DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 02:44:50 +0530 en 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/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 https://dailyworld.in/national/bengal-tightens-vigilance-noose-on-state-run-development-projects-648059.html Kolkata Nov 11 The West Bengal Finance Department has tightened its vigilance noose around the ongoing and upcoming development projects of the state government to prevent misuse of funds and ensure speedy progress of work The state Finance Department has issued a notification making GeoTagging compulsory for all ongoing and upcoming projectsAs per the notification all ongoing as well as upcoming projects will have to be linked with the geographical locations of their respective sites GeoTagging available at the states Unified Project Management System UPMS portalOf late a GeoTagging facility has been made available in the UPMS Portal for all projects Henceforth all stakeholders of the portal are requested to ensure that both existing and upcoming projects are linked with the geographical location of their respective sites Geotagging read the notification a copy of which is available with IANSThis new system will enable direct and transparent monitoring of each stage of project implementation This initiative aims to increase transparency in the states development projects and if necessary seek answers from those responsible for implementing the projects concerned a state Finance Department official saidAccording to him this system will also ensure that no department leaves the project money without doing anythingIf the work does not progress within the specified time and as per schedule the Finance Department will take back the allocated money the state Finance Department official addedThe GeoTagging application is especially effective in realtime checking of the projects progress and also whether it is in line with the prescribed quality and standards The main purpose of this application is to ensure complete transparency in relation to the progress of projects and eliminate the scope of corruption or misuseThe West Bengal government had been for quite some time focusing on this transparency factor following complaints of unnecessary delays in project implementation as well as misuse of funds Earlier several steps have been taken with GeoTagging being the latest the state Finance Department official said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bengal-tightens-vigilance-noose-on-state-run-development-projects-648059.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/faridabad-explosives-case-search-underway-at-al-falah-university-many-questioned-648060.html Chandigarh Nov 11 IANS Haryana DGP OP Singh on Tuesday said that raids are being conducted across the state as well as in Faridabads Al Falah Medical College and Hospital a day after a large cache of explosives arms and ammunition linked to a terror module were seized from the citynbspThe Haryana DGP mentioned that a search is underway across the Al Falah University campus and suspects linked to the terror module were being questionedOfficials have also announced that the police have questioned over 52 people including faculty students and the medical college principal at Al Falah UniversityThis development comes a day after a blast occurred on Monday evening near Delhis Red Fort Metro Station when a Haryanaregistered car a Hyundai i20 parked near Gate No1 of the station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozensThis incident also came 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 JampampK 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 blastWe are continuously cooperating with the Delhi Police Special Cell and central agencies and the Haryana Police are assisting in raids immediately based on any information provided by the Delhi Police Singh saidHe stated that the scope of the investigation is not limited to Faridabad and Haryana Police were also conducting search operations in areas other than Faridabad based on intelligence inputsWe have placed the entire state on high alert We have expanded the scope of the investigation and are continuously coordinating with the Jammu and Kashmir Police the Delhi Police Special Cell and the Uttar Pradesh Police Singh added https://dailyworld.in/national/faridabad-explosives-case-search-underway-at-al-falah-university-many-questioned-648060.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/more-explosives-seized-in-faridabad-two-arrested-648061.html New Delhi Nov 11 In a major operation two people were arrested and around 5060 kilograms of explosives were seized after raids in Sector 56 of Haryanas Faridabad officials said on Tuesday This development comes a day after a blast occurred on Monday evening near Delhis Red Fort Metro Station when a Haryanaregistered car a Hyundai i20 parked near Gate No1 of the station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozensCrime Branch conducted this major operation in the Sector 56 area of Faridabad During this around 50 to 60 kg of explosive material was recovered Additionally two accused were also arrestedThis incident also came 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 JampK 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 blastMeanwhile a 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 BNSThe Home Ministry on Tuesday handed over the Delhi blast investigation to the National Investigative Agency NIAThe 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 justiceAs part of the 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/more-explosives-seized-in-faridabad-two-arrested-648061.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cm-stalin-grants-rs-85-lakh-aid-to-525-struggling-artistes-in-tamil-nadu-648072.html Chennai Nov 11 In a gesture celebrating Tamil Nadus artistic heritage while extending welfare support to struggling artistes Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday distributed financial assistance worth Rs 85 lakh to 525 artistes At a function held at the Secretariat CM Stalin presented Rs 1 lakh each to ten Kalai Mamani awardees who are currently living in poverty The initiative aims to honour their artistic contributions while ensuring financial stabilityIn addition five Tamil authors were granted Rs 2 lakh each for publishing books that explore rare and meaningful aspects of Tamil art formsThe Chief Minister also distributed Rs 15 lakh each to five theatre artistes and five dance artistes to support the creation and staging of new Tamil plays and dance dramasFurthermore 500 folk artistes received Rs 10000 each to purchase musical instruments costumes and ornaments recognising the continued need to preserve and promote Tamil Nadus traditional rural art formsFounded in 1955 as the Tamil Nadu Music and Drama Society the organisation was renamed the Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram in 1973 to promote Tamil art literature and dramaThe Mandram continues to play a pivotal role in preserving and documenting endangered art forms providing monthly stipends to needy artistes and recognising outstanding contributions to Tamil cultureThe event was attended by Tamil Development and Information Minister MP Saminathan Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena Additional Chief Secretary Tourism Culture and Charitable Endowments Manivasan and Vagai Chandrasekhar Chairman of the Mandram and the Tamil Nadu Folk Artistes Welfare BoardDirector of Art and Culture Department Valarmathi and Member Secretary Vijay Thayanban were also presentThrough this initiative the state reaffirmed its commitment to not only honouring Tamil Nadus artistes but also sustaining its living cultural traditions by providing direct and meaningful support to those who keep them alive IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cm-stalin-grants-rs-85-lakh-aid-to-525-struggling-artistes-in-tamil-nadu-648072.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-polls-6040-pc-turnout-till-3-pm-in-second-phase-648075.html Patna Nov 11 Amid hints of a possible bumper voting a turnout of 6040 per cent was recorded till 3 pm in the second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly elections on Tuesday ECI data said Kishanganj district recorded the highest voter percentage of 6610 per cent till 3 pmIn Kishanganj district Kishanganj seat AC54 led the pack till 3 pm with 6813 per cent voting Thakurganj AC53 recorded 6657 per cent Kochadhaman AC55 recorded 6653 per cent and Bahadurganj AC52 recorded 6327 per centPurnia district recorded the secondhighest rate of voting of 6422 per cent till 3 pm an ECI bulletin saidThe Kasba constituency AC58 in the district recorded the highest 6698 per cent turnout till 3 pm followed by Purnia seat AC62 at 6574 per cent and Baisi ACBaisi at 6508 per centOn Tuesday the slowest rate of voting till 3 pm was recorded in Nawada district at 5317 per cent The Nawada constituency AC237 recorded the most sluggish rate of voting of 4904 per cent till 3 pmMore than 47 per cent of the electorate in Bihar had cast their ballots till 1 pm which was almost 5 per cent more than the first phase for the corresponding period thus raising hopes of record voting in the second phase as wellVoting is taking place across 122 constituencies spread over 20 districts in the second phase of elections in BiharEarlier the first phase of the Bihar elections on November 6 clocking 6466 per cent polling shattered all previous records as the state never saw more than 63 per cent voting since IndependenceThe concluding phase of voting on Tuesday will play a decisive role in shaping the composition of the next state governmentA total of 1302 candidates including 136 women and one thirdgender candidate are in the fray in the second phase which covers parts of central western and northern Bihar Nearly 37 crore voters comprising 195 crore men and 174 crore women are eligible to cast their ballots at 45399 polling stations the highest ever set up for an election phase in the stateThe first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections concluded peacefully on November 6 with a record voter turnout of 6466 per cent the highest in the electoral history of the state Chief Electoral Officer CEO Vinod Singh Gunjiyal saidIn the first phase a total of 121 Assembly constituencies across 18 districts went to polls with 37513302 electors including 19835325 male 17677219 female and 758 thirdgender votersThe result of all the 243 Assembly constituencies will be declared on November 14 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-polls-6040-pc-turnout-till-3-pm-in-second-phase-648075.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cant-believe-my-daughters-involvement-father-of-dr-shaheen-arrested-in-faridabad-case-648082.html Lucknow Nov 11 The father of Lucknowbased woman doctor Dr Shaheen who was arrested in connection with a massive explosives haul in Faridabad near Delhi said on Tuesday that he didnt know that she could be involved in such activities Dr Shaheen who was arrested on Monday hails from Daliganj LucknowHer father Syed Ahmad Ansari told IANS that Dr Shaheen has three siblings My eldest son Shoaib lives here with me The second Shaheen Syed was arrested yesterday She studied medicine in Allahabad My younger son Parvez Ansari whose house was raided this morning left the city long ago he said Ansari said that Shaheen worked in Faridabad and was married to a man from MaharashtraI cannot believe that my daughter was involved in such activities he saidHe said that both Shaheen and Parvez pursued medical studies adding that he has not met them for the last one and a half years I last spoke to Shaheen about a month ago but I talk to Parvez almost every week I had no idea about Shaheens arrest I last spoke to Parvez last Tuesday We never discussed anything except his wellbeing he said Ansari said that after marriage Parvez started living with his wife in SaharanpurShaheen is reportedly associated with AlFalah University and was closely linked to Dr Muzammil a Kashmiri doctor who was arrested after 2900 kg of explosives and inflammable materials were recovered from his two rented rooms in FaridabadOfficials said that based on Muzammils information Faridabad Police recovered a Swift car that belonged to a woman doctor working at AlFalah Hospital adding that a Kalashnikov assault rifle was also seized from this vehicle Meanwhile Haryana DGP OP Singh said on Tuesday that raids were being conducted across the state including at AlFalah Medical College and Hospital a day after a large cache of explosives arms and ammunition linked to a terror module was seized in FaridabadHe added that searches were underway across the AlFalah University campus and several suspects connected to the module were being questionedPolice sources confirmed that over 52 people including faculty members students and the principal of the medical college have been interrogated in connection with the caseThis development comes a day after a blast near Delhis Red Fort Metro Station where a Haryanaregistered Hyundai i20 exploded near Gate No 1 killing at least eight people and injuring dozensTeams from the NIA and ATS also visited the house of Dr Shaheens father in Lucknow following her arrest in the Faridabad terror module case IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cant-believe-my-daughters-involvement-father-of-dr-shaheen-arrested-in-faridabad-case-648082.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/odisha-police-tighten-security-in-wake-of-deadly-delhi-blast-648085.html Bhubaneswar Nov 11 In the aftermath of the deadly blast in Delhi that claimed lives of several civilians Odisha Police have been placed on high alert across the state officials said on Tuesday Briefing the media persons the Odisha Additional Director General ADG of Police Law and Order Sanjay Kumar said All police personnel have been instructed to maintain heightened vigilance in important locations The vital installations religious places and other communally sensitive areas across the state have been kept under close watchEnhanced surveillance has been implemented in Bhubaneswar and other key locationsPreventive measures are being taken in coordination with national security agenciesAlthough no specific intelligence inputs pertaining to Odisha have been received the state police are fully prepared to tackle any situation Kumar saidCoastal security has been prioritised with special attention given to airports temples and crowded public placesSpecial forces and equipment have been deployed to strengthen multilayered security arrangements in Bhubaneswar Puri and other districtsSecurity checks at entry points are being carried out using both manual and electronic devices though no suspicious activity has been detected so farOdisha remains a peaceful state We appeal to citizens not to believe in rumours or misinformation and to rely only on official communication channels The police are committed to safeguarding every citizens security and maintaining law and order across the state Kumar addedChief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday instructed the Odisha Director General of Police DGP YB Khurania over phone to put in place extensive security arrangements across the stateThe Chief Minister advised the Odisha Police to remain fully alert in view of the major public festivals attracting huge crowds especially the ongoing famous Bali Yatra festival in Cuttack and other places of the stateChief Minister Majhi also directed that security measures be further tightened in all major cities and sensitive locations across the stateThe Odisha Police have intensified security arrangements at important and sensitive locations including the 12thcentury Jagannath Temple in Puri Hirakud Dam railway stations and other key public places across the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/odisha-police-tighten-security-in-wake-of-deadly-delhi-blast-648085.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-losing-on-central-schemes-due-to-states-apathy-bjp-648086.html Kozhikode Nov 11 Former Kerala BJP chief K Surendran on Tuesday accused the state government of denying citizens the benefits of major Central schemes by failing to release its share of funds Surendran said the Prime Minister Narendra Modis flagship programme Jal Jeevan Mission aimed at providing tap water to all households has stalled in Kerala due to the States inactionThe Centre has already sanctioned Rs 7600 crore but the Kerala Government has not released its matching contribution he saidHe alleged that similar negligence has affected several other Central projectsThe Pradhan Mantri Awas YojanaUrban PMAYU which seeks to provide affordable housing has made little progress while the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana intended to improve rural connectivity has also been delayedSurendran said that even though the Centre had declared major Kerala cities as Smart Cities issues such as waterlogging in Thiruvananthapuram remain unresolvedUnder the AMRUT scheme Kozhikode received substantial Central funds that helped modernise vegetable and fish markets Kochi Corporation too was allotted crores for waste management Yet due to the States excessive political interference the benefits of these schemes have not reached the people he saidThe BJP leader also criticised the government for blocking the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana scheme depriving lakhs of families of its benefitsKerala is the only State where citizens are denied this coverage because the Left government wants to promote its own parallel project he allegedSurendran said this failure to cooperate with the Centre is symptomatic of a larger governance crisisSeveral welfare and development schemes meant for ordinary citizens are either delayed or ignored The NDA offers an alternative political model to overcome this stagnation he said adding that the BJPs mission is to realise the Prime Ministers vision of a Viksit Kerala a truly developed StateSurendrans broadside on the Pinarayi Vijayan government comes a day after the twophase local body polls were announcedKerala goes to the polls on December 9 and 11 and the counting is on December 13 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-losing-on-central-schemes-due-to-states-apathy-bjp-648086.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/shubman-gill-offers-condolences-to-delhi-blast-victims-648090.html New Delhi Nov 11 Indias Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill offered his heartfelt condolences to the victims of the recent Delhi blast and expressed grief A tragic car explosion near Delhis historic Red Fort on Monday evening left several people dead and many others injured The blast which erupted at 652 pm near Gate No 1 of Red Fort Metro Station tore through a car at a busy traffic signal igniting adjacent vehicles and triggering chaos in the heart of Old DelhiIn a post on his official X handle Gill conveyed empathy for the bereaved writing Disturbed by the distressing events at the Red Fort My thoughts are with everyone impacted Hoping for peace safety and strength for allGill and members of Team Indias redball squad are currently in Kolkata for the forthcoming first Test of the twomatch series against South AfricaSecurity measures have been intensified at Eden Gardens and throughout the city ahead of the first Test following the deadly car explosion Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Verma confirmed the high alert status stating that special and additional precautions are currently in placeWe are on high alert Keeping in mind the blast in Delhi special and additional security arrangements are being made a Kolkata Police official said adding that the Special Task Force STF would also be deployed alongside the policeMoreover security has been heightened at the city hotels hosting the Indian and South African cricket teams Sources suggested that the Indian cricket team coach Gautam Gambhirs scheduled visit to the Kalighat temple on Tuesday might be postponed due to the increased threat perceptionA high alert has been issued in Delhi and police have invoked sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPA after forensic evidence and intelligence inputs indicated potential terror linksThe Kolkata Test is scheduled to begin on Friday morning IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/shubman-gill-offers-condolences-to-delhi-blast-victims-648090.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ahmedabad-international-book-festival-from-november-13-648091.html Ahmedabad Nov 11 The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation AMC and the National Book Trust NBT India are jointly organising the Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2025 under the Vanche Gujarat 20 initiative The 11day literary extravaganza will be held from November 13 to 23 at the Sabarmati Riverfront Event Centre Paldi to position Ahmedabad Indias first UNESCO World Heritage City on the global literary mapSpread across more than 1 lakh sq ft the festival will host over 300 events cultural performances workshops and interactive sessions Entry is free with complimentary parking provided by AMCThe festivals vision goes beyond books it aims to transform the venue into Gujarats largest open classroom encouraging students educators and citizens to celebrate the joy of learningAMC has appealed to schools colleges teachers and principals to actively participate in the Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2025Students from Standards 1 to 12 and colleges can register for free and take part in sessions designed to inspire creativity and learning across disciplines The festival is divided into multiple learning zones Childrens Corner NCCL Pavilion will feature storytelling puppet theatre mandala art dancedrama and creative reuse workshopsThe Gyaan Ganga Zone will host daily writing and design studios focused on poetry drama film scripts and biographies along with handson craft sessions like terracotta horsemaking oil painting and metal embossing Meanwhile the School Board Pavilion will serve as the stage for citylevel finals of interschool mega contests including quizzes storytelling fancy dress panel discussions and book reading competitions scheduled from November 13 to 21The event also features a free Childrens Film Festival screening 47 globally awardwinning films daily from 530 pm to 730 pm and evening cultural programs including performances by Kirtidan Gadhvi poetic evenings with Ankit Trivedi Sandeep Christian Orchestra grand mushaira with renowned poets and Shaurya Samvad sessions with Lt Gen Retd KJS Dhillon and IPS Retd K Vijay Kumar College students will also have a chance to meet Acharya Prashant Gurcharan Das Nitin Sethi and Kulpreet Yadav and attend live sessions on AI crime journalism and the GandhiMandela legacy along with onspot internships and contentwriting opportunities with publishersTo participate schools and colleges must fill out a single Google form choose their preferred date and zone and receive bus parking slots and teacher passes via confirmation email Entry is free for students in uniform and accompanying teachers 115 ratio with valid ID cards IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ahmedabad-international-book-festival-from-november-13-648091.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/red-fort-blast-do-not-spread-rumours-says-haryana-dgp-on-recovery-of-firecrackers-in-faridabad-648092.html Chandigarh Nov 11 Saying that there has not been another recovery of explosives and the situation in the state is peaceful Haryana Director General of Police OP Singh on Tuesday said firecrackers for Diwali have been seized in Faridabad However the situation in Haryana after the blast in the national Capitals Red Fort area which led to 8 deaths is peaceful with security agencies on high alertFirecrackers for Diwali have been seized in Faridabad This is not a recovery of any explosives the DGP wrote on X adding The situation in Haryana is completely peaceful Agencies are on high alert Do not spread rumours nor believe themHe asked people to report any suspicious person or object on 112In an earlier tweet the DGP said after the Delhi blast on Monday evening there is a statewide high alertPeople are requested to remain calm All police officers are in their respective areas Vehicle checking is being conducted at interstate borders Checking of public transport parking areas hotels and dharamshalas is also being done said the DGP adding special vigilance is being maintained in NCR districtsAfter a terror module was busted and explosives and weapons were recovered in Faridabad the state police have started an extensive combing and search operationAnother senior official said a police team has been camping in AlFalah University in Faridabad and questioning staff of the university along with the Jammu and Kashmir PoliceInvestigators are probing whether the laboratory facilities at AlFalah University were used to produce RDX or other advanced explosivesInvestigations have so far revealed that Imam Ishtaq who was detained by the police revealed that he had rented out his room to an autorickshaw driver and he then gave the room to Dr Muzzamil Ahmad Ganai who came in a car and went after keeping suspicious items in the roomThe JampK Police said they also seized 358 kg of explosives suspected to be ammonium nitrate from Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganais rented home in Faridabads Dhauj village on Sunday during the operation that was conducted in coordination with UP PolicePolice said they also recovered an AK47 rifle an assault file a pistol three magazines 20 timers a walkietalkie set and other ammunitionBesides Dr Ganai who belongs to Pulwama the other arrested doctor has been identified by JampK Police as Dr Adeel Majeed Rather from Qazigund IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/red-fort-blast-do-not-spread-rumours-says-haryana-dgp-on-recovery-of-firecrackers-in-faridabad-648092.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/lavi-fair-holds-immense-cultural-trade-significance-says-himachal-governor-648093.html Shimla Nov 11 Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Tuesday inaugurated a fourday International Lavi fair one of the oldest fairs famous for promoting trade and other commercial activities with Tibet for centuries in Rampur town about 130 kms from here Addressing the gathering the Governor said the Lavi fair holds immense cultural and trade significance and stands as a living symbol of the states glorious traditionsThis historic event deeply rooted in our heritage is not only a celebration of trade but also a vibrant festival that unites tradition community and cultural exchange said the GovernorKinnauri shawls handicrafts carpets and dry fruits are the major attractions at the fair The fair dates back to the 17th century when Raja Kehari Singh of Rampur Bushahr state signed a treaty to promote trade between Tibet and BushahrRecalling the contributions of former Chief Minister late Virbhadra Singh the Governor said it was under his leadership that the fair received international statusEarlier the Lavi fair was organised through mutual understanding among traders and local communities but today it represents the collective spirit and unity of the people he saidGovernor Shukla lauded the organisers for showcasing Himachal Pradeshs rich cultural heritage through performances by artistes from various districtsHe said such festivals provide a platform for promoting traditional arts music and crafts thereby keeping alive the customs and values that bind families and communities togetherOur traditions play a vital role in connecting generations and festivals like Lavi ensure that this legacy passes on to the youth the Governor saidExpressing concern over the growing menace of drug abuse he called for united efforts to eradicate it He said that while the police had been taking effective action against those involved in the illegal drug trade strong community participation was also essential to completely root out this social evilWe must stand together against forces spreading addiction like chitta which is destroying families he emphasisedThe Governor also underscored the importance of environmental conservation stating If we protect the environment Himachal itself will remain secure and prosperousHe expressed grief over the deaths in the explosion in Delhi and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injuredGovernor Shukla appreciated the efforts of the district administration and organising committee for maintaining the traditional spirit of the Lavi fair and introducing new attractionsHe said the display of local crafts woollen products and dry fruits not only highlights Himachal Pradeshs cultural wealth but also provides artisans and farmers valuable opportunities to market their products IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/lavi-fair-holds-immense-cultural-trade-significance-says-himachal-governor-648093.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-over-35-lakh-citizens-reached-through-8-000-awareness-activities-under-nasha-mukt-bharat-abhiyan-648095.html Gandhinagar Nov 11 Under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan DrugFree India Campaign launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on August 15 2020 Gujarat has made progress in spreading awareness about the dangers of substance abuse Over the past five years the state has organised more than 8000 activities including rallies signature campaigns seminars and awareness drives such as Nasha Mukti Rath Yatras reaching and sensitising more than 35 lakh citizens across urban and rural regionsThe campaign which initially covered eight districts of Gujarat including Ahmedabad Vadodara Bharuch Mehsana Surat Rajkot Jamnagar and Porbandar in 2020 was later expanded to Banaskantha Bhavnagar Junagadh Amreli Valsad and Gandhinagar in 2022Since August 2024 all districts of Gujarat have been brought under the initiativeThe primary objective of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan is to raise awareness about the harmful effects of drug and substance abuseWith active participation from youth students women and social organisations as well as coordination with local government offices the campaign has reached deep into schools colleges residential areas and villagesActivities such as oathtaking ceremonies competitions and distribution of educational materials have fostered a communitywide dialogue on prevention and rehabilitationMarking the campaigns fifth anniversary the Ministry has launched nationwide activities to further intensify outreachCitizens can also take a pledge online at httpsnmbadosjegovincontenttakeapledge to support the vision of a drugfree India as shared by the Gandhinagar Directorate of Social DefenceThe Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan is crucial for India because it addresses one of the countrys most pressing social and health challenges the growing problem of drug and substance abuse especially among youthWith Indias large young population rising drug addiction not only threatens public health but also impacts productivity family stability and national securityThis campaign is vital because it focuses on prevention through awareness community participation and rehabilitation rather than just enforcementIt helps educate citizens particularly students women and rural communities about the physical mental and social consequences of drug abuseBy involving schools colleges NGOs and local authorities it fosters a grassroots movement for behavioural change IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-over-35-lakh-citizens-reached-through-8-000-awareness-activities-under-nasha-mukt-bharat-abhiyan-648095.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blast-hunt-down-every-culprit-hm-shah-tells-officials-of-security-agencies-648096.html New Delhi Nov 11 Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting with top officials of probe agencies on the Delhi blast and instructed them to quickly hunt down each culprit In a message on X HM Shah shared details of the incident and said Chaired review meetings on the Delhi car blast with the senior officials Instructed them to hunt down each and every culprit behind this incident Everyone involved in this act will face the full wrath of our agenciesIn the morning the Home Minister took a briefing from security agencies on the investigation and the multistate searches being conductedDuring the meeting HM Shah reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modis resolve to bring the culprits to justiceChairing a meeting at his residence with top security officials the Home Minister 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 National Investigation Agency 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 enhancedThe blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered car a Hyundai i20 near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozensEarlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi while speaking in Bhutan assured action against the conspirators behind the blastHe stated that Indian agencies will get to the bottom of the conspiracy and assured that those behind the blast will not be sparedIn his remarks at Changlimethang Ground in Thimphu PM Modi said Today I come here with a very heavy heart The horrific incident that took place in Delhi yesterday evening has deeply saddened everyone I understand the grief of the affected families Today the entire nation stands with them I was in touch with all the agencies investigating this incident throughout last nightOur agencies will get to the bottom of this conspiracy The conspirators behind this will not be spared All those responsible will be brought to justiceEarlier the BJP criticised the Congress and its allies for working against national interest and trying to politicise the terror attackAmit Malviya in charge of the BJPs National Information and Technology Department said on X If being shameless and working against national interest had a face it would look exactly like the CongressThe problem with our Opposition and the loony farLeft ecosystem is that they simply do not know how to stand with the country in times of need he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blast-hunt-down-every-culprit-hm-shah-tells-officials-of-security-agencies-648096.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-minister-slams-ec-and-aiadmk-over-sir-accuses-eps-of-serving-bjp--648105.html Chennai Nov 11 Tamil Nadu Minister S Raghupathi on Monday accused the Election Commission of India ECI of acting with hidden motives in hastening the Special Intensive Revision SIR of electoral rolls ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections He alleged that the AIADMK and its leader Edappadi K Palaniswami EPS were colluding with the BJP to disenfranchise Tamil voters Raghupathi clarified that the DMK has no objection to the revision of voter rolls or the conduct of free and fair elections However he said when the Election Commission rushes the SIR work without adequate time just months before the Assembly polls it raises suspicion of ulterior motives The DMK opposes this move that threatens the democratic rights of Tamil Nadus people The Minister said the DMK along with its allies held protests across all district headquarters to oppose the SIR operation and safeguard the right to vote To protect democracy the DMK not only protested on the streets but also convened an allparty meeting and approached the Supreme Court against this process he said Turning his attack toward the opposition Raghupathi accused AIADMK chief Edappadi Palaniswami of betraying Tamil Nadus interests EPS who once claimed to know only democracy and not mythology has now become the BJPs most obedient follower The AIADMK which has no real commitment to democracy has gone to court supporting the SIR a move even the BJP itself hasnt dared to take he said Raghupathi alleged that EPS is trying to become Chief Minister again through deceit just as he did at Koovathur and likened his present stance to a political surrender before the BJP He said the SIR is part of the BJPs larger design to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act CAA in Tamil Nadu and endanger both the voting rights and citizenship of Tamils He further accused EPS of blindly supporting every BJP law and policy from the CAA and agricultural laws to mining and power projects and mocked him as a loyal servant acting under the slogan I am your slave Raghupathi concluded that while BJP allies in Bihar JDU and Andhra Pradesh TDP had refused to back similar operations only EPS has stooped to file a case supporting the SIR proving his servitude to the BJP IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-minister-slams-ec-and-aiadmk-over-sir-accuses-eps-of-serving-bjp--648105.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/nia-files-charge-sheet-against-2-in-vizianagaram-terror-conspiracy-case-648107.html New Delhi Nov 11 The National Investigation Agency NIA has filed a chargesheet against two accused in an Andhra Pradesh and Telangana terror conspiracy case an official said on Tuesday The two accused identified as Siraz Ur Rahiman of Vizianagaram Andhra Pradesh and Syed Sameer of Hyderabad Telangana were arrested by the Andhra Pradesh Police on May 16 and May 17 2025 respectivelyThe chargesheet filed against them before the NIA Special Court Visakhapatnam names them for their involvement in radicalising and preparing gullible youth across India through social media platforms to carry out terrorist attacks at various places in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and across the countrySiraz Ur Rahiman and Syed Sameer have been charged under various sections of the BNS Explosive Substances Act and Unlawful Activities Prevention ActThe NIA which took over the case from Andhra Pradesh Police collected sufficient evidence establishing that the accused were inspired by ISIS ideology and were actively involved in spreading radical content through various social media groups and channels targeting hundreds of gullible youths across India with the intent to incite them towards violent jihad and antinational activitiesThe NIA investigations revealed that the accused had created several social media groups on platforms such as Instagram and Signal which were used to promote unlawful activities threatening the unity integrity security and communal harmony of the countryThe NIA continues to investigate the conspiracy to spread extremist propaganda and promote radicalisation said a statementIn a separate development two more accused have been sentenced to Simple Imprisonment SI in the Pakistanlinked Visakhapatnam Navy espionage case by a Special Court of the National Investigation Agency NIA an official said on TuesdayThe NIA Special Court at Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh has sentenced Kalavalapalli Konda Babu of Visakhapatnam District Andhra Pradesh and Aviansh Somal of Kangra District Himachal Pradesh to 5 years and 10 months of SI under each of sections 18 of UAP Act and section 3 of the Official Secrets ActThe court has also imposed a fine of Rs 5000 each and in the event of default of payment the accused persons will have to undergo an additional oneyear SI in the case said an NIA statement IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/nia-files-charge-sheet-against-2-in-vizianagaram-terror-conspiracy-case-648107.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-shocker-man-slits-womans-throat-in-balaghat-probe-underway-648108.html Balaghat Nov 11 In a horrific incident a woman was brutally killed by a man in broad daylight in Madhya Pradeshs Balaghat district police said on Tuesday The brutal incident that occurred in Baihar town of tribal dominated district Balaghat was captured on mobile cameras by some eyewitnesses which created panic in the regionVideos surfaced on social media showing a man attacking the woman with a knife and then slitting her throat multiple times The videos showed the woman lying unconscious in a pool of bloodViral videos also showed that after slitting the womans throat the killer lay down adjacent to her and fainted and then some people caught him and handed him over to the policeIronically over a dozen bystanders watched the brutality standing at close distance but none of them dared to intervene and try to save the victim One of the eyewitnesses however informed local area policeLater when police reached at spot the killer was found lying unconscious alongside the bloodstained knife Police arrested him and rushed him to a hospital for treatmentAccording to police the victim has been identified as Ritu Bhandarkar a resident of Amgaon village and she was working in a furniture shop in Baihar town in BalaghatAdditional Superintendent of Police ASP Adarsh Kant Shukla told media persons that the woman was waiting for a bus and the accused came to her on a motorcycleASP Shukla said preliminary investigation reveals the victim and the accused persons were known to each other Initially they exchanged heated arguments Meanwhile the man pulled out a knife and started stabbing the woman furiously When she fell on the ground the accused slit her throat he addedAccused persons have been arrested and admitted to the hospital for treatment He will be interrogated soon after he regains consciousness The body of the deceased has been sent for a postmortem Investigation is underway Shukla added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-shocker-man-slits-womans-throat-in-balaghat-probe-underway-648108.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jharkhand-record-7388-pc-voter-turnout-in-ghatshila-bypoll-reflects-high-public-enthusiasm-648109.html Ghatsila Jharkhand Nov 11 The byelection for Jharkhands Ghatsila Assembly seat concluded peacefully on Tuesday recording an impressive 7388 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm according to figures released by the Election Commission Officials said the final turnout could rise further after the compilation of data from remote areasChief Electoral Officer K Ravi Kumar said the polling was conducted smoothly and monitored through live webcasting from the Election Commission of India the CEOs office the District Election Officer and the Returning Officers officeTo ensure transparency and security CCTV cameras were installed inside and outside all 300 polling stations he saidAll arrangements were made to ensure that the byelection was free fair and peaceful Kumar said adding that paramilitary forces police personnel and magistrates were deployed at every boothA total of 300 polling stations were set up across 231 locations several of which were developed as model booths equipped with voter assistance facilitiesVoting began at 7 am after a mock poll at 530 am with all polling teams reaching their respective booths before dawn Long queues of voters including women youth and firsttime voters were seen since early morningElderly and differentlyabled voters also participated enthusiastically arriving in wheelchairs and receiving assistance from election volunteersBy 9 am voter turnout had already reached 1733 per cent reflecting a brisk start to polling that continued steadily throughout the dayNo untoward incidents or major complaints were reported from any part of the constituency officials saidThe byelection was necessitated by the death of sitting JMM MLA Ramdas Soren earlier this year The contest is mainly between JMMs Somesh Chandra Soren and BJPs Babulal Soren among 13 candidates in the frayWith polling now complete the fate of all 13 candidates is sealed in the EVMs Counting of votes will take place later this week on November 14 along with the Bihar elections IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jharkhand-record-7388-pc-voter-turnout-in-ghatshila-bypoll-reflects-high-public-enthusiasm-648109.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/forces-that-tried-to-touch-hindu-dharma-have-perished-former-ktaka-cm-bommai-648111.html Gadag Karnataka Nov 11 Former Chief Minister and BJP Member of Parliament Basavaraj Bommai said on Tuesday that for hundreds of years certain global forces and some forces within our own society have attempted to divide and destroy Sanatan Dharma adding that all such attempts have failed and every power that tried to touch this sacred faith has eventually perished Speaking at a grand event organised by the Atirudra Mahayaga Seva Samiti at the VDSTC School Grounds in Gadag as part of the Kiriya Kumbha Melas grand procession and Shobha Yatra here Bommai said where there is divinity there is GodWhen they see the women carrying the sacred Kumbha pot they see the embodiment of Adi Shakti herself Every human being is a centre of energy How they use that energy and for whose purpose determines their fame success and destinyBommai said For hundreds of years both global and internal forces have tried to divide Sanatana Hindu Dharma but they have never succeeded Hinduism is based on noble philosophy and a life of acceptance and inclusivityTherefore no power on earth can shake it Every force that tried to harm this Dharma has been wiped out he underlinedLet them as followers of Hindu Dharma remain united in their worship of God perform good deeds lead lives of service seek the blessings of our gurus and through these Yajnas destroy their ego and become better human beings Bommai saidThe Union government will take all necessary measures to suppress the forces that create unrest in the country through terrorist activities the former Chief Minister addedHe said that an investigation has already begun regarding the bomb blast in DelhiAuthorities are investigating who owned the car to whom it was sold and the terrorist links behind it Within four to five hours of the blast prompt action was taken he addedHe expressed confidence that soon not just in the Red Fort but across the entire nation the Central government will take all possible measures to crush these forces that spread terrorism and unrestResponding to a query about Chief Minister Siddaramaiahs statement that India cannot be made a Hindu nation Bommai said Siddaramaiah is making such baseless statements only to save his CMs chair He says making India a Hindu nation is irrelevant but he blames the Centre for everything hes doing political circus just to hold on to his Chief Ministerial positionRegarding Legislative Council member BK Hariprasads allegation that the Delhi bomb blast was a failure of the Union Home Department the former Chief Minister replied Does Hariprasad have any other work Every morning there are incidents of violence here in Karnataka How many times has the Karnataka government failed Why doesnt he question that IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/forces-that-tried-to-touch-hindu-dharma-have-perished-former-ktaka-cm-bommai-648111.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-shocker-man-slits-womans-throat-in-balaghat-probe-underway--648112.html Balaghat Nov 11 In a horrific incident a woman was brutally killed by a man in broad daylight in Madhya Pradeshs Balaghat district police said on Tuesday The brutal incident that occurred in Baihar town of tribal dominated district Balaghat was captured on mobile cameras by some eyewitnesses which created panic in the regionVideos surfaced on social media showing a man attacking the woman with a knife and then slitting her throat multiple timesThe videos showed the woman lying unconscious in a pool of bloodViral videos also showed that after slitting the womans throat the killer lay down adjacent to her and fainted and then some people caught him and handed him over to the policeIronically over a dozen bystanders watched the brutality standing at close distance but none of them dared to intervene and try to save the victim One of the eyewitnesses however informed local area policeLater when police reached at spot the killer was found lying unconscious alongside the bloodstained knife Police arrested him and rushed him to a hospital for treatmentAccording to police the victim has been identified as Ritu Bhandarkar a resident of Amgaon village and she was working in a furniture shop in Baihar town in BalaghatAdditional Superintendent of Police ASP Adarsh Kant Shukla told media persons that the woman was waiting for a bus and the accused came to her on a motorcycleASP Shukla said preliminary investigation reveals the victim and the accused persons were known to each otherInitially they exchanged heated arguments Meanwhile the man pulled out a knife and started stabbing the woman furiously When she fell on the ground the accused slit her throat he addedAccused persons have been arrested and admitted to the hospital for treatment He will be interrogated soon after he regains consciousness The body of the deceased has been sent for a postmortem Investigation is underway Shukla added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-shocker-man-slits-womans-throat-in-balaghat-probe-underway--648112.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jampk-polling-ends-in-budgam-and-nagrota-peacefully-648114.html SrinagarJammu Nov 11 Polling ended peacefully in Budgam and Nagrota assembly constituencies of JampK on Tuesday with Budgam recording 48 per cent and Nagrota 72 per cent voting Poll officials said Budgam recorded 48 per cent and Nagrota 72 per cent voting till the end of the polling processThe final figures are likely to marginally increase as data from all polling stations is being collected and compiled poll officials saidVoters 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 voters in the constituencyVoters were seen wearing traditional tweed over garments called Pherans while women did not come out in the morning as women 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 stationsAs the day warmed up voter enthusiasm increased in Budgam and Nagrota assembly constituenciesVoting started at 7 am and ended at 6 pmThere 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 independentBypoll became due 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 the BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana passed away on October 31 2024BJP has fielded Devender Singh Ranas daughter Devyani from Nagrota and in addition to the constituency being a stronghold of the BJP since 2024 a sympathy wave was also seen for the late Ranas daughter during the campaigning processFor 97893 eligible voters 150 polling stations had been set up in the Nagrota constituency At vulnerable places in both Budgam and Nagrota assembly constituencies paramilitary and police personnel had been deployed in strengthPoll officials said all necessary arrangements had been put in place for smooth polling as polling staff static and mobile surveillance teams and magistrates had been deployed across booths in Budgam and Nagrota constituencies IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jampk-polling-ends-in-budgam-and-nagrota-peacefully-648114.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/two-more-associated-with-gangster-terror-module-arrested-in-punjab-648116.html Chandigarh Nov 11 Punjab Polices Special Operation Cell in Amritsar in a joint operation with Counter Intelligence CI of Pathankot arrested two more individuals associated with a gangsterterror module operating across multiple districts said Director General of Police DGP Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday The police recovered one sophisticated 9MM Glock pistol along with three magazines and five cartridges from their possessionThose arrested have been identified as Harpreet Singh a resident of Baupur Afgana in Gurdaspur and Navpreet Singh a resident of Machhiwal village in AmritsarDGP Yadav said that preliminary investigation has revealed the accused were working at the behest of their UKbased handler who had arranged the weapon and had tasked them to conduct recce of specific targets in Gurdaspur Batala and Amritsar areasThe arrested accused were planning targeted killings to create panic and communal disturbance in the state he saidThe DGP said that earlier two members of the same module were arrested and a handgrenade and pistol were recovered from them The fresh arrests have been made during the probe of the same case he addedSharing operational details Assistant Inspector General Sukhminder Singh Mann said that building on the leads obtained from the previous operation the Special Operation Cell of Amritsar and CI of Pathankot undertook a meticulous probe to uncover the extent of the networks activities which led to the identification and arrest of two more individuals connected with the same moduleThe Assistant Inspector General said that further investigation is underway to expose and dismantle the entire network including its backward and forward linkagesMore arrests and recoveries are likely in coming days In this regard a case had been registered under Section 25 of the Arms Act Section 61 2 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS and Sections 3 4 and 5 of the Explosives Act in Amritsar IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/two-more-associated-with-gangster-terror-module-arrested-in-punjab-648116.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-assembly-bypolls-voting-concludes-peacefully-with-7932-pc-voter-turnout-648117.html Jaipur Nov 11 Voting for the Anta Assembly byelection concluded peacefully on Tuesday with a 7932 per cent voter turnout recorded by 5 pm officials said Voters showed strong enthusiasm with queues forming early in the morning and steady participation throughout the dayPolling began at 7 am and continued until 6 pm on TuesdayAccording to officials the polling process remained peaceful across all 268 booths where 227563 voters were eligible to voteSecurity personnel sealed the booth gates after the voting time endedThe voter turnout rose steadily during the day 526 per cent by 921 am 1409 per cent by 10 am 2986 per cent by 11 am 4819 per cent by 1 pm 6468 per cent by 3 pm and finally 7932 per cent by 5 pmDespite minor disruptions including technical glitches in EVM and VVPAT machines at Balunda and booth number 209 polling resumed swiftly after repairsAt the start of polling voters in Sakli and Ganeshpura villages had announced boycotts over local grievances such as road and pond developmentHowever after persuasion from the administration Ganeshpura villagers agreed to vote and arrived at the Badgaon polling stationTo ensure security Rajasthan Police Rajasthan Armed Constabulory and paramilitary forces were deployed especially at seven hypersensitive polling stations in Mangrol municipalityThe Election Commission also introduced special initiatives including vote warriors a group of students and teachers encouraging voter turnout at lowparticipation boothsChief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma urged voters to exercise their franchise saying Vote first then have refreshments emphasising the importance of participation for good governance Voters queued up enthusiastically despite rising temperatures and the turnout remained high across both Mangrol tehsil 31 per cent and Mangrol Municipality 33 per cent by midday Overall polling was marked by discipline enthusiasm and strong administrative coordinationThe counting of votes will be conducted under tight security later this week and all eyes are now on the results which will determine the new MLA for the Anta Assembly constituencyAs many as 15 candidates are in fray in this bypoll however it is a triangular contest between BJPs Morpal Suman Congress Pramod Jain Bhaya and Independent candidate Naresh Meena who is a Congress rebel IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-assembly-bypolls-voting-concludes-peacefully-with-7932-pc-voter-turnout-648117.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/polstrat-exist-poll-nda-projected-to-win-148-seats-in-bihar-648118.html New DelhiPatna Nov 11 The National Democratic Alliance maintains a clear edge in the Bihar assembly elections 2025 according to the Peoples Insight and Polstrat exit poll released on Tuesday Conducted among 1349765 respondents through interactive voice response telecalling and advanced AIbased simulation models the survey projects the NDA to secure 133 to 148 seats with a 4471 per cent vote share comfortably ahead of the Mahagathbandhan which is estimated at 87 to 102 seats with 4034 per cent votes Within the NDA the Bharatiya Janata Party leads with a projected 68 to 72 seats followed closely by the Janata Dal United at 55 to 60 seats The Lok Janshakti Party is expected to contribute 9 to 12 seats while smaller allies Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha may win 1 to 2 and 0 to 2 seats respectively On the opposition side the Rashtriya Janata Dal remains the dominant force in the Mahagathbandhan projected to capture 65 to 72 seats The Indian National Congress is estimated at 9 to 13 seats with Left parties collectively securing 11 to 14 seats The Vikassheel Insaan Party may add 2 to 3 seats while the India Inclusion Party is projected to draw a blank Smaller players show marginal influence Jan Suraaj despite a notable 793 per cent vote share is expected to win 0 to 2 seats The All India MajliseIttehadul Muslimeen is projected to secure 2 to 3 seats with 174 per cent votes while the Jan Jan Dal may pick up 0 to 1 seat on a minimal 025 per cent Independent candidates could win 1 to 2 seats with 216 per cent support and around 287 per cent of voters remain undecided or aligned with other minor entities The survey with a margin of error of plus or minus 3 per cent highlights a tightly contested race where the NDAs lead though significant falls short of a twothirds majority The close vote share gap of just over four percentage points between the two major alliances suggests that regional caste and turnout dynamics on the counting day could still alter the outcome The methodology incorporated statistical weighting for demographics geography and response patterns to ensure representativeness across Bihars 243 constituencies Final results will determine the accuracy of these projections IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/polstrat-exist-poll-nda-projected-to-win-148-seats-in-bihar-648118.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-additional-forces-at-strategic-places-post-delhi-blast-648122.html Patna Nov 11 Following the deadly blast incident in Delhis Red Fort area security has been tightened across several states including Delhi Uttar Pradesh Maharashtra and Bihar with Patna placed on a high alert In Bihars capital Patna Police along with the AntiTerrorism Squad ATS have launched intensive search operations at crowded and sensitive locationsSecurity measures have been significantly strengthened at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport Patna Junction Mahavir Temple bus stands and other highfootfall areasOfficials said every individual and vehicle entering or leaving these locations is being thoroughly checkedThe highest level of security has been enforced at the Patna Airport where additional police personnel and CISF teams have been deployedPassengers and their baggage are being screened at multiple checkpoints while surveillance drones and CCTV cameras are being used to monitor all activity including parking zones and approach roadsMeanwhile Patna Police supported by Government Railway Police GRP and Railway Protection Force RPF are carrying out joint operations at Patna JunctionThe bomb disposal squad and ATS teams remain stationed at key points for immediate responseSecurity forces are conducting checks on vehicles inspecting luggage and monitoring all crowded places in the cityOfficials confirmed that Patna remains on high alert as a precautionary measure following the Delhi blastA high alert has been issued in Gopalganj district of Bihar as well which shares its border with Uttar Pradesh following intelligence inputs and heightened security concerns after the Delhi blast incidentSecurity has been significantly increased at key locations including the Thawe Durga Temple and Thawe Junction two of the most crowded spots in the districtPolice teams accompanied by bomb disposal squads and metal detector units conducted extensive checks of tourists luggage and belongings Intensive search operations are also underway across hotels guesthouses restaurants and public gathering areas in the districtSuperintendent of Police Awadhesh Dixit is personally supervising the security operationsFollowing the high alert issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs MHA the Director General of Police DGP of Bihar has instructed all district police superintendents to enhance vigilance at major tourist locations railway stations and public placesIn compliance the Gopalganj Police have fortified security arrangements across all sensitive zones in the districtAccording to official sources Gopalganj district has in the past been linked to suspected LashkareTaiba operativesSeveral suspects including Sheikh Abdul Naim were arrested here by the National Investigation Agency NIA in earlier operationsIn light of the Delhi incident security agencies have intensified monitoring in and around the districtMeanwhile the Railway Police Force RPF Railway Protection Special Force RPSF and Government Railway Police GRP conducted a joint security operation at Siwan Junction railway station on Monday nightThe teams thoroughly searched the station premises platforms and surrounding areas as part of the statewide security review IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-additional-forces-at-strategic-places-post-delhi-blast-648122.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/vivek-high-school-mohali-enters-u-12-u-17-boys-finals-at-sardar-bhagwant-singh-memorial-basketball-trophy-648123.html DW Bureau Chandigarh Nov 11 2025 The seventh day of the Sardar Bhagwant Singh Memorial Basketball Trophy being held at Sports Complex Sector 42 witnessed intense semifinal matches filled with energy teamwork and remarkable sporting skills Spectators enjoyed thrilling encounters as every team fought hard for victoryThe results of semi final matches played wereIn Boys Under14 St Kabir School Chandigarh defeated YPS Mohali 4328 Aditya scored 15 points for the winning team while Gurmat scored 17 for the runnersup In the Girls Under14 category Sacred Heart School Chandigarh beat GNPS Chandigarh 4616 Callista scored 11 points Prabhjot scored 8 for the opposing teamIn the Girls Under17 segment GNPS Chandigarh defeated Sacred Heart School Chandigarh 4734 Sukhman scored 14 points Samya scored 18 for the other side In another encounter in the Girls Under17 category KV High Grounds Chandigarh beat Learning Paths School Mohali 2414 Sonika scored 15 points Harnit scored 9 for the runnersupIn Boys Under12 Vivek High School Mohali beat Learning Paths School Mohali 1911 Sahajpreet scored 15 points while Tane scored 4 for the opponents In another match in the same category YPS Mohali defeated Vivek High School Chandigarh 184 Samarth scored 13 points for the winners Kanan scored 2 for the other teamIn a Boys Under17 match Vivek High School Chandigarh beat Saupins School Chandigarh 3227 Aditya scored 10 points Samarth scored 13 for the other team In another match in the same age category Vivek High School Mohali defeated YPS Mohali 4642 Aditya scored 10 points and Japjeet 11 for the winners Simarjot scored 18 for the opponentsIn the Girls Under14 segment Learning Paths School Mohali defeated Vivek High School Mohali 2513 Khushnoor scored 14 points Gurrmat scored 6 for the other team https://dailyworld.in/national/vivek-high-school-mohali-enters-u-12-u-17-boys-finals-at-sardar-bhagwant-singh-memorial-basketball-trophy-648123.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ians-matrize-exit-poll-65-pc-women-voters-backed-nda-648125.html Patna Nov 11 An overwhelming 65 per cent of women voters appear to have backed the NDA while 78 per cent of Muslim voters went with the Mahagathbandhan in the Bihar Assembly elections showed the IANSMatrize Exit Poll on Tuesday The findings of the Exit Poll with a sample size of 66087 and a margin of error of plusminus 3 per cent suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modiled Central governments and Nitish Kumar governments womencentric welfare schemes have impressed women who backed the ruling alliance wholeheartedly in the current electionsThe Mahagathbandhan led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Congress managed to secure just 27 per cent of womens votes Jan Suraaj could garner only 6 per cent of the votes of female electors said the Exit Poll released after the conclusion of the second and final phase of voting for 243 seats in the Assembly on TuesdayAs per the Exit poll projections the BJPled NDA is set to garner 48 per cent vote share effectively translating into almost twothirds majority in the 243member Assembly while the Mahagathbandhan is seen getting limited to 37 per cent vote share which barely translates into 7090 seats for the RJDCongressled allianceThe NDAs popularity among male voters was also more than the Mahagathbandhan The NDA got votes of 52 per cent of male voters as compared to 36 per cent of the Mahagathbandhan according to the Exit PollWhile the election results will be known on November 14 the IANSMatrize Exit Poll indicated that the NDA scored over the Mahagathbandhan even in wooing voters from the Scheduled Castes OBC and General categoriesAs many as 51 per cent OBC voters supported the NDA 39 per cent backed the Mahagathbandhan and 4 per cent supported the Jan Suraj Party Other candidates managed to corner 6 per cent of OBC votes according to the Exit PollA majority of SC electors chose the NDA as their first choice The Exit Poll showed that 49 per cent of SC voters supported the NDA 38 per cent voted for the Mahagathbandhan 5 per cent backed the JSP and 8 per cent of voters supported other candidatesAs many as 69 per cent of voters from the General category supported the NDA while 15 per cent backed the MahagathbandhanThe Tejashwi Yadavled Mahagathbandhan was the undisputed choice of Muslim voters in Bihar While 78 per cent of Muslim electors backed the Mahagathbandhan only 10 per cent supported the NDA said the Exit Poll IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ians-matrize-exit-poll-65-pc-women-voters-backed-nda-648125.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/punjab-pollution-control-board-summons-14-brands-for-plastic-waste-648126.html Chandigarh Nov 11 In a decisive step towards strengthening onground compliance the Punjab Pollution Control Board PPCB on Tuesday summoned 14 leading brands identified as major contributors of hardtorecycle plastic waste The board directed them to present clear and timebound strategies that incentivise consumers to return postuse plastic packagingNo company will be allowed to pollute Punjab We will fix accountability and clean up all our cities PPCB Chairperson Reena Gupta saidThis move germinated from a plastic waste brand audit conducted by the board which is a firstever exercise in IndiaThe PPCB carried out the Plastic Waste Brand Audit 2025 in six cities Amritsar Bathinda Jalandhar Ludhiana Mohali and PatialaThe study checked plastic waste collected from different areas in these cities to find out which companies produce the most plastic wasteOut of 6991 kg of total municipal waste across diverse socioeconomic profiles studied 613 kg was found to be plasticThe results show that 88 per cent of this plastic waste is hardtorecycleThe board found 11810 plastic packets were found across the six citiesHowever just 14 major national and multinational brands were responsible for about 59 per cent of the hardtorecycle wasteThe board said these findings highlight the urgent need for strict action under the Extended Producer Responsibility EPR rules which require companies to take responsibility for the waste created by their productsThe board noted that some companies and brand owners are meeting EPR targets only on paper by using unverifiable certificates or shifting responsibility to other statesProducers of plastic waste must shift to real verifiable and fully auditable collection and processing of the plastic waste they generate and this work must happen within Punjab itself not on paper or in other statesThe board says it will continue to enhance monitoring enforcement and industry collaboration to move Punjab toward a cleaner circular and plasticresponsible future IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/punjab-pollution-control-board-summons-14-brands-for-plastic-waste-648126.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/chandrashekhar-bawankule-is-bjps-maha-election-in-charge-648127.html Mumbai Nov 11 Revenue Minister and former state BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule has been appointed as the Maharashtra election incharge for local and civic bodies This decision was taken in a meeting held in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Minister Bawankules appointment was announced by the State President Ravindra Chavan todayMinister 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 stateA meeting of the district incharges appointed for the Maharashtra local body elections of the BJP was held in Mumbai on Tuesday morning in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis under the chairmanship of State President MLA Ravindra Chavan The meeting was attended by the partys National CoOrganisation Minister Shivprakash Organisation Ministers of various parts of the state General Secretary and cabinet ministers said the release issued by Minister Bawankules officeFor three hours a divisionwise presentation of all the elections in the state was made in the meeting The Chief Minister gave clear instructions to the district incharges to focus on the grand alliance as much as possible and not to criticise the allies Minister Bawankule said that efforts will be made to maintain coordination in the grand allianceFor this coordination there will be a committee of three ministers in each district In this three ministers one from the BJP one from the Shiv Sena and one from the NCP will work as coordinators BJP will ensure that there is no disagreement or division anywhere among the allies in the grand alliance he addedBJPs move to make revenue minister Bawankule as state in charge for the local and civic body elections is crucial as the latter has been credited with the partys stellar performance along with CM Fadnavis in the state assembly elections held last year He was the then state party chief Further Minister Bawankules appointment comes days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his recent Maharashtra visit said he is not happy with a doubleengine government and asked the party workers to strive for a tripleengine government in the state by keeping the victory march in the elections to the local and civic bodies after the state assembly elections IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/chandrashekhar-bawankule-is-bjps-maha-election-in-charge-648127.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/punjabs-tarn-taran-bypoll-seat-sees-turnout-of-59-per-cent-648128.html Chandigarh Nov 11 With Punjabs ruling Aam Aadmi Party AAP eyeing to retain the seat that is witnessing a multicornered contest the highstakes Tarn Taran Assembly bypoll on Tuesday saw a voter turnout of 59 per cent by 5 pm officials said Twentythree per cent polling had been recorded in the first four hours officials saidAs many as 15 candidates are in the fray with 5 being seen as strong contenders setting the stage for a multicornered fight on the Panthic seat with the influence of Sikh religiopolitics being the strongestChief Electoral Officer Sibin C said there are 192838 voters in the constituency which includes 100933 men 91897 women and eight thirdgender votersThere has been no report of any delay in starting the poll process an electoral officer told IANS hereThe counting of votes will be held on November 14The bypoll was necessitated by the death of AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal who had won the seat with 52935 votes defeating Shiromani Akali Dals SAD Harmeet Singh SandhuThe 15 candidates in the fray include Sukhwinder Kaur of the SAD Harjit Singh Sandhu of the BJP Harmeet Singh Sandhu of the AAP and Karanbir Singh of the CongressThe Chief Electoral Officer also said there are 1357 service voters 1657 voters aged above 85 years 306 NRI voters and 1488 voters with disabilities The number of young voters aged between 18 and 19 years stands at 3333There were 222 polling stations set up at 114 polling station locations of which 60 are urban and 162 are ruralThe Election Commission of India ECI last week directed the suspension of Tarn Taran Senior Superintendent of Police SSP Ravjot Kaur Grewal for allegedly interfering in the byeelection process The action comes after SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal met the ECappointed observer and submitted a written complaint of alleged misuse of power by the SSP to help the ruling party IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/punjabs-tarn-taran-bypoll-seat-sees-turnout-of-59-per-cent-648128.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/suspected-terrorist-using-mobile-in-bengaluru-jail-linked-to-delhi-blasts-deeper-probe-could-reveal-more-ktaka-lop-ashoka-648131.html Bengaluru Nov 11 Karnatakas Leader of the Opposition and senior Bharatiya Janata Party BJP leader R Ashoka said on Tuesday that suspected ISIS terrorist using mobile phone in Bengaluru jail could be linked to the Delhi blasts and deeper investigation could reveal more facts about the terror incident Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru BJP leader Ashoka said There is suspicion that the incident in New Delhi was a terrorist act Around the same time a terrorist using a mobile phone in Bengaluru Central Jail has come to light A deeper investigation could reveal more facts Since this is a matter related to national security it should be handed over to the National Investigation Agency NIAThe incident of suspected ISIS terrorist Zuhab Manna aka Zuhab Hameed Shakeel Manna using mobile phone inside Bengaluru Central Prison has come to light with a related video surfacing recentlyThe NIA is in touch with the Karnataka government in this regardZuhab Manna was arrested in Dubai in 2020 and extradited to India in 2023In a purported video that surfaced recently Zuhab Manna is seen using a mobile phone with ease and talking about passwordsIn the video the ISIS terrorist is heard saying If the password is available we will get caughtBJP leader Ashoka demanded that the case involving a terrorist using a mobile phone inside Parappana Agrahara Central Jail in Bengaluru be handed over to the NIA for investigationThe Opposition leader also said Nowadays even highly educated Muslims including doctors are turning into terrorists Hence the Congress must act more cautiously on this matter Such incidents are happening because Congress compromises for the sake of power Even in Parappana Agrahara it is due to the negligence of the Congressled government that terrorists were able to use mobile phones Congress leaders should accept this failure and resignThis is not the Manmohan Singh government he addedUnder Prime Minister Narendra Modis government terrorists are given no leniency the entire world knows this The Central government will also take strict action against this incident During Congress rule Maoist activities were on the rise but Union Home Minister Amit Shah has almost eradicated them Similarly terrorism too will be eliminatedOpposition leader Ashoka said Its not enough for the state government to just issue circulars The Home Minister and the police should personally visit and inspect public places and instill confidence among the people Strong security measures must be taken wherever possible People have no faith in Congress Everyone knows that Congress loves PakistanIn Karnataka Congress is in the ICU No one knows who the real Chief Minister is even the MLAs are confused The Congress high command is in a state of crisis The BJP is preparing for the Zilla Panchayat elections but it now looks like Assembly elections may happen soon No one knows which election will come first Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are both acting like rebels There is no question of anyone defecting from the BJP We are ready and eager for the elections he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/suspected-terrorist-using-mobile-in-bengaluru-jail-linked-to-delhi-blasts-deeper-probe-could-reveal-more-ktaka-lop-ashoka-648131.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/chhattisgarh-one-maoist-detained-after-encounter-in-bijapur-648132.html RaipurBijapur Nov 11 A Maoist was detained after he was injured during a fresh encounter with security forces in the dense forests of Annaram in the Tarlagud area of Bijapur district on Tuesday evening police officials said It is another tactical gain in the sustained antiNaxal operations across Chhattisgarhâs volatile interstate border regions The gun battle erupted as part of intensified searchanddestroy missions targeting Maoist hideouts in the forested pockets along the Maharashtra and Telangana boundariesPolice forces in Bijapur confirmed that the injured Maoist has been shifted to a secure medical facility under heavy escort where he is receiving treatment for gunshot woundsInterrogation has commenced under controlled conditions to extract vital information about the groupâs composition leadership hierarchy and planned activitiesAuthorities believe the detainee may provide critical leads on supply routes and safe houses used by the dwindling Maoist network in the trijunction areaThe operation launched under a coordinated framework involving multiple district units commenced early in the day following credible intelligence about a small group of armed cadres moving through the Annaram sectorJoint teams from the District Reserve Guard Special Task Force and supporting Central Reserve Police Force contingents fanned out across the rugged terrain navigating narrow ravines and thick undergrowth to flush out the insurgents Contact was established in the late afternoon when security personnel intercepted the Maoist squad leading to a brief but intense exchange of fireAmid the chaos one cadre sustained bullet injuries and was overpowered by the advancing forces The remaining members managed to scatter into the deeper jungle prompting an immediate expansion of the cordon to prevent their regrouping or escape across state linesSearch operations continue unabated across the AnnaramTarlagud belt with additional reinforcements deployed to comb adjoining hill ranges and riverine stretches Drone surveillance and canine units have been pressed into service to track footprints and detect possible caches of arms or explosivesSecurity forces remain on high alert for retaliatory ambushes a common Maoist tactic in response to such setbacksA senior police official speaking on condition of anonymity stated that the operation aligns with the broader strategy to dominate core Maoist zones before the onset of winter when insurgents traditionally attempt to replenish ranksâEvery neutralisation or detention weakens their operational spineâ the officer noted A comprehensive briefing including the identity of the detained cadre weapon recoveries and further casualties if any will be released once the area is fully sanitised and the operation concluded the police official saidFor now the focus remains on maintaining pressure and ensuring no Maoist elements regroup in the strategically sensitive border corridor IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/chhattisgarh-one-maoist-detained-after-encounter-in-bijapur-648132.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/grampanchayats-have-adequate-power-to-transform-villages-mp-cm-648137.html Bhopal Nov 11 Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday stated that under the threetier Panchayati Raj system of the government Sarpanchs grampanchayat heads have been given adequate powers and they can transform their villages Mohan Yadav made these assertions while addressing a programme Sarpanch United Front Conference at Jamboori ground in Bhopal which saw the participation of various Sarpanch associations on TuesdayThe caravan of rural development is moving forward with the support of sarpanchs All welfare schemes and development activities at the village level are implemented through the panchayats Yadav saidAddressing the gathering the Chief Minister stated that Grampanchayats are being given the authority to carry out works worth up to Rs 25 lakh He also announced that panchayat representatives will be provided Rs 50000 each for development worksHe emphasised that just like urban bodies panchayats should also have systems for planning and implementing development projects Panchayats will be empowered to prepare village development plansMeanwhile the Chief Minister also shared that the state government has planned to organise a conference of panchayat representatives in Bhopal from November 24 to 26He further stated that the government has decided to provide offices for panchayat institutions at all three levels and to construct community halls in villagesThrough a strong Panchayati Raj system the state government with the cooperation of panchayat representatives is moving toward selfreliant panchayats and a prosperous Madhya Pradesh he addedYadav also shared that employmentoriented industries are being established across the state and the year 2026 will be celebrated as the Year of AgricultureBased IndustriesTo increase farmersâ income food processing units for vegetables and other crops are being opened Youth are being trained in horticulture and food processing The goal is to ensure that farmers receive fair prices for every crop Yadav added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/grampanchayats-have-adequate-power-to-transform-villages-mp-cm-648137.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/eight-cpm-workers-get-life-imprisonment-for-murder-of-trinamool-activist-648139.html Kolkata Nov 11 A court in West Bengalâs Hooghly district sentenced eight CPIM workers to life imprisonment in connection with the murder of Trinamool Congress activist Khudiram Hembram Additional District and Sessions Judge Sanjay Kumar Sharma of the Chinsurah court on Tuesday pronounced the sentence in the 15yearold murder caseAccording to police records TMC activist Khudiram Hembram was murdered on March 18 in 2010 on the day of his sons Higher Secondary class 12 examination in Hooghly districts Gurap areaOn that day the Trinamool activist had gone to the house of a friend named Tapan Ruidas after finishing farming work in the field However he did not return home that day The next day on March 19 the police recovered his body covered in blood in a sack from the Damodar Valley Corporation DVC canalIt was alleged that he was hacked to death and thrown into the water for political reasons On the night of March 19 the deceaseds friend Tapan filed a murder case at the Gurap police stationBased on the complaint the police arrested 10 CPIM workers after investigating the matter Cases were registered against the then accused under various sections including murder destruction of evidence and crime with weaponsIncidentally the police submitted the charge sheet to the Chinsurah Court A total of 12 witnesses testified in the case There were four eyewitnesses to the incident However two of the accused died during the trial processOn November 6 the court had convicted eight accused CPIM workers On Monday the judge sentenced the workers named Ravi Baske Laxmi Ram Baske Siddheshwar Malik Sanatan Malik Ganesh Malik Laxminarayan Soren and Nadu Tudu to life imprisonment along with the then Gurbari1 panchayat chief Lalu Hansda Two other activists Amar Ruidas and Nepal Malik accused in the case died during the trial IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/eight-cpm-workers-get-life-imprisonment-for-murder-of-trinamool-activist-648139.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/veteran-naga-politician-five-time-mla-imkong-l-imchen-passes-away-648140.html Kohima Nov 11 Veteran Naga politician and fivetime MLA Imkong L Imchen passed away at a private hospital in Guwahati on Tuesday after a brief illness He was 75 Imchen who was also the advisor to the Nagaland government Information and Public Relations and Soil and Water Conservation departments is survived by his wife four sons and two daughters A native of Mangmetong village in Mokokchung district Imchen according to family sources suffered a heart attack on November 8 and was admitted to a hospital in Kohima After initial stabilisation he was airlifted to Guwahati on November 10 for further medical treatment He had underlying kidney complications and diabetes and underwent dialysis before his condition deteriorated The Chairman of Mangmetong Village Council said his mortal remains were being taken to Indisen village in Dimapur The state government has announced that a state funeral will be held at his official residence at Old Ministersâ Hill Kohima on November 12 to be followed by traditional rites in Mangmetong Imchenâs public life spanned student activism tribal bodies party leadership and five terms as a member of the Nagaland Assembly He served as President of the Ao Studentsâ Conference General Secretary of the Naga Studentsâ Federation Vice President and later President of Ao Senden President of the District Congress Committee and Vice President of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee He was elected 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 2023 He served as a cabinet minister in earlier governments Union Health and Family Welfare Minister and BJP national President Jagat Prakash Nadda acting Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and many other leaders separately condoled the death Nadda in a post on his X handle said Deeply saddened by the passing of senior BJP leader and MLA Shri Imkong L Imchen from the Koridang constituency Nagaland He was a leader who always stayed connected with the people and worked with sincerity for the society His departure is a great loss for the party and the state My heartfelt condolences to his family friends and wellwishers in this difficult time May his soul rest in peace he said The Governor in his post on X said Deeply saddened by the demise of Shri Imkong L Imchen Senior Legislator and Advisor for Information amp Public Relations and Soil amp Water Conservation Government of Nagaland A dedicated leader who served the people with commitment and integrity My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family Chief Minister Rio in his condolence message said that Imchen was not only a colleague but also his dear friendI knew him as a warm cheerful and outspoken person who was never afraid to express his opinions and always stood up for what he believed in He was a visionary leader who had the rare ability to connect with people from all walks of life Throughout his political journey he worked tirelessly and selflessly for the welfare of the people the CM said Rio said that in his passing the Ao community and the Naga people have lost a stalwart leader and the void he leaves behind will be difficult to fill IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/veteran-naga-politician-five-time-mla-imkong-l-imchen-passes-away-648140.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/eight-cpi-m-workers-get-life-imprisonment-for-murder-of-trinamool-activist-648141.html Kolkata Nov 11 A court in West Bengalâs Hooghly district on Tuesday sentenced eight CPIM workers to life imprisonment in connection with the murder of Trinamool Congress activist Khudiram Hembram Additional District and Sessions Judge Sanjay Kumar Sharma of the Chinsurah court pronounced the sentence in the 15yearold murder caseAccording to police records Trimamool activist Hembram was murdered on March 18 in 2010 on the day of his sons Higher Secondary class 12 examination in Hooghly districts Gurap areaOn that day Hembram had gone to the house of a friend named Tapan Ruidas after finishing farming work in the field However he did not return home that day The next day on March 19 the police recovered his body covered in blood in a sack from the Damodar Valley Corporation DVC canalIt was alleged that he was hacked to death and thrown into the water for political reasons On the night of March 19 the deceaseds friend Ruidas filed a murder case at the Gurap police stationBased on the complaint the police arrested 10 CPIM workers after investigating the matter Cases were registered against the then accused under various sections including murder destruction of evidence and crime with weaponsThe police submitted the charge sheet to the Chinsurah court A total of 12 witnesses testified in the case There were four eyewitnesses to the incident However two of the accused died during the trial processOn November 6 the court had convicted eight accused CPIM workers On Monday the judge sentenced the workers named Ravi Baske Laxmi Ram Baske Siddheshwar Malik Sanatan Malik Ganesh Malik Laxminarayan Soren and Nadu Tudu to life imprisonment along with the then Gurbari1 panchayat chief Lalu Hansda Accused Amar Ruidas and Nepal Malik had died during the trial IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/eight-cpi-m-workers-get-life-imprisonment-for-murder-of-trinamool-activist-648141.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/not-time-for-blame-game-shivakumar-on-red-fort-blast-648144.html Bengaluru Nov 11 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday called for caution to protect the integrity and peace in the country asserting that this is not the time for a blame game over the blast at Red Fort in Delhi âThis incident would not have happened had we woken up after Pulwama I will not blame anyone because blame doesnt solve anything The only solution is for the government to protect people and save its face We need to save lives nowâ he said on the intelligence failureHe said that the Karnataka Home Minister is assessing the situation and has instructed increased security measuresâWe need to take steps to establish peace in the country Congress condemns the car blast We urge the Centre to investigate it thoroughly and punish the culpritsâ he saidMeanwhile Minister for Forest Eshwar Khandre said that the government stands with the families of the deceasedâI want to ask the government of India and the Union Home Ministry why and how such an incident happened They should also have to introspect on why they didnât perceive the threat Someone should take the responsibility Why did they stop operation Sindoor in the middle On whose instructions it was doneâ said the ministerHe said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are answerable for all these questionsâI demand that a thorough investigation into the Red Fort blast The culprits should be immediately arrested The government of India should come clean on thisâ he saidThe minister said that the government of Indiaâs administration has totally collapsed adding that there is just rhetoric and nothing elseâThey say one thing and do another When there is no rule of law a situation like this will arise They have to come out with a strategy and take the opposition into confidenceâ he saidMinister Khandre said that India is a democracy and not an autocratic stateâThe government of India should come out with a proper answer to the people of India regarding the incidentâ he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/not-time-for-blame-game-shivakumar-on-red-fort-blast-648144.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/after-delhi-blast-bengal-guv-asks-people-to-have-faith-in-centre-648147.html Kolkata Nov 11 A day after a blast in Delhi which claimed eight lives West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Tuesday asked people to have faith in the Central government and all measures will be taken to ensure safety and security of the people of the country The Governors message to the people of the country was that there is a strong government in the country and it will recover quickly from this difficult situationSpeaking to media persons outside the Andal airport in West Burdwan district Governor Bose said What has happened is very unfortunate We have a strong democracy and a strong government which shall deal with any such situation Certainly we will take all steps to ensure that there is safety and security for the people of IndiaThe Governor on Tuesday arrived in Bankura to attend the convocation of a collegeHe arrived at Andal Airport from Kolkata in a special army planeFrom there he went to the college in Bankura by roadAfter landing in Andal the Governor condemned and expressed grief over the car bomb blast in DelhiAt least eight people were killed and over dozens 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 on Monday near the Red Fort Metro Station leaving mangled bodies and damaged cars scattered in the busy areaA high alert has been sounded in DelhiThe Delhi Police have invoked the UAPA Unlawful Activities Prevention Act sections after forensic evidence and intelligence inputs pointed to possible terror linksAfter the Delhi blast the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a high alert in various cities across the countryThe list includes Kolkata and some places in West BengalThe impact of this blast was seen on the security cover of the Governor on TuesdayApart from the Governors own security personnel additional security of the army was seen in AndalNine armed jawans were seen next to the GovernorAlong with this the forces of AsansolDurgapur Police Commissionerate were also deployedAfter attending the convocation of the college in Bankura Governor Bose returned to Kolkata via the same airport IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/after-delhi-blast-bengal-guv-asks-people-to-have-faith-in-centre-648147.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/former-bangladesh-mp-slams-yunus-govt-for-moving-forward-to-punish-sheikh-hasina-647931.html Kolkata Nov 11 The International Crimes Tribunal ICT in Bangladesh is expected to announce the date for delivering its verdict on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accused of crimes against humanity during the JulyAugust 2024 student movement At the same time the banned Awami League has threatened to hold a Dhaka lockdown on November 13 when ICT is likely to announce a date for delivering its verdictIn this context Awami League leader and former Bangladeshi MP Pankaj Nath who is now staying in Barasat of North 24 Parganas district slammed Bangladeshs Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus for moving forward to punish former PM Sheikh HasinaNow in the name of Bangladeshs International Crimes Tribunal ICT they are trying to impose punishment on Sheikh Hasina Now Sheikh Hasina is not a simple Awami League leader she is the symbol of the existence of secular Bangladesh She is a symbol of Bangladesh who believes in the spirit of 1971 So ousting Sheikh Hasina from politics means eliminating the spirit of our democratic process That cannot be continued So they are trying to stage a drama trial in their Kangaroo court and trying to put Hasina behind bars the Bangladeshi MP told IANSPankaj Nath continued For the last 14 months Bangladesh has been in danger It is going through a tough time During the last 14 months headed by illegal and unconstitutional occupation by Dr Muhammad Yunus and others they have destroyed the economy of Bangladesh the social and cultural values of Bangladesh and the political norms of Bangladesh None of Bangladesh feels secure so to protect the people of Bangladesh we must chase away Muhammad Yunus He must step down and go back IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/former-bangladesh-mp-slams-yunus-govt-for-moving-forward-to-punish-sheikh-hasina-647931.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-chokes-under-toxic-smog-as-air-quality-dips-to-severe-levels-647763.html New Delhi Nov 10 The national capital is once again grappling with hazardous air pollution as a thick blanket of smog has engulfed Delhi and its adjoining NCR cities According to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board CPCB Delhis average Air Quality Index AQI stood at 372 at 7 am on Monday a level categorised as severe posing serious health risks to residentsMost parts of the city recorded AQI levels between 300 and 400 indicating extremely poor to severe air quality conditions The situation was no better in neighbouring regions with Faridabad at 312 Ghaziabad at 318 Greater Noida at 325 Gurugram at 328 and Noida at 310 all falling within the very poor to severe rangeEnvironmental experts warn that prolonged exposure to such polluted air can lead to respiratory illnesses eye irritation and worsening of chronic lung and heart conditions Many residents reported breathing difficulties and eye and throat irritation as smog continued to blanket the city throughout the dayMeanwhile DelhiNCR is also witnessing an early winter chill The minimum temperature has dropped to 11 degrees Celsius which is 33 degrees below normal while daytime temperatures hover around 2728 degrees Celsius The India Meteorological Department IMD has forecast clear skies with cold winds blowing at speeds of 1520 kmh making mornings and evenings particularly chillyMeteorologists attribute the worsening air quality to a combination of low wind speed falling temperatures and rising humidity which trap pollutants close to the surface The ongoing stubble burning in neighbouring states is also contributing to the toxic hazeDespite repeated efforts by authorities to curb pollution through vehicle restrictions construction bans and the use of antismog guns the national capital continues to struggle for clean air Health experts have advised citizens especially children and the elderly to avoid outdoor activities and wear N95 masks when stepping outAs DelhiNCR battles its annual air pollution crisis residents are left hoping for stronger winds or rainfall to bring some respite from the suffocating smog IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-chokes-under-toxic-smog-as-air-quality-dips-to-severe-levels-647763.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cm-stalin-to-launch-25-anbu-cholai-recreation-centres-for-senior-citizens-today-647765.html Chennai Nov 10 Chief Minister MK Stalin will inaugurate 25 Anbu Cholai Senior Citizens Recreation and Resource Centres across Tiruchirappalli district on Monday The initiative established at an estimated cost of Rs 10 crore is part of the Tamil Nadu governments efforts to enhance the quality of life and social engagement of elderly citizensAimed at promoting physical mental and emotional wellbeing among senior citizens the Anbu Cholai centres function as daycare facilities providing opportunities for companionship recreation and community participationEach centre has been designed with adequate space amenities and accessibility features to support elderly users Activities such as reading yoga cultural interactions indoor games and counselling will be facilitated by trained personnelAccording to officials the project stems from Chief Minister Stalins directive to create inclusive and supportive environments for the elderly especially those living alone or away from familiesThe centres will operate during daytime hours and offer nutritious refreshments health monitoring and wellness programmes in collaboration with the Social Welfare and Health DepartmentsBefore the inaugural event the Chief Minister is scheduled to attend a private function at the residence of Srirangam MLA Palaniyandi Later he will travel to the Pudukkottai district to lay the foundation stone for various developmental projects amounting to Rs 767 crore The event will take place at the Mookambigai College of Engineering in Keeranur where CM Stalin will also inaugurate completed projects distribute welfare assistance to beneficiaries and deliver a special addressThe Anbu Cholai initiative represents a crucial step in the governments broader agenda to ensure the welfare and dignity of senior citizens through communitybased support After completing his engagements in Tiruchi and Pudukkottai the Chief Minister is expected to return to Chennai in the eveningDeputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin will inaugurate a distinctive welfare initiative the Special Temple Service Scheme for senior couples aged 70 and above at the historic Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathyswamy Temple in Triplicane on Monday IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cm-stalin-to-launch-25-anbu-cholai-recreation-centres-for-senior-citizens-today-647765.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/murder-accused-injured-in-police-encounter-in-ups-ballia-647766.html New Delhi Nov 10 A murder accused was injured in a police encounter during a latenight checking operation near GhoghachattiBaragaon Road under Maniyar Police Station limits in Uttar Pradeshs Ballia district According to police officials the accused opened fire on the police team when they attempted to stop him prompting the police to retaliate A bullet hit the accused in the leg leaving him injuredThe incident took place late Sunday night when a police team was conducting routine checking in the area Spotting a motorcycle approaching at high speed the police signalled the rider to stop However instead of complying the motorcyclist tried to flee leading to a brief chase As the police cornered him he allegedly opened fire on the officers In selfdefence the police team fired back injuring the suspectUpon questioning the injured man identified himself as Abhinandan alias Abhidendran Rajbharki a resident of the same region During interrogation he confessed to having murdered a youth in Mahlipur village under Maniyar police station area a few days ago using an axeThe police recovered a pistol a live cartridge and an empty shell from his possessionThe injured accused was immediately taken to the hospital for treatment and further legal action is being taken police confirmedAdditional Superintendent of Police Ballia Kripa Shankar while briefing the media said Yesterday an incident took place in Janpad Ballia under Thana Maniyar in which Chandan Rajbharki was brutally murdered In this regard a murder case was registered and the investigation was underway Today the police received information that the main suspect was fleeing on a motorcycle When the police surrounded him and challenged him he opened fire During the exchange he was shot in the legHe added His name is Abhidendran Rajbharki the main suspect in the murder case Upon searching him a pistol a live bullet and an empty cartridge were recovered He has been sent to the hospital and necessary legal procedures are being carried out The police force remains deployed at the sceneThe police continue their investigation into the case and are verifying possible connections of the accused with other criminal activities IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/murder-accused-injured-in-police-encounter-in-ups-ballia-647766.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-power-distribution-corporation-to-hold-consumer-grievance-redressal-meet-on-nov-11-647769.html Chennai Nov 10 The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited TNPDCL will conduct consumer grievance redressal meetings on Tuesday at 11 am across four electricity distribution circles Anna Salai Anna Nagar Guindy and Ponneri to address public complaints related to electricity supply billing and service issues According to an official release the meetings are part of TNPDCLs regular outreach initiative to enhance transparency and ensure efficient resolution of consumer grievances Senior officials including executive engineers and assistant engineers from the respective operation and maintenance OampM divisions will preside over the sessions and provide onthespot clarifications wherever possibleConsumers from residential commercial and industrial sectors can attend the meetings to discuss issues such as voltage fluctuations delay in new service connections frequent power outages billing anomalies meter defects and transformer maintenance delaysOfficials will also receive petitions for followup on pending applications and service requestsIn the Anna Salai Circle the meeting will be held at the Office of the Executive Engineer OampM Lapant Street Chintadripet For the Anna Nagar Circle the meeting will take place at the Executive Engineers Office OampM 5th Street 11th Main Road Anna Nagar In the Guindy Circle consumers can participate at the OampM Office KK Nagar Substation For the Ponneri Circle the venue will be the Executive Engineers Office OampM on TH Road Veenpaakam PonneriThe corporation has urged consumers residing within these limits to actively participate and present their concerns directly to officials for speedy redressal and followup action It also requested consumers to bring relevant documents such as copies of electricity bills service connection numbers and previous complaint references to facilitate quick resolutionOfficials added that the initiative is part of TNPDCLs broader efforts to strengthen its consumer interface and ensure that grievances are resolved within stipulated timelinesRegular redressal meetings not only help us improve service delivery but also strengthen trust between the utility and its consumers an official statement noted The corporation encouraged consumers to make use of this platform and contribute to improving power service efficiency across the city IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-power-distribution-corporation-to-hold-consumer-grievance-redressal-meet-on-nov-11-647769.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/auto-lifter-involved-in-multiple-vehicle-theft-cases-arrested-by-delhi-police-647771.html New Delhi Nov 10 The Delhi Police on Monday arrested an autolifter involved in several vehicle theft cases across Delhi and other states The accused identified as Anil a resident of Sikandarabad in Uttar Pradeshs Bulandshahr was apprehended following an intensive investigation According to a statement issued by the Central District Police on October 29 a Thar SUV belonging to a resident of Haridwar Uttarakhand was reported stolen from South Patel Nagar Delhi The complainant stated that he had come to Delhi on October 28 to meet a friend staying in a paying guest accommodation in South Patel Nagar He had parked his vehicle outside the premises that evening However the next morning the SUV was found missing Despite efforts by the complainant and his friend to trace the vehicle in the nearby area no clue could be foundFollowing this a case EFIR No 02977225 under Section 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS was registered at Police Station Ranjit Nagar and an investigation was launchedTaking cognisance of the seriousness of the offence a dedicated team comprising Sub Inspector Sudhir Head Constable Amit Constable Chand and Ct Subham was constituted under the supervision of SHO Ranjit Nagar Inspector Tribhuvan Negi and the overall supervision of ACP Patel Nagar Sunil Kumar GuptaDuring the course of the investigation the team meticulously analysed several CCTV footages and technical leads including the location data of an Apple iPod that had been left inside the stolen Thar Through continuous surveillance the police were able to trace the movement of the stolen vehicle towards Sikandarabad in District Bulandshahr Uttar PradeshA covert operation was then carried out in Sikandarabad where the team identified a rented house suspected to be linked to the accused Although the stolen Thar was not initially found at the location the team maintained a discreet watch over the premises On October 31 when the suspect returned to the house the police team successfully apprehended Anil the main accused and an active autolifterSubsequently the investigation extended to the Siwan district in Bihar where the stolen vehicle was believed to have been sold The team examined CCTV footage from the area which showed Anil selling the stolen Thar to two individuals One of them drove the vehicle away toward the highway while the other escorted Anil to the railway station through the narrow lanes of the cityThe registration number of a motorcycle used by the duo was traced to its registered owner Upon verification the vehicle was found to have been sold about a year ago to Muhammad Kayum Local informers and technical surveillance were deployed leading to the recovery of the motorcycle used in the crime Further inquiry revealed that Kayum had been missing from his residence for the past two daysDuring sustained interrogation Anil confessed to having sold the stolen Thar in Siwan Bihar with the help of his associate Raju currently absconding for Rs 25 lakh He admitted to having received Rs one lakh in cash as part payment while the remaining amount was to be paid laterPolice records show that Anil has a long criminal history with previous involvement in multiple cases across Delhi and Uttar PradeshEfforts are currently underway to recover the stolen Thar SUV and arrest coaccused Raju along with the receivers of the stolen vehicle in Bihar IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/auto-lifter-involved-in-multiple-vehicle-theft-cases-arrested-by-delhi-police-647771.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-local-body-polls-sec-to-announce-schedule-today-284-crore-voters-to-participate-647775.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 10 Keralas upcoming local body elections will see 284 crore voters choosing representatives to 941 grama panchayats 152 block panchayats 14 district panchayats 86 municipalities and six corporations with polling likely to be held in two phases between December 5 and 15 The State Election Commission SEC which has completed all arrangements is set to announce the schedule on Monday at noon with vote counting expected by December 20The final electoral roll published on October 25 lists 133 crore men 149 crore women and 271 transgender persons Malappuram district has the highest number of voters 357 lakh while Wayanad has the lowest 64 lakhThe new councils are expected to assume office by December 21 when the current term endsThe Left Democratic Front LDF enters the polls from a position of dominance controlling five of six corporations Thiruvananthapuram Kochi Kozhikode Thrissur and Kollam with the United Democratic Front UDF holding Kannur CorporationThe LDF also governs 571 grama panchayats 113 block panchayats and 11 district panchayats while the UDF controls 351 grama panchayats 38 blocks and three districts Ernakulam Wayanad and MalappuramThe NDA leads in 12 gram panchayats and Independents in sevenAmong 87 municipalities the LDF governs 44 the UDF 41 and the BJP two Palakkad and PandalamThe election viewed as a prelude to the 2026 Assembly polls will test the LDFs hold and the UDFs revival prospects while the BJP seeks to expand its urban footprintWith notification expected soon nominations will close within a week followed by about 14 days of campaigning for Keralas twophase civic battleThis time the Congressled UDF sprang a surprise when it announced its lists to many wards while the Left and the BJP are also nearing finalising their listsThe highlight of the Congressled UDF is its announcement of twotime former Congress legislator KS Sabarinadhan as its Mayor candidate to the prestigious Thiruvananthapuram CorporationFor the BJP on Sunday it received a jolt when its second biggest ally the BDJS clearly expressed displeasure over candidate selection and threatened to contest on its own in the Thiruvananthapuram CorporationBJP also sprang a surprise in its list announced on Sunday and included Keralas first woman DG of Police R Sreelekha and Asian Games medalist and former Congress leader Padmini Thomas both of whom recently joined the BJP and will contest prestigious seats in the state capital cityMeanwhile the CPIM is yet to announce its list Overall the local body polls in Kerala are also seen as the semifinal to the Assembly elections to be held in AprilMay next year IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-local-body-polls-sec-to-announce-schedule-today-284-crore-voters-to-participate-647775.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/five-of-a-family-killed-as-roof-of-indira-awas-yojana-house-collapses-in-patna-647783.html Patna Nov 10 In a tragic incident five members of a family were killed when the roof of an old house collapsed in the Diara area under the Danapur Assembly constituency of Patna district The incident took place in Manas Naya Panapur 42 Patti village late Sunday nightThe deceased have been identified as house owner Bablu Khan 32 his wife Roshan Khatoon 30 son Mohammad Chand 10 daughter Rukhsar 12 and their youngest daughter Chandni 2According to locals the family had gone to sleep after dinner when the roof caved inHearing a loud crash neighbours rushed to the spot and found the house completely flattenedPanchayat head Vakil Rai said that after several hours of effort the bodies of all five victims were retrieved from the debrisVillagers said the house was constructed a few years ago under the Indira Awas Yojana scheme and cracks had already developed in the walls and the roof They claimed that the family was financially weak and unable to get repairs doneResidents demanded adequate compensation and immediate assistance from the administrationThe station house officer said the bodies have been sent for postmortem and an administrative inquiry has been initiatedFormer village head CP Singh said several old houses in the Diara belt are in a dilapidated condition and stressed that the administration must take preventive measures to avoid similar incidentsThe tragic accident has caused deep shock in the areaLocals said old structures must be inspected and strengthened regularly and added that proper maintenance and quality monitoring of housing scheme constructions are necessary to avoid such loss of livesThe diara areas have been affected by the flood that recently came in during the Monsoon season this year This is one of the reasons for weakening the structures in the regionThe local police are monitoring the situation IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/five-of-a-family-killed-as-roof-of-indira-awas-yojana-house-collapses-in-patna-647783.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/all-passengers-safe-says-spicejet-after-flight-makes-emergency-landing-647784.html New Delhi Nov 10 A SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Kolkata made an emergency landing due to failure in one of its engines according to Kolkata Airport officials The airline said in a statement on Monday that all passengers and crew members are safe On November 9 SpiceJet flight SG 670 operating from Mumbai to Kolkata experienced a technical issue during descent at Kolkata airport The aircraft landed safely and all passengers and crew deplaned normally according to a statement from a SpiceJet spokesperson The full emergency was lifted at 1138 pmOn September 12 a SpiceJet Q400 flight from Gujarats Kandla airport to Mumbai made a similar emergency landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport CSMIA after an outer wheel was found on the runway following takeoff The plane landed safely with all passengers and crew unharmedMeanwhile several airlines including Air India IndiGo and SpiceJet alerted passengers of delays due to a malfunction in the Air Traffic Control system at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi resulting in several delayed flightsAirlines such as Air India IndiGo and SpiceJet urged passengers to check their flight status before departure to the airport and confirmed that staff were available to assist travellers to reduce inconvenienceThe technical issue was resolved and the flight operations are now normal according to airport officialsSpiceJet slipped into losses during the AprilJune quarter reporting a consolidated net loss of Rs 234 croreThis is a sharp reversal from the net profit of Rs 15818 crore it had posted in the same quarter previous yearSpiceJets revenue from operations also dropped nearly 36 per cent yearonyear YoY which it attributed to geopolitical tensions with a neighbouring country and restrictions in international airspace which hit demand for leisure travelIt also faced delays in bringing grounded aircraft back into service due to global supply chain issues and engine maintenance problems IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/all-passengers-safe-says-spicejet-after-flight-makes-emergency-landing-647784.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/five-of-a-family-killed-as-roof-of-house-collapses-in-patnas-danapur-647787.html Patna Nov 10 In a tragic incident five members of a family were killed when the roof of an old house collapsed in the Diara area under the Danapur Assembly constituency of Patna district The incident took place in Manas Naya Panapur 42 Patti village late Sunday nightThe deceased have been identified as house owner Bablu Khan 32 his wife Roshan Khatoon 30 son Mohammad Chand 10 daughter Rukhsar 12 and their youngest daughter Chandni 2According to locals the family had gone to sleep after dinner when the roof caved inHearing a loud crash neighbours rushed to the spot and found the house completely flattenedPanchayat head Vakil Rai said that after several hours of effort the bodies of all five victims were retrieved from the debrisVillagers said the house was constructed a few years ago under the Indira Awas Yojana scheme and cracks had already developed in the walls and the roof They claimed that the family was financially weak and unable to get repairs doneResidents demanded adequate compensation and immediate assistance from the administrationThe station house officer said the bodies have been sent for postmortem and an administrative inquiry has been initiatedFormer village head CP Singh said several old houses in the Diara belt are in a dilapidated condition and stressed that the administration must take preventive measures to avoid similar incidentsThe tragic accident has caused deep shock in the areaLocals said old structures must be inspected and strengthened regularly and added that proper maintenance and quality monitoring of housing scheme constructions are necessary to avoid such loss of livesThe diara areas have been affected by the flood that recently came in during the Monsoon season this year This is one of the reasons for weakening the structures in the regionThe local police are monitoring the situation IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/five-of-a-family-killed-as-roof-of-house-collapses-in-patnas-danapur-647787.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/noted-telangana-poet-andesri-who-penned-state-anthem-passes-away-647795.html Hyderabad Nov 10 Acclaimed Telangana poet and lyricist Andesri who penned the state anthem Jaya Jayahe Telangana passed away on Monday while undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital He was 64 Andesri was shifted to Gandhi Hospital late on Sunday night after he collapsed in his house in Lalaguda He breathed his last at around 730 am the doctors saidAndesri is survived by three daughters and a sonBorn on July 18 1961 in Rebarthi village of Maddur mandal in the present Jangaon district his actual name was Ande YellaiahDespite having no formal schooling he rose to become one of Telanganas most celebrated poets Through simple and heartfelt language he strived to create social awareness He was awarded an honorary doctorate by Kakatiya University in recognition of his contributionsThe work Mayamai Pothunnadamma brought him significant popularity The 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 December 2023Andesri was honoured with a cash award of Rs one crore by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy during the Telangana Formation Day celebrations this year in recognition of his immense contribution At the same event on June 2 his song Jaya Jayahe Telangana was officially released with a tune composed by the wellknown musician KeeravaniAndesri was also a leading lyricist who penned songs for several socially conscious and revolutionary filmsChief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed deep shock over the sudden demise of Andesri and announced that his last rites will be performed with state honoursThe passing away of the great Telangana writer Andesri who penned the popular Telangana state song Jaya Jayahe Telangana is a huge loss to the Telangana literary world the Chief Minister said remembering that the song Jaya Jayahe Telangana stood as the voice of crores of people during the Telangana movement and in the achievement of a separate stateCM Revanth Reddy also recalled his close association with Andesri after the peoples government came to power during the composition of the Telangana song with new voices and the ideas shared with him for the states developmentAndesris yeoman services in the achievement of statehood for Telangana are praiseworthy and Telangana people will remember him forever the Chief Minister said expressing deep sympathies to the bereaved family membersCM Revanth Reddy instructed the officials to perform the last rites of Andesri with state honours State Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao was directed to make arrangements for the sameState Ministers Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao BRS working president KT Rama Rao state BJP chief Ramchander Rao Union Ministers G Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay and leaders of various political parties condoled the death of AndesriAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu also expressed shock over the demise of Andesri He termed it an irreplaceable loss to the Telugu literary world IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/noted-telangana-poet-andesri-who-penned-state-anthem-passes-away-647795.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/manipur-woman-found-dead-in-delhis-mahipalpur-police-suspect-electrocution-647798.html New Delhi Nov 10 The body of a 23yearold woman from Manipur was found in her rented room in the Mahipalpur area of Delhi Police suspect that she died due to electrocution while using an electric rod heater in the bathroom According to the Delhi Police the woman who worked at a software company in Gurugram was reportedly getting ready to attend a party when the incident occurred on Sunday She had been living in a rented room on the fourth floor of a building in Mahipalpur for the past few monthsA PCR call was received at 819 pm on Sunday at Vasant Kunj South Police Station regarding a woman found dead inside a locked room in Mahipalpur Upon receiving the call the investigating officer along with the police team reached the spot and found the woman lying unresponsive in the bathroom holding an electric rod in her handInitial inquiry revealed that the woman had gone to the bathroom to take a bath and was using an electric rod to heat water When she did not come out for a long time her friend who lives in the same building became concerned and went to check on her Finding the bathroom door bolted from the inside she immediately made a call for assistanceThe crime team was called to the scene and the site was inspected The body was then shifted to Safdarjung Hospital mortuary for postmortem examinationFrom the prima facie enquiry it appears to be a case of electrocution and no foul play has come to notice so farShahil the caretaker of the building told IANS The incident happened in room number 403 I received a call from the victims friend saying that she was not opening the door and asked for a duplicate key The owner was not present so I was instructed to make another key When we finally opened the door we found her lying in the bathroom with the electric rod still in her hand She had come here in June and was from Manipur She was working in GurugramFurther investigation is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/manipur-woman-found-dead-in-delhis-mahipalpur-police-suspect-electrocution-647798.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/partha-chatterjee-likely-to-walk-free-as-final-witness-deposition-in-ssc-recruitment-cases-concludes-today-647800.html Kolkata Nov 10 Former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee may be released from judicial custody soon with the deposition of the eighth and final witness in the Central Bureau of Investigations CBI three School Service Commission SSC recruitment cases expected to conclude on Monday As per a Supreme Court directive Chatterjee granted bail by the Calcutta High Court can be released from the Presidency Correctional Home only after the testimony of eight witnesses across the three cases is completed With the process set to conclude today his legal team is likely to move the CBIs special court in Alipore seeking his release more than three years after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate ED in July 2022If the court issues the release order it will be sent to the correctional home authorities who will then forward the directive to the private hospital in East Jadavpur where Chatterjee is currently undergoing treatment Subject to medical clearance the former Minister could walk free either later today or on Tuesday sources indicatedChatterjee was arrested in July 2022 for his alleged role in the multicrore SSC teacher recruitment scam On the day of his arrest the ED recovered Rs 20 crore in cash from the residence of his close aide Arpita Mukherjee who was also arrested The agency also seized documents related to 12 immovable properties linked to his associates and paperwork concerning appointments of GroupD staff in governmentaided schoolsIn September this year the Calcutta High Court granted him bail after prolonged custody under the ED and later the CBI However his release was stalled due to a Supreme Court order on August 18 A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh had granted bail in a separate CBI case relating to recruitment irregularities but made his release conditional on the completion of the examination of material witnesses within two monthsThe apex court had also directed the framing of charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act within four weeks and completion of witness statements within two monthsThe High Courts bail conditions bar Chatterjee from holding any public office during the trial except his current role as an MLA and require him to surrender his passport attend all court hearings and report weekly to the investigating officerHe is also prohibited from leaving the trial courts jurisdiction without permission contacting witnesses or engaging in any criminal activity He must provide his mobile phone number to both the court and the investigating agency IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/partha-chatterjee-likely-to-walk-free-as-final-witness-deposition-in-ssc-recruitment-cases-concludes-today-647800.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-polls-1-302-candidates-in-the-fray-for-122-seats-in-second-phase-647802.html Patna Nov 10 The second phase of polling for the Bihar Assembly elections will begin at 7 am on Tuesday November 11 with 1302 candidates fighting for 122 constituencies Of these 1165 are male candidates 136 are female and one candidate is from the third gender categoryThe main contest remains between the NDA and the Grand Alliance although in some seats AIMIM and Jan Suraj Party are also in the fightOf the 122 Assembly constituencies going to polls in this phase 101 are General seats 19 are reserved for Scheduled Castes and two are reserved for Scheduled TribesThe Election Commission of India ECI said all arrangements have been completed for a peaceful and smooth conduct of pollingAccording to data provided by the Commission there are 37013556 registered electors in this phase including 1021812 new votersAmong them 19556899 electors enrolled in the voter list are male including 528954 new male electors who have been added to the roll after SIRSimilarly 17068572 female voters are already in the list including 492839 new female voters who were added to the listThe 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 electionFor the second phase the ECI has set up 45399 polling stations including 5326 in urban areas and 40073 in rural areasAs per the ECI a total of 595 polling stations will be entirely womenmanaged 91 will be managed by persons with disabilities PwD and 316 have been designated as model polling stations All 45399 polling stations will have webcasting facilitiesThe average number of electors per polling station is 815Polling in this phase will take place in 20 districts West Champaran East Champaran Supaul Sheohar Sitamarhi Madhubani Araria Purnea Kishanganj Katihar Banka Bhagalpur Nawada Jamui Aurangabad Gaya Rohtas Kaimur Jehanabad and Arwal IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-polls-1-302-candidates-in-the-fray-for-122-seats-in-second-phase-647802.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/officers-to-be-held-responsible-for-terror-suspects-criminals-using-mobile-phones-in-jails-ktaka-minister-647805.html Bengaluru Nov 10 Responding to videos showing terror suspects and criminals using mobile phones and enjoying luxury facilities inside Bengaluru Central Prison Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara stated that the officers in charge of prisons will be held responsible for the major security breach Speaking to the media ahead of a highlevel meeting on Monday in Bengaluru Parameshwara said that reports have indicated illegal activities taking place inside prisons We have taken this matter very seriously The government will not tolerate it at any cost he saidThe officers concerned particularly the heads of the prisons are responsible for this situation They have been entrusted with the responsibility of managing these facilities and they will be held accountable Parameshwara statedIf mobile phones ganja and liquor are finding their way into prisons and such activities are continuing who else should be held responsible This responsibility must rest with the prison heads It is in this context that I have called for this meeting he addedThe ADGP Prisons will provide information during the meeting In addition we have also received reports from other sources The Chief Minister has given clear instructions and we have taken the issue seriously The CM has directed that strict and ruthless action be taken against the officers concerned This meeting has been convened in that context Parameshwara statedAllegations of major security lapses and preferential treatment within the Parappana Agrahara Central Jail in Bengaluru had surfaced last Saturday following the viral videos purportedly showing notorious inmates including one of Indias most notorious rapist and serial killers Umesh Reddy suspected terrorists and a gold smuggling accused using mobile phones and enjoying unwarranted luxuries causing significant embarrassment to prison authoritiesThe purported footage allegedly shows Umesh Reddy who was convicted for raping 20 women and murdering 18 women between 1996 and 2022 freely using two Android phones and one keypad mobile inside the jail Reddys death sentence was commuted by the Supreme Court to 30 years of imprisonment without remission in 2022Even more alarming are claims that the videos also show suspected LashkareTaiba ISIS and other foreign and domestic extremist outfit members using smartphones for communication within the central prison an incident that poses a national security threatThis latest controversy follows earlier Supreme Court strictures to ensure inmates do not receive luxury facilities a directive issued while looking into the fan murder case involving Kannada superstar Darshan IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/officers-to-be-held-responsible-for-terror-suspects-criminals-using-mobile-phones-in-jails-ktaka-minister-647805.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/police-recover-350-kg-explosive-assault-rifle-near-delhi-two-jampk-doctors-in-the-net-647807.html Jammu Nov 10 JampK Police have recovered 350 kg of explosive and an assault rifle near New Delhi and arrested two doctors in this connection The police recovered the explosive most likely ammonium nitrate and an assault rifle in Faridabad near the national capital officials saidOfficial sources said the massive recovery was made days after police arrested a Kashmiri doctor from Uttar Pradeshs Saharanpur for allegedly putting up posters supporting terror outfit JaisheMohammed in SrinagarOfficial sources said the Faridabad recovery followed revelations made by Dr Adil Ahmad Rather during questioningThe explosives and arms were stored with another doctor identified as Mujammil Shakeel Shakil also arrested is from Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir and works at AlFalah hospital in FaridabadFaridabad Police Commissioner Satender Kumar Gupta said 20 timers were also found with the 350 kg of explosives He said a pistol three magazines and a walkietalkie set have been recovered tooOn October 27 posters supporting terror outfit JaisheMohammed appeared in Srinagar The local police probed the matter and CCTV footage showed Rather putting up the posters He was tracked down to Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh and arrested last week Police found that Rather was working at the Government Medical College Anantnag till October last yearWhen police searched his locker at Anantnag an assault rifle was found Based on information he shared during questioning cops seized the explosives in FaridabadOfficials have said the explosives and arms were recovered in a coordinated operation by JampK and Haryana PoliceRather was earlier charged under the Arms Act and the Unlawful Activities Prevention ActAccording to sources the doctors alleged involvement suggests that terror networks are now recruiting highly educated professionalsPolice sources said they do not yet know what the plan was behind amassing explosives so close to the national capital and a thorough investigation is underway to find out moreIt is also being probed how such a huge number of explosives was moved without detection so close to the national capitalSrinagar police registered a case after posters promoting JaisheMohammed were found in several parts of the city During the investigation CCTV footage showed a man putting up the posters who was identified as Rather IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/police-recover-350-kg-explosive-assault-rifle-near-delhi-two-jampk-doctors-in-the-net-647807.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/final-preparations-underway-for-bihars-second-phase-of-polling-in-gaya-647808.html Gaya Nov 10 The stage is set for the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections scheduled to be held on November 11 All necessary arrangements have been completed at the dispatch centre in Gaya from where polling parties will soon depart on Monday for their respective polling stations carrying EVMs and other election materials The battle lines have been drawn positions taken speeches delivered and the dice cast campaigning for the second and final phase of the Assembly elections has officially concluded As Bihar enters the 48hour silence period leaders across party lines are reviewing feedback from the first phase to refine their strategies and maximise gains in this highstakes political contestA total of 122 constituencies across 20 districts will go to the polls in this phase In comparison 121 seats across 18 districts were contested in the first phase This time 1302 candidates are in the fray including 136 women accounting for about 10 per cent of the total Polling will be conducted at 45399 centres with 370 crore eligible voters 195 crore men and 174 crore women expected to exercise their franchiseIn the 2020 Assembly election the BJP won 42 of these 122 seats followed by the RJD with 33 JDU with 20 Congress with 11 and the Left parties with five In contrast during the 2015 election when the JDU and RJD were allies the BJPs tally fell to 36 while the JDURJDCongress alliance captured 80 of the 122 seatsThe constituencies going to the polls in this phase are spread across Bihars central western and northern regions The BJP traditionally enjoys strong support in the Tirhut Saran and northern Mithilanchal regions which include districts such as East Champaran West Champaran Sheohar Sitamarhi and Saran The JDU though losing some ground in recent years continues to hold influence in the Bhagalpur area Meanwhile the Mahagathbandhan Grand Alliance maintains a strong base in the Magadh region which covers Gaya Aurangabad Nawada Jehanabad and Arwal districts IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/final-preparations-underway-for-bihars-second-phase-of-polling-in-gaya-647808.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/erodes-turmeric-farmers-to-go-digital-with-e-nam-for-better-price-realisation-647810.html Chennai Nov 10 Turmeric cultivators of Erode in Tamil Nadu are gearing up for a major shift in how they sell their produce moving away from traditional auctions to an online marketplace under the National Agriculture Market eNAM platform The decision comes in response to years of dissatisfaction with conventional auction systems that have failed to offer remunerative prices to farmersThe eNAM platform funded by the Central government and implemented by the Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium SFAC enables transparent electronic trading of agricultural commodities across IndiaFarmers and traders in Erode plan to begin online auctions by the end of this month though training sessions are currently being organised to familiarise them with the systemExperts believe that access to a wider network of buyers through the digital portal will help cultivators explore new markets and secure better pricesThe move is expected to eliminate interference of middlemen and make the entire trading process more transparent and competitiveBefore the produce is uploaded for auction turmeric will be scientifically graded and standardised The grading process will involve analysing the total curcuminoid content the key component responsible for turmerics colour and medicinal properties using spectrophotometer testingThis ensures quality verification within minutes replacing the longer conventional labtesting methods Based on both physical and chemical parameters the produce will be categorised into different quality grades enabling uniformity and trust among buyers and sellersFarmers have long blamed the outdated marketing practices of the Tamil Nadu State Agricultural Marketing Board TNSAMB for the stagnant pricing trend The traditional system dominated by middlemen often resulted in farmers receiving only a fraction of the final market valueErode along with neighbouring districts like Coimbatore and Tirupur remains a major turmericgrowing belt in Tamil Nadu Key cultivation areas include Kodumudi Sivagiri Bhavani Gobichettipalayam Anthiyur Chennampatti Sathyamangalam and ThalavadyAmong the two popular varieties grown in the region Chinna Nadan and Perum Nadan the former is most sought after for its bright colour strong aroma and disease resistance Tamil Nadu once had over one lakh turmeric farmers but the number has fallen to nearly half due to price instability and recurring lossesWith around 30000 cultivators still active in Erode alone the shift to eNAM offers fresh hope for better income and renewed interest in turmeric farming IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/erodes-turmeric-farmers-to-go-digital-with-e-nam-for-better-price-realisation-647810.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-local-body-polls-on-dec-9-and-11-counting-on-dec-13-647811.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 10 Keralas local body elections seen as a semifinal ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls will be held in two phases on December 9 and 11 with counting to take place on December 13 According to the State Election Commission SEC AShahjahan all arrangements have been completed and the Model Code of Conduct has come into effect across the StateThe election notification will be published on November 14 followed by nomination filing on November 21 scrutiny on November 22 and withdrawal on November 24Counting of votes will be held on December 13 from 8 am and all election processes will conclude by December 18 allowing the new councils to assume office by December 21 when the current term endsPolling on December 9 will cover Thiruvananthapuram Kollam Pathanamthitta Alappuzha Kottayam Idukki and Ernakulam while the second phase on December 11 will include Thrissur Palakkad Malappuram Kozhikode Wayanad Kannur and Kasaragod districtsElections will be held in 1199 local bodies excluding Mattannur Municipality where polling will be conducted laterIn all 23576 wards will go to the polls with 33746 polling stations 137922 ballot units and 50691 control units readiedAround 18 lakh officials will be deployed for polling duties supported by 70000 police personnel taking the total strength of staff to nearly 25 lakh said ShahjahanThe final voters list published on October 25 includes 133 crore men 149 crore women and 271 transgender persons Malappuram district has the highest number of voters 357 lakh while Wayanad has the lowest 64 lakhThe elections are seen as a crucial prelude to the 2026 Assembly polls testing the Left Democratic Fronts LDF stronghold and the United Democratic Fronts UDF revival prospects while the BJP seeks to expand its urban baseThe LDF currently governs five of six corporations Thiruvananthapuram Kochi Kozhikode Thrissur and Kollam with the UDF controlling KannurThe LDF holds 571 gram panchayats 113 block panchayats and 11 district panchayats while the UDF governs 351 grama panchayats 38 block panchayats and three district panchayatsThe NDA leads in 12 gram panchayats and Independents in sevenAmong municipalities the LDF controls 44 the UDF 41 and the BJP two Palakkad and PandalamThe UDF has announced several wardlevel candidates early including KS Sabarinadhan as its Mayoral nominee for ThiruvananthapuramThe BJP which fielded former DGP R Sreelekha and exAsian Games medalist Padmini Thomas faced dissent from ally BDJS over seatsharingThe CPIM is yet to announce its listState BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the polls offer voters an opportunity to vote for change for a new Kerala Successive governments of Left and the Congress are to be seen by all and now this is the chance for people to vote for a change and in the coming days the entire list of our front will be announced said ChandrasekharThe Left convenor TP Ramakrishnan said they are fully geared for the polls which will set the stage for a third successive Left government to rule the stateMeanwhile Congress president Sunny Joseph said they are all set to triumph in the semifinals IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-local-body-polls-on-dec-9-and-11-counting-on-dec-13-647811.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/isis-suspects-phone-use-in-jail-triggers-ktaka-crackdown-hm-warns-of-action-against-officials-647813.html Bengaluru Nov 10 Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has ordered a highlevel review on Monday after a suspected ISIS terrorist Zohaid Manna and other notorious criminals were found using a mobile phone inside highsecurity Bengaluru Central Prison warning that ruthless measures would follow if such security breaches persisted He said that the government was reassessing ways to prevent such lapses noting that past suspensions and FIRs had proved inadequate and warned that ruthless measures would be taken if similar incidents continued in the Bengaluru jailSpeaking to reporters in the state capital Parameshwara said the issue would be taken up seriously citing observations made by the National Investigation Agency NIAThe National Investigation Agency NIA has made the observations in this regard and I will discuss the matter in the meeting The observations have been made by the NIA with evidence and we have taken them seriously he statedParameshwara said the government had taken the matter seriously which is why a meeting was called with the ADGP Prisons senior officials and superintendents of major prisons including those from Belagavi Shivamogga and BallariWe have received information about several issues Parameshwara saidI am reviewing what must be done to prevent such lapses In the past officers were suspended and FIRs were filed but that alone does not seem enough If such incidents take place inside prisons can they even be called jails Officers are given authority under law to manage these institutions if they fail in their duties is that not a lapse the Karnataka Home Minister askedReferring to the Bengaluru Central Prison Parameshwara said it was the states main facility and warned that ruthless measures would be taken if such incidents continuedThe prison authorities have submitted replies about the videos but I am not satisfied with their explanations he addedHe said he had directed the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner to take action on certain developmentsThe Opposition now has grounds to question the government and we must treat this with utmost seriousness we too have our responsibilities Parameshwara statedThe development stems from a purported video surfacing recently showing Manna who was extradited from Dubai in 2023 on charges of radicalising youth for the global terror outfit ISIS using a mobile phone with apparent ease He was arrested in Dubai in 2020In the clip he is heard referencing security protocols saying If the password is available we will get caughtThe video has sparked controversy over prison supervision as it comes alongside other clips allegedly showing serial killer and rapist Umesh Reddy actress Ranya Raos associate Tarun and suspected terrorists using mobile phones listening to music and watching television inside jail The incidents have raised serious concerns about security and oversight in state prisons IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/isis-suspects-phone-use-in-jail-triggers-ktaka-crackdown-hm-warns-of-action-against-officials-647813.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-cm-to-transfer-rs-300-crore-for-132-lakh-farmers-under-bhavantar-scheme-on-nov-13-647814.html Bhopal Nov 10 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will release on November 13 the first installment of the money under the governments Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana for farmers who sold their soyabean crops during an event in Dewas district Chief Minister Mohan Yadav shared this information during the Cabinet meeting he chaired on Monday Madhya Pradeshs Micro Small and Medium Enterprises MSME Minister Chetanya Kumar Kashyap said while briefing the pressMinister Chetanya Kumar Kashyap informed that Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will release Rs 300 crore into bank accounts of 132 lakh farmers who have sold their soyabean crops and who are registered under the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana in the stateChetanya Kumar Kashyap further shared that the state government has procured around 270 lakh tonnes of soyabean from over 160 lakh farmers from across Madhya Pradesh Each farmer will receive around Rs 1300 per quintal for their produce in their bank accounts on November 13 the minister addedThe government is procuring Soyabean crop on mandi rate agriculture produce market prices which vary on different days According to the government the current price has been calculated at Rs 4036 per quintal against the minimum support price on soyabean crop at Rs 5328 per quintal for this yearThe minister stated that the government has calculated an average mandi rate for soyabean crop and has decided to compensate the price gap directly into farmers accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer DBTNotably Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav earlier in September had announced that the State government would implement the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana for the soybean crop this year under which farmers are supposed to be paid the differential amount between market price and the minimum support priceMadhya Pradesh is Indias largest soybeanproducing state often called the soya bowl with the Malwa region being a major hub due to its fertile black cotton soil IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-cm-to-transfer-rs-300-crore-for-132-lakh-farmers-under-bhavantar-scheme-on-nov-13-647814.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-sir-barmer-chittorgarh-lead-in-voter-count-form-distribution-647819.html Jaipur Nov 10 The Special Intensive Revision SIR of the electoral roll is progressing rapidly across Rajasthan with the distribution of voter count forms surpassing 218 million in just six days covering nearly 40 per cent of the states voters According to Chief Electoral Officer CEO Naveen Mahajan Barmer and Chittorgarh districts have emerged as the top performers each exceeding 50 per cent distribution while Jodhpur Hanumangarh Bikaner and Sirohi trail behind with less than 35 per centCEO Mahajan has issued strict directives to lowperforming districts emphasising that the programme is timebound and must be completed without delayAmong the Assembly constituencies Weir leads with 665 per cent distribution while Ganganagar remains at the bottom with 25 per centHighlighting the growing digital participation Mahajan said voters can now fill and submit count forms online through the Election Commissions digital platform District Election Officers have been instructed to spread awareness via Electoral Literacy Clubs ELCs and local organisationsVideo tutorials have been uploaded on the Election Departments social media channels to guide voters through the online process Voters submitting their forms online must ensure their name matches the 2025 voter list and use an Aadhaarlinked esignature device They need not submit a physical form if the online process is completed successfullyMahajan also shared that Rajasthan is performing strongly in mapping progress with Barmer Salumbar Balotra Nagaur Dausa and Phalodi crossing 75 per cent completion However Jaipur Kota Jodhpur Sriganganagar and Ajmer have been advised to accelerate their effortsChief Electoral Officer Mahajan informed that Rajasthan is leading in mapping related to the SIR process Barmer Salumber Balotra Nagaur Dausa Phalodi districts are leading in this mapping work with more than 75 per cent mapping but the districts where this work still needs to be done with more alertness and promptness are Jaipur Kota Jodhpur Sriganganagar and AjmerThe mapping process will simplify verification allowing voters previously listed in other states to skip document resubmissionMeanwhile Booth Level Officers BLOs have begun uploading completed forms both offline and online through the newly activated BLO app IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-sir-barmer-chittorgarh-lead-in-voter-count-form-distribution-647819.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/350-kg-explosives-20-timers-krinkov-assault-ak-47-rifle-seized-faridabad-police-commissioner--647821.html Faridabad Nov 10 IANS In a major breakthrough a joint team of Jammu and Kashmir Police and Haryana Police have recovered around 350 kilograms of explosives suspected to be ammonium nitrate along with a Krinkov assault rifle and several other arms and ammunition from Haryanas Faridabad officials said on MondaynbspFaridabad Police Commissioner Satender Kumar Gupta said the explosives were accompanied by 20 timers and four battery timers In addition an assault rifle 83 live rounds a pistol two magazines and several other weapons were recovered during the operationGupta stated that the operation was carried out in close coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir Police and had been ongoing for the past few daysnbspThe operation was conducted jointly with the Jammu and Kashmir Police and is still underway he saidnbspHe however refrained from disclosing further details citing the sensitivity of the ongoing investigationnbspWe were working on an antiterror module and hence I cannot reveal more details due to national security concerns the Police Commissioner addedThe development comes just days after the arrest of Dr Adil Ahmad Rather a Kashmiri doctor from Uttar Pradeshs Saharanpur who was detained for allegedly putting up posters supporting the proscribed terror outfit JaisheMohammed in SrinagarnbspFollowing Rathers revelations during interrogation police teams conducted multiple raids in Faridabad where the explosives and arms were found stored with another doctor identified as MujammilMujammil a resident of Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir works at AL Falah Medical College and Hospital in Faridabad and has also been arrested in connection with the casenbspThe officials mentioned that he had been living in a rented room in Faridabads Dhoj area for the past three and a half yearsnbspMujammil was arrested by the police 10 days ago after strong evidence linking him to JaisheMohammed was discoverednbspFaridabad police recovered a Swift car based on Mujammils information This car belongs to a woman doctor working at AlFalah Hospital The Kirnkov assault rifle was seized from this car police saidFaridabad Police Commissioner Gupta further said that investigations are underway to trace the origin and intended use of the seized explosives and weaponsnbspHow the weapons arrived here and where they came from is still a matter of investigation he saidnbspPolice officials said that both the arrested doctors are being interrogated to establish possible links with any terror organisation or sleeper cells operating in northern IndiaThe seizure of such a large quantity of explosives and sophisticated weapons has raised serious security concerns ahead of the winter season when militant activities often see a spikenbspSecurity agencies are now on high alert and intelligence inputs are being shared across states to prevent any potential threats emanating from this module https://dailyworld.in/national/350-kg-explosives-20-timers-krinkov-assault-ak-47-rifle-seized-faridabad-police-commissioner--647821.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/there-will-be-bumper-turnout-in-second-phase-nda-govt-is-certain-to-be-formed-keshav-prasad-maurya-647825.html Lucknow Nov 10 Voting for the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections covering 122 constituencies is scheduled for November 11 Ahead of polling Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Monday expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance NDA will return to power in Bihar with a decisive majority Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya speaking to IANS said I appeal to all voters to turn out in large numbers in the second phase just as they did in the first phase There is a clear NDA wave in the Bihar Assembly elections which has created panic and confusion within the MahagathbandhanHe asserted that the NDA government would once again be formed in Bihar with a thumping majorityThe people have expressed their faith in the NDA The NDA has served the country with commitment and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been serving Bihar continuously for the past 20 years The people are satisfied with his governance Meanwhile internal conflict continues within the Mahagathbandhan as leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav do not want Tejashwi Yadav to become Chief Minister Maurya claimedDeputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak echoed similar sentiments stating that the NDA was poised to secure a sweeping victoryThe NDA is ready to form the government with a massive majority in the second phase People are rising above caste religion and community lines to vote for development and stability under the NDA he saidThe campaign for the final phase of the Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for Tuesday November 11 concluded on Sunday eveningA total of 122 constituencies across 20 districts will go to the polls in this phase In the first phase polling was held for 121 seats across 18 districts This time 1302 candidates are contesting including 136 women about 10 per cent of the total Voting will take place at 45399 polling centres with 370 crore voters 195 crore men and 174 crore women eligible to cast their votesThe 122 constituencies voting in this phase are spread across Bihars central western and northern regions The BJP traditionally dominates Tirhut Saran and northern Mithilanchal covering East Champaran West Champaran Sheohar Sitamarhi and SaranThe JDU retains influence in Bhagalpur while the Mahagathbandhan has a strong base in the Magadh region including Gaya Aurangabad Nawada Jehanabad and Arwal The Congress however remains dependent on its allies for political strength in these areas IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/there-will-be-bumper-turnout-in-second-phase-nda-govt-is-certain-to-be-formed-keshav-prasad-maurya-647825.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mahagathbandhan-will-free-bihar-from-20-years-of-a-helpless-system-cong-chief--647826.html New Delhi Nov 10 IANS As Bihar gears up for the second and final phase of Assembly elections Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday asserted that the Mahagathbandhan Grand Alliance will free the state from what he described as a helpless system that has prevailed for the past two decadesTaking to social media Mallikarjun Kharge said The Mahagathbandhan will free Bihar from the helpless system of 20 years Now migration will stop darkness will be removed from the future of the youth Their future will be bright with every household jobHe further stated Now we will end injustice we will change Bihar with social justice Dalits Mahadalits tribals backward most backward economically weaker sections and minorities will get their rightsHighlighting the alliances promises Kharge added There will be economic uplift of women farmers youth and every section of society The people of Bihar have set out to change the picture of the state We will restore the pride of Bihar We guarantee we will make it happenMeanwhile the campaigning for the final phase of the Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for Tuesday November 11 concluded on Sunday eveningA total of 122 constituencies across 20 districts will go to polls in this phase In the first phase polling was held for 121 seats across 18 districts This time 1302 candidates are in the fray including 136 women about 10 per cent of the total Voting will take place at 45399 polling centres with an electorate of 370 crore voters comprising 195 crore men and 174 crore womenIn the 2020 Assembly election the BJP won 42 of these 122 seats followed by the RJD with 33 JDU with 20 Congress with 11 and the Left parties with five In the 2015 election when the JDU and RJD were allies the BJPs tally fell to 36 while the JDURJDCongress bloc captured 80 of these seatsThe constituencies going to polls in this phase are spread across Bihars central western and northern regions The BJP traditionally dominates Tirhut Saran and northern Mithilanchal covering districts such as East Champaran West Champaran Sheohar Sitamarhi and SaranThe JDU maintains influence in Bhagalpur while the Mahagathbandhan has a strong base in the Magadh region including Gaya Aurangabad Nawada Jehanabad and Arwal The Congress however remains dependent on its allies for influence in these regions https://dailyworld.in/national/mahagathbandhan-will-free-bihar-from-20-years-of-a-helpless-system-cong-chief--647826.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/singing-vande-mataram-will-be-compulsory-in-schools-educational-institutions-cm-yogi--647827.html Gorakhpur Nov 10 IANS Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday announced that singing Vande Mataram will be made mandatory in all schools and educational institutions across the statenbspAddressing the Ekta Yatra and Vande Mataram singing event in Gorakhpur CM Yogi said There should be a sense of respect for the national song Vande Mataram We will make its singing compulsory in every school and educational institution of Uttar Pradesh so that a sense of reverence and respect is invoked in everyone towards Bharat Mata and MatrubhoomiThe Chief Minister also mentioned that from 1896 to 1922 Vande Mataram was sung at every Congress session but in 1923 when Mohammad Ali Jauhar became the Congress president he walked out as soon as the song began and refused to participatenbspThat opposition to Vande Mataram became one of the unfortunate causes of Indias Partition he saidIf the Congress had respected Indias nationalism through Vande Mataram by removing Mohammad Ali Jauhar from the post of the party president at that time the partition might not have happened he addednbspHe also called out the Opposition stating On October 31 people do not participate in programmes honouring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patels birth anniversary but shamefully attend events honouring Jinnah We must remember that if our national heroes are not respected what will happen to our nationnbspNo new Jinnah should ever arise within India and if anyone dares to follow in his footsteps they must be stopped before they pose a threat he addedThe announcement came just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a yearlong commemoration of Vande Mataram to mark the 150th anniversary of the national songnbspThe celebration will take place over the course of a year honouring the iconic song that inspired Indias freedom struggle and continues to serve as a symbol of national pride and unitynbspVande Mataram was composed by the legendary poet Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on Akshaya Navami November 7 1875nbspThe song first appeared in the literary journal Bangadarshan as part of Chattopadhyays novel Anandamath https://dailyworld.in/national/singing-vande-mataram-will-be-compulsory-in-schools-educational-institutions-cm-yogi--647827.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-refuses-to-entertain-mp-amritpal-singhs-plea-challenging-detention-under-nsa-647828.html New Delhi Nov 9 The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea filed by Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh challenging his continued detention under the National Security Act NSA A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria observed that the appropriate course for the petitioner would be to first move the jurisdictional High CourtConsidering the duration of his continued detention the Justice Aravind Kumarled Bench requested the High Court to conclude the proceedings within six weeksIn his writ petition Amritpal Singh currently lodged in Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam contended that preventing an elected Member of Parliament from discharging his constitutional duties amounted to a violation of his fundamental rights as well as the collective rights of the Khadoor Sahib electorateThe 31yearold chief of Waris Punjab De was arrested on March 18 2023 following a major crackdown and subsequently detained under NSA provisionsDespite being incarcerated the 31yearold Sikh radical won the Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha seat as an Independent candidate by a margin of 197120 votes over Congress rival Kulbir Singh Zira He was briefly granted a fourday parole to take oath in the Lok Sabha a move cleared after the National Investigation Agency NIA offered no objectionHis case has drawn comparisons to other incarcerated leaders permitted to take the oath including Engineer Rashid from Jammu and KashmirThe NSA detention of Amritpal and nine of his aides has remained under scrutiny especially after the jails Superintendent Nipen Das was arrested under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and the Assam Prisons Act for allegedly supplying unauthorised gadgets inside the facilityAssam Police said the devices allowed Amritpal Singh access to the Internet enabling him to expand his reach from inside the jailThe Dibrugarh Superintendent of Police said that the jail manual has different provisions for detainees under the NSA but the jail Superintendent violated it by allowing gadgets to reach Amritpal Singh and other inmates IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-refuses-to-entertain-mp-amritpal-singhs-plea-challenging-detention-under-nsa-647828.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/police-uncover-jk-doctors-faridabad-house-of-explosives-seven-arrested-in-kashmir--647831.html Srinagar Nov 10 IANS The Jammu and Kashmir Police have 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 here on Monday adding that seven people have been arrested so farnbspAccording to JampampK Police the crackdown follows the discovery of JaisheMohammad posters pasted at various locations in Bunpora Nowgam Srinagar on October 19 threatening police and security forcesnbspThe operation led to the arrest of seven key operatives and the recovery of a massive cache of arms ammunition and nearly three tonnes of improvised explosive device material during coordinated searches across multiple states The module was involved in identifying radicalising and recruiting individuals into terror ranks besides raising funds arranging logistics and procuring arms ammunition and explosive material the police saidThe arrested individuals have been identified as Arif Nisar Dar alias Sahil a resident of Nowgam Srinagar YasirulAshraf a resident of Nowgam Srinagar Maqsood Ahmad Dar alias Shahid a resident of Nowgam Srinagar Molvi Irfan Ahmad Imam of a mosque in Shopian Zameer Ahmad Ahanger alias Mutlasha a resident of Wakura Ganderbal Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie alias Musaib a resident of Koil Pulwama and Dr Adeel a resident of Wanpora KulgamMore individuals connected to the network have been identified and efforts are underway to trace and apprehend them the police saidnbspDuring the investigation coordinated searches were carried out by the JampampK Police in Srinagar Anantnag Ganderbal and Shopian and jointly with Haryana Police in Faridabad and Uttar Pradesh Police in SaharanpurnbspThe operation led to the recovery of two pistols two AKseries rifles and a staggering 2900 kilograms of explosive and IEDmaking material including chemicals reagents inflammable substances electronic circuits remote controls batteries wires timers and metal fragmentsRecovered weapons include one Chinese Star pistol with ammunition One Beretta pistol with ammunition one AK56 rifle with ammunition and one AK Krinkov rifle with ammunitionnbspThe sheer quantity of explosives points to the possibility of a major planned attack which has now been averted A detailed financial investigation is underway to track the flow of funds and identify both local and crossborder linkages the police saidAll angles of funding coordination and supply chain are being traced and addressed expeditiouslynbspThis is one of the years biggest counterterror operations The success of the operation reflects the forces diligent efforts and unflagging determination in dismantling terror networks operating under cover The Jammu and Kashmir Police remain steadfast in their mission to stamp out the scourge of terrorism and ensure peace and security in the region the police officials said https://dailyworld.in/national/police-uncover-jk-doctors-faridabad-house-of-explosives-seven-arrested-in-kashmir--647831.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/deceased-or-illegal-votes-removal-essential-for-healthy-democracy-bjp-647832.html New Delhi Nov 10 IANS BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Monday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for opposing the Special Intensive Revision SIR of electoral rolls saying that protecting genuine voters and removing fake illegal or deceased votes is essential for a healthy democracynbspHis remarks came after Mamata Banerjee launched a strong attack on the BJP and the Election Commission of India ECI accusing them of using the ongoing SIR of voter lists as a tool for silent invisible rigging ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections On November 4 she led a massive rally from Dharmatala to Jorasanko in central Kolkata warning that the fall of the Narendra Modi government will be inevitable if even a single eligible voter is deleted from the rollsSpeaking to IANS Tarun Chugh said The Bengal government which fosters a merciless jihadi mentality in the state is creating obstacles to the proper implementation of measures aimed at preventing illegal fake and deceased votes from being counted Protecting genuine votes and detecting removing and deleting fake or illegal votes is essential for a healthy democracynbspHe further urged the state government to cooperate with the Election Commission instead of obstructing the processThe Bengal government should assist in conducting the SIR and refrain from stopping it Chugh saidnbspAccusing the Trinamool Congress government of shielding infiltrators Chugh added Infiltrators are snatching away jobs from our youth government posts families rations and even our peace and security How can infiltrators be allowed to choose governments or leaders in this country or anywhere else This is unconstitutional and dangerous for democracyChugh also responded to a recent video message by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi released on November 5 in which he urged young voters in Bihar to turn out in large numbers for the upcoming polls Gandhi had said My young friends from Bihar my GenZ brothers and sisters tomorrow is not just a day for voting but a day to decide the direction of Bihars futurenbspTaking a dig at him Chugh said The GenZ generation has rejected the Congress that once insulted Indian values With honesty and hard work GenZ is busy fulfilling the dream of Viksit Bharat 2047 Rahul Ji your Italystyle politics will not work here https://dailyworld.in/national/deceased-or-illegal-votes-removal-essential-for-healthy-democracy-bjp-647832.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajnath-singh-lauds-performance-of-defence-psus-platforms-in-op-sindoor-647858.html New Delhi Nov 10 IANS Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a review meeting of Defence Public Sector Undertakings DPSUs on Monday commending the performance of these companies platforms in Operation SindoornbspAddressing the gathering at the newly inaugurated DPSU Bhawan World Trade Centre Naoroji Nagar Rajnath Singh also applauded the contribution of DPSU in strengthening the defence manufacturing ecosystem and advancing the vision of a selfreliant IndiaAll our 16 DPSUs are serving as strong pillars of the countrys selfreliance Their excellent performance in operations like Operation Sindoor testifies to the reliability and capability of our indigenous platforms he saidnbspThe Defence Minister commended HSL AVNL IOL and MIL for achieving the Miniratna status and described it as a reflection of their growing efficiency autonomy and contribution to the defence sectorHe highlighted that the transformation of the Ordnance Factory Board into seven new DPSUs in 2021 ushered in greater functional independence innovation and competitivenessnbspThe Defence Minister added that the newly granted Miniratna status to these four DPSUs will empower them to undertake capacity expansion modernisation and explore new ventures and collaborations including joint ventures and mergers with both public and private sector partnersHighlighting the sectors remarkable performance Rajnath Singh underlined that in the year 202425 India achieved defence production worth Rs 151 lakh crore with DPSUs contributing 716 per cent of the totalnbspDefence exports reached Rs 6695 crore underscoring global confidence in Indias indigenous systems This clearly indicates that Made in India defence products are gaining global respect he addedEmphasising the need to sustain this momentum Rajnath Singh Mantri urged all DPSUs to focus on rapid indigenisation of critical technologies holistic RampampD product quality enhancement timely deliveries and adoption of a strategic approach to increase exportsnbspHe directed DPSUs to define clear indigenisation and RampampD roadmaps with measurable milestones to be presented at the next review meeting On behalf of the Government I assure you that wherever special intervention or assistance is required it will be provided promptly he saidAs part of the event three major MoUs were exchanged among DPSUs reflecting the spirit of collaboration and selfreliance Hindustan Aeronautics Limited HAL and Bharat Dynamics Limited BDL signed MoUs with Yantra India Limited YIL to support its modernisation efforts and establish a 10000ton Forging Press facility a crucial step towards reducing import dependence for aluminium alloys used in the defence and aerospace sectorsHAL has committed an interestfree advance of Rs 435 crore to YIL while BDL will provide a sustained workload of up to 3000 metric tonnes over ten yearsnbspThe third MoU was signed for the creation of a Metal Bank at MIDHANI to ensure the uninterrupted availability of critical raw materials for defence projects of national importance https://dailyworld.in/national/rajnath-singh-lauds-performance-of-defence-psus-platforms-in-op-sindoor-647858.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/nda-all-set-for-a-historic-win-in-bihar-bjp-647860.html New Delhi Nov 10 IANS Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday claimed that the BJPled NDA is heading toward a decisive effective and historic victory in Bihar as the second phase of polling is set to take place on TuesdaynbspnbspAddressing the media at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi on Monday Prasad said the Oppositions frustration reflects its acceptance of defeatnbspTejashwi Yadav held a press conference after the campaign period ended During the silence period such statements show that he has already conceded defeat Prasad saidnbspResponding to Yadavs allegations that industries are being set up only in BJPruled states Prasad remarked that the RJD leader does not do his homeworknbspHe highlighted that Bihar has seen the establishment of 17 ethanol plants textile parks and has become a major hub for the biscuit industryMoUs worth Rs 118 lakh crore have been signed Bihar today is free from the atmosphere of terror he addednbspPrasad said the NDAs continued success for two decades stems from the trust factor among the peoplenbspHe lauded the massive turnout during Prime Minister Narendra Modis and Chief Minister Nitish Kumars roadshows calling them a testament to public faith and the PMs popularityCalling the election a battle between jungle raj and good governance Prasad accused Tejashwi Yadav of perpetuating his father Lalu Prasad Yadavs legacy of corruption and lawlessnessnbspIn the jungle raj era ransom was decided at the CMs residence he allegedTaking a swipe at the Leader of the Opposition LoP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi Prasad said Rahul Gandhi is a political tourist He goes on safaris instead of serious campaigning The issues he raises are tired and irrelevantnbspOn allegations regarding deployment of police from BJPruled states Prasad clarified that forces are deployed by the Election Commission not by political partiesnbspHe urged patience over voter turnout figures saying Lets wait for the Election Commissions data everything will be clear soon https://dailyworld.in/national/nda-all-set-for-a-historic-win-in-bihar-bjp-647860.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-cm-stalin-slams-bjp-over-sir-calls-it-another-tool-to-intimidate-dmk-like-ed-cbi-647863.html Chennai Nov 10 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin on Monday hit out at the BJP calling the Special Intensive Revision SIR by the Election Commission of India ECI a political weapon crafted by the ruling party at the Centre to intimidate political rivals similar to the Enforcement Directorate ED and Central Bureau of Investigation CBI Speaking at the wedding ceremony of Srirangam MLA M Palaniyandis son in Tiruchy CM Stalin said The SIR is nothing but a new tool used by the BJP to threaten the DMK But their efforts will not succeed in Tamil NaduHe reiterated that the DMK had been opposing the SIR from the time it was introduced and urged party cadres to ensure that the statewide protest against it scheduled for Tuesday becomes a massive successThe SIR is a way of waging war against the DMK We have already moved the Supreme Court against it Interestingly the AIADMK has now approached the court to be included in the case If they were genuinely concerned they should have filed a separate petition I suspect there is a political conspiracy behind this he saidCM Stalin also stressed that the DMK remained a peoples movement that continues to stay active irrespective of whether it is in power or facing electionsEven when we are not in government the DMK is always active It is because of our committed cadres that the party has stood tall for 75 years he saidHe further noted that the leadership too has been working tirelesslyI have been personally interacting with district secretaries over the past several months So far I have covered 80 districts and the remaining will be completed soon CM Stalin addedResponding to AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswamis criticism over the training of Booth Level Agents BLAs Stalin clarified that the DMK had trained BLA2 members to assist Booth Level Officers BLOs who are government employees and accused Palaniswami of making remarks without understanding the factsEarlier in the event MLA M Palaniyandi donated 50 lakh to the DMKs election fund drawing applause from party functionaries present IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-cm-stalin-slams-bjp-over-sir-calls-it-another-tool-to-intimidate-dmk-like-ed-cbi-647863.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/realtor-hacked-to-death-inside-police-quarters-in-tns-tiruchy-647867.html Chennai Nov 10 In a shocking incident that unfolded in full public view a 25yearold realtor was brutally hacked to death by a fivemember gang inside the police quarters in Tamil Nadus Tiruchy on Monday morning The attack sent shockwaves across the city as it took place close to the residential police facility at Marsingpettai and coincided with Chief Minister MK Stalins visit to TiruchyAccording to police sources residents of Bheema Nagar Main Road witnessed a group of men armed with lethal weapons chasing a youthThe terrified victim later identified as Thamaraiselvan 25 a local realtor ran towards the nearby police quarters seeking refuge However the assailants pursued him relentlessly and cornered him inside the premises before attacking him with sharpedged weaponsEyewitnesses said the gang showed no hesitation despite being in a police residential zoneHe ran into the police quarters screaming for help but the gang followed him and struck him repeatedly a local resident saidThe victim sustained multiple deep cuts particularly to his head and died on the spot before police personnel could interveneWhile most assailants fled the scene immediately after the assault leaving residents and police in shock alert members of the public managed to catch hold of one of the attackers and handed him over to the policeThe suspect was taken into custody for interrogation and police teams have launched a massive manhunt to trace the remaining four members of the gangSenior police officials including Tiruchy Commissioner of Police rushed to the scene and conducted an inquiry Forensic teams collected evidence and the body of Thamaraiselvan was sent to the Government Medical College Hospital for a postmortem examinationPreliminary investigations suggest that the murder may be linked to a previous dispute possibly related to real estate dealings though police have not ruled out other motivesGiven that the incident occurred when Chief Minister Stalin was in the city for an official event additional security was immediately deployed across Tiruchy to prevent any further disturbances Police have registered a case of murder and are probing all possible angles to uncover the motive behind the brutal daylight killing IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/realtor-hacked-to-death-inside-police-quarters-in-tns-tiruchy-647867.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-arrests-delhi-police-asi-for-taking-rs-24-lakh-bribe-from-litigant-647870.html New Delhi Nov 10 The Central Bureau of Investigation CBI arrested an Assistant SubInspector ASI of Delhi Police while accepting a bribe of Rs 24 lakh from a litigant involved in a property case in Karkardooma Court in east Delhi an official said on Monday ASI Patil Kumar was posted at Police Station Jyoti Nagar the official said in a statementThe CBI registered the case against the policeman on Sunday after the property owner lodged a formal complaintInitially the ASI demanded a bribe of Rs 15 lakh from the complainant to submit a favourable verification report in court regarding his property in Meet NagarThe accused threatened that he would submit an adverse report against the complainant if the bribe was not paidAfter the complainant convinced the ASI to reduce the bribe amount the CBI laid a trap on Sunday and caught Patil Kumar redhanded while demanding and accepting the bribe of Rs 240 lakh from the complainant as part paymentEarlier in a separate case the CBI registered a case of disproportionate assets against former Project Directorcum General Manager of National Highway Authority of India NHAI Arvind R KaleThe FIR against Kale was filed on October 30 under charges of a public servant intentionally enriching himself illicitly during the period of his office and abetment of an offenceThe CBI case was registered after the probe agency assessed Kale and his family members income and expenses from April 1 2022 to March 3 2024 He was working as Project DirectorcumGM Project Implementation UnitNagpur NHAI since September 9 2022 said an officialThe probe agencys Deputy Superintendent of Police Harish Goel approved the registration of FIR against Kale after a computation of the assets income and expenditure of Kale and his family members indicated the presence of disproportionate assets worth Rs 156 crore almost 179 per cent more than the incomeIt is found that Arvind R Kale has illicitly enriched himself and has assets disproportionate to his known sources of income from April 1 2022 to March 3 2024 The aforesaid facts prima facie constitute the commission of offences punishable us 132 rw 131b and 12 of the PC Act 1988 as amended in 2018 on his part and other unknown persons said DSP Goel IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-arrests-delhi-police-asi-for-taking-rs-24-lakh-bribe-from-litigant-647870.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-to-raise-rs-250-under-ladli-behna-yojana-128-crore-women-to-benefit-647871.html Bhopal Nov 10 As a festive gesture on Bhai Dooj Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav had announced the continuation of the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana with Rs 1500 to be credited to 126 crore the amount will now be paid from November 12 through a singleclick transfer in Madhya Pradeshs Seoni The cabinet meeting on Monday approved the necessary amount for the current months instalments taking the total disbursement since March 2023 to Rs 44000 croreThis year the total financial strain on the state exchequer will be Rs 20450 crore Chaitanya Kashyap the Minister for MSME Micro small and medium enterprises said after the cabinet meetingHe called the scheme a revolutionary step for womens financial independence Now onwards from every month Rs 1500 will reach the accounts of our sisters without any deduction This is their right not charity he saidThe scheme covers women aged 2160 from economically weaker sections including widows divorcees and destitutes The November 12 event in Seoni will see the CM personally oversee the transfer he addedBank correspondents and common service centres have been directed to assist women without smartphones Since its inception the scheme has transformed lives In rural areas women are using the grant for childrens education and healthcareA government survey shows 68 per cent of beneficiaries have opened savings accounts for the first time The cabinet reviewed the inclusion criteria AadhaarEKYC verification has been made mandatory to eliminate bogus entriesUrban beneficiaries will receive SMS alerts 24 hours before credit The state has tied up with India Post Payments Bank for doorstep delivery in remote areas No woman should visit an office for her money the CM directedThe scheme has also boosted local economies Kirana stores report higher sales on transfer dates Opposition parties have demanded an increase to Rs 3000 but the government cited fiscal disciplineWe are committed to Rs 1500 every month without fail Dr Yadav had earlier said The scheme is funded through state resources and savings from DBT rationalisation The Ladli Behna Yojana has become a national talking point Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan have launched similar schemes IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-to-raise-rs-250-under-ladli-behna-yojana-128-crore-women-to-benefit-647871.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/acb-team-arrests-rajasthan-man-taking-bribe-on-behalf-of-central-narcotics-bureau-inspector-647872.html Jaipur Nov 10 The AntiCorruption Bureau ACB Kota has arrested Akram Hussain a broker for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20000 on behalf of a Central Bureau of Narcotics CBN Inspector in the Bhawanimandi area of Rajasthans Jhalawar The main accused CBN Inspector Hitesh Kumar fled the scene while carrying a bundle of money that included dummy notes worth Rs 190 lakhAccording to Additional Superintendent of Police SP Mukul Sharma of ACBs Special Unit the complainant had approached the bureau alleging that Inspector Hitesh Kumar and his associates demanded a Rs three lakh bribe to avoid implicating his father in a false narcotics caseActing on the complaint the ACB verified the allegations through recorded phone conversations confirming the bribe demand and subsequently laid a trap On Sunday around 930 pm the complainant reached the CBN Bhawanimandi office with Rs 30000 in genuine currency and Rs 270 lakh in dummy notes as directed by the ACB teamWhen the transaction took place ACB officers swooped in and arrested broker Akram Hussain while he was accepting Rs 20000 in cash However Inspector Hitesh Kumar managed to flee from the scene with part of the bribe moneyWhile escaping the inspector dropped a bundle containing Rs one lakh his mobile phone and several documents about 100 meters from the spotThe recovered bundle contained Rs 20000 genuine currency and Rs 80000 in dummy notes It is believed that Hitesh fled with another bundle of Rs 2 lakh of which Rs 190 lakh were dummy notes and Rs 10000 real currencyThe ACB has launched an extensive search to locate the absconding inspectorAdditional SP Sharma said the investigation is underway and strict action will be taken against all those involved in the bribery attempt and extortion threatAccording to ACB Director General Govind Gupta a complaint was received at the ACB Kota office alleging that Inspector Hitesh Kumar posted at the Central Narcotics Bureau Bhawani Mandi along with another person had abducted the complainants father from his home on November 7 and demanded a Rs 3 lakh bribe to release him and avoid false implication in a marijuana case IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/acb-team-arrests-rajasthan-man-taking-bribe-on-behalf-of-central-narcotics-bureau-inspector-647872.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/over-1589-crore-children-in-gujarat-provided-free-health-screenings-in-11-years-minister-647875.html Gandhinagar Nov 10 Gujarats Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said on Monday that over the past 11 years more than 1589 crore children across the state have received free health checkups under the School HealthRashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram SHRBSK Launched in 201415 the initiative has provided specialised medical care to more than 218 lakh children including complex procedures such as 167 lakh heart surgeries more than 20000 kidney treatments 11000 cancer treatments 206 kidney transplants 37 liver transplants 211 bone marrow transplants and 3260 cochlear implants all free of costThe Minister emphasised that the SHRBSK programme implemented under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel aims to ensure a healthier future generation by offering comprehensive and technologydriven healthcare to every child from newborns to 18yearoldsThe initiative covers children studying in anganwadis primary secondary and higher secondary schools as well as those out of school providing regular health screenings early diagnosis and timely treatment without any financial burden on familiesAt present 992 mobile health teams operate across the state each comprising two AYUSH medical officers a pharmacist and an auxiliary nurse midwife to reach children in every corner of GujaratIn addition newborns are screened for birth defects using 4D technology at all delivery pointsThe programme also addresses a wide range of health concerns including anaemia malnutrition vision and hearing issues dental and skin conditions cardiac defects learning delays and behavioural problems alongside providing counselling nutrition and hygiene educationMinister Pansheriya added that around 189 crore children are screened every year and those requiring further treatment are referred to primary health centres community health centres district hospitals medical colleges or superspecialty hospitals ensuring a seamless referral and care processThe state has also established 28 District Early Intervention Centres for diagnosis and followup careThe SHRBSK programme is integrated with the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and Teko Portal making each childs health record digitally accessibleHighlighting the state governments inclusive approach the Minister noted that children who have undergone cochlear implant surgeries receive a free second processor to ensure continued hearing supportHe concluded by saying that the School HealthRashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram represents a holistic and futuristic model of child healthcare committed to building a strong healthy and empowered generation in Gujarat IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/over-1589-crore-children-in-gujarat-provided-free-health-screenings-in-11-years-minister-647875.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-over-1-000-tribal-youth-trained-in-four-years-rs-2-crore-invested-in-entrepreneurship-development-647876.html Gandhinagar Nov 10 The Gujarat government continues to strengthen the economic independence of its tribal population Through focused entrepreneurship and skill development programs the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development CED Gujarat under the Office of the Commissioner of Industries has emerged as a driving force behind a new wave of grassroots entrepreneurs transforming tribal regions into vibrant business ecosystems as shared by officials todayOver the past four years 202122 to 202425 the state government has invested Rs 2 crore to provide entrepreneurship training to more than 1000 tribal youth across 14 districts Of these over 120 have become successful entrepreneurs setting up their own ventures and creating employment opportunities for othersAdditionally 1300 tribal youth have received skill development training and 223 have secured direct employment as a result The Gujarat governments entrepreneurship and skill development model for tribal communities is anchored in a robust institutional network comprising 42 Skill Upgradation Centres SUCs 9 Regional Centres and specialised anchor institutes that focus on industrydriven learningEquipped with modern tools smart classrooms and local industry partnerships these centres ensure that training translates directly into enterprise creation and employment The programs cover diverse sectors including chemical processing electrical and electronics textiles and tailoring beauty and wellness logistics IT and data entry and renewable energyTraining curricula are tailored to local economic potential and the realworld needs of industries ensuring that participants gain both technical knowhow and entrepreneurial confidence Among the most inspiring examples is Daksha Birari from Dang district who founded Ambika Haldi Farm after receiving CEDs entrepreneurship training and support from her local Sakhi MandalShe has turned traditional turmeric farming into a modern agrobusiness with an annual turnover exceeding 80 lakh while also providing steady employment to several local womenSimilarly Tarun Vasava from Vaghodia in Vadodara district has made his mark in plastic manufacturing through his venture JSP Plastics which now records an annual turnover of around Rs 1 crore and employs 15 workers With sustainability in mind Vasava is now venturing into solar energy installation expanding his enterprise into green technologyAnother standout story is that of Jaya Varasat from Meghraj Aravalli district who after completing CEDs training launched Jayashree Organic Home Industry She now provides employment to 25 women setting a powerful example of rural womens entrepreneurship and empowerment Hitesh Patel based in Gundlav GIDC Valsad also represents this success model After completing business development training under CED he founded Standard Equipment a company that manufactures industrial process pumps used in the chemical sector IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-over-1-000-tribal-youth-trained-in-four-years-rs-2-crore-invested-in-entrepreneurship-development-647876.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/maha-local-polls-ncp-releases-list-of-17-spokespersons-amid-pune-land-deal-row-647877.html Mumbai Nov 10 Amid the ongoing elections to the local and civic body elections the Ajit Pawarled Nationalist Congress Party on Monday released a list of 17 party spokespersons to strongly put up its stand The list of spokespersons includes Anil Patil Rupali Chakankar Brijmohan Srivastava Chetan Tupe Anand Paranjape Avinash Adik Sana Malik Rajlaxmi Bhosale Suraj Chavan Hemlata Patil Pratibha Shinde Vikas Pasalkar Rajiv Sable Prashant Pawar Shyam Saner Sayali Dalvi and Shashikant TarangeThe announcement coincided with the oppositions move to target the NCP chief and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar over the Pune land deal involving his son Parth PawarNCP also chose to appoint the State Women Commission chairperson Rupali Chakankar and state NCP women wing president as spokesperson despite being targeted by the opposition and the party activist Rupali Patil for her statements on the suicide of a Satara woman doctor However NCP has stripped Rupali Patil of the party spokespersons job for making antiparty statements The party had recently served her notice in the wake of making personal allegations against Rupali ChakankarRupali Patil in her reaction said I am out of Pune today I could not be contacted as I am on a trip Today the party has appointed new spokespersons The names of MLAs Amol Mitkari and Vaishalitai Nagwade including me are not part of the list We are ready to face the upcoming elections We will do the partys work vigorously I will meet Ajit Pawar and talk about this list and get information about it then I will talk to all of you in detailNCP has also dropped party legislator Amol Mitkari as the spokesperson Mitkari has been hogging headlines for sparking controversies by targeting the leaders of the MahaYuti alliance Further NCP also removed Vaishali Nagawade who comes from the Daund constituency in Pune district as the spokespersonIncidentally Suraj Chavan who was embroiled in a controversy over the assault case has been appointed as spokesperson Suraj Chavan had to step down as the NCPs state youth wing after the video went viral about him allegedly assaulting Chhava Sanghatna state president Vijaykumar Ghatge in July Thereafter he was appointed as the state party general secretary The Maharashtra government later inducted Suraj Chavan into the committee to draft the states revised youth policyNCP has released the list of party spokespersons when the Eknath Shindeled Shiv Sena legislator Mahendra Dalvi from Alibag constituency in Raigad district accused party president and DCM Ajit Pawar of lying to save his own Parth Pawar in the Pune land deal case NCP has already hit back saying that it will adopt a tit for tat policy to give a befitting replyParanjape in his reaction said The Party gives responsibilities at different junctures With the local and civic body elections under way the party has released a list of spokespersons with the task of putting the partys ideology and line before the people of Maharashtra Those who have been dropped will be given responsibilities in the party organisation IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/maha-local-polls-ncp-releases-list-of-17-spokespersons-amid-pune-land-deal-row-647877.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-chief-secy-calls-on-guv-devvrat-at-raj-bhavan-in-gandhinagar-647878.html Gandhinagar Nov 10 Gujarat Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Das on Monday paid a courtesy visit to Governor Acharya Devvrat at the Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar During the meeting the Governor congratulated Das on his appointment as the Chief Secretary and extended his best wishes for a successful tenureHe expressed hope that Gujarats development journey would continue to expand under his leadershipGovernor Devvrat emphasised the need to make administrative processes more efficient transparent and citizenfriendly urging efforts to ensure that governance remains accessible to the publicChief Secretary Das in turn assured that all officers and employees of the state government are committed to public service working diligently to improve efficiency through innovation and modern technology thereby speeding up the resolution of citizen applicationsThe Governor also highlighted the importance of public participation in nationwide initiatives inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi such as Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam and natural farming encouraging wider awareness and involvement in these peoplecentric campaignsHighlighting Gujarats growing role in promoting ecoconscious policies Governor Devvrat urged greater public engagement especially from youth and farmers to make natural farming and afforestation a mass movementHe stressed that such initiatives inspired by Prime Minister Modis vision will play a crucial role in ensuring a greener healthier and selfreliant IndiaMeanwhile Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati paid a courtesy visit to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on SundayThe Odisha Governor was in Gujarat to attend the Bharat Parv celebrations at Ekta Nagar held as part of the nationwide observance of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patels 150th birth anniversary inspired by Prime Minister Modis vision of unityThe grand celebrations themed Ekta Prakash Parv are being held at Ekta Nagar in Narmada district until November 15 featuring cultural performances by artists from different states to showcase Indias strength in Unity in DiversityUnder the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative artists and dignitaries from across the country are participating fostering crosscultural appreciation IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-chief-secy-calls-on-guv-devvrat-at-raj-bhavan-in-gandhinagar-647878.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/human-development-indicators-continue-to-worsen-in-pakistan-undp-647879.html New Delhi Nov 10 Representatives of the UNDP IMF and World Bank have painted a grim picture of Pakistans economy as the human development indicators continue to worsen amid weak governance in a country that is surviving on bailouts from multilateral agencies such as the latter two The United Nations Development Programmes Resident Representative Dr Samuel Rizk said last week that there are two tales of Pakistans story as on one side there is macroeconomic stability but on the other hand the social and human development indicators are worsening and posing serious challenges according to an Islamabaddatelined report in The News InternationalHe said that Pakistan was receiving 14 billion from all multilateral agencies including the IMF World Bank ADB and others including the IFC on a per annum basis but its requirement stood at 15 to 17 per cent of GDP having an annual estimated requirement of 50 billion for achieving sustainable development goals This cannot materialise without the coblending of financing needs he addedHe also highlighted that the EU delegation would soon be visiting Pakistan to review the GSP whereby Pakistan would have to show compliance with 27 conventions the report saidGSP is a special incentive arrangement under the EUs Generalised Scheme of Preferences GSP that grants developing countries zero customs duties on over twothirds of their exports to the EU To qualify a country must be vulnerable have limited export diversification and demonstrate a commitment to sustainable development and good governance by ratifying and implementing 27 international conventions on human rights labour rights environment and good governanceIndia has been highlighting that Pakistan has been flouting these conditions but yet the EU is continuing with the GSP status for the countryThe IMFs Resident Representative in Pakistan Chief Mahir Binc highlighted Pakistans weak energy sector poor institutional reforms weak governance low exports an unfriendly business climate and a narrow tax base as serious challenges holding back economic stability and growth according to The News International ReportHe stated that Pakistan was facing challenges of revenue mobilisation and energy sector losses which are hampering growth in exports He said that the IMF wanted to have fiscal and export buffers by the end of the ongoing Extended Fund Facility EFF and Resilience Sustainability Fund RSF programmes by 2027 The taxtoGDP ratio he said should have gone up to 15 per cent in accordance with the IMF assessment but it might go up to 13 per cent by 2027The World Banks Country Director for Pakistan Bolormaa Amgabazar stated that Pakistan was losing 20 per cent of its GDP by 2030 mainly because of climate change and natural disasters She said that if Bangladesh could curb population growth why was Pakistan lagging She also highlighted stunting standing at 40 per cent among children in Pakistan causing an increased number of learning povertyAccording to the World Bank climate shocks will continue to hit Pakistan if action is delayed as the country is already facing aftershocks of environmental disasters She cited the example of Lahore where air pollution has become hazardous for human life IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/human-development-indicators-continue-to-worsen-in-pakistan-undp-647879.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-condoles-demise-of-eminent-telangana-poet-andesri-647881.html Hyderabad Nov 10 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of eminent Telangana poet Andesri The Prime Minister stated that the passing of Andesri left a deep void in our cultural and intellectual landscapeHis thoughts reflected the soul of Telangana A prolific poet and thinker he was the voice of the people articulating their struggles aspirations and undying spirit His words had the power to stir hearts unite voices and give shape to the collective pulse of society The way he blended social consciousness with lyrical beauty was outstanding My thoughts are with his family and admirers Om Shanti PM Modi posted on XMeanwhile Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has expressed his profound grief over the passing away of Andesri He conveyed condolences to the family membersPawan Kalyan said in a message on X that by penning the state anthem Jaya Jayahe Telangana Janani Jaya Ketanam he has etched an immortal place for himself in Telanganas history Expressing profound grief over Andeshri garus passing I convey my deepest condolences to his family membersHis body of work captivates every single one of us He began his life as a cattle herder and construction labourer embarking on a journey through the world of letters He was a writer with a deep grasp of Telanganas folk traditions and rural life He penned several film songs as well said the actorpoliticianListening to the song Mayamaipotunnadamma manishannavadu reveals just how profoundly Andesri understood society added the Jana Sena leaderAndesri passed away on Monday morning while undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad He was 64He was shifted to Gandhi Hospital late on Sunday night after he collapsed at his house in LalagudaBorn on July 18 1961 in Rebarthi village of Maddur mandal in the present Jangaon district his actual name was Ande YellaiahDespite having no formal schooling he rose to become one of Telanganas most celebrated poets He was awarded a doctorate by Kakatiya University in recognition of his contributions IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-condoles-demise-of-eminent-telangana-poet-andesri-647881.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jharkhand-hc-seeks-clarity-from-sec-on-pending-municipal-elections-647882.html Ranchi Nov 10 The Jharkhand High Court on Monday asked the State Election Commission SEC to specify when elections to municipal corporations and urban local bodies will be held in the state It also asked the Commission to submit a report outlining the proposed timeline for holding electionsA bench led by Justice Ananda Sen issued the directive while hearing a contempt petition over the prolonged delay in conducting municipal elections in the stateThe court also sought an explanation from the SEC regarding the reasons for the delay and the steps required from the state government to expedite the processThe matter will next be heard on November 24During the hearing on Monday Advocate General Rajiv Ranjan representing the government informed the court that the government has submitted the report of the triple test exercise for reservation of seats for backward classes in municipal bodies to the SECHe said the SEC had sought additional details including wardwise reservation data and updated population figures which the government would provide soon after which the election notification would be issuedHowever advocate Sumeet Gadodia appearing for the SEC stated that a complete and clear report on seat reservations has not yet been received from the governmentHe said the Commission would require approximately three months to complete the election process once the report is submittedThe contempt petition was filed by former Ranchi Municipal Corporation councillor Roshni Khalkho and another petitioner Reena Kumari seeking compliance with the High Courts earlier order directing the timely conduct of municipal pollsOn January 4 2024 the court had ordered that elections to all municipal bodies be held within three weeks an order that remains unfulfilledJharkhand has 48 urban local bodies Elections in 12 of them have been pending since June 2020 while the terms of the remaining bodies expired in April 2023No municipal election has taken place in the state since 2023 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jharkhand-hc-seeks-clarity-from-sec-on-pending-municipal-elections-647882.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/from-khaki-to-celluloid-kerala-policeman-jibin-gopinaths-steady-march-to-stardom-647884.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 10 For 42yearold Jibin Gopinath acting was not a passing dream it was a lifelong pursuit that began when he was just eight Today the Kerala Police officerturnedactor is basking in the success of Dies Irae a Malayalam horror thriller that has not only earned critical acclaim but also positioned him among the most promising faces in the industrySharing screen space with Pranav Mohanlal son of superstar Mohanlal Gopinath calls the film a turning point that has validated years of patience and passionIn a chat with IANS he said It seems perseverance has paid off says Gopinath with a smileThe response to Dies Irae has been overwhelming Im getting messages and calls from across the state It feels surrealHis cinematic journey began humbly as a junior artiste in Mohanlals 2001 blockbuster ThandavamOver the next decade he appeared in around 50 films mostly in uncredited or minor rolesI had my first audition when I was eight But it took me until 2016 to get a notable role in the film Y Thats when I began to believe I truly had a place in cinema he recallsBalancing two worlds Gopinath joined the Kerala Police in 2007 as a constableHis knack for performance did not go unnoticed even there senior officers encouraged him to feature in awareness videos and public campaignsThose police videos helped me refine my craft he saysThe next big leap came in 2023 when Gopinath shared screen space with Dulquer Salmaan in a popular PhonePe advertisementThe visibility opened new doors bringing him stronger rolesThat same year he took a decisive step opting for a fiveyear leave from service to pursue acting fulltimeLeaving the uniform even temporarily wasnt easy he admits But I knew I had to take the leap of faithGopinath will soon be seen in Thudakkam the debut film of Vismaya Mohanlal where he plays another prominent roleI get many offers to play a policeman he laughs and Im perfectly comfortable in khaki its part of who I amAt home in Pothencode Thiruvananthapuram he is a local celebrityBetween shooting schedules and fan calls Gopinath finds little time with his twin children and journalist wife Honey who he says keeps everything running smoothly in his absenceFor now the man who once stood behind the stars is confidently stepping into the spotlight one performance at a time IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/from-khaki-to-celluloid-kerala-policeman-jibin-gopinaths-steady-march-to-stardom-647884.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:51:00 +0530