We Cant Put Cops Everywhere! | DIG Traffic Haseeb ur Rehman on Kashmirs Traffic Crisis
In an exclusive podcast with Rising Kashmirs Abid Bashir, DIG Traffic Haseeb ur Rehman speaks about the growing challenges facing Kashmirs traffic system, enforcement gaps and the road ahead. He says technology will play a crucial role in managing traffic efficiently, as the department cannot deploy personnel at every location. Watch the full conversation for insights into Kashmirs traffic challenges, technology-driven enforcement and the solutions being planned.
Police, CRPF working well with civil Admin: IGP Kashmir
Budgam: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Sujit Kumar on Friday said police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel are working in close coordination with the civil administration to ensure the smooth conduct of the annual Urs of Hazrat Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani (RA) at Charar-i-Sharief in central Kashmirs Budgam district. Speaking to media persons []
Jammu Kashmir Can Become a Global GCC Hub: CM Omar
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday called for greater investment in Global Capability Centres (GCCs), highlighting the Union Territorys skilled workforce, educational institutions and improving connectivity as key strengths for attracting technology-driven businesses and creating employment opportunities for local youth. The Chief Minister delivered his address virtually at the J&K Global []
Delhi: Police make special arrangements for October 10 CJP protest, deploy 334 GRP personnel
Amid the ongoing opposition protests over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, Police have made special deployment arrangements to maintain law and order in Delhi. The police deployed 334 GRP personnel, including120 female officers, said DCP Railway B.Bharat Reddy on Friday. We have made special deployment arrangements to maintain law and order regarding the protest called by the CJP in Delhi on October 10. There are seven major railway stations in Delhi, and we have ensured round-the-clock deployment at all of them. In total, we have deployed 334 GRP personnel, including approximately 120 female officers. Additionally, we have requested CAPF support; we will deploy 14 CAPF companies around the clock. We are also placing special emphasis on locations in close proximity to New Delhi, where we have increased deployment, he told ANI. Reddy further said, We are utilizing assistance from social media and...
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CAG Flags Lack of Basic Worker Facilities at MGNREGA Worksites in Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has found widespread violations of mandatory worker-welfare provisions under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in Jammu and Kashmir, with first aid, childcare, shade and drinking water facilities missing at many worksites. According to CAG Report No. 4 of 2026, covering the Composite []
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Uttarakhand BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate Dinesh Arya elected unopposed
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A plea in the Supreme Court challenged proposed Delhi Metro station closures and train cancellations ahead of the October 10 CJP protest. Senior lawyers cited citizens' right to protest and raised concerns over barricading, with a formal petition expected later in the day
JNU sacks professor over sexual harassment allegations after probe
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JNU dismisses professor over sexual harassment allegations after inquiry
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Friday dismissed a professor over allegations of sexual harassment following an inquiry by its Internal Committee, according to a university order. The professor, who taught at the Centre for the Study of Social Systems under the School of Social Sciences, has been dismissed from service with immediate effect, the order stated.
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West Bengal Bypolls: BJP Wins Nandigram Seat, Leads Comfortably in Rejinagar
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a decisive victory in West Bengals Nandigram Assembly bypoll on Friday, marking its first electoral win after coming to power in the state in May. BJP candidate Hasirani Rathmother of a slain aide to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikariwon the seat by a massive margin of 1,22,800 votes, surpassing Adhikaris [] The post West Bengal Bypolls: BJP Wins Nandigram Seat, Leads Comfortably in Rejinagar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
CJP protest in Delhi tomorrow: Schools shift online, colleges postpone October 10 exam
Several schools and colleges in Delhi shifted to online classes and postponed examinations due to security concerns. The Delhi Police requested metro service disruptions in light of a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar. Various institutions canceled or rescheduled activities to ensure student safety and comply with directives from local authorities. Parent-teacher meetings have been postponed, with new schedules being communicated shortly.
West Bengal bypolls: BJP retains Nandigram with record margin, wins Muslim-dominated Rejinagar
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After inquiry, JNU dismisses professor over sexual harassment allegations
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SRINAGAR: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has dismissed Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam following an inquiry by its Internal Committee into allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by at least 10 students. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has dismissed Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam of the Centre for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences, with []
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Hammer To Kill A Fly: SC Asks Centre To Review Delhi Metro, Train Curbs Ahead Of CJP Protest
The Supreme Court on Friday, 9 October, asked the Centre to reconsider restrictions on Delhi Metro and railway services ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) proposed protest on 10 October. The court said security arrangements should not cause unnecessary trouble
Beyond Personal Ambition: CM Majhi Urges Youth to Walk Pandit Gopabandhu
Marking the birth anniversary of legendary freedom fighter and social reformer Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi issued a passionate call to the states youth. He urged young citizens to balance their personal career ambitions with a deep commitment to social welfare and nation-building. Paying floral tributes at the statue of [] The post Beyond Personal Ambition: CM Majhi Urges Youth to Walk Pandit Gopabandhus Path appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Trains, Metro & More: Delhi Police Maps Out Security Plan Over CJPs Jantar Mantar Protest
Delhi is on heightened alert ahead of the proposed October 10 CJP protest at Jantar Mantar over alleged irregularities in electoral roll revisions. Indian Railways has cancelled select trains arriving at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations between 4 am and 2 pm, while Delhi Police has sought entry and exit restrictions at 57 Metro stations. Security has also been tightened at the capitals borders, with police monitoring transit points and warning against unauthorised gatherings. The protest has been denied permission, and authorities have cited concerns over public safety, traffic and law and order. Separately, liquor shops across Delhi will remain closed on October 9 and 10. Commuters are advised to check official railway and Metro updates before travelling.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India continues to be the fastest-growing major economy, with its GDP projected to expand by 7.3 per cent in 2026 (FY27) and 6.8 per cent in 2027 (FY28) due to robust domestic demand, increasing manufacturing capacity, and public infrastructure programmes, a United Nations (UN) report said on Friday. The UNCTADs Trade and Development Report 2026: the Geoeconomics of Development said that together, these factors sustain growth for the Indian economy despite heavy reliance on oil imports. India continues to post dynamic growth in household consumption, estimated at 6.9 per cent this year and 5.6 per cent next. These rates nonetheless mark a significant deceleration from previous years, as higher prices and input costs rein in expansion, it said. Growth in the developing world is bifurcating. A few large economies are driving global expansion, with India fastest among them at 7.3 per cent in 2026. Import-dependent economies absorb the shocks with far less fiscal room and rising debt servicing costs, the report mentioned. Within sectoral integration, these economies are emerging as regional anchors, making their digital payment technology and infrastructure systems interoperable, often through knowledge-sharing rather than single products. The Indian digital public infrastructure (DPI) model, for example, involves agreements with 23 countries to share its architecture; technical cooperation is already operational in eight countries, including Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates, said the report. The report, presented in Geneva, projects global growth of 2.6 per cent for 2026, down from 2.9 per cent last year, even as trade in goods and services is expected to expand by about 4 per cent at constant prices. Developing economies are projected to grow by 4 per cent this year, down from 4.7 per cent in 2025. Rising economies of the Global South are becoming regional anchors, extending trade integration to new financial initiatives. This works best alongside a multilateral trading system that keeps non-discrimination and special and differential treatment at its core, UNCTAD's Acting Secretary General Pedro Manuel Moreno said. Global trade reached a record $35 trillion in 2025. In 2026, higher trade values are being driven by price increases amid the energy shock, said the report. Asia is projected to contribute 59 per cent of global growth in 2026, with India expanding at 7.3 per cent, China by 4.5 per cent, and Indonesia by 5.2 per cent.
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JNU Terminates Professor Bimol Over Sexual Harassment Allegations After Internal Inquiry
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has terminated Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam with immediate effect following an inquiry by its Internal Committee into sexual harassment allegations made by 11 female students. According to the termination order issued on October 9, 2026, the university dismissed the professor, who was associated with the Centre for the Study of Social... The post JNU Terminates Professor Bimol Over Sexual Harassment Allegations After Internal Inquiry first appeared on Northeast Today .
EAM Jaishankar, Ethiopian counterpart discuss ways to expand and strengthen ties
Digital Desk | Addis Ababa, Oct 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his Ethiopian counterpart Gedion Timothewos in Addis Ababa on Friday, with discussions focused on further strengthening bilateral ties in education, culture, trade, investment and digitalisation. The two ministers also exchanged perspectives on global developments, strengthening multilateral engagement and partnership between India and the African Union. Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at his office today. During the meeting, the Ministers discussed ways to further expand and strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries in education and culture, trade and investment, and digitalisation, Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted on X. The Indian Foreign Minister expressed his appreciation for Ethiopias impactful participation in the recent BRICS Summit hosted by India, it added. EAM Jaishankar noted that the Strategic Partnership between India and Ethiopia is based on shared values, common aspirations and South-South solidarity. Delighted to meet Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa. The India - Ethiopia Strategic Partnership is based on our shared values, common aspirations and historic South - South solidarity. Had wide-ranging discussions on strengthening our bilateral ties, covering trade, investment, development projects to infrastructure, maritime, security, technology and culture. Also exchanges perspectives on global developments, as well as strengthening our multilateral engagement and India - African Union partnership, EAM Jaishankar wrote on X following the meeting. Earlier in the day, EAM Jaishankar arrived in Addis Ababa and expressed his keenness to advance strategic partnership with Ethiopia through productive engagements. He arrived in Ethiopia after concluding his visit to Cote d'Ivoire Hello Addis Ababa! Delighted to arrive in Ethiopia. Thank State Minister Berhanu Tsegaye for the warm reception. Look forward to productive engagements to advance our Strategic Partnership, EAM Jaishankar posted on X. Tsegaye noted that EAM Jaishankar's visit will include impactful discussions aimed at taking the multifaceted bilateral partnership between India and Ethiopia to greater heights. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), during his visit to Addis Ababa, EAM Jaishankar will hold meeting with Ethiopia's leadership to discuss the entire gamut of bilateral ties and exchange perspectives on regional and global matters of mutual interest. He will also chair the Regional Heads of Mission (HoMs) Conference in Addis Ababa.
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South African jurist Navi Pillay, who investigated genocide charges, conferred Nobel Peace Prize
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Recognising the contribution of international courts in upholding the rule of law and human rights amid indiscriminate conflicts, Indian-origin South African jurist Navanethem Navi Pillay, a former International Criminal Court judge and who investigated genocide claims in Rwanda, the occupied Palestinian territories, and Myanmar, was on Friday awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Hailing from a family of Indian Tamil descent in Durban, Pillay, 85, who became the first non-white woman judge of the High Court of South Africa, has been awarded the prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. Pillay has been at the forefront in the development of an international legal order, the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which selects the winner, said, according to the Nobel Prize website. It said that it recognises her ole as a driving force in the development of an international system of law and order, and highlighted her judicial rigour, personal integrity, and considerable courage. At a time when the number of wars and conflicts is rising, and when judges and institutions of international law are under political attack, the Nobel Committee wishes to issue a reminder that the ability to resolve conflicts without force or violence is dependent on the international rule of law. An international legal system in which war criminals are held to account, and the victims of abuse see justice served is a precondition for a peaceful world, it said. Pillay, who began her legal career by defending anti-apartheid activists and opened her own law firm in 1967. She came to notice as part of the defence team in a trial under the anti-terrorism act which exposed the use of torture and unlawful methods of interrogation. She achieved another significant triumph in 1973 when she won a case for political prisoners on Robben Island, including Nelson Mandela, to have access to lawyers and some other basic rights. Elevated to the High Court in 1995 after the end of the apartheid regime, Pillay, in 1999, became a judge and President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). Here, she stood by establishing, in the trial of Hutu leader Jean-Paul Akayesu, that rape and sexual violence would qualify as a war crime. She was involved in another significant case which held that hate speech, particularly on mass media, would be liable to be tried as a war crime. Pillay was then appointed a judge on the International Criminal Court (ICC) in 2003, but resigned in 2008, well before her term ended in 2012, to take over as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). Here, her four-year term (2008-12) was extended by another two years. In 2019, she became an ad hoc judge on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case brought by the West African nation of Gambi, accusing Myanmar of genocide. Hearings on the merits of the case were held and concluded in January this year. In 2021, Pillay was appointed chair of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, created after the May 2021 IsraelPalestinian clashes, and served until November 2025. The panel, in June 2024, held that war crimes have been committed both by Hamas and Israel in the wake of the October 2023 attacks, and in September 2025, indicted Israel for committing genocide in its Gaza operations. Earlier in 2026, Pillay was also conferred the Olof Palme Prize, along with compatriot and legal scholar John Dugard. (Vikas Datta can be contacted at vikas.d@ians.in)
SC enhances compensation to Rajasthan daily wager after 28-year legal battle
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court has enhanced compensation awarded to a Rajasthan contractual daily wager whose reinstatement in service was denied, increasing the amount from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7.5 lakh in view of his prolonged legal battle over the termination of his services. A Bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Atul S. Chandurkar passed the order while disposing of an appeal filed by Kallu Khan challenging the Rajasthan High Courts refusal to review its earlier decision substituting his reinstatement and 50 per cent backwages with a lump sum monetary compensation of Rs 5 lakh. The top court clarified that the enhancement was being granted in view of the peculiar facts of the case and should not be treated as a precedent. Coupled with the fact that the appellant was pursuing his remedies since 10.09.1998 which culminated into the order dated 04.08.2025 and that, if reinstated, the appellant would have served for a period of three more years, we are of the view that award of monetary compensation of 7,50,000 would serve the ends of justice, the Justice Bhuyan-led Bench said. The Supreme Court directed that the enhanced compensation be paid to the appellant within one month. The case arose from the termination of Khan's services as a contractual daily wager, which he challenged under Section 2A(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. He had worked from November 19, 1990, to September 1, 1998, before approaching the appropriate forum to challenge the termination. The Labour Court, through its award passed on February 18, 2020, directed his reinstatement with continuity of service, full backwages and other consequential benefits. However, in a writ petition filed by the District Education Officer, the Rajasthan High Court's Single Judge Bench partly modified the award on March 5, 2021, while maintaining the direction for reinstatement and reducing backwages from 100 per cent to 50 per cent. Subsequently, the Division Bench of the High Court, by an order dated August 4, 2025, replaced the relief of reinstatement with continuity of service and 50 per cent backwages with a lump-sum monetary compensation of Rs 5 lakh. Khan challenged the decision before the Supreme Court by filing a Special Leave Petition (SLP). On December 12, 2025, the apex court declined to interfere with the High Court's order under Article 136 of the Constitution, while granting him liberty to pursue appropriate remedies available in law. He, thereafter, sought a review of the High Court's order. However, the Division Bench rejected his review petition on February 11, 2026, prompting him to approach the Supreme Court again. In its order, the apex court recorded that the original order substituting reinstatement with monetary compensation had already been unsuccessfully challenged before it and, therefore, its correctness could not be re-examined in the present proceedings. It would, therefore, not be permissible for this Court to again re-examine the correctness of the order dated 04.08.2025, the Justice Bhuyan-led Bench said. It observed that the High Court's order rejecting the review petition did not warrant interference. However, considering the duration of the appellant's service, the period for which he had been pursuing legal remedies and the additional three years he would have served had he been reinstated, it found that an enhancement of compensation was justified. We reiterate that this order is passed in the peculiar facts of the present case and same shall not be treated as a precedent, the top court said. The respondent District Education Officer did not contest the appeal despite service of notice and was set ex parte on September 24, 2026.
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MP: Students going to Delhi CJP protest forced to get off train
Narmadapuram: Nearly 15 students travelling to New Delhi to participate in the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) agitation on October 10 were allegedly forced to alight from a train at Itarsi junction in Madhya Pradeshs Narmadapuram district. A purported video of cops forcing the students to leave the train has gone viral on social media. Fourteen 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 .
ICC hails Nobel Peace Prize for Pillay as recognition for international justice
The International Criminal Court said the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to its former judge Navanethem Navi Pillay on Friday was important recognition for the role of international justice as a cornerstone of peace. This is an important recognition of the vital role t
Italy all-rounder Ben Manenti joins Melbourne Renegades on two-year BBL deal
Digital Desk | Melbourne, Oct 9 (IANS) Italy all-rounder Ben Manenti has landed a two-year contract with Melbourne Renegades for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season. Manenti, who previously had brief BBL spells with Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers, inked the deal on the back of a breakout year across international and domestic cricket. The 29-year-old off-spinner and hard-hitting batter was Italys star performer during their maiden Mens T20 World Cup appearance in February by finishing as their highest run-scorer with 138 runs in three innings and second-highest wicket-taker with five scalps. His T20 World Cup campaign featured a blistering 25-ball 60 against England at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, including six sixes and four fours, and was followed by a 29-ball half-century against Scotland and a match-winning spell of 2-9 in Italys historic victory over Nepal. After playing for Rotterdam Dockers in the inaugural edition of the European T20 Premier League, the all-rounder carried that rich vein of form into the Australian domestic season for South Australia. Becoming the stand-in captain for South Australia in their Sheffield Shield opener against Victoria on Friday, Manenti smashed a 112-ball century and eventually made 128 to power his side past 500 in the first innings. With leg-spinner Adam Zampa moving to Hobart Hurricanes in the off-season, Manentis off-spin bowling presents him with a prime opportunity to push for the main spin bowling role in Melbourne. He's coming off an outstanding period of cricket, and he's a highly competitive player who offers genuine flexibility with both bat and ball, and just as importantly, he's the type of character we want in our environment, said newly appointed Renegades head coach Luke Ronchi. Manenti joins a spin group that includes re-signed left-arm spinner Callum Stow, leg-spinner Michael Archer, and New Zealands off-spin bowling all-rounder Michael Bracewell. The side also has the likes of Jason Behrendorff, Josh Brown, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Ollie Peake and Will Sutherland in their setup. The Renegades, who have also bolstered their batting lineup with England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow, will kick off their BBL season 16 against defending champions Perth Scorchers at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on December 12.
Delhi Police Denies Permission for October 10 Protest Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
SRINAGAR: Delhi Police has refused permission for a protest planned by the Cockroach Janta Party and several student organisations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar on October 10, citing a late application and alleged violations of rules during an earlier demonstration, a senior police officer said on Friday. 10 2026 []
CJPs October 10 protest: Delhi police cite late application to deny CJP protest permission
Jharkhand CM orders probe into alleged police assault on tribal woman
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Oct 9 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has taken cognisance of allegations that a tribal woman was assaulted and tortured by police personnel in Latehar district. He has directed Latehars Superintendent of Police to immediately investigate the matter, take appropriate action, and submit a report. The matter came to the Chief Ministers notice following a post on X. Responding to it, Soren issued instructions to the Latehar SP, saying that such a situation was unacceptable. The alleged incident took place in the Bariyatu police station area of Latehar district. According to the woman and local villagers, Punia Devi had taken goats to graze on the afternoon of October 5 when she got into an altercation with police personnel who were allegedly in plain clothes. It has been alleged that Bariyatu police station in-charge Prabhat Kumar Das and three other police personnel subsequently took her with them. The woman alleged that she was assaulted on the way, subjected to misbehaviour and abused with casteist slurs. Villagers further alleged that she was assaulted at the police station, where she was purportedly tied by her hands, hung upside down, and beaten with sticks. The woman also levelled allegations of sexual misconduct against the police personnel. The complaint further alleged that the police accused the woman of cultivating poppy and forcibly took Rs 80,000 that had been kept at her home for a wedding. She was reportedly released from the police station the following night. The allegations have not been independently verified. Protesting against the alleged incident, villagers approached the office of the Latehar Superintendent of Police and submitted a written complaint demanding action against the police personnel concerned. After the matter came to light, the Chief Minister directed the police administration to investigate. The Latehar police administration has constituted an inquiry team headed by the Balumath Sub-Divisional Police Officer and a woman police officer. Jharkhands local tribal organisations have demanded the suspension of the accused police personnel and registration of an FIR under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The allegations are currently under investigation.
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Amitabh Bachchan recalls mother Teji Bachchans discipline on KBC
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who hosts the quiz based reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati, has shared memories of his mother, Teji Bachchan, and also opened up about his parents inter-caste marriage on the show. Actress Madhuri Dixit, who graced the show as the guest, asked the veteran about his upbringing, as she said, Pitaji ke baare mein toh bahut kuch suna hai aapse. Lekin hum jaanna chahenge ki aapki mata ji kaisi thi? Kya woh strict thi ya disciplinarian thi ya kaise thi wo (We have heard a lot about your father from you. But we would like to know what your mother was like. Was she strict, a disciplinarian, or what was she like)?. Responding to the same, Big B shared how his mother maintained order in the household while giving her children traditional, maternal guidance. He said, Dekhiye, har maa jo hoti hai woh thodi bahut usmein discipline, ek jaagrit rehti hai bacchon ke prati... 'Yeh karo, aisa mat karo, yeh theek karo, woh theek karo. Toh jitni maayein karti hain utna unki ore se hota tha (Look, every mother is, to some extent, disciplined and attentive towards her children. Do this, dont do that, do this properly, do that properly;, She did as much as mothers generally do). He further mentioned, Gandagi unko pasand nahi thi. Kahin bhi kuch gandagi ho jaaye, 'Yeh kapda tumne aise kyun fenka hai? Yahan par tum matti mein khel ke aaye ho, ghar ke andar ghus aaye ho. Toh woh saaf karne ke liye bolti thi (She did not like mess. If there was any mess anywhere, she would say, Why have you thrown this cloth like this? You have been playing in the dirt and have come straight into the house. She would ask us to clean it up). He further reflected on his mother's background from a Sikh family and her bold decision to marry his father, celebrated poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Lekin wo ek Sikh parivaar se thi... Babuji Allahabad ke, aur unka inter-caste marriage hua tha. Woh bahut hi rochak kahaani hai, kabhi unki aatmakatha padhiyega toh aapko milega. Ek din ke andar maa ji ne apna sab kuch chhod diya, aur tay kiya ki Babuji ke saath woh byah karenge (But she belonged to a Sikh family, while my father was from Allahabad, and theirs was an inter-caste marriage. It is a very interesting story; you should read his autobiography sometime, and you will find it there. Within a single day, my mother left everything behind and decided that she would marry my father). Kaun Banega Crorepati Amitabh Bachchan Birthday Week Special is set to air on Friday on Sony Entertainment Television
AAP to Join CJPs October 10 Protest in Delhi, Says Sanjay Singh
Clarifying his party's role, Singh said the Delhi demonstration would be organised by the CJP, a youth-led social movement, and not by the AAP.
CM Majhi Urges OIS Officers to Master Social Media
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi called upon the officers of the Odisha Information Service (OIS) to evolve beyond traditional roles and harness the power of social media and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to bridge the gap between the administration and the public. Delivering the keynote address on Emerging Trends in Social Media at an orientation [] The post CM Majhi Urges OIS Officers to Master Social Media & AI appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Judges have right sentiment: NDA leaders on open letter of 42 former judges on INDIA Bloc protests
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) After 42 former judges of both the Supreme Court and High Courts wrote an open letter expressing concern over the alleged campaign to undermine the Election Commission, judiciary and other constitutional institutions, several NDA leaders welcomed the move and said that the judges have the right sentiment. Claiming that the Opposition is trying to create a situation of 'anarchy', the leaders said that they should reflect on their actions. Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav told IANS, The respected former judges have expressed a good sentiment in their letter. The questions being raised against the Election Commission are part of a conspiracy to weaken the constitutional system. These are experts, lawyers, and knowledgeable people from various fields. Judges are knowledgeable people, and their sentiment is absolutely right. The Opposition wants to create a situation of anarchy, he alleged. BJP National Spokesperson Guru Prakash claimed, They are without evidence, without a cause, without basis. The Supreme Court has repeatedly given its stance on SIR and its constitutional credibility. The SC has also given its stance on Form 6. When 42 former judges, who have served as members of constitutional institutions, express their concerns, the Opposition should reflect, think and introspect, he said. JD(U) National Spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan said, A large number of retired judges have reacted in this manner. The Opposition leaders must understand that the public and the countrys intellectuals are watching their attempts to weaken Indian democracy by targeting constitutional institutions. BJP leader Mrityunjay Tiwari said, 42 respected individuals who have served as judges have expressed their concern, and this is natural. The 150 crore people of the country are also concerned about why the INDIA Bloc leaders are raising questions about constitutional institutions and weakening democracy and the Constitution. In a strongly worded open letter, 42 former judges, including those from the Supreme Court and High Courts, on Thursday questioned allegations of vote theft without supporting evidence, warning that repeatedly branding constitutional authorities as thieves and compromised risks eroding public trust in democracy. Defending the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the signatories emphasised that it is a legally established exercise aimed at ensuring clean and accurate voter lists. The signatories include three former High Court Chief Justices. These are former Chief Justice of J&K and Delhi High Court B.C. Patel; Former Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court, Subhro Kamal Mukherjee; and Former Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court, Permod Kohli.
Udaipur, October 9 (Udaipur Kiran): A special court in Udaipur has acquitted former Gram Panchayat MD sarpanch Ramlal Kumawat and Laluram Paliwal of corruption and other criminal charges in a 2014 land allotment case involving Rajsamand district. The court granted both accused the benefit of doubt, observing that the prosecution had failed to prove the ... Read more Udaipur ACB Court Acquits Former Rajsamand Sarpanch Ramlal Kumawat and Laluram Paliwal in Corruption Case
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday registered a sweeping victory to retain the Nandigram constituency , where a byelection was held earlier this week. BJP's Hasin Rani Rath, mother of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's former aide Chandranath Rath, defeated her nearest rival and Congress leader Milan Pradhan by a margin of 122,753 votes or 75 per cent of the vote share.
Delhi Police denies permission for CJP protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday
Delhi Police has denied permission for a protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party and some student organisations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar on October 10, a senior police officer said on Friday. At a press conference, Joint Commissioner of Police, New Delhi range, Nupur Prasad, cited late submission of application and violations of rules during a previous protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) as reasons for denying the permission. We have received an application from Saurav Das, Co-Convener of Cockroach Janta Party. The application is regarding an intimation for a protest on October 10 at Jantar Mantar, she said. The protest is regarding demanding accountability from the chief election commissioner (CEC). This intimation was considered and it was found that it was given at very short notice, she said. According to the prescribed procedure, the intimation has to be given 10 days prior to a protest, the officer said. Prasad said it i
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ASC Participates in NJSCA Convention in East Brunswick, New Jersey
American Sikh Council representative Kavneet Singh participated in the NJSCA Convention in East Brunswick, New Jersey, addressing bullying faced by Sikh American children in schools. The post ASC Participates in NJSCA Convention in East Brunswick, New Jersey appeared first on Sikh Siyasat News .
CJP protest: Mumbai Rajdhani, August Kranti delayed; 5 express trains cancelled
The Railways has cancelled multiple Mail and Express trains ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party's planned protest. Trains arriving in Delhi between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10 are affected by these disruptions. The Mumbai Central-New Delhi Rajdhani Express and another service have been rescheduled by five hours due to anticipated traffic issues. Over 5,000 passengers from Western Railway and more than 1,200 from Central Railway were impacted.
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Ready to do everything in our power: Putin pledges Russia's support to Iran amid conflict with US
Turkmenbashi, Oct 9 : Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that Moscow was ready to do everything in its power to help Iran resolve the ongoing regional conflict with the US-Israel, as he met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and discussed bilateral ties and regional developments. Of course, the most pressing issue today is the situation in the region. We know that Iran is making concrete efforts to end the conflict that broke out in the region through no fault of its own. Iran has once again put forward new proposals to resolve the situation by peaceful means, Putin said during his opening remarks at the meeting, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry. You know our position, Mr President. For our part, we are ready to do everything in our power to help you resolve this situation, he added. Putin said the meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the regional situation and the development of bilateral relations between Russia and Iran. We met quite recently in Bishkek at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit. Today, we have an opportunity to discuss the development of our relations, the situation in the region and how these processes are unfolding, he said. The Russian President said bilateral relations were developing positively under the two countries' fundamental treaty, signed early last year. As for bilateral relations, I would like to note that they are developing positively on the basis of our fundamental Treaty, signed early last year, Putin said, as per the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Highlighting economic cooperation, he said trade between the two countries grew by more than 21 per cent in 2025, with the positive trend continuing during the first seven months of 2026. Progress in the economic sphere is certainly positive. Trade grew by more than 21% in 2025, and this trend continued in the first seven months of this year, he said. Putin also highlighted humanitarian cooperation between the two countries, saying it set a good example, with numerous events taking place in both Russia and Iran. Overall, our relations are growing stronger. I would ask you to convey my very best wishes to Irans Supreme Leader for his well-being and every success, he added. Meanwhile, Pezeshkian told Putin that Iran would continue negotiations despite repeated attacks during previous rounds of engagement with the United States. We are in talks, but every time we engage in dialogue with America, they attack again; however, we will not withdraw from the negotiating table, Pezeshkian said, according to Iranian news agency ISNA. He said Iran had made proposals and the United States had also presented new proposals, which Tehran had revised. We had made proposals, and the Americans also presented new proposals that we have revised, and once they are finalized, we will sit down through intermediaries to wrap them up, Pezeshkian added. According to the official website of the Iranian President, the two leaders met on the sidelines of the Commonwealth of Independent States Summit and the Caspian Sea Environmental Summit in Turkmenistan. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed achievements in bilateral relations and discussed strengthening economic and strategic cooperation in key sectors, including energy, agriculture, transportation and trade. They also emphasised the need to accelerate the finalisation and completion of joint projects, along with their determination to expand comprehensive cooperation in line with the national interests of both countries and regional stability. The remarks come as on Thursday (local time) US President Donald Trump dismissed reports of possible fresh strikes against Iran, saying productive discussions are underway with Tehran and making clear that the United States will not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the blockade on Iranian maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz would remain in place while claiming that oil was continuing to flow in record volumes through the strategic waterways with no Iranian oil involved. He also reiterated that Iran would not be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon. We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran. I want to make it clear to everybody that, while Iran is in very bad condition, both Economically and Militarily, and while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, with Oil flowing in Record Numbers of Barrels through the Hormuz Strait (22 Million Barrels, last night alone, with not one barrel coming from, or going to, Iran!), we will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the Midterm Elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd. Iran will not have a nuclear weapon ! the post read. Trump's statement came a day after reports that the Pentagon had been instructed to prepare for a possible resumption of major combat operations against Iran, potentially ahead of the midterms. However, Trump's latest statement ruled out an attack before the US midterm elections while saying that discussions with Iran were continuing.
Canada: Punjab-origin man shot dead in British Columbia, investigation underway
Digital Desk | Ottawa, Oct 9 (IANS) A 23-year-old man of Punjab origin was killed outside a commercial complex in Langley in Canada's British Columbia, in what Canadian authorities suspect was a targeted attack. An investigation is being conducted into a possible connection between the killing and the burning of a vehicle following the shooting, a report has detailed. The incident took place when officers from the Langley detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) were sent to the 6,000 block of 200 Street after they received reports of gunfire at around 9:45 pm (local time) on October 5, Khalsa Vox reported. Officers at the site of the incident found a young man lying injured in the parking lot of a business complex near 200 Street and 60 Avenue. Emergency responders tried to revive the man, but he succumbed to his injuries on the spot. Canadian authorities have not revealed the identity of the victim, a resident of Langley with roots in Punjab. Around 20 minutes after the shooting, police were alerted to a vehicle engulfed in flames near the intersection of 232 Street and 75 Avenue. Subsequently, investigators found a charred sedan, which they believe may have been linked to the attack, according to a report in Khalsa Vox. Investigators have started a probe into whether the vehicle was intentionally set on fire to destroy evidence or hide the movement of those behind the attack. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been conducting the probe in coordination with Integrated Forensic Identification Services, Langley RCMP and the British Columbia Coroners Service, Khalsa Vox reported. Preliminary findings have indicated that the victim may have been deliberately singled out. The possibility of the involvement of the gang has emerged; however, the investigators have not yet publicly confirmed any such link. Police is yet to identify or detain any suspects.
Economy stabilisation measures bring no joy for ordinary people in Pakistan: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Pakistan government has, over the last four years, highlighted stabilisation of the economy but the word largely meant the economy has stopped falling but incomes, jobs or public services have not seen any improvement for ordinary people, a new report has said. The report from Colombo-based publication Asian News Post said the government of Shehbaz Sharif has emphasised avoiding default through IMFbacked programmes, but that policy focus has prioritised shortterm fiscal order over longterm investment and growth. The majority of public expenditure was used for maintaining the existing system rather than building future economic capacity. The report argued that Pakistans successive stabilisation programs were designed to keep the economy afloat rather than delivering prosperity. It pointed out the distinction saying that many Pakistanis mistook the word stability to mean that economic conditions have improved. Most spending was consumed by routine operations, debt obligations, transfers, and subsidies, while very little was invested in infrastructure, human capital, or long-term development, the report noted. Total public expenditure over last four years totalled Rs 90 trillion, with roughly 33 per cent going to debt servicing, 28.2 per cent transferred to provinces under the NFC award, 9.1 per cent to defence, 7.4 per cent to pensions, 10 per cent covering stateowned enterprise losses, 3.4 per cent to energy subsidies and 2.9 per cent to the Benazir Income Support Programme. Only around 4.6 per cent was allocated through the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), the governments primary development spending mechanism, the publication said. Despite Pakistan having a growing population that requires new schools, hospitals, roads, water systems, public transportation, and energy infrastructure only a small fraction of total spending is directed to these purposes. While government borrowing skyrockets, interest payments also rise, consuming larger portions of government revenue, leaving fewer resources available for development. Government debt rose from roughly Rs 47 trillion in 2022 to approximately Rs 83 trillion by 2026, the report noted. State-owned enterprises running on huge losses, along with faulty taxation policy compounds the problem, it noted.
Starlink operations in India: BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar asks Elon Musk to be patient
Rajeev Chandrasekhar addressed Elon Musk's concerns regarding the licensing of Starlink in India. He emphasized the importance of national security while processing satellite internet licenses. Chandrasekhar stated that all satellite communication companies must comply with the same regulatory requirements. He also highlighted the principles guiding technology governance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. The telecom ministry denied Musk's claims of domestic interests blocking Starlink's services.
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Jammu Kashmir High Court Rejects Three Challenges to MSME Arbitration Awards in Payment Dispute
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Rajdhani Among Four Trains Cancelled From Jammu Due to Delhi Congestion
JAMMU, Oct 9: Four trains operating from Jammu division, including the Rajdhani Express, have been cancelled for Friday due to anticipated heavy congestion around New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations on October 10, railway officials said. The cancelled services include three trains between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and New Delhi Train Nos. [] The post Rajdhani Among Four Trains Cancelled From Jammu Due to Delhi Congestion appeared first on Northlines .
CISF trooper suffers gunshot injury in J&Ks Reasi, probe underway
Digital Desk | Jammu, Oct 9 (IANS) A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) trooper suffered a gunshot injury on Friday while on duty in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district, officials said. The officials said the circumstances leading to the incident are being ascertained. The injured trooper was identified as Mohammad Mushtaq, a resident of Mari village in Reasi district. He was shifted to the Reasi district hospital for treatment. The incident occurred around 9.10 a.m. while the trooper was on active duty. The officials said he was first rushed to the District Hospital, where doctors provided emergency first aid before referring him to an advanced facility in Jammu due to his critical condition. More details are awaited. It must be recalled that on September 29, four CISF personnel were killed during a firing incident at the Sewa-II Hydroelectric Project unit in the Mashka area in Kathua district following an altercation among deployed staff. An internal inquiry was launched, and the accused head constable was handed over to the police. Those killed included Assistant Commandant Ankit Kumar Pandey, Sub-Inspector Lakshman Singh, and constables Rafiq Ahmed and Sandeep Kumar. On November 3, 2025, Naik Amarjeet Singh died inside a military camp due to an accidental rifle discharge. The incident occurred while he was actively performing sentry duty at the camp. Despite being immediately evacuated to a nearby field hospital, he succumbed to the bullet injuries. On August 29, 2025, an accidental firing incident claimed the life of Naik Uppala Ravi Kumar in Ganderbal district. He was deployed with the 54 Rashtriya Rifles. Local police registered a formal case after initial investigations confirmed his service rifle went off unintentionally while he was on duty. Accidental weapon discharges involving deployed security forces in Jammu and Kashmir primarily occur during routine sentry duties, vehicle transits, or immediately following shifts. Operational pressure, challenging terrains, and constant weapon readiness are key contextual factors.
Arvind Kejriwal revealed six promises for Goa, including free electricity and health insurance for families. The party aims to provide 3000 monthly aid for women and free bus travel. He assured round-the-clock power supply and the establishment of sports grounds in every village. AAP is collaborating with the Goa Forward Party for the upcoming elections, targeting non-BJP and non-Congress voters.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday that Elon Musks Starlink is certainly a great innovation in recent times but the Government of India has to do what it is obliged to do -- to protect its national security, sovereignty and people. Speaking to IANS on the Starlink row, Chandrasekhar said one tweet or one post doesn't change government policymaking. One entrepreneur cannot pressure the government to change its goals, its objectives, its imperatives or its priorities. And while Elon is certainly one of the brightest geniuses in the world and is one of the most successful futuristic entrepreneurs in the world, and his Starlink is certainly a great company and the greatest mobility innovation in recent times, all that being said, the Government of India has to do what it is obliged to do, which is to protect its national security, protect its sovereignty and protect its people, Chandrasekhar elaborated. The rollout of satellite communication services in India is currently awaiting security clearances from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), and all satellite communication companies are at a similar stage in the regulatory process. According to Chandrasekhar, the principles around which Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government operates in the tech sector are a framework that was established in 2021. The principles are that technology should be open and accessible to everybody and by everybody. What I think, Elon Musk has suggested is that somehow the delay in getting approvals for not just his company, Starlink, but also for the other three companies that have applied for these permissions, is somehow motivated by some competitive interest, he told IANS. That simply is not true, he said. I think the government has spoken. I'm not the government. But the issue is simply that satellite technology represents a very different type of challenge for national security. The security clearance process that is underway will carefully vet the safety and trust issues of every provider and every applicant. And that is what the government is doing. I think patience is what is required, not impatience, Chandrasekhar noted. He said he worked in the US for six years and was a beneficiary of the H-1B and the green card process that the US uses to invite global talent to participate in the US economy and the technology ecosystem. There is no doubt in anybody's mind, including, the current U.S. administration, that Indian talent has played a significant role in the development of the US' leadership in technology. At the same time, I think they are making the case, and the U.S. government is in the best position to make a case, that some companies, Indian and U.S., have misused this H-1B visa process and are necessarily being embargoed for it, said Chandrasekhar. Will anybody benefit from this? Obviously, the US government, in its wisdom, will prevent those who are misusing it from entering the US. But net-net, India's talent is something the US economy requires, and US opportunities are what Indian talent seeks out, he said.
