DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Sat, 15 Nov 2025 03:59:14 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/national/army-engineers-build-indigenous-mono-rail-system-at-16-000-ft-to-keep-kameng-frontier-supplied-648725.html New Delhi Nov 14 In a major breakthrough for highaltitude military logistics the Indian Armyâs Gajraj Corps has indigenously developed and operationalised a High Altitude Mono Rail System at an elevation of nearly 16000 feet in Arunachal Pradeshs Kameng sector one of the most inhospitable and weatherprone frontiers along the Line of Actual Control LAC The Kameng Himalayas are notorious for their sheer barren cliffs subzero temperatures violent weather swings and a rugged landscape that routinely disrupts supply lines Forward posts often remain cut off for days under heavy snow while traditional transport methods struggle in the extreme terrainEnsuring the uninterrupted movement of essential stores ammunition and equipment has remained a persistent operational challengeResponding to this pressing requirement the Gajraj Corps conceptualised engineered and deployed an indigenous mono rail system capable of carrying more than 300 kg of load in a single tripDesigned to function roundtheclock the system can operate day or night in hail storm or whiteout conditions ensuring that missioncritical supplies including rations fuel engineering equipment and heavier loads reach troops without delayIt enables reliable movement of missioncritical stores ammunition rations fuel engineering equipment and other heavy or awkward loads that are otherwise difficult to ferry across steep gradients and unstable surfaces This transportation facility is fully operation worthy to be used day or night with or without escort during hail or storm irrespective of the weather conditions a defence official saidIts robust weatheragnostic design allows movement over steep gradients and unstable surfaces where mules vehicles and even porters face significant riskBeyond its logistical advantages the monorail system has also demonstrated potential for rapid casualty evacuationIn several stretches where helicopters cannot land or fly safely and where manual evacuation is slow and perilous the new system offers an efficient and safer alternative to move injured personnelThe development underlines the militaryâs continued efforts to innovate and excel in extreme environments ensuring troops deployed along challenging frontiers remain fully supported and missionready IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/army-engineers-build-indigenous-mono-rail-system-at-16-000-ft-to-keep-kameng-frontier-supplied-648725.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-central-bank-accounting-framework-rooted-in-rbi-act-deputy-governor--648726.html Mumbai Nov 14 Central banks are unique in two ways first they are public policy institutions that operate without any profit motive and second since they possess the exclusive authority to create money they cannot go bankrupt in the usual sense Reserve Bank of India RBI Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu said on Friday A central banks functions without a motive of profit its balance sheets reflect the policy measures it undertakes to address the prevailing economic conditions of the country during a given period and even if its balance sheet shows losses or negative equity it can still carry out its functionsAddressing an international conference on central bank accounting practices organised by the RBI jointly with the SEACEN centre here the Deputy Governor said that central bank mandates vary widely across jurisdictions reflecting their historical and institutional contextsDespite the differences in mandates functions or roles across countries at the heart of every central bank is monetary policy and financial stabilityCentral banks aim to maintain adequate capital and reserves risk buffers to be able to perform these critical functions effectively The Reserve Bank of India has one of the broadest mandates functioning as a fullservice central bank that undertakes a wide range of responsibilities typically associated with a central bank Murmu saidOn accounting standards he said that as widely understood there is no single globally accepted accounting standard designed specifically for central banks and hence their accounting and disclosure practices vary considerably in format depth and emphasisWhile some central banks have adopted the principles set out in International Financial Reporting Standards IFRS either in full or with modifications to suit their specific needs others continue to apply their own national accounting standards or use hybrid frameworks tailored specifically for the central bank he addedThe Deputy Governor hailed the RBIs accounting practices saying the entire ownership of the RBI remains vested with the Government of IndiaThe way RBI prepares its financial statements and sets its accounting policies is guided mainly by the RBI Act of 1934 and the RBI General Regulations of 1949Over time within this legal framework these policies have evolved to keep up with changing needs and practicesI am pleased to say that the Reserve Bank of India has a strong and resilient balance sheet with an adequate level of risk provisioning he notedOver the years the RBI has consistently worked to align its accounting practices with global best practices while staying true to core principles of prudence and conservatism he stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-central-bank-accounting-framework-rooted-in-rbi-act-deputy-governor--648726.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-won-with-aimims-support-say-bjp-leaders-on-jubilee-hills-result-648728.html Hyderabad Nov 14 Telangana BJP leaders have claimed that the Congress party won the Jubilee Hills byelection with the support of the AIMIM BJP state president N Ramchander Rao remarked that the Congress party is celebrating the victory of All India MajliseIttehadul Muslimeen AIMIMâWe respect peopleâs mandate but this is not the mandate for the Congress party It was the mandate for the AIMIMâ he told media personsUnion Minister G Kishan Reddy said that Congress won Jubilee Hills purely with the support of the AIMIM banking on appeasement politics and the use of muscle powerâWe will review the Jubilee Hills byelection results and further strengthen our effortsâ he saidBJP suffered a humiliating defeat in the byelection with its candidate Lankala Deepak Reddy failing to save his security depositCongress partyâs V Naveen Yadav won the byelection defeating his nearest rival Maganti Sunitha of Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS by a margin of nearly 25000 votesNaveen Yadav polled 98988 votes while Sunita secured 74259 votes BJPâs Deepak Reddy finished a distant third with only 17061 votesThe Congress party wrested the seat from BRS by securing 5083 per cent of the polled votes BRS polled 3813 per cent votes while BJP could get only 876 per cent votesThe result came as a personal setback for Kishan Reddy in his Lok Sabha constituency SecunderabadThe Union Minister for Coal and Mines led the campaign with active participation by the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar and all other party MPs from the stateRamchander Rao said party cadres worked hard in Jubilee Hills despite knowing the nature of the constituency He said even in 2009 when Bandaru Dattatreya contested from Secunderabad Lok Sabha constituency the BJP did not get a majority in Jubilee HillsHe recalled that in 2014 the TDPBJP combine had secured the victory but in 2018 the BRS bagged the seat with the AIMIMâs supportThe BJP president said Naveen Yadav who won the byelection as a Congress candidate had earlier contested as an AIMIM candidate from the same constituencyMeanwhile BJP leaders hailed the NDAâs victory in the Bihar elections âThe people of Bihar have delivered a historic mandate to the NDA â one that rejects the return of Jungle Raj and reaffirms their trust in development and good governanceâ Kishan Reddy posted on âXâHe stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and allies in the state Bihar has seen visible progress in infrastructure welfare delivery law and order and economic growthMoS Bandi Sanjay said Bihar has given the NDA a resounding mandate He called it a clear signal that people continue to place their trust in the leadership of Prime Minister Modi IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-won-with-aimims-support-say-bjp-leaders-on-jubilee-hills-result-648728.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 01:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/andhra-receives-investment-commitments-worth-rs-1191-lakh-crore-648729.html Visakhapatnam Nov 14 Andhra Pradesh has received investment commitments to the tune of Rs 1191972 crore as it signed MoUs with 400 companies in two days These MoUs signed on Thursday and on the first day of the CII Partnership Summit on Friday are expected to provide employment opportunities to 1332 lakh youth According to an official release 41 MoUs were signed in the presence of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu As many as 324 MoUs were signed in the presence of ministers with an investment of Rs 841786 crores The majority of MoUs were signed with Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority APCRDA Energy Food processing Industry trade IT and Municipal departmentsChief Minister Naidu asked a private firm chairman to purchase agricultural products from farmers in Andhra Pradesh He said that the mall of the private will not be a mere shopping mall but will help promote tourism in VisakhapatnamLater the Singapore government signed an MoU with Andhra Pradesh for cooperation in urban governance digital governance transformation and sustainability in the presence of Chief Minister and Minister Nara Lokesh and Singapore Minister Gan Siow Huang Union Minister K Rammohan Naidu and state Minister Nadendla ManoharSpeaking on the occasion Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said Andhra Pradesh is eager to work with Singapore which runs industries with innovative ideas He said Singapore developed by adopting the best public policies Minister Lokesh opined that it is a good beginning to work with SingaporeUnion Minister Rammohan Naidu announced introducing flights between Vijayawada and Singapore for three days a week soon IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/andhra-receives-investment-commitments-worth-rs-1191-lakh-crore-648729.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 01:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/brs-will-work-harder-says-ktr-after-bypoll-defeat-648731.html Hyderabad Nov 14 Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS working president K T Rama Rao said on Friday that despite the defeat in the Jubilee Hills byelection the party would continue to play its role as the main opposition party and work harder to return to power âOur greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall We will strive harder to win our state back Thank you to all for your support and love since this morningâ Rama Rao posted on XThe Congress party wrested the Jubilee Hills seat from BRS Congress candidate Naveen Yadav defeated Maganti Sunitha of BRS by nearly 25000 votesEarlier addressing a press conference at BRS headquarters Telangana Bhavan he said the party will not be disappointed by the resultâWe will continue to do our job as the main opposition We will be with the people We will be for the people We will remain among the people We will continue to fight until KCR becomes the Chief Minister againâ he saidKTR said for the last two years BRS had been working to highlight peopleâs issues and it would continue to play its role as the main opposition partyHe said that though the BRS candidate had no political experience the party cadres worked hard to win the electionClaiming that the byelection has given a new enthusiasm and strength to the BRS he said people have a clear mandate that only the BRS is the political alternativeâOur party fought honestly and sincerely in the elections Everyone saw how the elections were conductedâ he said and pointed out that all surveys had predicted a BRS winThe BRS leader recalled that seven byelections were held from 2014 to 2023 and the thenopposition party Congress did not win a single byelectionHe said BRS worked hard to highlight the Congress governments failures implementation of the six guarantees and the âfraudâ being committed by the government on the peopleâWe did not do politics in the name of caste and religion During the campaign we discussed issues that are important to the people Though those in power used abusive language we remained calmâ he saidKTR said the BRS showed the progress achieved during its 10year rule It explained to people the development works done in the constituency at a cost of Rs 5300 croreHe claimed that it was because of the pressure put by BRS that the Chief Minister and the state government had to review the implementation of guaranteesHe said it was only after BRS raised the issue of the lack of representation for minorities in the Cabinet that the Congress government had to give them a place He was referring to the induction of Mohammed Azharuddin into the Cabinet during the election campaign IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/brs-will-work-harder-says-ktr-after-bypoll-defeat-648731.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 01:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-upholds-conviction-of-man-in-pocso-case-648708.html New Delhi Nov 14 The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a man for sexually assaulting a fouryearold girl under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences POCSO Act A Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria affirmed the concurrent findings of the trial court and the Chhattisgarh High Court holding that the evidence on record âestablished the commission of offenceâ and warranted no interferenceâThe appreciation of evidence of the trial court and consideration thereof by the High Court could be said to be eminently legal and proper warranting no interference by this Courtâ observed the Justice Kumarled BenchHowever taking note of the time already served the apex court modified the sentence âto undergo rigorous imprisonment for 6 years insteadâ As per the prosecution the childâs mother discovered the appellantaccused Dinesh Kumar Jaldhari âwearing half shorts and sitting near the legs of her minor daughterâ inside their home where the fouryearold was found crying with her clothes displaced and complaining of pain in her private partsUpholding the findings of the courts below the Justice Kumarled Bench relied on the testimony of the parents observing that âthere is no good reason not to disbelieve the details revealed and the narration given about the incident by PW3 â mother of the victimâThe Supreme Court also noted the trauma exhibited by the child during her deposition before the trial court observing that she became visibly distressed and refused to even look at the accused once his mask was removed âThe fact that the victim was in a frightened state upon seeing the accused is a pointer in itselfâ the judgment said adding that the entire sequence was âtelltaleâ of the assaultâs psychological impact on the fouryearoldRejecting the appellantâs argument that the absence of external injuries weakened the prosecutions case the Justice Kumarled Bench reaffirmed that consistent and cogent ocular evidence must prevail The apex court reiterated âthe medical evidence will take a backseat and even if it does not corroborate with the ocular evidence where the ocular evidence is consistent and cogent the latter would be allowed to prevailâThe Supreme Court concluded that the conviction under Sections 9m and 10 of the POCSO Act was fully justified However noting that the appellant had already undergone âabout 4 years and 5 monthsâ of imprisonment the Justice Kumarled Bench reduced the sentence from seven to six years while not interfering with the fine and default sentence IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-upholds-conviction-of-man-in-pocso-case-648708.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-results-nda-wins-8-out-of-9-seats-in-madhubani-648709.html Patna Nov 14 The sweeping victory of the NDA in Bihar has left the opposition stunned and Madhubani district has played a major role in this mandate Out of the nine Assembly constituencies the NDA secured eight while the RJD managed to win only one seat BifsiHarlakhi The Harlakhi assembly constituency of Madhubani district was won by the JDU candidate Sudhanshu Shekher He has defeated Rajesh Kumar Pandey of CPI with a margin of 36236 votes after 27 rounds of countingBabubarhi Babu Barhi is another seat where the JDU candidate won the electoral battle convincingly with a margin of 17568 votes Here JDU candidate Mina Kumari defeated the RJD candidate Arun Kumar SinghBifsi Bifsi is one of the seats where the RJD managed to win the election RJD candidate Asif Ahmed convincingly defeated Haribhushan Thakur Bachaul the BJP firebrand leader by a margin of 8107 votes Madhubani Madhaw Anand of RLM defeated Samir Kumar Mahaseth of RJD with a margin of 20552 votes Mahaseth was the cabinet minister in the Grand Alliance governmentRajnagar BJP candidate Sujeet Kumar convincingly defeated the RJD candidate Bishnu Deo Mochi of RJD with a margin of 42185 votesJhanjharpur Former Industry Minister Nitish Mishra defeated Ram Narayan Yadav of CPI with a margin of 54849 votesPhulparas Former cabinet minister Sheela Kumari of JDU defeated Subodh Mandal of Congress with a margin of 14099 votes Sheela was the transport minister in the previous Nitish Kumar governmentLaukaha JDUâs Satish Kumar Mandal defeated Bharat Bhushan Mandal of RJD with a margin of 25511 votesBenipatti Vinod Narayan Jha of the BJP won the seat by defeating Nalini Ranjan Jha of the RJD with a margin of 23932 votesKhajauli This seat was won by Arun Shankar Prasad of the BJP He has defeated Braj Kishor Yadav of RJD with a margin of 13126 votes IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-results-nda-wins-8-out-of-9-seats-in-madhubani-648709.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/vice-president-lauds-rotary-internationals-work-on-health-and-literacy--648710.html New Delhi Nov 14 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Friday lauded Rotaryâs centuryold legacy that has significantly contributed to public health literacy clean water access environmental conservation and peacebuilding Inaugurating the Rotary Tejas â Wings of Change event at Yashobhoomi here Radhakrishnan said that these monumental efforts exemplify the power of collective goodwill and selfless service which are at the heart of Rotaryâs mission and deeply resonate with Indiaâs own ethos of Seva Parmo DharmaThe event spanning from November 14th to 16th has brought together over 1400 Rotarian leaders decisionmakers influencers and guests from across IndiaThe VicePresident said that Tejas embodies the light of knowledge and the warmth of compassion qualities essential for driving transformation and nationbuilding in the modern era He emphasised that India stands at a pivotal juncture of unprecedented opportunity and innovation championed by the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi In this journey the collaboration between governance and citizenled initiatives such as Rotary forms a cornerstone for inclusive sustainable and humane developmentReflecting on his personal association with Rotary Radhakrishnan shared his experiences as a Rotaractor during his student days participating in district conventions which instilled in him the values of community service and leadership He recalled landmark contributions by Rotary in India such as the introduction of the first ambulance service on the National Highway by the Coimbatore Rotary and mentioned the organisationâs rapid expansion as the fastestgrowing philanthropic group in the countryThe VicePresident underscored Rotaryâs transformative impact in eradicating polio on a global scale with the organisation investing over 2 billion dollars into its flagship Global Polio Eradication ProgrammeHe also recognised the synergistic role of corporate social responsibility CSR initiatives in enhancing Rotaryâs humanitarian work He emphasised that development is a collective responsibilityâbeyond governments aloneâand that the sustained efforts of citizens community groups and corporate partners build the moral and social capital of the nationThe VicePresident lauded Rotaryâs active involvement in key national missions such as Swachh Bharat Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Har Ghar Jal showcasing how grassroots participation and publicprivate partnerships amplify the impact of these initiativesThe VicePresident urged all Rotarians to continue their role as torchbearers of progress and innovation encouraging them to embrace new ideas to advance skill development environmental sustainability digital literacy and healthcare accessibility across India He highlighted that Rotaryâs unique ability to unite diverse individuals with a common purpose enriches its effectiveness in creating meaningful changeRotary International is a global network of over 14 million professional and community leaders committed to addressing the worldâs most pressing humanitarian challenges In India Rotary boasts a membership of more than 210000 individuals across 6700 clubs who actively lead projects focusing on health education environment peacebuilding and economic development IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/vice-president-lauds-rotary-internationals-work-on-health-and-literacy--648710.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/by-election-win-an-endorsement-of-congress-govts-performance-says-telangana-cm-648711.html Hyderabad Nov 14 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday said that the massive win for the Congress party in the Jubilee Hills byelection is a public endorsement of the Congress governmentâs performance in the last two years Congratulating the Congress leaders and workers for the victory he told media persons that this victory has increased the responsibility of his governmentHe stated that the Congress partyâs performance was impressive as it secured 51 per cent votes while BRS could get only 38 per cent and the BJP forfeited the deposit by securing only 8 per cent votesHe said people were closely observing the twoyear rule of the Congress party and they reposed their trust by giving this huge mandateThe Chief Minister along with Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka state Congress chief Mahesh Kumar Goud and state ministers congratulated Naveen Yadav on winning the byelectionCM Revanth Reddy said the Congress government would focus on the stateâs development public welfare and increasing the stateâs revenues He sought the cooperation of both BRS and BJP for the sameStating that the state government plans to develop Hyderabad as a global city he invited Union Minister G Kishan Reddy to the State Secretariat to discuss the projects pending approval from the Centre and also the Central funds to the stateThe Chief Minister questioned Kishan Reddy for not cooperating with the state government in getting central funds He suggested that Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka conduct a review of pending projects and Central funds and submit a report to the MPsâWe are preparing plans for Metro Rail expansion elevated corridors Musi project solving traffic problems and lifting Godavari water to Hyderabadâ the CM said and alleged that BRS was obstructing the development by spreading canards on social media He said the opposition created hurdles to the HYDRAA and Musi projectsHighlighting the poor performance of the BRS and BJP parties in the byelection the CM said that Kishan Reddy took the responsibility for the winning of the BJP candidate but secured only 17000 votes Now the Union minister should change his behaviour because the bypoll outcome is like an alert before an earthquake he said adding âIf the Union minister does not change his behaviour the BJP will be buried in political tremors in the future Kishan Reddy should analyse the results and cooperate for Telanganaâs developmentâCM Revanth Reddy also suggested that KTR and Harish should mend their ways âKTRâs arrogance and Harish Raoâs jealous attitude should change at least now Power is not permanent for anyone People gave a clear verdict to Congress in 2023 with 395 per cent votes Our vote share increased to 41 per cent in the Lok Sabha elections Now people blessed us with 51 per cent votes in Jubilee Hills The total votes polled to Congress is more than the votes secured by BRS and BJP togetherâ he saidHe declined to answer any questions about BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao KCR with the remark that itâs not proper to criticise a leader who is not currently active in politics and who is battling health issuesRevanth Reddy also remarked that Harish Rao and KTR were competing to claim KCRâs chair IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/by-election-win-an-endorsement-of-congress-govts-performance-says-telangana-cm-648711.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-had-done-everything-to-protect-real-culprits-in-rg-kar-rape-amp-murder-case-victims-mother-tells-court-648713.html Kolkata Nov 14 The Central Bureau of Investigation CBI had done everything to protect the real culprits in the RG Kar rape and murder case the victims mother told a trial court in Kolkata on Friday The CBI is supposedly Indias most highprofile investigative agency But they have done whatever is required to protect the real culprits in the case CBIs investigating official does not respond to our calls They are yet to file the supplementary chargesheet in the case she saidThe victims parents also pleaded to give a confidential statement in front of a judicial magistrate in the matterHowever the CBI counsel objected to this decisionOn Friday the CBI submitted its seventh status report on the progress of the investigation in the case and told the court that 11 new individuals have been questioned by the CBI in the matterThe same trial court identified Sanjay Roy a former civic volunteer posted with the Kolkata Police as the sole convict in the rape and murder of a woman junior doctor in August last year and also sentenced him to life imprisonmentAt present the CBI is investigating the aspect of a larger conspiracy behind the crimeThe victims parents had been accusing the central investigation agency of a lackadaisical probe in the second stage of investigation since the very beginningHowever this is the first time that the victims mother has directly accused CBI of doing whatever is required to protect the main culprits in the caseThe woman CBI officer who was present at the court was also overwhelmed by the emotional outburst of the victims mother on FridayLater the woman CBI officer came out of the courtroom at the end of the hearing with tears in her eyesI am too a mother she told the media persons in a choked voice IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-had-done-everything-to-protect-real-culprits-in-rg-kar-rape-amp-murder-case-victims-mother-tells-court-648713.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/nia-chargesheet-names-mastermind-in-cross-border-arms-narcotics-racket-aided-by-pakistan-operators-648714.html New Delhi Nov 14 The National Investigation Agency NIA on Friday chargesheeted the mastermind in an interstate arms and narcotics trafficking case linked with Pakistanbased operators In its chargesheet filed on Friday before the NIA Special Court in Jaipur Rajasthan the central investigative agency named Vishal Pachar charging him under various Sections of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPA Arms Act Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNSAccording to the NIA the accused was allegedly involved in procuring transporting and distributing prohibited arms ammunition and narcotics as part of the arms and drugs trafficking network spanning the northern states of Rajasthan Haryana and PunjabâAs per NIA investigations in the case RC012025NIAJPR Pakistanbased associates supported the key accused by facilitating the supply of arms ammunition and heroinâ the NIA said in its press noteThe NIA highlighted that these consignments were dropped near the border areas and later were retrieved by the members of the gang for distributionâThe consignments were dropped near the border areas using highpowered drones and were subsequently retrieved by members of the gang on the Indian side for further distributionâ the NIA saidIt also noted that âthe gang members would also procure illegal foreign weapons to arm themselves against the police and other government agenciesâThe accused used encrypted communication channels and crossborder couriers to smuggle weapons and narcotics into India through various states NIA investigations in the case which it took over from the state police further revealedâA wellestablished nexus between illegal arms suppliers and drug traffickers was found targeting youth by pushing psychotropic substances to drive drug addiction intending to exploit them and spread disaffection against the government machineryâ the agency saidThe agency further said that their âinvestigation is continuing to bust the larger network involved in the trafficking and to identify other accused and suspects in the caseâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/nia-chargesheet-names-mastermind-in-cross-border-arms-narcotics-racket-aided-by-pakistan-operators-648714.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/from-lok-sabha-to-vidhan-sabha-bihar-remains-solidly-pro-modi-648715.html New Delhi Nov 14 Bihar Indiaâs third most populous state has once again demonstrated its pivotal role in national politics giving a decisive mandate to the National Democratic Alliance NDA in the assembly elections Biharâs significance cannot be overstated Roughly 89 per cent of Bihar is a rural pocket This is second only to Himachal Pradesh People of this state are known for their hardworking and resilient nature They are contributing across every part of India Analysts say the overwhelming support from the rural regions of Bihar for the NDA underlines the appeal of Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs policies which are seen as promoting dignity development and inclusive growthThe people of Bihar according to political observers voted against insult and disregard from the opposition The INDIA Bloc leaders have routinely targeted Bihar for political gains with Congress MP Rahul Gandhi even mocking the stateâs cherished Chhath Puja calling it a drama say analysts In contrast to this PM Modi has taken steps to promote the festival globally He pushed for Chhath Pujaâs inclusion in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list This move really reflected respect for Biharâs traditions and cultureUndoubtedly Biharâs electoral history shows a consistent bond with PM Narendra Modi The state delivered strong support in the 2014 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections Moreover it delivered good results for him in the 2020 and 2025 Vidhan Sabha polls Todayâs assembly poll results reinforce that trust with the NDA sweeping most constituencies and leaving the Mahagathbandhan decimated Analysts point out that the voters rewarded leadership that honours their pride culture and aspirations choosing stability and dignity over âpolitics of insultâObservers are of the view that Biharâs verdict sends a clear message the state continues to stand solidly with Narendra Modi and the NDA endorsing a vision of development respect for traditions and empowerment of rural India The massive mandate not only strengthens NDAâs position in the state but also spotlights Biharâs strategic importance in shaping national political trends IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/from-lok-sabha-to-vidhan-sabha-bihar-remains-solidly-pro-modi-648715.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarats-energy-dept-to-use-data-driven-forecasting-for-future-planning-648716.html Ahmedabad Nov 14 Gujarat Energy Minister Rushikesh Patel launched the Urja Samvardhanam a new digital platform that marks a major technological leap for the states power sector The portal will store detailed data from all substations subdivisions and consumer categories across the state enabling realtime tracking of electricity demand and precise forecasting of future consumption trendsSpeaking at the launch Minister Patel said the initiative aligns with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patels vision of longterm technologydriven infrastructure planningThe portal will allow authorities to monitor when and where electricity is being used track outages and shutdowns and assess consumption patterns at a granular level information that will help improve customer services and ensure faster response to faultsOfficials said the system will be crucial for datadriven decisionmaking helping the department identify regions where demand is rising and plan new substations transmission lines and upgrades accordinglyIn the next phase energygeneration data will also be integrated into the platform allowing the state to strengthen power sourcing diversify energy supply and build a more robust distribution networkMeanwhile Minister Patel also inspected a series of critical power sector facilities emphasising the need to scale up automation across electricity distribution monitoring and customer service to enhance efficiency and quality of serviceThis was his first major review visit to Vadodara after taking charge of the states Energy Department in the newly formed cabinetThe Minister began his inspection at the State Load Dispatch Centre SLDC the 24Ã7 control hub that manages electricity demandâsupply balance across GujaratSenior officials including Jenu Devan Upendra Pandey Preeti Sharma and Somesh Bandopadhyay briefed him on realtime power load management price monitoring and the systems that ensure uninterrupted electricity across the stateCalling the SLDC the heart of the energy department Minister Patel reviewed its energy accounting operations and shared guidance on preparing for future sectoral challengesHe then visited the 220 kV substation at Gotri where he observed transformer operations including stepup and stepdown mechanisms crucial for stable power distributionMinister Patel urged officials to strengthen engineering processes to improve service reliability IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarats-energy-dept-to-use-data-driven-forecasting-for-future-planning-648716.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/abandoned-car-triggers-stir-in-hyderabads-kacheguda-648463.html Hyderabad Nov 14 An abandoned car near a railway under bridge in Hyderabad triggered a stir prompting police to call bomb disposal and dog squads The incident occurred on Thursday night in the busy Kacheguda areaAn unidentified person left the car blocking a part the road under a railway bridge sending panic among passersbyAlerted by locals police rushed to the spot and diverted traffic as a precautionary measureBomb disposal and dog squads were deployed to conduct a thorough searchDeputy Commissioner of Police East Zone B Balaswamy said that no explosives or suspicious objects were found in the carThe car was found registered in the name of one Balaji resident of KachegudaPreliminary investigation revealed that one Sameer had taken the car from him and left the vehicle in an inebriated conditionThe Deputy Commissioner of Police said that efforts were on to trace SameerHe said a case would be booked against SameerThe incident triggered a panic in the wake of November 10 explosion in a car near Red Fort in New Delhi that killed 13 peopleAnother car suspected to be linked to Dr Uman Nabi the prime suspect behind the Red Fort explosion was seized in Khandawali village of Haryana on WednesdayAnother suspicious vehicle linked to a terror suspect was found in AlFalah University in Haryana on ThursdayThe vehicles recovery prompted the deployment of the bomb squad to inspect it for possible explosivesFollowing the Delhi blast an alert was sounded in Hyderabad and its surroundingsPolice in Hyderabad Cyberabad and Rachakonda Commissionerates have been conducting vehicle search at various placesSecurity has been tightened at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and all the railway and bus stationsMeanwhile Railway Protection Force personnel undertook extensive checking at Secunderabad Railway StationBomb disposal and dog squads searched the premisesThe security personnel were thoroughly checking luggage and frisking passengers and visitors IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/abandoned-car-triggers-stir-in-hyderabads-kacheguda-648463.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/aimim-will-continue-to-work-for-seemanchals-development-owaisi-648719.html Hyderabad Nov 14 The AIMIM which won five seats in the Bihar Assembly elections will continue to fight for justice to the states Seemanchal and work for its development party President Asaduddin Owaisi said on Friday The Hyderabad MP said his party welcomes the mandate given by the people of Bihar We welcome the public mandate We congratulate Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and express our best wishes he saidAddressing a press conference Owaisi said his party would cooperate with the government for the development of SeemanchalOur focus will be on bringing progress to Seemanchal reducing child mortality and building schools hospitals bridges and industries for women and children We will extend our full cooperation in this effort he saidOwaisi said despite the defeat in the first election and despite the split engineered by the rivals by luring four MLAs in 2022 the AIMIM did not leave Seemanchal and declared that it would continue its fightThanking the voters of Seemanchal for electing five MLAs of his party Owaisi said this result will send a message to minorities across the countryI am again appealing to Muslim society not to be mere voters for others but to be citizens to get your rights as citizens If you vote you will be forgotten after the election and nobody will come if some calamity befalls you he saidHe hoped that secularminded forces would also do the introspection and do course correction instead of only blaming MuslimsYou canât say a particular caste did not vote for you but you blame Muslims because you feel they are your captive voters and they are bonded labourers he said in reply to a questionThe AIMIM chief said he had been saying that the RJD would not be able to stop the BJPPeople of Bihar were misled on the MY combination I said this earlier and during elections and saying it again today You will be just reduced to vote givers Become vote getters There will be two benefits Your leadership will develop and you will be able to stop communal and fascist forces he saidOwaisi said his apprehensions about the Bihar elections outcome have come true Without naming the Mahagathbandhan he said they need to introspect on why they failed to stop the BJPUrging them to do the course correction he said merely cursing AIMIM will not helpHe rubbished the statement of Samajawadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav blaming SIR for the defeat in BiharYou need to see your weaknesses First of all you have to be humble If you think we are raja and voters are our praja those days have gone he saidThe AIMIM chief hailed the victory of Congress candidate Naveen Yadav in the Jubilee Hills byelection He said Chief Minister Revanth Reddy called him and thanked him for his partyâs supportTerming this as a big victory after the 2023 elections Owaisi hoped that CM Revanth Reddy would do more to improve infrastructure and civic amenities in Jubilee Hills and the rest of Hyderabad and TelanganaHe defended the stand taken by the party and pointed out that the vote share of the BRS was falling IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/aimim-will-continue-to-work-for-seemanchals-development-owaisi-648719.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rbi-eases-norms-to-help-exporters-amid-global-headwinds-648720.html Mumbai Nov 14 The Reserve Bank of India RBI on Friday announced several measures to mitigate the impact of trade disruptions on Indian exports arising on account of global headwinds The new guidelines that kick in with immediate effect include an extension in the time period for realisation and repatriation of full export value of goods and services exported from India from 9 months to 15 months from the date of export and increase in the time period for shipment of goods from 1 year to 3 years from the date of receipt of advance payment or as per agreement whichever is laterIn order to ease the burden of debt repayments on specific impacted sectors the new norms also impose a moratorium on payment of all term loans and recovery of interest on working capital loans as applicable falling due between September 1 2025 and December 31 2025Lenders have been given permission to recalculate âdrawing powerâ in working capital facilities either by reducing the margins or basis reassessment during this period to provide further relief to exportersThe RBI has also relaxed the conditions for repayment of export credit The maximum credit period has been enhanced from 1 year to 450 days for preshipment and postshipment export credit disbursed till March 31 2026Besides lenders have been allowed to liquidate packing credit facilities availed by exporters on or before August 31 2025 where dispatch of goods could not take place from any legitimate alternative sources including domestic sale proceeds of such goods or substitution of contract with proceeds of another export order the RBI further statedThe Federation of Indian Export Organisations FIEO has welcomed the RBIs decision for the extension of the export realisation period and the easing of the burden on debt repayments on specific impacted sectors through moratorium or deferment of payment and also provided the permission to lenders to recalculate âdrawing powerâ in working capital facilities and the easing of export credit normsFIEO President SC Ralhan said The extension will provide great relief to the export trade Exporters will be able to offer a better credit period to the foreign buyers Traderelated compliance will get strengthened due to this protrade development Indian exporters will get sufficient time for the shipment of goods on receipt of advance payment Relief measures related to term loan and packing credit will enable exporters to manage their liquidity suitablyThis extension may be in line with several other economies which will ensure a level playing field to Indian exporters he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rbi-eases-norms-to-help-exporters-amid-global-headwinds-648720.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/iaf-meet-on-electronic-warfare-discusses-indigenisation-opportunities-648721.html New Delhi Nov 14 Potential areas in Electronic Warfare systems which offer promising indigenisation opportunities to the industry and academia were discussed at an IAF conference held here on Friday said an official In his inaugural address at the conference themed Leveraging Technology for Universal Modular Scalable Architecture for EW Systems Air Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg Air Officer CommandinginChief Maintenance Command brought out the importance of Open System Architecture and its standardisation to make Electronic Warfare systems upgradable while decreasing costs and delivery timesTowards this the Air Marshal stressed the importance of concerted synergy amongst various stakeholders encompassing academia DPSUs and Indian Private IndustriesMany academicians representatives from DRDO and DPSUs and industrial partners from defence equipment manufacturing industries participated in the conferenceAir Commodore V Krishna Kumar Air Officer Commanding Base Repair Depot Najafgarh New Delhi highlighted the potential areas in EW systems which offer promising indigenisation opportunities to the industry and academiaEarlier the IAF Media Coordination Centre said in a statement on X âAn Indian Air Force PC7 Mk II trainer aircraft met with an accident during a routine training mission and crashed at about 1425 Hr near Tambaram Chennai on FridayââThe pilot ejected safely and no damage to civil property has been reported A Court of Inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accidentâ said the statementIn a related development the Indian Army said in a statement that the 8th edition of the biennial joint bilateral Exercise Ajeya Warrior between the Indian Army and the British Army will be conducted from November 17 to 30 at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges RajasthanâThe exercise aims to strengthen operational synergy in joint CounterTerrorism operations in a semiurban environment under Chapter VII of the UN mandate It reflects the shared commitment of India and the UnitedKingdom towards global peace and security while further deepening DefenceCooperation camaraderie and mutual trust between both armiesâ said the Additional Directorate General of Public Information IHQ of Ministry of Defence Army IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/iaf-meet-on-electronic-warfare-discusses-indigenisation-opportunities-648721.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-assembly-election-results-to-be-declared-today-648467.html New Delhi Nov 14 The stage is set for a crucial day in Bihar as the counting of votes for the Assembly elections will begin on Friday With extensive arrangements in place and strict protocols to ensure transparency the Election Commission of India ECI is geared up to deliver a smooth and credible counting process across the state Counting will take place across all 243 Assembly constituencies in the stateAccording to officials 243 Returning Officers ROs will oversee the process assisted by 243 Counting Observers in the presence of contesting candidates and their authorised agentsA total of 4372 counting tables have been set up each manned by a counting supervisor assistant and microobserverOver 18000 counting agents appointed by candidates will monitor the counting process to ensure fairness and transparencyThe counting will begin at 800 am with postal ballots followed by Electronic Voting Machines EVMs at 830 amThe ECI has directed that postal ballot counting be completed before the penultimate round of EVM countingDuring the EVM counting process Control Units will be presented to the counting agents to verify intact seals and matching serial numbers with those recorded in Form 17C Part IThe number of votes recorded in the EVMs will be crosschecked with Form 17C entries and in case of any discrepancy VVPAT slips from the concerned polling station will be mandatorily countedAfter completion of EVM counting a random selection of five polling stations per constituency will be made for VVPAT verificationThe slips will be matched with the EVM results in the presence of candidates and their counting agentsThe final results will be compiled and released roundwise and constituencywise by the respective ROsOfficial results will be available on the ECIâs results portal â httpsresultsecigovinThe Commission has advised the public and media to rely only on the official ECI portal for accurate and verified updates warning against misinformation from unofficial sourcesTV channels and digital media platforms have also been cautioned to ensure accuracy in reporting IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-assembly-election-results-to-be-declared-today-648467.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-election-results-counting-begins-amid-tight-security-648470.html New Delhi Nov 14 The counting of votes for all 243 constituencies in the Bihar Assembly election on Friday is taking place amid elaborate and multitier security arrangements The Counting began at 8 am with the processing of postal ballots followed by the counting of votes from Electronic Voting Machines EVMs at 830 amA multitier security cordon has been implemented across the states 46 counting centres in 38 districts The inner security tier around the strongrooms and counting halls is manned by the Central Armed Police Force CAPF The outer perimeter security is handled by the Bihar Police and district police forcesOver 106 companies of security personnel from outside the state have also been deployed Strongrooms where EVMs and VVPATs were sealed have been under continuous 247 CCTV surveillance since polling concludedCandidates and their agents were permitted to monitor the security outside the inner perimeterGayaji SSP Anand Kumar said All necessary preparations have been completed Every strong room has a threelayer security arrangement All entry points and sensitive areas around the venue have been secured with adequate deployment of Central Armed Police ForcesIn Bhojpur Superintendent of Police SP Raj said As per the prescribed standards we have made all necessary arrangements In the entire town security barricades have been set up and similar arrangements have been made in the subdivision areas as well A total of eight CAPF companies have been deployed across the district for law and order managementBhagalpur Municipal Commissioner Shubham Kumar said âCounting is underway for the Gopalpur Bihpur and Sultanganj Assembly seats A magistrate has been deployed at every location All candidates have been informed and their polling agents are being given entryThe counting is being overseen by 243 Returning Officers and 243 Counting Observers appointed by the Election Commission More than 18000 counting agents appointed by the candidates are also present to observe the process Only individuals with valid passes are allowed entry into the counting centres and the use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited inside the counting hallsThe Election Commission has advised the media and the public to rely only on the official results portal for accurate updates Live realtime results and trends are being made available on the official ECI website and the Voter Helpline App IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-election-results-counting-begins-amid-tight-security-648470.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/eam-jaishankar-meets-un-chief-guterres-thanks-him-for-supporting-indias-growth-648472.html New York Nov 14 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met United Nations SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres in New York expressing gratitude for his steadfast support for Indiaâs growth and development EAM Jaishankar also appreciated Guterresâ perspective on key regional issues and expressed hope to host him in IndiaâGood to meet with UNSG Antonio Guterres in New York today Valued his assessment of the current global order and its implications for multilateralism Also appreciated his perspectives on various regional hotspots Thank him for clear and consistent support for Indiaâs growth and development Look forward to welcoming him in Indiaâ EAM Jaishankar posted on X on FridayEarlier on Tuesday Guterres sent his condolences to the Indian government and people for what happened there and the incident needs to be fully investigated his Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq saidAsked at the daily UN briefing about the attack near the Red Fort he said We are also of course sending our condolences to the government of people of India for what has happened there and that also needs to be fully investigatedHaq referred to the Red Fort attack as only what happened thereThe incident occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered car parked near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing several people and injuring over 20Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Our agencies will get to the bottom of this conspiracy All those responsible will be brought to justiceâThe Indian Union Cabinet declared it a terrorist attack saying in a resolution âThe country has witnessed a heinous terror incident perpetrated by antinational forces through a car explosionâThe cabinet directs that the investigation into the incident be pursued with the utmost urgency and professionalism so that the perpetrators their collaborators and their sponsors are identified and brought to justice without delayâ the resolution added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/eam-jaishankar-meets-un-chief-guterres-thanks-him-for-supporting-indias-growth-648472.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-election-results-jd-648473.html Patna Nov 14 Candidates across the political spectrum exuded confidence as counting for the Bihar Assembly elections began on Friday The counting of votes for all 243 constituencies in the Bihar Assembly election is underway amid elaborate multitier security arrangementsThe counting began at 8 am with the processing of postal ballots followed by the counting of votes from Electronic Voting Machines EVMs at 830 amSpeaking to IANS Minister Ashok Chaudhary says Some people have voted to reject Jungle Raj 2 and to bring Nitish Kumar back We will get a clear majorityBJP candidate from Digha Sanjeev Chaurasiya also said that the NDA will form a government again in BiharWe will see a positive outcome because of the full support of the public Chaurasiya told IANSBJP candidate from Katoria Assembly constituency Puran Lal Tudu said Our supporters have contributed wholeheartedly and I am confident that the contributions being made are completely sincereMahagathbandhans RJD while exuding confidence said that Bihar has vote for change this time and Tejashwi Yadav will form a governmentSpeaking to IANS RJD candidate from Garkha Surendra Ram said It is absolutely clear that the people have decided that the Tejashwi government will be formed The exit polls will be proved wrong after the resultsCandidates and their agents were permitted to monitor the security outside the inner perimeterThe counting is being overseen by 243 Returning Officers and 243 Counting Observers appointed by the Election Commission More than 18000 counting agents appointed by the candidates are also present to observe the processOnly individuals with valid passes are allowed entry into the counting centres and the use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited inside the counting hallsOver 70 crore voters have cast their votes to determine the fates of the Mahagathbandhan and the ruling NDA in BiharThe Bihar Assembly election was conducted in two phases on November 6 and 11The NDA currently holds 131 seats including BJPs 80 JDUs 45 HAMSs 4 and two independentsMeanwhile the Opposition has 111 seats RJD with 77 Congress with 19 CPIML 11 CPIM 2 and CPI 2 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-election-results-jd-648473.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blast-security-forces-demolish-umars-house-in-kashmir-648474.html New Delhi Nov 14 Security forces have demolished the house of Dr Umar Mohammed in Pulwama Kashmir who triggered the car blast near Delhiâs iconic Red Fort A controlled explosion was used to destroy the house during an overnight operation The action comes amid a high alert and an intensified crackdown on terror modules linked to the Red Fort blastThe investigation into the November 10 explosion which left 12 people dead and injured several revealed that Umar a doctor at AlFalah University in Faridabad was driving the Hyundai i20 car that exploded near a traffic signal on Netaji Subhash Marg His presence in the vehicle was confirmed after DNA samples recovered from the blast site matched those collected from his motherNew CCTV footage has also emerged showing Dr Umar Mohammed driving an i20 car in Connaught Place the heart of Delhi nearly five hours before heading toward the Red Fort area where the blast ultimately occurredAccording to police sources Umar was seen driving the explosiveladen vehicle around Connaught Placeâs Outer Circle at approximately 205 pm He then moved toward Mayur Vihar and eventually proceeded to the Red Fort vicinityInvestigative agencies on Thursday found another vehicle a Maruti Brezza which was missing initially Officials are also examining why the terror module was using multiple cars The i20 exploded near the Red Fort while an EcoSport belonging to Dr Umar Mohammad was recovered in FaridabadSources have indicated that the module had been planning a series of car bombings but their plans were exposed before further attacks could be executedThe powerful explosion occurred at around 652 pm on November 10 sending shockwaves across the national capital and triggering immediate security responses The blast struck close to one of Indiaâs most iconic heritage sites raising serious concerns about a breach in the highsecurity zone surrounding the Red FortFollowing the incident the National Investigation Agency NIA formally took over the probe from the Delhi Police Special Cell NIA officials cordoned off the area and conducted detailed forensic examinations of the debris including explosive residues vehicle fragments and digital evidence to trace the entire network behind the attackOn Wednesday the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed that the incident be investigated with the âutmost urgencyâ to swiftly identify and bring all âperpetratorsâ and âsponsorsâ to justice The Cabinet observed two minutes of silence in honour of the innocent lives lost and described the November 10 blast as âa heinous terror incident perpetrated by antinational forcesâAdditionally on Thursday the Association of Indian Universities AIU suspended the membership of AlFalah University in Faridabad Haryana with immediate effectThe demolition of Umars house in Kashmir is aimed at sending a message to those backing terrorist activities Earlier similar action was carried out against those involved in the Pahalgam terror attack case IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blast-security-forces-demolish-umars-house-in-kashmir-648474.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/nda-heading-for-tremendous-victory-jd-648475.html New Delhi Nov 14 JDU National Spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan exuded confidence on Friday claiming a decisive win for the National Democratic Alliance NDA in the Bihar Assembly elections âFrom the very first round of counting today you will see that the NDA is heading for a tremendous victory Once again an NDA government will be formed Nitish Kumar will become the Chief Minister of Bihar and the opposition will be completely defeatedâ Ranjan told IANS expressing optimism about the outcomeMeanwhile BJP candidate Raju Kumar Singh also projected confidence stating âEveryone knows that we will come out victorious in the counting We have been serving the people for the past 20 years and will continue to do so in the futureâThe counting of votes for all 243 Assembly constituencies in Bihar is underway amid elaborate and multitier security arrangements Counting began at 8 am with postal ballots followed by Electronic Voting Machine EVM counting at 830 am Across the stateâs 46 counting centres in 38 districts a strict security cordon has been implementedThe inner security perimeter around strongrooms and counting halls is being managed by the Central Armed Police Forces CAPF while the outer perimeter is under the supervision of the Bihar Police and districtlevel police teams In addition over 106 companies of security personnel from outside the state have been deployed Strongrooms where EVMs and VVPATs are sealed have been under continuous 247 CCTV surveillance since polling concludedCandidates and their authorised agents have been allowed to monitor the areas outside the inner security perimeter to ensure transparency The Election Commission has ensured that the counting process is conducted fairly with meticulous adherence to protocols for postal ballots EVMs and VVPAT verificationAs the state awaits the results political parties and their supporters are closely watching the rounds of counting anticipating a clear verdict that will shape Biharâs government for the coming term The highstakes election has drawn nationwide attention with security transparency and adherence to procedures being given top priority IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/nda-heading-for-tremendous-victory-jd-648475.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/anta-bypoll-result-counting-underway-after-high-voltage-triangular-contest-648477.html Jaipur Nov 14 Counting of votes for the Anta Assembly byelection was underway at Baran PG College on Friday amid tight security arrangements Following an impressive 80 per cent voter turnout on November 11 the constituency witnessed a fierce triangular contest between the BJP Congress and an Independent candidate The outcome is being closely watched across Rajasthanâs political landscapeAnta Assembly bypoll is a keenly watched electoral contest that has drawn statewide attention The counting process started at 8 am in the seminar hall of Baran PG College under tight security and structured arrangements across 14 counting tables with a total of 19 rounds scheduled Postal ballots are being counted first followed by EVM votes and home voting will be tabulated separately This byelection has turned into an intense triangular battle From the BJP Morpal Suman is contesting and was notably present early at the counting centre The Congress is represented by senior leader Pramod Jain Bhaya although he has not yet arrived at the venue his representative Bhagwan Dadhich is overseeing the proceedings on his behalf Independent candidate Naresh Meena who is expected to cut into the traditional vote banks of the major parties was also absent when the strong room was opened The presence and strategies of all three candidates have contributed to a competitive electoral environment Voter enthusiasm has been remarkably highOut of 228264 registered voters in the constituency 183099 cast their votes marking an overall turnout of 80 per cent Male voter turnout stood at 8232 per cent female turnout at 78 per cent and thirdgender turnout at 75 per cent Voting took place across 268 polling stations including 15 booths that recorded more than 90 per cent turnout a testament to the electorates strong engagement As counting progresses political observers are closely monitoring trends from the early rounds anticipating a neckandneck fight in this threecornered contest The final results will not only determine the next MLA from Anta but may also influence regional political dynamics within Rajasthan said local leaders IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/anta-bypoll-result-counting-underway-after-high-voltage-triangular-contest-648477.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-election-results-counting-continues-peacefully-amid-tight-security-648481.html Patna Nov 14 The political contest for the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections entered its decisive stage on Friday as the vote counting which began at 8 am across all polling stations in the state steadily and peacefully advances towards an outcome With tight security arrangements heavy deployment of personnel and strict Election Commission EC protocols in place the day will determine who governs Bihar for the next five yearsThe day began with the counting of postal ballots which commenced at 8 am followed by the opening of Electronic Voting Machines EVMs half an hour laterAccording to EC officials the overall picture is expected to become clearer by noonResults for all 243 Assembly constituencies will be announced in phases to ensure a smooth and disruptionfree processA threetier security system has been set up at the 46 counting centres across BiharThe Central paramilitary forces guard the inner ring the Bihar Military Police BMP manage the middle ring and the district police handle security outside the centres Mobile phones calculators cameras and all electronic devices have been barred from the counting halls Each counting counter is monitored by micro observers counting supervisors and assistantsInside every counting hall 15 tables have been arranged 14 for EVM counting and one for special purposes under the Assistant Returning Officer A separate table has also been designated exclusively for postal ballotsThe Commission has maintained that the entire process will be conducted in a fair transparent and intimidationfree environmentA total of 243 counting observers have been deployed one for each constituency to oversee the processThe district administration has implemented elaborate measures for crowd management and securityWith thousands of election officials candidates representatives and security personnel present at the centres authorities are keeping a close watch on traffic control power supply firefighting systems medical assistance and sanitationSpecial barricades have been installed to prevent crowding and avoid any untoward incidents Security has also been tightened around Chief Minister Nitish Kumarâs residence in PatnaAdditional BMP1 Gorkha battalions have been deployed as a precautionary measure Surveillance around the premises has been increased with more personnel stationed to maintain a strict security cordonThe Election Commission confirmed that all candidates were formally informed in advance of the date time and venue of the counting in accordance with the Election Rules of 1961Officials have been instructed to maintain absolute integrity and ensure no malpractice or irregularity occursWith the process underway early trends are expected to emerge soon from various centresPolitical parties and supporters are closely tracking these early signals which often set the tone for the outcomeIn an atmosphere of heightened security and vigilance the day is pivotal for Biharâs political future By evening the mandate of the people will become clear revealing whom they have chosen to represent them IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-election-results-counting-continues-peacefully-amid-tight-security-648481.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/adani-to-invest-rs-63-000-crore-for-two-energy-projects-in-assam-generate-thousands-of-jobs-648483.html Ahmedabad Nov 14 Adani Power and Adani Green Energy two flagship Adani Group companies on Friday announced that they have received Letters of Award LoA from the Assam government for two transformative projects worth Rs 63000 crore in the state Adani Power Ltd Indiaâs largest private sector power generator will invest Rs 48000 crore to set up a 3200 MW greenfield ultra supercritical power plant in AssamSeparately Adani Green Energy Ltd AGEL Indiaâs largest renewable energy company intends to invest Rs 15000 crore to set up two Pumped Storage Plants PSP in the state with a combined capacity of 2700 MWAGEL has received an LoA for 500 MW of energy storage capacity which will be catered from the above PSPs according to the company statementThe stateoftheart thermal power plant and a pioneering pumped storage facility would see a collective investment of Rs 63000 crore in the stateâThe NorthEast is emerging as a vital frontier in Indiaâs growth story and we are proud to contribute to its transformation Our 3200 MW thermal power project and 2700 MW PSP projects in Assam collectively represent not only the largest private sector investment in the region but also firm steps toward energy security industrial development and job creationâ said Gautam Adani Chairman of the Adani GroupThese landmark initiatives underscore the Adani Groupâs strategic focus on the advancement of Indiaâs northeastern region aligning with Chairman Gautam Adaniâs pledge in February this year to invest Rs 50000 crore in the regionâs development and growthâThese projects will not only energise Assam but also catalyse progress across the entire northeastern corridor We are honoured to contribute to Assam and the entire northeastâs progress and look forward to building partnerships that uplift local communities and drive Indiaâs energy transformationâ Gautam Adani mentionedAdani Power emerged as the successful bidder offering the lowest tariff of Rs 630 per kWh through a tightly contested bidding process The company will set up an Ultra Super Critical plant under the Design Build Finance Own and Operate DBFOO model The coal linkage for the power plant has been allocated under the SHAKTI Policy of the Government of IndiaThe project which is expected to generate direct and indirect employment for around 20000 to 25000 people during the construction phase and sustain around 3500 jobs during the operations phase will be commissioned in a phased manner from December 2030Adani Green Energy too emerged as the lowest bidder for 500MW of energy storage capacity The project will introduce cuttingedge solutions for energy storage grid stability and managing electricity demand during peak times thus ensuring a sustainable and resilient supply of electricity It will play a crucial role in integrating renewable energy sources supporting Assamâs journey toward a greener future IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/adani-to-invest-rs-63-000-crore-for-two-energy-projects-in-assam-generate-thousands-of-jobs-648483.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/anil-ambani-skips-appearing-before-ed-for-questioning-648486.html New Delhi Nov 14 Reliance ADAG Group Chairman Anil D Ambani has skipped the Enforcement Directorate ED summon to appear before it at the Delhi headquarters for the second round of questioning on Friday offering to appear by virtual means only In a statement on behalf of Anil Ambani the company said he will fully cooperate with ED on all matters and is willing to appear by virtual meansAccording to ED sources they have not received any such communication from Anil Ambani or his company so farThe statement on behalf of Anil Ambani said that âED summons to Anil D Ambani relate to a FEMA inquiry and not to any matter under the PMLAâAnil D Ambani is not a member of the Board of Reliance Infrastructure He served the company for about fifteen years from April 2007 to March 2022 only as a nonexecutive director and was never involved in daytoday management of the companyâ the statement addedThe Enforcement Directorate ED had summoned Anil Ambani again on November 14 for questioning in the money laundering case against the conglomerate He faced a gruelling around ninehour interrogation regarding an alleged Rs 17000crore loan fraud case at ED headquarters in AugustThe development comes close on the heels of ED provisionally attaching over 132 acres of land worth Rs 446281 crores in Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City at Navi Mumbai on Monday under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering ActED had earlier attached 42 properties worth over Rs 3083 crores in the bank fraud cases of Reliance Communications Ltd RCOM Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd and Reliance Home Finance LtdâThe total attachment in these cases stands at over Rs7545 crores ED is actively pursuing perpetrators of financial crime and is committed to restituting the proceeds of crime to their rightful claimantsâ the statement saidED had initiated investigation based on CBIâs FIR under sections 120B 406 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 and section 132 read with section 131d of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1989 against RCOM Anil Ambani and others IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/anil-ambani-skips-appearing-before-ed-for-questioning-648486.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ib-flags-major-shift-in-terror-tactics-isi-channeling-kashmir-youth-into-countrywide-modules-648487.html New Delhi Nov 14 Investigation into the Delhi Red Fort blast case points to a strong Jammu and Kashmir link Maulvi Irfan Ahmed a resident of Jammu and Kashmir oversaw the Faridabad module which is linked to the Delhi blast caseCar bomber Dr Umar Nabi too was a resident of PulwamaIntelligence agencies said that this suggests a clear shift in the manner JaisheMohammad JeM proposes to operate in IndiaEarlier terror groups based outside Pakistan sought to recruit with the intention that their operatives would carry out attacks in Jammu and KashmirHowever now the new pattern emerging suggests that terror groups want to recruit from Jammu and Kashmir and deploy them in the rest of the countryWhen the ISI created terror groups such as The Resistance Front TRF and Hizbul Mujahideen the intention was to have homegrown groupsThe idea was to portray to the world that it was the locals of Kashmir who wanted the Union Territory liberated from IndiaThe Hizbul Mujahideen which was a homegrown outfit controlled by the ISI was wiped out in Jammu and Kashmir by the security agenciesIt all began with the elimination of Burhan Wani following which the security forces killed all the top commanders of the outfit This led to the creation of TRF which mostly recruits from Jammu and KashmirHowever the Indian armed forces carried out Operation Sindoor to avenge the Pahalgam attacksFollowing this TRF vanished from the picture Since then the ISI has tried hard to raise a homegrown outfit in Jammu and Kashmir but failed to find the desired successThe Delhi blast shows a pattern shift and the JeM has been recruiting people from Jammu and Kashmir to carry out attacks in other parts of the countryThe JeM which created the Faridabad module was in the process of recruiting more from Jammu and Kashmir for the other modules across the countryOfficials said that the ISI is clear that it wants locals from Jammu and Kashmir to be part of these modules and carry out attacks across the countryOne of the main intentions is to separate the Kashmiris from the rest of the countryFollowing the Pahalgam attack a divide was almost created between Kashmir and the rest of India There were hateful messages that were posted against the Kashmiris This is what the ISI intends to continue playing out so that the local Kashmiris feel alienated and they will move towards the ISIs agendaPost the abrogation of Article 370 a lot has changed in Jammu and KashmirThe locals witnessed peace after a long time and this led to a tourism boom This benefited the locals a lotAn official explained that this shift is something that the ISI could not digestMoreover this was hurting their agenda as the youth who normally pelted stones moved away and began focusing on their livelihoodThe ISI and JeM launched a drive whereby they would pick people from Jammu and Kashmir to carry out attacks in the countryIt also tasked the JamaateIslami with identifying people to execute this task The Intelligence Bureau has flagged this ploy of the terror outfit leading to nearly 500 raids in Jammu and Kashmir over the last couple of daysAn Intelligence Bureau official said that it is necessary to pick out the select few who still back the ISI and this needs to be done urgently to avoid the problem from spreading furtherRaids are ongoing in several locations relating to the Jamaat which is a banned entity in IndiaThe agencies are focused on the members of the Jamaat and also those linked with the JaisheMohammadThe scanner is also on those persons who were behind pasting the posters of the JeM in Jammu and KashmirIt clearly indicated that the ISI with the help of the Jamaat has launched a massive drive to recruit locals to be part of the many modules of the JeM across the country IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ib-flags-major-shift-in-terror-tactics-isi-channeling-kashmir-youth-into-countrywide-modules-648487.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-takes-early-lead-in-jubilee-hills-byelection-648488.html Hyderabad Nov 14 Telanganas ruling Congress party established an early lead as the counting was underway in the byelection to the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency in Hyderabad on Friday After the first two rounds Naveen Yadav of Congress was leading by nearly 3000 votes against his nearest rival Maganti Sunitha of Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRSAt the end of the second round Naveen Yadav had secured 17874 votes while Sunitha had polled 14879 votes Lankala Deepak Reddy of the BJP was in distant third place with just 3475 votesIn the first round the Congress had taken a slender lead of 47 votes which increased to 2995 in the second roundThe counting of votes was underway under tight security arrangements at Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy Stadium in YousufgudaElection authorities have arranged 42 tables for counting and the entire process will be completed in 10 roundsDistrict Election Officer RV Karnan said each round of counting is expected to take 40 minutes The result is likely to be declared by 2 pmThe byelection on November 11 saw 4849 per cent polling A total of 194631 votes were polled Officials said 99771 men 94855 women and five others cast their votes The number of postal ballots is 101The constituency has a total of 401365 voters comprising 208561 males 192779 females and 25 othersAs many as 58 candidates are in the fray in the byelection caused by the death of sitting MLA Maganti Gopinath of BRSThe BRS fielded Gopinathâs wife Sunitha who is locked in a direct fight with the ruling Congress partyâs Naveen Yadav The BJP once again fielded Lankala Deepak ReddyExit polls by several leading agencies suggest that Congress is set to wrest the seat from BRS The Congress party is projected to secure 4648 per cent votes while BRS is likely to trail with 4142 per cent votes The BJP may finish a distant third with just 68 per cent votesIn 2023 Gopinath of BRS had scored a hattrick by defeating his nearest rival Mohammed Azharuddin of the Congress party by a margin of 16337 votesBRS candidate secured 80549 votes while Azharuddin polled 64212 votes BJPâs Deepak Reddy finished third with 25866 votes AIMIMâs Farazuddin was fourth with just 7848 votesThis time AIMIM led by Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi supported the Congress candidate IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-takes-early-lead-in-jubilee-hills-byelection-648488.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/adani-group-to-invest-rs-1-lakh-crore-in-andhra-pradesh-in-next-10-years-648490.html Visakhapatnam Nov 14 The Adani Group on Friday announced plans to invest Rs 100000 crore over the next decade in Andhra Pradesh across ports cement data centres energy and advanced manufacturing This is over and above the Rs 40000 crore already invested by the Adani Group in the state across ports logistics cement infra and renewable energySpeaking at the Andhra Pradesh Investor Summit here Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd APSEZ Managing Director Karan Adani unveiled the Groups 15billion Vizag Tech Park vision which includes building one of the worlds largest greenpowered hyperscale datacentre ecosystems in partnership with GoogleExisting Adani Group operations in Andhra Pradesh have already created over one lakh direct and indirect jobs with more largescale employment generation planned through upcoming projectsKaran Adani described Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu as an institution and the original CEO of Andhra Pradesh and praised Andhra Pradesh Human Resources Development Information Technology and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh for driving a culture of speed efficiency and startuplike governanceWe see Andhra Pradesh not as a destination for investment but as a launchpad for Indias next decade of transformation The flagship of our commitment is the Vizag Tech Park This is not just another tech park it is the foundation of Indias digital sovereignty We are building one of the worlds largest hyperscale datacentre ecosystems in partnership with Google and powered by green energy said Karan Adani while addressing the gatheringBut what truly humbles us is not the scale of capital it is the scale of impact Our operations here have already generated over one lakh direct and indirect jobs and far more is to come That means families supported skills developed and futures built right here in this great state he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/adani-group-to-invest-rs-1-lakh-crore-in-andhra-pradesh-in-next-10-years-648490.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/hc-directs-kerala-govt-to-take-call-on-maoist-convicts-plea-to-publish-prison-memoir-648491.html Kochi Nov 14 The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to promptly decide on a request made by incarcerated Maoist leader TR Roopesh seeking permission to publish a book he wrote while in prison Roopesh convicted under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPA and currently lodged in Viyyur Central Jail had approached the Court alleging undue delay and discrimination in the governmentâs handling of his applicationRoopesh authored a Malayalam manuscript titled Bandhitharude Ormakurippukal Memoirs of the Incarcerated during his time behind barsHe argued that several other prisoners have been allowed to publish their literary works while his plea remained pending without justificationJustice VG Arun observed that the Kerala Prisons and Correctional Services Management Act and its Rules do not contain any provision that empowers prison authorities or the government to block the publication of a prisonerâs literary workOn the contrary the law explicitly permits prisoners to read and write in line with the reformative purpose of the prison systemThe Court stressed that a conviction does not strip prisoners of all fundamental rightsA written work it said flows from the âinternal sovereigntyâ of thought a core component of human dignity that the state government cannot arbitrarily curtailWhile recognising that prison authorities may subject such writings to strict scrutiny the Court held that this scrutiny cannot become âan insurmountable obstacleâPublication can be restricted only if the content is shown to be harmful or deleterious the judgment statedThe state through the government pleader submitted that it was not opposed to the publication but needed time to verify that the manuscript did not contain content that could incite violence promote unlawful ideology or glorify banned organisationsAlthough the UAPA does not expressly prohibit prisoners from publishing books the state government said it must ensure that no material furthering extremist objectives is disseminatedBalancing the convictâs right to free expression with the stateâs concerns the High Court directed the government to take a final decision on Roopeshâs application within three monthsIt also asked the authorities to keep in mind its own observations as well as Supreme Court rulings that have permitted prisoners to publish their writings IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/hc-directs-kerala-govt-to-take-call-on-maoist-convicts-plea-to-publish-prison-memoir-648491.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/victory-in-bihar-now-its-bengals-turn-giriraj-singh-on-early-trends-648496.html New Delhi Nov 14 With trends showing the NDA leading in the Bihar polls Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday said that victory in the state is assured and now the focus shifts to West Bengal Talking to IANS Giriraj Singh said Since the first day of the Bihar elections I have been saying that an NDA government will be formed and the trends clearly reflect that The results will come soon and I am confident that Biharâs victory is ours Now itâs Bengalâs turnBy the end the trends for the NDA will appear very strong and the strike rate will also be very good he addedBJP leader Rohan Gupta also expressed confidence of victory saying These trends reflect the ground reality and I am confident that this is a victory based on performance For the first time in the countryâs politics all parties must understand that voters will not cast their votes without real work hard work is essential Elections cannot be won through empty narratives or mere campaigningFellow party leader Rishav Tiwary said The people of Bihar have made it clear that one government represents development while the other brings destruction Comparing the two they have chosen the government of developmentAnother BJP leader Syed Zafar Islam added The initial trend is pointing in a clear direction once again an NDA government is set to be formedBJP MP Arun Singh said A massive victory for the NDA is imminent Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar in Bihar the work done for the poor farmers and the establishment of a strong legal framework has shown resultsThe counting process for all 243 Assembly seats commenced at 8 am beginning with the postal ballots This was followed by the counting of Electronic Voting Machine EVM votes from 830 am taking place under extensive multitier security arrangements across the stateCandidates from both alliances expressed confidence in their performance Leaders from the NDA asserted that the people of Bihar had reposed faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modis guarantees and Chief Minister Nitish Kumars work toward the states developmentThe counting operations are being overseen by 243 Returning Officers and an equal number of Counting Observers appointed by the Election CommissionOver 18000 counting agents representing various candidates are present at the centres to monitor the process closelyThe election witnessed participation from more than 70 crore voters who cast their ballots to decide the fate of both the ruling NDA and the Mahagathbandhan The polling was held in two phases on November 6 and 11In the outgoing Assembly the NDA holds 131 seats comprising 80 of the BJP 45 of the JDU four of the HAMS and two independents The Opposition bloc had 111 seats with the RJD holding 77 the Congress 19 the CPIML 11 the CPIM and the CPI two each IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/victory-in-bihar-now-its-bengals-turn-giriraj-singh-on-early-trends-648496.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/anil-ambani-skips-ed-questioning-no-virtual-appearance-allowed-648497.html New Delhi Nov 14 The Enforcement Directorate ED will not grant any virtual appearance to Reliance ADAG Group Chairman Anil D Ambani after the latter sought it in response to a summons sent by the investigative agency to appear before it for questioning in a money laundering case according to sources on Friday Anil Ambani skipped the ED summons to appear for the second round of questioning at the agencyâs Delhi headquarters on Friday November 14As per ED sources no virtual appearance will be given to Anil Ambani as requested The regulator however has received an email from him regarding his availability via virtual meansAnil Ambani in a media statement said that he is willing to offer to appear by virtual means adding that he will fully cooperate with ED on all mattersThe statement claimed that ED summons to Anil D Ambani relate to a Foreign Exchange Management Act FEMA inquiry and not to any matter under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLAThe summons concerns a 2010 domestic EPC contract for the JaipurâReengus JR Toll Road and concerns issues associated with a road contractor with no foreign exchange component it saidAnil D Ambani is not a member of the Board of Reliance Infrastructure He served the company for about fifteen years from April 2007 to March 2022 only as a nonexecutive director and was never involved in the daytoday management of the company it addedThe ED had summoned Anil Ambani again on November 14 for questioning in the money laundering case against the conglomerate He faced a gruelling around ninehour interrogation regarding an alleged Rs 17000crore loan fraud case at ED headquarters in AugustThe financial probe agency had earlier attached 42 properties worth over Rs 3083 crore in the bank fraud cases of Reliance Communications Ltd RCOM Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd and Reliance Home Finance Ltd IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/anil-ambani-skips-ed-questioning-no-virtual-appearance-allowed-648497.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/not-victory-for-nda-but-for-sir-eci-congress-as-party-heads-towards-decisive-drubbing-648498.html New Delhi Nov 14 IANS As counting for the Bihar polls is underway and the Congress is heading towards a humiliating defeat leading on only four seats party leaders on Friday said that this is not a victory for the NDA but for the Special Intensive Revision SIR and the Election Commission of India ECInbspSpeaking to IANS Congress leader Udit Raj said This is not a victory for the NDA but for SIR and the Election Commission Votes were stolen In Bihar we raised objections till the end but the Election Commission did not provide anything in writing In such a scenario the results were bound to turn out this wayCongress MP Tariq Anwar said As I mentioned earlier we will evaluate all aspects When one analyses deeply all factors are considered where the shortcomings were and why we lagged in the elections Keeping those factors in mind we will try to improve going forward Right now the fourth fifth and sixth rounds are still ongoing and counting will continue up to the twentieth round So the trends will keep changingCongress MP Manoj Kumar said It means that the truth has to be accepted Whatever the people of Bihar decide we accept it If the people of Bihar have chosen for the NDA government to be formed again we have no objection to accepting that I want to say that just as we worked hard during the elections the people of the INDIA Bloc also worked hard We received the love affection and respect of the people of Bihar People of all castes and religions respected and honoured us For that respect I sincerely thank all the people of Bihar once againAnother Congress leader Rashid Alvi said I had already predicted this I had told journalists earlier that the NDA would form the government When the BJP JDU bureaucracy RSS unlimited money power and the Election Commission come together to fight an election this is the result you getnbspMeanwhile the BJP on Friday escalated its attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as the National Democratic Alliance appeared headed for a decisive victory in the Bihar Assembly electionnbspThe mockery was amplified by BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya who posted a graphic listing elections from 2004 to 2025 in which the Congress under Rahul Gandhi either lost state power or failed to make electoral gains Rahul Gandhi Another election another defeat If there were awards for electoral consistency hed sweep them all At this rate even setbacks must be wondering how he finds them so reliably Malviya wroteThe ruling NDA is heading for a landslide victory in the Bihar Assembly elections with the latest trends showing the alliance crossing the 200seat mark as of 130 pmnbspMeanwhile according to the early trends of the Election Commission of India ECI at 155 pm the BJP is emerging as the single largest party with a lead in 91 seats while the JDU stood second with 79 seatsnbspThe alliance partners the LJPRV is leading in 22 seats Rashtriya Lok Morcha RLM at four and the HAMS also at four The Mahagathbandhan is currently at 36The counting process for all 243 Assembly seats commenced at 8 am beginning with the scrutiny of postal ballots This was followed by the counting of Electronic Voting Machine EVM votes from 830 am taking place under extensive multitier security arrangements across the statenbspCandidates from both alliances expressed confidence in their performance Leaders from the NDA asserted that the people of Bihar had reposed faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modis guarantees and Chief Minister Nitish Kumars work toward the states developmentnbspThe Mahagathbandhan led by the RJD claimed that Bihar had voted for change and expressed optimism that Tejashwi Yadav would form the next governmentnbspThe election witnessed participation from more than 70 crore voters who cast their ballots to decide the fate of both the ruling NDA and the Mahagathbandhan The polling was held in two phases on November 6 and 11 https://dailyworld.in/national/not-victory-for-nda-but-for-sir-eci-congress-as-party-heads-towards-decisive-drubbing-648498.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-election-trends-show-nda-crossing-200-mark-bjp-emerging-as-largest-party-648499.html Patna Nov 14 IANS The ruling NDA is heading for a landslide victory in the Bihar Assembly elections with the latest trends showing the alliance crossing the 200seat mark as of 130 pmnbspnbspAccording to the early trends of the Election Commission of India ECI at 130 pm the BJP is emerging as the single largest party with a lead in 91 seats while the JDU stood second with 81 seatsnbspThe alliance partners the LJPRV is leading in 21 seats Rashtriya Lok Morcha RLM at four and the HAMS also at fourThe Mahagathbandhan is currently spirally at 36nbspThe counting process for all 243 Assembly seats commenced at 8 am beginning with the scrutiny of postal ballots This was followed by the counting of Electronic Voting Machine EVM votes from 830 am taking place under extensive multitier security arrangements across the stateCandidates from both alliances expressed confidence in their performance Leaders from the NDA asserted that the people of Bihar had reposed faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modis guarantees and Chief Minister Nitish Kumars work toward the states developmentThe Mahagathbandhan led by the RJD claimed that Bihar had voted for change and expressed optimism that Tejashwi Yadav would form the next governmentThe election witnessed participation from more than 70 crore voters who cast their ballots to decide the fate of both the ruling NDA and the Mahagathbandhan The polling was held in two phases on November 6 and 11nbspIn the outgoing Assembly the NDA holds 131 seats comprising BJPs 80 JDUs 45 four of HAMS and two Independents The Opposition bloc has 111 seats with the RJD holding 77 Congress 19 CPIML 11 CPIM two and CPI two https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-election-trends-show-nda-crossing-200-mark-bjp-emerging-as-largest-party-648499.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-disburses-over-rs-1-432-crore-to-women-self-help-groups-648500.html Gandhinagar Nov 14 The Gujarat government has disbursed more than Rs 1432 crore in funds and over Rs 3652 crore in cashcredit loans to selfhelp groups SHGs under the Deendayal Antyodaya YojanaâNational Rural Livelihoods Mission DAYNRLM Implemented through the staterun Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company Limited GLPC the programme aims to boost income generation promote local entrepreneurship and expand financial inclusion for rural womenSince its launch GLPC has helped form 286 lakh SHGs covering 2869 lakh rural householdsThe organisation has provided Rs 25790 crore as revolving funds and Rs 117463 crore as community investment funds building the financial base that allows women to run small enterprises access markets and improve household incomesThe states flagship Lakhpati Didi initiative has already enabled 596 lakh women to cross the annual income milestone of Rs 1 lakhTo promote natural farming 12000 Krishi Sakhis have been trained and 125 bioinput resource centres have been set up with support from the Agriculture DepartmentGLPCs livelihood programmes now touch multiple sectors farming livestock forest produce natural farming fisheries and dairyNearly 277 lakh women are engaged in cropbased activities 611 lakh in animal husbandry around 10000 in forest produce and more than 16000 in fisheriesBeyond agriculture nonfarm livelihoods have expanded significantly SHGs today run foodprocessing units handloom and handicraft ventures pottery centres textile units canteens catering services and produce hygiene productsWith 50 new canteens added this year a total of 200 Mangalam Canteens are now providing steady livelihoods to women across the stateMarket access has also been a key focus In the past five years the state has organised 200 Saras fairs regional fairs Rakhi melas and Navratri exhibitions enabling 5950 SHGs to showcase their products and collectively achieve Rs 48 crore in salesDirect linkages through railway station retail stores ecommerce platforms digital catalogues and social media have further boosted outreachGLPC has also partnered with several CSR organisations Reliance Foundation Pidilite Industries BAIF CSR Box and Supath Foundation to strengthen enterprises such as cattlefeed units microbusinesses canteens and custom hiring centresLooking ahead the government has launched two new schemes the GSafal Yojana which will invest Rs 500 crore over five years to support 50000 Antyodaya families and the GMaitri Yojana with a Rs 50crore startup fund aimed at empowering 10 lakh rural women through new livelihood opportunitiesLaunched in 2011 by the Centre DAYNRLM now covers 745 districts across 28 states and six Union Territories excluding Delhi and Chandigarh connecting 1005 crore rural women through over 9090 lakh SHGs IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-disburses-over-rs-1-432-crore-to-women-self-help-groups-648500.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-appears-set-to-wrest-jubilee-hills-from-brs-648501.html Hyderabad Nov 14 Telanganas ruling Congress looks set to wrest Jubilee Hills Assembly seat from Bharat Rashtra Samithi as it has consolidated its lead as counting of votes polled in the byelection proceeded on Friday After six out of 10 rounds of counting Congress candidate Naveen Yadav improved his lead to over 19000 votes against his nearest rival Maganti Sunitha of Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRSThe Congress candidate was ahead from the very first round and maintained the lead in all subsequent roundsLankala Deepak Reddy of the BJP who was in a distant third place left the counting centre with disappointmentMeanwhile celebrations broke out in the Congress camp The ruling party cadres were seen bursting firecrackers and distributing sweets at the party headquarters Gandhi BhavanThe counting of votes was underway under tight security arrangements at Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy Stadium in YousufgudaElection authorities have arranged 42 tables for counting and the entire process will be completed in 10 roundsDistrict Election Officer R V Karnan said each round of counting is expected to take 40 minutes The result is likely to be declared by 2 pmTuesdayâs byelection saw 4849 per cent polling A total of 194631 votes were polled Officials said 99771 men 94855 women and five others cast their votes The number of postal ballots is 101The constituency has a total of 401365 voters comprising 208561 males 192779 females and 25 othersAs many as 58 candidates are in the fray in the byelection caused by the death of sitting MLA Maganti Gopinath of BRSThe BRS fielded Gopinathâs wife Sunitha against the Congressâs Naveen Yadav The BJP once again fielded Lankala Deepak ReddyExit polls by several leading agencies had suggested that Congress is set to wrest the seat from BRS The Congress party is projected to secure 4648 per cent votes while BRS is likely to trail with 4142 per cent votes The BJP may finish a distant third with just 68 per cent votesIn 2023 Gopinath of the BRS had scored a hattrick by defeating his nearest rival Mohammed Azharuddin of the Congress by a margin of 16337 votesThe BRS candidate secured 80549 votes while Azharuddin polled 64212 votes BJPâs Deepak Reddy finished third with 25866 votes AIMIMâs Farazuddin was fourth with just 7848 votesThis time the AIMIM led by Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi supported the Congress candidate IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-appears-set-to-wrest-jubilee-hills-from-brs-648501.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-seeks-eds-response-on-senthil-balajis-plea-to-relax-bail-conditions-648502.html New Delhi Nov 14 IANS The Supreme Court on Friday sought the response of the Enforcement Directorate ED on a plea filed by former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji seeking relaxation of the stringent bail conditions imposed on him in the money laundering case linked to the alleged cashforjobs scamnbspnbspA bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi passed the order after hearing senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Narendra Hooda for Balaji Zoheb Hossain for the ED and senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan for the complainantSibal submitted that Balaji was seeking modification of two conditions in the September 2024 bail order the requirement to mark attendance every Monday and Friday between 11 am and 12 noon in the EDs office in Chennai in addition to appearing before investigating officers on the first Saturday of each month and the condition to remain regularly and punctually present before all courts hearing the scheduled offencesSibal added that these conditions have outlived their purpose since the investigation is over and the chargesheet has been filednbspMy client has appeared before the ED on 116 occasions There is no apprehension of absconding submitted the senior counselnbspOpposing the plea the federal antimoney laundering agency contended that the then Justice Abhay S Okaled Bench which granted Balaji bail was fully conscious of the nature of the conditions imposedThese conditions have ensured smooth progress of the trial There is no reason to dilute them now stated the EDs counselnbspTaking note of the submissions the Justice Kantled Bench said the top court was not expressing any opinion for now but directed ED to clarify whether Balajis continued appearance before it was necessarynbspIn April this year the Supreme Court had warned Balaji who was reinducted into the CM MK Stalinled Cabinet after being released on bail that he could not continue as a minister while facing allegations of influencing witnessesWe are giving him a choice Freedom or post the Justice Abhay S Okaled Bench had said noting earlier findings that he attempted to settle matters with witnesses while in officenbspTamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi had accepted Balajis resignation on the recommendation of Chief Minister StalinnbspBalaji arrested by the ED in June 2023 after extensive searches in Chennai Karur and Coimbatore spent 450 days in custody before securing bail https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-seeks-eds-response-on-senthil-balajis-plea-to-relax-bail-conditions-648502.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bjp-retains-nagrota-assembly-seat-in-jampk-bypoll-648504.html Jammu Nov 14 Bharatiya Janata Party BJP candidate Devyani Rana on Friday won the Nagrota Assembly bypoll in Jammu and Kashmir JampK defeating her nearest rival Harsh Dev Singh of Panthers Party Devyani Rana was declared the winner in the Nagrota Assembly bypoll after she defeated her nearest rival Harsh Dev Singh of the JampK National Panthers Party JKNPP by a margin of over 21000 votesThe candidate of the ruling National Conference NC party Shamim Begum finished a distant third with just over 10000 votes polled in her favourCelebrations started in the BJP camp in Jammu immediately after the victory of the party candidate was announced in NagrotaDevyani Rana is the daughter of late Devender Singh Rana who won the Nagrota seat in the 2024 Assembly electionsThe byeelection became necessary because of the death of party veteran Devender Singh Rana on October 31 2024In the 90member JampK Legislative Assembly the BJP has 29 seats against the NC which has 41 seatsCounting is going on at present in the Budgam Assembly constituency in the Valley After the 6th round the Peoples Democratic Party PDP candidate Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi was leading with 2100 votes over his NC rival Aga Syed MehmoodThe Budgam byeelection was held after the NC candidate Chief Minister Omar Abdullah resigned from here Omar had won two seats Ganderbal and Budgam in the 2024 Assembly electionsHe chose to resign from the Budgam seat and represent Ganderbal constituency in the Legislative AssemblySignificantly NC Lok Sabha member Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi who belongs to Budgam and is a Shia Muslim leader chose to remain away from the NC poll campaign in Budgam due to differences with the party leadershipThe Congress with six MLAs decided to support the NC government headed by Omar Abdullah from outside without joining itFive of the six Independent candidates who won the 2024 Assembly elections later joined the NC IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bjp-retains-nagrota-assembly-seat-in-jampk-bypoll-648504.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/india-canada-agree-to-continue-trade-engagements-early-next-year-648505.html New Delhi Nov 14 India and Canada have agreed to hold sustained ministerial engagements with the trade and investment community in both countries early next year an official statement said on Friday The agreement was made at the âMinisterial Dialogue on Trade and Investmentâ between Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Canadaâs Minister of Export Promotion International Trade and Economic Development Maninder SidhuSidhus fourday visit in India ended on Friday with the ministers emphasising continued engagement with the private sector to unlock new opportunities for trade and investmentFurther they reaffirmed the strength and continuity of the IndiaâCanada economic partnershipThe ministers noted that bilateral trade in goods and services reached 2366 billion in 2024 with merchandise trade value touching 898 billion up 10 per cent onyearThey agreed to encourage longâterm supplyâchain partnerships in critical minerals and clean energy collaboration to support the energy transitionFurther they agreed to expand investment and trading opportunities in aerospace and dualuse capabilities partnerships to identify investment and trading opportunities in aerospace and dualâuse capabilities leveraging the growth of Indiaâs aviation sectorThey also highlighted the need for strengthening resilience in critical sectors including agriculture and highlighted the need for diversified and reliable supply chainsThe ministers welcomed the steady expansion of twoway investment flows including notable Canadian institutional investment in India and the growing presence of Indian firms in Canada which together support tens of thousands of jobs the statement notedThe ministerial trade meeting followed the direction provided by Foreign Ministers of the two countries during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 meeting in Kananaskis CanadaExternal Affairs Minister EAM S Jaishankar and his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand held discussions on strengthening cooperation across key sectors including trade energy and security Both leaders met on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Niagara IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/india-canada-agree-to-continue-trade-engagements-early-next-year-648505.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mnf-retains-mizorams-dampa-seat-in-bye-election-648507.html Aizawl Nov 14 The Mizo National Front MNF retained Mizorams Dampa Assembly seat where the byeelection was held on November 11 and the results were declared on Friday According to the Election Commission MNF candidate and the partys VicePresident R Lalthangliana defeated ruling Zoram Peoples Movement ZPM nominee singer and preacher Vanlalsailova by a margin of 562 votesLalthangliana a former state Health Minister secured 6981 votes while the ZPM candidate bagged 6419 votesCongress nominee and the partys state VicePresident and former Transport Minister John Rotluangliana received 2394 votes and BJP candidate Lalhmingthanga managed 1541 votesK Zahmingthanga VicePresident of the Peoples Conference founded by former Chief Minister Brig T Sailo secured only 50 votes NOTA None Of The Above recorded 45 votesThe bypoll was necessitated following the death of MNF legislator Lalrintluanga Sailo on July 21Polling for the Dampa seat was held peacefully with 8307 per cent of the 20790 eligible voters including 10185 women exercising their franchiseAltogether five candidates from the ruling and opposition parties contested the bypollThe Assembly segment which shares an unfenced border with Bangladesh and an interstate border with Tripura has a sizable minority population including Chakma and Reang tribal communitiesThe Dampa bypoll was considered an acid test for the ruling ZPM led by Chief Minister Lalduhoma as the outcome was expected to influence the upcoming Lai Autonomous District Council LADC elections on December 3 and the Aizawl Municipal Corporation AMC polls later this yearA victory in the bypoll would have boosted the ZPMs morale amid increasing criticism from opposition parties particularly the MNFThe MNFs win in Dampa restored the partys strength to ten in the 40member Assembly enabling it to retain the post of Leader of Opposition LoPA party requires at least ten MLAs to hold the LoP position the MNFs strength had dropped to nine after the death of Lalrintluanga SailoThe BJP which has two MLAs in the house and is seeking to expand its base in the Christianmajority border state fielded a candidate in the mixedpopulated constituency to strengthen its foothold IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mnf-retains-mizorams-dampa-seat-in-bye-election-648507.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-to-review-progress-of-bullet-train-project-at-surat-station-tomorrow-648509.html Ahmedabad Nov 14 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Gujarat on Saturday to review one of Indias most ambitious infrastructure ventures the MumbaiâAhmedabad HighSpeed Rail Corridor MAHSR At around 10 am the Prime Minister is scheduled to inspect the underconstruction Bullet Train Station in Surat a key node on the 508km route that is set to usher India into the era of highspeed rail travelStretching across Gujarat Maharashtra and Dadra and Nagar Haveli the corridor will link major urban centres including Sabarmati Ahmedabad Anand Vadodara Bharuch Surat Bilimora Vapi Boisar Virar Thane and MumbaiOf the total length 352 km lies in Gujarat and the Union Territory while 156 km falls in MaharashtraEngineered to meet global benchmarks nearly 85 per cent of the corridor about 465 km is being built on elevated viaducts to ensure safety efficiency and minimal land disruptionProject authorities report substantial progress with 326 km of viaduct already completed and 17 of 25 river bridges in placeOnce operational the Bullet Train will slash travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to roughly two hours dramatically changing the dynamics of business tourism and regional connectivityOfficials said the project will act as an economic catalyst stimulating investment and development along the entire stretchThe SuratâBilimora section spanning about 47 km is among the most advanced in terms of readiness with civil structures and trackbed laying fully completedThe Surat station itself has been designed to mirror the citys iconic diamond industry combining modern aesthetics with practical commuterfriendly infrastructureIt will feature spacious lounges amenities such as restrooms and retail units and seamless integration with the Surat Metro city bus services and Indian RailwaysSurats railway infrastructure has rapidly evolved into one of western Indias most modern and strategically important transit hubs driven by a blend of expansion modernisation and multimodal integrationThe city is undergoing major upgrades through the redevelopment of Surat Railway Station under the Railway Station Redevelopment Programme featuring enhanced passenger amenities concoursebased circulation and improved connectivity IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-to-review-progress-of-bullet-train-project-at-surat-station-tomorrow-648509.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-congress-leading-in-anta-bypoll-648512.html Jaipur Nov 14 The counting of votes for the Anta Baran Assembly byeelection in Rajasthan is underway with Congress candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya securing a significant lead after 14 rounds Pramod Jain Bhaya Congress candidate secured 51012 votes while Independent candidate Naresh Meena was trailing with 39692 votes and BJP candidate Morpal Suman with 38634 votesSo far over 1 lakh votes have been counted and six rounds are still pendingIndependent candidate Naresh Meena reached the counting centre nearly three hours after the voting process beganAs Bhayas lead increased Meena stepped out of the centre and sat with his supportersMeanwhile celebrations broke out among Congress workers with many bursting firecrackersDistrict Election Officer Rohitashv Singh Tomar said the counting is taking place at the Boys PG College where 14 counting tables have been set up A total of 20 rounds will be conductedFifteen candidates are in the fray and the constituency recorded 8021 per cent voter turnout on November 11A massive crowd was witnessed outside the counting centreThousands of Naresh Meenas supporters have gathered prompting increased police deploymentAt Bhayas residence in Barans Shriji Chowk supporters began arriving early in the morning and some were seen touching his feet for blessingsBefore counting began Bhaya visited a cowshed with his wife and performed seva expressing confidence in his victorySuman also reached the counting centre in the morning and claimed he would winSloganeering intensified as trends emerged with barricades placed near the College intersection to restrict unauthorised entrySupporters of both leading candidates continued raising slogans throughout the morningThe counting began at 8 am starting with the ballot papers The situation remains dynamic as the remaining six rounds are yet to be completedMeanwhile Congress leader and former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed his happiness over the trend and said the party will record a huge win IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-congress-leading-in-anta-bypoll-648512.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bangladesh-on-edge-salafist-groups-unite-raising-fears-of-impending-coup-648514.html New Delhi Nov 14 Bangladesh is witnessing a dangerous trend where more Islamist outfits are coming together to press for the imposition of harsher laws in the country Protests erupted after the Muhammad Yunusled interim government rolled back its recruitment of music and physical training teachers to government primary schoolsSeveral hardline Islamist groups have come together to protest against this move as they call the recruitment to such posts as unIslamicOfficials say that the decision by the Yunus administration to lift the ban on the Jamaat is backfiring Yunus completely misread the situation and gave too much leeway to the Jamaat officials sayIt is a wellknown fact that the Jamaat is a completely ISIcontrolled unit Now the dangerous trend is that several radical organisations such as the HefazateIslam are joining hands with the Jamaat to seek imposition of radical Islamic laws in the countrySince the ouster of Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh has descended into chaos The radical Islamic groups have taken complete control and to make matters worse they are being played by the ISIIt was at the behest of these outfits that Yunus opened the doors for Pakistan In doing so he ended up granting access to the seas while also relaxing visa norms for PakistanisBangladesh watchers say that there is an Islamist counterrevolution that is taking place in the countryOn the face of it the situation looks impossible to fix as of now If not fixed then the situation in Bangladesh would redraw the political map in South AsiaOfficials say that what one is witnessing in Bangladesh is not some knee jerk reaction Like the coup of August 2024 this one too is a wellplanned conspiracyThe ISI is backing such conspiracies by encouraging groups such as the Hefazat and Jamaat While these outfits would try and erase democracy the ISI has tasked terror groups such as the HarkatulJIhadi Islami HuJI and JamaatulMujahideen Bangladesh JuMB to carry out strikes in India The idea of the ISI is to make the country so volatile that the problem spills into IndiaThere is a form of radical Islam that is being imposed both on the political and security front The terror groups are planning large scale infiltrations into India with the intention of carrying out attacksOn the political front there is unleashing of violence against the minorities Temples have been attacked in large numbers and all these are taking place in a planned and coordinated mannerFurther scores of social media accounts have been created to spew venom against India and also the minorities in BangladeshMany posts call for the elimination of infidels There are also calls to impose the Sharia law in the country Further messages to carry out beheadings in an Islamic State or Hamas fashion have flooded the InternetIndian agencies say that once Hasina was out of the country the ISI was quick to ensure close coordination between the Salafist organisations in Bangladesh and Pakistan These are the ones who are leading the Islamist coup in the country officials saidThe ploy is to go the Iran way whereby Bangladesh would be headed by a supreme leader Further the Indian agencies have picked up information that over 8000 youth are being trained in several places in the country to be part of the Islamic Revolutionary Army IRAThis would be on the lines of Iranâs Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps IRGC Indian officials sayThe Intelligence agencies say that as of now there is not much hope for the country unless there is some intervention For Bangladesh to bounce back to normal it is not just important to hold elections but it is equally necessary that Pakistan is not allowed to meddle IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bangladesh-on-edge-salafist-groups-unite-raising-fears-of-impending-coup-648514.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/na-ni-magic-at-work-says-tdps-lokesh-on-bihar-results-648515.html Amaravati Nov 14 Itâs NaNi magic at work said Andhra Pradesh Minister and Telugu Desam Party TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh on Friday while reacting to the early results of Bihar Assembly elections Lokesh congratulated Janata DalU leader Nitish Kumar on the NDAâs landslide victoryâCongratulations to CM Nitish Kumar ji on the NDAâs landslide victory in Bihar Itâs the NaNi magic at work a resounding vote of confidence in the visionary leadership of PMâNarendra Modi ji and the trusted governance of NitishâKumarâjiâ posted LokeshThe Minister for Human Resources Development and Information Technology had also participated in the NDA campaign in BiharHe had appealed to people of Bihar to give yet another mandate to the National Democratic Alliance NDA saying only a doubleengine government can ensure continued development of the stateOn the last day of the campaigning for the second phase of Assembly elections in Bihar Lokesh had addressed a press conference in PatnaHe told voters that at a time when Bihar is witnessing development the change of government would derail the processWe should understand that we have a doubleengine government which is very important for Bihar Prime Minister Modi and CM Nitish Kumar can work together to fulfil Biharâs vision The plane is on the runway and itâs time for takeoff This is not the time to stop I appeal to Bihar to give us a fifth term and together we will develop the state properlyâ he saidStating that there was âjungle rajâ in Bihar before Nitish Kumar became the Chief Minister he said Bihar is witnessing rapid progress thanks to the double engine government âI spoke to industrialists in Patna They are happy with the development works and the government polices here Bihar has allocated maximum funds in the Union Budget After Bihar Andhra Pradesh has got the highest allocation This was possible because of NDA ruling both the statesâ he saidâThere is a need to ensure the victory of the NDA in Bihar for three reasons Leadership track record double engine government and continuity of governmentsâ he had said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/na-ni-magic-at-work-says-tdps-lokesh-on-bihar-results-648515.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/centre-asks-insurance-firms-to-speed-up-settlement-of-health-claims-648519.html New Delhi Nov 14 The Centre has asked insurers and hospitals to take measures such as expediting the onboarding on National Health Claims Exchange devising standardised treatment protocols common empanelment norms and seamless cashless claims processing to make healthcare affordable and accessible according to an official statement issued on Friday Secretary Department of Financial Services DFS M Nagaraju chaired a meeting to discuss the issues of medical inflation and rising premium costsThe meeting was attended by representatives from General Insurance Council Association of Healthcare Providers in India AHPI healthcare industry representatives from Max Healthcare Fortis Healthcare Apollo Hospitals and insurers like New India Assurance Company Limited Star Health Insurance and Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company along with several othersFurther he emphasised that having standardised hospital empanelment norms across all insurers would ensure consistent cashless access for policyholders streamline the service terms improve operational procedures and reduce administrative burden on hospitalsHe stressed that the insurance companies should ensure that the policy holders are provided with the highest standards of service and better turnaround time especially during hospitalisation process and while providing approvals for settlement of claimsDuring the meeting the Secretary also advised that while medical inflation is interconnected with various cost drivers greater collaboration between hospitals and insurers through cost control and standardization is necessary to bring transparency and efficiency to ensure better value for health insurance policyholdersInderjeet Singh Secretary General General Insurance Council Dr Suneeta Reddy MD Apollo Hospitals Shivakumar Pattabhiraman MD Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Abhay Soi CMD Max Healthcare Dr Girdhar J Gyani Director General AHPI Krishnan Ramachandran CEO Niva Bupa Health Insurance Amitabh Jain ED amp COO Star Health Insurance Meera Parthasarathy General Manager Oriental Insurance Company participated in the discussions along with several other stakeholders IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/centre-asks-insurance-firms-to-speed-up-settlement-of-health-claims-648519.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-polls-initial-trends-show-rjd-heading-towards-a-major-defeat-nda-poised-for-a-landslide-648525.html Patna Nov 14 The initial trends of the Bihar Assembly election counting indicate a major setback for the Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD which appears to be heading toward its biggest electoral defeat In the first four hours of counting till 12 noon trends from all 243 seats emerged showing the NDA marching toward a sweeping victoryAccording to early trends till 145 pm as per Election Commission of India ECI the BJP is leading on 91 seats JDU on 81 LJPRV on 21 HAM on five and Rashtriya Lok Morcha on four seatsOn the other side the RJD is ahead in only 35 seats a sharp decline from the 75 seats it won in the 2020 Assembly elections when it emerged as the single largest partyThe Congress is leading on six seats CPIML on six seats and CPI CPIM and VIP are leading on one seat eachThe results indicate a significant rebuff to the Lalu Prasad Yadavâled RJD which campaigned on a series of ambitious promises including government jobs for every household Rs 2500 monthly assistance to women under the Mai Bahin Maan Yojana and enhanced honourariums of Rs 30000 for Jeevika DidisThe early numbers suggest that voters may have placed greater confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar whose parties are showing strong leads across the stateHowever officials emphasise that counting is still in progress and the ECI has not yet declared any final results or confirmed the victory of any candidateAs counting continues for all 243 seats in the Bihar Assembly elections the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP is performing even better than in the previous electionProminent BJP leaders including Samrat Choudhary from Tarapur Maithili Thakur from Alinagar and Health Minister Mangal Pandey have maintained steady leads since the early rounds of countingWith the NDA alliance holding a significant advantage the key question now is whether Nitish Kumar will return as the Chief MinisterBy evening official results will start coming in and the picture will become clear regarding who will form the next government in Bihar IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-polls-initial-trends-show-rjd-heading-towards-a-major-defeat-nda-poised-for-a-landslide-648525.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/veteran-cong-leader-hassan-accuses-shashi-tharoor-of-undermining-party-leadership-648527.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 14 Veteran Congress leader MM Hassan on Friday launched a blistering attack on senior party leader Shashi Tharoor accusing him of repeatedly undermining the party leadership Speaking at the Nehru Award distribution ceremony organised by the Nehru Centre Hassan alleged that Tharoor was âoiling his head without looking at what he is doingâ a Malayalam idiom implying reckless behaviourHassan said Tharoorâs political rise was made possible only because of âthe generosity and trust of the Nehru familyâ yet he had chosen to belittle them while remaining a member of the Congress Working CommitteeâIf he had even minimum decency he should have resigned from the Working Committee before making such statementsâ he saidHassan added that he felt compelled to speak because it was Jawaharlal Nehruâs birth anniversary todayHe criticised Tharoor as someone âwho has not shed even a drop of sweat for the country or societyâ accusing him of praising senior BJP leader LK Advani while portraying Congress leaders unfavourablyThe award was presented to G SudhakaranHassanâs remarks come against the backdrop of earlier instances where Tharoorâs comments had stirred discontent within the partyOver the past few years several of Tharoorâs public statements â often interpreted as favourable to BJP leaders or critical of Congress strategy â have triggered internal uneaseHis acknowledgement of Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs communication skills occasional praise for policy initiatives and earlier remarks describing Modi as âcrackling with energyâ during a meeting had drawn criticism from a section of Congress leadersSimilarly his open admiration for LK Advani as a âpatriotâ had previously sparked objections within the organisation with leaders accusing him of giving political legitimacy to the BJPâs ideological iconsTharoorâs willingness to voice dissent on issues ranging from organisational reforms to electoral strategies has also been viewed by many as discordant with the party lineHassanâs latest outburst underscores the continuing friction between Tharoor and sections of the Kerala Congress leadership even as the party attempts to project unity ahead of upcoming electoral challenges IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/veteran-cong-leader-hassan-accuses-shashi-tharoor-of-undermining-party-leadership-648527.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/lalus-sons-trail-in-respective-seats-as-vote-counting-continues-in-bihar-648529.html Patna Nov 14 IANS The Yadav brothers Janshakti Janata Dals Tej Pratap Yadav and Rashtriya Janata Dals Tejashwi Yadav are both trailing in their respective Assembly constituencies early trends indicated at 230 pm as counting was underway for the Bihar electionsnbspTejashwi Yadav Mahagathbandhans Chief Ministerial face is trailing in the Lalu familys stronghold Raghopur Assembly constituency as BJPs Satish Kumar was seen leading at 230 pm according to the Election Commission of Indias ECI early trendsSitting RJD MLA Tejashwi Yadav who secured victories in both 2015 and 2020 is aiming to maintain his stronghold amid a tough competition from BJPs Satish Kumar Yadav and Jan Suraajs Chanchal KumarnbspRaghopur is a bastion for the RJD Historically Tejashwi Yadavs father Lalu Prasad Yadav the founder of the RJD along with his mother Rabri Devi have both represented this seat Tejashwi has been the representative for this constituency since 2015 He won the seat in the 2020 elections with a lead of over 38000 votesBJPs Satish Kumar Yadav previously won against Rabri Devi in the 2010 elections while representing the JDUNotably one of the individuals opposing Tejashwi Yadav is Prem Kumar from the Janshakti Janata Dal a party established by Tejashwis estranged brother Tej Pratap YadavnbspWhile Tej Pratap was seen trailing in the Mahua Assembly seat as the LJPRV candidate Sanjay Kumar Singh is leadingnbspTej Pratap Yadav son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav formed Janshakti Janata Dal after he was expelled from RJD earlier this year Tej Pratap was the MLA for Mahua in 2015 while in 2020 RJDs Mukesh Kumar Raushan represented the seatThe ruling NDA is heading for a landslide victory in the Bihar Assembly elections with the latest trends showing the alliance crossing the 200seat marknbspAccording to the early trends at 230 pm the NDA is leading in 201 seats while the Mahagathbandhan is currently spirally at 36nbspThe election witnessed participation from more than 70 crore voters who cast their ballots to decide the fate of both the ruling NDA and the Mahagathbandhan The polling was held in two phases on November 6 and 11nbspIn the outgoing Assembly the NDA holds 131 seats comprising BJPs 80 JDUs 45 four of HAMS and two Independents The Opposition bloc has 111 seats with the RJD holding 77 Congress 19 CPIML 11 CPIM two and CPI two https://dailyworld.in/national/lalus-sons-trail-in-respective-seats-as-vote-counting-continues-in-bihar-648529.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/padma-shri-environmentalist-saalumarada-thimmakka-passes-away-at-114-648532.html Bengaluru Nov 14 Renowned environmentalist and Padma Shri awardee Saalumarada Thimmakka passed away at the age of 114 on Friday She was undergoing treatment for respiratory complications at a private hospital in Jayanagar in Bengaluru where she passed away at noon after her condition worsened Born on June 30 1911 in Gubbi taluk of Tumakuru district Thimmakka was married to Chikkayya in Hulikal village The couple had no children which led her to plant and nurture banyan saplings along the roadside caring for them as her own children This earned her the affectionate title âSaalumarada row of trees ThimmakkaDespite being illiterate she became an international symbol of environmental conservationOver the years she received numerous honours including the Rajyotsava Award Vishalakshi Award Nadoja Award 2010 and the prestigious Padma Shri 2019In 2020 the Central University of Karnataka conferred upon her an honorary doctoratePolitical leaders environmentalists and public figures across the country have expressed deep condolences over her demiseKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah condoled the death and stated I am saddened to hear the news of the passing of Vrikshamate Saalumarada Thimmakka Having planted thousands of trees and nurtured them like her own children Thimmakka dedicated most of her life to environmental conservationThough she has left us today her love for nature has made her immortal My respects to the great soul who has departed he statedWith the demise of Saalumarada Thimmakka the nation has become poorer I pray that her soul attains eternal peace My condolences to her family he statedThe Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka stated I am saddened to hear the news of the passing of Vrkshamate Dr Salumara Thimmakka our proud Padma Shri awardee who planted banyan saplings along the roadside and proclaimed âTrees are my childrenâMay Thimmakkaâs soul rest in eternal peace Let us pay tribute to her by following her example of environmental serviceâprotecting and nurturing the environment around us he statedBJP State President and MLA BY Vijayendra expressed deep condolences over the passing of âVrkshamateâ Salumarada Thimmakka Born in Gubbi Taluk of Tumakuru district she became widely known as âVrkshamate Mother of Trees She later married Chikkayya of Magadi Taluk She loved trees and plants as her own children Thimmakka was honoured with the National Citizensâ Award the Indira Priyadarshini Vrikshamitra Award the Padma Shri Award as well as the Rajyotsava Award and the Nadoja Award IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/padma-shri-environmentalist-saalumarada-thimmakka-passes-away-at-114-648532.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tharoor-takes-jibe-at-congress-as-india-bloc-falters-in-bihar-648533.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 14 Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday took pointed jabs at his own party as early votecount trends show a dismal performance for the INDIA alliance in Bihar While the National Democratic Alliance NDA is seen leading by a significant margin Tharoor while speaking to the media questioned key aspects of the electoral outcomeIts a question of leading at the moment lets wait for the Election Commission to discuss and disclose the results he told reporters adding that all parties including Congress and RJD must study their performance in detailOne has to look in totality as during elections there are a number of factors Lot of issues have to be looked let us analyse what happened I was not invited to campaign there so those who went there will know better what happened there Tharoor addedHe also mentioned that the senior ally in Bihar was not the Congress partyTharoor also blamed the NDA government for reportedly offering benefits to women voters just before the Model Code of Conduct came into forceWhether we like it or not that is legal under our laws I am afraid this is not the first time that we have seen state governments doing such things giving benefits to certain segments of society he said citing similar practices in MaharashtraHis comments come amid early polling trends that suggest the INDIA bloc is genuinely hurt by Congresss lacklustre showingAccording to media reports the party is only leading on about five seats out of the 61 it contestedIncidentally this is not the first time that Tharoors jabes have come as of late he has been doing this at regular intervals creating much heartburn especially in Kerala where the Congress is fighting the CPIM and the BJP IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tharoor-takes-jibe-at-congress-as-india-bloc-falters-in-bihar-648533.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-arrests-singapore-based-businessman-in-rs-3160-crore-bank-fraud-case-648534.html New Delhi Nov 14 The Central Bureau of Investigation CBI has arrested Singaporebased businessman Rajesh Bothra for his alleged involvement in a Rs 3160 crore bank fraud case linked to Punjab National Bank PNB the investigation agency said on Friday Bothra was taken into custody on Thursday after the agency received specific inputs about his arrival in India and subsequently traced him to Hotel Andaz and Hyatt Residences in Aerocity New DelhiThe case registered last year RC0062024A0032 on the basis of a complaint filed by PNB pertains to alleged fraudulent activities by Ms Frost Infrastructure and Energy Pvt Ltd FIEL its directors unknown individuals and unnamed public servantsThe company had reportedly availed a Foreign Letter of Credit FLC limit from the bank through forged documentationAccording to investigators Bothra played a key role in orchestrating the fraud by generating and supplying bogus Bills of Lading which falsely depicted saleâpurchase transactions between FIEL and two foreign entitiesâMs FAREAST and Ms Gulf Distribution LtdInvestigation has revealed that Ms FAREAST and Ms Gulf Distribution Ltd were actually controlled and operated by Rajesh Bothra and no actual business or movement of goods took place as falsely shown in the forged Bills of Lading the CBI said on FridayThese forged Bills of Lading were allegedly submitted to the bank to secure LC proceeds enabling FIEL to siphon off funds amounting to approximately Rs 32 crore from PNB formerly Oriental Bank of CommerceThe CBI further said that the accused also figures as an accused in some other cases of CBI ACB Lucknow in which he has been charge sheeted along with other accused personsThe accused Rajesh Bothra never joined the investigation in the aforesaid cases nor did he turn up during the trial The accused is wanted in many other bank fraudeconomic offence cases it saidOfficials said his arrest is critical to ensure his presence before courts and prevent him from evading the legal process again Bothra will be produced before the trial court concerned on Friday itself IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-arrests-singapore-based-businessman-in-rs-3160-crore-bank-fraud-case-648534.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/hardeep-puri-meets-ceos-of-koreas-top-shipping-companies-648535.html New Delhi Nov 14 IANS Indias Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that he held a highly productive meeting with the captains of South Koreas major shipping companies on FridaynbspDiscussed how energy and shipping are inseparable pillars of our rapidly growing economy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Our crude and gas imports worth over 150 billion are seaborne reflecting the scale of our energy and shipping vessel demand the minister said in a post on XThe top honchos of Korean shipping companies that attended the meeting include Korea Ocean Business Corporation KOBC CEO An Byung Gil SK Shipping CEO Kim Sung Ick HLine Shipping CEO Seo Myung Deuk and Pan Ocean Vice President Sung Je YongnbspWe also discussed how the combination of Koreas advanced shipbuilding technologies and Indias manufacturing base and lower production costs will lead to a mutually beneficial partnership that can serve our rising domestic needs as well as global markets for ships the minister saidThe oil ampamp gas sector alone accounts for nearly 28 per cent of Indias total trade by volume making it the single largest commodity group at our ports Yet only around 20 per cent of this cargo is carried on Indianflagged or Indianowned vessels Puri pointed outnbspWith Indias demand for crude oil LPG LNG and ethane rising rapidly and ONGC alone projected to require nearly 100 offshore service and platform supply vessels by 2034 there is a strong impetus for us to build ships in India in partnership with global leaders the minister saidHe had earlier pointed out that India with its 23 worldclass refineries and a total capacity of 2582 MMTPA million metric tonnes per annum now stands among the top five refining nations in the worldnbspIndias oil refining story is a story of growth innovation and selfsufficiency From meeting domestic demand to fuelling global markets the journey has been remarkable he remarkednbspHe hig hlighted that in 202425 the countrys petroleum product exports reached 647 million tonnes up from 555 million tonnes in 201415The country is on track to reach around 310 MMTPA by 2030 with longterm plans to scale further to 400450 MMTPA to become a global refining and energy hubnbspIndia is currently the secondlargest oil importer in the world after China as the country imports over 85 per cent of its crude requirementnbspThe top oil suppliers to India include Russia Iraq Saudi Arabia the United Arab Emirates and the United States https://dailyworld.in/national/hardeep-puri-meets-ceos-of-koreas-top-shipping-companies-648535.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-poll-results-pks-jan-suraj-a-damp-squib-mukesh-sahanis-vip-also-fails-to-take-off-648536.html Patna Nov 14 IANS Prashant Kishors Jan Suraaj and the Mahagathbandhans Deputy Chief Ministerial face Mukesh Sahanis Vikasheel Insaan Party VIP were unable to secure leads in any constituency as of 350 pm according to Bihar election trendsnbspThe exit polls had projected that Jan Suraaj would win between zero and two seats and the trends at 350 pm reflected this forecastnbspJan Suraaj was considered the potential X factor in this election largely due to Prashant Kishors formidable track record as a poll strategistKishor has been credited with steering major electoral victories for Nitish Kumar in the 2015 Bihar polls Jagan Mohan Reddy and the YSR Congress Party in Andhra Pradesh in 2019 and Mamata Banerjees Trinamool Congress in the 2021 West Bengal Assembly electionsnbspDespite this several exit polls predicted zero seats for Jan Suraaj a projection Kishor himself acknowledged remarking before the counting began that his party would either perform exceedingly well or crashOn the other hand Mukesh Sahanis VIP is trailing in all 15 seats it contested Sahani who chose not to contest personally had been positioned as the Mahagathbandhans Deputy Chief Ministerial facenbspThe Election Commissions website shows that Sahanis brother Santosh Sahni is in eighth position out of 12 candidates in Gaura Gram where BJPs Sujit Kumar is leading by a margin of over 10000 votesnbspSahani a former Bollywood set designer who entered politics was considered significant in consolidating Mallah Sahani and Nishad votes across the Mithilanchal and Seemanchal regions making him an important figure in the Mahagathbandhans strategyAs per the latest 350 pm trends the NDA is ahead in 209 seats while the Mahagathbandhan trails with 29nbspBihar witnessed 6691 per cent voter turnout overall in twophase elections the highest since the first elections in 1951 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-poll-results-pks-jan-suraj-a-damp-squib-mukesh-sahanis-vip-also-fails-to-take-off-648536.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/world-stands-to-gain-by-partnering-with-india-piyush-goyal-648584.html Visakhapatnam Nov 14 IANS Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said the world stands to gain by partnering with India as the country strengthens economic linkages that deliver shared prosperity globallynbspAddressing the Vizag CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam in the presence of Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu Goyal said Bharats approach to navigating the new geoeconomic order includes focusing on prosperity through technology trust through righteousness and trade through capabilityHe cited three key recommendations to expand global cooperation facilitating twoway investments strengthening technology cooperation and building and sustaining trustnbspIndias growth story under PM Narendra Modis leadership has been built on the pillars of trust transparency innovation and inclusion the minister told the gatheringnbspGoyal further stated that India aspires to be a developed and prosperous nation where every state thrives and every citizen enjoys a high quality of lifeUnder visionary leadership Visakhapatnam has become a global trade hub rooted in rich heritage and modern innovation connecting Indias growth story with the world Innovation is the key Lets build and sustain trust through transparent governance and a predictive policy framework that promotes longterm partnership I would like to congratulate everyone driving this vision forward he highlightednbspCM Naidu said India is emerging as the worlds preferred investment destination driven by visionary leadership and democratic strengthAndhra Pradesh with its strategic coastline and proven ease of doing business stands as a gateway on Indias east coast As India rises from the 11th to the 3rd largest economy no force can deter its unstoppable growth and promise of prosperity he addedState Human Resources Development and IT Electronics and Communication Minister Nara Lokesh said you should consider investing in Andhra Pradesh because we offer what I like to call a doubleengine bullettrain governmentnbspUnder the guidance of visionary Indian leaders once we commit to a project it becomes a shared mission that we pursue with determination We are fully prepared to work with the government to implement reforms and regulatory improvements that will ensure your business not only succeeds but truly thrives in our great nation India he told the gathering https://dailyworld.in/national/world-stands-to-gain-by-partnering-with-india-piyush-goyal-648584.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/up-cm-yogi-adityanath-meets-dsp-cum-cricketer-deepti-sharma-648603.html Lucknow Nov 14 IANS Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday met the states World Cup winning Womens Cricket Team player Deepti Sharma and also led a Cabinet meeting which took 20 key decisions including one on easing the registration process for old age pension an official saidnbspSharma who is serving as Deputy Superintendent of Police DSP in the state was praised by Chief Minister Adityanath for her good performance in the World Cricket final and winning the Player of the Tournament awardDeepti has done the Uttar Pradesh Police proud at the world stage CM Adityanath had tweeted soon after the womens cricket team lifted the World Cup on November 2nbspCricketer Deepti Sharma was earlier appointed as DSP in January this year under the sports quota as part of Chief Minister Adityanaths Skilled Athlete SchemenbspDuring the Cabinet meeting held at the CM residence on Friday CM Adityanath led his Ministers in congratulating the womens cricket team for winning the World CupThe Cabinet also condemned the fatal Delhi blast on November 10nbspA key decision taken at the meeting relates to saving the elderly the trouble of running around for pensionnbspThe Cabinet decided that the social welfare department will deploy callcentre executives to contact and seek consent of the beneficiary and fill their forms online through common service centresnbspThe forms will be verified using family IDs before the release of their pension saving the elderly to run around to complete formalitiesAs a pilot project the scheme will be tried in five districts including Ghaziabad Gorakhpur Hardoi Kannauj and Lalitpur an official saidnbspIn the existing system an online application by an elderly person seeking pension needs the verification by the SubDivisional Magistrate and village Block Development Officer before an approval from the District Magistrateled CommitteenbspAn official said the proposed new system will speed up the entire processThe scheme will benefit all elderly over the age of 60 with an annual income of Rs 56460 or less in urban areas and Rs 46080 or less in rural areasnbspThe Cabinet also approved a scheme to provide car loan to employees of judicial servicesnbspOther Cabinet decisions included approval for a private university in Shahjahanpur and beneficial rate revision for cane procurement https://dailyworld.in/national/up-cm-yogi-adityanath-meets-dsp-cum-cricketer-deepti-sharma-648603.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-export-strategy-must-go-beyond-volume-expansion-to-generate-high-quality-jobs-experts-648604.html New Delhi Nov 14 Indiaâs export strategy must go beyond volume expansion to generate highquality jobs embed environmental responsibility and promote inclusivity Shishir Priyadarshi President of Chintan Research Foundation CRF said on Friday Speaking at an event here he said that the test of Indias strategy will not be how fast we grow but how sustainably we grow and who benefits from that growthIndiaâs total exports reached a record 8249 billion in FY 2024â25 including 3875 billion in services exports underscoring the countryâs growing trade influenceHowever sustaining this momentum will require greater focus on product diversification value addition and improved ease of doing business for exportersAlso India needs to realign its trade strategy to make exports the driving force of sustainable and inclusive growth CRF said in a statementIndustry leaders at the event said that strengthening labourintensive exports improving logistics efficiency and leveraging Free Trade Agreements FTAs were identified as crucial to achieving Indiaâs longterm growth ambitions and securing a greater share of global value chainsâThe productivity should be focused on technology which when harnessed with the skills can produce modern age jewellery making India the global leader in jewellery manufacturingâ observed Sabyasachi Ray Executive Director Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council GJEPCAddressing the same event he emphasised the need to strengthen Indiaâs labourintensive sectors such as gems and jewellery textiles and apparel which have strong employment potential and are critical to inclusive growthWhile India has signed multiple FTAs with key partners including the UAE Australia and the EU their benefits can only be realised through improved trade facilitation logistics reforms and targeted support for exportersFaster policy execution and streamlined customs processes to reduce transaction costs too are key to production Logistics modernisation and capital efficiency are key to lowering export costs and strengthening resilienceIndiaâs logistics costs need to be at par with those of competing economies making the implementation of the PM Gati Shakti programme and the National Logistics Policy NLP essentialEvery percentage point saved in logistics adds billions to export competitiveness Export competitiveness cannot be achieved in isolation It requires coordinated reforms in finance infrastructure education and sustainability standardsDeepak Bagla Mission Director Atal Innovation Mission NITI Aayog pointed out the growing synergy between innovation and tradeâExportled growth today is about exporting intelligence not just goods From services to semiconductors Indiaâs future lies in combining innovation with execution efficiencyâ he notedThe panellists concluded that Indiaâs economic future depends on converting its domestic strengths into global advantage IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-export-strategy-must-go-beyond-volume-expansion-to-generate-high-quality-jobs-experts-648604.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/hardeep-puri-meets-ceos-of-koreas-top-shipping-companies-648605.html New Delhi Nov 14 Indias Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that he held a highly productive meeting with the captains of South Koreas major shipping companies on Friday Discussed how energy and shipping are inseparable pillars of our rapidly growing economy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Our crude and gas imports worth over 150 billion are seaborne reflecting the scale of our energy and shipping vessel demand the minister said in a post on XThe top honchos of Korean shipping companies that attended the meeting include Korea Ocean Business Corporation KOBC CEO An Byung Gil SK Shipping CEO Kim Sung Ick HLine Shipping CEO Seo Myung Deuk and Pan Ocean Vice President Sung Je YongWe also discussed how the combination of Koreaâs advanced shipbuilding technologies and Indiaâs manufacturing base and lower production costs will lead to a mutually beneficial partnership that can serve our rising domestic needs as well as global markets for ships the minister saidThe oil amp gas sector alone accounts for nearly 28 per cent of Indiaâs total trade by volume making it the single largest commodity group at our ports Yet only around 20 per cent of this cargo is carried on Indianflagged or Indianowned vessels Puri pointed outWith Indiaâs demand for crude oil LPG LNG and ethane rising rapidly and ONGC alone projected to require nearly 100 offshore service and platform supply vessels by 2034 there is a strong impetus for us to build ships in India in partnership with global leaders the minister saidHe had earlier pointed out that India with its 23 worldclass refineries and a total capacity of 2582 MMTPA million metric tonnes per annum now stands among the top five refining nations in the worldIndiaâs oil refining story is a story of growth innovation and selfsufficiency From meeting domestic demand to fuelling global markets the journey has been remarkable he remarkedHe highlighted that in 202425 the countryâs petroleum product exports reached 647 million tonnes up from 555 million tonnes in 201415The country is on track to reach around 310 MMTPA by 2030 with longterm plans to scale further to 400â450 MMTPA to become a global refining and energy hubIndia is currently the secondlargest oil importer in the world after China as the country imports over 85 per cent of its crude requirementThe top oil suppliers to India include Russia Iraq Saudi Arabia the United Arab Emirates and the United States IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/hardeep-puri-meets-ceos-of-koreas-top-shipping-companies-648605.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mahayuti-partners-hail-ndas-victory-in-bihar-assembly-polls-648608.html Mumbai Nov 14 MahaYuti partners on Friday hailed the stellar performance of the NDA in Bihar Assembly elections Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said people of Bihar had embraced vikas raj and rejected jungle rajReacting to the Bihar Assembly results Shinde whose Shiv Sena is an ally of the NDA congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar CM Nitish KumarBihar voted for development under Nitish Kumar and PM Modis leadership Similarly women laadki bahin ensured the NDA got a landslide win just like Maharashtra he saidThe large participation of women in the poll process helped the NDA win he addedDeputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said âBihar has voted for good governance and a progressive future by choosing NDA to lead the state and its people Congratulations to Honble PM Shri NarendraModi ji Union Minister Shri AmitShah ji Chief Minister Shri NitishKumar and the entire NDA on this victoryRevenue Minister and former state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule said âThe resounding victory of the BJPled NDA in the Bihar Assembly elections is a testament to the firm faith that the people of Bihar have placed in development good governance and stabilityThis triumph is yet another affirmation of the immense public support garnered by the leadership of the Honourable Prime Minister Shri narendramodi Ji The people of Bihar have risen above caste creed and religion to choose the resolve for development a determined path of progress and the road to a brighter futureThrough this victory the people of Bihar have applauded the development works undertaken by the NDA government so far This unparalleled victory has been achieved through leadership planning and tireless efforts of Union Home Minister Honourable AmitShah Bhai BJP National President Honourable JPNadda Ji and the key NDA ally the leader of Janata Dal United NitishKumar Ji In this election Chief Minister Honourable DevFadnavis Ji also campaigned vigorously in BiharâMaharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan said the Bihar Assembly election results showed that the Congress was being rejected across the country as voters backed the NDA to retain power in the stateâOne needs to understand that the Congress party is getting rejected across the countryâ Chavan told reporters at the BJPâs state headquarters while reacting to the Bihar verdictChavan said the election in Bihar was essentially a contest against the possible return of âjungle rajâ referring to the Rashtriya Janata Dal led by former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and his son Tejashwi YadavHe said the leadership of CM Nitish Kumar and the joint efforts of PM Modi helped the alliance secure victoryWhile the polls were projected as a tough fight between the Opposition and the ruling alliance the real contest turned out to be between Independent candidates and the Congress he said sarcasticallyResponding to the Congressâ allegations of vote theft Chavan said these were attempts to create a fake narrative during the campaign He added that several issues were clarified after the Election Commission conducted extensive checksâThe way Rahul Gandhi tried to present topics people have proved how insignificant they actually areâ he said Chavan further claimed the outcome had given a clear indication of what will happen in Mumbai He said the Modi government had extended substantial financial support for projects such as the metro and coastal road and asserted that the city would vote for the MahayutiIT minister and BJP leader Ashish Shelar posted on X celebrating the NDAâs victory in Bihar The BJP minister said âThe electorate had rejected allegations of vote tampering EVM manipulation and bogus votersâHe added that voters in Maharashtra and Mumbai would soon deliver a similar verdict expressing confidence in PM Modiâs leadership Shelar also thanked the people of Bihar for giving the NDA a decisive mandate and congratulated party leaders officebearers workers and volunteers for their effortsMeanwhile Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut in his reaction said âThereâs no need to be shocked by the results of the Bihar Assembly elections Looking at the national agenda being carried out handinhand by the Election Commission and BJP a different outcome than this was simply not possible A complete Maharashtra pattern Those who were certain to come to power were wiped out within 50â IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mahayuti-partners-hail-ndas-victory-in-bihar-assembly-polls-648608.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cds-anil-chauhan-stresses-on-defence-rd-lauds-psus-648612.html New Delhi Nov 14 IANS Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan led the discussions on Defence RampampD Autonomous Systems and Futuristic Technologies and Ammunition and Explosives at the second edition of the Brainstorming Session BSS 20 on FridaynbspWhile delivering the keynote address at Manekshaw Centre the CDS highlighted the contribution of PSUs the private sector and MSMEs in defence manufacturingnbspThe Brainstorming Session 20 with the theme Atmanirbharta in Defence Leveraging Defence Industry Ecosystem for Future Warfare was organised by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff HQ IDS in association with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers SIDMAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Chief of Integrated Defence Staff in his welcome address emphasised providing a boost to domestic industries focusing on technological advancement and Research and Development said the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff on XnbspThe event witnessed significant participation from defence industries said a statementnbspThe daylong session discussed issues essential for future warfare including ammunition ampamp explosives autonomous systems and RampampD in futuristic technologies said a statementnbspThe event brought together key stakeholders from across the national security and defence landscape to address priority challenges identify growth opportunities and facilitate clear actionable plansA statement said that the outcomes of the session will help advance Aatmanirbharta empower Indias leadership in future warfare domains and further strengthen operational preparedness and industry capabilities in the defence sectorThe HQ IDS said on X The session was attended by General Anil Chauhan Chief of Defence Staff CDS Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Chief of Integrated Defence Staff CISC Defence Secretary and senior leadership from the Ministry of Defence ServiceHQs DPSUs DRDO Defence Industries ampamp Academia Three focused sessions addressed Defence RampampD Autonomous Systems and Futuristic Technologies and Ammunition ampamp ExplosivesEarlier in the week CDS General Anil Chauhan said that Operation Sindoor is a compelling example of modern warfare where precision strike capabilities networkcentric operations digitised intelligence and multidomain tactics were effectively deployed within a compressed time framenbspIn his special address on Impact of Technology on Modern Warfare at the Delhi Defence Dialogue the CDS underscored the imperative for military leadership to adapt swiftly to evolving realities noting that technological superiority has become a decisive factor in determining success on the battlefieldnbspGeneral Anil Chauhan emphasised that warfare remains fundamentally about securing victory and those who lead in technology will ultimately prevail https://dailyworld.in/national/cds-anil-chauhan-stresses-on-defence-rd-lauds-psus-648612.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-poll-results-pks-jan-suraaj-a-damp-squib-mukesh-sahanis-vip-also-fails-to-take-off-648617.html Patna Nov 14 Prashant Kishors Jan Suraaj and the Mahagathbandhans Deputy Chief Ministerial face Mukesh Sahanis Vikasheel Insaan Party VIP were unable to secure leads in any constituency as of 350 pm according to Bihar election trends The exit polls had projected that Jan Suraaj would win between zero and two seats and the trends at 350 pm reflected this forecastJan Suraaj was considered the potential X factor in this election largely due to Prashant Kishors formidable track record as a poll strategistKishor has been credited with steering major electoral victories for Nitish Kumar in the 2015 Bihar polls Jagan Mohan Reddy and the YSR Congress Party in Andhra Pradesh in 2019 and Mamata Banerjees Trinamool Congress in the 2021 West Bengal Assembly electionsDespite this several exit polls predicted zero seats for Jan Suraaj a projection Kishor himself acknowledged remarking before the counting began that his party would either perform exceedingly well or crashOn the other hand Mukesh Sahanis VIP is trailing in all 15 seats it contested Sahani who chose not to contest personally had been positioned as the Mahagathbandhans Deputy Chief Ministerial faceThe Election Commissions website shows that Sahanis brother Santosh Sahni is in eighth position out of 12 candidates in Gaura Gram where BJPs Sujit Kumar is leading by a margin of over 10000 votesSahani a former Bollywood set designer who entered politics was considered significant in consolidating Mallah Sahani and Nishad votes across the Mithilanchal and Seemanchal regions making him an important figure in the Mahagathbandhans strategyAs per the latest 350 pm trends the NDA is ahead in 209 seats while the Mahagathbandhan trails with 29Bihar witnessed 6691 per cent voter turnout overall in twophase elections the highest since the first elections in 1951 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-poll-results-pks-jan-suraaj-a-damp-squib-mukesh-sahanis-vip-also-fails-to-take-off-648617.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/indian-woman-goes-missing-in-pakistan-was-member-of-sikh-group-to-celebrate-parkash-purab-648619.html Chandigarh Nov 14 A woman Sikh pilgrim went missing from the group of devotees who had travelled to Pakistan on November 4 to celebrate the Parkash Purab birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev The pilgrim has been identified as Sarabjit Kaur a resident of Kapurthala district PunjabAs per official records the woman travelled to Pakistan on November 4 with a group of 1923 pilgrims via the Attari border in Amritsar under a bilateral agreement facilitating visits to religious shrinesThe âjathaâ was led by Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj of Akal Takht SahibAfter spending 10 days visiting various gurudwaras in Pakistan the group of 1922 returned to India on Thursday eveningAccording to immigration records Sarabjit Kaur had gone missing from the group Her name was not found in the records of Pakistanâs immigration while exiting nor in Indiaâs immigration records for reentryAfter her disappearance intelligence agencies in both India and Pakistan are trying to trace her whereaboutsSources in the Indian government told IANS that the Indian mission in Pakistan is in touch with the Pakistani authoritiesOn November 4 the Sikh pilgrims went to Nankana Sahib in Pakistan to celebrate Guru Nanak Dev Jiâs Prakash Parv However Pakistani officials reportedly denied 14 Hindus from Delhi and Lucknow from travelling with the Sikh groupLast month the Union government granted permission to the Sikh pilgrims to undertake a 10day journey to the Nankana Sahib shrine in Pakistan and mark the birth anniversary almost two weeks after it refused permission for the holy trip citing security concernsEvery year the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee SGPC sends a delegation of Sikh devotees to Pakistan to pay obeisance at various historic gurudwaras associated with the Sikh faith especially on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Jiâs Parkash Purb IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/indian-woman-goes-missing-in-pakistan-was-member-of-sikh-group-to-celebrate-parkash-purab-648619.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/victory-of-good-governance-development-pm-modi-on-bihars-mega-mandate-for-nda-648625.html New Delhi Nov 14 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described the NDAs sweep in the Bihar Assembly elections as a victory of good governance and development vowing to take the states infrastructure and culture to new heights and creating ample opportunities for the youth and womennbspIn the coming times we will actively work towards the development of Bihar giving a new identity to the infrastructure and the culture of the state We will ensure that the youth power and women power here get ample opportunities for a prosperous life said PM Modi on social media platform X crediting every worker of the NDA for the massive mandate in favour of the NDAnbspIn his message the PM said Victory of good governance has been achieved Victory of development has been achieved Victory of the spirit of public welfare has been achieved Victory of social justice has been achievedMy deepest gratitude to the family members of Bihar who have blessed the NDA with a historic and unprecedented victory in the 2025 assembly elections This resounding public mandate will empower us to serve the people and work with new resolve for Bihar he saidnbspPM Modi credited Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for the NDAs performancenbspThe NDA has ensured allround development of the state The people have given us a massive majority after witnessing our track record and our vision to take the state to new heightsnbspI extend my heartfelt congratulations to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ji and our NDA family colleagues Chirag Paswan ji Jitan Ram Manjhi ji and Upendra Kushwaha ji for this resounding victory he saidPM Modi said the victory was also due to the hard work of NDA workers who countered the lies of rival partiesnbspI express my gratitude to each worker of the NDA who has worked tirelessly They went among the public presented our development agenda and firmly countered every lie of the opposition I appreciate them from the bottom of my heart said PM ModinbspUnion Home Minister Amit Shah also hailed party workers and described the NDAs big win in Bihar as a mandate in favour of performancenbspThis is the victory of every Bihari who believes in Developed Bihar No matter in what guise those who practice jungle raj and appeasement politics come they will not get the opportunity to loot The public now gives its mandate solely and exclusively on the basis of Politics of performance I congratulate Shri narendramodiji Shri NitishKumar ji and all the leaders and workers of the NDAHe also lauded the efforts of NDA workers from the booth level to the state level who have brought this result to fruition through their tireless hard worknbspI assure the people of Bihar and especially our mothers and sisters that with the hope and trust with which you have given this mandate to the NDA under the leadership of Modi ji the NDA government will fulfil it with even greater dedication said HM Shah https://dailyworld.in/national/victory-of-good-governance-development-pm-modi-on-bihars-mega-mandate-for-nda-648625.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-mandate-for-development-not-jungle-raj-says-tripura-cm-648629.html Agartala Nov 14 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the people of Bihar unitedly stopped the return of jungle raj and voted for development under the NDA Reacting to the ongoing counting of votes in the Bihar Assembly election Tripura Chief Minister claimed that the National Democratic Alliance NDA is heading towards a significant victory in Bihar asserting that people have rejected the jungle raj and gundaraj associated with RJD leader Lalu Prasad YadavHe further said that West Bengal would be the next state where major political change is expected in the early next years electionSpeaking to the media on the sidelines of the inauguration and laying the foundation stones for infrastructure and allied facilities of a private university on the outskirts of Agartala CM Saha expressed confidence about the political trend in BiharIn Bihar a big victory is supposed to happen I was there myself and had campaigned in three Assembly constituencies in the Champaran region The information I have is that in all three seats the NDA is leading This is just the tip of the iceberg and shows what is coming he saidCongratulating the central leadership he added I want to congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi Chief Minister Nitish Kumar the entire team under National BJP President and Union Health Minister JP Nadda and the Union Home Minister Amit Shah for working together for this excellent result Lalu ji former Bihar CM and others cannot return because everyone is aware of their crime and gundaraj which people do not likeCM Saha former Tripura state President of BJP said During my Bihar election campaign last month I was 100 per cent sure that people of Bihar will never allow jungle raj here again as they want development which can be given only by the BJPCalling West Bengal the next target of BJP CM Saha said In Bengal a change is going to happen If Bengal can be freed then the entire image of India will be totally differentThe Chief Ministers remarks come amid ongoing political discourse in several key states where the NDA is hoping to expand its influenceA large number of BJP leaders members and karyakartas celebrated the partys election victory in BiharFormer Minister Bhagaban Das state BJP VicePresident Papia Datta district President Asim Bhattacharjee and mediacell incharge Sunit Sarkar among others attended the Bijoy Utsav festival of victory IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-mandate-for-development-not-jungle-raj-says-tripura-cm-648629.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-polls-supposed-to-influence-116-assembly-seats-with-vote-chori-pitch-congress-manages-to-lead-in-only-four-648632.html New Delhi Nov 14 The Congress has faced a major defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections managing to lead in only four seats A key highlight of the RJDâINC campaign was party MP Rahul Gandhiâs Vote Chori pitch His extensive travel across the state was intended to influence 116 Assembly seats However on the results day the Congress was found leading in only four out of the 116 targeted seats with a strike rate of less than 2 per cent Rahul Gandhis Bihar campaign was fixated on Vote Chori His yatra across Bihar was positioned to influence half of the seatsThe aggressive campaign of the INDIA Bloc known as the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar centered around Rahul Gandhiâs âvote choriâ allegations Yet the pitch appears to have fallen flat with voters as trends indicated a record National Democratic Alliance NDA victory in the 2025 Bihar Assembly electionsFor the Congress the trends are particularly sobering The party not only underperformed in the seats it contested but also failed to contribute meaningfully to the alliance tally securing leads in only four of the 61 seats it foughtDespite repeatedly raising allegations such as voter chori against the Centre and the Election Commission and campaigning around the Special Intensive Revision SIR drive and the Voter Adhikar Yatra the Congress struggled to gain traction on the groundIn the last press conference on âVote Choriâ on November 6 Rahul Gandhi claimed to show evidence of a Brazilian model appearing on the Haryana voter list 22 times under different names including Seema and SweetyRahul Gandhiâs vote chori pitch along with the Congressâ highenergy social media campaign expected to energise cadres and consolidate antiincumbency did not create the momentum the party had hoped forPromising a hydrogen bomb of evidence but never fully delivering it Rahul Gandhi held three press conferences where he presented alleged proofs of how the ECI was enabling vote theft mass deletion of votes and data manipulationOn November 6 Rahul Gandhi again repeated his âvote choriâ allegation while appealing to what he called âGen Z brothers and sistersâ to decide Biharâs future But this strategy also failed to resonate with votersIn the 2020 elections Congress secured 27 seats out of 70 with a conversion rate of 38 per cent This time however its performance has dropped even furtherCongress once a dominant force in Biharâs political landscape has gradually lost its hold over the state In 2025 it contested as a junior partner in the alliance with the Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD The 2025 Bihar election results mark one of the partyâs weakest showingsCongress was once among the top three political parties in Bihar especially before the stateâs bifurcation in 2000 In the 1985 elections Congress won a clear majority with 196 seats leading to Chandrashekhar Singh becoming Chief MinisterIn the 1990 elections Congress emerged as the secondlargest party with 71 seats considered its last strong performance The partyâs final phase of prominent leadership came under Jagannath Mishra who served as Chief Minister in 1990However the partyâs influence declined rapidly thereafter In the 1995 elections its tally fell sharply to 29 seats marking the beginning of a longterm slideIn 2000 Bihar was bifurcated to create the new state of Jharkhand This dramatically reshaped Biharâs political landscape enabling the rise of regional parties such as the Janata Dal United and the RJD In the 2000 Assembly elections held before bifurcation Congress finished fourth with 23 seatsIn 2005 Bihar had witnessed two Assembly elections due to a hung verdict in February Fresh elections were held in OctoberâNovember where Congress secured only a 61 per cent vote share signalling its shrinking baseCongress saw brief improvements in later years securing 27 seats in 2015 and maintaining a similar presence in subsequent elections but the 2025 results reflect one of the partyâs steepest declines in Bihar IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-polls-supposed-to-influence-116-assembly-seats-with-vote-chori-pitch-congress-manages-to-lead-in-only-four-648632.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/eci-acting-like-rss-unit-ktaka-congress-mlc-on-bihar-result-648633.html Bengaluru Nov 14 Karnataka Congress MLC BK Hariprasad said on Friday that the Election Commission of India ECI is acting like a unit of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS and ensured the NDAâs victory âIronically this is a wonderful result I convey my best regards to the Election Commission of India for these results I congratulate the agency About 65 lakh names of voters in Bihar were removed from the electoral rolls and these results are the performance of the Election Commissionâ he saidHariprasad added that to destroy all democratic norms and practices the Election Commission is acting like a unit of the RSS âBJP is a political party associated with the RSS The ECI is indulging in destroying the countryâs democratic system If they have removed the names of 65 lakh voters during the state assembly election it would not be an exaggeration to say that this is a remarkable job by the Election Commissionâ he said When asked about people not responding to the agitation launched by the Congress and INDIA bloc allies regarding the Special Intensive Revision SIR process Hariprasad said that when people were not even allowed to cast their votes no conclusion can be drawn from their response âHad people been allowed to exercise their franchise the results would have been differentâ he said He further alleged that the removal of 65 lakh names from the votersâ list was mainly to ensure that those opposed to the BJP did not get a chance to vote In this context he added the Election Commission has delivered a great performance and he would like to congratulate themResponding to the setback for the Mahagathbandhan in the Bihar Assembly polls Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that one has to bow down to the mandate of the peopleCommenting on the Bihar Assembly election results Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar said that they will accept whatever mandate the people have given âWe will use this as a lesson to devise a new strategy for the futureâ he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/eci-acting-like-rss-unit-ktaka-congress-mlc-on-bihar-result-648633.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/soul-of-india-resides-in-villages-says-haryana-cm-648636.html Sonipat Nov 14 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday inaugurated the 72nd statelevel Cooperative Week in Sonipat town Addressing the gathering he said that the soul of India resides in its villages and that the path to progress lies through cooperationHe added that this year is being celebrated as the Year of Cooperatives and the event will play a key role in achieving the vision of prosperity through cooperation and selfrelianceThe Chief Minister urged the youth to shed traditional mindsets form cooperatives and transform them into global brands through the power of Digital IndiaChief Minister Saini said we must remember the millions of people who through their small savings and collective strength built a robust cooperative movement Today India is the worlds fourthlargest economy and is rapidly moving toward becoming the third largestCooperatives he said are vital to achieving this goalThe Chief Minister added that in 2014 Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to strengthen the cooperative sector and for the first time in history established a dedicated Ministry of CooperationCarrying forward the Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision the state government has resolved to turn cooperatives into a mass movementCM Saini said that Haryana is steadily advancing in the cooperative sectorRuPay Kisan Credit Cards have been issued to more than 300000 farmers across the state through 19 District Central Cooperative Banks he addedAdditionally 21 Primary Agricultural Credit Society centres have been selected for the construction of warehouses he saidHe added that no interest is charged on crop loans for members of primary cooperative societies who repay on timeAs of now this scheme has provided interest relief amounting to Rs 1223 crore to 531652 farmersHaryana State Cooperative Supply And Marketing Federation Limited is setting up a mega food park in Rohtak at a cost of nearly Rs 180 crore under the Central governments Mega Food Park Scheme IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/soul-of-india-resides-in-villages-says-haryana-cm-648636.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-congress-wrests-jubilee-hills-seat-from-brs-648639.html Hyderabad Nov 14 Telanganaâs ruling Congress party wrested Jubilee Hills Assembly seat from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS in the byeelection by a comfortable margin on Friday In a direct contest V Naveen Yadav of the Congress defeated his nearest rival Maganti Sunitha by a margin of 24729 votes This is the highest margin of victory in the constituencyâs historyNaveen Yadav polled 98988 votes while Sunitha secured 74259 votes BJPâs Lankala Deepak Reddy finished a distant third with only 17061 votes and forfeited his security depositThe Congress candidate was leading from the very first round and increased the lead with every round The BRS did not secure a lead in any roundTuesdayâs byeelection saw 4849 per cent polling Out of total 401365 voters 194631 voters had exercised their franchiseThe Congress party wrested the seat by securing 5083 per cent of polled votes whereas the BRS polled 3813 per cent votes while the BJP could manage only 876 per cent votesThough a total of 58 candidates were in the fray the fourthhighest number of votes were cast for None Of The Above NOTA as a total of 924 voters opted for the NOTA optionThe bypoll was caused by the death of Maganti Gopinath of the BRS The main Opposition party had fielded his wife to cash in on the perceived sympathy wave but that gamble did not pay off for KCRs partyThis is the second bypoll win for the Congress party since coming to power in 2023 It wrested Secunderabad Cantonment seat from the BRS last year The byeelection was caused by the death of BRS MLA G Lasya Nanditha in a road accidentThe victory in the bypoll will increase the official tally of the Congress party in the 119member Assembly to 66The win also comes as a boost for the Congress party in Greater Hyderabad the region where it had drawn a blank in the November 2023 pollsThe victory is also likely to lift the spirits of the ruling party cadres ahead of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation GHMC electionsThe byeelection was fought as a prestige battle by the Congress and BRS Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and his entire Cabinet had campaigned aggressively for the party candidateThe BRS which was hoping to bounce back after losing power and drawing a blank in Lok Sabha elections last year received another setback on FridayThe BRS had termed the byeelection a referendum on the performance of the Congress governmentAfter receiving the election certificate from the Returning Officer Naveen Yadav said the voters have given a befitting reply to those who tried to win by maligning him He thanked all the voters who supported himNaveen Yadav said he would make all efforts to live up to the expectations of the people of the constituency by working to solve their problemsCelebrations broke out in the Congress camp and Ministers and top leaders congratulated each other at party headquarters Gandhi Bhavan Party cadres celebrated the win by bursting firecrackers and distributing sweetsHyderabad incharge minister Ponnam Prabhakar appealed to Congress cadres across the state to celebrate the win in the byeelectionStating that the Congress government implemented several schemes for peopleâs welfare he said both the BRS and BJP spread false propaganda against the governmentIn 2023 Gopinath of BRS had scored a hattrick by defeating his nearest rival Mohammed Azharuddin of the Congress party by a margin of 16337 votesThe BRS candidate secured 80549 votes while Azharuddin polled 64212 votes BJPâs Deepak Reddy finished third with 25866 votes AIMIMâs Farazuddin was fourth with just 7848 votesThis time AIMIM led by Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi supported the Congress candidate IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-congress-wrests-jubilee-hills-seat-from-brs-648639.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-turned-into-dead-weight-that-drowned-mahagathbandhan-in-bihar-648640.html New Delhi Nov 14 In a resounding poll verdict that cements the National Democratic Alliances iron grip on Bihar the ruling coalition stormed to a landslide obliterating the majority mark of 122 Led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumars Janata Dal United the NDAs tally was bolstered by the Bharatiya Janata Partys massive winVoter turnout rose to 6714 per cent up nearly 10 percentage points from 2020 signalling robust participation amid highstakes campaigningIn stark contrast the Opposition Mahagathbandhan comprising the Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD Congress and Left parties was decimatedThe RJD the alliances linchpin scraped through with less than 40 seats while Congress and the Communist Party of India MarxistLeninist Liberation each faced massive defeatThe NDAs 472 per cent vote share dwarfed the Mahagathbandhans stagnant 373 per cent a marginal rise from 3723 per cent in 2020 highlighting how vote efficiency and consolidation propelled the incumbents to victory while fragmenting the Oppositions baseThis analysis delves into the microdynamics behind the Mahagathbandhans electoral annihilation drawing on data from the Election Commission of India trends alliance arithmetic and expert dissectionsThe rout stems from a toxic mix of internal frailties strategic blunders and the NDAs masterful countermobilisation turning antiincumbency whispers into a nonstarterThe Mahagathbandhans cohesion cracked under the weight of its weakest partner Congress whose dismal showing eroded the blocs overall momentumContesting 61 seats Congress which is leading on only four a 79 per cent plunge from 19 in 2020 with its vote share slumping to around eight percent from 948 per cent This underperformance dragged down allies like the RJD which saw its seats halve from 75 to 31 despite holding a 23 per cent vote share the highest among single partiesInternal discord on seatsharing led to friendly contests in 11 seats sapping resources and voter clarityRahul Gandhis reported dissatisfaction with the formula kept him off the campaign trail for nearly two months after his September Voter Adhikar Yatra diluting the alliances highdecibel pushKey Congress figures faltered with State party Chief Rajesh Ram losing by 3721 votes and Congress Legislature Party leader Shakeel Ahmed Khan by 18816 This exposed a meltdown in organisational depth making Congress a liability that failed to counter BJPs narratives on vote theft allegationsThis fragility amplified the Mahagathbandhans numerical disadvantage with Congresss Economically Backward Classes EBC pivot alienating uppercaste remnants without netting new votesThe Mahagathbandhans hopes of channeling antiNDA sentiment fizzled as splinter votes diluted its basePrashant Kishors Jan Suraaj Party debuting with a 35 per cent vote share blanked on seats but eroded 28 points from the Mahagathbandhans tally by appealing to urban youth and migrants disillusioned with status quo jobsSimilarly the All India MajliseIttehadul Muslimeen AIMIM fragmented Muslim votes in Seemanchal where the Mahagathbandhan led in just eight to 10 of 24 seats down from stronger 2020 showingsThe Mahagathbandhans vote share stagnated at 373 per cent despite absorbing microallies like Vikassheel Insaan Party for Mallah and EBC outreach which drew zero seats from 10 contestsThis fragmentation contrasted with the NDAs bipolar efficiency where the Effective Number of Parties dipped to 265 magnifying a 10point vote lead into 151 extra seats over the MahagathbandhanIn Shahabad a 2020 Mahagathbandhan bastion with 20 of 22 seats Jan Suraajs buzz helped NDA flip to 10 to 12 leads underscoring how new alternatives lured fencesitters without benefiting the OppositionAs Jan Suraaj Spokesperson Pavan K Varma admitted their failure to win trust stemmed from lacking grassroots roots but the damage to Mahagathbandhan was collateral and severeBihars caste calculus once the Mahagathbandhans forte via RJDs YadavMuslim axis was outflanked by the NDAs expansive social engineeringThe Mahagathbandhans eclectic mix of Yadavs at 14 per cent and Muslims at 177 per cent could not match the NDAs rainbow coalition BJPs uppercaste lock at 22 per cent population JDUs EBC and MahaDalit surge with vote share up four per cent to 19 per cent and LJPRVs five to six per cent Dalit and Paswan consolidationTurnout skewed female by nine points above males favouring Nitish Kumars 20year goodwill from schemes like Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana with 10000rupee grants and Jeevika selfhelp groupsElderly women in Jehanabad cited ration and dignity as loyalty drivers boosting NDA in more than 50 seats in MithilanchalKosiDespite Mahagathbandhans core NDA fielded four winning Muslim candidates such as JDUs Shagufta Azim in Araria leading in 10 to 12 Seemanchal seats a shift from zero Muslim MLAs in the outgoing HouseThe Mahagathbandhans caste mobilisation did not add up as smaller inclusions like Indian Inclusive Party for TantiPaan castes yielded no dividendsTejashwi Yadavs 85 rallies targeted youth unemployment but the Mahagathbandhans fearmongering on electoral roll revisions and Nitishs flipflops rang hollow against NDAs 84 Nitishled development meetsRahul Gandhis Muslimbelt forays in Seemanchal flopped with the region swinging NDAwardTejashwis 160seat forecast crumbled to under 50 leads eroding credibility amid NDAs welfare narrative on housing and rationsAnalysts credit Nitishs unshakable force in uniting nonYadav OBCs at 35 per cent electorate while Mahagathbandhans defensive pivot ignored aspirational shifts leading to losses in Magadh with NDA taking 30 to 35 seats and Angika with 20 to 23The Mahagathbandhans 2025 drubbing from 110 seats in 2020 to 39 signals deeper malaise with Congresss irrelevance and fragmentation risks hobbling future national ambitionsFor the NDA it is validation of Nitishs enduring formula though Jan Suraajs 35 per cent hints at brewing urban unrestAs Bihar eyes 2029 the Opposition must introspect rebuild alliances sans baggage craft bold visions and reclaim the welfarecaste narrativeUntil then Nitish Kumars third term cements Bihars NDA era IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-turned-into-dead-weight-that-drowned-mahagathbandhan-in-bihar-648640.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-endorsed-pm-modis-development-politics-union-minister-kumaraswamy-648641.html New Delhi Nov 14 Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H D Kumaraswamy hailed the NDAs sweeping victory in the Bihar Assembly elections describing it as a resounding mandate for the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a clear signal that the people of Bihar have endorsed the politics of development Calling the verdict historic Kumaraswamy said the people of Bihar have once again placed their trust in Prime Minister Modis developmentcentric model of governance proving that progress and stability remain top priorities for the electorateHe emphasised that the mandate reflects the peoples desire for longterm growth and their rejection of divisive politicsThe people of Bihar have voted for development stability and longterm progress They have rejected divisive narratives and chosen a constructive futureoriented path he statedHighlighting the teamwork and collective strength that powered the NDAs victory Kumaraswamy applauded senior leaders including Union Home Minister Amit Shah BJP National President and Union Health Minister J P Nadda senior leaders Nitish Kumar Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi saying that each of them worked with a unified mission Bihars developmentKumaraswamy noted that the people have rewarded the NDA governments persistent efforts in infrastructure expansion welfare schemes youth empowerment and social justice all of which have improved the states development trajectoryHe added that this verdict reaffirms Bihars alignment with the NDAs broader roadmap for a Viksit Bharat and strengthens the nations march toward a developed and selfreliant India under the Prime Ministers leadershipAs a partner in the NDA I congratulate the people of Bihar for choosing good governance over empty rhetoric he said affirming that the coalition will continue to work with honesty and commitmentKumaraswamy also extended heartfelt appreciation to the NDAs grassroots workersMy congratulations to every NDA worker who carried the message of development to every home Their dedication and sincerity have made this victory possible he saidHe concluded by asserting that this sweeping mandate strengthens the NDAs resolve to ensure that development reaches every citizen both at the Centre and across all states IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-endorsed-pm-modis-development-politics-union-minister-kumaraswamy-648641.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-hc-grants-interim-relief-to-ex-tdb-official-from-arrest-till-tuesday-in-sabarimala-gold-theft-case-648642.html Kochi Nov 14 The Kerala High Court on Friday granted interim protection from arrest to former Travancore Devaswom Board TDB secretary S Jayasree offering temporary relief even as the Special Investigation Team SIT ramped up action in the highprofile Sabarimala gold theft case The interim order issued by a singlejudge Bench will remain in force until Tuesday when the matter will be taken up for detailed hearingEarlier this month the High Court had dismissed her first anticipatory bail plea on procedural grounds noting that she had approached it directly without first moving the Sessions Court or citing exceptional circumstancesHowever on Friday the High Courtâs intervention comes just a day after the trial court rejected Jayasreeâs anticipatory bail plea clearing the way for her possible arrestThe Sessions Court had found merit in the prosecutionâs stand that custodial interrogation was essential given the seriousness of the allegations and the need to trace the chain of responsibility in the suspected misappropriation of temple gold and valuablesIn her fresh plea before the High Court Jayasree maintained that she had no role in the alleged gold smuggling asserting that her duties as TDB secretary and later as Thiruvabharanam commissioner were purely administrativeShe further submitted that she is undergoing treatment for serious health issues and sought protection from arrest on medical groundsThe prosecution however contends that Jayasree colluded to facilitate the misappropriation of gold alleging that she issued orders entrusting items from the Sreekovil in violation of board decisions â an action investigators believe enabled systematic diversion of valuablesThe SIT has so far registered two FIRs and arrested five individuals including former TDB president N Vasu one serving official two former officials and alleged sponsor Unnikrishnan PottiWith the probe widening the interim protection granted to Jayasree is set to become a key flashpoint when the High Court reviews the matter next week IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-hc-grants-interim-relief-to-ex-tdb-official-from-arrest-till-tuesday-in-sabarimala-gold-theft-case-648642.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/punjab-police-bust-interstate-fake-currency-module-rs-999-crore-seized-648671.html Chandigarh Nov 14 Punjab Police have busted an interstate fake currency module with the arrest of two individuals from Dera Bassi and seized Rs 999 crore counterfeit and demonetised currency from their possession said Director General of Police DGP Gaurav Yadav here on Friday Those arrested have been identified as Sachin and Gurdeep both residents of Kurukshetra in Haryana The recovery includes Rs 1105000 in original old currency and Rs 988 crore in fake currency Apart from recovering the currency police teams have also impounded their white ScorpioN in which they were travelling DGP Yadav said preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused were using a deception method by placing real notes on top of bundles while hiding fake notes inside to cheat unsuspecting individuals They are linked to multiple cheating and counterfeit cases across the states of Punjab Haryana and Rajasthan The DGP said that technical analysis and further interrogation are underway to identify the full network and identification of more associates involved in this module Sharing operational details Senior Superintendent of Police SAS Nagar Harmandeep said a tipoff was received about the movement of two individuals linked to an interstate fake currency module Special teams were formed under the supervision of Superintendent of Police Rural Manpreet Singh and DSP Dera Bassi Bikramjit Singh Brar Acting swiftly the teams led by SHO Dera Bassi Sumit Mor and incharge antinarcotics cell Malkeet Singh laid a special checkpoint near PWD Rest House on the Ghaggar Bridge on the old AmbalaKalka highway and intercepted the duo and recovered the fake and demonetised currency from their possession The SSP further stated that the probe has revealed that arrested accused persons have duped several people in Punjab and neighbouring states and have criminal backgrounds with involvement in prior cases of cheating and counterfeit currency More arrests and recoveries are likely in the coming days as the probe is ongoing he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/punjab-police-bust-interstate-fake-currency-module-rs-999-crore-seized-648671.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-energy-minister-reviews-key-power-infrastructure-pushes-for-greater-automation-in-services-648672.html Vadodara Nov 14 Gujarat Energy Minister Rushikesh Patel inspected a series of critical power sector facilities emphasising the need to scale up automation across electricity distribution monitoring and customer service to enhance efficiency and quality of service This was his first major review visit to Vadodara after taking charge of the stateâs Energy Department in the newly formed cabinetThe minister began his inspection at the State Load Dispatch Centre SLDC the 24Ã7 control hub that manages electricity demandâsupply balance across GujaratSenior officials including Jenu Devan Upendra Pandey Preeti Sharma and Somesh Bandopadhyay briefed him on realtime power load management price monitoring and the systems that ensure uninterrupted electricity across the stateCalling the SLDC the âheart of the energy departmentâ Patel reviewed its energy accounting operations and shared guidance on preparing for future sectoral challengesHe then visited the 220 kV substation at Gotri where he observed transformer operations including stepup and stepdown mechanisms crucial for stable power distribution Patel urged officials to strengthen engineering processes to improve service reliabilityAt the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition SCADA Centre and the Central Processing Centre the minister reviewed digital monitoring systems applications for new connections load enhancement or reduction processes and infrastructurerelated workflowsHe stressed upgrading digital processes to ensure faster approvals and smoother operationsConcluding his visit Patel toured the Customer Care Centre at Kuber Bhavan where he personally reviewed how 14 essential consumer servicesâranging from meter name changes to fault rectification and new connectionsâare deliveredHe monitored complaint redressal through tollfree helplines social media email and WhatsApp even taking live calls to understand service gaps firsthandThe minister directed officials to expand automation in customer services saying it would enable quicker responses reduce dependency on manual intervention and significantly improve consumer experienceThe state has invested heavily in renewable energy especially solar and wind integrating large capacities into its grid through modern loadmanagement toolsDistribution companies are rapidly shifting to automated processes for new connections load changes and fault detection supported by unified customer care centres and digital service platformsContinuous upgrades including smart metering highcapacity substations and improved engineering standards have positioned Gujarat as a leader in dependable and techdriven power infrastructure IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-energy-minister-reviews-key-power-infrastructure-pushes-for-greater-automation-in-services-648672.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/deendayals-philosophy-rooted-in-his-lifelong-austerity-mohan-bhagwat--648677.html Jaipur Nov 14 Mohan Bhagwat Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS visited the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Memorial in Dhankya village Jaipur on Friday He paid floral tribute to the statue of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay and viewed various exhibits depicting pivotal events of Panditjiâs life and the evolution of his valuebased philosophyBhagwat also toured an exhibition showcasing the activities of the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Samaroh Samiti over the past six years On the occasion Bhagwat said that Pandit Deendayalâs philosophy is rooted in his lifelong austerity âIt is not mere contemplationâ he said âbut the outcome of deep reflection on lifeâs experiencesâ He added that this philosophy is not new but an expression of Indiaâs eternal wisdom which Deendayal reinterpreted and presented according to the needs of his time âHe experienced what the saints and sages had said and distilled that experience into a refined form for societyâ he notedBhagwat emphasised that the national memorial should serve as a medium to carry Deendayalâs philosophy to every corner of the country He said that sustained efforts should be made to spread these ideals and honour those who embody them Truth compassion purity and austerityâthese four qualities he said are fully reflected in Pandit Deendayalâs life He added that Deendayal is the only example in independent India of a person who entered politics and attempted to transform its nature without compromising his personal character or values Those who follow his path Bhagwat said are striving to move in the right direction and Deendayalâs life offers a guiding example for that effort Mohan Lal Chhipa Chairman of the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Celebration Committee said the committee was established in 2019 to spread Deendayal Upadhyayâs philosophy across India and abroad He said the aim is to inspire social and political activists with Deendayalâs ideas and continuous work is being carried out in this directionHe informed that major memorials dedicated to Deendayal have been established in Dhankya Farah Mathura Chitrakoot and Mughalsarai where various initiatives inspired by his thought are underway Chhipa added that before becoming a preacher Deendayal spent 21 years in Rajasthan and 5 years in Uttar Pradesh shaping his personality and worldview His daily worship at the Shiva and Hanuman temples in Dhankya during childhood deeply ingrained spiritual values that later influenced his philosophyEarlier committee president Mohan Lal Chhipa secretary Pratapbhanu Singh Shekhawat vice president Rajendra Singh Shekhawat treasurer Gajendra Gyanpuriya and cosecretary Neeraj Kumawat welcomed Bhagwat with a turban shawl coconut Sanganeri scarf memento and books Committee members also honoured Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Ramesh Agarwal the Rajasthan Regional Sanghchalak of the RSS Several dignitaries were present at the event including Area Pracharak Nimbaram Jaipur Province Pracharak Babulal Chittor Province Pracharak Muralidhar Jodhpur Province Pracharak Vijayanand All India CoPracharak Chief Arun Jain and representatives of the Rajasthan Heritage Conservation Committee During the programme the Sarsanghchalak also held an informal interaction with committee members IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/deendayals-philosophy-rooted-in-his-lifelong-austerity-mohan-bhagwat--648677.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jampk-police-attaches-residential-house-of-separatist-living-in-pok-648679.html Srinagar Nov 14 The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday attached the residential house of a separatist in Pulwama district who is currently in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir PoK A police statement has said that Awantipora police on Friday attached a residential house along with four marlas of land falling under Survey No 4008 belonging to separatist of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League namely Mohd Yaqoob Sheikh the son of Abdul Salam Sheikh and a resident of Namblabal area of Pampore who is presently residing in PoKThe attachment has been carried out on the orders of the Pulwama Court of Additional Sessions Special Designated Court under NIA Act This action has been taken in connection with case FIR No 242024 registered at Pampore police station under Sections 121 amp 121A of the IPC and 10 13 of the ULAP Act the statement addedThe property attachment carried out after due legal approval marks a significant step in ongoing efforts to dismantle secessionist networks and curb unlawful activities posing a threat to national securityThe Jammu and Kashmir Police reiterate their firm commitment to taking strict action against individuals and entities involved in activities detrimental to the sovereignty integrity and peace of the region the statement saidThe Jammu and Kashmir Police and the security forces have been carrying out aggressive operations against terrorists their overground workers and sympathisersThese antiterrorist operations have been further sped up after the Delhi terror blast in which a local doctor Dr Umar Nabi of Pulwama district was killedThirteen innocent civilians were killed and 10 others injured in that car blast which occurred outside the Red Fort in DelhiThe blast following the busting of a terror module by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Haryana Police in Faridabad areaThree doctors were arrested during the busting of the terror module while Dr Umar Nabi was evading arrestAfter the blast the DNA of the slain doctor was matched with that of his mother to confirm his exact identityIn the early morning hours of Friday security forces demolished the house of Dr Umar Nabi in Koil village of Pulwama district after safely evacuating all other members of the family IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jampk-police-attaches-residential-house-of-separatist-living-in-pok-648679.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ngt-seeks-detailed-affidavit-from-hp-govt-on-solid-waste-management-in-kullu-648681.html New Delhi Nov 14 The National Green Tribunal NGT has directed the Himachal Pradesh government to file a detailed affidavit on the steps taken for management and disposal of solid waste in Kullu district A Bench of Judicial Member Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi and Expert Member Dr Afroz Ahmad was hearing a suo motu case registered on the basis of a news article published on May 30 following viral visuals that showed the popular hill station littered with garbage In its order the NGT noted that although the Himachal Pradesh High Court has already taken cognisance of the issue the green tribunalâs proceedings had reached an advanced stage and both forums could exercise jurisdiction concurrently Any conflict of order can be avoided by clarifying that in case of conflict the order passed by the Honâble High Court shall prevail the Justice Tyagiled Bench said Taking note of the magnitude of the problem and the requirements under the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016 the NGT asked the Kullu administration to make further appropriate alternative arrangements for solid waste disposal in consultation with the District Environment Committee headed by the Deputy Commissioner The tribunal also impleaded the Chief Secretary of Himachal Pradesh as respondent no 6 and the Principal Secretaries of the Urban Development and Rural Development Departments as respondents no 7 and 8 respectively in the matter Observing that the Environment Protection Act 1986 had been amended through the Jan Vishwas Amendment of Provisions Act 2023 the NGT said that the amended provisions also empowered authorities to impose penalties on both government departments The Chief Secretary Government of Himachal Pradesh is directed to issue appropriate instructions to the Adjudicating Officer for taking suo motu cognisance of contraventions and impose penalties on concerned government departmentsofficers as well as private violators it ordered The Chief Secretary has been directed to file an affidavit either personally or through a duly authorised officer within two months outlining specific measures taken for compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016 in Kullu district The matter will be heard next on January 16 next year IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ngt-seeks-detailed-affidavit-from-hp-govt-on-solid-waste-management-in-kullu-648681.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-outcome-reflects-peoples-continued-confidence-in-nda-chandrababu-naidu-648690.html Visakhapatnam Nov 14 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said that the NDAâs massive and historic victory in Bihar reflects the peopleâs continued confidence in its ability to deliver progressive governance and in Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs vision for a Viksit Bharat The Telugu Desam Party TDP President conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and all the winners from the BJP and Janata Dal UnitedEarlier addressing the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam Chandrababu Naidu predicted that the NDA would win 200 seatsâThis shows people are with Narendra Modi It is going to happen permanently No other country no other leader is enjoying peopleâs trust I can say in a democratic country Narendra Modiji is the only man who is enjoying absolute confidence and trustâ he saidDeputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also took to X to congratulate the NDA over its massive winâI wholeheartedly congratulate the NDA alliance which is marching confidently towards a remarkable victory in the Bihar elections The people of Bihar have given a clear and decisive mandate to support the continuation of the developmentoriented governance led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumarâ he saidThe Jana Sena leader congratulated leaders of all alliance parties BJP JD U and LJP for securing this landslide victory âThis mandate is a reflection of the peopleâs trust and their aspiration for progressâ he saidUnion Minister for Civil Aviation K Ram Mohan Naidu also congratulated Prime Minister Modi and CM Nitish Kumar over the landslide victory in the Bihar pollsâThis mandate reflects the trust our people continue to place in the NDAâs vision of development stability and inclusive growth As part of the alliance I feel deeply encouraged by the faith shown in our collective leadership We remain committed to serving every citizen with renewed dedication and humilityâ he said in a post on X IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-outcome-reflects-peoples-continued-confidence-in-nda-chandrababu-naidu-648690.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-poll-results-nda-bags-9-of-10-seats-in-muzaffarpur-648693.html Patna Nov 14 The National Democratic Alliance NDA on Friday registered a decisive victory in Bihar and Muzaffarpur district stands out as one of its strongestperforming regions Out of the 10 Assembly seats in the district the NDA has secured nine losing only the Paroo seat to the Rashtriya Janata Dal RJDWith this emphatic mandate across the state the NDAled by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to form the government in Bihar with a clear and comfortable majorityFor NDA BJP Janata DalUnited Lok Janshakti PartyRam Vilas and Rashtriya Lok Morcha contested the election in Muzaffarpur and defeated the RJD Congress Vikassheel Insaan Party VIP and CPIML in this electoral battleIn Muzaffarpur district Aurai Assembly constituency Aurai is one of the key constituencies of Muzaffarpur where Rama Nishad of the BJP won the electoral battle against Bhogendra Sahni of VIP with a margin of 57206 votesSakra seat Aditya Kumar of JDU defeated Umesh Kumar Ram of the Congress by a margin of more than 15000 votesKurhani seat Kedar Prasad Gupta of the BJP defeated Sunil Kumar Suman of RJD with a margin of more than 9000 votesKanti seat Ajit Kumar of the JDU won the electoral battle against Mohammad Israil Mansoori of the RJD by a margin of 25795 votesBaruraj seat Arun Kumar Singh of the BJP convincingly defeated Rakesh Kumar of VIP by a margin of 29052 votes after 26 rounds of countingParoo seat Shankar Prasad of the RJD won the election against Madan Chaudhary of Rashtriya Lok Morcha by a margin of 28827 votesMinapur seat Ajay Kumar of the JDU won the electoral battle against Rajeev Kumar of the RJD after 25 rounds The margin of victory was 34238 votesBochahan seat Baby Kumari has won the poll contest by a margin of more than 20000 votes She has defeated Amar Kumar Paswan of the RJDGaighat seat JDUs Komal Singh won the contest against Niranjan Roy of the RJD after 30 rounds of counting The margin of victory was 23417 votesNow all eyes are on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the top leadership of the BJP IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-poll-results-nda-bags-9-of-10-seats-in-muzaffarpur-648693.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/despite-a-crushing-defeat-rjd-with-2285-per-cent-emerges-as-the-largest-party-in-terms-of-vote-percentage-648694.html New Delhi Nov 14 In one of the most fiercely contested elections in Biharâs recent political history the National Democratic Alliance NDA is leading in around 200 seats well above the majority mark of 122 while the Mahagathbandhan has fallen to a mere 34 although the voting percentage of RJD is leading the tally According to the Election Commissionâs latest trends 634 pm the vote percentage of RJD stands at 2285 per cent making it the biggest party in terms of the vote percentageSimilarly the percentage of the BJP stands at 2028 per cent JDU 1914 per cent Congress 878 per cent LJPRam Vilas 504 per cent CPI ML 290 per cent AIMIM 192 per cent NOTA 181 per cent and othersAccording to the ECI RJD has secured victory in eight seats and is leading in 17Notably this is one of the poorest performances of the RJD since its inception in the late 1990sReacting to these trends Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier described the NDAs sweep in the Bihar Assembly elections as a victory of good governance and development vowing to take the states infrastructure and culture to new heights and creating ample opportunities for the youth and womenIn the coming times we will actively work towards the development of Bihar giving a new identity to the infrastructure and the culture of the state We will ensure that the youth power and women power here get ample opportunities for a prosperous life said PM Modi on social media platform X crediting every worker of the NDA for the massive mandate in favour of the NDAIn his message the PM said Victory of good governance has been achieved Victory of development has been achieved Victory of the spirit of public welfare has been achieved Victory of social justice has been achievedMy deepest gratitude to the family members of Bihar who have blessed the NDA with a historic and unprecedented victory in the 2025 Assembly elections This resounding public mandate will empower us to serve the people and work with new resolve for Bihar he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/despite-a-crushing-defeat-rjd-with-2285-per-cent-emerges-as-the-largest-party-in-terms-of-vote-percentage-648694.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-victory-unseen-in-india-post-independence-kumaraswamy-648695.html New Delhi Nov 14 Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy described the victory of the NDA in the Bihar assembly polls as a recordbreaking victory unseen in postindependent India The people of Bihar have taught the Congress party a fitting lesson for creating a false narrative of âvote theftâ said Kumaraswamy while speaking to the media at his residence in Delhi on Friday after the announcement of the Bihar resultsHe claimed that JDSBJP alliance is poised to form the next government in Karnataka with a comfortable majority âThe current Congressled government in the state is already struggling due to strong antiincumbency For the past twoandahalf years the party has wasted its time only on leadership squabbles People are disillusioned Though they gave Congress 136 seats with great expectations they are now disappointed and are waiting for the elections They are mentally prepared to teach Congress a lessonâ he saidHe said that the NDA alliance in Karnataka is strong All BJP and JDS leaders are working together âUnder the leadership of Narendra Modi we will work to achieve a recordbreaking result in Karnataka just like in Bihar We will work in a way that even surpasses Biharâs recordâ he saidKumaraswamy said that Congress has lost faith in the democratic system and has engaged in spreading lies and misinformation by fabricating stories âThe enlightened voters of Bihar have responded strongly and delivered a tight slap to the partyâ he saidHe said the people of Bihar had given unprecedented support to Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs developmentoriented governance and his firm resolve to realise a Viksit Bharat by 2047âI congratulate the people of Bihar for thisâ he addedâThe strong NDA alliance under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a record victory never seen before in postIndependence India he saidHe further said that the people of Bihar have told Congress to stop chanting the âvote theftâ slogan âIn the last Assembly election Congress claimed they would win 136 seats in Karnataka How could they say that with such certainty How can they predict the future Or did they win earlier with the help of the Election Commission What did the KPCC president mean when he made such statements even before the results were out Congress leaders should stop making arrogant remarksâ Kumaraswamy said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-victory-unseen-in-india-post-independence-kumaraswamy-648695.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-results-not-in-accordance-with-public-sentiments-bhupinder-hooda-648696.html Chandigarh Nov 14 Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Hooda on Friday said the election results in Bihar were not in accordance with the public sentiments and the Grand Alliance did not expect such an outcome âThe Congress will carefully analyse the reasons behind the Bihar defeat and conduct a thorough reviewâ he said Responding to a media query in Jhajjar town Hooda said as a responsible Opposition in Haryana it is the Congressâs duty to raise issues concerning public welfare âFor this reason the Congress Legislature Party has submitted a memorandum to the Governor demanding action on farmersâ losses due to heavy rains irregularities in paddy procurement rising crime in the state and corruption in ration card distributionâ he saidHooda said the recent heavy rainfall across the state has caused extensive damage to crops âLarge areas of paddy cotton and other kharif crops have been submerged leading to severe financial distress for farmers Many farmers have lost their entire crop yet the government has not conducted a proper survey nor announced any meaningful compensation This yearâs crops have been destroyed by excessive rainfall and waterlogging persists in several areas which makes it impossible to sow the next cropâ Twotime Chief Minister Hooda demanded that the government conduct a special âgirdawariâ and compensate farmers at the rate of Rs 50000 to Rs 60000 per acre He said that although the government claims to provide a minimum support price MSP for 24 crops the situation is far removed from reality âThere are many crops such as paddy millet green gram and cotton for which farmers are not receiving MSP at all In Haryana farmers are being forced to sell paddy and millet at prices that are Rs 500 to Rs 600 per quintal below the MSP In such circumstances keeping in view the flood losses and distress sales the government should provide a bonus of Rs 1000 on all cropsâ Hooda added that there have been widespread complaints in the state of irregularities and scams in government procurement of paddy âFarmers did not get fair prices in many mandis and reports of fraudulent purchasing and selling have raised serious concerns about transparency At the same time there is an acute shortage of fertilisers and rampant black marketing The Congress Legislature Party has demanded that the entire matter be investigated by a sitting judge of the Haryana High Court so that the full truth becomes publicâ he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-results-not-in-accordance-with-public-sentiments-bhupinder-hooda-648696.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/dlc-campaign-generates-over-1-crore-certificates-ministry-648697.html New Delhi Nov 14 The nationwide Digital Life Certificate campaign has generated over 1 crore certificates as of November 12 the government said on Friday The campaign running from November 1 to November 30 across 2000 cities and towns covering 2540 locations across the country has conducted 35000 DLC camps by November 12 an official statement saidAs many as 75000 additional camps will be organised by November 30 to ensure nationwide saturation the Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances amp Pensions saidOf the one crore DLCs issued so far 58 per cent of them or 5913073 certificates were generated through face authentication and 7 lakh DLCs were issued to pensioners aged 80 years and aboveThis has brought significant ease and dignity to elderly sick and incapacitated pensioners the ministry saidThe face authentication technique can be carried out easily through smartphones anytime anywhere enabling easy DLC submission by pensioners and is particularly useful for aged and sick pensioners who do not have to visit any bank or pension disbursing authorityUnion Minister of State Independent Charge for PersonnelDoPTDARPG Dr Jitendra Singh said this milestone reflects the Prime Ministerâs vision of Digital Empowerment of PensionersThe minister said that the government converted a longstanding challenge into an opportunity by adopting biometric and face authentication technologies that eliminate the need for physical presenceAll major stakeholders including pension disbursing banks DoPPW CGDA railways DoT Department of Posts IPPB UIDAI NIC and pensionersâ welfare associations are collaborating in a wholeâofâgovernment approach to maximise outreach to remote areas the minister saidDLC 40 crossed the one crore milestone earlier than DLC 30 indicating rapid digital adoption among pensioners the release notedThe department is on track to achieve a two crore saturation target for 2025 with extensive field mobilisation it noted IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/dlc-campaign-generates-over-1-crore-certificates-ministry-648697.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-results-five-key-takeaways-of-ndas-sweep-and-mgbs-wipeout-648700.html New Delhi Nov 14 The ruling NDA government under Nitish Kumar is set to storm back to power with a 200 mark in the 243member Bihar Assembly giving a crushing blow to the Mahagathbandhan MGB The trends slowly settling into results show a clean sweep for the NDA and ignominious defeat for the RJDCongressled allianceThe trends which initially showed NDA taking a surge over the MGB only widened by the day and are now looking at the 200plus mark Both the BJP and JDU have outperformed their own expectations and are looking at possibly their bestever performance in the Assembly electionsBJP is also seen soaring ahead of its ally JDU thereby igniting speculations of Nitish Kumarâs âreplacementâ for the top post Besides NDAâs roaring success and MGBâs wipeout other smaller players are also catching the attention of poll watchers because of unprecedented resultsHere are five key takeaways from the Bihar election results 2025ModiNitish jodi scripting a new recordThe stupendous show in the Bihar elections is the outcome of NDAâs good governance is how the Prime Minister Narendra Modi assessed the outcome in his first reaction to the election resultsTaking to X he wrote âVictory of good governance has been achieved Victory of the spirit of public welfare has been achieved Victory of social justice has been achievedâPolitical observers are crediting this thumping victory to the âinvincibleâ appeal and combo of PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar their camaraderie and their focused approach under the doubleengine governmentThe ModiNitish jodi not only took the NDA juggernaut to victory but also reduced the MGB to its possibly worstever performance Both seen as old warhorses outflanked the young jodis of Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi YadavWhile the OBCs and EBCs rallied behind Nitish Kumar the series of vigorous campaigns by PM Modi mobilised the youth women and others in NDAâs favourRJDâs rout and Congresss collapseTejashwi Yadav the RJD leader and the CM candidate of MGB made a series of promises including jobs employment while slamming the ruling NDA over failure on migration and exodus of youths from BiharHis party has though received a vote share of 2279 per cent more than 2 per cent and 3 per cent more than the BJP and JDU respectively but in terms of numbers itâs going to be one of the worst performancesFor the Congress there is more than the poll drubbing In a direct setback for Rahul Gandhi and his âvote choriâ campaign the party looks to be doing badly in most of the constituencies where the Congress leader campaigned to âawakenâ people about the âvoter fraudâ This didnât find any resonance on the ground and the embarrassing results again show its failureChirag Paswanled LJPâs maiden featChirag Paswan who played the spoiler for the JDU in the 2020 elections has turned out to be a good prop for the Alliance as he is seen adding close to 20 seats in the NDAâs kittyHis party LJP which contested on 29 constituencies has been leading on 19 seats showing a strike rate of 65 per cent He bargained hard during seatsharing within the NDA and seems to be proving his mettle with an astounding showIn 2020 his party won just 1 out of 130 seats that it contested Many poll analysts had questioned Chiragâs charisma and political acumen to carry forward the legacy of his father but he has proven them wrongAIMIM set to better performanceAsaduddin Owaisiled AIMIM is one of the Opposition parties that wasnât part of any bloc but has managed to give a stellar performance in the Assembly electionsThe party pulled off a stunner in the 2020 elections by winning 5 seats and looks set to grab the same number of seats this timeContesting in the Seemanchal region with a large share of the Muslim population the AIMIM contested on 24 Assembly seats and has already won 4 seats as per Election Commission data The party was also leading in 1 more seatMahagathbandhan which also placed bets on the region hoping to capitalise on its vote bank of Yadavs and Muslims lags in the electoral raceJan Suraajâs âdudâ showPrashant Kishors fledgling Jan Suraaj which promised to bring a new alternative in the electoral dynamics of Bihar has proved to be a dud The party is nowhere seen in the picture and is about to draw a blank on its debut IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-results-five-key-takeaways-of-ndas-sweep-and-mgbs-wipeout-648700.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/chhattisgarh-dhamtari-residents-get-access-to-clean-tap-water-under-jal-jeevan-mission-648448.html Raipur Nov 13 The remote villages of Dhamtari district and its large chunk of tribal population which remained deprived of clean water for decades have now got access to clean tap water under the Jal Jeevan Mission JJM The entire village which faced âparchedâ conditions for a major part of the year particularly during summers and had to mostly dwell on makeshift wells and ponds for their water needs is a relieved lot today because of direct tap water connectivity to their homes under the Centrerun JJM schemeMany villagers speaking to IANS said that their struggling days of drinking contaminated âred waterâ though is not completely over but has subsided to a larger extentLocals sharing their experience on the seachange in village conditions said that excellent work has been done in Dhamtari district under the JJM in the past few years because of which the clean water is being supplied to all homes in the district through tap connectionsMany said that earlier they quenched their thirst with âred waterâ coming from rivers ponds wells and hand pumps which directly affected their health This led to various diseases including diarrhoea and others Also they had to travel several kilometres for water and the situation was more troublesome during the SummerThe JJM brought a revolutionary change in their lives and for this they expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra ModiA beneficiary told IANS Earlier we used to drink water from rivers and ponds which often made us fall sick Since the installation of tap water under the Jal Jeevan Mission we have been getting clean water and our health has improvedMany other villagers echoed similar views claiming that the tap water connection and clean water supply not only improved their health but also marked a substantial improvement in their living standardsAccording to government estimates when the JJM mission was launched in 2019 only 323 crore households had access to tap water Since then 1248 crore additional households have been connected marking one of the countryâs fastest infrastructure expansions taking the total household connection to 1572 crores IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/chhattisgarh-dhamtari-residents-get-access-to-clean-tap-water-under-jal-jeevan-mission-648448.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-police-advises-citizens-to-beware-of-cyber-scam-in-name-of-kyc-update-648450.html Jaipur Nov 12 To curb the increasing incidents of cybercrime Rajasthan Additional Director General of Police Cyber Crime Vijay Kumar Singh has issued an important advisory for the public The advisory explains how cybercriminals are defrauding citizens under the pretext of KYC Know Your Customer updates and provides essential safety measures to prevent financial lossesADG Singh stated that cybercriminals often call or message people from unknown mobile numbers threatening that their SIM card KYC has expired or their number is linked to illegal activities They claim that the victimâs SIM servicesâincluding calls messages and OTPsâwill be immediately deactivated if KYC is not updated In panic many people share personal details such as their name address PAN card Aadhaar number and bank account information believing they are updating their KYC Fraudsters then misuse these details to access bank accounts and withdraw moneyHe also shared key tips to stay safe from Cyber fraud and said that TRAI does not deactivate SIM cardsâThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India TRAI does not deactivate mobile numbers Only telecom companies have the authority to do so If you receive a KYCrelated message visit your telecom companyâs official store directly to confirm Do not share your OTP Aadhaar PAN or bank details with any unknown caller or online link Avoid Downloading Unknown Apps and never install applications or click on links suggested by unidentified callers or messagesâ he saidHe said that if you receive any intimidating or urgent calls or messages report them immediately on the Sanchar Saathi Chakshu Portal httpssancharsaathigovinsfc advised Singh ADG Singh advised that in case of cyber fraud victims should immediately file a complaint through respective channels said Singh IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-police-advises-citizens-to-beware-of-cyber-scam-in-name-of-kyc-update-648450.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/govts-new-bill-has-potential-to-get-better-deal-for-indians-working-overseas-648451.html New Delhi Nov 13 The Governmentâs proposed Overseas Mobility Facilitation and Welfare Bill 2025 holds the potential for getting a better deal for Indiaâs talented skilled workers and professionals and also ensuring that they return home to their country of birth after finishing their work stints abroad This would strengthen the acceptance of Indian workers overseas amid the growing backlash against immigration in advanced countries such as the US According to an article in The Diplomat âThe new Bill represents Indiaâs attempt to reimagine labour mobility as a cornerstone of economic diplomacyââThe new Bill signals a paradigm shift Rather than passively watching its workforce scatter India is now actively negotiating the terms of their mobility Since 2014 New Delhi has signed labour mobility agreements with at least 20 countries across Europe Asia and the Persian GulfThe proposed legislation would replace the outdated Emigration Act of 1983 with a comprehensive framework that doesnât just facilitate overseas employment â it ensures workersâ safe and orderly return and reintegration of returneesâ the article statesThis is a recognition of a hard truth that while developed economies have shrinking populations and few workers countries like India have stable populations but few jobs Migration which seems like an optimal solution cannot work anymore due to the political cost of the backlash to immigration Indiaâs solution is exporting labour with an expiration date the article further statesWhile Indiaâs greatest asset is over 600 million people below the age of 25 developed countries face an acute labour shortage with ageing populations A Boston Consulting Group study estimated a global shortfall of 4550 million workers by 2030 up from just 5 million in 2023 the article points outIt also cites the examples of Germany and Japan actively seeking Indian workersThe article further highlights that the Indian government is actively pursuing agreements with host nations to maximise national benefits The IndiaUK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement CETA exempts Indian workers temporarily posted in the United Kingdom from paying British social security contributions for up to three years which will bring an estimated savings of Rs 4000 crore annually for Indian firmsThe new Bill can further create convergence between different governments create mechanisms to oversee international migration agreements and develop datadriven policy management Most importantly it focusses on creating frameworks for incentivising the protection and promotion of emigrantsâ welfare it added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/govts-new-bill-has-potential-to-get-better-deal-for-indians-working-overseas-648451.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/anta-bypolls-counting-of-votes-tomorrow-amid-tight-security-648452.html Jaipur Nov 13 The counting of votes for the Anta Assembly byelection will be conducted under tight security at the Government Postgraduate College on Friday Chief Electoral Officer Naveen Mahajan informed that the counting will begin at 8 am with votes to be counted through EVM machines in 20 rounds at 14 tablesA total of 271 EVM machines were used in the polling and postal ballots will also be counted Votes were cast for 15 candidates A threetier security system has been implemented at the counting venueEntry to the counting centre will close at 730 am and the use of mobile phones and smoking materials will be strictly prohibited inside the premises Ahead of the counting District Election Officer Rohitashv Singh Tomar inspected the counting centre on Thursday and held a meeting with officials to review arrangements He inspected the security system entry points strong room media centre parking area power supply and communication facilitiesTomar directed officials to ensure all preparations are completed on time for a transparent fair and peaceful counting process He further informed that media coverage on the premises will take place under the supervision of the Information and Public Relations Officer and CCTV cameras have been installed to ensure close monitoring of the proceedingsSuperintendent of Police Abhishek Andasu said a threetier security system has been put in place and only those with valid passes will be allowed entry Mobile phone use will be permitted only in the media centre Officials present during the inspection included ADM Bhanwar Lal Janagal ADM Jabar Singh Chief Executive Officer Rajveer Singh Chaudhary Additional SP Rajesh Chaudhary Returning Officer Hawa Singh Yadav and other district officials IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/anta-bypolls-counting-of-votes-tomorrow-amid-tight-security-648452.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/punjab-finance-minister-announces-release-of-rs-332-crore-for-rural-development-works-648453.html Chandigarh Nov 13 Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday announced the release of Rs 332 crore instalment for development works across rural areas of Punjab He said the next installment of Rs 334 crore would be released by Decemberend or in the first week of January ensuring a continuous flow of resources for rural upliftThe Punjab Finance Minister FM told the media here that the AAP government has launched development works from the very first day of assuming the reins of the state and this installment will be used for various development works of gram panchayats including sanitation box in villagesGiving details of the funds released FM Cheema said the total instalment of Rs 332 crore is being strategically divided into Tied and Untied funds to ensure both general local development and specific mandated sanitation worksHe said a grant of Rs 156 crore is being given as Untied funds which the Punjab gram panchayats can use for any development work in their respective jurisdictionConversely Rs 176 crore will be used as Tied funds which can only be used for the purpose of sanitation works in the villages of PunjabThe overall grant will be distributed in the ratio of 702010 in the gram panchayats panchayat samitis and zila parishads FM Cheema saidReplying to a media query regarding Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Bittus allegations about the state governmentâs use of central funds FM Cheema said the Union Ministers remarks âreflects his lack of information and also suggest a lack of understanding about the SNA SPARSH systemâHe said under this mechanism after the credit of the states share by the state government as per the sharing pattern between the Centre and the state the government of India credits its share directly into the RBI account of the scheme Hence this SNA SPARSH mechanism ensures realtime payments from funds of the Central government as well as the Punjab governmentCheema urged Union Minister of State Bittu to refrain from spreading misinformation and instead disclose the layout plan shared by the Centre with Punjab for the RajpuraChandigarh railway line project IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/punjab-finance-minister-announces-release-of-rs-332-crore-for-rural-development-works-648453.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/aiu-suspends-al-falah-universitys-membership-following-terror-probe-links-648457.html New Delhi Nov 13 The Association of Indian Universities AIU has suspended the membership of AlFalah University in Faridabad Haryana with immediate effect on Thursday The action taken via an official letter dated November 13 2025 follows the institutions intense scrutiny amid the terror probe into the deadly Red Fort car blast in Delhi on November 10Citing its bylaws the AIU stated that the decision was based on media reports indicating that the university does not appear to be in good standingThe university was thrust into the national spotlight after it was revealed that Dr Umar Un Nabi the primary suspect in the November 10 blast was associated with this college along with other accused Dr Muzammil Ganaie and Dr Shaheen SayeedAs a result of the suspension AlFalah University is now prohibited from using the AIU name or logo in any of its activities and has been instructed to remove the logo from its official website forthwithâFurther it is informed that AlFalah University Faridabad Haryana is not authorised to use the name or logo of AIU in any of its activities and the AIU logo must be removed from the universityâs official website forthwithâ the letter saidEarlier in the day the Bengalurubased National Assessment and Accreditation Council NAAC issued a show cause notice to the AlFalah School of Engineering and Technology Fatehpur for falsely claiming and publicising that the colleges run by the University are NAAC accreditedAlFalah University a private institution located about 27 km from the HaryanaDelhi border on Raga Road District Faridabad Dhauj has come under national spotlight over the past few days owing to shocking developments that include a massive recovery of explosives and the blast near the iconic Red Fort in Delhi that left 12 people dead dozens injured and shook the nation IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/aiu-suspends-al-falah-universitys-membership-following-terror-probe-links-648457.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/businessman-held-for-rs-450-crore-gst-fraud-case-648458.html Kolkata Nov 13 The Goods and Services Tax GST officers have arrested a businessman named Jitendra Kumar Chaurasia for fraud worth around Rs 450 crore officials said on Thursday GST authorities said that network of this fraud ring extends from Jammu and Kashmir to KolkataIt has been alleged that this huge fraud was committed by keeping fake documents of two companies in front of itAccording to GST sources the businessman claimed to be in the business of supplying nicotinelike substancesBased on that two companies of the businessman were traced and its activities were monitoredThe head of both the private companies is businessman Jitendra ChaurasiaInitially the businessman used to do business in Jammu and KashmirIt is alleged that the issue of GST evasion was first reported from thereHis GST license was also cancelled in that stateLater the authorities allowed it to be started againAccording to GST authorities following this Jitendra shifted his business to KolkataRecently the GST office of Kasba area in Kolkata also filed a complaint against himIt alleged that the two companies through which the business is shown to be going on are actually shell companiesBut it is alleged that a lot of fake bills invoices and fake documents were created in the name of the two companies to evade paying GSTIt was shown that goods worth a huge amount of money were supplied through the companiesFake documents were kept in frontIt was shown that GST money was deductedIn this way from 2021 to 2025 a GST fraud of Rs 4333 crore was committed through one company and Rs 1477 crore through the otherBut it is alleged that the businessman embezzled about Rs 450 crore from the total GST fraud of more than Rs 580 croreAccording to GST authorities he was summoned to the GST office on TuesdayGST officers questioned him by showing him his bank accounts and other documentsIt is alleged that money was laundered through several other fake companies in addition to those two companiesThe businessman could not give a satisfactory answerLater he was arrestedHe was produced before Alipore court on WednesdayThe businessmans lawyer Sanjay Dasgupta applied for bailHe said in his application to the court that the GST authorities in Jammu and Kashmir first cancelled his license but later returned itThe allegations made against the businessman by the GST authorities in Kolkata were incorrectThe lawyers of the GST authorities opposed the bail prayerAfter hearing the arguments of both the parties the judge ordered the arrested businessman to be remanded in judicial custody till November 26GST detectives are examining the documents obtained from his company and conducting further investigation into the matter IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/businessman-held-for-rs-450-crore-gst-fraud-case-648458.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bengal-businessman-held-for-rs-450-crore-gst-fraud-case-648459.html Kolkata Nov 13 The Goods and Services Tax GST officers have arrested a businessman named Jitendra Kumar Chaurasia for fraud worth around Rs 450 crore officials said on Thursday GST authorities said that network of this fraud ring extends from Jammu and Kashmir to KolkataIt has been alleged that this huge fraud was committed by keeping fake documents of two companies in front of itAccording to GST sources the businessman claimed to be in the business of supplying nicotinelike substancesBased on that two companies of the businessman were traced and its activities were monitoredThe head of both the private companies is businessman Jitendra ChaurasiaInitially the businessman used to do business in Jammu and KashmirIt is alleged that the issue of GST evasion was first reported from thereHis GST license was also cancelled in that stateLater the authorities allowed it to be started againAccording to GST authorities following this Jitendra shifted his business to KolkataRecently the GST office of Kasba area in Kolkata also filed a complaint against himIt alleged that the two companies through which the business is shown to be going on are actually shell companiesBut it is alleged that a lot of fake bills invoices and fake documents were created in the name of the two companies to evade paying GSTIt was shown that goods worth a huge amount of money were supplied through the companiesFake documents were kept in frontIt was shown that GST money was deductedIn this way from 2021 to 2025 a GST fraud of Rs 4333 crore was committed through one company and Rs 1477 crore through the otherBut it is alleged that the businessman embezzled about Rs 450 crore from the total GST fraud of more than Rs 580 croreAccording to GST authorities he was summoned to the GST office on TuesdayGST officers questioned him by showing him his bank accounts and other documentsIt is alleged that money was laundered through several other fake companies in addition to those two companiesThe businessman could not give a satisfactory answerLater he was arrestedHe was produced before Alipore court on WednesdayThe businessmans lawyer Sanjay Dasgupta applied for bailHe said in his application to the court that the GST authorities in Jammu and Kashmir first cancelled his license but later returned itThe allegations made against the businessman by the GST authorities in Kolkata were incorrectThe lawyers of the GST authorities opposed the bail prayerAfter hearing the arguments of both the parties the judge ordered the arrested businessman to be remanded in judicial custody till November 26GST detectives are examining the documents obtained from his company and conducting further investigation into the matter IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bengal-businessman-held-for-rs-450-crore-gst-fraud-case-648459.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-prisoners-at-shyalwas-jail-form-human-chain-to-celebrate-vande-mataram--648264.html Jaipur Nov 12 The Central Jail in Shyalwas Dausa came alive with patriotic fervour on Wednesday as inmates and jail staff came together to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the iconic song Vande Mataram In a remarkable display of unity and devotion around 400 prisoners and officials formed a massive human chain spelling out the words âVande Mataramâ on the prison grounds â a striking symbol of national pride and collective spirit The event began with the inmates waving the Tricolour and chanting patriotic slogans creating an atmosphere filled with emotion and reverence for the nationJail Superintendent Paras Jangid said the celebration represented not just patriotism but also the values of unity integrity and reformation âWorship of Mother India should not be confined to words â it must be reflected in our actionsâ he emphasised Superintendent Jangid further noted that the primary aim of the event was to instil national pride and a sense of purpose among inmates He said such initiatives serve as a powerful medium for reformation and rehabilitation guiding prisoners toward positive transformation and reintegration into societyThe efforts of prisoners Sandeep Agarwal Vikas Sharma and Deendayal who played key roles in creating the human chain formation were especially appreciated The programme concluded with the collective singing of Vande Mataram as the entire prison complex resonated with patriotic chants â turning the moment into a living tribute to the song that has inspired generations Officers including Jailer Vikas Bagoria Deputy Jailer Dilawar Khan and Platoon Commander Manish Kumar were also present joining the inmates in celebrating this remarkable event of unity and national pride IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-prisoners-at-shyalwas-jail-form-human-chain-to-celebrate-vande-mataram--648264.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cpi-inflation-drops-to-record-low-as-gst-rationalisation-takes-full-effect-economists-648265.html New Delhi Nov 12 Economists on Wednesday said the further softening of the CPI inflation for the month of October is owing to the governments prudent GST reforms which are showing a favourable impact on the economy The yearonyear inflation rate based on All India Consumer Price Index CPI for the month of October stood at 025 per cent provisionalâThe recordlow food inflation of the current CPI series at 502 per cent provisional is the major contributor to lowest headline inflation of the current CPI seriesâ said Rajeev Juneja President PHDCCITo further bolster the impact of this period of low inflation thrust should be laid on building infrastructure and logistics projects strengthening agriculture supply chains to avoid food price spikes and prioritizing technologydriven productivity gains in manufacturing and services he addedAccording to Dr Ranjeet Mehta CEO and Secretary General PHDCCI over the next two quarters âwe anticipate that Indias inflation will stay within a manageable range on the back of sufficient food supply reasonable energy prices and Reserve Bank of Indias strategic monetary managementâAccording to Rajani Sinha Chief Economist CareEdge Ratings the CPI inflation continued to stay on a downward trajectory easing to 03 per cent in October which is in line with our expectationsâThe positive impact of the GST rationalisation and deflation in the food and beverages category supported the lower inflation print Deflation in the food basket deepened further to 37 per cent in October from 14 per cent last monthâ said SinhaOverall economists expect food inflation to stay at moderate levels on the back of healthy agricultural activity and a favourable baseFurthermore adequate reservoir levels and strong kharif sowing bode well for food price stabilityâGoing forward inflation is projected to average 09 per cent in Q3 before rising to 31 per cent in Q4 FY26 With food inflation subdued we project average inflation for FY26 at 21 per centâ Sinha notedAditi Nayar Chief Economist ICRA Ltd said that the RBI MPC is likely to pare its CPI inflation projection for FY2026 further from 26 per cent as mentioned in October 2025 meeting driven by the soft sequential momentum in food prices as well as the impact of the GST rate rationalisation on several items in the CPI basketâThis along with the dovish tone of the October 2025 policy document would support a 25bps rate cut in the December 2025 policy review unless Q2 FY26 GDP growth surprises on the upsideâ Nayar mentioned IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cpi-inflation-drops-to-record-low-as-gst-rationalisation-takes-full-effect-economists-648265.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-field-operations-for-2027-census-reviewed-in-surat-648266.html Ahmedabad Nov 12 Director of Census Operations Gujarat Sujal Mayatra reviewed the field activities of the Census 2027 pretest during his visit to the Surat Municipal Corporation As part of the exercise he inspected the ongoing House Listing and Housing Operations HLO work in Ward No 2 and obtained detailed updates from the field teamsMayatra said that the pretest is being conducted as part of preparations for Indiaâs first fully digital and paperless Census The objective is to evaluate field processes test digital applications and identify operational challenges before the fullscale Census beginsDuring the visit the Director interacted with enumerators and supervisors commending their efforts and encouraging them to ensure 100 per cent digital data collection through mobile applications He emphasised the importance of technology in enhancing efficiency accuracy and transparency in Census operations Mayatra also highlighted the introduction of the SelfEnumeration feature to be implemented for the first time in Census 2027This option will allow citizens to securely fill in their household details through a protected digital platform He urged field staff to familiarise themselves with the process and promote its use among the public Describing the pretest as more than a technical exercise Mayatra termed it a rehearsal for one of the worldâs largest digital data collection efforts He encouraged Surat Municipal Corporation staff to set an example of transparency innovation and teamwork in the leadup to the national CensusFollowing the field visit the Director also held a review meeting with Surat Collector Saurabh Pardhi and Deputy Municipal Commissioner Nidhi Sivach discussing the progress of pretest activities training and monitoring systems and coordination between district and municipal teams He appreciated the efforts of Suratâs administration and field staff for the smooth rollout of the pretest operations Census operations are crucial because they provide the foundational data that shapes a nationâs planning policymaking and development prioritiesThe information collected during the census covering population size age gender literacy occupation housing and access to basic amenities helps governments allocate resources efficiently and design targeted welfare programs For Gujarat and India the upcoming Census 2027 holds added importance as it will be the first fully digital and paperless census enabling faster more accurate and transparent data collection IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-field-operations-for-2027-census-reviewed-in-surat-648266.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blasts-this-is-a-matter-of-international-terrorism-we-should-not-mix-politics-says-bjp-648269.html Bengaluru Nov 12 Responding to the discussion surrounding the Delhi Red Fort blasts Karnataka BJP has stated that this is a matter of international terrorism and one should not mix politics with it Speaking to the media in Bengaluru on Wednesday the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy stated âThese acts are being carried out by countries that harbour hostility towards India âAll nations should come together to curb such terrorismâ he urgedHe maintained that the government had arrested several people before the bomb blast near the Red Fort in DelhiHe said that it has now come to light that the intention of the accused was not to carry out the blast on November 10 as initially believed instead their plan was to trigger explosions during Republic Day celebrations in Ayodhya and other parts of the countryâOur Intelligence agencies acted very efficiently and therefore all of them were arrested beforehandâ he saidAbout 2900 kgs of explosives were seized He added âAfter this the socalled doctorsâ syndicate has come to light People are now in a situation where they donât know which doctors to trustâHe criticized the socalled âdoctorsâ syndicateâ as a syndicate of religious fanatics and alleged that the crimes they commit amount to religiously fanatic terrorismHe also referred to Chief Minister Siddaramaiahâs statement asking why the blast occurred just two days before the election and said âI too have the same doubtââThe Delhi bomb blast will have an impact on the Bihar elections It will benefit the Opposition parties and harm the BJP What kind of politics is this Are these the words befitting a Chief Ministerâ he questionedMeanwhile taking to social media X Minister for RDPR IT and BT Priyank Kharge sharing the earlier video of PM Narendra Modi stated Nobody exposes PM Narendra Modi better than CM Modi on accountabilityFor the Prime Minister accountability appears to be a virtue reserved for others When in Opposition he demands it relentlessly but when in power he evades it completely Kharge statedThe PM is an escapist He is elusive avoids press conferences sidesteps Parliament and deflects every responsibility with spectacles and distractions he criticised IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blasts-this-is-a-matter-of-international-terrorism-we-should-not-mix-politics-says-bjp-648269.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-cabinet-directed-to-prioritise-public-grievance-hearings-648270.html Ahmedabad Nov 12 Gujarat government continues to improve citizensâ quality of life particularly for the poor underprivileged and rural communities through an Ease of Livingfocused approach to governance and public welfare Following the State Cabinet meeting held in Gandhinagar today government spokesperson and Minister Jitu Vaghani said the Chief Minister has instructed all ministers to reserve Mondays and Tuesdays exclusively for hearing public grievances and representations from elected representatives except under unavoidable circumstancesThe Chief Minister has further directed that on these two days ministers should remain present in their offices throughout the day to personally listen to citizensâ concerns and ensure effective redressal measures instead of attending other meetings or eventsIn addition the Chief Minister has asked all incharge ministers to visit their respective districts hold review meetings with the local administration and monitor the progress of key flagship projects Ministers have also been instructed to assess road conditions within their districts conduct meetings with relevant officials by November 30 and submit detailed status reports directly to the Chief MinisterTo ensure accountability CM Patel emphasised that there must be no compromise on road quality and directed strict supervisory measures Any instances of substandard work he said should invite the strictest possible action against those responsibleHighlighting the stateâs focus on healthcare the Chief Minister also guided ministers to intensify efforts toward reducing infant and maternal mortality rates to meet global standards He urged proactive implementation of health programs aimed at ensuring better maternal and child care outcomes across Gujarat District collectors and officials also conduct Jan Samvad or Janata Darbar sessions across districts and talukas to directly engage with citizens particularly in rural areasThe Chief Ministerâs realtime dashboard monitors departmental responses to ensure accountability and timely resolution Incharge ministers are required to visit their assigned districts review infrastructure and welfare projects and assess onground issues while Seva Setu and Digital Seva Kendras extend services and grievance facilities to village levels These initiatives backed by regular performance reviews of officers reflect Gujaratâs broader goal of building a transparent responsive and efficient administration that prioritises public participation and prompt problemsolving IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-cabinet-directed-to-prioritise-public-grievance-hearings-648270.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/veteran-naga-leader-imkong-l-imchen-accorded-state-funeral-in-kohima-648271.html Kohima Nov 12 Veteran Naga politician and fivetime MLA Imkong L Imchen who passed away at a private hospital in Guwahati on Tuesday after a brief illness was accorded a state funeral in Kohima on Wednesday A senior official said that after the state funeral the mortal remains of the 75yearold leader were transported by road from Kohima to his native Mangmetong village in Mokokchung district via Wokha where the final funeral rites will be performed on ThursdayNagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio Assembly Speaker Sharingain Longkumer several MLAs Chief Secretary Sentiyanger Imchen and the departed leaderâs wife Alila Imkong were present at the state funeralIn a post on his X handle the Chief Minister wrote Paid my last respects to late Mr Imkong L Imchen Advisor to the Govt of Nagaland at the State Funeral He was a dedicated leader who devoted his life to public service and the welfare of the people His contributions will always be remembered May his soul rest in peaceUnion Home Minister Amit Shah also condoled the veteran leaderâs death Taking to his official X account Shah said âSaddened by the passing of Nagaland BJP MLA Imkong L Imchen Ji Through decades of dedicated service for public welfare he has left behind a legacy that will be fondly remembered by people My thoughts are with his bereaved family and followers at this hour of painBorn on June 15 1950 Imchen had a long and distinguished public career spanning over four decades marked by his commitment to the people of Nagaland Beginning his political journey in 1980 he held several key ministerial portfolios including Rural Development Power Education Home Health and Family Welfare and Environment among othersA respected and humble leader Imchen was known for his administrative acumen and contributions to governance and development in the state He was elected to the Nagaland Assembly from the Koridang constituency five times first as an Independent in 2003 then on Naga Peopleâs Front tickets in 2008 2013 and 2018 before winning on a BJP ticket in 2023Union Health and Family Welfare Minister and BJP national President Jagat Prakash Nadda Acting Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla Chief Minister Rio and many other leaders had condoled his demise on Tuesday IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/veteran-naga-leader-imkong-l-imchen-accorded-state-funeral-in-kohima-648271.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-hc-adjourns-hearing-in-kaleshwaram-commission-case-to-january-648272.html Hyderabad Nov 12 The Telangana High Court has adjourned hearing on the petitions by former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao former Irrigation Minister T Harish Rao former Chief Secretary S K Joshi and senior IAS officer Smitha Sabharwal seeking orders to quash the report of the Justice PC Ghose retd Commission probed the alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project A bench of Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice GM Mohiuddin adjourned the hearing to the second week of January after the state government sought time to file counteraffidavitsThe court gave four weeks to the government to file counteraffidavits and another three weeks to the petitioners to file their replyIt extended till the next hearing the interim order restraining the state government from taking any action against the petitioners on the basis of the Kaleshwaram Commission report The interim order was passed on September 2The state government on September 1 decided to hand over the probe into the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation CBIChief Minister Revanth Reddy had made the announcement in the Assembly after a marathon debate on the Ghose Commission reportThe petitioners contended that the very constitution of the Commission should be declared arbitrary and illegal as it was made against the provisions of the Commissions of Inquiry ActAccording to them the Commission made the findings regarding their conduct and reputation without following the prescription of law under 8B and 8C of the Commissions of Inquiry Act and violated the principles of natural justiceThe petitioners argued that the Commissionâs report was invalid prejudicial scurrilous and defamatory against themHeaded by former Supreme Court judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose the oneman commission submitted its report to the Telangana government on July 31The Commission was constituted on March 14 2024 to probe the alleged irregularities in planning design construction quality control operation and maintenance of Medigadda Annaram and Sundilla Barrages of the Kaleshwaram project constructed during the term of the previous BRS governmentThe Commission held KCR directly and vicariously accountable for irregularities in planning execution completion operation and maintenance of the Kaleshwaram project It also indicted Harish Rao then Chief Secretary Joshi and then Secretary to Chief Minister Smitha Sabharwal IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-hc-adjourns-hearing-in-kaleshwaram-commission-case-to-january-648272.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kabul-tells-businesses-to-stop-import-of-inferior-medicine-from-pak-urges-alternate-routes-for-trade-648273.html New Delhi Nov 12 Afghanistan has asked its business community to stop importing medicines from Pakistan within three months alleging it is of inferior quality and has emphasised that traders seek alternative routes for trade âinstead of relyingâ on Islamabad say reports Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has âwarned that after this noticeâ Kabul will not cooperate with or listen to traders who continue trading with Pakistan reported Tolo News on WednesdayâOur health sectorâs main problem is the import of lowquality medicines from Pakistan I strongly urge all medicine importers to immediately find alternative supply routes Those who have contracts or purchases in Pakistan are given three months to settle their accounts and wind up their workâ the report quoted BaradarThe Taliban leader made several key recommendations regarding the protection and sustainability of national trade in a meeting with Afghanistanâs business housesReports are coming in from AfghanistanPakistan where trade routes have remained closed for about a month that markets in both countries are experiencing severe fluctuations and unprecedented price hikesSocial media posts shared how prices of tomatoes imported from Afghanistan have spiralled in Pakistanâs markets Posts from Afghanistan too echoed with claims from another angle â where the border closure has led to a drastic drop in prices of tomatoes grapes pomegranates and onionsMeanwhile the price of goods imported from Pakistan especially bananas increased in Afghan markets mentioned the social media postsTolo News quoted Baradar asking Afghan businesses to âturn to alternative trade routes instead of Pakistan These routes have not only harmed our traders but have also caused difficulties for markets and the general public I strongly urge all traders to implement alternative options for imports and exports as soon as possibleâThe landlocked country of Afghanistan depends heavily on trade through the border gates which gives it access to Karachi and Gwadar ports in Pakistan for sending goods to other countries Carpets and rugs dried fruits medicinal plants and some gemstones comprise Kabuls main export products with the total value estimated at around 161 billion in 2024Baradar assured the assembled businessmen that âAfghanistan now has access to alternative trade routesâ and that its economic ties with regional countries have âexpanded significantly compared to the pastâThe report also added that the Taliban leader mentioned that âAfghanistan is often targeted with political pressureâ and that trade relations and the âsuffering of refugeesâ are being used as tools for âirrational political motivesâIt was an obvious reference to Islamabadâs closure of border trade and forcing Afghan refugees to move out of its lands in thousands sometimes tens of thousands at a timeBaradari stressed that no one can deny the fact that all countries are interdependent when it comes to trade He also said that if Pakistan wishes to reopen trade routes with Afghanistan this time âit must provide firm guarantees that the routes will never be closed again under any circumstancesâ according to the Tolo reportSince the two countries signed an understanding for a truce following a fierce firefight that erupted on October 11 the neighbours have failed to reach a consensus on the modalitiesThe Durand Line drawn by the British during their occupation of India has been a subject of contention for Kabul and has witnessed several skirmishes at multiple fronts along the 2600 km border IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kabul-tells-businesses-to-stop-import-of-inferior-medicine-from-pak-urges-alternate-routes-for-trade-648273.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/haryana-cm-saini-gives-rs-150-crore-cheque-to-cricketer-shafali-verma-648274.html Chandigarh Nov 12 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday honoured Indian woman cricketer Shafali Verma with a cheque for Rs 150 crore and a GradeA gradation certificate for her outstanding performance In addition the Haryana State Commission for Women has appointed cricketer Shafali Verma as its Brand Ambassador She was a player of the 2025 World Cupwinning Womenâs Cricket Team The Chief Minister presented the award at his residence where Urban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goel and Shafali Vermaâs family members her grandfather father and brother were also present The Chief Minister felicitated her with a memento and a shawl Congratulating Shafali Verma and her family CM Saini said Haryana is a hub of sports and the daughters of the state have brought glory to the nation at the international level He said the daughter of Haryana played a pivotal role in the World Cup final helping India become world champions Saini said cricketer Shafali Verma has enhanced the pride of her family the state and the nation âShe is a source of inspiration for the youth across the country The state government is formulating several schemes to promote sportspersons Nearly 2000 sports nurseries have been opened across the state to train children from the grassroots level and provide them with a platform to excel The government stands fully with the youthâ said the Chief Minister He said the government is carrying out awareness campaigns through various means including marathons and cyclothons to encourage the youth to stay away from drugs The Chief Minister also talked to Shafali Verma regarding her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi Expressing her gratitude to the state government the cricketer said winning the World Cup brought immense joy âThis victory is not just our teamâs success but that of every woman cricketerâ she said She added that the soil of Haryana is made for sports and that people across the state actively promote sporting activities IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/haryana-cm-saini-gives-rs-150-crore-cheque-to-cricketer-shafali-verma-648274.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-govt-reaffirms-commitment-to-cow-protection-3-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-648275.html Ahmedabad Nov 12 The Gujarat government has reiterated its firm commitment to cow protection and preservation vowing zero tolerance for offences related to cow slaughter Spokesperson Minister Jitu Vaghani hailed a landmark judgment delivered by a court in Amreli which sentenced three accused to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh each for their involvement in a brutal case of cow slaughterTerming the verdict a âred signalâ for those involved in such crimes Vaghani said the cow holds a sacred place in Indian culture and faith and any act of cruelty against it will be met with the strictest possible legal action He recalled that the stringent anticow slaughter law was first enacted in Gujarat in 2011 under the leadership of the then Chief Minister and current Prime Minister Narendra ModiThe law was later further strengthened introducing provisions for life imprisonment making it one of the toughest in the country Minister Vaghani emphasised that this historic judgment stands as a testament to the governmentâs unwavering resolve to uphold justice and protect sacred valuesHe added that those contemplating similar offences will now think twice before defying the law The verdict he said not only reinforces the rule of law but also sends a strong message that cow slaughter will not be tolerated in GujaratHe further stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi the state government continues to prioritise initiatives for cow preservation welfare and protection Cows hold immense cultural religious and economic significance in Gujarat Revered as a symbol of life and motherhood the cow is deeply embedded in Hindu tradition where it is associated with divinity nonviolence and the nurturing spirit of natureBeyond spirituality cows have long been vital to Indiaâs rural economy providing milk and dairy products organic manure for farming and serving as a cornerstone of agrarian livelihoods For many protecting cows represents a commitment to sustainability compassion and respect for all living beings values that are central to Indiaâs civilisational identity IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-govt-reaffirms-commitment-to-cow-protection-3-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-648275.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/air-india-express-mumbai-varanasi-flight-lands-safely-after-bomb-threat-648276.html New Delhi Nov 12 An Air India Express flight from Mumbai to Varanasi received a bomb threat on Wednesday prompting an immediate security response and activation of standard safety protocols officials said Following the development a high alert was issued at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in VaranasiOne of our flights to Varanasi received a security threat In line with protocol the airport was immediately alerted and all necessary security procedures promptly initiated an Air India Express spokesperson statedThe airline said that the flight landed safely and all passengers were deboarded without incident The flight landed safely and all guests have been disembarked The aircraft will be released for operations once all mandated security checks are completed the statement addedSources said that in a separate incident budget carrier IndiGo also received digital security alerts concerning five major airports â Delhi Mumbai Chennai Hyderabad and ThiruvananthapuramAuthorities are investigating the origin and credibility of both threats Heightened security measures have been implemented across airports as a precautionary stepEarlier last week flight operations at Delhiâs Indira Gandhi International Airport IGIA experienced major disruptions due to a technical fault in the Air Traffic Control ATC system impacting over 400 flights from various airlines including Indigo Air India and others IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/air-india-express-mumbai-varanasi-flight-lands-safely-after-bomb-threat-648276.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jharkhand-winter-session-from-dec-5-cabinet-clears-18-proposals-648278.html Ranchi Nov 12 The Jharkhand Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday approved convening the winter session of the state Assembly from December 5 to December 11 A total of 18 proposals related to infrastructure education administrative reforms and social welfare were cleared during the cabinet meetingBriefing the media Cabinet Secretary Vandana Dadel said the Cabinet also approved the decision to declare native Mangur fish as the state fish of Jharkhand a move aimed at boosting conservation and promoting its commercial productionIn another key decision the Cabinet approved eevidence and esummons model rules to facilitate the implementation of the three new criminal laws which are expected to enhance transparency and speed up judicial proceedingsTo strengthen science and technology education the government decided to establish STEM labs in all Chief Ministerâs Schools of Excellence across the stateâs 24 districtsAmong other approvals the Cabinet sanctioned the creation of Head Forest Guard posts by promoting 1315 forest guards out of the 3883 sanctioned posts in the Forest DepartmentThe Cabinet also extended old pension scheme benefits to the teachers and staff of Netarhat Residential School Jharkhandâs premier residential institutionTo boost tourism the government approved a proposal to redevelop a hotel in Deoghar into a fourstar facility on a publicprivate partnership PPP model at an estimated cost of Rs 11397 croreTwo major road projects also received approval Rs 133 crore for upgrading the GiridihJamua Road to two lanes and Rs 2976 crore for improving the SimdegaKerasaiOdisha Border RoadAdditionally Rs 3727 crore was sanctioned from the contingency fund for the Setu Bandhan Project aimed at bridge construction and connectivity improvementThe Cabinet also approved the lease of 14705 acres of land in Latehar district to a private company for the Chakla Coal Project for 30 yearsOther decisions included amendments to the service rules of the Police Radio Department and the India Reserve Battalion and the regularisation of contract workers under the Polytechnic Education Project IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jharkhand-winter-session-from-dec-5-cabinet-clears-18-proposals-648278.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/red-fort-blast-gujarat-dgp-holds-meeting-on-anti-terror-preparedness-in-state-648279.html Ahmedabad Nov 12 In view of the prevailing security situation Director General of Police DGP Vikas Sahay chaired a crucial meeting from Police Bhavan through video conference with all unit heads city police commissioners and district police chiefs across Gujarat The meeting focused on ensuring advancedlevel preparedness to prevent any untoward incident and maintaining heightened vigilance across the stateDGP Sahay emphasised the need to strengthen the overall infrastructure of all field units including the AntiTerrorism Squad ATS and reviewed the functioning of Special Operations Groups SOGs in every districtHe directed officials to maintain meticulous records across 30 key parameters and ensure constant monitoring of individuals involved in serious offences under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPA Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Prevention Act TADA NDPS Act Arms Act Explosives Act and cases related to Fake Indian CurrencyThe DGP also stressed that not only specialised units like the SOG but local police too must keep their human intelligence networks active and maintain a continuous watch over suspicious movements or terrorlinked activitiesThe meeting was attended by senior officers including the ADGP and DIG of ATS as well as the DIG of the State Intelligence BureauThrough video conferencing all unit heads city police commissioners and district superintendents of police joined the discussions reaffirming Gujarat Policeâs commitment to proactive intelligence gathering and robust antiterror preparednessCCTV footage of the bomb blast triggered by a slowmoving car near Delhiâs Red Fort surfaced on Wednesday coinciding with the National Investigation Agencyâs NIA launch of a probe into the terror attack that has claimed nine lives so farThe 15second clip captures a congested stretch near the Red Fort Metro station with traffic inching forward before a massive fireball erupts apparently from an i20 car now identified as the source of the explosionAccording to footage from the cityâs CCTV control room the blast occurred at 650 pm on Monday engulfing several vehicles in flames and sending panic across the area IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/red-fort-blast-gujarat-dgp-holds-meeting-on-anti-terror-preparedness-in-state-648279.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/educated-people-can-pose-a-greater-threat-of-extremism-assam-cm-648280.html Guwahati Nov 12 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a sharp warning on Wednesday in the wake of the recent Delhi blast describing it as a grim reminder that education alone cannot prevent radicalisation Calling the incident a ânew dimension of extremismâ Sarma said the nation must reexamine its assumptions about what drives people towards terror and ideological violence Speaking to reporters Sarma reflected on how the traditional understanding of extremism has evolved âEarlier we believed that lack of education pushed people towards extremist ideologiesâ he said âBut today we see that even highly educated individuals can pose a greater threat If someone cannot sing Vande Mataram from their heart no amount of education can make them loyal to the nationâ The Chief Ministerâs remarks come as investigations continue into the Delhi explosion near the Red Fort that killed and injured several people earlier this week Security agencies have reportedly discovered that some individuals with professional and technical backgrounds were linked to the conspiracy fuelling a larger debate over the role of ideology not just socioeconomic deprivation in the spread of radicalism Sarma emphasised that the root cause of extremism lies not in literacy levels but in distorted beliefs and misplaced loyaltiesâWe were always taught that education brings enlightenment and reduces extremismâ he said âBut the current reality is alarmingâpeople who are doctors engineers or welleducated professionals are sometimes becoming more dangerous because their radicalism is intellectually justified rather than blindâ His comments follow a series of arrests made across Assam for allegedly spreading inflammatory and terrorglorifying content online in connection with the blast Sarma reiterated that Assam Police would continue to act firmly against any attempt to misuse social media or incite hatred The Chief Minister urged citizens to remain alert to both overt and subtle forms of radical influence âTrue education must strengthen love for the nation not weaken itâ he asserted âExtremism is not about ignorance anymoreâitâs about the failure of conviction We must address that before itâs too lateâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/educated-people-can-pose-a-greater-threat-of-extremism-assam-cm-648280.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/prakash-raj-appears-before-telangana-sit-in-betting-apps-case-648281.html Hyderabad Nov 12 Actor Prakash Raj on Wednesday appeared before the Special Investigation SIT in connection with the ongoing investigation into the alleged promotion of online betting apps The SIT officials recorded the statement of the actor at the CID officeAfter coming out of the CID office Prakash Raj told the media that he did a promotion for an app in 2016 thinking that it was a gaming app He said that after coming to know that it was a betting app he stopped the promotion He also recalled that betting was banned in 2017Betting apps are wrong They are destroying the lives of many youngsters he said Whether we do the ads knowingly or unknowingly itâs wrong I am sorry for that he addedActor Vijay Deverakonda had appeared before the SIT on Tuesday The officials recorded his statement on the remuneration and commissions taken from betting appsThe Telangana government formed the SIT in March to probe multiple cases involving online betting platformsThe questioning follows a series of arrests made by SIT in six locations in Punjab Gujarat and Rajasthan during the joint operation conducted by SIT in coordination with CID Eight illegal betting organisers were arrested during the operationPrakash Raj and Deverakonda were among 29 celebrities charged with promoting banned betting apps by the Enforcement Directorate ED in JulyAugustThe investigation is based on multiple FIRs filed across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and covers a range of individuals including actors YouTubers and social media personalitiesThey were summoned by the agency under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLAAfter appearing before the ED on July 30 Prakash Raj had stated that the matter dated back to 2016 He claimed that he had not accepted moneyDeverakonda had maintained that he promoted only legal skillbased gaming apps and not unlawful betting platformsActors Rana Daggubati and Manchi Lakshmi had also appeared before the ED IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/prakash-raj-appears-before-telangana-sit-in-betting-apps-case-648281.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-creates-electoral-history-with-record-turnout-zero-repolls-eci-648283.html New Delhi Nov 12 The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 concluded with a historic milestone â a record voter turnout of 6713 per cent the highest ever recorded in the state since Independence and âzero repollsâ across all constituencies the ECI said on Wednesday The ECI also highlighted that during the Lok Sabha elections of 2014 2019 and 2024 96 three and two repolls were conducted respectivelySimilarly during the Bihar assembly elections in 2015 and 2020 two and three repolls were conductedAccording to the ECI this unprecedented achievement reflects the success of its Bihar First initiatives â a set of 17 focused reforms introduced since March 2025 to ensure free fair and inclusive electionsFemale voter participation was particularly notable with 7178 per cent turnout compared to 6298 per cent among male votersChief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi closely monitored the entire polling process through webcasting at all 90740 polling stations the ECI said in its press noteThe advanced digital infrastructure powered by ECINet ensured realtime supervision voter facilitation and timely data updates throughout the twophased pollsThe Commission reported that scrutiny of poll documents in all 122 Assembly Constituencies was conducted smoothly in the presence of Returning Officers General Observers and over 460 candidates or their agentsNo discrepancies malpractices or irregularities were detected resulting in no repoll being recommended â a first in Biharâs electoral historyAmong the major reforms were the Special Intensive Revision SIR 2025 which produced a clean and updated electoral roll with 745 crore registered votersâSIR 2025 was conducted with zero appeals to ensure that the Bihar Electoral Roll was up to date and clean Based on this exercise 74526858 electors were eligible to vote in the elections across two phasesâ the ECI saidOther key initiatives included training Booth Level Officers in Delhiâs IIIDEM doubling honorariums for election staff establishing mobile deposit facilities outside polling stations and ensuring 100 per cent webcasting to enhance transparencyThe Commission also introduced improvements in EVM design mandatory VVPAT counting protocols and a votercentric app under ECINet for near realtime updates IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-creates-electoral-history-with-record-turnout-zero-repolls-eci-648283.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/andhra-pradesh-sets-goal-of-attracting-trillion-dollar-investment-648285.html Amaravati Nov 12 Andhra Pradesh has set an ambitious goal of attracting one trillion dollars in global and domestic investments said state minister Nara Lokesh on Wednesday Ahead of the CII Partnership Summit to be held in Visakhapatnam on November 1415 the Minister for Education and Information Technology claimed that the state has already attracted 120 billion dollars in investment during the last 16 monthsHe attributed this performance stability speed and the stateâs investorâfirst approach âThese are not symbolic MoUs They represent real onground projects that are creating employment and transforming regional economiesâ he saidHe stated that during the Partnership Summit 410 investment agreements worth 120 billion dollars will be formalised generating approximately 750000 employment opportunities Additionally groundbreaking ceremonies for projects valued at 27 lakh crore rupees will be conductedAddressing a press conference in New Delhi Lokesh outlined the stateâs robust investment climate governance reforms youthled development framework and employmentâdriven development strategyâOur goal is to create two million jobs over five years â not just as a target but as a commitment to our youth Every policy is designed to fuel job creationâCiting marquee investments he stated that they underscore growing global confidence in Andhra PradeshThe minister said Indiaâs largest steel producer chose Andhra Pradesh Google selected Visakhapatnam for its largest foreign direct investment in India â the Google Data CityHe also pointed out that Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited BPCL is establishing a onelakhcrorerupee refinery project National Thermal Power Corporation NTPC is developing a 165 lakh crore rupee green hydrogen hubLokesh said five of Indiaâs top 10 solar manufacturing companies have selected Andhra Pradesh as their baseThe minister emphasised that Andhra Pradeshâs success is driven by a new model â the âSpeed of doing businessâ âIn todayâs economy agility is everything Even a monthâs delay can alter an entire investment plan We ensure projects move from intent to implementation at record paceâ he saidThis framework has attracted major firms reinforcing Andhra Pradeshâs appeal across IT manufacturing hospitality and tourism Andhra Pradesh one of the first Indian states to officially recognise tourism as an industry aims to add 50000 hotel rooms in the next three years IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/andhra-pradesh-sets-goal-of-attracting-trillion-dollar-investment-648285.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-created-electoral-history-with-record-turnout-zero-repolls-eci-648287.html New Delhi Nov 12 The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 concluded with a historic milestone â a record voter turnout of 6713 per cent the highest ever recorded in the state since Independence and âzero repollsâ across all constituencies the ECI said on Wednesday The ECI also highlighted that during the Lok Sabha elections of 2014 2019 and 2024 96 three and two repolls were conducted respectivelySimilarly during the Bihar assembly elections in 2015 and 2020 two and three repolls were conductedAccording to the ECI this unprecedented achievement reflects the success of its Bihar First initiatives â a set of 17 focused reforms introduced since March 2025 to ensure free fair and inclusive electionsFemale voter participation was particularly notable with 7178 per cent turnout compared to 6298 per cent among male votersChief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi closely monitored the entire polling process through webcasting at all 90740 polling stations the ECI said in its press noteThe advanced digital infrastructure powered by ECINet ensured realtime supervision voter facilitation and timely data updates throughout the twophased pollsThe Commission reported that scrutiny of poll documents in all 122 Assembly Constituencies was conducted smoothly in the presence of Returning Officers General Observers and over 460 candidates or their agentsNo discrepancies malpractices or irregularities were detected resulting in no repoll being recommended â a first in Biharâs electoral historyAmong the major reforms were the Special Intensive Revision SIR 2025 which produced a clean and updated electoral roll with 745 crore registered votersâSIR 2025 was conducted with zero appeals to ensure that the Bihar Electoral Roll was up to date and clean Based on this exercise 74526858 electors were eligible to vote in the elections across two phasesâ the ECI saidOther key initiatives included training Booth Level Officers in Delhiâs IIIDEM doubling honorariums for election staff establishing mobile deposit facilities outside polling stations and ensuring 100 per cent webcasting to enhance transparencyThe Commission also introduced improvements in EVM design mandatory VVPAT counting protocols and a votercentric app under ECINet for near realtime updates IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-created-electoral-history-with-record-turnout-zero-repolls-eci-648287.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/fadnavis-gadkari-piyush-goyal-top-star-campaigners-list-for-maha-local-body-polls-648288.html Mumbai Nov 12 Bharatiya Janata Party BJP on Wednesday released a list of 40 star campaigners for the local and civic body elections in Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Union ministers Nitin Gadkari Piyush Goyal and state unit chief Ravindra Chavan topped the list The list was released a day after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chaired the partyâs core committee meeting on Tuesday and reviewed preparations for the local and civic body elections being viewed as the mini Assembly pollsApart from CM Fadnavis the other star campaigners include state unit chief Ravindra Chavan Union ministers Nitin Gadkari and Piyush Goyal former state party chief and revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule national general secretary Vinod Tawde national joint organising secretary Shiv Prakash former Union minister Narayan Rane former chief minister Ashok Chavan ministers Chandrakant Patil Radhakrishna VikhePatil Ashish Shelar Pankaja Munde Girish Mahajan Ganesh Naik Jaykumar Rawal Shivendra Raje Bhosale Nitesh Rane Jaykumar Gore Atul Save Ashok UikeUnion Ministers of State MoS Muralidhar Mohol and Raksha Khadse minister of state Meghna Bordikar former Union Ministers of State Raosaheb Danve and Bhagwat Karad former ministers Sudhir Mungantiwar and Sanjay Kute party MP Dhananjay Mahadik former MPs Amar Sable and Ashok Nete Mumbai unit chief Ameet Satam party legislators Praveen Darekar Prasad Lad Randheer Sawarkar Mangesh Chavan and Gopichand Padalkar state BJP womenâs wing chief Chitra Wagh party functionaries Madhavi Naik and Idris Multani are also in the listBJP chose to release the list of star campaigners after Revenue Minister and former state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule was selected as the Maharashtra election incharge for local and civic bodiesMinister Bawankule said We will win all the elections in Maharashtra with a twothirds majority by getting 51 per cent of the votes through the Mahayuti I am confident that the BJPMahayuti will win with a huge majority in all the municipal corporations all the Zilla Parishads and municipalities and Nagar Panchayats in the stateThe Minister said that efforts will be made to maintain coordination in the grand allianceâFor this coordination there will be a committee of three ministers in each district In this three ministers one from the BJP one from Shiv Sena and one from NCP will work as coordinators BJP will ensure that there is no disagreement or division anywhere among the allies in the grand allianceâ he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/fadnavis-gadkari-piyush-goyal-top-star-campaigners-list-for-maha-local-body-polls-648288.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-govt-to-hold-tech-growth-conclave-20-in-indore-tomorrow-648292.html Indore Nov 12 Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will be participating in the Madhya Pradesh Tech Growth Conclave 20 to be held at Brilliant Convention Centre in Indore on Thursday The government is organising this conclave with the purpose of establishing Madhya Pradesh as a global centre for technology innovation and investmentThe event will outline the next phase of the stateâs technological and industrial progress ensuring that Madhya Pradesh can lead the Tier2 Indian tech revolution according to the state governmentDuring the conclave Chief Minister Yadav will unveil the states new policy drafted for growth in space technology aiming to establish Ujjain as Indiaâs emerging centre for space innovationThe draft policy aligns with national space reforms under INSPACe promoting private sector participation in satellite design launch services and remote sensing as the government stated on WednesdayIn the past six months Madhya Pradesh has achieved remarkable progress through innovation infrastructure and investment A significant progress has been made in establishing a Centre of Excellence CoE for drone technology the government statedChief Minister Yadav will also hold oneonone meetings with industry representatives to explore new opportunities for investment and collaboration He will also sign MoUs and hand over a letter for land allotment for establishing new industriesThis event exemplifies the integration of policy people and progress demonstrating how Madhya Pradesh is advancing toward a developed India 2047 through innovationdriven inclusive growth it added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-govt-to-hold-tech-growth-conclave-20-in-indore-tomorrow-648292.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bengal-explosion-kills-child-in-murshidabad-five-grievously-injured-648295.html Kolkata Nov 12 Mystery surrounds a powerful explosion that ripped through Murshidabads Rameshwarpur village under Kandi police station on Wednesday killing a threeyearold girl and leaving five others critically injured The blast occurred around 1230 pm inside the home of Anisur Sheikh which was completely gutted in the ensuing fireSix people including four women a child and Sheikh himself were inside at the time A neighbour was also injuredLocals rushed to the scene as panic spread especially in the wake of the recent car bomb blast in DelhiPolice and residents worked together to rescue the victims from the burning house All six were initially taken to Gokarna Block Primary Health Centre five were later shifted to Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital where the child succumbed to injuriesHospital sources described the condition of the remaining victims as âvery criticalâThe injured have been identified as Ahladi Bibi Ruli Bibi Amina Parveen 3 Nurjahan Khatun Anisur Sheikh alias Dalim and Rizba BibiMurshidabad Superintendent of Police Kumar Sunny Raj confirmed the childâs death and said preliminary investigations point to a cooking gas cylinder explosionâThe entire matter is being investigatedâ he addedHowever locals dispute the official version claiming the magnitude of the blast suggests chemicals or bombmaking materials were stored in the housePolice have not ruled out foul play and are probing all angles IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bengal-explosion-kills-child-in-murshidabad-five-grievously-injured-648295.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blast-nia-questions-man-in-bengals-murshidabad-district-648297.html Kolkata Nov 12 The investigators reached Nabagram in Murshidabad on Wednesday According to sources the NIA came to Bengal after getting certain phone numbers from the suspects who were arrested in connection with the Delhi blast Sources said the operation began at 7 am at a village under Nabagram police station in Murshidabad The NIA investigation team went to the house of a person named Mainul Hasan He was called and questioned for a long time It is learnt that Mainul Hasan is a migrant worker by profession He had worked as a migrant worker in Delhi and sometimes in MumbaiSources said that Mainul had contact with members of some militant organisations at that timeSources said that Mainuls phone number was received from one of the suspects of the Delhi blastA search was also conducted at Mainuls house Apart from Mainuls house the investigating officers are roaming around Murshidabad villages and making enquiriesSources said that apart from Mainul several other names have come to the fore The operation is being conducted based on such names It is being investigated whether these residents of Murshidabad are directly or indirectly involved in the Delhi blast The neighbours of the area were surprised by this sudden operationAt least eight people were killed and dozens were injured after a blast in a car near the Red Fort on Monday eveningThe blast took place in a Hyundai i20 car at 652 pm near the Red Fort Metro Station leaving mangled bodies and damaged cars scattered in the busy areaA high alert has been sounded in Delhi The Delhi Police have invoked UAPA Unlawful Activities Prevention Act sections after forensic evidence and intelligence inputs pointed to possible terror linksThe investigators have arrested about 15 people in connection with the incident and are searching for others who were directly or indirectly involved in the blast IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blast-nia-questions-man-in-bengals-murshidabad-district-648297.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat-arrives-in-jaipur-to-participate-in-centenary-celebrations-648298.html Jaipur Nov 12 Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohanrao Bhagwat arrived in Jaipur on Wednesday and will be in the city till November 16 as part of the RSSâs centenary celebrations During his fiveday visit he will participate in various programmes in Jaipur and interact with RSS workersRSS Rajasthan Regional Sanghchalak Ramesh Agarwal informed that as per the schedule Bhagwat arrived in Jaipur on the night of November 12On November 15 at 530 pm Bhagwat will address a programme on âCurrent Global Scenario and Integral Human Philosophyâ organised by the Integral Human Philosophy Research and Development Foundation at the SMS Indoor Stadium JaipurOn November 16 at 10 am he will attend the launch ceremony of âAur Yeh Jeevan Samarpitâ a book highlighting the lives and contributions of late RSS pracharaks from Rajasthan at Pathey Bhawan Malviya NagarThe book has been published by Gyan Ganga Prakashan JaipurDuring his stay in Jaipur Bhagwat will also hold meetings with different groups of RSS workers and have informal interactionsSpeaking in Bengaluru recently at a twoday lecture series titled 100 Years of Sangh Journey New Horizons Bhagwat clarified that the Sangh is open to people from all communities including Muslims and Christians but there is a conditionHe said that every individual can come to the Sangh as long as they see themselves as sons of Bharat Mata and commit to the broader Hindu societyNo Brahmin is allowed in Sangh No other caste is allowed in the Sangh No Muslim is allowed no Christian is allowed in the Sangha Only Hindus are allowed So people with different denominations Muslims Christians any denomination can come to the Sangha but keep your separateness out Your speciality is welcome But when you come inside Shakha you come as a son of Bharat Mata a member of this Hindu society Bhagwat saidHe further added that people from all castes and even those from Muslim or Christian backgrounds participate in Shakhas the RSSs local branchesWe are all sons of Bharat Mata That is how Sangha works he addedHe explained that the RSSs approach is rooted in unity and inclusivity based on the idea of a shared national identity IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat-arrives-in-jaipur-to-participate-in-centenary-celebrations-648298.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/odisha-guv-urges-youth-to-revive-maritime-spirit-at-bali-jatra-closing-ceremony-648300.html Bhubaneswar Nov 12 Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday described the BaliJatra festival as the âMirror of Odishaâs Soulâ calling on the youths of Odisha to awaken the spirit of the âSadhaba Puasâ the ancient maritime traders by exploring new horizons in technology innovation and sustainable enterprise Speaking at the Valedictory Ceremony of the Historical Balijatra in Cuttack Kambhampati stated that the historic Balijatra festival carries a timeless message for humanity â that the seas were never meant to divide but to connect âWhen guided by goodwill trade and travel can unite civilisations bringing harmony where politics may failâ the Governor said calling Balijatra a celebration of both prosperity and morality He described the festival as a magnificent testament to Odishaâs eternal spirit weaving together the courage of Kalingaâs ancient seafarersâthe Sadhaba Puasâand the creativity of modern Odisha into one unbroken thread of glory Recalling the maritime heritage of Kalinga Kambhampati said the brave seafarers once sailed from the banks of the Mahanadi to distant lands such as Sri Lanka Java Sumatra Bali and Cambodia carrying not only goods but also the light of art language and faith Their voyages he said proved that the sea is a bridge linking hearts and civilisations Calling Balijatra a âmirror of the Odia soulâ the Governor said âtrue wealth lies in the resilience and artistry of the peopleâHe urged the youth to awaken the spirit of the Sadhaba Puas by exploring new horizons in technology innovation and sustainable enterprise Kambhampati commended the state government and the Cuttack District Administration for their efforts in organising the festival and lauded the Rs 200crore Mahanadi Riverfront Development Project He also appreciated the initiative to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for Balijatra and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for promoting Indiaâs maritime heritage globally âBalijatra is not the end of a celebrationâ he said âbut the continuation of a journey of courage creativity and compassionâ Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday announced a oneday extension of the Bali Jatra in Cuttack The historic festival which was earlier scheduled to conclude on November 12 will now end on November 13 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/odisha-guv-urges-youth-to-revive-maritime-spirit-at-bali-jatra-closing-ceremony-648300.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/four-day-national-tribal-film-festival-kicks-off-in-manipur-648301.html Imphal Nov 12 The fourday National Tribal Film Festival and Carnival began in Imphal on Wednesday showcasing 23 tribal films from nine states and celebrating Indiaâs diverse tribal heritage through cinema and culture Manipurâs Additional Chief Secretary Anurag Bajpai said the festival organised as part of the celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh aims to promote and celebrate tribal cinema culture and creative expression from across the countryâs tribal communitiesThe festival being held from November 12 to 15 at the City Convention Centre and the Manipur State Film Development Society MSFDS complex features films from nine states Maharashtra Odisha West Bengal Assam Arunachal Pradesh Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland and ManipurAccording to Bajpai the 2025 edition includes six feature films two documentaries 14 short films and one animation film the latter being a 15minute National Film Development Corporation NFDC production on the life of tribal freedom fighter Rani GaidinliuThe event will also host 16 national guests 27 state delegates and representatives from five tribal film forums and associationsAs part of the fourday celebration the festival will feature two master classes panel discussions and two âInConversationâ sessions with filmmakers and cultural expertsThe opening ceremony on Wednesday included inaugural screenings while the closing ceremony on November 15 will coincide with the observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada and commemorate the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda the revered tribal freedom fighterThe closing day will include floral tributes cultural performances and a special film screening The festival is being organised by the Tribal Research Institute and the Department of Tribal Affairs amp Hills Government of Manipur in collaboration with the Manipur State Film Development Society MSFDS LN Kashung Director of Tribal Affairs amp Hills said the event combines the National Tribal Film Festival and the StateLevel Tribal Carnival ManipurâThis is the first time the National Tribal Film Festival is being held in Manipur with participation from filmmakers of nine states Twentythree tribalthemed films will be screened during the festival The aim is to promote cinema preserve culture through film and provide cultural education that fosters empathy respect and harmony among communitiesâ Kashung saidAnother senior official of the department said the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh is a yearlong commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda observed from November 15 2024 to November 15 2025 to celebrate the heritage and contributions of Indiaâs tribal communities IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/four-day-national-tribal-film-festival-kicks-off-in-manipur-648301.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-govt-to-hold-tech-growth-conclave-20-in-indore-today-648305.html Indore Nov 13 Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will be participating in the Madhya Pradesh Tech Growth Conclave 20 to be held at Brilliant Convention Centre in Indore on Thursday The government is organising this conclave with the purpose of establishing Madhya Pradesh as a global centre for technology innovation and investmentThe event will outline the next phase of the stateâs technological and industrial progress ensuring that Madhya Pradesh can lead the Tier2 Indian tech revolution according to the state governmentDuring the conclave Chief Minister Yadav will unveil the states new policy drafted for growth in space technology aiming to establish Ujjain as Indiaâs emerging centre for space innovationThe draft policy aligns with national space reforms under INSPACe promoting private sector participation in satellite design launch services and remote sensing as the government stated earlier on WednesdayIn the past six months Madhya Pradesh has achieved remarkable progress through innovation infrastructure and investment A significant progress has been made in establishing a Centre of Excellence CoE for drone technology the government statedChief Minister Yadav will also hold oneonone meetings with industry representatives to explore new opportunities for investment and collaboration He will also sign MoUs and hand over a letter for land allotment for establishing new industriesThis event exemplifies the integration of policy people and progress demonstrating how Madhya Pradesh is advancing toward a developed India 2047 through innovationdriven inclusive growth it added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-govt-to-hold-tech-growth-conclave-20-in-indore-today-648305.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mumbai-railway-police-take-suo-motu-action-after-illegal-protest-at-csmt-two-booked-648310.html Mumbai Nov 13 The Mumbai Railway Police on Thursday took suo motu cognisance of an illegal protest staged at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus CSMT by members of the Central Railway Mazdoor Sangh CRMS A case has been registered at the CSMT Railway Police Station against two railway employees identified as SK Dubey and Vivek Sisodia According to a statement released by the Mumbai Railway Police the protest was held on November 6 demanding the withdrawal of an FIR registered against two engineers in connection with the Mumbra station incident which claimed the lives of five people Without obtaining prior permission CRMS members organised the agitation at CSMT leading to charges of unlawful assembly and violation of public order and traffic regulationsOn the day of the incident members of CRMS held a sitin protest outside the motormanâs lobby and the Station Managerâs office disrupting railway operations and halting local train services for nearly an hourAround 4 pm nearly 100 to 200 railway employees gathered at Milan Hall under the leadership of CRMS president Praveen Vajpayee and later marched peacefully towards the Divisional Railway Managerâs DRM office However after the official protest concluded around 530 pm about 30 to 40 employees led by Dubey and Sisodia allegedly entered the motormanâs lobby at CSMT and began an unapproved sitin protestThe protesters reportedly blocked entry to the motormen guards and the Station Managerâs office using iron benches resulting in staff being trapped inside and complete disruption of local train services from 541 pm The stoppage led to crowding and confusion among passengers on the platformsThe agitation ended at 638 pm after assurances were given by the DRM following which train services gradually resumedA senior officer stated that the CRMS protest violated existing prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Indian Penal Code IPC which bans gatherings of five or more persons within the jurisdiction of the Railway Police Commissionerate without prior permissionA case has been registered under Sections 1892 190 1272 221 and 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS and Sections 371 and 135 of the Maharashtra Police ActPolice officials said the accused will soon be summoned for questioning Investigators are also probing who instigated and supported the CRMS members to stage the protest within the station premises without prior approval The investigation is currently underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mumbai-railway-police-take-suo-motu-action-after-illegal-protest-at-csmt-two-booked-648310.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-to-procure-dgca-certified-agri-survey-drones-to-boost-farming-land-mapping-648312.html Chennai Nov 13 In a significant move to modernise farming practices and strengthen landsurvey operations the Tamil Nadu Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Corporation TNUAVC functioning under the Higher Education Department has begun the process to procure DGCAcertified agricultural drones and surveygrade drones A senior official from the department confirmed that both categories of drones have successfully undergone rigorous testing by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation DGCA meeting all safety performance and operational standardsâThe DGCA typecertification is mandatory for any drone intended for formal use It ensures safety compliance and also makes them eligible for government subsidies and institutional loansâ the official saidTNUAVC has floated tenders for both types of drones According to the official the lightweight agricultural drones constructed using durable carbon fibre are engineered to offer endtoend technological solutions for farmersThese drones will come with precise spray mechanisms customised nozzles and firm antiinterference antennas to ensure seamless field operations They are also equipped with intelligent safety features such as earlywarning alerts and automatic returntohome functionsâThe drones can accurately spray any pesticide depending on plant growth patterns and field density They are also easy to assemble and will be supplied with a flightcrash warrantyâ he addedThe state government plans to procure around 50 such agri drones Alongside these TNUAVC will also acquire survey drones developed for highly accurate aerial mapping of land and other required areasThese drones will be fitted with advanced imaging systems capable of capturing clear nonpixelated photographs and highquality video footage ensuring improved land records planning and monitoringThe official said the survey drones are built with strong datasecurity features that automatically block unrecognised users from accessing or receiving information They are also designed to operate in varied terrains and withstand extreme hot and cold temperatures keeping in mind Tamil Naduâs climatic variationsBy bringing in these advanced drone systems the state government aims to enhance precision agriculture streamline landsurvey operations and expand the use of modern technological tools in governance and development activities The procurement process is expected to move forward in the coming weeks after which the drones will be gradually deployed across different regions of Tamil Nadu IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-to-procure-dgca-certified-agri-survey-drones-to-boost-farming-land-mapping-648312.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jampk-police-raid-13-locations-in-kashmir-in-connection-with-delhi-blast-648315.html Srinagar Nov 13 The CounterIntelligence Wing Kashmir CIK of JampK Police on Thursday raided 13 locations across the Valley in connection with the Delhi terror blast Officials said that simultaneous raids are being carried out against the banned JamaateIslami JeI organisation in different parts of Kashmir after the Delhi blast in which a local doctor Mohd Umar was involved He belonged to the Pulwama districtMeanwhile the DNA of the mother has matched with Dr Mohd Umar confirming his identityHe was on the run after the JampK Police in coordination with the Haryana Police busted a terror module in Faridabad Dr Mohd Umar escaped arrest after his terror associates Dr Adil of Kulgam district and Dr Muzammil Ganai of his native village Koil in Pulwama district were arrestedA woman doctor from Lucknow Dr Shaheen Shahid also working with Dr Mohd Umar and others in AlFalah Medical College in Faridabad was arrested after an assault rifle was recovered from her carLucknow police on Wednesday detained her brother for questioningDr Adil was caught after CCTV footage showed him putting up posters of the terror outfit JaisheMohammad JeM One AK47 rifle was recovered from Aadilâs locker in the Government Medical College Anantnag where he had left his job in October 2024His disclosure led to the arrest of Dr Muzammil Ganai also working at AlFalah Medical College Over 2900 kg of ammonium nitrate were recovered from Muzamil by the JampK Police in FaridabadThe Union Home Ministry MHA has handed over the investigation of the Delhi terror blast to the NIAThe worrying discovery of white collar terrorism involving professionals like doctors has added a new dimension to terrorist activities in Jammu and KashmirThe busting of the terror module run by doctors has vindicated the decision of Lt Governor Manoj Sinha who has terminated many government employees for terror links in the UTIronically the LGs decision to terminate the services of government employees with terror links had been criticised by various political parties including the National Conference NC presently in power in the union territory IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jampk-police-raid-13-locations-in-kashmir-in-connection-with-delhi-blast-648315.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mercury-continues-free-fall-in-kashmir-srinagar-coldest-at-minus-21-degrees-648317.html Srinagar Nov 12 Temperature across Kashmir Valley continued to drop further on Thursday as Srinagar city recorded its coldest night at minus 21 degrees Celsius Pahalgam hill station recorded minus 38 degrees and Gulmarg had 05 minimum temperatureThe Meteorological MeT Department officials said that the minimum temperature is expected to drop further in the coming days in the ValleyâAs expected the minimum temperature dropped to minus 21 degrees Celsius in Srinagar today which is the lowest this season so far The night temperature is likely to drop further in the coming daysâ the MeT officials saidThe weather department has forecast generally dry weather from November 13 to November 15 generally cloudy weather towards the afternoon on November 16 and then dry weather between November 17 to November 19Jammu city recorded 102 Katra town 95 Batote 29 and Bhaderwah one degree as the minimum temperatureDue to the present cold wave in the Valley people have started wearing woollens including the traditional tweed overgarment called the âPheranâ An earthen pot woven in willow wicker filled with live charcoal called the âKangriâ is kept under the âPheranâ to ward off cold during the winter monthsPeople with a history of chest ailments elders and children have been cautioned by local doctors not to expose themselves for longer periods as cold air inhaled by people with lower immunity causes chestrelated diseasesThe 40daylong period of harsh winter cold called the âChillai Kalanâ begins each year on December 21 and ends on January 30During this period most water bodies in the Valley freeze either partially or completely depending upon the severity of winter cold Drinking water taps also freeze during the Chillai Kalan and locals have to battle with small fires lit around the water taps to defreeze them During extreme winter cold even the day temperature rarely rises above 7 degrees Celsius in the Valley IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mercury-continues-free-fall-in-kashmir-srinagar-coldest-at-minus-21-degrees-648317.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ysrcp-leader-ambati-rambabu-booked-for-threatening-police-officers-648322.html Amaravati Nov 13 Police in Andhra Pradeshs Guntur have registered a case against former minister and YSR Congress party leader Ambati Rambabu and others for unlawful assembly and threatening police officers on duty Rambabu and his supporters had taken out a rally without police permission and when stopped they allegedly threatened police officialsA case has been registered at Pattabhipuram Police Station under various sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNSPolice said the rally held without permission caused traffic disruptions and inconvenienced the publicThe YSRCP leaders and cadres took to the roads as part of the partys statewide protest against the privatisation of medical collegesThe case has been registered under BNS sections assaulting or using criminal force against public servants to prevent them from discharging their duty 1262 wrongful restraint 3513 criminal intimidation and 1892 unlawful assemblyAccording to police Rambabu was told by DSP Arvind and CI Ganga Venkateshwarlu that there is no permission for the rally but he along with his supporters went ahead with the protest They tried to remove the barricades and entered into an argument with the policeSimilar cases were registered against Rambabu in the past during the protests called by the YSRCP over various issuesThe YSRCP cadres took out rallies in all the constituencies on Wednesday to protest against the privatisation of medical collegesYSRCP president and former chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy posted on X that privatisation of medical colleges has drawn strong resistance from people across the state and the massive rallies held in all 175 constituencies stand as proof of their collective voiceI am deeply proud of our citizens YSRCP cadre YSRCP leaders likeminded parties and likeminded organisations who came forward voluntarily to defend public education and healthcare This commitment shows that people value social welfare over private gain and are determined to safeguard the states future he wroteAt the behest of their political parties though the police tried in every possible way to stop these rallies people did not step back They continued with courage and discipline standing united for a just cause Their determination and peaceful participation reflected the true democratic spirit of the state and proved that the voice of the people cannot be silenced by force he addedJagan Mohan Reddy demanded that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu respect this strong public sentiment and immediately withdraw his decision to privatise medical colleges IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ysrcp-leader-ambati-rambabu-booked-for-threatening-police-officers-648322.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tns-madurai-farmers-in-distress-as-rates-of-kuruvai-crops-fall-in-open-market-648324.html Madurai Nov 13 As the kuruvai paddy harvest winds down in Tamil Nadus Madurai farmers are reeling under a steep 20 per cent fall in open market prices with a 62kg bag fetching just Rs 1400 this year compared to last yearâs Rs 1700 The drop comes despite a better yield this season leaving small and marginal farmers particularly distressedAccording to traders two key factors have triggered the slump a surge in paddy arrivals from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka and higher moisture levels in locally harvested grain caused by untimely rainfallRice mill owners said that paddy with excess moisture has to be dried for nearly two months significantly increasing processing costs As a result the procurement price is reduced to offset the additional expenditure The availability of fine dry paddy varieties from neighbouring states is also exerting downward pressure on local rates they addedKuruvai paddy was cultivated in nearly 9000 hectares in Madurai this season similar to last year With nearly 80 per cent of the harvest completed farmers estimate that around 20 per cent of the total produce roughly 9000 tonnes is being sold directly in the open marketWhile Direct Procurement Centres DPCs offer Rs 255 per kg traders in the open market are paying only Rs 23 per kg At least onefifth of the farmers especially small cultivators prefer to sell to traders despite the loss They say traders arrive directly at the fields offer instant payment and avoid the long delays associated with DPCsMany farmers under pressure to settle debts and cover labour charges choose immediate clearance over higher returnsFarmers reported a bumper harvest this year with yields touching over 35 bags per acre compared to 30 bags last year However the price decline has neutralised the benefitAt the Mattuthavani Central Paddy Market traders confirmed that prices have fallen by Rs 25 per kg in recent days with about 4000 bags traded dailyRice millers noted that welldried paddy can still fetch up to Rs 27 per kg but much of the current seasonâs produce carries high moisture content due to intermittent rains Adding to farmersâ worries only 48 per cent of samba paddy in the delta region has been insured under the PM Fasal Bima Yojana with just three days left for enrolmentFarmers said they are unable to get the required documents as officials remain busy with the ongoing Special Intensive Revision SIR exerciseThe combined impact of falling prices moisturerelated deductions rising milling costs and insurance delays has cast a shadow over what should have been a profitable harvest season IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tns-madurai-farmers-in-distress-as-rates-of-kuruvai-crops-fall-in-open-market-648324.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/punish-delhi-blast-perpetrators-say-children-of-victim-mohsin-648327.html New Delhi Nov 13 The children of Mohsin a resident of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh who was killed in a car bomb blast near Delhis Red Fort on Monday have urged the authorities to punish those responsible for the tragedy on Thursday IANS spoke to Mohsins family who recounted the heartbreaking incident and demanded strict action against the culpritsSpeaking to IANS Mohsins son said Punish those who are responsibleHis daughter echoed the sentiment saying I just want to say that whoever is responsible should be punishedMohsins brotherinlaw shared the familys anguish I was in Ahmedabad when I heard about the blast Early this morning around 5 am I was informed that the postmortem examination had been completed Mohsins sons are very young The family was living in a rented house in Delhi The government has made announcements but we have not received any help so farMohsins younger brother Nadim added He was around 35â36 years old and died instantly in the blast We searched for him for hours but found no clue His name was not even on the initial list of victims He used to drive an erickshaw to support his family He is survived by two children and his wife They live in a rented house and we havent received any assistance from the government His entire body was burnt only his face was recognisableMohsins sisterinlaw recalled the tense hours after the explosion After several attempts an officer finally answered his phone and said he was at the Red Fort police station Thats when we feared he might have been caught in the blast We were then told to go to LNJP Hospital but security was tight and no one was giving us any information We were only told to wait patientlyMohsin had moved to Delhi two years ago with his wife Sultana and their two children to earn a living as an erickshaw driver Following his death his body was taken back to his hometown in Meerut for the last ritesOn Wednesday Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited LNJP Hospital in Delhi to meet the survivors of the Red Fort blast He assured that those behind the conspiracy would be brought to justiceIn a post on X PM Modi wrote Went to LNJP Hospital and met those injured during the blast in Delhi Praying for everyones quick recovery Those behind the conspiracy will be brought to justice IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/punish-delhi-blast-perpetrators-say-children-of-victim-mohsin-648327.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-local-body-elections-filing-of-nomination-starts-on-friday-648328.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 13 Candidates contesting the upcoming local body elections in Kerala can begin filing their nominations from Friday according to the schedule announced by the State Election Commission on Thursday The polls will be held in two phases with the first phase to be held on December 9 and the second phase on December 11 with the counting of votes to take place on December 13Nominations can be submitted between 11 am and 3 pm each day The last date for filing nominations is November 21 while the scrutiny of papers will take place on November 22 Candidates will be allowed to withdraw nominations until November 24The security deposit for contesting varies by the level of the local body Those contesting for gram panchayat seats must deposit Rs 2000 for block panchayats and municipalities Rs 4000 and for district panchayats and corporations Rs 5000Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes need to pay only half the prescribed amountTo be eligible a candidate must be at least 21 years old on the date of nominationCandidates contesting in reserved wards for the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes must submit a community certificate issued by a competent authorityNomination papers must be submitted in the prescribed form and signed before the Returning Officer or an officer authorised by the Commission after taking an oath or affirmation as per the election guidelinesOn the day of nomination candidates are permitted to bring only three accompanying vehicles within a 100metre radius of the Returning Officerâs officeAdditionally no more than five persons including the candidate will be allowed to enter the Returning Officerâs room during the submission processThe Election Commission has also released a detailed guideline outlining the eligibility and disqualification criteria for candidates contesting the local body electionsAccording to the State Election Commission SEC polling will be held across 1199 local bodies including 941 grama panchayats 152 block panchayats 14 district panchayats 86 municipalities and six corporations with counting on December 13The first phase will cover Thiruvananthapuram Kollam Pathanamthitta Alappuzha Kottayam Idukki and Ernakulam and the second will include Thrissur Palakkad Malappuram Kozhikode Wayanad Kannur and KasaragodThere are 284 crore voters of whom 133 crore are men 149 crore women and 271 transgender personsElections will take place in 23576 wards through 33746 polling stations with 18 lakh officials and 70000 police personnel deployedThe local body polls to be held in multiple phases are expected to set the stage for a major political contest across Kerala with all three fronts the LDF UDF and BJPâtreating it as a precursor to the upcoming Assembly elections IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-local-body-elections-filing-of-nomination-starts-on-friday-648328.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/faridabad-jem-units-plot-multiple-coordinated-blasts-ayodhya-target-among-plans-648332.html New Delhi Nov 13 Fresh details emerging from the investigations into the Delhi Red Fort blast clearly point towards a major plot that was in the making Investigators can now confirm that the JaisheMohammads Faridabad terror module had planned not only to carry out a series of blasts but also to hold a major recruitment driveAn official said that the plan was to build one of the biggest terror modules which would spread across the length and breadth of the countryIn the first phase the JeM sought to target major cities in North India Further they wanted to expand towards Maharashtra the Northeast and then South India officials saidThe Telegram chats of the accused showed the outfits expansion plansThe accused discussed carrying out at least six coordinated blasts in many parts of North India This also included a major blast outside the Ram Mandir in AyodhyaThe first target was however Delhi since the terror group wanted to challenge the security agenciesBy hitting the national capital the message the JeM wanted to send was that it is capable of carrying out an attack anywhere and would succeed even if the security was tightThe terror group sought to convey a message that they are hitting the Ram Mandir to avenge the demolition of the Babri MasjidThe Ayodhya issue has been a major tool for several terror groups over the years to recruit youth This time around too the intention was the sameThe remaining four planned blasts were meant to show the outfits strength and create panic Further the terror group also wanted to avenge the losses it faced during Operation Sindoor The JeM was one of the worst hit during this operationAn Intelligence Bureau official said that such attacks were not just meant to send a message in India so that the youth would be impressed and join the group This was also meant to send a message in Pakistan where the JeM is finding it hard to recruit peopleAfter Operation Sindoor many have stayed away from the group making it hard for the JeM to operateDuring the first phase of the campaign the JeM pieced together a module in Faridabad Once the manpower was in place they found places in Nuh Haryana to source the ammonium nitrateAfter this was done the plan was discussed both in person and through Telegram channelsOnce the locations were fixed the module began preparing the explosivesIn the final phase the explosives were distributed among the operativesDuring the course of the execution the dates were changed several times The initial plan was to execute the attacks on August 15 This plan was changed and then they decided to carry out attacks on December 6Another chat transcript suggested that if the December 6 date does not go through then they would carry out the coordinated operations on January 26However the busting of the Faridabad module led to panic and the blast took place prematurely according to investigatorsSources said that a similar plan was in place for the rest of the country They were in the process of creating similar modules and executing blasts in the rest of the countryThe module members were told that they would move towards other parts of the country once the first plan relating to North India was executed IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/faridabad-jem-units-plot-multiple-coordinated-blasts-ayodhya-target-among-plans-648332.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/1-631-criminals-held-in-haryana-in-operation-track-down-648340.html Chandigarh Nov 13 The statewide campaign named Operation Track Down launched by Haryana Police achieved success with the arrest of 1631 criminals including 319 notorious and interstate offenders the police said on Thursday The mission led by Director General of Police DGP O P Singh is not only dismantling criminal networks but also showcasing the polices precise intelligence operations swift coordination and technological efficiencyThe recent actions carried out in Ambala Palwal Sirsa Dabwali and Yamunanagar reflected the wideranging success of this ongoing campaignAmbala Police achieved a breakthrough by arresting four active members of an interstate Iranian gang kingpin Ghulam Abbas alias Rihana Razvi Mohammad Khan Akbar Miyan Sheikh and Asadullah Khan alias KaliyaThe gang has been involved in over 105 incidents of gold and diamond thefts and frauds across IndiaThe police recovered four mobile phones four SIM cards and two scooters used in these crimesUnder Operation Track Down Dabwali Police launched a swift and decisive strike against drug traffickers arresting three interstate peddlers with 25613 grams of heroin worth approximately Rs 125 croreInvestigations revealed that the arrested individuals were already facing multiple cases of murder arms violations and NDPS Act offences in both Punjab and HaryanaThe District Crime BranchII in Yamunanagar achieved a major success by arresting two members of the notorious Kala Rana gang Manish Singari alias Mannu and Tarun Singari alias TannuBoth were wanted in several serious cases including attempt to murder extortion fraud and Arms Act violations Their arrest not only disrupted the gangs operations but also highlighted the district polices effectiveness in maintaining law and orderThe Palwal Police in a joint operation with the STF unit arrested a wanted criminal Chandrabhan from Narwana in Jind district He was absconding in a murder case with a reward of Rs 5000 on his headThe case dates back to February 2024 when a man named Dharambir was killed and the main accused Ravindra and his wife Kanti had already been arrested and sent to jailDescribing the success of the Operation Track Down as a powerful example of the state polices zerotolerance policy towards crime DGP Singh emphasised that whether it is drug trafficking murder fraud extortion or cybercrime every offender will be brought to justiceHe reaffirmed that the campaign would continue relentlessly until a crimefree environment is established across the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/1-631-criminals-held-in-haryana-in-operation-track-down-648340.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/chennai-one-app-introduces-re-1-ticket-offer-to-boost-public-transport-usage-648341.html Chennai Nov 13 In a major step toward promoting public transport and encouraging cashless mobility commuters using the Chennai One mobile application can now buy a single ticket for just Re 1 across Metropolitan Transport Corporation MTC buses Metro Rail and suburban trains The special offer which came into effect from Thursday morning is expected to draw more people into using digital ticketing and integrated public transport servicesThe Chennai One app launched on September 22 by Chief Minister MK Stalin serves as the citys first comprehensive daily commute applicationIt allows users to plan routes track buses and trains make digital payments and even book autos and rental carsSince its introduction the app has seen remarkable adoption with 55 lakh downloads and nearly 8 lakh tickets purchased by commutersAnnouncing the new offer Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority CUMTA MemberSecretary Jeyakumar said the objective is to encourage people to experience seamless cashless travelHe noted that users of Chennai One can avail a single ticket for Re 1 for any one mode bus Metro or suburban rail This benefit can be used only once after which regular fares will be chargedThe offer is valid for those who pay through BHIM UPI or Namma UPI within the Chennai One appOfficials said the scheme is aimed at familiarising Chennai residents with digital ticketing which has already become popular among early adoptersIn just one month the app has recorded 55 lakh registered users 14 lakh journey searches and 81 lakh ticket purchasesCommuters have praised the app for its clean design and the convenience of managing buses Metro suburban trains and cab services from one place using a unified QRcode system for scheduling payment and trackingAuthorities said the Re 1 initiative aligns with the apps promise of One City One App One Ticket which has generated considerable excitement among commutersThe government hopes this will simplify daily travel and make public transport faster safer and more environmentally friendlyTo avail the offer users must open or download the Chennai One app select their destination and pay Re 1 via BHIM UPI or Namma UPI to receive their digital ticketThe offer is valid only for a single journey and cannot be combined with other promotions Once the initial discounted ride is completed subsequent rides will be charged at normal fares IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/chennai-one-app-introduces-re-1-ticket-offer-to-boost-public-transport-usage-648341.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/unearthing-myanmars-cybercrime-hubs-and-rescue-of-indians-from-chinese-mafia-clutches--648343.html New Delhi November 13 In the first week of November 2025 two Indian Air Force IAF transport aircraft landed at Hindon Air Base carrying 270 rescued Indian nationals including 26 women These were not victims of a natural disaster or a foreign war They were survivors of a new silent conflictâa global network of cyber slavery run by transnational crime syndicates many with deep Chinese linksThe victims were among hundreds trapped in cyber scam compounds in Myawaddy Myanmarâan area notorious for hosting organized criminal hubs tied to the socalled Chinese mafiaThis latest rescue coordinated by the Ministry of External Affairs MEA the Indian embassies in Thailand and Myanmar and executed through IAF airlifts from Chiang Mai marks one of Indiaâs most sophisticated humanitarian and intelligenceled operations in recent memoryBehind the successful repatriation lies a disturbing reality Over the past two years thousands of young Indians have been deceived with promises of lucrative digital jobs in Southeast Asia only to end up enslaved in compounds run by Chinese syndicates and local militiasThese victims were forced into executing online scams crypto frauds and romance cons under threat of torture and deathAccording to opensource intelligence data between January 2022 and May 2024 at least 29466 Indians traveled to Cambodia Thailand Myanmar and Vietnam on tourist visas and never returnedMany are feared to have fallen into similar cyber slavery networks an expanding digital underworld feeding off desperation and deceptionThe Chinese Mafiaâs Shadow EmpireThe criminal infrastructure behind these scams stretches from Cambodiaâs Sihanoukville to Laosâ Golden Triangle and Myanmarâs Myawaddyâregions that have become the dark nerve centers of Southeast Asiaâs shadow digital economyAt its core lies a Chinese mafia network comprising rogue businessmen triadlinked investors and organized cybercrime syndicatesThese groups exploit lawless border zones and weak governance to establish fortresslike scam compoundsâcomplete with armed guards surveillance systems and private militias The infamous KK Park and Shwe Kokko complexes in Myanmar where many Indians were imprisoned are among the most prominentWhile these facilities outwardly claim to be âtech parksâ or âinvestment zonesâ intelligence reports and satellite imagery have exposed them as cybercrime hubs operated by Chinese syndicates with local rebel protectionThe scam operations themselves are highly structured Workers are forced to execute âpigbutcheringâ scamsâlongcon online frauds blending romance crypto and investment lures that target victims in the US Europe and IndiaThose who fail to meet targets are beaten starved or sold to other compounds for a higher âpriceâTestimonies from rescued Indians reveal the sheer brutality of this system Satish a restaurant manager from Maharashtra was lured online with a âdigital marketing jobâ in Thailand Once inside Myawaddy his passport was seized and he was beaten for minor mistakesâWe were sold for 5000â he told officials after his rescue âBeaten if we refused punished if we slowed down They said China people owned the campâIn another case Pradeep Vijay a 24yearold from Maharashtra spent nearly a year trapped in a Chineserun cyber compound His family eventually paid â¹10 lakh in ransom for his release after enduring months of silence and fearThese stories reveal the chilling reach of Chinalinked syndicates that now run a modern slave economyâpowered not by plantations or factories but by laptops and stolen identitiesA Diplomatic Triumph Amid ChaosIndiaâs November rescue operation stands as a major success in this murky geopolitical theatre When Myanmarâs military launched operations in late October to regain control over Myawaddy chaos eruptedMany scam operatorsâprimarily Chinese nationalsâfled abandoning their compounds In the confusion hundreds of captive workers including Indians escaped across the Moei River into Thailandâs Mae Sot regionIndian diplomatic teams in Bangkok and Yangon immediately swung into action Working with Thai police Interpol and Myanmar authorities they identified and verified the stranded victims Two IAF aircraft were dispatched to Chiang Mai to fly the rescued Indians back home to Hindon Air BaseThis was not Indiaâs first operation Earlier in 2025 the MEA had coordinated similar missionsâ549 Indians were rescued in March over 60 in April and now 270 in NovemberEach mission demanded careful negotiation with multiple governments and intelligence coordination to trace victimsâ digital footprints across borders controlled by warlords and militiasThe MEAâs Crisis Management Cell supported by cyber intelligence agencies worked round the clock to map recruitment networks identify compound locations and coordinate repatriationIndian officials acknowledge that this mission required significant backchannel discussions with Thai and Myanmar counterpartsâparticularly in regions where official law enforcement is practically absent and local armed groups operate with tacit Chinese supportIndiaâs Strategic Response to a Transnational ThreatThe Indian governmentâs reaction to the crisis has been clear and calculated protect citizens dismantle trafficking networks and build deterrence through diplomacy and awarenessThose rescued from the Myawaddy cyber hubs are now undergoing debriefing by Indian authorities Officials have clarified that this process is not punitive but preventiveâaimed at uncovering recruitment routes identifying Indian accomplices and exposing the operational structures of these criminal syndicatesâWe want to know how it beganâ a senior MEA source told The Hindu âOur goal is to break the chain that enables such crimes not to punish the victimsâThe Indian Embassy in Bangkok has since issued a stern advisory warning citizens against dubious overseas job offers and reminding travelers that tourist visas are not for employment Yet despite multiple advisories young Indians continue to be lured by fake recruitment ads promising salaries in dollars and a chance to work abroadThai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul recently disclosed that about 500 Indian nationals were stranded in Thailand after fleeing Myawaddy He identified the KK Cyber Hub as a major node of global online fraud calling it a âthreat to Thailandâs national credibilityâFor India this is not merely a humanitarian issueâitâs a national security challenge The same networks that traffic Indian workers are also involved in global cybercrime cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering operations that can destabilize economiesBeyond Rescue A Battle for the Digital FrontierOperation Myawaddy has reaffirmed Indiaâs growing ability to project humanitarian and strategic influence beyond its bordersThe synergy between the MEA the IAF and Indiaâs intelligence agencies reflects a state apparatus that is increasingly adept at handling complex transnational crisesBut the larger war is far from over The rise of cyber slaveryâfueled by Chinese mafia syndicates transnational cartels and local militiasârepresents a new kind of global threat It thrives in the grey zones of digital anonymity and geopolitical instability where borders mean little and human lives are expendableIndiaâs success in rescuing its citizens from these cyber gulags sends a powerful message that the state will not abandon its people no matter how deep they are trapped in foreign criminal networksMore importantly it signals Indiaâs emergence as a responsible power willing to confront the darker side of globalizationâwhere crime technology and exploitation intersectThe writer is founder and editor of Milli Chronicle Media UK is an analyst and geopolitical commentator He frequently appears on Indian and international media offering insights on the Middle East extremism and the politics of South Asia IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/unearthing-myanmars-cybercrime-hubs-and-rescue-of-indians-from-chinese-mafia-clutches--648343.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/online-radicalisation-without-recruitment-umar-nabis-case-signals-new-challenge-for-security-agencies-648344.html New Delhi Nov 13 India is witnessing a major shift when it comes to dealing with acts of terror Online radicalisation and the joining of terror groups voluntarily without being coaxed is a matter of grave concern Dr Umar Nabiâs case is a classic example of this Nabi who had carried out the blast near the Red Fort was not coaxed by anyone to join the JaisheMohammed Investigators say that he was part of several online channels of the terror group since 2018Intelligence Bureau officials say that between 2018 and 2023 he would not converse with these groups Instead he would follow the content and not even comment He was not into discussing what he read about with anyone and stayed to himself and went about his workHowever in 2023 he decided on his own that he would join the JaisheMohammed and carry out acts of terror He then decided to form a small group with whom he could discuss his plans Over the next couple of months Nabi created 15 Telegram channels and invited a select few peopleHe began by discussing the message of Masood Azhar the chief of the JaisheMohammed He would explain to the other members the importance of Azharâs work and why backing the JaisheMohammed is important Owing to his online skills he was able to dodge the agenciesHe used virtual numbers that were procured through VPN and VoIP applications that were registered in Nepal and Turkey Once the members were in and the network set he invited top JaisheMohammed members from Afghanistan to discuss his plan further He also had members from Turkey to suggest ideas and give guidance In the runup to the formation of the Faridabad module all the members part of this group had two handlers one from Afghanistan and the other from TurkeyInvestigators have learnt that his behaviour and approach changed completely from 2023 onwards He had become more determined and felt that indoctrination was not enough but it was necessary to carry out major attacks in the countryAn official said that the manner in which Umar Nabi functioned was more or less like a lone wolf He was the one who joined these online radical channels He recruited himself and was not reached out to by anyone This is an increasingly dangerous trend as such persons are hard to track They act alone and to the outside world look normalThe suspicion of such persons while they are going about their work is nil While this works for terror groups like a charm it is a nightmare for the security agencies The very fact that Nabi managed to keep everything under wraps between 2018 and 2025 itself suggests how dangerous such operatives are for national securityThere could be many such persons across the country who are loneacting terrorists Such persons are not part of organised networks and are motivated digitally They have no expectations from the terror group that they owe their allegiance to Instead they are willing to do everything and even act on their own Officials say that such persons are the biggest assets for terror groupsThis is a huge challenge for the security agencies going ahead Officials say that persons like Nabi ought to be made into a case study to understand the gravity of the situation and how to deal with this problem Based on this officials say that they would need to devise a new strategy which should also be evolving in nature if such threats are to be countered IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/online-radicalisation-without-recruitment-umar-nabis-case-signals-new-challenge-for-security-agencies-648344.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/global-leaders-condemn-delhi-blast-extend-support-to-india-648345.html Singapore city Nov 13 Several world leaders condemned the deadly terror attack near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi which claimed several lives and injured many The incident occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered car parked near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing several people and injuring over 20The Indian Union Cabinet declared it a terrorist attack saying in a resolution âThe country has witnessed a heinous terror incident perpetrated by antinational forces through a car explosionâThe cabinet directs that the investigation into the incident be pursued with the utmost urgency and professionalism so that the perpetrators their collaborators and their sponsors are identified and brought to justice without delayâ the resolution addedCondemning the attack Singaporeâs Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan expressed solidarity with IndiaâSingapore strongly condemns the terror incident involving a car explosion near New Delhiâs Red Fort on 10 Nov Heartfelt condolences to the families of victims May those injured recover soon EAM S Jaishankar â Singapore stands in solidarity with India in this difficult timeâ Balakrishnan posted on XIn response to the statement External Affairs Minister EAM S Jaishankar took to X statingâ Value your sentiments of solidarity FM Vivian BalakrishnanâSouth Koreas Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun offered heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the horrific attackâI am deeply saddened by the news of the explosion in Delhi On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Korea I offer my sincere condolences to the people of India who lost their loved ones I wish the injured a full and speedy recovery and a swift return to normal lifeâ Hyun posted on XAdditionally Irish Ambassador to India Kevin Kelly extended support to India condemning terrorism in all formsâHeartfelt condolences to the victims and speedy recovery to those injured in the Delhi terror attacks Terrorism has no place in society We strongly condemn all forms of terrorism and stand with the Indian peopleâ Kelly posted on X IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/global-leaders-condemn-delhi-blast-extend-support-to-india-648345.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/andhra-pradesh-cm-promises-speedy-clearances-for-investments-648346.html Visakhapatnam Nov 13 Inviting global investors to invest in Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday assured them of speedy clearances and all the support from the government Participating in India Europe Business Partnership Roundtable organised here on Thursday as part of the CII Partnership Summit he said that Andhra Pradesh is a gateway for Indiaâs market with abundant investment opportunities in various sectorsâIf any one comes forward for investment the government will provide an escort officer to follow up their applications for setting up of industries in the stateâ he saidThe Chief Minister said that Visakhapatnam is going to emerge as global IT hub as Google is going to set up an AI data centre here with an investment of 15 billion and subsea cables will be laid connecting SingaporeAndhra Pradesh has been promoting industries in a big way and as part of it adopted speed of doing business and clearing applications within 45 days Citing a recent example the Chief Minister said Premier Energy got clearances within 45 days with a single phone call Likewise Reliance is setting its secondlargest brewery globally with clearances given within a month It is planning to start production from FebruaryThe Chief Minister said that the state government is going to develop a drone city for both civil applications and defence sector needs As per the call given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote space technology in private sector Andhra Pradesh is planning to develop a space cityCM Naidu told the participants that Andhra Pradesh is strong in the energy sector by producing solar wind and pumped storage power generation He said Andhra Pradesh is going to emerge as a green energy hub While India set a target to produce 500 GW in green energy Andhra Pradesh decided to produce 160 GW of green energyAndhra Pradesh is strong in several sectors including AI Data centres space drones electronics aerospace and semiconductors When the Government of India recently announced quantum computing policy Andhra Pradesh decided to develop quantum valley in Amaravati He was confident that quantum computer will be produced in Andhra Pradesh in two yearsThe Chief Minister believes that India is going to emerge as the number one economy in the world Praising Prime Minister Modi the Chief Minister said India has an advantage of a stable governmentEarlier welcoming the gathering Director General Confederation of Indian Industry India Chandrajit Banerjee praised Chief Minister Naidu for his visionary outlook and commitment towards economic development of both India and Andhra Pradesh IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/andhra-pradesh-cm-promises-speedy-clearances-for-investments-648346.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kolkata-cops-increase-surveillance-on-bangladesh-pak-and-afghanistan-citizens-who-did-not-leave-india-after-visa-expiry-648349.html Kolkata Nov 13 In the aftermath of the car bomb blast in Delhi Kolkata Police has began special surveillance in the city The police are trying to identify citizens of Bangladesh Pakistan and Afghanistan who have not returned to their home countries even after the expiry of their visas Police sources on Thursday said that officers are now looking into whether any residents of these three countries are hiding somewhere in Kolkata or in the farflung districtsAt the same time the detectives of Kolkata Police and the state have also started investigating the old sleeper cells of various militant organisations The city police headquarters have alerted the officers in this regard after the Delhi bomb blast which claimed 12 livesSources said every police station and officers have been asked to keep a watch on the residents of Bangladesh Afghanistan and Pakistan who came to the state with valid passports but did not return home after their visas expired Based on that information the immigration department has also started investigating this matterPolice detectives said that in many cases it has been seen that the visas of the residents who came into India on Bangladeshi and Afghanistan passports have expired But after that they hide in the interiors of the state without informing the policeIt is learnt that many of these people made fake Indian identity cards with the help of brokers and introduced themselves as Indian citizens to employers in order to live in the country Intelligence officials stated that foreigners hiding as Indian citizens is a matter of big concernMany Bangladeshis hiding in this way have already been caught by Kolkata and state police Recently Kolkata police arrested three Afghans from south Kolkata on charges of hiding in this country with fake identity cards Similarly detectives have not ruled out the possibility of any Pakistani nationals hiding in Kolkata or any other district said a police sourceThe police are of the opinion that there is a possibility that some of those foreign nationals are associated with some militant organisationSources said after making a list of those foreign nationals the police are trying to find out where they might be hiding In the last few years several militants have been arrested by the Intelligence officers from in and around KolkataEfforts are being made to find out whether those old sleeper cells of various militant organisations have become active again In addition the police said that the activities of members of the militant organisations who have been released on bail and sentenced are also being monitored IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kolkata-cops-increase-surveillance-on-bangladesh-pak-and-afghanistan-citizens-who-did-not-leave-india-after-visa-expiry-648349.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/former-sankrail-mla-sital-kumar-sardar-dies-at-83-648355.html Kolkata Nov 13 Former MLA from Sankrail in West Bengals Howrah district Sital Kumar Sardar passed away due to old agerelated ailments said his family members Sardar 83 passed away on Wednesday night at his home Today his mortal remains will be taken to the West Bengal Legislative Assembly where MLAs will pay their final respect said a source in the MLAs familyLeader of Opposition in the state Assembly Suvendu Adhikari condoled the death of the former fivetime MLAIn a social media post the BJP leader said I am deeply saddened by the passing away of the former MLA of Sankrail Assembly constituency veteran leader Honble Shri Sheetal Sardar I extend my condolences to his family relatives and fans I pray for eternal peace for his departed soul Om ShantiSardar had won the Assembly elections from the Sankrail constituency five times in a rowHe won the election for the first time on a Congress ticket He then joined the Trinamool Congress and won four times as a Trinamool candidateHowever the fivetime MLA joined the BJP after not getting a Trinamool ticket in the 2021 Assembly electionsAt that time the Trinamool Congress decided not to field a candidate above or nearing the age of 80However the BJP also did not give him a ticket in the 2021 Assembly polls Instead the BJP made him a member of the partys state committee However since then he has not been seen in active politicsAlthough he was in the BJP on paper Sardar gradually took retirement from politicsSardar returned to the Trinamool Congress a couple of years ago However he was not active in politicsThe MLA became quite weak due to physical illnessSardar passed Class 12 from Shibpur Dinabandhu Institution in 1961 The leader completed his schooling from New Andul High School in 1959 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/former-sankrail-mla-sital-kumar-sardar-dies-at-83-648355.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tumakuru-man-grilled-by-karnataka-police-in-delhi-blast-case-648375.html Bengaluru Nov 13 The police grilled a man whom they said was a former terrorist for more than two hours in Karnatakas Tumakuru on Thursday in connection with the November 10 car blast in Delhi which claimed 12 lives According to police the former terrorist Mujahid was questioned by Additional SP Purushottam at the Tilaknagar police stationAfter questioning the police released him Mujahid faced charges of organising a meeting for a terror organisation He was arrested by the National Investigation Agency NIA earlier and sent to Tihar Jail in Delhi He had come out after being in prison for six years police saidHe is now residing at PS Colony in Tumakuru police saidThe police further stated that he was grilled in connection with the Delhi blasts and only after it was confirmed that he had no role to play in the terror act he was releasedFurther details were awaitedAt present the Karnataka NIA team is on high alertIt is suspected that the main planner or mastermind of the Delhi blast might have links or connections in Bengaluru The NIA officers who are already questioning some suspects in custody are now trying to find out whether there is any evidence or information connecting the Bengaluru network to the blastNIA teams in Karnataka have become actively involved in the investigation to uncover any possible link between the Delhi blast and individuals or activities in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka said sources hereThe authorities are also suspecting the link between this case and Abdur Rahman aka Dr Brave who was arrested in Karnatakas Bengaluru on August 17 2020As a student of MBBS at Bangalore Medical College and a resident of Basavanagudi in Bengaluru Dr Brave got radicalised listening to the online lectures of hardline Islamic preachers including âAnwar Awlakiâ Subsequently he came into contact with other radicalised youth and travelled to Syria in December 2013 and participated in various terrorist activities of ISISOn returning to India he continued to remain closely associated with the ideology of ISIS and was in regular contact with the terror elements of ISIS in India and abroad Utilising his knowledge of Ophthalmic Lasers and Medical Science he made efforts to develop applications for medical and military equipment of ISIS He was contacting ISIS ideology promoter Jahanzaib Sami through a messaging platform named Threema The NIA had investigated the case of the Islamic State Khorasan Province registered at New Delhi under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tumakuru-man-grilled-by-karnataka-police-in-delhi-blast-case-648375.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blast-over-36-picked-up-for-questioning-in-kashmir-648389.html Srinagar Nov 13 Intensifying crackdown on suspects across Kashmir Valley in the aftermath of the Delhi terror blast the JampK Police have picked up over three dozen people for questioning Officials said some of these people are government employees and have been picked up in Srinagar Sopore Baramulla Anantnag Kulgam and Shopian districtsThe Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified surveillance and checking across the Valley and new âNakasâ Checkposts have come up in various districtsThe CounterIntelligence Kashmir CIK wing of the JampK Police carried out raids at 13 locations earlier in the day in connection with the Delhi terror blastThe surfacing of the white collar terror module operated by Kashmiri doctors has added another dimension to antiterrorist operations since without âactionable intelligence action against people otherwise engaged in normal activities of life becomes impossible for the security forcesThis is also proved by the fact that the Faridabad terror module was unearthed after the arrest of two overground workers OGWs of terror outfits It was the sustained interrogation of these two arrested OGWs that led to the subsequent arrest of Dr Adil Rather of Qazigund and later to the unearthing of the entire terror moduleWhat is worrisome is that some professionals whose services were terminated in Jammu and Kashmir for terror links could have found subsequent appointment in institutions outside the union territory without their antecedents being verified by the new employersThe discovery of otherwise welltodo professionals like doctors involved in terrorism has shocked genuine local professionals in and outside the UT as they fear facing hardships due to the antinational activities of others chasing the same professionsJampK Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has assured that no innocent will be put to trouble while nobody with terror links will be sparedThe unearthing of white collar terror module has vindicated the Lt Governor Manoj Sinhaâs decision to terminate the services of rogue government employees who are found to have terror linksLocal political parties including the ruling National Conference have been critical of the Lt Governorâs decisions to come down heavily on the government employees with terror links IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blast-over-36-picked-up-for-questioning-in-kashmir-648389.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/anta-bypoll-result-tomorrow-constituencys-unique-political-trend-in-focus-648390.html Jaipur Nov 13 The results of the Anta Assembly byelection in Rajasthan will be announced on Friday and once again the constituency has drawn attention for its distinctive electoral pattern Since its creation in 2008 after the delimitation exercise Anta has consistently mirrored the party in power in Rajasthan with every winning candidate from the constituency finding a place in the state cabinetIn 2008 Congress candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya won the newly formed seat The party went on to form the state government and Bhaya became a ministerIn 2013 BJP candidate Prabhulal Saini won from Anta The BJP formed the government that year and Saini too became a ministerWhen Assembly elections were held again in 2018 Pramod Jain Bhaya reclaimed the seat for Congress which once again came to power and Bhaya returned to the cabinetIn 2023 BJP candidate Kanwarlal Meena emerged victorious The BJP formed the government but Meena did not find a place in the cabinetLater Meenaâs conviction in a criminal case led to his disqualification as MLA prompting Antaâs firstever byelectionThe byelection saw an impressive 8021 per cent voter turnout with men registering 8232 per cent polling while women registering 78 per cent Out of 228264 registered voters 183099 cast their votes including 96141 men 86955 women and 3 othersOver the years a clear trend has emerged in Anta candidates securing around 50 per cent or more votes tend to win In 2023 Kanwarlal Meena BJP had 4964 per cent votes in 2018 Pramod Jain Bhaya Congress secured 58 per cent votes while in 2013 Prabhulal Saini BJP had 4884 per cent mandate Similarly in 2008 Pramod Jain Bhaya Congress secured 5029 per cent votesMeanwhile Morpal Suman the BJP candidate from Anta speaking to IANS said he never imagined contesting as an MLA candidate âItâs because of peopleâs blessings that I am contesting on a BJP ticket and it will be because of the people that I shall winâ he saidPramod Jain Bhaya the Congress candidate on the other hand was seen highlighting development works being taken in Anta under his tenure Crores were spent on developing roads under my tenure Several works were undertaken under the Congress however BJP slowed down those works when it came to power he saidIndependent candidate Naresh Meena campaigned by questioning why no action had been taken against Bhaya despite allegations of corruptionAs the Anta byelection results are set to be announced on November 14 all eyes are on whether this historical trend will continue and which candidate will unlock the âsecret to victoryâ in this politically significant constituency IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/anta-bypoll-result-tomorrow-constituencys-unique-political-trend-in-focus-648390.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cm-stalin-launches-mobile-medical-service-for-women-lays-foundation-for-new-friends-hostels-648392.html Chennai Nov 13 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday inaugurated a series of welfare and infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening womenâs health services and expanding safe accommodation facilities for students and working women across the state At a function held at the Secretariat the Chief Minister flagged off a stateoftheart Mobile Medical Service for Women designed and deployed under the Health and Family Welfare Department Built for Rs 110 crore the specialised vehicle is equipped with advanced medical instruments and diagnostic facilitiesOfficials said the service will help extend preventive and primary healthcare to women in underserved and remote areasAfter inspecting the mobile medical van CM Stalin laid the foundation stone for 12 new Friends Hostels to be constructed at a total cost of Rs 6251 crore These hostels established under the Social Welfare and Womenâs Rights Department will come up in Tirupattur Namakkal Mayiladuthurai Virudhunagar and eight other locationsThe initiative aims to provide secure affordable accommodation for students working women and vulnerable groups who require institutional supportDuring the event the Chief Minister also formally inaugurated the newly constructed building of the Government Childrenâs Home in Royapuram Chennai The facility is expected to significantly improve living conditions and care services for children under state protectionA touching moment unfolded during the ceremony when a student from the Childrenâs Home joined the event via video conferencing to express gratitude to the Chief Minister for the upgraded facilityThe emotional gesture moved Social Welfare Minister P Geetha Jeevan to tears drawing attention to the social impact of the governmentâs welfare initiativesCM Stalin later distributed appointment orders to candidates selected through the Medical Services Recruitment Board MRB A total of 19 Skilled Assistant posts in the Health Department were filled reinforcing manpower strength in critical healthcare functionsOfficials from both departments stated that these projects are part of the governmentâs broader mission to ensure inclusive welfare empowerment of women and improved access to healthcare and social infrastructureWith these new rollouts the state government expects to expand its reach in womenâs health services enhance safety and support systems for women and children and strengthen the public health workforce IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cm-stalin-launches-mobile-medical-service-for-women-lays-foundation-for-new-friends-hostels-648392.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/female-law-student-found-hanging-in-lawyers-chamber-in-bengals-kakdwip-police-launch-manhunt-648395.html Kolkata Nov 13 The body of a firstyear female law student was recovered from a lawyers chamber in the Kakdwip area of South 24 Parganas district the police said on Thursday The police registered a case of unnatural death and launched a search to nab the lawyer after her relatives lodged a complaint against himThe incident occurred on Wednesday evening in the Pratapaditya Gram Panchayat area under the Kakdwip Police Stations jurisdiction The deceased a resident of the Gandhinagar area was reportedly visiting the local lawyers chamber daily for practice related to her studies according to family membersThe family of the deceased student said that she had left home on Wednesday morning as usual In the evening they were informed that her body was found hanging in the lawyerâs chamber The family members immediately informed the police who recovered the body and sent it for autopsyPolice sources said that a bag containing a love letter was recovered from the scene Her relatives alleged that the letter indicated a close relationship between the deceased and the lawyer and that she might have taken the extreme step due to tension in the relationshipSubsequently the law studentâs family members lodged a written complaint against the lawyer at Kakdwip Police StationA case of unnatural death has been registered and an investigation is underwayâA case has been initiated against the accused lawyer The body has been sent for postmortem and the cause of death will be determined after receiving the report The accused lawyer has been absconding since the incident and a search has been launchedâ said a senior officer of Sundarban Police DistrictResidents and neighbours in Kakdwip were left in shock after hearing about the studentâs tragic deathThe police are investigating whether it is a suicide or foul play The accused lawyer has not yet been arrested and search operations are underway at multiple locations to arrest him IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/female-law-student-found-hanging-in-lawyers-chamber-in-bengals-kakdwip-police-launch-manhunt-648395.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-cm-transfers-rs-233-crore-to-133-lakh-soyabean-farmers-under-bhavantar-yojana-648397.html Dewas Nov 13 Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Thursday pressed a button to transfer Rs 233 crore directly into the bank accounts of nearly 133 lakh soyabean farmers under the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana ensuring they receive the full minimum support price MSP despite lower market rates The statelevel event in Dewas highlighted Madhya Pradeshâs commitment to farmer welfare in the countryâs largest soybeanproducing state often called the âsoya bowlâThe scheme compensates the gap between the MSP of Rs 5328 per quintal and the prevailing mandi rate currently around Rs 4036 per quintal Farmers selling through registered mandis receive the difference approximately Rs 1300 per quintal via Direct Benefit Transfer DBTThe state has procured 270 lakh tonnes of soybean from over 160 lakh farmers so far Daily model rates are declared to maintain transparencyAs many as 936353 farmers have enrolled themselves under the scheme An AIpowered portal tracks mandi arrivals calculates weighted average prices in real time and triggers automatic DBT disbursements within 48 hours of sale verificationâThis eliminates delays and middlemenâ said a senior agriculture officialThe system uses satellite imagery and mobile apps for crop mapping enabling precise targeting of beneficiaries across the MalwaNimar black cotton soil beltDr Yadav addressing farmers reiterated the schemeâs launch in September to shield growers from market volatility âMadhya Pradesh stands firmly with its annadata farmers Every quintal sold will fetch full MSP valueâ he assuredThe government plans to expand AIdriven price forecasting to predict global soy trends and advise sowing patterns next seasonIn a parallel announcement the Chief Minister launched the Samadhan Yojana offering up to 100 per cent waiver on surcharges for over nine million electricity consumers with pending bills of three months or moreCovering domestic nondomestic agricultural and industrial users the onetime settlement scheme aims to clear legacy dues and restore an uninterrupted power supply especially to rural pump sets critical for rabi irrigationFarmers at the Dewas event praised the twin initiativesâBhavantar money came within days and now electricity worries are overâ said Raja Singh a farmer from UjjainThe state targets full procurement coverage by December with enhanced AI analytics to detect fraudulent claims through Aadhaarlinked biometric validation at mandis Madhya Pradeshâs techenabled farmer support model is being studied by neighbouring states reinforcing its leadership in agritech governance IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-cm-transfers-rs-233-crore-to-133-lakh-soyabean-farmers-under-bhavantar-yojana-648397.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/75-year-old-man-among-3-killed-in-family-feud-in-mps-ashoknagar-648398.html Ashoknagar Madhya Pradesh Nov 13 A family feud over agricultural land in Ashoknagar district Madhya Pradesh turned deadly killing three relatives and injuring several others the police said on Thursday The clash occurred in Karaiya Bainet village on Wednesday night when two brothers and their family members divided into opposing groups attacked each other with swords lathis axes and other weapons resulting in a deadly confrontationAccording to the police the dispute arose over possession of four acres of agricultural land owned by 75yearold Khillan Singh Yadav a resident of Karaiya BainetThe land has been given to Khillan Singhâs elder son Mahendra YadavOn Wednesday evening Mahendraâs younger brother Krishnabhan Yadav arrived at the disputed land with his tractor and reportedly attempted to destroy a standing mustard crop cultivated by Mahendra Yadav This led to a verbal confrontation between the brothers that quickly escalated into a deadly oneKhillan Singh along with other relatives from both sides joined the confrontation armed with swords axes and other weapons turning the clash into a fullscale attackThe clash resulted in the immediate deaths of two family members while several others sustained injuriesKhillan Singh Yadav and a relative identified as Pawan Yadav sustained serious injuries in the incident and died during treatment at a hospital in Ashoknagar late on Wednesday night the police saidKrishnabhan Yadav who was referred to a Bhopal hospital for further treatment succumbed to his injuries early on Thursday morning added the policeAdditional Superintendent of Police ASP Ganjendra Kanwar stated on Thursday that the bodies of the deceased were handed over to their families after postmortem examinations and the last rites were performed in the presence of policeâAn FIR has been registered and further investigation is underway Weapons used in the attack have been seized Three other individuals remain hospitalised in Ashoknagarâ the ASP added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/75-year-old-man-among-3-killed-in-family-feud-in-mps-ashoknagar-648398.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-begins-probe-into-odisha-police-si-recruitment-scam-648400.html Bhubaneswar Nov 13 The Central Bureau of Investigation CBI Bhubaneswar has begun a probe into the multicrore Odisha Police Sub Inspector SI Recruitment scam The case was registered on Wednesday The central agency has entrusted the investigation of the scam to one of its senior officers of the rank of Additional Superintendent of PoliceSources claimed that the CBI has reportedly sought all the caserelated details from the Crime BranchActing on the request of the Odisha government the Union government through a notification issued on November 11 transferred the recruitment scam case 725 which was being investigated by the Crime Branch of the Odisha Police to the CBI for further investigation into the irregularities in the combined Police Service Examination CPSE 2024 which was scheduled to be held on October 5 and 6 2025Notably the Odisha Police had first busted the largescale scam with the arrest of 114 aspirants and three middlemen following the interception of three buses in Andhra Pradesh on the night of September 29Subsequently the Odisha Crime Branch took over the investigation of the case 4472 originally registered at the Golanthara Police Station in Ganjam district on September 30 by registering a separate case 72025 on October 1 2025It is pertinent to mention here that the Odisha Police Recruitment Board OPRB had entrusted the conduct of the Combined Police Service Examination CPSE2024 for SI recruitment to ITI Limited which later sublet the work to Ms Silicon Tech Pvt LtdThe private agency in turn engaged Panchsoft Technologies Pvt Ltd located at Patia in Bhubaneswar where the alleged mastermind of the entire scam Sankar Prusty was a director to handle key stages of the examination processThe Odisha Police have so far arrested 126 people including the prime accused Prusty his other associates such as Muna Mohanty Srikanta Maharana alias Rinku Arabinda Das etcMeanwhile during the investigation suspicion arose that the roots of the corruption may extend beyond Odisha to other states including Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal There were also indications of the involvement of an interstate organised criminal gang in the case Subsequently Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi recommended a CBI probe into the matter to the Centre Acting upon the Chief Ministerâs request the Centre directed a CBI investigation into the case IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-begins-probe-into-odisha-police-si-recruitment-scam-648400.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/india-to-stay-fastest-growing-major-economy-despite-us-tariff-hikes-moodys-648402.html New Delhi Nov 13 India is expected to remain the fastestgrowing economy among the G20 nations with a growth rate of 65 per cent through 2027 despite the Donald Trump administrationâs tariff hikes according to Moodyâs latest Global Macro Outlook report for 202627 The report states that the pace of Indiaâs growth will be supported by robust infrastructure investment strong domestic consumer demand and export diversificationâIndian exporters facing 50 per cent US tariffs on some products have succeeded in redirecting exports with overall exports climbed 675 per cent in September even as shipments to the US dropped 119 per centâ the report points outThe report praises the RBIâs monetary policy for keeping the country on a stable growth path In India the RBI held its repo rate steady in October showing that it is cautious on policy with inflation subdued and growth strong the report statesThe strong international capital inflows driven by positive investor sentiment have helped cushion external shocks and maintain liquidity the report further statesHowever it also observes that while domestic demand remains the primary growth engine the private sector is yet to fully regain confidence for largescale business investmentsGlobal growth will likely remain steady but subdued with advanced economies growing modestly and emerging markets mostly maintaining stronger momentum the report states It projects global growth at around 25 to 26 per cent in 2026 and 2027 reflecting steady but uneven expansion across regionsAdvanced economies are expected to grow about 15 per cent while emerging markets are likely to post a 4 per cent growthThe United States is clocking slower but stable momentum supported by modest consumer spending and AIrelated investment and adoption the report statesThe fiscal stimulus a more accommodative monetary policy and regulatory easing could extend the US credit cycle into 2026 offsetting tariff and immigration pressures â though risks could rise as the cycle matures the report addedIn the case of Europe the report observes a modest improvement driven by employment gains wage stability and monetary policy easing by the European Central Bank Investments in infrastructure and green technology particularly Germanyâs investment in defence and public projects are expected to spur regional growthChinaâs growth rate is expected to slow down from 5 per cent in 2025 to 42 per cent by 2027 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/india-to-stay-fastest-growing-major-economy-despite-us-tariff-hikes-moodys-648402.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/indian-equity-indices-close-flat-amid-profit-booking-ahead-of-bihar-poll-results-648404.html Mumbai Nov 13 The key domestic equity indices closed flat on Thursday erasing early gains amid profit booking in IT and auto heavyweights ahead of Bihar election results Sensex ended the session at 8447867 up 1216 points or 001 per cent Continuing the previous days rally the 30share index started trading higher at 8452589 against last sessions closing of 8446651 However the index traded volatile during the session and closed flat amid profit booking post the last three days rallyNifty closed 2587915 up 335 points or 001 per centNational equities closed flat after a positive session as profitbooking erased early gains despite optimistic global and domestic cues Sentiment was buoyed by Trump signing a shortterm funding bill to end the US government shutdown and hopes of tariff relief for India said Vinod Nair Head of Research Geojit Investments LimitedThe recordlow October inflation prints reinforced expectations of an RBI rate cut making ratesensitive sectors like metals and realty attractive to investors he addedICICI Bank PowerGrid LampT Bharti Airtel Sun Pharma and Maruti Suzuki were among the top gainers from the Sensex stocks Eternal Tata Motors CV Mahindra and Mahindra Tata Steel BEL Tata Motors PV Trent TCS Infosys Hindustan Unilever and Bajaj FinServ ended the session lowerSectoral indices remained volatile as investors showed a mixed approach throughout the session Nifty Fin Services rose 58 points or 022 per cent and Nifty Bank increased 107 points or 018 per cent While Nifty Auto dipped 102 points or 037 per cent Nifty IT fell 175 points or 048 per cent and Nifty FMCG closed 285 points or 051 per cent lowerBroader indices experienced pressure amid selling in smallcap and midcap stocks Nifty Small Cap 100 decreased 66 points or 037 per cent Nifty Midcap 100 fell 210 points or 035 per cent while Nifty 100 ended flatRupee traded flat in a narrow range near 8867 as market participants remained cautious ahead of the Bihar election outcome due Friday morning leading to a muted trading sessionTraders awaited the release of US CPI data which is expected to influence dollar index movements and consequently rupee trends With limited triggers in the interim the rupee is likely to stay rangebound with the trading range expected between 8840â8895 said Jateen Trivedi of LKP Securities IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/indian-equity-indices-close-flat-amid-profit-booking-ahead-of-bihar-poll-results-648404.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-questions-spike-in-terrorist-activities-during-bjps-tenure--648405.html New Delhi Nov 13 Following the Red Fort blast in Delhi Congress leader Udit Raj on Thursday hit out at the ruling government questioning why terrorist activities tend to rise when the BJP is in power âDonât divert from the issue If there are terrorists even the government admits that they have links with external terrorist groups Donât try to evade the questions â answer why such incidents happen during their tenureâ Udit Raj told IANSHe added âMost major terrorist attacks including the Uri attack the Pahalgam incident Pulwama the recent Red Fort blast and even the Kandahar hijacking occurred under BJP governments Why do terrorist activities increase specifically when the BJP is in powerâMeanwhile after the blast near Red Fort investigative agencies on Thursday are searching for another vehicle a Maruti Brezza Officials are also probing why the terror module was using multiple carsAn i20 car had exploded near the Red Fort while an Eco Sport belonging to Dr Umar Mohammad was reported missing and later found in Faridabad The search is now underway for the third vehicle the BrezzaSources said the module had been planning a series of car bombings but their plans were exposed before they could execute further attacksMeanwhile new CCTV footage has emerged showing Dr Umar Mohammad driving an i20 car in Connaught Place the heart of Delhi almost five hours before finally heading to the Red Fort area where the blast took placeAccording to police sources Umar was seen driving the car packed with explosives on Connaught Placeâs Outer Circle at around 205 pm before moving towards Mayur Vihar and eventually the Red Fort areaAccording to Delhi Police sources DNA test results conclusively established Umarâs identity His DNA samples matched 100 per cent with those of his mother and brother leaving no doubt that he was present inside the vehicle at the time of the explosion The DNA was extracted from bone fragments teeth and pieces of clothing recovered from the mangled remains of the carThe powerful explosion occurred at around 652 pm on November 10 sending shockwaves across the national Capital and triggering immediate security alerts The blast took place close to one of Indiaâs most iconic landmarks raising serious concerns about the breach of the highsecurity zone around the Red FortFollowing the incident the National Investigation Agency NIA officially took over the probe from the Delhi Police Special Cell NIA officials have cordoned off the area and are conducting detailed forensic examinations of the debris including explosive residues vehicle components and digital evidence to trace the complete network behind the attackOn Wednesday the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed its profound grief over the loss of lives and directed the incident be investigated with utmost urgency to swiftly identify and bring all perpetrators and sponsors to justiceThe Cabinet observed two minutes silence in honour of innocent lives lost and called the November 10 incident a heinous terror incident perpetrated by antinational forces IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-questions-spike-in-terrorist-activities-during-bjps-tenure--648405.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/maoists-neutralised-in-chhattisgarhs-bijapur-identified-police-release-details-648406.html RaipurBijapur Nov 13 Bijapur Police have identified all six Maoists who were neutralised in the November 11 encounter in the National Park area of Bijapur district The joint operation by the District Reserve Guard of Bijapur and Dantewada along with the Special Task Force was launched after intelligence inputs confirmed the presence of senior Maoist leaders and dozens of armed cadres in the forests of Kandulnar Kachalaram and GujjakontaThe encounter began at 10 am and continued with intermittent firing until six bodies were recovered along with a cache of weapons including two INSAS rifles a 9mm carbine a 303 rifle a pistol explosives and Maoistrelated materialsAmong those killed was DVCM Kanna alias Buchanna Kudiyam 35 a resident of Guddipal in Bijapur districtHe carried a reward of eight lakh rupees and was considered one of the most dangerous Maoist leaders in the region implicated in 42 criminal cases and 18 pending warrantsHis record includes attacks on police camps murders of villagers suspected of being informers multiple IED blasts arson robberies and the killing of two teachers earlier this yearAnother prominent cadre was DVCM Urmila wife of top Maoist leader Paparao resident of Chintalnar in Sukma districtShe carried a reward of eight lakh rupees and served as Secretary of the Pamed Area Committee playing a crucial role in logistics recruitment and ideological propagandaThe other four identified Maoists were ACM Jagat Tamo alias Motu resident of Fulllod in Jangla Bijapur serving in the Maddeed Area Committee with a reward of five lakh rupees PM Deve of Meenagatta Bijapur member of the Pamed Area Committee with a reward of two lakh rupees PM Bhagat of Bhairamgarh Bijapur member of the Maddeed Area Committee with a reward of two lakh rupees and PM Mangli Oyam of Peddjojojer Gangloor Bijapur a party member with a reward of two lakh rupeesInspector General of Police Bastar Range Sundarraj P along with senior officers from Dantewada STF and CRPF briefed the media at Bijapur district headquartersThey stated that the operation has significantly weakened Maoist influence in the West and South Bastar Divisions and that investigations into recovered documents and digital devices are expected to reveal further links to the Maoist urban network IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/maoists-neutralised-in-chhattisgarhs-bijapur-identified-police-release-details-648406.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jagan-accuses-cm-naidu-of-credit-chori-648407.html Amaravati Nov 13 YSR Congress Party president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has again accused Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of credit chori The former Chief Minister said that the coalition government is shamelessly claiming credit for housing works initiated sanctioned and largely executed under the YSR Congress Party YSRCP ruleIn a post on X Jagan said In the last 18 months Chandrababus government did not acquire a single square yard for the poor and did not grant even one cent of house siteHe claimed that the Naidu government did not even sanction a single house and did not spend a paisa on such housingYSRCP leader called this a disgraceful attempt by CM Naidu to convert others labour into his own gloryHe remarked that a person who steals the credit for others hard work is no leader but a mere playwrightYS Jagan pointed out Of the 300092 houses CM Naidu boasts about not one housepattadar site title was issued by the present governmentHe clarified that 140010 houses were at the finishing stage under the YSRCP rule While 87380 houses had been raised to slab level 66845 homes were under construction during the YSRCP tenureHe recalled that on October 12 2023 the YSRCP government created history by holding 743396 housewarming ceremonies in a single dayEmphasising the scale of YSRCP welfare Jagan noted that the YSRCP government issued 3119 lakh house site pattas to poor women across 71800 acres sanctioned 2175 lakh houses and despite the disruption due to the COVID pandemic completed over 9 lakh housesInstead of building on this legacy the present government has embarked on a programme to lock up the remaining vacant plots the very lands meant for housing the poor and is using yellow media to steal credit for YSRCPs achievements said the former Chief MinisterHe described this conduct as utterly shameful and said that attempting to seize land meant for the poor and to hide behind propaganda is political theftYS Jagan stated Claiming other peoples ideas and hard work trying to grab the house sites allotted to the poor and shamelessly publicising those lies is the essence of Chandrababus creditchor tactic IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jagan-accuses-cm-naidu-of-credit-chori-648407.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/india-nepal-ink-pact-to-expand-trade-via-rail-route-648410.html New Delhi Nov 13 India and Nepal signed an agreement on Thursday to strengthen the movement of railbased freight between the two neighbouring countries The pact will facilitate railway freight movement between Jogbani India and Biratnagar Nepal including bulk cargo under an expanded definition This liberalisation extends to key transit corridors KolkataJogbani KolkataâNautanwa Sunauli and VisakhapatnamâNautanwa Sunauli thereby strengthening multimodal trade connectivity between the two countries and Nepalâs trade with third countriesBoth countries exchanged a Letter of Exchange amending the Protocol to the Treaty of Transit between India and Nepal in the presence of Indiaâs Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and his Nepal counterpart Anil Kumar SinhaThe Letter of Exchange enables direct rail connectivity along the JogbaniâBiratnagar rail link for both containerised and bulk cargo facilitating transport from the ports of Kolkata and Visakhapatnam to the Nepal Customs Yard cargo station located in Morang District near Biratnagar in Nepal This rail link constructed with grant assistance from the Government of India was jointly inaugurated by the Prime Ministers of India and Nepal on 1 June 2023The meeting also welcomed ongoing bilateral initiatives to enhance crossborder connectivity and trade facilitation including the development of Integrated Check Posts and other infrastructureIndia remains Nepalâs largest trade and investment partner accounting for a significant share of its external trade These new measures are expected to further consolidate economic and commercial linkages between the two countries and beyondThe agreement comes close on the heels of IndiaNepal agreements signed on Oct 29 to incorporate two joint venture entities for the development of highcapacity crossborder power transmission lines between the two countriesThe joint venture and shareholdersâ agreements were signed here between Powergrid a Maharatna Central public sector enterprise of India and the Nepal Electricity Authority in the presence of Union Power Minister Manohar Lal and Nepalâs Energy Water Resources and Irrigation of Nepal Kulman GhisingThe agreements provide for the incorporation of two joint venture entities one in India and one in Nepal for setting up crossborder power transmission infrastructure IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/india-nepal-ink-pact-to-expand-trade-via-rail-route-648410.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/chinese-pvc-imports-raise-cancer-risk-for-indians-648412.html New Delhi Nov 13 Extensive dumping of poorâquality PVC resin with high levels of carcinogen compounds by China poses a significant publicâhealth risk in India and timely enforcement of the proposed Quality Control Order QCO is necessary a report said on Thursday The report by Centre for Domestic Economy Policy Research CDEPin launched here said that PVC currently contributes to nearly 30 per cent of use cases in Indiaâs economy with widespread use across water sanitation irrigation healthcare construction and infrastructurePVCs from China contain Residual Vinyl Chloride Monomer a Category 1A carcinogen at concentrations up to five times higher than globally accepted safety limits the report notedThe United States the European Union and Thailand regulate Residual Vinyl Chloride Monomer RVCM levels in PVC resin within a stringent range of 05 ppm to 3 ppm ensuring safety in water and foodcontact applicationsIndia however does not yet have a binding national limit on RVCM which has allowed imports of PVC resin from China with concentrations reported between 5 ppm and 10 ppmThis difference in quality benchmarking should be removed by the timely implementation of the PVC QCO to ensure Indian standards are at par with global safety benchmarks the report arguedThe Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals had notified a Quality Control Order QCO on PVC resin in August 2024 but deferred enforcement three times with enforcement now scheduled for December 2025âThe government has been championing the Zero Defect Zero Effect by adopting the Quality Control Order QCO Such a policy step by the government is strengthening consumer safety and industrial standards while promoting exports from India that are dependable and of high qualityâ said Dr Jaijit Bhattacharya President of CDEPinAt the launch event Anil Sharma from the Swadeshi Jagran Manch said that QCOs must encompass the entire value chain ensuring quality and accountability at every stage of production IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/chinese-pvc-imports-raise-cancer-risk-for-indians-648412.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/justice-served-victory-for-bengaluru-shivakumar-on-sc-order-in-mekedatu-case-648413.html Bengaluru Nov 13 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Courtâs dismissal of Tamil Naduâs petition against the Mekedatu project calling it âjustice servedâ and a âvictory for the people of Bengaluruâ Shivakumar who also holds the Water Resources portfolio said the ruling reinforces Karnatakaâs right to implement the projectSpeaking to reporters in the premises of Vidhana Soudha on Thursday in Bengaluru Shivakumar said âThe Supreme Courtâs dismissal of Tamil Naduâs petition against the Detailed Project Report DPR of the Mekedatu project is like receiving justice from the judiciaryâWhen asked whether this development was a setback for Tamil Nadu he replied âI will comment in detail after I get full information This is not a setback for anyone rather it is justice delivered by the court Mekedatu is our water and our right We are not obstructing Tamil Nadu in any way In fact this project will benefit Tamil Nadu even more The court has responded to the prayers and hardships of our peopleââAs per the courtâs directions Tamil Nadu will continue to receive its rightful share of water Hence we will move forward with the project It is being built on our land and funded by our own resources When water scarcity arises this balancing reservoir will help ensure water release to Tamil Nadu This is a victory for the people of Bengaluru The project will also benefit people coming from other states including Tamil Nadu I appeal to Tamil Nadu to now cooperate with the project Let us work together with a spirit of humanityâ Shivakumar urgedâThe court has stated that in such matters it will only guide the Central Water Commission CWC and will not intervene directly When asked whether the CWC would now clear the project Shivakumar said âThe CWC has no other option but to approve They must ensure justice is doneâ he assertedThe Supreme Court on Thursday November 13 refused to entertain an application filed by the State of Tamil Nadu against the State of Karnatakas plan for the construction of the Mekedatu dam on the Cauvery RiverA bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice NV Anjaria observed that Tamil Nadus challenge to the order passed by the Central Water Commission CWC for the preparation of the Detailed Project Report DPR for the Mekadatu dam was premature as the plan would be approved only after considering the objections of the State as well as the opinion of the expert bodies Cauvery Water Regulation Committee CWRC and the Cauvery Water Management Authority CWMA IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/justice-served-victory-for-bengaluru-shivakumar-on-sc-order-in-mekedatu-case-648413.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/red-fort-blast-all-political-parties-should-speak-in-one-united-voice-says-karnataka-bjp-648418.html Shivamogga Karnataka Nov 13 Karnataka BJP President and MLA BY Vijayendra said on Thursday that at a time of national crisis like a bomb blast all political parties should stand united without playing politics Speaking to the media Vijayendra said When terrorist organisations act in such a heinous manner our foremost duty should be to stand united as Indians and avoid issuing conflicting political statements Rahul Gandhi despite being the Leader of the Opposition has not yet responded to this terror attack in Delhi On the other hand senior Congress leaders are speaking recklessly he remarkedHe alleged that a conspiracy and political manipulation are underway to link the incident with the Bihar electionsThis is not just foolishness on the part of the Congress it amounts to an act of betrayal against the nation Vijayendra chargedHe urged senior Congress leaders and political leaders across the country to set aside differences and think collectively in such a sensitive timeReferring to the incident Vijayendra said A car explosion near the Red Fort in New Delhi the other day has been identified as a terrorist attack Union Home Minister Amit Shah immediately visited the site and the next day Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the hospitals where the victims are being treated It has now come to light that key locations such as Parliament House the BJP headquarters the Air Force office and the Army establishment were on the terrorists target list he saidSugarcane growers are in deep distress and have been protesting continuously for a month I myself participated in an overnight protest in Belagavi district Though the Chief Minister held a meeting the situation remains unresolved The agitation is intensifying in districts like Bidar and Bagalkot he addedVijayendra demanded that the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah set aside internal party conflicts and take firm decisions to safeguard farmers interestsHe also urged the state government to send district incharge Ministers to the affected areas to address the crisisThe foolish Congress party should take a hard look at its own history since Independence Vijayendra said sarcasticallySenior Congress leaders should reflect on how many times they should have worn bangles in shame In fact your party should start a bangle factory he quipped implying cowardiceHe also reminded that countless soldiers and Indians have sacrificed their lives fighting terrorism while Congress leaders continue to engage in irresponsible politics IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/red-fort-blast-all-political-parties-should-speak-in-one-united-voice-says-karnataka-bjp-648418.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/calcutta-hc-cancels-trinamool-leader-mukul-roys-membership-from-west-bengal-assembly-648424.html Kolkata Nov 13 In a landmark judgement a division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Thursday had struck down the membership of Mukul Roy with the West Bengal Assembly Roy the former Trinamool Congress General secretary joined the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP before the 2021 West Bengal elections and also successfully contested as a BJP candidate in Krishnanagar Uttar Assembly constituency in Nadia district of West BengalHowever he joined Trinamool Congress just days after the results were declared and Trinamool Congress came to power for the third consecutive term with a massive majorityHowever he did not resign as a member of the State Assembly and officially continued as a BJP legislator thereThe Assembly Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay rejected the BJPs plea for the cancellation of Roys membership from the AssemblyThe Speaker said that since Roy was officially a BJP candidate his membership could not be cancelledRoy was even made the Chairman of the public accounts committee PAC of the House a post which is traditionally offered to an MLA from the principal Opposition party in the AssemblyThereafter the BJP approached the Calcutta High Court seeking the cancellation of Roys membership from the House as a legislator from the Krishnanagar Uttar Assembly constituencyAfter a prolonged hearing in the matter finally on Thursday Calcutta High Courts division bench of Justice Debangsu Basak and Justice Md Shabbar Rashidi finally cancelled Roys membership from the HouseThe division bench also quashed the order passed by the Speaker of the House earlier refusing to cancel the membership of Roy from the State AssemblyHowever considering that West Bengal is heading for the crucial Assembly elections next year there will be no bypoll in Krishnanagar Uttar Assembly constituency during the interim periodWelcoming the court judgment the Leader of the Opposition LoP in West Bengal Assembly and senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said that though delayed the truth has finally triumphedThe Court with its Judgment while preserving sanctity of the Constitution especially the Tenth Schedule also has left no second thought about the partisan attitude of the Assembly Speaker in deciding defection cases I wholeheartedly welcome this historic judgment LoP Adhikari said in a social media statement reacting to the court judgmentHowever there was no reaction from Trinamool Congress or the Speaker of the House on the matter IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/calcutta-hc-cancels-trinamool-leader-mukul-roys-membership-from-west-bengal-assembly-648424.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/punjab-isi-backed-grenade-attack-module-busted-10-arrested-648425.html Chandigarh Nov 13 In a major breakthrough Ludhiana Commissionerate Police has busted a Pakistanbased ISIbacked grenade attack module with the arrest of 10 key operatives of foreignbased handlers said Director General of Police DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Thursday Those arrested have been identified as Kuldeep Singh Shekhar Singh and Ajay Singh all residents of Muktsar Sahib While Amrik Singh Parminder Vijay Sukhjit Singh Sukhwinder Singh Karanveer Singh and Sajan Kumar have been brought on production warrant from different jails for their role as couriers and facilitators The police have also recovered one 86P Chinese hand grenade one black kit and a set of gloves from the accused DGP Yadav said preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused were in contact with Pakistanbased handlers through three operatives based in Malaysia to coordinate the pickup and delivery of a hand grenade The task was assigned by the handlers to carry out a grenade attack in a populated area to create unrest in the state the DGP said Commissioner of Police Ludhiana Swapan Sharma said acting on intelligence inputs a first information report FIR was registered against suspects Kuldeep Singh Shekhar Singh and Ajay Singh Given the sensitivity of the case special teams were constituted to ensure swift and effective action he said adding further investigation has identified the foreignbased masterminds Malaysiabased Ajay Malaysia Jass Behbal and Pawandeep These individuals are known to reside together abroad and were in contact with local facilitators Amrik Singh and Parminder both of whom were previously involved in drug smuggling operations for them The Commissioner of Police said during the investigation Vijay brother of Ajay Malaysia who was lodged in the Ganganagar Jail in Rajasthan in connection with a commercial quantity NDPS Act case was also arrested on a production warrant for his role as a facilitator in this case The probe further uncovered the local network involving accused Sukhjit Singh Sukhwinder Singh Karanveer Singh and Sajan in facilitating the delivery of the hand grenade in Punjab he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/punjab-isi-backed-grenade-attack-module-busted-10-arrested-648425.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rss-foot-march-row-karnataka-govt-allows-centenary-march-of-300-volunteers-in-chittapur-648426.html Kalaburagi Karnataka Nov 13 The Karnataka government on Thursday granted permission for the centenary procession of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS in Chittapur town of Kalaburagi district Advocate General Shashi Kiran Shetty told the Kalaburagi bench of the Karnataka High Court about the state governments decision on ThursdayShetty said before the court that the state government has permitted the RSS foot march to be held on November 16He also added that the authorities had approved the participation of 300 volunteers along with 20 band players and drummersHowever the court increased the number of band players and drummers to 50The district authorities had earlier denied permission for the RSS foot march citing law and order concernsThe court had subsequently directed officials to hold a peace meeting with the RSS and other organisations to reach an amicable solutionSome of these organisations submitted petitions seeking permission to hold processions on the same day as the RSSThey demanded that the RSS should not carry lathis or the Bhagwa Dhwaj saffron flag during the march but instead carry the national flag and the Preamble of the ConstitutionChittapur is represented by Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Priyank Kharge the son of Congress President Mallikarjun KhargeFollowing Priyanks letter urging a ban on RSS activities in public places the Karnataka government issued an order making it mandatory for private organisations to obtain official consent before conducting events in public areasThe Advocate General also submitted to the court that the state government had given conditional onetime permission for the RSS foot marchThe RSS had sought approval for 800 volunteers to participate in the foot marchAll factors have been taken into account he said adding that in some locations RSS foot marches have been conducted with 100 to 150 participantsRSS counsel Arun Shyam requested the court to permit 800 participants in the marchAfter recording the submissions the court closed the caseThe RSS foot march will take place on November 16 between 330 and 545 pmThe court has allowed the participation of 300 RSS volunteers along with 50 drummers and band players IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rss-foot-march-row-karnataka-govt-allows-centenary-march-of-300-volunteers-in-chittapur-648426.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-orders-jharkhand-to-notify-saranda-forest-as-wildlife-sanctuary-648427.html New Delhi Nov 13 The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Jharkhand government to notify 3146825 hectares of the ecologically rich Saranda forest as a wildlife sanctuary holding that the state government could not ârun away from its dutyâ after repeatedly shifting its stand before the apex court A Bench led by Chief Justice of India CJI BR Gavai delivered a strongly worded judgment recounting how the state government had taken âtopsyturvyâ positions for over a year despite having earlier admitted that the entire 3146825hectare area first notified as the Saranda Game Sanctuary in 1968 contained no active mining and required protectionâWe see no reason as to why the State should now change its stand to reduce the area of the wildlife sanctuary from 3146825 hectares to 2494164 hectaresâ said the Bench also comprising Justice K Vinod Chandran rejecting Jharkhandâs attempt to notify a smaller protected areaThe apex court noted that multiple affidavits filed by the state government itself consistently stated that the 126 compartments comprising the 3146825hectare zone had no operational mines or diversion of forest landâThere appears to be no impediment to the State notifying the said area as a Wildlife Sanctuaryâ the CJI Gavailed Bench observedPulling up the Jharkhand government for delaying compliance despite clear directions the top court had said âThe conduct of the State to say the least has been totally unfairâThe judgment said that it had even summoned the Chief Secretary after finding the state government âin clear contemptâ of its earlier ordersIt added that the Wildlife Institute of India WII report described the area as âof immense ecological biodiversity floral and faunal and geomorphological significanceâThe top court also noted the Justice MB Shah Commissionâs findings on the fragile ecology of Saranda and the environmental damage caused by unregulated mining observing that the region part of the Singhbhum Elephant Reserve required urgent statutory protectionReferring to these findings the Supreme Court reiterated the constitutional duty of the state government under Articles 48A and 51Ag observing âThe State cannot run away from its duty to declare the extent of 3146825 hectares as Saranda Wildlife SanctuaryâIt clarified that existing community rights could continue under the Wildlife Protection Act âThe Collector in consultation with the Chief Wild Life Warden may allow the continuance of any right of any person in or over any land within the limits of the sanctuaryâ it saidSarandaSasangda forest is one of Indiaâs most pristine sal forests home to rich biodiversity and tribal communities The Geological Survey of India GSI has identified certain prospecting areas for future mining in the Saranda forest IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-orders-jharkhand-to-notify-saranda-forest-as-wildlife-sanctuary-648427.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-disbursal-of-rs-233-crore-under-bhavantar-scheme-makes-farmers-swell-with-joy-648429.html Dewas Nov 13 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday transferred Rs 233 crore directly into the bank accounts of 133 lakh farmers in the state under the âBhavantar Bhugtan Yojanaâ ensuring that the minimum support price MSP for their soyabean produce remains free of price variance in the markets As the funds reached the accounts of farmers in Burhanpur district this brought a wave of happiness and bright smiles on their facesHundreds of farmers expressed their gratitude to the Chief Minister Mohan Yadav for insulating their produce against market fluctuations and providing them with a fair price for their hard work as well as cropsThey said that this amount will serve as a source of relief and encouragement for themA farmer thanking CM Mohan Yadav said Under the Bhavantar Scheme I had sold 11 quintals and 55 kilograms of produce and today I am about to receive around Rs 15000 as Bhavantar paymentDistrict Magistrate Kishore Kumar Kanyal told IANS Today under the Bhavantar scheme the payments were approved by the Chief Minister In front of the Chief Minister farmers from across the state were assisted under the Bhavantar scheme For our district 1621 farmers received approximately Rs 252 crore in payments All the farmers were very happy and gratefulThe scheme compensates for the gap between the MSP of Rs 5328 per quintal and the prevailing mandi rate currently around Rs 4036 per quintal Farmers selling through registered mandis receive the difference approximately Rs 1300 per quintal via Direct Benefit Transfer DBTThe system uses satellite imagery and mobile apps for crop mapping enabling precise targeting of beneficiaries across the MalwaNimar black cotton soil beltNotably the state has procured 270 lakh tonnes of soybean from over 160 lakh farmers so far As many as 936353 farmers have enrolled themselves under the scheme IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-disbursal-of-rs-233-crore-under-bhavantar-scheme-makes-farmers-swell-with-joy-648429.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/arunachal-gujarat-bond-rooted-in-centuries-old-cultural-ties-guv-parnaik-648430.html AhmedabadItanagar Nov 13 Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General KT Parnaik Retd said that the bond between the Northeastern state and Gujarat is rooted in cultural ties that date back to several centuries After participating in the Bharat Parv2025 at the iconic Statue of Unity in Gujarats Ekta Nagar on Wednesday the Governor added that the bond between Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat is beautifully expressed in shared mythology particularly in the story of Lord Krishna and RukminiHe said that the Madhavpur Fair in Gujarat which celebrates their divine wedding serves as a living cultural bridge between the two states especially as Rukmini is believed to have been born at Bismaknagar in Arunachal PradeshSpeaking on the occasion Lieutenant General Parnaik Retd said that Gujarat the land of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel holds a special place in Arunachal Pradeshs civic and youth initiativesDuring occasions like Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Patels life and legacy are highlighted across schools and public platforms to remind the youth of his pivotal role in unifying the nation he addedHis foresight and the decisive steps taken by Major Bob Khating ensured that Tawang remains an integral part of India a legacy that continues to guide Arunachal Pradeshs sense of belonging and national prideThe Governor while appreciating the contributions of the vibrant Gujarati community in Arunachal Pradesh said that they have truly embodied the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha BharatThis partnership was reflected in the Raj Bhavans celebration of Gujarat Foundation Day where local school children including differentlyabled children were invited as special guests to experience the colours traditions and stories of Gujarat Governor Parnaik saidSuch exchanges he added are shaping a generation of youth from Arunachal Pradesh who are confident curious and connected to Indias cultural diversityHighlighting the states progress the Governor said that Arunachal Pradesh is moving ahead on a confident development path shaped by clear vision and committed leadershipHe added that in the last five years more than 4000 km of roads have been constructed across challenging terrain improving mobility strengthening security and connecting remote communitiesThe Governor said that Arunachal Pradesh has immense potential in tourism spiritual cultural adventure nature and ecotourism supported by its pristine landscapes and rich heritageThe Governor said that Gujarats success in cooperative development dairy management horticulture and tourism offers valuable models for Arunachal PradeshAt the same time Arunachal Pradesh brings its own strengths to this partnershipArunachal Pradesh is Indias largest producer of kiwi its mandarin oranges and large cardamom are gaining national prominence and its vast hydropower potential positions it as a future contributor to the nations clean energy needsHe called for a joint partnership of the two states for mutual benefits and common commitment to nationbuildingExtending an invitation to the Chief Minister Ministers and officials of Vibrant Gujarat to visit Arunachal Pradesh the Governor called for deeper cooperation to strengthen the national harmony and contribute to a more cohesive and forwardlooking India IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/arunachal-gujarat-bond-rooted-in-centuries-old-cultural-ties-guv-parnaik-648430.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/punjab-information-commission-disposes-of-75-second-appeals-648431.html Chandigarh Nov 13 In a significant decision the Punjab State Information Commission has disposed of 75 second appeals filed by a single appellant Gurmej Lal of Ludhiana for seeking voluminous and unspecific information from multiple public authorities across the state Commission Chairman Inderpal Singh Dhanna said Information Commissioner Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal while pronouncing the order observed that the appellant had been granted multiple opportunities to reframe his Right to Information RTI applications in a specific and pointwise manner as per the provisions of the RTI Act 2005However despite repeated directions issued through several interim orders the appellant failed to complyThe commission noted that the appellants RTI applications were largely templatebased containing repetitive and nonspecific queries which not only involved thirdparty records but also required collation of extensive data across departmentsSuch demands were found to be in violation of Section 7 9 of the RTI Act which prevents the disclosure of information that would disproportionately divert the resources of a public authorityExpressing concern the commission highlighted that such indiscriminate use of the RTI mechanism causes unwarranted burden on offices of Public Information Officers PIOs and unnecessarily consumes the time of the commissionThis in turn delays the adjudication of genuine appeals and increases pendency thereby defeating the very spirit of transparency and accountability envisaged under the RTI ActThe commission emphasised that the Right to Information is a tool for transparency not for harassmentApplicants are expected to seek information that is clear specific and directly related to their grievance or public interestMisuse of the law by filing hundreds of vague and bulky applications only serves to obstruct the system rather than strengthen itConcluding the proceedings Information Commissioner Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal observed that the order should serve as a lesson for RTI seekers to exercise their rights responsibly and judiciously respecting both the intent of the law and the administrative resources of public authorities IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/punjab-information-commission-disposes-of-75-second-appeals-648431.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/maha-cm-lays-foundation-stone-for-development-works-for-nashik-kumbh-mela-648432.html Nashik Nov 13 Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the development works worth Rs 565789 crore in Nashik city He assured that the works of Simhastha Kumbh Mela will be done in a quality and transparent manner and Nashik will be made a beautiful and modern cityFadnavis said five times more devotees are likely to come to the Kumbh Mela than last timeThe Chief Minister said that works worth more than Rs 20000 crores are being started in Nashik through the Central and state governmentsâThis amount is likely to reach Rs 25000 crores by the time of Kumbh Mela and due to this a large amount of infrastructure will be builtâ he saidThe Chief Minister further said that emphasis is being placed on repairing roads highways drinking water schemes maintaining the sanctity of Godavari for the Kumbh Mela creating good ghats reviving old temples and maintaining the ancient look of Godaghat while carrying out development worksThe Chief Minister said that an outer circular route is being prepared to manage the devotees during the Kumbh Mela which will benefit Nashik in the futureâEmphasis is being placed on developing a modern Nashik city through a new terminal building at Nashik Airport railway facilities bus station facilities and a smart CCTV systemâ he saidHe said that twelve hundred acres of land are being acquired and the Kumbh is being organised on itFadnavis assured that all these works of Kumbh Mela will be done transparentlyâSaints should guide the government for organising Kumbh Mela their guidance is importantâ he saidDeputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the Simhastha Kumbh Mela will change the face of Nashik and the city will develop in a planned mannerâThis event will create an identity for Nashik on the world map Kumbh Parv is an opportunity to make Nashik a beautiful and modern cityâ he saidThe Deputy Chief Minister said that the government is committed to creating quality facilities for the ceremonyâSince a large number of devotees will come the government and administration have a big responsibility for security and necessary preparations are being made for it Artificial intelligence will be used for securityâ he saidHe further said that Godavari is called the South Ganga and the Ganga of development is coming to Nashik city through the inauguration of development worksKumbh Minister Girish Mahajan said that the government was honoured in the US by taking note of the previous Kumbh MelaâThis time more devotees are likely to come than last year Since there is less space in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar compared to Prayagraj the government and administration are working fast to make the upcoming Kumbh Mela safeâ he saidThe minister said that special efforts are being made by the police force to maintain an atmosphere of law and order IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/maha-cm-lays-foundation-stone-for-development-works-for-nashik-kumbh-mela-648432.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jampk-pos-machines-and-micro-atms-handed-over-to-agri-entrepreneurs-in-rajouri-under-hadp-scheme-648433.html Rajouri Nov 13 In a major boost to agricultural digital and technical empowerment of the farming community the Central Sponsored Scheme CSS benefits have started reaching the farmers in Rajouri the border district of Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma IAS in collaboration with the Agriculture Department distributed several POS machines and Micro ATMs to Krishi Udhyamis KUs of Kisan Khidmat Ghars KKGs in Rajouri on Thursday The welfare benefits were transferred under the Holistic Agriculture Development Program HADP a Central scheme focused on the holistic growth of valley residentsThis initiative under the Central Sponsored Scheme CSS aims to digitally empower Krishi Udhyamis enabling them to access a range of services such as digital payments financial transactions and egovernance facilities to the farming communityEquipped with CSC IDs the Krishi Udhyamis KUs will facilitate the availability of essential agricultural inputs including seeds fertilisers and pesticides while also ensuring farmers get timely access to PM Kisan and other central government schemes through digital portalsSpeaking on the occasion the Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma highlighted that the HADP scheme is designed to promote sustainable agriculture improve farmersâ income and ensure that border area farmers benefit equally from digital and financial inclusionHe said the Rajouri administration remains committed to using technologydriven initiatives to strengthen the agriculture sector create new opportunities for rural entrepreneurs and ensure lastmile delivery of government benefits to every farmer in the districtNotably the HADP was launched with an estimated budget of Rs 50000 crore by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year for boosting the agrieconomy in the Union Territory It is an integrated program encompassing the full spectrum of activities in the three major domains of agrieconomy viz Horticulture Agriculture and Livestock husbandry It is expected to equip about 25 lakh farmers with skill development via the dedicated Daksh Kisan portalUnder the program about 2000 Kisan Khidmat Ghars are to be set up with an aim to build robust value chains for the welfare of the farming community The program will lead to employment generation benefiting lakhs of marginal families in Jammu and Kashmir IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jampk-pos-machines-and-micro-atms-handed-over-to-agri-entrepreneurs-in-rajouri-under-hadp-scheme-648433.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ncp-releases-list-of-40-star-campaigners-for-maharashtra-local-body-polls-648435.html Mumbai Nov 13 The Ajit Pawarled Nationalist Congress Party NCP on Thursday released the list of 40 star campaigners for the upcoming local and civic body elections in Maharashtra The NCP plans to fight these elections in an alliance with the BJP and Shiv Sena but it has also left it to the local party units to take a decision on going solo or fight polls together with the MahaYuti allies considering the local level political situationThe star campaigners include NCP President and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar partys National Working President Praful Patel State party President Sunil Tatkare Maharashtra Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif former Minister Dhananjay Munde State Food and Drug Administration Minister Narahari Zirwal State Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate State Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil State Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Makarand Patil State Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Anna Bansode Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare Minister of State for Tourism Indranil Naik former Minister Dharmaraobaba Atram former Minister Anil Bhaidas Patil former Minister Sanjay Bansode MLA Pratap PatilChikhlikar former Minister Nawab Malik senior leader Sayaji Shinde Chairman of the Minorities Commission Mushtaq Antulay former MP Sameer Bhujbal MLA Amol Mitkari MLA Sana MalikSheikh State Mahila President Rupali Chakankar MLC Idris Nayakvadi former MLA Aniket Tatkare former MLA Zeeshan Siddiqui former MLC Rajendra Jain Mumbai Working President Siddharth Kamble State General Secretary Suraj Chavan former legislator Lahu Kande OBC Cell State President Kalyan Aakhade Social Cell State President Sunil Magare Minority Cell State President Nazer Qazi Mahesh Shinde Rajalakshmi Bhosale Surekhata Thackeray Najeeb Mulla Pratibha Shinde and Vikas PasalkarDhananjay Munde had to resign as the State Agriculture Minister in the wake of controversy over the killing of Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh from Beed district while Manikrao Kokate was removed from the Agriculture department after a video went viral about him playing rummy in the State LegislatureChakankar has been criticised within the party for making controversial statements after the suicide of a doctor from Satara government hospitalBesides Nawab Malik is on bail in connection with the money laundering case while Suraj Chavan who was embroiled in a controversy over the assault case has been recently appointed as party spokesperson and now as the star campaignerSuraj Chavan had to step down as the NCPs state youth wing after the video went viral as he allegedly assaulted Chhava Sanghatna State President Vijaykumar Ghatge in JulyThereafter he was appointed as the state party general secretaryThe Maharashtra government later inducted Suraj Chavan into the committee to draft the states revised youth policyElections to 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats will be held on December 2 as the state will witness local body polls after a gap of more than five years the Maharashtra State Election Commission has announcedThe counting of votes will be held on December 3Already BJP and Shiv SenaUBT have announced the list of their star campaignersState Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule who has been appointed as the BJPs Maharashtra incharge claimed that the MahaYuti would secure 51 per cent of the vote share and win all the local bodies with a twothirds majorityThe BJPled MahaYuti government will sweep all the urban and local bodies with a decisive mandate he saidThe BJP will also ensure that there are no disputes or differences among the alliance partners IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ncp-releases-list-of-40-star-campaigners-for-maharashtra-local-body-polls-648435.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/arunachal-army-conducts-integrated-multi-domain-exercise-with-iaf-648436.html New Delhi Nov 13 The Eastern Command of the Indian Army along with the Indian Air Force is carrying out an integrated multi domain exercise in the rugged highaltitude terrain of the Himalayas in Arunachal Pradesh The exercise beginning from November 10 commenced with the deployment of advanced surveillance resources including helicopters and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles UAVs along with space resources and Special Forces to create a seamless domain awareness and detect simulated targetsThis crucial exercise will last till November 15According to PRO Defence âOnce identified these targets would be swiftly destroyed through the synchronised joint firepower of longrange rocket systems medium artillery armed helicopters swarm drones loitering munitions and kamikaze drones in an electronically contested environmentâLieutenant General Abhijit S Pendharkar General Officer Commanding 3 Corps reviewed the exercise on November 13 and commended the seamless synergy and operational preparedness of the formations taking part in the exerciseThis exercise is a continuation of Exercise Poorvi Prahar held in November 2024 and Exercise Prachand Prahar held on March 25 which had focused on the integrated application of aviation assetsExercise Poorvi Prachand Prahaar will validate integrated planning command and control as well as the seamless execution of surveillance and firepower platforms across the three services covering the entire spectrum of conflictThis underscores the Armed Forces unwavering commitment to jointness precision and technological superiority and reinforces the ability to execute multidomain operations with unparalleled synergy ensuring Indiaâs preparedness to deter and decisively engage any emerging threat along its strategic frontiersNotably the Indian Security Forces began Triservice Exercise Trishul on November 3 involving key assets of the Indian Navy Indian Air Force and the Indian ArmyAccording to defence officials it involved 2025 surface and subsurface assets including amphibious platforms of the Indian Navy more than 40 aircraft with associated ground based assets of IAF over 30000 personnel and equipment of the Indian Army and indigenous weapon systems of all services between November 37 during this crucial Tri Service Exercise spanning Rajasthan Gujarat and North Arabian Sea IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/arunachal-army-conducts-integrated-multi-domain-exercise-with-iaf-648436.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-flags-off-dtcs-inter-state-bus-service-to-sonipat-648439.html New Delhi Nov 13 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday flagged off another interstate electric bus route of the Delhi Transport Corporation DTC between Kashmere Gate Bus Terminal to Sonipat Bus Stand The launch of the new route marks a significant step towards strengthening public transport in the NCR region and improving the DTCâs revenue said a statementThe Chief Minister said the newly introduced electric buses are equipped with airconditioning CCTV cameras panic buttons and GPS systemsOn the occasion the Chief Minister announced that the Government will soon resume other DTC bus services connecting Delhi with adjoining NCR citiesAt a special ceremony held at the Maharana Pratap InterState Bus Terminal Kashmere Gate the Chief Minister accompanied by Transport Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh flagged off three interstate electric buses bound for SonipatEarlier on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs birthday celebrations during the Seva Pakhwada the Chief Minister had inaugurated the first interstate electric bus service between Delhi and Baraut said an officialSpeaking at the event the Chief Minister said that the Delhi government is reviving interstate bus services between Delhi and NCR cities that had been discontinued several years agoShe added that this initiative will provide citizens with accessible and convenient public transport options reduce traffic congestion and help curb pollutionâThese buses will ensure safer and more comfortable travel for passengers and will operate regularly on the Delhi Sonipat route ensuring smooth connectivity between the two citiesâ the Chief Minister saidShe stated that this initiative will not only enhance mobility but also contribute significantly to environmental conservationâStrengthening interconnectivity between Delhi and neighbouring states is one of our governmentâs key priorities With the peopleâs trust and cooperation the Delhi Government remains committed to improving public transport and providing citizens with better and safer mobility optionsâ she addedTransport Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh said that interstate bus services had been discontinued for several years adversely impacting connectivity between Delhi and the NCR regionâWith this initiative we are reviving that vital link through clean zeroemission electric buses This step will strengthen regional connectivity reduce pollution and offer passengers a safer and more comfortable travel option Going forward we plan to expand such services to more cities around Delhi to make public transport even greener and more efficientâ he saidFor the convenience of passengers a total of six trips will operate daily three in each direction From Delhi to Sonipat buses will depart at 445 am 515 am 545 am 445 pm 515 pm and 545 pm From Sonipat to Delhi buses will operate at 710 am 725 am 810 am 730 pm 800 pm and 830 pmThe route will connect several key locations across Delhi and Haryana including GTB Nagar Azadpur Terminal Jahangirpuri Metro Station Mukarba Chowk Alipur Delhi Singhu Border Kundli Industrial Area TDI City Nangal Mor Rai Bahalgarh and Fazilpur before terminating at the Sonipat Bus Stand IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-flags-off-dtcs-inter-state-bus-service-to-sonipat-648439.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/india-and-spain-review-bilateral-ties-discuss-issues-of-mutual-concern-648440.html New Delhi Nov 13 India and Spain on Thursday held the 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations reviewing the entire spectrum of bilateral ties The meeting was cochaired by Secretary West at the Ministry of External Affairs MEA Sibi George and Diego Martinez Belio Secretary of State for Foreign and Global Affairs of Spain During the meeting the two sides exchanged perspectives on regional and global issues of mutual concern including in global fight against terrorismIn a post on X Ministry of External Affairs MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated Secretary West Sibi George held the 8th Round of IndiaSpain Foreign Office Consultations with Mr Diego MartÃnez Belio Secretary of State for Foreign and Global Affairs of SpainIn the discussions the two sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral ties especially in the context of the upcoming IndiaSpain Year of Culture Tourism and Artificial Intelligence They also exchanged perspectives on regional and global issues of mutual concern including in global fight against terrorism India reiterated its policy of zero tolerance against terrorism it addedEarlier in October External Affairs Minister EAM S Jaishankar extended wishes to his Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Albares and people of Spain on their National Day and expressed Indias commitment to deepening tiesBest wishes to FM Jose Manuel Albares the Government and the people of Spain on their National Day Value the deepening of our multifaceted cooperation EAM Jaishankar posted on XIn May EAM Jaishankar held telephonic conversation with Jose Manuel Albares and discussed Indias firm and measured response to crossborder terrorismIn a post on X he wrote Spoke with FM Jose Manuel Albares of Spain Discussed Indiaâs firm and measured response to crossborder terrorismThe conversation took place after the Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor targeting nine terror locations in Pakistan and Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK in response to the dastardly April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmirs PahalgamTies between India and Spain have been cordial since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1956 Spain is Indiaâs 6th largest trade partner in Europe according to Consulate General of India in Spain statement Defence partnership between India and Spain has witnessed rapid growth in recent years Cultural exchange is an important component of IndiaSpain bilateral ties IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/india-and-spain-review-bilateral-ties-discuss-issues-of-mutual-concern-648440.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ed-gets-5-day-custody-of-jaypee-infratechs-ex-cmd-manoj-gaur-648442.html New Delhi Nov 13 A Special Delhi Court on Thursday sent Manoj Gaur former CMD of Jaypee Infratech Limited to fiveday custody of the ED for intensive questioning in a money laundering case a lawyer said The Special Court at Patiala House accepted the EDâs plea for the need to question Gaur to unravel the details of the case that involves alleged misuse of crores of rupees collected from homebuyers who were never delivered their dream flatsGaur former CMD of Jaypee Infratech Limited and former Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ms Jaiprakash Associates Ltd JAL was arrested earlier in the day by the probe agency under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002The ED probe found that out of approximately Rs 14599 crore collected by JAL and JIL from homebuyers as per claims admitted by NCLT substantial amounts were diverted for nonconstruction purposes the official said in a statementThe ED initiated an investigation against the Jaypee group based on multiple FIRs registered by the Economic Offences Wings EOW of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh Police based on complaints filed by homebuyers of Jaypee Wishtown and Jaypee Greens projects alleging criminal conspiracy cheating and criminal breach of trust against the company and its promotersIt has been alleged that the funds collected from thousands of homebuyers for the construction and completion of residential projects were diverted for purposes other than construction leaving the homebuyers defrauded and their projects incomplete the ED said in a statementThe funds were siphoned off to related group entities and trusts including Jaypee Sewa Sansthan JSS Ms Jaypee Healthcare Ltd JHL and Ms Jaypee Sports International Ltd JSILIt has also been revealed during the investigation that Manoj Gaur is the Managing Trustee of Jaypee Sewa Sansthan JSS which received part of the diverted funds the ED saidThe Enforcement Directorate had May 23 carried out searches at 15 premises linked to Manoj Gaurs flagship real estate development companies Jaypee Infratech Ltd and Jayprakash Associates Ltd as well as their associated entitiesThese searches were conducted in Delhi Noida Ghaziabad and Mumbai including the offices and premises of Ms Jaiprakash Associates Ltd and Ms Jaypee Infratech Ltd During the searches the ED seized a large volume of financial and digital records along with documents evidencing the offence of money laundering and diversion of fundsDuring the operation officials seized cash to the tune of Rs 17 crore along with financial records digital data and property documents registered in the names of promoters their family members and group companiesIDBI Bank had first filed a petition against Jaypee Infratech Limited JIL in the National Company Law Tribunal NCLT Allahabad after JIL defaulted on a payment of over Rs 526 crore The NCLT initiated the insolvency process on August 9 2017The insolvency case gained national attention due to over 21000 homebuyers who had booked flats in JIL projects being left in the lurch as money had been diverted from construction projects primarily in Wish Town Noida IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ed-gets-5-day-custody-of-jaypee-infratechs-ex-cmd-manoj-gaur-648442.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-soybean-farmers-in-neemuch-rejoice-over-govt-aid-under-bhavantar-yojana-648443.html Neemuch Nov 13 As the Chief Minister Mohan Yadav disbursed Rs 233 crores directly into bank accounts of about 133 lakh soyabean growers in the state under Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana this left the farming community elated and overjoyed â from Dewas to Neemuch and more The event organised in Dewas reflected the Mohan Yadav governmentâs resolve to fulfil its promise of state support to soybean farmers for cushioning the impact of substandard market prices and its impact was palpable on the faces of farmersOut of the entire allocation Rs 125 crore was transferred into accounts of 1012 farmers in Neemuch district under Bhavantar YojanaThe cash transfer program in Dewas was witnessed by Neemuch MLA Dilip Singh Parihar District Panchayat Chairman Sajjan Singh Chauhan ADM Kalesh SDM and Mandi Administrator InCharge Sanjeev Sahu and InCharge Mandi Secretary Sameer Das along with numerous public representatives traders and farmers were presentAll the public representatives praised the governmentâs efforts in supporting the soybean farmers which they said will go a long way in emboldening the stateâs âsoya bowlâ statusNeemuch MLA Dilip Singh Parihar said that farmers fields were flooded particularly in Malwa and Neemuch districts due to excessive rainfall making them nervousâWe commend the Chief Ministerâs attempt to mitigate farmers losses through Bhavantar Yojana I thank CM Mohan Yadav and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for thisâ he saidNeemuch SDM and Agricultural Produce Market Administrator Sanjeev Sahu told newsmen âSoybean procurement has been ongoing since October 24th The model price announced for 15 days was approximately 4000 rupees and the MSP rate was 5328 rupees Thus the difference of approximately Rs 1300 has been credited to the accounts of farmers This amount has been credited to the accounts of approximately 1000 farmers in Neemuch districtâ he informedBhavani Shankar Patidar a beneficiary farmer of the Bhavantar Yojana said âThe difference in price for 11 quintals and 55 kilograms of soyabean be weighed under the Bhavantar Yojana was deposited in my account amounting to Rs 15000 I thank the Chief Minister for this Without this scheme we would have suffered severelyâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-soybean-farmers-in-neemuch-rejoice-over-govt-aid-under-bhavantar-yojana-648443.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-sikar-official-clarifies-on-vote-theft-charges-calls-it-misleading-648444.html Jaipur Nov 13 Amid allegations by the Congress party of a âvote theft systemâ in Rajasthan the District Collector from Sikar on Thursday has termed the claims âmisleadingâ Congress had alleged that the Election Commission EC issued seven voter identity cards EPICs to a single individual Meghraj Patwa each with a different EPIC numberAccording to the district collectorâs clarification the victim had filled out Form 6 online seven times to register as a voter due to which seven EPIC cards were generatedâThe boothlevel officer was negligent in verifying these forms and disciplinary action has been initiated against the thirdlevel officer concernedâ the statement saidThe Collector further stated that the remaining revision work is being carried out only for the purification of voter lists ensuring that duplicate entries are removedâThe affected individual filled only one enumeration box during the Special Revision 2026 hence his name will now appear only once in the voter listâ the clarification addedCongress earlier had accused the Election Commission of mishandling the process alleging âPM Modi and the EC have hijacked the entire election systemâThe party in particular had highlighted Patwas case quoting vote theft and saying Meghraj had applied for Voter ID after which this misdeed by the Election Commission came to light IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-sikar-official-clarifies-on-vote-theft-charges-calls-it-misleading-648444.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/vivek-high-mohali-wins-boys-u-17-gnps-clinches-girls-u-17-title-at-sardar-bhagwant-singh-trophy-648446.html DW Bureau Chandigarh November 13 2025 The Sardar Bhagwant Singh Memorial Basketball Trophy organized by Vivek High School Mohali concluded at Sector 42 Sports Complex Chandigarh Throughout the tournament players showcased remarkable enthusiasm teamwork and sporting excellencenbspThe chief guest for the final matches was Vikramjeet Singh Mamik Administrator of Vivek High School who congratulated the winning teams and lauded the players dedication and disciplinenbspIn the Boys U17 categorys final match Vivek High School Mohali defeated Vivek High School Chandigarh 5343 Aditya scored 24 points for the winners while Veer Hriday scored 16 for the runnersupIn the Girls U17 category GNPS Chandigarh triumphed over KV High Ground School 5143 Sukhman scored 26 points for the winners and Seerat scored 21 for the runnersupnbspMeanwhile in the finals of the Under 14 Boys St Kabir School Chandigarh beat Strawberry Fields School Chandigarh 4538 Main scorer for the winning team was Vardan 27 while the main scorer for the runnersup was Riyansh 15nbspIn the final of Under 14 Girls Sacred Heart School Chandigarh triumphed over Learning Paths School LPS Mohali 3219nbsp Callista with 09 points scored highest for the winners while for the runnersup Khushnoor scored 16 pointsThe result of Boys U12 went in favour of YPS Mohali whos cagers outplayed Vivek High School Mohali 228 to lift the trophy Samarth with 20 points was the highest scorer for the winners and Vedant with 6 points was the best scorer for the 1st RunnersupnbspIn the Girls U12 category Learning Paths School Mohali secured a victory over YPS Mohali with a score of 206 Vanisha scored 10 points for the winning team and Liana scored 3 points for the 1st runnersupnbspIn the Boys U10 category Saupins School Chandigarh emerged as champions and in the U10 Girls segment LPS Mohali were the winners The U10 tourney was played on the league format and the matches for U 12 14 and 17 on the knockout formatAfter the finals an award ceremony was held to felicitate the winning teams Principal Jaswinder Gandhok of the host school Vivek High School Mohali and Administrator of Vivek High School Vikramjeet Singh Mamik presented trophies cash prizes medals and certificates to the winners across various categories In total cash prizes worth 270000 were distributed among boys and girls across all age groupsVikramjeet Singh Mamik said that the tournament serves as a unique platform for aspiring basketball players who wish to pursue the sport as a career He added that more than 73 teams from leading schools across the region participated in this interschool basketball tournamentnbspNotably prizes were also given for manofthematchnbsp in the finals of different age categories for both boys and girls Moreover player of the tournament award was also given under all age groups for both boys and girls https://dailyworld.in/national/vivek-high-mohali-wins-boys-u-17-gnps-clinches-girls-u-17-title-at-sardar-bhagwant-singh-trophy-648446.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-will-ensure-exemplary-punishment-for-delhi-blast-accused-hm-amit-shah-648447.html New Delhi Nov 13 IANS Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that everyone responsible for this bomb blast at any level shall be brought before a court of law and face exemplary punishmentnbspWhile virtually addressing the inauguration of Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi Gujarat HM Shah said This is a firm resolve of the government that exemplary punishment is handed down to the culprits to send a strong global messageHe said that the action that will be taken against the accused will reflect the countrys policy of zero tolerance against terrorismnbspThe Union Home Minister also paid his tribute to those killed and injured in the incident near the Red Fort in Delhi on MondaynbspIn a video message addressing the audience in Gujarat HM Shah said I am currently occupied due to the terrorist incident in Delhi in which people lost their lives and around 25 citizens were injured I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and offer my heartfelt prayers for the departed souls I want to emphasise that everyone responsible for this bomb blast at any level must be brought before a court of law and face appropriate punishmentThirtytwo cars including a Maruti Suzuki Brezza Maruti Swift Dzire and a Ford EcoSport were being prepped to carry explosive materials andor deliver bombs sources close to the Delhi Red Fort blast investigation told NDTV on ThursdaynbspThe cars including the Hyundai i20 that exploded Monday evening were meant to be part of a serial revenge attack targeting multiple locations including six in Delhi on December 6 when the 16thcentury Babri Masjid in Ayodhya was torn down by a mobThe cars identified so far were chosen because they are old and have been resold multiple times making it difficult for the cops to trace them However all four have now been found the Brezza HR87 U 9988 was found on the campus of the AlFalah School of Medical Sciences and Research Centre in Haryanas Faridabad an institution that has emerged as the epicentre of the terrorists activitiesnbspThe EcoSport registration number DL10 CK 0458 was found late Wednesday abandoned in Haryanas Faridabad which now seems to be this terror modules base of operations A young man not yet identified was found sleeping in the back seat and has been taken into custody said the TV channel https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-will-ensure-exemplary-punishment-for-delhi-blast-accused-hm-amit-shah-648447.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/adani-ports-becomes-indias-first-integrated-transport-utility-to-embrace-tnfd-framework-648195.html Ahmedabad Nov 12 Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited APSEZ on Wednesday said it has become Indiaâs first Integrated Transport Utility to embrace the Taskforce on Naturerelated Financial Disclosures TNFD framework setting a new benchmark for naturepositive infrastructure development With this APSEZ joins a select league of global port operators championing biodiversity reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding marine ecosystems through sciencebased transparent environmental disclosuresAs a TNFD adopter the company said it is committed to implementing TNFDaligned reporting on naturerelated dependencies impacts risks and opportunitiesThe TNFD is a global sciencebased initiative founded by a coalition including the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative UNEP FI the United Nations Development Programme UNDP the World Wildlife Fund WWF and Global Canopy to guide companies in identifying assessing managing and disclosing naturerelated risks and opportunitiesâWe firmly believe responsible business practices drive longterm success Our adoption of the TNFD framework demonstrates support for naturerelated corporate reporting at COP30 We see naturerelated issues as a strategic risk management priority The TNFD framework provides robust support for integrating nature into our decisionmaking processes and enhancing our contribution to biodiversity conservationâ said Ashwani Gupta WholeTime Director and CEO of APSEZThis step further strengthens APSEZâs dedication to naturepositive business practices and positions it as a leader in sustainable maritime logisticsAs part of this commitment Adani Ports will further enhance disclosure standards to ensure alignment with the TNFD recommendations in its corporate reporting starting FY26The company has already institutionalised climate risk assessment and disclosure practices that align with globally recognised frameworks and continues to set standards in environmental stewardship having afforested over 4200 hectares of mangroves and actively conserving an additional 3000 hectares making it the largest private sector contributor to mangrove ecosystem restoration in IndiaThe new initiative is a key component of APSEZâs broader ESG strategy and reflects a proactive approach in assessing and addressing naturerelated dependencies impacts risks and opportunitiesThe company operates a comprehensive ecosystem of 15 strategically located ports and terminals across Indias west south and east coasts combined with a diversified marine fleet of 127 vessels IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/adani-ports-becomes-indias-first-integrated-transport-utility-to-embrace-tnfd-framework-648195.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/indo-canadian-minister-visiting-delhi-to-advance-trade-links-with-india-648196.html New Delhi Nov 12 Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu will be travelling to New Delhi from Wednesday to find opportunities to advance trade and investment linkages between Canada and India He will visit Visakhapatnam on November 14 to attend the Confederation of Indian Industry Partnership Summit said the Office of the Minister of International TradeDuring his visit Minister Sidhu will promote Canadas commitment to supporting and growing the wellestablished commercial ties shared by Canada and India including artificial intelligence clean technology and digital industries and explore new opportunities for partnerships that benefit workers and businesses in both countriesThis visit to India will reinforce Canadas commitment to diversifying our trade relationships and attracting new investment an official statement quoting Sidhu saidAs one of the fastestgrowing major economies India offers significant opportunities for Canadian businesses and workers Our commercial ties continue to expand bilateral trade surpassed 30 billion in 2024 and there is even greater potential aheadBy deepening cooperation in areas such as energy clean technology artificial intelligence and agriculture we can unlock new commercial opportunities drive innovation and build more resilient and secure supply chains that deliver shared prosperity for both our countriesThe IndoCanadian with roots in Punjab was previously a parliamentary secretary to International Development Minister Karina GouldSidhu of the Liberal party has been reelected to a third term in Brampton East in the April 28 federal electionIndia is a key partner as Canada strengthens its economic links in the IndoPacific region under a comprehensive strategy for the regionIn 2024 India was Canadas seventhlargest goods and services trading partner with twoway trade valued at 309 billionCanadas commercial priorities in India are targeted at the countrys policy objectives and sectors where Canada has a comparative advantage including agriculture clean technology digital industries and infrastructureIndia is expected to become the worlds thirdlargest economy in the coming yearsCanada is committed to supporting and growing its wellestablished commercial ties with India including in the agriculture critical minerals and energy sectors IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/indo-canadian-minister-visiting-delhi-to-advance-trade-links-with-india-648196.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/dri-busts-major-gold-smuggling-syndicate-in-mumbai-1188-kg-gold-seized-11-arrested-648198.html Mumbai Nov 12 The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence DRI has busted a major gold smuggling and melting syndicate in Mumbai under âOperation Bullion Blazeâ an official statement said on Wednesday The operation exposed an organised network engaged in smuggling gold into India melting it in clandestine furnaces and offloading the refined bullion into the grey marketActing on specific intelligence DRI officers conducted simultaneous searches on November 10 at four discreet premises in Mumbai two illegal melting units and two unregistered shopsBoth furnaces were found operational equipped with complete setups to convert smuggled gold concealed in wax and other forms into bars Officers seized 635 kg of gold on the spot and detained those running the unitsFollowup searches at two shops linked to the mastermind used for receiving smuggled gold and selling melted bars to local buyers led to the recovery of an additional 553 kg of gold barsIn total 1188 kg of 24carat gold valued at Rs 1505 crore and 872 kg of silver worth Rs 1317 lakh were seized under the provisions of the Customs Act 1962Eleven persons including the mastermind his father a manager four hired melters an accountant and three delivery personnel were arrested All accused were produced before the court in Mumbai and remanded to judicial custody according to the statementPreliminary investigations indicate a wellorganised conspiracy to smuggle and sell gold illicitly in clear violation of Indiaâs gold import policy and aimed at evading government revenueThe DRI reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling organised smuggling networks that undermine revenue distort markets and threaten fiscal stability By intercepting illicit gold flows and disrupting the shadow economy the DRI continues to safeguard Indiaâs economic interests and uphold a fair and transparent trading environmentFurther investigation is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/dri-busts-major-gold-smuggling-syndicate-in-mumbai-1188-kg-gold-seized-11-arrested-648198.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/parakamani-theft-case-sit-continues-questioning-ex-andhra-police-officers-648201.html Tirupati Nov 12 The Special Investigation Team SIT of Andhra Pradesh continued questioning former police officers and TTD officials in the Parakamani theft case at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala Jaganmohan Reddy who was Circle Inspector CI of Police at Tirumala One Town Police Station when the case was registered in 2023 appeared before the CIDled SIT for second time on WednesdaySome officials of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam TTD which manages the affairs of the richest Hindu temple also appeared before the SIT led by CID Director General Ravi Shankar AyyanarOn Monday the CID interrogated former CI Jaganmohan Reddy SubInspector Lakshmi Reddy and former TTD vigilance officer Giridhar Earlier former Two Town CI Chandra Sekhar was also questionedThe CID is looking into the role of police officials in the compromise between the accused CV Ravi Kumar and the complainant Satish KumarThe SIT is also examining unrecorded properties linked to the accused and alleged political interference to settle the caseLast month the SIT had visited Parakamani coins and currency notes counting centre at the famous hill shrine and seized the records pertaining to the case registered at Tirumala One Town Police StationThe SIT launched the probe after the Andhra Pradesh High Court pulled up the police department and the DGP for not implementing its orders on the petition challenging the closure of the Parakamani theft case in the Lok AdalatRavi Kumar an employee of TTD was caught while stealing 920 dollars from Parakamani in April 2023The theft case registered at the Tirumala police station was shifted to the Lok Adalat where a compromise settlement formula was reached in September 2023 after Ravi Kumar volunteered to donate seven properties worth Rs 40 crore all of them located in Tirupati and Chennai in the name of the TTDRecently a petition was filed in the Andhra Pradesh High Court alleging that there was no investigation into the theft case The thengoverning board of TTD had closed the case after a settlement in the Lok Adalat The petitioner had challenged the closure of the caseIn September the High Court had directed the Inspector General of CID to seize all records pertaining to the case proceedings before the Lok Adalat and draft resolutions by the TTD board if any and submit the same in a sealed coverAlso in September two members of the TTD Trust Board released a video purportedly of the theft caseTTD board member and BJP State spokesperson G Bhanuprakash Reddy and TTD Ex Officio member C Divakar Reddy released the CCTV footage from the surveillance cameras fixed at ParakamaniRavi Kumar had allegedly swindled away currency notes by concealing them in his undergarments on April 29 2023The TTD Board members alleged that he was caught in the act of stealing 11300 dollars but the FIR showed recovery of only 900 dollarsThey also alleged that the accused had amassed properties worth Rs 100 crore by stealing wads of foreign currency notes several times in the past IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/parakamani-theft-case-sit-continues-questioning-ex-andhra-police-officers-648201.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/no-connection-with-them-al-falah-university-on-doctor-terror-module-delhi-blast-648206.html Faridabad Nov 12 The management of Al Falah University in Haryanas Faridabad which has come under scrutiny after doctors associated with it were named as key suspects in the recent Delhi blast has expressed anguish over the unfortunate developments and strongly condemned them In an official statement ViceChancellor Prof Dr Bhupinder Kaur Anand said Our University has been conducting various academic and professional courses and has been training undergraduate MBBS students since 2019 The doctors trained and graduated from our institution are presently serving in reputed hospitals institutions and organisations across India and abroad holding responsible and distinguished positionsThe ViceChancellor clarified that the university maintains only a professional relationship with the doctors under investigationWe are deeply saddened and anguished by the unfortunate developments that took place and condemn the same Our thoughts and prayers are with all the innocent people affected by these distressing events the statement readAl Falah University came into focus after two of its doctors Dr Muzammil and Dr Shaheed were arrested in connection with the seizure of 2900 kg of explosivesDr Mohammad Umar the main suspect in the blast near Delhis Red Fort Metro Station that killed at least eight people was also associated with the universitySecurity agencies have been scanning the university campus over the past few days questioning more than 52 individuals linked to the institution as part of their ongoing investigationWe have also learnt that two of our doctors have been detained by the investigating agencies We wish to make it clear that the University has no connection with the said persons apart from them working in their official capacities with the University the statement saidThe ViceChancellor also condemned what she described as baseless reports being circulated to tarnish the universitys imageThe University also notes with deep concern that certain online platforms are circulating baseless and misleading stories with the clear intent of maligning the reputation and goodwill of the University We strongly condemn and categorically deny all such false and defamatory allegations the statement saidIt is hereby clarified that no such chemical or material as is being alleged by certain platforms is being used stored or handled within the University premises University laboratories are used solely and exclusively for the academic and training requirements of MBBS students and other authorised courses Every laboratory activity is carried out in strict adherence to established safety protocols statutory norms and ethical standards mandated by the regulatory authorities the statement further addedAppealing for responsible reporting the university said We also urge all organisations and individuals to act responsibly and verify through official channels before making or sharing any statements concerning the University IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/no-connection-with-them-al-falah-university-on-doctor-terror-module-delhi-blast-648206.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/vijay-attacks-dmk-says-defamation-their-political-ideology-since-1969-648214.html Chennai Nov 12 Actorturnedpolitician Vijay has issued a blistering statement targeting the ruling DMK accusing it of turning politics into a game of defamation and corruption His remarks came in response to indirect criticism aimed at him and his party TVK during the DMKâs âVingnanotsavam Festival of Knowledge event held in Nungambakkam Chennai The event attended by Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and senior DMK leaders featured veiled attacks on Vijayâs political entry and growing public supportIn a lengthy post on social media Vijay said that âa powerobsessed party that will soon be ousted by the peopleâ had begun its âusual slander campaignâWithout naming the DMK he wrote âDo I even need to say which party it is â the one whose fundamental political philosophy is defamation Since 1969 defamation has been their policy Corruption and bribery are their idealsâVijay accused the DMK of dedicating its full energy to tarnishing TVKâs image instead of serving the publicHe said that when the ruling party sees a movement like TVK which emerged from genuine interaction with the people it becomes nervous and resorts to baseless allegationsâThey think we have begun a fullscale attack against them but we have only made mild dignified criticismsâ he addedâEven our small criticisms are resonating strongly among the people and that frightens themâ he saidTaking a direct swipe at Chief Minister MK Stalin Vijay alleged hypocrisy in the DMKâs frequent invocations of Tamil identity and culture âThe leader of that party now claims Tamil Nadu Tamil language and Tamil people are their lifeblood But where was that love when they violated constitutional norms for powerâ he askedHe also said the governmentâs refusal to conduct a castebased census exposed its hollow commitment to social justiceMocking the DMKâs Festival of Knowledge Vijay said it had turned into a âFestival of Defamationâ used merely to target TVK âThey claim to follow the ideals of Periyar and Anna yet it is our movement that truly walks with secular and just principles without bowing before anyoneâ he statedVijay concluded by asserting that his party would continue to expose what he called the DMKâs deceptive politics and would stand firmly with the people in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections âWe will make these rulers realise the true strength of the peopleâ he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/vijay-attacks-dmk-says-defamation-their-political-ideology-since-1969-648214.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-cm-transfers-rs-1-500-each-to-over-126-crore-ladli-behnas-648215.html Seoni Nov 12 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday transferred the enhanced monthly assistance of Rs 1500 each to the beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna scheme at an event in Seoni district The Chief Minister transferred Rs 1857 crore into the accounts of more than 126 crore beneficiaries of the scheme through a single click as the 30th instalmentNotably the Madhya Pradesh cabinet on Monday approved the increase of Rs 250 in the monthly allowance to eligible women under the Ladli Behna scheme taking the amount to Rs 1500 per month from November onwardsAs part of the scheme more than 126 crore women aged 21 to 60 years who have a family income of less than Rs 25 lakh received a monthly allowance from the state governmentThe scheme was launched by the then Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in March 2023 with Rs 1000 monthly assistance which was increased to Rs 1250 the same year in October ahead of the State Assembly electionUntil last month the state government was spending a total of Rs 1541 crore into the bank accounts of beneficiaries under the scheme every month The enhancement of Rs 250 per beneficiary will cost an additional Rs 179375 crore for the ongoing financial year 202526The state government was supposed to transfer the enhanced instalment of Rs 1500 for each beneficiary in Octobers instalment 29th However it could not materialiseState Finance Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda had allocated Rs 18669 crore for the scheme in the Budget presented in the Assembly in March this yearNotably in its manifesto for the 2023 Assembly election the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP had promised to gradually increase the amount to Rs 3000 per month by 2028 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-cm-transfers-rs-1-500-each-to-over-126-crore-ladli-behnas-648215.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/as-risks-multiply-for-energy-need-for-diversification-and-global-cooperation-more-urgent-iea-648219.html New Delhi Nov 12 Countries around the world are contending with pressing energy security threats and growing longerterm risks across an unprecedented range of fuels and technologies thrusting energy into the heart of geopolitical tensions and elevating it as a core issue of economic and national security In this context the latest edition of the IEAâs World Energy Outlook WEO underscores the need for governments to pursue greater diversification of supplies and increased cooperation with one another to help navigate the uncertainties and turbulence aheadThe 2025 edition of the WEO the most authoritative global source of energy analysis and projections covers a broad range of trajectories highlighting different opportunities and vulnerabilities but also commonalitiesIt does this through three main scenarios none of which are forecasts Each maps out a distinct energy future enabling an analysis of the implications of different policy investment and technology choices for energy security affordability and emissionsAmong the many trends common to all the scenarios in this yearâs WEO is the worldâs growing need for energy services over the coming decades with demand rising for mobility heating cooling lighting and other household and industrial uses and increasingly for data and AIrelated servicesIn particular a group of emerging economies led by India and Southeast Asia and joined by countries in the Middle East Africa and Latin America comes to increasingly shape energy market dynamics in the years aheadCollectively they take up the baton from China which accounted for half of global oil and gas demand growth and 60 per cent of electricity demand growth since 2010 although no country or group of countries comes close to replicating Chinaâs energyintensive riseAmid these shifts traditional energy risks affecting the security of oil and gas supply are now accompanied by vulnerabilities in other areas most visibly in supply chains for critical minerals due to high levels of market concentrationA single country is the dominant refiner for 19 out of 20 energyrelated strategic minerals with an average market share of around 70 per cent The minerals in question are vital for power grids batteries and EVs but they also play a crucial role in AI chips jet engines defence systems and other strategic industriesGeographic concentration in refining has increased for nearly all key energy minerals since 2020 and particularly for nickel and cobaltAnalysis in this yearâs WEO of the pipeline of announced projects suggests that reversing this process is set to be slow calling for stronger action by governmentsâWhen we look at the history of the energy world in recent decades there is no other time when energy security tensions have applied to so many fuels and technologies at once a situation that calls for the same spirit and focus that governments showed when they created the IEA after the 1973 oil shockâ said IEA Executive Director Fatih BirolâWith energy security front and centre for many governments their responses need to consider the synergies and tradeoffs that can arise with other policy goals on affordability access competitiveness and climate change The WEOs scenarios illustrate the key decision points that lie ahead and together provide a framework for evidencebased datadriven discussion over the way forwardâElectricity is at the heart of modern economies and electricity demand grows much faster than overall energy use in all scenarios in WEO2025Investors are reacting to this trend Spending on electricity supply and enduse electrification already accounts for half of todayâs global energy investmentFor the moment electricity accounts for only about 20 per cent of final energy consumption globally but it is the key source of energy for sectors accounting for over 40 per cent of the global economy and the main source of energy for most householdsâAnalysis in the World Energy Outlook has been highlighting for many years the growing role of electricity in economies around the world Last year we said the world was moving quickly into the Age of Electricity and itâs clear today that it has already arrivedâ Birol saidâIn a break from the trend of the past decade the increase in electricity consumption is no longer limited to emerging and developing economies Breakneck demand growth from data centres and AI is helping drive up electricity use in advanced economies tooGlobal investment in data centres is expected to reach 580 billion in 2025 Those who say that âdata is the new oilâ will note that this surpasses the 540 billion being spent on global oil supply a striking example of the changing nature of modern economiesâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/as-risks-multiply-for-energy-need-for-diversification-and-global-cooperation-more-urgent-iea-648219.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/fm-sitharaman-meets-msme-sector-stakeholders-for-pre-budget-consultation-648222.html New Delhi Nov 12 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday chaired the third preBudget consultation with stakeholders from micro small and medium enterprises MSMEs The meeting was in connection with the forthcoming Union Budget 202627 according to a Finance Ministry statementUnion Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs nsitharaman chairs the third PreBudget Consultation with the stakeholders from Micro Small and Medium Enterprises MSMEs in connection with the forthcoming Union Budget 202627 in New Delhi today the Ministry said in an X postThe meeting was also attended by Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and senior officials from the Ministry of Micro Small and Medium EnterprisesSitharaman earlier chaired the preBudget consultation meeting with representatives from farmer associations and agricultural economists ahead of the General Budget 202627According to an Assocham report published on Wednesday digitised and timebound single window clearances can be a gamechanger in improving the investment climate for MSMEs across statesThe report called for accelerated reforms aimed at simplifying business regulations improving approval systems and supporting the growth of Indiaâs MSMEs At the national level the report proposes a single consolidated annual MSME compliance form combining multiple filings It also suggests introducing biennial or triennial filing cycles for registered MSMEs to ease compliance under the Companies ActOn Monday FM Sitharaman held the first preBudget consultations with leading economists The meeting was attended by Chief Economic Adviser CEA V Anantha Nageswaran besides other economists and senior officers from the Department of Economic Affairs DEAAs part of the ongoing prebudget consultations the government has been holding a series of meetings with industry representatives to gather input for the upcoming Union Budget The discussions are centred on enhancing the ease of doing business and extending tax benefits to the last mile The government is expected to continue engaging with various industry bodies in the coming weeks before finalising its proposals for the Union Budget IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/fm-sitharaman-meets-msme-sector-stakeholders-for-pre-budget-consultation-648222.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/india-dismantles-jaish-module-linked-to-delhi-blast-foils-major-terror-plot-648224.html New Delhi Nov 12 India has delivered a strong message against terrorism with a swift counteraction that dismantled a JaisheMohammed JeM module linked to the November 10 explosion near Delhiâs Red Fort The decisive crackdown has exposed a major terror conspiracy spanning Delhi Haryana and Jammu amp Kashmir leading to multiple arrests and the recovery of nearly 3000 kg of explosivesAccording to officials the investigation into the Red Fort blast traced its roots to an FIR registered on October 19 in Srinagarâs Nowgam Police Post after objectionable posters surfaced in the areaDuring the course of the investigation Maulvi Irfan Ahmad Waghe was arrested from South Kashmirâs Shopian and Zameer Ahmad from Wakura Ganderbal between October 2027The probe expanded rapidly with the arrest of Dr Adeel from Saharanpur on November 5 followed by the seizure of an AK56 rifle and ammunition from Anantnag Hospital on November 7Notably on the next day security agencies made further recoveries of guns pistols and explosives on November 8 from AlFalah Medical College in FaridabadDuring interrogation information surfaced about other individuals involved in this module leading to the arrest of Dr Muzzammil from AlFalah Medical CollegeBased on these leads several more arrests were made and a large cache of arms and explosives was recoveredKey breakthroughs came on November 9 and 10 when security agencies arrested Madarasi from Faridabad and recovered 2563 kg of explosives from the house of Hafeez Mohammad Ishtiyaq the Imam of AlFalah Mosque in Dhera ColonyAn additional 358 kg of explosive material detonators and timers were seized bringing the total haul to nearly 3000 kgOne of the members of the group Dr Umar who was working at AlFalah Medical College managed to escape after the agencies intensified their crackdownCCTV footage confirmed that Dr Umar was driving the car that exploded near the Red Fort Sources said the explosives used matched those seized in Faridabad suggesting the blast was connected to the same terror moduleâDr Umarâs panic and desperation following the agenciesâ successful crackdown appear to have triggered the Red Fort blastâ sources saidWhether the explosion was deliberate or accidental is still âunder investigationâFollowing the blast at 655 pm on November 10 Union Home Minister Amit Shah immediately reviewed the situation visiting the injured at LNJP Hospital and the blast site the same nightThe NSG NIA and forensic teams were dispatched promptlyOn November 11 the NIA formally took over the case to probe the moduleâs funding and wider networkAccording to the officials the operation has thwarted a major terror attack reinforcing Indiaâs resolve to combat terrorism with speed precision and zero tolerance IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/india-dismantles-jaish-module-linked-to-delhi-blast-foils-major-terror-plot-648224.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/karnataka-3-arrested-for-misappropriating-funds-meant-for-students-overseas-travel-648225.html Bengaluru Nov 12 Three people including two women were arrested in connection with misappropriating advance funds meant for students overseas travel police said on Wednesday A complaint in this regard was filed at the Sadashivanagar police station on November 1 by a staff member of a reputed institution located within the station limits Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said in a statementThe complainant stated that two women working as temporary secretarial assistants at the institution had forged approval orders for the students advance fundsThe accused allegedly edited and manipulated the approval documents changed the students bank account details and diverted a total of Rs 194 crore Rs 19433700 in several instalments to the bank accounts of their relatives and acquaintances thereby misappropriating the institutions funds and committing criminal breach of trust and cheatingAccordingly a case was registered at Sadashivanagar Police StationDuring the investigation the police pursued multiple leads and gathered credible information from informants On November 2 both women accused were taken into custody from their residences in Hesarugatta and YeshwanthpurUpon interrogation they confessed to their involvement in the crime and revealed the role of a male accompliceThe two women were produced before the court on November 3 and were remanded to eight days of police custodyDuring detailed interrogation they admitted to committing the offence with the intent of making quick financial gainsThey further disclosed that they had transferred the embezzled funds to 16 different bank accounts belonging to their relatives and friends and had used the money to purchase property gold ornaments and other valuablesSubsequently on November 9 the third accused a male accomplice residing near Arakere Bannerghatta Road was also taken into custody During interrogation he too confessed to his involvementHe was produced before the Court on the same day and was remanded to 10 days of police custodyBetween November 8 and Monday police recovered assets worth Rs 1 crore including Two plots of land valued at approximately Rs 70 Rs 80 lakh 121 grams of gold ornaments worth Rs 15 lakh Rs 11 lakh in cash and a car valued at Rs 10 lakhOn Monday the two women accused were produced before the Court which remanded them to judicial custody The third accused remains in police custody and the investigation is ongoing IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/karnataka-3-arrested-for-misappropriating-funds-meant-for-students-overseas-travel-648225.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/teen-rape-victim-dies-by-suicide-18-days-after-consuming-pesticide-648227.html Kolkata Nov 12 A 15yearold rape victim from Keshiary in West Midnapore district of West Bengal died on Tuesday evening 18 days after she consumed pesticide allegedly due to social stigma and fear police said on Wednesday According to the police the accused has already been arrested and is in judicial custody The family of the teenage girl has now demanded exemplary punishment for the rapist for abetting suicideThe police said the minor died on Tuesday evening at Kharagpur Subdivisional Hospital while undergoing treatmentAs per the complaint filed by her brotherinlaw on September 9 the girl used to work at the factory owned by the accused in the Keshiary area and would often travel there with him on his motorcycle She used to call him uncleToward the end of August the man allegedly took her to a nearby forest under the pretext of visiting the factory and raped her He then threatened her with dire consequences if she disclosed the matterAt first the girl hid the information out of shame and fear However she finally narrated the incident to her family on September 9That afternoon the minors family filed a written complaint with the police Based on the complaint the police arrested the accused the next day and presented him in court The arrested person was later sent to judicial custodyHowever on October 24 the victim tried to commit suicide by drinking pesticide kept at her homeAccording to the police she was at first taken to the Keshiary Rural Hospital where her condition was termed critical She was transferred to the Kharagpur Subdivisional Hospital Since then the girl has been undergoing treatment there After fighting for 18 days she died on Tuesday The autopsy of the girls body was also doneHer family suspects she was deeply distressed by taunts or remarks from someone in the locality or the accusedâs family which drove her to take the extreme stepA district police officer said A case has been registered under specific sections and the accused has already been arrested The accused is now in judicial custody In the meantime this unfortunate incident has taken place Everything will be thoroughly investigated IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/teen-rape-victim-dies-by-suicide-18-days-after-consuming-pesticide-648227.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-cm-transfers-over-rs-1-857-crore-to-over-126-crore-accounts-ensures-benefits-for-women-648228.html Seoni Nov 12 Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav transferred more than Rs 1857 crore directly into the bank accounts of 126 million women across Madhya Pradesh under the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behan Yojana With this instalment eligible beneficiaries now receive Rs 1500 per month up from the earlier Rs 1250 The BJP government has pledged to further increase assistance to Rs 3000 per month in the futureThe Chief Minister initiated the transfer with a single click during a statelevel programme in Seoni on Wednesday This latest disbursement raises the total aid released under the scheme to over Rs 4491792 crore since its inception in June 2023During the same event Dr Yadav also dedicated development projects worth Rs 560 crore for the districtAddressing the gathering the CM interacted with beneficiaries and highlighted the transformative impact of the initiative on womens lives He emphasised that the scheme has enhanced economic independence boosted social respect and strengthened womens role in family decisionmakingMany women present at the venue expressed heartfelt gratitude affectionately referring to the Chief Minister as brother Mohan Several women drew a touching parallel stating that Dr Yadav cares for them just as Lord Krishna protected his sister SubhadraThe Mukhyamantri Ladli Behan Yojana operational for nearly two and a half years has disbursed financial aid in 29 monthly instalments up to October 2025 In addition women received a special Raksha Bandhan assistance of Rs 250 each in August 2023 2024 and 2025The direct benefit transfer mechanism ensures transparency and empowers women by linking them to the formal banking systemBeneficiaries shared that the monthly assistance is being utilised for essential household expenses childrens education healthcare and initiating smallscale enterprises This has fostered selfreliance and instilled greater confidence among women enabling them to contribute meaningfully to their families and communitiesThe schemes reach spans all 52 districts of the state Indore leads with 440723 enrolled women followed by Sagar with 419000 Rewa with 403000 Chhindwara with 390000 Dhar with 382000 and Jabalpur with 381000 beneficiaries Even smaller districts have witnessed substantial impact 93516 women in Harda and 80157 in Niwari have received supportGovernment officials described the programme as a cornerstone of womencentric development in Madhya Pradesh crediting it with narrowing gender disparities in financial access and decisionmaking powerThe Chief Minister reiterated the states commitment to continuing the scheme ensuring sustained empowerment for millions of sisters across urban and rural areasThe Seoni event concluded with cultural performances and testimonials from beneficiaries underscoring the schemes role in building a more inclusive and equitable society IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-cm-transfers-over-rs-1-857-crore-to-over-126-crore-accounts-ensures-benefits-for-women-648228.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blast-five-arrested-in-assam-for-inflammatory-posts-648232.html Guwahati Nov 12 At least five people were arrested in Assam for inflammatory posts on social media platforms regarding the November 10 blast in the national capital Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday They have been identified as Mattiur Rahman Hassan Ali Mondal Abdul Latif Wajhul Kamal and Nur Amin AhmedThese persons were arrested from different corners of the stateIn a post on the social media X CM Sarma said that in connection with the recent Delhi blast Assam Police have arrested some individuals for spreading offensive and inflammatory content onlineAssam Police will continue to act swiftly and firmly against anyone misusing social media to spread hatred or glorify terrorâ he addedOn Tuesday he said When the news of the Delhi bomb blast surfaced on social media some people from a particular community started making jokes about it and adding ha ha emojis These people are terrorist supporters and our police are engaged in catching them at any costMeanwhile Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited LNJP Hospital in Delhi where he met the Red Fort blast survivors and said that those behind the conspiracy will be brought to justice Taking to the social media platform X PM Modi wrote âWent to LNJP Hospital and met those injured during the blast in Delhi Praying for everyoneâs quick recovery Those behind the conspiracy will be brought to justicePM Modi arrived in the national capital on Wednesday afternoon after concluding his twoday visit to Bhutan After landing he went straight to LNJP Hospital where he met and interacted with the injured wishing them a speedy recovery He was also briefed by doctors and senior officials about the condition of the patients and the ongoing treatmentThe Prime Minister in his remarks at Changlimethang Ground in Thimphu on Tuesday assured action against the conspirators behind the deadly car blast in Delhi He stated that Indian agencies will get to the bottom of the conspiracy and assured that those behind the blast will not be spared IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blast-five-arrested-in-assam-for-inflammatory-posts-648232.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-air-passenger-traffic-touches-202-million-in-h1fy26-up-26-pc-yoy-648234.html New Delhi Nov 12 Indias total air passenger traffic grew 26 per cent yearonyear to 202 million in H1FY26 up from 197 million a year earlier a report said on Wednesday Domestic traffic in India grew 16 per cent while international traffic in the country grew 69 per cent the report from ratings agency CareEdge Ratings saidPassenger traffic in India is now projected to reach 430 million in FY26 revised from its earlier estimate of 445 million passengers the report saidIt noted that healthy operating income is expected to translate into an increase in profit before interest taxes depreciation and amortisation PBILDT with an aggregate yoy growth of above 40 per cent for 11 airportsIt forecasted domestic passenger traffic to increase by 35 per cent for the entire fiscal year when international traffic is expected to grow about 8 per cent with the latter half of FY26 aided by the festive season and two new greenfield airports easing supply constraints and boosting traffic growthThe downward revision in growth came from crossborder tensions in Q1 FY26 lower aircraft availability due to fleetwide inspections following the fatal aircraft accident in June 2025 and a delay in the arrival of widebodied aircraft said Palak Vyas Associate Director CareEdge RatingsOver the medium term with passenger traffic expected to grow at a CAGR of 89 per cent the outlook for the airport sector is favourable However the timely delivery of widebodied aircraft shall remain monitorable for growth in international traffic he addedThe outlook is supported by airport and airline capacity expansions and robust air travel demand fuelled by favourable demographics and a rising middleclass population it notedThe financial risk profile of airport players is expected to remain healthy with aggregate aero revenue for 11 assessed airports estimated to grow 50 per cent YoY IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-air-passenger-traffic-touches-202-million-in-h1fy26-up-26-pc-yoy-648234.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/maha-govt-announces-incentive-scheme-for-sugar-factories-648238.html Mumbai Nov 12 The Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced an incentive scheme to encourage quality performance among cooperative and private sugar factories in the state Six factories three cooperative and three private will be selected annually for awards The government has released a government resolution in this regardAccording to the government resolution sugar factories will be assessed on nine parameters including timely payment of Fair and Remunerative Price FRP to farmers for three consecutive years sugar recovery rate incentives given to farmers with high perhectare production use of artificial intelligence maximum area coverage low carbon emissions and high carbon credits timely repayment of government loans employee strength limits and salary distribution and accurate financial managementFRP payments will carry 15 points while financial management and employee limits will have 5 points each All other criteria will be worth 10 points each A twotier committee system will handle the selectionThe Screening Committee chaired by the Sugar Commissioner with the Joint Director of Sugar Pune as member secretary Members include directors from the Economics and Administration divisions of the Sugar Commissioners office a representative from Vasantdada Sugar Institute one from the sugar federation and two independent experts from economics engineering or agriculture related to the sugar industryIn addition another Steering Committee has been formed under the chairmanship of the Minister of Cooperation with the Deputy Secretary of the Cooperation Department as member secretary Members include the Minister of State for Cooperation the Principal Secretary of the Cooperation Department and the Sugar CommissionerAccording to the government resolution the Selection Committee will choose the final three best cooperative and three best private sugar factories from proposals submitted by the Screening Committee The prize amounts have not yet been determinedEarlier Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on September 30 announced that the sugarcane crushing season for 202526 will commence from November 1The decision was taken at a ministerial committee meeting chaired by the Chief Minister in view of heavy rains and floodrelated losses in several parts of the state an official statement issued here said The government also decided to levy on sugar mills Rs 10 per tonne of sugarcane for the Chief Ministers CM Relief Fund and Rs 5 per tonne for assistance to floodaffected farmers IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/maha-govt-announces-incentive-scheme-for-sugar-factories-648238.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-cpi-inflation-declines-to-025-per-cent-in-october-as-gst-rate-cuts-kick-in-648240.html New Delhi Nov 12 Indias inflation rate based on the Consumer Price Index CPI declined further to 025 per cent in October as the impact of the GST rate cut brought down the prices of goods and services during the month according to figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday The retail inflation eased further after having plummeted to an over 8year low of 154 per cent in September as prices of food items and goods across sectors fell during the monthThe declining trend in food prices continued in October as food inflation fell deeper in the negative zone at 502 per cent from 228 per cent in September Food inflation has now continued to stay negative for the fifth consecutive month bringing welcome relief to household budgetsThe decline in headline inflation and food inflation during October is mainly attributed to the full monthâs impact of the decline in GST favourable base effect and to drop in inflation of cooking oils vegetables fruits egg cereals footwear and transport and communication an official statement saidThe GST rate cuts which kicked in on September 22 are bringing down prices across goods leading to a further reduction in the inflation rateThe inflation outlook for 202526 has also become more benign due to large favourable base effects combined with the good southwest monsoon healthy kharif sowing adequate reservoir levels and comfortable buffer stocks of foodgrainsThe decline in the inflation rate gives the RBI more headroom to continue with a soft money policy by cutting interest rates and injecting more money into the economy to spur growthThe RBIâs monetary policy committee MPC on October 1 slashed its forecast for Indiaâs inflation rate for the financial year 202526 to 26 per cent from 31 per cent in August primarily on account of the GST rate cuts and benign food pricesRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra had said The recently implemented GST rate rationalisation would lead to a reduction in prices of several items in the CPI basket Overall the inflation outcome is likely to be softer than what was projected in the August monetary policy committee resolution primarily on account of the GST rate cuts and benign food pricesAddressing journalists after the MPC meeting he said that the overall inflation outlook has turned even more benign in the last few monthsMalhotra said that the average headline inflation for 202526 is now revised lower from 37 per cent and 31 per cent projected in the June and August policy respectively to 26 per cent Headline inflation for Q4202526 and Q1202627 too have been revised downwards and are broadly aligned with the target despite unfavourable base effects Core inflation for this year and Q1202627 is also expected to remain containedThe RBI Governor pointed out that headline CPI inflation declined to its eightyear low of 16 per cent yearonyear in July 2025 before rising to 21 per cent in August â its first increase after nine months Benign inflation conditions during 202526 so far have been primarily driven by a sharp decline in food inflation from its peak in October 2024Inflation within the fuel group moved in a narrow range of 2427 per cent during JuneAugust Core inflation remained largely contained at 42 per cent in August Excluding precious metals core inflation was at 30 per cent in AugustThe RBI Governor further stated that the current macroeconomic conditions and the outlook have opened up policy space for further supporting growth IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-cpi-inflation-declines-to-025-per-cent-in-october-as-gst-rate-cuts-kick-in-648240.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/odisha-si-exam-scam-case-another-aide-of-prime-accused-arrested-648243.html Bhubaneswar Nov 12 The Crime Branch of Odisha Police on Wednesday arrested one more associate of Sankar Prusty the prime accused in the Odisha Police SubInspector recruitment scam case Calling the arrest a breakthrough the Odisha Police revealed that the Crime Branch team has arrested Sagar Kumar Gouda 22 resident of Balipada in Ganjam district in connection with the ongoing investigation into the largescale organised criminal conspiracy involving the adoption of unfair means in the Combined Police Service Examination CPSE2024The police further informed that Gouda who is presently residing at the MKCG Medical Campus in the Baidyanathpur area of Berhampur is identified as a close aide of the key accused PrustyDuring the investigation the Crime Branch found that Gouda had a pivotal role in overseeing the operations of the Balasore module a key wing of the organised criminal network involved in the recruitment scamActing on the instructions of the main accused Prusty Gouda coordinated logistical arrangements and ensured the execution of the plan on the ground stated the Odisha Police in a statementThe police also came to know that Gouda had visited Digha in West Bengal on September 29 where hotel accommodations had been booked by another key accused Aravinda Das for the aspiring candidatesAs per the criminal plan he was to operate and oversee the secret activities at Digha in direct connivance with PrustyThe Odisha Police has so far arrested 126 people including the prime accused Prusty and 114 aspiring candidates in this caseIn a significant development the Union government acting upon the request of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday ordered a CBI probe into the multicrore scamThe Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training on Tuesday issued a notification stating that the decision follows the consent granted by the Odisha Government through its notification dated October 31 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/odisha-si-exam-scam-case-another-aide-of-prime-accused-arrested-648243.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-nda-starts-election-victory-celebration-500-kg-laddus-5-lakh-rasgullas-ordered-648244.html Patna Nov 12 As Bihar awaits the results of the Assembly elections celebrations have already begun within the NDA camp buoyed by exit polls projecting a victory for the ruling alliance In Patna preparations for laddus and a massive feast are underway BJP state executive committee member Krishna Singh Kallu has placed an order for 500 kilograms of laddus which are being prepared with pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar placed in front of the large cooking panWorkers say they have hung a lemon and the chilli nearby to ward off the evil eye and in a considerate touch have used less sugar to make the sweets suitable for diabetic supportersâExit poll results are the reward for the hard work of the people of Bihar and our dedicated party workersâ Kallu saidâThis time too the NDA will form the government once againâ he saidAdding to the festive atmosphere Anant Singhâs family members have announced plans to host a grand feast for 50000 people in PatnaPreparations are taking place at the residence of his wife Neelam Devi where workers are busy organising logistics for the massive gatheringReports suggest that five lakh rasgullas and gulab jamuns are being prepared for the occasionThe Mokama Assembly team is also planning a special event on November 14 the day of vote counting to which all NDA workers supporters and wellwishers have been invitedDespite the close contest predicted in some constituencies the NDA appears confident and upbeatThe celebratory mood in Patna reflects the allianceâs belief that it will return to power when the results are declaredInvitations are being sent to workers too The invitation states âYour arrival will be our honour we are eagerly awaiting to welcome youâThis message has created an atmosphere of enthusiasm among the workers of Anant SinghAnant Singh is currently in judicial custody in the Dularchand murder case IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-nda-starts-election-victory-celebration-500-kg-laddus-5-lakh-rasgullas-ordered-648244.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/all-poor-in-andhra-pradesh-to-have-own-house-by-2029-cm-naidu-648245.html Amaravati Nov 12 All the homeless poor in Andhra Pradesh will get their own houses by 2029 Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Wednesday The state government handed over three lakh houses to beneficiaries across the stateThe Chief Minister launched the programme from Devagudipalle village of Rayachoti manal in Annamayya district He handed over keys to a few beneficiaries and virtually launched housewarming in other parts of the stateAnother 59 lakh houses will be handed over homeless poor by March 2026 Naidu saidBy 2029 every poor person should have their own house This is the ambition of the alliance government and it is working to fulfil this he said adding that the government has also set the goal of one entrepreneur from every houseClaiming that the TDP government had constructed 8 lakh houses between 2014 and 2019 by spending Rs 16000 crore Naidu alleged that the previous government of YSR Congress cancelled 473 lakh houses and did not release Rs 900 crore for 273 lakh houses The coalition government released the pending funds and completed the construction of housesAccording to an official statement 228034 houses have been built under PM Awas YojanaUrban 65292 houses under PM Awas YojanaGramin and 6866 houses under PM Awas YojanaJanman scheme A total of 300192 houses have been completed The free sand policy of the NDA government also helped with the speedy construction of housesNaidu also stated that the state government is supplementing the funds provided by the Centre for the construction of housesThe Centre is giving Rs 25 lakh for the construction of houses in urban areas and Rs 2 lakh in rural areas while the state government is giving Rs 50000 to BCs and SCs Rs 75000 to STs and Rs 1 lakh to primitive tribesCM Naidu announced that from now on the state government will also provide an additional Rs 50000 to MuslimsHe mentioned that nearly 6 lakh people have stopped building houses because they could not afford them The government will provide them with assistance of Rs 3220 crore to complete the houses This will benefit 375 lakh BC families 157 lakh SC families 46000 STs and 22000 tribal familiesRecalling that the Telugu Desam Party TDP took birth with the slogan of food clothing and shelter Naidu claimed that TDP founder and former Chief Minister NT Rama Rao was the first leader to construct houses for the poorThe Chief Minister inspected the electrical appliances used in the houses As officials said that they are providing four bulbs two tube lights and two fans worth Rs 5700 to beneficiaries belonging to SCs STs and BCs he suggested that the officials should examine the possibility of supplying these appliances to beneficiaries of other groupsNaidu also inspected the samples of 3 lakh houses constructed across the state through a photo exhibitionHe said the poor who do not yet have their own houses should be identified by December He suggested that house construction should be taken up in such a way that it encourages joint familiesThe Chief Minister also gave permission to build houses to several beneficiaries who had their own plots IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/all-poor-in-andhra-pradesh-to-have-own-house-by-2029-cm-naidu-648245.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/high-dependency-on-private-vehicles-in-chandigarh-highlights-need-for-clean-mobility-alternatives-experts-648247.html Chandigarh Nov 12 High dependency on private vehicles in Chandigarh the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana underscores the need for robust public transportation and clean mobility alternatives to prevent the escalation of emissions congestion and energy demand This fact came to light at the roundtable of the Council on Energy Environment and Water CEEW held on Wednesday here on How can Indian cities achieve sustainable and inclusive mobility through shared transport like buses and autos It was CEEWs workshop series âFuture of Our CitiesâCEEW researchers recommended the expansion of the bus fleet the electrification of intermediate public transport IPTs autorickshaws and Vikrams and promoting gender inclusion to ensure sustainable mobility in citiesIndiaâs Electric Vehicle EV transition is gaining momentum with over 1 million EV units sold in 202425This growth has been driven by a combination of national policies like FAME I and II statelevel EV policies and growing consumer confidenceThe electric threewheeler e3W segment in particular has seen the fastest growthPunjab has a powerful local success story in Amritsars Rejuvenation of Auto Rickshaws in Amritsar through Holistic Intervention RAAHI projectThis initiative successfully tackled key barriers to EV adoption by offering a Rs 1315 lakh upfront subsidy to switch from diesel to electric threewheelers eautos facilitated access to formal bank loans moving drivers away from predatory informal lending and conducted information campaigns and vehicle demonstrations to build driver confidence in eauto performance and economic benefitsThis project has already transitioned 1200 old diesel vehicles to new electric vehicles resulting in improved driver livelihoods and significant annual reductions in emissionsRecognising that women comprise less than 1 per cent of Indias transport workforce the project implemented targeted solutions including a 90 per cent subsidy for women drivers formation of SelfHelp Groups SHGs in collaboration with NULM and support for obtaining drivers licencesThis effort has successfully brought 200 women into the eauto ecosystem in Amritsar IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/high-dependency-on-private-vehicles-in-chandigarh-highlights-need-for-clean-mobility-alternatives-experts-648247.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/dharmasthala-case-karnataka-hc-lifts-stay-on-sit-probe-against-activists-648248.html Bengaluru Nov 12 In a major development related to the sensational Dharmasthala case the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday lifted the stay on the Special Investigation Teams probe against the activists A bench headed by Justice Mohammad Nawaz directed the SIT not to harass the activists during the course of the investigationEarlier on October 30 the court had stayed the investigation and restrained the SIT from proceeding against activists Girish Mattennavar Mahesh Shetty Timarody Vittal Gowda and T Jayath These activists had been at the forefront of protests against the temple authorities alleging mass killingsThe activists have also filed a petition before the High Court seeking to quash the FIR and the investigation against themSITs Special Public Prosecutor SPP B N Jagadeesh had submitted to the court that the investigation was being carried out with the magistrates consentHe also brought to the courts notice that the activists themselves had earlier praised the SITs investigationCounsel for the activists S Balan argued that the petitioners had been issued notices nine times and repeatedly interrogatedThe petitioners have been named as accused in the FIR and the notices were served through WhatsApp messages instead of being delivered in person he submittedHe further contended that the petitioners are neither accused nor witnesses in the case and that the notice was issued due to political religious and organisational rivalryIn the name of inquiry they are being made to sit from morning till midnight More than 150 hours of questioning have already been conducted Initially an FIR was registered under Section 211a and later other sections were added Balan statedSPP BN Jagadeesh on the other hand argued that the complaint by Chinnayya known as the masked man was filed at the instigation of the petitionersLater Chinnayya made specific allegations against the petitioners he saidHe further informed the court that excavations and inspections had been conducted at 20 locations in Dharmasthala village and notices were issued to the petitioners after they were made accused in the caseAfter the first notice was issued the petitioners failed to appear and hence a fresh notice under the same section has now been issued he addedAfter hearing arguments from both sides the bench of Justice Mohammad Nawaz had earlier ordered that the investigation be stayed until November 12Notably on July 11 the complainant Chinnayya claimed before a court that he had been forced to bury the bodies of women and girls who were raped and murdered in DharmasthalaHe had requested that the bodies be exhumed in his presence and alleged that the victims bore clear signs of sexual assaultThe whistleblower reportedly submitted a skull allegedly recovered from one of the burial sites to the SITState Home Minister G Parameshwara had also confirmed the recovery of a skullHowever later the SIT arrested the unknown complainantcum mask man Chinnaiah on charges of providing false information IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/dharmasthala-case-karnataka-hc-lifts-stay-on-sit-probe-against-activists-648248.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-confusion-over-2005-voter-roll-details-delays-sir-form-submissions-648252.html Chennai Nov 12 With the December 4 deadline fast approaching the Greater Chennai Corporation GCC is struggling to collect filledin forms for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision SIR of electoral rolls Despite distributing nearly 41 per cent of the forms across the city the civic body has received only a fraction of the responses as residents remain unsure about how to complete certain sections The main cause of delay stems from confusion over the requirement to provide family details from the 2005 electoral roll Many residents say they are unaware of their parentsâ or relativesâ role information and fear that errors could lead to their forms being rejected As a result thousands of voters are holding on to the documents awaiting clearer guidance from election authorities Booth Level Officers BLOs across several zones have reported alarmingly poor response rates In Royapuram a BLO said that out of 550 forms distributed only 10 have been returned so far Similarly in Chepauk another BLO reported zero returns from the 1111 forms handed out Most residents according to officers accept the forms but postpone filling them due to confusion over the required details To counter the slow progress BLOs have stepped up doortodoor visits and are conducting assistance camps to guide residents However officers say that many citizens are still unprepared and frequently ask them to return later Officials have since clarified that voters need not worry if they are unable to recall or locate the 2005 roll details â they can submit the forms even with incomplete family information The Election Commission has also advised that individuals may verify their 2005 voter roll details on the ECI website In cases where information is missing citizens can attach any one of ten accepted governmentissued documents as proof of identity and residence As the submission deadline nears officials fear a lastminute rush could overwhelm the system and leave little time to rectify errors With several lakh forms still pending BLOs warn that unresolved confusion may affect voter enrollments in multiple constituencies unless clear instructions reach the public immediately IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-confusion-over-2005-voter-roll-details-delays-sir-form-submissions-648252.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/medical-students-body-yet-to-return-from-russia-indefinite-protest-begins-in-alwar-648254.html Jaipur Nov 12 Anger and grief engulfed the Laxmangarh area in Rajasthans Alwar as the body of Ajit Singh Chaudhary a medical student who died in Russia has not reached India yet In protest an indefinite sitin demonstration began at Bhagat Singh Circle on Wednesday with hundreds of residents demanding that Chaudharys mortal remains be returned immediatelyTraders and local associations have also announced that all markets and private educational institutions will remain closed on Thursday in solidarity with the affected familyAccording to locals Chaudhary a resident of Kafanwada had gone to Ufa Russia in October 2023 to pursue his MBBS degreeHe had been missing since October 19 and the next day Ufa Police reportedly found his mobile phone shoes and clothes on the banks of the Ufa RiverFollowing this Chaudharys family lodged a complaint with both the Ufa police and the Indian Embassy urging authorities to launch a thorough search operationAfter days of uncertainty Chaudharys body was found on November 6 in the White River Dam in UfaThe university authorities in Russia have declared his death a suicide urging the family to collect the bodyHowever Choudharys relatives have rejected this claim alleging foul play and demanding a videographed postmortem examination conducted under the supervision of the Rajasthan Medical Board once the body is brought back to IndiaDespite repeated assurances Chaudharys body has not yet arrived in India even seven days after being foundFrustrated by the delay and lack of clear communication from the authorities the family along with hundreds of locals began an indefinite dharna at Bhagat Singh CircleProtesters demanded that the administration expedite the process and called for the SubDivisional Officer SDO to visit the protest site to receive their memorandumLater a delegation met the SDO and submitted a memorandum reiterating their demandsThe family has also warned that if the delay leads to further distress or any untoward incident the administration will be held responsible IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/medical-students-body-yet-to-return-from-russia-indefinite-protest-begins-in-alwar-648254.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/interstate-borders-will-be-strictly-monitored-rajasthan-dgp-648256.html Jaipur Nov 12 Director General of Police DGP Rajiv Kumar Sharma said on Wednesday that interstate borders will be strictly monitored to fight the drug cartels who are hellbend on destroying the youth of the country The Rajasthan Police has also taken a significant stride toward its vision of a drugfree society with the inauguration of the new headquarters of the AntiNarcotics Task Force ANTF in JaipurDirector General of Police DGP Rajiv Kumar Sharma inaugurated the stateoftheart facility at Jagatpura on Wednesday The new office is expected to provide fresh impetus to the stateâs intensified campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuseAddressing the media DGP Rajiv Sharma highlighted the ANTFâs strengthened strategy to counter drug trafficking across the stateHe informed that 18 ANTF checkpoints are being established out of which 10 are already functional The task force he said will be equipped with advanced resources and technology to ensure a strong crackdown on the illegal drug tradeHe added that a coordinated approach has been launched involving central and state enforcement agencies to ensure a comprehensive fight against narcoticsâAntidrone systems have been deployed along interstate borders to curb drug smuggling while the BSF and Rajasthan Police are jointly working to tighten border surveillanceâ he saidSharma emphasised that while local police units will also participate in antidrug operations the ANTF will function as a dedicated and specialised force devoting its full capacity to the missionHe further warned that strict action will be taken against criminals who exploit minors for drug trafficking under the new legal provisionsThe inauguration began with a puja ceremony followed by DGP Rajiv Sharma formally cutting the ribbon to open the ANTF headquartersInspector General IG ANTF Vikas Kumar welcomed the DGP and gave him a detailed tour of various branches of the unit He also presented an overview of the ANTFâs major operations and achievements to dateIncharges of 10 operational ANTF checkpoints including those in Sriganganagar Jodhpur Barmer and Jalore joined the event virtually and introduced themselves to the DGPThe ceremony was attended by several senior officers including DG Traffic Anil Paliwal and ADGs Dinesh MN Hawa Singh Ghumaria Bhupendra Sahu VK Singh Vishal Bansal Bipin Pandey Prashakha Mathur and Lata Manoj Kumar along with other senior police officials IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/interstate-borders-will-be-strictly-monitored-rajasthan-dgp-648256.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/anta-assembly-bypoll-total-seizures-valued-at-rs-2093-crore-made-to-ensure-fair-and-secure-polls-648148.html Jaipur Nov 11 Baran Superintendent of Police SP Abhishek Andasu said on Tuesday that to ensure fairness and peace during the Anta Assembly byelection the Baran police launched a special campaign against narcotics illicit liquor and unaccounted cash from October 6 to November 11 The campaign aimed to curb illegal activities that could influence the election processSP Andasu said that as a result of these intensive operations the total value of seizures stood at Rs 2093 crore marking a major achievement in maintaining the integrity and transparency of the electionsTo prevent the smuggling of illicit liquor and drugs the police undertook extensive actionsAs many as 65 cases were registered under the Excise Act leading to the seizure of 675 litres of illicit liquor valued at Rs 303410 while six cases were registered under the NDPS Act resulting in the recovery of 121765 kg of narcotic substances worth Rs 3546650During various enforcement drives the police seized Rs 1764250 in cashAdditionally other seized items were valued at Rs 203786500 making this one of the most significant enforcement actions during the election periodSP Andasu added that the police remained on high alert to ensure compliance with election security protocols especially during the silence period following the conclusion of campaigningAs part of preventive measures 28 vehicles found moving outside the permissible areas within the Anta Assembly constituency were seized to prevent the entry of antisocial elements and violations of election guidelinesThis proactive approach by Baran Police reflects their strong commitment to ensuring free fair and peaceful elections IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/anta-assembly-bypoll-total-seizures-valued-at-rs-2093-crore-made-to-ensure-fair-and-secure-polls-648148.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-appoints-27-new-district-presidents-in-uttarakhand-648149.html New Delhi Nov 11 The All India Congress Committee has appointed 27 new District Congress Committee presidents across Uttarakhand with immediate effect marking a significant organisational overhaul under the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan The decision approved by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and announced through a press release by General Secretary KC Venugopal on Tuesday follows an extensive consultative process involving AICC observers districtlevel reviews and onetoone discussions with senior leadersThe appointments cover every district and key urban centres in the state blending experienced party workers with fresh faces to strengthen grassroots presence ahead of future electoral battlesBhupendra Singh Bhoj takes charge in Almora while Arjun Chandra Bhatt assumes leadership in Bageshwar Suresh Dimri has been named president for Chamoli and Chirag Singh Fartyal for Champawat In Dehradun City Dr Jasvinder Singh Gogi will head the committee with Govind Singh Bisht assigned to Haldwani CityUrban constituencies see notable inclusions with Alka Pal appointed in Kashipur City and Mamta Rani in Rudrapur City Uttam Aswal will lead in Devprayag and Manohar Singh Tolia in Didihat Haridwar district goes to Baleshwar Singh while Aman Garg takes the city unit Vikas Negi and Meena Devi have been entrusted with Kotdwar and Kotdwar City respectivelyRahul Chhimwal assumes responsibility for Nainital followed by Sanjay Kishore in Pacchwadoon and Mohit Uniyal in Parwadoon Vinod Singh Negi will steer Pauri Garhwal Mukesh Pant Pithoragarh and Dinesh Chouhan Purola Deepak Kirola heads Ranikhet Furkan Ahmed Roorkee and Rajendra Kumar Chaudhary Roorkee City Kuldeep Kandari takes Rudraprayag Murari Lal Khandwal Tehri Garhwal Himanshu Gaba Udhamsingh Nagar and Pradeep Singh Rawat UttarkashiThe restructuring comes at a crucial juncture as the Congress seeks to rebuild its organisational machinery in Uttarakhand where it has faced electoral setbacks in recent yearsThe AICC has directed the newly appointed presidents to immediately constitute block and mandal committees while initiating membership drives Regular performance reviews will be conducted to ensure accountability This organisational reset signals the Congress high commandâs intent to reclaim lost ground in hill states through structured revival rather than adhoc interventionsThe âSangathan Srijan Abhiyanâ launched to revitalise state units nationwide emphasises meritbased selections through observer reports and stakeholder feedback Each AICC observer conducted onground assessments engaging blocklevel functionaries former legislators and local influencers before finalising recommendationsParty sources indicate that the new appointees reflect a balance between loyalty mass connect and administrative capability with several district presidents drawn from youth and women wings The move is expected to energise boothlevel operations and improve coordination between state leadership and grassroots workersWith Assembly elections still a few years away the Congress aims to use this window to expand its voter base particularly in rural Kumaon and Garhwal regions where the BJP currently dominates IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-appoints-27-new-district-presidents-in-uttarakhand-648149.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/heavy-rain-forecast-in-four-southern-tn-districts-thunderstorms-in-isolated-areas-648160.html Chennai Nov 12 The India Meteorological Department IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in isolated places across four southern districts of Tamil Nadu Tirunelveli Ramanathapuram Thoothukudi and Kanyakumari on Wednesday The department attributed the weather activity to a trough of low pressure persisting over the southeast Arabian Sea According to the latest bulletin issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre RMC Chennai the presence of the atmospheric disturbance is expected to bring widespread showers over the southern coastal belt particularly in the hilly regions of Tirunelveli districtThe IMD cautioned that certain areas in the Western Ghats region of Tirunelveli may experience intense spells accompanied by lightning and gusty winds during the evening hoursâThe trough of low pressure over the southeast Arabian Sea is continuing to influence the southern parts of the State Due to this one or two places in Tirunelveli Ramanathapuram Thoothukudi and Kanyakumari districts are likely to receive heavy rainfall todayâ the RMC statement saidMeanwhile the sky in Chennai is expected to remain partly cloudy with chances of light to moderate rain or thundershowers in a few areas during the late afternoon or nightThe maximum temperature is likely to settle around 32 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature is expected to hover near 26 degrees the department addedUnlike the previous week no warning has been issued for fishermen along the Tamil Nadu coast or adjoining sea areas as wind conditions are expected to remain moderate and the sea will be generally calm However fishermen have been advised to stay alert to updated forecasts in the coming days as atmospheric conditions could change over the Bay of BengalThe IMD also noted that the prevailing easterly wind pattern is likely to bring occasional light showers to other southern and interior districts through midweekOfficials urged residents in lowlying regions to remain cautious as isolated heavy downpours could lead to waterlogging in vulnerable areasWith the northeast monsoon active across Tamil Nadu weather conditions are expected to remain unsettled in southern districts over the next few days IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/heavy-rain-forecast-in-four-southern-tn-districts-thunderstorms-in-isolated-areas-648160.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/adani-cement-to-deploy-worlds-1st-industrial-grade-coolbrook-tech-to-boost-cement-decarbonisation-648165.html Ahmedabad Nov 12 Adani Cement and Finnish company Coolbrook on Wednesday announced to deploy worldâs first commercial âRotoDynamic Heaterâ to advance cement decarbonisation at the Boyareddypalli Integrated Cement Plant in Andhra Pradesh This marks the first industrial scale deployment of Coolbrookâs RDH technology advancing Adani Cementâs netzero goals achievement by 2050 validated by the SBTi and Coolbrookâs goal of cutting 24 billion tonnes of annual carbon dioxide across heavy industry sectors globallyThis deployment is expected to directly reduce 60000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually with a potential to increase 10 times in due course marking a major step toward decarbonising cement manufacturingâThe worldâs first commercial deployment of Coolbrookâs RotoDynamic Heater within our operations marks a pivotal moment in our decarbonisation journey This is a major leap towards achieving our netzero goalsâ said Vinod Bahety CEOCement Business Adani GroupNotably the RDH system will be powered entirely by Adani Cementâs largescale renewable energy portfolio ensuring that the industrial heat generated is completely emission freeâBy integrating such cuttingedge electrification solutions into our cement production we are accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels reducing emissions at scale enhancing the utilisation of clean energy sources and setting a new standard for lowcarbon cement manufacturingâ he addedThis technology will decarbonise the calcination phase the most fossil fuelintensive stage of cement production By providing clean heat to dry and enhance the heating value of alternative fuels the technology enables a significantly higher substitution of fossil fuels with sustainable alternativesâEntering into the first industrialscale project in the world with Adani Cement marks a transformative step for industrial electrification in one of the worldâs most vital cement marketsâ said Joonas Rauramo CEO of CoolbrookâOur mission is to make RotoDynamic Technology a new industry standard for decarbonising hardtoabate sectors Together weâre redefining how cement is produced â cleaner more efficient and ready for a netzero futureâ Rauramo addedThe deployment demonstrates the realworld feasibility of clean electrified industrial heat powered entirely by renewables This positions Adani Cement to spearhead Indiaâs emergence as the worldâs clean manufacturing cement hubCoolbrook and Adani Cement have identified multiple followon opportunities for deploying RotoDynamic Technology across Adani Cementâs industrial operations and share an ambition to launch at least five additional projects within the next two yearsAs the 9th largest cement producer globally Adani Cement has 107 MTPA of installed capacity and accounts for nearly 30 per cent of the cement used in Indiaâs housing and infrastructure projects IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/adani-cement-to-deploy-worlds-1st-industrial-grade-coolbrook-tech-to-boost-cement-decarbonisation-648165.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blast-raises-questions-exposes-centres-failure-to-eliminate-terrorism-shiv-sena-648166.html Mumbai Nov 12 Shiv Sena UddhavUBT on Wednesday said Delhi has been shaken by a bomb blast and accused the Centre of failing to eradicate terrorism and prioritise national security The party in its mouthpiece Saamana has called upon the BJP workers and supporters to demand the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah if they are true devotees of Mother IndiaThis will be a service to the nation If the home minister resigns it will be a favour to 140 crore people otherwise cities like Delhi Mumbai and Bengaluru will be seen drenched in bloodâ warned the editorialIn the scathing editorial the Thackeray camp said that in front of the Home Ministerâs eyes the vermillion of 26 women was wiped off in Pahalgam an explosion took place in front of his nose and the Red Fort is shaken and thereafter the Home Minister is holding a meeting with the police and security officers The Delhi bomb blast has raised many serious questions for the nationThe party said Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the historic Red Fort promising to eradicate terrorism but the terrorists have exploded bombs in the same area âWhile Delhi was shaken by the bomb blast the entire cabinet including the Prime Minister and Home Minister was busy campaigning for the Bihar elections The Prime Minister even reached Bhutan and from there he warned No one will be spared Twelve people have been killed in the blast so far and 25 civilians were injured People are being killed like ants on the streets of Delhi and the government is busy campaigning for the Bihar elections it tauntedThe Thackeray camp claimed that there has been a politicisation of the system saying that instead of tracking down terrorists the system is being used to track down political opponentsAccording to the editorial the home minister repeatedly says that he will eliminate all terrorists but in his view the leaders of the opposition parties are terrorists and the security forces are currently being used to control themâMondays blast in Delhi took place ahead of the last phase of voting in Bihar slated for Tuesday The Prime Minister and the Home Minister themselves are responsible for this terrorist attack as they are unable to manage the country They have no idea about law and order Amit Shah who sees himself as Sardar Patel is the weakest Home Minister ever the editorial mentioned IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blast-raises-questions-exposes-centres-failure-to-eliminate-terrorism-shiv-sena-648166.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sabarimala-gold-heist-case-notice-to-cpi-648169.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 12 In an embarrassment for the CPIM one of its senior leaders and former MLA A Padmakumar has been served a notice to appear before the High Courtappointed Special Investigation Team SIT probing the sensational Sabarimala temple gold heist case The development comes as a major setback for the ruling party already reeling from the arrest of N Vasu its close aide and former Devaswom Board commissionerVasu was also the former President of the Devasom BoardWhile the SIT has so far arrested four individuals none were directly linked to the political establishmentThat changed on Tuesday when Vasu who held the top administrative post at the Travancore Devaswom Board TDB in 2019 when the theft occurred was taken into custodyAt the time Padmakumar served as president of the TDB which oversees the Sabarimala shrine and several other templesIn recent days investigators have questioned a few officials secretaries and employees who worked with the Board during that periodThe SIT sources said has collected extensive statements and documents indicating procedural lapses and possible collusion within the temple administrationWith the notice now issued to Padmakumar the probe has clearly climbed the political ladder adding a fresh layer of discomfort for the CPIM ahead of the crucial local body electionsThe SIT is now waiting for him for questioning after which further action may followAccording to officials familiar with the investigation the next phase is likely to see more arrests including intermediaries and others already named in the caseThe widening scope of the inquiry has triggered political ripples with the Opposition alleging that the CPIM leadership sought to shield key functionaries until the courtmonitored probe forced the case openMeanwhile on Wednesday the Congress party is holding a massive protest before the State Secretariat demanding the resignation of Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan another top CPIM leader IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sabarimala-gold-heist-case-notice-to-cpi-648169.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/man-makes-rape-attempt-on-specially-abled-bengaluru-woman-arrested-648171.html Bengaluru Nov 12 A man under the influence of ganja allegedly made a rape attempt on a differentlyabled woman in Bengaluru police said on Wednesday People caught hold of the accused identified as Vignesh alias Dadu and thrashed him Later they handed over Dadu to the policeWhile the incident occurred on November 9 it came to light recently and a video of the accused being thrashed has since gone viral on social mediaAccording to the police the incident occurred in broad daylight when the victim was alone at home The victim is a young speciallyabled woman who is nonverbal lacks control over her legs and has the developmental capacity of a childThe victims family members had left home to attend a wedding leaving her alone At around 11 am the accused barged into the house and locked the door from the insideMeanwhile the victims mother returned home and found the door locked from within Concerned the mother forcefully kicked the door openUpon entering the house the mother saw her daughter lying on the bed in a bad shape The accused had hidden in a corner of the house after the mother began trying to open the door forcefullyThe accused ran out of the house after being spotted by the victims motherLocals seeing him running out and hearing the victims mother raising the alarm chased caught and thrashed him They later handed him over to the policeThe Adugodi Police have arrested the accused and are conducting further investigationOn August 9 a mentallychallenged woman was allegedly gangraped in Karnatakas Hassan with the accused reportedly videorecording the actIn February two minors including a mentallychallenged girl were allegedly raped in Karnatakas Raichur and Hassan districts respectivelyA second standard student was allegedly raped in Manvi taluk and the police have arrested the accused The victim used to go to the educational institution by school busAn incident of sexual assault of a mentallychallenged girl was reported in the limits of Halebeedu Police Station in Hassan district IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/man-makes-rape-attempt-on-specially-abled-bengaluru-woman-arrested-648171.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cold-wave-sweeps-kashmir-srinagar-records-coldest-night-at-minus-16-648172.html Srinagar Nov 12 Jammu and Kashmirâs Srinagar city witnessed the coldest night of the season on Wednesday as the minimum temperature dropped to minus 16 degrees Celsius while the Pahalgam hill station recorded minus 38 The Meteorological MeT Department officials said the minimum temperature dropped to minus 16 degrees Celsius in Srinagar city on WednesdayâAs expected the minimum temperature dropped to minus 16 degrees Celsius in Srinagar today which is the lowest this season so far The night temperature is likely to drop further in the coming days Pahalgam recorded minus 38 while Gulmarg recorded minus 1 today as the minimum temperatureâ the MeT officials saidJammu city recorded 10 degrees Katra town 9 Batote 45 and Bhaderwah 12 as the minimum temperatureDue to the present cold wave in the Valley people have started wearing woollens including the traditional tweed overgarment called the âPheranâ An earthen pot woven in a willow wicker basket filled with live charcoal called the âKangriâ is kept under the âPheranâ to ward off cold during the winter monthsPeople with a history of chest ailments elders and children have been cautioned by local doctors not to expose themselves for longer periods of cold as the air inhaled by people with lower immunity causes chestrelated diseasesThe 40daylong period of harsh winter cold called the âChillai Kalanâ begins each year on December 21 and ends on January 30 During this period most water bodies in the Valley freeze either partially or completely depending upon the severity of winter coldDrinking water taps also freeze during the Chillai Kalan and locals have to battle with small fires lit around the water taps to defreeze them Roads become slippery and pedestrians and motorists have to negotiate pedestrian malls and roads with caution to avoid accidentsDuring extreme winter cold even the day temperature rarely rises above 7 degrees Celsius in the Valley IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cold-wave-sweeps-kashmir-srinagar-records-coldest-night-at-minus-16-648172.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/nia-forms-special-10-member-team-to-investigate-delhi-blast-648173.html New Delhi Nov 12 The National Investigation Agency NIA has formed a special team of 10 officers to investigate the blast near Delhis Red Fort Metro Station The 10member special team will be led by NIA ADG Vijay Sakhare and will include an IG two DIGs three SPs and the rest DSPlevel officers sources said on WednesdayThis comes a day after the Home Ministry on Tuesday handed over the Delhi blast investigation to the NIAThe blast occurred on the evening of November 10 when a Haryanaregistered car parked near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozensThe NIA was handed over the case after Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday took stock of the investigation and the multistate searches being conducted in the Delhi blast case reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modis resolve to bring the culprits to justiceChairing a meeting at his residence with top security officials HM Shah issued strict instructions to officials to get to the bottom of the conspiracy at the earliestMore than 1000 CCTV footage clips are being scanned by investigative agencies which suspect that the car explosion could have been a suicide attack aimed at causing maximum damage Delhi Police sources saidInvestigative agencies are also monitoring social media activity and collecting mobile phone dump data from several locations across DelhiAccording to police sources dump data is being retrieved from all mobile phones that were active in and around the Red Fort area This data may help identify phone numbers and communication links connected to the car bombingHM Shah has also directed the NIA IB and Delhi Police Special Cell to work in tandem vowing No stone will be left unturnedHigh alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai with security around crowded public places and religious sites enhanced IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/nia-forms-special-10-member-team-to-investigate-delhi-blast-648173.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-to-spend-rs-25-100-crore-on-power-purchase-to-meet-rising-demand-648174.html Chennai Nov 12 With the stateâs daily electricity demand averaging 16000 megawatts MW Tamil Nadu is gearing up for a massive power procurement exercise worth over Rs 25100 crore over the next five years to ensure uninterrupted supply during both regular and peak hours According to the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation TANGEDCO the state currently generates an average of 3000 MW from thermal plants 1000 MW from hydropower stations and around 150 MW from gasbased plantsThe remaining demand is met through central generating stations and private power companies To address the increasing consumption particularly during highdemand periods the state has floated tenders to procure 500 MW of electricity every day during peak hours for the next three years In addition a fiveyear tender has been issued to purchase 1000 MW of power round the clock from private producersThe peak hours between 6 am and 10 am and again from 6 pm to 10 pm are the most expensive period for electricity procurement Even if the maximum tariff is capped at Rs 8 per unit the daily expenditure for 500 MW would amount to nearly Rs 32 crore translating to about Rs 3500 crore over three yearsMeanwhile the 24hour supply agreement for 1000 MW over five years is projected to cost approximately Rs 21600 crore Together the total outlay for both arrangements will reach Rs 25100 croreOfficials noted that the decision was made to prevent outages during the upcoming northeast monsoon season and to maintain grid stability as the stateâs demand continues to rise steadilyThe government is also exploring renewable energy integration with a focus on solar and wind sources to gradually reduce dependence on costly thermal and imported powerThe new procurement strategy is expected to provide crucial support to Tamil Naduâs industries and domestic consumers alike ensuring a stable and reliable power supply despite fluctuating generation levels from hydel and renewable sources IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-to-spend-rs-25-100-crore-on-power-purchase-to-meet-rising-demand-648174.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/facing-defamation-case-telangana-minister-withdraws-statement-about-nagarjunas-family-648176.html Hyderabad Nov 12 Telangana Endowment and Forest Minister Konda Surekha has withdrawn her statement about popular actor Nagarjuna and his family Facing a defamation case filed by the actor last year the minister took to X to clarify that the statement she made was not intended to hurt him or his family memberI would wish to clarify that the statement I had made in relation to Nagarjuna Garu was not intended to hurt Nagarjuna Garu or his family members I had no intention of hurting or defaming Akkineni Nagarjuna Garu or his family members the minister saidI regret any unintended impression given in my statements in relation to them and withdraw the same she addedThe minister had made the controversial statement on October 2 last year blaming Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS working president K T Rama Rao KTR for the divorce between Nagarjunas actor son Naga Chaitanya and actress Samantha Ruth PrabhuFollowing the ministers remarks Samantha issued a statement clarifying that her divorce was with mutual consentShe urged the minister not to trivialise her journey and to be responsible and respectful of individuals privacyKonda Surekha later posted on X that she was withdrawing her comments The minister said that her comments were not meant to hurt her sentiments but to question a leaders belittling of womenHowever Nagarjuna filed a petition in a city court under Section 356 of Bharatiya Nyaya SanhitaHe stated that the ministers remarks harmed his familys dignity and reputationNagarjuna had said that the minister had made disrespectful comments about his family particularly regarding the divorce of his son Naga Chaitanya from SamanthaThe actor complained that Konda Sureskhaâs remarks tarnished his familyâs reputation which has been built over decades through their work in the film industry and social service initiativesThough KTR had issued a legal notice asking the minister to retract her statement and apologise she said she was standing by her comments about the BRS leaderFollowing this KTR also initiated defamation proceedings against the minister IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/facing-defamation-case-telangana-minister-withdraws-statement-about-nagarjunas-family-648176.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/342-bomb-threats-reported-in-chennai-since-april-ats-takes-over-probe-648179.html Chennai Nov 12 Greater Chennai Police Commissioner A Arun has revealed that as many as 342 bomb threats have been reported across the city since April this year targeting key establishments and prominent individuals In a statement on Wednesday the senior officer said that the investigation into these threats has now been formally handed over to the AntiTerrorism Squad ATS of the Tamil Nadu PoliceThe commissioner said the police treat every single threat seriously âNothing is taken lightly Either a case is registered under an FIR or recorded in the Community Service Register CSR depending on the nature of the complaintâ he saidAccording to senior police officials the threats mostly received through emails have followed similar patterns in phrasing and sentence structure leading investigators to suspect that a single individual or a small group could be behind themâMost of these hoax messages are sent using TOR browsers or VPNs to conceal the senderâs IP address However for all practical purposes the messages may have originated from within the city itselfâ a senior officer notedPolice sources added that the Chennai City Police are coordinating with central agencies as similar threats have been reported from several other major cities across India In some cases the threats have been traced to mentally disturbed individuals or minors who were released on station bail after receiving stern warnings However police have acted firmly in serious casesLast month a physically challenged man was arrested for sending a hoax bomb threat to the Chief Ministerâs residence The investigation revealed that he was a repeat offender previously booked for a similar offenceFollowing a spate of hoax threats targeting foreign consulates in Chennai Commissioner Arun also held meetings with consulate representatives to brief them on the measures taken and to reassure them of the cityâs security preparednessMeanwhile in the wake of the recent blast in Delhi the Chennai City Police have intensified vehicle checks across key junctions since Monday night âThere is no specific threat to Chennai but we are maintaining heightened vigilance without causing unnecessary panicâ Commissioner Arun said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/342-bomb-threats-reported-in-chennai-since-april-ats-takes-over-probe-648179.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/us-expresses-condolences-over-delhi-explosion-says-closely-monitoring-situation-647938.html Washington Nov 11 The US State Department reacted to the explosion near Delhis Red Fort saying it is closely monitoring the situation and stands ready to provide consular assistance In an exclusive response to IANS a State Department spokesperson said We are aware of the explosion near Red Fort in Delhi We are closely monitoring the situation and stand ready to provide consular assistanceIn a separate post on X the State Department Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs said Our hearts are with those affected by the terrible explosion in New Delhi We continue to closely monitor the situation Our sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones Praying for the speedy recovery of those injuredA powerful explosion ripped through cars parked near Delhis Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening leaving at least 10 people dead and a dozen others injuredSeveral nearby vehicles caught fire due to the impact The injured have been admitted to LNJP Hospital where their condition is being monitoredNeighbourhoods in Old Delhi near the Red Fort are among the most crowded in the national capitalPolice NIA NSG and forensic teams reached the spot within minutes and the entire vicinity has been cordoned off CCTV footage from the area is being scanned to determine the cause of the explosionPrime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and wished a speedy recovery to the injuredHe also reviewed the situation with Union Home Minister Amit ShahThe Home Minister visited LNJP Hospital and has sought a detailed report from security agenciesFollowing the incident high alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai Security around crowded public places and religious sites is being enhanced and patrolling has been intensified IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/us-expresses-condolences-over-delhi-explosion-says-closely-monitoring-situation-647938.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/polling-begins-for-second-phase-of-bihar-assembly-elections-in-122-constituencies-647939.html Patna November 11 Voting for the second phase of the Bihar Assembly election begins at 7 am on Tuesday and will continue till 6 pm In Naxalaffected areas the polling time will end at 5 pmA total of 1302 candidates are in the fray 1165 men 136 women and one thirdgender candidateThe main contest is between NDA vs Mahagathbandhan though AIMIM and Jan Suraj are posing challenges in some pocketsIn this phase polling is being held in 122 constituencies 101 general 19 SC reserved and 2 ST reserved seatsAccording to the Election Commission 37013556 electors are eligible to vote in this roundThis includes 1021812 new voters added to the rollsAmong them 1 9556899 electors are enrolled in the voter list are male including 528954 new male electors included in the roll after SIRSimilarly a total of 17068572 female voters are in the list including 492839 newly added in the listThe third gender voters are 943 including 90 newly added in the listA total of 769356 electors are in the 1819 age group these will be firsttime voters in an Assembly electionFor phase2 the ECI has set up 45399 polling stations 5326 urban and 40073 ruralThese include 595 womenmanaged booths 91 PwDmanaged booths and 316 model stationsWebcasting has been arranged at all polling stationsThe average electors per booth are 815Phase2 polling covers 20 districts including West Champaran East Champaran Supaul Sheohar Sitamarhi Madhubani Araria Purnea Kishanganj Katihar Banka Bhagalpur Nawada Jamui Aurangabad Gaya Rohtas Kaimur Jehanabad and ArwalBihar police have made all security arrangements for the pollingSpecial security measures have been put in place in seven districts including West Champaran East Champaran Sitamarhi Sheohar Madhubani Araria and Kishanganj along the IndoNepal border while surveillance has also been intensified along the borders with Jharkhand Uttar Pradesh and West BengalThe international borders have been completely sealed while interstate borders have also closed since Sunday evening to prevent infiltration and movement of external elementsAs per the directives of the Election Commission of India ECI a total of 1650 companies of central security forces have been deployed across the state to ensure peaceful and fair pollingThe security agencies are using drones and CCTV cameras for surveillance and Quick Response Teams QRTs have also been deployed for immediate action in emergency situations IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/polling-begins-for-second-phase-of-bihar-assembly-elections-in-122-constituencies-647939.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/canada-offers-condolences-over-deadly-red-fort-blast-in-delhi-647940.html New Delhi Nov 11 The High Commission of Canada in India has expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the Red Fort blast in Delhi describing the explosion as horrific Canada offers its condolences to the families of the people who were killed in todays horrific explosion in New Delhi and wishes those injured a speedy recovery the High Commission said in a post on X formerly TwitterIn a separate post the mission also shared emergency contact details for Canadian citizens in India stating Canadians in need of emergency consular assistance can contact Global Affairs Canadas Emergency Watch and Response Centre at httpsowlyMRkZ50UyybIThe message came hours after a powerful explosion ripped through a Haryanaregistered car parked near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station killing at least ten people and injuring over a dozen others The impact of the blast set several nearby vehicles ablaze and damaged streetlights and parked cars in the vicinityThe injured have been admitted to LNJP Hospital where their condition is being closely monitored Police NIA NSG and forensic teams reached the spot within minutes of the explosion and the entire area has since been cordoned off Authorities are currently scanning CCTV footage to determine the exact cause of the blast and trace the sequence of eventsPrime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a speedy recovery He also reviewed the situation with Union Home Minister Amit Shah who later visited LNJP Hospital and sought a detailed report from the security agenciesThe Ministry of Home Affairs is monitoring the situation while high alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai Security has been tightened at crowded public places and religious sites with increased patrolling across sensitive areas IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/canada-offers-condolences-over-deadly-red-fort-blast-in-delhi-647940.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/voting-begins-for-mizoram-bypolls-amid-tight-security-647943.html Aizawl Nov 11 The voting for the byelection to Mizorams Dampa Assembly constituency began on Tuesday morning amid tight security measures election officials said Men and women in large numbers queued for voting at the 41 polling stations in the Dampa Assembly segment which started at 7 am Polling would continue in the mixedpopulation Assembly constituency in Mamit district till 4 pm without any breakIn all 20790 voters including 10185 women are eligible to cast their votes to decide the electoral fate of five candidates The Dampa Assembly seat fell vacant following the death of Opposition Mizo National Front MNF legislator Lalrintluanga Sailo on July 21The Assembly segment which shares an unfenced border with Bangladesh has a sizable minority population including members of the Chakma and Reang tribal communitiesCentral Armed Police Force CAPF personnel have been deployed at polling stations and adjoining porous border areas to maintain law and orderThe byelection will witness a fivecornered contest as the ruling Zoram Peoples Movement ZPM has fielded Mizo singer and preacher Vanlalsailova while the Opposition MNF has nominated its VicePresident and former Health Minister R LalthanglianaThe Congress has fielded its State VicePresident and former Transport Minister John Rotluangliana while the BJP has nominated LalhmingthangaFormer Chief Minister Brigadier T Sailos party the Peoples Conference has fielded its VicePresident K ZahmingthangaThe Mizoram Election Department said in a statement that in accordance with the guidelines and instructions issued by the Election Commission regarding the conduct of elections all presiding officers polling personnel sector officers and security personnel involved in the Dampa Scheduled Tribe reserved Assembly constituency byelection have been instructed to remain vigilant and ensure that the election is conducted freely fairly and peacefullyThey have also been directed to take immediate and appropriate action in case of any violation of election rules or pollday offences and malpractices during the polling process the statement addedAdequate security measures have been put in place for the byelection under the supervision of state police nodal officer H Ramthlengliana Inspector General of Police Headquarters and Law amp OrderThe counting of votes will take place on November 14 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/voting-begins-for-mizoram-bypolls-amid-tight-security-647943.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/polling-underway-in-hyderabads-jubilee-hills-as-over-4-lakh-voters-decide-fate-of-58-candidates-647945.html Hyderabad Nov 11 Polling was underway in the byelection for Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency in Hyderabad amid tight security on Tuesday The voting began at 7 am at all 407 polling stations in the constituency which covers posh Jubilee Hills and several middleclass and weaker section colonies and slums in the heart of the cityA little over four lakh voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in the byelection which is necessitated by the death of sitting MLA Maganti Gopinath of Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRSA total of 58 candidates are in the fray but the main contest is between the ruling Congress party and opposition BRS and BJPThe BRS has fielded Gopinaths wife Sunitha while Naveen Yadav has entered the fray on the Congress ticket The BJP has once again fielded Lankala Deepak ReddySunitha was among the first voters to cast her vote at Yellareddyguda Srinagar colony She appealed to all voters to exercise their franchiseChief Electoral Officer C Sudharshan Reddy said the polling process would continue till 6 pm and the voters standing in queues at polling centres at 6 pm would be allowed to cast their votesThe Election Commission had made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth free and fair pollingFor the first time drones have been deployed for surveillance at all polling stations As many as 139 drones have been deployed for centralised aerial monitoring and realtime situation analysis the CEO saidThe drones will help closely monitor the polling process at 407 polling stations located in 139 buildings Realtime surveillance will provide a birdseye view of polling stations and help authorities in identifying any disturbances quicklyA control room has been set up at the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation GHMC head office to monitor drone usageHyderabad District Election Officer RV Karnan said live webcasting has been arranged in all polling stations for peaceful polling and maintaining law and orderAs many as 226 of the 407 polling stations in 65 locations have been identified as critical polling stations where paramilitary forces have been deployedA total of 2060 polling personnel were on duty They include 515 polling officers and an equal number of assistant polling officersKeeping in view the large number of contesting candidates Electronic Voting Machines EVMs consisting of one Control Unit CU four Ballot Units BUs and one VVPAT have been provided to all polling stations A total of 561 CUs 2394 BUs and 595 VVPATs were deployedMobile counters were opened at all the polling stations to facilitate voters to deposit their mobile phones before entering polling stations and to take them after casting their voteAccording to Hyderabad Joint Commissioner of Police Tafseer Iqbal 1761 police personnel have been deployedPersonnel of the Central Reserve Police Force CRPF were deployed in 68 Polling Station locationsThere are a total of 401365 voters in the constituency comprising 208561 males 192779 females and 25 othersAccording to DEO there are 6859 voters in the age group of 1819 years while 2134 voters are above 85 yearsHe said 103 absentee voters above 85 years and PwD voters have exercised their option for a postal ballot and out of them 101 have utilised postal ballot voting IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/polling-underway-in-hyderabads-jubilee-hills-as-over-4-lakh-voters-decide-fate-of-58-candidates-647945.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/preliminary-probe-suggests-red-fort-blast-was-hurried-move-after-module-bust-in-faridabad-647946.html New Delhi Nov 11 The preliminary investigation into the car explosion outside Delhis Red Fort suggests that it could be an act of terror Investigators have confirmed that a Hyundai i20 car was packed with explosives and it was deliberately detonated near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station At least nine people were killed and over 30 were injured in the attack Investigations suggest that it was a suicide attack and there could be a link to the Faridabad module which was busted by the Jammu and Kashmir policeForensic officials who were present at the spot have learnt that a highend explosive had been used They suspect that the car was laden with both ammonium nitrate and RDXOfficials say that car ownership has changed multiple times This is a classic modus operandi that terrorists use to choose a vehicle for SVBIED suicide vehicleborne improvised explosive device attacksOfficials say that nothing is being ruled out at the moment while adding that all angles point towards an act of terror Sources say that the car in question was purchased by one Tariq a resident of Pulwama Jammu and Kashmir His links to the Faridabad module are under investigation the police addedThe police say that the car blew up at around 652 pm This triggered a fire that engulfed the vehicles that were nearby Officials say that investigations point towards the involvement of the Faridabad moduleThis module is suspected to have played a major role in supplying the explosives and also planning the attack The police also suspect that one Dr Umar Mohammad who was part of the Faridabad module was present in the car at the time of the explosionA DNA test would help the investigators ascertain who was present in the car at the time of the blast The agencies have been on the trail of Mohammad for several days now He had been on the run and the police say that he was clearly linked to the Faridabad module Mohammad was an active member of the module and was involved in terror funding and the smuggling of arms and ammunitionThe trail of ownership is also crucial to the probe Investigations have found that the car was first registered in the name of Mohammad Salman He then sold it one Nadeem who then handed over the vehicle to a car dealer in Faridabad The car was then sold to Tariq before it finally landed up in the hands of Dr Umar Mohammad Tariq is currently being questioned by the policeDuring the probe the police also learnt that the car had been parked near the Red Fort for nearly three hours before it was driven out The car was driven out at a time when there was heavy traffic and the attackers intended to cause huge damage by detonating the explosives It is however unclear if the car was meant to explode when it was parked or if the attackers drove it out in panic after the Faridabad module was bustedHowever an official part of the probe agency said that all angles currently suggest that it was a Fedayeen attack He however added that the attack was carried out in haste and may not have gone as per the intended planSources however add that given the nature of the explosion the car was laden with a lot of explosives The blast took place days after the arrest of one Dr Muzzamil Shakeel from whom the police recovered 2900 kilograms of explosive materialsAfter busting the module the police learnt that it was being operated by both the JaisheMohammad and Ansar Ghazwatul Hind AGH which is linked to AlQaeda The police suspect that the blast was orchestrated in a hurryThe attackers may have panicked after the Faridabad module was busted The probe also found that the module had planned out a series of blasts across the country IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/preliminary-probe-suggests-red-fort-blast-was-hurried-move-after-module-bust-in-faridabad-647946.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blast-security-tightened-across-tn-chennai-airport-on-high-alert-647947.html Chennai Nov 11 In the wake of the deadly car explosion near the historic Red Fort in Delhi the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has directed all major cities across India to intensify security measures Acting swiftly on the directive Tamil Nadu Police have stepped up surveillance and vehicle checks across the state including at key public locations in Chennai Security has been placed on the highest alert at Chennai International Airport where the Central Industrial Security Force CISF has enhanced screening and tightened access controlThe Meenambakkam and Airport police have intensified monitoring at all entry and exit points Vehicles entering the airport premises are being thoroughly checked and only after complete verification are they being allowed to proceedThe GST Road leading to Meenambakkam has been brought under strict police watch with officers maintaining roundtheclock vigilance According to airport authorities all luggage and belongings of passengers are being meticulously screened to prevent any untoward incidentsPassengers are requested to cooperate with the additional security measures to ensure smooth operations officials said adding that the airport is currently under the highest level of security preparednessIn Chennai city under the instructions of Police Commissioner Arun additional patrol teams have been deployed at key intersections and crowded public areasPolice presence has been strengthened at shopping malls theatres religious places and other highfootfall zones Surveillance cameras and patrol vehicles are being used extensively to monitor public movement and detect suspicious activityTemporary check posts have been set up at important junctions across the city Police have been conducting random vehicle checks and questioning suspicious individuals Once verified they have been allowed to proceed after a detailed inspectionMeanwhile the Railway Protection Force RPF and Government Railway Police GRP have ramped up security at major railway stations including Chennai Central and EgmorePassenger baggage and station premises are being checked thoroughly as part of the coordinated security exercise The comprehensive security overhaul follows the Home Ministrys nationwide advisory calling for maximum vigilance to prevent any further security threats in the aftermath of the Delhi blast IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blast-security-tightened-across-tn-chennai-airport-on-high-alert-647947.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/two-friends-from-ups-amroha-die-in-delhi-blast-families-devastated-647948.html New Delhi Nov 11 Two friends from Uttar Pradeshs Amroha lost their lives in the tragic blast near Delhis Red Fort The deceased have been identified as Lokesh Agarwal a fertiliser trader and Ashok Kumar The two were returning to Amroha from Delhi when the incident occurred Lokesh had reportedly gone to the national capital to visit a sick relative Both friends died on the spot leaving their families devastated Lokesh Agarwal and Ashok Kumar were both from Hasanpur in AmrohaThe Red Fort blast has sent a wave of grief across AmrohaA relative of the deceased said Both were returning from Delhi to Amroha The bodies have been handed over to the families after the postmortem Lokesh Agarwal had two sons and a large family We first learned about the tragedy from television and later the police called to inform usMeanwhile the Delhi Police have intensified their investigation into the car blast that occurred near the Red Fort revealing crucial details from CCTV footage that tracked the suspect vehicles movements hours before the explosionAccording to Delhi Police sources CCTV footage shows that the white i20 car was parked near the Red Fort parking area at around 319 pm remaining there for nearly three hours before it exited the parking at approximately 648 pmThe car was seen leaving the parking area at a time when there was heavy crowd movement in the vicinity police officials saidThe footage is being closely examined to determine who brought the vehicle to the parking area who entered or exited the car and who later drove it out Investigators are also tracing the vehicles full route from where it originated how it reached the Red Fort parking and how it later proceeded toward the traffic signal located directly in front of the monumentPolice officials confirmed that over 100 CCTV clips are being analysed including footage from nearby roads and parking toll plazas to map the vehicles journey and identify the suspect The suspect appears to be alone in the footage Delhi Police sources said adding that the route toward Daryaganj is now under examinationInvestigators will also question the parking attendant on duty at the time to gather more information about the cars arrival and departureA case has been registered under UAPA Sections 16 and 18 along with provisions of the Explosives Act and several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNSMeanwhile as part of heightened security measures the Delhi Police have closed Gate Nos 1 and 4 of the Lal Qila Metro Station for public movement due to ongoing security operations in the areaThe Delhi Police are continuing to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the blast emphasising that all possible angles are being examined IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/two-friends-from-ups-amroha-die-in-delhi-blast-families-devastated-647948.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/no-place-for-extremist-terrorism-in-modern-world-ex-bdesh-pm-hasina-on-delhi-blast-647949.html Dhaka Nov 11 Bangladeshs former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday vehemently condemned the horrific attack near Delhis Red Fort Metro Station calling it unacceptable under any circumstances The remarks came after a powerful explosion ripped through cars parked near Delhis Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening leaving at least 10 people dead and a dozen others injured The impact of the blast set several nearby vehicles ablaze and damaged streetlights and parked cars in the vicinityHasina expressed deep sorrow and grief over the loss of innocent lives and extended her condolences to the bereaved families while wishing a speedy recovery to those injuredThere is no place for extremist terrorism in the modern world These extremist terrorist groups strike at the very foundations of a secular humane and welfareoriented state These terrorist groups rooted in Pakistan have infiltrated networks across countries including Bangladesh and are carrying out attacks in India to undermine regional peace and stability read a statement issued by Hasina which was posted on the Awami Leagues social media platformWe must resist these terrorists and preserve South Asian peace and stability by building bonds between peoples The Bangladesh Awami League gives its full support to Indias Prime Minister Narendra Modi in this principled struggle against terrorism the statement addedHasina underscored that such heinous crimes against humanity have no place and deserve no forgiveness in todays civilised world She emphasised that wherever the roots of terrorism lie they must be eradicatedThose who support these terrorist groups in Bangladesh and elsewhere are enemies of humanity and we strongly denounce them as well Hasina stressedShe further expressed solidarity with the people of India and pledged every possible cooperation in the fight against terrorismWe remain unwavering in our stance against terrorism and militancy We believe that through the defeat of these terrorist groups justice and human rights will be upheld and the world will become safer Hasina stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/no-place-for-extremist-terrorism-in-modern-world-ex-bdesh-pm-hasina-on-delhi-blast-647949.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/voting-underway-in-rajasthans-anta-tight-security-arrangements-at-polling-stations-647950.html Jaipur Nov 11 Amid tight security arrangements the voting began at 7 am for the Anta Assembly byelection in Rajasthan where a total of 227563 voters will cast their votes at 268 polling stations across the constituency Among the registered voters 115982 are men and 110241 are womenPolice personnel have been deployed at all polling parties to ensure the smooth conduct of the byelection The Central Police Force has taken charge of highly sensitive areas Facilities such as wheelchairs and assistive devices for persons with disabilities as well as cradles for infants have been provided at polling stations Additionally five green polling stations have been established to promote environmental awarenessElaborate security measures have been implemented for the Anta byelection A total of 3077 police officers 12 Quick Response Teams QRTs 43 mobile parties 43 sector magistrates 12 supervisory officers 12 area magistrates four senior police observers four senior administrative officers six additional superintendents of police and 14 DSPs have been deployed to ensure law and order The electors began arriving early at polling stations as voting commenced at 7 amLong queues were seen at several booths with enthusiastic participation from firsttime and young voters Some youth groups were heard chanting slogans in support of their preferred candidates Voting has been peaceful at all polling stations so far BJP candidate Morpal Suman Tisaya exercised his franchise at the Government Higher Secondary School polling station in Anta It is worth noting that since the 2023 Assembly elections Rajasthan has witnessed nine byelections and the trend has largely favoured the BJP Of these the Congress has lost eight seats managing to win only one while the BJP has secured seven victories As the battle for Anta intensifies the outcome will not just decide the verdict for electing one MLA but could also redefine political equations across Rajasthan as both Congress and BJP are seeing these elections as a prestige battle IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/voting-underway-in-rajasthans-anta-tight-security-arrangements-at-polling-stations-647950.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jampk-bypolls-peaceful-voting-underway-in-budgam-nagrota-647951.html SrinagarJammu Nov 11 Polling started peacefully on Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmirs Budgam and Nagrota Assembly constituencies as voters turned out in large numbers to exercise their democratic right Budgam constituency has 176 lakh voters and 173 polling stations have been set up for the electors in the constituencyThe voters were seen wearing traditional tweed overgarments called Pherans as they came out in the morning while women did not come out in large numbers as they prefer to complete household chores before going out to the polling boothsDespite the morning chill voters came out as queues started building up outside polling stationsVoting started at 7 am and will end at 6 pm There are 17 candidates in the fray in Budgam including Aga Syed Mehmood of the National Conference NC and Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP as the main contendersOthers in the fray here include Aga Syed Mohsin of the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP Nazir Ahmad Khan of Awami Ittehad Party Deeba Khan of Aam Aadmi Party and Mohiuddin Muntazir IndependentThe bypoll was necessitated in Budgam because NC vice president and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah resigned from this constituency after winning from here in the October 2024 assembly electionsVoters turned out in large numbers in Nagrota where 10 candidates are in fray as the main contest is between Devyani Rana of the BJP Shamim Begum of the NC and Harsh Dev Singh of JampK National Panthers PartyNagrota bypoll became necessary after BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana passed away on October 31 2024 BJP has fielded Devender Singh Ranas daughter Devyani from Nagrota and in addition to the constituency being a stronghold of the BJP a sympathy wave was also seen for the late Ranas daughter during the campaigning processFor 97893 eligible voters 150 polling stations have been set up in the Nagrota constituencyAt vulnerable places in both Budgam and Nagrota Assembly constituencies paramilitary and police personnel have been deployed in strengthPoll officials said all necessary arrangements have been put in place for smooth polling as polling staff static and mobile surveillance teams and magistrates have been deployed across booths in Budgam and Nagrota constituencies IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jampk-bypolls-peaceful-voting-underway-in-budgam-nagrota-647951.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/adani-group-forays-into-battery-energy-storage-with-one-of-worlds-largest-single-location-projects-647952.html Ahmedabad Nov 11 The Adani Group on Tuesday announced its foray into the Battery Energy Storage Systems BESS sector with a pioneering 1126 MW3530 megawatthour MWh project which would be commissioned by March 2026 The project entailing deployment of more than 700 BESS containers will be the largest BESS installation in India and one of the worlds largest singlelocation BESS deploymentsThis BESS project would have a power capacity of 1126 MW and energy storage capacity of 3530 MWh thus extending power capacity of 1126 MW by 3 hoursEnergy storage is the cornerstone of a renewablepowered future With this historic project we are not only setting global benchmarks but also reinforcing our commitment to Indias energy independence and sustainability This initiative will enable us to deliver reliable clean and affordable energy solutions at scale said Gautam Adani Chairman of Adani GroupWith this strategic entry the Adani Group joins the ranks of global energy leaders investing in largescale storage infrastructure marking a transformative moment in Indias clean energy journeyAccording to the company the strategic initiative is a major step toward enhancing Indias energy security enabling roundtheclock clean electricity and supporting the countrys transition to a lowcarbon futureThe BESS will play a critical role in easing peak load pressures reducing transmission congestion and mitigating solar curtailment thereby improving grid reliability and efficiencyThe project is in the advance stages of deployment at Khavda the worlds largest renewable energy plant and is being developed with cuttingedge lithiumion battery technology and is being integrated with advanced energy management systems to ensure optimal performance and reliabilityThe deployment will support peak load management and energy shifting thereby playing a critical role in decarbonising the power sectorThe Adani Group plans to deploy an additional 15 GWh of BESS capacity by March 2027 with a longterm target of 50 GWh total over the next five years IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/adani-group-forays-into-battery-energy-storage-with-one-of-worlds-largest-single-location-projects-647952.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/heavy-rain-forecast-in-tns-tirunelveli-tenkasi-kanyakumari-647955.html Chennai Nov 11 The Regional Meteorological Centre RMC Chennai has forecast heavy rainfall at one or two places in Tirunelveli Tenkasi and Kanyakumari districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday The weather department also indicated that parts of Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi districts are likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall on Wednesday November 12In its latest weather bulletin the RMC said that isolated parts of southern Tamil Nadu could receive spells of intense showers accompanied by thunder and lightning due to moistureladen winds from the southwest interacting with local heat conditionsThe activity is expected to continue over the next 48 hours especially in the coastal belt and adjoining hilly regionsMeanwhile Chennai is expected to witness partly cloudy skies throughout the day The weather office said that light to moderate rain with thunderstorms is likely in some areas of the city particularly during evening and night hoursThe sky condition in Chennai will remain partly cloudy Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning may occur in a few localities the RMC bulletin notedAccording to the forecast the maximum temperature in Chennai is likely to hover around 32 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature will range between 25 degrees and 26 degreesCoastal humidity levels are expected to remain on the higher side providing a warm and sticky feel during daytime hours The department also advised the public and local administrations in southern districts to stay alert for sudden spells of heavy rain and to avoid waterlogged or lowlying areasFarmers and fishermen have been urged to monitor updates from the meteorological department closely before venturing into agricultural activities or seabound operationsWeather officials said that with the northeast monsoon continuing to remain active intermittent rains are expected in several parts of Tamil Nadu through the week bringing relief to dry areas but also posing a risk of localised flooding in a few regions IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/heavy-rain-forecast-in-tns-tirunelveli-tenkasi-kanyakumari-647955.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jubilee-hills-bypoll-92-pc-polling-in-first-two-hours-voting-underway-647958.html Hyderabad Nov 11 About 92 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the first two hours in the byelection for Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency in Hyderabad on Tuesday Polling began at 7 am at all 407 polling stations in the constituency According to the Election Commission 92 per cent of votes were cast till 9 amModerate polling was seen in initial overs in the constituency which covers posh Jubilee Hills and several middleclass and weaker section colonies and slums in the heart of the cityA little over four lakh voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in the byelection which is necessitated by the death of sitting MLA Maganti Gopinath of Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRSA total of 58 candidates are in the fray but the main contest is between the ruling Congress party and the opposition BRS and BJPThe BRS has fielded Gopinaths wife Sunitha while Naveen Yadav has entered the fray on a Congress ticket The BJP has once again fielded Lankala Deepak ReddySunitha was among the first voters to cast her vote at Yellareddyguda Srinagar colony She appealed to all voters to exercise their franchiseCongress and BJP candidates also cast their votes They appealed to all voters to cast their votesDistrict Election Officer RV Karnan visited a polling centre at Borabanda to see the polling processHe said there were some technical issues with the Electronic Voting Machines EVMs at 11 places and the same were rectifiedChief Electoral Officer C Sudharshan Reddy said the polling process would continue till 6 pm and the voters standing in queues at polling centres at 6 pm would be allowed to cast their votesThe Election Commission had made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth free and fair pollingFor the first time drones have been deployed for surveillance at all polling stations As many as 139 drones have been deployed for centralised aerial monitoring and realtime situation analysis the CEO saidThe drones will help closely monitor the polling process at 407 polling stations located in 139 buildings The realtime surveillance will provide a birdseye view of the polling stations and help the poll authorities in identifying any disturbances quicklyA control room has been set up at the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation GHMC head office to monitor drone usageHyderabad District Election Officer RV Karnan said live webcasting has been arranged from all polling stations for peaceful polling and maintaining law and orderAs many as 226 of the 407 polling stations in 65 locations have been identified as critical polling stations where paramilitary forces have been deployedA total of 2060 polling personnel will be on duty They include 515 polling officers and an equal number of assistant polling officersKeeping in view the large number of contesting candidates Electronic Voting Machines EVMs consisting of one Control Unit CU four Ballot Units BUs and one VVPAT have been provided to all polling stations A total of 561 CUs 2394 BUs and 595 VVPATs were deployedMobile counters were opened at all polling stations to facilitate voters to deposit their mobile phones before entering into polling stations and take them back after casting their voteAccording to Hyderabad Joint Commissioner of Police Tafseer Iqbal 1761 police personnel have been deployedPersonnel of the Central Reserve Police Force CRPF were deployed in 68 Polling Station locationsThe are a total of 401365 voters in the constituency comprising 208561 males 192779 females and 25 othersAccording to DEO there are 6859 voters in the age group of 1819 years while 2134 voters are above 85 years He said 103 absentee voters above 85 years and PwD voters have exercised their option for a postal ballot and out of these 101 have utilised the postal ballot voting IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jubilee-hills-bypoll-92-pc-polling-in-first-two-hours-voting-underway-647958.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jampks-srinagar-regards-coldest-night-of-season-at-minus-04-degrees-647961.html Srinagar Nov 11 Cold wave conditions continued in Kashmir Valley on Tuesday as the minimum temperature fell down further to minus 04 degrees Celsius in Srinagar city recording the coldest night of the season so far The Meteorological MeT Department officials said As expected the minimum temperature dropped further in the Valley today as Srinagar city recorded its coldest night of this season so far at minus 04 degrees Celsius Minimum temperature is likely to drop further in the coming days as we are expecting cold dry weather to continue during the next 15 daysThe famous tourist spot Gulmarg also recorded minus 04 degrees while Pahalgam recorded minus 34 degrees as a minimum temperatureJammu city recorded 114 degrees Mata Vaishno Devi base camp town Katra 104 Batote 43 and Bhaderwah 19 as the minimum temperature a MeT department official saidClear night sky combined with chilly winds blowing into the Valley from snowclad mountain tops has resulted in the present cold wave conditions in the Valley although the traditional harsh cold starts with the 40daylong period of bitter weather called the Chillai KalanEach year Chillai Kalan starts on December 21 and ends on January 30During the 40daylong period of harsh winter cold locals face many hardships like freezing of drinking water taps slippery roads and morning fog that makes movement difficult for pedestrians and motoristsAs schools throughout the valley dont have adequate heating facilities educational institutions go into the winter recess by the end of December and resume functioning by the middle or towards the end of February depending on snowfall and temperatureDoctors have advised people especially elders and children not to expose themselves to cold for long periods Renowned local Pulmonologist Dr Naveed Nazir Shah has said that it is essential for people of older age and children to avoid inhaling cold air for longer periods as this causes lung issues that lead to chest infections and breathing problems IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jampks-srinagar-regards-coldest-night-of-season-at-minus-04-degrees-647961.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/four-youths-killed-as-overspeeding-car-overturns-in-andhra-pradesh-647963.html Vijayawada Nov 11 Four youths were killed as a speeding car in which they were travelling overturned in Andhra Pradeshs Krishna district near here early Tuesday The accident occurred on the national highway near Gandigunta in Vuyyuru mandal police said The car overturned and fell on the service road Fortunately it did not hit any vehicle on the service roadWhile three of the occupants of the car died on the spot the fourth succumbed at a hospitalPolice rushed to the spot and launched an investigation Preliminary investigation by the police shows that overspeeding led to the accidentThe deceased were residents of Konduru village near Vijayawada They were identified as Konatama Chintaiah 17 Chatragadda Rakesh Babu 24 Prince Babu 23 and Goriparti Bapanaiah 24Meanwhile passengers of a private travel bus had a narrow escape as the bus caught fire on the HyderabadVijayawada highway in the early hours of TuesdayThe bus which was going to Kandukur from Hyderabad suddenly caught fire near Pittampally in Chityala mandal of Telanganas Nalgonda districtThe driver noticed smoke coming out of the engine and immediately stopped the bus He alerted the passengers who all got down before the flames engulfed the vehicle There were 29 passengers aboard the bus belonging to a private travel agency The vehicle was completely gutted before a fire engine reached the spot to douse the flames Police rushed to the spot and took up the investigationThe Telugu states have seen a series of road accidents involving buses during the last three weeksA headon collision between an RTC bus and a tipper truck in Telanganas Rangareddy district claimed 19 lives on November 3 The speeding truck carrying construction material rammed into the bus which was going to Hyderabad from Tandur Several passengers were buried under the gravelNineteen people were burnt to death when a private bus caught fire after running over a motorbike lying on the road following an accident near Kurnool town of Andhra Pradesh on October 24 The bus belonging to Vemuri Kaveri Travels was engulfed in flames after the motorbike got stuck under its belly The spark and fuel leakage from the bike triggered the massive blaze IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/four-youths-killed-as-overspeeding-car-overturns-in-andhra-pradesh-647963.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/eci-records-1455-pc-polling-in-2nd-phase-of-bihar-assembly-election-647965.html Patna Nov 11 The voting in the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections picked up pace early on Tuesday with the Election Commission of India ECI reporting 1455 per cent turnout till 9 am an impressive figure for the first two hours of polling The ECI has recorded 1455 per cent polling till 9 am The highest polling was recorded in Gaya Ji with 1597 per cent polling followed by Kishanganj with 1581 per cent polling 1577 per cent in Jamui 1554 per cent in Purnea and 1534 per cent in the Araria districtBesides them polling recorded in West Champaran is 1504 per cent East Champaran 1411 per cent Sheohar 1394 per cent Sitamarhi 1349 per cent Madhubani 1325 per cent Supaul 1485 per cent Katihar 1377 per cent Bhagalpur 1343 per cent Banka 1514 per cent Kaimur 1508 per cent Rohtas 1416 per cent Arwal 1495 per cent Jehanabad 1381per cent Aurangabad 1543 per cent and Nawada 1346 per centPolling is underway amid tight security in 122 constituencies across 20 districtsLike Phase1 officials expect the turnout to rise throughout the dayLarge numbers of women voters and firsttime voters were seen queueing outside polling stations since early morning particularly in districts like Sheohar Supaul Kishanganj and West ChamparanPolling is currently underway under tight security in 122 Assembly constituencies across 20 districts of BiharOf the 122 constituencies going to the polls 101 are general 19 SCreserved and two are STreservedFor phase2 the ECI has set up 45399 polling stations 5326 urban and 40073 ruralThese include 595 womenmanaged booths 91 PwDmanaged booths and 316 model stationsWebcasting has been arranged at all polling stationsThe average electors per booth are 815 According to the Election Commission 37013556 electors are eligible to vote in this roundThis includes 1021812 new voters added to the rollsAmong them 19556899 electors enrolled in the voter list are male including 528954 new male electors included in the roll after SIRSimilarly a total of 17068572 female voters are in the list including 492839 newly added after SIRThe third gender voters are 943 including 90 newly added to the listA total of 769356 electors are in the 1819 age group these will be firsttime voters in an Assembly electionBihar Police have made all security arrangements for the pollingSpecial security measures have been put in place in seven districts including West Champaran East Champaran Sitamarhi Sheohar Madhubani Araria and Kishanganj along the IndiaNepal border while surveillance has also been intensified along the borders with Jharkhand Uttar Pradesh and West BengalThe international borders have been completely sealed while interstate borders have also closed since Sunday evening to prevent infiltration and movement of external elementsAs per the directives of the Election Commission of India ECI a total of 1650 companies of central security forces have been deployed across the state to ensure peaceful and fair pollingThe security agencies are using drones and CCTV cameras for surveillance and Quick Response Teams QRTs have also been deployed for immediate action in emergencies IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/eci-records-1455-pc-polling-in-2nd-phase-of-bihar-assembly-election-647965.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-chief-secretary-sudhansh-pant-transferred-to-delhi-as-secy-in-social-justice-ministry-647968.html Jaipur Nov 11 Rajasthan Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant has been transferred to Delhi and has been appointed Secretary in the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment A 1991batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre Sudhansh Pant was appointed Chief Secretary on January 1 2024 His retirement was due in February 2027 but he has now stepped down from the post nearly 13 months before his retirementThe Centre has issued the formal order appointing him as Secretary Department of Social Justice and Empowerment In 2013 Rajiv Maharishi appointed Chief Secretary by the Vasundhara Raje government left for Delhi just nine months into his tenureSudhansh Pant began his career as SDO Jaipur in 1993 He went on to serve as Collector of Jaisalmer and Jhunjhunu and later held various important administrative roles During the previous Ashok Gehlot government he was transferred three times in three months and eventually appointed Chairman of the Rajasthan State Pollution Control BoardHe has also served as the Director General of the Harishchandra Mathur Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration HCM RIPA and Additional Chief Secretary TrainingPant has spent multiple tenures in Delhi including a significant stint as Secretary Ministry of Health and Family Welfare before being recalled to Jaipur in December 2023The Bhajanlal government then appointed him Chief Secretary on January 1 2024 Pant is the second IAS officer to be transferred to the Central government midway through his Chief Secretary tenureDuring Vasundhara Rajes tenure as Chief Minister in 2013 then Chief Secretary Rajiv Maharishi was similarly posted to DelhiBureaucratic experts note that Sudhansh Pant has long served as a key link between the state government and the Centre He will now be responsible for ensuring the timely implementation of the Central government schemes which is why the Modi government has called him to Delhi Several claims have emerged regarding his sudden transferFirstly Sudhansh Pant is considered one of Prime Minister Narendra Modis trusted officers and enjoys a strong reputation in the PMO During the Covid19 pandemic he was appointed as Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare a role in which he proved his administrative capability and deep understanding of governance at the state levelSecondly Pant has been instrumental in facilitating coordination and decisionmaking between the state and the Central governments He has also been credited with the effective execution of several central schemes in RajasthanThirdly under his leadership all review meetings were conducted on schedule and the Central government received timely progress reports His disciplined work ethic and consistent performance are believed to be the reasons behind his recent transfer to Delhi IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-chief-secretary-sudhansh-pant-transferred-to-delhi-as-secy-in-social-justice-ministry-647968.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blast-suspect-car-bought-from-second-hand-dealer-in-faridabad-647970.html New Delhi Nov 11 As investigations continue into the Delhi blast it has been revealed that the Hyundai i20 car used in the explosion was bought from a secondhand car dealer located in Sector 37 of Faridabad Haryana The blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered car a Hyundai i20 parked near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozens High alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai with security around crowded public places and religious sites enhancedThis incident also came just hours after police busted a terror module linked to JaisheMohammad JeM and Ansar GhazwatulHind terror outfits in Faridabad and seized 2900 kg of explosives and a huge cache of arms and ammunitionPolice also announced that over the past few days they have arrested two Jammu and Kashmir doctors Adil Ahmad Rather and Muzammil who were linked to these terror outfits which according to the sources panicked the module and led to the blastAs per the sources the Hyundai i20 was initially owned by Mohammad Salman who was apprehended on Monday night and the car changed ownership several times it was first sold to Nadeem then to a secondhand car dealer in FaridabadThe vehicle was later bought by Aamir followed by Tariq who is also suspected to be associated with the Faridabad terror module and subsequently acquired by Mohammad Umar Both Aamir and Tariq are also under investigation by authoritiesFollowing the blast the Delhi Police intensified their investigation into the car blast that occurred near the Red Fort revealing crucial details from CCTV footage that tracked the suspect vehicles movements hours before the explosionAccording to Delhi Police sources CCTV footage shows that the white i20 car was parked near the Red Fort parking area at around 319 pm remaining there for nearly three hours before it exited the parking at approximately 648 pmThe car was seen leaving the parking area at a time when there was heavy crowd movement in the vicinity police officials saidThe footage is being closely examined to determine who brought the vehicle to the parking area who entered or exited the car and who later drove it out Investigators are also tracing the vehicles full route from where it originated how it reached the Red Fort parking and how it later proceeded toward the traffic signal located directly in front of the monumentPolice officials confirmed that over 100 CCTV clips are being analysed including footage from nearby roads and parking toll plazas to map the vehicles journey and identify the suspect The suspect appears to be alone in the footage Delhi Police sources said adding that the route toward Daryaganj is now under examinationInvestigators will also question the parking attendant on duty at the time to gather more information about the cars arrival and departureA case has been registered under UAPA Sections 16 and 18 along with provisions of the Explosives Act and several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNSMeanwhile as part of heightened security measures the Delhi Police have closed Gate Nos 1 and 4 of the Lal Qila Metro Station for public movement due to ongoing security operations in the areaThe Delhi Police are continuing to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the blast emphasising that all possible angles are being examined IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blast-suspect-car-bought-from-second-hand-dealer-in-faridabad-647970.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/investigators-suspect-red-fort-blast-was-suicide-strike-using-ammonium-nitrate-647973.html New Delhi Nov 11 The investigating agencies are probing all possible links to the Red Fort car blast and prima facie it appears that this was a suicide attack Investigations also showed that ammonium nitrate was used during the blastThe Delhi Police are working closely with the Faridabad and Jammu and Kashmir Police regarding the explosives that were recovered during the Faridabad module bustWhile the preliminary probe suggests the use of ammonium nitrate a final report of the FSL is awaitedThe FSL will release its report later on Tuesday However versions on the number of inmates in the car are contrastingWhile at first it was stated that three persons were in the car the police are now suggesting that Dr Umar Mohammad the prime suspect may have been alone The angle of this incident being a case of suicide bombing is not being ruled outPrima facie it appears to be a case of suicide bombing an official said while adding that all angles are being probedIt is unclear whether the accused intended to ram the car into a major structure or intended to blow up the vehicle in the midst of peak traffic another officer saidThe probe suggests that Umar may have triggered the blast in panicOfficials are probing whether Umar prematurely triggered the blastHe may have panicked after the Faridabad module was busted during which 2900 kilograms of explosives were recoveredThe police also recovered assault rifles and pistols during the raidThe FSL is also looking into the ingredients that were used in the blast It is being ascertained if the accused persons had used ammonium nitrate fuel oil and detonators to carry out the explosionsThe Jammu and Kashmir Police had carried out a major operation over the past two weeks during which they arrested two doctors Muzammil Ahmad Ganai from Pulwama and Adeel Majeed Rather from QazigundThe arrests were carried out in Haryana and Uttar PradeshThe police said that they were part of an interstate and transnational terror module which was linked to both the Ansar Ghazwatul Hind AGH and JaisheMohammadThe police also informed that they had seized 350 kilograms of explosives suspected to be ammonium nitrate from Ganas home in FaridabadA lot would depend on the FSL reported slated to be released later today This would provide much clarity about the explosives used during the attackWhile traces of ammonium nitrate have been found there is however no trace of an improvised explosive device IEDOfficials said that so far no IED has been found at the blast scene Meanwhile police teams have been conducting extensive raids since Monday night to get more leads about the attackSearch operations were conducted in Daryaganj Paharganj and nearby areas The police are examining visitors books of hotels to get leads on the involvement of more people if anyThe Delhi Police said they are carefully studying CCTV footage and a total of 200 personnel have been assigned to do the sameFootage obtained from the Badarpur border to the parking area of Red Fort is being examined a police official saidThe police have learnt that the vehicle was parked outside the Sunheri Masjid for nearly two hours before the blastThe police have learnt that the car had entered Delhi from Haryana through BadarpurThe police have registered a case under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPA the Explosives Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/investigators-suspect-red-fort-blast-was-suicide-strike-using-ammonium-nitrate-647973.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/uttarakhand-man-injured-in-delhi-blast-was-in-chandni-chowk-for-wedding-shopping-647974.html New Delhi Nov 11 A young man from Gadarpur in Uttarakhands Udham Singh Nagar district was among those injured in the blast near Delhis Red Fort Metro Station The injured man has been identified as 28yearold Harshul Setia According to information received Harshul son of Sanjeev Setia is a resident of Saraswati Vihar Colony in Gadarpur His father said that Harshul is scheduled to get married in February He had travelled to Delhi with his mother brother and fiancee for wedding shopping They were shopping in a lane opposite the blast site when a shard of glass from the explosion struck Harshul on the headSanjeev Setia said he received a phone call last evening informing him about his sons injury He added that Harshul is now safe and in stable condition Following the advice of security agencies he declined to make further commentsHe said he is leaving for Delhi to bring his son and family back home After Harshuls discharge from LNJP Hospital the family will return to Gadarpur where he will introduce his son to the mediaMeanwhile the white Hyundai i20 car that exploded on Netaji Subhash Marg in Delhi near the Red Fort was parked outside a mosque for nearly two hours before the incident sources saidThe police managed to piece together the route of the vehicle by obtaining CCTV footage from the areaThe blast took place at around 7 pm the police said The car then took a Uturn near the Old Delhi Railway Station and then headed towards Lower Subhash MargThe car slowed down at the traffic signal on Chhata Rail Chowk and then the explosion occurred the police saidIt is however unclear whether the explosion was meant to take place at the signal or the occupants intended to ram the car into the Red Fort officials saidThe trail of the cars ownership is also under investigation It has been found that the car was sold several timesThe vehicle bore the registration number HR26CE7674 It was first registered in 2014 to one Mohammad Salman a resident of Gurugram Following this the car had been sold multiple timesSalman sold it to a person called Devender following which it was sold to a person in AmbalaThe current owner of the car remains unknown and investigators are working on that aspectThe registered owner however is under arrest and being questionedMultiple agencies are working on the case IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/uttarakhand-man-injured-in-delhi-blast-was-in-chandni-chowk-for-wedding-shopping-647974.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-andhra-pradesh-cms-recall-maulana-azads-contributions-to-education-sector-647990.html Hyderabad Nov 11 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday paid tributes to eminent freedom fighter and Indias first education minister Maulana Abul Kalam Azad on his birth anniversary Chief Minister Revanth Reddy extolled Maulana Abul Kalam Azad for laying a strong foundation for the countrys education sector as the first education ministerOn the occasion of Abul Kalam Azads birth anniversary which is being celebrated as National Education Day and also Minority Welfare Day the Chief Minister remembered the leaders contribution to the development of the education sector by introducing various policies like adult literacy universal primary education compulsory free education for all children under 14 years vocational training establishment of the University Grants Commission and also as the Chairman of the Central Advisory Board of EducationCM Revanth Reddy said that the state government took inspiration from Indias first education minister and introduced revolutionary changes in the education sectorYoung India Integrated Residential Schools are being built in every constituency to provide free quality education to the poor at an international level according to the Chief MinisterHe also mentioned that Industrial Training Institutes ITIS have also been upgraded to Advanced Technology Centres ATCs with stateoftheart technology The government established Young India Skill University and appointed teachers and lecturersThe CM also commended Maulana Azads invaluable services as the president of the All India Congress Committee during the freedom struggleRecalling Maulana Azads active participation in the Khilafat Movement and fighting against British imperialism the CM said that the freedom fighter opposed the partition of the country and stressed HinduMuslim unity in the national movement After India attained freedom Azad was the voice of minorities and hence his birth anniversary is being celebrated as Minority Welfare DayStating that the minorities welfare has been given a top priority in the peoples government the CM said that the government launched new schemes Indiramma Minority Mahila Yojana and Revanthanna Ka Sahara by allocating adequate fundsAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu paid rich tributes to Maulana Azad He stated that Maulana Azad laid the foundation for the countrys education system with reforms and served as Indias first education ministerCM Naidu recalled Maulana Azads contributions to the development of education science and technology sectors He conveyed National Education Day and Minority Welfare Day greetings to peopleHuman Resources Development and Information Technology Minister Nara Lokesh said in his message that Maulana Azad made special efforts for the development of education in the country through innovative reforms The services rendered by him to the field of education are invaluable he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-andhra-pradesh-cms-recall-maulana-azads-contributions-to-education-sector-647990.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blast-locals-as-well-as-natives-of-up-and-uttarakhand-among-victims-647994.html New Delhi Nov 11 At least eight people were killed in the blast near Gate No 1 of Delhis Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening As per the details the victims of tragedy include residents of national capital as well as migrants from Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand who visited the city either for meeting their relatives or for business purposes The youngest among the deceased included 21yearold Shivam Jha The massive car explosion has left a trail of suffering for the families who have been left devastated with the sudden loss of their loved onesAccording to officials 14 injured victims are residents of the national capital three injured were from Uttar Pradesh while one injured person each was from Uttarakhand and Himachal PradeshWhile police are still investigating whether the explosion was caused by a suicide bomber or an explosive device officials have confirmed that at least eight people were killed and over 20 others injured All victims were rushed to LNJP Hospital located just a few kilometres from the siteThe youngest victim has been identified as 21yearold Shivam Jha from Usmanpur Delhi according to the list shared by LNJP Hospital The hospital continues to treat several injured victims with some in critical conditionOther victims who have been identified included 34yearold Ashok Kumar from Amroha Uttar Pradesh and 35yearold Amar Kataria from DelhiNouman a resident of Jhijhana in Shamli Uttar Pradesh was also among those who lost their lives in the blast He worked in the cosmetics business and had come to Delhi to collect suppliesAnother victim Mohsin 35 from Meerut Uttar Pradesh had been living in Delhi for several years to support his family He drove a batteryoperated erickshaw and was at the site when the explosion occurred Mohsin is survived by his wife a daughter and a young son His grieving family has arrived at LNJP Hospital to collect his body as the postmortem examination continuesAmar Kataria a pharmaceutical businessman from Sriniwaspuri was another victim of the blast The 34yearold had closed his pharmacy in Bhagirath Palace around six kilometres from Red Fort and was heading home when the explosion took placeFollowing the incident Delhi Police have sounded a high alert across the city Late Monday evening police detained Mohammad Salman the registered owner of an i20 car found near the site He reportedly told investigators that he had sold the car to a person named Devendra in Okhla about a year and a half agoTraffic limitations and reroutes have been implemented on both lanes and the service road of Netaji Subhash Marg according to the police The restrictions will be enforced on the section between Chhatta Rail Cut and Subhash Marg CutOn 111125 due to exigencies traffic restrictions ampamp diversions will be in place in both the carriageways and service roads Netaji Subhash Marg from Chatta Rail Cut to Subhash Marg Cut Commuters are advised to avoid these routes from 0600 AM to till further order and use alternative roads for a hasslefree journey read the advisory IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blast-locals-as-well-as-natives-of-up-and-uttarakhand-among-victims-647994.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/adani-groups-solid-asset-base-anchors-cash-flow-credit-profile-of-usd-bonds-bofa-647995.html Ahmedabad Nov 11 BofA Securities on Tuesday said that Adani Groups operations remain sound amid structural protections which reflect strong market access adding that a solid asset base anchors cash flow and credit profile of the Groups USD bond issuers across ports utilities and renewable sectors The Adani Group showcased operation expansion and market access amid global scrutiny as ratings stayed put while outlookswatches changed according to the global brokerage which added that the Groups solid credit fundamentals support our positive stance on the USD bondAccording to BofA the holding companies of the groups USD bond issuers have reported better fundamentals over the last two years underpinned by EBITDA growth on capacity expansion along with moderation in leverageLooking ahead we expect ADSEZs credit profile to improve further supported by its diversified ports sticky volumes and ecient operations We estimate ADSEZs leverage to stay 25x despite hey investments said the global brokerageThe Adani Group is one of Indias largest conglomerates operating across various infrastructure sectors with 12 listed entities and around 200 billion market capWe expect Adani Transmission Ltd ADTIN and Adani Electricity Mumbai ADANEM to maintain steady credit profiles supported by their diversified operations and regulated andor longterm fixedprice contracts the note further saidBofA said it forecasts both ADTIN and ADANEM to maintain leverage under 6x and coverage above 2x in the next three years despite ADTINs high capex plan while ADANEM further benefits from maintenance like modular outlaysThe credit profile of restricted groups ADINCO AdaniConneX Adani Green Energy Limited ADGREG and Adani Renewable Energy ARENRJ will gradually improve as the debt amortises per bond indentures it addedAdani Groups USD bonds have experienced significant volatility since early 2023 However consistent market access and a lack of adverse conclusions from domestic regulators supported a strong rebound across the complexThe bonds outperformed YTD with tightening by 80325bps and trading 1464 bps under preUS indictment levelOperational resilience and continued liability management underpin our constructive stance on the complex despite YTD tightening We are Overweight on ADSEZ 31s32s ADINCO 31s ADTIN 36s and ADANEM 30s supported by strong credit fundamentals and attractive relative valuation the note explained IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/adani-groups-solid-asset-base-anchors-cash-flow-credit-profile-of-usd-bonds-bofa-647995.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-elections-enthusiasm-among-voters-3138-per-cent-polling-till-11-am-kishanganj-leading-647996.html Patna Nov 11 Voting is underway peacefully in Bihar across 122 Assembly seats in 20 districts in the second and final phase of the state elections which began at 7 am on Tuesday According to the Election Commission 3138 per cent of votes were cast till 11 am In the first four hours Kishanganj recorded the highest voter turnout at 3474 per cent while Madhubani registered 2866 per cent voting As per the Election Commission of India voter turnout stood at 3239 per cent in West Champaran 3116 per cent in East Champaran 3158 per cent in Sheohar 2981 per cent in Sitamarhi 2866 per cent in Madhubani 3169 per cent in Supaul 3188 per cent in Araria 3474 per cent in Kishanganj 3294 per cent in Purnia 3083 per cent in Katihar and 2908 per cent in BhagalpurAdditionally 3291 per cent voting was recorded in Banka 3198 per cent in Kaimur 2980 per cent in Rohtas 3107 per cent in Arwal 3036 per cent in Jehanabad 3288 per cent in Aurangabad 3407 per cent in Gaya 2902 per cent in Nawada and 3369 per cent in JamuiIn this phase more than 37 crore voters will decide the political fate of 1302 candidates During the first phase held earlier 2765 per cent turnout was recorded till 11 am The second phase will determine the fortunes of several prominent leaders from both the NDA and the Grand AllianceA total of 45399 polling stations have been set up for the electorate including 5326 in urban areas and 40073 in rural regions In this round 122 candidates from the NDA and 127 from the Grand Alliance are in the frayVoters began arriving at several polling stations even before voting started with long queues seen at many booths Strict security arrangements have been made to ensure peaceful polling Around four lakh security personnel have been deployed across districtsVoting is being held in East Champaran West Champaran Sheohar Sitamarhi Madhubani Supaul Araria Kishanganj Purnia Katihar Bhagalpur Banka Kaimur Rohtas Arwal Aurangabad Gaya Nawada Jehanabad and JamuiThe political fate of several party presidents will also be decided in this phase From the NDA 53 candidates are contesting on BJP tickets 44 from JDU 15 from LJP Ram Vilas six from Hindustani Awam Morcha and four from Rashtriya Lok Morcha On the Grand Alliance side 71 candidates are from the RJD 37 from Congress six from CPIML four from CPI eight from VIP and one from CPIMIn the first phase voting was completed on November 6 across 121 of Bihars 243 Assembly constituencies IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-elections-enthusiasm-among-voters-3138-per-cent-polling-till-11-am-kishanganj-leading-647996.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/those-responsible-will-not-be-spared-rajnath-singh-on-delhi-blast-647997.html New Delhi Nov 11 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh assured the countrymen that the perpetrators of the explosion near Delhis Red Fort Metro Station would be brought to justice and will not be spared under any circumstances The blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered car a Hyundai i20 parked near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozens High alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai with security around crowded public places and religious sites enhancedSpeaking at the Delhi Defence Dialogue in New Delhi Singh said I extend my heartfelt condolences to all those who lost their lives in the tragic accident that occurred in Delhi yesterday I pray to God to grant strength and solace to the bereaved families in this hour of deep griefHe said that the probe agencies are conducting a thorough investigation and the findings will be made publicI wish to assure my fellow citizens that the countrys leading investigative agencies are conducting a swift and thorough inquiry into the incident The findings of the investigation will soon be made public I want to firmly assure the nation that those responsible for this tragedy will be brought to justice and will not be spared under any circumstances the Defence Minister addedFollowing the blast high alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai with security around crowded public places and religious sites enhancedSecurity has been ramped up across DelhiNCR with NSG commandos deployed at key installationsPolice NIA NSG and forensic teams reached the spot within minutes and the area has been cordoned off CCTV footage is being scanned to determine the sequence of events and identify the perpetrator IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/those-responsible-will-not-be-spared-rajnath-singh-on-delhi-blast-647997.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-that-can-keep-us-safe-prioritise-education-bihar-voters-share-their-expectations-648005.html Patna Nov 11 As voting for the second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly elections is underway voters on Tuesday shared their expectations from the next government Many also expressed satisfaction with the current administrations performance IANS spoke to voters of Bihars several district A voter said We want a government that can keep us safe prioritise education across the state and increase job opportunitiesAnother voter said We are voting for development The current government is good for us I urge firsttime voters to come forward and exercise their right to voteA third voter added We want the next government to bring positive change and focus more on improving education There is a need for progress and new ideasIn Bhagalpur a voter said Yes I am very happy I am glad to exercise my voting rightsIn Bagaha another voter shared I have cast my vote Earlier I voted in the name of development and I will continue to do so The way the government is working today hospitals are being built in our Bagaha and bridges are being constructed gives us hopeIn Laukaha a firsttime voter expressed enthusiasm saying I was very excited to vote for the first timeMeanwhile voting is underway peacefully in Bihar across 122 Assembly seats in 20 districts in the second and final phase of the state elections which began at 7 am on TuesdayAccording to the Election Commission 3138 per cent of votes were cast till 11 am In the first four hours Kishanganj recorded the highest voter turnout at 3474 per cent while Madhubani registered 2866 per cent votingAs per the Election Commission of India voter turnout stood at 3239 per cent in West Champaran 3116 per cent in East Champaran 3158 per cent in Sheohar 2981 per cent in Sitamarhi 2866 per cent in Madhubani 3169 per cent in Supaul 3188 per cent in Araria 3474 per cent in Kishanganj 3294 per cent in Purnia 3083 per cent in Katihar and 2908 per cent in BhagalpurAdditionally 3291 per cent voting was recorded in Banka 3198 per cent in Kaimur 2980 per cent in Rohtas 3107 per cent in Arwal 3036 per cent in Jehanabad 3288 per cent in Aurangabad 3407 per cent in Gaya 2902 per cent in Nawada and 3369 per cent in JamuiIn this phase more than 37 crore voters will decide the political fate of 1302 candidates During the first phase held earlier 2765 per cent turnout was recorded till 11 am The second phase will determine the fortunes of several prominent leaders from both the NDA and the Grand AllianceA total of 45399 polling stations have been set up for the electorate including 5326 in urban areas and 40073 in rural regions In this round 122 candidates from the NDA and 127 from the Grand Alliance are in the fray IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-that-can-keep-us-safe-prioritise-education-bihar-voters-share-their-expectations-648005.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cji-gavai-expresses-deep-sorrow-over-delhi-car-blast-calls-it-a-devastating-tragedy-648007.html New Delhi Nov 11 Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Tuesday expressed profound grief over the loss of lives in the powerful car explosion that rocked Delhi near the Red Fort on Monday evening describing it as a devastating tragedy and an unbearable loss for the nation In a statement issued on behalf of the Supreme Court of India and the entire judicial and legal fraternity the Chief Justice extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and expressed solidarity with all those affected by the incidentWe are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives caused by the car blast that occurred in Delhi on the evening of November 10 2025 On behalf of the Supreme Court of India and the entire judicial as well as legal fraternity I convey our deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones in this devastating tragedy Justice Gavai saidHe added that while no words could truly ease the pain of such an immense loss the shared compassion and unity of the nation would hopefully bring some solace to those grievingOur thoughts and prayers are with all those who are grieving as well as with those who are injured or otherwise affected No words can truly ease the pain of such loss yet we hope that the collective compassion and solidarity of the nation will offer some comfort in this hour of sorrow he saidReaffirming the judiciarys commitment to justice and the rule of law the Chief Justice said In this moment of grief we stand in solidarity with the bereaved We reaffirm our steadfast commitment to uphold the rule of law ensure justice and safeguard the dignity of every citizen May the departed souls rest in eternal peace and may courage and solace reach the bereaved families and all those who mourn this irreparable lossAt least eight people were killed and several others injured when a powerful explosion ripped through a car near the Red Fort in Delhi on Monday evening The impact of the blast was so severe that it shattered nearby shopfronts and sent panic across the busy areaPolice forensic teams and the National Investigation Agency NIA are probing the cause of the explosion which occurred during peak evening hours IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cji-gavai-expresses-deep-sorrow-over-delhi-car-blast-calls-it-a-devastating-tragedy-648007.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/team-of-500-officials-formed-to-investigate-delhi-blast-648011.html New Delhi Nov 11 A team of more than 500 security officials has been formed to investigate the blast near Delhis Red Fort Metro Station and has been assigned different tasks to carry out the probe said sources on Tuesday The team will consist of officers and soldiers from the various security agencies including the Intelligence Bureau IB NIA NSG Special Cell and local policeOfficers from the level of constable to Inspector ACP DCP Additional CP Joint CP and Special CP have been included in the team the sources saidAll of them are investigating the blast by forming various teams each assigned different tasksUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has also held a highlevel security review meeting at his residence regarding the investigation into the matterThe meeting was attended by the Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan IB Director Tapan Kumar Deka Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and National Investigation Agency NIA Director General DG Sadanand Vasant Date while the Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police DGP Nalin Prabhat joined virtuallyOn Monday night HM Shah visited the spot of the explosion near the Red Fort and personally met the injured at Lok Nayak Jaiprakash Hospital pledging an exhaustive investigation into the blast that killed eight and wounded over a dozenArriving at the blast site near Gate No 1 of Lal Qila Metro Station around 945 pm HM Shah inspected the wreckage of the car now a twisted metal shell surrounded by forensic markersHe interacted with Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and NIA officials on the ground before proceeding to LNJP Hospital where he spent nearly 30 minutes with victims including a 12yearold boy with burn injuries and a taxi driver whose vehicle was engulfed in flamesNotably the JampK Police earlier in the morning busted an interstate transnational terror module linked to JaisheMohammad JeM and Ansar GhazwatulHind terror outfits that led to the recovery of 2900 kg of explosive two assault rifles pistols timers and other material in the Faridabad area of Haryana near New Delhi police said adding that seven people have been arrested so farSecurity has been ramped up across DelhiNCR with NSG commandos deployed at key installationsHM Shah directed the NIA IB and Delhi Police Special Cell to work in tandem vowing No stone will be left unturnedHigh alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai with security around crowded public places and religious sites enhanced IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/team-of-500-officials-formed-to-investigate-delhi-blast-648011.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blast-over-1-000-cctv-clips-being-scanned-to-map-suspects-movements-648013.html New Delhi Nov 11 A day after the blast in a car near Delhis Red Fort more than 1000 CCTV footage clips are being scanned by investigative agencies According to Delhi Police sources CCTV footage from several areas around the Red Fort Metro Station is being examined The initial investigation into the car explosion has indicated that it could have been a suicide attack aimed at causing maximum damage sources said on TuesdayThe blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered Hyundai i20 parked near Gate No 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozens High alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai with security tightened around crowded public places and religious sitesPreliminary findings suggest that the suspects motive was to carry out the blast after learning that the Faridabad module had been busted Realising that arrest was imminent the suspect allegedly planned a suicide attack to inflict maximum damage and avoid capture according to sourcesInvestigative agencies are also monitoring social media activity and collecting dump data from several locations across DelhiAccording to police sources dump data is being retrieved from all mobile phones that were active in and around the Red Fort area This data may help identify phone numbers and communication links connected to the car bombingOfficials added that dump data from the Red Fort parking area and surrounding localities is being analysed as investigators believe the individuals in the car may have communicated shortly before the explosion making these phone records particularly crucialSources said that a team of 500 officials has been formed to probe all aspects of the blast These include officials from the Intelligence Bureau NIA Delhi Police and various other security agenciesEarlier in the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured strong action against those behind the deadly blast He said that Indian agencies would uncover the entire conspiracy and ensure that the perpetrators will not be sparedDefence Minister Rajnath Singh also assured the nation that those responsible for the explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station would be brought to justice and will not be spared under any circumstances IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blast-over-1-000-cctv-clips-being-scanned-to-map-suspects-movements-648013.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/chennai-corporation-launches-competitive-exam-coaching-in-81-schools-648019.html Chennai Nov 11 The Greater Chennai Corporation GCC has launched special coaching classes across its 81 schools to help students of Classes X XI and XII prepare for competitive examinations The civic body has also rolled out a parallel support programme for slow learners through subjectwise study booklets and dedicated counselling sessions handled by experienced teachersThe initiative announced during the 20252026 civic budget session aims to equip students with focused preparation in Mathematics Science History and Geography subjects crucial for both board exams and competitive tests such as NEET JEE and civil service entrance examsThe classes are conducted by teachers from the corporations own schools who have undergone training in examoriented teaching methods Each school will receive an incentive grant ranging from Rs 15000 to Rs 15 lakh based on student participation with a total allocation of Rs 4050 lakh set aside for the projectThe scheme forms part of GCCs wider education development plan to improve learning outcomes in governmentrun institutions Classes are conducted daily after lunch breaks and also extend beyond school hoursEach class lasts about an hour and the focus is on one subject per day This schedule allows students to strengthen their conceptual clarity and maintain steady preparation said a senior official from the education departmentGCC has also started coaching students on how to apply for various competitive exams and complete the necessary documentationPreparatory books have been distributed to ensure that all students can access standardised study material another senior official saidFor slow learners the civic body has introduced a special initiative to help them keep pace with others Teachers with a record of producing strong results in board examinations have prepared simplified subjectwise booklets in a questionandanswer formatIf used effectively these materials will help students improve their scores and gain confidence said the senior education department officialThrough these measures the GCC hopes to enhance the academic performance of its students narrow learning gaps and enable them to compete successfully in higher education and professional entrance examinations IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/chennai-corporation-launches-competitive-exam-coaching-in-81-schools-648019.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mizoram-bypolls-voting-underway-amid-tight-security-over-56-pc-turnout-so-far-648020.html Aizawl Nov 11 Over 5635 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 1 pm in the byelection for Mizorams Dampa Assembly constituency on Tuesday officials said An election official said that no untoward incident has been reported so far after the balloting began at 7 am at the 41 polling stations in the Dampa Assembly segment in MamitPolling would continue in the mixedpopulation Assembly constituency in Mamit district till 4 pm without any break The official said that in the Dampa Assembly Constituency reserved for the tribals byelection webcasting was conducted in 40 out of the total 41 polling stations Webcasting could not be carried out at the Zopui polling station due to poor network connectivityThree polling stations in the Assembly constituency have been identified as critical leading to a higher number of deployments of security forces In all 20790 voters including 10185 women are eligible to cast their votes to decide the electoral fate of five candidatesThe Dampa Assembly seat fell vacant following the death of Opposition Mizo National Front MNF legislator Lalrintluanga Sailo on July 21The Assembly segment which shares an unfenced border with Bangladesh and an interstate border with Tripura has a sizable minority population including members of the Chakma and Reang tribal communitiesCentral Armed Police Force CAPF personnel have been deployed at polling stations and adjoining porous border areas to maintain law and orderThe byelection will witness a fivecornered contest as the ruling Zoram Peoples Movement ZPM has fielded Mizo singer and preacher Vanlalsailova while the Opposition MNF has nominated its VicePresident and former Health Minister R LalthanglianaThe Congress has fielded its State VicePresident and former Transport Minister John Rotluangliana while the BJP has nominated LalhmingthangaFormer Chief Minister Brigadier T Sailos party the Peoples Conference has fielded its VicePresident K ZahmingthangaThe Mizoram Election Department said in a statement that in accordance with the guidelines and instructions issued by the Election Commission regarding the conduct of elections all presiding officers polling personnel sector officers and security personnel involved in the byelection have been instructed to remain vigilant and ensure that the election is conducted freely fairly and peacefullyThey have also been directed to take immediate and appropriate action in case of any violation of election rules or pollday offences and malpractices during the polling process the statement addedAdequate security measures have been put in place for the byelection under the supervision of state police nodal officer H Ramthlengliana Inspector General of Police Headquarters and Law amp OrderThe counting of votes will take place on November 14 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mizoram-bypolls-voting-underway-amid-tight-security-over-56-pc-turnout-so-far-648020.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-crosses-one-crore-in-voter-enumeration-under-sir-drive-648030.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 11 Kerala has achieved a major milestone in its ongoing voter enumeration exercise crossing the onecrore mark in the distribution of enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision SIR programme Chief Electoral Officer CEO Rathan U Kelkar on Tuesday said the achievement reached within just eight days of the programmes rollout reflects the efficiency and coordination of election machinery across the stateIt is a matter of pride that we have completed the distribution of over one crore forms in such a short time This demonstrates the commitment of field officials and the smooth functioning of the SIR process he said in a statement on MondayThe SIR initiative aims to ensure accurate and uptodate electoral rolls by verifying voter details through doortodoor enumeration and digital validationKelkar clarified that the ongoing preparations for the local selfgovernment elections will not affect the progress of the SIR exerciseBoth processes are being managed in parallel The election schedule will not disrupt the SIR operations he notedIncidentally the SIR is being held at a time when the three political fronts in Kerala are engaged in a fight to the finish in the December 9 and 11 local body polls which are held under a different voters listThe CEO added that the deployment of newlyappointed Booth Level Officers BLOs in the coming days is expected to further accelerate the processThese officers will oversee field verification and ensure that every eligible voters information is correctly recordedKelkar also urged citizens to make effective use of the Election Commission of Indias online platforms for checking and updating their voter informationOnline facilities offer a convenient and transparent method for voters to verify their details without waiting for physical visits he saidThe Chief Electoral Office has directed all district officials to maintain momentum in the enumeration drive while ensuring accuracy and inclusivity IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-crosses-one-crore-in-voter-enumeration-under-sir-drive-648030.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/several-maoists-neutralised-in-bijapur-gadhchiroli-gun-battle-search-ops-underway-648034.html RaipurGadhchiroli Nov 11 A fierce gun battle raging since Tuesday morning along the ChhattisgarhMaharashtra border in the dense forests near Bijapur and Gadhchiroli districts has reportedly left several Maoists neutralised according to preliminary inputs from security forces The ongoing operation involving joint teams of District Reserve Guards DRG CoBRA commandos and local police has drawn Maoist insurgents into a protracted firefight marking yet another blow to the dwindling insurgency in BastarOfficial confirmation on the exact number of casualties remains pending as the exchange of fire continues intermittently with security personnel maintaining a cordon to prevent escapesSeveral hardcore Maoists are believed to have been gunned down but the final tally will be ascertained only after the search operation concludes and the area is fully sanitised Chhattisgarh Police officers said on condition of anonymityNo injuries among security forces have been reported so far though reinforcements from nearby camps have been rushed to bolster the assaultThe clash erupted around 6 am when a joint patrol acting on specific intelligence about a group of 2025 armed ultras from the banned CPI Maoists Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee stumbled upon the insurgents in a forested stretchThe Maoists reportedly led by highlevel commanders opened fire with automatic weapons and grenades prompting a robust retaliationThe terrain characterised by thick undergrowth and ravines has favoured hitandrun tactics by the rebels prolonging the encounter into its third dayThis operation comes amid a surge in antiNaxal activities in the regionJust two days ago on November 9 a brief skirmish unfolded in the adjoining Sukma forests where security forces engaged a splinter Maoist squadThe insurgents fled into the underbrush evading capture but DRG teams have since intensified combing operations recovering abandoned explosives and propaganda materialSources indicate the escaped group may have linked up with the larger cadre targeted in the current BijapurGadhchiroli clashThe November 56 encounter on the BijapurTelangana border where three Maoists including a deputy commander with a Rs 5 lakh bounty were killed set the stage for this escalation That operation conducted by Telangana Greyhounds and Chhattisgarh STF yielded two AK47 rifles and IED components underscoring the Maoists desperation to regroup amid relentless pressureChhattisgarhs Bastar division a Maoist hotbed has witnessed a dramatic decline in insurgent activity this yearOver 400 cadres have surrendered since January citing improved rehabilitation policies under the state governments 2025 Surrender and Rehabilitation Scheme which offers skill training housing and stipends up to Rs 25 lakhHighprofile neutralisations such as the February Bijapur clash that claimed 31 Maoists have eroded the groups command structure reducing their operational zones to a mere 12 districts nationwideState Home Minister Vijay Sharma recently appealed for surrenders during his Bijapur visit hailed the ongoing action as a decisive step toward a Naxalfree BastarHe reiterated the governments dual approach of kinetic operations and development initiatives including road connectivity and mobile health units in remote villagesSecurity analysts attribute the Maoists vulnerability to enhanced intelligencesharing between states bolstered by drone surveillance and human informantsThe border areas strategic importance serving as a transit route for arms smuggling from Maharashtra makes such joint ops criticalAs the search intensifies authorities anticipate recovering weapons caches including INSAS rifles and gelatin sticks typical of Maoist armouries IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/several-maoists-neutralised-in-bijapur-gadhchiroli-gun-battle-search-ops-underway-648034.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-polls-over-47-pc-polling-in-2nd-phase-so-far-5-pc-more-than-1st-648038.html Patna Nov 11 IANS Polling for the second phase of Bihar Assembly elections which started on a brisk note on Tuesday morning is expected to script a new record by the time voting culminates this evening echoing the similar trajectory of the first phasenbspMore than 47 per cent of the electorate cast their ballots till 1 pm which is almost 5 per cent more than the first phase for the corresponding period thus raising hopes of record voting in the second phase as wellnbspAs per the official Election Commission estimates Gayaji Jamui and Banka recorded more than 50 per cent voter turnout while many other districts like East and West Champaran Purnia and Katihar saw more than 48 per cent people exercising their franchiseKishanganj the district bordering Bengal and a predominantly Muslimdominated region witnessed the highest voter turnout till 1 pm at 5186 per centnbspIf the similar voting pattern persists the second phase too is set to script a new record and may end higher than the first phasenbspAs the voting commenced this morning multiple polling booths across the pollbound districts saw people including women standing in long queues Till 9 am the voting was recorded at about 15 per centThe first phase of the Bihar elections clocking 6449 per cent polling shattered all previous records as the state never saw more than 63 per cent voting since IndependencenbspThe recordbreaking count of voters has made the elections exciting and also left the political parties in a state of nervous excitement While the Opposition sees it as a mandate against the incumbent the ruling alliance calls it a proincumbency wave and a vote of confidence in the Nitishled doubleengine governmentThe Bihar elections have also been in the spotlight over the Election Commissions rollout of many firsts including medical centres and mobile phone storage facilities at the polling boothsnbspThe elections the first after Special Intensive Revision SIR also saw Opposition parties tearing into the poll panel for hurriedly executed voter verification which they claimed was akin to robbing the voters of their rights https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-polls-over-47-pc-polling-in-2nd-phase-so-far-5-pc-more-than-1st-648038.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/-mha-hands-over-delhi-blast-probe-to-nia--648040.html New Delhi Nov 11 IANS The Home Ministry on Tuesday handed over the Delhi blast investigation to the National Investigative Agency NIAnbspThe blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered car parked near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozensnbspThe NIA was handed over the case after Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday took stock of the investigation and the multistate searches being conducted in the Delhi blast case reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modis resolve to bring the culprits to justiceChairing a meeting at his residence with top security officials HM Shah issued strict instructions to officials to get to the bottom of the conspiracy at the earliestnbspThe meeting was attended by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and NIA Director General DG Sadanand Vasant Date while the Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police DGP Nalin Prabhat joined virtuallynbspA team of more than 500 security officials has been formed to investigate the blast while security has been ramped up across DelhiNCR with NSG commandos deployed at key installationsMore than 1000 CCTV footage clips are being scanned by investigative agencies which suspect that the car explosion could have been a suicide attack aimed at causing maximum damage Delhi Police sources saidnbspInvestigative agencies are also monitoring social media activity and collecting mobile phone dump data from several locations across DelhinbspAccording to police sources dump data is being retrieved from all mobile phones that were active in and around the Red Fort area This data may help identify phone numbers and communication links connected to the car bombingHM Shah directed the NIA IB and Delhi Police Special Cell to work in tandem vowing No stone will be left unturnednbspHigh alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai with security around crowded public places and religious sites enhanced https://dailyworld.in/national/-mha-hands-over-delhi-blast-probe-to-nia--648040.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/human-wildlife-conflict-karnataka-cm-asks-officials-to-find-long-term-solutions-648041.html Mysuru Karnataka Nov 11 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed officials to devise longterm solutions to the growing humanwildlife conflict in the state Speaking to the media after the meeting held at his native Mysuru on Tuesday the CM made several key points There was a serious discussion on the mantiger conflict I asked officials to scientifically analyze why tigers and elephants stray out of forests and to find longterm solutions said CM SiddaramaiahHe instructed that waterholes in forests be filled lantana weeds removed and fodder cultivated inside forests to prevent animals from moving towards human settlementsA separate meeting will be convened soon to address this issue comprehensively Ive told officials to come prepared with data and scientific solutions CM Siddaramaiah addedA helpline has already been launched and a command centre is being established CM Siddaramaiah saidThe CM also questioned why out of 7000 applications under the Forest Rights Act a whopping 5900 were rejected and was told that rejected applications were being reviewed again for lack of clear reasoningHe instructed departments to ensure proper drinking water and electricity for tribal hamlets and to act with humanity and conscience towards forest dwellersCM Siddaramaiah warned If any human deaths occur due to officials negligence or lack of coordination strict action will be takenHe further stated that it is ordered that each hostel under the Social Welfare Department be assigned a nodal officer to monitor food quality educational atmosphere and building safety under district and taluklevel supervisionIn HD Kote taluk electricity connections have been provided to 16 tribal hamlets but supply remains irregular Issues such as drinking water housing Anganwadi centres ration distribution and marketing of forest produce were discussed extensively and CM Siddaramaiah urged forest officials to act with empathyCM Siddaramaiah cautioned Arrogance by forest officers is unacceptable Dont behave like people with blindfolds Show some compassion and humanitySeparate meetings will also be held with the Food Minority Backward Classes and Social Welfare Departments to review hostel and food quality Anyone failing to comply will face strict disciplinary action he warnedCM Siddaramaiah instructed officials to issue caste and income certificates promptly without delaysThere are 673050 beneficiaries under the Gruha Lakshmi Scheme in Mysuru district and 100 per cent payment has been completed as of the end of July CM Siddaramaiah saidThe districts education index drop from 7th to 14th place has prompted an action plan by officials to improve performance The results must improve next time Otherwise DDPI and BEOs will be held accountable the CM warnedEven though free milk meals uniforms shoes bananas and scholarships are being provided school enrollment has fallen by 25 per cent compared to last year Teachers quality must improve and enrollment should rise he directedCM Siddaramaiah concluded Health and education are my top priorities Mysuru will receive all necessary support and funding but there must be no drop in performance or efficiency I take this very seriously and you must too IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/human-wildlife-conflict-karnataka-cm-asks-officials-to-find-long-term-solutions-648041.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-cm-ministers-bid-adieu-to-poet-andesri-648042.html Hyderabad Nov 11 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy his Cabinet colleagues and other leaders on Tuesday bid adieu to eminent poet and lyricist Andesri who was laid to rest with police honours at Ghatkesar on the outskirts of Hyderabad Andesri who penned the State anthem Jaya Jayahe Telangana passed away on MondayThe Chief Minister shouldered the bier of Andesri before he was laid to restA posse of policemen offered a gun salute opened fire in the air and observed a twominute silence as a mark of respect to the departed soulThe funeral procession which started from Andesris house in Lalapet passed through Tarnaka and Uppal before reaching GhatkesarThe Chief Minister paid tributes to the poet and consoled the family membersMinisters Jupally Krishna Rao Sridhar Baby Adluri Laxman Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud senior leaders K Keshava Rao V Hanumantha Rao and Kodandaram participated in the last ritesFamily members relatives and friends bid a tearful adieu to Andesri who died of cardiac arrest on Monday He was 64Andesri was shifted to Gandhi Hospital late on Sunday night after he collapsed at his house in LalapetThe eminent poet played a significant role in the Telangana movement through his writings and songs His composition Jaya Jayahe Telangana Janani Jaya Ketanam became the anthem of the statehood struggle and was adopted as the official State song by the Congress government in 2023Meanwhile speaking to media persons after the last rites Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said Andesris demise was a huge loss to Telangana and a personal loss to himHe recalled his meeting with Andesri while undertaking a padyatra as the president of the state Congress He said the eminent poets support gave inspiration to the Congress cadresThe Chief Minister also announced that the state Cabinet at its next meeting would take a decision on including Andesris son Jaya Jayahe Telangana in the textbooksHe announced that a member of the family of Andesri will be provided a government job He said the government would construct a befitting memorial for the peoples poetCM Revanth Reddy requested the Centre to confer Padma Shri on Andesri IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-cm-ministers-bid-adieu-to-poet-andesri-648042.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/india-receives-global-support-after-deadly-delhi-blast-648044.html Dublin Nov 11 Condolences pour in from several world leaders and foreign envoys to India following the deadly car blast near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi which claimed eight lives and left several injured The blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered car parked near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozensIrelands Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris took to his social media to extend solidarity with the people and the Indian governmentDeeply saddened by the tragic explosion in Delhi this evening Our thoughts are with all those who lost their lives the injured and their families We offer our full support and solidarity with the people and Government of India at this difficult time Harris posted on XChinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong also expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident and posted on X stating Saddened by the explosion near Delhis Red Fort metro station My deepest condolences to the victims and my thoughts are with everyone affectedThe German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann offered heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the explosionDevastated and shocked by the news about yesterdays blast near the Red Fort in Delhi I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families and friends who lost their loved ones in the explosion and I hope for a swift recovery of all those injured Ackermann posted on XExpressing solidarity and offering condolences to the victims the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said Ukraine shares the grief of the people and government of India following a tragic explosion in the heart of New Delhi that claimed lives and injured many We express condolences to the victims families and wish a speedy recovery to those who have been injuredUK Conservative Party MP Priti Patel also conveyed condolences to the families of those killed and urged the British Government to support its nationals in DelhiHorrifying reports from Delhi My thoughts are with the families of those killed the emergency responders amp the Indian people as they confront this dark moment The UK Government must support British nationals in Delhi amp respond to requests for assistance Patel posted on XThe messages from global leaders and diplomats reflect the international concern over the tragic incident that shook the national capital IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/india-receives-global-support-after-deadly-delhi-blast-648044.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/nia-takes-over-delhi-blast-case-648045.html New Delhi Nov 11 The Home Ministry on Tuesday handed over the Delhi blast investigation to the National Investigative Agency NIA The blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered car parked near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozensThe NIA was handed over the case after Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday took stock of the investigation and the multistate searches being conducted in the Delhi blast case reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modis resolve to bring the culprits to justiceChairing a meeting at his residence with top security officials HM Shah issued strict instructions to officials to get to the bottom of the conspiracy at the earliestThe meeting was attended by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and NIA Director General DG Sadanand Vasant Date while the Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police DGP Nalin Prabhat joined virtuallyA team of more than 500 security officials has been formed to investigate the blast while security has been ramped up across DelhiNCR with NSG commandos deployed at key installationsMore than 1000 CCTV footage clips are being scanned by investigative agencies which suspect that the car explosion could have been a suicide attack aimed at causing maximum damage Delhi Police sources saidInvestigative agencies are also monitoring social media activity and collecting mobile phone dump data from several locations across DelhiAccording to police sources dump data is being retrieved from all mobile phones that were active in and around the Red Fort area This data may help identify phone numbers and communication links connected to the car bombingHM Shah directed the NIA IB and Delhi Police Special Cell to work in tandem vowing No stone will be left unturnedHigh alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai with security around crowded public places and religious sites enhanced IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/nia-takes-over-delhi-blast-case-648045.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/from-butcher-of-nithari-to-innocent-man-surendra-koli-set-free-by-sc-648049.html New Delhi Nov 11 IANS Surendra Koli a man who was given the sobriquet Butcher of Nithari was on Tuesday set free by the Supreme Court which allowed his curative petition giving a formal closure to a saga of botchedup probe and media trial built on theories of cannibalismnbspA bench comprising Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justices Surya Kant and Vikram Nath set free the suspect who lived in Nithari village in Noida With this Koli has emerged clean despite facing 19 criminal cases along with his nowacquitted employer Mohinder Singh PandhernbspReading out the benchs verdict Justice Vikram Nath said The curative petition is allowedKoli 53 will now walk out of jail as he has already been acquitted in all other casesnbspThe 2006 Nithari killings captured public attention after the disappearance of minors from the village was linked to the discovery of human remains in a drain outside Pandhers home in Noida Sector31 which became infamous as House of HorrorsnbspThe investigation into the case that involved allegations of abduction of children and young women and horrifying claims of rape cannibalism and organ theft had culminated in 19 cases some of which even resulted in Kolis conviction and sentencing to deathKoli a domestic worker and his employer Mohinder Singh Pandher were initially convicted in the case A total of 19 cases were lodged against the two in 2007 The CBI filed closure reports in three cases because of insufficient evidence Koli was found not guilty in three of the 16 remaining cases and his death sentence in one case was changed to life imprisonmentIn 2015 the Allahabad High Court commuted his death sentence to life imprisonment due to an inordinate delay in the decision on his mercy petition In 2023 the court acquitted Koli and coaccused Pandher stating that the prosecution had not proven their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt and described the investigation as botched upnbspOn Tuesday the Supreme Court gave Koli a new life free from any criminal taint and suspended all other punishments handed down to him in other casesnbspThe case was initially probed by the Noida police but was later handed over to the CBI which had registered a total of 19 FIRs related to the alleged serial killing https://dailyworld.in/national/from-butcher-of-nithari-to-innocent-man-surendra-koli-set-free-by-sc-648049.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/why-such-incidents-keep-happening-asks-akhilesh-yadav-on-delhi-blast-648050.html Lucknow Nov 11 IANS Samajwadi Party SP President Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday criticised the Union government over Mondays deadly blast in Delhi questioning repeated security lapses and calling for strong action against those responsible Addressing a press conference here Akhilesh Yadav said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured an investigation into the incident and the nation now expects the truth to come out soonnbspA strong crackdown on terrorism is necessary he said adding but its equally important to understand why such incidents keep recurring and where the lapses occurnbspReferring to the Prime Ministers statement Akhilesh Yadav said We have full faith that the Prime Minister and the government will reveal who was behind such a major incident that too in the national capital at a site that symbolises our independence Such an act at a place representing the countrys freedom is deeply condemnableHe added that the entire nation wants terrorism to end and such tragedies to never recurnbspWe must trust the investigating agencies but we must also introspect where are we failing and why do such incidents continue to happen he askednbspTurning to the Bihar Assembly elections Akhilesh Yadav claimed that the first phase of polling has clearly indicated a setback for the BJPnbspThe first phase has made it clear that the BJP is losing the Bihar elections Half the votes have already been cast and the people have given their verdict The Grand Alliance will secure a clear majority he said adding that the SP firmly stands against divisive politicsThe SP chief said his party is training its cadre to help eligible citizens get their names added to the voters list and to strengthen the organisation at the grassroots level This is not just a political battle it is a battle of ideas and vision he remarkednbspUnveiling the partys new initiative the New India Vision Plan Akhilesh Yadav said it reflects the aspirations of a forwardlooking generation The new generation wants inclusive development and believes in taking everyone along Our Vision India Plan is built around that spirit he saidRecalling key investments during his tenure as Chief Minister he cited the example of Samsungs entry into Uttar Pradesh When Samsung came we understood their needs and met reasonable expectations which led to major investment in the state Investors come only when governments are willing to facilitate not obstruct he saidnbspEmphasising the role of youth in nationbuilding he said the SP sees the future of India in its young population a generation that not only wants change but also knows how to bring changenbspAkhilesh Yadav said todays youth think beyond old boundaries and embrace inclusivity This generation values humanity peace and progress above all principles that are at the heart of socialist thinking he added https://dailyworld.in/national/why-such-incidents-keep-happening-asks-akhilesh-yadav-on-delhi-blast-648050.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/all-agencies-concerned-are-actively-carrying-out-their-duties-cm-rekha-gupta-on-delhi-blast-648052.html New Delhi Nov 11 IANS A day after the blast near Delhis Red Fort Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said it was indeed an unfortunate incident and that all the agencies concerned are actively performing their dutiesnbspAddressing a press conference the CM said It was indeed an unfortunate incident All the agencies concerned are actively carrying out their duties Yesterday we visited the hospital and met the injured individualsThe government stands firmly with them and is ensuring that neither they nor their families face any difficulties she addednbspMeanwhile the Home Ministry handed over the Delhi blast investigation to the National Investigative Agency NIAnbspThe blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered car parked near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozensnbspThe NIA was handed over the case after Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday took stock of the investigation and the multistate searches being conducted in the Delhi blast case reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modis resolve to bring the culprits to justiceChairing a meeting at his residence with top security officials HM Shah issued strict instructions to officials to get to the bottom of the conspiracy at the earliestnbspThe meeting was attended by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and NIA Director General DG Sadanand Vasant Date while the Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police DGP Nalin Prabhat joined virtuallynbspA team of more than 500 security officials has been formed to investigate the blast while security has been ramped up across DelhiNCR with NSG commandos deployed at key installationsMore than 1000 CCTV footage clips are being scanned by investigative agencies which suspect that the car explosion could have been a suicide attack aimed at causing maximum damage Delhi Police sources saidnbspInvestigative agencies are also monitoring social media activity and collecting mobile phone dump data from several locations across DelhinbspAccording to police sources dump data is being retrieved from all mobile phones that were active in and around the Red Fort area This data may help identify phone numbers and communication links connected to the car bombing https://dailyworld.in/national/all-agencies-concerned-are-actively-carrying-out-their-duties-cm-rekha-gupta-on-delhi-blast-648052.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/soldiers-scientists-and-startups-must-unite-to-create-new-defence-technology-rajnath-singh-648053.html New Delhi Nov 11 IANS Highlighting the governments efforts to make India a leader in technology Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that the countrys defence industrial base is expanding rapidly with the synergy among DRDO Armed Forces industry and academia creating a virtuous cycle of research testing field feedback and innovationnbspHe was delivering the inaugural address at the Delhi Defence Dialogue organised by Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses MPIDSA on the theme Harnessing New Age Technology for Defence Capability DevelopmentThe minister said for India to move from a consumer to a creator of technology there was a need to not only acquire new innovations but create the conditions where niche products thrive through sound processes agile institutions and a spirit of collaboration that unites the soldier the scientist the startup and the strategistnbspIndia can no longer be content with merely catching up to global innovation and there is a need to continue nurturing the culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration over silos and speed over procedural inertiaThe Defence Minister highlighted initiatives such as the Innovations for Defence Excellence iDEX and the Technology Development Fund TDF that are nurturing a new generation of innovators They are the architects of a future where cuttingedge technologies from autonomous systems and quantum sensors to advanced materials and spacebased surveillance will bear the imprint of Indian ingenuity From young entrepreneurs MSMEs to captains of Indian multinationals individuals and companies have displayed the collective will to help achieve the mission of Viksit Bharat and Aatmanirbharta he observedRajnath Singh underscored the essentiality to extend Aatmanirbharta beyond manufacturing indigenous systems to digital sovereignty control over the algorithms data and chips that power platforms True strategic autonomy will come only when our code is as indigenous as our hardware We are therefore encouraging secure indigenous software stacks trusted semiconductor supply chains and homegrown AI models trained on Indian dataAmidst all the excitement about machines and algorithms we must remember that technology is not meant to replace human judgement but to amplify it We must also invest in the ethical psychological and legal dimensions of these emerging technologies India as a civilisational power can and must lead the conversation on responsible and humane use of military technology the minister pointed outRajnath Singh emphasised that technology must be seen not only as a force multiplier but also as a resource optimiser He endorsed to leverage technology and data analytics in the capital procurement process to improve decisionmaking and ensure optimal use of every resource In many advanced nations the concept of lifecycle cost is deeply woven into their procurement frameworks Recently I have directed that we too must begin to assess these sustenance costs right at the inception stage of every procurement proposal This will help us see the full picture not only what we invest today but what we must sustain tomorrow he saidThe minister urged the Armed Forces to remain on the lookout for best global practices not just in technology related to equipment but also those related to training logistics planning and management systemsnbspWhile Rajnath Singh stressed on absorbing and adapting to disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence AI Machine Learning Quantum Computing ampamp Swarm Tech he said the true test of advancement lies in how the apparatus functionsHarnessing technology is not just about adding new tools it is about making our institutions more agile anticipatory and adaptive and creating a defence architecture that learns continuously responds instantly and evolves relentlessly in tune with the pace of change he addednbspChief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan Ambassadors from friendly nations as well as civil and military officials were present on the occasion https://dailyworld.in/national/soldiers-scientists-and-startups-must-unite-to-create-new-defence-technology-rajnath-singh-648053.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:13:00 +0530