Jantar Mantar 2.0: 200 Protesters Arrested Despite SC Order Against Illegal Detentions
Detentions and alleged police excesses fuel calls for wider protests over SIR and the CEC.
Political Leaders Unite for Tamil Nadus Development at Major Chennai Event
Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Vijays collaboration in Chennai aims to boost Tamil Nadus development through significant funding. Political Leaders Unite for Tamil Nadus Development at Major Chennai Event
SKIMS Medical College Bemina Launches Month-Long Mental Health Awareness Campaign
Srinagar, October 11: The Department of Psychiatry at SKIMS Medical College, Bemina, has launched a month-long Mental Health Awareness Campaign from October 10 to November 10, 2026, aimed at reducing stigma, improving access to mental healthcare and incorporating the lived experiences of patients into healthcare policies and services. The campaign is being observed under the theme Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change, highlighting the importance of involving individuals who have experienced mental health challenges in shaping mental health policies, planning services and improving treatment outcomes. As part of the campaign, a team of mental health professionals led by Dr Nizam ud Din, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, along with Dr Gulzar Muzzaffar, Dr Abid Parvaiz and Mr Sameer Khan, organised an awareness-cum-treatment camp at Sub-District Hospital Tangdhar in Kupwara district. During the camp, patients were assessed, free medicines were provided to those in need, and individuals requiring long-term care were linked with the Department of Psychiatry at SKIMS Medical College for continued treatment and follow-up. The department has also initiated awareness programmes through Doordarshan, All India Radio, Greater Kashmir Communications and Red FM 93.5. Prof Abdul Majid, Head of the Department of Psychiatry and Sub-Dean at SKIMS Medical College, participated in these initiatives to promote informed public discussion on mental health. The campaign will continue until November 10, with a series of awareness activities planned in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. The initiatives aim to address stigma and discrimination faced by people living with mental health conditions and their families, while encouraging patients and individuals with lived experiences to contribute to discussions on mental healthcare policies and service delivery. Prof Abdul Majid expressed gratitude to Prof Mohammad Ashraf Ganie, Director SKIMS Soura; Prof Fazl ul Qadir Parray, Principal SKIMS Medical College; Dr Nighat Yasmeen, Director Health Services Kashmir; Dr Arif Khwaja, Block Medical Officer, SDH Tangdhar; and other concerned authorities for facilitating the initiatives. The department also highlighted the availability of a 40-bedded inpatient facility at the newly developed centre, along with diagnostic testing facilities and various interventions and procedures aimed at strengthening psychiatric care. Faculty members and staff expressed hope that the available facilities would enable patients to access comprehensive mental healthcare within Jammu and Kashmir and reduce the need to seek specialised treatment outside the Union Territory. The month-long campaign is currently underway and will conclude on November 10, 2026.
A problem of plenty in Haryana, Punjab as paddy glut sparks farmer distress
A bumper paddy harvest has led to procurement delays, mandi congestion and storage pressures in Haryana, while Punjab faces similar challenges as its procurement season gathers pace.
BJP leaders Hail Modis 25 Years In Governance
BJP MPs, MLAs and MLCs from Telangana on Sunday: Reports
Trio Arrested in Rajkot for ATM Theft Scheme
Three men from Uttar Pradesh were arrested in Rajkot for stealing cash from ATMs by manipulating cash dispensers. Trio Arrested in Rajkot for ATM Theft Scheme
Tit-for-Tat Complaints Escalate Battle Between JNTU VC, BRS MLA
JNTU VC's wife complains against MLA Palla
Juhu Police Arrest Three for Robbing College Student at Knifepoint
PM Modi hails NEP; Tamil Nadu CM Vijay seeks 5,110 cr in education dues
Modi inaugurated projects and laid foundation stones for development initiatives worth over Rs 13,000 crore across sectors, including metro rail, highways, railways, ports, petroleum and scientific research. Modi and Vijay jointly inaugurated the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch, the first section of Chennai Metro Rail's Phase II project. The PM then offered prayers at the Jalakandeswarar Temple on the IIT Madras campus before visiting the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre at the premier institute.
CJP Calls Nationwide Stir As Delhi Police Crackdown Intensifies
The crackdown continued for the second consecutive day despite Supreme Court directions against illegal detentions and harassment of journalists.
CJI refuses to meet Rahul over
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has declined to meet Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on vote chori allegations, saying similar matters are sub judice on the judicial side in the Supreme Court, sources said on Sunday, October 11. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, Leaders of Opposition (LoPs) in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, 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 .
Thackeray cousins throng Shivaji Park to back CJP stir
A protest in Mumbai's Shivaji Park area, supporting the Cockroach Janta Party's stir against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, intensified on Sunday with the arrival of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and MNS' Amit Thackeray. Police detained dozens of protesters, including social activist Anjali Damania, leading to further condemnation from the Thackeray cousins who criticised the police action and the BJP government.
Chief Justice Rejects India Bloc Leaders Plea Amid Election Controversy
Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud denies India Bloc leaders request for a memorandum on electoral irregularities, urging judicial action instead. Chief Justice Rejects India Bloc Leaders Plea Amid Election Controversy
Jantar Mantar police action sparks political storm in Haryana
Pradeep Purnekar murder: Two key suspects brought to Thane from Prayagraj
With their arrests, the number of people arrested in the case has risen to five. Purnekar, the ward chief of Shiv Sena (UBT) in Manpada, was killed on September 29. He was shot at and attacked with a chopper
Hold Bathukamma on grand scale, says Jupally
40 cr Agroha excavation to unearth Maharaja Agrasens legacy: Minister
Jharkhand: Gas exposure kills two at ESL Steel plant in Bokaro
Two people, a company executive and a partner firm's engineer, died after a gas exposure incident at ESL Steel Limited's plant in Bokaro, Jharkhand. The company expressed condolences, pledged support to the families and announced an independent investigation into the incident
Chief Justice Surya Kant Declines INDIA Bloc Leaders
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has declined a request from leaders of the INDIA bloc seeking a meeting ahead of their planned march to the Supreme Court over allegations of electoral irregularities, which opposition parties have described as vote chori or vote theft. The opposition alliance had sought an audience with the Chief Justice [] The post Chief Justice Surya Kant Declines INDIA Bloc Leaders Request for Meeting Ahead of Supreme Court March appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Balakrishna, Other Owners Agree To Surrender Land For Jubilee Hills Road-Widening
Actor Nandamuri Balakrishna and other property owners agreed to surrender land for GHMC road-widening works aimed at easing traffic around KBR Park.
Supreme Court Raps Centre Over Crackdown on CJP Stir
Court directs authorities to protect journalists and lawyers and keep Metro and internet services running
Delhi on edge again: INDIA bloc to hold CEC protest, CJP sets 24-hour deadline
Bengaluru Jatre draws interest from 300 entities, 80 artists
This tragedy is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by migrants along this migration corridor as they seek economic opportunities, Coissac said.
Will work with CM Vijay to take TN forward, says Modi
Ahead of 2027 elections, Waris Punjab De steps up groundwork
Mamata Banerjee Takes Dig At CEC Gyanesh Kumar With Humpty Dumpty Poem
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took a dig at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar by reciting the Humpty Dumpty poem. TMC MP Saket Gokhale shared the video, saying he filmed Banerjee during their detention by Delhi Police on Saturday.
CJP Activists Accuse Government Of Pushing India Towards Civil War
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activists Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das addressed a press briefing in New Delhi after being released on a Rs 50,000 bail bond. They accused the government of pushing the country towards civil war, while Das alleged phone cloning and hacking and questioned the police handling of his seized phone.
Rekha Gupta Offers Prayers At Jhandewalan Temple On First Day Of Navratri
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited Jhandewalan Temple and offered prayers on the first day of Navratri, marking the beginning of the nine-day festival.
Sriramsagar project Releases Water for Agriculture, Drinking Water Needs
Water to support irrigation and drinking needs across six north Telangana districts.
'Next PM Vijay 2029: Placards trigger brief stir at PM Modi event in Chennai
During a government event in Chennai, PM Modi and CM Vijay inaugurated significant projects worth approximately Rs 13,000 crore. The gathering was briefly disrupted when supporters displayed placards promoting Vijay as the next Prime Minister. PM Modi emphasized the importance of cooperative federalism and vowed to continue supporting Tamil Nadu's development. Vijay called for the release of central funds and sought approval for additional infrastructure projects.
AP Eyes 4,256 Crore Investments, 14,261 Jobs
Kakinada is set to attract seven industrial units with investments of 2,857.63 crore, creating 6,799 jobs.
Navratri day 1: Maa Shailaputri puja vidhi, mantra, bhog, significance and colour
Navratri begins with the worship of Maa Shailaputri, who symbolises strength, purity and stability. From performing Ghatasthapana and chanting her mantra to offering traditional bhog, devotees observe various rituals to seek her blessings.
Rajasthan pollution board clears RSS-backed Kota hospital without environmental nod
29-yr-old shot at by 3 men after dispute in Chamanganj
Drishyam 3 BO day 10: Ajay Devgn, Tabu's film drops, but refuses to slow down
Drishyam 3 has already crossed major worldwide milestones, and its domestic collections are now approaching the coveted Rs 300 crore net mark, strengthening its position among 2026s biggest Bollywood hits. Check the detailed box office report!
Woman jumps to death after throwing 14-month-old daughter from 2nd floor; child survives
CJP Calls For Nationwide Stir As Delhi Police Crackdown Continues
Angered by the alleged police excesses, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced plans to expand its agitation nationwide, declaring that Jantar Mantar 2.0 is on.
Ranji trophy: UP ride on Kaushik, Rinku tons to dominate Bihar on Day 1
Wanted in 1993 case, fake godman with 1L Insta followers arrested in Jhansi
Justice must be guided by fairness & wisdom: CM at Shimla law university
Gujarats Ambaji Temple Receives GI Tag for Traditional Mohanthal Prasad
The Ambaji Temple in Gujarat has secured a GI tag for its traditional Mohanthal prasad, ensuring legal protection and preserving its heritage. Gujarats Ambaji Temple Receives GI Tag for Traditional Mohanthal Prasad
Riyadh airport attack: Telangana man critically injured
Riyadh: Sheikh Saeed from Kamareddy district in Telangana was critically injured in the attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, October 10, and is undergoing treatment, according to media reports. Further details about Saeeds injuries, his current medical condition and the hospital where he is receiving treatment were not immediately 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 .
The Principal Sessions Court in Kishtwar has rejected the bail applications of three accused, including two Health Department employees and a community leader, in a case involving the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl, an alleged attempt to terminate her pregnancy, and her subsequent death.
Over 200 detained on Day 2 of CJP protest in Delhi; protesters alleged police excesses
On Sunday, over 200 protesters were detained in New Delhi due to a demonstration by the Cockroach Janata Party. Various student organizations attempted to march towards Jantar Mantar but were met with heavy police presence. Detained protesters included members of the Students' Federation of India and All India Students' Association, alongside other activists. Several protesters alleged mistreatment and raised concerns for their safety while in custody.
NDA Defends Crackdown on CJP Protesters
Union minister accuses Opposition of spreading propaganda, says SIR protests sought to create anarchy.
BJP youth leader questions Oakridge school over Dussehra classes
Hyderabad:A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) youth wing leader has questioned Oakridge International School, Gachibowli, over allegedly holding classes during the states Dussehra holidays, demanding that the school give its students the break. In a post on X, PM Sai Prasad, who has served as national treasurer of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), claimed that 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 .
Student union elections have returned to educational institutions in Odisha after a long hiatus, but the run-up to the polls has triggered widespread tension and campus unrest in Bhubaneswar. Two premier higher-education institutionsBuxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar (BJB) Autonomous College and Utkal Universitywitnessed violent confrontations as election campaigns intensified. BJB College Presidential Candidate Injured in Pipili Clash [] The post Student Union Elections: Campuses in Bhubaneswar Unrest After Violence at Utkal University and BJB College appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Navratri Festivities Commence at Jeenmata Temple in Rajasthan
The Jeenmata Temple in Sikar kicks off Navratri celebrations with special rituals and a grand display of devotion. Navratri Festivities Commence at Jeenmata Temple in Rajasthan
CJI rejects INDIA bloc request for meeting, asks to move court
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant has rejected the INDIA bloc leaders' request for a meeting to submit a representation over alleged electoral irregularities, stating that they should approach the court by filing a petition as the matter is already sub judice.
Tributes to Jayaprakash Narayan mark his 124th birth anniversary
PM Modi launches Rs 13,000 crore projects in Chennai; CM Vijay seeks Centre
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Jacksons Hill Sale Scrutiny: Victoria defends A$1m Nine deal; MP demands transparency
EAGLE, Police Conduct Anti-Drug Checks In Vijayawada
Andhra Pradeshs EAGLE team and local police screened 21 people during anti-drug inspections in Vijayawada, with no positive tests or narcotics recovered.
Nag-Lok themed pandal to be star attraction at Katghar Durga Puja Park
Daraganjs Kali Swang procession to lead tradition of centuries
Restrictions likely to return as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeals to all to join INDIA bloc march to the Supreme Court; epicentre of protest shifts from Jantar Mantar to Connaught Place
Prayagraj temples draw crowds as Navratri celebrations begin
Cultural performances, traditional dances mark start of Vijayawada Utsav 2.0
Addressing the gathering, Vijayawada MP says the festival aims to showcase Vijayawadas hospitality, culture, traditions and spiritual heritage nationally
Hyderabad man dies in attack at Riyadh Airport, family members injured
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday said that Indian national Mohammad Yousuf Ali, a resident of Hyderabad, died in the attack at Riyadh Airport in Saudi Arabia. His wife and children sustained injuries in the incident, Owaisi said. Speaking to ANI, Owaisi said he had spoken to the deceased
Hyderabad man dies and family injured in Riyadh Airport attack
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Jaipur Metro Line 2 may get 37th station near Unity Mall, Rajasthan Mandapam
BJD accuses Odisha minister of using police, anti-social elements to influence campus polls
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 11 (IANS) With the student union election campaign intensifying across colleges and universities in Odisha, the Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Sunday accused the State Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik of using the police machinery and anti-social elements to capture students' unions in Polasara, Buguda, Balipada and adjoining areas of Ganjam district. The BJD has alleged that the Minister is using the administrative machinery to intimidate candidates and force them to withdraw their nominations. Addressing a press conference at Sankha Bhawan in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, BJD General Secretary and former Minister Srikant Sahu, alongside party spokesperson Tumbanath Panda, condemned the alleged misuse of government machinery to intimidate candidates and force them to withdraw their nominations. After the announcement of the students' union election schedule, Minister Gokulananda Mallik, realising that the Biju Chhatra Janata Dal had the strongest prospects of winning at Polasara, Buguda and Balipada colleges, used the local administration and anti-social elements to exert pressure on candidates and their families, compelling them to withdraw their nominations, Sahu said. He also alleged that even after incidents of violence, complaints lodged with the local police have yielded no results. Sahu also strongly condemned the Minister's abuse of power to bring students' unions under his control. Similarly, BJD spokesperson Tumbanath Panda said that the remarks made by Mallik about the former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, in an attempt to conceal his own incompetence, were condemnable. The BJD leader added that while the former Chief Minister had established Odisha as a model state at the global level and earned widespread appreciation, the two-and-a-half-year tenure of current BJP government has been bringing disrepute to the state in every sphere because of its misgovernance. There is a competition among BJP leaders and Ministers to remain in the limelight by making comments about Naveen Patnaik Babu. The people of the country and the state are well aware of Naveen Babu's personality and his record of governance, Panda alleged. He alleged that the people of Odisha are already fed up with the misgovernance of the BJP government over the past two-and-a-half years and in the days to come, they will give the state government an appropriate response. The students' union elections will be held in all colleges across the state on October 15 after a gap of eight years.
Day Before INDIA Bloc March, Chief Justice Surya Kant Says No To Meeting: Sources
The court has no authority to meet a delegation of any political party at the administrative level in this way, and its power is in fact to hear the petition and give a verdict, the CJI is learnt to have said.
Summer H. Howell likes to journal get rid off heavy characters
Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Oct 11 (IANS) Actress Summer H. Howell, who is receiving a lot of positive response for her recently released streaming miniseries Carrie, has shared that she likes to journal to cleanse her system off the characters that are intense, and can weigh heavy on the mind. Summer spoke with IANS along with her co-actress Samantha Sloyan during the promotional run of the show. She told IANS, Well, I have limited time when you're working 12-hour days and a lot of those are covered in blood head to toe or mud or whatever else they want to throw at me. But my only other job really was to make sure I stayed healthy to go home and eat food and go to bed on time even when I wanted to stay up and do my own thing. But yeah, I also journal a lot. The series is based on the eponymous novel of Stephen King, and follows the socially isolated teenager as she navigates high school, bullying and the oppressive influence of her mother, Margaret, while discovering her telekinetic abilities. Director Mike Flanagan updates the story for the social-media era, bringing cyberbullying, online humiliation and modern teenage pressures into the narrative. So, keeping track of things mentally, being grateful through it all because there's no reason not to be, she added. The series expands several characters and explores the psychological roots of cruelty, victimhood and revenge more deeply than earlier adaptations. While Brian De Palmas 1976 film remains the iconic version, the series format gives the story considerably more room to explore its characters and themes. The series is available to stream on Prime Video.
Vimal Arion Achievers defeat Jindal Panther 9-6 to win Jindal Panther Cup
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Modi Lauds Naidu Govt. For Vijayawada Utsav
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I.N.D.I.A. Bloc To March to SC Today, Seek CJIs Intervention
Opposition leaders to oppose SIR and alleged vote theft, and seek CJI Surya Kants intervention.
CJI Surya Kant declines to meet Rahul Gandhi, Kharge over 'vote chori'
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has not agreed to meet Leaders of Opposition after both of them wrote to him seeking time for a meeting on Monday to raise the 'vote chori' issue, sources said on Sunday night. Leaders of Opposition (LoPs) in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha - Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge - had written to the CJI for a meeting with him between 4 and 5 PM on Monday to hand over a memorandum, demanding an end to 'vote chori', CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, halting of SIR and switching back to paper ballot. Response of Hon'ble CJI to the letter received from Leaders of Opposition has been sent in their official mail, a source said. The sources said that the CJI has not agreed to meet the LoPs. They did not elaborate further. Opposition parties have announced a protest march to the Supreme Court on Monday over their demands. The Congress is calling it Chalo Delhi - March for Democracy and said they would converge at 1.30 PM at Connaught Place-Barakhamba Road ..
When Rani Mukerji explained why actresses can't 'really' be friends
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 11 (IANS) Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji once explained why two actresses, according to her, can't 'really' be friends. As she appeared on the 'Koffee With Karan' show with Kareena Kapoor, host and filmmaker Karan Johar asked Rani, Do you believe two actresses can really be good friends? Rani said, With an actress, I can't. Not really, really close. Explaining the reason behind her reply, the 'Maardani' actress went on to add, Why I say that actresses can't be friends is that every actress has her own career graph. Like, you know, I started in a way, and I'll be ending up in a way. Kareena's career graph is different. So, both of us can't have the same career graph. I might do a certain kind of films, she'll do different films. But then, if she gives a hit, it doesn't mean that something's going wrong with me. If I give a hit, it doesn't mean something's going wrong with her. So, we can be friends, and we can survive in the same industry because there's so much work for everybody. Over the years, Rani and Kareena have appeared together in several Hindi films. Their professional association began back in 2001, with Karan Johar's 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'. While Kareena played Pooja (Poo) in the blockbuster, Rani Mukerji was seen in an extended guest role as Naina. Next year, in 2002, they came together for the romantic entertainer, 'Mujhse Dosti Karoge!', which also had Hrithik Roshan as the lead. The two actresses were also a part of the ensemble cast of J. P. Dutta's war drama, 'LOC Kargil', which came out in 2003. Veteran filmmaker Mani Ratnam directed Rani and Kareena in 'Yuva' in 2004. They last shared screen space in the psychological mystery thriller, 'Talaash: The Answer Lies Within,' in which Aamir Khan was also the lead.
Have been warned of detention if I join stir: Dhruv Rathee
New Delhi: YouTuber Dhruv Rathee on Sunday, October 11, claimed his movements were being monitored and that he had been warned he would be detained if he joined a protest on Monday. I am an Indian citizen. I have an Indian passport and have come here to participate in the protest because I believe vote 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 .
Jaipur: U-turn near Mansarovar temple forces devotees to take 1km detour
Chenab and Anji Khad bridges complete all-weather rail link to Kashmir
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Indian National Killed In Riyadh Airport Attack; Jaishankar Assures Family Of Assistance
The Ministry of External Affairs strongly condemned the repeated attacks on Riyadh's airport, including the October 10 incident, which resulted in casualties, injuries and damage to property.
Another Blast Rocks Riyadh Airport As Projectile Hits Terminal, Saudi Defences Intercept Missile
Riyadhs King Khalid International Airport has been hit again, with an unidentified projectile striking a passenger terminal and triggering a fire barely a day after a deadly attack killed 12 people and injured 309 others. The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen says the latest projectile reached the airport while the facility remained closed. The coalition has not identified the weapon or established who launched it. Shortly afterwards, Saudi air defences reportedly intercepted a separate missile near the airport. The latest incident reportedly affected the area containing terminals three and four, which are used for domestic flights. It comes after Saudi authorities said the previous attack killed Saudi and foreign nationals and left hundreds wounded. With another projectile now reaching the passenger complex before the airport has recovered from the earlier strike, repeated attacks are putting growing pressure on Saudi Arabias air defences and the security of its main international aviation gateway.
Indian killed, 10 injured in Saudi's Riyadh airport attack
An Indian national has died and 10 others were injured in an attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. The Indian Embassy confirmed the death and is assisting with repatriation. India has strongly condemned the repeated attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, calling them unacceptable and urging an immediate cessation. Saudi Arabia has attributed the attack to Houthi militants.
Two Chinese Grenades Recovered During CASO in South Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Security forces recovered two Chinese grenades during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Seer Hamdan forest area in Mattan area of Anantnag district today evening. Officials said that a CASO was launched by Police and army Mattan in the forest area of Seer Hamdan @ Sandooz, falling under jurisdiction of Mattan. During search, []
China, Pakistan to hold first joint army drill in Xinjiang this month
China, Pakistan to hold first joint army drill in Xinjiang this month
Gujarat: Ambaji temple's Mohanthal prasad gets GI tag, securing protection for temple offering
Digital Desk | Ambaji (Gujarat), Oct 11 (IANS) Ambaji temples traditional 'Mohanthal' prasad has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, providing legal protection for its name and helping preserve its traditional identity and preparation. The official certificate was presented to the Shree Arasuri Ambaji Mata Devasthan Trust at a ceremony held at Chachar Chowk in Ambaji on the first day of Navratri. The certificate was issued on October 1, following an application by the temple trust and completion of the prescribed statutory procedures. The ceremony was chaired by Prof. Dr Unnat Pandit, Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks and Registrar of Geographical Indications, in the presence of Banaskantha District Collector Mihir Patel and other officials. Speaking at the event, Pandit stressed the importance of preserving the original identity and quality of traditional products. The GI tag would help ensure that devotees visiting Ambaji receive authentic Mohanthal prasad, he said. He also highlighted the role of the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, which has established a dedicated GI store to promote and sell GI-tagged products. The store displays products from different parts of the country, helping preserve their traditional identities while improving their marketability. Pandit said the recognition honoured not only the distinctive identity of Ambajis Mohanthal but also the faith of millions of devotees in Ma Jagdamba and the regions spiritual heritage. The GI tag would provide legal protection against unauthorised use and duplication of the name, while supporting the preservation of the prasads traditional preparation, he said. With the recognition, Ambajis Mohanthal joins other well-known Indian religious offerings that have received GI tags, including Tirupati Laddu and Palani Panchamirtham. Kaushik Modi, administrator of the Ambaji temple and additional collector, delivered the address, outlining the significance of the GI tag and the efforts made by the temple trust to secure the recognition. The ceremony was attended by officials of the Confederation of Indian Industrys (CII) Gujarat Task Force on Intellectual Property, representatives of collaborating organisations, members of the temple trust, trust officials and employees, and devotees. The GI recognition gives Ambajis traditional offering a distinct geographical identity and a framework for protecting its name from unauthorised use, while reinforcing its association with the temple and its established traditions.
Bengal BJP to invite open applications from professionals willing to contest KMC polls
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 11 (IANS) The West Bengal Bharatiya Janata (BJP) will invite open application from professionals from certain fields who are willing to contest the polls on behalf of the party in the forthcoming election by the year-end for the formation of the new board for Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC). A drop box will be placed at the BJP's old state headquarters at Muralidhar Sen Lane in central Kolkata where interested professionals from specific fields interested to contest the KMC polls on behalf of the party, said BJP Lok Sabha member from Balurghat seat in South Dinajpur district of West Bengal and Minister of State, Sukanta Majumdar, who is hearing a four-member committee to oversee the party's organisational preparations for the forthcoming polls for the KMC scheduled by the end of this year. Majumdar, the former State BJP President, told media persons on Sunday that the party is inviting successful professionals like engineers, doctors, legal practitioners, journalists and social workers to come forward, contest and if elected to get involved in betterment of civic amenities within the KMC areas. He also said that during the selection of candidates priority will be given on the clean image and acceptability of the candidates concerned and that is exactly why applications from successful professionals from significant fields are being invited. The drop box for the applications at Muralidhar Sen Lane office will be present there from Monday. Interested professionals would be able to submit their application at the drop box as long as the party office will remain open, Majumdar said on Sunday. Meanwhile, a state BJP committee member said that providing health-related services is a crucial civic service that KMC is supposed to provide. So, if KMC can have successful practicing doctors as Councillor, there will be automatic improvements in this sphere of work. At the same time, engineers play a role in various department like assessment and collections, buildings and lighting, among others. Similarly, getting legal professionals as Councillors will be immense help for KMC's legal department. The political parties running the KMC boards have never thought on these lines, the state BJP committee member added. The polling for formation of the new KMC board will tentatively be in the last week of November this year and the results are expected to be announced in the first week of December.
Many detained near Shivaji Park as Mumbai Police prevent protest against CEC
Some allege that people merely standing or walking in the area were also taken into custody
CJI declines INDIA bloc meeting, advises petition on electoral issues
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Vijay Varma Mocks Chief Election Commissioner with
Bollywood actors Vijay Varma and Huma Qureshi have joined public discourse by voicing support for protests organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The demonstrations demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Vijay Varmas Satirical Take Actor Vijay Varma took to [] The post Vijay Varma Mocks Chief Election Commissioner with Saving Private Gyan Poster, Huma Qureshi Defends Right to Dissent appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
CJI Surya Kant declines to meet INDIA bloc leaders on October 12 with reasons
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi had written to the CJI and were scheduled to meet him between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday (October 12, 2026).
Cooler nights signal weather shift in Raj; rain likely over next 4 days
Indian died day after being injured in Riyadh airport attack
The Embassy in Riyadh said at least 11 Indians were among the more than 300 people injured in the attack
CJI Surya Kant rejects INDIA bloc leaders request for meeting over vote chori
CJP Protests: Over 200 Detained, Journalists Held as Agitation Enters Day 2 In Delhi
Protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation continued across Delhi on Sunday, with more than 200 people detained as demonstrators attempted to reach Jantar Mantar. Several protesters were seen being forcibly taken into police buses amid a heavy security presence
State govt increases job quota, incentives for athletes: DCM
