Delhi wakes up to winter chill; AQI worsens to 'very poor
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Delhi-NCR residents experienced a wintry chill on Monday morning, with winter gradually setting in across the region. Meanwhile, the air quality fell to the 'very poor category, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 310 after a few days' respite because of the rain last week. Several monitoring stations across the national Capital and its surrounding areas reported 'poor' to 'very poor' air quality. The AQI stood at 313 in Burari, 258 in Badarpur, 213 in Chhawla, 237 in Jharoda Kalan, 273 in Vasundhara Enclave, 256 in Karala and 310 in Uttam Nagar. Other areas also recorded high pollution levels, including Ghoga at 274, Nangloi at 319, NIH Narela at 353, Mandir Marg at 340, Aya Nagar at 288, CRRI Mathura Road at 334 and Pusa at 340. Sirifort recorded an AQI of 354, while Chandni Chowk stood at 361 and Burari Crossing at 354. The AQI was also recorded at 319 in JNU, 382 in Alipur, 359 at North Campus, Delhi University, 322 at Talkatora Garden and 357 at Dwarka Sector-8. As northern India begins to experience the onset of winter, the country is witnessing a sharp contrast in weather conditions. While northern states are enjoying pleasant weather and cooler temperatures, southern and eastern regions are preparing for heavy rainfall amid the approach of Cyclone Murasu towards the Andhra Pradesh coast. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi is expected to witness a bright day, with temperatures ranging between 17 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius. No rainfall warning has been issued for the national Capital. Punjab and Haryana are also expected to remain largely dry, providing residents with some respite from unpredictable weather conditions. Meanwhile, the Bay of Bengal is witnessing increased weather activity, with Cyclone Murasu expected to intensify before approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast. Winter conditions are also tightening their grip on Himalayan destinations, including Spiti, Ladakh and Kedarnath. To tackle rising pollution during the winter months, the Delhi government has begun enforcing fixed-term restrictions under its Winter Action Plan from November 1. The measures will remain in force for varying periods until February 28. A complete ban on construction and demolition activities, except for specified exemptions, will be imposed from December 10 to January 20. The plan aims to curb vehicular emissions, control dust and reduce road traffic during the peak winter season. The government has also staggered office timings to ease traffic congestion. Delhi government offices will function from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., while Municipal Corporation of Delhi offices will operate from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. until February 28. Parking charges at authorised municipal sites will also be doubled to discourage the use of private vehicles. On the first day of the Winter Action Plan, authorities imposed penalties and environmental compensation totalling Rs 68.4 lakh. Enforcement teams checked nearly 15,000 vehicles, turned back 1,539 at border points and issued 566 challans for violations of Pollution Under Control Certificate norms. According to official data available till 5 p.m. on Sunday, penalties included Rs 56.6 lakh for PUCC violations, Rs 2 lakh for breaches of vehicle entry restrictions and Rs 9.8 lakh as environmental compensation for violations of dust-control norms at construction and demolition sites.
ED Raids Former Punjab Ministers Home in Hoshiarpur
The Enforcement Directorate conducted a raid at former minister Sunder Shyam Aroras residence in Hoshiarpur early Monday morning. ED Raids Former Punjab Ministers Home in Hoshiarpur
ED raids former Punjab minister Sunder Sham Arora's residence in Hoshiarpur, CRPF personnel deployed
Digital Desk | Hoshiarpur (Punjab), Nov 2 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday conducted a raid at the residence of senior Congress leader and former Punjab Cabinet Minister Sunder Sham Arora in Hoshiarpur, with a team of officials reaching his house early in the morning, accompanied by CRPF personnel. According to preliminary information, the ED teams arrived at Arora's residence at around 5 a.m. in three to four vehicles and began a search operation. Central agency officials, along with CRPF personnel, were present at the premises. Arora, a former MLA from Hoshiarpur, is reportedly inside his residence, where the officials are carrying out the investigation. However, the exact reason for the ED action and the case in connection with which the searches are being conducted have not yet been officially disclosed. Further details regarding the operation are awaited. The latest action comes amid Arora's previous encounters with investigative agencies. His premises have earlier been searched by the Income Tax Department and the Punjab Vigilance Bureau in connection with different matters. Earlier this year, in January, an Income Tax Department team conducted a search at his residence on Jodhamal Road in Hoshiarpur. The investigation lasted approximately 62 hours, during which the Income Tax officials examined documents and questioned Arora. Following the searches, the former minister had addressed a press conference to clarify the nature of the action, stating that the raid at his residence had been conducted by the Income Tax Department and not the Enforcement Directorate. Arora has also faced corruption-related allegations during his tenure as a minister. In one such case, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau had arrested him on allegations of attempting to bribe a vigilance official with Rs 50 lakh. The case is currently pending before the court. The fresh ED action has triggered political attention in Hoshiarpur, with the search operation continuing at the former minister's residence. The agency is yet to issue an official statement detailing the reasons for Monday's searches or the findings of the investigation.
LG calls for stronger cultural unity
Srinagar, Nov 1:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday called for stronger cultural unity. Extending his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu on their Foundation Day, LG Sinha emphasised the goal of 'Viksit Bharat' and urged all citizens to work towards a future where diversity is respected, knowledge and innovation flourish, culture and heritage are preserved, and every individual is assured dignity, opportunity, and meaningful participation in the countrys progress. Addressing a commemorative programme marking the occasion at LokBhavan, he said that the celebration of Foundation Days of different states and Union Territories reflects Indias enduring civilisational ethos of unity in diversity. The LG expressed gratitude to Prime Minister NarendraModi for strengthening the spirit of coordination, harmony, and emotional integration among various regions of the country and advancing the vision of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'. He said that Indias identity was rooted not only in geography but also in a shared cultural consciousness that has bound together diverse traditions, languages, customs, knowledge systems and artistic expressions for centuries. Highlighting ideals of ancient Indian scriptures and literary traditions from different regions, LG Sinha said that Indias rich heritage continues to nurture a sense of belonging that transcends geographical boundaries. Our literary and spiritual heritage, from Keralam to Madhya Pradesh, from Andaman and Nicobar to Andhra Pradesh tells us that we are integral parts of the same stream of life, and geographical distances can never erase our emotional closeness and the spirit of oneness, he said. Highlighting the cultural contributions of the states and Union Territories being celebrated, the LG said that each region has enriched the national fabric while preserving its unique identity. He also referred to Keralams literary and artistic heritage, Andhra Pradeshs contributions to literature, spirituality and the freedom movement, Karnatakas saint-poet tradition, Punjabs profound spiritual legacy, and Haryanas contribution to devotional literature. LG Sinha also underlined the significance of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in showcasing Indias cultural diversity, Chandigarhs place as a symbol of modern urban planning, and Delhis role as a vibrant confluence of cultures from across the country. Indian traditions demonstrate how diversity and unity coexist harmoniously. Our cultural practices, faith traditions and literary heritage reinforce the idea that people from different regions remain connected through shared values and collective national consciousness, he said. The LG said that the Foundation Day celebrations provide an opportunity to understand one anothers heritage, strengthen mutual respect and foster deeper people-to-people connections. He called upon citizens, particularly the younger generation, to draw inspiration from the ideals of the nations ancestors and contribute actively to nation-building. We have the responsibility to internalise the ideals of our ancestors, walk the path they showed us, and make our role in nation-building more effective, he said.
Canadians Have Had Enough of the Khalistan Circus
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How 8 hens turned into a 1,600-bird poultry business
Pattan, Nov 01: What began five years ago as a mother's wish to feed her children pure, home-reared eggs has grown into a thriving poultry enterprise run by Aabida Hamid, a woman originally from Srinagar who is now settled in Shirpora, Pattan, in Baramulla district. Her journey has turned her into an inspiration for women across both urban and rural Kashmir. Abida told Rising Kashmir that she started the poultry business around five years ago for the sake of her children. My journey began with a single egg, she said. I wanted to provide pure eggs to my children, which is why I brought a few hens home. Abida said she began with just eight hens of the Black Australorp breed, brought home purely for household use. Its egg production was excellent, she said. Once her family's needs were met, the surplus eggs began to accumulate. She started selling them in small quantities, and the response encouraged her to expand. Today, her farm holds between 1,200 and 1,600 birds across three breeds Black Australorp, Rhode Island Red and Sonali which she described as affordable, easy to maintain and in high demand. Abida said eggs from her farm are priced at around Rs 16.70 each, or approximately Rs 500 per crate, with home delivery available at an extra charge. Her customers come from as far as Shopian, Islamabad in Anantnag and Bandipora, she said. Pure and organic produce is rare in the market, which is why there is huge public demand for it, she said. The journey, however, was not without struggle. Abida said she faced scepticism early on, with many telling her the venture was pointless and that she would not reach anywhere. People often questioned how a woman from Srinagar would manage a poultry business in a village, she said. Nobody knows the hidden potential inside an individual. She added that the same people who once doubted her now come asking for eggs. She also spoke of the personal toll the business took on her. The biggest challenge, even to this day, remains my children, she said, recalling a difficult period in her life that turned the venture from a hobby into an economic necessity, during which she also went through depression. If I neglected the farm, that side suffered, and if I neglected the children, they suffered. Striking a balance between raising my children and running the business was extremely hectic, she said. Abida, who holds a graduate degree and trained privately in fashion designing before her marriage, said she chose poultry farming over a conventional career because it allowed her to manage both her children and her business from home. My children remain my first priority, and business comes after that, she said. On selling the birds she raises, Abida admitted it is emotionally difficult but said sentiment cannot be allowed to interfere with business. One cannot mix friendships, relations or concessions in business, she said, adding that she has learnt to remain firm even with relatives and neighbours who seek discounts. She credited her family, including her husband, for their support, but had a message for women without such backing. Women should not wait for support, as money earned from someone else's pocket is never truly one's own. What a person earns with their own hard work belongs to them, she said. She said she started the venture with zero investment, taking her first stock on credit from a supplier who told her to sell first and pay him back later. Abida said her livestock is sourced both locally in Kashmir and from outside states such as Punjab and Haryana. She has two children, aged five and three.
India's identity rooted in shared cultural consciousness: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Nov 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said India's identity is rooted not only in geography but also in a shared cultural consciousness that has bound together diverse traditions, languages, customs, knowledge systems and artistic expressions for centuries. Highlighting the ideals of ancient Indian scriptures and literary traditions from different regions, he said India's rich heritage continues to nurture a sense of belonging that transcends geographical boundaries. Our literary and spiritual heritage, from Keralam to Madhya Pradesh, from Andaman and Nicobar to Andhra Pradesh tells us that we are integral parts of the same stream of life, and geographical distances can never erase our emotional closeness and the spirit of oneness, he said. The Lieutenant Governor was addressing a commemorative programme at Lok Bhavan marking the Foundation Day of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab and Tamil Nadu. He extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of these States and Union Territories. He said the celebration of Foundation Days of different States and Union Territories reflects India's enduring civilisational ethos of unity in diversity, and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for strengthening the spirit of coordination, harmony and emotional integration among various regions of the country and advancing the vision of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. Highlighting the cultural contributions of the regions being celebrated, the Lieutenant Governor said each has enriched the national fabric while preserving its unique identity. He referred to Keralam's literary and artistic heritage, Andhra Pradesh's contributions to literature, spirituality and the freedom movement, Karnataka's saint-poet tradition, Punjab's profound spiritual legacy and Haryana's contribution to devotional literature. He also underlined the significance of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in showcasing India's cultural diversity, Chandigarh's place as a symbol of modern urban planning and Delhi's role as a vibrant confluence of cultures from across the country. Indian traditions demonstrate how diversity and unity coexist harmoniously. Our cultural practices, faith traditions and literary heritage reinforce the idea that people from different regions remain connected through shared values and collective national consciousness, he said. The Lieutenant Governor stated that the Foundation Day celebrations provide an opportunity to understand one another's heritage, strengthen mutual respect and foster deeper people-to-people connections. He called upon citizens, particularly the younger generation, to draw inspiration from the ideals of the nation's ancestors and contribute actively to nation-building. We have the responsibility to internalise the ideals of our ancestors, walk the path they showed us, and make our role in nation-building more effective, he said. Emphasising the goal of Viksit Bharat, the Lieutenant Governor urged all citizens to work towards a future where diversity is respected, knowledge and innovation flourish, culture and heritage are preserved, and every individual is assured dignity, opportunity and meaningful participation in the country's progress.
NC MLAs rebellion driven by bruised egos, not ideology: MP Ruhullah
Srinagar, Nov 02: National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has accused disgruntled party legislators of raising their voice against the leadership only after being denied ministerial berths, dismissing their dissent as a fight driven by wounded self-interest and bruised egos rather than ideological concerns. In an interview, Ruhullah said the same MLAs who had criticised him for questioning the party leadership over its electoral promises and political compromises were now expressing resentment over the Cabinet reshuffle. He alleged that their outrage was rooted in personal interests, while his own opposition to the party's decisions had been driven by ideological differences and concerns over the public mandate. Excerpts from the interview. Q: Ever since this government assumed office, you have voiced sharp objections across several issues. How do you view the current political trajectory under the National Conference? Aga Ruhullah: From day one, the National Conference and this government executed a complete U-turn on their foundational promises. On autonomy and Article 370, the exact platform on which we sought votes, the Chief Minister declared publicly on election night, even before taking his oath, that they would avoid confronting the BJP or pursuing 370, choosing instead to focus solely on statehood. From that moment on, they retreated on every single manifesto commitment. No tangible effort was made regarding political prisoners languishing in jails across the country without trial. On reservation rationalization, they dragged their feet until student mobilization forced a six-month window; that six months turned into two years with zero results. On day-to-day governance, electricity tariffs, job creation, implementation has been non-existent. The administration functions precisely as a BJP government would have. Where the BJP needed to be vigorously challenged, this government chose normalization. When the Waqf Amendment Bill was introduced, assemblies across India including Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and others registered opposition. J&K, the only Muslim-majority legislature, actively suppressed even the tabling of a resolution under this NC administration. They capitulated entirely, and the fallout is now visible. Q: Around 21 NC legislators met recently to voice grievances against the leadership, echoing many of the criticisms you raised earlier. Do you see them as allies in your cause? Aga Ruhullah: They may be mouthing similar words, but their rebellion stems entirely from wounded self-interest and bruised egos. For two years, I spoke out for the public mandate, core principles, and the youth. Back then, these very MLAs mocked and vilified me. Calling me an agent of New Delhi, accusing me of indiscipline, and insisting that party compromises had to be swallowed. Today, they are staging torchlight marches, weeping openly, donning shrouds, and crying foul simply because they were denied ministerial berths. Had twenty of them displayed that same urgency when students were protesting over reservations, when the leadership compromised on detainees, or when the party abandoned 370, they could have applied genuine corrective pressure. Their outrage surfaced only when personal patronage was withheld. Their fight is fundamentally transactional; mine has always been ideological. Q: Does that suggest their previous attacks against you were simply aimed at currying favor with the leadership for cabinet portfolios? Aga Ruhullah: Their actions have proven that beyond doubt. They attacked me to please the Chief Minister in hopes of securing ministerial chairs. The outcome speaks for itself. Q: With your resignation deadline approaching on the 3rd, is there any room for reconciliation if the party leadership reaches out? Aga Ruhullah: Only if they issue an unconditional public apology, hold those responsible for the missteps of the past two years accountable, strip them of authority, and openly admit to breaching public trust. If the people then choose to forgive them, only then might I reconsider. But expecting such an institutional awakening is unrealistic. Q: Has there been any formal outreach from the senior leadership since your announcement? Aga Ruhullah: None, nor did I expect any. Meaningful outreach requires moral courage and an appetite for structural reform. Those currently enjoying power have zero inclination to risk their comfort to restore the people's dignity. Q: You were a cornerstone of the assembly campaign, trusted by voters on the ground. Does it hurt personally to feel you were merely utilized to win an election? Aga Ruhullah: That hurt is real. My ideological differences did not begin two years ago; they began immediately after August 5, 2019, when the party leadership failed to mount defiant resistance to the dismantling of our constitutional guarantees. I stepped down as chief spokesperson back then and planned to step back from electoral politics altogether. When the parliamentary elections arrived, party leaders pleaded with me. The Chief Minister stood at a press conference and claimed we were on the same page. They told me that Parliament was the national forum required to wage this ideological battle and promised the organization would back me. I took them at their word. Then, during the assembly polls, they utilized me across every region because they recognized the electorate had lost faith in them and would only listen to an uncompromised voice. Once power was secured, they discarded every commitment. They exploited the people, and they exploited me. Q: You recently indicated that the party remains united only as long as Dr. Farooq Abdullah is present, and that Omar Abdullah cannot steer it alone. Why? Aga Ruhullah: Look at the governance record and public communication. When citizens questioned rising electricity tariffs, the Chief Ministers response was that if his relatives can pay, common citizens must too. On the promise of 200 free electricity units, the explanation was dismissive, implying voters were foolish to take the pledge literally. Arrogance and contempt toward the public are no substitute for governance. Internally, management has collapsed. The Chief Minister functions captive to an insular coterie. He lacks an organic grasp of public sentiment or movement politics. Dr. Farooq Abdullah, whatever the circumstances, possesses the political gravity and temperament to manage internal discord. Once that presence is gone, this leadership simply cannot keep the organization afloat. Q: If you leave, bye-elections will follow. Do you plan to float a new platform, contest independently, or align elsewhere? Aga Ruhullah: Changing party flags accomplishes nothing. Look at J&Ks political landscape: the PDP mortgaged its mandate in 2014, and the National Conference has done the exact same thing now. Different banners, identical opportunism. My immediate focus is not launching an electoral vehicle, but identifying and uniting people of genuine character, conscience, and backbone. Whether they are students, doctors, journalists, merchants, or laborers. Any lasting alternative must be built on integrity, not transactional politics. Q: If sympathetic NC MLAs want to align with your platform, would they be welcomed? Aga Ruhullah: Not if they are using dissent as leverage for portfolios. Anyone who wishes to walk this path must first kick away the chair: resign from the party, resign from the assembly, renounce state privileges, and return to the people from scratch. I will not permit my platform to serve as a bargaining chip for ministerial aspirants. Q: Dr. Farooq Abdullah once challenged you to resign to prove your mass appeal. Will you contest the subsequent bye-election? Aga Ruhullah: I have nothing to prove to any political leader. My accountability is solely before the Almighty and the people. If future circumstances and the public demand that I contest independently, that decision will be taken on its own merits to serve the larger cause not to satisfy petty political rivalries. Q: Have you engaged national figures like Rahul Gandhi or Asaduddin Owaisi for your upcoming public gathering? Aga Ruhullah: No. This resignation is strictly between me and the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Any future dialogue with national leaders regarding constitutional rights will be conducted from a position of democratic strength and dignity never from a stance of surrender.
Foundation Day celebrations opportunity to understand one another
Calls for strengthening mutual respect, people-to-people connections Srinagar, Nov 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab and Tamil Nadu on their Foundation Day. Addressing a commemorative programme []
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Three individuals were arrested in connection with pro-Khalistan graffiti found at Delhi Metro stations. The graffiti contained threats against those described as community traitors and was linked to the banned outfit SFJ. The accused claimed to have been promised financial rewards for their vandalism. Police investigations revealed connections between the perpetrators and their handlers in Punjab. Further inquiries are underway to uncover additional individuals involved in this network.
Punjab National Bank Hikes MCLR On Select Tenures: Check New Lending Rates
Punjab National Bank has increased its MCLR by 10 basis points across all six tenures, effective November 1, 2026. The one-year MCLR now stands at 8.90%, while the three-year rate has increased to 9.20%.
'Nothing to offer Punjab': CM Mann takes aim at Akali Dal, Cong & BJP
Digital Desk | Islamabad, Nov 1 (IANS) Paul Bhatti, brother of a murdered Christian human rights activist and former government Minister, has highlighted how the influence of Islamic extremists in Pakistan has increased, and religious minorities fear to stand up for their rights, a report said. Shahbaz Bhatti became Pakistan's Federal Minister for Minority Affairs in 2008 and was the only Christian in the Cabinet. During his tenure as Minister, he expressed support for Christians who were attacked during the 2009 Gojra riots and for a Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan. Bhatti's support for the rights of Christians resulted in him facing death threats, and he was murdered in 2011, according to a report in Christian Today. In his address at the launch of a report on persecuted Christians produced by Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Paul Bhatti said that many human rights activists after the murder of Shahbaz Bhatti have become silent as they fear extremists might target them. In the years since (Shahbaz Bhatti's) martyrdom, many human rights and religious freedom advocates have fallen silent out of fear that extremists might target them. As a result, religious minorities have continued to face persecution, including the misuse of blasphemy laws, abductions, forced conversion and forced marriages, Christian Today quoted Paul Bhatti as saying. We urgently need to raise awareness of the reality of persecution of Christians and other religious minorities around the world today, he added. Paul Bhatti demanded a British Parliamentary probe into the treatment of religious minorities in the world, led by either the Foreign Affairs Select Committee or the Joint Committee on Human Rights. In October, more than 35 Christian families fled their homes in Pakistan's Punjab province after a Muslim mob set fire to a Christian man's house and shop following blasphemy accusations against him, amid fears of further violence, a report has highlighted, citing sources. According to a report in Christian Daily International-Morning Star News, dozens of Muslims assembled outside Kamran Masihs shop and adjacent home to protest, before some members of the crowd set the two buildings on fire. The report said that the police arrested Masih, a 40-year-old father of three who ran a small pharmacy in Gharial Kalan village in Punjab's Sheikhupura district, after local Muslims accused him of sharing a blasphemous video in WhatsApp groups. As word of Masih's arrest spread, his family and other Christians started fleeing the village, fearing a mob attack, a source told Christian Daily International-Morning Star News on condition of anonymity. Referring to Masih's relatives and other sources, the report said it was unclear which provisions of Pakistan's blasphemy laws had been invoked against him. Human rights organisations and legal experts have repeatedly criticised Pakistan's blasphemy laws, warning that they are susceptible to misuse in personal feuds and other disputes and have disproportionately affected religious minorities.
Like his father, Rahul Gandhi insulted 1984 riot victims today: HM Amit Shah
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 1 (IANS) Calling the INDIA blocs Sunday rally ill-timed, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that when thousands of Sikhs were murdered in the 1984 riots, Rajiv Gandhi had remarked, when a big tree falls, the earth shakes, and today his son Rahul Gandhi organised a rally in Delhi to add insult to the injuries of the riot victims. He said neither Punjab nor the rest of the country will ever forget Rahul Gandhis actions, as on this day in 1984 the Congress orchestrated the massacre of thousands of innocent Sikhs in Delhi, leaving children orphaned and thousands of families devastated. Rahul Baba, by organising a rally on the day of the Sikh massacre, you have exposed that your Mohabbat Ki Dukaan is, in reality, a shop of hatred, said HM Shah at an event in Chandigarh. The Home Minister said the BJP had appealed through a press conference that no rallies should be organised on November 1, 2 and 3, as these are the days associated with mourning the deaths in anti-Sikh riots. However, Rahul Gandhi remained adamant about holding his rally on the very day thousands of Sikhs were massacred, said HM Shah. He said Delhis traders had requested Rahul Gandhi to hold the rally after Diwali, explaining that it would cause business losses, but he was determined to hold the rally on the very day the Sikh massacre took place, he said. Accusing Rahul Gandhi of disrespecting the concerns of traders, the Home Minister said that this is the reason Delhis small traders ensured that the Congress failed to open its account in the last three elections. Remember my words: It will fail to open its account in the next three elections as well, he said. The Home Minister also accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading lies and anarchy and disrupting the functioning of Parliament. However, the people are now aware. Be prepared to sit in the Opposition even after the next Lok Sabha elections, he said. Rahul Ji, you disrupt the functioning of Parliament to prevent mothers and sisters from getting 33 per cent reservation. But remember, PM Modi will ensure that the women of India receive 33 per cent reservation. This is our resolve, said HM Shah. Talking about the 1984 riots, the Home Minister said that India had never witnessed a politically sponsored massacre of the kind perpetrated during the anti-Sikh riots, and it will never witness one again. HM Shah said the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi reopened cases against those involved in the 1984 riots, provided financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the victims and sent prominent Congress leaders involved in the riots to jail.
Rights body expresses concern over continuing enforced disappearance of Baloch civilians in Pakistan
Rights body expresses concern over continuing enforced disappearance of Baloch civilians in Pakistan Islamabad: A leading human rights organisation on Sunday alleged that a Baloch student was forcibly disappeared from Pakistans Punjab province and demanded his immediate release. The latest incident comes against the backdrop of a growing wave of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances [] The post Rights body expresses concern over continuing enforced disappearance of Baloch civilians in Pakistan appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Punjab Betrayed: 2 AAP MLAs Explain Resignation, Point Fingers At Leadership
At a press conference at the Chandigarh Press Club on Sunday, the two legislators questioned the role of AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and Bibhav Kumar, holding them responsible for what they described as the prevailing political and administrative situation in Punjab.
Enjoy The New Punjabi Song 'Tere Wal' By Aadi
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Enjoy The New Punjabi Song 'Taur' By Deepak Dhillon
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Enjoy The New Punjabi Song 'Pekeyan Nu' By Roshan Prince
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Srinagar, November 01, 2026: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab and Tamil Nadu on their Foundation Day. Addressing a commemorative programme marking the occasion at Lok [] The post Lieutenant Governor Extends Greetings on Foundation Day of 13 States and Union Territories; Calls for Stronger Cultural Unity and Commitment for Viksit Bharat appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Ranji Trophy: Punjab starts favourite against a desperate Andhra
The home team is sitting pretty with 12 points from three matches while the southern side has managed just three from as many home games
Ranji Trophy: Punjab starts favourite against a desperate Andhra
The home team is sitting pretty with 12 points from three matches while the southern side has managed just three from as many home games
Singer Honey Singh Mourns Nephew
Singer Yo Yo Honey Singh is mourning the loss of his nephew, Vidit Auluck, who died in a road accident in Punjabs Jalandhar during the early hours of Sunday. The incident reportedly occurred around 3:30 am. Honey Singh shared the heartbreaking news through an Instagram Story, expressing his grief over the loss. He wrote, Its []
In a devastating incident in Jalandhar, 18-year-old Vidit Auluck and his companion Aarav Talwar tragically perished in a road accident. Their vehicle crashed into a stationary Municipal Corporation tractor-trolley while the area was being cleaned. Vidit, the beloved son of influential Punjabi music figure Dinesh Auluck, is mourned by a family and community, including well-known friends such as Honey Singh and Gippy Grewal, who expressed their sorrow.
Digital Desk | Islamabad, Nov 1 (IANS) Pakistan's outreach to the Sikh community in the US has exposed sharp contrast between its claims of protecting Sikh heritage and failure in safeguarding minority community and its places of worship in the country. Several Gurdwaras in Pakistan continue to suffer from neglect, deterioration and encroachment while Pakistani officials in other countries continue to claim about conducting restoration work at places of worship in Pakistan and promoting religious tourism, a report has detailed. Reports on social media have claimed that Punjabs Minister for Minority Affairs and Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President, Ramesh Singh Arora, recently visited Gurdwaras in the US and sought participation of the diaspora community in heritage restoration under the 'Adopt a Gurdwara' initiative and invited the Sikh diaspora to the Gurpurab celebrations in November with promises of simplified visa procedures. Several posts shared on social media alleged that cash and cashier's cheques were taken from American Gurdwara committees, according to a report in Khalsa Vox. Anjum Javaid, reportedly linked to Punjabs Directorate General of Archaeology, delivered remarks at a programme titled The Sikh Kingdom in California's Lathrop and proposed an economic corridor linking Nankana Sahib and Khyber Pass, including the redevelopment of Jamrud Fort and Baba Phoola Singh Chhauni. He reportedly claimed that around USD 700 million had been secured, including USD 94 million from the World Bank, to support heritage development and attract Sikh tourists each year. However, these claims are in contradiction to Pakistan's record of protecting Sikh heritage. Several Gurdwaras in Pakistan have reportedly fallen into severe disrepair, faced encroachment and been repurposed for alternate uses. Attacks against people from the Sikh community, religious discrimination and concerns regarding minority security have exposed the vulnerability of minority communities in Pakistan whose heritage Islamabad wants to celebrate abroad, according to a report in Khalsa Vox. In July, the demolition of the 125-year-old Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Pakistan's Farooqabad left portions of the historic shrine in rubble after a local businessman allegedly carried out the work without legal clearance or court order. Authorities acknowledged the demolition only after Sikh residents of Farooqabad took to the streets to protest the incident, a report has stated. For the Sikh community of Farooqabad, the night of June 24 was not an abstraction. It was the sound of machinery tearing into a building their grandparents grandparents had prayed in a gurdwara built over a century ago, when the Singh Sabha movement was still reshaping what it meant to be Sikh in a modernising Punjab. By morning, portions of the Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib lay in rubble, demolished by a local businessman who never bothered to seek the legal clearance required to touch it. No court order. No warning to the community that has treated this ground as sacred for generations, a report in Khalsa Vox detailed. According to the report, an official later admitted that the department failed to take notice of the demolition until local Sikhs protested. It added that the Pakistani authorities responded only after a minority community, long burdened by institutional neglect, was forced to stand up and defend its heritage. That is the real story here not a bureaucratic lapse, but a community once again forced to fight for the right to simply exist and be remembered. The Sikhs of Farooqabad did not have the luxury of trusting their government to protect what mattered to them. They had to protest to be seen at all, it noted.
'Cong sponsored 1984 Sikh massacre, Rahul now rubbing salt into their wounds': HM Shah
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 1 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday alleged that the Congress' politics had led to the rutal killing of Sikhs in 1984 and that the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was now ubbing salt into the victims' wounds by holding a major rally in Delhi on the same date. Union Minister Shah made the remarks while referring to the INDIA bloc's 'Dilli Chalo' rally at the national capital's Ramlila Maidan. Addressing a public gathering at Tiranga Park in Chandigarh, the Union Home Minister recalled that on November 1, 1984, thousands of Sikhs were burned alive, many were forced to flee their homes, countless children were orphaned, women lost their husbands, and thousands of families were devastated, in riots instigated by the Congress in Delhi. Referring to then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's controversial remark when a big tree falls, the earth shakes, Amit Shah said: People still remember his (Rajiv Gandhi's) statement, only Congress leaders could have the audacity to describe the massacre of thousands of Sikhs in such a manner. He highlighted that after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government came to power, riot-related cases were reopened, victims were provided financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each, and prominent Congress leaders implicated in the riots were sent to jail. The country had never before witnessed riots sponsored by a political party on such a scale, Union Minister Shah alleged. Questioning the INDIA bloc's rally in Delhi, Amit Shah said: I had initially believed Rahul Gandhi was too young at the time of the riots and perhaps had not studied history, and therefore might not know the significance of the dates. He noted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had appealed through a press conference that Congress should avoid holding the rally on November 1, 2, or 3, as these were the dates when the 1984 anti-Sikh riots took place and such an event would hurt the sentiments of the Sikh community, including mothers, sisters, and children. Despite this, Congress did not change its plans, he added. The Union Home Minister also alleged that the decision to hold the rally on the same day when thousands of Sikhs were burned alive was taken following instructions from abroad, asserting that India and Punjab would never forget the tragedy. Referring to the traders' repeated appeals to Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders, Amit Shah said: According to the traders, business peaks during the Diwali season. They stock sweets, firecrackers, and new clothes for children, and unsold inventory can result in significant losses. People from various parts of North India visit Delhi's wholesale markets during this period for festive shopping. Business worth around Rs 25,000 crore takes place during these three to four days. Traders repeatedly appealed through letters and press conferences to postpone the rally until after Diwali, but Congress did not change the date, he added. Meanwhile, Union Minister Shah cited the abrogation of Article 370, efforts to eliminate Naxalism, and the abolition of triple talaq under the Narendra Modi-led government, while asserting that the country was progressing at an unprecedented pace. Stating that the country, including Punjab, would be made drug-free by December 31, 2029, he reiterated the Narendra Modi government's commitment in combating drug abuse. Earlier, Union Minister Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development and infrastructure projects worth Rs 258 crore in Chandigarh, following which he addressed the public meeting at Tiranga Park.
If you want to become PM, stay in mock parliament: Amit Shah on Rahul Gandhi
Chandigarh, Nov 1: In a blistering attack on Rahul Gandhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the country will never forget that the Congress leader held a 'jalsa' on the anniversary of the Sikh genocide of 1984, and that if he wanted to become the prime minister, he should stay in a mock parliament his entire life. Speaking at an event in Chandigarh, he also slammed opposition parties, saying that telling lies, spreading anarchy and negativity, and not letting Parliament function was their true nature. He was addressing a gathering here after the inauguration and foundation stone-laying ceremony of various development projects worth Rs 258 crore. The opposition INDIA bloc on Sunday held the 'Chalo Dilli' protest at Ramlila Maidan in the national capital as part of its campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities. On Saturday, the opposition alliance carried out a symbolic public impeachment of CEC Kumar, accusing him of deleting votes to steal elections and demanding that he be tried in court for treason and jailed. The meeting was held in a setting resembling Parliament proceedings at the lawns of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The BJP has described it as a mockery of Parliament. Referring to the INDIA bloc rally, Union minister Shah on Sunday said, If you desire to hold a 'jalsa' for the Congress party on such a dark day of genocide, then Rahul ji, no one will be able to take away anything except hatred from your 'mohabbat ki dukaan'. Shah said the Congress has been losing elections for 15 years, and its leader Sonia Gandhi's dream of her son becoming the prime minister remains unfulfilled. So, they have found a new way: conducting a mock parliament. I want to tell Rahul ji, if you want to become the prime minister, stay in the mock parliament your entire life. Your turn (as PM of India) is never going to come, he said. He lashed out at the INDIA bloc leaders for not listening to Delhi traders' request to defer their rally until after Diwali. The traders of Delhi pleaded with them, saying, 'We have just one day, one week in the entire year when our business thrives. If we stock up on sweets and they don't sell, what will happen? It will lead to losses. If we buy firecrackers and they don't sell, what will happen? It will lead to losses', said Shah. A trade worth Rs 25,000 crore takes place in these 3-4 days. The whole of north India comes to Delhi's wholesale market to buy Diwali goods, he said. But no, on the very day the Sikh riots happened, the Sikh genocide happened, on that very day, on that same dark day, they had to hold a rally, he said. Now remember my words: for the next three elections, your account is not going to open there, he added. On the anti-Sikh riots, he said, On November 1, 1984, thousands of Sikhs were brutally murdered in Delhi during riots incited by the Congress party. Thousands of Sikhs were burnt alive. Many Sikhs had to leave their homes, many children were orphaned, many sisters were widowed, and homes of many were burnt, Shah said. He recalled remarks by former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi that when a big tree falls, the earth shakes. I saw that statement on television, and I can never forget it in my lifetime, Shah said of Rajiv Gandhi's remarks in the aftermath of Indira Gandhi's assassination in 1984. To describe the brutal killing of thousands of Sikhs in such a way is something that only Congress leaders could do, he said. Today, his son Rahul Gandhi organised a 'bada jalsa' in Delhi to rub salt into the wounds of the victims of the 1984 riots and their families. The BJP held a press conference and had asked the INDIA bloc not to hold its rally on November 1, 2 and 3, as on these days, the anti-Sikh riots took place, Shah said. This deeply hurt our Sikh brothers, mothers, sisters, and children. Yet they insisted. From abroad, an order was issued to their party for holding the 'jalsa' on the very same day when thousands of Sikhs were set ablaze, he said. Shah said he strongly condemns and criticises their malicious attempt. India and Punjab will never forget this. Shah said when the Modi government came to power, it reopened all the cases related to the anti-Sikh riots. We provided financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the riot victims and ensured that prominent Congress leaders involved in the riots were sent behind bars, he said. India had never witnessed politically instigated riots of this nature before, and I hope it never has to witness such riots again, he asserted. Shah said the Narendra Modi government is taking the country forward by leaps and bounds. Article 370 was abolished, Naxalism was ended, Triple Talaq was abolished, he said. Now remember my words: on December 31, 2029, we will make the entire country, including Punjab, drug-free, he asserted. The largest cricket stadium, the highest overbridge, the longest bridge, all of these are being built in India, worth Rs 11 lakh crore. Electricity has reached every poor person's home, the minister added. Shah alleged that Rahul Gandhi does not let Parliament run because he does not want women to get 33 per cent reservation. Rahul Baba, I want to tell you that this very Narendra Modi ji will give 33 per cent reservation to 'nari shakti' of India. This is our resolve, said Shah. The people of the country are watching all these things very closely, he said. Who is making the country safe? Who is making the country developed? Who brought innovation to the country? Who brought the new education policy? Who is making the country economically prosperous? The public of the country is seeing all these things, and all of this will be accounted for in the 2029 elections. Rahul ji, remember my words, said the Union minister. Shah said that in the coming days, the central government will make Chandigarh the number one administrative unit of the country. He also exuded confidence that an NDA government will be formed in the border state after the next assembly elections.
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BJP releases 'Thago Ka Mela' poster ahead of INDIA bloc's Ramlila Maidan rally
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Ahead of the INDIA bloc's rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on Sunday, the BJP's Delhi unit released a controversial poster titled 'Thago Ka Mela' (Fair of Thugs), targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and several other opposition leaders. Designed in the style of a film poster, the graphic features Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Shiv Sena(UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, and other INDIA bloc leaders. The poster describes the objective of the purported 'mela' as spreading rumours and creating anarchy in the country at the behest of anti-national forces to protect their political ground. Directed by Rahul Gandhi and produced by Akhilesh Yadav, reads another line on the poster, taking a swipe at the opposition leaders. Sharing the poster on X, the BJP's Delhi unit said: Today, at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, it's going to be held again - 'The Fair of Thugs'. It further alleged that the objective was o spread rumours and anarchy in the country at the behest of anti-national forces in order to save their political ground. The poster comes as the INDIA bloc prepares to hold a major protest gathering at Ramlila Maidan against alleged electoral irregularities and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The opposition alliance is set to organise a large-scale 'Chalo Dilli' march, culminating at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday. The protest is aimed at highlighting alleged irregularities in the voter list revision process undertaken by the Election Commission of India (ECI), opposing the SIR exercise and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The INDIA bloc expects a major show of strength, with opposition leaders, party workers and student groups likely to participate in the rally. Meanwhile, Delhi Police have stepped up security arrangements across the national capital ahead of the march. Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is in force across Delhi districts, and gatherings have been prohibited at key locations, including Jantar Mantar and the Election Commission office. According to the security arrangements, leaders will be allowed to reach designated venues in their personal vehicles. Police and paramilitary personnel are also set to be deployed at Ramlila Maidan, with security tightened ahead of the opposition gathering.
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Digital Desk | Washington, Nov 1 (IANS) Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna has hit back at President Donald Trump, who attacked him repeatedly on Friday over his criticism of the cost of the war with Iran, calling him a lightweight at the White House and a total dope at a campaign rally in Florida. Speaking in the Oval Office on October 30, Trump said: I watch this guy, Ro Khanna, whos a lightweight. And he was saying that, President Trump is spending a lot of money. Well, I spent a lot of money in order to get rid of a nuclear weapon, which weve done. But any money weve spent in Iran, weve more than made up for with what we did in Venezuela, taken in hundreds of billions of dollars, many, many times, Trump said. Later in the day, at a midterm rally in Daytona, Florida, Trump returned to the Democratic lawmaker from California. I watch this total dope, Ro Khanna, Trump said, according to HuffPost. Fox puts him on all the time. You know, Fox is giving Democrats more time than they give Republicans. Im working my ass off, Im doing rallies -- and I come back and I watch the opponent of the person I did the rally for. Im not happy. But I watched Ro Khanna, of course, on Fox this morning. I cant watch him, Trump said. Trump also called Khanna a radical left loser over his calls for impeachment. Khanna responded on X. Thanks for the 4 shoutouts today, Mr. President. Ill be on Fox this Sunday to share more of my thoughts on your failure in Iran and how its raised gas and food prices, he wrote. If you get a break from bragging about oil company profits and playing golf, tune in! he added. He did not say which Fox programme he would appear on. In an earlier post, Khanna wrote: Trump said Bush didnt seem smart for spending trillions in the Middle East. Now he calls me a lightweight for opposing $47B in Iran. Spend that money on jobs and childcare for Americans. His voters wanted him to stay out of war. He lied. Result: Blue Tsunami Tuesday, Khanna wrote. The $47 billion figure is Khannas. HuffPost described it as the estimated cost of the war. Khanna had appeared on Fox & Friends hours before Trumps remarks, criticising the Iran war and raising possible impeachment proceedings. Khanna, who represents Californias 17th Congressional District in Silicon Valley, is among the most prominent Indian American members of Congress and a frequent critic of the administrations foreign policy. Americans vote in the midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3.
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Digital Desk | Washington, Nov 1 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said India is in discussions with Russia, Ukraine and Europe on three aspects of the conflict, protecting civilian shipping and seafarers, restoring grain exports from the Black Sea and a non-attack on energy, and is coordinating the effort with the United States. Speaking to a group of Indian reporters in Atlanta on Saturday at the end of the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting, EAM Jaishankar set out the three elements. Weve had discussions with Russia. Weve had discussions with Europe. Weve had discussions with Ukraine also about three aspects of the current conflict: one, not to attack civilian shipping and seafarers; the second, to find a way by which the grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine... find a way of restoring that flow because that flow has cut down very sharply in the Black Sea, and the third is with regard to energy, he said. He described the energy element as the hardest. Non-attack on energy is probably the most complicated piece because it means different things to the different players, EAM Jaishankar said. Infrastructure itself to some would mean a refinery. To some it would mean grids. There would be issues relating to ships carrying fuel. So we have been trying to see if we can get them together to address these issues, he said. He said the grain issue was a big concern for the global south because much of the purchasers of that grain are basically global south countries. EAM Jaishankar outlined Indias contacts with both sides at the highest levels. Prime Minister himself had, you know, discussion with(Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin in Delhi, and before that in Bishkek. I had gone earlier to Moscow, and we continue even today. I discussed it with (Russian Foreign Minister) Mr. Lavrov, and then in between, I had gone to Kyiv. And we are in touch with the Ukrainian side, he said. India was also keeping Washington in the loop, he said. We have also been coordinating this with the Americans, because they have their own peace mediation initiative. So Secretary Rubio knows roughly what is going on here, EAM Jaishankar said. He declined to go into specifics. Beyond that, in terms of details, state of play, etc., I dont think Id be in a position to share that publicly, he said. He said that at the G20 the overall message from India was that there are no military solutions to the two major conflicts with global ramifications, and that we have to find a diplomatic pathway, and of course we have been active ourselves in that regard. On the sidelines of the G20 meeting, EAM Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. He said in a post on X that he Discussed the Ukraine conflict, Gulf situation and multilateral issues with Lavrov.
INDIA bloc leaders pass motion seeking impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner
New Delhi, Oct 31:The Congress-led INDIA bloc on Saturday held a mock public impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges residence, accusing him of electoral malpractice and demanding his removal. Kharge moved a resolution seeking Gyanesh Kumars removal, alleging that he had acted against the interests of democracy. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, other Opposition MPs, jurists, lawyers and civil society members attended the meeting, which was presided over by former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar. Kharge listed six charges against the CEC, including conspiring to steal elections, deleting 13.2 crore voters from electoral rolls, rewriting Form 6 applications, and taking control of electoral rolls through ECINET. The Opposition also accused Gyanesh Kumar of ignoring the views of the other two Election Commissioners and working at the behest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar would not continue in office, claiming that the Opposition had enough evidence to ensure his removal. ANI meanwhile reports that INDIA bloc leaders passed a motion seeking the impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during a symbolic public impeachment programme organised against him. The event was held to register the opposition blocs protest against the CEC. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, according to PTI described the INDIA blocs Mock Parliament, held at party president Mallikarjun Kharges residence in Delhi, as a dignified and constructive discussion reflecting a strong commitment to protecting Indian democracy. Following the meeting, Tharoor said the same spirit would carry forward to the blocs Maha Rally at Ramlila Maidan, where lakhs of people are expected to participate tomorrow. The meeting was organised after authorities denied permission for holding it at Ramlila Maidan. The INDIA bloc raised three key demands: restoration of names of voters allegedly removed from electoral rolls, removal of the CEC and repeal of the law granting immunity to the Chief Election Commissioner. The Opposition is also scheduled to hold a rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1 as part of its vote chori campaign against the Election Commission and the Centre.
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Tribute to Indias Iron Man in Atlanta
Indian Minister S. Jaishankar pays homage to Sardar Patel in Atlanta, marking the unveiling of his statue on National Unity Day. Tribute to Indias Iron Man in Atlanta
CM Yogi, Rekha Gupta extend wishes on Haryana Foundation Day, hail states rich heritage
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday extended greetings to the people of Haryana on the occasion of the state's Foundation Day, highlighting its rich cultural heritage, valour, sporting achievements and contribution to agriculture. Taking to social media platform X, CM Yogi conveyed his heartfelt wishes to the people of Haryana and described the state as the sacred land associated with the divine teachings of Lord Shri Krishna. Heartfelt congratulations to all residents of Haryana on the Foundation Day of Haryana state, the sacred land of Yogeshwar Lord Shri Krishna's divine teachings, the proud land of valor, sporting talent, and advanced agricultural traditions, CM Yogi posted. He also expressed hope that Haryana would continue to progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. Under the illustrious guidance of the Honorable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji and the leadership of the Honorable Chief Minister Shri @NayabSainiBJP Ji, may this state continue to advance on the path of development and prosperitythis is the prayer to Lord Shri Krishna, he added. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also extended her greetings, describing her connection with Haryana as special and acknowledging the contribution of its farmers and daughters. In her post on X, she said, My connection with the soil of Haryana, a land of heroes, proud of the hard work of farmers and the achievements of daughters, has always been special. Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the state on Haryana Foundation Day. She further expressed hope that the state would achieve new milestones in development, prosperity and public welfare under the guidance of the Prime Minister and the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. May Haryana, under the guidance of the esteemed Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji and the leadership of the honourable Chief Minister Shri @NayabSainiBJP Ji, establish new benchmarks in development, prosperity, and public welfarethis is my heartfelt wish, Rekha Gupta said. Haryana Diwas, also known as Haryana Foundation Day, is celebrated every year on November 1 to mark the state's formation in 1966. Haryana was established as the 17th state of the Indian Union on November 1, 1966, following its separation from Punjab. The day is observed across the state with cultural programmes, school exhibitions and community events celebrating its history, traditions and identity. The occasion also highlights Haryana's contributions to agriculture, sports and national development since its formation nearly six decades ago.
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INDIA Bloc's 'Chalo Dilli' March Today: 10,000 Personnel Deployed, Traffic Curbs Likely
Central Delhi will see a massive security deployment on Sunday as the Opposition INDIA bloc prepares to take its protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar to the streets. Nearly 10,000 police and paramilitary personnel will be stationed along the
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INDIA bloc to hold Chalo Dilli march at Ramlila Maidan today
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The INDIA bloc is set to organise a large-scale Chalo Dilli march culminating at Delhis Ramlila Maidan on Sunday to protest alleged electoral irregularities, oppose the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The opposition alliance expects a major show of strength, with opposition leaders, party workers, and student groups likely to participate in the rally. The protest comes amid allegations by opposition parties of irregularities in the voter list revision process being conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Delhi Police have stepped up security arrangements across the national capital ahead of the march. Section 163 is in force across Delhi districts, and gatherings have been prohibited at key locations, including Jantar Mantar and the Election Commission office. Leaders will be allowed to reach the designated venues in their personal vehicles. Police and paramilitary personnel are also set to be deployed at Ramlila Maidan, with security arrangements tightened ahead of the opposition gathering. Ahead of the rally, Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi appealed to people travelling to Delhi to join the march and support local traders during the festive season. In a post on X on Saturday, he said, Tomorrow, lakhs of people are coming to Delhi for the Ramlila March. It is the festive season. The time of Diwali, Chhath, and Bhai Dooj has arrived. I want those lakhs of people coming to Delhi from outside to support the traders here. Protest, march, hold rallies, and along with that, do a little shopping too - it will benefit the traders. I know the rally will not harm the traders. The BJP is scared, that's why it's spreading rumors. But let's do both. Tomorrow there will be a march, there will be a rally, and lakhs of people will buy goods from the small shops of our traders, he said. Congress MP and party General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal had also appealed to people across the country to join the November 1 rally, targeting the BJP-led Centre over the alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise. In a video message posted on X on Thursday, Venugopal described the opposition mobilisation as Chalo Dilli, Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao and alleged that democracy was under attack. Thirteen crore names have been deleted from electoral rolls. There is a massive fraud happening in voter rolls in state after state, he alleged, referring to the SIR being conducted by the ECI. Venugopal also said that Rahul Gandhi was leading the opposition's fight and was fearlessly raising questions and holding those in power accountable. The INDIA bloc's rally is expected to bring together opposition leaders and supporters from different parts of the country, with the alliance seeking to highlight its concerns over electoral rolls and the functioning of the Election Commission.
Gold and Silver Prices Plunge This Week in India
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India, Turkey propose ideas to resume Black Sea grain shipments: Marco Rubio
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23 years later: Pakistan recreate India's Lord's magic with record-equalling chase
Pakistan produced a memorable run chase to beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the One-Day International tri-series final in Lahore on Saturday. Fakhar Zaman led the charge with a brilliant century as the hosts chased down a target of 326 with nine balls to spare. Pakistan finished on 331 for seven in 48.3 overs to register the joint-highest successful chase in an ODI final. Pakistan equalled India's famous record against England in the 2002 NatWest Series final at Lord's.
Anti-SIR Protest Live: Stage set for INDIA bloc's mega rally at Ramlila Maidan
Dont teach Punjabis how to fight: Diljit Dosanjh rocks Delhi
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Delhi is gearing up for INDIA bloc's mega rally at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday, with opposition leaders and supporters from different states beginning to reach the national capital for a show of strength against alleged electoral irregularities and to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
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INDA bloc's 'public impeachment' of CEC Gyanesh Kumar featured accounts from voters who alleged that their names had been deleted from electoral rolls
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The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory announcing traffic restrictions and diversions across parts of Central Delhi on Sunday (November 1) in view of the INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan . The restrictions will remain in force from 10 am to 5 pm. The traffic police have advised commuters to plan their journeys accordingly and use alternative routes.
