil the game time he deserves, Mukund said on JioStar. CSK have missed the playoffs in each of the last two seasons, and there has been speculation over whether they could part ways with batting all-rounder Shivam Dube. Mukund, however, was firm that the left-handed batter, known to be a spin hitter, should stay in the team. There is a lot of trade talk about Shivam Dube, but I personally would keep him because I feel there is a need for a player of his skillset in this CSK team. He was a key player in their success in 2023 as well and he gives CSK a rare balance of a left-handed batter in the middle order who can take down spin, and on top of that, he can bowl a few overs of medium pace when needed. On slow, turning tracks at Chepauk, his bowling becomes even more useful because he hits the deck and gets the ball to grip. He is also a proven performer in pressure situations, and you need players like him in the squad. There is a lot of trade talk about Shivam Dube, but I personally would keep him because I feel there is a need for a player of his skillset in this CSK team. He was a key player in their success in 2023 as well and he gives CSK a rare balance of a left-handed batter in the middle order who can take down spin, and on top of that, he can bowl a few overs of medium pace when needed. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
MI To Take considered Approach On Captaincy After Trading Hardik For Arshdeep
Indian Premier League: Five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) said they will take their time to pick a new captain for the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season after trading their last two seasons' captain, Hardik Pandya, to Punjab Kings on Wednesday and bringing in left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh in return. The swap leaves the five-time champions without a leader for the first time since Hardik took charge in 2024. Though the chatter in cricketing circles has been about Rohit Sharma possibly returning to the leadership role, with Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah as other contenders, MI have made it clear that they will not rush into a decision. As Mumbai Indians look ahead to the upcoming season, the franchise will take a considered approach to evaluating its captaincy options. An announcement regarding the teams captaincy will be made at the appropriate time, said the side in its statement. That wording puts the leadership question at the centre of MIs plans for the upcoming retention deadline on November 17 and subsequent auction planning ahead of the mini-auction happening in Goa on December 16. The MI dressing room is set to look quite different from the one Hardik led. Hardiks exit marks the end of a long and eventful association with MI. He first arrived at MI as a raw youngster in 2015 and developed into one of the leading all-rounders in the cricketing world in the shortest format. He played a major role in four of MIs title-winning campaigns before leaving, and returned from Gujarat Titans (GT), whom he led to the IPL 2022 win, in 2024 to take over as captain. MI owner Akash Ambani paid tribute to a departing Pandya. Hardik has shared some very special moments with Mumbai Indians. We have seen him grow as a cricketer, make his mark on the world stage and then return to lead the team. His contribution, his energy and the competitive spirit he brings to the field have been valuable to Mumbai Indians. I have great respect for him, both as a cricketer and as a person, and wish him nothing but the very best for everything that lies ahead, he said. Pandyas move to PBKS comes with a pay rise, as his fee goes up to INR 18 crore from the INR 16.35 crore he earned at MI. Arshdeep moves across on his current fee of INR 18 crore. In 162 IPL matches, Pandya has amassed 2,955 runs at a strike rate of 146.28 and picked up 82 wickets. For Arshdeep, the switch ends his eight-season stint at PBKS, the franchise where he made his IPL debut in 2019. The left-arm pacer leaves as their highest wicket-taker of all time with 111 scalps in 96 games. He claimed 21 wickets in the 2025 edition and added 14 more in 2026. Arshdeep also holds the record for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in mens T20Is. Arshdeeps arrival gives MI one of Indias leading fast bowlers in T20Is, who can pair up well with ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah to share the new ball. Arshdeep is also a reliable death-overs bowler and is expected to make the MI fast-bowling attack sharper and more versatile. For Arshdeep, the switch ends his eight-season stint at PBKS, the franchise where he made his IPL debut in 2019. The left-arm pacer leaves as their highest wicket-taker of all time with 111 scalps in 96 games. He claimed 21 wickets in the 2025 edition and added 14 more in 2026. Arshdeep also holds the record for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in mens T20Is. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Winnipeg Jets Fans Chant 'Coward At Connor Hellebuyck As Goalie Reveals Why He Left
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PM Modi and Railway Minister to flag off BengaluruMangaluruGoa Vande Bharat Express on November 13
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GATE 2027 Correction Window Open - Check Last Date, Fees Online @ gate2027.iitm.ac.in
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has opened the application correction facility for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027. Candidates who have already submitted their application forms can make permitted changes through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). The correction window opened on 10 November 2026 and will close on 14 November 2026.
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Usman Khawaja claimed that then captain Steve Smith, vice-captain David Warner and opener Cameron Bancroft were made scapegoats by cricket administrators
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4-year-old girl raped in Goa; Bihar native arrested, 2nd such case in a week
The incident occurred late night on November 10 at Shristhal village in Canacona taluka of Kushavati district, a senior police officer told PTI
India in QS Rankings: climbing the ladder, but missing the goalpost?
No Indian institution is in the global top 100 for academic reputation, which has the highest weightage of 30%. Only about 6% of Indian institutions improved the facultystudent ratio in 2027, while roughly 30% declined, followed by a steep 63% decline in the previous year.
Man Held For Child Rape In Goa Amid Rising Concerns
Goa police have arrested a man in his mid-20s for allegedly raping a four-year-old girl in Shristhal village. This is the second such incident involving a minor reported in the state within a week, following another case in Mapusa where a three-year-old was raped. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has condemned such acts, stating perpetrators will face permanent imprisonment.
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Kashmir United FC beat ARCO FC 1-0 in Premier Division League
Srinagar, Nov 10:Kashmir United FC emerged victorious in a closely contested encounter, defeating ARCO FC by a 10 margin in the ongoing My Youth My Pride Srinagar Premier Division Football League 202627. The match, as per a DFA statement, witnessed an intense battle between the two sides, with Kashmir United FC making the most of their opportunity to score the all-important goal. Despite ARCO FCs efforts to level the score, Kashmir United FC held on to their advantage until the final whistle.
NMC warns MBBS aspirants against fake medical colleges
Srinagar, Nov 10:A fake approval letter of a medical college can cost a student a future. With fraudulent medical colleges using glossy brochures, websites, and forged National Medical Commission (NMC) clearances to lure MBBS aspirants, the medical regulator has issued a nationwide warning: verify the college, not its claims. As government and most medical colleges get full with their new batches of MBBS students, many desperate parents often are on a lookout for medical colleges fitting their budget. This sometimes leads them to opt for colleges which are unregistered, unapproved, or fraudulent in some other manner. Now, the NMC has directed students and parents to check a medical college's approval on the NMC's official website before taking admission in any college. The nationwide advisory comes from the commission's Undergraduate Medical Education Board. It follows the Supreme Court's intervention in a case involving an alleged fake medical college. This medical college is said to be operating from a farmhouse. For many students and parents in Kashmir, MBBS seat is among the most sought-after goals for families. The advisory carries particular weight given the fact that parents explore colleges across India and abroad. The NMC said fraudulent institutions are increasingly using websites, social media promotions. The misleading admission offers to lure students through brochures, advertisements and forged approval letters. These are not proof of recognition, he said. Students and parents have been asked to consult www.nmc.org.in, the advisory said. This is the only relevant regulatory and counselling portals for authentic, updated information. The commission has also clarified that courses such as pharmacy, nursing, Ayurveda and allied health programmes do not fall under NMC. There are other regulatory bodies that govern these courses. It has urged the public to report suspected fake colleges, unauthorised MBBS courses. Many, the commission has said, forge permission letters and fraudulent admission offers through its website or official channels. The NMC has clearly said that the institutions not on its official list are unauthorised. In addition, no college can guarantee admission outside NEET. Moreover foreign medical graduates who fail to comply with the rules risk being disqualified from registration in India.
Before We Fill the Card, Let Us Learn to Ask: The Holistic Progress Card in Kashmir
Picture a teacher in a Kashmir classroom, late in the session, with the online Holistic Progress Card open on a screen. A cursor blinks in a field. She knows the child well. She knows he hesitates before speaking but draws beautifully, and that he helps younger children with their shoelaces. The form, however, asks her to choose, select, map and paste. She hesitates, not because she doesn't know the child, but because she isn't sure what the form is asking her to know. That hesitation is the most honest data point we have on the HPC in Kashmir Division, and we should not rush past it. The promise behind the card The HPC, developed by PARAKH, the assessment body within NCERT, was designed to move us away from a single number that claims to summarise a child. It is meant to be a 360-degree record. It is built on competency-based activities and brings together the teacher's observations, the child's self-assessment, the views of peers and the voice of parents. PARAKH describes it as an integrative document capturing progress across several curricular areas. Cards have been developed for the Foundational, Preparatory and Middle stages, and work on the Secondary stage was reported as ongoing. The philosophy flows directly from the National Education Policy 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023, which ask for assessment that supports learning rather than merely ranking it. It helps to keep three ideas apart. Assessment of learning asks what the child has achieved. Assessment for learning asks what the teacher should do next. Assessment as learning asks what the child can notice about her own thinking. For decades our system has lived almost entirely in the first idea. The HPC, at its best, invites us into the other two. A winter calendar and a summer template Kashmir Division follows a winter calendar, and schools here have rolled out the HPC. Teachers have struggled, and most have learnt to complete the required fields. That deserves acknowledgement. Learning a new digital document in the middle of teaching, examinations and administrative returns is no small feat. But completing fields and understanding assessment are different achievements. The questions teachers are asking show where the gap lies. How should one choose among R1, R2 and R3 at the middle stage, and between R1 and R2 at the foundational stage? How does one fetch an activity from the activity bank? How does one create an activity, place it in the online document, and map it to learning standards and the PARAKH framework? I have no survey to cite, and I will not pretend otherwise. These are concerns I have encountered in my own observation, and they need systematic study. Notice, though, that nearly all of them are procedural questions about the document. Very few are questions about the child. When teachers ask how to fill a field, we are probably seeing a reporting tool arrive before the assessment thinking that should precede it. There is also a structural question worth asking. PARAKH's published material appears to map activities across an April-to-March session. Kashmir's academic rhythm differs, with its winter vacation and its own session boundaries. Is the card's timeline being adapted sensibly to our calendar, or are teachers left to reconcile the two on their own? An honest review should find out. Fix the pedagogy first My central argument is simple. Before we address the problems of the HPC, we must address the problems of our pedagogy. A progress card can only record what the classroom has made visible. If lessons are lectures followed by recall questions, there is little to observe beyond recall. No format, however elegant, can capture curiosity that was never invited. If we want the card to say something true about a learner's creativity, collaboration or ethical sense, the classroom must first create occasions for those things to appear. That begins with questions, and with the children's own questions above all. A child who is allowed to ask why? and what if? is already doing the work of competency. The questions, the child's explanations of her thinking, her perceptions and her learning environment all feed her holistic development. A classroom where questions are welcomed produces rich evidence for the HPC almost as a by-product. A classroom where questions are discouraged will produce a card full of ticks and little truth. The same applies to teachers. Confusion is not a failure. It is where learning starts, and the questions teachers are asking about the HPC are the best professional-development agenda we could hope for. They should be gathered, discussed and answered, not silenced by the next circular. What teachers need to own For the HPC to mean something, teachers need to be at home with a set of ideas that cannot be learnt in a single workshop. These include formative and summative assessment, curricular goals, competencies and learning outcomes, and the skill of mapping an activity to a learning standard. They also include the craft of framing a good question, with a clear stem, plausible distractors and a defensible key. Finally, they include writing a rubric, which is the hardest part and the most important. A rubric is not a scoring sheet. It is a conversation with the learner. Its criteria tell her what quality looks like, and its descriptors show where she stands. Its levels show her where she might go next. A child who can read a rubric can plan her own growth, which is the point of assessment as learning. This is practice, not theory. A teacher should be identifying competencies and learning outcomes across the chapters of the prescribed textbooks, designing activities, and building rubrics for them throughout the year. After a hundred such experiences, mapping an activity to a standard stops being a clerical task and becomes professional instinct. The risk of the single sitting The danger I most want to name is the default mindset of finishing a task. Our system is very good at converting reforms into returns, and an HPC filled in one sitting at the end of the session is a compliance exercise wearing the clothes of a reform. It records the teacher's memory, not the child's journey. A 360-degree document cannot be built in a week. It needs almost a full year of working with children, colleagues, parents and peers. The evidence should accumulate in portfolios, projects, observation notes and conversations, and the card should be a living record that is revisited rather than a form submitted. If the card is truly to show a learner's choices, tendencies and possible directions, it must be assembled slowly enough for those things to emerge. The parent and the multilingual classroom PARAKH treats parent observation as a major component of the card. That is a genuine opportunity. For many parents in Kashmir, a report card has meant a mark and a rank. A card that asks them what they notice at home, such as whether their child shares, persists or wonders, widens their understanding of what schooling is for. But this will not happen if the card arrives only at the end of the year. Parents need to be invited early and to see why their observations matter. They also need those observations to be asked for in a language and a manner they find natural. Language is the wider question. Our classrooms bring together Kashmiri, Urdu, Gojri, Pahari and other home languages, alongside English. Can a teacher record a child's strengths in the child's own linguistic world? Will a rural parent find the document intelligible? And in a small multi-grade school with one or two teachers, how can the card be sustained alongside everything else? These are open questions, and context-sensitive answers will serve us better than uniform instructions. The way forward None of this is an argument against the HPC. It is an argument for giving it the conditions in which it can work. Several steps seem realistic. First, training should move from explaining fields to showing practice. Teachers learn assessment by watching an assessment happen, so demonstration sessions built on real classroom situations, with a real activity, a real rubric and real student work, would do more than any number of presentations. Second, DIETs and SCERT should act as academic mentors rather than collectors of returns. A visit that asks show me a child's portfolio and let us discuss it teaches more than a visit that counts completed cards. Third, we need simple, contextual rubrics and exemplars, ideally developed with Urdu/Kashmiri teachers, in forms that a teacher in a remote school can adapt without a specialist beside her. Fourth, documentation should be reduced wherever the HPC makes older records redundant. A reform that adds to the workload without removing anything will be quietly resisted, and with good reason. Fifth, parent-teacher interaction should be built into the calendar across the year, not left to the end of it. Finally, we should review quality rather than quantity. The success of the HPC cannot be measured by the number of cards filled. It should be judged by whether teachers understand their learners better, whether classroom assessment has grown stronger, and whether parents and schools are better able to support each child. A light, not a ledger A ledger records what has happened. A lamp shows what is there and where one might walk next. The Holistic Progress Card can be either, and the difference will not be decided in New Delhi or in an online form. It will be decided in classrooms, by whether teachers are given the time, trust and training to look closely at children. If we do that, the card will matter. If we do not, it will be one more format completed on schedule, and the child at the centre of it will be no better understood. (The Author is a teacher educator with about 30 years of service; he writes on school education, assessment and teacher development. The views expressed are personal. He can be emailed at: sheikhgulzar1970@gmail.com )
GSPCB Multi-tasking Staff Recruitment 2026
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MLA Sajjad Shafi calls for Clean and Green Uri
Srinagar, Nov 10: Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Uri Dr Sajjad Shafi on Tuesday attended a Capacity-Building Session on Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, as the chief guest at Government Degree College Uri. The programme was organised by the Municipal Committee Uri and presented by Swaaha Resource Management Pvt Ltd. The session focused on proper waste segregation, scientific waste disposal, reducing plastic usage and creating awareness about environmental protection. In a statement issued here, it described the programme as an eye-opener initiative for Uri. Shafi emphasised that students are the future of Uri and can play a vital role in building a cleaner and greener society. He urged students to say No to Plastic and become ambassadors of cleanliness and environmental awareness in their respective villages and communities. He stressed that keeping Uri clean and green is a collective responsibility and called for active public participation in promoting responsible waste management practices. Our goal should be a Clean Uri and Green Uri, and students must lead this positive change, Sajjad added.
Vaishali's World Championship Prep: Universal Player Goal
Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali is preparing for the Women's World Championship against China's Ju Wenjun next year. Known for her aggressive style, Vaishali is working on becoming a universal player to master all types of positions. She views the Total Chess World Championship Tour pilot as crucial training and has a packed schedule of tournaments leading up to the main event.
Digital Desk | Budapest, Nov 10 (IANS) India's World No.7 R Praggnanandhaa, No. 12-ranked Arjun Erigaisi and top woman player Vaishali Rameshbabu are among the chess world's biggest stars descending on the Hungarian capital for the pilot event of Total Chess World Championship, an ambitious new tournament which tests an innovative format and explores a new direction for professional chess. Among the biggest attractions is the arrival of Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as the Greatest of All Time (GOAT), who arrived in Budapest late on Monday evening. Having held the world No. 1 position for 15 consecutive years, Carlsen's participation adds enormous star power to an already exceptional field and puts the spotlight firmly on the Hungarian capital. The 24-player world-class field also includes elite stars like Fabiano Caruana, Anish Giri, Levon Aronian, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and young talents like Abhimanyu Mishra of the United States. This makes up an extraordinary gathering of international chess talent, featuring some of the biggest names in the game, multiple elite grandmasters and two of the world's leading female players. From established champions and former world championship challengers to the next generation of chess superstars, the Budapest Pilot promises a fascinating contest across the board. The confirmed participants include beside Carlsen, Caruana, Erigiasi, Pragg and Vaishali, Wesley So (USA), Vincent Keymer (GER), Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB), Anish Giri (NED), Alireza Firouzja (FRA), Jan-Krzysztof Duda (POL), Liem Le (VIE) Richard Rapport (HUN), Levon Aronian (USA), Hans Moke Niemann (USA), Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (AZE), Ian Nepomniachtchi (FIDE), Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FRA), Jorden van Foreest (NED), Haik M. Martirosyan (ARM), Vladislav Artemiev (FIDE), Abhimanyu Mishra (USA), and the world's youngest Grandmaster Andrew Hong (USA) along with Women's World No. 7 Bibisara Assaubayeva (KAZ). With a total prize fund of $650,000, the stakes could hardly be higher for a pilot event. The tournament brings together an exceptional collection of talent, with every player competing for the inaugural crown and the opportunity to be part of a defining moment in the evolution of professional chess. But the Total Chess Pilot is about more than finding a champion. At its heart is the testing of a new competitive format designed to bring a fresh dimension to elite chess, creating a more dynamic, engaging and compelling experience for players, fans and audiences worldwide, the organisers said. Alongside the on-board competition, the event will introduce an enhanced broadcast experience featuring world-class production, an expert commentary panel, live insights and in-depth post-match studio analysis, bringing viewers closer to the players, their strategies and the drama behind every game. The Total Chess World Championship Tour Pilot introduces a ground-breaking competition format designed to identify the world's most complete chess player by combining Fast Classic, Rapid and Blitz into a single championship. For the pilot event, the 24 elite players will begin the tournament in a group stage comprising four groups of six players each. Every group follows a double round-robin format over five days, with players contesting ten Fast Classical games (45 minutes plus a 30-second increment). Victories earn three points, while draws are worth one point. A nine-round Blitz Swiss tournament held before the competition determines tie-break rankings. Following the group stage, players progress into knockout brackets based on their finishing positions. Each knockout match is played over two days and tests competitors across all three disciplinesfour Blitz games (3+2), two Rapid games (15+10) and one Fast Classical game (45+30)with weighted scoring rewarding success in longer formats.
Post-Cristiano Ronaldo Era Begins; Focus On Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland In UEFA Nations League
The Messi-Ronaldo era has ended in national team soccer and in the UEFA Nations League this week Europe's top strikers resume a long pursuit of the two greats' remarkable goal-scoring totals.
AstroSage.com, Pessimistic attitude should be avoided because it will not only minimise your chances but will also disturb the harmony of body as well. Today, seek the blessings of your elders before going out of the house, as it will benefit you. Children help you complete household jobs. Your soulmate will think about you all day. You will reach your goals through hard work and patience. Today, you can go to a park or shopping mall with young members of the family. You will be lead down by your partner and this might force you break the marriage. Lucky Number: 6
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Tripura govt committed to improving quality of life in tribal areas: CM Manik Saha
Digital Desk | Agartala, Nov 10 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that the overall development of the state would not be possible without close cooperation between the state government and the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). He said both administrations must work together to achieve the common objective of building a developed Tripura and improving the quality of life of people living in tribal areas. Saha made the remarks while addressing the oath-taking ceremony of seven Executive Members (EMs) of the TTAADC. He said the newly sworn-in Executive Members, along with other representatives and leaders of the Janajati communities, must work collectively towards building a new Tripura. There should be no room for doubt. There should be trust. Sometimes, there are many issues. I often make commitments, but whenever I make a commitment, I have to see whether it is actually possible. We want to ensure that every demand is reasonable and explore how it can be addressed through dialogue. I am sure that no gap should be allowed to develop, he said. The Chief Minister emphasised that all stakeholders must work together to achieve the desired development goals. Highlighting the constitutional and administrative importance of the TTAADC, Saha said the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution had granted several rights to tribal communities to protect their land, language, culture, traditions and socio-economic interests. Today, the role of the TTAADC in the constitutional and administrative framework is very important. We all know that the Sixth Schedule has granted several rights to the tribal communities. It provides provisions to protect the land, language, culture, traditions and socio-economic interests of the tribals. The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution also provides for the right to self-governance, good governance and the protection of one's identity and traditions, he said. Saha also referred to the statement by royal scion and Tipra Motha Party (TMP) supremo Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma that he was no longer involved in politics. But I have already said that one can work for people without being in politics. So, no matter what Maharaj says, he is with you. He has said that he may not be in politics, but he will stand with you in your happiness and sorrow, the Chief Minister said. He stressed that dialogue and regular communication were essential to maintaining a healthy relationship between the state government and the TTAADC administration, adding that a lack of communication often created unnecessary gaps and misunderstandings. Speaking about improvements in education, healthcare and drinking water facilities, the Chief Minister said the state government was according considerable importance to strengthening basic infrastructure and improving access to essential services in TTAADC areas. He said the government had made significant progress in expanding household tap water connections across the state. Saha further said that people across Tripura were benefiting from the Chief Minister's Jan Arogya Yojana and the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. Tripura is the only state where 100 per cent of the population has health insurance coverage. No other state has achieved this. We are working in different areas, and there are several initiatives that I have already mentioned. The state government has considerable experience in these matters, and we will continue to utilise that experience for the welfare of the people, he added.
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Uber Expands Ecosystem With Parking Feature
Uber has officially launched a new parking reservation feature in the United States, allowing drivers and platform users to reserve and pay for parking spots directly through the application. This major service expansion follows Ubers strategic acquisition of the SpotHero platform and initially rolls out operations across 15 major cities nationwide. Through this integration , the transportation network gains immediate access to an extensive infrastructure network comprising 13,000 garages, open parking lots, and valet services distributed across more than 400 municipalities . During its initial debut phase, the functionality became accessible in high-traffic metropolitan hubs, including: New York Los Angeles Chicago San Francisco Miami Austin Seattle Washington, D.C. The new option is integrated directly into the apps home screen , enabling users to search for destinations using specific dates and times via an interactive map interface . Customers can apply specific filters for covered surfaces, valet options, or standard garages while viewing transparent upfront pricing and enjoying the flexibility of free cancellations up until the scheduled arrival time. Furthermore, entrance validation at the parking facility is streamlined through QR code scanning or automated license plate recognition technology . Looking ahead, Uber plans to utilize these parking locations as dedicated staging zones and logistics hubs for partner companies operating autonomous vehicles . This strategic initiative aims to minimize urban traffic congestion and reduce unnecessary empty vehicle mileage. The feature further reinforces Ubers broader corporate goal of evolving into an all-in-one integrated service platform . To incentivize adoption, subscribers enrolled in the Uber One membership program will receive a 10% credit back on all completed parking reservations. By continuously diversifying its digital ecosystem beyond traditional ridesharing, the company aims to capture a larger share of daily urban mobility and transit logistics. Uber Expands Ecosystem With Parking Feature , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
Participation in an all-women FIFA workshop gives Chhetri change to drive programmes for change
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) Being the lone male player at a three-day Impact Accelerator Workshop organised as part of the FIFA Player Impact Programme has given former India captain Sunil Chhetri special insights into the world of women's football. The 42-year-old Chhetri was in Boston a few months ago, along with 10 female players to explore how they can turn their football influence into meaningful change for the causes that matter most to them. Chhetri's participation in the female-only programme in June reflects the programme's growing ambition and reach. Chhetri was part of the cohort that gathered in Boston, Massachusetts, to explore how they can turn their football influence into meaningful change for the causes that matter most to them. He is expected to soon put together a project to drive positive social change in the country and, along with other participants, present it at the next stage of the Impact Accelerator Workshop in London in December this year. The 11 members of the 13-strong second cohort of FIFA's Player Impact Programme were united for the initiative, which empowers players to harness their voice, platform and resources to drive positive social change, said a report on www.fifa.com. The three-day conclave in Boston, at which the players took the first step in their impact journeys, was attended by Alexia Putellas, a FIFA Womens World Cup winner with Spain, Casey Phair of Korea Republic, Gabi Nunes of Brazil, Hina Sugita of Japan, Jessie Fleming of Canada, Kenza Dali of France, Maria Sanchez of Mexico, Michelle Agyemang of England, Phallon Tullis-Joyce of the USA, Racheal Kundananji of Zambia and Rasheedat Ajibade of Nigeria, Rebekah Stott of New Zealand besides Sunil Chhetri. The programme, which builds upon the success of its female-only pilot in 2025, recognises that the stars, besides excelling on the football field, also have a unique opportunity to inspire future generations and create lasting impact around the world, backed by FIFA's support. Drawing from their experience and inspired by each others stories, players left with a clearer understanding of how the nine-month programme will support them with the skills, resources and guidance needed to turn their projects into reality, the report said. Over three days in Boston, the group shared their personal journeys and the goals they have set for themselves through group discussions, practical exercises and expert-led sessions. The result was a series of powerful, engaging and constructive exchanges that will ultimately create lasting change in their communities. Im really happy that I got this opportunity, Chhetri was quoted as saying in a report on the programme in fifa.com. Chhetri, who at 42 is still playing in his homeland, said: I cannot wait to put those lessons into practice. I dont think there is a difference (between) a man and a woman here, (we are) just meeting amazing personalities, some amazing top-class players from different countries. The next milestone in their impact journey will come in December, when participants gather in London and join virtual sessions to present their projects to their peers.
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President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday interacted with members of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) from Odisha at Rashtrapati Bhavan, emphasising the transformative role of education in empowering marginalised communities and advancing Indias developmental goals. Addressing the delegation, the President described education as a powerful instrument capable of changing individual lives and entire communities. She encouraged [] The post President Murmu to Odishas PVTGs: Education Can Transform Lives and Drive Indias Growth appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
PHDCCI seeks customs duty cuts on key inputs ahead of Budget 2027-28
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) on Tuesday participated in a pre-Budget consultation meeting for the Union Budget 2027-28, where it recommended a series of customs duty reforms aimed at enhancing India's position as a globally competitive manufacturing hub. During the meeting held by the Tax Research Unit of the Revenue Department under the Ministry of Finance, the industry body highlighted the need to rationalise duties on critical industrial raw materials and energy inputs. It said such measures would help reduce manufacturing costs, improve energy security, strengthen domestic value chains and enhance India's global competitiveness. As part of its recommendations, PHDCCI proposed reducing the basic customs duty on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), heavy petroleum feedstocks and naphtha to zero from the current 2.5 per cent. It also called for rationalisation of customs duties on petroleum coke used in industrial manufacturing and sought continuation of the existing basic customs duty structure on steel scrap beyond March 2028. The chamber noted that these inputs play a crucial role across a wide range of sectors, including energy, fertilisers, steel, aluminium, petrochemicals, infrastructure, construction, textiles and engineering. According to the industry body, the availability, affordability and quality of essential industrial inputs have a direct bearing on India's manufacturing competitiveness and investment attractiveness. PHDCCI said customs duties on key raw materials and intermediate goods can significantly influence production costs, investment decisions and the overall competitiveness of downstream industries. A more streamlined duty structure, it added, would help improve cost efficiencies across interconnected manufacturing value chains. The chamber further emphasised that targeted duty reforms could encourage fresh investments in domestic processing capacities, strengthen supply-chain resilience and contribute to broader national goals such as industrial growth, energy security and higher value addition within the country. The recommendations form part of the industry's submissions to the government as it begins consultations for the Union Budget 2027-28.
India in touch with UK authorities over arrest of Merchant Navy captain: MEA
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) India is in touch with the UK High Commission in New Delhi as well as the UK Foreign Office regarding the arrest of Indian merchant navy master Captain Ajay Pant in the United Kingdom, and is doing its best for his safety and well-being, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. We have been in touch with the lawyers of Captain Pant as well as his family. The High Commission has paid several visits to Captain Pant to check on his well-being. We have also facilitated the visit of his family members, his wife in particular, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said during the bi-weekly media briefing. The Indian High Commission in London has been extending consular assistance to Captain Pant, who is in judicial custody in the UK. The last such visit by his wife took place on 9th of November. We have been in touch with the UK High Commission here as well as the UK Foreign Office in this particular matter. We are trying to do our best for his safety and well-being, Jaiswal said. Pant, a resident of Uttarakhand, was reportedly arrested in June after British forces and the UKs National Crime Agency intercepted the oil tanker Smyrtos, which he was captaining, in the English Channel. He has been charged with offences related to sanctions on Russian oil, which carry a maximum prison term of 10 years. Pant was the only one of the 24 crew members on board to be charged, and he has denied any wrongdoing. He is being held at HMP Winchester, and his trial is expected to begin on December 15. His wife, Ritu Pant, has maintained that her husband was made a scapegoat and was at the wrong place at the wrong time.
Arsenal goalkeepers: Name all 24 to have played a Premier League game
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India Post, IndiGo hold 'Digital Detox 2.0' to promote handwritten Diwali greetings
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The Department of Posts, in collaboration with IndiGo airlines, organised the second edition of its in-flight postcard writing activity, Digital Detox 2.0, offering air travellers an opportunity to send handwritten Diwali greetings and reconnect with the tradition, an official statement said on Tuesday. The statement from Ministry of Communications said the campaign was launched following the positive response to its inaugural edition as conducted across 15 IndiGo flights covering 11 destinations, including Chandigarh, Ranchi, Bagdogra, Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Varanasi and Jaipur. Passengers were provided specially designed Digital Detox kits containing postcards, greeting cards and do-it-yourself (DIY) postcards through specially designed Diwali Stickers encouraging them to take a break from their screens and pen personalised festive messages. Passengers were provided with specially designed Digital Detox kits containing postcards, greeting cards and DIY postcards through specially designed Diwali Stickers encouraging them to take a break from their screens and pen personalised festive messages, the ministry stated. By bringing the experience of letter writing to air travellers, the campaign highlighted the enduring charm of personal correspondence in an increasingly digital world, the statement noted. One passenger remarked that writing a postcard at 30,000 feet was a wonderful experience and something he would remember for his lifetime. This was my first time writing a postcard. It made me realise how special handwritten messages can be in an age of instant digital communication, the statement cited another participant. Sending Diwali wishes through a handwritten postcard felt much more personal and meaningful than a digital message, another passenger said. India Post reaffirmed its commitment to innovative public outreach through Digital Detox 2.0, celebrating the timeless tradition of connecting people through letters while adding a personal touch to Diwali celebrations, the statement noted.
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Naidu cautions Ministers against complacency after local poll victory
Chief Minister sets 2029 Assembly polls as next goal; tells Ministers to focus on governance, fulfil promises and ensure that welfare benefits reach the people
England call up James Hill as Guehi, Konsa miss Croatia clash
Digital Desk | London, Nov 10 (IANS) England have handed maiden senior international call-up to Bournemouth defender James Hill ahead of their upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain after injuries forced changes to Thomas Tuchel's squad. The 24-year-old centre-back has joined the Three Lions squad for the November international window after impressing with his performances for Bournemouth this season. Hill has made 15 appearances for the Premier League club, earning recognition from England head coach Tuchel. Hill, who has previously represented England at under-20 and under-21 levels, will now get an opportunity to make his senior debut as the national team prepares for two important Group C encounters. His inclusion follows the withdrawal of Manchester City defender Marc Guehi, who picked up an injury during his club's Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Guehi was substituted at half-time and will remain with his club for further recovery. Newcastle United's Dan Burn was brought into the squad on Monday as a replacement for Guehi. The defender, who has 11 international caps, joined the England camp at Tottenham Hotspur's training ground. Meanwhile, Arsenal centre-back Ezri Konsa will also miss Thursday's meeting with Croatia at Wembley as he continues an individual fitness programme. He is expected to resume full training later this week and could be available for England's subsequent trip to Spain. Hill will compete for a place in the central defensive positions alongside Burn, Jarrad Branthwaite and Jarell Quansah. England will host Croatia at Wembley on Thursday, November 12, before travelling to Madrid to face Spain on Sunday, November 15, in their final two group-stage matches. Tuchel's side are currently second in Group C and need to avoid defeat against Croatia to guarantee qualification for the Nations League quarter-finals, scheduled for March next year. England can finish top of the group if they win both remaining matches and finish with a superior goal difference to Spain. The November camp also features first-time senior call-ups for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham and Fulham's Josh King, who have earned promotion from the England under-21 setup.
India may get a better trade deal: Samir Saran on renegotiating with the US
Following the US midterm elections, Samir Saran emphasized India's need to navigate trade negotiations with patience. He believes aggressive US tariff threats are often part of larger negotiations rather than immediate policy changes. Saran indicated that both domestic political shifts and bipartisan support in Congress ensure continuity of US trade goals. India can leverage its vast market to secure advantageous terms during negotiations.
Gujarat CM meets Guv Devvrat, interacts with citizens and police officers on New Year (Lead)
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Nov 10 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday visited temples in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar and met citizens, political leaders and senior police officers to exchange Gujarati New Year greetings on the first day of 'Vikram Samvat 2083', reiterating his appeal for a developed and drug-free state. Patel began the day by offering prayers at Panchdev Temple in Gandhinagar, where he prayed for the happiness, prosperity and good health of citizens. He subsequently visited Trimandir in Adalaj and offered prayers to Simandhar Swami and other deities, besides paying his respects to Pujya Niruma and Dada Bhagwan. Then, he met Governor Acharya Devvrat and extended his greetings. In Ahmedabad, the Chief Minister visited Maa Bhadrakali Temple and prayed for the well-being of people and the overall development of Gujarat. He later met prominent personalities, public representatives and citizens at the Annexe Circuit House in Shahibaug, where he exchanged New Year greetings. State BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma, Minister of State for Urban Development, Darshna Vaghela, MPs Dinesh Makwana and Hasmukh Patel, Ahmedabad Mayor Hitesh Barot, local MLAs, other political leaders and a large number of citizens were present during the interaction. Patel also visited the Police Officers' Mess at Dafnala in Shahibaug, where he exchanged Diwali and New Year greetings with senior police officers and their family members. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, State Police Chief G.S. Malik, Director General of Prisons K.L.N. Rao, Director General of Police Neerja Gotru and Ahmedabad Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gahlaut were among those present. Earlier, the Chief Minister had also exchanged New Year greetings with citizens, serving and retired senior secretaries, MLAs and office-bearers from Gandhinagar city and district at the Community Hall of the Ministers' Residential Complex in Gandhinagar. Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sanjeev Kumar, Energy Department Principal Secretary Ashwini Kumar and Roads and Buildings Secretary Patel welcomed him on the occasion. In his New Year message, Patel urged citizens to work collectively towards building a 'Viksit Gujarat' and a 'Drug-Free Gujarat', contributing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed and drug-free India. I extend my heartfelt New Year wishes to everyone on the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2083. I have prayed to God for everyone's good health and for their lives to move forward with happiness, peace and prosperity. With the Prime Minister's vision of a developed India and a drug-free India, I hope we all work together towards a developed Gujarat and a drug-free Gujarat, he said. In a message on social media platform X, Patel also extended greetings to Gujarati families living across India and abroad, expressing hope that the New Year would bring happiness, peace, prosperity, good health and new opportunities. He called for strengthening social harmony, supporting local artisans and small industries, and promoting the 'Vocal for Local' initiative to ensure that prosperity reaches the last person in society. He also urged people to contribute towards the goal of an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. The New Year celebrations come as the state government continues to emphasise development and its campaign against drug abuse, with Patel calling for public participation in both initiatives.
Goa University Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Goa University has released the official notification for 6 vacancies, including Assistant Professor in Computer Science and Technology, Assistant Professor in Sanskrit, and Assistant Professor in Electronics posts. Selection will be carried out through a Walk-in Interview scheduled on 17 November 2026 and 18 November 2026 at Council Hall, Administrative Block, Goa University. Candidates should report at 10:30 AM. For complete details, candidates can visit unigoa.ac.in.
UN climate summit hosts Turkeys push for global electrification
Digital Desk | Antalya, Nov 10 (IANS) The COP31 Presidency is boosting efforts to electrify the global economy as countries, businesses and investors rally behind Turkeys electrification push at the annual UN Climate Summit. The COP31 Global Electrification Pledge, designed to usher in the age of electricity, aims to raise electricitys share of final energy consumption from around 23 per cent today to 35 per cent by 2035. This will be achieved through electrifying transport, buildings and industry and will support global efforts to enhance energy security, expand energy access, and reduce costs and emissions. The target is based on the IEA and IRENA's analysis of what is needed to keep the world on a pathway consistent with limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. COP31 President Murat Kurum said, We need the 35-by-35 target because until now electrification has not been underpinned by a clear global goal. This years energy crisis has shocked us out of our complacency and demonstrated the inherent vulnerability of dependence on energy imports. Electrifying the global economy is now essential to boost energy security, cut emissions, and drive economic growth. The COP31 Presidency is determined to chart a path forward and use the annual UN summit to build momentum. We are bringing everyone together to support each other and build collective momentum. The age of electricity is taking shape -- and COP31 will be remembered as the moment we flicked the switch. COP31 President of Negotiations, Chris Bowen, said, At COP31, we are seeking broad support for faster electrification, matched by practical delivery pathways. When electrification is backed by clean power, stronger grids and storage, it can improve energy access, strengthen energy security and cut emissions across households, transport and industry. The global clean energy transition is well underway, and the task at COP31 is to accelerate it. Ambition matters, but it must be backed by investment, infrastructure and implementation. Also, the COP31 Presidency is co-hosting the first Electrification Forum with the European Union. The Electrification Forum will continue beyond COP (Conference of the Parties) as a regular meeting of governments, institutions, businesses and financiers. This will be run by the Electrification Board, which is chaired by the COP31 Presidency, with the International Energy Agency (IEA) acting as its secretariat. As part of the same initiative, the IEA will lead the Global Electrification Tracking Mechanism to monitor global and regional electrification trends. IEA Executive Director, Dr Fatih Birol, said, Electric technologies are often cost-competitive and can improve energy security for fuel importers. COP31 is an important opportunity to strengthen the global focus on electrification, and the IEA is pleased to be supporting the Presidency,including through our data-driven analysis that underpins the 35-by-35 Pledge. We look forward to maintaining momentum as custodian of the Electrification Forum and of tracking progress in the years to come. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) will also support the COP31 Presidency with the Enabling Distribution Grids for Electrification (D-GRIDS) programme to help developing countries identify grid investment needs, prepare projects and access finance. IRENAs Director-General Francesco La Camera said: The 35-by-35 Global Electrification Pledge is firmly grounded in IRENAs analysis, and we are pleased to support the COP31 Presidency. I am particularly pleased that IRENA has been entrusted with leading D-GRIDs, the infrastructure pillar of the Global Electrification Initiative, to strengthen distribution grids and unlock electrification.
Victor Lindelof extends Aston Villa contract until 2028
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Aston Villa have extended Victor Lindelof's contract until 2028 after exercising an option to add another year to the Swedish defender's existing deal, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. Victor Lindelof, who joined Aston Villa in 2025, is approaching the milestone of 50 appearances for the club and has established himself as an important member of the defensive unit. The extension ensures that Victor Lindelof will continue his association with the Birmingham-based side for at least another season. Victor Lindelof made an immediate impact following his arrival, playing a significant role in Aston Villa's UEFA Europa League triumph during his debut campaign. The defender was part of the side that defeated SC Freiburg 3-0 in the final in Istanbul, helping the club secure the continental title. His performances at club level have also complemented his responsibilities on the international stage, where Victor Lindelof continues to captain the Sweden national team. Aston Villa's decision to activate the extension comes after Victor Lindelof continued to feature prominently in Unai Emery's plans. The defender has been a regular presence at the heart of the backline as the club looks to maintain its competitiveness across domestic and European competitions. The contract announcement comes after Aston Villa's dramatic 4-4 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. Victor Lindelof's side surrendered a two-goal advantage in stoppage time after taking a 4-2 lead through goals from Alysson, Nicolas Jackson, John McGinn and Leon Goretzka. Late strikes from Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu denied Aston Villa all three points, although the result extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to six matches heading into the November international break. Manager Unai Emery described the late goals as painful but acknowledged the positives in his team's performance. With Victor Lindelof now secured until 2028, Aston Villa will look to benefit from the Swedish international's experience and defensive consistency as they continue their campaign under Emery.
Goa's Namrata Khandeparkar quit her high-paying Module Lead job at Persistent Systems after finding corporate life creatively unfulfilling. A computer engineer, she gave herself one year to turn baking into a business. Starting with workshops in a rented flat, she reinvested her earnings and built a customised cake business featuring creative designs.
Premier League quiz: Name the top 10 goalscorers beginning with D
Didier Drogba is only third. The post Premier League quiz: Name the top 10 goalscorers beginning with D appeared first on Planet Football .
'Presents Some Pretty Cool Opportunities': Amy Hunter Optimistic Despite Ireland Missing Prendergast
Emerging Nations Trophy: Ireland vice-captain Amy Hunter believes star all-rounder Orla Prendergast's absence from the upcoming ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy will give other players a chance to step up and showcase their abilities in the 10-team tournament in the UAE. It's a relatively inexperienced squad, but that presents some pretty cool opportunities, Hunter told Cricket Ireland. Ireland will be without Prendergast, who is currently playing for Brisbane Heat in Australia's Women's Big Bash League (WBBL). Her absence has opened the door for several young players, including Abbi Harrison and Zara Craig, who earned their places after impressive performances in recent editions of the ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup. Hunter, who will serve as vice-captain to regular skipper Gaby Lewis, believes the presence of experienced players Laura Delany and Lara Maritz will provide valuable support to the relatively inexperienced group. I think to be able to call on the likes of Laura Delany and Lara Maritz into the team demonstrates the depth that we have. We also have some possible debutants as well, she said. The wicketkeeper-batter added that the tournament would offer emerging players an opportunity to perform under pressure and strengthen their claims for regular places in the national side. Every game we go into, we look to compete as best we can and ultimately win, so that will still be our goal for this tournament, Hunter said. Ireland have been placed in Group A alongside Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, Scotland and hosts UAE. The top three teams from the group will advance to the Super Six stage. The tournament will also mark Hunter's return to international T20 cricket after featuring in five matches at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup earlier this year. I can't wait to get going again in T20 cricket. We've had a bit of a break from it now, since the (T20) World Cup in June, she said. Ireland will begin their campaign against Sri Lanka on Thursday, November 12, hoping to carry forward the momentum from their victory over the West Indies in their final match of the T20 World Cup. I can't wait to get going again in T20 cricket. We've had a bit of a break from it now, since the (T20) World Cup in June, she said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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We Weren't Aware: Mitchell Starc Denies Khawaja's Sandpapergate Assertions
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EC extends Model Code of Conduct curbs to retired officials hired by states
The Election Commission on Tuesday said restrictions and prohibitions applicable to serving government employees under the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) will also apply to retired government officials and other individuals engaged by state and Union territory governments. In a letter to the chief secretaries and chief electoral officers of Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, all five of which will go to polls early next year, the Election Commission (EC) said such individuals must maintain political neutrality and refrain from participating in election campaigns or canvassing.
ECI tightens political neutrality rules for retired officials ahead of 2027 Assembly polls
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed that individuals, including retired government officials who have been re-employed, appointed, or engaged by state governments in various capacities, must strictly maintain political neutrality during the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) period. In a communication addressed to the Chief Secretaries and Chief Electoral Officers of Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, where polls are due early next year, the poll body clarified that such individuals must refrain from participating in election campaigns, canvassing, or any activity that could indicate support for a particular political party or candidate. It also prohibited them from using their names, official designations, positions or authority to favour any individual, political party, or group during the election period. Assembly elections in all five states are scheduled to be held in 2027. Explaining its existing instructions regarding the conduct of government employees during elections, the ECI said that public servants are expected to maintain impartiality and avoid any involvement that could influence voters or provide an advantage to a particular political organisation. The Commission has in the past, in respect of the conduct of Government employees, issued instructions stating that they are not expected to take part in any election campaign or canvassing and should take scrupulous care not to lend their names, official position or authority to assist one individual/political party/group as against another, it stated. The poll body further clarified that the provisions of the Model Code of Conduct are not restricted to regular government departments and employees, and also extend to organisations, committees, corporations and commissions that receive full or partial government funding, along with the employees associated with these establishments. The ECI also pointed out that the relevant Conduct Rules applicable in the states already prohibit government servants from participating in political activities and electoral campaigning. Individuals including retired government officials/officers/employees are attached or engaged or employed or re-employed in various capacities by State/UT Governments, for whom there are no specific guidelines or Rules relating to their political neutrality and conduct during MCC period, the ECI noted. To address this gap, the Commission has now extended the restrictions applicable to serving government employees to this category of individuals as well. It directed that retired officials working with state or Union Territory governments must follow the same standards of political neutrality and refrain from activities prohibited under the MCC. Additionally, the ECI has specifically prohibited such individuals from summoning election-related officials posted in constituencies or districts where elections have been announced for official discussions or meetings. They have also been barred from conducting video conferences or holding meetings with any such election officials during the MCC period. Any omission or commission of any act in contravention of the Commission's directions shall be viewed seriously, the ECI said. Emphasising strict implementation, the poll body instructed the concerned state administrations to circulate the communication among all relevant departments, organisations, and individuals to ensure that the directions are followed without exception.
The top 10 Premier League goalscorers of the 2020s: When will Haaland catch Salah?
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The top 10 goalscorers in Europe in the 2020s: Mbappe vs Haaland for top spot, Salah 5th
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While Narendra Modi flags off the much awaited service from Bengaluru, Ashwini Vaishnaw will do it from Mangaluru Junction
Goa filmmaker, 28, wins awards for low-budget film on traditional goldsmiths
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Prachi Shirodkar transitioned from her architecture studies to filmmaking. She produced a documentary exploring Goa's traditional goldsmith community, with her father's collaboration in writing. Though initially incomplete, the film received accolades at international festivals, including awards from Rotary International. Currently, she is based in Mumbai, working as an assistant director, further enhancing her filmmaking skills.
India Women's Hockey Squad Announced For Asian Champions Trophy
The Indian women's hockey squad for the Asian Champions Trophy in Bhopal has been announced, featuring significant changes including the resting of veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia, who is replaced by Bansari Solanki. Head coach Sjoerd Marijne has also shuffled player roles, with Salima Tete continuing as captain for the tournament, which begins on November 19. India, as defending champions, will face Malaysia in their opening match.
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CM Patel begins 'Vikram Samvat 2083' with temple visits, calls for drug-free Gujarat
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Nov 10 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday called for a collective resolve to build a developed and 'drug-free Gujarat', aligning the state's goals with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed and 'drug-free India', as he extended New Year greetings on the first day of Vikram Samvat 2083. CM Patel began the Gujarati New Year by offering prayers at Panchdev Temple in Gandhinagar, where he prayed for the happiness, prosperity and good health of citizens. He interacted with devotees at the temple and extended his greetings to them. The Chief Minister later visited Trimandir in Adalaj, where he offered prayers to Simandhar Swami and other deities and paid his respects to Pujya Niruma and Dada Bhagwan. He prayed for the welfare, good health and prosperity of people and the continued progress of Gujarat. The Chief Minister also met devotees and followers of the Dada Bhagwan family and exchanged New Year greetings with them. CM Patel met people at the Community Centre in the Chief Minister's residence complex in Gandhinagar, where he exchanged Gujarati New Year wishes. I extend my heartfelt New Year wishes to everyone on the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2083. I have prayed to God for everyone's good health and for their lives to move forward with happiness, peace and prosperity. With the Prime Minister's vision of a developed India and a drug-free India, I hope we all work together towards a developed Gujarat and a drug-free Gujarat, CM Patel said. In a message posted on the social media platform X, the Chief Minister extended New Year greetings to Gujaratis living in the state as well as those residing elsewhere in India and abroad. He also called for strengthening mutual affection, social harmony and hard work to take Gujarat to new heights of development. CM Patel urged citizens to work together towards the goal of 'Viksit Gujarat to Viksit Bharat' and emphasised the importance of supporting local artisans and small industries under the 'Vocal for Local' initiative. He called for ensuring that prosperity reaches the most remote sections of society and for citizens to contribute actively to building an Atmanirbhar Bharat. Gandhinagar Mayor Rupsinh Thakor, MLA Rita Patel, City Organisation President Ashish Dave, Standing Committee Chairman Mahendra and other office-bearers were also present during the prayers at Panchdev Temple.
CM Sarma reiterates commitment to womens welfare, empowerment in Assam
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Nov 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday reiterated his government's commitment to protecting women from social evils and ensuring that welfare benefits reach eligible beneficiaries, saying no barricade should prevent women from reaching him or realising their aspirations. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said, We are making sure that our sisters don't fall prey to social evils and are able to get all welfare benefits. I am always there to help them realise their goals and no barricade can stop them from reaching me. The remarks reflect the Himanta Biswa Sarma government's continued political emphasis on women-centric welfare and economic empowerment, which has emerged as a major pillar of the BJP-led government's outreach in Assam. Over the past few years, the state government has rolled out and expanded several initiatives targeting women across different sections of society. The flagship Orunodoi Scheme provides financial assistance to eligible women beneficiaries, with the latest version of the programme extending support to more than 37 lakh women across Assam. The government has described the scheme as a key instrument for improving financial security and strengthening the socio-economic position of women. Another major initiative is the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan, aimed at promoting entrepreneurship among women associated with self-help groups. Under the programme, eligible beneficiaries receive seed capital, followed by further financial support and bank-linked assistance based on the utilisation of funds. The government has said the initiative is designed to help women build sustainable livelihoods and create a new generation of economically independent Lakhpati Baideus. More than 17 lakh women had benefited under the programme across several Assembly constituencies by early 2026, according to reports. The Assam government has also pushed initiatives such as 'Nijut Moina', focusing on supporting the education of girl students, alongside broader measures including free education and social welfare assistance. CM Sarma has repeatedly projected women's financial independence, education and protection from social practices as central to his government's development agenda. His latest post comes as the BJP-led government seeks to consolidate its women-focused welfare outreach, with CM Sarma underlining that the state administration would remain accessible to women seeking support and opportunities to achieve their goals.
Warner backs Khawaja, says entire team knew of 2018 Sandpapergate scandal
David Warner has supported an account of the so-called Sandpapergate cheating scandal implicating the entire team in the episode that rocked Australian cricket in 2018 and led to the lengthy suspensions for him, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft. Days after excerpts of a soon-to-be-released book written by his Australia teammate Usman Khawaja implied the three players suspended in the Cape Town ball-tampering episode were scapegoats for the team, Warner posted on a video on Instagram Monday saying: It's 100% accurate what you've said. It's been eight years since I spoke on this topic. Uzzy, I throw my full support behind you. I thank you for what you've done, Warner said in the video. Now everyone knows the truth. It's out there. People wanted to know it. You've come out and said it. It's been a tough time for my family (and), Steven and Cameron, no doubt. But this is what needed to come out. I fully support that, Uzzy. For eight years, Cricket Australia, team management and
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Two Brothers Lose Rs 12 Lakh After Fraudsters Promise Government Teacher Job
Colva: Two brothers from Palolem in Goa were allegedly defrauded of Rs 12 lakh after three men promised to secure a government teaching position for their sister-in-law in October 2024. According to a report in the Times of India, Curtorim police, the accused allegedly misrepresented themselves as government officials and offered to arrange the appointment []
