Sikh Community seeks restoration of Punjabi in J
Jammu Punjabi Morcha holds protest, urges inclusion of Punjabi in school curriculum Jammu Tawi, Oct 5: Members of the Sikh community held a peaceful protest rally here under the banner of the Jammu Punjabi Morcha, demanding the promotion and restoration of Punjabi as an official language in Jammu and Kashmir. The protesters urged the Lieutenant [] The post Sikh Community seeks restoration of Punjabi in J&K schools appeared first on Northlines .
Security bolstered along Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route during Navratri
Jammu Tawi, Oct 5 : Ahead of Navratri, more than 500 AI-enabled cameras and an integrated command centre have been set up in Katra as part of enhanced security arrangements for the pilgrimage to the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Reasi district. Special Nakas and enhanced traffic and crowd management measures have been put in [] The post Security bolstered along Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route during Navratri appeared first on Northlines .
GST Council meeting rescheduled to Oct 8
New Delhi, Oct 5: The 57th GST Council meeting has been rescheduled for the second time, and the new date is October 8. In an office memorandum, the GST Council Secretariat said that the meeting is being rescheduled due to unavoidable circumstances. The Council meeting was scheduled to be held on October 7. The GST [] The post GST Council meeting rescheduled to Oct 8 appeared first on Northlines .
Youth shot dead; Friend accused of murder
Jammu Tawi (Jakh): A tragic shooting incident was reported from the Jakh area of the Vijaypur Assembly constituency in Samba district on Monday, in which a 30-year-old man identified as Atul alias Attu died after sustaining a gunshot injury. According to preliminary information, Atul suffered a gunshot wound to his head and was found [] The post Youth shot dead; Friend accused of murder appeared first on Northlines .
Alleges lack of clarity over treatment, seeks details of medical expenses Jammu Tawi, October 5: The family of a woman who died during treatment at Ujala Cygnus JK Medicity Hospital, located on NH-1, Narwal Bye Pass Road, Sunjwan, Jammu, has raised questions over the circumstances surrounding her treatment and death and sought a fair [] The post Family seeks probe into Womans death at Pvt Hospital appeared first on Northlines .
LG Sinha calls for greater support to Women-led Agri Start-ups
Srinagar, October 05: Calling upon institutions and private-sector stakeholders to extend greater support to women-led start-ups, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday stressed the need for engineering colleges and agricultural universities to actively nurture women to reach positions of technological leadership. Addressing the 60th Annual Convention of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), co-hosted [] The post LG Sinha calls for greater support to Women-led Agri Start-ups appeared first on Northlines .
CS calls for accelerated action towards zero-casualty corridors
Srinagar, Oct 05: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting to take comprehensive stock of the Road Safety Action Plan, accident data, i-RAD, black spot rectification, trauma care, digital enforcement and other road safety interventions across the Union Territory. The Chief Secretary directed all the executing agencies to accord top priority to the [] The post CS calls for accelerated action towards zero-casualty corridors appeared first on Northlines .
Ladakh becomes first UT to complete census work in country
ARVIND SHARMA JAMMUTawi, Oct 05:Jammu, October 5: Ladakh has become the first Union Territory in the country to complete the census exercise, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing nationwide census process. The census work in Ladakh was completed successfully, following which a five-day review exercise is scheduled to conclude today. The completion of the [] The post Ladakh becomes first UT to complete census work in country appeared first on Northlines .
Corporate sector is growing well despite Iran war, poor Monsoon
Indias industrial output, GIG Economy continue to impress By Nantoo Banerjee The hand-picked 30-share sensitive index (Sensex) of Bombay Stock Exchange, which has long been seen as the countrys overall industry performance barometer, seems to be losing its reliability under profit-booking punters whims. The Sensex faced sharp selling pressure last week, closing down [] The post Corporate sector is growing well despite Iran war, poor Monsoon appeared first on Northlines .
Democrats determined to win a number of seats in Republican strongholds
By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers NEW YORK: America is heading toward the November 3 midterm elections in an unusually unsettled political mood. Voters are worried about the price of almost everything, the cost of borrowing, gasoline and utility bills, wars abroad, immigration, jobs and the disruptive possibilities of artificial intelligence. And increasingly, they are asking [] The post Democrats determined to win a number of seats in Republican strongholds appeared first on Northlines .
Number of Factories and employment growing slowly
Capital and output faster, shows ASI 2024-25 fact sheet By Dr. Gyan Pathak The latest Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) Fact Sheet 2024-25 reveals that industries in India are still not producing employment at the scale needed in the country. It is much less than formation of capital and growth in production. Number [] The post Number of Factories and employment growing slowly appeared first on Northlines .
Hundreds Quarantined After Researcher Dies At Russian Plague Laboratory
SRINAGAR: A Russian laboratory worker has died after being diagnosed with pneumonia of unknown origin following a reported incident at an anti-plague research facility in the Siberian city of Shelekhov, prompting authorities to introduce special measures in the area, according to Russian officials and media reports. The incident occurred at the Anti-Plague Research Institute in []
GST 3.0 needs a new bargain with taxpayers, a climate without feat
After nine years, it is time for industry having full confidence in state By R. Suryamurthy Nine years after GST replaced a maze of central and state indirect taxes, the most revealing measure of its success may no longer be the monthly collection number. The harder question is whether India has built a [] The post GST 3.0 needs a new bargain with taxpayers, a climate without feat appeared first on Northlines .
Clear Roads, Save Livelihoods!
The festive season is an occasion for joy and faith for the people but at the same time this period is important for small vendors, street hawkers, potters and petty traders as a chance for increased economic activity. These few weeks of the year bring hope and fortune for aforementioned vendors because they get an [] The post Clear Roads, Save Livelihoods! appeared first on Northlines .
IEI-JKSC Calls for Climate-Resilient, Inclusive Housing in Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu and Kashmir State Centre (IEI-JKSC), has called for a shift from merely creating housing units to developing affordable, safe, climate-resilient and sustainable communities, with experts stressing the need for integrated planning, essential infrastructure and stronger institutional coordination. The call was made during a Technical Talk and Panel Discussion []
Medical Shop Sealed in Jammu Kashmir Over Alleged Illegal Drug Possession
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with the Drug Control Department, sealed a medical shop in Billawar after recovering 320 capsules of Pregabalin 300 mg from its premises, police said on Monday. The action was taken after police received information about a suspected consignment of illicit drugs near the Sub-District Hospital in Billawar. A []
CAG Flags MGNREGA Failures in Jammu Kashmir: Only 5.34 Lakh of 27.14 Lakh Works Completed
SRINAGAR: Of the 27.14 lakh works planned under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in Jammu and Kashmir between 2019-20 and 2023-24, only 20.16 lakh works were taken up for execution, while just 5.34 lakh were completed, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). The CAG, in its report []
Jammu Kashmir Intensifies Surveillance of VPDs: DHSK
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has intensified surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), with a state-level workshop underway in Srinagar to strengthen early detection, case investigation, data collection and public health response. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the workshop, Director Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) Dr Nighat Yasmeen said the exercise would focus on identifying disease []
by P. Mohan Chandran When The World Wants Skills, but Education Still Wants Memory Perhaps the time has come to stop asking students, What can you remember? and start asking the considerably more dangerous question: What can you actually do? For several centuries, education has performed one of civilizations most successful magic tricks. It takes [] The post The Great Examination Comedy appeared first on Northlines .
Rs 2 Crore Job, Subsidy Fraud Unearthed in Central Kashmir; Two Arrested
SRINAGAR: Police in central kashmirs Budgam district have unearthed a major job and government-subsidy fraud syndicate allegedly operating since 2019, with the suspected fraud amounting to over Rs 2 crore. Two persons, including a practising advocate, have been arrested in connection with the scam. Addressing a press conference here, SSP Budgam KK Hariprasad said the []
Jammu Kashmir High Court Acquits Budgam Man in 2007 Rape Case
SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has acquitted Mohammad Ashraf Ganie in a 2007 rape case, setting aside his conviction and sentence after finding that the prosecution failed to establish the charges beyond reasonable doubt. Justice Sanjay Parihar, in a judgment pronounced on September 29, 2026, allowed Ganies appeal against the judgment of []
JKCA Names 18 Players for Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Preparatory Camp
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has named 18 senior mens players for a preparatory camp ahead of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season, with the camp scheduled to begin at Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, Srinagar, from October 6. The list was approved by the competent authority following recommendations from the Senior Mens Selection Committee, []
BAK Gives Govt One Week to Act on Kargil High Court Bench Demand
SRINAGAR: The Bar Association Kargil (BAK) has given the government one week to take concrete steps towards establishing a High Court bench in Kargil, warning that it will launch a hunger strike if the demand is not addressed within the stipulated period. The warning came during a protest held in Kargil on Monday, organised by []
Pluralism in Geneva, containers in Islamabad: Pakistan's double-faced reality exposed once again
Digital Desk | Islamabad, Oct 5 (IANS) Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, the Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly, stood before the World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva on July 29, 2025 and warned his colleagues against populism, ultra-nationalism and arrow interpretations of nationalism, before closing with the line -- It is time to promote pluralism. It's time to accept diversity. Fourteen months later, on September 25, 2026, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took the podium at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly and told the world that Pakistan had chosen dialogue over confrontation, that it would give Kashmiris full diplomatic, political, and moral support, and that the demolition of a mosque in Saharanpur was proof of Islamophobia in India. Both speeches were written for audiences outside Pakistan, and both said very little about the country they came from. However, the most revealing line in Sharif's address was one he probably did not mean as a confession, when he thanked Field Marshal Asim Munir for helping to create space for diplomacy. An elected Prime Minister crediting his Army Chief from the UN podium says more about where power sits in Pakistan than anything he said about Palestine or the Indus. Pakistans domestic challenges and its rhetoric in Geneva are very different. While similar diplomatic displays occur in our region, the extent to which they reflect reality is a matter for deeper introspection. This also highlights the need to consider the structure of the Pakistani state and the record of the past 18 months. The reality on the ground is different from the rhetoric and requires attention. Pakistan's own parliament has been told that of the 1,817 Hindu temples and Sikh gurdwaras in the country only 37 remain operational, a figure placed before its Minority Caucus in late 2025, with the Hindu legislator Ramesh Kumar Vankwani blaming the Evacuee Trust Property Board, the body meant to protect these sites and long accused of being more interested in the land they stand on. Decay by neglect is slower than demolition, but the map it leaves behind is much the same. For the Ahmadis, the state does not wait for neglect. The communitys own records indicate 21 mosques desecrated, 381 graves destroyed and 250 Ahmadis booked in religious cases in 2025 alone. These figures are broadly consistent with the US Commission on International Religious Freedoms documentation including the demolition of three Ahmadiyya mosques in Punjab within 10 days in February and the lynching of Laeeq Cheema by a mob of over 400 in Karachi in April. In January 2025, police and municipal staff razed a pre-Partition mosque in Daska, built under the direction of Pakistan's first Foreign Minister Sir Muhammad Zafarullah Khan, after months of pressure from the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan, even though the community had complied with the official notice. In effect, the police are doing the work the mob demands. The smaller communities sit further down the same ladder. The Dawoodi Bohras of Karachi were bombed in 2012 and again in 2015, and while they do not face the legal exclusion the Ahmadis do, their experience shows that the hierarchy of belonging now runs inside Islam as well as outside it. Pakistan's roughly 14,500 Baha'is, named in the Constitutions definition of non-Muslims, face exclusion rather than mass violence. This is the reality for the Bah community in Pakistan. Pakistan still has civil society organisations, some of them among the bravest in South Asia, but it no longer has a civil society in any working sense, a space where citizens can organise and criticise without being treated as enemies of the state. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) recorded 273 new enforced disappearances in 2025, and at the launch of its report in May 2026 Hina Jilani said the state had surrendered to the security apparatus and Pakistan had become a security state. The tools are legal, which is what makes them durable. On January 2, 2026 an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad handed journalists including Moeed Pirzada, Shaheen Sehbai and Wajahat Saeed Khan two life sentences each, in absentia, for May 9 digital terrorism, and three weeks later the human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha were sentenced to 17 years each under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act for their tweets, a sentence the Supreme Court suspended only in September. The clearest evidence, however, came from Pakistanis themselves. When the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party took to the streets of Delhi over the NEET paper leaks in July 2026 and the Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, Pakistani content creators watched with something close to envy. Muhammad Waleed said Pakistan never had a democracy to begin with, Mahwash Ajaz pointed out that Indian protesters sing 'Vande Mataram' while Pakistani protesters are labelled separatists, and the former Dawn Editor Cyril Almeida called Jantar Mantar a warning to Pindi. The Indian state was hardly gentle with the protesters, but the creators were not praising Indian policing, they were noticing that protests in India could still produce a result, and that the same channel had been closed at home. The most striking contrast is in Kashmir. Sharif mentioned to the General Assembly that Kashmiris have been waiting for eight decades for a plebiscite, which is just two months after Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) held its own legislative election, all while being cut off from the internet. The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee, a coalition of traders, transporters, lawyers and students that began in 2023 with protests over wheat and electricity prices, had moved on to demanding the abolition of the 12 assembly seats reserved for refugees living elsewhere in Pakistan, seats widely seen as the route through which Islamabad's parties manufacture majorities in Muzaffarabad. The local government banned the committee under anti-terrorism law on June 5, and by July 28 Amnesty International counted at least 40 dead, 34 of them protesters. In effect, a state that has not let the Kashmiris it already governs decide who sits in their own assembly is asking the world to hold a plebiscite for the Kashmiris it does not. At the same time, the capital was telling its own version of the story. In the weeks around the UNGA address, Islamabad was walled off with shipping containers, at least 2,000 of them according to BBC Urdu, stacked two storeys high with spikes welded on top, to stop the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf from marching for Imran Khan's release, and the city earned the name 'Containeristan'. The New York Times quoted an Islamabad urban economist who observed that containers, normally a symbol of trade, had become symbols of chaos and restriction, while truckers in Karachi refused to drive north for fear of having their vehicles seized. Talks between the government and the opposition broke down in the early hours of October 4 over whether PTI leaders could even meet Khan and his doctors, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Chief Minister Sohail Afridi set the march off from Lakki Marwat the same afternoon. India's right of reply, which called Sharif's administration a Form 47 government, and the side events at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, where the Kashmiri radio jockey Harleen Kour spoke of strikes and shutdowns giving way to entrepreneurship on the Indian side, were predictable and should be read as such. What is harder to dismiss is that the critique India voiced had already been made by the HRCP, by Pakistani lawyers and by Pakistani content creators in their own words. The contradiction persists because it is inherent in the structure. The Pakistani state derives its international standing through strategic usefulness as a frontline ally, a mediator between Washington and Tehran or a partner in the Mecca defence pact. The greater its reliance on these roles the less it requires to earn legitimacy from its citizens through transparent elections or open courts. However, as the role of the Army has shifted from being a tacit power broker or the kingmaker, if one has to use the major political lexicon in South Asia to an overt power-sharer demanding its rightful share in the making of the Pakistani story. But the Pakistan story is a troubled road where all of the Generals have seen their legitimacy eroded, Munir will be next in line. At the same Geneva conference where Sadiq spoke of pluralism, the Swedish Speaker described how democratic backsliding usually unfolds, with attacks on free expression and the media first, then manipulation of the electoral system, then attacks on civil society. Pakistan has gone through all three, and its leaders continue to speak abroad as though it has not. The march now moving towards Islamabad will show whether the system still has any room to absorb dissent, or whether the removal of its safety valves has left coercion as the only instrument it is willing to use. If the past is a prologue, then the report in the New York Times on how Islamabad is becoming Containeristan and how state authorities, at times take containers and use them to stop democratic marches from coming to the city, serve as a glimpse on what level the state moves when any democratic pressure applies.
Man shot dead over property dispute in Samba, accused arrested
Samba, Oct 05 : A man was killed after being shot at during a property dispute in the Vijaypur area of Samba district on Monday evening, officials said. A top police officer told the news agency that the accused opened fire at the victim during the dispute, leaving him critically injured. He later succumbed to his injuries. The official said the weapon used in the offence belonged to the victim, while the accused was subsequently arrested by Police. The officer said a case has been registered and further investigation is underway.(KNO)
3.2-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Pulwama, Tremors Felt Across Kashmir
Srinagar, Oct 05: A mild earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale struck Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday evening, sending tremors through parts of south and central Kashmir. According to seismic data, the earthquake was recorded at 6:44 pm at a shallow depth of around 5 kilometres. The epicentre was located approximately 28 kilometres southeast of Srinagar, at coordinates 33.890N latitude and 74.992E longitude. Given its shallow depth, the tremor was felt in several adjoining areas, particularly across parts of south and central Kashmir. No reports of casualties or damage to property had emerged immediately following the earthquake.
Bear mauls man in Srinagars Harwan
Srinagar, Oct 05 : A 32-year-old man was injured after being attacked by a bear while working in his paddy field in the Dara area of Harwan on the outskirts of Srinagar, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the man was attacked by a bear while working in his paddy field at Dara Daird Khore in Harwan. He said the man was shifted to a hospital soon after the incident, where his condition is stated to be stable. He was identified as Liyaqat, son of Mohammad Yaqoob Kuli, a resident of Dara, Harwan. Meanwhile, the matter has been taken into notice, while locals have urged the authorities to take measures to prevent further attacks.(KNO)
Banihal, Oct 5: Continuing the thrust on improving road connectivity and strengthening basic infrastructure in the remote and far-flung areas of Banihal-Gool Assembly Constituency, MLA Banihal-Gool, Sajjad Shaheen, today laid the foundation stones of two important road projects in the Chamalwas-Neel area and announced an ambulance for Neel to strengthen emergency healthcare and medical access for the local population. The two road projects include the KrachihalTabela Road and the SinigamKawansool Road, being taken up at a combined estimated cost of 4.61 crore. Speaking on the occasion, Sajjad Shaheen said that better road connectivity remains one of his foremost priorities, particularly in the mountainous and difficult-to-reach areas of the constituency. He said these roads will provide safer and more reliable connectivity to local communities, improve access to markets, educational institutions and healthcare facilities, and facilitate the movement of agricultural and other local produce. Highlighting the importance of healthcare access in remote areas, Shaheen also announced an ambulance for Neel, saying that timely availability of emergency transportation can prove crucial for patients, particularly during medical emergencies and adverse weather conditions. He said that road infrastructure and healthcare facilities are not merely development projects but are directly linked with the safety, economic opportunities, education, healthcare and overall quality of life of people living in remote areas. The people of Banihal-Gool have long faced difficulties because of inadequate road connectivity and limited access to essential services. Our endeavour is to ensure that every remote habitation is gradually brought into the mainstream of development. The two road projects, along with the ambulance for Neel, are important steps in that direction, Shaheen said. The MLA said that several other major development projects are simultaneously being taken up across the Banihal-Gool constituency in different sectors. He said substantial work is underway in the education sector, including improvement of school infrastructure and provision of modern facilities, while efforts are also continuing to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and medical services in remote areas. In the road and connectivity sector, several major projects have either been sanctioned, tendered or are under execution under different schemes, including PMGSY and other government programmes. These include important road links connecting remote villages and habitations, along with bridges aimed at improving all-weather connectivity. Shaheen further said that several bridge projects have also been taken up across the constituency, while work is progressing on various road links in areas including Khari, Mahoo, Mangit, Pogal, Neel, Gool, Ramsoo, Sangaldan and other remote pockets. He said that strengthening of the power distribution network, augmentation of receiving stations, improvement of water supply, development of tourism infrastructure, playgrounds and public amenities are also receiving focused attention. The MLA reiterated that his approach is to ensure balanced and equitable development across all seven tehsils of the Banihal-Gool constituency, with particular emphasis on remote and previously neglected areas. Development should reach every village and every habitation, irrespective of how remote or difficult the terrain may be. My commitment is to continue raising the issues of the people at every appropriate forum and to work for the timely execution of sanctioned projects, he said. Shaheen expressed gratitude to Honble Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, and the concerned departments for their support and cooperation in taking forward various development initiatives in the constituency. He also urged the executing agencies to maintain quality standards and adhere strictly to prescribed timelines, so that the people can derive the intended benefits of these projects at the earliest. The foundation stone laying programme was attended by officers of the concerned departments, public representatives, local residents, prominent citizens and party workers.
Medical shop sealed in Billawar; 320 Pregabalin capsules seized
Jammu Tawi, October 5: J&K Police Kathua sealed a medical shop in Billawar following action over alleged unauthorised possession and sale of habit-forming medicines. Police said they received information by telephone regarding a suspected consignment of illicit medicines in the Billawar area. Acting promptly, a team from Police Station Billawar, along with the Drug Inspector, [] The post Medical shop sealed in Billawar; 320 Pregabalin capsules seized appeared first on Northlines .
Srinagar, Oct 5 (GNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered an in-depth inquiry into alleged misappropriation of government funds in the execution of the project Strengthening/Upgradation of Checki Kachdora to Checki Nowgam and Chetripora-Kaprin Road sanctioned under NABARD-XXIII in Public Works (R&B) Division Shopian. As per Government Order, a copy of which lies []
Delhi HC rejects pleas for independent probe into 2020 NE Delhi riots
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Arijit Singh Announces Biggest-Ever India Tour Across 9 Cities in 2027
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Crime Branch Files Chargesheet in Financial Fraud Case
Jammu Tawi, Oct 5: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet against two accused in a multi-lakh financial fraud case involving alleged collection of Rs 1.23 crore from investors in Samba. The chargesheet was produced before the Court of Additional Munsiff JMIC, Samba, in FIR No. 73/2016 registered under [] The post Crime Branch Files Chargesheet in Financial Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu Kashmir High Court Upholds Rs 15.74 Lakh Compensation For Tanker Driver
SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has upheld an award of Rs 15.74 lakh in compensation to the dependants of a tanker driver who died of cardiac arrest during a return journey from Kashmir, holding that the death was attributable to the stress and strain of his employment. Justice Shahzad Azeem dismissed an []
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Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame early wobbles on his serve to outclass fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar 5-7 6-3 6-1
When BBC Turned A Small Japanese Town
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Jupiter Eclipse 2026: The moon is about to swallow the giant planet, when and where can you watch it
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Mumbai: NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar holds POSH workshop, reviews security with top cop
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Monday began a visit to Maharashtra, looking forward to interacting with working women and discussing issues related to empowerment and security. Her single-day visit kicked off with an awareness programme with employees of a private bank on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act), according to a statement. She later visited the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and led consultations on state-specific laws with Maharashtra State Women Commission officials. Discussions with the Mumbai Police Commissioner on women's safety were also scheduled at the Commissionerate Office, the statement said. On Sunday, Rahatkar attended and gave away prizes at the state-level inter-collegiate debate competition organised by Manikchand Pahade Law College of the Marathwada Legal and General Education Society in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, said a statement. The topic of the competition was: Gen Z's Path is Conducive to Transformation. On this occasion, she interacted with the students, participants, and faculty members of the college. While sharing her thoughts on the competitions topic, the NCW Chairperson said, India is passing through a phase of transformation today, and in this journey, the youth class is not merely a spectator. The youth are India's largest stakeholders, India's greatest strength, and the most important force that will bring the dream of a developed India into reality. Therefore, let there be confidence in your minds, but along with that, let there also be humility. Acquire knowledge, but along with that, nurture curiosity as well. Have the courage to firmly express your opinions; but also maintain the patience to listen to others' opinions, she said. And most importantly, know your rights, be aware of your duties, and have faith in our Constitution. Because India's future is not shaped only in Parliament; India's future is also shaped in the classrooms of universities and colleges. These students of today will be the lawyers, judges, researchers, administrators, policymakers, and citizens who will lead society tomorrow, said Rahatkar. In a message on X, she said, The students ideas, values and faith in the Constitution will therefore play a crucial role in shaping the journey towards a Viksit Bharat.
Alcaraz overcomes Munar challenge to move into Japan Open final
Digital Desk | Tokyo, Oct 5 (IANS) World No.3 Carlos Alcaraz overcame a challenge from his Spanish compatriot Jaume Munar in the Japan Open semifinal to prevail 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Monday. Alcaraz was a set down after squandering his serves as he lost the opening set. He mounted a comeback with a few breaks to win the second one 6-3 before firing on all cylinders in the final set to win it 6-1 and make it to consecutive finals in Tokyo. I dont know what happened in the first set The first sets in general, to be honest. I dont know. I started the match well, breaking, serving for the set. Dont know what happened. It seems like Im struggling every first set. But the way I come back every time, Im just really happy about it, Alcaraz told the tournament broadcasters after the win. Alcaraz has had to dig deep in the first sets throughout the tournament. He needed tie-breaks against Denis Shapovalov in the quarterfinals, against Matteo Arnaldi in the round of 16 and against Alex Michelsen in the round of 32 too. Against Munar, he was 5-3 up in the first set and was serving for the set. But he was broken in the next game before Munar went up 6- 5 and took the opening set. Alcaraz then staged a comeback in the second one. He broke for a 2-1 lead before holding the next for 3-1 and breaking again for a 4-2 lead. He then bagged the set with a break to seal it 6-3. He was back at his usual best in the third set and kept holding and breaking his compatriot. At 4-0, he was a double break up in the third set, and although Munar held his serve, Alcaraz won the match with his own serve 6-1. The seven-time Grand Slam champion will now be up against Jiri Lehecka or Valentin Vacherot in the final, both of whom were scheduled to play their game soon after Alcaraz's match. Alcaraz chose to compete in the Japan Open, while some other stars are participating in the China Open. He is a 2025 winner in Tokyo, having defeated Taylor Fritz in the final last year.
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India-Japan trade ties outpacing China engagement: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Japans business engagement with India is steadily accelerating and now outpaces the growth of Japan-China business engagement, a new report has said, highlighting the importance of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanaes recent visit to India. The report from Japanese news site Nippon.com said Tokyo is stepping up investment, defence cooperation and technology partnerships. Tokyo and New Delhi also committed to greater energy security cooperation and strengthening critical mineral supply chain resilience, the report said, saying the visit urned out to be a meaningful one for the bilateral relationship. The cumulative total of direct Japanese investment in India between April 2000 and March 2026 came to $48.1 billion, putting Japan in fifth place, the report said, adding that Japanese investment in 2025 alone was $3.74 billion and bilateral trade crossed $25 billion in the same fiscal year. Japan continues to maintain a substantial trade surplus with India, but India is redoubling efforts to diversify its own export sectors (including seafood, textiles, and jewellery) and destinations, the report noted. India took the top spot in JBICs Report on Overseas Business Operations by Japanese Companies in 2025 for the fourth consecutive year, as the most promising business expansion destination over the next three years. Another popular survey found over 75 per cent of Japanese companies operating in India expect a profit in the current financial year. Japans public and private sectors, facing a shortage of science and technology talent, have intensified their efforts to recruit Indian engineers and technical experts through internships and corporate partnerships, the report said. As a nation facing a declining birthrate and a shortage of skilled workers, we must push forward with India in developing new markets, strengthening supply chains, and forging new people-to-people relations, the report noted.
IAF Aircraft Carrying 150 Bangladeshi Immigrants Leaves Srinagar for Bagdogra
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir authorities on Monday deported 150 Bangladeshi nationals who were allegedly staying illegally in the Union Territory, officials said. The Bangladeshi nationals were taken aboard in a special Indian Air Force aircraft to Bagdogra, where they will be handed over to Border Security Force (BSF). Sources said another batch of Bangladeshi nationals []
Mamata Banerjees TMC Moves Kolkata High Court Over Fund Access Ahead of Durga Puja
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Punjab Police investigates firing on ASI Sukhchain Singh near Amritsar
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Protest In Delhi Leads To Stabbing Of CISF Jawan
A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) jawan was reportedly stabbed during a protest in New Delhi. The Delhi Police have initiated legal action and are investigating the incident, with the injured jawan receiving medical attention.
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Hours after joining BJP, actor Koel Mallick files RS nomination
Kolkata: Bengali film actor Rukmini Mallick, popularly known as Koel Mallick, on Monday, October 5, submitted her nomination as the BJP candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls in the presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and the partys state president, Samik Bhattacharya. She joined the BJP at its state headquarters here hours Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Legal Notice Sent to Doctors Over Mamata Banerjees Medical Report Disclosure
Mamata Banerjees lawyer issues legal notice to doctors for breaching patient confidentiality by disclosing her medical report. Legal Notice Sent to Doctors Over Mamata Banerjees Medical Report Disclosure
IIT Jodhpur PhD Admissions 2026: BTech Students With 8 CGPA Can Apply Without GATE
IIT Jodhpur invites BTech graduates from CFTIs with a CGPA of 8.0 or above to apply for direct PhD admission in aerospace engineering without GATE.
Surat Influencer Simran Patel Arrested Over Objectionable Mahatma Gandhi Reel
A 47-year-old Instagram influencer with nearly 10 lakh (1 million) followers was arrested by the Surat Cyber Crime Cell after posting a video deemed offensive to national sentiments. The accused, identified as Simran Patel, uploaded the controversial reel on October 1just a day before Gandhi Jayanti. The video featured the image of Mahatma Gandhi printed [] The post Surat Influencer Simran Patel Arrested Over Objectionable Mahatma Gandhi Reel appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
J&K industrial push broadens as startups, MSMEs deepen investment cycle
The governments Startup Policy 2024 has provided funding support to 25 start-ups and four incubators
100 fighter jets part of op 'Yemen Dawn' to wrest Red Sea from Houthis
Saudi military spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki al-Malki said the coalition was providing full operational support to government forces. He said around 100 fighter jets were supporting the campaign and that the coalition had established air protection over the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The coalition also claimed to have destroyed hundreds of Houthi targets. Those claims, however, could not be independently verified.
Coimbatore engineering college student electrocuted while dancing near DJ equipment
Iran executes two men arrested over January 2026 protests, Mizan reports
Iran executed two men arrested over January protests in Isfahan in connection with the deaths of four police officers, the judiciary's Mizan news agency reported on Monday. Mizan said Alireza Sepahi and Alireza Raeisi were sentenced to death on charges including member
Great Nicobar Project: SC Dismisses Centre's Plea Against PILs Maintainability
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain the Centre's plea against the Calcutta High Court order upholding the maintainability of PILs alleging violations of the Forest Rights Act in obtaining consent for the Great Nicobar project.
Pawan Khera of Congress criticised the Aam Aadmi Party for its attacks regarding defections to the BJP. Khera emphasised that AAP had also experienced significant defections, highlighting their hypocrisy. He noted the failure of the BJP government in Goa regarding employment opportunities and law enforcement issues. Additionally, Khera discussed the removal of many voters from the electoral roll ahead of the upcoming elections.
Sanjay Raut Accuses Ruling Party of Losing Mental Balance Amid Political Turmoil
Sanjay Raut criticizes BJPs leadership, likening their current state to the British Empires decline before 1942. Sanjay Raut Accuses Ruling Party of Losing Mental Balance Amid Political Turmoil
SC hears petitions demanding suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of bias, administrative unilateralism, and procedural overreach during the SIR process
JEE Main 2027 dates out; to be held from January 22
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the dates for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027. JEE Main 2027 session one will be held on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30.
'Dishonest Mann': BJP after HC hands Punjab govt corruption case to CBI
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 5 (IANS) BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government in the state after the Punjab and Haryana High Court directed that the investigation into letters sent by the ED, containing allegations of corruption against Chief Minister's Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Rajbir Singh Ghuman and others, be handed over to the CBI. Targeting Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Bittu alleged that the developments had raised serious questions about the functioning and accountability of the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), particularly in view of the AAP government's repeated claims of providing a corruption-free administration. It's not Bhagwant Mann, it's dishonest Mann. The man who came to power with the promise of making Punjab corruption-free must now answer serious questions about his own office. AAP's lofty claims of 'radical honesty' are being truly tested today, Bittu said. The BJP leader said the High Court's intervention had raised serious concerns about accountability at the highest levels of the state government. He described the allegations concerning the Chief Minister's Office as extremely worrying and said the people of Punjab deserved clear and transparent answers rather than political slogans, explanations or excuses. Bittu also referred to recent controversies and allegations surrounding ministers' residences in Chandigarh, saying that such developments had further contributed to questions being raised by the public about those holding positions of power in the state. He said the continuing questions surrounding people in positions of authority required an impartial, detailed and credible investigation so that the facts could be established through due legal process. Bittu particularly praised advocate Nikhil Saraf, who pursued the matter before the High Court despite alleged pressure and threats. According to Bittu, the advocate had filed a petition running into more than 200 pages, in which serious allegations were raised regarding the functioning of the CMO. The allegations mentioned in the petition include claims that illegal payments were allegedly being demanded in connection with the appointments and transfers of government officials, major development projects undertaken by the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) and Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA), arms licences, land-related matters and mining activities. The Chief Minister has full authority to transfer officials and make administrative decisions in the interest of the state. But this authority should not be used as a means of alleged corruption or undue influence. If the allegations against the Chief Minister's Office are proven true, it would be a serious betrayal of public trust, Bittu said. He also questioned the response of the Punjab government to the ED letters, claiming that the state government had been allowed by the High Court to present its position in the matter. Bittu said that, according to those familiar with the proceedings, four letters had been sent to the Punjab Director General of Police seeking a response, but no response was received. Welcoming the High Court's decision to hand over the investigation to the CBI, Bittu said the probe should be carried out independently and without fear or favour. He demanded that anyone found to have been involved in wrongdoing should be held accountable, irrespective of their official position, political standing or influence. The people of Punjab were promised 'radical honesty,' but today the credibility of that slogan is facing the ultimate test. The public wants to know the true nature of the claims of a corruption-free government and its actual functioning. The truth must be revealed through a CBI investigation, and anyone found guilty must face strict legal action, he added. AAP came to power claiming it would rid the system of corruption. But today, questions are being raised about the very office from which the government is run. Slogans and self-proclaimed honesty cannot evade accountability. Punjab needs answers from Bhagwant Mann, not excuses! Bittu said.
Drishyam 3 box office collection Day 4: Ajay Devgn film eyes strong Monday
Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 has seen a thunderous response on its opening weekend. The film became the second highest weekend opener of this year. It was released on Oct 2, 2026
Kerala BJP Councillor Agrees Not To Step Down Days After Handing In Letter
BJP state general secretary S Suresh acknowledged that her announcement had put the party on the defensive, but assured that the issue had been resolved. State BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar is set to meet her.
'Spoken absolute truth': Congress backs Sanjay Dutt's remarks on peace in India
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Congress leaders on Monday backed Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's recent remarks that he no longer feels the same sense of peace in India, with party leaders alleging that people are increasingly feeling unsafe under BJP governments. The comments came after Dutt later clarified that his remarks were made in the context of a scripted, light-hearted conversation. Speaking to IANS, Congress leader Nana Patole said Dutt had spoken the absolute truth and claimed that people were being killed in broad daylight in places governed by the BJP. He has spoken the absolute truth that whether in states or countries, wherever there is a BJP government, people are being killed in broad daylight. People are not safe, and therefore he has made the BJP, Central Government and state governments aware of this. It should be taken seriously, Patole said. He added that if citizens feel unsafe, the government should take note of their concerns and work to address them. If people are not safe in the country, then the common person in the country also has the right to speak because governments are formed by people's votes. This government has come through the electoral process, so if it has come through the people's mandate, it should take cognisance of this and immediately stop the goondaism that has increased in the country and the states, he said. Congress MP Pramod Tiwari also backed Dutt's remarks and said they reflected his personal feelings. It came from his heart. He was under pressure, TADA had already been imposed on him, and he had spent considerable time in jail, so he took it back. If it was scripted, then how did such a truthful statement come out of his mouth? Tiwari said. He added that the actor was right in expressing concern over the prevailing atmosphere in the country and said he agreed with Dutt's comments regarding peace, harmony and law and order. However, Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey offered a different view, saying that Dutt's comments should be understood in the context in which they were made. Sanjay Dutt is a film actor. He said in a podcast with Shekhar Suman that he does not find the kind of peace in India that he wants. Now, he has clarified the context in which he made the statement and whom he was referring to, Dubey said. Referring to the film Munna Bhai and its message, Dubey said the country has peace and is moving towards a bright future. He also said that India has faced several challenges during its nearly eight decades of independence. India has struggled a lot during these 80 years. So, this is our own country. Those who feel that something is wrong here can simply go somewhere else, he said. On Sunday, Sanjay Dutt clarified his remarks made during his appearance on Shekhar Suman's talk show Shekhar Tonite. Taking to X, Dutt said, I would like to clarify that it was never my intention to hurt, offend, or disrespect the sentiments of any individual, community, or institution. He further explained that his remarks were made as part of a scripted conversation intended to be light-hearted and humorous. He said the spirit of the comments was similar to the humour and satire associated with films such as Munna Bhai, particularly the concept of Gandhigiri, which promotes love, warmth, togetherness and goodwill. Dutt appeared on the show on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, where he spoke about the country's current situation and said he no longer felt the same sense of peace in India. The people of this country are so lovely. There should be peace here. I can't feel that peace in our country anymore. We Indians are large-hearted people, and we are hospitable. We have given so much, and we should always remain that way. I pray to Shivji that those days come back soon, Dutt had said.
150 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants who were living in J-K being deported: Officials
Srinagar authorities have deported 150 Bangladeshi nationals who were staying illegally in the Union territory. They were transported on a special Indian Air Force plane to Bagdogra for processing. After their arrival, they were handed over to Border Security Force personnel. Another group of 150 Bangladeshis is scheduled for deportation on October 7.
Young Man Murdered in Sahibganj, Cousin Arrested
Police in Sahibganj have arrested a man for the murder of his cousin, Gaurachandra Bagti, following a personal dispute. Young Man Murdered in Sahibganj, Cousin Arrested
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Collections rise 67% YoY to 682 crore
Mamata Banerjee serves legal notice to hospitals over 2021 medical record disclosure
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RJD Accuses Election Commission of Bias Towards BJP Amid Controversy
RJD leaders criticize the Election Commissions actions, alleging bias towards BJP and demanding accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. RJD Accuses Election Commission of Bias Towards BJP Amid Controversy
BJP Keralam unit questions State govts anti-corruption inquiry against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
BJP MLA B.B. Gopakumar says the delayed action against Gyanesh Kumar raises suspicion
BJP Keralam unit questions State govts anti-corruption inquiry against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
BJP MLA B.B. Gopakumar says the delayed action against Gyanesh Kumar raises suspicion
Arijit Singh to embark on nationwide tour starting January 2027 celebrating his 20 years in music
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Playback singer Arijit Singh, who has completed 2 decades in the business, has announced a 9-city stadium-scale India Tour from January 2027 to May 2027. The tour will span cities like Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Pune, Indore and Hyderabad. Talking about the show, Arijit Singh said in a statement, 20 years of music is a journey I feel very grateful for. The greatest part of it has always been the people, the listeners who have given these songs a life of their own. He further mentioned, Im really looking forward to travelling across India and experiencing that love together, live on stage. There are so many songs, so many memories and so many people to meet. I cant wait. The experience will feature 360-degree spatial audio, kinetic LED fixtures, panoramic screens, laser arrays and stadium-scale pyrotechnics, with a live production designed to immerse fans in the experience. Mohit Bijlani, Founder, Team Innovation, said, We take immense pride in presenting a nationwide tour of this magnitude to audiences across the country. Bringing Indias most loved voice to so many cities is a deeply meaningful milestone for our team. It is a genuine tribute to an extraordinary musical legacy, and we are thrilled to create an unprecedented live event. Every single detail of this journey is being designed to world-class standards, offering fans a live experience at a scale never seen before in his home country. The tour is presented by Kotak Solitaire, and produced and promoted by Team Innovation. Varun Khare, CEO, thumpN said, There are very few artists whose announcement can make an entire country stop and ask one question:,When do the tickets go on sale? Arijit Singh is one of them. His music has an extraordinary ability to bring people together, and we expect these shows to be exactly that. Thousands of people singing the same words, at the same time, in the same place. For thumpN, being the ticketing platform for this tour is a privilege> Our job is to make sure that getting from I need to be there to actually being there in the moment is as seamless as possible. Were incredibly excited to bring this experience to fans across all 9 cities, he added.
Consumer internet majors set for robust revenue growth in Q2 FY27
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BJP announces 8 names for RS election, drops Hardeep Puri
The BJP has announced eight candidates, including minister Dharam Pal Singh, for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. These elections, scheduled for October 16, will fill 10 seats from Uttar Pradesh, one from Uttarakhand, and a bypoll in West Bengal, with several prominent members retiring.
Shivraj Chouhan urges timely, quality execution of PMGSY, warns against delays
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Disha Salian death probe: Aaditya Thackeray may be planning to go abroad, claims BJP leader
Nitesh Rane said that Aaditya Thackeray might have skipped the protest due to fear of arrest while claiming he may leave the country. Rane alleged Thackeray's link to the Disha Salian death case, repeating his name in the FIR multiple times. Subsequently, Rane demanded investigating agencies to question Thackeray and to seize his passport if warranted.
Delhi Jal Board Launches Cashless Medical Facility for 50,000 Pensioners
The Delhi Jal Board has introduced a cashless medical service for 50,000 pensioners, easing their access to healthcare. Delhi Jal Board Launches Cashless Medical Facility for 50,000 Pensioners
Just enjoy and give your best: Abhishek to Vaibhav ahead of IND vs WI T20Is
The 26-year-old said he sees it as a responsibility to support younger players, just as senior cricketers and the team management backed him when he was starting out
BJP Announces 8 Rajya Sabha Candidates for UP; Drops Union Ministers Hardeep Puri and B.L. Verma
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday announced its list of eight candidates for the upcoming biennial Rajya Sabha elections from Uttar Pradesh, scheduled for Oct 16. In a major reshuffle, the party has dropped all sitting MPs from the state whose terms are expiring, including Union Ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and BL Verma. With [] The post BJP Announces 8 Rajya Sabha Candidates for UP; Drops Union Ministers Hardeep Puri and B.L. Verma appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
New Jersey data center spills 5,000 gallons of diesel; mayor cites 'computer glitch'
A New Jersey data center spilled thousands of gallons of diesel fuel into a tributary of the Hackensack River. The incident occurred on September 11 and involved a reported 5,000 gallons from a storage tank. Equinix confirmed that two broken valves caused the release while the mayor attributed it to a computer glitch. Clean-up crews removed about 3,500 gallons during the operation, without impacting local wildlife.
Justice K. Govindarajan Thilakavadi allows an application filed by the political party seeking the leave of the court to file the suit
Justice K. Govindarajan Thilakavadi allows an application filed by the political party seeking the leave of the court to file the suit
Jaipur: CBI court gives 7 years jail to ex-bank manager for Rs 3.61 crore fraud
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 5 (IANS) A Special CBI Court in Jaipur sentenced a former manager of Bank of Maharashtra to Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) for seven years, alongwith a fine of Rs 2.85 lakh, in a Rs 3.61 crore loan fraud in 2015, an official said on Monday. Ram Bharos Meena, the then Branch Manager, Bank of Maharashtra, Gopalpura Bypass Branch, was punished for fraud and forgery by the Special Court on September 30, the CBI official said in a statement. Co-convict Makhan Lal Meena, a private person, was sentenced to Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) for three years, along with a fine of Rs 25,000, the statement said. The CBI registered the case on November 9, 2016, based on the written complaint dated June 3, 2016, lodged by the Bank of Maharashtra, Zonal Office, Jaipur, The zonal office alleged that Ram Bharos Meena, the then Branch Manager, illegally sanctioned loans in 17 accounts between January 15, 2015 and May 6, 2015 without valid loan applications, documents or security. The actions of the then branch manager amounted to abusing official position and resorting to fraud and forgery, causing wrongful loss of Rs 3.61 crore to the bank, the zonal office said in the complaint. After investigation, the CBI filed a charge sheet on July 9, 2020 against the two accused, and charges against them were framed by the Special CBI court on December 1, 2021. The Special Court, after the trial, convicted and sentenced the two accused; accordingly, on September 30, the CBI said in the statement. In a similar case last month, a Special CBI Court in Jaipur sentenced three bank employees to seven years of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) in a fraud case involving the unauthorised release of mortgaged securities and a loss of over Rs 12 lakh to Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC). The court, on September 18, convicted Ramji Lal Meena, the then Branch Manager; Murari Lal Meena, the then Special Assistant; and Than Singh Lashkar, the then Peon-cum-Housekeeper of Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC), Sheosinghpura, Lalsot, Dausa. The court sentenced all three to seven years of RI and imposed a fine of Rs 85,000 on each. The CBI had registered the case on February 1, 2019, based on a complaint lodged by the then Deputy General Manager of Oriental Bank of Commerce.
Telangana Poll Officials Reject Bulk Form-7 Applications
Election officials in Telangana on Monday said Form-7 applications allegedly submitted in bulk in Goshamahal and Musheerabad assembly constituencies here were rejected.
'Country moving in democratic way': BJP on SC notice to EC, govt on pleas against CEC
Why Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 Is Better Than Mohanlal's
Drishyam: The Conclusion has remarkably outsmarted its Malayalam counterpart, Drishyam 3, by delivering a superior thriller that perfectly understands audience expectations for intricate plots and compelling twists.
Takaichi Flags Japans Shrinking Population as a National Crisis
Population decline is a quietly advancing national crisis, Takaichi said in parliament, pledging to formulate a comprehensive population strategy by the end of this year.
New Delhi, Oct 5 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Election Commission and the Centre on pleas alleging that the poll body took several decisions without the approval of the two election commissioners and said it will annul decisions found not to be in accordance with law. The top court, however, refused to pass any interim direction to restrain Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar from taking any decision till the final disposal of the petition. A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said that it
Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Leela Bhansali In Talks To Revive Inshallah After Love & War: Report
This also means that Alia could once again find herself at the centre of a Sanjay Leela Bhansali project
