DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Wed, 13 May 2026 03:17:41 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/national/malaysian-pm-anwar-ibrahim-congratulates-vijay-on-tamil-nadu-cm-win-673345.html Kuala Lumpur May 12 Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has extended warm congratulations to actorturnedpolitician C Joseph Vijay after he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu marked a dramatic political shift in the southern Indian state In a post on X Anwar Ibrahim wrote that he âwarmly congratulates my friend Vijay on being elected Chief Minister of Tamil Naduâ adding a lighthearted reference to the actorâs cinematic legacy âFor many years his adoring fans watched him defeat corrupt politicians and assorted villains within three hoursâ The people of Tamil Nadu have now entrusted Vijay with a responsibility far greater than any role performed on screenâ he said invoking Vijayâs popular slogan âOru Viral Puratchiâ onefinger revolution and expressing optimism about future MalaysiaâTamil Nadu cooperationVijay president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK was sworn in on Sunday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai in a ceremony administered by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath ArlekarNine ministers also took the oath alongside him as part of the new council of ministersThe swearingin marks a historic political transition in Tamil Nadu ending nearly six decades of alternating governance between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam DMK and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam AIADMKThe TVKled alliance secured the backing of 120 MLAs in the 234member Assembly comfortably crossing the 118seat majority mark despite falling short of an outright solo majorityThe ceremony drew highprofile attendance including the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi along with film personalities party workers and thousands of supporters Authorities deployed heavy security across Chennai with intensified vehicle checks and strict access control around the venueThe swearingin of Vijay marks a watershed moment in Tamil Nadu politics as a nonDravidian party has come to power in the state for the first time since 1967 Political observers view the development as a major realignment in the stateâs political landscape long dominated by the DMK and AIADMK IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/malaysian-pm-anwar-ibrahim-congratulates-vijay-on-tamil-nadu-cm-win-673345.html Tue, 12 May 2026 08:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-raids-punjab-vigilance-bureau-office-arrests-middleman-in-rs-25-lakh-bribery-case-673346.html Chandigarh May 12 A CBI team has raided the Punjab Vigilance Bureau office in Mohali near here and detained its Director SS Chauhanâs reader over bribery charges of Rs 25 lakh The raid which began late Monday evening is still on and the Vigilance office has been sealedSources said the CBI first raided a fivestar hotel in Chandigarh where Inspector OP Rana reader to the vigilance chief along with âmiddlemanâ Raghav Goel were striking a deal with a complainant The Rs 13 lakh in bribes has been seized Goel a resident of Muktsarâs Malout was arrested while Rana managed to escape they saidAkali leader and former Cabinet Minister Bikram Singh Majithia claimed on X that the central agency ârecovered Rs 13 lakh from a vigilance official in a Rs 20 lakh bribery scandalâIn another post he wrote âMy source reveals that Vigilance DGP office has been sealed by the central agency after the raid Vigilance chiefâs is reportedly missing and currently his phone is switched off It is being believed that the Vigilance chief may be on the run after the crackdownâQuoting sources he said they revealed that a deal was struck at a fivestar hotel through a middleman identified as GoelMore explosive details expected soon âReader OP Rana of Vigilance chief has reportedly been picked up by Central agency as probe intensifies into alleged bribery and corruption networkâ he said adding âThe Punjab Vigilance office has allegedly turned into a harassment den under AAPPunjab government and Bhagwant MannâMajithia further said the current raid is a followup of suspended Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar a 2009batch IPS officer who was arrested by the CBI in October 2025 in the bribery scandalâRemember IPS Bhullar Rs 75 crore recovery here comes a new feather in the cap of BhagwantMannâ he wrote in another post on X âCorruption in Punjab is now being exposed layer by layer from top to bottom Bhagwant Mann has no moral right to continue as Chief Minister and Home Ministerâ he saidâPunjab deserves transparent governance not fear intimidation and corruption driven administrationâ Majithia added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-raids-punjab-vigilance-bureau-office-arrests-middleman-in-rs-25-lakh-bribery-case-673346.html Tue, 12 May 2026 09:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-to-take-over-chandranath-rath-murder-case-673351.html Kolkata May 12 The Central Bureau of Investigation CBI will take over the investigation into the Chandranath Rath assassination case officials said on Tuesday A 7member Special Investigation Team SIT headed by a DIGrank officer from the CBI will conduct the investigationThe CBI will take over the case from the West Bengal Police later in the dayEarlier the Bengal Police had recommended a CBI inquiry into this caseOn Monday the Bengal Police arrested three sharpshooters from Uttar Pradesh and presented them before a district court in Barasat North 24 Parganas The court remanded them to police custody till May 24The three were arrested by the Special Investigation Team SIT of the West Bengal Police which is probing the murder caseChandranath Rath the personal assistant of the current West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead on May 6 by bikeborne assailantsIt is learnt that the three arrested persons were quietly brought to Kolkata on Sunday night and taken to the state police headquarters of Bhabani Bhavan in South Kolkata The investigating officials interrogated them throughout the night sources saidRath was murdered on the night of May 6 just two days after the results of the West Bengal Assembly elections were declared on May 4 The BJP candidates were declared victors from 207 Assembly constituencies reducing the erstwhile ruling Trinamool Congress to just 80As Rath was on his way back home at Madhyamgram in North 24 Parganas district from a party programme on May 6 night his vehicle was stopped at a particular crossing by a fourwheelerAs per the initial investigation while Rathâs vehicle stopped after getting blocked by the other fourwheeler one of the two motorcycles that had been shadowing Rathâs vehicle for a long time stopped beside Rathâs vehicle An assailant driving that motorcycle shot ten rounds of bullets from a close distanceWhile Rath died on the spot his driver Buddhadeb Bera was critically injured Bera however is recovering fastLater investigation revealed that the number plates of that fourwheeler which blocked Rathâs vehicle as well as the two motorcycles used in the assassination were fakeAdhikari had claimed that Rath would not have been killed had he not been the personal assistant of the person who defeated the former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at Bhabanipur in South Kolkata by a margin of over 15000 votes IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-to-take-over-chandranath-rath-murder-case-673351.html Tue, 12 May 2026 09:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/nation-is-proud-of-you-amit-shah-salutes-nurses-on-international-nurses-day-673353.html New Delhi May 12 On International Nurses Day Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday saluted nurses who stand as a pillar of hope for the suffering He also said that the nation takes pride in their contributions HM Shah took to social media X and said On International Nurses Day I salute every nurse who stands as a pillar of hope for the suffering Their selfless sewa and unwavering dedication is the true foundation of a healthy Bharat The nation is proud of youInternational Nurses Day is observed every year to honour the vital role nurses play in hospitals clinics emergency departments and community healthcare systems around the world Their responsibilities often extend well beyond patient treatment Nurses provide emotional support manage medical coordination handle documentation monitor patient conditions and respond to emergencies often all within a single shiftThe day is being marked globally to acknowledge the dedication and impact of nurses on healthcare systems every day The date commemorates the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale whose contributions laid the foundation for modern nursing practices worldwide This yearâs theme âOur Nurses Our Future Empowered Nurses Save Livesâ highlights the importance of supporting nurses through safer working conditions better opportunities and stronger institutional backing to improve healthcare outcomesInternational Nurses Day is organised globally by the International Council of Nurses to emphasise the essential role nurses play in healthcare servicesEvery year the council releases an IND Kit that includes educational resources campaign materials and guidance for healthcare organisations and nursing professionalsThe occasion is now observed in more than 100 countries with hospitals medical institutions and communities recognising the contributions nurses make to patient care and the overall functioning of healthcare systemsThe origins of the observance date back several decades In 1953 Dorothy Sutherland from the US Department of Health proposed establishing a dedicated day to honour nurses though the idea was not approved at the time The International Council of Nurses later began commemorating the occasion in 1965 and officially established it in 1974The 2026 Nurses Day theme âOur Nurses Our Future Empowered Nurses Save Livesâ focuses on the relationship between strong healthcare systems and wellsupported nursing staffAccording to the campaign message healthcare services improve when nurses receive fair salaries adequate staffing support leadership opportunities and access to quality education and trainingThis yearâs campaign will also promote hashtags such as IND2026 and OurNursesOurFuture across social media platformsThe theme comes at a time when healthcare systems in many countries continue to face increasing pressure due to staff shortages rising patient demand climaterelated emergencies and conflict situations Nurses remain at the forefront of these challenges often working under demanding conditions with limited support IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/nation-is-proud-of-you-amit-shah-salutes-nurses-on-international-nurses-day-673353.html Tue, 12 May 2026 09:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/vijay-govt-orders-closure-of-717-tasmac-outlets-near-temples-schools-bus-stands-673357.html Chennai May 12 In a major policy move with significant political implications Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday ordered the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor retail outlets functioning near places of worship educational institutions and bus stands across the state within the next two weeks The decision marks the first largescale regulatory intervention in the staterun liquor retail network since the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK government assumed officeThe move is also seen as an attempt by the new administration to deliver on one of its key campaign promises related to public welfare and alcohol regulationDuring the Assembly election campaign Vijay and the TVK leadership had sharply criticised successive governments for allegedly encouraging the expansion of liquor sales while ignoring its social and economic consequences on families and youthAccording to an official release Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation TASMAC currently operates 4765 liquor retail outlets across Tamil NaduFollowing directions from the Chief Minister officials carried out a statewide inspection and review to identify liquor shops functioning within a 500metre radius of sensitive public locationsThe survey reportedly found that 717 TASMAC outlets were operating within the restricted distance norms Of these 276 shops were located near temples mosques and churches while 186 were functioning close to schools and colleges Another 255 outlets were found near bus stands and transport hubs frequented by the public on a daily basisThe government said the Chief Minister had ordered immediate action considering the larger public interest and welfare concernsâConsidering public welfare the Chief Minister has directed that all the identified liquor retail outlets be closed within two weeksâ the official statement saidOfficials indicated that district administrations and TASMAC authorities have been instructed to begin the closure process immediately and submit compliance reports within the stipulated periodThe move is expected to trigger political debate in the coming days particularly because TASMAC sales constitute a major source of revenue for the Tamil Nadu governmentAt the same time the decision is likely to be welcomed by religious organisations parentsâ associations and antiliquor campaign groups that have long demanded the relocation or closure of liquor outlets near public institutions and residential areas IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/vijay-govt-orders-closure-of-717-tasmac-outlets-near-temples-schools-bus-stands-673357.html Tue, 12 May 2026 09:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-police-solve-house-theft-case-within-hours-burglar-arrested-673362.html New Delhi May 12 The Delhi Police said on Tuesday that they have successfully resolved a house theft case just hours after the incident apprehending the burglar in the process The police recovered several stolen electronic devices including Apple products from the accusedâs possession According to police the staff of Police Station Kishangarh arrested the accused identified as Md Ashad Anwar and recovered stolen articles including an iPhone iPad Android mobile phone Apple wristwatches a Nikon DSLR camera and other electronic itemsPolice said the accused was traced with the help of the live location feature of the stolen Apple devicesSharing details of the case officials said that on May 9 a PCR call regarding a house theft was received at Kishangarh police station in SouthWest Delhi The call was assigned to Sub Inspector Vinod Kumar who along with Constable Kewenilo immediately reached the spot and inspected the scene of the crime with the Crime Team of the SouthWest DistrictSubsequently EFIR No 8003802026 under Section 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS was registered at the police station based on the complaint filed by the victim The complainant informed police that an iPhone iPad Android mobile phone Apple wristwatches a Nikon DSLR camera and other valuable items had been stolen from her residenceDuring the investigation the complainant shared the live location details of the stolen Apple products with the police team Acting swiftly on the technical input the police traced the accused to Shani Bazar in Kishangarh and recovered the stolen property from his possessionDuring sustained interrogation the accused disclosed that he had gone to meet a friend residing in the same building While coming downstairs he noticed that the keys had been left in the lock of a room situated on the fifth floor Taking advantage of the situation he entered the room and stole mobile phones and other valuable articlesThe accused further revealed that he was unemployed and committed the theft to earn easy money and fulfil his liquor expensesPolice said further investigation into the case is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-police-solve-house-theft-case-within-hours-burglar-arrested-673362.html Tue, 12 May 2026 09:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/aiadmk-rift-intensifies-as-cv-shanmugam-backs-tvk-govt-targets-palaniswami-673368.html Chennai May 12 The internal crisis within the AIADMK intensified on Tuesday after senior party leader and former Minister CV Shanmugam openly accused party General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami EPS of attempting to explore a tieup with the DMK and announced support for Chief Minister C Joseph Vijayled TVK government Addressing the media along with senior AIADMK leaders including former Minister SP Velumani Shanmugam said the party was passing through one of the most difficult phases in its history after suffering consecutive electoral defeatsâThe AIADMK is facing continuous setbacks and there is an urgent need to revive the party and restore the rule envisioned by MG Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaaâ he saidReferring to the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly elections in which the AIADMK was pushed to third place with only 47 seats Shanmugam said the NDA led by the AIADMK has failed to win the confidence of the people and the verdict has been accepted with humilityHe alleged that during internal consultations held after the election defeat EPS proposed exploring the possibility of forming a government with the support of the DMK âAIADMK was founded to oppose the DMK We were shocked when such a suggestion was made We clearly told him that any move towards the DMK would destroy the identity of the AIADMKâ Shanmugam saidAccording to him a majority of AIADMK MLAs later passed a resolution declaring that the prepoll alliance no longer existed and decided to extend support to the Vijayled Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK governmentShanmugam announced that SP Velumani had been elected as the leader of the AIADMK Legislature Party while former Minister C Vijayabaskar was chosen as the party whip in the AssemblyHe also said senior leaders had urged EPS to convene the AIADMK General Council immediately to analyse the reasons behind the repeated electoral defeats and initiate corrective measuresThe developments come amid widening divisions within the party with one faction led by EPS and another led by Velumani and Shanmugam holding parallel consultations over the past few days IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/aiadmk-rift-intensifies-as-cv-shanmugam-backs-tvk-govt-targets-palaniswami-673368.html Tue, 12 May 2026 10:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-cm-puzzle-deepens-as-congress-high-command-keeps-all-guessing-673370.html New Delhi May 12 Eight days after the Congressled UDF stormed to power with a spectacular 102 seats in the 140member Kerala Assembly the alliance still finds itself without a captain at the helm What was expected to be a swift and celebratory transition of power has instead turned into a gripping political suspense drama with the Congress high command yet to reveal its choice for the coveted chief ministerâs chairEven as celebrations continue across Kerala over the UDFâs emphatic victory the corridors of power in Delhi remain abuzz with intense lobbying strategic calculations and closeddoor consultationsOn Tuesday the suspense is set to deepen further with another crucial round of discussions after the party leadership summoned former Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president and senior leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan for consultationsAs things stand now AICC general secretary organisation KC Venugopal appears to enjoy the backing of a majority among the Congressâ 63 legislatorsHe is followed by veteran leader Ramesh Chennithala and outgoing Leader of Opposition VD SatheesanHowever the emergence of Venugopal as a serious contender has triggered a wave of resentment among sections of Congress workers and supporters in KeralaMany within the partyâs grassroots openly argue that the post rightfully belongs to Satheesan whose aggressive opposition politics kept the second Pinarayi Vijayan government under relentless pressure over the past five yearsWhile Venugopal is widely seen as the preferred choice of the central leadership and enjoys the confidence of Rahul Gandhi Satheesan appears to command greater emotional support among ordinary Congress supporters in KeralaChennithala meanwhile continues to remain a formidable claimant with his long administrative and organisational experienceThe debate has now spilled beyond party circles into public discussion as wellThe biggest question being asked is why a sitting MP should be brought in as Keralaâs chief minister But Congress insiders insist that such concerns hardly trouble the high commandThey point to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy who was an MP when elevated to the top post besides several past instances of Union ministers AK Antony moving to state politics as chief ministersFor now Kerala waits as the Congress high command takes time to make the decisionRadhakrishnan just before leaving to meet the high command said things are coming to a close on the selection of the next CMAnother top leader MM Hassan said We all expect the name to be announced without further delay as by now itself the time has elapsed IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-cm-puzzle-deepens-as-congress-high-command-keeps-all-guessing-673370.html Tue, 12 May 2026 11:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/beware-of-silk-trap-of-delhis-power-play-shiv-sena-673375.html Mumbai May 12 The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray UBT on Tuesday said that Tamil Nadu has finally witnessed a change in power The transition follows a historic election where Vijayâs party TVK secured the mandate of the Tamil people breaking the traditional cycle of power between the DMK and AIADMK However the Thackeray camp in an editorial in the partys mouthpiece Saamana said that while the state celebrates the road ahead is full of challenges âVijayâs government holds only a slim majority The report suggests that maintaining stability will be a challenge particularly with the central influence of leaders like PM Modi and HM Shah in Delhi The new Chief Minister who is Christian has pledged to be a leader for all religions asserting that providing security to every citizen is his primary duty As Vijay transitions from the silver screen to the secretariat the nation watches to see if he can maintain his common man image while navigating the complex realities of governanceâ it addedThe swearingin ceremony was marked by a distinct display of nationalism In a departure from recent trends in other states the ceremony commenced with Vande Mataram followed by the national anthem Jana Gana Mana and concluded with the Tamil State Song This sequence appeared designed to prioritise national sentiment said the editorialThe editorial stated that in his first address which echoed the dramatic flair of his cinematic persona Vijay struck an emotional chord with the public and declared the eight crore people of Tamil Nadu as his family He further emphasised his humble roots stating he is neither a prince nor an angel but a common manWasting no time Chief Minister Vijay signed his first official file providing 200 units of free electricity to domestic consumers a move expected to directly benefit the middle class His administration has also outlined several immediate priorities âThe CM issued a stern warning to his cabinet and MLAs stating he would not tolerate the looting of public funds To combat rising substance abuse among youth a Special Task Force has been ordered to dismantle drug networks The establishment of a dedicated Womens Security Wing within the police department has been sanctioned Acknowledging the states debt of Rs 10 lakh crore Vijay called for strict financial disciplineâ said the editorialHowever the Uddhav Thackerayled Shiv Sena claimed that the formation of the new government has caused ripples in the national political landscape The Congress party provided support to help Vijay establish his government a move that reportedly upset the outgoing Chief Minister Stalinâs DMK party Consequently the DMK has decided to exit the INDIA bloc a decision critics suggest may lead to the partyâs isolation in national politics Despite the political friction outgoing CM Stalin maintained a level of decorum by offering his best wishes to the new administration the party said in the editorialThe Thackeray camp has advised the outgoing CM Stalin to stay away from the BJP and urged him not to fall into the silk trap of PM Modi and Shah for the benefit of the state and the nation IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/beware-of-silk-trap-of-delhis-power-play-shiv-sena-673375.html Tue, 12 May 2026 11:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-assembly-tvks-jcd-prabhakar-elected-unopposed-as-speaker-ravi-shankar-becomes-deputy-speaker-673377.html Chennai May 12 JCD Prabhakar was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly while Ravi Shankar was chosen as the Deputy Speaker during the second day of the 17th Assembly session held amid a tense political atmosphere following the recently concluded elections The development assumes significance as the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVKled coalition government headed by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay continues to consolidate its position in the Assembly after emerging as the single largest formation with 108 seats in the 234member HouseFollowing the Assembly elections the TVK formed the government with the support of several parties In the runup to the first session of the new Assembly Cholavandan MLA Karuppiah was appointed Protem Speaker and was administered the oath of office by Governor Rajendra Viswanath ArlekarThe first session of the newly elected Assembly commenced on Monday during which all newly elected legislators took the oath as Members of the Legislative AssemblyChief Minister Vijay Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin ministers and MLAs from various political parties formally assumed office in the HouseAgainst the backdrop of shifting political equations and intense postelection developments in Tamil Nadu the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker was closely watched by political observersSince no rival candidates filed nominations for the two posts JCD Prabhakar and Ravi Shankar were declared elected unopposedIn keeping with Assembly tradition Protem Speaker Karuppiah and Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin escorted Speaker JCD Prabhakar to the Speakerâs chair in the HouseLeaders from both the treasury and opposition benches including Chief Minister Vijay and Udhayanidhi Stalin congratulated the newly elected Speaker and Deputy Speaker during the proceedingsThe smooth conduct of the election is being viewed as an important step towards ensuring stability in the functioning of the Assembly following the dramatic political realignments witnessed after the election resultsDuring the discussion in the House AMMK MLA Kamaraj extended support to the TVK government and expressed confidence that Chief Minister Vijay would provide good governance over the next five years He also conveyed hope that the present administration would continue for its full termThe Assembly proceedings were peaceful even as political circles continue to closely monitor developments within the ruling alliance and opposition parties IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-assembly-tvks-jcd-prabhakar-elected-unopposed-as-speaker-ravi-shankar-becomes-deputy-speaker-673377.html Tue, 12 May 2026 11:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-ncr-braces-for-rain-thunderstorms-as-imd-issues-yellow-alert-673382.html New Delhi May 12 DelhiNCR is likely to witness a sudden and significant change in weather conditions on Tuesday with the India Meteorological Department IMD issuing a âyellow alertâ for Tuesday According to the Meteorological Department the day is expected to remain overcast with the possibility of light rain accompanied by thunderstorms lightning and gusty winds Weather activity is likely to intensify during the afternoon evening and night hours The wind speed may reach between 40 and 50 kmphAs per the local weather forecast issued by the IMD the maximum temperature on Tuesday is expected to hover around 35 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature is likely to settle at 27 degrees Celsius The department has warned of âthunderstorms with rainâ throughout the day indicating rainfall accompanied by strong winds and lightning activityAccording to the IMD the forenoon hours may witness very light to light rainfall along with thunder and lightning accompanied by gusty winds blowing at speeds of 30 to 40 kmph Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate further during the afternoon with a likelihood of squally winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kmph along with lightning strikesSimilar weather conditions are likely to continue during the evening and night with light rainfall expected in several areas across the NCR The Meteorological Department has advised residents to remain cautious and vigilant during this periodPeople have been urged to avoid standing in open spaces or taking shelter under trees and electric poles during thunderstorms Traffic movement may also be affected due to heavy winds and rain Farmers and those engaged in construction activities have been advised to take necessary precautionsLooking ahead partly cloudy skies and the possibility of thunderstorms are expected to persist on May 13 as well The maximum temperature on Wednesday is likely to remain around 35 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature may settle at 26 degrees CelsiusHowever weather conditions are expected to improve from May 14 onwards The temperature is likely to rise gradually with forecasts indicating 3725 degrees Celsius on May 14 3826 degrees on May 15 3927 degrees on May 16 and 4027 degrees Celsius on May 17The skies are expected to remain mostly clear during these days and no weather warnings have been issued so farWeather experts have attributed the sudden change in NCR weather conditions to the influence of a Western Disturbance and local meteorological activity For now residents may experience temporary relief from the heat due to rain and strong winds An improvement in the Air Quality Index AQI is also expected following the weather changeMeanwhile AQI levels recorded across several areas included Anand Vihar at 193 Aya Nagar at 147 Bawana at 172 Chandni Chowk at 125 DTU at 142 Dwarka Sector8 at 180 IIT Delhi at 146 JNU at 122 Nehru Nagar at 175 RK Puram at 141 Rohini at 192 Sonia Vihar at 165 and Wazirpur at 194 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-ncr-braces-for-rain-thunderstorms-as-imd-issues-yellow-alert-673382.html Tue, 12 May 2026 12:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/grp-personnel-open-fire-on-suspects-to-foil-train-robbery-attempt-in-andhra-673383.html Amaravati May 12 Government Railway Police GRP opened fire on suspects in Andhra Pradeshâs Guntur district to foil a train robbery attempt in the early hours of Tuesday The incident occurred around 3 AM near Aluru railway gate in Ponnur mandal under Guntur railway subdivisionPersonnel of Government Railway Police GRP spotted suspects moving near the tracks with cutters and challenged them The suspects pelted stones on the police personnel forcing them to open fire The suspects got away in the darknessThe incident triggered a scare in the area Additional police force from Ponnur Police Station rushed there to ensure security of the trains passing through the routeRecently there have been several attempts by miscreants to tamper with signalling systems in Vijayawada division to commit train robberies In view of these incidents GRP has stepped up patrolling along the tracksA SubInspector and two Constables who were patrolling the area found two persons moving in a suspicious manner near the railway signal The policemen saw them carrying tools to cut the wires They tried to nab the suspects but the latter pelted them with stones The policemen opened fire in selfdefence The suspects escaped in the darkness in the nearby fieldsSenior police officials rushed to the spot GRP Deputy Superintendent of Police DSP Akhleshwar Rao stated that a total of 10 rounds were fired Six rounds were fired from 303 rifles while the SI opened four rounds from his pistolPolice recovered a cutter tester gloves and other items left behind by the miscreants Following the incident police launched a massive hunt for themSix teams of GRP and local police were making efforts to nab the suspected robbersOfficials said they would further step up security measures for the safety of railway passengersTop officials have already given permission to police personnel on the field level to open fire to foil any attempt to tamper with the signalling systemThe region has witnessed a series of train robberies in recent weeksOn April 19 thieves armed with knives robbed passengers on the BengaluruNarsapuram train in Bapatla district IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/grp-personnel-open-fire-on-suspects-to-foil-train-robbery-attempt-in-andhra-673383.html Tue, 12 May 2026 12:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/eight-year-old-girl-killed-in-wall-collapse-after-heavy-rain-in-karnatakas-yadgir-673384.html Yadgir Karnataka May 12 An eightyearold girl was killed after a house wall collapsed following heavy rains in Yadgir district of Karnataka police said on Tuesday The incident occurred at Tumakuru village in Vadagera taluk where the kitchen wall of a house belonging to Siddappa collapsed after heavy rainfall on MondayYadgir Deputy Commissioner Harshal Bhoyar and Superintendent of Police Pruthwik Shankar visited the spot on TuesdayThe deceased has been identified as 8yearold Akshata According to police following heavy rains on Monday the kitchen wall of a house belonging to Siddappa collapsed Akshata was playing in the hall along with other girls when the wall fell on themAkshata died on the spot while two other children who were playing with her sustained injuries The injured children have been shifted to the Yadgir Institute of Medical Sciences YIMS for treatmentThe jurisdictional Vadagera police have registered a case and are investigating the matter More details are yet to emerge regarding the incidentEarlier in April heavy rains and severe weather in Bengaluru Karnataka caused the collapse of an 8foot compound wall near Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital resulting in seven deaths including three childrenThe incident which occurred during intense rainfall and high winds on April 29 also caused injuries and trapped victims under debris with rescue operations conducted immediatelyChief Minister Siddaramaiah visited the site ordered a highlevel investigation into the tragedy and announced Rs 5 lakh compensation for the families of the deceasedEarlier separate rainrelated incidents on April 27 resulted in at least two additional deaths in BTM Layout and Whitefield due to electrocution and wall failureOne woman died while four others including three children suffered injuries after the wall of a house collapsed at Hanagallu in Somwarpet taluk in Madikeri on July 26 2025 The deceased was identified as Sushma Her brother Akshay and three children have suffered injuries The deceased hailed from Afzalpur in Kalburgi She was residing in a rented house along with her husband her brother and three children IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/eight-year-old-girl-killed-in-wall-collapse-after-heavy-rain-in-karnatakas-yadgir-673384.html Tue, 12 May 2026 12:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-police-arrest-proclaimed-offender-evading-trial-in-robbery-case-673385.html New Delhi May 12 The AntiJail Bail and Proclaimed Offenders Cell of Dwarka District Police has arrested a Proclaimed Offender who had been evading trial in a robbery case officials said on Tuesday The accused identified as Mohit alias Monty was declared a Proclaimed Offender on April 22 in connection with FIR No 982018 registered under Sections 392 411 and 34 of the IPC at Janakpuri Nagar Police Station by the Dwarka CourtAccording to police a special drive against Proclaimed Offenders is being conducted under the directions of Dwarka District DCP Kushal Pal Singh In this regard a dedicated team was formed under the leadership of Inspector Harish Kumar and supervised by ACP Operations Subhash MalikThe police team included Head Constables Ajit Yadav Kulwant Singh and Rahul Yadav along with Constables Rohit and Ankur from the AntiPO Jail Bail and Proclaimed Offender Cell of Dwarka DistrictPolice said the team was continuously working on both technical surveillance and manual Intelligence inputs to trace Proclaimed Offenders operating in the areaOn May 1 while the police team was present in the Madipur area they received specific information that the accused Mohit alias Monty who had been absconding after being declared a Proclaimed Offender by the Dwarka Court was present in the localityActing swiftly on the tipoff the team laid a trap in the area and successfully apprehended the accused from Madipur Delhi He was subsequently arrested under Section 351D of the BNSS vide DD No 70A dated May 1 at PS Dwarka NorthPolice said the accused is a resident of JJ Colony Madipur Delhi and is 31yearsold During verification it was found that he was previously involved in 10 criminal casesFurther investigation into the matter is underway police addedEarlier in the day the Delhi Police also successfully resolved a house theft case just hours after the incident apprehending the burglar in the process The police recovered several stolen electronic devices including Apple products from the accusedâs possessionAccording to police the staff of Police Station Kishangarh arrested the accused identified as Md Ashad Anwar and recovered stolen articles including an iPhone iPad Android mobile phone Apple wristwatches a Nikon DSLR camera and other electronic items IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-police-arrest-proclaimed-offender-evading-trial-in-robbery-case-673385.html Tue, 12 May 2026 12:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/in-tn-assembly-vijay-references-british-parliamentary-history-quotes-abraham-lincoln-673386.html Chennai May 12 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday invoked the history of the British parliamentary system and stressed the importance of democratic traditions while addressing the Assembly after TVK MLA JCD Prabhakar was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaking in the House Vijay recalled how Speakers in England during the monarchy era played a crucial role in communicating Parliamentâs decisions to the King often at great personal riskâThe Speaker had the responsibility of informing the King whenever Parliament rejected his proposals In those days kings even had the power to order executions and Speakers sometimes faced severe punishment for conveying Parliamentâs standâ Vijay saidHe also referred to the old parliamentary custom where newly elected Speakers would symbolically hesitate to occupy the chair and would be escorted to the seat by leaders of the House and oppositionâThat tradition continues even today as a symbol of democratic valuesâ the Chief Minister remarkedVijay said the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly must function as the âheart of democracyâ and quoted former US President Abraham Lincolnâs famous definition of democracy as a government âof the people by the people and for the peopleâThe Chief Minister assured full cooperation from all Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK legislators to the Speaker and stressed that even parties with a single member should be given due importance in the HouseâEvery member in the Assembly is equal Legislative traditions and democratic values must be protectedâ Vijay said adding that the governmentâs functioning should ensure that more people benefit from its welfare measures and governance initiativesEarlier in the day TVK MLA JCD Prabhakar was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly while party legislator M Ravi Shankar was elected Deputy Speaker without a contestPrabhakar the MLA from Thousand Lights constituency had filed his nomination for the Speakerâs post on Monday on behalf of the ruling TVK Ravi Shankar representing the Thuraiyur constituency had submitted his nomination papers for the Deputy Speakerâs postAs no opposition party fielded candidates against the TVK nominees both leaders were declared elected unopposed when the Assembly met on TuesdayFollowing Assembly tradition Leader of the House Sengottaiyan and Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin escorted Prabhakar to the Speakerâs chair after his election Members from both the treasury and opposition benches congratulated the newly elected Speaker IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/in-tn-assembly-vijay-references-british-parliamentary-history-quotes-abraham-lincoln-673386.html Tue, 12 May 2026 12:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/vijay-cites-british-parliamentary-history-quotes-abraham-lincoln-in-tn-assembl-673388.html nbspChennai May 12 IANS Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday invoked the history of the British parliamentary system and stressed the importance of democratic traditions while addressing the Assembly after TVK MLA JCD Prabhakar was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative AssemblynbspSpeaking in the House Vijay recalled how Speakers in England during the monarchy era played a crucial role in communicating Parliaments decisions to the King often at great personal riskThe Speaker had the responsibility of informing the King whenever Parliament rejected his proposals In those days kings even had the power to order executions and Speakers sometimes faced severe punishment for conveying Parliaments stand Vijay saidHe also referred to the old parliamentary custom where newly elected Speakers would symbolically hesitate to occupy the chair and would be escorted to the seat by leaders of the House and oppositionThat tradition continues even today as a symbol of democratic values the Chief Minister remarkedVijay said the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly must function as the heart of democracy and quoted former US President Abraham Lincolns famous definition of democracy as a government of the people by the people and for the peopleThe Chief Minister assured full cooperation from all Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK legislators to the Speaker and stressed that even parties with a single member should be given due importance in the HouseEvery member in the Assembly is equal Legislative traditions and democratic values must be protected Vijay said adding that the governments functioning should ensure that more people benefit from its welfare measures and governance initiativesEarlier in the day TVK MLA JCD Prabhakar was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly while party legislator M Ravi Shankar was elected Deputy Speaker without a contestPrabhakar the MLA from Thousand Lights constituency had filed his nomination for the Speakers post on Monday on behalf of the ruling TVK Ravi Shankar representing the Thuraiyur constituency had submitted his nomination papers for the Deputy Speakers postAs no opposition party fielded candidates against the TVK nominees both leaders were declared elected unopposed when the Assembly met on TuesdayFollowing Assembly tradition Leader of the House Sengottaiyan and Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin escorted Prabhakar to the Speakers chair after his election Members from both the treasury and opposition benches congratulated the newly elected SpeakerIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/vijay-cites-british-parliamentary-history-quotes-abraham-lincoln-in-tn-assembl-673388.html Tue, 12 May 2026 12:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-raids-punjab-vigilance-bureau-office-arrests-middleman-in-rs-25-lakh-bribery-case-673389.html Chandigarh May 12 IANS A CBI team has raided the Punjab Vigilance Bureau office in Mohali near here and detained its Director SS Chauhans reader over bribery charges of Rs 25 lakhnbspnbspThe raid which began late Monday evening is still on and the Vigilance office has been sealedSources said the CBI first raided a fivestar hotel in Chandigarh where Inspector OP Rana reader to the vigilance chief along with middleman Raghav Goel were striking a deal with a complainant The Rs 13 lakh in bribes has been seized Goel a resident of Muktsars Malout was arrested while Rana managed to escape they saidAkali leader and former Cabinet Minister Bikram Singh Majithia claimed on X that the central agency recovered Rs 13 lakh from a vigilance official in a Rs 20 lakh bribery scandalIn another post he wrote My source reveals that Vigilance DGP office has been sealed by the central agency after the raid Vigilance chiefs is reportedly missing and currently his phone is switched off It is being believed that the Vigilance chief may be on the run after the crackdownQuoting sources he said they revealed that a deal was struck at a fivestar hotel through a middleman identified as GoelMore explosive details expected soon Reader OP Rana of Vigilance chief has reportedly been picked up by Central agency as probe intensifies into alleged bribery and corruption network he said adding The Punjab Vigilance office has allegedly turned into a harassment den under AAPPunjab government and Bhagwant MannMajithia further said the current raid is a followup of suspended Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar a 2009batch IPS officer who was arrested by the CBI in October 2025 in the bribery scandalRemember IPS Bhullar Rs 75 crore recovery here comes a new feather in the cap of BhagwantMann he wrote in another post on X Corruption in Punjab is now being exposed layer by layer from top to bottom Bhagwant Mann has no moral right to continue as Chief Minister and Home Minister he saidPunjab deserves transparent governance not fear intimidation and corruption driven administration Majithia addedIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-raids-punjab-vigilance-bureau-office-arrests-middleman-in-rs-25-lakh-bribery-case-673389.html Tue, 12 May 2026 12:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cong-leaders-should-revisit-their-partys-history-before-criticising-pm-modi-on-austerity-call-ktaka-bjp-673390.html Bengaluru May 12 Senior BJP leader R Ashoka on Tuesday accused Congress leaders of displaying economic ignorance and blind opposition by criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs recent austerity appeal to citizens and asked them to visit their own partys history The Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka Assembly also shared a news clipping of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi appealing to citizens not to buy gold and calling for national discipline in 1967He further shared a video clipping of former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram making a similar appeal in 2013In a statement Ashoka said Congress leaders had made it a âdaily routineâ to oppose every move made by Prime Minister Modi without understanding history or economic managementâTodayâs Congress leaders neither understand history nor have any knowledge of economic administration Opposing every step taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become their daily activityâ he saidDefending PM Modiâs call for restraint and economic discipline in view of the global situation Ashoka said Congress leaders were mocking suggestions made in national interest and urged them to revisit their own partyâs historyReferring to past Congress governments Ashoka said late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had appealed to citizens in 1967 not to buy gold in order to maintain economic discipline in the countryHe also recalled that in 2013 during the Congressled UPA government then Finance Minister P Chidambaram had repeatedly urged people to reduce their obsession with gold purchases to address the Current Account Deficit CADAshoka alleged that Congress viewed economic appeals made during the tenures of Indira Gandhi or Sonia Gandhi as sound economic policy but criticised similar appeals when made by Modi in national interestâIf Congress governments made such appeals during the eras of PM Indira Gandhi or Sonia Gandhi it was termed economic policy But when PM Modi makes a similar appeal in the national interest Congress leaders portray it as wrong This reflects their double standardsâ he saidThe BJP leader further stated that Congress leaders should first learn the basics of economics before making politically motivated comments on the countryâs economyâDo not sacrifice the nationâs interests merely in the eagerness to oppose Modiâ Ashoka addedIt can be recalled that Prime Minister Narendra Modi on last Sunday called upon citizens to remain united and patient amid global uncertainties stating that the ongoing crisis in West Asia was impacting the entire world including IndiaKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday launched a sharp attack on PM Narendra Modi over his speech in Bengaluru questioning whether he had spoken as the Prime Minister the BJP state President or the Leader of the Opposition in the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cong-leaders-should-revisit-their-partys-history-before-criticising-pm-modi-on-austerity-call-ktaka-bjp-673390.html Tue, 12 May 2026 12:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jampk-police-arrest-two-with-arms-and-ammunition-in-srinagar-673392.html Srinagar May 12 The JampK Police said on Tuesday that they have arrested two persons with arms ammunition and posters of the proscribed terror outfit LashkareTaiba LeT during checking in Srinagar district Officials said a police team intercepted two persons on a bike near the Baba Dem area of Srinagar during routine checking They said the duo was stopped and during the search police recovered one pistol three magazines 21 live rounds two mobile phones and 10 LeT posters from their possessionâA case FIR No 262025 under relevant sections of UAPA and Arms Act has been registered and further investigation has been taken upâ he said They have been identified as Faisal Ahmad Bhat of Malpora Habba Kadal and Faisal Ahmad Guroo of Rajouri KadalThe JampK Police and the security forces have been carrying out aggressive operations against terrorists their overground workers OGWs and sympathisers These operations are part of the revised security strategy aimed at targeting the entire support system of terrorism rather than focusing on only the gunwielding terroristsWhile police and security forces carry out antiterror operations in the hinterland the Army and the Border Security Force BSF are deployed on the Line of Control LoC and the international border IB in JampKThe LoC guarded by the Army is 740 km long in the Baramulla Kupwara Bandipora districts of the Valley and Poonch Rajouri and partly in the Jammu district of the Jammu divisionIn addition JampK has a 240 kmlong international border IB guarded by the BSF in Samba Kathua and Jammu districtsThe Army and BSF prevent infiltration exfiltration smuggling and drone activities initiated by terror outfits from across the LoC and the border with the support of the Pakistan Army and the ISI Drones are used by terror outfits to drop payloads of armsammunition cash and drugs to sustain terrorism in the union territory These payloads are picked up by OGWs and passed on to the terrorists IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jampk-police-arrest-two-with-arms-and-ammunition-in-srinagar-673392.html Tue, 12 May 2026 13:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/narendra-modi-hails-ayushman-bharat-rollout-in-bengal-says-peoples-welfare-is-top-priority-673393.html New Delhi May 12 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed happiness over the implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana in West Bengal saying that the people of the state will now have access to the worlds largest healthcare scheme that guarantees quality and affordable medical treatmentnbspPM Modi took to social media X and said The welfare of my sisters and brothers of West Bengal is supreme Im very happy that the people of the state will have access to Ayushman Bharat the worlds largest healthcare scheme that ensures topquality and affordable healthcare At the same time the doubleengine Government will ensure seamless delivery of key Central schemesThe Prime Ministers remarks came after newly swornin West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari shared details of the decisions taken during the first Cabinet meeting held at Nabanna after assuming office on May 9In a post on X Adhikari described the first day of his government as eventful and said that the administration had begun transforming its promises into action through six landmark decisions aimed at reclaiming the glory of the stateAmong the major announcements was the implementation of Ayushman Bharat in West Bengal enabling residents to avail benefits under the Centres flagship healthcare schemeThe scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana a component of the Centres broader Ayushman Bharat initiative is implemented by the National Health Authority NHA under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare This aims to provide cashless hospitalisation coverage of Rs 500000 per family per year to poor and vulnerable families for secondary and tertiary healthcare servicesThis was launched by the Centre in September 2018 to provide health insurance coverage to economically weaker sections of the societyAdditionally the West Bengal government has approved the immediate transfer of land to the Border Security Force BSF for border fencing work which is expected to be completed within 45 daysIn another key decision the government increased the upper age limit for state government job aspirants by five years citing the loss of opportunities faced by many youths during the previous regimeAdhikari further announced the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS and granted approval for conducting the Census to ensure proper representationThe Cabinet also took steps for the welfare of 321 families who lost their loved ones while standing for democracy in the stateAdditionally the government cleared hurdles in implementing several Central schemes including PM Vishwakarma Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and PM Ujjwala 30Adhikari asserted that the new administration would function as a government of the people by the people and for the people and declared that the era of Asol Poribortan has begunIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/narendra-modi-hails-ayushman-bharat-rollout-in-bengal-says-peoples-welfare-is-top-priority-673393.html Tue, 12 May 2026 13:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/nta-cancels-neet-ug-2026-exam-announces-retest-cbi-to-probe-673396.html New Delhi May 12 The National Testing Agency NTA on Tuesday cancelled the NEETUG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 and announced that the exam would be reconducted on dates to be notified separately The NTA issued an official statement on the social media platform X stating that the decision was taken after examining inputs received from Central agencies and law enforcement authorities regarding alleged irregularities in the examination processâIn continuation of its press release dated 10 May 2026 the National Testing Agency wishes to inform candidates parents and members of the public of the following decisions taken in respect of NEET UG 2026 NTA had on 8 May 2026 referred the matters then under consideration to the central agencies for independent verification and necessary action consistent with its standing commitment to the fair secure and credible conduct of the national examinations entrusted to itâ the agency saidThe NTA further stated that based on the findings shared by investigative agencies and after coordination with Central authorities the examination process could not be allowed to standâOn the basis of the inputs subsequently examined by NTA in coordination with the central agencies and the investigative findings shared by the law enforcement agencies and in order to ensure that there is transparency in the system the National Testing Agency with the approval of the Government of India has decided to cancel the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on 3 May 2026 and to reconduct the examination on dates that will be notified separatelyâ the statement addedThe agency also announced that the Government of India has decided to hand over the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI for a comprehensive inquiry into the allegations surrounding the examinationThe Government of India has further decided to refer the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation for a comprehensive inquiry into the allegations therein NTA will extend full cooperation to the Bureau and will provide all materials records and assistance the inquiry requires NTA addedâThe inputs received by NTA taken together with the findings shared by the law enforcement agencies established that the present examination process could not be allowed to stand The reconducted examination dates along with the reissued admitcard schedule will be communicated through the official channels of the Agency in the coming daysâ the statement saidThe examination body acknowledged the inconvenience caused to students and parents due to the cancellation and reexamination process but maintained that the decision was necessary to protect the integrity of the national examination systemâThis decision has been taken in the interest of students and in recognition of the trust on which the national examination system rests The Agency is conscious that the reconduct will cause real and significant inconvenience to candidates and their families However the alternative would have caused greater and more lasting damage to that trustâ the NTA saidThe agency clarified that the registration data candidature and examination centres opted for during the May 2026 cycle would remain valid for the reconducted examination No fresh registration process will be required and no additional examination fee will be chargedThe NTA also stated that the examination fee already paid by candidates would be refunded while the reexamination would be conducted using the agencyâs internal resourcesFurther details regarding the revised examination schedule and reissued admit cards will be announced through the official channels of the agencyFurther communications including the reconducted examination dates and the reissued admitcard schedule will be issued through the official channels of the Agency Candidates and parents are requested to rely only on these official channels and to disregard unverified reports circulating on social media the NTA saidMeanwhile reports of a possible paper leak had surfaced from Rajasthan after the NEETUG 2026 examination held on May 3 The Rajasthan Special Operations Group SOG launched an investigation into the allegationsAccording to reports investigators recovered a handwritten suggestion paper in which nearly 120 questions allegedly matched the actual NEET question paper including around 90 Biology questions and 30 Chemistry questions IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/nta-cancels-neet-ug-2026-exam-announces-retest-cbi-to-probe-673396.html Tue, 12 May 2026 13:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/political-turmoil-over-ncp-673397.html Mumbai May 12 Significant political confusion has gripped the Nationalist Congress Party NCPAjit Pawar Group following the release of a list detailing its new National Executive The document submitted to the Election Commission of India ECI has intensified discussions across Maharashtra as it appeared to sideline veteran heavyweights in favour of the next generation of the Pawar family Eyebrows were raised when the names of stalwarts â including Praful Patel Chhagan Bhujbal Sunil Tatkare and Dilip Patil â were missing from the executive list dated April 29In the newlyformed national executive Sunetra Pawar has been mentioned as the National President her elder son and Rajya Sabha MP Parth Pawar as the National General Secretary and younger son Jai Pawar as a National SecretaryThe absence of Sunil Tatkare who previously served as National General Secretary and Praful Patel a trusted veteran led to immediate speculation regarding a potential internal purge or a major strategic realignmentAs the list went viral on social media Sunetra Pawar moved quickly to quell the controversy In a post on X she clarified that the discrepancies were not intentional There is a technical error in the list of NCP officebearers currently circulating in the media It will be corrected soon she statedSources indicate that a followup letter was sent to the Election Commission on the same day to rectify these technical and clerical errorsDespite this explanation political analysts suggest the move may signal the partys underlying intent to elevate younger faces to national prominenceHowever of the three page document submitted to the ECI one page gave details about the establishment of the National Working Committee headed by Sunetra Pawar This is in addition to the list of the National Executive CommitteePraful Patel has been inducted in the National Working Committee with a designation of NCP leader in Rajya Sabha but there is no mention of him as National Working President Sunil Tatkare has been designated as NCP leader in Lok Sabha without mention as the Maharashtra unit President He is no more a National General SecretaryThe list also includes veteran minister Chhagan Bhujbal and senior legislator Dilip Walse Patil but without any official designationState council member Shivajirao Garje has been appointed as the national treasurer Parth Pawar and former union minister Subodh Mohite have been assigned the role of general secretary and Jay Pawar as national secretary disciplinary committee president and treasurerFurther former agriculture minister Manikrao Kokate who had to resign amid controversy over playing cards in the Upper House has found place in the National Working Committee as a memberIn addition party legislators Chetan Tupe Shekhar Nikam Sana Malik and Saroj Ahire are members The other members include former general secretary Avinash Adik who has been demoted as national secretary Dhiraj Sharma national president youth and Toko Tatung legislator and Arunachal state unit presidentNational secretaries Sanjay Prajapathi Rana Ranvir Singh Raman Preet Singh Dhananjay Sharma and Abhishek Bokey have also been inducted in the National Working Committee as membersIncidentally the former general secretary and national chief spokesperson Brijmohan Shrivastav has not been included either in the National Executive or in the National Working CommitteeAmid the confusion and turmoil Sunetra Pawar who is in Guwahati a little while ago in her latest post on X has mentioned Praful Patel as Working President She said âI participated in the swearing in ceremony of the Cabinet alongside the newlyelected CM of West Bengal Suvendu Adhikari On this occasion I had the opportunity to interact with Shri Adhikari and extended my best wishes for his successful political and social career ahead At the same time I met our countryâs popular Prime Minister Hon Shri Narendra Modi ji on the dais and accorded him a respectful welcome On this occasion the National Working President and MP of the NCP Shri Praful Patel ji and MP Shri Parth Pawar were presentâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/political-turmoil-over-ncp-673397.html Tue, 12 May 2026 13:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-micro-enterprises-must-develop-strong-trade-skills-to-propel-growth-cea-nageswaran-673398.html New Delhi May 12 IANS The future of Indias growth will be determined by how inclusively microenterprises are enabled to adopt adapt scale and compete Chief Economic Advisor CEA Dr V Anantha Nageswaran said on TuesdaynbspAddressing a session during the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 here Nageswaran said in many leading economies MSMEs are not technological backwaters but often at the forefront of innovation and technological advancementIndias microenterprises must evolve in the same direction The most critical requirement for this is the development of strong trade skills he told the gatheringHe further stated that entrepreneurs must invest in their own skills and set an example making sure their employees no matter if they are in service areas like accounting HR or inventory also invest in these tradesThese are also pathways to growth as these skills will lead to employment generation This is the way for them to integrate themselves into the global value chain said NageswaranR Dinesh Past President CII and Chairman CII Centre of Excellence on Employment and Livelihood CEL said that when we speak about the future of India micro and small enterprises will play a key roleWe think the future doesnt lie just in boardrooms or tech labs We want to become the enablers for MSMEs and rural jobs We have to make the future of India bright and resilient this paves the way for economic depth social stability and employment architecture he mentioned during the eventAccording to Rajiv Memani President CII the broader question for India is not just what we import but also how we think about manufacturing competitiveness trade relationships and longterm economic resilienceMeanwhile the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi this month approved the launch of the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme ECLGS 50 aimed at providing crucial financial support to businesses impacted by the ongoing West Asia crisisUnder the new phase of the scheme the government will extend enhanced credit guarantee coverage through the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited NCGTCThe scheme offers 100 per cent guarantee coverage for micro small and medium enterprises MSMEs and 90 per cent coverage for nonMSMEs as well as the airline sector This backing is intended to encourage banks and financial institutions to lend additional funds without fear of default risksIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-micro-enterprises-must-develop-strong-trade-skills-to-propel-growth-cea-nageswaran-673398.html Tue, 12 May 2026 13:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-ahmedabad-civic-body-flags-274-unsafe-structures-sends-notices-before-rath-yatra-673404.html Ahmedabad May 12 The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation AMC has intensified action against dangerous and dilapidated buildings across the city ahead of the annual Rath Yatra issuing notices to property owners and occupiers as part of its monsoon preparedness and public safety measures officials said on Tuesday The civic body said special inspections were carried out in various parts of Ahmedabad covering government semigovernment private individual and religious trustowned propertiesThe exercise was undertaken keeping in view the upcoming monsoon season and the annual Rath Yatra one of Ahmedabadâs largest religious processions which draws thousands of devotees and passes through several densely populated areas of the old cityAccording to AMC owners and occupiers of buildings found in a dangerous condition have been directed to immediately remove hazardous portions of structures undertake necessary repairs and ensure that no accidents occurThe corporation warned that if any loss of life or property takes place due to the collapse of a dangerous structure full responsibility would rest with the owner concerned occupier or responsible personIn the Central Zone alone a survey conducted this year identified 274 dangerous buildingsNotices under Section 264 of the Gujarat Provincial Municipal Corporations GPMC Act were issued by the Property Tax Department to owners and occupiers for removal of risky portions and repair workThe notices were also served to owners occupiers and responsible persons of dangerous buildings in the Khadia ward one of the key stretches through which the Rath Yatra procession passesAMC said that between 2023 and 2025 notices had been issued to 1251 dangerous buildings across the cityWith the addition of 274 buildings identified in 2026 the total number of properties served notices under Section 264 of the GPMC Act has reached 1525The corporation has instructed property owners to complete repairs and remove hazardous sections of buildings without delayIt also appealed to citizens not to enter or reside in structures declared dangerous and to avoid using such premises for any purposeResidents living near dangerous buildings have also been urged to remain alert and take necessary precautions for their safety during the monsoon period and ahead of the Rath Yatra festivities in the city IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-ahmedabad-civic-body-flags-274-unsafe-structures-sends-notices-before-rath-yatra-673404.html Tue, 12 May 2026 14:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/army-pays-tribute-to-jco-hira-bahadur-pandey-who-died-during-operational-duty-in-kashmir-673407.html Srinagar May 12 The Army on Tuesday paid tribute to the junior commissioned officer JCO of 32 Rashtriya Rifles Naib Subedar Hira Bahadur Pandey who laid down his life in the service of the nation Srinagar headquartered Chinar Corps of the Army said on X âChinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of Braveheart Naib Subedar Hira Bahadur Pandey while on operational duty in Baramulla district His courage and dedication will forever inspire usâChinar Warriors salute the valour and sacrifice of the Braveheart We stand in solidarity with the bereaved family and are committed to their wellbeingâ it further saidNaib Subedar Hira Bahadur Pandey of the 32 Rashtriya Rifles was martyred during a special operation in the Rafiabad area of Baramulla district in North Kashmir after reportedly falling into a deep gorge while on dutyAccording to reports security forces launched a special operation late on Sunday night in the Markoot Hamam forest area located in the upper reaches of RafiabadDuring the operation Naib Subedar Pandey reportedly slipped while climbing a steep mountainous terrain and fell into a deep gorge Fellow soldiers immediately launched a rescue effort and managed to evacuate him from the area According to official sources the mishap took place while the Army personnel were engaged in a night patrol operation in the dense upper forest region of Hamam MarkootDuring the movement through the challenging terrain the officer reportedly lost his balance and slipped sustaining critical injuries He succumbed to his injuries on the spot officials confirmed Following the incident the body was recovered from the areaArmy authorities have initiated the necessary procedural stepsOfficials have classified the incident as accidental and the local police have registered a case in connection with the fallThe upper forest belts of Rafiabad are known for their difficult and rugged terrain Security forces frequently conduct patrols in these areas particularly at night as part of surveillance and antimilitancy operations IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/army-pays-tribute-to-jco-hira-bahadur-pandey-who-died-during-operational-duty-in-kashmir-673407.html Tue, 12 May 2026 14:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-hc-bans-commercial-religious-activities-on-yamuna-floodplains-at-sur-ghat-673409.html New Delhi May 12 IANS The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Development Authority DDA to ensure that no commercial or religious activity takes place on the Yamuna floodplains at Sur Ghat observing that the ecologically sensitive area cannot be used even for parking purposesnbspnbspA singlejudge Bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh said that no activity including parking of vehicles for commercial purposes should be permitted on the land situated in ZoneO of the Yamuna floodplainsIt is directed that the respondent No1DDA shall ensure that no activity is allowed to take place on the said land including parking of any vehicle for any kind or for any commercial purpose even if it may be for the convenience of people coming to pay respecthomage to the river on any auspicious occasion the Delhi High Court saidIt added that in view of environmental protection concerns and the ecological sensitivity of the area all types of commercialreligious activities for any purpose whatsoever shall be restricted from the said areaThe direction came while disposing of a petition filed by one Suresh Kumar seeking restoration of possession of a parking site at Yamuna Sur Ghat in accordance with a Notice Inviting Tender NIT issued by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi MCD in September 2022The petitioner submitted that he was declared the highest bidder for operating the parking site and was granted possession for a period of three years after depositing security and advance licence fee amounts During the hearing the Delhi High Court was informed that while DDA had handed over only 2508 square metres of land to the MCD the civic body allotted 3780 square metres to the petitioner Subsequently the DDA withdrew the permission granted to the MCD and the allotment of the parking site was cancelled on January 31 2025In its order the Delhi High Court noted a submission made on behalf of the DDA that the parking site at Sur Ghat was urgently required to be vacated for development purposes and that the land forms part of the Yamuna floodplainsRejecting the plea for restoration of the parking site it observed that the petitioner had not challenged the cancellation order and that disputed questions relating to the validity of the cancellation and compensation could not be adjudicated in writ proceedingsThe question regarding the correctness and validity of the cancellation and the petitioners entitlement to compensation are disputed questions of fact which certainly cannot be adjudicated in the present writ petition Justice Singh observedGranting liberty to the petitioner to seek damages through a civil suit the Delhi High Court further directed the DDA to make alternative parking arrangements away from the Yamuna floodplains if required for visitors coming to worship the river during auspicious occasionsIf in case the respondent No1DDA is of the opinion that parking space is required to be provided to people coming to worship at the river on any auspicious occasion the respondent No1DDA is directed to make alternative arrangements accordingly away from the Yamuna Flood Plains without disturbing the ecologically sensitive area the order saidIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-hc-bans-commercial-religious-activities-on-yamuna-floodplains-at-sur-ghat-673409.html Tue, 12 May 2026 15:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/security-lapse-during-pm-modis-bluru-visit-must-be-probed-by-nia-ktaka-bjp-leader-673439.html Bengaluru May 12 Former Karnataka minister and senior BJP leader B Sriramulu on Tuesday demanded a probe by the National Investigation Agency NIA into the alleged security lapse during Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs recent visit to Bengaluru Addressing the media at the BJPâs state headquarters Jagannath Bhavan in Bengaluru Sriramulu alleged that the Congressled Karnataka government had failed to provide adequate security to the Prime Minister during his visitâPrime Minister Narendra Modi is provided with proper security wherever he travels across the world If there were lapses when he visited Karnataka how can it be justifiedâ he questionedSriramulu alleged that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister G Parameshwara appeared to view PM Modi only as the Prime Minister of BJP supporters and not of the entire countryâHe is the Prime Minister of the nation There is always a security threat perception surrounding the Prime Minister but the state government has failed to understand thisâ he saidReferring to the recovery of gelatin sticks along the Prime Ministerâs designated convoy route near Bengaluru ahead of the visit Sriramulu questioned the timing of the transfer of nearly 100 police inspectors by the state governmentâWhen the Prime Minister was visiting Bengaluru the government transferred around 100 inspectors What was the urgency behind such transfers Gelatin sticks were found along the Prime Ministerâs route If anything untoward had happened who would have taken responsibilityâ he askedThe BJP leader further alleged that Congress was upset over the BJPâs victory in the recent Assembly elections held in five states and accused the Karnataka government of lacking concern and respect for the Prime MinisterResponding to questions regarding PM Modiâs recent appeal urging restraint in gold purchases and fuel consumption Sriramulu criticised Congress leaders for attacking the statementâI have seen the criticism by Congress leader BK Hariprasad Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah They should remember the statements made earlier by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and then Finance Minister P Chidambaramâ he saidSriramulu stated that the ongoing tensions involving the US Iran and Israel have created a difficult global situation affecting fuel imports and economic stabilityâThe Prime Minister has only advised people to use petrol and diesel sparingly because importing them has become difficult in the current situation There is no other intention behind the appealâ he saidHe alleged that Congress leaders had forgotten similar statements made by Chidambaram during the UPA government and accused them of making irresponsible comments without understanding the economic contextSriramulu further praised PM Modiâs leadership stating that India had gained global respect under his tenure after many yearsâThe Prime Minister has advised restrained consumption to promote awareness among people and strengthen initiatives like Make in India Indiaâs economic condition is strong and its GDP has improved Congress leaders speak irresponsibly without understanding these realitiesâ he alleged IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/security-lapse-during-pm-modis-bluru-visit-must-be-probed-by-nia-ktaka-bjp-leader-673439.html Tue, 12 May 2026 15:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pak-gangster-shahzad-bhatti-network-under-scanner-as-india-pushes-for-extradition-673440.html New Delhi May 12 The name of Pakistanbased gangster Shahzad Bhatti has surfaced repeatedly in multiple investigations linked to terror recruitment radicalisation and espionage activities in India over the past several months More than a dozen cases have reportedly been registered against him by various agencies Bhatti a Lahorebased gangster has allegedly been operating out of Dubai for several years while frequently travelling between Pakistan the UAE and other countries in the Middle East according to investigating agencies With multiple cases linked to terror recruitment and radicalisation being registered against him Indian agencies are now prioritising efforts to secure his extradition and bring him to trialAn Indian security agency official said Bhatti had managed to exploit certain legal and jurisdictional gaps to stay beyond the reach of Indian investigatorsâHe is not an Indian national and belongs to Pakistan Moreover he has never travelled to India which has made the extradition process more complicatedâ the official saidAnother official said that although the extradition process would be complicated it was still achievable Agencies are expected to coordinate with countries where Bhatti is believed to be operating in an effort to bring him to India for trial the official addedOfficials pointed to previous terror investigations to underline that such extraditions though difficult are possible One of the key accused in the 2611 Mumbai attacks was extradited to India after exhausting all legal appeals in courts in the USIn the case of David Headley extradition could not proceed because of a plea bargain agreement with US authorities Under the pact Headley was allowed to remain in the US and could not be extradited to India Indian investigators however were permitted to question him and later appeared through video conferencing during the trial proceedingsOfficials describe Bhatti as a highvalue operative who is likely to receive protection from Pakistanâs InterServices Intelligence ISI According to security agencies there are concerns that he may return to Pakistan if Indian efforts to secure his extradition begin to gain tractionAn Intelligence Bureau official said the immediate priority was to dismantle Bhattiâs recruitment network which investigators believe has been functioning largely through social media platforms Bhatti and several of his Pakistanbased associates are alleged to have used online channels extensively to identify and recruit operativesInvestigators said youngsters from various states were allegedly targeted with promises of money influence and recognition They are made to believe they will become heroes âFinancial incentives and the lure of power have also been used during recruitmentâ the official saidInvestigators believe Bhattiâs recruitment network was intended to facilitate attacks in different parts of the country Initially agencies suspected that the recruitment drive was largely focused on carrying out strikes in PunjabBhattiâs name first surfaced prominently in March 2024 after a grenade attack near the residence of Punjabi YouTuber Rozer Sandhu in Jalandhar Punjab Investigators had also linked his network to the murder of Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai in October 2024Several arrests made this year are also believed to be connected to Bhattiâs network Recently the Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested nine persons from Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Jammu and Kashmir Punjab and GujaratAccording to investigators all the accused had allegedly been recruited by Bhatti and were instructed to target a major temple in Delhi a military camp in Haryana and a popular eatery along the DelhiSonipat highwayIn April two people were arrested in Madhya Pradesh after investigators found that they were allegedly planning grenade attacks outside crowded restaurants in Delhi Agencies are also probing possible links between Bhattiâs network and the lowintensity blasts reported near the Border Security Force headquarters and Amritsar Cantonment on May 5According to investigators Bhatti has claimed to have established networks in 16 countries and to command nearly 200 operatives His recruitment activities are not confined to any single region in India with youths from several states allegedly being drawn into the network This has prompted closer coordination among police forces across different statesInvestigators further said the recruitment pattern suggests that operatives are often used for a single assignment and then discarded âIt functions like a disposable module Once a recruit completes a task he is usually not used again for another operationâ an official saidThe recruitment operations need to be stopped at the earliest otherwise the situation could spiral out of control the official said adding that agencies were simultaneously pursuing efforts to secure Bhattiâs extradition IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pak-gangster-shahzad-bhatti-network-under-scanner-as-india-pushes-for-extradition-673440.html Tue, 12 May 2026 15:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-micro-enterprises-must-develop-strong-trade-skills-to-propel-growth-cea-nageswaran-673441.html New Delhi May 12 The future of Indiaâs growth will be determined by how inclusively microenterprises are enabled to adopt adapt scale and compete Chief Economic Advisor CEA Dr V Anantha Nageswaran said on Tuesday Addressing a session during the âCII Annual Business Summit 2026â here Nageswaran said in many leading economies MSMEs are not technological backwaters but often at the forefront of innovation and technological advancementâIndiaâs microenterprises must evolve in the same direction The most critical requirement for this is the development of strong trade skillsâ he told the gatheringHe further stated that entrepreneurs must invest in their own skills and set an example making sure their employees no matter if they are in service areas like accounting HR or inventory also invest in these tradesâThese are also pathways to growth as these skills will lead to employment generation This is the way for them to integrate themselves into the global value chainâ said NageswaranR Dinesh Past President CII and Chairman CII Centre of Excellence on Employment and Livelihood CEL said that when we speak about the future of India micro and small enterprises will play a key roleâWe think the future doesnât lie just in boardrooms or tech labs We want to become the enablers for MSMEs and rural jobs We have to make the future of India bright and resilient this paves the way for economic depth social stability and employment architectureâ he mentioned during the eventAccording to Rajiv Memani President CII the broader question for India is not just what we import but also how we think about manufacturing competitiveness trade relationships and longterm economic resilienceMeanwhile the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi this month approved the launch of the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme ECLGS 50 aimed at providing crucial financial support to businesses impacted by the ongoing West Asia crisisUnder the new phase of the scheme the government will extend enhanced credit guarantee coverage through the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited NCGTCThe scheme offers 100 per cent guarantee coverage for micro small and medium enterprises MSMEs and 90 per cent coverage for nonMSMEs as well as the airline sector This backing is intended to encourage banks and financial institutions to lend additional funds without fear of default risks IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-micro-enterprises-must-develop-strong-trade-skills-to-propel-growth-cea-nageswaran-673441.html Tue, 12 May 2026 15:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pune-child-marriage-case-fir-filed-against-35-including-bridegroom-673444.html Pune May 12 A shocking incident of child marriage has emerged from Pune a city widely regarded as a hub of modernity and education The marriage of a minor girl was allegedly forcibly solemnised in Balewadi one of the cityâs upscale localities Taking a stern stance on the matter the police have registered a case against 35 individuals including the groom his parents and the girlâs relatives According to information received from the police the marriage took place on Sunday in the Balewadi area and the victim is only 15yearsoldWhat is particularly shocking is that both the groomâs family and the brideâs family were fully aware that the girl was not legally eligible for marriage Despite this ignoring both social responsibility and the law the wedding rituals were carried outBy the time the local police received information regarding the clandestine marriage the formalities had already been completed Acting swiftly the police launched an investigation and established that the offence had been committed deliberatelyThe Baner police have taken strict action in connection with the case A complaint has been registered against the 22yearold groom his parents and relatives who were present at the eventSpeaking on the matter Senior Police Inspector Anil Vibhute of Bavdhan Police Station said that a case has been registered against 35 individuals including the groom members of the wedding procession close relatives attending the ceremony and guardians from both sides under Sections 9 10 and 11 of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006Providing further details officer Vibhute said âIt is extremely unfortunate that even in 2026 we are still compelled to take action against such social evils In this case the girl is merely 15 We received information that a minor was being married off in Balewadi in violation of the law We immediately registered a First Information Report FIR Thirtyfive individuals have been named in the case and the investigation is ongoingâHe further added âWe want to send a clear message to society that anyone involved in a child marriage â whether a relative or even a guest attending the ceremony â will not be sparedâChild marriage defined under Prohibition of Child Marriage Act as any union where the female is under 18 years of age and a male is below 21 years of age perpetuates cycles of poverty gender inequality and health risks particularly in rural and tribal areas Furthermore child marriage directly amounts to child rape under Indian lawAs per the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 any sexual act by a man with his wife who is below 18 years of age amounts to rape The Supreme Court of India has further clarified that when the husband of a child bride commits penetrative sexual assault on her it amounts to aggravated penetrative sexual assault an offence punishable under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences POCSO Act 2012Efforts to curb child marriage in India began as early as the 19th century with social reformers like Raja Rammohan Roy Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar and Mahatma Jyotirao Phule leading campaigns against the practice resulting in the Age of Consent Act 1891 and later the Child Marriage Restraint Act Sarda Act of 1929 which set the minimum marriage age at 14 for girls and 18 for boysPostIndependence the government raised these limits through the 1948 amendment 15 for girls 1978 amendment 18 years for girls and 21 years for boys and finally the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006 18 for women 21 for men IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pune-child-marriage-case-fir-filed-against-35-including-bridegroom-673444.html Tue, 12 May 2026 16:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/brs-stages-protest-demands-arrest-of-bandi-sanjays-son-in-pocso-case-673445.html Hyderabad May 12 Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS staged a sitin protest at Amberpet here on Tuesday demanding the arrest of Union Minister Bandi Sanjayâs son Bandi Bhagirath against whom a POCSO case has been registered Carrying placards and raising slogans the BRS cadres demanded the immediate arrest of Bandi Bhagirath who is reported to be abscondingBRS MLA Kaleru Venkatesh along with BRS leaders and women activists participated in the protest Venkatesh alleged that an attempt was made to dilute the case by registering a case of a honey trap against the victimHe said instead of registering a case against Bhagirath for harassing the minor girl an attempt was made to shield him by booking a honey trap case against the victim and her family membersThe MLA accused the Congress government of trying to protect Bandi Sanjayâs son He claimed that this proved their allegation that Congress and the BJP were hand in gloveThe BRS leader demanded that owning responsibility for the incident Bandi Sanjay should immediately resign as the Central minister He demanded that the state government respond by immediately arresting Bandi Bhagirath and remanding him to custody He called upon everyone to fight until justice is served to the victims familyâBandi Bhageerath son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay and an accused in a POCSO case is reportedly absconding If anyone has information about his whereabouts please inform the nearest police stationâ reads a social media post by BRSThe BRS has accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of shielding Bhagirath and Bandi Sanjay âWhile the Congress government made quick arrests in other cases it is delaying the arrest of Bhagirath Different rules for different people Justice must be served for the minor girlâ it said Meanwhile BRS working president KT Rama Rao targeted both the BJP and Congress âOriginal slogan was âBeti Padao Beti Bachaoâ Latest is âBeta Bhagao Beta Bachaoâ Well done both BJP and Congressâ Rama Rao posted on âXâA case was registered against Bandi Bhagirath on May 8 at the Pet Basheerabad Police Station of Cyberabad Commissionerate under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences POCSO Act for alleged sexual assault on a 17yearold girlThe girlâs mother alleged that Bhagirath had been harassing their daughter for over six months He also allegedly misbehaved with her at a farmhouse in MoinabadOn her complaint the police registered a case under Section 11 rw 12 of the POCSO Act and sections 74 and 75 of the BNSBhagirath 25 had earlier lodged a complaint in Karimnagar II Town Police Station against the girl and her parents He alleged that they attempted to honeytrap him and demanded Rs 5 crore for not filing a police complaint against himOn his complaint a case was booked against the girl and her parents under various sections of the BNS for extortion criminal intimidation criminal conspiracy and common intentionBandi Sanjay has denied the allegation against his son He claimed that political rivals were trying to tarnish his image by making false allegations IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/brs-stages-protest-demands-arrest-of-bandi-sanjays-son-in-pocso-case-673445.html Tue, 12 May 2026 16:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-summons-kerala-acp-over-failure-to-register-fir-673452.html New Delhi May 12 The Supreme Court has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the Kerala Policeâs failure to register a formal FIR despite receiving a complaint by post and directed the Assistant Commissioner of Police Ernakulam district to personally appear before it with an explanation A bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R Mahadevan said the affidavit filed by the state of Kerala pursuant to an earlier order was thoroughly unsatisfactory as it failed to answer the core issue raised by the top courtWe find the same to be thoroughly unsatisfactory as the basic point as to why immediately upon receipt of the complaint filed by the petitioner a formal FIR was not registered has not been answered the Justice Amanullahled Bench observed in its order passed on May 8The apex court recorded that it was an admitted position that the complaint sent through post had been received by the Assistant Commissioner of Police Ernakulam district on January 8Accordingly we direct the Assistant Commissioner of Police District Ernakulam Kerala to be personally present before the Court on 15052026â to explain as to why upon receipt of the complaint through post no formal FIR was registered the order statedIt also extended the interim protection earlier granted to the petitioner on February 19 till the next date of hearingThe protection restrains coercive action against the petitioner in connection with FIR No10 of 2026 registered at Panangad Police Station in Ernakulam City subject to his cooperation in the investigation and trialDuring the previous hearing on April 2 the apex court had questioned the Kerala Police over allegations that a complaint filed by a coaccused person in relation to the same incident â alleging outraging of modesty of a woman belonging to the SCST community and supported by a medical report showing injuries â was not acted uponWe are at a loss to understand as to how when a counter affidavit is being filed and the said issue has been raised at more than one place in the pleadings there is no answer given in the counter affidavit on this issue the bench had remarkedHighlighting the wider ramifications of such alleged police inaction the Supreme Court had observed that the issue had a larger implication as it relates to the faith of the general public in the police when they approach it with any complaint supported by some evidence It had also cautioned that if dereliction of duty on the part of the authorities was established it would take a strict view of the same IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-summons-kerala-acp-over-failure-to-register-fir-673452.html Tue, 12 May 2026 16:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/will-hand-over-pm-modi-security-lapse-case-to-nia-if-sought-ktaka-home-minister-673454.html Bengaluru May 12 Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said the state government would hand over the investigation into the alleged security lapse during Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs recent visit to Bengaluru to the National Investigation Agency NIA if the Central agency formally sought the case Speaking to the media in Bengaluru Parameshwara said the state police were already investigating the matter and declined to reveal further details at this stageâOne person had made a call claiming that a bomb had been planted at the Art of Living Centre ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs visit He has been arrested and is being questionedâ he saidReferring to the recovery of gelatin sticks along the Prime Ministerâs convoy route the Home Minister said police had secured all the materials and were conducting an investigationâThere is a possibility of NIA officials joining the probe I have learnt that the NIA has sought the case for investigation If they formally ask for it we will grant permissionâ he saidParameshwara stated that security arrangements for the Prime Ministerâs programmes are jointly handled by Central security agencies and the state governmentâHighlevel security is always provided during the Prime Ministerâs programmes The state government also makes arrangements according to the prescribed guidelines The suspicious materials were detected nearly two hours before the programme commenced which reflects good work by the policeâ he saidHowever he added that no conclusions could be drawn until the investigation was completedâOnly after the probe is completed and details emerge can the information be shared with the mediaâ he statedCommenting on the Supreme Courtâs stay on declaring a BJP candidate as the winner in the Sringeri recount case Parameshwara said discrepancies in vote counting needed to be examined seriouslyâIf one candidate gains 250 additional votes after recounting it means the counting process was not conducted properly The officials responsible should be identified and action should be takenâ he saidHe noted that candidates from both parties had approached the courts over the issue and added that the Supreme Court had currently stayed the declaration based on its assessment of the counting processParameshwara also said allegations made by Congress workers regarding tampering would be investigated with the assistance of forensic experts and the Forensic Science Laboratory FSLRegarding the Bengaluru civic body elections the Home Minister said the government was also keen on conducting the polls at the earliest but procedural issues needed to be corrected firstâWe also want the elections to be held early However if there are mistakes in the process they must be rectified Since the census work is underway adequate workforce arrangements are also required Conducting elections is our responsibility and it will be doneâ he saidSpeaking about public transport infrastructure Parameshwara said the government was promoting greater use of public transportation and highlighted the proposed BengaluruâTumakuru Metro projectâA feasibility study has already been conducted and the Detailed Project Report DPR is expected by next week If implemented nearly one lakh commuters travelling between Bengaluru and Tumakuru will benefit and the traffic burden on Bengaluru will reduceâ he saidParameshwara also defended the rural employment guarantee scheme introduced during the tenure of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying it was designed to provide employment opportunities and support development worksâThe programme was introduced to provide jobs for unemployed people while also supporting development activities The Centre had always supported it as a flagship national programme implemented across statesâ he saidHe criticised attempts to discontinue the scheme citing corruption allegationsâThey are citing rampant corruption and underutilisation as reasons But if corruption has taken place administrative measures can correct it and action can be taken against those responsible The entire programme should not be discontinuedâ he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/will-hand-over-pm-modi-security-lapse-case-to-nia-if-sought-ktaka-home-minister-673454.html Tue, 12 May 2026 17:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/one-vote-victory-row-tvk-mla-moves-sc-against-madras-hc-order-barring-him-from-floor-test-673456.html New Delhi May 12 Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK MLA R Seenivasa Sethupathi has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High Courtâs interim order restraining him from participating in any floor test proceedings in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly amid a dispute over his onevote victory from the Tiruppattur Assembly constituency The plea was mentioned for urgent hearing before Chief Justice of India CJI Surya Kant by senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi on TuesdayThe apex court agreed to list the matter for hearing on WednesdayThe challenge comes immediately after a vacation Bench of the Madras High Court passed an interim order restraining Sethupathi from âvoting or otherwise taking part in any floor test including confidence motion noconfidence motion trust vote or any voting proceeding in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly where the numerical strength of the House is tested until further ordersâA Bench of Justices L Victoria Gowri and N Senthilkumar had passed the interim direction while hearing a writ petition filed by former Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader KR Periakaruppan who lost the Tiruppattur Assembly seat in Sivaganga district by a margin of just one voteAccording to the official results declared by the Election Commission of India ECI Sethupathi secured 83365 votes while Periakaruppan polled 83364 votesPeriakaruppan had alleged serious irregularities in the counting process and claimed that a postal ballot meant for Tiruppattur Assembly constituency No185 in Sivaganga district was mistakenly sent to Tiruppattur Assembly constituency No50 in Tiruppattur district near Vellore and was rejected there instead of being transmitted back to the correct constituencyIn its order the Madras High Court observed that the case disclosed a âpeculiar constitutional anomaly where a postal ballot admittedly relatable to a live and concluded election in one constituency was allegedly diverted to another constituency bearing a similar nomenclature and came to be rejected thereâThe order said the controversy was not a routine election dispute involving recounting or rejection of votes simpliciter but arose from âan antecedent administrative failure in preserving the integrity of the electoral chain itselfâIt further observed that in an election decided by a margin of one vote âevery vote is not merely relevant it is potentially determinativeâReferring to the alleged discrepancy of 18 EVM votes between two official sources and the disputed postal ballot the Madras High Court held that the issues could not be brushed aside at the threshold particularly in view of the razorthin margin of victoryIt had also directed election authorities to preserve all records connected with the counting process including postal ballot records rejected postal ballot covers EVM vote account records videographic footage of counting and all related materialsAt the same time the Madras High Court clarified that its interim order should not be construed as setting aside Sethupathiâs election or conferring any right upon the petitioner to be declared electedDuring the hearing before the High Court the Election Commission of India ECI had opposed the writ petition and contended that once election results are declared any dispute can only be adjudicated through an election petition under the Representation of the People Act 1951Senior counsel G Rajagopalan appearing for the ECI had argued that the Returning Officerâs powers cease after declaration of results and that âthe moment results are declared our hands are tiedâHowever the Madras High Court held that the present case stood on an âexceptional and unprecedented factual footingâ involving preservation of electoral integrity and constitutional justice IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/one-vote-victory-row-tvk-mla-moves-sc-against-madras-hc-order-barring-him-from-floor-test-673456.html Tue, 12 May 2026 17:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/arvind-kejriwal-sees-political-patronage-behind-neet-paper-leak-673458.html New Delhi May 12 IANS Aam Aadmi Party AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday slammed the Central government over the NEETUG 2026 paper leak and questioned its silence and inaction against the examination mafiaSpeaking to newsmen in a press conference Kejriwal claimed that the largescale collusion at top levels and political patronage to those involved in such crimes are primarily the reasons behind the paper leak of such magnitudeHe said that the lives of lakhs of students are at stake because of the NEET paper leak but the government is looking the other way questioning whether it understands the scale of suffering that the children and their families go through during such timesThe NEET examinations held on May 3 were cancelled on Tuesday by the National Testing Agency NTA the central body that conducts competitive exams after incriminating inputs were received by the central agencies about irregularities in the examination processKejriwal accusing the Centre of gross failure as well as negligence said that this was not the first time that the exam papers had been leakedSimilar instances of NEET paper leak took place on multiple occasions in 2017 2021 2024 and now in 2026 Government must tell where those people are behind the previous paper leaks he statednbspDoubling down his charge he stated If the government cant conduct an examination without paper leak how can one expect them to run an efficient governanceThe former Delhi CM also demanded strict action against those sitting in top positions and presiding over the conduct of examinations and failing utterly in conducting the examinations in all fairnessThe future of lakhs of students is at stake Those responsible must be held accountable and hauled up for gross incompetence he demandedRecalling his own experience of preparatory years for competitive exams like IIT and IAS he said that the parents undergo severe hardships during these times and this calls fostrict accountability from those responsibleExpressing his solidarity with the affected students Kejriwal also urged the students to fight decisively against the paper leak mafia stating I want to tell them that if they want to hit the streets to voice their anger and outrage Kejriwal is standing with themIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/arvind-kejriwal-sees-political-patronage-behind-neet-paper-leak-673458.html Tue, 12 May 2026 17:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-l-g-sandhu-leads-police-event-to-return-12-600-stolen-phones-to-owners-673467.html New Delhi May 12 Calling it a shining example of technologyenabled policing Lieutenant Governor TS Sandhu on Tuesday led a Delhi Police programme for returning over 12600 phones to their original owners after law enforcers recovered these instruments from snatchers and thieves arrested across the city âI am informed that this year Delhi Police has recovered around 16000 devices with a recovery rate of 74 per cent More than 12600 phones are being handed over today across the districts simultaneously These numbers reflect the strength of technologyenabled policingâ said Sandhu appreciating the smiles brought to the faces of phone owners by policeLauding Operation Vishwas an ongoing initiative by the Delhi Police aimed at tracing and returning lost stolen or snatched mobile phones to their rightful owners Sandhu called upon citizens to join law enforcers in countering crimeâTechnology alone cannot produce such results Behind every recovered phone is the hard work of police personnel â constables following leads officers coordinating verification technical teams analysing inputs and district units tracking movementâ he saidâCommunity partnership matters too When citizens cooperate RWAs and MWAs Market Welfare Associations stay engaged and the media carries the right message policing becomes more effective and humane This spirit of cooperation will shape Viksit Dilli a capital city that reflects both Indiaâs civilisational values and its modern aspirationsâ he saidThe LG said Delhiâs policing outlook must remain globalâ I can say with conviction that the world today looks at India as a leader in technologydriven governance Bharatâs leadership in digital public infrastructure show how innovation can serve citizens and inspire confidence worldwideâ he saidOperation Vishwas is part of this larger story â that India is building systems which are modern transparent and trusted not only by its own citizens but admired internationally he said appreciating the efforts of Police Commissioner Satish GolchaHe said specialised operations against narcotics cybercrime street crime and weapons glorification further strengthen crime controlâI am confident Delhi Police will continue to update itself with new technologies be firm against crime improve service delivery with a humane approach and make Delhi safer and more responsive for every citizenâ he saidThe Lieutenant Governor also took to social media to highlight the joy of phone owners who got their stolen instruments back IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-l-g-sandhu-leads-police-event-to-return-12-600-stolen-phones-to-owners-673467.html Tue, 12 May 2026 17:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/l-g-sandhu-sets-goal-of-drug-free-delhi-by-2027-approves-1st-anti-narcotics-police-station-673470.html New Delhi May 12 Approving Delhis first dedicated AntiNarcotics Task Force ANTF Police Station Lieutenant Governor LG TS Sandhu on Tuesday set a collective goal of DrugFree Delhi by 2027 He announced the two decisions while setting in motion the destruction of 1700 kg of seized narcotics worth Rs 72 crore at an incineration facility an official saidThis morning I also joined the destruction of seized narcotics at Jahangirpuri a strong message against drugs and organised crime LG Sandhu saidThe Lieutenant Governor also appealed to the youth to avoid addiction and lead a purposeful lifeI urge the youth to choose purpose over peer pressure Together we will ensure that drugs find no market no shelter and no acceptance in our National Capital he said in a message on social media platform XLG Sandhu noted that the Delhi Police are taking a decisive step toward dismantling the drug ecosystem in the national capitalGuided by the vision of PM narendramodi Ji and the resolve of Union Home Minister AmitShah Ji we have set a collective goal for a DrugFree Delhi by 2027 he said on XTo strengthen this mission I am pleased to announce the approval for Delhis first dedicated AntiNarcotics Task Force ANTF Police Station Our strategy focuses on dismantling the financial backbone of traffickers while prioritising community awareness through initiatives like Nasha Not Cool LG Sandhu addedEarlier the LG chaired a Delhi Police programme for returning more than 12600 phones to their original owners after law enforcers recovered these instruments from snatchers and thieves arrested across the national capitalI am informed that this year Delhi Police have recovered around 16000 devices with a recovery rate of 74 per cent More than 12600 phones are being handed over today across the districts simultaneously These numbers reflect the strength of technologyenabled policing LG Sandhu saidLauding Operation Vishwas an ongoing initiative by the Delhi Police aimed at tracing and returning lost stolen or snatched mobile phones to their rightful owners the LG called upon citizens to join efforts of law enforcers in countering crimeTechnology alone cannot produce such results Behind every recovered phone is the hard work of police personnel Constables following leads officers coordinating verification technical teams analysing inputs and district units tracking movement he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/l-g-sandhu-sets-goal-of-drug-free-delhi-by-2027-approves-1st-anti-narcotics-police-station-673470.html Tue, 12 May 2026 17:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mos-bandi-sanjays-son-approaches-telangana-hc-for-bail-in-pocso-case-673471.html Hyderabad May 12 Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumarâs son Bandi Bhagirath has approached the Telangana High Court seeking interim bail in connection with a POCSO case registered against him Due to ongoing summer holiday for the High Court the petition has been filed before the Vacation Bench The petition will come up for hearing on May 14A case was registered against Bandi Bhagirath on May 8 at Pet Basheerabad Police Station of Cyberabad Commissionerate under Protection Of Children from Sexual Offences POCSO Act for alleged sexual assault on a 17yearold girlOn a complaint by the victimâs mother the police registered a case under Section 11 rw 12 of POCSO Act and sections 74 and 75 of BNSEarlier Bhagirath 25 had lodged a complaint in Karimnagar II Town Police Station against the girl and her parents He alleged that they attempted to honey trap him and demanded Rs5 crore to not file a police complaint against himOn his complaint a case was booked against the girl and her parents under various Sections of the BNS for extortion criminal intimidation criminal conspiracy and common intentionBandi Sanjay has denied the allegation against his son He claimed that political rivals were trying to tarnish his image by making false allegationsChief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday asked Director General of Police CV Anand to immediately initiate an investigation into the POCSO case registered against Bandi BhagirathThe DGP was directed to constitute special teams for a comprehensive investigation into the case of the alleged sexual assault on a minor girl by Bandi BhagirathThe Chief Minister questioned the DGP over the delay in taking action despite the complaint having been lodged on May 8Following the Chief Ministerâs direction Cyberabad Police Commissioner asked Deputy Commissioner of Police Ritiraj to personally supervise the investigation in the caseThe DCP visited Pet Basheerbad Police Station to take stock of the investigationShe analysed the case details and spoke to concerned Assistant Commissioner of Police and Station House OfficerThe IPS officer told the media that she discussed with ACP and SHO further steps to be taken in the case âWe have drafted a plan of action and we will proceed accordinglyâ she saidThe DCP said they have already recorded the victims statement but they need some more information She said she would talk to herThe officer said during last couple of days police did whatever needed to be done after registering the POCSO case and collected documentationHinting that the accused is absconding she said if police find the accused they would definitely arrest himShe said the police were trying to gather information about the accused by analysing his Call Detail Record IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mos-bandi-sanjays-son-approaches-telangana-hc-for-bail-in-pocso-case-673471.html Tue, 12 May 2026 18:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-retail-inflation-recorded-at-348-per-cent-in-april-673473.html New Delhi April 12 Indias retail inflation rate based on the new Consumer Price Index CPI series was recorded at 348 per cent in April compared to the same month of the previous year according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Tuesday The commodities that posted the highest inflation during the month were silver jewellery which saw a 14434 per cent jump in prices and gold jewellery which clocked a 4072 per cent increase in pricesOverall food inflation in April stood at 42 per cent as the prices of potatoes plummeted by as much as 2369 per cent during the month while onions turned cheaper by 1767 per cent The prices of chickpea and peas also declined during the month However tomato prices shot up by 3528 per cent the figures showedThe inflation rate for the category housing water electricity gas and other fuels remained subdued at 171 per cent in April despite the soaring oil prices in global markets due to the Middle East conflict as the government did not pass on the hike to consumersSequentially the CPI inflation rate stayed steady in April as it was recorded at 34 per cent in the previous month of MarchMeanwhile the Reserve Bank of India RBI has projected the countryâs inflation rate based on the consumer price index CPI for 202627 at 46 per cent as the nearterm food supply prospects have been boosted by a robust rabi crop which provides some comfort amid rising oil prices in the international market due to the Iran warRBI Governor Sanjaya Malhotra said The passthrough of higher global energy prices has resulted in price increases in select fuels such as premium petrol LPG and diesel for industrial use On the other hand the nearterm food supply prospects have been boosted by a robust rabi crop providing some comfortConsidering all these factors CPI inflation for 202627 is projected to be at 46 per cent with Q1 at 40 per cent Q2 at 44 per cent Q3 at 52 per cent and Q4 at 47 per cent the RBI Governor saidHowever persistently elevated energy prices due to the West Asia conflict and possible El NiÃo conditions which could have a negative impact on the southwest monsoon pose upside risks to inflation he observedMalhotra said that Indiaâs core inflation which excludes food and fuel prices is projected at 44 per cent for 202627 and excluding precious metals it is even lower indicating that underlying inflation pressures are expected to remain contained IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-retail-inflation-recorded-at-348-per-cent-in-april-673473.html Tue, 12 May 2026 18:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/neet-ug-2026-cancellation-oppn-claims-mafia-involvement-in-paper-leak-673479.html New Delhi May 12 The Opposition leaders on Tuesday claimed involvement of mafia or influential people in the NEETUG paper leak They said that the BJPled Centre should be answerable to the lakhs of students and their parents who put in their years of hard work and money to prepare for the medical exam The Oppositions response came after the National Testing Agency NTA cancelled the NEETUG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 and announced that the exam would be reconducted on dates to be notified separatelyThe Rajasthan investigators are probing allegations that a âguess paperâ circulated before the exam contained questions that closely matched those on the actual paperâCongress leader Sachin Pilot highlighted that paper leak has not been reported for the first timeLakhs of students work hard and their parents too put in so much effort to save enough money so that their children are able to attend coaching for these exams he told reportersNow questions are being raised on the system itself and NTA is getting exposed he addedPilot stated that since paper leaks are happening repeatedly there must be the involvement of some mafia and gangs behind itThe head of such gangs must be some influential person since the questions in the main paper and guess paper were exactly similarLater speaking to IANS he said accountability needs to be taken for such incidentsI think those responsible must stand up and take accountability If the department is not able to conduct exams fairly every year its happening repeatedly I think those responsible should have to step aside he saidHe appealed to the Central government to pay attention to such incidents and urged for a timebound judicial enquiry into the case Not a CBI but a judicial enquiry is required into the case Pilot stressedAAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj cautioned that it is possible that all the paper leaks have not yet come into the public eyeThis is among those cases that we are getting to know of There may be several unknown cases of paper leaks he told IANSBharadwaj claimed that the Supreme Court not scrapping the NEETUG examination in 2024 despite reported irregularities messed with the future of lakhs of medical studentsThe then SC verdict gave a message that even if paper leak was caught later at least those who had received the questions beforehand and those who received money for it would be benefitted he saidTrinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy said such incidents would break the trust that people have in the NTAEchoing similar views as Congress leader Pilot AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi said What will happen to those students who have been preparing hard for the exam and whose parents have spent lakhs of rupees on coaching feesHe said that the BJPled Central government should be answerable to those students and parents IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/neet-ug-2026-cancellation-oppn-claims-mafia-involvement-in-paper-leak-673479.html Tue, 12 May 2026 18:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/himachal-pradesh-saw-86-cloudbursts-and-121-flash-floods-from-2023-to-2025-673480.html Chandigarh May 12 Himachal Pradesh saw 86 cloudbursts 234 landslides and 121 flash floods from 2023 to 2025 resulting in a cumulative loss of Rs 12500 crore This fact came to light after a highlevel meeting here chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to review the Resilient Action for Development and Disaster Recovery Himachal Pradesh READYHP An official statement issued on Tuesday quoting the Chief Minister said the total outlay of the Resilient Action for Development and Disaster Recovery Himachal Pradesh READYHP project is Rs 2687 crore and described it as a crucial initiative for strengthening disaster management capacity in the state and reducing the damage caused by natural disastersThe Chief Minister while referring to the increasing impact of natural calamities said Himachal Pradesh is highly vulnerable to natural calamities as it falls in the young and fragile Himalayan regionChief Minister Sukhu said the project aims to restore disasteraffected infrastructure including roads water supply schemes power and livelihoods projects while ensuring a resilient recovery mechanism across the stateHe said the objective of READYHP is to support resilient disaster recovery It will also focus on developing resilient public services promoting livelihood opportunities through initiatives like green panchayats and strengthening riskinformed social safety and insurance mechanismsThe Chief Minister stressed on the need for developing robust infrastructure to support farmers and horticulturists so that their livelihoods remain protected and resilient during natural disastersChief Secretary Sanjay Gupta Additional Chief Secretary Revenue KK Pant Principal Secretary Finance Devesh Kumar Advisor Planning Ravinder Kumar Director Energy Rakesh Kumar Prajapati Director Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Raghav Sharma Deputy Project Director Surender Maltu and other senior officers were present at the meeting IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/himachal-pradesh-saw-86-cloudbursts-and-121-flash-floods-from-2023-to-2025-673480.html Tue, 12 May 2026 18:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/adani-ports-arm-ties-up-with-us-firm-oceaneering-for-deepwater-push-673481.html New Delhi May 12 Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd APSEZ on Tuesday said its maritime subsidiary Astro Offshore has partnered with USbased engineering and applied technology company Oceaneering International Inc to expand into ultradeepwater and subsea operations a major step in its global offshore growth strategy The agreement between the companies is aimed at tapping specialised offshore opportunities in Europe and strengthening capabilities in complex subsea engineering projects including underwater construction pipeline installation inspection and maintenanceThe move supports APSEZâs broader ambition to build a globally diversified marine platform spanning logistics offshore support services and deepwater infrastructure solutionsAs part of its expansion Astro Offshore has inducted Astro Atlas its first ultradeepwater vessel reinforcing its focus on building a younger highspecification fleet with advanced operational capabilitiesAPSEZ Wholetime Director and Chief Executive Officer Ashwani Gupta said that this development supports APSEZâs ambition to build a globally diversified marine platformHe further added that by combining Astro Offshoreâs expanding highspecification fleet with Oceaneeringâs deepwater engineering and ROV expertise we are enhancing our capabilities in complex offshore operations while expanding into EuropeAstro Offshore CEO Mark Humphreys said the addition of Astro Atlas strengthens the companyâs ultradeepwater capabilities and enables it to address a wider range of offshore requirementsAs our largest and most capable vessel to date she enables us to support a broader range of complex offshore operations and respond more effectively to evolving client requirements he saidAdditionally the 97metre DP2 multipurpose support vessel formerly Energy Savannah is equipped with advanced subsea systems including a 150tonne crane a secondary crane a moonpool and accommodation for up to 100 personnelIt is capable of operating in water depths exceeding 3000 metres the company saidThe partnership comes as APSEZ accelerates its longterm strategy to scale its marine business globally targeting a 200vessel fleet along with marine revenue of Rs 6000 crore and capital expenditure of Rs 13000 crore by FY31 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/adani-ports-arm-ties-up-with-us-firm-oceaneering-for-deepwater-push-673481.html Tue, 12 May 2026 18:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/how-china-chokes-foreign-banks-673483.html New Delhi May 12 Although foreign banks have been in China for decades they have failed to grow and currently account for a mere 5 per cent of the countryâs total banking assets according to a media article When Chinaâs accession to the World Trade Organisation in December 2001 was finalised the promise extended to foreign financial institutions was one of gradual meaningful integration However this has not taken place the article by Dr Shalini Kumar in the UKs Asian Lite newspaper noted Foreign banks are allowed to function but their growth has been checked by multiple regulators who have put in place a complex set of rules that banks find it difficult to comply with Besides taxes on foreign banks are higher and they are not allowed to repatriate their profitsThe daytoday functioning of foreign banks is monitored by three institutions the Peopleâs Bank of China the National Financial Regulatory Administration and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange This means that a foreign bank is not dealing with a single regulator but with multiple authorities at the same time Routine activities such as lending foreign exchange transactions and compliance reporting fall under overlapping oversight the article statedIt highlights that foreign banks in China are expected to submit close to a thousand reports every year These are not limited to annual disclosures but include daily weekly fortnightly monthly halfyearly and annual submissions A typical week for a compliance team in a foreign bank involves preparing multiple filings at the same time Daily liquidity and transaction reports may be due alongside weekly summaries and monthly statements At the same time banks must keep track of deadlines for halfyearly and annual submissions which require more detailed documentationDelays or errors in these submissions are not treated lightly Even a missed deadline can attract monetary penalties This means that compliance is not just about meeting regulatory standards but about meeting them on time the article points outThe financial side of the equation adds another layer of pressure Foreign banks in China pay around 18 per cent tax to the Chinese government along with a 6 per cent valueadded tax on the interest they earn Interest income is the core of banking When a bank lends money the margin it earns on that loan is its primary source of profit Applying VAT directly to this income means that taxation cuts into the main business activity itself For a foreign bank operating on a smaller scale compared to domestic competitors this has a noticeable impact Margins are tighter and the room to expand lending or offer competitive rates is reduced Regulatory costs and tax burdens do not operate separately Together they shape how much a foreign bank can realistically earn and reinvest the article observedPerhaps the most significant constraint comes after profits are earned Foreign banks are not freely allowed to transfer overseas the profits they make from interest income Instead they are expected to retain and reinvest those earnings within China This changes the basic logic of operating in a foreign market the article added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/how-china-chokes-foreign-banks-673483.html Tue, 12 May 2026 19:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-hc-judge-dd-bansal-cycles-to-court-in-jabalpur-backs-pms-fuel-saving-appeal-673485.html JabalpurBhopal May 12 In a symbolic gesture supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs appeal to reduce fuel consumption Madhya Pradesh High Court judge Justice DD Bansal rode a bicycle from his official residence to the High Court in Jabalpur on Tuesday setting an example amid growing concerns over fuel usage and environmental conservation Justice Bansal cycled three kilometres from the Civil Lines area to the High Court in the scorching summer heat What made the scene more striking was that his security personnel also accompanied him on bicycles instead of the usual official convoyTypically when a High Court judge travels through the city traffic movement is regulated and a pilot vehicle escorts the official car Judges of the Madhya Pradesh High Court generally commute in official or personal vehicles from their residences in Civil Lines to the court premisesHowever Tuesday morning presented an unusual and widely discussed sight as Justice Bansal chose a bicycle over a carLater speaking to news reporters Justice Bansal said he was inspired by the Prime Ministerâs repeated appeal to citizens to minimise petrol and diesel consumptionâPrime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to the public to reduce their consumption of petrol Consequently I decided to commute from my bungalow to the High Court on a bicycleâ he saidHe further stated that cycling has always been a part of his life and that he did not face any inconvenience while travelling to courtâCycling is nothing new to me During my childhood I used to cycle to school Even now I cycle regularly on Dumna Road I have also cycled within the city with the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court Justice Sanjeev Sachdevaâ he addedRejecting the notion that judges cannot commute by bicycle Justice Bansal remarked âIt is hot so there may be some minor inconvenience but cycling is beneficial I experienced absolutely no discomfort while covering the distance from Civil Lines to the High CourtâHis gesture comes at a time when large political convoys and VIP vehicle movements often draw criticism over fuel wastageWhile in Bhopal Madhya Pradesh Energy Minister Pradyuman Singh Tomar also opted for an escooter instead of a large vehicle while travelling to the state ministry in Bhopal on Tuesday IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-hc-judge-dd-bansal-cycles-to-court-in-jabalpur-backs-pms-fuel-saving-appeal-673485.html Tue, 12 May 2026 19:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/trinamool-congress-mla-madan-mitra-hospitalised-condition-stable-673486.html Kolkata May 12 Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra was admitted to a hospital after falling ill said party leaders on Tuesday He was admitted to a hospital in South Kolkata on Monday evening According to hospital sources the Trinamool MLA has urinary problems He has been kept under observation by doctorsHospital sources also informed that Madans physical condition is stable for now and he is responding positively to treatment However Mitras close aides said that he has been under mental pressure after his partys defeat in the West Bengal Assembly electionsAccording to family members if everything is fine the Trinamool MLA will be discharged from the hospital in the next few daysMadan had contested from his Kamarhati constituency in this years Assembly elections While Trinamool suffered an electoral debacle in the state Madan managed to win his constituency His followers are worried after the veteran leader suddenly fell illMadan Mitra was also in the news during the election campaign From singing to campaigning in colourful dresses the Trinamool leader was seen selling jhalmuriIn 2011 he contested from Kamarhati and won when Trinamool Congress came to power ending the 34year reign of the Left Front governmentIn 2014 he was arrested in the Saradha chit fund case After spending about 21 months in jail he got bail in September 2016 He contested from Kamarhati in that years election which he lost After that Trinamool fielded him again in the Bhatpara byelection in 2019 Madan was also defeated by Arjun Singhs son Pawan Singh in Bhatpara After that he contested from Kamarhati again in the 2021 Assembly elections which he won After that the Trinamool leader won from Kamarhati in 2026 as well IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/trinamool-congress-mla-madan-mitra-hospitalised-condition-stable-673486.html Tue, 12 May 2026 19:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/april-inflation-reflects-relatively-stable-price-conditions-monsoon-a-key-factor-673487.html New Delhi May 12 The moderate jump in inflation in April reflects relatively stable price conditions across several core consumption categories particularly transport industry leaders said on Tuesday However food price pressures remain elevated in select commodities indicating the continued importance of supplyside monitoring said PHDCCIâAmong major commodity groups transport inflation remained subdued at nearzero levels as Government has not increased retail pump prices despite Brent crude oil prices remaining above 100 per barrel in the international markets since the East Asia Crisisâ said Rajeev Juneja President PHDCCIIndiaâs retail inflation CPI stood at 348 per cent in April on a yearonyear basis according to provisional estimatesFood inflation rose to 420 per cent compared with 387 per cent in March 2026 Rural food inflation at 426 per cent was higher than urban food inflation which stood at 410 per centHowever precious metal prices recorded comparatively higher inflation rates due to jump in international metal prices and depreciating INR compared to US dollar Juneja addedOn the other hand at the food item level potatoes onions motor cars and jeeps peas and chickpeas and air conditioners recorded the lowest inflation rates during AprilâIn India recently a deviation between food and nonfood inflation trends continues to impact the inflation outlook Volatility in agricultural commodities baring seasonal commodities and precious metals may continue to influence household inflation expectations in the near termâ said Dr Ranjeet Mehta SG and CEO PHDCCIRajeev Sharan Head of Research Brickwork Ratings said with the monsoon forecast still uncertain the outlook hinges on whether early rains stabilise vegetable and cereal supplies or amplify existing stresses in perishablesCore inflation at 33 per cent remains relatively contained with categories such as housing 215 per cent health 164 per cent household goods 161 per cent and several nonfood categories showing moderate price momentumâOverall inflation is within a manageable range but the monsoon will determine whether India sustains this benign core trend or faces renewed broadbased price pressuresâ said Sharan IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/april-inflation-reflects-relatively-stable-price-conditions-monsoon-a-key-factor-673487.html Tue, 12 May 2026 19:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/chandrababu-pawan-kalyan-congratulate-himanta-sarma-on-taking-oath-as-assam-cm-673489.html Amaravati May 12 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Assam Chandrababu Naidu who attended the swearingin ceremony in Guwahati took to X to extend his greetingsâHeartiest congratulations to Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma Ji on taking oath once again as the Chief Minister of Assam and securing a remarkable hattrick for NDA I also extend my warm congratulations and best wishes to all members of his Council of Ministers for a successful and impactful tenure in serving the people of Assam and contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat under the visionary leadership of Honâble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Jiâ posted Naidu whose Telugu Desam Party TDP is a key partner in the NDA government at the CentreNaiduâs son Nara Lokesh who is a minister in his Cabinet and the working president of TDP also attended the swearingin ceremonyLokesh stated that as a âtoweringâ leader from the Northeast Himanta has set a benchmark for developmentdriven governance and transformative leadershipâAs NDA leaders we are proud of the renewed mandate in Assam Himanta jiâs leadership reflects Honâble Prime Minister Narendra Modi jiâs vision of inclusive growth rapid development strong governance and empowerment of every region of India especially the Northeast which today stands transformed into a major growth engine of the nationâ said LokeshHe also posted about their meeting with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari at Guwahati airportâThe âHighway Man of Indiaâ continues to inspire all of us with his infectious enthusiasm for nationbuilding transformative infrastructure and his relentless drive to build a faster stronger India Thank you sir for your warm words of appreciation for the work being done in Andhra Pradesh under the leadership of our CM Shri N Chandrababu Naidu garu Your encouragement means a lot to us as we work towards building worldclass infrastructure and accelerating growth in APâ wrote LokeshDeputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also congratulated Himanta Sarma on taking the oath as the Chief Minister of Assam The Jana Sena leader also congratulated all those who took the oath as ministers at the swearingin ceremonyâI am confident that under your leadership the new government will continue to fulfil the aspirations of the people strengthen border security combat illegal immigration and antisocial elements with the support of our armed forces and lead Assam towards greater growth and prosperityâ posted the actorpolitician IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/chandrababu-pawan-kalyan-congratulate-himanta-sarma-on-taking-oath-as-assam-cm-673489.html Tue, 12 May 2026 19:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jampk-l-g-manoj-sinha-leads-anti-drug-padyatra-in-baramulla-673492.html Srinagar May 12 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor LG Manoj Sinha on Tuesday joined the DrugFree Jammu and Kashmir campaign in Baramulla town engaging with citizens and participating in a Padyatra The LG also announced the launch of two innovative pillars under the campaign for the next 69 days the Community Immunisation Program against drugs and the Family Fortress InitiativeSpeaking on the occasion LG Sinha said that just as we have taught communities to vaccinate against bacteria or viruses we will partner with religious leaders and social groups to create Community Immunisation initiative against drugs in 5 to 10 highrisk hotspot areas per districtI urge schools mosques temples gurdwaras and NGOs to dedicate one hour weekly to strengthen this initiative through awareness It will deliver real results acting like an early warning system monitoring hotspots while building them into fully drugfree zonesThe second pillar is the Family Fortress Initiative which will rely on the strong family and community bonds for the ultimate shield against drug addiction the LG addedOver the next 69 days every school college and place of worship in Jammu and Kashmir should host a weekly family dialogue on drugs These dialogues should be open honest paired with local campaign audits to spot and fix gaps he saidHe highlighted that in the past 31 days more than 235000 awareness and outreach events have been held across Jammu and Kashmir More than 44000 OPD patients have been treated nearly 700 drug smugglers and peddlers arrested and stringent action has been taken against the drug supply chainAction has targeted every financial transaction of drug cartels seizing crores in properties built from drug money by major smugglers Across Jammu and Kashmir divisions 300 driving licenses and more than 400 vehicle registrations linked to drug smugglers have been recommended for cancellation the LG saidEnforcement agencies have ensured massive drug hauls We have inspected more than 3300 drug stores and 150 licenses have been suspended for violating the norms Nearly 3000 CCTV cameras are now installed at the drug stores across the Union TerritoryOver two dozen smugglers have been nabbed under Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act PITNDPS Act I assure the people that we will chase every rupee every asset and shell company of drug traffickers ensuring the harshest punishment for those who are destroying our youths future LG Sinha addedHe said that fuelled by public support this peoples movement is setting historic records in Jammu and Kashmir and no past social campaign has seen such massive participationWe have received nearly 3000 calls for teleManas counselling and support in the past 31 days I want our response to drugs to be rooted in science We dont shame diabetes patients into health or cure cancer victims through stigmaLikewise we must treat and rehabilitate addicts with dignity reconnecting them to societys mainstream through resolve and compassion Government officials and citizens must unite for surveillance rally against drugs and foster drugfree villages and towns the LG added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jampk-l-g-manoj-sinha-leads-anti-drug-padyatra-in-baramulla-673492.html Tue, 12 May 2026 20:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cm-vijay-urges-eam-jaishankar-to-secure-release-of-arrested-tn-fishermen-from-sri-lankan-custody-673494.html Chennai May 12 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday urged the External Affairs Minister EAM S Jaishankar to take immediate diplomatic steps to secure the release of six fishermen from the state arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy and to retrieve their seized fishing boat In a letter addressed to Union Minister Jaishankar Chief Minister Vijay expressed concern over the continuing arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lankan authorities and highlighted the growing distress among coastal communities in the state Drawing EAM Jaishankars attention to the latest incident the Chief Minister said six fishermen from Mandapam in Ramanathapuram district were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line IMBL The arrested fishermen were identified as Alex Antony Rajan Santhana Arokiyas Arul DBritto Albert and Sahaya Selvasanu According to the letter the fishermen had ventured into the sea on May 10 in a country boat from the Mandapam coastal region for routine fishing operations before they were detained by the Sri Lankan Naval personnel on May 12 Chief Minister Vijay said that the repeated arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen had become a serious humanitarian and livelihood issue affecting hundreds of fishing families dependent on the Palk Bay region for their survival The Chief Minister also added that 54 Tamil Nadu fishermen are currently lodged in Sri Lankan prisons following earlier arrests by the Sri Lankan Navy In addition he noted that Sri Lankan authorities have so far seized 264 fishing boats belonging to fishermen from Tamil Nadu Stressing the need for urgent intervention by the Centre Chief Minister Vijay urged EAM Jaishankar to immediately engage with the Sri Lankan government through appropriate diplomatic channels to secure the fishermens release and ensure the return of their boats at the earliest The letter comes amid renewed tension in the Palk Strait region where incidents involving Tamil Nadu fishermen and the Sri Lankan Navy continue to recur despite repeated bilateral discussions between India and Sri Lanka on the longpending fishing dispute The Tamil Nadu government has consistently said that the livelihood concerns of traditional fishermen should be handled with sensitivity and has repeatedly sought permanent diplomatic and humanitarian solutions to prevent arrests and boat seizures in the future IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cm-vijay-urges-eam-jaishankar-to-secure-release-of-arrested-tn-fishermen-from-sri-lankan-custody-673494.html Tue, 12 May 2026 20:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/restaurant-of-arrested-tmc-leader-earned-rs-111-crore-during-covid-lockdown-ed-tells-court-673496.html Kolkata May 12 A restaurant owned by former West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose earned over Rs 1 crore during the Covid19 lockdown in 2020 despite remaining completely shut the Enforcement Directorate ED told a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA court in Kolkata on Tuesday Bose who served as a minister during the previous Trinamool Congress government was arrested by ED officials on Monday night in connection with the multicrore municipal recruitment scam after a marathon interrogation at the agencyâs Salt Lake office on the outskirts of KolkataHe was presented at the special PMLA court by the ED officials on Tuesday afternoon during which the ED counsel gave details of the alleged moneylaundering transactions linked to the restaurant of the former ministerThe ED council informed the court that the said restaurant showed an income of Rs 111 crore during the Covid19 lockdown when the entity remained closed totally and none of its employees was in service during that periodThe ED counsel also informed the court that besides Rs 11 crore transferred to the said restaurant another amount of Rs 22 crore was transferred to the personal account of BoseThe ED further submitted that investigators had unearthed multiple financial transactions involving Bose with individuals where the transfers lacked any legal basisThe agency also informed the court that it had found evidence of at least 150 illegal recruitments in the Uttar Dum Dum Municipality in the North 24 Parganas district allegedly carried out on Boseâs recommendationThe ED counsel sought 10 days of remand of Bose to interrogate him The court order is yet to be deliveredMeanwhile moving the bail plea Boseâs counsel informed the court that the documents based on which ED had arrested his client were available with the investigating officers of the central agency between 2022 and 2023Boseâs counsel questioned the justification of the arrest based on documents available three to four years back He also claimed that even the earlier charge sheet presented by ED in the matter did not have his clients name as the accusedBose a threetime Trinamool Congress legislator from Bidhannagar assembly constituency in North 24 Parganas district was defeated this timeED officials had first received information about the multicrore municipalities job case while conducting raids and search operations at the residence of Trinamool Congresslinked promoter Ayan Shil in connection with another money laundering case related to the cashforschool jobs scam in West BengalLater the Central Bureau of Investigation had also started a parallel probe into the municipalitiesâ job case following an order of the Calcutta High CourtAs officials of the two central agencies progressed further with the investigation the names of several politically influential persons including state ministers and ruling party leaders surfaced IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/restaurant-of-arrested-tmc-leader-earned-rs-111-crore-during-covid-lockdown-ed-tells-court-673496.html Tue, 12 May 2026 20:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-committed-to-building-cyber-secure-bharat-hm-shah-on-mha-rbi-inking-mou-to-combat-digital-fraud-673497.html New Delhi May 12 In a significant step to combat incidents of cybercrime and digital fraud the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre I4C under the Ministry of Home Affairs and Reserve Bank Innovation Hub RBIH signed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU on Tuesday The MoU seeks to create an integrated system and strengthen collaboration in combating cyberenabled financial fraud while curtailing mule accounts across the banking and digital payments ecosystemUnion Home Minister Amit Shah took to X to affirm the governmentâs focus and commitment to building a cybersecure BharatâModi govt is tirelessly working for cybersecure Bharat Mule accounts are a big hurdle in curbing cyber crimes Today the I4C under MHA signed an MoU with Reserve Bank Innovation Hub RBIH unleashing the power of Artificial Intelligence to combat cyber fraudâ he wrote in a post on XHe further stated âThe move will swiftly detect and cull hidden mule accounts by feeding the data from the I4Cs Suspect Registry to the AIdriven fraud detection system and serve the citizens as their nextgen shield against cybercrimeâThe MoU aims to strengthen fraudrisk intelligence sharing analytical support and operational coordination to combat cyberenabled financial fraudUnder the arrangement I4C and RBIH will collaborate for the sharing of mule accountrelated intelligence and suspect identifiers from I4CMHAâs Suspect Registry to strengthen AIdriven fraud detection systems implemented across banks The RBIH will utilise the datasets for training and enhancement of AIdriven fraudrisk assessment modelsAs mule accounts remain one of the biggest hurdles in curbing cybercrime the power of Artificial Intelligence AI will be unleashed to combat incidents of cyber fraudThe move will swiftly detect and cull hidden mule accounts by feeding the data from the I4Cs Suspect Registry to the AIdriven fraud detection system It will serve the citizens as their nextgeneration shield against cybercrime IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-committed-to-building-cyber-secure-bharat-hm-shah-on-mha-rbi-inking-mou-to-combat-digital-fraud-673497.html Tue, 12 May 2026 20:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-four-cheetah-cubs-die-in-kuno-probe-underway-673498.html Sheopur May 12 Four cheetah cubs born to female cheetah KGP12 were found dead at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradeshâs Sheopur on Tuesday morning in a setback for Indiaâs cheetah reintroduction projectâ Forest officials suspect the cubs may have been killed by a wild predator The cubs born on April 11 were about one month oldâA monitoring team discovered their bodies near the den site during routine tracking in the Sheopur forest area the Cheetah Field Director at Kuno said while confirming the reportâIt stated that the same team had seen all four cubs alive on Monday evening making the deaths suddenâThe Field Director of Project Cheetah in an official statement on Tuesday said the cubsâ bodies were partially eaten which suggests an attack by a carnivorous animalââThe exact cause of death will be confirmed only after postmortem reports are receivedâ the statement saidâIt added that the mother KGP12 is safe and healthy and remains under close watch by forest staffââFollowing the incident surveillance and patrolling in the area have been intensifiedâ the statement readâMonitoring teams have also stepped up vigilance around other cheetahs and cubs in the parkâForest officials said protecting newborn cubs in the open forest is one of the projects toughest challengesâKunoâs habitat also supports leopards hyenas and jackals which pose a threat to young cubs that cannot defend themselvesâThe incident comes a day after Chief Minister Mohan Yadav released two female cheetahs into the wild at KunoâThe release was part of efforts to expand the freeranging cheetah population in the parkâWith the death of the four cubs Kuno National Park now has 50 cheetahs Of these 33 were born in India under the breeding programmeâThree more cheetahs are currently at Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary taking Indiaâs total cheetah population to 53âIndia launched Project Cheetah in September 2022 after cheetahs went extinct in the country in 1952âThe first batch was brought from Namibia followed by cheetahs from South Africa Since then Kuno has seen several litters marking progress for the projectâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-four-cheetah-cubs-die-in-kuno-probe-underway-673498.html Tue, 12 May 2026 20:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/neet-exams-nta-received-reports-of-irregularities-on-may-7-to-refund-fees-to-23-million-students-673499.html New Delhi May 12 The National Testing Agency NTA which had conducted the NEETUG 2026 examinations on May 3 decided to cancel them almost 10 days later on May 12 after âincriminatingâ inputs began to surface pointing to widespread irregularities in the examination procedure and an alleged paper leakâ According to the NTA it received the first reports of irregularities associated with the NEET UG examination on May 7 and after duly examining the inputs from central and enforcement agencies decided to cancel it altogetherâThe NTA the umbrella body responsible for conducting examinations has made it clear that students appearing in the NEET UG 2026 exams will be issued an examination fee refund as soon as possible and that it will not charge any reexamination feesâThe agency in its clarification also stated that it had implemented hightech measures such as GPS surveillance and watermarking to ensure the security of the question papers however despite the stringent security arrangements the question papers were leakedâThe new reexamination dates will be officially announced shortly Students will be notified separately According to the NTA a new admit card will be issued for the reexamination The complete schedule for this process will also be shared by the NTA Also the students will not be required to reapply for examinations as their previous registrations will remain validâThe NTA further said that it will bear the entire cost of conducting the reexamination using its own internal resourcesâAdditionally a helpline and email support facility remain operational to address students queries and to provide any necessary assistance or informationâThe agency further acknowledged the inconvenience and trouble caused to students and their families due to reexamination but stated that this was an essential step to uphold trust in the examination systemâRegarding the discovery of a paper leak and related goofup it stated that in the evening on May 7 four days after the examination it received certain information regarding alleged irregularities associated with the examâThis information was forwarded to central agencies on the morning of May 8 for independent investigation and necessary action And after receiving credible input the agency decided to cancel the examsâThe NTA also said that it is extending its full cooperation to the investigating agencies and providing access to all relevant recordsâIt has also urged students and parents to rely on official notifications and avoid falling for rumors circulating on social mediaâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/neet-exams-nta-received-reports-of-irregularities-on-may-7-to-refund-fees-to-23-million-students-673499.html Tue, 12 May 2026 20:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/feeling-blessed-to-be-here-pm-modi-on-attending-somnath-amrut-mahotsav-673284.html Gir Somnath May 11 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that he feels blessed to attend the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav in Gujarats Gir Somnath district as the shrine celebrated the 75th anniversary of its reconstruction in 1951nbspSharing a video in a post on X PM Modi said Jai Somnath Feeling blessed to be here when we are marking 75 years since the rebuilt temple opened its doors for devoteesThe attached video shows the Prime Minister walking with joined hands through a ceremonial pathway lined with yellowclad devotees playing Damrus and ShanknadIn another X post PM Modi said At Somnath one can experience Bhakti in every corner Countless people have come together to mark 75 years since the rebuilt Temple opened its doors to devotees That day was indeed a milestone in the civilisational journey of BharatSomnath Temple one of Indias oldest Shiva temples and one of the 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt over centuriesnbspThe celebrations at the historic Somnath Temple commemorated the temples restoration and its inauguration by Indias first President Dr Rajendra Prasad in 1951Ahead of the religious ceremonies PM Modi held a roadshow in Somnath after arriving from Jamnagar where he had stayed overnight following his arrival in Gujarat on Sunday nightChief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi were also present at the roadshowThousands of people gathered along the nearly 15km route from the helipad to Veer Hamirji Circle near the temple to welcome the Prime MinisterSupporters waved flags and raised slogans as his convoy passed through the area while artists from several states including West Bengal performed traditional cultural dances at designated points along the routeThe Prime Minister later joined the ceremonies at the temple complex where special rituals and prayers were organised as part of the celebrationsA Kumbhabhishek ceremony was conducted using holy water brought from 11 sacred pilgrimage sites across the countryCeremonial flag hoisting and traditional religious rites were also held amid Vedic chants and devotional prayersPM Modi performed rituals including jal abhishek dhwaj puja and maha puja at the templeFlower petals were also showered on the temple from helicopters during the ceremoniesThe temple premises were extensively decorated for the occasion with large numbers of devotees and dignitaries attending the eventSecurity arrangements were tightened across the district in view of the Prime Ministers visit and the expected public turnoutThe Somnath Temple located on the Arabian Sea coast in Prabhas Patan holds significant religious importance in Hindu tradition and is regarded as a symbol of faith and cultural heritageThe current celebrations have been organised to mark 75 years since the reconstructed temple was formally inaugurated after independenceLater in the day the Prime Minister is scheduled to address a public gathering at Sadbhavana Ground in SomnathIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/feeling-blessed-to-be-here-pm-modi-on-attending-somnath-amrut-mahotsav-673284.html Mon, 11 May 2026 13:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/centre-notifies-vb-g-ram-g-to-replace-mgnreaga-nationwide-from-july-1-673292.html New Delhi May 11 IANS Setting the ball rolling for the implementation of Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin VB G RAM G the Centre on Monday notified the commencement of the rural employment guarantee schemenbspThe law replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act MGNREGA will come into effect across all rural areas from July 1 while the latter will stand repealed from the same dateUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan briefing the press about the historic transition in Indias rural development framework said Starting July 1st labourers in rural areas seeking employment will be provided with 125 days of work rather than the previous 100 daysIn the interim period work under MGNREGA will continue as usual he added highlighting how this will usher in a new era of integrated futureready and productivityoriented rural transformation aligned with the vision of Viksit BharatHe said that most states will have a period of six months to complete the necessary preparations and if anyone fails to complete the requisite preparations by July 1st the work will proceed directly under the Viksit Bharat 2047 schemeGiving an insight into fund allocation for the VB GRAM G he said that the combined financial outlays from both the Central and state governments will exceed Rs 151000 croreEfforts are being made to ensure payment to labourers within three days and labourers will also be eligible for compensation in cases of delayed payments the Union Minister saidIf employment is not provided an unemployment allowance will also be granted he informedAccording to the notification the existing eKYC verified MGNREGA job cards shall remain valid under VB G RAM G until the Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issuedWorkers without Job Cards may continue to register at the Gram Panchayat level and they must not be denied employment due to pending eKYC said the notificationIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/centre-notifies-vb-g-ram-g-to-replace-mgnreaga-nationwide-from-july-1-673292.html Mon, 11 May 2026 13:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/intelligence-agencies-warn-aqis-could-use-mali-attacks-to-regroup-in-india-673294.html New Delhi May 11 Over 70 people were killed last week in a fresh wave of jihadist attacks in central Mali The attacks were claimed by the Jamaat Nusrat alIslam wal Muslimin JNIM a terror group closely linked to the AlQaeda Following the death of Osama Bin Laden and other senior functionaries of the outfit many had presumed that the AlQaeda is on its decline The outfit even launched its wing called the AllQaeda in the SubContinent AQIS The outfit was launched in Afghanistan with its primary focus being on India The outfit did not take off as it would have expected but it still remains a grave threatOfficials say that there is an emerging pattern that one notices where the outfit is concerned The AlQaeda has over the years made significant progress in Africa The attacks in Mali which falls in West Africa is testimony of how powerful the outfit is the official addedWhat the AlQaeda benefited from is that the world had taken its eyes off the outfit thinking that it had gone down None expected a resurgence and the fact that it was off the radar in fact helped the outfit rebuildThe same is in the case of the AQIS It has remained relatively quiet for several years now It has focussed its resources on online propaganda but has deliberately ensured that it is not as vocal as the Islamic StateAn Intelligence Bureau official says that such attacks like the one we saw in Mali are all factors that the AQIS would take into account to relaunch itself in a big way The law enforcement agencies cannot afford to take the AQIS lightly as it is capable of making a comeback in a very big wayMoreover the AQIS is capable of generating more traction in India when compared to the Islamic State Many especially within the southern states still consider Osama Bin Laden to be a hero Despite being gone for long Bin Laden is still a big draw and an extremely polarising figure the official addedAnother official said that the AlQaeda has learnt the art of deception Take the case of the attacks in Mali The JNIM is an affiliate of the AlQaeda and draws inspiration from its ideology and Bin Laden The official said that the AlQaeda would continue to operate through its affiliates For the terror group the important thing is to get the job done instead of claiming credit for attacksAn official said that the Mali attack serves as inspiration for the AQIS It would cite such attacks during its propaganda campaign and look to lure the youth into its fold The official said that in India the affiliate of the AQIS is the Base Movement This group which had been lying low for several years has started boosting up its online propaganda The Mali attacks would act as a booster for the Base Movement to step up operations in India the official addedOfficials also say that the AQIS and Base Movement have several operatives across the country They had deliberately kept a low profile for all these years The flurry of online activity that the Intelligence agencies are picking up recently suggest that these operatives are likely to come out and prepare for strikes in IndiaThe official added that the world is currently busy with the events in Iran Many countries which kept tabs on the AlQaeda are currently focussed elsewhere and this is something that the AlQaeda is taking advantage ofA similar trend is being noticed where the AQIS is concerned It is looking to take advantage of the fact that the attention of the world is elsewhere Taking advantage of the situation across the world and also the fact that it carried out a major attack in Mali the AQIS would use this to push their agenda and carry out major strikes in India the Intelligence agencies warn IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/intelligence-agencies-warn-aqis-could-use-mali-attacks-to-regroup-in-india-673294.html Mon, 11 May 2026 13:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-sees-rain-and-storms-in-parts-even-as-heatwave-tightens-grip-on-western-region-673295.html Jaipur May 11 Even as a severe heatwave continues to scorch much of western Rajasthan parts of the state witnessed thunderstorms and light rain on Monday under the influence of an active Western Disturbance the Meteorological Department said A yellow alert has been sounded in Churu Alwar Deeg Bharatpur Jhunjhunu and other districts of the state warning of rains and thunderstormsMeanwhile Hanumangarh witnessed a sudden change in the weather on Monday morning as clouds gathered around 630 am followed by intermittent rainfall beginning at 645 am The rain continued for nearly an hour accompanied by strong windsThe rainfall brought relief to residents from the intense heat that had prevailed for several days Met officials said that isolated dust storms and light rainfall are likely on May 11 and 12 in parts of the Bikaner division the Shekhawati region and northern areas of the Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions under the influence of a new Western Disturbance Also both minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to rise by 23 degrees across most parts of the state over the coming daysHeatwave conditions are also expected to intensify in parts of western Rajasthan where the possibility of âwarm nightsâ unusually high nighttime temperatures remains strong over the next five to six daysMeanwhile on Sunday Barmer recorded the hottest day of the season and emerged as the hottest city in the state with the mercury soaring to 468 degrees Celsius Heatwave conditions persisted throughout the day in Barmer Jaisalmer Bikaner and Phalodi while several districts in eastern Rajasthan witnessed comparatively mild weather conditionsAccording to the weather department skies remained clear across the state on Sunday with intense sunshine prevailing from morning till evening Apart from Barmer maximum temperatures recorded included 463 degrees Celsius in Jaisalmer 46 degrees Celsius in Phalodi 446 degrees Celsius in Jodhpur 444 degrees Celsius in Bikaner and 43 degrees Celsius in Sri Ganganagar The heatwave had the strongest impact in Barmer Balotra Phalodi Jaisalmer and Jodhpur where daytime conditions resembled a curfewlike situation due to deserted roads and marketsOther major temperatures recorded across the state included 43 degrees Celsius in Jalore 434 degrees Celsius in Chittorgarh 42 degrees Celsius in Pali 425 degrees Celsius in Lunkaransar 417 degrees C in Nagaur 416 degrees C in Udaipur 418 degrees C in Kota and 41 degrees C in AjmerRadheshyam Sharma Director of the Meteorological Centre in Jaipur said the Western Disturbance became active in Rajasthan from Monday Under its influence districts in the Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions are likely to witness strong winds dust storms scattered cloud cover and light rainfall over the next few days However heatwave conditions are expected to continue in the Jodhpur division of western Rajasthan and the Udaipur division of southern RajasthanIn view of the prevailing conditions alerts have been issued for several districts for the next three days Daily life in Jodhpur continued to be affected by extreme heat on Sunday with the maximum temperature reaching 446 degrees Celsius The Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave warning for the district from May 11 to May 13Ajmer recorded a maximum temperature of 41 degrees C and a minimum of 259 degrees C on Sunday Officials said temperatures may rise by another 12 degrees over the next two days Dust storms and strong winds are also likely during the afternoon hoursSikar has been witnessing steadily rising temperatures for the past three days accompanied by hot winds and intense sunshine The Meteorological Department has predicted dry weather conditions in the district for the next three days with no immediate relief expectedThe weather remained clear in Alwar on Sunday where the maximum temperature settled at 38 degrees C The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for thunderstorms rain and strong winds in the district for the next two days Kota recorded a maximum temperature of 418 degrees C on Sunday High humidity and low wind speeds increased discomfort among residents IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-sees-rain-and-storms-in-parts-even-as-heatwave-tightens-grip-on-western-region-673295.html Mon, 11 May 2026 13:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-police-crime-branch-rescues-two-missing-minor-girls-in-separate-operations-673299.html New Delhi May 11 Delhi Police Crime Branch has successfully traced and rescued two missing minor girls in separate operations carried out by its AntiHuman Trafficking Unit AHTU highlighting what officials described as the forceâs humanitarian commitmentâ and vigilance in protecting vulnerable children According to an official press release issued by the Crime Branch on Monday the AHTU team recovered the two girls from different locations after conducting intensive search operations involving technical surveillance field Intelligence and groundlevel verificationThe Delhi Police in its statement said âThese successful operations highlight the relentless dedication of the AHTU team in navigating the complex emotional and social landscapes that lead children away from safetyâThe first case involved a 16yearold girl who had been missing since January 11 2026 under FIR No 162026 registered at Wazirabad Police Station under Section 1372 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS Officials said the girlâs disappearance had raised serious concerns due to her vulnerabilityA special team led by Inspector Mukesh Kumar along with ASI Ajay Kumar Jha and Woman Constable Deepika under the supervision of ACP Suresh Kumar launched a focussed investigation During the enquiry police found that the girl had been distressed due to frequent domestic disputes caused by her fatherâs alcohol addictionShe had reportedly left home without informing her family and was later found staying with her maternal aunt The girl was safely recovered and handed over to the local police station for further legal proceduresIn another operation the AHTU rescued a 15yearold girl who had been missing since October 2 2024 in a case registered at Budh Vihar Police Station under FIR No 3502024 During questioning the girl stated that she had voluntarily left home after coming in contact with a boyActing on secret information regarding her presence near Rithala Village in Haiderpur the police team carried out a swift search operation and successfully traced her She was later handed over to Budh Vihar Police Station for further legal actionThe Delhi Police stated that the operations were not merely recoveries but âstories of resilience compassion and reunion that restored hope to two familiesâIn its concluding message the Crime Branch reiterated its public commitment saying âDelhi Police â Always Alert Always Caring Always Thereâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-police-crime-branch-rescues-two-missing-minor-girls-in-separate-operations-673299.html Mon, 11 May 2026 14:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/suvendu-adhikari-led-cabinets-first-moves-bsf-fencing-land-ayushman-bharat-rollout-announced-673301.html Kolkata May 11 IANS During the first meeting of the newly formed West Bengal cabinet presided over by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday a significant decision was made to allocate land for the installation of barbed fencing at the currently unfenced international border with Bangladesh to the Border Security Force BSF within a period of 45 daysnbspAnnouncing this after the cabinet meeting CM Adhikari said the promise to hand over land to the BSF within 45 days for the formation of the new cabinet was made in the BJPs preelection Sankalp Patra election manifesto and also announced by Union Home Minister Amit ShahSo in the first meeting of the new cabinet today that decision had been cleared Adhikari told media persons after the cabinet meetingThe second important decision cleared in the first meeting of the new cabinet was the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat the centrallysponsored health insurance scheme in West Bengal This was not implemented by the previous Mamata Banerjeeled Trinamool Congress government on the grounds that the Central scheme was redundant because of the implementation of the states own health insurance scheme Swastha SathiCM Adhikari said the decision was taken at the cabinet meeting to start the process of involving the state in several other Centrallysponsored schemes including Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana Pradhan Mantri Krishak Bima Yojana PM Shree Vishwakarma Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Ujjwala YojanaThe District Magistrates have been instructed to send all applications to the Central Ministry at the earliest the Chief Minister saidSpeaking to the media persons he also assured that none of the existing welfare schemes introduced during the tenure of the previous government would be stoppedNot a single ongoing social project will be stopped However nonIndians or deceased persons will not be allowed to get the benefits of these projects This should not happen CM Adhikari saidAt the same time he added with effect from Monday West Bengal has been linked to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS 2023 and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita BNSS 2023The previous Acts like the Indian Penal Code IPC and Code of Criminal Procedure CrPC were being implemented in a very illegal manner in the state for so long From today West Bengal has been linked entirely with the BNS and BNSS the Chief Minister saidHe said in the cabinet meeting that a decision has also been taken to increase the upper age limit for applying to state government jobs by five yearsBefore the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly elections our Union Home Minister said that for the last 15 years there has not been any fresh state government recruitment So many educated youths have crossed the upper age limit for applying for state government jobs So we have decided to increase the upper age limit by five years to provide scope for such people to apply for jobs CM Adhikari saidnbspnbspIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/suvendu-adhikari-led-cabinets-first-moves-bsf-fencing-land-ayushman-bharat-rollout-announced-673301.html Mon, 11 May 2026 14:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/islamic-state-planning-sri-lanka-style-attacks-in-india-using-foreign-operatives-673303.html New Delhi May 11 The Islamic State has devised a new strategy whereby it would use its radicalised elements from various countries around India to carry out both propaganda and attacks When the Islamic State announced itself on the world stage in late 2013 there were plenty of people from India who left the country to join the outfit However over the years the agencies have managed to prevent many from leaving the country to join the Islamic State in Syria Iraq and AfghanistanThere have been successful deradicalisation campaigns which ensured that many who had plans of joining the outfit returned to the mainstreamAn Intelligence Bureau official says that while the problem is largely in check in India there are attempts now being made to push in recruits from other countriesThe Islamic State has dedicated wings in Pakistan Bangladesh Maldives and Sri LankaThe effects of the Islamic Stateâs Sri Lankan module was seen in Tamil Nadu and Mangaluru In both these places a radicalised individual part of the Islamic State attempted to carry out attacks However both failedThe common angle in these incidents is that the accused persons Jamesha Mubin and Mohammad Sharique were radicalised by the same individual from Sri Lanka Zahran Hashim the mastermind of the Easter Bombings in Sri Lanka was the leader of the Islamic State in the country He had visited South India and stayed for a considerable period of time during which both Mubin and Sharique were radicalisedOfficials say that the Islamic State is planning on pushing its recruits from Maldives Sri Lanka and Bangladesh into India Travel into India from these countries is relatively easier and the outfit is looking to take advantage of thatThe official added that the modules in Bangladesh are focussing heavily on pushing in recruits into West Bengal and Bihar On the other hand the push into the southern states would be made by Sri Lanka and Maldives the official addedAssessing the threat perception another official said that the push that is being attempted from Bangladesh is the highest A recent edition of Dabiq the mouthpiece of the Islamic State had an article titled The Revival of Jihad in Bengal aimed at calling the youth to dedicate themselves to JihadOfficials say that this was the first time that the Islamic State module in Bangladesh was attempting to push its agenda in IndiaAnother official said that the threat from Sri Lanka is the least Post the Easter Bombings a large part of the outfit has been eliminated although it would be wrong to assume that the group has shut shop in the country This explains why a major push is being attempted from Maldives into South India the official addedThe official further stated that the intended cause is to carry out attacks in India on the scale of which was carried out in Sri Lanka The Islamic State wants foreign players to carry out these attacks There are two reasons for this the official added There is hardly any information on foreign fighters Moreover it has also been noticed that the radicalisation of a foreign fighter is much higher when compared to an operative from IndiaThe Intelligence agencies say that while the aim is to strike big in India the other plan is to use this as a recruitment toolThe Islamic State has been pushing some of its India operatives to carry out strikes in India but they have failed many times Attacks by foreign operatives could set an example for the Indian operatives the Islamic State feelsSuch attacks could become a benchmark and the Indian operatives could inspiration from them and carry out strikes within the country an official said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/islamic-state-planning-sri-lanka-style-attacks-in-india-using-foreign-operatives-673303.html Mon, 11 May 2026 14:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jacqueline-fernandez-did-not-cooperate-during-probe-ed-tells-delhi-court-673304.html New Delhi May 11 The Enforcement Directorate ED on Monday opposed Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandezâs plea seeking to turn approver in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar telling a Delhi court that her conduct during the investigation was ânot satisfactoryâ and that she failed to fully cooperate with the probe Appearing before the Patiala House Court the federal antimoney laundering agency contended that Jacqueline did not make a âfull and true disclosureâ in her statements recorded under Section 50 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLAThe ED said that during the course of the investigation Jacquelineâs conduct was not cooperative as she âconsistently failed to make full and truthful disclosuresâ in connection with the proceeds of crime allegedly generated by ChandrashekharOpposing her plea to become a prosecution witness the ED further alleged that Jacqueline continued to remain in regular contact with Chandrashekhar even after becoming aware of his criminal antecedentsAccording to the probe agency Chandrashekhar had arranged âall benefits gifts and valuablesâ for Jacqueline out of the proceeds of crime generated through the alleged money laundering activitiesAfter hearing the submissions the Patiala House Court granted time to Jacqueline Fernandezâs counsel to file a rejoinder to the EDâs reply and posted the matter for further hearing on May 12The ED has accused Jacqueline of allegedly receiving luxury gifts worth around Rs 7 crore from Chandrashekhar However the actor has consistently maintained that she had no knowledge about his alleged criminal activities or the source of the money used for those giftsIn September last year the Supreme Court had declined to entertain Jacqueline Fernandezâs plea seeking the quashing of the money laundering proceedings initiated against her by the EDSenior advocate Mukul Rohatgi appearing for Jacqueline before the apex court had argued that she could not be prosecuted under Sections 3 and 4 of the PMLA as she had no knowledge that the gifts received from Chandrashekhar were proceeds of crimeThe Justice Dattaled Bench however referred to the Supreme Courtâs judgment in the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary case upholding the EDâs powers under the PMLA and observed that allegations at the stage of framing of charges must be accepted as they standThe ED has filed multiple charge sheets in the case and named Jacqueline Fernandez as an accused in a supplementary prosecution complaint while another Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi was examined as a witnessThe probe agency has alleged that Chandrashekharâs aide Pinky Irani facilitated the delivery of luxury gifts and expensive items to Jacqueline on his behalfThe money laundering case stems from allegations that Chandrashekhar cheated the wives of former Ranbaxy promoters Shivinder Singh and Malvinder Singh of nearly Rs 200 crore However Fernandez maintained that she had no role in laundering Chandrashekharâs alleged illegal wealthThe 40yearold Sri Lankan actress who entered Bollywood after winning the Miss Universe Sri Lanka crown in 2006 has been a prominent figure in Hindi cinema for over a decade also featuring in music videos and reality shows IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jacqueline-fernandez-did-not-cooperate-during-probe-ed-tells-delhi-court-673304.html Mon, 11 May 2026 14:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/csmia-achieves-99-pc-waste-diversion-bags-cii-highest-platinum-rating-for-zero-waste-to-landfill-673310.html Mumbai May 11 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport CSMIA operated by Mumbai International Airport Limited MIAL on Monday announced that it has been honoured with the prestigious Zero Waste to Landfill ZWL Platinum â Class I Rating by the Confederation of Indian Industry CII MIAL is a joint venture between Adani Airport Holdings Limited AAHL and Airports Authority of India AAI with AAHL holding 74 per cent stake With this milestone CSMIA joins the ranks of Indian airports handling over 50 million passengers annually that have earned this certificationThis recognition highlights the airportâs commitment to sustainable waste management with over 99 per cent of waste diverted from landfills through integrated airportwide systemsThe ZWL assessment verified that CSMIA has implemented bestinclass waste management practices through efficient segregation recycling and recovery mechanisms with key waste streams such as plastic waste MSW wet and dry and other recyclables successfully diverted from landfillsConducted in FY202526 the assessment aligns with ZWLâs objective of maximising waste diversion while minimising overall generationPrimary waste sources at the airport includes food plastic paper and operational waste CSMIA has implemented a robust value chainâdriven approach anchored in the 5R principles Reduce Reuse Repurpose Recycle Recover enabling a significant reduction in landfill dependency and improved waste recoveryThis includes segregation at source recycling monitoring and continuous waste reduction supported by a dedicated Environment and Sustainability team and welldemarcated infrastructure for collection and transfer to authorised recycling facilitiesThe recognition builds on CSMIAâs global sustainability leadership including ACA Level 5 Carbon accreditationOver the past year the airport has accelerated its sustainability roadmap through key initiatives such as transitioning to 100 per cent renewable energy improving energy efficiency by over 40 per cent electrifying its ground fleet scaling energyefficient technologies and strengthening ESG governanceWith this milestone CSMIA is shaping a futureready aviation ecosystem integrating sustainability at the core of its operations IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/csmia-achieves-99-pc-waste-diversion-bags-cii-highest-platinum-rating-for-zero-waste-to-landfill-673310.html Mon, 11 May 2026 15:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/lightning-kills-90-sheep-goats-in-jampks-ganderbal-district-673311.html Srinagar May 11 Lightning killed 90 sheep and goats overnight in Jammu and Kashmirâs Ganderbal district officials said on Monday Officials said nearly 90 sheep and goats belonging to a nomadic family from Rajouri district were killed after lightning struck during the intervening night in a highaltitude forest area of Poshkar Kangan in Central Kashmirâs Ganderbal district officials and locals said on MondayThe incident occurred in the Dhana Dok area of Poshkar a remote grazing belt frequented by migratory tribal families during the summer season The livestock reportedly belonged to nomads identified as Mohmmad Yaseen Bijran and Abdul Majeed Bijran sons of Khan Mohammad Bijran and residents of Sunderbani area of Rajouri districtLocals said the area witnessed intense weather activity during the night following which dozens of animals were found dead in the pasture on Monday morning Preliminary reports suggested that lightning may have struck the flock during the storm The incident has caused massive financial loss to the affected family whose livelihood primarily depends on livestock rearing and seasonal migration to upper reaches for grazingPolice and local authorities were informed about the incident who assessed the exact scale of the damage Such incidents are not uncommon in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir during the summer migration season when nomadic families move with their livestock to alpine pastures vulnerable to sudden weather changes thunderstorms and lightning activityScores of nomadic goatherds called the âBakarwalsâ move from the plains during summer months into highland pastures of the Valley with their families livestock and household goods to spend over four months in the Valleyâs meadowsThese hardy souls cover hundreds of miles on foot to and from their winter homes in Rajouri Poonch Reasi and Ramban districts each year to tend to their livestockThe Government has created many facilities for the Bakarwal families like mobile schools for their children while veterinary doctors and nursing staff visit the meadows at regular periods to provide professional services to the livestock and the people etcDue to their high physical mobility despite consuming large amounts of milk butter and âGheeâ the Bakarwals very rarely have lifestyle diseases like fatty liver high blood pressure diabetes etcEach Bakarwal family has a pair of special breed of shepherd dogs who work as guards and sentinels for their masterâs livestock guarding animals against predators like leopards bears jackals etc IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/lightning-kills-90-sheep-goats-in-jampks-ganderbal-district-673311.html Mon, 11 May 2026 15:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/vijay-cabinets-only-woman-member-keerthana-known-for-political-communication-and-management-skills-673315.html Chennai May 11 S Keerthana the 29yearold firsttime MLA from Sivakasi has emerged as one of the most talkedabout faces in Chief Minister C Joseph Vijayâs newly formed Tamil Nadu cabinet The young leader from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK is not only the youngest member of the cabinet but also the only woman minister in the new governmentHer induction into the cabinet is being seen as a major signal of the TVKâs attempt to project a youthful and technocratic image in Tamil Nadu politicsKeerthana represents Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district a constituency nationally known as the Fireworks Capital of IndiaIn the recently concluded Assembly elections she scripted history by becoming the first woman MLA elected from Sivakasi in nearly seven decades Keerthana defeated her rivals with a winning margin of 11697 votes a result that drew considerable political attention given the constituencyâs long history of male representationPolitical observers believe her victory reflected TVKâs successful outreach among young voters and women in southern Tamil NaduBefore entering electoral politics Keerthana worked as a political consultant and digital strategist with leading campaign firms such as IPAC and Showtime Consulting During her professional career she was associated with election campaigns and political communication strategies for several major leaders including MK Stalin and Mamata Banerjee Known for her expertise in datadriven campaign management and youth mobilisation Keerthana reportedly played an important behindthescenes role in shaping the TVKâs digital communication and social media outreach during the partyâs formative yearsShe holds a BSc in Mathematics from Madurai University and an MSc in Statistics from Pondicherry Central University Party insiders describe her as one of the emerging policyoriented leaders in the new administration Keerthana is also fluent in five languages including Tamil English and Hindi Her command over Hindi recently triggered political discussions in Tamil Nadu after she used the language during public interactions drawing both praise and criticism in a state where language politics remains highly sensitive Despite the controversy her rise within the TVK is being viewed as symbolic of a generational shift in Tamil Nadu politics under Chief Minister Vijayâs leadership IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/vijay-cabinets-only-woman-member-keerthana-known-for-political-communication-and-management-skills-673315.html Mon, 11 May 2026 16:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ex-bengal-minister-sujit-bose-appears-before-ed-in-municipal-job-corruption-case-673316.html Kolkata May 11 Former West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose on Monday appeared before Enforcement Directorate ED officers for questioning in connection with the municipal recruitment corruption case He went to the EDs CGO Complex office in the Salt Lake area of Kolkata along with his son Samudra Bose who was also summoned by the ED in the same case He reached the ED office at 1030 am said an ED officerOn April 6 the day of filing nomination papers for the Assembly election Sujit Bose received multiple notices from the ED asking him to appear for questioning At that time he approached the Calcutta High Court seeking time saying that he was busy with election campaigningTrinamool sources claimed that the Trinamool candidate from Bidhannagar avoided the EDs presence during the elections in compliance with the courts order As soon as the voting was over Sujit Bose faced the ED investigators at the Salt Lake CGO Complex on May 1 in cooperation with the investigation into the municipal recruitment corruption case He was accompanied by his lawyer then and left the office after several hours That day Sujit said that he had come to the ED office with a copy of the court orderIt is worth noting that even before the Assembly elections the ED had summoned Sujit Bose his wife son and daughter several times in the municipal recruitment corruption case They also appeared before the agencyThe ED officials along with the central forces conducted raids at several places including the ministers house office and his sons restaurant adjacent to VIP Road He had criticised the EDs activities during the electionsSujit had alleged a conspiracy in the name of investigation He had told the media Sujit Boses condition is not so bad that he has to sell his job to earn money People know that This is a conspiracy by the Election Commission and the EDHowever the former minister did not say anything else before appearing at the ED office on Monday IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ex-bengal-minister-sujit-bose-appears-before-ed-in-municipal-job-corruption-case-673316.html Mon, 11 May 2026 16:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/list-weekly-limit-adjournments-sc-issues-directions-for-speedy-disposal-of-bail-pleas-pending-in-hcs-673317.html New Delhi May 11 The Supreme Court on Monday issued a slew of directions to ensure the expeditious disposal of bail applications pending before High Courts across the country stressing that courts investigating agencies and governments must work in coordination to safeguard the personal liberty of undertrial prisoners without compromising victimsâ rights Expressing concern over delays in hearing bail pleas a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India CJI Surya Kant said bail matters should be listed weekly or at least fortnightly and directed High Courts to evolve an automatic mechanism for relisting pending bail pleas every two weeks Observing that delay in hearing bail applications directly impacts the fundamental rights of accused persons the apex court said that fresh bail pleas should ordinarily be listed promptly preferably on alternate days or within a week from filing The bench also comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi directed that status reports must be mandatorily filed before the first hearing of a bail plea It further said that advocates filing bail applications would be required to serve an advance copy upon the office of the Advocate General or the designated agency concernedThe practice of issuing notice at the admission stage has to be dispensed with the top court said adding that bail applications which could not be taken up for hearing should be automatically relisted without requiring fresh procedural steps The Supreme Court further directed all High Courts to prescribe an outer timeline for the expeditious disposal of bail matters and said unnecessary adjournments sought by the Union or state governments should be discouraged Practice has to be developed to not grant casual adjournments to the Union or States keeping in mind the courtâs solemn duty to protect fundamental rights the CJIled bench observed The apex court also flagged delays in forensic reports and said that though forensic science laboratories FSLs have been established Chief Justices of High Courts should work in coordination with state governments to ensure the timely submission of FSL reports In victimcentric cases the Supreme Court said investigating officers must remain conscious that any laxity on their part during investigation may ultimately become a ground for the grant of bail to an accused or suspect The bench said High Courts and investigating agencies should work together to ensure the timely adjudication of bail applications while balancing the rights of victims High Courts and investigating agencies must coordinate so that bail pleas are decided expeditiously without adversely affecting victimsâ rights it added The directions came in the course of proceedings dealing with delays in consideration of bail matters across various High Courts The apex court had earlier expressed extreme disappointment over the manner in which pleas involving personal liberty were being handled observing that several bail applications remained pending for months and were repeatedly adjourned IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/list-weekly-limit-adjournments-sc-issues-directions-for-speedy-disposal-of-bail-pleas-pending-in-hcs-673317.html Mon, 11 May 2026 16:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/all-you-need-to-know-about-viksit-bharat-g-ram-g-act-673320.html New Delhi May 11 The government on Monday issued frequently asked questions FAQs on Viksit BharatG RAM G Act 2025 to provide a detailed explainer on Indiaâs rural employment and development legislation aimed at aligning rural development with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 by providing a statutory guarantee of 125 days of unskilled wage employment to rural households and promoting the creation of productive rural assets The Viksit BharatâG RAM G Act will come into effect on July 1 2026 It will replace Mahatma Gandhi NREGA scheme MGNREGA which will then stand repealed 1 Will the Viksit BharatG RAM G Act be implemented simultaneously across all StatesYes The Viksit BharatG RAM G Act shall be implemented across the country from 01072026 as notified by the Central Government2 How many days of employment are guaranteed under the ActThe Act guarantees 125 days of wage employment in a financial year to every eligible rural household whose adult members volunteer to undertake unskilled manual work3 Are State Governments required to frame schemes under the ActYes State Governments are required to notify schemes consistent with the provisions of the Act within the prescribed period after commencement of the Act4 What happens to ongoing Mahatma Gandhi NREGA works after repealOngoing works under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA as on the date of commencement may continue as per the provisions of the VBâG RAM G ActThese works shall be seamlessly migrated and prioritized for completion ensuring that public assets are not left incomplete and community benefits continue5 Will employment under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA continue during the transition to the Viksit BharatG RAM G ActYes Employment under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA will continue in a seamless and uninterrupted manner till the commencement of VB G RAM G6 What steps have been taken to ensure uninterrupted employment availability before commencementAdequate labour budget has been made available to States and Union Territories in alignment with emerging demand patterns and field requirements to ensure uninterrupted employment opportunities and timely payment of wages7 Can new works be opened during transitionYes Where ongoing works are insufficient to meet employment demand new works from the shelf of works consistent with Schedule I of the Viksit BharatG RAM G Act may be taken up8 Will workers continue to get employment guarantee under the new ActYes Every rural household whose adult members volunteer to undertake unskilled manual work shall continue to receive a statutory employment guarantee The guarantee has been enhanced from 100 days to 125 days per financial year9 Will existing Job Cards workers remain validYes Existing MGNREGA Job Cardsworkers for whom eKYC has been completed shall continue to remain valid till new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued in accordance with the provisions under the Viksit BharatG RAM G Act 202510 Who is eligible for employment under this ActEvery rural household whose adult members volunteer to undertake unskilled manual work shall be eligible for employment under this Act11 How does a household register for Gramin Rozgar Guarantee CardAny rural household not having a MGNREGA Job Card may apply for registration by submitting the names ages and address details of the household through any adult member to the concerned Gram Panchayat for issuance of a Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card12 How can a household seek employmentAdult members of rural areas may demand employment through the Gram Panchayat Applications can be made orally in writing through the same form 6 as before or through digital platforms to the Gram Panchayat Programme Officer or any authorized person13 Within how many days must employment be providedEmployment must be provided within 15 days from the date of application14 What happens if employment is not provided within 15 daysSuch workers shall be entitled to unemployment allowance15 What unemployment allowance is payable if employment is not providedIf employment is not provided within the stipulated period as per the demand for employment unemployment allowance shall be payable by the State Government at not less than onefourth of the notified wage rate for the first thirty days during the financial year and not less than onehalf of the notified wage rate for the remaining period16 Will enhanced Wage Rates be given under the Viksit Bharat G RAM G SchemeYes Enhanced Wage Rates shall be provided as per the provisions of Section 10 of the Act Until new Wage Rates are notified under the Act the existing Mahatma Gandhi NREGA wage rates shall continue to apply17 How frequently will wages be paidWages shall be paid weekly or in any case not later than a fortnight after closure of muster roll18 How are wages paidWages are paid directly to the individual accounts of the workers in Banks or Post Offices through Direct Benefit Transfer19 What happens if wage payment is delayedIf wages are not paid within fifteen days from the closure of the muster roll wage seekers are entitled to delay compensation at a rate of 005 of the unpaid wages per day of delay20 How will attendance be captured under the new ActAttendance at worksites shall be captured through a face authenticationbased attendance mechanism However an exception handling mechanism shall also be available for genuine cases such as poor or no network connectivity technical issues devicerelated problems or other exceptional circumstances as per guidelines issued by the Government21 Will workers receive Worksite facilitiesYes Worksite facilities shall be provided at the worksite A worksite must have safe drinking water shade for children and rest periods and a first aid box22 Can work continue during peak agricultural seasonsTo facilitate adequate labour availability during peak agricultural seasons such as sowing and harvesting periods the State Governments shall notify a period covering peak agriculture seasons during which works under the Act shall not be undertaken23 What if the work is further than five kilometersAs far as possible employment will be provided within a radius of 5 kilometers of the applicants village If provided beyond that but within the Block workers are paid an extra 10 of the wage rate for transport and living expenses24 Who will implement the Scheme at district levelThe District Collector or equivalent officer designated by the State Government shall function as the District Programme Coordinator DPC25 Who will function as Programme OfficerAn officer not below the rank of Block Development Officer shall be appointed as Programme Officer at block level26 What is the role of Gram PanchayatsGram Panchayats shall play a central role in implementation of the Scheme including registration of households receiving applications for employment execution of works maintenance of records related to the Scheme and preparation of Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans VGPPs etc27 What is the fund sharing pattern under the ActThe fund sharing pattern isâ 9010 for North Eastern and Himalayan Statesâ 6040 for other StatesUTs with legislatureâ 100 per cent Central funding for UTs without legislature28 How are Statewise allocations determined under the ActStatewise normative allocations are proposed to be determined by the Central Government based on objective parameters prescribed under the Act29 How is transparency ensured at the worksiteA Janata Board must be displayed at every worksite indicating work details estimated labour days material quantities and itemwise costs IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/all-you-need-to-know-about-viksit-bharat-g-ram-g-act-673320.html Mon, 11 May 2026 16:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-files-7th-chargesheet-in-homebuyers-fraud-case-673321.html New Delhi May 11 IANS The CBI filed a seventh chargesheet in connection with the alleged fraudulent activities of builders for cheating home buyers arraigning Sequel Buildcon which had promised to deliver highend flats in Noida said an official on MondaynbspnbspThe building company and its Directors were booked by the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI in connection with alleged fraudulent activities relating to a housing project situated at Noida said a statementAn investigation conducted by the CBI revealed that the accused builder company and its directors in furtherance of a criminal conspiracy allegedly induced innocent homebuyersinvestors through false assurances misleading representations and deceptive promises thereby dishonestly obtaining financial gain while causing wrongful loss to the victimsThe charge sheet has been filed before a Special Court under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code pertaining to criminal conspiracy cheating and criminal breach of trustThe CBI is presently investigating 50 cases registered pursuant to the directions of the Supreme Court against various builder companies and unknown officials of financial institutions across the country in matters concerning alleged cheating and diversion of fundsEarlier the CBI filed six charge sheets in similar cases against Rudra Buildwell Constructions and its Directors Dream Procon and its Directors Jaypee Infratech and its Directors AVJ Developers India and its Directors along with officers of certain banks and financial institutions CHD Developers and its Directors and Shubhkamna Buildtech and its Directors said a statementThe investigation conducted by CBI revealed that Sequel Buildcon and its Directors in furtherance of a criminal conspiracy allegedly induced innocent homebuyersinvestors through false assurancesThe builders made misleading representations and deceptive promises to collect home booking amounts but diverted the money to activities other than the promised project thereby dishonestly obtaining financial gainsThe statement said that the CBI remains committed to ensuring accountability in cases involving economic offences corruption and public fraud particularly those adversely affecting the interests of common citizens and homebuyersIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-files-7th-chargesheet-in-homebuyers-fraud-case-673321.html Mon, 11 May 2026 17:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ed-questions-bengal-ex-minister-sujit-bose-in-municipal-recruitment-case-673322.html Kolkata May 11 Former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose on Monday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate officials for questioning in connection with the alleged municipal recruitment corruption case Bose arrived at the EDâs CGO Complex office in the Salt Lake area of Kolkata along with his son Samudra Bose who was also summoned in the same case According to an ED officer they reached the office around 1030 amOn April 6 the day nominations were being filed for the state Assembly elections Bose received multiple notices from the ED directing him to appear for questioning He later moved the Calcutta High Court seeking more time on the grounds that he was occupied with election campaigningSources in the All India Trinamool Congress claimed that the Bidhannagar candidate deferred his appearance before the agency during the election period in accordance with the courtâs order After the polling process concluded Bose appeared before ED officials at the Salt Lake CGO Complex on May 1 and cooperated with the investigationHe was accompanied by his lawyer and left the office after several hours Speaking to reporters that day Bose said he had visited the ED office carrying a copy of the court orderEven before the Assembly elections the ED had summoned Bose his wife son and daughter multiple times in connection with the alleged municipal recruitment irregularities Family members had also joined the investigation processEarlier ED officials accompanied by central forces conducted searches at several locations linked to Bose including his residence office and his sonâs restaurant near VIP RoadBose had previously criticised the EDâs actions during the election period and alleged that the investigation was politically motivatedSpeaking to the media earlier he had said âSujit Boseâs condition is not so bad that he has to sell jobs to earn money People know that This is a conspiracy by the Election Commission and the EDâHowever before entering the ED office on Monday the former minister declined to make any further comments IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ed-questions-bengal-ex-minister-sujit-bose-in-municipal-recruitment-case-673322.html Mon, 11 May 2026 18:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/vb-g-ram-g-act-to-ensure-125-days-rural-employment-from-july-1-chouhan-673323.html BhopalNew Delhi May 11 The Centre has notified the Viksit BharatâGuarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission Gramin or VBG RAM G Act which will be implemented across India from July 1 this year Union Agricultural Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday Addressing the media in Bhopal Chouhan said the new law will raise guaranteed rural employment from 100 days to 125 days for workers seeking workHe said the Act aims to expand job opportunities and strengthen livelihood security for labourers women farmers and selfhelp groupsâThe notification for the Viksit Bharat GRAMG Act has been issued and from July 1 labourers in rural areas seeking work will get 125 days of employment instead of 100 daysâ Chouhan saidHe clarified that all provisions of MGNREGA would continue during the transition period Unfinished works under the existing scheme will be completed before the new framework takes full effect he addedThe Centre is holding extensive consultations with states to finalise rules for implementation Chouhan said the priority is to ensure no worker is deprived of employment during the transitionMost states will get up to six months to complete preparations under the new systemHowever if any state is unable to finish preparations by July 1 the funding pattern for works undertaken after that date will still shift to the VBG RAM G framework he saidOn finances Chouhan said the Centre has allocated more than Rs 95000 crore in the Budget under Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs leadershipWith states also making budgetary provisions the combined annual allocation of the Centre and states would exceed Rs 151 lakh croreWages under the scheme will be transferred directly into workersâ bank or post office accounts through Direct Benefit TransferâOur effort will be to make payments within three days but in any case wages will be credited within 15 days If there is a delay beyond 15 days workers will get delayed payment compensationâ Chouhan saidUnemployment allowance will also be paid if employment is not provided on demand he addedThe scheme will cover a wide range of rural works including water conservation roads bridges culverts schools Anganwadi buildings and farmrelated infrastructureInfrastructure such as working sheds for selfhelp groups and Farmer Producer Organisations can also be developed under the programmeTo improve implementation the administrative expenditure component has been raised from 6 per cent to 9 per cent This will ensure timely payment of salaries to staff handling the scheme Chouhan saidCalling it a major step towards rural transformation Chouhan expressed confidence that the Act would improve the lives of labourers and help achieve the vision of developed villages for a developed IndiaThe minister said the new law will bring more accountability faster payments and better infrastructure to rural areas while keeping the core employment guarantee intact IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/vb-g-ram-g-act-to-ensure-125-days-rural-employment-from-july-1-chouhan-673323.html Mon, 11 May 2026 18:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-cm-orders-investigation-into-pocso-case-against-mos-bandi-sanjays-son-673325.html Hyderabad May 11 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday directed Director General of Police CV Anand to immediately initiate an investigation into the Protection Of Children from Sexual Offences POCSO Act case registered against Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjayâs son Bandi Bhagirath The Chief Minister instructed the DGP to constitute special teams for a comprehensive investigation into the case of the alleged sexual assault on a minor girl by Bandi BhagirathThe Chief Minister questioned the DGP over the delay in taking action despite the complaint having been lodged on May 8 at Pet Basheerabad Police StationFollowing the Chief Ministerâs direction the police chief reportedly constituted a Special Investigation Team SIT to probe the caseAccording to the Chief Ministerâs Office DGP Anand briefed the Chief Minister on the details of the case The DGP informed the Chief Minister that the entire police force had been engaged in security arrangements in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs visit to HyderabadMeanwhile the Telangana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights TSCPCR has formed a special Bench to hear the caseTGSCPCR Chairperson Kothakota Seetha Dayakar Reddy obtained details from the City Police Commissioner and constituted a special Bench to conduct an enquiry into the matterThe action by TSCPCR and the Chief Ministerâs direction to the DGP came amid the continuing protest by the Opposition Bharath Rashtra Samithi BRS demanding action against Bandi Sanjayâs sonA case was registered against Bandi Bhagirath under POCSO Act for alleged sexual assault on a 17yearold girlThe girlâs mother alleged that Bhagirath had been harassing their daughter for over six months He also allegedly misbehaved with her at a farmhouse in MoinabadOn her complaint the police registered a case under Section 11 of the POCSO Act and relevant sections of BNSBhagirath 25 had earlier lodged a complaint in Karimnagar II Town Police Station against the girl and her parents He alleged that they attempted to honey trap him and demanded Rs 5 crore to not file a police complaint against himOn his complaint a case was booked against the girl and her parents under various Sections of the BNS for extortion criminal intimidation criminal conspiracy and common intentionBandi Sanjay has denied the allegation against his son He claimed that political rivals were trying to tarnish his image by making false allegations IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-cm-orders-investigation-into-pocso-case-against-mos-bandi-sanjays-son-673325.html Mon, 11 May 2026 18:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pdp-leader-iltija-muftis-x-account-withheld-in-india-673329.html Srinagar May 11 The X account of Iltija Mufti the daughter of Peopleâs Democratic Party PDP President and former JampK Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has been withheld in India The platform said that the action has been taken in response to a legal demand It announced the withholding of Iltija Muftiâs account days after the Cyber Police Kashmir registered an FIR against her following the circulation of a video clip featuring late separatist Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah GeelaniAttempts by users to access her X account in India came to a notice stating that access to the account has been restricted in compliance with a legal requestSimilar notices are generally issued by X when accounts are blocked or withheld under legal provisions or government directivesCyber Police Srinagar has registered FIR No 11 under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS alleging that certain online content promoted separatist narratives and could disturb public orderIltija Mufti had publicly stated that she alone should be held responsible for sharing the video and had urged authorities not to harass those who merely reposted or interacted with her contentShe has been critical of action against separatists holding that meaningful engagement is the only way to resolve issues and punitive action only leads to embittered of public relations and creation of mistrust among the peopleShe has often opposed the imposition of restrictions by authorities including the house arrest of her mother and other leaders to maintain law and orderLast year she gave a slip to her personal security by leaving her mothers residence in the middle of the night and later showed up in the Poonch district of the Jammu divisionIltija Mufti fought the 2024 Assembly elections from her ancestral hometown constituency of Bijbehara in Anantnag district but was defeated by National Conference NC candidate Dr Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pdp-leader-iltija-muftis-x-account-withheld-in-india-673329.html Mon, 11 May 2026 18:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-nuclear-breakthrough-sets-stage-for-realising-own-power-generation-dreams-report-673228.html New Delhi May 11 The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor PFBR in Tamil Nadus Kalpakkam achieved criticality recently marking a first and paving the way for India to realise its own nuclear power generation dreams This nuclear breakthrough will go a long way in making India selfsufficient amidst highly volatile situation in the West Asia and will also strengthen Indias indigenous capability given its corresponding thrust in the Budget 202526 a leading portal Business Report saidIn the 202526 budget the Centre had announced Nuclear Energy Mission setting a goal of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power generation capacity by 2047The milestone in civil nuclear programme achieved after two decades of painstaking hard work puts the country at the cusp of generating its own nuclear energyThis also marked the second stage of Indias threestage nuclear power program conceived by Dr Homi Jehangir Bhabha and will soon position India into select league of nationsThe second stage criticality means the fastbreeder reactor will produce more fuel that it consumes taking the country closer to its goal of longterm energy securityThe portal says that the fastbreeder reactors at Kalpakkam will now be used to breed Uranium233 from thorium thus laying the groundwork for Stage 3 where the nuclear reactors will be able to use Indias vast thorium reserves at scale using the Uranium233 bred in Stage 2 as fuelSince thorium is a near limitless source of energy which can potentially power India for 400 years the last phase of its nuclear programme holds the key to the countrys longterm energy security it saidAt present the countrys nuclear capacity stands at 878 Gigawatt GW with nuclear power accounting for nearly three per cent of its total electricity generationAccording to the portal sustained and dedicated efforts are underway to scale the production to more than 22 GW in the next four to five years with international cooperationBy advancing towards energy selfsufficiency through clean and reliable nuclear power the country is not only insulating itself against external shocks but also laying the groundwork for sustained economic growth it said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-nuclear-breakthrough-sets-stage-for-realising-own-power-generation-dreams-report-673228.html Mon, 11 May 2026 07:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/madhya-pradesh-ashutosh-bagri-appointed-new-burhanpur-sp-673229.html Bhopal May 11 The Madhya Pradesh government has once again reshuffled senior police officials issuing transfer orders for three Indian Police Service IPS officers officials said According to the Home Departments directive on Sunday Rakesh Sagar a 2010batch IPS officer has been shifted from his position as the Deputy Inspector General of the 2nd Battalion Special Armed Force in Gwalior to the Police Headquarters in Bhopal where he will serve as the Deputy Inspector General DIG of PoliceAshutosh Bagri a 2015batch officer has been transferred from Commandant of the 17th Battalion Special Armed Force SAF in Bhind to take charge as Superintendent of Police SP in BurhanpurMeanwhile Vidita Dagar a 2021batch officer has been shifted from her role as Additional Superintendent of Police in Gwalior to Commandant of the 2nd Battalion SAF in GwaliorThis latest reshuffle comes just a week after the Home Department carried out a sweeping transfer of 62 IPS officers across the stateThat earlier exercise had seen the replacement of Superintendents of Police in several districts including Seoni and Singrauli following incidents involving hawala rackets and bank robberiesThe backtoback transfers reflect the state governments effort to strengthen law enforcement and improve administrative efficiency in sensitive regionsThe appointment of Ashutosh Bagri as Burhanpur SP is particularly significant as the district has witnessed challenges in maintaining law and order in recent monthsSimilarly the posting of Vidita Dagar as Commandant in Gwalior signals the state governments intent to place younger officers in key positions within the Special Armed ForceBy moving Rakesh Sagar to the Police Headquarters the administration has ensured that experienced officers are positioned to oversee critical operations at the state levelFrequent reshuffles of IPS officers are a hallmark of Madhya Pradeshs policing strategy aimed at balancing experience with fresh energy in the forceWhile such transfers often bring new momentum to local policing they also highlight the state governments responsiveness to emerging law and order issuesWith these latest changes the state leadership appears focused on reinforcing its police machinery to meet both administrative and security challenges across districts IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/madhya-pradesh-ashutosh-bagri-appointed-new-burhanpur-sp-673229.html Mon, 11 May 2026 07:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mumbai-police-dismiss-constable-for-negligence-in-baba-siddique-murder-case-673248.html Mumbai May 11 The Mumbai Police has dismissed Constable Shyam Sonawane the bodyguard of former NCP leader Baba Siddique from service on charges of negligence of duty in connection with the murder case Baba Siddique was shot dead by three assailants on the night of October 12 2024 outside the Bandra office of his son Zeeshan Siddique who is an MLAAccording to Mumbai Police Constable Shyam Sonawane was posted with the Protection and Security Branch and had been assigned to Baba Siddiqueâs security detail Following the incident he was suspended and a departmental inquiry was initiated against himThe inquiry found Sonawane guilty of negligence of duty following which a showcause notice was issued asking why he should not be removed from serviceSubsequently the Police Department issued him a dismissal letter which he acknowledged on May 2 He has now been officially removed from service on grounds of negligence of dutySiddique 66 was shot dead outside his son Zeeshan Siddiqueâs office in Bandra on the night of October 12 2024 Sonawane who was attached to the Protection and Security Branch of Mumbai Police had been deputed for Siddiqueâs security Officials said that he was suspended immediately after the incident and subjected to departmental proceedingsIn November 2025 Anmol Bishnoi the younger brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi was brought to New Delhi after being deported from the United States in connection with the Baba Siddique murder caseBishnoi became the 19th accused to be arrested in the National Investigation Agency NIA probe In March 2023 the antiterror agency had filed a charge sheet detailing Bishnoiâs alleged links with Goldy Brar and Lawrence Bishnoi in several major crimes across the country between 2020 and 2023In June 2025 Zeeshan Akhtar an alleged key conspirator in Baba Siddiqueâs murder was arrested in Canada IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mumbai-police-dismiss-constable-for-negligence-in-baba-siddique-murder-case-673248.html Mon, 11 May 2026 10:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/as-krishna-supply-resumes-chennai-set-to-receive-water-from-may-15-673263.html Chennai May 11 Chennai is expected to receive Krishna water supply again from May 15 after the Andhra Pradesh government temporarily halted discharge for maintenance work in water bodies linked to the interstate supply system Officials of the Water Resources Department WRD said the resumed inflow is likely to strengthen the cityâs reservoir storage ahead of the peak summer demand period and help maintain comfortable drinking water reserves until the onset of the northeast monsoon later this yearThe Andhra Pradesh government had released Krishna water from the Kandaleru reservoir on February 25 as part of the ongoing second spell of water supply to Tamil Nadu The water reached the Poondi reservoir on March 4 and continued to flow at an average rate of 300 to 400 cusecs before the supply was suspended on March 29 for maintenanceAccording to WRD officials Chennai has already received around 11 thousand million cubic feet tmcft of water during the current second spellAuthorities expect the city to receive more than 15 tmcft by the end of June if the supply resumes as scheduled next week Officials also anticipate uninterrupted discharge during the first spell of supply from July to October which could significantly improve the cityâs water securityUnder the Krishna watersharing agreement between Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh the neighbouring state is required to supply 12 tmcft of water during the first spell every year However Chennai drew only 37 tmcft during the previous cycle because the city reservoirs had reached nearfull capacity following the strong northeast monsoon in 2025During the current second spell officials estimate that Chennai may receive around 3 to 4 tmcft in total The WRD is also reviewing reservoir storage levels and assessing whether excess water may need to be shifted between reservoirs to optimise storage capacity and distributionAs of Sunday Chennaiâs six major reservoirs together held 8226 million cubic feet mcft of water against their combined storage capacity of 13222 mcftChembarambakkam reservoir recorded the highest storage at 2960 mcft followed by Red Hills with 2075 mcft and Poondi with 1725 mcft Kannankottai Thervoykandigai at 384 mcft while Cholavaram had the lowest storage at 246 mcft Veeranam reservoir which also supports Chennaiâs drinking water supply recorded a storage level of 836 mcft ensuring sufficient water availability for the ongoing summer season IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/as-krishna-supply-resumes-chennai-set-to-receive-water-from-may-15-673263.html Mon, 11 May 2026 12:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kpsc-plagued-by-corruption-delays-ruining-future-of-youth-ktaka-bjp-chief-673265.html Bengaluru May 11 Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra on Monday alleged that the Karnataka Public Service Commission KPSC instead of becoming a âwishfulfilling treeâ for talented unemployed youth has acquired a âdark historyâ of pushing lakhs of job aspirants into uncertainty through corruption and flawed recruitment processes In a statement Vijayendra said the state government had announced the initiation of recruitment for 56432 posts after bowing to massive protests by unemployed youths However he pointed out that no official notification has been issued so farHe alleged that the KPSC which bears the constitutional responsibility of appointing qualified officers to efficiently run the government machinery has failed to maintain transparency in the selection of candidates According to him the commission has gained notoriety for âmassive corruption irregularities and defective proceduresâ in recruitmentVijayendra further stated that several court judgments against the commission had exposed the âcorrupt systemâ and unmasked some of the guilty officials Despite this he said no meaningful effort has been made so far to overhaul the functioning of the commissionReferring to reports that the commission plans to introduce new technology and reforms in the selection process Vijayendra said job aspirants have lost confidence in the institution He warned that unless the KPSC ensures transparency adopts stringent rules and establishes a robust system for selecting deserving candidates questions may arise in future about the very existence of the commissionHe urged the Karnataka government to demonstrate its commitment by immediately issuing the notification to fill the 56432 vacancies without further delay and ensuring a fair and speedy recruitment processVijayendra cautioned that otherwise the anger of lakhs of unemployed youths who are already on the verge of frustration and despair could erupt into largescale protestsIt can be noted that the Karnataka government approved the recruitment of 56432 posts across various departments including Group A B and C positions Initiated by the Cabinet in early 2026 this drive aims to fill positions in Transport Education Health and Revenue using a 400point roster system and internal reservation for Scheduled CastesIt can be recalled that allegations of corruption and persistent irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission KPSC triggered an intense debate in the Legislative Assembly recently with members seeking reforms and IT minister Priyak Kharge calling for the abolition of the tainted Commission The BJP members who initiated the debate urged the state government to intervene even though KPSC is an autonomous body âThe government cannot turn a blind eye to alleged irregularities Lakhs of youths particularly from rural areas aspire to secure government jobs and spend years preparing for competitive examinations However the current system is killing the aspirations of youth BJP state General Secretary and MLA V Sunil Kumar IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kpsc-plagued-by-corruption-delays-ruining-future-of-youth-ktaka-bjp-chief-673265.html Mon, 11 May 2026 12:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rahul-gandhi-targets-centre-says-people-now-being-told-what-to-buy-where-to-go-673267.html New Delhi May 11 IANS After Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to cut fuel use and avoid foreign travel amid the global energy crisis due to the USIran war Congress leader Rahul Gandhi remarked that over the span of 12 years the country has been brought to such a juncture that the public now has to be told what to buy and what not to buy where to go and where not to goRahul Gandhi took to social media X and said Yesterday Modi Ji called upon the public to make sacrificesdo not buy gold do not travel abroad consume less petrol cut down on fertilisers and cooking oil take the Metro and work from home These are not words of counsel they are evidence of failureHe further said the country has been brought to such a state that the public now has to be told what to buy and what not to buyOver the span of 12 years the country has been brought to such a juncture that the public now has to be told what to buy and what not to buy where to go and where not to go Time and again they shift the responsibility onto the public simply to evade their own accountability he saidOn Sunday PM Modi urged citizens to avoid buying gold for a year and postpone foreign travel as part of a broader appeal to conserve foreign exchange amid global uncertaintyNotably the Prime Ministers appeal is aimed at strengthening Indias economic resilience at a time when the West Asia conflict rising energy prices and supplychain disruptions are increasing pressure on importdependent economiesAddressing a BJP rally in Hyderabad on Sunday PM Modi urged citizens to reduce nonessential foreign exchange outflows including gold purchases and overseas travel while stressing the importance of collective public participation amid the current global crisisWe have to save foreign exchange by any means PM Modi said calling on people to postpone gold purchases and foreign vacations for one yearThe Prime Minister framed the appeal as part of a broader push for economic patriotism alongside measures such as reduced fuel consumption greater use of public transport workfromhome systems natural farming and support for swadeshi productsIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rahul-gandhi-targets-centre-says-people-now-being-told-what-to-buy-where-to-go-673267.html Mon, 11 May 2026 12:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/we-are-building-for-a-living-rising-demanding-india-gautam-adani--673268.html New Delhi May 11 IANS Gautam Adani Chairman of the Adani Group said on Monday that Indias path will not be Americas or Chinas path because we are not building for an abstract future we are building for a living rising demanding IndianbspnbspAddressing the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 here Gautam Adani said India is building for households moving up cities expanding outward factories coming alive vehicles turning electric and millions of small businesses waiting to scalenbspIndias advantage is simple Everything we build will already have demand waiting for it The task before us is to build the capacity that can keep pace with the demand the Adani Group Chairman told the gatheringnbspIn the energy sector India has made extraordinary progress As of March 2026 India has crossed 500 gigawatts of installed power capacity A staggering 53 per cent of this capacity has been added over the past 10 yearsnbspAnd India is well on its way to add another 4X capacity over the next two decades to take India to 2000 gigawatts by 2047 This is not a symbolic progress This is nationscale execution growing rapidly industrialising deeply digitising massively and decarbonising meaningfully all at the same time said the billionaire industrialistNotably the GDP trajectory is the best manifestation of the growth storynbspIt took India 67 years after Independence to become a 2trilliondollar economy But it took just 12 more years to add the next two trillion Gautam Adani emphasisedHe further stated that India is no longer growing through incremental additionnbspIndia is growing through compounding acceleration Every road port airport factory energy asset and data centre augments the next layer of growth At this pace India will add the equivalent of a new European economy to its GDP every decade This is not linear growth This is compounding national power Gautam Adani notedA decade ago few imagined the scale of Indias mobile data explosion But once smartphones became affordable networks expanded data prices fell and consumption explodedAI will create a similar surge but this surge will be far more powerhungry Data centre capacity that is expected to reach five gigawatts by 2030 could rise to nearly 75 gigawatts by 2047 That is why India must prepare now the Adani Group Chairman highlightedThere is one version of the AI story circulating across global boardrooms It says AI will eliminate workers It says technology will replace human judgement It says efficiency means fewer peopleI reject this story entirely India must not import fear from the western world A country can limit its own future not only by a lack of capability but also by accepting someone elses assumptions as truth India must build AI not as a force that removes opportunity but as a force that expands productivity creates new jobs empowers small businesses and gives Indians the tools to compete with the best said Gautam AdaniWhen UPI was launched many considered it just a payment system That was too small a way to understand UPI UPI did not simply move money from one account to another It moved trust into the hands of ordinary IndiansIt made a street vendor digitally visible It made a small merchant instantly payable It transformed the mobile phone from a communication device into an economic instrument Once trust became instant commerce became instant Once payments became frictionless new markets became viable he mentionedOnce ordinary Indians entered the digital economy entirely new business models became possibleMarkets that were invisible became visible Customers who were underserved became reachable Needs that had not yet been named became new enterprises AI will do the same but at a far greater scale It will create companies we cannot yet name It will create business models we cannot yet define It will create markets that today are invisible said Gautam AdaniIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/we-are-building-for-a-living-rising-demanding-india-gautam-adani--673268.html Mon, 11 May 2026 12:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/i-solemnly-affirm-with-sincerity-cm-joseph-vijay-takes-oath-as-mla-in-tn-assembly-673271.html Chennai May 11 IANS A day after taking oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK leader C Joseph Vijay on Monday took oath as a Member of the Legislative Assembly MLA during the first session of the newly constituted 17th Tamil Nadu AssemblynbspThe oathtaking ceremony for newly elected legislators was held at the Assembly Hall under the supervision of Protem Speaker Karuppiah who administered the oath to the membersThe proceedings marked the formal commencement of the new Assembly following the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly electionsChief Minister Vijay who had taken oath as Chief Minister on Sunday invoking Andavan Meedhu Aanaiyaga in the name of God adopted a different constitutional affirmation while taking oath as an MLA on Monday stating Ulamara Urudhi Koorugiren I solemnly affirm with sincerityVijay was sworn in as the MLA from the Perambur Assembly constituency which he retained after winning from both Perambur and Trichy East in the electionsFollowing his decision to continue as the representative from Perambur he resigned from the Trichy East seat paving the way for a byelection thereSoon after Vijays oathtaking senior TVK leader N Anand took oath as the MLA from T Nagar constituency while Aadhav Arjuna was sworn in as the legislator from Villivakkam constituencyThe Assembly witnessed enthusiastic scenes as newly elected members entered the House for the first time after the dramatic electoral verdict that brought TVK to power in its maiden Assembly electionThe party emerged as the single largest party in the 234member House and later formed the government with the support of alliance partnersAddressing the House during the proceedings Protem Speaker Karuppiah congratulated the newly elected members and called upon them to work with dedication for the welfare of the peopleHe said that despite several hardships and obstacles the new leadership had overcome challenges and earned the trust of the peopleThe public has elected us to serve them Every member must understand this responsibility and work sincerely for the people he saidKaruppiah further stated that the new government should function by following the ideals and principles of leaders such as Periyar Kamarajar Velu Nachiyar and Anjalai Ammal while also upholding rationalist and social justice values in governanceIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/i-solemnly-affirm-with-sincerity-cm-joseph-vijay-takes-oath-as-mla-in-tn-assembly-673271.html Mon, 11 May 2026 12:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/chinese-consulate-in-kolkata-again-cautions-nationals-against-illegal-india-entry-from-nepal-673272.html Kolkata May 11 Following the recent detention of a Chinese national by Sashastra Seema Bal SSB for illegally entering India from Nepal the Chinese Consulate General in Kolkata has once again advised its nationals to strictly avoid inadvertently crossing into Indian territory without valid travel documents In a statement issued on Monday the consulate reminded Chinese nationals that they must obtain an Indian visa before entering India It noted that the NepalIndia border is an open border with relatively few boundary markers increasing the risk of accidental crossings particularly for Chinese nationals travelling in Nepalâs border areas Without a valid Indian visa they may face detention by Indian border troops or police it said The consulate further warned that India imposes severe penalties on illegal entrants Regardless of whether the entry is intentional or accidental anyone found to have entered illegally will be detained and handed over to judicial authorities facing prison sentences of two to eight years and fines with bail being difficult to obtain According to the statement the consulate urged Chinese nationals in Nepal to take this issue seriously avoid travelling to areas near the IndiaNepal border and refrain from taking chances or following local guides to avoid unnecessary serious consequences and personal losses The consulate further reminded Chinese nationals that even with a valid Indian visa they must obtain written permission from Indian authorities before traveling to a restricted area The consulate also reminded Chinese nationals that they must leave India before their visas expire and not overstay Otherwise they will be held fully responsible for any legal consequences The directive was issued days after a Chinese national attempting to enter India without valid travel documents was arrested near the Jogbani check post along the IndiaNepal border in Araria district of Bihar Janardan Mishra Commandant of the SSB 56 Battalion told media persons that the man has been identified as Zhou Huan 41 a resident of Hunan province in China He was intercepted during routine surveillance IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/chinese-consulate-in-kolkata-again-cautions-nationals-against-illegal-india-entry-from-nepal-673272.html Mon, 11 May 2026 12:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cop-killed-by-unidentified-men-in-andhra-pradeshs-kakinada-probe-on-673274.html Amaravati May 11 A constable was murdered by unidentified men in Kakinada town of Andhra Pradesh police said on Monday The incident occurred in the Gandhi Nagar area of Kakinada late on Sunday nightAccording to police unidentified men attacked Andhra Pradesh Special Police APSP constable Nageswara Rao with a knife They slit his throat resulting in his deathLocals told police that some youth who were under the influence of alcohol attacked a man who was walking on the roadPolice rushed to the spot and identified the deceased as an APSP constable The body was shifted to the Government General Hospital for postmortem examination The police team visited the crime scene and collected clues Senior police officials also visited the scenePolice registered a case and took up an investigation The investigating officials were scanning the CCTV footage in the area A police officer said they were working on some clues to identify and arrest the assailantsMore details are awaitedMeanwhile a person drowned and another went missing in Palnadu district when a boat overturnedThe incident occurred in Kakani village in Narsaraopet mandal when a boat drowned in the tank The body of one of them was recovered by the locals while the search was on for the other missing personThe deceased was identified as Pitlabanda Hussain Rescue workers continued the search for Argraharam HussainAccording to police the incident occurred when the two men were putting fish feed into the tankMeanwhile three people were injured in a road accident in neighbouring Telangana The accident occurred in Nalgonda district when a car rammed into an oil tankerAccording to police the collision occurred near Veliminedu in Chiryal mandal in Nalgonda district Three people travelling in the car were injured and they were shifted to a nearby hospitalThe oil tanker overturned on the highway disrupting the movement of vehicles between Vijayawada and Hyderabad IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cop-killed-by-unidentified-men-in-andhra-pradeshs-kakinada-probe-on-673274.html Mon, 11 May 2026 12:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/joseph-vijay-takes-oath-as-mla-in-tamil-nadu-assembly-673275.html Chennai May 11 IANS A day after taking oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK leader C Joseph Vijay on Monday took oath as a Member of the Legislative Assembly MLA during the first session of the newly constituted 17th Tamil Nadu AssemblynbspThe oathtaking ceremony for newly elected legislators was held at the Assembly Hall under the supervision of Protem Speaker Karuppiah who administered the oath to the membersThe proceedings marked the formal commencement of the new Assembly following the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly electionsChief Minister Vijay who had taken oath as Chief Minister on Sunday invoking Andavan Meedhu Aanaiyaga in the name of God adopted a different constitutional affirmation while taking oath as an MLA on Monday stating Ulamara Urudhi Koorugiren I solemnly affirm with sincerityVijay was sworn in as the MLA from the Perambur Assembly constituency which he retained after winning from both Perambur and Trichy East in the electionsFollowing his decision to continue as the representative from Perambur he resigned from the Trichy East seat paving the way for a byelection thereSoon after Vijays oathtaking senior TVK leader N Anand took oath as the MLA from T Nagar constituency while Aadhav Arjuna was sworn in as the legislator from Villivakkam constituencyThe Assembly witnessed enthusiastic scenes as newly elected members entered the House for the first time after the dramatic electoral verdict that brought TVK to power in its maiden Assembly electionThe party emerged as the single largest party in the 234member House and later formed the government with the support of alliance partnersAddressing the House during the proceedings Protem Speaker Karuppiah congratulated the newly elected members and called upon them to work with dedication for the welfare of the peopleHe said that despite several hardships and obstacles the new leadership had overcome challenges and earned the trust of the peopleThe public has elected us to serve them Every member must understand this responsibility and work sincerely for the people he saidKaruppiah further stated that the new government should function by following the ideals and principles of leaders such as Periyar Kamarajar Velu Nachiyar and Anjalai Ammal while also upholding rationalist and social justice values in governanceIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/joseph-vijay-takes-oath-as-mla-in-tamil-nadu-assembly-673275.html Mon, 11 May 2026 12:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mea-issues-fake-news-alert-debunks-evacuation-claim-through-fujairah-port-673277.html New Delhi May 11 Indiaâs Ministry of External Affairsâ MEA official factchecking handle has strongly debunked multiple false claims circulating on social media calling them fabricated and misleading attempts to spread disinformation about Indiaâs foreign policy and Defence matters In a clear rebuttal the MEAâs official factcheck handle issued a âFake News Alertâ denying reports that India and the United Arab Emirates UAE were working on any evacuation arrangement through Fujairah port for Indian nationals abroadA widely circulated news report by The Times of India had claimed that both countries were planning an agreement to facilitate the evacuation of lakhs of Indian workers via the UAE portThe factcheck post stated âThere is no basis in fact for such a story There is no evacuation being planned Please stay alert against such false and baseless claimsâ Officials clarified that no such discussions or agreements exist between India and the UAE regarding evacuation through Fujairah or any similar arrangementThe post also shared a newspaper cutout which shows a headline India UAE working on pact to help in evacuation of Indians via Fujairah portIn a separate warning the MEA also flagged a Deepfake Video Alert after an AIgenerated clip falsely showing MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal began circulating on social mediaThe manipulated video falsely claimed that India had admitted to losing Rafale fighter jets and made other misleading allegations including claims related to water flow to PakistanThe MEA categorically rejected the video as fake stating that the spokesperson had never made such statements The advisory said âThis is an AIgenerated video intended to spread disinformation Please stay alert against such fake videos and content on social mediaâThe Press Information Bureauâs factcheck unit PIB Fact Check also confirmed that the video was digitally altered and part of a coordinated misinformation campaign It further urged citizens not to believe or share manipulated content and to verify all information only through official government sourcesPIB Fact Check added that the original unedited video of the MEA briefing is publicly available and can be accessed through official platforms reinforcing that no such remarks were ever madeOfficials noted that several Pakistanbased propaganda accounts were behind the circulation of these misleading videos and fabricated headlines aiming to distort facts and damage Indiaâs international imageAuthorities have once again appealed to citizens to remain vigilant avoid sharing unverified content and rely only on authenticated government communications for accurate information IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mea-issues-fake-news-alert-debunks-evacuation-claim-through-fujairah-port-673277.html Mon, 11 May 2026 12:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/strengthen-smes-ecosystem-boost-farming-sector-eam-jaishankar-as-india-hands-over-agro-facility-in-trinidad-amp-tobago-673100.html Port of Spain May 10 External Affairs Minister EAM S Jaishankar has jointly handed over an agroprocessing facility in Trinidad and Tobago along with the Caribbean nations Prime Minister Kamla PersadBissessar EAM Jaishankar said on Saturday that the commitment made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July 2025 during his visit is being delivered nowThis project will strengthen Trinidad and Tobagos Small and Medium Enterprises SMEs ecosystem and provide fresh impetus to its farming sector the EAM wrote on social media platform XEarlier on Saturday EAM Jaishankar joined Trinidad and Tobagos Prime Minister for a Quick Impact Project QIP on Nelson Island where the first Indians arrived in island nationSupported by Indian assistance this will preserve and showcase the shared heritage of an enduring journey he said on X regarding the QIPOn Friday Prime Minister Kamla PersadBissessar said in the Trinidad and Tobago Parliament that India has honoured and delivered on its commitments to the Caribbean nation the Trinidad Express Newspaper reportedShe also mentioned that 800 citizens benefited from the prosthetic limb initiative supported by India and mentioned that Trinidad and Tobago will receive 20 hemodialysis units and two sea ambulances from India to strengthen healthcare delivery and emergency medical response the report notedThe EAM also joined Prime Minister PersadBissessar at the presentation ceremony of Made in India laptops for school children in Trinidad and TobagoReferring to Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs earlier commitment EAM Jaishankar said Joined PM Kamla PersadBissessar at the presentation of Made In India laptops to Trinbagonian schoolchildren Delivering on PM Narendra Modis commitment last year this is a message of learning awareness and opportunitySpeaking at the flagraising ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs the EAM underlined the historic relationship between the two countriesS Jaishankar said India had traditionally had very warm and friendly relations with Trinidad and Tobago and these ties have been shaped by shared history a struggle against colonialism and a very special bond of cricket People of the two countries share a lot in commonHe also announced the conclusion of several agreements during the visitIn another X post the EAM said Concluded Agreements today on Tourism on Solarisation of Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs building on Quick Impact Projects and on establishing Ayurveda Chair IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/strengthen-smes-ecosystem-boost-farming-sector-eam-jaishankar-as-india-hands-over-agro-facility-in-trinidad-amp-tobago-673100.html Sun, 10 May 2026 08:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/vijay-to-take-oath-as-tamil-nadu-cm-today-rahul-gandhi-to-attend-swearing-in-ceremony-673103.html New Delhi May 10 Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK chief C Joseph Vijay will take the oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday at 10 am at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennaiâ Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will administer the oath of office to himâSeveral senior national and regional political leaders film personalities and party workers are expected to attend the ceremonyâLok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi will arrive in Chennai to attend the swearingin ceremonyThe development comes after the TVK which emerged as the single largest party in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections secured the support of multiple parties to cross the majority mark in the 234member AssemblyâThough TVK fell short of a simple majority on its own the Indian National Congress soon after the election results extended support to VijayâThe Communist parties Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and Indian Union Muslim League also announced unconditional support to the Vijayled formationâWith backing from alliance partners and supporting parties the TVKled bloc has secured the support of 120 Members of the Legislative Assembly comfortably crossing the 118member majority mark required to form the government in Tamil NaduâGovernor Arlekar formally invited Vijay to form the government after the alliance partners submitted letters of support to the Raj BhavanâVijay is expected to take the oath along with a few members of his Cabinet while the full ministry is likely to be expanded laterâPolitical observers view Vijayâs rise as one of the most significant political developments in Tamil Nadu in recent years with the actorturnedpolitician set to begin his first term as Chief Minister amid heightened public and political interest across the stateâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/vijay-to-take-oath-as-tamil-nadu-cm-today-rahul-gandhi-to-attend-swearing-in-ceremony-673103.html Sun, 10 May 2026 08:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-police-arrest-two-wanted-criminals-after-gunfight-near-zakir-husain-college-673107.html New Delhi May 10 Two alleged notorious criminals were arrested after an encounter with the Delhi Police near Zakir Husain College on Jawaharlal Nehru Marg in the national capital officials said on Sunday The operation was carried out by the Special Staff team of the Central District of Delhi Police which apprehended the two accused identified as Sahil and Avinash following an exchange of fire late on Saturday night Both sustained bullet injuries to their legs during the encounter and were later admitted to a hospital for treatmentAccording to police officials Sahil and Avinash had been on the Delhi Polices list of mostwanted criminals for the past several days The duo was allegedly involved in a recent firing incident in Delhis Karol Bagh area where shots were fired in broad daylight prompting an extensive manhunt by the Special Staff teams across the cityPolice said that late on Saturday night the Special Staff received specific intelligence inputs suggesting that the two accused involved in the Karol Bagh firing case were likely to visit the area around Zakir Husain College either to meet someone or to commit another crime allegedlyActing on the information police personnel laid a trap in the area and intensified surveillance around the college premises and adjoining roadsOfficials said that when the police team attempted to stop the suspects the accused allegedly tried to escape and opened fire at the police personnelAccording to police sources nearly 10 rounds were fired during the encounterThe police team retaliated in selfdefence and fired at the accused injuring both Sahil and Avinash in their legs before overpowering and arresting them on the spotPolice officials stated that both accused were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital after the encounter for medical treatment and are currently under police supervisionInvestigators also recovered illegal firearms and live cartridges from the spot which are believed to have been used by the accused during the exchange of fire with the police teamThe Delhi Police has now launched further investigations to ascertain the criminal backgrounds of the two accused including their alleged links with other gangs and criminal networks operating in the cityOfficials are also probing the motive behind the recent firing incident in Karol Bagh and examining whether the accused were planning another attack or criminal operation in the central Delhi area before being intercepted by the police IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-police-arrest-two-wanted-criminals-after-gunfight-near-zakir-husain-college-673107.html Sun, 10 May 2026 08:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/traffic-restrictions-imposed-in-hyderabad-ahead-of-pm-modis-visit-today-673115.html Hyderabad May 10 Police in Hyderabad have imposed traffic restrictions across several key routes in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs visit to the city on Sunday Traffic curbs have been imposed within the limits of the Hyderabad Cyberabad and Malkajgiri police commissionerates from 1 pm to 10 pmTraffic restrictions and temporary stoppages have been imposed at certain locations in the cityPolice have advised citizens to avoid certain road stretches along the route to be taken by the Prime Ministerâs convoy from Begumpet Airport to Hitech City Cyberabad where the Prime Minister is schedule to launch various development projects and inaugurate Sindhu HospitalAfter arrival at Begumpet Airport from Bengaluru the Prime Minister will travel to HICC Cyberabad by road to lay the foundation stone inaugurate and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth around â¹9377 croreThe Prime Minister will also inaugurate Sindhu Hospital Sindhu Hospital a stateoftheart cancerfocused multisuper speciality quaternary care notforprofit institutionHe will then reach Parade Grounds Secunderabad to address a public meeting He will also launch various development projectsFor the public meeting over 2000 police personnel along with specialised forces have been deployed under the leadership of Malkajgiri Police Commissioner B Sumathi for foolproof security crowd management and public safetyShe said that the Joint Command amp Control Room has been installed with CCTV cameras for realtime monitoringThe specialised teams were carrying out antisabotage and bomb disposal checks OCTOPUS NSG and other specialised forces have been deployed SHE teams will also be deployed for womens safety while emergency medical and fire services will be on standbyPolice have announced that cameras bags helmets water bottles sharp objects and electronic gadgets are prohibited at the public meeting venueThe public has also been requested to avoid MG Road RP Road and SD Road in Secunderabad between 2 pm and 10 pm to avoid inconvenience and traffic congestionGeneral passengers intending to travel to Secunderabad Railway Station have been requested to start early to reach their destinations on time Citizens have also been advised to utilise Metro Rail services wherever possibleMalkajgiri Police Commissioner Sumathi said that all security and traffic arrangements are in place for the public meetingShe said police were issuing advance advisories to the public regarding traffic diversions She requested citizens to exercise caution and follow the guidelinesâWe estimate that 100000 people will attend the event Arrangements have been made to accommodate this expected crowdâ she saidSecurity arrangements involve a deployment of 2000 police personnel and 620 traffic police personnelThe areas surrounding the Parade Ground will be brought under police control four hours prior to the event The vicinity of the Parade Ground will be monitored via CCTV camerasâProhibited items will not be permitted at the entry gates We have declared this area a NoDrone Zone Every individual will undergo a thorough security checkâ the Commissioner said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/traffic-restrictions-imposed-in-hyderabad-ahead-of-pm-modis-visit-today-673115.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/karnataka-minister-d-sudhakar-passes-away-in-bengaluru-dy-cm-shivakumar-condoles-death-673117.html Bengaluru May 10 Karnataka Minister for Planning and Statistics D Sudhakar passed away in the early hours of Sunday at KIMS Hospital in Bengaluru where he had been undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit ICU for the past month Hospital authorities confirmed his death in an official statement stating that Minister Sudhakar passed away at 315 amIn the statement Medical Director Dr R Chinnadurai said Honourable Minister D Sudhakar 66 was declared dead at around 315 am on May 10 at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences KIMS Electronic CityD Sudhakar also Chitradurga District InCharge Minister considered Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D K Shivakumar as his political mentor and shared a close association with him Earlier Dr Pavan Yadav M V Clinical Director amp Senior Consultant â Interventional Pulmonology amp Sleep Medicine Associate Director Lung Transplantation at KIMS stated On April 20 around 8 pm he was shifted from Manipal Hospital on ECLS ExtraCorporeal Life Support for further advanced care here and currently he is on full life support to assist his vital organ functions A specialised multidisciplinary team of expert doctors is monitoring his condition round the clock At present he is stable on life supports and if his lungs doesnt show significant improvement he may be considered for lung transplantation Fourtime MLA Sudhakar initially got admitted to the Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru for knee surgery After the surgery he developed an infection in his lungs which turned serious He was later shifted to KIMS Hospital and preparations were underway for lung transplantation However before lung transplantation he passed awayD Sudhakar was originally from Challakere and belonged to the Jain community Born on March 28 1961 Sudhakar was the third son of businessman Dasharathayya and Kanchanmala After obtaining a BCom degree he entered politics Minister Sudhakar is survived by his wife Harshini son Suhas and daughter SpoorthiHe was the current Congress MLA from Hiriyur and the president of the Chitradurga DCC Bank He was first elected as an MLA from the Challakere Assembly constituency in 2004 Later after Challakere became a reserved constituency he shifted to the Hiriyur constituency in 2008 and won as an independent candidate He had supported the BJP government in 2008 During this period D Sudhakar also served as the Minister for Social Welfare in the B S Yediyurappa government A year later the Beggars Colony scam came to light following which the Social Welfare portfolio was taken away from him He was later made the Minister for the Muzrai DepartmentHe was elected as a Congress MLA from the Hiriyur constituency in 2013 Later he lost to Poornima Srinivas in 2018 Later in 2023 he won the seat against Srinivas as a candidate from the Congress party During the drought in Chitradurga district he personally cultivated fodder around the lakes in Hiriyur and distributed it to farmers cattle a service that is still remembered by the peopleDeputy Chief Minister Shivakumar expressing distress stated I am deeply saddened by the demise of our cabinet colleague and close associate D Sudhakar who had been undergoing treatment for illness and passed away todayHe further stated that D Sudhakar had rendered commendable public service in an effective manner It is painful that Sudhakar has left behind his family members relatives and a large number of supporters today I pray that God grants eternal peace to the soul of D Sudhakar and gives strength to his family to bear this loss Om Shanti the Deputy Chief Minister saidLeader of the Opposition LoP in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka stated My condolences on the passing of Shri D Sudhakar Minister for Planning and Statistics Department and District Incharge Minister of Chitradurga I pray that the Almighty grants eternal peace to his soul and gives strength to his family members to bear the sorrow of this irreparable loss IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/karnataka-minister-d-sudhakar-passes-away-in-bengaluru-dy-cm-shivakumar-condoles-death-673117.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/heavy-rain-disrupts-normal-life-in-tamil-nadu-boosts-inflows-to-major-reservoirs-673120.html Tiruchy May 10 Continuous rainfall ranging from moderate to heavy intensity since Friday evening has affected several districts across Tamil Naduâs Delta and southern regions disrupting normal life causing waterlogging in many urban areas and significantly increasing inflows into major reservoirs However farmers welcomed the timely showers saying the rains would greatly benefit standing summer crops and ongoing cultivation activitiesAs forecast by the India Meteorological Department IMD widespread rains began on Friday evening and continued intermittently till Saturday morning across Tiruchy Thanjavur Thiruvarur Nagapattinam Mayiladuthurai Perambalur Ariyalur and parts of Pudukkottai districtsIn Thanjavur district Budalur recorded the highest rainfall at 52 cm while Thanjavur town received 16 cm In Tiruchy district Devimangalam received 258 cm of rainfall followed by Pullambadi with 114 cm and Lalgudi with 106 cmContinuous showers in Tiruchy city led to waterlogging in several lowlying areas inconveniencing motorists and commuters Heavy rainfall was also recorded in the coastal belt with Mayiladuthurai town receiving 23 cm and Nagapattinam town 212 cm of rainfallIn the Pudukkottai district Tirumayam and Aranthangi received 25 cm and 2 cm of rainfall respectively Kudavasal in the Thiruvarur district recorded the highest rainfall in the district at 234 cmFarmers across the Delta region expressed relief over the rainfall stating that it would support standing summer paddy crops and improve soil moisture for cultivation of rainfed crops such as pulses maize and groundnutMany farmers had already begun new crop cultivation following the recent summer showers Meanwhile heavy overnight rainfall in Tirunelveli and Tenkasi districts substantially improved inflow into several dams in the Western Ghats regionOothu in the Manjolai tea estate area recorded the highest rainfall in Tirunelveli district at 17 cm The increased rainfall boosted water storage in major reservoirs including Papanasam Manimuthar Servalar Gadananathi Ramanathi and Adavinainar damsOfficials said the inflow to the Papanasam dam more than doubled to 215 cusecs while water levels in several dams rose sharply within a day due to continuous rain in the catchment areas IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/heavy-rain-disrupts-normal-life-in-tamil-nadu-boosts-inflows-to-major-reservoirs-673120.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/vijay-led-new-tn-govt-faces-crucial-floor-test-after-swearing-in-ceremony-673121.html Chennai May 10 Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK chief C Joseph Vijay will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday along with nine ministers marking the beginning of a new political chapter in the state However the newly formed government cannot formally begin functioning until it successfully completes two crucial constitutional procedures in the Assembly â the election of the Speaker and the trust vote Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has directed the Vijayled government to prove its majority on or before May 13 As part of this process the Assembly must first elect a Speaker and Deputy Speaker The ruling alliance is expected to nominate its candidate for Speaker while the opposition may field a rival nominee paving the way for a contest on the Assembly floor If there is a contest voting will be conducted and the winning candidate will be declared Speaker In the event of a consensus candidate the tradition of the Chief Minister and the Leader of the Opposition escorting the newly elected Speaker to the Chair is expected to be followed Following the Speakerâs election the government will move a confidence motion either on the same day or on May 13A member of the ruling side will introduce the motion seeking the confidence of the House after which Chief Minister Vijay will address the Assembly and appeal for support Leaders of opposition parties are also expected to participate in the debate The trust vote could become a tense and closely watched exercise especially if the opposition demands a division vote Under the Assembly procedure the Speaker must allow a formal division if requested Bells will be rung three times to summon all MLAs into the House before the voting process begins Once the doors of the Assembly are closed the Assembly Secretary will conduct the divisionwise voting MLAs supporting and opposing the motion will be asked to stand separately in each of the six divisions of the House The Chief Minister traditionally sits in the first division while the Leader of the Opposition occupies a seat in the sixth division directly opposite The final count will then be submitted to the Speaker who will announce whether the government has won or lost the confidence motion If the motion is passed the Vijay government will continue in office If defeated the Governor could initiate steps to dissolve the government With the ruling alliance holding only a narrow majority the presence of every MLA from the alliance camp is expected to be crucial during the floor test IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/vijay-led-new-tn-govt-faces-crucial-floor-test-after-swearing-in-ceremony-673121.html Sun, 10 May 2026 09:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/three-days-after-killing-of-bengal-cm-aide-chandranath-rath-police-yet-to-nab-accused-673164.html Kolkata May 10 Even 72 hours after the murder of Chandranath Rath personal assistant to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari the assailants remain at large with police yet to make any arrests Investigators say their biggest challenge is tracking the attackers escape route due to a lack of usable CCTV footage Several cameras along the route adjacent to DohariaMathpara in Madhyamgram through which the miscreants are believed to have fled have been out of order for a long time a senior police officer said on SundayThe shooting took place on Wednesday night in the Doharia area of Madhyamgram in North 24 Parganas district where the assailants stopped Rathâs car midroad before opening fire After the attack the attackers are believed to have fled the scene on motorbikes via an alley road towards Peyara Bagan A search is underway along that route but the absence of effective CCTV coverage at key locations has hampered the investigationPolice investigations have revealed that many CCTV cameras in the area have been nonfunctional for a long time while some installed on light poles were positioned incorrectly As a result no clear visuals of the attackersâ movements are available CCTV cameras at roadside shops have also yielded no clues as most establishments were closed at the time of the incidentA section of investigators believes the assailants deliberately waited for darkness to fall so that faces and number plates would not be clearly captured as they sped away on their bikes the officer saidMeanwhile a red car has emerged as a new mystery in the case CCTV footage shows the vehicle following Rathâs Scorpio from Birati intersection to Jessore Road and remaining close behind even after entering the Doharia area Investigators suspect the car may have been tailing Rath from the start and a vigorous search is underway to trace itA special investigation team has been formed to probe the case which police believe was executed in a wellplanned manner IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/three-days-after-killing-of-bengal-cm-aide-chandranath-rath-police-yet-to-nab-accused-673164.html Sun, 10 May 2026 11:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-congratulates-new-tn-cm-says-will-keep-working-with-state-to-improve-lives-673166.html Bengaluru May 10 Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated C Joseph Vijay the President of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK on his swearingin as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday and expressed hope for effective collaboration for the benefit of the public Extending best wishes PM Modi took to X and said Congratulations to Thiru C Joseph Vijay on taking oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Best wishes for his tenure ahead The Central Government will keep working with the Tamil Nadu Government to improve the lives of peopleVijay was sworn in on Sunday marking a historic political shift in the state which saw an end to nearly six decades of alternating rule by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam DMK and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam AIADMKGovernor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Vijay at a grand ceremony held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium hereNine ministers were also sworn in alongside him as part of the new Council of MinistersThe event was attended by several national and regional political leaders including the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi film personalities party workers and thousands of supporters prompting authorities to enforce massive security arrangements in and around the venueChennai city police deployed heavy security intensified vehicle checks and imposed strict access control measures around the stadium ahead of the ceremonyVijay assumes office after the TVKled alliance secured the support of 120 MLAs in the 234member Tamil Nadu Assembly comfortably crossing the majority mark of 118 required to form the governmentWhile the TVK emerged as the single largest party in the recently concluded Assembly elections it fell short of an outright majority triggering intense political negotiations over the last few daysThe uncertainty finally ended on Saturday evening after the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League IUML extended their support to the Vijayled formationEarlier the Congress the Communist Party of India CPI and the Communist Party of IndiaMarxist had also backed the TVK enabling the actorturnedpolitician to stake a claim to form the governmentFollowing the securing of support Vijay met Governor Arlekar at Lok Bhavan in Chennai on Saturday night and submitted letters of support from all five allies the Congress the CPI the CPIM the VCK and the IUML The Governor subsequently appointed Vijay as Chief Ministerdesignate and invited him to form the ministry He has also directed the new Chief Minister to seek a vote of confidence in the Assembly on or before May 13The swearingin of Vijay marks a watershed moment in Tamil Nadu politics as a nonDravidian party has come to power in the state for the first time since 1967 Political observers view the development as a major realignment in the states political landscape long dominated by the DMK and AIADMK IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-congratulates-new-tn-cm-says-will-keep-working-with-state-to-improve-lives-673166.html Sun, 10 May 2026 11:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/vijay-announces-200-units-of-free-electricity-after-taking-oath-as-tamil-nadu-chief-minister-673169.html Chennai May 10 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Sunday announced 200 units of free electricity and the formation of the SingaPen Special Task Force as among the first major decisions of his government shortly after taking the oath Soon after the swearingin ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here Vijay signed key official files in the presence of senior officials and ministers signalling the beginning of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK governmentâs welfare and governance agendaVijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar amid loud cheers from thousands of party workers supporters and film fans gathered at the venue He took the oaths of office and secrecy in the name of C Joseph VijayThe TVK chief assumed office after his party emerged as the single largest formation in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly elections by winning 108 seats in the 234member House Though the party fell short of the majority mark of 118 the Congress extended support to itThe Communist Party of India CPI the Communist Party of IndiaMarxist the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League IUML also backed the coalition taking its strength to 120 MLAsThe swearingin ceremony witnessed elaborate security arrangements with only around 6000 invitees allowed inside the stadium through special passes Chennai Police deployed massive security arrangements under the supervision of the Police Commissioner with five Additional Commissioners and 12 Joint Commissioners overseeing arrangementsSeveral prominent political leaders and film personalities attended the event including Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi alliance leaders Vijayâs parents relatives friends and notables from the Tamil film industryAlong with Vijay N Anand Aadhav Arjuna Dr KG Arunraj KA Sengottaiyan P Venkataramanan R Nirmalkumar Rajmohan Dr TK Prabhu and S Keerthan were sworn in as ministers in the new cabinet The ceremony marked a historic political moment in Tamil Nadu ending decades of dominance by the stateâs traditional Dravidian parties and ushering in a new political era under Vijayâs leadership IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/vijay-announces-200-units-of-free-electricity-after-taking-oath-as-tamil-nadu-chief-minister-673169.html Sun, 10 May 2026 12:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/extremely-painful-moment-karnataka-cm-siddaramaiah-expresses-grief-over-minister-d-sudhakars-death-673184.html Bengaluru May 10 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday condoled the death of state Planning and Statistics Minister D Sudhakar terming it an extremely painful moment I am saddened by the untimely demise of D Sudhakar who was our governmentâs Minister for Planning and Statistics and a senior leader He had been undergoing treatment in the hospital for the past few days due to illness Recently I had personally visited the hospital and obtained information about his health from the doctors treating him At that time I was hopeful of his recovery the Chief Minister saidSudhakar was a person who had immense concern and commitment towards public service A person like him should have remained among the people for many more years Despite the continuous efforts of doctors and the prayers and wishes of all of us Sudhakar has left us today This is an extremely painful moment he addedI pray to God that the departed soul attains eternal peace and that his family members and admirers get the strength to bear this loss Siddaramaiah statedDeputy Chief Minister and state Congress President DK Shivakumar also expressed deep condolences over the demise of SudhakarTalking to the media he said The demise of Minister D Sudhakar who was an extremely active colleague always thinking about the development of his constituency and public service every moment is deeply painful Whenever he came to meet me he would invariably bring requests related to one or another developmental work for his constituency The passing away of Sudhakar who was also close to me has caused immense griefSudhakar began his political career through the cooperative sector by becoming the president of the DCC Bank He was a leader admired by people from all communities Despite not having strong numerical support from his community he was elected as an MLA four times which stood testimony to the love trust and confidence the people of his constituency had in him That was Sudhakarâs true distinctionShivakumar recalled that the late minister would always discuss irrigation projects related to his constituency with him including the Bhadra Upper Canal ProjectAs a generous philanthropist he had earned popularity among the people as the friend of the poor Having answered the call of time he has left us and his countless admirers I pray that his soul attains eternal peace and that God gives strength to his family members and lakhs of party workers to bear the pain of his loss Shivakumar said in his condolence messageLarge and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil has expressed grief over the demise of the minister noting Sudhakar was known for his simplicity decency propeople attitude and friendly personality He remembered that Sudhakar had begun his political career from the Challakere constituency and through his active public life had also succeeded in winning the support of the people of the Hiriyur constituencyIn his condolence message Patil said that he still vividly remembered Sudhakar meeting him before being admitted to the hospital and discussing development projects related to his constituency He added that Sudhakar had immense concern for the people of his constituencyAgriculture Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy said The news of the demise of Shri D Sudhakar who was the Minister for Planning and Statistics Chitradurga district incharge minister and also a close associate of mine has caused me deep sorrow Through his simple personality and public service he had created a distinct identity in public lifeSudhakar passed away in the early hours of Sunday at KIMS Hospital in Bengaluru where he had been undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit ICU for the past monthHospital authorities in a statement said that the minister passed away at 315 amFourtime MLA Sudhakar initially got admitted to the Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru for knee surgery After the surgery he developed an infection in his lungs which turned serious He was later shifted to KIMS Hospital and preparations were underway for lung transplantation However before this could be done he passed awaySudhakar was originally from Challakere and belonged to the Jain community Born on March 28 1961 he was the third son of businessman Dasharathayya and Kanchanmala After obtaining a BCom degree he entered politics He is survived by his wife Harshini son Suhas and daughter Spoorthi IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/extremely-painful-moment-karnataka-cm-siddaramaiah-expresses-grief-over-minister-d-sudhakars-death-673184.html Sun, 10 May 2026 13:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/market-valuation-of-4-of-top-10-firms-falls-over-rs-1-lakh-crore-last-week-673187.html Mumbai May 10 Amid a rangebound trend in equities the combined market valuation of four of the top10 most valued firms eroded by more than Rs 1 lakh crore last week with State Bank of India emerging as the biggest laggard During the week the benchmark Sensex gained 41469 points or 053 per cent while the Nifty advanced 1786 points or 074 per centAmong the top10 valued companies Bharti Airtel State Bank of India SBI Tata Consultancy Services TCS and Larsen amp Toubro LampT witnessed a decline in their market capitalisation In contrast HDFC Bank ICICI Bank Bajaj Finance Hindustan Unilever and Life Insurance Corporation of India LIC posted gains in valuationSBI suffered the steepest erosion in market value with its valuation falling by Rs 4472234 crore to Rs 94110762 crore Bharti Airtelâs market capitalisation declined by Rs 311671 crore to Rs 111805503 croreThe valuation of TCS dropped by Rs 2845626 crore to Rs 86647769 crore while Larsen amp Toubro saw its market capitalisation slip by Rs 537184 crore to Rs 54662121 croreOn the gaining side HDFC Bank added Rs 1542509 crore taking its valuation to Rs 120269926 crore Bajaj Finance saw its market capitalisation rise by Rs 1148689 crore to Rs 59461002 croreHindustan Unilever gained Rs 876397 crore in valuation to reach Rs 53756298 crore while LIC added Rs 275137 crore to take its market capitalisation to Rs 50754944 crore ICICI Bank also registered an increase of Rs 169461 crore pushing its valuation to Rs 90667539 croreHDFC Bank remained the second most valued firm during the week followed by Bharti Airtel SBI ICICI Bank TCS Bajaj Finance Larsen amp Toubro Hindustan Unilever and LICMeanwhile commenting on Niftys technical outlook experts said that on the upside resistance levels are placed at 24500 and 24600On the downside support is seen at 24000 and 23800 A breakdown below 23800 could result in increased selling pressure an analyst stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/market-valuation-of-4-of-top-10-firms-falls-over-rs-1-lakh-crore-last-week-673187.html Sun, 10 May 2026 14:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/deeply-honoured-to-welcome-pm-at-our-residence-chandrababu-naidu-673190.html Hyderabad May 10 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said that he would be deeply honoured to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in Hyderabad We are deeply honoured and delighted to welcome Honâble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji to our residence today This is a truly special and memorable moment for our family Chandrababu Naidu posted on XThe Prime Minister who is arriving here on Sunday afternoon is scheduled to visit Naidus residence at Jubilee Hills Naidus Telugu Desam Party TDP is a key partner in PM Modiled NDA government at the CentrePM Modi is visiting Hyderabad to launch various development projects worth over Rs 9000 crore and address a public meetingThis is his first visit to Telangana after assuming office as the Prime Minister for a third term He is also likely to visit the residence of Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan who is also a partner in the BJPled NDAMeanwhile Pawan Kalyan also posted a message on X welcoming the Prime Minister Telangana welcomes Honâble Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi Ji on his visit for the foundation laying of development projects worth â¹9400 crore posted the Jana Sena leaderMy heartfelt gratitude to the NDA Central Government for its commitment towards strengthening infrastructure connectivity and economic growth in the State creating new opportunities for youth and accelerating Telanganaâs progress he wroteOn behalf of Jana Sena Party I thank PM Modi Ji for his continued focus on the development of Telangana he addedThe Prime Minister is scheduled to lay the foundation stone inaugurate and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth around Rs 9377 croreHe will also address a public meeting organised by the BJP at Parade Grounds Secunderabad IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/deeply-honoured-to-welcome-pm-at-our-residence-chandrababu-naidu-673190.html Sun, 10 May 2026 14:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-cm-dy-cm-congratulate-vijay-on-taking-oath-as-tn-cm-673204.html Hyderabad May 10 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Sunday congratulated C Joseph Vijay on taking the oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu According to a statement from the Telangana Chief Ministers Office CMO Revanth Reddy extended his heartfelt felicitation and warm congratulations to Vijay on assuming office as the Chief Minister of Tamil NaduThe Chief Minister expressed his earnest hope that in accordance with the aspirations and expectations of the people of Tamil Nadu Vijay will usher in an era of progressive governance dedicated public service and visionary leadership contributing significantly to the states development and the welfare of its citizensHe further conveyed his best wishes for a successful and distinguished tenure while expressing confidence that Vijayâs leadership and commitment to public welfare will earn him an enduring and cherished place in the hearts of the people of Tamil NaduDeputy Chief Minister Vikramarka also extended hearty congratulations to Vijay on taking charge as the Chief Minister of Tamil NaduWishing you a tenure filled with monumental progress and people centric governance Best wishes for a successful journey ahead he posted on XPawan Kalyan has also congratulated Vijay on taking oath as the Tamil Nadu Chief MinisterHeartfelt congratulations to Vijay on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and to all those who took oath as Ministers the Jana Sena Party leader saidI wish the new government will fullfill the aspirations of the people ensure transparent and progressive governance and lead Tamil Nadu towards greater growth and prosperity added the actorpoliticianTelangana Transport and Backward Classes Welfare Ponnam Prabhakar also congratulated VijayWishing you strength wisdom and success in serving the people with dedication and vision May your leadership bring progress and prosperity he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-cm-dy-cm-congratulate-vijay-on-taking-oath-as-tn-cm-673204.html Sun, 10 May 2026 16:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/india-australia-deepen-maritime-defence-cooperation-report-673205.html New Delhi May 10 Australia and India have reaffirmed their rapidly expanding strategic and defence partnership with both countries committing to deeper military cooperation enhanced maritime security coordination and stronger defence industry engagement according to a report The report by âThe Australia Todayâ stated that the two countries reviewed the progress of bilateral defence ties during the 10th Defence Policy Talks held in New Delhi on May 8The discussions were led by Joint Secretary International Cooperation in the Defence Ministry Amitabh Prasad and Australiaâs First Assistant Secretary for International Policy Bernard PhilipAccording to The Australia Today report the meeting reviewed developments under the IndiaAustralia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as both nations seek to strengthen defence and security coordination in the IndoPacific regionOfficials from both countries welcomed the expansion of bilateral defence cooperation including the establishment of the annual IndiaAustralia Defence Ministersâ Dialogue in 2025 the report said adding that the initiative reflected increasing trust and strategic alignment between Canberra and New DelhiThe report further noted that discussions focused on âenhancing interoperability across military domains increasing the scale and complexity of joint exercises and advancing maritime security cooperation amid growing regional strategic competitionâBoth sides also reviewed progress on commitments made during the 2024 IndiaAustralia Annual Leadersâ Summit including efforts to renew the Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation and formulate a Joint Maritime Security Collaboration RoadmapThe Australia Today reported that India and Australia confirmed plans to hold the first IndiaAustralia Joint Staff Talks later this year describing it as another significant step toward expanding institutional defence engagement between the two nationsTraining and officer exchange programmes also featured prominently during the talks The report highlighted initiatives such as the Gen Bipin Rawat Memorial Young Officers Exchange Programme and military academy exchanges between the Indian Military Academy and Australiaâs Royal Military College DuntroonOfficials said these initiatives were helping in building mutual trust peopletopeople links and shared strategic understanding according to the reportDefence industry cooperation emerged as another major area of focus The report pointed to several recent initiatives including the first IndiaAustralia Defence Industry Roundtable held in Sydney in 2025 Australiaâs first defence trade mission to India and a strategic defence industry roundtable conducted during the Raisina Dialogue earlier this yearThe developments come as India and Australia continue expanding collaboration across defence trade and regional security under their broader strategic partnership framework The Australia Today noted IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/india-australia-deepen-maritime-defence-cooperation-report-673205.html Sun, 10 May 2026 16:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/4-000-new-constables-to-be-utilised-for-specialised-technical-roles-due-to-unique-challenges-jampk-dgp-673206.html Srinagar May 10 JampK DGP Nalin Prabhat said on Sunday that over 4000 constables including 600 females are being utilised for specialised technical roles due to unique challenges Addressing newly recruited constables he said that these constables include BTech and MTech candidates whose services will be utilised in specialised technical roles within the forceThe police chief said that the newly recruited constables of JampK Police represent a new generation of educated and technically skilled youth who will play a crucial role in strengthening the force in the coming yearsAt the appointment letter presentation ceremony by LG Manoj Sinha at the Armed Police Complex Zewan here the DGP said more than 4000 youth have been recruited into JampK Police including nearly 600 women candidatesHe said over 55 lakh applications were received for the posts which had been advertised in 2024 He said many of the selected candidates are graduates postgraduates BTech and MTech degree holdersThe DGP stated that such highly educated recruits would be identified during the training process and their expertise would be utilised in specialised and technical fields related to Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS CCPS and other technologybased policing systemsHe said the recruitment of highly educated youth into the police force reflects their patriotism and commitment towards national serviceDescribing JampK Police as a modern and technologydriven force he said there is a growing need to strengthen citizencentric policing and improve professional capabilities within the organisation Calling the newly recruited constables the backbone of the force he said the police uniform symbolises discipline honesty loyalty courage sacrifice and dedication towards public serviceHe urged the recruits to make full use of the training period and learn every aspect of policing with sincerity and commitment The DGP further said that unlike many other police organisations in the country JampK Police operates under unique and challenging circumstances where policing goes beyond conventional lawandorder dutiesOur challenges are different and our responsibilities are wider During the training process we will prepare you not only physically but also mentally and professionally to deal with these challenges effectively he told the recruits IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/4-000-new-constables-to-be-utilised-for-specialised-technical-roles-due-to-unique-challenges-jampk-dgp-673206.html Sun, 10 May 2026 16:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jamnagar-illuminated-ahead-of-pm-modis-two-day-gujarat-visit-673216.html Jamnagar May 10 Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs twoday visit to Gujarat Jamnagar has been illuminated and decorated with a series of programmes scheduled across Jamnagar Somnath and Vadodara on May 10 and 11 Major roads government buildings and traffic circles in Jamnagar have been adorned with decorative lighting stretching from the Air Force Station to Lal Bangla Circle Prominent locations including Darbargadh DKV College Bedi Naku Pavan Chakki Annapurna Circle and Mahakali Circle have also been illuminated creating a festive atmosphere across the cityDocumentary screenings highlighting welfare schemes implemented under the Prime Ministerâs leadership are also on display at major circlesA public reception programme has been scheduled at Lal Bangla Circle at around 730 pm on Sunday May 10Gujarati folk singer Kirtidan Gadhvi is set to perform a Lok dayro during the event while cultural performances including Hudo Raas Sidi Dhamal and Maniyaro Raas by folk groups from Saurashtra have also been plannedAccording to the Prime Ministerâs Office Modiâs Gujarat visit will include programmes in Jamnagar Somnath and VadodaraOn May 11 the Prime Minister will participate in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav marking 75 years since the inauguration of the reconstructed Somnath TempleDuring the visit he is scheduled to take part in the Vishesh Maha Puja Kumbhabhishek and Dhvajarohan ceremonies at the templeThe Somnath programmes are being organised as part of celebrations commemorating the restoration of the temple after Independence an initiative closely associated with Indiaâs first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai PatelThe visit to Somnath will also coincide with a series of special events including the firstever Indian Air Forces Suryakiran aerobatic air show over Somnath and a special Kumbhabhishek ceremony using holy water collected from 11 pilgrimage sites across the countryLater on Monday May 11 PM Modi is scheduled to visit Vadodara where he will inaugurate the Sardardham Hostel complex near Waghodia crossroadsLocal authorities and BJP workers have been preparing for a large public turnout while a roadshow in the city is also expected during the visit IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jamnagar-illuminated-ahead-of-pm-modis-two-day-gujarat-visit-673216.html Sun, 10 May 2026 16:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/critically-endangered-gharial-returns-to-kaziranga-national-park-in-major-conservation-milestone-673217.html Guwahati May 10 Once feared to have vanished from Assams river systems the critically endangered gharial has been sighted once again in Kaziranga National Park marking a remarkable and encouraging moment for wildlife conservation in the region officials said on Sunday The rare sighting has sparked hope among conservationists and wildlife experts highlighting the success of ongoing efforts to restore and protect the stateâs fragile riverine ecosystemKaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve KNPTR Director Sonali Ghosh said that on April 26 a gharial Gavialis gangeticus was spotted basking on a sand bar near the Maite antipoaching camp area of Burapahar Range of the parkThe sighting was reported by a team of Forest staff while on patrolling duty along the confluence of Difolu and Brahmaputra River she saidExperts say that river confluences and sandy banks are the preferred habitat of gharials for feeding basking and breedingGhosh said that since then more such sightings were reported with photographic proof from the same location in the following days The last reported sighting was on May 8 from Burapahar Range by tourist guide Shishukanta Nath which was widely welcomed on social mediaAssam Chief Ministerâs Office CMO while taking to social media posted Once believed to have disappeared from Assamâs river systems the critically endangered gharial has now been spotted at Kaziranga a truly remarkable moment for wildlife conservationKNPTR Director said that for tourists and forest officials alike this was more than just a rare sightingIt was a powerful reminder of Assamâs extraordinary biodiversity and the silent success of sustained conservation efforts across our forests wetlands and rivers the senior Indian Forest Service officer saidThe gharial is a specialised fisheating reptile identifiable by its very long thin snout It is listed as critically endangered due to a historical 98 per cent population decline and an estimated 6501000 mature breeding individuals left in the wild Ghosh saidShe informed that major remaining wild populations gharial and reintroduction sanctuaries are located near the National Chambal Sanctuary Madhya Pradesh Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary Uttar Pradesh and the Gandak River BiharAs an apex predator and keystone species it acts as an indicator of river health playing an essential role in regulating fish populations and keeping freshwater ecosystems balancedTheir historical decline in Assam was largely driven by habitat degradation and changing river dynamicsThe KNPTR Director said that occasional sightings of gharial in the Brahmaputra were also reported historically from Dibru Soikhowa National Park Manas National Park and Dikhow and Subansiri river basins of Sibsagar and Lakhimpur districts of AssamShe said that gharials historically inhabited the Brahmaputra River system in Northeast India with records from the 1950s across sixteen rivers in the region The species was considered locally extinct there after the 1950s due to habitat loss and other factors though unconfirmed sightings were reported for single individuals occasionallyGhosh said that such sightings indicate a possible continuous presence of the reptile in Assam although the species was thought to be locally extinct The sightings are seen as a strong indicator of successful ecological preservation and longterm wetland conservation initiatives across Assams protected areasThe official noted that recent surveys conducted by Kaziranga Park Authority in collaboration with WII Wildlife Institute of India WWF World Wide Fund for Nature and TSAFI Turtle Survival Alliance Foundation India including one in January 2026 along 160 km of the river have documented the lone gharial female in the past few years alongside diverse aquatic life prompting reintroduction proposals from sources like Chambal Conservation Breeding centre wherein Madhya Pradesh government has expressed its willingness to support with the sameConservation efforts highlight the Brahmaputras potential due to ample fish prey and low human disturbance in protected areas the official saidThe Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve Indiaâs seventh UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its âBig Fiveâ wildlife species greater onehorned rhinoceroses Bengal tigers Asian elephants buffaloes and eastern swamp deer Spread across the districts of Golaghat Nagaon Sonitpur and Biswanath it comprises three forest divisions Eastern Assam Wildlife Division Bokakhat Biswanath Wildlife Division Biswanath Chariali and Nagaon Wildlife Division Nagaon IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/critically-endangered-gharial-returns-to-kaziranga-national-park-in-major-conservation-milestone-673217.html Sun, 10 May 2026 16:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/fairpoint-why-mamata-banerjees-defeat-resonated-beyond-india--673218.html New Delhi May 10 There was something unusual about the reaction to the Assembly election results this time State elections in India routinely produce celebrations accusations posturing and political drama But the outcome in West Bengal travelled far beyond Indias borders From Dhaka to Washington the result triggered reactions rarely seen after a state poll in India That alone suggested that what happened in Bengal was not being viewed merely as a regional political shift It was being read as something larger a strategic and ideological development in one of Indias most sensitive border states And the international attention it attracted was equally strikingUS President Donald Trump congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on what the White House described as a historic and decisive mandate in West Bengal Several international publications portrayed the result as a breakthrough moment for PM Modi in a state that had remained politically resistant to the BJP for yearsThe obvious question is why did a state election command such extraordinary global attention Victories in Haryana Rajasthan or Chhattisgarh do not evoke reactions of this scale abroad West Bengal however occupies a different place in Indias political imagination Geography and demography make it uniquely sensitive Sharing a long and porous border with Bangladesh the state has for years remained central to debates around illegal infiltration border security and demographic changeFor years the BJP has argued that the Mamata Banerjee government looked the other way while infiltration from Bangladesh continued unchecked The allegations are not newIronically Mamata Banerjee herself once raised similar concerns In 2005 as a Lok Sabha member she had dramatically protested in Parliament over infiltration from Bangladesh calling it a disaster for the country On the streets of West Bengal too she repeatedly accused the then Left Front government of using illegal immigrants as a political vote bankBut politics often reshapes positions faster than circumstances change After coming to power in 2011 Mamata Banerjees stand appeared to undergo a sharp reversal The issue that once formed the centrepiece of her political attacks gradually disappeared from her rhetoric Instead she became one of the fiercest critics of attempts to identify or deport illegal immigrantsThe sharpest example came during the Assam NRC exercise in 2018 While the Supreme Courtmonitored process sought to identify illegal immigrants in Assam Mamata Banerjee openly attacked the exercise warning of civil war and bloodbath if the Centre continued with the policy This opposition was aimed at protecting a political support base shaped over years of unchecked migrationThe BJP repeatedly built its Bengal campaign around this accusation Union Home Minister Amit Shah while speaking in Parliament during the debate on the Immigration and Foreigners Bill in March 2025 directly accused the Trinamool Congress government of enabling illegal immigration by facilitating the issuance of Aadhaar cards and voter IDs He claimed that many Bangladeshis caught in different parts of the country possessed documents originating from West Bengals border districts including the 24 ParganasInfiltration has remained a contentious issue in Bengal for decades Border districts have witnessed demographic shifts significant enough to alter political calculations Security agencies have repeatedly flagged concerns about illegal crossborder networks The issue is no longer viewed merely through the lens of economics or welfare distribution it is increasingly tied to questions of national security and internal stabilityThe reactions emerging from Bangladesh after the election have only added to these anxieties While sections of Bangladeshs political establishment reportedly sent congratulatory messages to the BJP leadership some Islamist voices reacted sharply against the Bengal verdictOne JamaateIslami leader reportedly made inflammatory remarks calling for resistance against Delhi and spoke irresponsibly about Bengals separation from India Such statements may represent fringe rhetoric but they underline why political developments in West Bengal are being watched so closely beyond Indias borders In Pakistan discussions were held on the development with many describing Mamata Banerjees defeat as a setback for the Indian oppositionThe intensity of these reactions reveals something important Beyond Bengal Mamata Banerjee had increasingly come to be viewed by many political and ideological groups as one of the strongest leaders capable of taking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi nationally Her politics often seen as centred around Muslim outreach had earned her support among sections that viewed the BJPs rise with concernThat is why her defeat generated unusually sharp reactions outside India as well While vested interests and ideological groups in neighbouring countries may interpret the result through their own political lens the verdict delivered by Bengals voters is clear and strongNow with the BJP forming the government in Bengal with a commanding mandate expectations will be enormous The party has promised a tougher stance on infiltration stronger border management expanded fencing and stricter enforcement against illegal residency networks Bengal has suffered enough through decades of political violence fear religious polarisation and uneven development This election was not merely a rejection of Mamata Banerjees 15year rule it was also an expression of exhaustion and aspirationThe people of Bengal have voted for security over violence and uncertainty development over appeasement and governance over perpetual conflict They want jobs for the youth better roads and infrastructure dignity in everyday life and the freedom to liveDeepika Bhan can be contacted at deepikabiansin IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/fairpoint-why-mamata-banerjees-defeat-resonated-beyond-india--673218.html Sun, 10 May 2026 16:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-l-g-ts-sandhu-flags-road-indiscipline-causing-accidents-asks-citizens-to-follow-rules-673222.html New Delhi May 10 Delhi Lieutenant Governor TS Sandhu on Sunday urged city residents and visitors to the National Capital to follow traffic rules to prevent accidents jams and reduce pollution In a message on social media Sandhu said collective efforts can help build a jamfree and safe city His impassioned appeal to maintain order on roads came in the backdrop of a fatal accident on Saturday night in which a speeding car killed two men on a motorcycle in east Delhiâs Karawal NagarâMy earnest appeal to all Delhi residents and those visiting here is that you cooperate with dtptraffic in making the national capital a city with safe smooth and wellmanaged trafficâ said the Lieutenant Governor in a post on XâFollowing traffic rules not only helps prevent traffic jams and accidents on the roads but also aids in reducing air pollution Doing so is in the interest of Delhi and its residents and it is our fundamental responsibilityâ he saidSandhu stressed the link between traffic rules and safety âI appeal to all citizens that you refrain from driving in the wrong direction jumping red lights and crossing roads in ways that endanger lives Proper parking of vehicles as well as the use of helmets and seat belts is essential not only for smooth traffic but also for the safety of our loved onesâ he saidHe also encouraged citizens to report traffic violations on the latest app of the traffic police âI have directed the Delhi Traffic Police to further expand the campaign for strict enforcement in the national capital Your participation is crucial in strengthening this road safety campaign All of you can report violations of traffic rules through the âTraffic Prahariâ app and earn rewards for your vigilanceâ he saidâIf we collectively resolve to follow traffic rules it is possible to build a jamfree and safe Delhi In the creation of a beautiful and wellmanaged capital I expect the combined efforts and support of all of youâ Sandhu added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-l-g-ts-sandhu-flags-road-indiscipline-causing-accidents-asks-citizens-to-follow-rules-673222.html Sun, 10 May 2026 18:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/chinas-supply-chain-dominance-likely-to-be-hit-by-tech-leap-in-west-673223.html New Delhi May 10 China is currently leveraging its driven by its dominance in critical minerals inputs required for the production in sectors such as New Energy Vehicles NEV to gain a geopolitical advantage through its capability to disrupt global supply chains However according to an article in The Diplomat this advantage is likely to be overturned in the near future with the leap in new technology that is taking place in Western countries with companies such as US tech giant Tesla forging ahead with new battery technology and driverless vehiclesThe article states that the only major manufacturing sector in which China has a genuine prospect of leading and maintaining global competitiveness is the NEV industry Other sectors such as semiconductors or robotics hold significant prestige and offer some hope of achievement but Chinaâs offerings remain far behind the international standardHowever while Chinaâs NEV sector rises Western technological advancements are bringing in new upgrades that threaten to render existing NEV supply chains obsolete as per the articleIt highlights that new battery technologies will determine who commands the postupgrade future marketThere is also the competition over integrated manufacturing costs While Chinese manufacturing had previously secured a relative advantage this edge is constantly at risk of being blunted by electric carmaker Tesla which is using highdensity production lines to reduce costs which can potentially outcompete Chinese NEV manufacturing Besides Tesla has a big lead in driverless vehicle technology which will represent a revolutionary leap forward it saidThese three technological advancements are seen as having the potential to render Chinaâs current supply chain strategy ineffectiveBased on average industrial cycles we estimate a window of three to five years In other words Chinaâs current advantages within specific segments of the supply chain are likely to erode within that timeframe Unless China can consistently achieve meaningful breakthroughs in technological advancement the window of opportunity remains remarkably narrow the article observed IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/chinas-supply-chain-dominance-likely-to-be-hit-by-tech-leap-in-west-673223.html Sun, 10 May 2026 18:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/minors-assaulted-in-chhattisgarh-mp-accused-absconding-673040.html BhopalRaipur May 9 Two gruesome and shameful incidents of sexual assault on children have recently come to light in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh once again raising serious concerns about the safety of innocent minors â Both cases have shaken the communities involved and in each instance the accused remain at large intensifying public outrage and fearâIn Surajpur district of Chhattisgarh an eightyearold thirdgrade student was subjected to a horrific assault while she had gone to gather mangoes near her home âA middleaged man from the same village allegedly took advantage of the situation assaulted the child and fled said police sources âThe girlâs condition worsened upon returning home and her family immediately informed the police A case was registered under stringent penal provisions and the victim was taken for medical examination âThe administration has assured strict action though the accused is still at largeâIn another disturbing case reported from Madhya Pradesh an eightyearold girl admitted to Bundelkhand Medical College for treatment was sexually assaulted inside a hospital bathroom âThe accused himself a patient allegedly followed the child into the bathroom and committed the act before escaping âThe terrified child narrated the ordeal to her mother leading to chaos in the hospital premises Police registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences POCSO Act and began examining CCTV footage to trace the accused âAuthorities have identified him during preliminary investigation and efforts are underway to arrest himâBoth incidents have sparked widespread anger and anxiety among parents and residents highlighting the vulnerability of children even in places presumed to be safe âOfficials have promised swift and strict action but the fact that the perpetrators remain at large has left communities unsettled and demanding stronger measures to ensure justice and child safetyâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/minors-assaulted-in-chhattisgarh-mp-accused-absconding-673040.html Sat, 09 May 2026 09:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/with-support-of-118-mlas-vijay-stakes-claim-to-form-tn-govt-guv-remains-unconvinced-673041.html Chennai May 8 Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK president C Joseph Vijay remained embroiled in a tense numbers battle on Friday after Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar once again declined to invite him to form the government citing the absence of a clear majority in the 234member Assemblyâ Bringing days of political suspense to a critical juncture Vijay met the Governor at Lok Bhavan in Chennai on Friday evening and formally staked a claim to form the next government in the stateâThe actorturnedpolitician submitted letters of support from the Congress the Communist Party of India and the Communist Party of India Marxist bringing his effective strength to 116 MLAsâHowever the figure still fell short of the crucial majority mark of 118 in the Assembly leaving the political situation hanging in uncertaintyâThe Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and the Indian Union Muslim League both considered key potential allies had not yet submitted written letters of support to the GovernorâSources close to Governor Arlekar said Vijay was informed that he could not be invited to form the government without demonstrable majority support on paperââJoseph Vijay has not been able to show that he has majority support Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam currently has the backing of 116 MLAs There was no formal letter of support from Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi Indian Union Muslim League or any other party Hence he has not been invited to take oath on Saturday or Sundayâ Raj Bhavan sources told reporters after the meetingâThe development has prolonged the uncertainty over government formation in Tamil Nadu nearly four days after the Assembly election results threw up a fractured mandateâTamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the singlelargest party by winning 108 seats in the April 23 elections but remained short of a majority on its ownâMeanwhile Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam intensified backchannel efforts to secure the support of the remaining parties required to cross the halfway mark and avoid the possibility of alternative political alignmentsâVijay arrived at Lok Bhavan accompanied by senior Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leaders N Anand and KA SengottaiyanâAlso present was KVN Productions founder and âJana Nayaganâ film producer Venkat K NarayanaâUnlike his earlier meeting with the Governor on May 6 which reportedly took place amid visible tension Fridayâs interaction appeared more cordial with Vijay greeting Arlekar with a customary âVanakkamâ and presenting him with a bouquet and shawl before discussions beganâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/with-support-of-118-mlas-vijay-stakes-claim-to-form-tn-govt-guv-remains-unconvinced-673041.html Sat, 09 May 2026 09:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-no-oath-for-vijay-tomorrow-as-guv-remains-unconvinced-673042.html Chennai May 8 Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK president C Joseph Vijay remained embroiled in a tense numbers battle on Friday after Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar once again declined to invite him to form the government citing the absence of a clear majority in the 234member Assemblyâ Bringing days of political suspense to a critical juncture Vijay met the Governor at Lok Bhavan in Chennai on Friday evening and formally staked a claim to form the next government in the stateâThe actorturnedpolitician submitted letters of support from the Congress the Communist Party of India and the Communist Party of India Marxist bringing his effective strength to 118 MLAsâThe Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and the Indian Union Muslim League both considered key potential allies had not yet submitted written letters of support to the GovernorâSources close to Governor Arlekar said Vijay was informed that he could not be invited to form the government without demonstrable majority support on paperââJoseph Vijay has not been able to show that he has majority support Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam currently has the backing of 116 MLAs There was no formal letter of support from Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi Indian Union Muslim League or any other party Hence he has not been invited to take oath on Saturday or Sundayâ Raj Bhavan sources told reporters after the meetingâThe development has prolonged the uncertainty over government formation in Tamil Nadu nearly four days after the Assembly election results threw up a fractured mandateâTamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the singlelargest party by winning 108 seats in the April 23 elections but remained short of a majority on its ownâMeanwhile Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam intensified backchannel efforts to secure the support of the remaining parties required to cross the halfway mark and avoid the possibility of alternative political alignmentsâVijay arrived at Lok Bhavan accompanied by senior Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leaders N Anand and KA SengottaiyanâAlso present was KVN Productions founder and âJana Nayaganâ film producer Venkat K NarayanaâUnlike his earlier meeting with the Governor on May 6 which reportedly took place amid visible tension Fridayâs interaction appeared more cordial with Vijay greeting Arlekar with a customary âVanakkamâ and presenting him with a bouquet and shawl before discussions beganâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-no-oath-for-vijay-tomorrow-as-guv-remains-unconvinced-673042.html Sat, 09 May 2026 09:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ammk-alleges-horse-trading-after-lone-mla-goes-missing-amid-tn-govt-formation-deadlock-673043.html Chennai May 8 The political uncertainty over government formation in Tamil Nadu deepened on Friday after Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran met Acting Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and alleged that one of his party MLAs had gone missing amid attempts to cobble together a majority in the fractured state Assembly Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK President C Joseph Vijay whose party emerged as the single largest formation with 108 seats in the 234member Assembly has been seeking support from other parties after falling short of the majority mark of 118Vijay had secured letters of support from the Congress CPI and CPIM with the two Left parties extending outside supportArmed with these letters Vijay met Governor Arlekar for the third time on Friday and reiterated his claim to form the governmentHowever the Governor once again refrained from inviting him to take oath citing the lack of a clear majorityAmid the continuing stalemate Dhinakaran held a latenight meeting with the Governor and submitted a letter claiming that the AIADMK had the right to form the governmentSpeaking to reporters after the meeting the AMMK Chief alleged that his party MLA Kamaraj had gone missing under suspicious circumstances and hinted at possible horsetrading by rival political forcesOur MLA is missing We suspect this could be a case of horsetrading We have not been able to contact him even over the phone I informed the Governor that the matter must be investigated immediately Dhinakaran saidAccording to the AMMK Chief Kamaraj had been staying in Puducherry along with AIADMK legislators before his disappearanceDhinakaran claimed that the MLA Kamaraj had met him at his residence on Thursday morning and informed him that he was travelling to Puducherry to meet AIADMK MLAsMy assistant had gone to collect Kamarajs signature and he spoke normally at that time Only after that did he disappear he saidDhinakaran also accused TVK of attempting to engineer defections despite projecting itself as a party committed to clean politicsPeople have given Vijay support in 108 Assembly constituencies But that alone is not enough to form the government Is it right to indulge in horsetrading from the very first day after claiming moral politics We suspect TVK is behind this he allegedHe added that the AMMK leadership would hold consultations with alliance partners before deciding on the next course of action IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ammk-alleges-horse-trading-after-lone-mla-goes-missing-amid-tn-govt-formation-deadlock-673043.html Sat, 09 May 2026 09:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/massive-blaze-guts-ac-service-centre-in-ghaziabad-elderly-man-killed-673052.html Ghaziabad May 9 A massive fire erupted at an air conditioner service centre in Ghaziabad during the early hours of Saturday claiming the life of an elderly man and causing widespread destruction to property and vehicles in the area The incident occurred in the densely populated Patel Nagar locality where repeated explosions from AC gas cylinders and compressors triggered panic among nearby residentsHuge flames and thick plumes of black smoke were seen billowing from the building as fire department teams rushed to the scene to contain the blazeAccording to fire department officials information regarding the fire at plot number F87 in Patel Nagar was received at around 305 AM Following the alert teams from the Kotwali fire station immediately reached the spot along with multiple fire tendersBy the time firefighters arrived the threestorey structure housing the AC service centre had already been completely engulfed in flamesOfficials said several gas cylinders and AC compressors stored inside the premises were exploding continuously severely hampering rescue and firefighting effortsThe narrow lanes and densely packed residential buildings in the locality further heightened fears that the fire could spread rapidly to neighbouring structuresThe fire department subsequently launched a largescale operation to bring the blaze under control Firefighters deployed multiple water lines to prevent the flames from spreading furtherAs the fire intensified additional fire tenders were called from Vaishali Sahibabad and Modinagar fire stations In total nearly eight fire engines were pressed into service during the operationAfter several hours of sustained efforts officials finally succeeded in controlling the fireDuring a search operation conducted after the flames were extinguished firefighters recovered the body of an elderly man from the ground floor of the building He was later identified as 80yearold Triloki NathThe blaze also caused substantial damage to nearby property and vehicles Two cars and around ten motorcycles parked near the building were completely destroyed in the fireAuthorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the incidentFurther details are awaited IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/massive-blaze-guts-ac-service-centre-in-ghaziabad-elderly-man-killed-673052.html Sat, 09 May 2026 09:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/india-doubles-down-on-building-climate-resilient-farming-boosting-soil-health-673065.html New Delhi May 9 IANS The government launched the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture NMSA in 201415 and since then Rs 211984 crore has been released under Rainfed Area Development RAD covering 850 lakh hectares and benefiting 1435 lakh farmers through Integrated Farming System an official factsheet said on SaturdaynbspImplemented since 201516 about 109 lakh hectares have been covered under the Per Drop More Crop PDMC scheme with Rs 26325 crore released as central assistanceUnder the Soil Health Management 9753 lakh soil samples were collected and 9287 lakh tested in 202526 while 2579 crore Soil Health Card have been generated since 2015 to guide balanced nutrient managementLaunched in 2015 the Soil Health Card SHC Scheme serves as the principal farmer advisory instrument under the NMSA These cards provide cropspecific nutrient recommendations enabling farmers to rationalise fertiliser use and enhance soil healthAn evaluation conducted by NITI Aayog in 2025 indicates that the scheme has contributed to correcting nutrient imbalances particularly by reducing excessive urea use and has led to improvements in agricultural productivitynbspIt has also supported the broader objectives of Integrated Nutrient Management INM Notably 685 per cent of surveyed farmers reported a significant improvement in soil health following the adoption of recommended practices while 257 per cent observed marginal improvementsBetween 2014 and 2025 2996 climateresilient crop varieties were released under the National Agricultural Research System the factsheet informedThe NMSA was envisaged as a strategic intervention to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate variability on agriculture while ensuring longterm food and livelihood securitySubsequently from 201819 NMSA was operationalized as a submission within the Umbrella Scheme of the Green RevolutionKrishonnati YojananbspFurther institutional restructuring from 202223 resulted in its inclusion under the umbrella of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana PMRKVY reflecting a consolidated approach to sustainable climateresilient agricultural development informed the official statementIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/india-doubles-down-on-building-climate-resilient-farming-boosting-soil-health-673065.html Sat, 09 May 2026 12:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-hugs-suvendu-adhikari-yogi-adityanath-wraps-saffron-scarf-around-his-neck-673068.html Kolkata May 9 IANS After Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the ninth Chief Minister of West Bengal and the first Chief Minister of the first BJPruled government in the state on Saturday he was greeted with loud applause from the lakhs of party supporters present at Brigade Parade Ground in central Kolkata as well as the dignitaries present at the dais of the oath ceremonyA visibly elated Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave Adhikari an affectionate hug Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wrapped a saffron scarf around the neck of Adhikari while congratulating him for being the Chief MinisterAdhikari participated in the oath ceremony sporting a dhoti worn in the traditional Bengali style and a saffroncoloured KurtaBesides Adhikari five other members of the new states council of ministers namely the former national vicepresident and former state president of the BJP in West Bengal Dilip Ghosh fashiondesignerturned politician and the twotime BJP legislator Agnimitra Paul former BJP Lok Sabha member and the former Union Minister of state for Home Nisith Pramanik Ashok Kirtania and Khudiram Tudu were sworn in on Saturday afternoonWhile Adhikari Ghosh Paul Kirtania and Pramanik read out the oath speech in Bengali Tudu who hails from a tribal background read out the same statement in his mother language of Santali whose official and indigenous alphabetic speech is termed as Ol ChikiTudu participated in the oath ceremony sporting a traditional Santali ceremonial attireHowever the departmental portfolios of the other five ministers are yet to be announced The announcement is also pending on the names of other members of the state cabinetThe oath ceremony was administered by West Bengal Governor R N Ravi in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Union Home Minister Amit Shah Chief Ministers from other BJPruled states some members of the Union Cabinet and several top Central BJP leadersIt is learnt that after the oath ceremony Adhikari and his cabinet colleagues will first go to the Writers Buildings in central Kolkata and from there they will leave for the state Assembly nearbyAs per the schedule fixed so far the first meeting of the new cabinet will be conducted within the state Assembly premises IANSIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-hugs-suvendu-adhikari-yogi-adityanath-wraps-saffron-scarf-around-his-neck-673068.html Sat, 09 May 2026 13:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/phdcci-hails-governments-rs-5-000-crore-emergency-credit-support-for-airlines-673069.html New Delhi May 9 IANS PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry PHDCCI on Saturday welcomed the governments decision to approve a Rs 5000 crore emergency credit support scheme for airlines under ECLGS 50 to address the financial and operational stress arising from the ongoing West Asia crisisnbspRajeev Juneja President PHDCCI said The Governments swift intervention through the Rs 5000 crore emergency credit scheme demonstrates strong policy responsiveness towards one of the most critical pillars of Indias services economyAviation is the backbone of tourism trade and business mobility and supporting airline stability at this juncture will have a cascading positive impact across the broader economy including hospitality travel services and employment generation said JunejaThe announcement aligns with key recommendations made in the recently released PHDCCI Tourism and Hospitality Resilience Report titled Impact of the West Asia Conflict on Indias Tourism Aviation ampamp Hospitality Sectors which highlighted the urgent need for targeted financial and policy support measures to stabilise Indias aviation and tourism ecosystem amid geopolitical disruptionsThe report observed that higher operating costs and limited seat availability could impact inbound tourism demand from longhaul markets such as Europe and North America where travellers are increasingly sensitive to airfare levels and travel durationThe recommendations outlined in the PHDCCI report specifically emphasised the importance of financial resilience mechanisms and liquidity support for aviation and tourism stakeholders during periods of geopolitical uncertainty said Anil Parashar ChairTourism and Hospitality Committee PHDCCIPHDCCI said that continued policy support in areas such as ATF cost rationalisation reduction in VAT on aviation fuel strengthening travel facilitation mechanisms including eVisas and improving liquidity support for tourism MSMEs will remain important for sustaining Indias longterm tourism competitivenessThe current geopolitical situation has highlighted the deep interdependence between aviation connectivity and tourism growth Timely financial support measures such as this will help airlines maintain operational continuity preserve consumer confidence and minimise disruptions across the travel ecosystem said Dr Ranjeet Mehta CEO and Secretary General PHDCCIIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/phdcci-hails-governments-rs-5-000-crore-emergency-credit-support-for-airlines-673069.html Sat, 09 May 2026 14:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/conducted-searches-at-17-locations-in-mumbai-in-anil-ambani-led-reliance-group-cases-cbi-673070.html Mumbai May 9 IANS The Central Bureau of Investigation CBI on Saturday said it has conducted searches at 17 premises in Mumbai in connection with three cases registered against Anil Ambaniled Reliance ADA Group companies Reliance Telecom Ltd Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd Reliance Home Finance Ltd and their DirectorsnbspAccording to a CBI statement these searches are being conducted at the residential premises of Directors of the abovementioned companies as well as at the office premises of intermediary companies whose accounts were used for diversion of bank fundsThe statement further stated that searches are conducted on the strength of Search Warrants dated May 8 issued by the Special Judge for CBI cases Mumbai and have resulted in the seizure of incriminating documentsSearches have also revealed that multiple intermediary companies were operating from the same address The investigation is continuing according to the CBIIt may be recalled that the CBI during the last few months has registered seven cases against the Anil Ambaniled Reliance Group based on the complaints lodged by various Public Sector Banks and LIC in connection with alleged frauds involving thousands of crores of rupeesThe total quantum of alleged loss in these cases is Rs 27337 croreThe CBI earlier conducted searches at 14 locations in the last few months immediately after registration of these casesTwo senior executives of RCom D Vishwanath Joint President of Reliance Communications who was overall incharge of banking operations of the Group and Anil Kalya Vice President who had actively supported Vishwanath in managing banking operations and paymentsutilisation of funds were arrested on April 20Both the accused persons are presently in judicial custody The investigation into the cases relating to the Anil Ambaniled Reliance Group is being monitored by the Supreme Court the CBI statement addedIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/conducted-searches-at-17-locations-in-mumbai-in-anil-ambani-led-reliance-group-cases-cbi-673070.html Sat, 09 May 2026 15:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ed-arrests-punjab-industry-minister-sanjeev-arora-after-raids-673071.html Chandigarh May 9 IANS The Enforcement Directorate ED on Saturday arrested Sanjeev Arora one of the powerful Cabinet ministers in the Bhagwant Mannled Punjab government from his official residence in Sector 2 here The action came after the ED carried out extensive search operations on Sanjeev Aroras residences and offices under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA of 2002 However there is no official statement from the ED on his arrestnbspShiromani Akali Dal SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia claimed that Arora has been arrested for alleged GST fraudSince Saturday morning the ED has been conducting searches at four premises linked to Arora and this is the third raid in a yearIn April the ED had raided Aroras locations for the second time According to officials the searches were carried out in Chandigarh and the DelhiNCR region The premises being searched include the official residence allotted to Arora as the Cabinet minister in ChandigarhResponding to the raid Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accused the BJP of misusing central agencies In a post on X CM Mann wrote Today once again the BJPs ED has come to Sanjeev Aroras house In one year this is the third time the BJPs ED has come to his house And in the last one month the second time Yet they havent found anythingHe further wrote I want to tell Modi ji that Punjab is the land of the Gurus which even Aurangzeb could not subdue This is the land of Bhagat Singh who never bowed before the British so Punjab will never bow before Modis tactics The end of this unethical alliance of EDBJP will begin from Punjab itselfIn 2024 Arora the legislator from Ludhiana West had faced the EDs raids in a money laundering case related to the alleged conversion of industrial land for residential projects At that time he was a Rajya Sabha MPAAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said Since the Modi government has come to power in the country we have seen the CBI and the ED work not to stop corruption and money laundering respectively but work to break other parties and to threaten other political leaders and make them join the BJP Raid by ED is an action in the same directionSAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia said the ED raids have been linked to Hampton Sky Realty Ltd The ED is probing an alleged Rs 100 crore fake GST mobile phone purchase and export racket linked to money laundering and round tripping of funds from Dubai to India Majithia wrote on XIn another tweet he said minister Arora has been arrested The ED arrest of Sanjeev Arora has exposed the seriousness of the alleged fraud and financial irregularities network operating in PunjabI demand immediate lookout circulars against OSD CM Rajbir Singh Nitin Gohal Birdevinder Singh and Pritpal Singh Dhindsa Every individual linked to alleged GST fraud illegal Dubai money transfers and suspicious land dealings must face strict investigation Farmers deserve answers on allegations that land was bought cheap and sold at massive profits through a powerful nexus Majithia saidHe alleged that Punjab cannot be turned into a hub of corruption middlemen and political protection If state Vigilance can act against Opposition leaders the same law must apply equally to ruling party leaders and their associates the Akali leader addedIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ed-arrests-punjab-industry-minister-sanjeev-arora-after-raids-673071.html Sat, 09 May 2026 17:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/all-communities-equal-under-constitution-union-minister-kiren-rijiju-673073.html Mumbai May 9 Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday asserted that all citizens in India are equal under the Constitution regardless of their population size or religious affiliation The Union Minister dismissed fake narratives suggesting that minorities are unsafe in the countryHe was speaking at the event which was organised by the National Commission for Minorities NCM in collaboration with knowledge partners TISS and the Parzor FoundationThe seminar focused on the Parsi Zoroastrian community discussing their immense contributions to Indias socioeconomic fabric despite their small demographic footprintAddressing the media on the sidelines of the seminar titled Parsis in Modern India Navigating Cultural and SocioEconomic Pathways Union Minister Rijiju emphasised that Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas Together with all Development for all ensures that no community is viewed through the lens of religion or casteThere are some political parties in India that repeatedly try to scare Muslims and Christians by saying that they are in danger in this country In India everyone is equal The Constitution has given everyone equal status he saidWhether a population is small or large we do not look at them based on caste or religion Some political elements repeatedly try to frighten Muslims and Christians by claiming they are at risk but this is far from the truth Union Minister Rijiju notedThe Union Minister also touched upon Indias changing demographics noting that the Muslim population in India is expected to be among the largest globallyHe noted that while the 2021 Census was delayed due to the Covid19 pandemic the next official count will provide a clearer pictureUnion Minister Rijiju remarked that with the upcoming census Indias Muslim population might likely equal or even surpass that of Indonesia which currently holds the worlds largest Muslim populationHe said that now after about 1516 years when the census is conducted the population figures will be much higherHe also directed sharp criticism toward the West Bengal government regarding the implementation of Central schemesHe revealed that the One Nation One Application EVidhan scheme which digitises Legislative Assemblies had not been implemented in West BengalThe Union Minister said that he has instructed officials to ensure that once a new Assembly Speaker is elected and the government is in place in West Bengal a memorandum of understanding will be signed within a month to bring the State Assembly into the national digital foldEarlier Union Minister Rijiju congratulated Suvendu Adhikari after taking oath as the West Bengal Chief MinisterIn a post on social media platform X Kiren Rijiju said Congratulations to SuvenduWB ji on taking oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal Wishing him a successful tenure devoted to the welfare and progress of the people Under the guidance of PM narendramodi ji the Double Engine Sarkar will continue to drive development empower citizens and create new opportunities across West Bengal IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/all-communities-equal-under-constitution-union-minister-kiren-rijiju-673073.html Sat, 09 May 2026 19:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-turbulent-weather-persists-13-districts-to-experience-gusty-winds-thunderstorms-673075.html Bhopal May 9 The weather in Madhya Pradesh has taken a dramatic turn under the influence of two troughs and an active cyclonic circulation On Saturday the Bhopal centre of the Meteorological Department issued an alert for thunderstorms and rain in 13 districts while on Friday strong winds and light showers were reported in more than 20 districts including BhopalThe shifting conditions have created a mix of stormy weather and persistent heat across the state leaving residents unsettled According to forecasts districts such as Narmadapuram Betul Chhindwara Pandhurna Seoni Balaghat Mandla Dindori Anuppur Umaria Shahdol Sidhi and Singrauli are likely to experience thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds There is also a possibility of lightning strikes in some areasOn Friday weather disturbances were already evident in several parts of the state with strong winds sweeping through some regions and light rainfall recorded in others Bhopal Seoni Chhindwara Raisen Sagar Damoh Dewas Khargone Vidisha Rajgarh Tikamgarh Ashoknagar Shivpuri Betul Narsinghpur Mandla and Dindori were among the districts affectedDespite the stormy conditions heat continues to grip many cities Ratlam was the hottest location with the mercury climbing to 435 degrees Celsius Shajapur recorded 426 degrees while Ujjain stood at 424 degrees Bhopal and Indore registered 412 degrees Jabalpur 388 degrees and Gwalior 375 degrees CelsiusMeteorologists point out that the state has been witnessing unusual weather since the beginning of May Typically early May is marked by intense heat but this year storms rainfall and even hailstorms have disrupted the usual patternWestern Disturbances trough lines and cyclonic systems are being cited as the primary causes behind this anomalyThe Meteorological Department has predicted that stormy and rainy conditions will persist until Saturday after which temperatures are expected to rise sharplyFrom Sunday onward daytime temperatures in most cities could increase by three to four degrees CelsiusAuthorities have advised people to remain cautious during adverse weather urging them to avoid open spaces trees and utility poles during storms and lightning activityFarmers have also been warned of potential damage to crops due to unseasonal rain and hailstorms adding to concerns across the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-turbulent-weather-persists-13-districts-to-experience-gusty-winds-thunderstorms-673075.html Sat, 09 May 2026 19:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jampk-l-g-calls-for-whole-society-approach-to-tackle-drug-addiction-673078.html Srinagar May 9 JampK LG Manoj Sinha said on Saturday that the challenge of drug addiction can only be met through the âwhole society approachââ The JampK LG joined a padyatra in Anantnag as part of the âDrugFree JampK CampaignââAddressing a public gathering Manoj Sinha appealed to the people to break the silence to win this war against drugs and said all sections of society must speak in one voice about the dangers of drug addictionââThe challenge of drug addiction can be met only through a âwhole of society approachâ From now on every corner of JampK whether schools colleges families sports grounds wards villages or theatre stages should give a voice to the cause with firm resolveâ the JampK LG saidâThe JampK LG said that in this war against drugs the administration and society must understand the link between drugs and terrorism and everyone should join hands to defeat itââOur neighbouring country is smuggling drugs into Jammu amp Kashmir by design The drug money has been used to build narcopalaces by drug smugglers and a large portion of the drug money is being used for terrorism and radicalisationââWhile drugs are ruining the future of Jammu amp Kashmirs youth on one hand on the other terror outfits are using that money to buy weapons that are shedding the blood of our brothers and sisters in JampK This narcoterror network has inflicted suffering on generations of Jammu amp Kashmir for decadesââThat is why I always say drug addiction and terrorism are not separate challenges but two faces of the same problem And I promise all of you that we will not rest until we defeat itâ the JampK LG saidâHe called upon the police and civil administration to cover every panchayat in Anantnag and especially reach out to vulnerable areas of the district in the next 71 days of the campaignâHe said a decisive blow is being dealt to the drug smugglersâ network in Anantnag districtâSince April 11 the highest number of 108 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act cases have been registered in Anantnag Narcopalaces worth Rs 35 crore built with black money from drugs have been reduced to dustâTwentytwo vehicles have been seized eight driving licences and vehicle registrations have been cancelled and 13 drug stores have been sealed for violating the lawââI assure the people of Anantnag that not a single smuggler will be left untouched and the entire machinery involved in drug smuggling will be uprooted from its rootsâ the JampK LG saidâHe stated that women and youth are the greatest strength in this war on drugsâHe said if a family member or a neighbourâs youth is going astray women and youth club members should bring them back onto the path of correction and seek the administrationâs help if neededââI appeal to sportspersons teachers and all religious leaders to dedicate the next 71 days with wholehearted commitment to the awareness and rehabilitation campaign and to pledge to make Jammu amp Kashmir drugfreeââReligious leaders are regarded as the peopleâs leaders and guides I want them to provide spiritual and moral guidance to the youth and to warn them about the dangers of drugsââI want to reiterate that this battle is not just the administrationâs It is a collective battle of societyââLet us make a collective promise that we will not allow drug peddlers to thrive in our villages and neighbourhoods We will rehabilitate the youth who are victims of drugsââI firmly believe that when the people stand up for a purpose their power increases a thousandfoldâ the JampK LG saidâThe JampK LG also reiterated his commitment to ensure justice to every terror victims familyâOn the occasion the JampK LG laid the foundation stone for various sports infrastructure development projects worth Rs 2060 crore in the districtâThese include Khel Gaon Modern Sports Infrastructure and residential facility Khel Bhawan StageI at Jablipora expansion of sports facilities at ChakiKamal Monghal reconstruction of the sports complex at Nillandrusu and development of a stadium at Harmohalla RanbirporaâThe JampK LG said that these sports facilities will channel the youths energy in the right direction and strengthen the spirit of discipline and sportsmanshipâHe also felicitated youth icons and distributed sports kits to the youthâArtists through traditional Nukad Natak Baand Pather and a mime play centred on the Nasha Mukt Jammu amp Kashmir Abhiyaan raised awareness about the dangers of drug abuse encouraging young people to stay healthy and contribute to a drugfree societyâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jampk-l-g-calls-for-whole-society-approach-to-tackle-drug-addiction-673078.html Sat, 09 May 2026 19:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ed-secures-custody-for-questioning-of-3-accused-in-rs-284-crore-bank-loan-fraud-673079.html New Delhi May 9 A Special PMLA court remanded three accused to ED custody till May 12 in connection with a Rs 284 crore money laundering and bank loan fraud by Sravanthi Group promoter DV Rao and his associates an official said on Saturdayâ The Court accepted the EDâs plea to question the accused and observed that given the gravity of the allegations and the accuseds role in money laundering custodial interrogation is necessary the official said in a statementâThe EDs money laundering probe against Rao and his associates has uncovered largescale laundering of approximately Rs 284 crore the statement saidâTwo directors DV Rao and D Shanthi Kiran along with Raos brother D Avanindra Kumar were arrested following searches at companies associated with the Group the ED saidâEarlier during search operations conducted in the case the ED had seized gold and diamond jewellery valued at approximately Rs 5 crore as well as multiple luxury vehicles belonging to Rao and his family membersâThereafter the ED issued a Provisional Attachment Order under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002 of Sravanthi Energy Pvt Ltd SEPL and others said a statementâFive residential premises were attached on March 3 2026 as part of EDâs seizure of immovable and movable properties worth Rs 24 crore in the case the ED saidâThe attached assets include house properties 25060 sq ft industrialagricultural land measuring approximately 292 acres and 37 gunthas spread across Andhra Pradesh Telangana and Karnataka owned by Rao and his family members the ED saidâThe investigation originated from a scheduled offence registered as FIR No 03602025 at Police Station Sector40 Gurugram wherein it was alleged that Ms DJW Electric Power Projects Private Ltd controlled by Rao had fraudulently availed loans from various entitiesThe ED investigation conducted till now reveals that the total loan amount involved in the fraud was Rs 58 croreâIn a sophisticated modus operandi while the accounting records of DJW showed that loans were being repaid to the original lenders the ED investigation revealed that the banking RTGS system was misusedâThe RTGS mandate fraudulently mentioned the names of actual lenders but provided bank details of Kolkatabased shell entities the ED saidâConsequently loan repayment funds were siphoned off to shell companiesincluding Nexus International Bhavtarini Sales Pvt Ltd and Gabel Trading Co rather than being returned to legitimate lenders the ED saidâFurther investigation under the PMLA 2002 led to registration of another scheduled offence FIR No 3362025 and a parallel money laundering investigation involving Sravanthi Energy Private Limited SEPL also controlled by RaoâIt was found that SEPL had been fraudulently paying approximately Rs 75 Lakh per month as consultancy fees to a shell entity Ms Verset Technologies Pvt Ltd which had no office or employees and was registered in the name of DV Raos fatherinlaw Through this sham arrangement Rs 8936 Crore was illicitly divertedâSimultaneously SEPL booked bogus purchases of over Rs 139 Crore through fake invoices issued by more than 100 shell entities without any goods or services being supplied These payments were returned to Rao and his family in cashâThe ED investigation has further revealed that Rao had earlier defaulted on large sums to banks leading SEPL to become a NonPerforming Asset NPA â IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ed-secures-custody-for-questioning-of-3-accused-in-rs-284-crore-bank-loan-fraud-673079.html Sat, 09 May 2026 19:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kalaburagi-rotti-exported-to-foreign-countries-says-karnataka-minister-priyank-kharge-673082.html Kalaburagi Karnataka May 9 Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister and Kalaburagi district incharge Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday said it was a matter of pride that the local dish âKalaburagi rottiâ prepared locally by women from selfhelp groups is now being exported to foreign countries Speaking at a programme held at the Arivina Mane auditorium in Kalaburagi city Kharge flagged off consignments of packaged rotis prepared for export to Australia the United States and Canada The packages were handed over to postal department officials for overseas dispatch through India PostKharge said that nearly oneandahalf years ago the âKalaburagi Rottiâ brand was launched under which around 1000 women from 100 selfhelp groups are engaged in preparing the traditional jowar rotisHe said arrangements had now been made to export the rotis to the United States Canada and Australia through a Punebased export company calling it a proud achievement for KalaburagiThe Minister also flagged off specially prepared export packs that will be shipped abroad through India PostAccording to officials arrangements have been made to export 10000 Kalaburagi jowar rotis every month each to the United States and Australia while 5000 rotis will be sent to Canada The export numbers are expected to increase further in the coming daysOfficials said âKalaburagi Rottiâ is currently being sold through Amazon the Kalaburagi Rotti website franchise outlets and local markets across the countryMore than 100 selfhelp groups and over 1000 women are benefiting from the Kalaburagi Rotti brand initiative Women engaged in rotti production are reportedly earning between Rs 15000 and Rs 20000 per month with additional income generated during weddings and other eventsThe district administration has held discussions with Punebased Ashtam Traders to facilitate exports to Australia Canada and the United States In the first phase one lakh rotis are proposed to be exported annually to Australia and the US with monthly exports expected to range between 10000 and 25000 rotisOfficials said an agreement has already been prepared between the district administration and the exporterThe initiative is expected to significantly increase the income of women producers While a rotti currently sells in the domestic market for around Rs 10 to Rs 12 export sales are expected to fetch Rs 25 to Rs 30 per rotti abroad potentially increasing earnings by 80 to 100 per centTo support exports HDFC Bank has provided Rs 55 lakh under its CSR initiative for the purchase of vacuum packing machinery Basic infrastructure for the unit is being developed at the District Agricultural Training Centre at KotnoorD in Kalaburagi under the DMF scheme at a cost of Rs 32 lakhKharge said the new packaging unit would improve both export prospects and the quality of Kalaburagi Rotti The packaging machinery facility is expected to be inaugurated in the coming daysSpeaking on the occasion Sharanamma Patil a member of the rotti makersâ association thanked the district administration for supporting the women involved in the initiativeKharge also announced that a newly constructed mini zoo and childrenâs park spread across 633 acres near Mudbul village in Chittapur taluk would soon be opened to the publicHe said approval for establishing the zoo had been obtained from the Central Zoo Authority under Section 381 of the Wildlife Protection Act IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kalaburagi-rotti-exported-to-foreign-countries-says-karnataka-minister-priyank-kharge-673082.html Sat, 09 May 2026 21:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/anand-kumar-launches-super-infinity-a-new-digital-learning-movement-for-students-673085.html Patna May 9 Anand Kumar the renowned educator behind the iconic Super 30 initiative has officially launched his ambitious digital education platform âSuper Infinityâ The platform went live at 530 pm on Friday accompanied by a cinematic animated video that quickly gained traction across social media drawing strong reactions from students parents and educatorsâSuper Infinityâ is designed to go far beyond conventional online classes It aims to make mathematics engaging through storytelling visually rich using animation and memorable with music and reallife connectionsInstead of rote learning the platform focuses on helping students experience mathematicsâlinking it to nature music and everyday lifeDuring the launch Anand Kumar explained the deeper motivation behind the initiativeâEvery year only 30 students can be selected for âSuper 30â But what about the millions of other dreams âSuper Infinityâ is the answerâ he saidHe described the platform not just as a product but as a movement to democratise quality education especially for students who lack access to resourcesâA key highlight of Super Infinity is its global ambition Content will gradually be available in multiple international languages It aims to reach students beyond India and targets learners from diverse backgrounds and economic conditionsâ he saidâThe platform is also expected to benefit teachers seeking innovative teaching methods parents supporting childrenâs education and math enthusiasts exploring the subject creativelyâ he saidFor nearly three decades Anand Kumar has been a transformative figure in Indian education His âSuper 30â programme has helped hundreds of underprivileged students secure admission into prestigious institutions like the IITsHis journey also inspired the Bollywood film âSuper 30â which brought his story to a global audienceIn recognition of his contributions he was awarded the Padma Shri in 2023With âSuper Infinityâ Anand Kumar is attempting to scale his mission from dozens of students to potentially millions worldwideBy combining technology with creativity and purpose the initiative seeks to redefine how mathematicsâand perhaps education as a wholeâis experienced IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/anand-kumar-launches-super-infinity-a-new-digital-learning-movement-for-students-673085.html Sat, 09 May 2026 21:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/final-year-mbbs-student-found-dead-in-sms-medical-college-hostel-in-jaipur-673087.html Jaipur May 9 A finalyear MBBS student was found dead under suspicious circumstances at the New RD Hostel of Sawai Man Singh SMS Medical College in Jaipur on Saturday the police said The student was found hanging in the stairwell area on the eighth floor of the hostel The exact reason behind the incident is yet to be ascertainedThe deceased was identified as Nitin Yadav 22 a native of Rajasthanâs Alwar district He was scheduled to appear for a Forensic Medicine examination on SaturdayFamily members have raised questions over how an undergraduate UG student managed to enter a postgraduate PG hostel late at nightAccording to police Nitin was staying with four friends in a rented flat near the â20 Dukaanâ area close to Naila House in JaipurSMS Police Station SHO Rajesh Sharma said Nitin had gone to the SK Menon Hostel a UG hostel to study with friendsAt around 2 am he reportedly told his friends that he was returning to his flat However CCTV footage later showed him entering the New RD Hostel at approximately 245 amPolice said he was seen in CCTV footage on the seventh floor till 251 am and remained visible in different parts of the hostel till around 315 amNotably no CCTV cameras were installed on the eighth floor where the incident took placeA woman security guard discovered him hanging at around 530 am and informed the authoritiesPolice reached the spot at around 630 am along with a Forensic Science Laboratory FSL team following which the body was brought downNo suicide note was recovered from the spot Police seized the studentâs mobile phone and laptop for investigationHostel staff reportedly informed investigators that the rope used in the incident had been brought inside the hostel in his laptop bagThe second third and fourth floors of the hostel are occupied by male students while female students stay on the fifth sixth and seventh floors The eighth floor opens towards the terrace areaNitins father Arjun Singh serves as a commando in the Border Security Force BSFNitin was the younger of two brothers and had been pursuing his MBBS studies in Jaipur for the past three yearsHis maternal uncle Amrit said âNitin was a bright and sensible student He had not spoken to family members for the past two days because he wanted to focus on his studiesâQuestioning the circumstances surrounding the death he added âHe was not someone who would take such an extreme stepâPolice said further investigation into the case is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/final-year-mbbs-student-found-dead-in-sms-medical-college-hostel-in-jaipur-673087.html Sat, 09 May 2026 21:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/fire-breaks-out-in-dipr-office-at-rajasthan-secretariat-no-casualties-673089.html Jaipur May 9 Panic briefly gripped the Rajasthan Secretariat on Saturday after a fire broke out in the News Section of the Department of Information and Public Relations DIPR officials said According to preliminary reports the blaze was triggered by a short circuit in an electrical switchboard causing smoke to rapidly spread across the section and creating chaos among employees and officialsAs soon as the incident was reported the Secretariat security personnel rushed to the spot and alerted the Fire Department Fire brigade teams arrived promptly and launched firefighting operations Owing to their swift response and vigilance the fire was brought under control in time averting a major disaster Fortunately no casualties were reported and there were no immediate reports of major property damageFollowing the incident heightened security measures were implemented within the Secretariat premises Officials from the DIPR department also reached the site to assess the situation Computers official documents and other equipment in the News Section are currently being inspected to evaluate any possible damage Authorities have initiated a detailed investigation into the cause of the fireAlongside the probe the Secretariats electrical infrastructure and safety arrangements are also being reviewed to prevent similar incidents in the future Officials added that while a short circuit appears to be the preliminary cause the exact reason will be confirmed only after the investigation report is submitted A similar fire incident had occurred in June last year at the office of the Department of Information and Public Relations within the Rajasthan SecretariatAt the time the blaze caused panic but fire brigade personnel stationed at the Secretariat managed to control the fire after nearly half an hour of effort According to security officials the fire had remained confined to a single room and did not spread to adjoining offices thereby preventing a major mishap A short circuit was also suspected to be the cause of that fire which reportedly damaged several important government files and furniture IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/fire-breaks-out-in-dipr-office-at-rajasthan-secretariat-no-casualties-673089.html Sat, 09 May 2026 21:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/aiadmk-leaders-hold-separate-meetings-amid-tn-political-developments-673090.html Chennai May 9 Senior AIADMK leaders including former ministers SP Velumani C Vijayabaskar and Leema Rose held separate consultations with senior party leader CV Shanmugam amid ongoing political developments in Tamil Nadu Sources said the discussions are taking place as AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami is yet to take a final call on the partyâs political strategy in the evolving situationPolling for all 234 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu was held in a single phase on April 23 The election witnessed a fierce fourcornered contest involving the DMK AIADMK Naam Tamilar Katchi NTK and actor Vijayâs Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVKWhen the votes were counted on May 4 the Vijayled TVK emerged as the single largest party by winning 108 seats falling short of the majority mark of 118 in the 234member AssemblySince then the AIADMK has been making intense efforts to secure outside support and stake a claim to form the governmentThe Communist Party of India CPI and the Communist Party of India Marxist have already announced their support for the TVK Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi VCK has also extended support to the TVKIndian Union Muslim League IUML also formally extended support to Vijay IUML legislative party leader SSB Syed Farook Basha and deputy leader AM Shahjahan submitted a signed letter to Governorincharge Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar expressing the partyâs support for the TVKled governmentAccording to the latest tally TVK has the backing of 120 MLAs including 107 from TVK five from the Congress two each from the CPI CPIM VCK and IUMLMeanwhile Vijay met the Governor for the fourth time in as many days to stake a claim to form the next government in the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/aiadmk-leaders-hold-separate-meetings-amid-tn-political-developments-673090.html Sat, 09 May 2026 21:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/chhattisgarh-three-friends-killed-in-balod-road-accident--673091.html RaipurBalod May 9 Three young men lost their lives in a horrific carmotorcycle collision near Khairdih village in DaundiDondi Lohara Balod districtâ The impact was so severe that two died instantly while the third succumbed to injuries during treatmentâThe accident occurred around 10 pm when a speeding car travelling from Dalli Rajhara towards Rajnandgaon collided headon with a motorcycle carrying three friends heading towards DaundiDondi Lohara from Devri police officials saidâThe collision near Khairdih village was violent enough to completely shatter both vehicles leaving the motorcycle riders fatally injuredâThe accident created scenes of chaos and panic with debris scattered across the roadâThe deceased have been identified as Tarun Yadav aged 20 a resident of Sirrabhatha Rahul Sevta aged 20 also from Sirrabhatha and Narendra Bhuwarya aged 21 from MudkhusraâAccording to police Tarun and Narendra died on the spot while Rahul was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuriesâThe force of the collision was so intense that Rahulâs leg was severed and found metres away from the crash site the following morningâLocal police from DaundiDondi Lohara police station arrived promptly recovered the bodies and sent them for postmortem examinationâThe damaged vehicles were cleared from the road to restore traffic flowâPreliminary investigations suggest that overspeeding and reckless driving were the primary causes of the accidentAuthorities are also probing whether the car driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crashâThe tragedy has cast a pall of gloom over the villages of the victims with families devastated and residents expressing deep concern over road safetyâPolice have assured that a thorough investigation is underway and accountability will be fixed once the inquiry is completeâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/chhattisgarh-three-friends-killed-in-balod-road-accident--673091.html Sat, 09 May 2026 21:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/haryana-special-pmla-court-issues-notices-to-tdi-infra-officials-for-duping-homebuyers--673092.html New Delhi May 9 In a case related to cheating and defrauding of homebuyers a Special PMLA Court in Delhi has issued notices to TDI Infrastructure Ltd its Directors Ravinder Taneja Kamal Taneja and DN Taneja and related entities an ED official said on Saturdayâ The Special PMLA Judge Patiala House District Court issued the notices on April 28 to all the accused in a Prosecution Complaint filed by the Directorate of Enforcement ED Gurugram Zonal OfficeâThe ED initiated an investigation based on multiple FIRs registeredchargesheets filed by the Delhi Police As per the FIRschargesheets TDI Infrastructure and its promoters cheated and defrauded numerous homebuyers by failing to deliver the promised flats and units within the stipulated time and in some cases even after a delay of 1618 years in one of its projectsâThe ED investigation revealed that TDI Infrastructure had launched several commercial residential plots housing projects in Kundali Sonipat Haryana It had collected Rs 461943 crore as advance booking amounts from 14105 customers across 26 projects in SonipatâThe ED said that these projects were launched from 2005 to 2014 however Occupation Certificates for four projects are still pending while one of its projects Park Street remains incompleteâThe ED investigation further revealed that instead of utilising the customer funds for the completion of target residentialhousing projects its promotersdirectors diverted a substantial quantum of such funds to its subsidiarieserstwhile subsidiaries under the head advances for purchase of land parcels and other purposesâThe accused company had also diverted and used said customer funds to repay its loans and also to make investments the ED said in a statementâThis diversion of funds ultimately delayed the construction of the companys target projects thereby preventing customers from receiving timely possession of their unitsplots it saidâRecently the ED provisionally attached assetsproperties valued at Rs 30406 crore belonging to the accused company and its related entities under the PMLA the statement saidâEarlier in 2024 the ED had attached its assetsproperties valued at Rs 4549 crore thereby attaching total Proceeds of Crime to the tune of Rs 34955 crore identified and quantified in the case the official statement saidâThese Proceeds of Crime have also been prayed for confiscation under PMLA 2002 in the said Prosecution Complaint filed by the ED it saidâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/haryana-special-pmla-court-issues-notices-to-tdi-infra-officials-for-duping-homebuyers--673092.html Sat, 09 May 2026 21:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/assam-ed-attaches-properties-worth-rs-656-crore-in-bank-loan-fraud-case-673094.html Guwahati May 9 The Directorate of Enforcement Guwahati Zonal Office has provisionally attached six immovable properties worth around Rs 656 crore in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged bank loan fraud by Ms Agnipa Energo Pvt Ltd and others officials said on Saturdayâ According to the Enforcement Directorate the attached properties include two commercial spaces in âShine Towersâ and two flats along with two penthouses in the âShine Heavenâ project all located in GuwahatiâThe agency said the properties are held in the names of Anil Jaina Runu Jaina and Ms Shine Realtors Pvt LtdâThe Enforcement Directorate initiated the investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 based on a First Information Report registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation AntiCorruption Branch Guwahati under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act following a complaint filed by Bank of IndiaâOfficials said the Central Bureau of Investigation later filed a chargesheet in October 2024 against nine accused persons including three promoterdirectors of the borrower company three Bank of India officials and partners of the conduit entity Ms Shine Mechfab JVâThe investigation revealed that the promoterdirectors of Ms Agnipa Energo Pvt Ltd allegedly secured a Rs 1065 crore loan from Bank of India in February 2013 for a small hydropower project in Assamâs Baksa district by submitting fabricated documentsâAccording to officials forged records were allegedly used to falsely show an equity infusion of Rs 375 crore through Ms Urch Traders Pvt Ltd while a substituted certificate was also submitted in the name of a person who was never the companys statutory auditorâThe Enforcement Directorate alleged that out of the Rs 933 crore disbursed between 2013 and 2015 nearly Rs 867 crore was siphoned off to related entities including Ms Shine Mechfab JV Ms Shine Realtors Ms Shine Combine and Ms Shine Shelters Pvt LtdâOfficials further alleged that funds were diverted through roundtripping transactions and through undisclosed bank accounts in violation of the sanction conditions causing a wrongful loss of Rs 876 crore to Bank of IndiaâFurther investigation into the case is underway officials addedâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/assam-ed-attaches-properties-worth-rs-656-crore-in-bank-loan-fraud-case-673094.html Sat, 09 May 2026 21:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/meghalaya-ed-attaches-rs-106-crore-assets-in-global-media-app-ponzi-scam-673096.html Shillong May 9 The Directorate of Enforcement Shillong SubZonal Office has provisionally attached movable properties worth Rs 106 crore in connection with the âGlobal Media Appâ fraud case involving alleged largescale cheating of investors through an online earning and investment scheme officials said on Saturdayâ The Enforcement Directorate initiated the probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 based on a First Information Report registered at Madanriting Police Station in Meghalayaâs East Khasi Hills district over allegations of fraud linked to the mobile application named âGlobal Media AppââAccording to investigators the accused persons operated the application as a Ponzistyle investment scheme disguised as an online advertising platform that promised users daily passive income for watching advertisement videosâOfficials said users were persuaded to purchase various VIP membership plans by paying substantial amounts in exchange for assurances of high daily returns and referral commissionsâThe Enforcement Directorate investigation found that the application was promoted extensively through a Telegram channel administered using foreign mobile numbersâFunds from investors were allegedly collected through bank transfers Unified Payments Interface transactions and cryptocurrency walletsâThe fraudulent scheme reportedly remained operational between June 3 2022 and October 12 2022 before the operators abruptly shut down the application and disappeared with the collected fundsâOfficials said the investigation has so far established that proceeds of crime amounting to nearly Rs 4533 crore were generated through the schemeâMultiple bank accounts merchant identification accounts payment gateway accounts and crypto wallets have been identified as allegedly used for the collection and layering of fundsâThe Enforcement Directorate further revealed that the fraud had significant international linksâThe Telegram channel promoting the app was allegedly administered by four individuals using mobile numbers registered in Cambodia and Malaysia while the Gmail accounts linked to the appâs backend operations were registered with Cambodia as the termsofservice countryâInvestigators also traced nearly Rs 245 crore collected from victims in the form of Tether cryptocurrency routed through the TRON blockchain network to accounts on a foreign cryptocurrency exchangeâFurther investigation is underway officials addedâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/meghalaya-ed-attaches-rs-106-crore-assets-in-global-media-app-ponzi-scam-673096.html Sat, 09 May 2026 21:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/maha-govt-to-move-sc-against-bombay-hc-land-ruling-673097.html Mumbai May 9 The Maharashtra government will challenge a Bombay High Court order granting around 25488 acres of prime government land estimated to be worth hundreds of crores in MiraBhayandar to private builders Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Saturday that the state will file a Special Leave Petition SLP in the Supreme Court against the ruling The Bombay High Court on April 30 ruled in favour of handing over the land to Estate Investment and Mira Real Estate DevelopersThe 25488 acres of land in the Mouje Bhayandar area of MiraBhayandar belong to the State Government Since 1948 unauthorised changes have been made in the revenue records without obtaining prior permission from the government Initially the names of âEstate Investment Companyâ and later âMira Salt Worksâ were illegally inserted In 1958 due to its use as salt pans the name of the Central Governmentâs Salt Department was added said the government statementSubsequently the matter regarding ownership reached the Supreme Court which directed that an appeal be filed before the Thane District Collector In 2002 the District Collector rejected the claim of Mira Salt Company and ordered that the entire land be vested with the State GovernmentHowever in 2019 the companies and the Central Governmentâs Salt Commissioner filed a First Appeal in the Bombay High Court On April 30 the High Court rejected the Salt Commissionerâs appeal and ruled that the land belongs to Mira Salt WorksNotably the High Court appeal was only on the issue of maintainability but the court decided the matter on the merits As a result there is now a possibility that the name of the private developer Mira Real Estate Developers will remain on the government land said the statementMinister Bawankule stated that this land belongs to the State Government âWe will firmly crush all attempts to grab government land by tampering with revenue records The Bombay High Court order effectively allows the transfer of government land to private owners The Government of Maharashtra will challenge this order in the Supreme Court to protect public property We will strongly defend the Stateâs ownership rights over this valuable landâ he addedHe also said âWe are going by the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code 1966 â Section 293c which states Occupants Class II shall consist of persons who before the commencement of MLRC have been granted rights in unalienated land under leases which entitle them to hold the land in perpetuity or for a period not less than fifty years with option to renew on fixed rent under any law relating to land revenue and in force before the commencement of this Code and all provisions of this Code relating to the rights liabilities and responsibilities of Occupants Class II shall apply to them as if they were Occupants Class II under this Codeâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/maha-govt-to-move-sc-against-bombay-hc-land-ruling-673097.html Sat, 09 May 2026 21:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/operation-sindoor-100-sarvshreshth-kavitayen-anthology-released-at-ignca-672882.html New Delhi May 8 Marking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor a significant literary gathering took place at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts in Delhi This dignified gathering served as the backdrop for the official unveiling of a new anthology titled âOperation Sindoor 100 Sarvshreshth KavitayenâThe volume which was edited by the renowned author Dr Harish Chandra Burnwal and published by the prestigious publishing house Prabhat Prakashan was released by Ram Bahadur Rai the President of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts who also presided over the dayâs proceedingsThe event was attended by an array of distinguished guests from various professional spheres including former Army officer Colonel Pradeep Khare and Saeed Ansari the Executive Editor and Anchor at Aaj TakThey were joined by senior satirical poet Sudeep Bhola and the celebrated poet and State Information Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh Virendra VatsWhile releasing the book Chief Guest Ram Bahadur Rai lauded the unwavering creative spirit of Dr Harish Chandra Burnwal noting his consistent engagement in meaningful literary workIn a notable moment of his address Rai cited insights from an American defence expert to remark that Operation Sindoor has not truly concluded and could see a resurgence at any momentHe suggested that the poets who participated in the initial competition would likely find further opportunities to document these events through their verses in the futureThe guest speakers shared deep reflections on the cultural and historical weight of the collectionColonel Pradeep Khare described the anthology as a vivid and essential document that celebrates national valourHe spoke with pride about the gallantry of the Indian Army asserting that the swift destruction of nine terrorist and military targets in just twentyfive minutes created a historical impact that would be remembered for centuriesSimilarly Saeed Ansari highlighted Prabhat Prakashans role in fostering a spirit of nationalismHe shared a personal connection to the work mentioning that he had encountered many of the featured poems during the prepublication phaseAnsari also extended high praise to Dr Burnwal for his compassionate treatment of the literary community particularly his decision to honour poets who did not win main prizes with certificates and honorariumsDuring his introduction of the book Dr Harish Chandra Burnwal explained that the project originated from a competition organised by HB Poetry which saw enthusiastic participation from 361 poets across the countryHe noted that the collaboration between HB Poetry and Prabhat Prakashan enabled a single platform where the works of 100 distinguished and emerging poets could be preservedThe ceremony reached a stirring climax as several prominent poets recited their compositions filling the auditorium with patriotic fervourThe event concluded with the felicitation of over eighty poets from different regions of India marking a successful convergence of literature journalism and the arts IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/operation-sindoor-100-sarvshreshth-kavitayen-anthology-released-at-ignca-672882.html Fri, 08 May 2026 09:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-ahmedabad-identifies-45-heat-hotspots-amid-heatwave-conditions-672886.html Ahmedabad May 8 Ahmedabad is likely to experience severe heat conditions over the next week with temperatures expected to reach 44 degrees Celsius while 45 heat hotspots have been identified across the city The India Meteorological Department IMD has issued Orange and Yellow alerts for the city from Friday till May 14According to the IMDâs Ahmedabad centre Yellow alerts have been issued from May 8 Friday to May 11 Monday and again till the morning of May 14 while Orange alerts warning of heatwave conditions remain in force till the mornings of May 11 and May 13The weather department has forecast maximum temperatures between 42 and 44 degrees Celsius during the sevenday period with minimum temperatures likely to remain between 27 and 28 degrees CelsiusIn response to the rising temperatures the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation AMC has identified 45 heat hotspots across the city for the next three daysThe hotspots were mapped based on temperature forecasts prepared by the IMD for 17 wards spread across six zones of the city and projected maximum temperatures in different localitiesCivic authorities said residents will be able to access information on identified hotspots as well as areawise maximum temperatures through a QR codebased system introduced as part of the cityâs heat response measuresThe information will include expected temperatures between 12 noon and 5 pm considered the most intense heat period of the dayThe AMC has appealed to residents to take precautions against extreme heat and dehydrationCitizens have been advised to carry water bottles while travelling outdoors and drink fluids such as water lemon juice buttermilk and coconut water regularlyThe advisory also recommends eating fresh fruits and vegetables while avoiding spicy food stale food excessive protein intake tea coffee and aerated drinksResidents have also been advised to avoid stepping outdoors between 12 noon and 4 pm as far as possible wear loose lightcoloured cotton clothing and use umbrellas caps or scarves while travelling in the sunThe civic body further advised people engaged in outdoor work to take frequent breaks and rest periodically in cool placesThe AMC urged citizens to pay special attention to children elderly persons and pregnant women who are considered particularly vulnerable during prolonged heat exposureThe civic body listed symptoms of heatstroke and heatrelated illness including excessive sweating weakness headaches dizziness red and dry skin muscle pain nausea and vomitingResidents experiencing such symptoms have been advised to seek immediate medical assistance while emergency cases have been directed to contact the 108 ambulance service IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-ahmedabad-identifies-45-heat-hotspots-amid-heatwave-conditions-672886.html Fri, 08 May 2026 09:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/aiadmk-hopes-rise-amid-tn-deadlock-palaniswami-tells-mlas-good-things-will-happen-672887.html Chennai May 8 Amid continuing uncertainty over government formation in Tamil Nadu AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami EPS has reportedly told party MLAs that the AIADMK would eventually form the next government in the state raising speculation of fresh political realignments in the postelection scenario The developments come four days after the Assembly election results were declared with Tamil Nadu witnessing an unprecedented political stalemate unlike anything seen in the last six decadesDespite actorpolitician C Joseph Vijayâs Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK emerging as the single largest party with 108 seats it has so far failed to cross the majority mark required to form the governmentAgainst this backdrop AIADMK MLAs have been lodged at a luxury resort in neighbouring Puducherry amid reports of intense political negotiations and concerns over possible poaching attempts by rival campsAccording to party sources EPS met the AIADMK legislators at the resort late on Thursday night and held detailed discussions on the evolving political situation in Tamil NaduDuring the meeting he was reportedly elected leader of the AIADMK Legislature Party with MLAs submitting signed letters endorsing his leadershipSources said Palaniswami conveyed confidence to the legislators telling them to âwait patientlyâ as âgood things will happenâ and asserting that the AIADMK would form the government in Tamil NaduOf the partyâs 47 MLAs around 28 are currently staying at the Puducherry resort AMMK MLA S Kamaraj who won from Mannargudi is also said to be staying with the AIADMK campThe resort rooms have reportedly been booked for the next seven days and MLAs have allegedly been advised not to leave the premises without prior clearanceMeanwhile in Chennai the DMK Legislature Party meeting chaired by party president MK Stalin passed four major resolutions including one sharply criticising the Congress party for extending support to TVK after contesting the elections as part of the DMKled allianceThe DMK also passed a resolution granting Stalin full authority to take âurgent political decisionsâ to ensure the formation of a âstable governmentâ in Tamil Nadu and prevent the state from being pushed into another electionThe political uncertainty deepened further after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar reportedly stated that any party or alliance capable of demonstrating the required numbers would be invited to form the government Reports also suggest that TVK MLAs may consider mass resignations if a DMKAIADMK arrangement materialises IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/aiadmk-hopes-rise-amid-tn-deadlock-palaniswami-tells-mlas-good-things-will-happen-672887.html Fri, 08 May 2026 09:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/centre-gives-power-to-jampk-l-g-on-telecom-services-in-ut-672894.html Srinagar May 8 The Central government has authorised the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor to exercise powers on telecom services in the union territory These powers include control over services such as interception of signals suspension of service and decryption of messages related to telecom services in the UT during public safety events or national emergenciesA notification to this effect was issued by the Union Government on ThursdayAccording to the order the President directed the LG to exercise the powers and discharge the functions of the state government under SubSection 20 2 of the Telecommunications Act 2023 44 of 2023 which deals with situations involving public safety and national security within the Union territoryâIn pursuance of clause 1 of article 239 of the Constitution the President hereby directs that the administrator whether known as the lieutenant governor of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall subject to the control of the President and until further orders exercise the powers and discharge the functions of the state government under SubSection 2 of Section 20 of the Telecommunications Act 2023 44 of 2023 within the said Union territoryâ the notification published in gazette on Thursday saidUsing the powers the LG can block the transmission allow interception order decryption of messages and suspend telecom services in the event of any public emergency or in the interest of public safetyDuring counterinsurgency operations in different places of the union territory authorities have frequently resorted to suspension of telecom services in the areas under the antiterrorist operationThese services are suspended to prevent hiding or surrounded terrorists from communicating with associates outside the operation area to seek help or know the exact movements of the surrounding security forcesControl over telecom services also comes in handy for intelligence agencies and security forces to intercept terrorist communication and pinpoint their exact location IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/centre-gives-power-to-jampk-l-g-on-telecom-services-in-ut-672894.html Fri, 08 May 2026 10:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bjp-attacks-siddaramaiah-govt-on-rise-in-farmer-suicides-calls-it-guarantee-politics-repercussion-672900.html Bengaluru May 8 Senior Bharatiya Janata Party and Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R Ashoka on Friday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Congress government over the rising number of farmer suicides in the state alleging that the government was indulging in âguarantee politics over the bodies of farmersâ In a statement Ashoka questioned the reasons behind the reported 2261 per cent increase in farmer suicides in Karnataka and asked whether the rise in the number of suicides from 2423 to 2971 within a year reflected the failure of the state governmentâs administrationAshoka alleged that the Congress governmentâs antifarmer policies had been exposed by the latest National Crime Records Bureau NCRB report and questioned the rise in farmer suicides in Karnataka despite a decline in several other statesTargeting the Chief Minister he said Siddaramaiah was more concerned about possible messages from the party high command and speculation surrounding leadership change than addressing the distress faced by farmersHe further alleged that Karnataka being placed second in the country in terms of farmer deaths was proof of the Congress governmentâs âmodel governanceâThe BJP leader accused the state government of spending crores of rupees on advertisements in the name of guarantee schemes while farmers were being pushed towards suicide due to crop loss mounting debt electricity tariff hikes and water scarcityâFarmers are neither getting fair prices for their crops nor value for their lives Is this your peoplefriendly governmentâ he questionedAshoka also warned that politics built on the tears of farmers would not last long and said no guarantee scheme could shield the Congress government from the âcurse of farmersâIt can be noted that according to the NCRB Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India 2024 report released on May 7 2026 a total of 10546 farmers and agricultural labourers died by suicide a marginal 222 per cent decline from 10786 in 2023 While national numbers decreased Karnataka saw a significant 226 per cent increase in such cases Maharashtra recorded the highest number of deaths 3824 followed by Karnataka 2971 Madhya Pradesh Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bjp-attacks-siddaramaiah-govt-on-rise-in-farmer-suicides-calls-it-guarantee-politics-repercussion-672900.html Fri, 08 May 2026 11:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/nearly-there-then-not-congress-long-history-of-last-minute-twists-in-kerala-672903.html Thiruvananthapuram May 8 In the Congress party the road to power has often resembled Keralaâs monsoon one moment bright sunshine the next moment a sudden downpour And as the highstakes race for Keralaâs next Chief Minister shifts to Delhi old timers in the party are once again reminded that in Congress politics the cup has frequently slipped just before it touched the lip The suspense this time revolves around VD Satheesan Ramesh Chennithala and KC Venugopal all three now firmly in the reckoning after the Congressled UDF scripted a historic victory in the May 4 Assembly pollsFew had predicted the scale of the political tsunamiThe Pinarayi Vijayanled Left Front which had confidently hoped for an unprecedented third straight term was swept aside as the UDF stormed to a staggering 102 seatsThe Left Front was reduced to 35 while the BJPled NDA reopened its account with three seatsNow as the scene shifts from Kerala to the power corridors of Delhi the milliondollar question is who will finally land the prized chairIf Congress history is any indication certainty is the one thing nobody should haveIn 2011 minutes before Congress legislators met to elect their leader Ramesh Chennithala stunned even close aides by walking out before television cameras and announcing that he was not in the race That made Oommen Chandyâs elevation a mere formalityBut Chennithala did not disappear into the political wilderness Three years later he returned dramatically to the Cabinet with Chandy parting with the powerful Home portfolioIronically that very same year VD Satheesan too experienced the bitter taste of political disappointment when despite expectations he was left out of Chandyâs ministry altogetherA decade earlier in 2001 it was Oommen Chandy himself who endured a similar slight Though widely credited with scripting AK Antonyâs impressive victory Chandy surprisingly failed to secure a Cabinet berthThen came 2021 perhaps Chennithalaâs cruellest nearmiss As Leader of Opposition he led the UDF campaign believing the tide had turned against VijayanInstead Vijayan rewrote Keralaâs political history by becoming the first Chief Minister to retain power consecutivelyTo add salt to the wound when the opposition leadership was later decided the party high command chose Satheesan over ChennithalaAnd now comes another Congress irony Mallikarjuna Kharge had in March reportedly directed sitting Lok Sabha members against entering state electoral battles Yet among the three names now before him is KC Venugopal sitting MP from Alappuzha and one of the party high commandâs most influential strategistsShould Venugopal emerge as the choice Congress may well end up rewriting its own unwritten rulebook overnightAnd in Keralaâs Congress politics once one rule bends everyone immediately begins checking if the next one can too IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/nearly-there-then-not-congress-long-history-of-last-minute-twists-in-kerala-672903.html Fri, 08 May 2026 11:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/800-year-old-kakatiya-era-temple-demolished-in-telangana-brs-bjp-condemn-cong-govt-672912.html Hyderabad May 8 Opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS and Bharatiya Janata Party BJP have condemned the demolition of an ancient temple in Telanganas Warangal district BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Friday termed the act as outrageous and demanded immediate restoration of the templeâIn this state the rule of fools who have no understanding whatsoever of Telanganas history culture or existence continues It is outrageous that the state Congress government has demolished and razed to the ground an ancient Shiva temple built by the Kakatiyas 800 years ago near Ashoknagar in Khanapur Mandal Warangal districtâ Rama Rao posted on âXââThe Revanth government which ruthlessly razed thousands of homes and mercilessly felled lakhs of trees is now refusing to spare even our historical heritage I demand that this destruction be stopped immediately and the Shiva temple be restoredâ added KTRThe Bharatiya Janata Party BJP has also condemned the demolition of the ancient templeâThe Congresss negligence toward our heritage wealth has once again been exposed through this action Built during the reign of Kakatiya emperor Ganapati Deva this temple which stood as a symbol of Telanganas historical and cultural splendor has now been reduced to a heap of rubbleâ reads a statement posted on Telangana BJPâs âXâ handleâThe most tragic aspect is that despite being under the protection of the states archaeology department it was razed to the ground in this manner which is outrageousâ it saidThe BJP alleged that under Revanth Reddyâs regime even governmentprotected historical structures lack the slightest sense of securityMeanwhile the Ministry of Culture and Archaeology Department Government of India has reportedly registered a case over the demolition of the templeLawyer Rama Rao Immaneni had lodged a complaint before the National Monuments AuthorityThe temple was allegedly demolished using bulldozers for the construction of an Integrated SchoolThe temple reportedly had a rare inscription dated February 1231 AD The sevenline Telugu inscription was documented by the Heritage Department in 1965The temple complex was said to be part of the historic âKota Kattaâ mud fort region surrounded by ancient ponds and fortifications IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/800-year-old-kakatiya-era-temple-demolished-in-telangana-brs-bjp-condemn-cong-govt-672912.html Fri, 08 May 2026 11:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/hm-amit-shah-to-chair-bjp-meeting-to-decide-bengal-chief-minister-672916.html New Delhi May 8 IANS Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be in Kolkata on Friday to chair a crucial meeting of the BJPs newly elected MLAs to decide the partys chief minister for West Bengal in a key step ahead of government formation in the statenbspThe meeting of the BJP legislature party will determine the leader of the house a process that will effectively finalise the next Chief Minister Senior central leaders are overseeing the selection process as the party moves to form its first government in the stateThe development comes at a politically significant moment after the formal tenure of the previous West Bengal government ended on Thursday The Governor issued a notification dissolving the 17th West Bengal Legislative Assembly officially bringing the Assemblys existence to a close as of May 7Despite the dissolution outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has retained her Chief Minister of West Bengal designation on social media platforms continuing to describe herself as the incumbent across Facebook Instagram and XThe election outcome has also drawn attention due to intense constituencylevel shifts Of the 95 BJP victories where deletion numbers exceeded winning margins 80 were seats the party had not previously held The BJP retained all 77 seats it won in 2021 and added 130 new seats overallIn Bhabanipur Mamata Banerjees own constituency in south Kolkata she lost to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari by 15105 votes while voter roll deletions stood at 45240 three times the margin In Tollyganj minister Aroop Biswas lost by 6013 votes with 33533 deletions recorded Jadavpur a former Left bastion saw a BJP win by 27716 votes alongside 45892 deletions In Indus the BJP retained its seat by just 900 votes while 4617 names were removed from the rollsWith the Legislative Assembly now dissolved and political transition underway all eyes are on the BJP legislature party meeting which will formally set the stage for the announcement of West Bengals new Chief MinisterIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/hm-amit-shah-to-chair-bjp-meeting-to-decide-bengal-chief-minister-672916.html Fri, 08 May 2026 12:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/four-arrested-for-plotting-bengaluru-womans-murder-by-staging-accident-672917.html Bengaluru May 8 Karnataka Police on Friday arrested five persons in connection with the murder of a woman allegedly plotted by staging a road accident in Bengaluru The incident came to light within the limits of the Mahalakshmi Layout police stationThe arrested accused have been identified as Rakesh Chetan Pradeep and Yohan Another accused Manjunath who was involved in the case died of illness while being investigated The deceased woman has been identified as Vijayalaxmi a resident of Mahalakshmi LayoutAccording to the police an accident case involving Vijayalaxmi was reported on April 21 near Kurubarahalli Pipeline Road The accused had themselves lodged a police complaint and pretended to have attempted to save her after staging the accidentThe investigation revealed that the accused Chetan had earlier taken a loan from the victim and was aware that she possessed a substantial amount of money and gold jewellery He allegedly conspired with his friends to commit theft at Vijayalaxmiâs residenceOn April 21 while Vijayalaxmi was walking near Pipeline Road the accused Rakesh allegedly rammed his bike into her with full force As per the plan the other accused who were travelling in an autorickshaw shifted her to a hospital While admitting her to the hospital Manjunath the accused allegedly stealthily stole the house key from her purseManjunath then went to Vijayalaxmiâs house and allegedly attempted to commit theft However neighbours grew suspicious of his movements and questioned him He reportedly told them that he had come to collect an Aadhaar card before fleeing the spot Later the house owner suspecting foul play lodged a complaint with the police regarding the attempted theftMeanwhile accused Rakesh himself approached the traffic police station and lodged a complaint claiming that an unidentified vehicle had hit the victim and that he had rescued her by shifting her to the hospital He also claimed that he had saved her lifeHowever Vijayalaxmi later succumbed to her injuries at the hospital During the investigation into the attempted theft case the Mahalakshmi Layout police gathered information about Vijayalaxmi and examined CCTV footage which revealed the movements of the accused personsAfter tracking down and arresting the accused the police obtained their confession in which they allegedly admitted to committing the crime with the intention of robbing Vijayalaxmiâs house of money and jewelleryThe police have registered cases of murder and robbery against the accused and have taken up further investigation IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/four-arrested-for-plotting-bengaluru-womans-murder-by-staging-accident-672917.html Fri, 08 May 2026 12:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/maiden-flight-trial-of-tactical-advanced-range-augmentation-weapon-conducted-govt-672918.html New Delhi May 8 IANS Defence Research and Development Organisation DRDO and the Indian Air Force IAF have successfully conducted the maiden flighttrial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation TARA weapon off the coast of Odisha it was announced on FridaynbspTARA the modular range extension kit is Indias first indigenous glide weapon system to convert unguided warheads into precision guided weapons according to a Defence Ministry statementDefence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO IAF DcPP and the industry for the maiden flighttrial describing it as a significant development in advancing Indias indigenous defence capabilitiesTARA has been designed and developed by Research Centre Imarat RCI Hyderabad along with other DRDO laboratories to enhance the lethality and accuracy of a lowcost weapon to neutralise groundbased targetsnbspIt is the first glide weapon to utilise stateoftheart lowcost systems The development of the kit has been undertaken with Development cum Production Partners DcPP and other Indian industries which have already started the production activityDr Samir V Kamat Secretary Department of Defence RampampD and Chairman of DRDO also congratulated the teams associated with the successful flighttrialMeanwhile Rajnath Singh said this week that the government has placed defence research at the centre of its priorities and the Defence Research and Development Organisation DRDO has already transferred 2200 technologies to various industriesAddressing defence personnel industry captains innovators and startups at the inaugural session of the threeday North Tech Symposium organised here by the Indian Armys Northern and Central Commands and Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers the minister underscored the importance of sustained focus on research and cultivating the element of surprise to stay futureready in the present era of intense technological revolutionHe pointed out that 25 per cent of the defence RampampD budget has been allocated to the industry academia and startups and to date these entities have already utilised over Rs 4500 crore of the budgetIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/maiden-flight-trial-of-tactical-advanced-range-augmentation-weapon-conducted-govt-672918.html Fri, 08 May 2026 13:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-hc-to-order-removal-of-ai-generated-fake-videos-of-shashi-tharoor-672921.html New Delhi May 8 The Delhi High Court on Friday said that it will pass an interim order protecting the personality and publicity rights of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in a suit seeking the removal of alleged deepfake videos and AIgenerated content falsely depicting him as praising Pakistan A singlejudge Bench of Justice Mini Pushkarna issued summons on Tharoorâs plea and directed the respondents including the Centre and social media intermediaries such as Meta and X to file their replies within four weeksWhile dictating the order Justice Pushkarna observed that interim directions would be passed âin terms of prayers a b c and dâ sought in the application for injunctionSenior advocate Amit Sibal appearing on behalf of Tharoor submitted before the Delhi High Court that several deepfake videos falsely attributed politically sensitive statements to the Congress leader and posed a serious threat to his reputation as well as Indiaâs standing internationallySibal contended that despite repeated complaints to authorities and social media platforms under the Information Technology IT Rules the allegedly infringing content continued to reappear through different URLsâThese are three deepfake videos in different links Identical same video but appearing in different URLsâ Sibal submitted adding that even though factchecking organisations had established that the videos were fake sections of the public continued to perceive them as genuineThe senior counsel argued that the alleged misuse of Tharoorâs likeness and persona could have wider diplomatic implications given his stature as a public figure and former Union minister âWhat I say matters and it matters to Indiaâs standing as well They have misappropriated my personality and created these videos praising another country to my detrimentâ Sibal told the Delhi High CourtHe further submitted that the deepfake videos could potentially be misused by foreign governments and formed part of a coordinated misinformation campaign aimed at tarnishing Tharoorâs patriotic image and manipulating public perceptionAppearing for one of the intermediaries Meta informed Justice Pushkarna that certain URLs identified by Tharoor were already unavailable on its platforms However the plaintiff contended that similar content kept resurfacing through newly generated linksTharoor has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality and publicity rights against the alleged unauthorised use of his name likeness image and identity across digital platforms including through AIgenerated and morphed contentThe Shashi Tharoor case adds to a growing list of highprofile personalities invoking their personality and publicity rights before the Delhi High Court In recent months former cricketer and current head coach Gautam Gambhir former cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar actors Arjun Kapoor Allu Arjun Nagarjuna Kajol Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan singer Jubin Nautiyal filmmaker Karan Johar and podcaster Raj Shamani have secured court protection against the unauthorised use of their identity likeness or AIgenerated imitations IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-hc-to-order-removal-of-ai-generated-fake-videos-of-shashi-tharoor-672921.html Fri, 08 May 2026 13:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-govt-officials-deny-demolition-of-ancient-temple-in-warangal-672922.html Hyderabad May 8 Authorities in Telanganaâs Warangal district on Friday denied reports published in a section of the media regarding the alleged demolition of an ancient temple during the work for the construction of a government school The official of the Warangal District Collectors office issued a clarification stating that the reports about the alleged demolition of the temple at Pahadla Ashoknagar village Khanapur Mandal on May 6 are false and do not reflect the factual positionIt stated that a joint inspection was conducted on May 6 by Revenue Divisional Officer Narsampet Archaeology Department officials Khanapur Tahsildar representatives of Telangana State Education and Welfare Infrastructure Development Corporation TGEWIDC and executing agency officialsâThe subject land measuring 30 acres was found to be heavily covered with dense bushes and trees During vegetation clearance and leveling works for the proposed Young India Integrated Residential School Complex remnants of an old dilapidated structure were noticed No demolition or dismantling activity was carried out by the executing agencyâ reads the statementRevenue records confirmed that it is government land and not endowment land The land had already been allotted to the Tribal Welfare DepartmentAccording to the statement Archaeology Department officials confirmed that the structure was not notified or recorded as a protected monument or archaeological siteThe joint inspection team observed that the structure had remained in a dilapidated condition for a long period and was not in active useWarangal District Collector Satya Sharada along with Narsampet MLA D Madhava Reddy visited the site on ThursdayThey assured that the structuremonument will be restored at the same location in consultation with historians Stapathis and the Archaeology DepartmentNecessary efforts will also be initiated for notifying the structure with the Archaeology Department added the statementThe clarification by the authorities came hours after the Opposition parties BRS and BJP alleged demolition of the structure and demanded its immediate restoration IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-govt-officials-deny-demolition-of-ancient-temple-in-warangal-672922.html Fri, 08 May 2026 13:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/west-bengals-shifting-regimes-and-the-politics-of-colour-672923.html New Delhi May 8 Colour has long mirrored political change in West Bengal vividly reflecting shifts in power over the last halfcentury From the Left Frontâs iconic red to the Trinamool Congressâs blueandwhite political transitions in the state have often found expression through colour Just as Left leaders favoured red former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee turned Kolkata blue a shade she said symbolised the idea that âthe sky is the limitâ Her personal attire a white saree with a blue border became an extension of this political imagery Over time blueandwhite came to represent the Mamataled Trinamool Congress across the state particularly in the capitalFrom government buildings sundry facades makeshift tents for meetings and rallies to roadside curbs political transitions over the last 50 years have been vividly reflected in colours Most parts of the state literally changed colour with the Left Front governmentâs era marked by ârevolutionary redâ and the Trinamool Congress flipping it to blueandwhiteThe red facade of the earlier state secretariat Writersâ Building suited the communists though it was painted much before around the beginning of the twentieth century Mamata soon after assuming power in West Bengal shifted the seat of governance to adjacent Howrah to a building named âNabannaâ new crop or harvest The facade indeed was painted in blueandwhiteIt was said during the shift out of the Writersâ Building that the building was in need of urgent repair and restoration Hazards related to overcrowding and overuse like electricity connections unplanned eateries and improper waste management were also highlightedThe building originally housed clerks when it was built in the eighteenth century by the British East India Company and thus the name Built in 1777 the Writersâ Building has been a colonial icon and later the nerve centre of the stateâs governance However during the 15 years of the Trinamool Congress regime the restoration exercise could not be completed And thus the operational secretariat never returned to Kolkataâs centre at BBD BaghThis Kolkata nervecentre of Dalhousie Square was renamed after the three brave freedom fighters Binoy Basu Badal Gupta and Dinesh Gupta The sprawling building stood empty and desolate throughout this time With reports citing restoration work picking up in the iconic building suggesting that the new secretariat under the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP government may return to the Writersâ Building speculations are rife on a fresh coat of paintMeanwhile not far away from the building stands the historic monument renamed âShaheed Minarâ in 1969 Originally constructed by the British to honour their war heroes around 1828 the later state governments in Independent India rededicated the structure after over a century to the memory of the martyrs of the freedom movementThe saturation of red reflecting the Leftâs dominance and its ideological branding across public spaces went so deep that it once even decided to repaint the monumentâs top Mamata ended the Leftâs 34year uninterrupted rule in 2011 and shifted the stateâs administrative headquarters from the Writersâ Building to Nabanna within two years Thus blueandwhite is on Bengalâs new political palette reinforcing a new symbolismEven as speculations gain ground over reported changes members of the new cabinet are scheduled to take the oath of office and secrecy on Saturday at Kolkataâs green lung âmaidanâ making a first such exercise IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/west-bengals-shifting-regimes-and-the-politics-of-colour-672923.html Fri, 08 May 2026 13:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-grants-bail-to-odisha-life-convict-after-22-years-in-jail-slams-orissa-hc-for-rejecting-delayed-appeal-672924.html New Delhi May 8 IANS The Supreme Court has ordered the release on bail of a life convict from Odisha who has remained behind bars for more than 22 years taking strong exception to an Orissa High Court order which had dismissed his criminal appeal on the ground of a nearly nineyear delay in filing itnbspnbspCalling the impugned decision very disturbing a Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Ujjal Bhuyan observed that the High Court ought to have adopted a practical view and at the very least afforded the convict an opportunity to argue his appeal on meritsThe apex court was hearing a special leave petition SLP filed by Arjun Jani alias Tuntun against the January 11 2016 order of the Orissa High Court which had refused to condone a delay of 3157 days in filing a criminal appeal against his conviction in a murder caseThe petitioner was tried before the court of the Additional Sessions Judge in Odishas Nabarangpur in connection with offences punishable under Sections 302 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code IPC and was sentenced to life imprisonment on August 25 2006The High Court while dismissing the appeal as timebarred had observed This appeal is beyond time by 3157 days From the jail memo of appeal we do not find any viable reason to condone the delay near about nine years Delay condonation application is dismissed and appeal too stands dismissedTaking exception to the approach adopted by the Odisha High Court the Justice Pardiwalaled Bench said that the petitioner had already undergone over 12 years of imprisonment when the appeal was filed and the fact that it was a jail appeal should have persuaded the High Court to adopt a sympathetic approachThe High Court while declining to condone the delay ought to have considered the fact that the petitioner was already undergoing sentence past 12 years The High Court ought to have also considered that it was an appeal through jail This itself was sufficient for the High Court to take a practical view or rather a sympathetic view of the matter and at least ought to have condoned the delay so as to give one opportunity to the petitioner to argue his criminal appeal on merits the top court saidThe order further noted that as of now the petitioner has undergone almost 22 years of sentence and has never been released even once on parole or furlough during this entire periodThe counsel appearing for the petitioner also produced a conduct certificate issued by the Senior Superintendent of Circle Jail Koraput stating that the convicts conduct and behaviour in prison had remained satisfactory and that no adverse remarks or punishment had ever been recorded against himTaking note of the long incarceration and satisfactory jail conduct the Supreme Court said We are convinced that we should release the petitioner on bail in the peculiar facts and circumstances of this caseIn exercise of our jurisdiction under Article 142 of the Constitution as an exceptional case we order that the petitioner be released on bail the Justice Pardiwalaled Bench addedIt directed that the petitioner be released on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 10000 to the satisfaction of the Jail Superintendent The apex court also directed the District Legal Services Authority Koraput to assist the petitioner in preparing an appropriate representation seeking remission of sentence in accordance with the prevailing remission policy applicable to himWe have passed this order keeping in mind the fact that the petitioner is undergoing sentence past 22 years and has not been released even once during this period of 22 years His jail conduct has also been found to be satisfactory the Justice Pardiwalaled Bench observedThe matter has been posted for reporting compliance on May 28IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-grants-bail-to-odisha-life-convict-after-22-years-in-jail-slams-orissa-hc-for-rejecting-delayed-appeal-672924.html Fri, 08 May 2026 13:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/three-time-congress-mla-ashwini-joshi-dies-of-heart-attack-at-66-in-indore-672927.html Indore May 8 Former Congress MLA Ashwini Joshi a towering figure in Indoreâs political landscape and threetime legislator from Assembly constituency No 3 passed away on Friday morning following a heart attack He was 66 According to family sources Joshi had been battling respiratory complications and a leg ailment for some time and was under medical care He suffered a heart attack around 800 AM at his residence and was rushed to Shelby Hospital where he was declared deadJoshiâs demise has triggered an outpouring of grief across party lines and civil society in Indore Known for his forthright style and deep grassroots connect he remained one of the most recognisable Congress faces in the Malwa region for over three decadesA threeterm MLA from Indore3 Joshi built his career on accessibility and constituency work He was widely credited with strengthening the Congress organisation in urban Indore at a time when the BJP dominated the cityâs political mapBorn into a politically influential family Joshi was the nephew of former minister and Congress stalwart Mahesh Joshi whose decadeslong tenure shaped Indoreâs political narrativeStarting in student politics Ashwini Joshi steadily climbed the ranks earning a reputation as a shrewd organiser and loyalist of former Chief Minister Digvijaya SinghHis career was also marked by controversy Joshi was named as an accused in the 2006 shooting of former Congress councillor Munna Ansari After an 18yearlong trial he was acquitted in 2024 with the court citing lack of evidence and failure to recover the weaponIndorebased Congress leader KK Mishra told IANS that the mortal remains have been kept at his residence for public homageTributes poured in from across the political spectrum Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari called the death âheartwrenchingâ and said Joshiâs organisational skills and public connect were unmatchedFormer Chief Minister Kamal Nath said Joshi would âalways hold a special place in the public life of Indore and the stateâ and recalled his contribution during difficult phases for the partyBJP leaders including senior Indore legislators also expressed condolences remembering him as a formidable opponent who never allowed politics to strain personal relations Joshi is survived by his wife son and extended family IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/three-time-congress-mla-ashwini-joshi-dies-of-heart-attack-at-66-in-indore-672927.html Fri, 08 May 2026 13:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jindal-global-law-school-launches-indias-first-pre-law-summer-programme-for-school-students-672928.html Sonipat Haryana May 8 Jindal Global Law School JGLS OP Jindal Global University JGU has announced the launch of the IMAANDAAR Summer Programme in PreLaw Mooting amp Advocacy a firstofitskind residential summer programme for students of Grades 912 Scheduled from June 14 to June 20 2026 the programme seeks to introduce high school students to the interdisciplinary foundations of legal education through a rigorous experiential and intellectually enriching learning environmentThe sevenday residential programme will be hosted at IMAANDAAR International Mooting Academy for Advocacy Negotiation Dispute Adjudication Arbitration amp Resolution home to one of the worldâs largest academic moot court facilities located within the campus of JGU Conceived as a pioneering initiative in prelaw education in India the programme combines advocacy critical thinking legal reasoning dispute resolution public speaking ethics and leadership development into a transformative academic experience for young learnersA firstofitskind initiative designed to introduce school students to advocacy constitutional values legal reasoning leadership and global legal educationDesigned and delivered by distinguished faculty members legal scholars advocacy trainers and practitioners the programme aims to nurture the next generation of legal thinkers public leaders and socially conscious citizens The curriculum moves beyond traditional mooting and courtroom simulations to equip students with analytical communicative and problemsolving skills that are increasingly essential across professions and disciplinesAt a time when critical thinking ethical leadership and persuasive communication have become essential life skills across professions the IMAANDAAR Summer Programme seeks to reimagine how young learners engage with law justice public reasoning and democratic values long before entering university educationWhile summer programmes in STEM entrepreneurship and leadership are increasingly common globally structured prelaw education opportunities for school students remain extremely limited in India The IMAANDAAR initiative seeks to fill this gap by introducing young learners to advocacy constitutional thinking ethical reasoning and public discourse in an inspiring academic environmentThe IMAANDAAR Summer Programme at JGLS offers an Immersive Residential Experience in Mooting Legal Reasoning Negotiation and Leadership DevelopmentSpeaking on the launch of the programme Prof Dr C Raj Kumar Founding Vice Chancellor of JGU and Founding Dean of JGLS stated âLegal education today requires far more than doctrinal knowledge It demands intellectual curiosity critical thinking ethical awareness persuasive communication and the ability to engage meaningfully with complex societal challenges The IMAANDAAR Summer Programme has been envisioned as an early gateway into these foundational competencies enabling young learners to understand law not merely as a profession but as an instrument of justice democratic engagement public leadership and social transformation Through immersive learning mentorship advocacy training and experiential pedagogy this programme seeks to inspire students to become thoughtful articulate and globally conscious future leadersâSpeaking about the broader significance of the programme Professor Dr Dipika Jain Executive Dean of Jindal Global Law School stated âI believe this program organised by OP Jindal Global University is a truly transformative and enriching opportunity for young minds It fosters intellectual curiosity builds confidence and nurtures the ability to think critically and independently Such early exposure to structured reasoning and advocacy equips students with skills that extend far beyond the study of law Regardless of the career path they ultimately choose this experience will help them communicate effectively make informed decisions and contribute meaningfully to societyâIndiaâs No 1 Ranked Law SchoolJGLS is ranked 35th globally by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 and retains its position as the 1stranked law school in India for the 7th consecutive yearAdvancing Advocacy Critical Thinking and Leadership Through Experiential LearningThe IMAANDAAR Summer Programme has been carefully curated to combine academic depth with practical engagement Participants will receive foundational training in Advocacy and Public Speaking Critical Thinking and Legal Reasoning Moot Court Techniques and Courtroom Etiquette Negotiation Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility Research Argumentation and Case AnalysisOne of the defining highlights of the programme will be the Grand Moot Court where participants will engage in simulated moot court proceedings before expert panels Students will receive firsthand exposure to courtroom advocacy legal argumentation and structured dispute resolution while benefitting from detailed feedback and mentorship from faculty members and trained facilitatorsThe programme also offers students a unique opportunity to experience life at one of Indiaâs leading global universities With its internationally oriented academic ecosystem interdisciplinary pedagogy and diverse student community JGU provides an environment that encourages innovation inclusivity critical inquiry and global engagementOne Week of Learning Lifetime into the LawProfessor Anand Prakash Mishra Executive Dean Institutional Outreach amp Senior Director of Law Admissions said that IMAANDAAR Summer Programme is the first of its kind in India and the World where a top global law school opens its doors for school students of class 912 training them in mooting and advocacy This will help create a generation of law aspirants who are excited and passionate about building a legal career Every school student who is aspiring to join a law school after their class 12 must consider this one week of learning at JGLS This might commence their journey into a lifetime of law and the legal profession IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jindal-global-law-school-launches-indias-first-pre-law-summer-programme-for-school-students-672928.html Fri, 08 May 2026 13:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gift-city-ifsc-leases-over-370-aviation-assets-worth-58-billion-gujarat-cm-672929.html Gandhinagar May 8 More than 370 aviation assets worth nearly 58 billion have been leased through the International Financial Services Centre IFSC at GIFT City Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Friday while addressing the India Aircraft Leasing and Financing Summit 20 Speaking at the summit in GIFT City Patel said the aviation leasing sector in India was expanding rapidly and that the IFSC had emerged as a major platform for aircraft leasing and financing activity in the countryâMore than 370 assets have so far been leased through the IFSC operating in GIFT City with a value of approximately 58 billion dollarsâ Patel saidHe further added âFor the growing aviation leasing industry in India GIFT City is playing a key role as an IFSCâThe Chief Minister said many aviation fleets currently operating in India continued to rely on foreign leasing arrangements and stressed the need to shift leasing activity to India as part of the Centreâs selfreliance pushâFor a selfreliant India we must ensure that all such leasing takes place from GIFT Cityâ he saidPatel said the state government had introduced a unified regulatory framework through the IFSC to improve Ease of Doing Business for aircraft leasing companiesReferring to recent policy measures announced by the Centre he said The Union Budget this year had extended the tax holiday period for aircraft leasing companies operating from GIFT City to 20 years In the current global circumstances under the leadership of Prime Modi the Cabinet has recently approved âCredit Line 50â to support the aviation sectorHe further noted that the Prime Minister has always made efforts to ensure how our industrial sector can become more capable in any adverse situationâHe also referred to customs duty exemptions announced for aircraft manufacturing under the âMake in Indiaâ initiative as well as duty concessions on imports of raw materials required for manufacturing spare parts used in maintenance repair and overhaul operations in the defence aviation sectorAccording to Patel Prime Minister Narendra Modi had opened new opportunities in aircraft manufacturing pilot training advanced air mobility and aircraft leasing âGujarat has opportunities in all these areas of aviationâ he saidPatel said the summitâs discussions on the aviation sector would deliver âconcrete results and benefitsâ in the near future and added that the deliberations held during last yearâs edition of the summit had contributed momentum towards the broader vision of âViksit Bharat at 2047âThe Chief Minister also highlighted Gujaratâs airport infrastructure expansion plans He said The state currently has two international airports and 19 operational airportsReferring to the proposed airport infrastructure in Dholera Indiaâs first greenfield smart city project Patel said it would âaccelerate not only Gujaratâs economy but also the countryâs economyâCalling on aviation industry leaders to invest in GIFT City Patel said such investments would contribute to Indiaâs longterm development goalsâBy investing in GIFT City you are becoming participants in the ambitious development journey of building a developed India by 2047 and the Gujarat government stands with you in this journeyâ he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gift-city-ifsc-leases-over-370-aviation-assets-worth-58-billion-gujarat-cm-672929.html Fri, 08 May 2026 13:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/noida-housing-scam-cbi-chargesheets-shubhkamna-buildtech-directors-672932.html New Delhi May 8 IANS The Central Bureau of Investigation CBI filed a chargesheet against a private realty firm Shubhkamna Buildtech and its directors for allegedly cheating homebuyers in a housing project located in Noida Uttar Pradesh the agency said on FridaynbspThe probe revealed that the accused company and its directors entered into a criminal conspiracy to induce investors through false assurances and deceptive promisesAccording to CBI officials the firm obtained dishonest financial gains by making misleading representations resulting in significant wrongful losses to the victimsThe charge sheet has been filed before the competent court under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code pertaining to criminal conspiracy cheating criminal breach of trust and abetment the CBI said in a statementThe action is part of a wider crackdown on the real estate sector the agency saidThe CBI is currently investigating 50 cases registered under the directions of the Supreme Court against various builder companies and unidentified officials of financial institutions across the country These probes focus on the systematic diversion of funds and the cheating of homebuyers who invested their life savings into residential projectsThe agency recently concluded investigations in several highprofile cases involving similar allegations of financial irregularitiesPreviously the CBI filed five charge sheets against major developers including Rudra Buildwell Constructions Dream Procon and Jaypee Infratech Ltd Other entities facing prosecution include AVJ Developers India Pvt Ltd and CHD Developers Pvt Ltd along with specific officers from banks and financial institutions who allegedly facilitated these transactionsThe CBI stated it remains committed to ensuring accountability in cases of public fraud and corruption within the housing sectorThe CBI indicated that further investigation is continuing to identify other potential collaborators in the fund diversion trailEarlier several professors from Jawaharlal Nehru University and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi were allegedly cheated of over Rs 11 crore in a housing scam which was unearthed in early 2024 linked to a fake affordable housing project under the Delhi Development Authoritys land pooling policyDelhi Polices Economic Offences Wing arrested former JNU staffer identified as PD Gaikwad in connection with the fraud after complaints from the professorsIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/noida-housing-scam-cbi-chargesheets-shubhkamna-buildtech-directors-672932.html Fri, 08 May 2026 14:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-18-year-old-murdered-in-bhalswa-dairy-fir-registered-672937.html New Delhi May 8 The brutal murder of an 18yearold man in Shardanand Colony located within the Bhalswa Dairy area of North Delhi has sent shockwaves through the local community A pall of gloom has descended upon the victims family while a palpable atmosphere of terror prevails in the locality The gruesome nature of the crime was evidenced by blood splatters found scattered down the street The victims family alleged they had previously received death threats from the individuals they believe are responsible for the killing Relatives claimed that despite lodging an earlier complaint at the police station regarding these threats timely action was not takenOn May 7 police received information from a local hospital that an 18yearold resident of Jhuggi Kalandar Colony had been brought in dead by a friend The Medical Legal Case MLC report cited a history of physical assault and suspected stab wounds sustained near Tandoor Wali Gali around 730 PMSenior officers along with forensic FSL and crime teams inspected the scene of the crime Authorities seized forensic exhibits and two abandoned motorcycles from the spot Following these findings an FIR has been registered under Section 1031 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS Dedicated specialised teams have since been dispatched to analyse digital and technical evidence to apprehend the suspectsIn a separate but similarly tragic incident on May 7 Delhi Police recovered the body of a 13yearold boy who had gone missing from the Bhati Mines area in South Delhi Authorities have apprehended two 16yearold acquaintances of the victim for allegedly murdering him the previous dayThe victim a Class 8 student and the son of daily wage workers had gone out to play on Monday and never returned Following the discovery of his body angry residents staged a road blockade near the Sanjay Colony police post on Wednesday to demand justice While the case was initially registered as a kidnapping police have now added murder charges to the investigation IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-18-year-old-murdered-in-bhalswa-dairy-fir-registered-672937.html Fri, 08 May 2026 15:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/retired-ips-officers-wife-found-murdered-at-their-house-in-hyderabad-672954.html Hyderabad May 8 Retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Rayâs wife was found murdered at their residence in Hyderabadâs posh Jubilee Hills area on Friday police said The body of Sunanda 55 was found on the first floor of the familyâs threestorey house in the Prashasan Nagar colonyPolice suspect the involvement of the familyâs recently hired domestic help and her associates in the killingKalpana the domestic help from Nepal allegedly smothered Sunanda to death with her associates and escaped with valuables and cash from the housePolice believe that the murder took place around 2 amSpecial teams have been set up to nab the domestic help and her two associates who are also reported to be from NepalRay a former Indian Police Service IPS officer who retired as Director General of Police DGP in Andhra Pradesh was out of the city when the incident occurred and Sunanda was alone in their portion of the house while their children were in the upper floorsThe domestic help allegedly helped two associates gain entry into the house They tied the victimâs hands and smothered her to death by stuffing a bundle of notes into her mouth Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar told the media that the victim died of suffocationA forensic team collected clues from the scene of the crime Jubilee Hills police registered a case and took up an investigationDirector General of Police C V Anand and other senior officials visited the crime sceneSajjanar said police were working on the clues He told the media that the preliminary investigation shows that a Nepali gang was involved in this murder for gainThe crime sent shockwaves in Prashasan Nagar where many IPS and IAS officers have their housesThe Police Commissioner appealed to citizens to remain cautious while hiring Nepalis as house helps He said those who have already hired Nepalis should take all precautions He said Nepali gangs were found involved in similar crimes in cities like Mumbai Pune and BengaluruKhairatabad MLA Danam Nagender also visited the former IPS officers house and expressed his condolences He exuded confidence that the police would soon arrest the accused IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/retired-ips-officers-wife-found-murdered-at-their-house-in-hyderabad-672954.html Fri, 08 May 2026 16:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/dont-believe-dmk-aiadmk-will-form-govt-in-tn-crisis-likely-to-end-soon-says-kumaraswamy-672955.html Hassan Karnataka May 8 Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy on Friday said the political crisis that has emerged in Tamil Nadu may be resolved within the next two or three days However he stated that he does not believe the DMK and AIADMK who have fought as political rivals for decades would come together to form a government Speaking to the media after offering prayers at the Ranganatha Swamy Hill Temple in Mavinakere in Hassan district in the morning Kumaraswamy said he does not think the DMK and AIADMK would join hands for power by sidelining TVK which has emerged as the single largest partyâI do not see any such possibility at the momentâ he saidKumaraswamy further stated that the Governor of Tamil Nadu has so far taken decisions in accordance with the prevailing political situation in the state He said the Governor is consulting legal experts and taking steps regarding the formation of the governmentâA few more developments are yet to unfoldâ he addedResponding to a question Kumaraswamy said the Governor had asked Vijay to come forward with letters of support from MLAs backing him âThe Governor is acting according to the political circumstances in the state There is no question of interference by the Central government in this matterâ he saidExpressing concern over the promises made by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK leader Vijay Kumaraswamy remarked that âGod must save VijayââThe budget size of Tamil Nadu is Rs 35 lakh crore but the freebies they have promised would require at least Rs 6 lakh crore From where will they bring such huge amounts of moneyâ he questioned IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/dont-believe-dmk-aiadmk-will-form-govt-in-tn-crisis-likely-to-end-soon-says-kumaraswamy-672955.html Fri, 08 May 2026 16:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ignoring-warnings-to-end-affair-engineering-student-stabbed-to-death-in-hyderabad-672974.html Hyderabad May 8 An engineering student was stabbed to death in Hyderabad for carrying on an alleged love affair despite warnings police said on Friday Yuvan 23 was murdered in the Chilkalguda area in Hyderabads Secunderabad late on Thursday nightA resident of Jawaharnagar he was a thirdyear engineering student of a private collegeYuvan had come to Indiranagar in Chilkaguda to meet a girl with whom he had been in a relationship for four years The girls relatives had previously warned him to stay away from her However Yuvan continued his relationshipWhen he came to meet the girl on Thursday night the girls relatives allegedly caught him and stabbed himAccording to police he was sitting with friends and watching a cricket match on a mobile phone when the girlâs relatives suddenly arrived at the spot The accused allegedly attacked the youth with knives and stabbed him nearly 17 times leaving him critically injuredHe was shifted to Gandhi Hospital where he succumbed while undergoing treatmentPolice later shifted the body to the mortuary for postmortem examinationTension prevailed in the area as the family of Yuvan staged a protest in front of the girlâs house in Sitaphalmandi with his body on Friday and demanded punishment for the culpritsSome of the protestors tried to attack the house Police intervened to pacify the protestorsPolice said they have arrested two accused and are on the lookout for othersAccording to police Yuvan was earlier a resident of Sitaphalmandi but later shifted to JawaharnagarMeanwhile Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS Working President K T Rama Rao on Friday said that the series of ghastly crimes happening across Telangana exposes the alarming deterioration in law and orderEven as a delegation from our party was meeting the Telangana DGP to express serious concern over the worsening law and order situation shocking news emerged that the wife of retired DGrank IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray was murdered in the highsecurity Prashasan Nagar area Last night a young man was brutally stabbed to death in the middle of the road in Secunderabad Rama Rao posted on XWhen the entire police machinery and intelligence network are being diverted towards filing false cases against BRS leaders activists and social media activists arresting and harassing them a collapse in law and order becomes inevitable he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ignoring-warnings-to-end-affair-engineering-student-stabbed-to-death-in-hyderabad-672974.html Fri, 08 May 2026 17:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/raj-si-recruitment-exam-2021-to-be-reconducted-only-383-lakh-original-candidates-eligible-672976.html Jaipur May 8 The Rajasthan Public Service Commission RPSC has cancelled the SubâInspectorPlatoon Commander Recruitment Examinationâ2021 and announced that the exam will be conducted afresh following a recommendation by the state government Commission Chairman Utkal Ranjan Sahoo stated that only 383097 candidates will be eligible to appear in the examination which will be reconducted These are the candidates who had appeared for both question papers of the written examination previously held from September 13 to September 15 2021Candidates are being provided an opportunity to correct and update their previously submitted application forms The amendment process will run from May 16 to May 30 During this period candidates will be able to update details such as their mobile number email address and correspondence addressBefore making any amendments to their application candidates must complete the KYC process within their One Time Registration OTR profile If a candidate has changed their SSO ID they can use the Fetch Application Form option to transfer their old data to their new profileThe live photo signature and thumb impression saved in the OTR will be automatically fetched from the OTR system If the KYC process was not previously completed in the OTR it will be mandatory to complete it nowDetailed information regarding this matter will be released on the Commissions websiteThis recruitment drive will be conducted for the same 859 posts Even if a candidate does not wish to make any amendments to their entries they must still open the application form in edit modeThey are required to mandatorily provide a declaration stating that no amendments are needed as well as their consent for the use of the live photo signature and thumb impression stored in their OTR profileOnly after completing these steps should the candidate click the Final Submit button enter the OTP received on their registered mobile number and submit the application Applications will not be accepted if the prescribed procedure is not strictly followedOfficials stated that the eligibility of candidates specifically regarding age reservation status and educational qualifications will be determined solely based on their status at the time of submitting their applications in 2021 No modifications of any kind to these details will be deemed validCandidates are advised to regularly visit the Commissions official website and recruitment portal for detailed information On August 28 2025 a Single Bench of the Rajasthan High Court delivered a verdict cancelling the SI Recruitment2021 process Subsequently on April 4 2026 a Division Bench of the High Court upheld this orderThis verdict by the Division Bench was challenged in the Supreme Court by the trainee SIs the selected candidates However on May 4 a bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma dismissed the Special Leave Petition filed by the selected candidates IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/raj-si-recruitment-exam-2021-to-be-reconducted-only-383-lakh-original-candidates-eligible-672976.html Fri, 08 May 2026 17:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-l-g-ts-sandhu-vows-to-clean-yamuna-promote-culture-growth-672978.html New Delhi May 8 Vowing to clean the Yamuna River Lieutenant Governor TS Sandhu on Friday identified sustainability inclusion culture innovation economic growth and compassion as the five essential pillars of Delhiâs future development Speaking at a felicitation programme organised at JNUâs School of International Studies SIS of which he is an alumnus the Lieutenant Governor underlined that governance should be responsive accessible and humane Sandhu identified air pollution cleaning of the Yamuna River rejuvenation of water bodies effective waste management sustainable mobility and enhanced green cover as issues central to Delhiâs urban vision âThe Yamuna must not only be cleaned it must be restored as a vibrant ecological and cultural lifeline of this cityâ he said At the same time stronger public transport systems electric mobility pedestrianfriendly streets cycling infrastructure and integrated urban planning will define the next phase of Delhis transformation he said He stressed that the government and people will have to move beyond reactive measures and commit to longterm ecological planning Stressing that growth and development will have to be inclusive the LG said the benefits of growth should be shared and opportunities should be accessible to all âDelhis future must belong equally to women senior citizens youth differentlyabled migrant workers entrepreneurs artists students and vulnerable communitiesâ he said Urban development cannot be limited to physical infrastructure alone as it must also strengthen social infrastructure healthcare education safety accessibility and dignity said Sandhu The Lieutenant Governor called for technology and governance to work together so that transparent efficient and citizenfriendly systems are created âThe objective should be simple governance that is responsive accessible and humaneâ he said Highlighting the cityâs rich culture he said that Delhi possesses one of the richest cultural identities anywhere in the world Its monuments literature food traditions music crafts languages museums festivals and artistic communities together form the soul of this city he said As we modernise Delhi we must ensure that we do not lose its cultural memory Instead we must strengthen Delhis position as a global cultural capital he said âInvestment in museums public art creative industries cultural tourism heritage restoration and community spaces can help create a city where culture is not preserved passively but lived activelyâ said Sandhu Stressing innovation and economic growth he said that Delhi has the potential to emerge not only as an administrative capital but also as a leading centre for knowledge startups tourism hospitality the creative economy and the wider service sector IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-l-g-ts-sandhu-vows-to-clean-yamuna-promote-culture-growth-672978.html Fri, 08 May 2026 17:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-witnesses-heatwave-and-cloudy-skies-simultaneously-jaisalmer-hits-record-at-451-degrees-672983.html Jaipur May 8 Rajasthan these days is witnessing a rare weather as intense heat is being recorded in parts of the western part of the state while rains and winds are lashing in other parts of the state weather officials said on Friday In last 24 hours while Jaisalmer recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 451 degrees Celsius Dausa registered the highest rainfall of 142 mm rainfallMeanwhile several districts of eastern Rajasthan witnessed rain gusty winds and hailstorms on Thursday while western Rajasthan continued to reel under scorching heat with temperatures crossing 45 degrees Celsius in some areasWeather conditions fluctuated across several parts of the stateAreas in the Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions witnessed cloudy skies gusty winds light rainfall and hailstormsIn Alwar Tonk and KotputliBehror the weather changed suddenly during the late afternoon on Thursday bringing rain and hailstonesRainfall was also recorded in Dausa and Sawai MadhopurIn Sawai Madhopur clouds hovered over the city throughout Thursday morning while several areas experienced light drizzle later in the afternoonMeanwhile in Dausa strong winds and dust storms lashed the district for nearly 30 minutes on Thursday evening followed by heavy rainfall in several locationsOn the other hand rising temperatures in western Rajasthan intensified heat conditions across the region with the mercury crossing 43 degrees Celsius in Jaisalmer Barmer Phalodi and BikanerOther major temperatures included 442 degrees Celsius in Barmer 436 degrees Celsius in Phalodi 43 degrees Celsius in Bikaner 422 degrees Celsius in Nagaur 42 degrees Celsius in Chittorgarh 419 degrees Celsius in Jodhpur 414 degrees Celsius in Lunkaransar 412 degrees Celsius in Kota 408 degrees Celsius in Churu and 406 degrees Celsius each in Sri Ganganagar and Jalore while Dausa recorded 402 degrees CelsiusDespite the rise in daytime temperatures some areas experienced slight relief from severe heatwave conditionsMeanwhile over the past 24 hours temperatures in Ajmer Bhilwara Tonk Alwar Sikar Udaipur Hanumangarh Jhunjhunu and Pratapgarh remained slightly below normal with maximum temperatures staying under 40 degrees CelsiusWeather conditions shifted across eastern Rajasthan districts including Tonk Sawai Madhopur Bharatpur Dholpur and Karauli on Thursday afternoonOvercast skies gusty winds and light rainfall were reported in several areas while some parts of Tonk also witnessed hailfallBanasthali in Tonk district recorded 4 mm rainfallThe highest rainfall in the state 142 mm rainfall was recorded in DausaAccording to the Meteorological Department similar weather conditions are likely to continue in eastern Rajasthan over the next one to two days with chances of thunderstorms gusty winds and light rainFor western Rajasthan however the department has warned of an intensifying heatwave spell forecasting a further rise of 2â3 degrees Celsius in temperatures over the coming daysRadheshyam Sharma Jaipur Meteorological Centre Director said On May 8 temperatures in the border areas of the Jodhpur Division and Bikaner Division are likely to reach around 45 degrees Celsius with heatwave conditions expected to begin in western parts of the stateStrong dustladen winds with speeds ranging from 20â30 kmhour are also likely to affect the Jodhpur Division Bikaner Division and adjoining areas from May 8 onward and may continue over the following 3â4 days he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-witnesses-heatwave-and-cloudy-skies-simultaneously-jaisalmer-hits-record-at-451-degrees-672983.html Fri, 08 May 2026 17:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/joint-cleanliness-drive-conducted-at-badrinath-dham-by-itbp-sdrf-message-of-hygiene-and-cleanliness-spread-672984.html Badrinath Dham May 8 A joint cleanliness drive was conducted at the Badrinath Dham by personnel from the Police ITBP and SDRF on Friday under the pledge Clean Dham Safe Dhamâ During the campaign the personnel carried out extensive cleaning of the temple premises the Tapt Kund the riverbanks and surrounding areas spreading the message of hygiene and cleanliness among devotees and visitorsIn view of the continuously increasing number of pilgrims participating in the Char Dham Yatra all personnel participated in the cleanliness drive with great enthusiasm and a strong sense of responsibility to maintain the sanctity and cleanliness of the holy shrine Equipped with brooms and other cleaning tools the personnel not only removed litter and waste but also created awareness among devotees about the importance of maintaining cleanlinessDuring the drive plastic waste litter and other garbage scattered across the temple premises and the Tapt Kund area were collected and disposed of at designated locations A special cleaning operation was also carried out along the banks of the Alaknanda River to help preserve a clean and beautiful environmentAppealing to devotees personnel from the Police ITBP and SDRF emphasised that maintaining the sanctity of the holy shrine is a collective responsibility They urged pilgrims to dispose of waste only at designated places and refrain from littering or spreading plastic waste in and around the temple premisesMeanwhile the Char Dham Yatra has witnessed a significant turnout this season with more than 660000 devotees completing the pilgrimage so farThe Char Dham of Uttarakhand is one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage circuits in the Indian Himalayas located in the Garhwal region The circuit comprises four sacred shrinesâYamunotri Gangotri Kedarnath and Badrinath These sites hold immense religious significance with Kedarnath dedicated to Lord Shiva and Badrinath to Lord Vishnu while Yamunotri and Gangotri are associated with the sacred rivers Yamuna and Ganga revered as goddessesTraditionally the Char Dham Yatra is undertaken from west to east beginning at Yamunotri followed by Gangotri and then proceeding to Kedarnath and Badrinath The pilgrimage was popularised by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century to revive Hindu spiritual traditions Today it continues to attract thousands of devotees from across the world offering a deeply spiritual and enriching experience IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/joint-cleanliness-drive-conducted-at-badrinath-dham-by-itbp-sdrf-message-of-hygiene-and-cleanliness-spread-672984.html Fri, 08 May 2026 17:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/two-police-constables-commit-suicide-in-separate-incidents-in-madhya-pradesh-672993.html Bhopal May 8 In separate incidents two police constables ended their lives in Khandwa and Chhatarpur districts of Madhya Pradesh officials said on Friday The first incident came to light in Khandwa where the body of a personnel identified as Ansingh Nargawe was found hanging near the Balaji Dham colony under the jurisdiction of the Padmnagar police stationAccording to the police a bag near the spot has also been recovered which helped identify him as a resident of Murari village in the Barwani districtNargawe was officially posted as a constable at the Gudh police station in Rewa and was reportedly on a fiveday leave at the time of the incidentThe police have sent the body for a postmortem examination however the specific reasons driving him to take such an extreme step remain under investigationIn a similar occurrence another constable was found hanging in a closed police outpost near the Nowgaon bus stand around 6 am The deceased has been identified as Tarun Gandharv a native of the Sagar district who was currently serving at the Nowgaon police station in Chhatarpur districtPreliminary findings suggest that Gandharv committed suicide inside an old and deserted police outpost late Thursday night Senior officials and a forensic science laboratory team reached the scene to conduct a thorough inspection noting that the constable was dressed in civilian clothes and was not on duty at the timeAlthough no suicide note was recovered investigators suspect that Gandharv may have been battling significant mental stress He leaves behind his elderly parents a wife and a twoyearold daughterThese dual tragedies have come at a time when the mental wellbeing of the citizenry is under intense scrutinyAccording to the latest data from the National Crime Records Bureau Madhya Pradesh has witnessed a staggering number of suicides with 15491 cases recorded in a single year This figure represents approximately nine point one per cent of the total suicides reported across the nation IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/two-police-constables-commit-suicide-in-separate-incidents-in-madhya-pradesh-672993.html Fri, 08 May 2026 18:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/drug-peddler-arrested-in-jampks-anantnag-charas-recovered-during-checking-672998.html Srinagar May 8 A drug peddler has been arrested in JampKs Anantnag district and charas recovered from him during checking police said on Friday A police statement said that continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and substance abuse Anantnag police on Friday arrested a drug peddler and recovered a consignment of charas during naka checking in the districtAccording to officials a police party from Police Post GBS was conducting naka checking at the Muslim Abad area of Anantnag when a suspicious vehicle bearing registration number JK01P8668 going towards KP Road was interceptedPolice said that upon being signalled to stop the driver attempted to flee from the spot However the alert police personnel chased and intercepted the vehicle successfully apprehending the accusedDuring preliminary questioning the accused identified himself as Milad Ayoub son of Mohammad Ayoub Mir a resident of Nai Basti Anantnag Officials stated that during the search of the vehicle a polythene bag concealed beneath the driverâs seat was recovered containing approximately 95 grams of charas powderlike substanceIn this regard FIR No 1362026 under Section 820 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Anantnag and an investigation has been initiated to trace both forward and backward linkages of the narcotics networkAnantnag police reiterated its commitment towards eradicating the menace of drugs from the district and appealed to the general public to cooperate with the police by sharing information regarding drug peddling or substance abuse with the nearest police establishmentPolice have been carrying out aggressive antidrug operations in JampK during the ongoing 100daylong Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir AbhiyaanLt Governor Manoj Sinha said during the launch of the antismuggling campaign that in addition to the usual punishment prescribed under law against drug smugglers additional punitive action has been initiated including cancellation of Aadhaar card passport driving licence and attachment of property created from funds generated through drug smuggling drug peddling and drug dealing IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/drug-peddler-arrested-in-jampks-anantnag-charas-recovered-during-checking-672998.html Fri, 08 May 2026 19:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/chhattisgarhs-young-entrepreneur-develops-caffeine-free-coffee-cm-sai-felicitates-him-673002.html Raipur May 8 Entrepreneur Vishal Haldar from the Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh has sparked a remarkable herbal revolution in the heart of Bastar by transforming discarded wild date palm seeds locally known as Chhind into a caffeine free herbal coffee A graduate in commerce and software development Haldar chose to forgo a traditional corporate career to return to his roots in Bacheli where he spent nearly two years researching the potential of the local Chhind plantHis innovation focuses on using the seeds of this wild palm which were previously considered entirely useless and left to waste in the forestsBy blending modern research with local natural resources he has created a beverage that offers the authentic flavour and ritual of coffee without the jitters or health concerns associated with caffeineThis unique creation recently achieved major recognition at the Innovation Mahakumbh held at Shaheed Mahendra Karma University in JagdalpurThe project was so impressive that it secured first prize and earned an award from Chief Minister Vishnu Deo SaiDuring the event prominent figures including State Finance Minister OP Choudhary and various academic experts tasted the brew and praised its quality and potentialBeyond its taste the herbal coffee is lauded for being rich in antioxidants making it a healthy alternative for a global market that is increasingly conscious of wellnessWhile the product is currently in its final testing and development phases Haldars vision is deeply rooted in social and economic empowermentWorking through the Youth Up Foundation with the support of the Dantewada district administration he is encouraging local youth to explore entrepreneurshipHis primary goal is to establish a sustainable economic model where villagers can earn a supplementary income by collecting and processing Chhind seeds from their local environmentThis initiative aims to turn a local forest byproduct into a world class commercial commodity creating jobs and fostering pride in Bastars natural heritageVishal Haldars journey demonstrates that with creativity and persistence even common waste can be repurposed into an innovative solution that promotes health and supports community development IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/chhattisgarhs-young-entrepreneur-develops-caffeine-free-coffee-cm-sai-felicitates-him-673002.html Fri, 08 May 2026 19:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/human-activity-affecting-tiger-breeding-in-indias-tiger-reserves-finds-study-673005.html Hyderabad May 8 Tourism and human activity are pushing Indiaâs tigers towards stress and affecting their breeding reveals a new study at the CSIRCentre for Cellular and Molecular Biology CCMB The study published in the Zoological Society of London journal Animal Conservation is the first to combine noninvasive stress and reproductive hormone analyses from tigers across five major Indian tiger reserves Corbett Uttarakhand TadobaâAndhari Maharashtra Kanha and Bandhavgarh Madhya Pradesh and Periyar KeralaThe study highlights issues for each of these tiger reserves to inform better tiger management the CSIRCCMB said in a release on FridayMany previous studies by Dr G Umapathy at the CSIRCCMB had established that tourism and other anthropogenic activities in tiger reserves cause stress in tigers This time he led the team to systematically assess how human activities affect tiger breedingFor the first time scientists have tracked tigers across different parts of India through four seasons over two years to understand how human presence impacts tiger wellbeingThe team analysed 610 genetically confirmed tiger scat samples including 291 females and 185 males collected between 2020 and 2023 They measured two key hormone markers in these samples faecal glucocorticoid metabolites a biomarker of stress and faecal progesterone metabolites an indicator of breeding activity in females Across all reserves tigers ranging close to tourism roads and in areas with greater human disturbance consistently showed elevated stress hormone levelsA particularly striking finding is that tigers in the strictly protected core zones showed higher stress response to humancaused disturbance than those in the multiuse buffer zonesBufferzone tigers appear to have habituated to yearround human presence whereas corezone tigers register sharp spikes in stress when seasonal tourism enters these areas This challenges the assumption that core zones are uniformly lowstress refuges The effect was most pronounced in Tadoba and BandhavgarhTigresses prefer to breed in the quiet parts of the forests However it is becoming difficult to find such suitable areas In Tadoba and Corbett the buffer zones already have high tiger populations It is concerning if the core areas of the forests also become stressful for the tigressesâ said Dr Umapathy Chief Scientist at CSIRCCMB Not only is the reproductive success of tigers lower under stress but the young ones will also grow up differently in such conditionsThis study is a fine example of how molecular biology and physiology can be applied directly to one of Indiaâs most important conservation priorities CSIRCCMB Director Dr Vinay Nandicoori saidCSIRCCMB takes pride in housing the Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered Species LaCONES which has grown into a national resource for noninvasive wildlife monitoring We hope these findings will be useful to the National Tiger Conservation Authority and state forest departments as they continue to finetune the management of Indiaâs tiger reserves he saidWe are not arguing against wildlife tourism which plays a vital role in conservation funding and supports rural livelihoods said Dr Umapathy But our findings make a clear scientific case that the regulation of tourism including vehicle numbers safari timings road density and the protection of breeding areas needs to be informed by what the animals are actually telling us through their physiologyThe study suggests key management recommendations including strict regulation of tourist vehicle numbers and prevention of vehicle crowding at tiger sightings reduction of safari duration by approximately one hour in both morning and evening sessions strengthened management of buffer zones particularly in Tadoba and Bandhavgarh to mitigate high anthropogenic disturbances creation of additional water bodies along nontourism routes to reduce dependence on roadside waterholes and continuous noninvasive physiological monitoring of known tigresses to identify and protect breeding hotspotsThe other authors who participated in this study are Aamer Shoel Vinod Kumar Gudimella Anusha and Andre Ganswidt IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/human-activity-affecting-tiger-breeding-in-indias-tiger-reserves-finds-study-673005.html Fri, 08 May 2026 19:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tvk-moves-supreme-court-amid-tamil-nadu-government-formation-deadlock-673006.html New Delhi May 8 IANS Amid rising political uncertainty following the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election results the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK which emerged as the largest party has moved the Supreme Court over Governor RV Arlekars inaction on the partys claim to form the next government in the statenbspA writ petition was filed in the apex court on Friday and has been registered as Diary Number 285092026 As per the computerised case status reflected on the official website the matter filed by petitioner Ezhilarasi K is presently pending before the Supreme CourtThe latest developments come amid the continuing political deadlock after the TVK emerged as the single largest party in the 234member Assembly by winning 108 seats but fell short of the majority mark of 118However it is increasing the numbers with the support of the Congress the Communist Party of India CPI and now the Communist Party of IndiaMarxist CPIM All three were members of the DMKled Secular Progressive AllianceThe Lefts announcement of support to the TVK was made during a joint press conference in Chennai by CPI state Secretary M Veerapandian and CPIM state Secretary P ShanmugamBoth leaders clarified that their parties would not join a possible TVKled Cabinet and would instead extend support from outsideWith the support of the Congress TVKs strength had earlier risen to 112 MLAs and went on further to 116 with the support of the Left parties which have two MLAs eachThe Governors office had reportedly conveyed to the actorpolitician C Joseph Vijayled party that it must first submit the list of 118 supporting MLAs before any further Constitutional process could proceedAmid the continuing political uncertainty over government formation Vijay had earlier met the Governor and staked a claim to form the governmentHowever reports suggested that Arlekar informed the TVK chief that the party could only be invited to form the government after demonstrating adequate numerical support in the AssemblyFollowing the developments Vijay again met the Governor on Wednesday in a meeting that reportedly lasted for more than 40 minutes Soon after the meeting the Governors office issued a statement saying that Vijay had explained that TVK currently did not possess the required number of MLAs to independently form the governmentThe TVK currently requires the support of at least two more MLAs to cross the majority threshold The VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League are now crucial to Vijays bid for powerMeanwhile hectic political activity continued in Chennai with parties weighing their options in the postpoll scenario Political sources said senior leaders from both the DMK and the AIADMK held separate rounds of consultations amid the uncertainty Political observers believe the coming days will be crucial in determining the shape and stability of the next government in Tamil NaduIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tvk-moves-supreme-court-amid-tamil-nadu-government-formation-deadlock-673006.html Fri, 08 May 2026 19:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/notorious-burglar-arrested-by-delhi-police-stolen-gas-cylinder-and-mobile-phones-recovered-672768.html New Delhi May 7 A notorious burglar was arrested by the police team in South West Delhi on Thursday and items like mobile phones and stolen gas cylinder were recovered from his custody The accused aged 27 years was identified as Rajat alias BoodhaAccording to the police a burglary case was registered at the Palam village police station on April 27 Following the registration of the case a dedicated police team comprising under the close supervision of ACPSubDivision Delhi Cantt to trace the whereabouts of accused After days of hunt the police team hunted him down this morningThe police team launched a detailed investigation to trace the accused Secret informers were activated technical surveillance was deployed and CCTV footage from multiple locations was extensively examined Police personnel were also deployed in the area to gather intelligence regarding active offenders involved in propertyrelated crimesDuring the course of the investigation the team carefully analyzed CCTV footage along the suspected route of the accused which ultimately led to his identificationOn May 2 the police received specific secret information regarding the presence of the accused in the Palam Village area Acting swiftly on the tipoff the team laid a wellcoordinated trap and apprehended the accused successfullyDuring sustained interrogation and further investigation the police recovered the stolen property from his possession The recovered items included one Bharat Gas cylinder two mobile phones documents comprising an Aadhaar card two birth certificates one bank passbook along with a bag and clothesPolice said that the accused is a habitual drinker and works as a rented rickshaw rider To support his addiction and earn easy money he allegedly committed burglaries by targeting vulnerable houses He is also previously involved in other cases of theft and burglarly registered under Section 20 of the NDPS Act at PS Palam VillageFurther investigation into the case is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/notorious-burglar-arrested-by-delhi-police-stolen-gas-cylinder-and-mobile-phones-recovered-672768.html Thu, 07 May 2026 12:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/union-ministers-kumaraswamy-pralhad-joshi-remember-operation-sindoor-say-india-will-never-bow-before-terror-672769.html Bengaluru May 7 Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy said on Thursday that Operation Sindoor remains a defining reminder that India will never bow before terror intimidation or forces that seek to harm the spirit of the nation Marking one year of Operation Sindoor Kumaraswamy added that the operation was not merely a military exercise but a symbol of the countrys unity courage and determination in the face of challengesHe said it reflected the resolve of a civilisation that stands united during difficult times and highlighted the bravery of the armed forces who place the nation above selfPraising the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Kumaraswamy noted that India had sent a clear and unequivocal message to the world that its patience should never be mistaken for weaknessHe said that every sacrifice made for the Tiranga Tricolour would be honoured with strength unity and unwavering national resolveThe Union Minister also paid tribute to the armed forces and remembered the sacrifices of soldiers whose valour he said continues to inspire generationsIndia stands strong India stands united India stands resolute Kumaraswamy addedUnion Minister for Food Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi said Operation Sindoor sent a strong and uncompromising message to the forces of terror New India will never stay silent in the face of cowardly attacksUnder the strong leadership of PM Narendra Modi ji our brave armed forces showcased exceptional valour strategic excellence and an unwavering commitment to national security Indias message was loud and clear that every attack to our sovereignty will be crushed and every enemy of peace will be answered with strength Union Minister Joshi addedKarnataka Bharatiya Janata Party President and MLA BY Vijayendra said One year ago India sent a clear message through Operation Sindoor that terrorism against our nation will never go unansweredLaunched in response to the horrific Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent lives the operation showcased the strength coordination and resolve of Indias armed forces From land to air to sea New India stood united in defending its sovereigntyBJP leader Vijayendra said Under the decisive leadership of PM Narendra Modi ji India has adopted a zero tolerance policy against terrorism Today our enemies know that every attack on India will be met with strength precision and unflinching national resolveKarnatakas Leader of the Opposition LoP R Ashoka said One year since Operation Sindoor and the message to the world remains crystal clear Do not mistake our patience for weakness India no longer waits India acts We are a nation united by purpose and steeled by resolve From national security to territorial integrity our commitment is absolute and our honour nonnegotiableThe spirit of Sindoor lives on in every heartbeat of a Resolute India LoP Ashoka added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/union-ministers-kumaraswamy-pralhad-joshi-remember-operation-sindoor-say-india-will-never-bow-before-terror-672769.html Thu, 07 May 2026 12:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tension-in-rajasthans-alwar-after-mob-attacks-govindgarh-police-station-672772.html Jaipur May 7 Tension gripped Rajasthanâs Alwar district after chaos erupted at the Govindgarh police station where a mob of more than 100 people allegedly attacked the premises over the seizure of a motorcycle The crowd late on Wednesday night reportedly indulged in heavy stonepelting damaged police vehicles and injured several police personnel including Station Officer Dharam SinghThe incident prompted heavy police deployment in the area Authorities said the situation has now been brought under control while efforts are underway to identify those involved in the violencePolice have been conducting raids since early Thursday morning to apprehend those accused in the attackFemale police personnel have also been deployed as a precautionary measureAccording to officials 20 individuals have so far been detained and are being questionedAdditional SP Priyanka Raghuvanshi stated that a fair investigation will be carried out and strict action will be taken against anyone found guiltyAccording to officials around 1200 am two youths within the jurisdiction of the Govindgarh police station were allegedly performing dangerous stunts on a motorcycle bursting loud firecrackers and creating panic in the locality An Assistant SubInspector ASI stopped the youths and attempted to counsel them but the situation escalated into an argument The police subsequently seized the motorcycle and brought it to the station As news of the motorcycle seizure spread a crowd of over 100 people gathered outside the police stationThe situation quickly turned violent with the mob allegedly pelting stones at the station attacking police personnel with sticks and rods and smashing the windows of police vehicles Station Officer Dharam Singh reportedly sustained facial injuries during the violenceAfter receiving information about the stonepelting police teams from 17 stations across Alwar district led by Additional SP Priyanka Raghuvanshi rushed to Govindgarh Reinforcements arrived from Kotwali Alwar NEB Shivaji Park Udyog Nagar MIA Vaishali Nagar Sadar Alwar Tehla Ramgarh Naugaon Laxmangarh Kathumar Malakhera Barodamev Rajgarh and Raini police stationsPolice personnel remained deployed in the area throughout the night Bloodstains were reportedly seen splattered across the police station premises after the clashFollowing the incident tension gripped the area prompting additional police deployment to maintain law and order Authorities said the situation has now been brought under control and efforts are underway to identify those involved in the violence IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tension-in-rajasthans-alwar-after-mob-attacks-govindgarh-police-station-672772.html Thu, 07 May 2026 12:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajnath-singh-hails-armed-forces-on-op-sindoor-anniversary-672776.html New Delhi May 7 IANS On the anniversary of Operation Sindoor Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday saluted the valour and sacrifices of our armed forcesnbspRajnath Singh took to social media X and said On the anniversary of Operation Sindoor we salute the valour and sacrifices of our armed forces whose courage and dedication continue to safeguard the nation Their actions during the operation reflected unmatched precision seamless jointness and deep synergy across services setting a benchmark for modern military operationsOperation Sindoor stands as a powerful symbol of national resolve and preparedness showing that our armed forces are always ready to act decisively when it matters most It also stands testament to Indias steady advance towards achieving Atmanirbharta enhancing capability while reinforcing resilience he saidIndia on Thursday is marking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor a decisive military action carried out by Indian armed forces on this day last year against the highvalue terror infrastructures and terrorists across Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK and PakistanThis military operation was carried out in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which Pakistanbacked terrorists brutally massacred 26 innocent people The Resistance Front an offshoot of Pakistanbased LashkareTaiba LeT claimed responsibility for the attackMarking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor the Indian Army said Indias resolute response calibrated and precise Committed to safeguarding sovereignty and its peopleJustice served Jai Hind it addedThe Headquarters of the Indian Defence Staff also took to social media and called Operation Sindoor a symbol of national resolveThe Army further released a video documenting the events leading up to the operation and highlighting the detailed planning that went into the precision strikes on terror infrastructureThe video also featured Prime Minister Narendra Modis stern warning to those behind the Pahalgam attack India will identify track and punish every terrorist and their backers the Prime Minister had said while addressing the nation in the aftermath of the massacreAnother strong message from Prime Minister Modi featured in the video underlined Indias diplomatic position against terrorism Terror and talk cannot go together Terror and trade cannot go hand in hand Water and blood will not flow together he had declared making Indias stance against Pakistansponsored terrorism unmistakably clearThe Pahalgam terror attack took place on April 22 2025 The Pakistanbacked attackers singled out victims after asking about their religion forcing them to recite the Islamic kalima to identify nonMuslims Among those killed were 25 tourists and one local pony ride operator who tried to save the touristsSeveral victims were newly married and many were shot at close range in front of their familiesIn response to the attack Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 67 carrying out what officials described as a focused measured and nonescalatory military action targeting highvalue terror bases in Pakistan and PakistanoccupiedKashmirOperation Sindoor was a significant demonstration of Indias military and strategic capability combining both military and nonmilitary measuresThe operation successfully neutralised terrorist threats deterred further aggression and reinforced Indias zerotolerance policy towards terrorism while maintaining strategic restraintIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajnath-singh-hails-armed-forces-on-op-sindoor-anniversary-672776.html Thu, 07 May 2026 12:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/raj-cm-sharma-tours-bambori-village-reviews-implementation-of-welfare-schemes-672777.html Jaipur May 7 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday morning conducted a walking tour of Bambori village in Pratapgarh district interacting warmly with villagers during a doortodoor outreach visit During the tour the Chief Minister sought blessings from senior citizens and enquired about their health pensions and benefits under the Senior Citizen Pilgrimage SchemeChildren enthusiastically showed him their homework and spoke about their studies following which the Chief Minister affectionately interacted with them and distributed chocolatesHe also met women residents and encouraged them to participate actively in Rajivika initiatives Following the village tour the Chief Minister shared tea with villagers and held informal discussions with residents including women and elderly citizens He reviewed issues related to basic amenities and assessed the implementation of various public welfare schemesWhile describing his visit to the village he wrote on his X handle This morning during a visit to the Bambori Gram Panchayat located in the Chhoti Sadri area of Pratapgarh district I enjoyed the greenery of the village the clean environment and the beauty of nature On this occasion I had heartfelt meetings with young friends elderly people mothers and sisters and little children receiving their affection and warmth This unwavering trust and closeness of the people continuously infuses new energy into my resolve for public serviceOfficials were directed to ensure the prompt resolution of the concerns raised by villagersAddressing the gathering the Chief Minister stated that the vision of a developed India and a developed Rajasthan can only be achieved through the comprehensive development of villagesHe emphasised that direct interaction with rural communities is essential to understanding their challenges and aspirations He described the Gram Vikas Chaupal and Gram Vikas Rath campaigns as significant initiatives aimed at accelerating rural development and realising the vision of a âDeveloped RajasthanâThe Chief Minister accompanied by his wife performed Jalabhishek and offered prayers at the Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple for the prosperity and wellbeing of the people of the state He also visited the Laxminathji Temple and Charbhujanathji TempleThose present during the visit included Revenue Minister Hemant Meena Minister of State for Cooperation Independent Charge Gautam Kumar Dak MP CP Joshi and MLA Shrichand Kripalani IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/raj-cm-sharma-tours-bambori-village-reviews-implementation-of-welfare-schemes-672777.html Thu, 07 May 2026 12:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-vijay-invited-to-form-govt-after-meeting-guv-at-lok-bhavan-672782.html Chennai May 7 IANS Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Ministerdesignate C Joseph Vijay on Thursday moved a step closer to assuming office after meeting Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at the Lok Bhavan and formally apprising him of the support backing his bid to form the government in the statenbspThe crucial meeting came amid days of intense political uncertainty following the Assembly election results in which TVK emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu by winning 108 seats in its electoral debutThough the party fell short of the halfway mark in the 234member Assembly Vijay is understood to have conveyed to the Governor that he was confident of comfortably proving his majority on the floor of the House after the swearingin ceremonySources familiar with the developments said Vijay presented details regarding the support currently available to him and assured Governor Arlekar that the numbers required to sustain the government would be secured during the trust voteFollowing the discussions Governor Arlekar is learnt to have expressed satisfaction over the presentation and assurances offered by the TVK leadershipSoon after the meeting Vijay was formally invited to form the government ending speculation over whether the Governor would delay the process until additional letters of support were producedSources indicated that preparations for the swearingin ceremony have already begun with the event likely to be held either on Friday or Saturday in ChennaiSenior TVK leaders are expected to participate in the ceremony along with alliance partners and invited political leaders from across the countryThe developments mark a dramatic moment in Tamil Nadu politics with Vijay becoming the first actor in recent decades to successfully convert cinematic popularity into a major electoral victory on his debutTVKs emergence has significantly altered the states traditional Dravidian political landscape dominated for decades by the DMK and AIADMKPolitical observers said the Governor arlekars decision to invite Vijay to form the government signals the beginning of a new political phase in Tamil Nadu even as backchannel negotiations and discussions over outside support are expected to continue until the trust vote is completed in the AssemblyIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-vijay-invited-to-form-govt-after-meeting-guv-at-lok-bhavan-672782.html Thu, 07 May 2026 13:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/one-year-on-operation-sindoor-continues-to-shape-indias-security-doctrine-672785.html New Delhi May 7 IANS On the intervening night of May 67 the Indian armed forces carried out Operation Sindoor to avenge the Pahalgam attack in which innocent lives were lost The operation was so precise that it took down major infrastructure both in Pakistan occupied Kashmir PoK and PakistannbspSome of the major infrastructure that was destroyed included the JaisheMohammads headquarters in Bahawalpur and the LashkareTaibas primary training facility in MuridkenbspExperts say that the Indian armed forces fought on multiple fronts While taking down infrastructure the forces were dealing with a flurry of hostage drones that came from Pakistan While taking down terror infrastructure seamlessly every drone that came in from Pakistan was taken down effectivelynbspDuring this operation Pakistan decided to activate its propaganda wings These wings were in overdrive mode on social media spreading false narratives Officials say that this was done with the intention of demoralising the Indian armed forcesnbspThe Indian government however managed to counter every false narrative and ultimately revenge was sought for Pahalgam and the message to Pakistan was delivered While the primary intention was to hit terror infrastructure in Pakistan which has been used for years to carry out strikes in India the Operation also aimed at sending a larger messagenbspThe Indian doctrine changed and the message to Pakistan is that every terror attack will be treated as an act of war It has put Pakistan on the back foot and the country will think ten times before it plots an attack This explains the push for raising homegrown modules in India another official saidnbspDuring Operation Sindoor Pakistan also witnessed the power of the Indian Air Forces Integrated Air Command and Control System IACCS This was instrumental in providing the shield during the operationnbspPakistan sent dozens of drones At first it was just harmless drones that flew in meant to distract Later it was the larger drones and despite trying to confuse and divert them the IACCS managed to take down each onenbspPakistan was not just launching the drones against the Indian armed forces attempts were made multiple times to target civilian territory but they were shot down successfullynbspThe operation also made India realise the importance of upgrading technology for future scenarios Wars would be fought using drones largely and securing the nation against them has become a top priority for the Narendra Modi governmentnbspPost the operation the Government of India approved emergency procurements including replenishing S400 missile stocks drones counterdrone systems Javelin antitank guided missiles loitering munitions and precision munitions Further the IACCS equipment which is at seven sites is being refurbished with new components and equipmentnbspAccording to a request for proposal issued to the defence public sector undertakings by the IAF last week this was needed to mitigate a single point of failure in networked tactical nodes NTN This is critical for the IAFs operations in its air defence networknbspAn official added that Operation Sindoor was a huge success and the slew of diplomatic measures that were taken in its aftermath also had a major impact India suspended trade ties diplomatic relations and placed the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyancenbspAll this conveyed Indias strong stance against Pakistansponsored terrorismnbspOperation Sindoor also set an example of the jointness among the Indian armed forces The experts say that this was not just an operation to hit terror infrastructure It signalled a strategic shift in Indias approach towards national securitynbspPrime Minister Narendra Modi said that Operation Sindoor was a reflection of the nations resolve to ensure justice and securityIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/one-year-on-operation-sindoor-continues-to-shape-indias-security-doctrine-672785.html Thu, 07 May 2026 13:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/oath-taking-ceremony-venue-in-kolkata-under-heavy-security-cover-672794.html Kolkata May 7 As preparations for the new Chief Ministers oathtaking ceremony are underway the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata has been put under a massive security blanket with the ground divided into 30 sections The oathtaking ceremony on Saturday will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi Union Home Minister Amit Shah a host of BJPs central leaders and Chief Ministers of NDAruled statesThe Lalbazar Kolkata Police headquarters held a meeting on Wednesday According to officers about 4000 policemen are being deployed on the groundTo tighten security arrangements the entire ground has been divided into 30 sections A police officer of the rank of Deputy Commissioner or Assistant Commissioner will be in charge of each section They will be assisted by several inspectors subinspectors ASIs and a few constablesIn addition if necessary central forces jawans may also be deployed on the ground Police officers of the rank of Additional Police Commissioner and Joint Police Commissioner will be in charge of the security of the entire brigadeAccording to the police the Prime Minister will be on the main stage of the swearingin ceremony Home Minister Amit Shah will also be present The Chief Ministers of several BJPruled states including Odisha Uttar Pradesh Rajasthan Bihar and Madhya Pradesh will also be present at the swearingin ceremonyAs a result the entire force will keep a special eye on the main stage for security A sufficient number of door frame metal detectors will be installed on the ground and hand metal detectors will be given to the police personnel Special checking arrangements have been made to ensure that no one enters the brigade with illegal weaponsStrict surveillance will be maintained with binoculars from the roofs of several multistorey buildings around the ground A sufficient number of CCTV cameras will be installed throughout the entire area of ââthe brigade The police will also issue instructions regarding where cars will be parked In addition on Saturday the police have also said that vehicles may be diverted to other roads as needed to avoid traffic congestion IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/oath-taking-ceremony-venue-in-kolkata-under-heavy-security-cover-672794.html Thu, 07 May 2026 13:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/two-arrested-after-bjp-supporter-hacked-to-death-in-bengals-malda-672796.html Kolkata May 7 A BJP supporter has been hacked to death in English Bazar in West Bengals Malda district said the police on Thursday The police said that the incident took place late Wednesday night in the Gadua More area of ââWard No1 of English Bazar MunicipalityThe name of the deceased BJP supporter is Kishan Haldar 28The family alleged that some people called him on Wednesday night He went out after getting the call and never returnedHis body was recovered in the Baganpara area of ââMaheshpur about 500 meters away from his house A large knife was recovered beside the bodyThe initial assumption of the police is that Kishan was hacked to death with a cleaver It is reported that two of his friends were also injured in the incident Several people including his neighbour Golam Halder and his son Suman Halder have been charged in the incidentThe BJP has however claimed that it is not a political murder There was a dispute between some youths in the area over an issue It is reported that Kishan had a dispute with Golam Halder and Suman Halder So far the police have arrested two people in connection with the incident They were arrested earlier in the morningThe BJP claimed that the accused also has no political affiliationImmediately after the incident the central forces and police reached the spot Tension spread in the area due to the incident The police recovered the body and sent it for an autopsyIt may be noted that since the West Bengal Assembly elections results were declared on May 4 reports of postpoll violence have been coming from across the state In some incidents Trinamool Congress workers were beaten up their party offices were vandalised and party posters were destroyed In some places BJP workers were targeted with many sustaining injuries The police have said that strong action would be initiated against those who would indulge in such activities IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/two-arrested-after-bjp-supporter-hacked-to-death-in-bengals-malda-672796.html Thu, 07 May 2026 13:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/testament-of-indias-firm-resolve-committed-to-secure-terrorfree-jampk-l-g-lauds-countrys-armed-forces-on-op-sindoor-anniversary-672799.html Srinagar May 7 On the anniversary of Operation Sindoor on Thursday Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor LG Manoj Sinha lauded the valour of the armed forces An official statement said that LG Sinha has hailed the valour of Armed Forces on the anniversary of Operation SindoorThe Lieutenant Governor said As we mark the anniversary of Operation Sindoor we bow in reverence to the men and women in uniform whose unwavering resolve and extraordinary courage delivered a fitting response to the enemy who targeted innocent civilians at PahalgamOperation Sindoor is a declaration etched in resolve that our brave armed forces are committed to protect countrys sovereignty and integrity at any cost It is testament of Indias firm resolve and we are committed to dismantling the terror network and securing a terrorâfree Jammu and KashmirAfter Pakistan backed LashkareTaiba LeT terrorists killed 26 innocent civilians including 25 tourists and a local pony owner in Baisaran meadow of Jammu and Kashmirs Pahalgam on April 22 2025Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a free hand to the armed forces of the country to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack Indian armed forces carried out strikes at terror infrastructure deep inside Pakistan at Muridke near Lahore Bahawalpur and Muzaffarabad in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir PoKPakistan escalated tension by attacking military and civilian facilities across the Line of control LoC in Jammu and KashmirFourteen civilians including a senior civil servant were killed in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir in cross border shelling by Pakistan while a mosque a temple a gurdwara and a church were also destroyed in Pakistan shellingIndia responded by carrying out strikes at Pakistans defence installations damaging 18 such siters India also threw the Indus Water Treaty of 1960 into abeyance and blocked water flowing to Pakistan from rivers seeded to them as per the treaty Operation Sindoor has not been called off as it is has been halted for the present IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/testament-of-indias-firm-resolve-committed-to-secure-terrorfree-jampk-l-g-lauds-countrys-armed-forces-on-op-sindoor-anniversary-672799.html Thu, 07 May 2026 13:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/techie-woman-filmed-while-bathing-in-bengaluru-man-arrested-672801.html Bengaluru May 7 In a shocking incident a 23yearold techie woman was allegedly filmed while taking a bath at her residence in Karnatakas Bengaluru following which the Mahadevapura police arrested a man identified as Karthik According to the police the incident took place on April 30 at Ashraya Layout in Garudacharpalya The victim who works as a software engineer in a private company had returned home from work and gone to take a bath at around 930 pmDuring this time the accused allegedly recorded a video on his mobile phone from near the bathroom window of the house The woman reportedly noticed the accused recording the video and screamed for helpThe accused allegedly fled from the spot immediately along with the mobile phoneFollowing the incident the woman lodged a complaint at the Mahadevapura police station Based on the complaint the police launched an investigation and arrested KarthikPolice said the accused is originally from Kerala and was working in a private company in Bengaluru He was reportedly staying in a rented house adjacent to the complainants residenceThe police have filed the FIR against the accused under Sections 77 voyeurism punishing anyone who watches or captures images of a woman in a private act where she expects privacy or disseminates such images without consent and 79 any word gesture act or object used with the intention to insult the modesty of a woman or intrude on her privacy It covers stalking lewd comments and inappropriate gestures of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS Police said that the victim has been in a state of shock and deeply offended following the incidentFurther investigation is underwayIn 2025 Swapnil Nagesh Mali 28 a techie at Infosys in Bengaluru was arrested after being caught on June 30 2025 recording a female colleague in the washroom of the Electronic City campus An HR investigation reportedly found videos of more than 30 women on his device He was arrested under Sections 77 voyeurism of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and 66E violation of privacy of the IT ActSimilarly a 23yearold staffer at Third Wave Coffee on BEL Road was arrested after a hidden camera was found in the womens washroom on April 25 2025 recording for two hours IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/techie-woman-filmed-while-bathing-in-bengaluru-man-arrested-672801.html Thu, 07 May 2026 13:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ac-blast-triggers-massive-fire-in-greater-noida-house-no-casualties-reported-672805.html Greater Noida May 7 A massive fire broke out at a residential house in Greater Noidaâs Sector Beta 1 after an air conditioner reportedly exploded creating panic among residents in the locality No casualties were reported during this officials said on Thursday According to officials the incident took place at around 1015 pm on Wednesday at house number E166 which belongs to Amit Kumar Preliminary information suggested that the fire started on the first floor of the house before rapidly spreading through the building leaving the occupants with very little time to respondAs flames engulfed the structure members of the family rushed downstairs to save themselves Within a short span of time the blaze intensified and spread across the entire house destroying household belongings and reducing much of the property to ashesResidents of the area immediately attempted to control the flames and informed the fire department A fire tender was rushed to the spot and firefighters managed to bring the situation under control after an extensive operationNo injuries or casualties were reported in the incident However officials said the fire caused significant damage to the property with most household items destroyedThe incident comes only days after a tragic fire in Delhis Vivek Vihar area on May 3 claimed nine livesIn that incident nine people including a toddler were killed and several others were injured after a massive fire broke out in a fourstorey residential building in Vivek Vihar during the early hours of SundayAccording to officials the fire started on the second floor of the building at around 4 am prompting authorities to dispatch 14 fire engines to the scene The fire department along with police and emergency response teams launched an extensive rescue and relief operationOfficials said over 10 people were rescued from the building during the operation Around 15 residents were eventually evacuated from the premises While several people sustained minor injuries and were taken to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital for treatment nine people including a toddler died in the tragedy Authorities said the blaze in Vivek Vihar was brought under control after firefighters battled the flames for nearly two hours IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ac-blast-triggers-massive-fire-in-greater-noida-house-no-casualties-reported-672805.html Thu, 07 May 2026 14:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/niti-aayog-provides-detailed-policy-roadmap-for-indias-school-education-system-672807.html New Delhi May 7 NITI Aayog has released a policy report that presents a comprehensive decadelong analysis of Indias school education system across key parameters such as access and enrolment infrastructure equity and inclusion and learning outcomes it was announced on Thursday NITI Aayog CEO Nidhi Chhibber released the report titled âSchool Education System in India Temporal Analysis and Policy Roadmap for Quality EnhancementâThe report provides a detailed policy roadmap comprising 13 comprehensive recommendations The 8 systemic recommendations encompass reforming school structure through composite schools and evidencebased rationalisation strengthening school infrastructure undertaking governance reform and administrative capacity building institutionalising a wholeofsociety approach through State and District Task Forces on School Quality strengthening School Management Committees elevating teacher deployment and professional development expanding digital and broadcastbased learning and promoting equity and inclusion The 5 academic recommendations focus on transforming pedagogy assessment and foundational learning emphasising holistic education and student wellbeing reimagining vocational education and skill integration strengthening ECCE and integrating AI for pedagogical innovation according to a NITI Aayog statementThe report draws on secondary data from UDISE 202425 PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 NAS 2017 and 2021 and ASER 2024 and is informed by the National Workshop on Quality School Education convened by NITI Aayog in February 2025 which brought together over 150 participantsIndias school education system today spans 1471 lakh schools serving over 2469 crore students making it the largest system in the world The report presents a comprehensive analysis across key dimensions of access infrastructure equity inclusion digital integration and learning outcomes for all 36 States and UTs Through heat maps and other visual graphics the temporal analysis presented in the report highlights substantial advancements in school infrastructure particularly in the provision of electricity functional sanitation facilities and inclusive infrastructure alongside a significant expansion of the digital learning ecosystem through improved access to computers internet connectivity and smart classrooms across schools said the statement âThe study also points towards encouraging gains in equity and inclusion especially in girlsâ participation and the improved enrolment of SC and ST students across educational stagesâ it added The report provides 33 implementation pathways for the recommendations each structured across short medium and longterm horizons with clearly identified actors responsible at the Central State and local levels IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/niti-aayog-provides-detailed-policy-roadmap-for-indias-school-education-system-672807.html Thu, 07 May 2026 14:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-names-former-cji-dy-chandrachud-to-resolve-kapur-family-trust-battle-672808.html New Delhi May 7 The Supreme Court on Thursday appointed former Chief Justice of India CJI DY Chandrachud as mediator to resolve the ongoing family dispute between Rani Kapur and Priya Sachdev Kapur over the alleged RK Family Trust linked to the Sona Group estate A Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Ujjal Bhuyan passed the order after all parties agreed to explore a settlement through mediationObserving that the controversy was a âfamily affairâ the apex court requested all parties not to make any public statements or post about the dispute on social media âItâs a family dispute let it be confined among the family only It should not be a source of entertainmentâ the Justice Pardiwalaled Bench orally remarked clarifying that the mediation proceedings would be confined to disputes among the family membersâThe endeavour should be to resolve the dispute and put an end to the matter We firmly believe all parties should participate in the mediation with an open mindâ it addedThe apex court further said that it would await a preliminary report from the mediator before taking up the matter further and posted the case for hearing in AugustThe dispute pertains to the creation and control of the socalled RK Family TrustRani Kapur Family Trust which has been challenged by 80yearold Rani Kapur as fraudulent and illegal According to the suit Rani Kapur is the sole beneficiary of the estate of her late husband industrialist Dr Surinder Kapur who passed away in 2015 and had allegedly bequeathed all movable and immovable properties to her through a will probated by the Bombay High Court in 2016The petition alleged that despite this her entire estate was clandestinely diverted into a newly created trust without her knowledge or informed consentDescribing herself as a victim of âillegal acts forgery and undue influenceâ Rani Kapur claimed that within days of the death of her son industrialist Sunjay Kapur control over key group companies was assumed without her knowledgeEarlier on April 27 the apex court had issued notice on Rani Kapurâs plea and indicated that mediation could be an appropriate mechanism for resolving the dispute particularly considering her advanced ageMeanwhile in a related development the Delhi High Court recently granted interim protection to Sunjay Kapurâs children from his previous marriage with Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor restraining Priya Kapur from dissipating or creating thirdparty rights over key portions of the deceased industrialistâs estate pending adjudication of the inheritance disputeA singlejudge Bench of Justice Jyoti Singh held that the estate of the deceased was required to be preserved during the pendency of the proceedings and observed that suspicious circumstances surrounding the purported will had been raised by the plaintiffs Samaira Kapur and Kiaan Kapur as well as Rani KapurThe Delhi High Court restrained Priya Kapur from alienating transferring pledging or altering the equity and shareholding structure in Sunjay Kapurâs Indian companies and also barred withdrawal of provident fund amounts disposal of artworks personal effects and cryptocurrencies linked to the estate IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-names-former-cji-dy-chandrachud-to-resolve-kapur-family-trust-battle-672808.html Thu, 07 May 2026 14:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/some-light-hearted-moments-at-bihar-cabinet-expansion-oath-ceremony-672813.html Patna May 7 The NDA government in Bihar led by Samrat Chaudhary expanded its cabinet on Thursday with 32 ministers taking the oath of office during a grand ceremony held at Gandhi Maidan in Patna The newly expanded cabinet includes 15 ministers from the BJP 13 from the JDU two from the Lok Janshakti Party Ram Vilas one from Hindustani Awam Morcha Secular and one from Rashtriya Lok MorchaAmong the prominent new entrants was Nishant Kumar son of former Chief Minister Nitish KumarAmid the highprofile political proceedings a humorous moment during the oathtaking ceremony drew attentionAs per protocol ministers are required to sign official oath documents after taking the oathDuring the first phase of the ceremony five ministers Shravan Kumar Vijay Kumar Sinha Dilip Jaiswal Nishant Kumar and Leshi Singh were invited together to take the oathFollowing the oath five designated chairs and tables had been arranged on the dais for the signing process with each ministerâs official documents placed before their assigned seatWhile Shravan Kumar and Vijay Kumar Sinha took their seats without confusion an amusing mixup occurred when Nishant Kumar accidentally sat in the chair designated for Dilip JaiswalWhen Jaiswal approached to sign his papers he found Nishant already seated thereAccording to those present Dilip Jaiswal politely informed Nishant that the documents placed before that seat belonged to him and requested him to move to the adjacent chair where Nishantâs own documents had been placed Nishant then shifted to the correct seatThe moment became even more noticeable when Nishant reportedly needed assistance locating the signature spaces on the documentsDilip Jaiswal initially guided him regarding where to sign while Leshi Singh was later seen helping him complete the formalitiesThe lighthearted exchange briefly added an informal touch to an otherwise grand and politically significant ceremony drawing smiles from leaders and attendees present on the daisThe swearingin ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi Union Home Minister Amit Shah Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Union Health Minister JP Nadda and several senior NDA leadersChief Ministers from multiple states along with NDA Union Ministers from Bihar including Chirag Paswan Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh Jitan Ram Manjhi and RLM chief Upendra Kushwaha were also present at the event IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/some-light-hearted-moments-at-bihar-cabinet-expansion-oath-ceremony-672813.html Thu, 07 May 2026 15:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/assam-advocate-general-devajit-saikia-resigns-following-end-of-govt-tenure-672818.html Guwahati May 7 Senior Advocate General Devajit Saikia on Thursday announced his resignation from the post of Advocate General of Assam following the completion of the tenure of the present state government In a statement posted on X Saikia said he had tendered his resignation on Wednesday in keeping with constitutional tradition and established practice after the end of the current governmentâs term under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa SarmaâKeeping and upholding the high tradition and constitutional practice I have tendered my resignation yesterday from the Office of the Advocate General Assam upon completion of my tenure of nearly five years and consequent to the end of the present Governmentâs termâ Saikia statedHe described his tenure as Advocate General as a matter of âimmense honour and privilegeâ and expressed gratitude to the state leadership and legal fraternity for their support and cooperation during his term in officeSaikia thanked the Chief Minister members of the Council of Ministers government officials fellow lawyers and all those associated with the administration and judiciary for the trust reposed in him during the past several yearsâIt has been a matter of immense honour and privilege to serve the State of Assam in the constitutional office of Advocate Generalâ he said in the statementDevajit Saikia had served as the top law officer of the Assam government for nearly five years and represented the state in several important legal and constitutional matters before various courtsApart from his legal responsibilities in Assam Saikia also holds the position of secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI and has been associated with Indian cricket administration for several yearsHis resignation comes ahead of the swearingin of the new BJPled NDA government in Assam scheduled to take place on May 12 in GuwahatiSources indicated that a new Advocate General is expected to be appointed after the formation of the new Council of Ministers in the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/assam-advocate-general-devajit-saikia-resigns-following-end-of-govt-tenure-672818.html Thu, 07 May 2026 16:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jgu-is-indias-first-institution-of-eminence-to-receive-data-science-council-of-america-accreditation-672822.html Sonipat May 7 OP Jindal Global University JGU has become the first Institution of Eminence in India to be accredited by the Data Science Council of America DASCA a globally recognised standards and accreditation body that establishes industryaligned benchmarks for educational programmes in data science artificial intelligence and analytics This recognition firmly positions JGU at the forefront of higher educations most consequential frontier the integration of artificial intelligence and data science into the academic ecosystem This accreditation has been awarded under the World Data Science amp AI Initiative WDSAI a global platform led by DASCA that supports universities in adopting internationally benchmarked standards WDSAI provides accreditation support curriculum alignment services and access to global certification pathways thereby ensuring that JGUs graduates emerge with skills that are not only academically rigorous but also industryready and futurefocusedSeven of JGUs flagship AI and Data Sciencerelated programmes have been successfully aligned with DASCA standards under the WDSAI framework The accredited programmes includeâ MSc in Artificial Intelligence amp Data Scienceâ BA in AI amp Lawâ BBA Hons Business Analyticsâ MDes AIpowered UXâ MBA in Business Analyticsâ MBA in Business and Lawâ MBA in AI for BusinessThe Founding Vice Chancellor of OP Jindal Global University Prof Dr C Raj Kumar said âThis is an exceptional recognition and what makes this achievement particularly distinctive is its breadth and flexibility The accreditation spans residential nonresidential and online delivery formats reflecting JGUs deep commitment to accessibility inclusion and meeting learners where they are It is valid through 2031 and provides an umbrella certification framework that will extend to any new data science and artificial intelligence programmes we develop during this periodâProf Padmanabha Ramanujam Dean of Academic Governance amp Student Life said âAt OP Jindal Global University our approach to data science and artificial intelligence is rooted in interdisciplinarity and realworld relevance The DASCA accreditation reflects our commitment to integrating technical expertise with critical thinking ethical reasoning and domainspecific knowledge We believe that the future of AI education lies in preparing learners not just to build intelligent systems but to understand their societal impact and apply them responsibly across sectorsThe Data Science Council of America DASCA is a global standards body that provides accreditation for academic institutions and certification for professionals in data science and AI It sets industryleading standards frameworks certifications and accreditation programmes to develop data analytics skills for students Its accreditation affirms curriculum quality faculty expertise and learning outcomes using a fully digital remotefirst process to align programmes with international industry benchmarks DASCA drives the World Data Science amp AI Initiative WDSAI to foster excellence in AI education and accredits university programmes affirming their quality against global standards It evaluates curriculum faculty and student learning outcomes to ensure programmes meet industry demands The DASCA Professional Certification Board DPCB and the Ethics Control Council ECC ensure the rigour and ethical standards of accredited programmes The Benefits of DASCA Accreditation ensure that academic programmes reflect current realworld data science requirements and confirm high standards in teaching and curriculum verified by industry experts JGU has emerged as the first Institution of Eminence to receive this distinction reinforcing its position as a pioneer in integrating global AI and data science standards into Indian higher education This is not simply an institutional recognition it is a signal to learners employers and the global academic community that JGU stands ready to prepare its students for the realities of an AIdriven world economyAs artificial intelligence reshapes industries economies and societies across the world JGU stands ready accredited benchmarked and globally aligned to prepare a generation of students who will lead this transformation IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jgu-is-indias-first-institution-of-eminence-to-receive-data-science-council-of-america-accreditation-672822.html Thu, 07 May 2026 16:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/heatwaves-now-a-public-health-crisis-experts-warn-at-chandigarh-workshop-672823.html DW Bureau Chandigarh May 7 2026 A multistakeholder workshop on Heatwaves in Punjab Science Health amp Community Preparedness was organised at the Chandigarh Press Club in collaboration with Clean Air Punjab the Chandigarh Press Club and the India Meteorological Department IMD bringing together experts practitioners and community representatives to discuss the growing threat of extreme heat in the regionThe session began with opening remarks by Chandigarh Press Club President Saurabh Duggal followed by a contextsetting address by Sanam Sutirath Wazir Director Clean Air Punjab who stressed the importance of placing vulnerable communities at the centre of climate response planningnbspHeatwaves are rapidly becoming a lived reality for the most vulnerablefrom farmers to gig workers Preparedness must go beyond awareness and focus on building local systems of care including accessible cooling spaces and communityled response mechanisms said Sanam Sutirath WazirThe first panel focused on heatwave science forecasting systems and agricultural preparedness Shivinder Thakur Scientist at IMD Chandigarh shared insights into changing heatwave patterns and emphasised the need for effective lastmile dissemination of weather warningsnbspAgricultural experts including Dr Prabhjyot Kaur from Punjab Agricultural University and Dr Balbir Singh Khadda Deputy Director KVK SAS Nagar highlighted the increasing stress on crops soil health and farmers livelihoods due to rising temperatures Progressive farmers Baldeep Singh and Palwinder Singh also shared fieldlevel experiences and adaptation strategiesThe second panel centred on public health and community response Dr Nidhi Nodal Officer National Programme for Climate Change and Human Health along with Dr AK Mandal Senior Director Pulmonology highlighted the growing incidence of heatrelated illnesses and the increasing burden on healthcare systemsnbspCommunity leader Gurpreet Singh and social media influencer Amandeep Singh underlined the importance of local networks in spreading awareness and enabling timely responses during extreme heat eventsA key focus of the workshop was the experience of gig and informal workers Tek Chand a gig worker from Chandigarh spoke about the challenges faced by outdoor workers with limited access to shade hydration and restnbspFor workers like us heat is not just uncomfortableit becomes dangerous Cooling spaces and basic support systems can make a real difference to our safety he saidParticipants across sessions emphasised that heatwaves are not only an environmental issue but also a serious public health and livelihood concern The need for accessible cooling spaces in urban and semiurban areas emerged as a major recommendationnbspThe workshop concluded with a call for coordinated action involving local governments civil society organisations and institutions to strengthen community preparedness and protect vulnerable populations during extreme heat events https://dailyworld.in/national/heatwaves-now-a-public-health-crisis-experts-warn-at-chandigarh-workshop-672823.html Thu, 07 May 2026 16:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/operation-sindoor-was-a-clear-message-to-world-cm-chandrababu-naidu-672825.html Amaravati May 7 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Thursday that Operation Sindoor was a clear message to the world that our nation will not tolerate attacks on its soil and no harm to our citizens will go unanswered On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor the Chief Minister posted on âXâ that the operation also reflected Indiaâs defence capabilities and its strength to take on every challenge in defence of the nation âOn the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor today I pay my humble tributes to those who lost their lives in the Pahalgam terrorist attack and laud the Indian Armed Forces for delivering a befitting response Jai Hindâ posted Chandrababu NaiduGovernor S Abdul Nazeer extended his heartfelt salutations to the indomitable courage valour and unwavering commitment of our brave security forces in protecting the nation âOperation Sindoor stands as a symbol of national pride justice and unshakable resolve This glorious saga of victory serves as a strong warning to the forces that dare to challenge the unity integrity and sovereignty of India We remain forever grateful to our brave soldiers for their sacrifice dedication and tireless service to the nationâ said the GovernorState Minister for Education and Information Technology Nara Lokesh posted on âXâ that one year ago Operation Sindoor demonstrated Indiaâs unwavering resolve to protect its sovereignty and the safety of its people âA heartfelt salute to our brave Armed Forces for their courage precision and selfless service to the nation Their valour and sacrifice continue to make every Indian proud My sincere gratitude to Honâble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji for his calm and decisive leadership during a defining moment for the nation India stands united India stands strongâ wrote LokeshâOn the anniversary of Operation Sindoor we honour the indomitable spirit and fearless courage of our soldiers who stood tall in the face of adversity Their valour grit and unwavering commitment to the nation continue to inspire pride across every corner of Bharatâ posted Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan ReddyUnion Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar also took to social media to highlight the day He wrote on X âWhen drones were flying over homesâ when children in border villages slept to the sound of sirensâ India did not bow Operation Sindoor is not just a military response It is a message If you attack BharatBharat will answerâ reads a post byThe MoS wrote that Prime Minister Modi has made clear that this is not the India that stays silent anymore IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/operation-sindoor-was-a-clear-message-to-world-cm-chandrababu-naidu-672825.html Thu, 07 May 2026 17:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cm-revanth-reddys-convoy-travels-in-regular-traffic-in-hyderabad-672827.html Hyderabad May 7 Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddyâs convoy travelled in regular traffic in Hyderabad on Thursday a day after directing police to ensure that people are not stopped for the movement of his convoy After his return from New Delhi the Chief Ministerâs convoy travelled from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad to his residence in Jubilee Hills The Chief Minister on Wednesday issued clear instructions to senior police officials against stopping vehicles across the city for his convoy movement He directed that all measures causing inconvenience to the public on roads should be completely avoided In this context traffic police allowed vehicles to move in a single lane instead of completely halting traffic during the convoy movementDirector General of Police CV Anand had said on Wednesday that the Chief Minister directed the police to ensure that no inconvenience is caused to the general public during the movement of the Chief Minister and other VIPs across the State The Chief Minister emphasised that people should not be made to wait on roads for prolonged periods due to his convoyRevanth Reddy expressed concern over the severe traffic congestion experienced near the airport on Wednesday while he was proceeding to Delhi Taking serious note of the situation he instructed the DGP to initiate appropriate action against officials responsible for lapses and ensure that routine public movement is not disrupted for convoy arrangements According to a statement from the DGPâs office he also directed that vehicles coming from the opposite direction should not be unnecessarily stopped and that traffic regulation should be handled in a manner that minimises public inconvenience The Chief Minister further stressed that strict action must be taken against officials found negligent in discharging their dutiesFollowing the Chief Ministerâs directions DGP Anand convened a video conference with all SI and above rank officers of Law amp Order and Traffic Police in all the commissionerates and the Commissioners across the State and issued key instructions The DGP observed that the Chief Ministerâs repeated concern highlights the gravity of the issue and called upon field officers to address it with utmost seriousness IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cm-revanth-reddys-convoy-travels-in-regular-traffic-in-hyderabad-672827.html Thu, 07 May 2026 17:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/world-athletics-day-gujarat-highlights-focus-on-grassroots-sporting-talent-through-khel-mahakumbh-672829.html Gandhinagar May 7 Gujarat observed World Athletics Day on Thursday by highlighting the growing participation of young athletes in the state through the Khel Mahakumbh initiative which saw 9383 players compete in the statelevel athletics competition held in Nadiad earlier this year World Athletics Day is celebrated annually on May 7 with the aim of promoting fitness discipline and awareness about sports among young peopleThe theme for this years World Athletics Day is Sport Building Bridges Breaking Barriers focusing on the role of athletics in strengthening social connection unity and equality through physical activityDescribing athletics as the âbase of all sportsâ the state government said the Khel Mahakumbh initiative has helped create opportunities for players from rural and remote areas to showcase their abilities at the state levelâThe youth of Gujarat are today bringing glory to the state in the field of sports and are making sports a professionâ officials said attributing the growth of sports culture in the state to the âvisionary leadershipâ of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who launched Khel Mahakumbh in 2010 during his tenure as Gujarat chief ministerAccording to the government the initiative has generated fresh enthusiasm for sports across Gujarat and has helped identify talent from interior regions of the stateThe statelevel athletics competition under Khel Mahakumbh 2025 was organised at the High Performance Centre in Nadiad of Kheda district from January 16 to February 3A total of 9383 athletes from across the state participated in the competition including 4694 boys and 4689 girlsParticipants competed across Under9 Under11 Under14 Under17 and open age categories reflecting what the government described as growing interest and wider participation in sportsThe competition featured 390 events including races from 30 metres to 5000 metres 80m 100m 110m and 400m hurdles long jump high jump pole vault triple jump shot put discus throw javelin throw hammer throw relay races and race walking eventsPlayers delivering strong performances were honoured with medals and tracksuitsThe government also highlighted athletes who have emerged through Gujaratâs sports ecosystem including Sarita Gaikwad Mayur Malaviya Ruchit Mori and Murali GavitSarita Gaikwad known as the âGolden Girlâ from Dang district won a gold medal as part of Indiaâs womenâs 4x400 metre relay team at the 2018 Asian GamesMurali Gavit secured a bronze medal in the menâs 10000 metre event at the 2019 Asian Athletics Championships bringing international recognition to Gujarat athleticsOfficials added that the state government remains committed to supporting talented athletes and strengthening the stateâs position in sports IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/world-athletics-day-gujarat-highlights-focus-on-grassroots-sporting-talent-through-khel-mahakumbh-672829.html Thu, 07 May 2026 17:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-a-very-charismatic-leader-cong-needs-re-grooming-shobhaa-de-672833.html Mumbai May 7 Novelist and columnist Shobhaa De on Thursday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi describing him as a âvery charismatic leaderâ In the same breadth she added that the Congress party needs regrooming and strong leadership Speaking to IANS Shobhaa De said âYou canât call it the magic of just one man Heâs a very charismatic leader and no one can take that away from him But a country of our size cannot depend solely on the magic of any one man It has to be something much more solid that inspires confidence among citizens They have a very powerful system at the ground levelâShe further said that the ruling party has highly competent people who work cohesively and systematicallyâIt takes a lot of planning to win elections Their IT team is very strong and they seem to understand the psychology of voters They do not take voters for granted They work systematically towards achieving their goalsâ she addedCommenting on the INDIA bloc Shobhaa De said âWhether the INDIA alliance is a good idea or not I donât think it is We need a powerful Opposition to balance the oneparty rule If Mamata Banerjee plays the role of Leader of the Opposition then she could perform that role very effectivelyâSpeaking about the Congress party she said âI would say leadership is the main issue to start with along with the lack of any clearly stated policy that people can identify with Now Rahul Gandhi has offered support to Vijay in Tamil Nadu but that is only on paper What sort of support is itâShe further added âThe Congress needs regrooming Every party goes through highs and lows but right now they are at their lowest point Their credibility is also at its lowest A lot of people across India may know Rahul Gandhiâs name but they do not know what he stands for Unless he clearly defines his policies and the partyâs direction for the next five years it appears that the party is gradually losing the ground it once heldâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-a-very-charismatic-leader-cong-needs-re-grooming-shobhaa-de-672833.html Thu, 07 May 2026 18:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mumbai-no-infection-found-in-family-of-four-who-died-after-eating-watermelon-police-await-fsl-findings-672834.html Mumbai May 7 The mysterious death of four members of the same family in Mumbaiâs Bhendi Bazaar area remains unresolved as the microbiology report from JJ Hospital has found no suspicious elements or signs of bacterial infection in their corpses after consuming watermelon on Thursday The report has now been handed over to the Mumbai Police for further investigation According to Mumbai Police officials examinations of the deceased personsâ gastric contents blood samples and food remnants did not reveal the presence of any microorganisms or infections The report has effectively ruled out the possibility of any infectious disease thereby deepening the mystery surrounding the case Investigators are now relying heavily on the forthcoming report from the Forensic Science Laboratory FSL which is expected to determine the future course of the investigationThe deceased have been identified as Naseerin Dokadia 35 Ayesha Dokadia 16 Abdullah Dokadia 44 and Zainab Dokadia 12 All four family members were admitted to different hospitals on April 26 after their health suddenly deterioratedAccording to family members all of them had complained of vomiting after consuming watermelon the previous night Their condition reportedly worsened rapidly soon afterward leading to their deathsPolice officials stated that so far the investigation has not uncovered any evidence suggesting criminal conspiracy or foul play However the exact cause of death still remains unknown Officials said they are awaiting the toxicology and other scientific reports from the Forensic Science Laboratory to establish whether the deaths were caused by any toxic substance or other unidentified factorsOne police official stated that the FSL report is extremely important as it is expected to clarify whether poisoning or any other external factor was responsible for the deathsAt present despite the microbiology report ruling out infection and finding nothing suspicious the case continues to remain a mystery Both the Mumbai Police and the Health Department are now waiting for the final forensic reports to uncover the actual cause behind the tragic incidentAs part of the investigation Mumbai Police have recorded the statements of more than 10 individuals connected to the case Statements of the four people who initially fell ill along with the local doctor who treated them have been documented In addition police have questioned everyone from the watermelon vendor to those who were present at the family gathering and all their statements have been officially recorded IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mumbai-no-infection-found-in-family-of-four-who-died-after-eating-watermelon-police-await-fsl-findings-672834.html Thu, 07 May 2026 18:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/oppn-leaders-criticise-centre-for-keeping-them-in-dark-about-op-sindoor-672836.html New Delhi May 7 On the first anniversary of Opposition Sindoor Opposition leaders lashed out at the BJPled Central government for keeping them in the dark about the military operation They however praised Indias military capability Speaking to IANS Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy said We do not know enough about Operation Sindoor I am a Member of Parliament but we were not told the details of Operation Sindoor even in the defence consultative committee of which I am a memberIt is only the government which can say that it was an 88hourlong operation in which they wiped out various assets of the enemy but it has remained a closely guarded secret as to what was achieved he addedHe expressed condolences for the Indian lives lost during Operation SindoorArabinda Das Chairman of the Media Communications and Publicity Department of the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee highlighted that Indias military might is far superior as compared to that of PakistanBut he too echoed that opposition leaders were kept in the dark about the military operationAs far as Operation Sindoor is concerned the story is still bleak In most of the cases these people the Central government are in the habit of keeping people in the dark So a clear picture should have come as we are still in the darkness he saidHowever he was confident that Pakistan which is quite inferior in military might must have been subjugated by IndiaCongress MP Amar Singh criticised the BJPled NDA government for politicising the operationThe military always does good work We support the Indian armed forces he told IANSBut the BJP should not have politicised it Operation Sindoor It is the achievement of the Armed Forces what do they BJP have got to do with it he addedMeanwhile Home Minister Amit Shah hailed Operation Sindoor saying that it stands as an epochal mission of India that will always remind the countrys enemies of the infallible striking power of Indian armed forces IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/oppn-leaders-criticise-centre-for-keeping-them-in-dark-about-op-sindoor-672836.html Thu, 07 May 2026 18:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-arrests-meerut-cgst-official-aide-in-bribery-case-672862.html Meerut May 7 IANS The Central Bureau of Investigation CBI on Thursday arrested a Superintendent CGST Meerut UP and a Computer Operator working in the office of the Superintendent in a Rs 6000 bribery case an official saidSanjay Meena Superintendent CGST Office RangeI Meerut UP and Yash Sharma Computer Operator CGST Office after verifying a complaint received against them an official saidThe CBI registered the instant case on Wednesday against the accused Computer Operator working in the office of the accused Superintendent CGST Office RangeI Meerut UP on the allegations of demand of illegal gratification of Rs 6000 on behalf of the accused Superintendent for revocation of a Show Cause Notice issued to the complainant said a statementThe CBI laid a trap and caught the accused Computer Operator redhanded while demanding and accepting the bribe amount on behalf of the Superintendent CGST Meerut it saidBoth the accused persons Superintendent CGST and Computer Operator have been arrested it saidEarlier the CBI arrested an Additional Director of the Central Government Health Scheme CGHS centre in Meerut along with her private assistant in connection with a bribery case linked to the transfer of a staff member officials said on FridayThe accused were identified as Natasha Verma Additional Director CGHS Meerut and her Private Assistant SunnyAccording to the agency the case was registered on April 30 against the Private Assistant posted at Swasthya Bhawan CGHS Suraj Kund Road Meerut following allegations that a bribe of Rs 80000 was being demanded on behalf of officials to facilitate the transfer of a CGHS employee from Moradabad to MeerutThe CBI laid a trap to catch the accused in the act During the trap proceedings both the accused Natasha Verma Additional Director CGHS Meerut and her Private Assistant Sunny allegedly agreed to accept a reduced bribe of Rs 50000 from the complainantIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-arrests-meerut-cgst-official-aide-in-bribery-case-672862.html Thu, 07 May 2026 19:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/surat-sbi-robbery-cracked-two-up-men-held-bihar-mastermind-identified-672709.html Surat May 7 The Surat Crime Branch has arrested two men from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the Rs 50 lakh armed robbery at a State Bank of India SBI branch in the Varachha area police said on Wednesday Officials further added that the offence was executed by an interstate gang allegedly directed by a Biharbased mastermind operating from jailThe robbery took place on April 27 at around 1 pm at the SBI branch on LH RoadPolice said five or more men aged between 25 and 30 entered the bank posing as customers and remained inside for some time before pulling out weapons such as pistols threatening staff and customers and holding them hostageAccording to investigators the accused assaulted those present beat them with cables and threatened to kill themThey looted Rs 12 lakh from the cash counter and an additional Rs 38 lakh that had been delivered earlier to the branch taking the total amount to Rs 50 lakh along with several mobile phones belonging to employees and customersPolice said the gang disabled the alarm system and seized mobile phones to prevent anyone from raising an alertThey remained inside the bank for nearly an hour before fleeing on motorcycles A case was registered at Varachha police station under Sections 3102 311 and 1272 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 251A of the Arms ActPolice Commissioner Anupam Singh Gehlot said the investigation involved extensive coordinationâConsidering the seriousness of the offence multiple teams of the Crime Branch along with local police worked using human intelligence and technical surveillanceâ he saidOfficials analysed footage from more than 1000 CCTV cameras and examined mobile tower dataThe accused were found to have used three motorcycles â a Hero Splendor a Pulsar 220 and an Apache â fitted with fake registration plates copied from vehicles registered in Jamnagar Valsad and AhmedabadThe motorcycles were later recovered abandoned from areas near Olpad and Kudsad village One of the vehicles had been stolen from Khatodara police limits while another had been sourced from TelanganaInvestigators said the accused had prepared fake Aadhaar cards and rented houses in Jahangir Pura RanderUgat Canal Road and Ved Road where they stayed for around two monthsDuring this period they conducted reconnaissance of the bank and routes and also surveyed multiple banks before executing the robberyPolice further said the gang had entered the bank earlier posing as customers to study staff positions and internal arrangementsâThey clicked photographs and observed the seating layout Even when not using phones they pretended to speak on them to avoid suspicionâ Gehlot saidThe accused allegedly chose the date of the robbery to coincide with municipal election activity in the city believing that police deployment would be relatively lower and movement restricted due to metro construction work officials saidBased on intelligence inputs police identified the involvement of a gang led by Kundan Kumar alias Kundan Bhagat a resident of Bihar with a criminal recordHe is currently lodged in Beur Central Jail in Patna and is alleged to have coordinated the operation from inside prisonTwo accused â Shubham Kumar 24 originally from Muzaffarnagar Bihar and residing in Raebareli and Vikas Singh 30 from Raebareli â were arrested from Ayodhya and Gonda districts in Uttar PradeshPolice said Shubham Kumar is the key accused and had been evading detection by not using his mobile phone and frequently changing locations but was tracked and apprehended after continuous efforts over three daysVikas Singh described as an associate allegedly provided shelter and logistical support after the robbery and received financial benefit from the looted moneyâReliable information indicated that the gang of Kundan alias Bhagat had executed the robbery Further technical and human intelligence led to the identification and arrest of the accusedâ officials saidPolice recovered Rs 93000 in cash and three mobile phones from the arrested men They have been brought to Surat on a fourday transit remandOfficials said Shubham Kumar has previous criminal cases registered in Bihar including offences under the Arms Act and cases involving murder and robberyPolice said legal procedures are under way to secure custody of the alleged mastermind from jail and special teams have been formed to trace other absconding accused and recover the remaining stolen property IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/surat-sbi-robbery-cracked-two-up-men-held-bihar-mastermind-identified-672709.html Thu, 07 May 2026 08:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/nfr-engages-tea-industry-stakeholders-to-boost-containerised-rail-transport-672710.html Guwahati May 7 In a concerted effort to enhance the transportation of tea through containerised rail movement the Northeast Frontier Railway NFR held a meeting with key stakeholders of the tea industry on Wednesday The meeting held at the NFRâs Zonal Headquarters in Maligaon brought together major participants including logistics operators tea associations exporters and producers Assam which produces roughly 55 per cent of Indias tea has more than 10 lakh tea workers in the organised sector working in about 850 big estates The state produces nearly 160 million kilograms of exportoriented tea annually NFRâs Chief Public Relations Officer CPRO Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that in view of the growing demand for efficient logistics support this initiative aims to promote greater movement of tea consignments via railbased containerised services Such services offer multiple advantages including costeffectiveness reliability faster transit reduced handling losses and environmentally sustainable transportation he said According to the official the NFR has been consistently working towards strengthening freight infrastructure and developing customeroriented logistics solutions to meet the evolving requirements of the tea industry across the Northeast region and adjoining areas During the meeting senior railway officials representatives of the tea industry logistics operators and other stakeholders deliberated on various measures to improve rail connectivity operational coordination and container handling facilities for tea transportation Discussions also focused on strategies to attract higher volumes of tea traffic to the railways by ensuring efficient seamless and customerfriendly logistics services NFR has recorded commendable performance in freight operations during the financial year 202526 achieving a total freight loading of 114 million tonnes MT which marks a growth of 6 per cent over the previous financial year Freight handling operations also showed significant improvement with unloading increasing by 688 rakes from 12346 rakes in FY 202425 to 13034 rakes in FY 202526 Sharma said that to further strengthen freight logistics infrastructure in the region NFR is actively developing and operationalising modern freight terminals and multimodal cargo handling facilities New terminals at Sairang in Mizoram and Molvom in Nagaland along with others are expected to significantly enhance freight accessibility and connectivity across the Northeastern states Additionally the development of Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals across the zone is boosting capabilities for efficient cargo aggregation container handling and firstmile and lastmile connectivity the CPRO said These advancements are creating greater opportunities for industries including tea producers and exporters to increasingly adopt rail transportation This initiative underscores NFRâs continued commitment to strengthening freight infrastructure promoting sustainable transportation and delivering customercentric logistics solutions to support economic growth and industrial development in the Northeastern region Sharma pointed out IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/nfr-engages-tea-industry-stakeholders-to-boost-containerised-rail-transport-672710.html Thu, 07 May 2026 08:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-govt-honours-top-12-itis-highlights-role-in-skill-development-672711.html Gandhinagar May 7 The role of Industrial Training Institutes ITIs in aligning youth skills with the evolving requirements of modern industries was underscored on Wednesday when the Gujarat Government honoured 12 topperforming ITIs for their performance between 202223 and 202526 The awards ceremony was held under the chairmanship of Labour Skill Development and Employment Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya with State Minister Kantilal Amrutiya in attendanceThe institutions were evaluated on performance parameters set by an expert committee covering multiple academic yearsFor 202526 Bilimora ITI secured the first position Palanpur ITI came second and Jamnagar ITI came in third position The firstranked institution received Rs 11 lakh the second Rs 9 lakh and the third Rs 5 lakh along with awardsOfficials stated that the funds are to be utilised for academic enhancement and infrastructure development of the respective institutesSpeaking at the event Bavaliya said ITIs are central to preparing youth for industrial needsâThe role of ITIs is important in preparing youth as per the requirements of modern industries Gujarat advances industrially training institutions must continuously adapt to changing requirements he saidHe stressed that the awards are also a responsibility for institutions to further improve performanceDrawing an analogy he said that infrastructure alone does not define an ITIâs purposeComparing institutions to a temple structure he said Without trained instructors and staff buildings remain incomplete in purpose as it is the educators who impart skills to studentsHe also noted that skill development is a national priority under various initiatives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi while the state government under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is focusing on strengthening training systems and employabilityAmrutiya said ITIs are key institutions in shaping youth careers âITIs are not just training centres but important institutions shaping the future of youthâ he saidHe stated that efforts are being made to ensure that ITItrained students are able to secure monthly incomes ranging between Rs 30000 and Rs 50000He also suggested encouraging successful students through recognition ceremonies to motivate others and build a culture of achievementHe further emphasised the need to design ITI courses in line with local industrial ecosystems so that students can find employment within their own regionsApproximately Rs 2000 crore has been allocated for ITI development and new course introduction and called for all ITIs to be developed into model institutions he notedPerformance rankings for previous years were also announcedFor 202223 Maninagar ITI stood first followed by Surat ITI and Amreli ITI For 202324 Talaja ITI secured first position GotaâRanip ITI second and Gorwa Womenâs ITI third For 202425 Saraspur ITI was ranked first Vyara ITI second and Tarsali ITI thirdLabour Skill Development and Employment Department Secretary Lochan Sehra said The government is initiating a structured programme to skill school dropouts and integrate them into vocational training He said coordination with schools will help identify such students and ensure admission into vacant ITI seats with the aim of preventing their drift towards unskilled labour or social vulnerabilityUnder the Centreâs PM Setu scheme more than Rs 2800 crore has been allocated for upgrading 60 ITIs into advanced skilling centres The initiative includes laboratory modernisation construction of new buildings and upgrading existing infrastructure he emphasisedHe added that new courses will be introduced in collaboration with local industry clusters with special focus on sectors such as semiconductors particularly in ITIs in Ahmedabad and surrounding regions aiming towards improved placement outcomes IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-govt-honours-top-12-itis-highlights-role-in-skill-development-672711.html Thu, 07 May 2026 08:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/joint-commanders-conference-to-begin-in-jaipur-today-rajnath-singh-to-attend-672716.html Jaipur May 7 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend the second edition of the Joint Commandersâ Conference themed Military Capability in New Domains which will kick off on Thursday in Jaipur Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will also attend the highlevel conference which coincides with the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor a landmark triservice operation reflecting Indiaâs political resolve and military precisionThe conference comes at a time when modern warfare is rapidly evolving into a technologydriven domain With the growing role of artificial intelligence unmanned systems and emerging threats beyond conventional battlefields the armed forces are focusing on preparing for challenges in cyber space and cognitive warfareOfficials said the conference will serve as a key platform to assess emerging threats and outline a roadmap for building a resilient and futureready military with a decisive strategic edgeA major focus will be on accelerating indigenisation and strengthening the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative by promoting innovation and enhancing civilmilitary collaboration within the domestic defence ecosystemThe event will also feature demonstrations of advanced technologies and futuristic applications developed by the armed forces In addition new doctrines related to nextgeneration warfare concepts and operational strategies are expected to be unveiled during the conferenceThe programme underscores Indiaâs commitment to modernising its defence capabilities while aligning strategic priorities with the demands of evolving global security dynamicsOperation Sindoor was launched on May 7 2025 as a joint military campaign involving the Indian Army the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy The operation targeted terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoKRajasthan given its strategic location as a border state played a crucial role during the operation making Jaipur a fitting venue for the anniversary eventOperation Sindoor was among Indiaâs biggest coordinated military actions against crossborder terror infrastructure in recent timesThe operation involved the Army Air Force and Navy carrying out precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistanoccupied KashmirDefence observers said the mission showed the growing coordination among the three forces in planning and executionThe operation had triggered strong political and diplomatic reactions at the timeAs its first anniversary is observed Operation Sindoor remains a major reference point in discussions around Indiaâs security strategy and response to terror threats IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/joint-commanders-conference-to-begin-in-jaipur-today-rajnath-singh-to-attend-672716.html Thu, 07 May 2026 08:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mumbai-airport-to-remain-shut-for-6-hours-today-for-pre-monsoon-maintenance-672717.html Mumbai May 7 Flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport CSMIA in Maharashtras Mumbai will remain suspended for six hours on Thursday from 11 am to 5 pm as both of its runways will be temporarily closed for scheduled premonsoon maintenance work officials have said The shutdown will impact runway 0927 and runway 1432 making the airport completely nonoperational during the designated periodThe maintenance exercise is part of the airports annual monsoon preparedness programme aimed at ensuring operational safety and smooth flight movement during Mumbais heavy rainy seasonThe Mumbai International Airport Ltd MIAL which operates the airport said the work is necessary for the upkeep and safety of the vast airside infrastructure spread over 1033 acresAcknowledging the impact that a temporary closure can have at one of the busiest airports in the world the airport authorities said consultations with airlines and all key stakeholders had begun nearly six months ago so that flight schedules could be adjusted in advance and passenger inconvenience minimisedAs part of CSMIAs comprehensive monsoon contingency plan stakeholder consultation was carried out six months in advance to notify airlines and other stakeholders enabling airlines to adjust their flight schedules well ahead of time enabling them to plan appropriately the airport operator saidThe airport has witnessed major disruptions in recent months as well On March 8 a total of 66 air traffic movements were cancelled including 32 arrivals and 34 departuresEarlier on March 3 operations were hit more severely with 107 cancellations recorded in total including 54 arrivals and 53 departuresThose disruptions were linked to the ongoing West Asia war resulting in inconvenience for passengers and leaving many stranded at the airport IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mumbai-airport-to-remain-shut-for-6-hours-today-for-pre-monsoon-maintenance-672717.html Thu, 07 May 2026 08:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajnath-singh-salutes-valour-sacrifices-of-armed-forces-on-op-sindoor-anniversary-672722.html New Delhi May 7 On the anniversary of Operation Sindoor Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday saluted the valour and sacrifices of our armed forces Rajnath Singh took to social media X and said On the anniversary of Operation Sindoor we salute the valour and sacrifices of our armed forces whose courage and dedication continue to safeguard the nation Their actions during the operation reflected unmatched precision seamless jointness and deep synergy across services setting a benchmark for modern military operationsOperation Sindoor stands as a powerful symbol of national resolve and preparedness showing that our armed forces are always ready to act decisively when it matters most It also stands testament to Indiaâs steady advance towards achieving Atmanirbharta enhancing capability while reinforcing resilience he saidIndia on Thursday is marking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor a decisive military action carried out by Indian armed forces on this day last year against the highvalue terror infrastructures and terrorists across Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK and PakistanThis military operation was carried out in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which Pakistanbacked terrorists brutally massacred 26 innocent people The Resistance Front an offshoot of Pakistanbased LashkareTaiba LeT claimed responsibility for the attackMarking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor the Indian Army said Indias resolute response calibrated and precise Committed to safeguarding sovereignty and its peopleJustice served Jai Hind it addedThe Headquarters of the Indian Defence Staff also took to social media and called Operation Sindoor a symbol of national resolveThe Army further released a video documenting the events leading up to the operation and highlighting the detailed planning that went into the precision strikes on terror infrastructureThe video also featured Prime Minister Narendra Modis stern warning to those behind the Pahalgam attack India will identify track and punish every terrorist and their backers the Prime Minister had said while addressing the nation in the aftermath of the massacreAnother strong message from Prime Minister Modi featured in the video underlined Indiaâs diplomatic position against terrorism Terror and talk cannot go together Terror and trade cannot go hand in hand Water and blood will not flow together he had declared making Indias stance against Pakistansponsored terrorism unmistakably clearThe Pahalgam terror attack took place on April 22 2025 The Pakistanbacked attackers singled out victims after asking about their religion forcing them to recite the Islamic kalima to identify nonMuslims Among those killed were 25 tourists and one local pony ride operator who tried to save the touristsSeveral victims were newly married and many were shot at close range in front of their familiesIn response to the attack Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 67 carrying out what officials described as a focused measured and nonescalatory military action targeting highvalue terror bases in Pakistan and PakistanoccupiedKashmirOperation Sindoor was a significant demonstration of Indias military and strategic capability combining both military and nonmilitary measuresThe operation successfully neutralised terrorist threats deterred further aggression and reinforced Indias zerotolerance policy towards terrorism while maintaining strategic restraint IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajnath-singh-salutes-valour-sacrifices-of-armed-forces-on-op-sindoor-anniversary-672722.html Thu, 07 May 2026 08:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/one-year-on-operation-sindoor-continues-to-shape-indias-security-doctrine-672723.html New Delhi May 7 On the intervening night of May 67 the Indian armed forces carried out Operation Sindoor to avenge the Pahalgam attack in which innocent lives were lost The operation was so precise that it took down major infrastructure both in Pakistan occupied Kashmir PoK and Pakistan Some of the major infrastructure that was destroyed included the JaisheMohammadâs headquarters in Bahawalpur and the LashkareTaibaâs primary training facility in Muridke Experts say that the Indian armed forces fought on multiple fronts While taking down infrastructure the forces were dealing with a flurry of hostage drones that came from Pakistan While taking down terror infrastructure seamlessly every drone that came in from Pakistan was taken down effectively During this operation Pakistan decided to activate its propaganda wings These wings were in overdrive mode on social media spreading false narratives Officials say that this was done with the intention of demoralising the Indian armed forces The Indian government however managed to counter every false narrative and ultimately revenge was sought for Pahalgam and the message to Pakistan was delivered While the primary intention was to hit terror infrastructure in Pakistan which has been used for years to carry out strikes in India the Operation also aimed at sending a larger message The Indian doctrine changed and the message to Pakistan is that every terror attack will be treated as an act of war It has put Pakistan on the back foot and the country will think ten times before it plots an attack This explains the push for raising homegrown modules in India another official said During Operation Sindoor Pakistan also witnessed the power of the Indian Air Forceâs Integrated Air Command and Control System IACCS This was instrumental in providing the shield during the operation Pakistan sent dozens of drones At first it was just harmless drones that flew in meant to distract Later it was the larger drones and despite trying to confuse and divert them the IACCS managed to take down each one Pakistan was not just launching the drones against the Indian armed forces attempts were made multiple times to target civilian territory but they were shot down successfully The operation also made India realise the importance of upgrading technology for future scenarios Wars would be fought using drones largely and securing the nation against them has become a top priority for the Narendra Modi government Post the operation the Government of India approved emergency procurements including replenishing S400 missile stocks drones counterdrone systems Javelin antitank guided missiles loitering munitions and precision munitions Further the IACCS equipment which is at seven sites is being refurbished with new components and equipment According to a request for proposal issued to the defence public sector undertakings by the IAF last week this was needed to mitigate a single point of failure in networked tactical nodes NTN This is critical for the IAFâs operations in its air defence network An official added that Operation Sindoor was a huge success and the slew of diplomatic measures that were taken in its aftermath also had a major impact India suspended trade ties diplomatic relations and placed the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance All this conveyed Indiaâs strong stance against Pakistansponsored terrorism Operation Sindoor also set an example of the jointness among the Indian armed forces The experts say that this was not just an operation to hit terror infrastructure It signalled a strategic shift in Indiaâs approach towards national security Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Operation Sindoor was a reflection of the nationâs resolve to ensure justice and security IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/one-year-on-operation-sindoor-continues-to-shape-indias-security-doctrine-672723.html Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-union-ministers-change-display-pictures-of-social-media-accounts-to-mark-op-sindoor-anniversary-672733.html New Delhi May 7 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior Union Ministers updated their social media profile pictures on Thursday to mark the anniversary of Operation Sindoor The Prime Minister led the digital tribute on X replacing his display picture with a commemorative image of the operation to honour the courage and legacy of the missionThe move was swiftly followed by members of the Union Cabinet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal all transitioned their profiles to the Operation Sindoor tributeIndia on Thursday is marking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor a decisive military action carried out by Indian armed forces on this day last year against the highvalue terror infrastructures and terrorists across Pakistan occupied Kashmir PoK and PakistanThis military operation was carried out in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which Pakistanbacked terrorists brutally massacred 26 innocent people The Resistance Front an offshoot of Pakistanbased LashkareTaiba LeT claimed responsibility for the attackMarking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor the Indian Army said Indias resolute response calibrated and precise Committed to safeguarding sovereignty and its peopleJustice served Jai Hind it addedThe Headquarters of the Indian Defence Staff also took to social media and called Operation Sindoor a symbol of national resolveThe Army further released a video documenting the events leading up to the operation and highlighting the detailed planning that went into the precision strikes on terror infrastructureThe video also featured Prime Minister Narendra Modis stern warning to those behind the Pahalgam attack India will identify track and punish every terrorist and their backers the Prime Minister had said while addressing the nation in the aftermath of the massacreAnother strong message from Prime Minister Modi featured in the video underlined Indiaâs diplomatic position against terrorism Terror and talk cannot go together Terror and trade cannot go hand in hand Water and blood will not flow together he had declared making Indias stance against Pakistansponsored terrorism unmistakably clearThe Pahalgam terror attack took place on April 22 2025 The Pakistanbacked attackers singled out victims after asking about their religion forcing them to recite the Islamic kalima to identify nonMuslims Among those killed were 25 tourists and one local pony ride operator who tried to save the touristsSeveral victims were newly married and many were shot at close range in front of their familiesIn response to the attack Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 67 carrying out what officials described as a focused measured and nonescalatory military action targeting highvalue terror bases in Pakistan and PakistanoccupiedKashmirOperation Sindoor was a significant demonstration of Indias military and strategic capability combining both military and nonmilitary measuresThe operation successfully neutralised terrorist threats deterred further aggression and reinforced Indias zerotolerance policy towards terrorism while maintaining strategic restraint IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-union-ministers-change-display-pictures-of-social-media-accounts-to-mark-op-sindoor-anniversary-672733.html Thu, 07 May 2026 09:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/incubators-are-key-pillar-of-successful-startup-ecosystem-niti-aayog-672740.html New Delhi May 7 Incubators are one of the key pillars of a successful startup ecosystem playing a vital role in nurturing and scaling innovative ideas said Deepak Bagla Mission Director Atal Innovation Mission NITI Aayog At the Atal Innovation Mission AIM âwe are focused on strengthening this pillar by enabling incubators with better infrastructure mentorship funding access and market linkagesâ he said at an event in Mohali that brought together key stakeholders from government industry academia incubators startups and the wider innovation ecosystemThe event aimed at strengthening the stateâcentre collaboration and to build a robust incubator network across the region while deepening engagement with key innovation ecosystem stakeholders The initiative also focused on fostering inclusive entrepreneurship and accelerating innovation through stronger partnerships between government industry academia and startupsThe regional gathering witnessed participation from representatives of Punjab Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu amp Kashmir Ladakh Uttarakhand and Delhi along with startup councils incubators industry leaders CSR partners and ecosystem enablersS Satnam Singh Sandhu Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha and Chairman of CGC Landran appreciated Atal Innovation Missionâs efforts for spearheading collaborative innovation platforms that leverage regional strengths and contribute towards Indiaâs innovationled growth journeyHe underlined the significance of entrepreneurship and innovation in realising the Prime Ministerâs vision of Viksit Bharat He also noted that Punjab and JampK share entrepreneurial energy and academic depth and that this joint chapter would unlock new opportunities for startups youth and industry across both statesThe âSumvaadâ featured highlevel deliberations on strengthening incubation ecosystems scaling stateled innovation initiatives and enhancing collaboration between governments academia incubators and industry The sessions focused on enabling innovationdriven economic growth and unlocking opportunities for startups across emerging sectorsOne of the major highlights of the event was the launch of the Punjab amp Jammu and Kashmir Incubation Consortium â PIRAHI a collaborative initiative aimed at strengthening regional innovation partnerships and creating new opportunities for startups youth and industry across both states IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/incubators-are-key-pillar-of-successful-startup-ecosystem-niti-aayog-672740.html Thu, 07 May 2026 09:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/a-bullet-will-be-answered-with-a-bomb-the-message-behind-operation-sindoor-672741.html Islamabad May 7 Post the Pahalgam terror attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi was under immense pressure to act against Pakistan Islamabad would have hoped that the retaliation would be very limited and India would not go that extra mile considering that it is a nuclear state As many experts note Operation Sindoor not just rewrote Indias security doctrine but also called out Pakistans nuclear bluff The operation was devised in such a way that it went on to punish Pakistanbacked terror without going into an allout war Going into the operation the Government of India was well aware of the international pressure that would follow Most nations would cite the nuclear issue and would urge India to show restraint However an attack like Pahalgam had to be avenged The one line that the PM had while responding to the International community was that a bullet would be answered with a bomb Officials say that for long Pakistan had taken advantage of the fact that India would treat an act of terror as a crossborder terror attack The national security planners advising the Prime Minister made it clear that Pakistan had taken advantage of this stance for a long time and it was time to change the doctrine Operation Sindoor proved that a terror attack on Indian soil would be treated as an act of war The April 22 Pahalgam attack was probably one of the most audacious On the face of it the attack seemed to have been carried out only to disrupt the tourism industry in Jammu and Kashmir However the attack had a larger meaning and was aimed at disturbing communal harmony across India The terrorists belonging to the LashkareTaiba segregated victims by religion and killed 26 innocent people The Indian armed forces were given a free hand by PM Modi On May 7 a BrahMos cruise missile struck the JaisheMohammads headquarters in Bahawalpur The missile was fired from a Su300 MKI while the paired French SCALP airlaunched cruise missile came off a Rafale The next target that was hit was the LashkareTaibas main training facility at Muridke This camp has been used to train terrorists for multiple attacks in India including the dreaded Mumbai 2611 attacks To hit Muridke the armed forces used the SCALP and Israeli Crystal Maze missiles Other terror camps were hit by the loitering munitions Harop Harpy Polish Warmatae and Israeli PALM 200400 An official said that while the armed forces continued to take down terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK Islamabad indulged in peddling fake news With pressure growing from the people of Pakistan the armys stooges took to social media to spread false news about the Indian armed forces They claimed that they had won but the reality was different The real blow came on May 10 at 130 am India launched scores of BrahMos missiles at the ChakalaNoor Khan air base in Rawalpindi This led to the crippling of the command and control network This hit was strategic as it crippled Pakistans Northern Air Command India continued to hit with more BrahMos missiles which landed at Jacobabad and Bhanot The operation was so intense that the Pakistan army pushed back 10 kilometres in Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK in several forward areas At the end of it not just the terror infrastructure had been destroyed but 11 Pakistan air bases had been crippled Pakistan also lost seven planes owing to Operation Sindoor With so much damage the Pakistani army realised that this operation had to stop The DGMO of Pakistan reached out to his Indian counterpart following which a ceasefire was announced Although Pakistan continued to violate the ceasefire India chose not to respond as it thought it should honour what was agreed upon The Prime Minister and his team had sent out a strong message that India would respond to a bullet with a bomb IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/a-bullet-will-be-answered-with-a-bomb-the-message-behind-operation-sindoor-672741.html Thu, 07 May 2026 10:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/three-youths-drown-in-stream-in-telanganas-siddipet-672744.html Hyderabad May 7 Three youths drowned in a stream in Telanganaâs Siddipet district police said on Thursday The tragedy occurred at Nacharam in Wargal mandal of Siddipet district on Wednesday but came to light on Thursday According to police the youths drowned in the Haldhi Vaagu near Nacharam on WednesdayTheir bodies were retrieved on Thursday morning The deceased have been identified as Yerragolla Prasanth 27 Vikas 26 and K Anand Reddy 27All three youths were residents of Narsapur village in the same district They had come to Toopran on Wednesday to attend the wedding of a friendLater they went to Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy at Nacharam for darshan While returning they ventured into the streamWhen they did not return their friends began a search On Thursday morning their bodies were recovered from the streamPolice shifted the bodies to a government hospital for postmortem examination Though none of them knew how to swim they ventured deep into the stream and drownedPolice registered a case and took up an investigationMeanwhile three persons were injured in a road accident near Venkateshwarlapalli in Koheda mandal of Siddipet districtAccording to police a DCM van loaded with mangoes overturned injuring the three persons travelling in the vehicleLocal people took away the mangoes strewn on the road after the accidentIn another accident in the Suryapet district of Telangana a private travel bus collided with a DCM vehicleThe accident occurred at Dwarakunt in Kodad mandal A private travel bus heading to Vijayawada from Hyderabad rammed into the DCM vehicle According to the police there were 30 passengers in the bus Some of the passengers suffered minor injuriesOn receipt of information police rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to a nearby hospitalPolice suspect that the bus driver dozed off resulting in the collision Police registered a case and took up an investigation IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/three-youths-drown-in-stream-in-telanganas-siddipet-672744.html Thu, 07 May 2026 10:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/the-isis-dangerous-punjab-game-hiring-youths-for-rs-20-000-to-carry-out-terror-attacks-672746.html Amritsar May 7 An extremely dangerous game by the ISI is unfolding in Punjab which has left the agencies concerned There has been a wave of attacks since February and the agencies see a clear pattern emerging Overseeing these operations is a Pakistanbased gangster who goes by the name Shezad Bhatti While attacks are being claimed by the Khalistan Liberation Army KLA officials say that it is Bhatti who has been coordinating with local gangsters to recruit locals to carry out these attacks Preliminary investigations suggest that not all the youth involved in such attacks are radicalised There are a good number of youth who have been hired and then paid Rs 20000 per attack The gangster network which is behind these recruitments has often taken advantage of the financial condition of these youth Some are drug addicts and they are ready to carry out attacks for a sum of Rs 20000 an official added For the Punjab Police it has been a catandmouse game The Punjab Police and the central agencies have been relentless when it comes to busting modules The police busted two Babbar Khalsa International BKI modules in Punjab on April 9 and 16 These modules were operating out of Amritsar and Gurdaspur and following the bust the police recovered grenades IEDs and other material relating to the preparation of the bombs An Intelligence Bureau official said that a clear pattern is now emerging The threat of the rise of Khalistan cannot be dismissed Although the agencies have largely kept it under check there seems to be a different pattern emerging when it comes to this issue The official further said that it is not just lowintensity blasts that have been taking place in Punjab Last year there were targeted killings of sarpanches in Amritsar and Tarn Taran Those who claimed responsibility for the attacks said that the issue was personal The agencies however see a pattern behind these killings and say that the larger aim is to create fear and panic Another issue that has come to light is that the Khalistanbacked elements would look to target BJP leaders This is clearly aimed at sending a message to the Narendra Modi government which has a nononsense policy on terror On April 7 last year a grenade was hurled at the residence of BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia The leader however escaped unhurt On April 1 this year a lowintensity blast was reported outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Chandigarh There were no casualties but the intention of the Khalistanbacked elements was to create panic and send across a message to the party Another pattern that the agencies see as emerging is regarding attacks on religious places In March last year two motorcycleborne assailants hurled a hand grenade at the Thakurdwara Sanatan Mandir in Amritsar There were no casualties but the blast damaged walls and shattered windows Another official said that the attacks on a religious site clearly point to an ISI link It is clear that the ISI wants to drive a wedge between the Sikhs and Hindus and incite communal tensions in Punjab Even at the peak at the Khalistan movement this was a pattern that was witnessed with Hindus being targeted The recent spate of attacks has alarmed the agencies There have been three incidents in 10 days in Punjab It is a clear signal that the ISI wants to make a strong statement in Punjab and hence has asked its stooges to ramp up strikes Two IED explosions took place within hours on May 5 Both took place near sensitive installations While one occurred near the BSF headquarters in Jalandhar the other took place near the Khalsa Military Camp in Amritsar On April 27 an attempt to carry out an IED blast at a railway track in Patiala was foiled Officials say that the ISI has been deploying every tool at its disposal to revive the Khalistan movement With operations slowing down in Jammu and Kashmir it desperately needs another front to play This is why the ISI has been making such a major push in Punjab the official added In the coming days the challenge will be immense and the Intelligence agencies warn that these Khalistani elements will use every trick up their sleeve to wreak havoc in Punjab IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/the-isis-dangerous-punjab-game-hiring-youths-for-rs-20-000-to-carry-out-terror-attacks-672746.html Thu, 07 May 2026 11:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tvk-convenes-meeting-of-mlas-amid-govt-formation-uncertainty-in-tn-672747.html Chennai May 7 Amid continuing uncertainty over the formation of the next government in Tamil Nadu TVK President C Joseph Vijay has convened a crucial meeting of all newly elected party legislators at the TVK headquarters in Panaiyur on Thursday The meeting comes at a politically sensitive moment with the party still short of the majority mark required to form the government in the 234member Tamil Nadu AssemblySources within the party said Vijay is expected to hold detailed discussions with the MLAselect on the evolving political situation and the ongoing efforts to secure additional support from other parties and independent legislatorsTVK created a major political upset in the recently concluded Assembly elections by emerging as the single largest party in the state with 108 seats in its maiden electoral contestThe stunning performance by the actorturnedpolitician has dramatically altered Tamil Naduâs political landscape breaking the longstanding dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in State politics However despite the impressive victory TVK remains short of the halfway mark of 118 needed to form a stable governmentThe party has been engaged in intense backchannel negotiations with several political parties and Independents over the past two days in a bid to shore up numbersParty insiders said Vijay is likely to use Thursdayâs meeting to reassure the MLAselect and maintain unity within the ranks during this critical phase He is expected to brief them on the latest political developments the status of alliance discussions and the constitutional process surrounding government formationVijay is also likely to urge legislators to remain accessible to the party leadership and avoid unnecessary public comments as negotiations continue behind the scenesThe swearingin ceremony initially expected to take place this week now remains uncertain due to the unresolved numbers issue Political observers believe the next 48 hours could prove decisive in determining whether Vijay succeeds in forming the government or whether rival parties attempt alternative political strategiesMeanwhile security arrangements have been tightened around the Panaiyur headquarters ahead of the highprofile meeting with large numbers of TVK supporters expected to gather outside the venue IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tvk-convenes-meeting-of-mlas-amid-govt-formation-uncertainty-in-tn-672747.html Thu, 07 May 2026 11:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajnath-singh-cds-gen-chauhan-in-jaipur-today-for-2-day-joint-commanders-conference--672754.html Jaipur May 7 The second edition of the Joint Commandersâ Conference themed âMilitary Capability in New Domainsâ will start on Thursday in Jaipur and continue till Friday Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will grace the conference which assumes added significance as it coincides with the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor a landmark triservice operation that stands as a testament to Indiaâs unwavering political will and military resolve marked by surgical precision Modern warfare is evolving into an increasingly complex and technologydriven paradigm shaped by the transformative impact of artificial intelligence the development of unmanned systems and emerging threats that extend beyond traditional battlefields into invisible frontiers The conference will serve as a key forum to assess challenges in the emerging domains of cyber space and cognitive warfare and to chart a roadmap for capability development aimed at building a resilient futureready force with a decisive edgeA central focus of the discussions will be accelerating indigenisation and Aatmanirbharta in defence production by fostering a robust domestic ecosystem of innovation and civilmilitary fusion The conference will also feature demonstrations of futuristic applications developed inhouse along with the release of new doctrines related to future warfare concepts and operational strategiesAs part of the celebrations a special film based on Operation Sindoor will be released during the event Operation Sindoor was launched by the Indian armed forces against Pakistan a year ago Rajasthan played a crucial role in the operation because of its long international border with Pakistan the presence of key military installations and the strategic importance of its border districtsOwing to this significance Jaipur was chosen as the venue for the first anniversary celebrationsAccording to official accounts the Indian Air Force carried out precision airstrikes at around 105 am on May 7 targeting terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK The operation reportedly lasted around 25 minutes and targeted nine terrorist camps across seven locations Shortly after the strikes the Army shared an official message on social media stating âJustice has been doneâ Jaipur had earlier hosted the Army Day Parade on January 15 this yearHeld on Mahal Road in Jagatpura it marked the first time the parade was organised outside a traditional Army cantonment area and opened for public viewing The parade featured tanks missile systems and demonstrations of the Armyâs modern combat capabilities IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajnath-singh-cds-gen-chauhan-in-jaipur-today-for-2-day-joint-commanders-conference--672754.html Thu, 07 May 2026 11:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-on-edge-as-kerala-cm-race-enters-crucial-phase-672756.html Thiruvananthapuram May 7 The highstakes battle for Keralaâs next Chief Minister entered a decisive phase on Thursday with Congress leader VD Satheesan commencing talks with party observers Mukul Wasnik and Ajay Maken in Thiruvananthapuram The observers along with Congress general secretary in charge of Kerala Deepa Dasmunsi are expected to individually meet all the 63 newly elected partys MLAs before preparing their report for the party high command in New DelhiAhead of the meeting the newly elected MLAs would assemble in the state party headquartersWith the Congress emerging as the single largest party in the UDFâs emphatic victory the consultations are being viewed as crucial in determining who will lead the government after a decadelong Left rule under Pinarayi VijayanWhat was initially expected to be a routine leadership exercise has now transformed into one of the most intense succession battles the Congress has witnessed in decadesThe contest has effectively narrowed down to three powerful contenders Satheesan veteran leader Ramesh Chennithala and AICC General Secretary KC VenugopalWhile Satheesan is seen as the face of the Congress resurgence in Kerala and the architect of the aggressive antiLeft campaign that culminated in the UDFâs landslide Chennithala continues to enjoy the backing of a section of senior leaders and organisational loyalistsThe late entry of Venugopal into the race however has dramatically altered the political atmosphere both within the party and outside itEver since Venugopalâs name surfaced as a possible consensus candidate there has been a growing public backlash from sections of Congress supporters and voters who believe the leadership mantle should remain with someone actively involved in state politicsSocial media campaigns public appeals and even open letters by political commentators have urged Venugopal to remain in New Delhi and continue focusing on national responsibilities alongside Rahul GandhiThe Congress high command is understood to be closely monitoring not just the legislative arithmetic inside the party but also the wider public sentimentSenior leaders admit privately that the decision is turning into a touchandgo affair with every camp attempting to demonstrate strength without triggering a damaging internal confrontationAdding to the complexity is the Congress leadershipâs concern over factional mobilisation spilling into the public domainReports of organised receptions slogan shouting and competing demonstrations by supporters of various leaders have reportedly not gone down well with the central leadershipRahul Gandhi is learnt to have sought detailed feedback on the developments before a final call is takenThe role of alliance partners too is expected to weigh heavily in the deliberations Leaders of the Indian Union Muslim League have publicly praised Satheesanâs leadership during the election campaign while also maintaining that the UDF should avoid unnecessary disputes after securing a historic mandate of 102 seatsFor now Kerala waits anxiously as Congress attempts to balance ambition perception and internal equations in choosing the man who will lead the state into a new political chapter IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-on-edge-as-kerala-cm-race-enters-crucial-phase-672756.html Thu, 07 May 2026 11:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/six-militants-including-woman-cadre-arrested-in-manipur-arms-cache-seized-672761.html Imphal May 7 Security forces have arrested six militants including a top extremist leader and a woman cadre in Manipur and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition officials said on Thursday A police official stated that the six rebels include a selfstyled lieutenant of the United Kuki National Army UKNA identified as Seimenial Haokip 22 who was arrested from various districts including Churachandpur Imphal West and Imphal EastThe five other militants including the woman cadre belong to the Kangleipak Communist Party KCP and the Peopleâs Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak PREPAKFollowing the arrest of the selfstyled UKNA lieutenant security forces acting on his disclosures recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from forest areas in SKholen and Ukha Loikhai The recovered items include one 762 mm AK47 rifle one AK magazine one Glock 32 ACP pistol one 9 mm pistol magazine 26 rounds of ammunition of different calibres two hand grenades one radio set one smartphone four improvised explosive devices IEDs and a Maruti Gypsy vehicleThe arrested woman an active cadre of the KCP was apprehended from her residence in Imphal West district She has been identified as Salam Ongbi Konjengbam Karuna Devi 51 alias Pipik An amount of Rs 681 lakh a mobile phone and an Aadhaar card were recovered from her possessionThe police official added that intelligencebased combing cordon and search operations are being carried out extensively across various districts to apprehend those involved in extortion and other criminal activities in the stateSearch operations and area domination exercises are being conducted in fringe mixedpopulation and vulnerable areas across multiple districtsTo curb the movement of illegal elements and suspicious vehicles a total of 114 nakas checkpoints have been set up across Manipur in both valley and hill districtsSecurity personnel are also providing escorts to vehicles including trucks transporting essential commodities along the ImphalJiribam National Highway NH37Strict security arrangements and convoy protection measures remain in place in sensitive stretches to ensure the safe movement of vehiclesMeanwhile Manipur Police have urged the public not to believe rumours and to remain cautious of fake videos circulating on social media The veracity of any circulated videos or audio clips can be confirmed through the Central Control Room Uploading or sharing fake posts on social media will invite legal action a police statement warned IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/six-militants-including-woman-cadre-arrested-in-manipur-arms-cache-seized-672761.html Thu, 07 May 2026 11:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bypoll-setback-karnataka-bjp-chief-meets-defeated-candidate-says-party-will-bounce-back-672529.html Davanagere Karnataka May 5 As part of reviewing the defeat and boosting morale Karnataka BJP President and MLA B Y Vijayendra on Tuesday visited the residence of defeated BJP candidate Srinivas T Dasakariyappa and held discussions with district BJP leaders on strengthening the party organisation in Davanagere district It may be noted that Srinivas lost to the Congress candidate Samarth Mallikarjun by a narrow margin of 5708 votes in the Davanagere South segmentSpeaking to reporters on the occasion Vijayendra expressed confidence that the partyâs glory days will return in DavanagereHe congratulated the voters and party workers for securing 63000 votes BJP workers welcomed Vijayendra warmly Several leaders including former minister MP Renukacharya accompanied himHe said it is not easy for an ordinary party worker to secure such a large number of votes and encouraged them to remain confident stating that everything happens for a good reason During the interaction Srinivas Dasakariyappa became emotional and Vijayendra consoled himVijayendra also had dosa at Srinivasaâs residence Referring to the byelection results he said they had high expectationsâByelections usually favour the ruling party The Chief Minister and ministers camped in Bagalkot for 15 days The same had happened when our party was in powerâ he notedHe appreciated the efforts of party workers in both constituenciesVijayendra said their candidate in Davanagere South secured a good number of votes âWe had expected over 70000 votes but luck did not favour us this time I will not comment on the alleged flow of money by Congress Along with the candidate aspirants have also worked wellâ he addedHe said that just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shahâs efforts helped the BJP come to power in West Bengal the party is confident of forming the government in the state in 2028He further said that former CM his father BS Yediyurappa had faced many such challenges with determination and as his son he would demonstrate the same resolveâWe will strive to bring the BJP back to power Our leaders have worked well in the byelection The Gruhalaxmi scheme has turned into âElection Laxmiâ Instalments of four to five months are released during byelections and similar releases will happen ahead of Zilla Panchayat and Taluk Panchayat elections Congress is in power and there is little we can do about itâ he slammed IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bypoll-setback-karnataka-bjp-chief-meets-defeated-candidate-says-party-will-bounce-back-672529.html Wed, 06 May 2026 08:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/odisha-ceo-to-meet-bjd-delegation-on-may-11-over-rajya-sabha-poll-row-672531.html Bhubaneswar May 5 Odisha Chief Electoral Officer CEO RS Gopalan is scheduled to meet a delegation of Biju Janata Dal BJD on May 11 over the alleged illegal issuance of a second ballot paper to legislators Upasana Mohapatra and Purna Chandra Sethy during the biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha held on March 16 As per the instructions of the BJD President Naveen Patnaik senior party leader Sasmit Patra on April 28 submitted an urgent representation to the Election Commission of India ECI regarding the issue officials said on TuesdayActing on the representation Rajendra Kumar Singh Election Commission of India Under Secretary on April 29 addressed a communication to the Odisha CEO requesting an urgent appointment with the BJD delegation to examine the matterSubsequently Odisha CEO has scheduled a meeting with the BJD delegation on May 11 at 11 am the regional party told in a statement on TuesdayFollowing the directions of BJD President Naveen Patnaik a party delegation led by Prasanna Acharya Deputy Leader of the BJD Legislature Party in the Odisha Assembly will meet the Odisha CEO Gopalan on May 11The delegation will also include Pramila Mallik senior BJD leader and party Chief Whip as well as polling agent for the Rajya Sabha elections Deputy Chief Whip of the BJD and partyauthorised agent Pratap Deb Arun Kumar Sahoo MLA and counting agent for the Rajya Sabha polls and Sasmit Patra BJD MP and counting agent for the Rajya Sabha elections who is also the petitioner in the matterThe BJD reiterates its demand for immediate statutory action into the alleged irregularities and seeks a fair and transparent inquiry to uphold the sanctity of the electoral processDuring the polling for four Rajya Sabha seats the Opposition BJD had raised serious objections over the alleged issuance of second ballot papers by the officers present in the voting room who are in charge of the polls IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/odisha-ceo-to-meet-bjd-delegation-on-may-11-over-rajya-sabha-poll-row-672531.html Wed, 06 May 2026 08:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tripura-cm-manik-saha-pushes-zero-tolerance-on-drugs-calls-for-stronger-law-enforcement-672534.html Agartala May 6 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has took a strong stand in the fight to make the state drugfree During a meeting at the Civil Secretariat here on Tuesday the Chief Minister said that the police administration must remain constantly vigilant to ensure that drugs do not enter the state through the railways or any other routeVarious narcotics are smuggled from Myanmar and routed through Mizoram and southern Assam before reaching Tripura often for illegal transit into neighbouring Bangladesh The Assam Rifles Tripura Police and other security forces have often seized drugs transported into the state from different parts of the country including Delhi Our governments priority is zero tolerance towards the drug menace Law enforcement agencies must take allout measures to curb drugrelated activities said Chief Minister Saha who also holds the Home Department portfolio Directing concerned officials to take action on traffic congestion and infrastructure development the Chief Minister said that all departments must remain active and responsive He also directed the officials to strengthen public services as well as maintain law and order in the state Chief Minister Saha reiterated that the present Bharatiya Janata Partyled state government is committed to serving the people and that all departments must remain vigilant and proactive in addressing public concerns District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police from all eight districts of the state participated virtually in the Task Monitoring System TMS meetingDuring the review meeting the Chief Minister stressed the urgent need to address traffic congestion in district headquarters including Agartala city He directed authorities to take swift and effective measures ensure strict monitoring of vehicle load limits and maintain the proper functioning of traffic signal systems Transport officials were also instructed to expedite the construction of new motor stands across the state The Chief Minister also instructed the concerned authorities to closely monitor the private nursing homes rehabilitation centres and subregistrar offices to ensure transparency eliminate corruption and guarantee efficient functioning Chief Minister Saha directed officials to take preventive measures against potential outbreaks of diarrhoea and dysentery especially during the upcoming rainy season He emphasised maintaining discipline in schools while ensuring the quality and proper management of midday meal schemes On infrastructure development the Chief Minister instructed officials to expedite road repair and renovation work while strictly adhering to quality standards Regarding electricity services department officials told Chief Minister Saha that 99 per cent of the infrastructure damaged during the recent seasonal storm has already been restored The Chief Minister also directed officials to ensure there are no delays in the disbursement of MGNREGA funds and that wages and allowances for daily wage workers are paid on time The meeting was attended by Acting Secretary to the Chief Minister Apurba Roy Health Secretary Kiran Gitte Urban Development Secretary Milind Ramteke Information and Cultural Affairs Director Bimbisar Bhattacharya along with other senior secretaries and departmental directors IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tripura-cm-manik-saha-pushes-zero-tolerance-on-drugs-calls-for-stronger-law-enforcement-672534.html Wed, 06 May 2026 08:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tripura-cm-saha-pushes-zero-tolerance-on-drugs-calls-for-stronger-law-enforcement-672535.html Agartala May 6 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has took a strong stand in the fight to make the state drugfree During a meeting at the Civil Secretariat here on Tuesday the Chief Minister said that the police administration must remain constantly vigilant to ensure that drugs do not enter the state through the railways or any other routeVarious narcotics are smuggled from Myanmar and routed through Mizoram and southern Assam before reaching Tripura often for illegal transit into neighbouring BangladeshThe Assam Rifles Tripura Police and other security forces have often seized drugs transported into the state from different parts of the country including DelhiOur governments priority is zero tolerance towards the drug menace Law enforcement agencies must take allout measures to curb drugrelated activities said Chief Minister Saha who also holds the Home Department portfolioDirecting concerned officials to take action on traffic congestion and infrastructure development the Chief Minister said that all departments must remain active and responsiveHe also directed the officials to strengthen public services as well as maintain law and order in the stateChief Minister Saha reiterated that the present Bharatiya Janata Partyled state government is committed to serving the people and that all departments must remain vigilant and proactive in addressing public concernsDistrict Magistrates and Superintendents of Police from all eight districts of the state participated virtually in the Task Monitoring System TMS meetingDuring the review meeting the Chief Minister stressed the urgent need to address traffic congestion in district headquarters including Agartala cityHe directed authorities to take swift and effective measures ensure strict monitoring of vehicle load limits and maintain the proper functioning of traffic signal systemsTransport officials were also instructed to expedite the construction of new motor stands across the stateThe Chief Minister also instructed the concerned authorities to closely monitor the private nursing homes rehabilitation centres and subregistrar offices to ensure transparency eliminate corruption and guarantee efficient functioningChief Minister Saha directed officials to take preventive measures against potential outbreaks of diarrhoea and dysentery especially during the upcoming rainy seasonHe emphasised maintaining discipline in schools while ensuring the quality and proper management of midday meal schemesOn infrastructure development the Chief Minister instructed officials to expedite road repair and renovation work while strictly adhering to quality standardsRegarding electricity services department officials told Chief Minister Saha that 99 per cent of the infrastructure damaged during the recent seasonal storm has already been restoredThe Chief Minister also directed officials to ensure there are no delays in the disbursement of MGNREGA funds and that wages and allowances for daily wage workers are paid on timeThe meeting was attended by Acting Secretary to the Chief Minister Apurba Roy Health Secretary Kiran Gitte Urban Development Secretary Milind Ramteke Information and Cultural Affairs Director Bimbisar Bhattacharya along with other senior secretaries and departmental directors IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tripura-cm-saha-pushes-zero-tolerance-on-drugs-calls-for-stronger-law-enforcement-672535.html Wed, 06 May 2026 08:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-acb-arrest-pwd-engineer-two-contractors-bribe-worth-rs-404-lakh-recovered-672536.html Jaipur May 6 In a major anticorruption operation the Rajasthan AntiCorruption Bureau ACB has arrested a Public Works Department PWD Executive Engineer along with two contractors while allegedly exchanging a bribe of Rs 404000 in Bhilwara officials said The accused Shahzad Mohammad posted as Executive Engineer in PWD at Shahpura was apprehended along with contractors Moduram Dhakad and Banwarilal during a trap operation conducted by the ACBs BhilwaraI unit officials added on TuesdayThe arrests were made at the Collectorate premises while the bribe money was being exchangedAccording to ACB officials the bribe was allegedly collected from contractors as a quid pro quo for clearing and facilitating payments related to works executed under the departmentInvestigators said the amount was intended not only for the Executive Engineer but also for another senior officialDirector General of Police ACB Govind Gupta said that the action followed specific intelligence inputs regarding ongoing corrupt practices within the PWDBased on these inputs the ACB placed the suspects under surveillance which confirmed the alleged irregularitiesActing on the findings a trap operation was carried out under the supervision of DIG ACB Ajmer Range Narayan TogasThe operation was led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Paras Mal of the BhilwaraI unitDuring the raid officials recovered Rs 404000 in cash from the possession of the accused officerhe ACB has registered a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act and initiated further investigationSearches at the residential and other premises linked to the accused are currently underway to trace additional evidence and assetsOfficials said the accused are being questioned and further legal action will follow based on the findingsThe operation was conducted under the overall supervision of senior ACB officers including Additional Director General Smita Srivastava and Inspector General S ParimalaThe action underscores the ACBs continued crackdown on corruption in government departments across Rajasthan officials said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-acb-arrest-pwd-engineer-two-contractors-bribe-worth-rs-404-lakh-recovered-672536.html Wed, 06 May 2026 08:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/comprehensive-sop-issued-for-monsoon-preparedness-in-urban-odisha-672537.html Bhubaneswar May 6 The Odisha Housing and Urban Development department has issued a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure SOP to all Urban Local Bodies ULBs to ensure robust preparedness for the upcoming monsoon season An official statement issued on Tuesday said the SOP has been issued under the direction of the Housing and Urban Development department Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra clearly mandating the officials to implement the guidelines in letter and spiritEmphasising accountability and urgency the state government has underscored that any lapse in execution will be viewed with serious concern reflecting its firm commitment to urban resilience and disaster preparednessAs part of the preparedness strategy ULBs have been mandated to undertake 100 per cent verification of all drainage systems including manholes to ensure public safetyImmediate repair or secure covering of damaged manholes has been prioritised while temporary safety measures such as warning signage and protective nets must be installed wherever repairs are pendingAt the same time regular desilting of drains and strict removal of encroachments obstructing natural water flow have been made compulsory to prevent urban flooding and ensure smooth drainage during heavy rainfallRecognising the recurring challenge of waterlogging in urban areas the department has identified vulnerable and lowlying zones for targeted interventionAdequate deployment of pump sets and Diesel Generator sets will be ensured in these areas to facilitate rapid dewateringUrban areas will also be systematically divided into operational zones each under the supervision of designated officers responsible for prompt emergency response and effective onground coordination during monsoon exigenciesTo strengthen disaster preparedness Multipurpose Cyclone Shelters and public institutions like schools and colleges will function as temporary relief centres equipped with essential facilities such as safe drinking water sanitation and uninterrupted powerSpecial emphasis will be placed on safeguarding vulnerable groups with lady home guards and adequate security personnel deployed for women children and the elderlyPublic health remains a key focus particularly in preventing vectorborne diseases like dengue and malariaThe ULBs have been directed to intensify fogging apply larvicides regularly and strictly monitor water stagnation and waste dumping in drains to minimise outbreak risksFor realtime response a 247 control room will be set up in every ULB to address issues related to water supply drainage and road blockagesDamaged urban roads must be restored to motorable condition within 72 hours to minimise disruptionThe state government has also urged citizens to cooperate with local authorities in maintaining cleanliness preventing drain blockages and supporting communitylevel preparedness aiming to ensure a safe and resilient urban environment during upcoming monsoon season IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/comprehensive-sop-issued-for-monsoon-preparedness-in-urban-odisha-672537.html Wed, 06 May 2026 09:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-ahmedabad-civic-body-collects-rs-1161-lakh-in-food-safety-drive-destroys-1-015-kg-of-unsafe-food-in-april-672538.html Ahmedabad May 5 The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation AMC has collected Rs 1161 lakh in administrative charges during April month as part of an extensive food safety drive that also resulted in the inspection of 2153 food business units issuance of 498 notices and destruction of 1015 kg and 1148 litres of unsafe food According to the civic bodys Health Department on Tuesday the Food Department conducted inspections across various zones of the city between April 1 and April 30 under the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006During this period 367 Total Plate Count tests were carried out to assess food quality and safetyA total of 933 samples were collected from different food categoriesThese included 74 samples of cold beverages such as juice lassi ice cream sherbet and ice gola 45 samples of sugarcane juice mango milkshake and watermelon juice 101 samples of paneer and 133 samples of milk and milk productsOther samples comprised 24 of sweets 49 of panipuri water puri potato mixture and ragda 47 of nonvegetarian products 23 of bakery products 29 of namkeen 21 of pulses flour rice and grains 14 of edible oil 96 of spices and 277 classified as othersOf these 40 samples were declared substandard and action was taken against the respective food business operators in accordance with the lawSeveral establishments were sealed during the enforcement drive for violations including absence of licences unhygienic conditions presence of insects and misrepresentation of food productsOn April 6 Bhairavnath Punjabi Tadka in Vastral area was sealed after it was found operating without a food safety licence using paneer analogue instead of paneer and maintaining unhygienic conditionsOn April 7 Punjab Di Mahak in Navrangpura area was sealed after insects were found on the premisesOn April 8 Janata Mutton and Chicken Center in Amraiwadi area was sealed due to unhygienic conditionsOn April 9 Shree Jalaram Parotha House in Saijpur area was sealed for operating without a licence using paneer analogue and maintaining poor hygieneOn April 10 Vraj Dairy in Nana Chiloda area was sealed after inspectors found it manufacturing paneer analogue and selling it as paneerFurther action was taken on April 11 when another outlet of Shree Jalaram Parotha House in the Gota area was sealed for unhygienic conditionsOn April 13 Jay Jay Shrinathji Chavana Bhandar in Bapunagar area was sealed after expired food items were found along with unhygienic conditionsPatel Dairy in Saijpur Bogha and Shree Umiya Dudh Ghar in Bapunagar were sealed on April 15 and April 21 respectively for similar violationsOn April 24 Tasty Thrills LLP RPs Pizzeria in Navrangpura area was sealed after inspectors found live and dead insects in a deep freezer inside the kitchenA butter manufacturing unit in Shahpur area was sealed on April 27 for operating without a licence maintaining unhygienic conditions and failing to comply with regulatory requirementsOn April 30 ProfiC Food and Beverages Barbeque World in Ambawadi was sealed after live insects were found inside a refrigerator in the kitchenThe Health Department said it would continue inspections in the coming days with a focus on hygiene standards and compliance with licensing and registration requirementsIn the coming days intensive checking of all food business units will be carried out regarding hygienic conditions and licenceregistration the department said in the statementIt also added If units are found operating without licenceregistration or not complying with rules strict action will be taken against them under the FSSAIGPMC Act IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-ahmedabad-civic-body-collects-rs-1161-lakh-in-food-safety-drive-destroys-1-015-kg-of-unsafe-food-in-april-672538.html Wed, 06 May 2026 09:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-ahmedabad-civic-body-collects-rs-1161-lakh-in-food-safety-drive-672539.html Ahmedabad May 6 The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation AMC has collected Rs 1161 lakh in administrative charges during April month as part of an extensive food safety drive that also resulted in the inspection of 2153 food business units issuance of 498 notices and destruction of 1015 kg and 1148 litres of unsafe food According to the civic bodys Health Department on Tuesday the Food Department conducted inspections across various zones of the city between April 1 and April 30 under the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006During this period 367 Total Plate Count tests were carried out to assess food quality and safetyA total of 933 samples were collected from different food categoriesThese included 74 samples of cold beverages such as juice lassi ice cream sherbet and ice gola 45 samples of sugarcane juice mango milkshake and watermelon juice 101 samples of paneer and 133 samples of milk and milk productsOther samples comprised 24 of sweets 49 of panipuri water puri potato mixture and ragda 47 of nonvegetarian products 23 of bakery products 29 of namkeen 21 of pulses flour rice and grains 14 of edible oil 96 of spices and 277 classified as othersOf these 40 samples were declared substandard and action was taken against the respective food business operators in accordance with the lawSeveral establishments were sealed during the enforcement drive for violations including absence of licences unhygienic conditions presence of insects and misrepresentation of food productsOn April 6 Bhairavnath Punjabi Tadka in Vastral area was sealed after it was found operating without a food safety licence using paneer analogue instead of paneer and maintaining unhygienic conditionsOn April 7 Punjab Di Mahak in Navrangpura area was sealed after insects were found on the premisesOn April 8 Janata Mutton and Chicken Center in Amraiwadi area was sealed due to unhygienic conditionsOn April 9 Shree Jalaram Parotha House in Saijpur area was sealed for operating without a licence using paneer analogue and maintaining poor hygieneOn April 10 Vraj Dairy in Nana Chiloda area was sealed after inspectors found it manufacturing paneer analogue and selling it as paneerFurther action was taken on April 11 when another outlet of Shree Jalaram Parotha House in the Gota area was sealed for unhygienic conditionsOn April 13 Jay Jay Shrinathji Chavana Bhandar in Bapunagar area was sealed after expired food items were found along with unhygienic conditionsPatel Dairy in Saijpur Bogha and Shree Umiya Dudh Ghar in Bapunagar were sealed on April 15 and April 21 respectively for similar violationsOn April 24 Tasty Thrills LLP RPs Pizzeria in Navrangpura area was sealed after inspectors found live and dead insects in a deep freezer inside the kitchenA butter manufacturing unit in Shahpur area was sealed on April 27 for operating without a licence maintaining unhygienic conditions and failing to comply with regulatory requirementsOn April 30 ProfiC Food and Beverages Barbeque World in Ambawadi was sealed after live insects were found inside a refrigerator in the kitchenThe Health Department said it would continue inspections in the coming days with a focus on hygiene standards and compliance with licensing and registration requirementsIn the coming days intensive checking of all food business units will be carried out regarding hygienic conditions and licenceregistration the department said in the statementIt also added If units are found operating without licenceregistration or not complying with rules strict action will be taken against them under the FSSAIGPMC Act IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-ahmedabad-civic-body-collects-rs-1161-lakh-in-food-safety-drive-672539.html Wed, 06 May 2026 09:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-south-indian-film-producer-rb-chaudhary-killed-in-road-accident-near-pali-672540.html Jaipur May 6 Renowned South Indian film producer and businessman RB Chaudhary died in a road accident near Jhunta village on National Highway162 in Rajasthans Pali He was 76yearsold Chaudhary originally from Risaniya near Sojat Road and currently based in Chennai was returning from a family wedding in Lilamba village when the accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon According to the police the vehicle lost control after cattle suddenly came onto the road and crashed into a roadside safety wall The impact of the collision was severe resulting in Chaudharys death on the spotThe car driver Gautam Seervi sustained serious injuries and was initially given first aid before being referred to Jodhpur for further treatment Officials from Raipur police station reached the spot soon after the incident Assistant SubInspector Manohar Lal Khoja supervised rescue efforts and ensured the injured were shifted to hospitalThe body was sent for postmortem and later handed over to the family Police said the mortal remains have been transported to Chennai where the last rites will be performed Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has mourned the accident and has prayed for the departed soul The news of the demise of RB Choudhary a South Indian film producer in a road accident in Beawar is quite sad I pray to God to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this loss I also wish for the speedy recovery of the injured driver Gehlot said on his X account The incident has led to mourning both in the local region and among associates in the film and business community IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-south-indian-film-producer-rb-chaudhary-killed-in-road-accident-near-pali-672540.html Wed, 06 May 2026 09:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-cabinet-expansion-likely-today-672545.html New Delhi May 6 The Bihar Cabinet expansion led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary is highly anticipated to take place on Wednesday following key meetings with NDA leadership in Delhi According to sources the party high command has given its final approval to the list of ministers paving the way for a Cabinet expansion in BiharSamrat Choudhary returned to Patna earlier on Monday after concluding his visit to New Delhi where he held key meetings with senior leaders of the NDADuring his visit the Chief Minister met Union Home Minister Amit Shah Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other senior alliance leadersPreparations for the swearingin ceremony have already begun at Gandhi Maidan with stage decoration and logistical arrangements currently under wayA Cabinet meeting has also been scheduled for 5 pm on the same day and is expected to be the first meeting involving the newly inducted ministersSources indicate that the Cabinet formation will emphasise caste and regional balance the inclusion of experienced leaders the induction of new and young faces and adequate representation for womenThe expansion aims to reflect a mix of continuity and change aimed at strengthening governance and political outreachThe expansion is expected to prioritise caste balance experience and the inclusion of fresh faces The cabinet will likely include a blend of seasoned leaders and younger entrants with added emphasis on womenâs representationEarlier on March 30 Nitish Kumar resigned as a member of the Bihar Legislative Council signalling a major political transition as he prepared to assume office in the Rajya Sabha Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as the firstever Bharatiya Janata Party Chief Minister of Bihar ending Nitish Kumarâs 21year tenure IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-cabinet-expansion-likely-today-672545.html Wed, 06 May 2026 09:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/blasts-near-amritsar-cantonment-jalandhar-bsf-hq-security-tightened-probe-underway-672550.html Amritsar May 6 An explosion was reported near the cantonment area in Khasa Amritsar prompting an immediate response from police and security agencies Officials confirmed that no casualties were reported in the incident The blast which occurred around 1050 pm on Tuesday led to the deployment of the Bomb Disposal Squad BDS and forensic teams to the site The Forensic Science Laboratory team collected samples and other material evidence which have been sent for analysis to ascertain the exact nature and cause of the explosionSpeaking to reporters SP Aditya Warrier said We received information around 1030 pm that an explosionlike sound was heard here near Khasa To verify this police forces and the Army reached the spot The bomb disposal squad also arrived and operations are ongoingHe added that the BDS conducted a detailed inspection at the location while the forensic team gathered evidence for further examinationFollowing the incident the Army cordoned off the area and heightened surveillance is being maintained given the sites proximity to the cantonment Authorities said that an investigation is underway and more details are awaitedThe development came against the backdrop of another explosion earlier in the evening near the Border Security Forces Punjab Frontier headquarters in Jalandhar at around 8 pm which was allegedly caused by a scooter catching fireAccording to officials police are probing the incident to determine the precise cause of the explosion The scooter involved belonged to Gurpreet Singh who works with a courier company and the police are currently questioning himNo injuries were reported in either of the incidentsThe backtoback developments triggered political reactions with the Bharatiya Janata Party criticising the ruling Aam Aadmi Party over the deteriorating law and order situation in the stateBJP Punjab General Secretary Parminder Singh Brar said in a post on X Blast near BSF HQ in Jalandhar is a chilling reminder of the collapsing law amp order in Punjab A delivery scooter explosion in a crowded area shows how dangerously unsafe public spaces have become The Aam Aadmi Party Punjab government must be held accountable governance cannot be replaced by optics and theatrics Punjab cannot afford this failure People deserve security not excuses Brar added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/blasts-near-amritsar-cantonment-jalandhar-bsf-hq-security-tightened-probe-underway-672550.html Wed, 06 May 2026 10:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/failure-of-your-leadership-kiren-rijiju-targets-rahul-gandhi-over-congs-electoral-strategy-672565.html New Delhi May 6 Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday criticised Rahul Gandhi and Congress saying that the partyâs recent electoral outcomes reflected a failure of leadership In a post on X Rijiju said âRahul Gandhi Ji this is the reason so why blame others Itâs the failure of your leadership Respect Muslims amp donât treat Muslims as mere Vote Bankâ His remarks came amid ongoing political debate following recent Assembly election outcomes particularly in AssamIn a detailed post on X Rijiju cited electoral data to argue that Congressâ victories were disproportionately concentrated among Muslim candidates Referring to Assam he wrote â18 out of 19 MLAs that Congress has won in Assam are Muslims 18 of the 20 Muslims fielded by Congress have won Only 1 out of the other 79 nonMuslims fielded by Congress has wonâHe extended his analysis to other states stating âKerala has elected 35 Muslim MLAs in an assembly of 140 and 30 are from Congress led UDF alliance 8 Congress MLAs are Muslims and all 22 of Ally Indian Union Muslim League MLAs are Muslimsâ Further he added âCongress won 2 seats in West Bengal and both of them are Muslims from Muslim majority seats In Tamil Nadu Congress nominated 2 Muslims out of which 1 has wonâSumming up his argument Rijiju said âIt is clear that the only community that is assured of victory on a Congress ticket are the Muslims Donât be against Muslims but do not become a Muslim League Party which is divisiveâThe minister also shared a video of Badruddin Ajmal of the All India United Democratic Front who said âCongress has become Muslim League I am sad for itâ Ajmal himself won the Binnakandi Assembly seat defeating a range of Independent and regional party candidatesEarlier on Tuesday Rijiju slammed Gandhi for questioning the West Bengal and Assam election results âPlease learn to respect the mandate of the People The more you attack the Constitutional Authorities the more youll lose your own remaining credibility as a leader Do criticise the Govt Policies attack us but please respect the Constitution of Indiaâ Rijiju saidThe political exchange comes after the BJPled National Democratic Alliance registered a sweeping victory in the Assam Assembly elections The alliance secured 102 out of 126 seats marking a third consecutive term in power The BJP alone won 82 seats well above the majority mark while allies Asom Gana Parishad and Bodoland Peopleâs Front secured 10 seats each IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/failure-of-your-leadership-kiren-rijiju-targets-rahul-gandhi-over-congs-electoral-strategy-672565.html Wed, 06 May 2026 10:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/vietnams-prez-to-lam-accorded-ceremonial-welcome-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-672566.html New Delhi May 6 Vietnamese President To Lam was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed the Vietnamese President upon his arrivalChildren in traditional costumes holding the Vietnamese national flag and the Tricolour also warmly welcomed the visiting leaderPresident To Lam arrived in Bihars Gayaji on Tuesday where Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary extended a warm welcome to him He then offered prayers at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya Later on Tuesday he landed in Delhi Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai welcomed the visiting leader at the airportLater National Security Advisor NSA Ajit Doval called on Vietnams President To Lam on Tuesday holding discussions on strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations NSA Shri Ajit Doval called on General Secretary President Mr To Lam of Vietnam They exchanged views on strengthening the multifaceted comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries Mr To Lam looked forward to his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the engagements scheduled over the next two days Ministry of External Affairs MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on XThe MEA stated that President To Lams visit to India will strengthen bilateral tiesChao mung Excellency General Secretary President of Vietnam Mr To Lam has arrived in New Delhi on his first State Visit to India He was accorded a warm welcome and received by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai Jaiswal posted on XThis year we are marking the milestone of 10 years of IndiaVietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership The visit will further strengthen our multifaceted and robust bilateral relations he addedTo Lam also the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam will be in India till May 7 This is his first visit to India after being elected as the President of Vietnam last monthFollowing this Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold wideranging discussions with President To Lam across the spectrum of bilateral relations along with regional and global issues of mutual interestPresident Droupadi Murmu will also hold a meeting with the visiting leader Other leaders are also expected to call on President To Lam in New DelhiDuring his visit President To Lam is also scheduled to travel to Mumbai He will visit the National Stock Exchange meet the Maharashtra Chief Minister and Governor He is also scheduled to attend a business forum in MumbaiIndia and Vietnam share historical and civilisational ties which have steadily deepened over the years President To Lams visit coincides with the special occasion of the two countries marking the 10th anniversary of the elevation of relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership agreed during the visit of Prime Minister Modi to Vietnam in 2016 the MEA stated earlierThe engagement between leaders is expected to provide fresh momentum to the robust bilateral relations and open new avenues for cooperation between India and Vietnam it added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/vietnams-prez-to-lam-accorded-ceremonial-welcome-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-672566.html Wed, 06 May 2026 10:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/two-women-orchestra-performers-among-4-killed-in-road-accident-in-bihars-chhapra-672567.html Patna May 6 A tragic road accident near Dr PN Singh Degree College on the outskirts of Chhapra in Bihar on Wednesday claimed the lives of four people including two female orchestra performers while six others sustained serious injuries According to eyewitnesses the impact was so severe that it left the area in chaos with bodies found scattered on the road in a grievously mutilated condition Locals described the scene as deeply distressingPolice teams from Bhagwan Bazar police station along with the Dial 112 emergency response unit reached the spot soon after receiving information and launched immediate rescue operationsThe injured were rushed to the Sadar Hospital in Chhapra where four of them remain in critical conditionPreliminary reports indicate that the victims were part of an orchestra troupe from Uttar Pradeshâs Ballia district returning after performing at a wedding in Chhota BrahmapurAt around 530 am their pickup vehicle reportedly lost control and overturned by the roadsideMoments later a speeding truck coming from behind rammed into the overturned vehicle intensifying the impact and resulting in multiple fatalitiesPolice confirmed that all the deceased and injured belong to Ballia district and their families have been informedSaran Superintendent of Police Vineet Kumar visited the Sadar Hospital to assess the situation and directed medical personnel to provide the best possible treatment to the injuredThe bodies have been sent for postmortem examination and a detailed investigation into the incident is currently underwayEarlier on Monday a devastating road accident in Rohtas Bihar claimed the lives of five peopleThe victims were returning from a Tilak ceremony when the tragedy occurredThe incident took place early Monday morning in the Dinara police station area of Rohtas district near Mathiya village on National Highway 319According to an official a speeding and outofcontrol truck rammed a group of people at around 300 amThe victims had stopped on the highway after getting down from a bus with a pickup vehicle parked behind themIt was during this time that the truck ploughed into the group leading to chaos at the scene IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/two-women-orchestra-performers-among-4-killed-in-road-accident-in-bihars-chhapra-672567.html Wed, 06 May 2026 10:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-debunks-deepfake-video-of-defence-secretary-blames-pakistani-propaganda-672572.html New Delhi May 6 The Centre on Wednesday debunked an AIgenerated deepfake video falsely showing Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh saying that Indias cyber systems were jammed on May 10 last year attributing it to Pakistani propaganda accounts As India will mark the first anniversary of the successful military action Operation Sindoor against the highvalue terror infrastructure in Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK and Pakistan the propaganda accounts of the neighbouring rogue nation are actively spreading fake information relating to last years conflictIn a post on X the governments PIB Fact Check stated Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating a digitally altered video of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh making false claims that Pakistan jammed Indias systems on May 10The manipulated clip repurposes an original statement by the Secretary on Indias defence exports growth and global demand with no mention of Pakistan or jamming incidentsThe government also shared the original video and warned the citizens against believing this informationBeware This is an AIgenerated deepfake video being circulated to spread misinformation Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh did NOT give any such statement Dont be misled by edited videos Verify before sharing the government addedOn April 22 2025 Pakistanbacked terrorists carried out the Pahalgam terror attack and brutally massacred 26 peopleThe attack was carried out by The Resistance Front an offshoot of the Pakistanbased LashkareTaibaThe attackers singled out victims after asking about their religion forcing them to recite the Islamic kalima to identify nonMuslims Among those killed were 25 tourists and one local pony ride operator who tried to save the touristsSeveral victims were newly married and many were shot at close range in front of their familiesIn response to the attack Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 6 and 7 carrying out what officials described as a focused measured and nonescalatory military action targeting highvalue terror bases in Pakistan and PakistanoccupiedKashmirOperation Sindoor was a significant demonstration of Indias military and strategic capability combining both military and nonmilitary measuresThe operation successfully neutralised terrorist threats deterred further aggression and reinforced Indias zerotolerance policy towards terrorism while maintaining strategic restraint IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-debunks-deepfake-video-of-defence-secretary-blames-pakistani-propaganda-672572.html Wed, 06 May 2026 11:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sonipat-human-development-report-2026-presented-in-delhi-sparks-dialogue-on-local-development-challenges-672578.html New Delhi May 6 The Sonipat Human Development Report HDR 2026 earlier released by the Honble Chief Minister of Haryana in January 2026 was formally presented in New Delhi recently The event was organised by the Jindal Institute of Haryana Studies JIHS and brought together policymakers academics and development practitioners to reflect on the reports findings and policy implicationsThe report was released by Mr Vijai Vardhan Former Chief Secretary Government of Haryana and Mr Vikas Gupta Commissioner Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan alongside distinguished dignitaries including Dr Dalal Moosa Senior Economist World Bank Ms Kanta Singh Deputy Country Representative UN Women Mr Jagan Shah Senior Urban Expert and Former Director National Institute of Urban Affairs NIUA Professor Dr Alakh N Sharma Director Institute for Human Development and Ms Amrah Ashraf Head of Communications and Strategic Partnerships UNDP India The event was graced by Professor Dr C Raj Kumar Vice Chancellor of OP Jindal Global University Professor Dr Mrinalini Jha Director JIHS and Professor R Sudarshan Dean Jindal School of Government and Public PolicyIn her opening remarks Professor Dr Mrinalini Jha highlighted the key findings of the Sonipat HDR 2026 and outlined ongoing and future initiatives of JIHS in advancing regional research The Vice Chancellor Professor Dr C Raj Kumar emphasised the importance of dedicated research institutions like JIHS in producing rigorous policyrelevant regional analyses Drawing on their extensive administrative experience Mr Vijai Vardhan and Mr Vikas Gupta commended the research team and underscored the practical utility of Human Development Reports in informing public policy and governance drawing from their own long years of service in the Indian administrationThe programme included presentations by chapter authors who provided concise overviews of findings across key sectors such as health education environment labour and livelihoods governance spatial transformation and basic service delivery These presentations highlighted critical development challenges and actionable policy recommendations for the Sonipat districtA panel discussion titled From Evidence to Action Leveraging District Human Development Reports for Inclusive Development brought together leading experts to deliberate on the broader relevance and future direction of HDRs Dr Dalal Moosa emphasised the importance of integrating social protection into Human Development Reports describing it as a cornerstone of the social contract and essential for safeguarding individuals during periods of vulnerability She also highlighted the need to include migrant population data and suggested making reports more accessible through concise infographicdriven formatsMs Kanta Singh reflected on her own experience from Sonipat noting a visible decline in girls participation in education and sports such as volleyball between her adolescence and the present She stressed that cultural factors significantly influence womens economic participation and called for more nuanced indicators beyond unemployment rates improved data disaggregation by gender and attention to enabling factors such as public transportProfessor Dr Alakh N Sharma underscored the importance of identifying vulnerable employment and advocated for stronger reliance on primary data to better capture districtlevel realitiesMr Jagan Shah emphasised the need for districtlevel spatial planning infrastructure noting that spatial transformation reflects broader patterns of structural transformation towards an urban economy He highlighted the critical role of local governments in shaping these transitions and called for closer examination of the financialisation of spatial assets to better understand their developmental implicationsMs Amrah Ashraf reaffirmed the continued relevance of Human Development Reports globally noting that over 800 such reports have been produced with India leading in the number of subnational HDRsThe panel discussion moderated by Professor Dr Naveen Thomas concluded with a rich exchange of ideas among participants underscoring the importance of strengthening districtlevel evidence improving data systems and deepening institutional engagement to ensure that human development reports translate into actionable and inclusive policy outcomes IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sonipat-human-development-report-2026-presented-in-delhi-sparks-dialogue-on-local-development-challenges-672578.html Wed, 06 May 2026 12:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/did-lord-ayyappas-shadow-fall-on-devasom-ministers-poll-defeat-672582.html Thiruvananthapuram May 6 After the Left Fronts loss in the recently concluded Assembly elections questions are being asked whether the loss has any links with the Sabarimala case Did the aura of Lord Ayyappa and the scam surrounding Sabarimala Temple play a decisive role in the defeat of two key Devasom Ministers in Keralaâs 2026 Assembly elections The losses of senior CPIM leaders have triggered precisely that question in political circlesThe elections saw the unexpected downfall of Kadakampally Surendran and VN Vasavan both of whom had handled the sensitive Devasom portfolio overseeing temple administration including Sabarimala across the two terms of the Pinarayi Vijayan governmentSurendran who was seeking a hattrick of victories from Kazhakootam had served as Devasom Minister during the Leftâs first term 201621 He was defeated by senior BJP leader V Muraleedharan In a parallel upset Vasavan who held the portfolio in the second term 202126 lost in his home turf to debutant Congress leader Natakam SureshWhile antiincumbency and local factors certainly played a part the shadow of Sabarimala loomed large over the campaign narrativeBoth the Congress and the BJP aggressively raised the alleged âSabarimala gold scamâ as a key poll plank targeting not just the two ministers but the Left government as a wholeThe issue resonated beyond constituency boundaries feeding into a broader perception battle over the governmentâs handling of temple affairsSabarimala has long been more than a religious centre it is an emotional and political touchstone in KeralaAny controversy linked to it tends to ripple across the stateâs electorateIn this election opposition parties appeared to have successfully tapped into that sentiment turning administrative questions into political liabilities for those directly associated with the Devasom portfolioFor the CPIM the defeats of two leaders closely tied to temple administration raise uncomfortable questionsWas this merely a coincidence shaped by local dynamics or did the cumulative weight of Sabarimalarelated controversies influence voter behaviour in a more decisive wayThere may be no straightforward answer Yet the symbolism is hard to ignore two ministers linked to the stewardship of one of Indiaâs most revered temples lost their electoral battles in the same election cycleIn Keralaâs deeply layered political landscape where faith and governance often intersect the verdict suggests that narratives built around belief and trust can carry significant electoral consequences IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/did-lord-ayyappas-shadow-fall-on-devasom-ministers-poll-defeat-672582.html Wed, 06 May 2026 12:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-two-charred-to-death-as-car-erupts-in-flames-after-crashing-into-electric-pole-672585.html Bhopal May 6 Two persons were charred to death in a car they were travelling in when it lost control and crashed into an electric pole in Madhya Pradeshs Dabra district The devastating accident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday near the âArru Tjunctionâ on National Highway44 in the district The victims were returning from a marriage function and the collision triggered a massive fire that engulfed the moving vehicle within moments leaving two occupants trapped inside while a third passenger miraculously survived police officials saidThe victims according to police officials had travelled to Gwalior to attend a friendâs wedding and were returning home to Bamor Kalan in Shivpuri when tragedy struck around 200 amThe impact of the crash was so severe that the car instantly caught fire reducing it to ashes in a matter of minutes said the police officialsWitnesses and officials noted that the blaze was so intense that the occupants had no chance to escape leading to the horrific deaths of two young menThe car also contained unused firecrackers which the occupants had taken with them to use at the marriageThe deceased have been identified as Awadhesh Vishwakarma and Ramji SoniRamji Soni who owned the illfated car perished alongside his friend in the inferno Their sudden and shocking deaths have sent waves of grief across the region particularly among their families and communitiesThe third occupant Chandraprakash Soni managed to escape the burning vehicle and survived the accident a stroke of fortune amid the devastationPolice officials said that only the skeletons of the car and the victims remainedForensic experts have been sent to investigate the incident The incident has left locals shaken with many describing the sight of the blazing car as terrifying Authorities rushed to the scene but the ferocity of the fire made rescue efforts nearly impossible IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-two-charred-to-death-as-car-erupts-in-flames-after-crashing-into-electric-pole-672585.html Wed, 06 May 2026 12:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-vietnams-prez-to-lam-hold-bilateral-talks-at-hyderabad-house-672589.html New Delhi May 6 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vietnamese President To Lam in Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Wednesday and held wideranging discussions across the spectrum of bilateral relations along with regional and global issues of mutual interestEarlier in the day the Vietnamese President was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed the Vietnamese President upon his arrivalChildren in traditional costumes holding the Vietnamese national flag and the Tricolour also warmly welcomed the visiting leaderLater the visiting President also paid homage to Mamata Gandhi at RajghatIn a post on X the Ministry of External Affairs said Paying homage to the Mahatma General Secretary President To Lam of Vietnam paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat Bapus principles and ideals continue to inspire IndiaVietnam relationsPresident To Lam arrived in Bihars Gayaji on Tuesday where Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary extended a warm welcome to him He then offered prayers at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya Later on Tuesday he landed in Delhi Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai welcomed the visiting leader at the airportLater National Security Advisor NSA Ajit Doval called on Vietnams President To Lam on Tuesday holding discussions on strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nationsnbspNSA Shri Ajit Doval called on General Secretary President Mr To Lam of Vietnam They exchanged views on strengthening the multifaceted comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries Mr To Lam looked forward to his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the engagements scheduled over the next two days Ministry of External Affairs MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on XThe MEA stated that President To Lams visit to India will strengthen bilateral tiesChao mung Excellency General Secretary President of Vietnam Mr To Lam has arrived in New Delhi on his first State Visit to India He was accorded a warm welcome and received by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai Jaiswal posted on XThis year we are marking the milestone of 10 years of IndiaVietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership The visit will further strengthen our multifaceted and robust bilateral relations he addedTo Lam also the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam will be in India till May 7 This is his first visit to India after being elected as the President of Vietnam last monthPresident Droupadi Murmu will also hold a meeting with the visiting leader Other leaders are also expected to call on President To Lam in New DelhiDuring his visit President To Lam is also scheduled to travel to Mumbai He will visit the National Stock Exchange meet the Maharashtra Chief Minister and Governor He is also scheduled to attend a business forum in MumbaiIndia and Vietnam share historical and civilisational ties which have steadily deepened over the years President To Lams visit coincides with the special occasion of the two countries marking the 10th anniversary of the elevation of relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership agreed during the visit of Prime Minister Modi to Vietnam in 2016 the MEA stated earlierThe engagement between leaders is expected to provide fresh momentum to the robust bilateral relations and open new avenues for cooperation between India and Vietnam it addedIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-vietnams-prez-to-lam-hold-bilateral-talks-at-hyderabad-house-672589.html Wed, 06 May 2026 12:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mamata-banerjee-has-lost-mandate-will-be-left-with-no-political-trace-bjp-leaders-launch-sharp-attack--672591.html New Delhi May 6 IANS BJP leaders on Wednesday intensified their criticism of West Bengals outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleging that she has lost public mandate and is politically weakeningnbspnbspIn a series of statements BJP leaders claimed that her partys influence in West Bengal is declining and warned that she could soon be left with no political trace in the stateBJP National Spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain said Mamata Banerjee has lost her election she has lost her partys election Now out of fear she is saying that she will strengthen the INDIA bloc and remain as a worker because she knows that the Bharatiya Janata Party has dealt such a blow that in the coming days Mamata Banerjees party will have no trace left in West BengalTaking a stronger line BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal criticised the West Bengal Chief Ministers reported refusal to step down stating These are fascist people who do not respect the Constitution and the fascist form of Mamata Banerjee has now come out before the people of West Bengal and the entire country Democracy demands that the mandate given by the country be respectedHe further added comparisons with other states saying DMKs Stalin and Keralams Pinarayi Vijayan immediately resigned Now to say that I will not resign makes it clear that these are fascist powers who somehow want to cling to powerKhandelwal also remarked We all know that Mamata Banerjee has been involved in political drama The kind of drama she has been doing for the last 1015 days has been seen by the whole country India is not a banana republic where a person can decide on their own India has a Constitution and a defined systemBJP Bihar State President Sanjay Saraogi also said She should accept it The public has rejected them very clearly Mamata Banerjee was defeated by a margin of over 15000 votes Therefore she should accept her defeatMeanwhile BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan accused Banerjee of undermining democratic values stating Mamata Banerjees malicious misconduct and outrageous rant refusing to resign is a blatant betrayal of democratic principles It is a direct assault on our constitutional values her misconduct is a grievous insult to Dr Babasaheb AmbedkarHe further added The unbecoming remarks of Mamata Banerjee only goes on to expose her despotic mindsetIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mamata-banerjee-has-lost-mandate-will-be-left-with-no-political-trace-bjp-leaders-launch-sharp-attack--672591.html Wed, 06 May 2026 12:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ex-bank-officer-digitally-arrested-for-54-days-on-threat-of-implication-in-delhi-bomb-blast-rs-40-lakh-extorted-in-mumbai-672596.html Mumbai May 6 In a shocking cybercrime fraudsters allegedly placed a retired bank manager under digital arrestâ for 54 days in Mumbaiâs Bhandup area extorting Rs 4090 lakh by threatening to implicate him in the Delhi bomb blasts and a money laundering case Mumbai Police said on Wednesday According to Mumbai Police the accused impersonated officers from the AntiTerrorism Squad ATS and the National Investigation Agency NIA creating an atmosphere of fear and psychological pressure that forced the victim to comply with their demandsThe victim Rajendra a former manager at the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank was manipulated into transferring large sums of money including liquidating his stock market investmentsThe incident began on March 10 when Rajendra received a video call via the Signal app from an account named âATS Departmentâ The caller introduced himself as PSI Singh claiming to be an officer from the Delhi ATS He alleged that Rajendraâs name had surfaced in connection with the Delhi bomb blasts that took place in January as well as in a money laundering caseThe fraudsters further claimed that a bank account had been fraudulently opened in Karnataka using Rajendraâs Aadhaar details and mobile number through which suspicious transactions amounting to Rs 265 crore had been carried out To intensify the threat they cited a purported Supreme Court order and warned of immediate arrest and confiscation of his assetsUnder constant surveillance via video calls Rajendra was instructed to isolate himself in a separate room at home avoid speaking to anyone and strictly follow their directions Acting under extreme mental duress he initially transferred Rs 290 lakh The fraud escalated when he was coerced into selling shares worth Rs 29 lakh from his stock market investments Of this amount Rs 28 lakh was siphoned off into multiple bank accounts controlled by the fraudstersThe accused further extorted Rs 10 lakh under the pretext of âbail securityâ which was arranged by the victimâs wife through a loan The fraudsters assured Rajendra that the entire amount would be refunded within two days and that the case would be resolvedHowever soon after receiving the money the accused cut off all communication After waiting for several days without any response Rajendra realised he had been dupedHe subsequently filed a complaint with the national cybercrime helpline 1930 on May 3 followed by a formal complaint with the Mumbai Cyber Cell on May 4 Police have launched an investigation to trace the perpetrators and identify the bank accounts used in the fraud IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ex-bank-officer-digitally-arrested-for-54-days-on-threat-of-implication-in-delhi-bomb-blast-rs-40-lakh-extorted-in-mumbai-672596.html Wed, 06 May 2026 12:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/karnataka-bjp-mla-bp-harish-faces-arrest-in-atrocity-case-after-court-warrant-672597.html Bengaluru May 6 Senior BJP MLA BP Harish is facing the threat of arrest in connection with an atrocity case after the Special Court for MLAsMPs issued an arrest warrant against him The police were preparing for the legal action as the court had also directed the prosecution to produce him before it on May 7 A case had been registered at the Harihar Town Police Station against Harihar BJP MLA BP Harish on charges of making casteist remarks In connection with this case the court issued an arrest warrant against him on TuesdayIt is alleged that a day after the 2023 Assembly election results BP Harish made derogatory remarks against the Dalit community Following this BSP leader Hanumanthappa from Harihar filed a complaint at the Harihar Town Police Station leading to the registration of a case under caste abuse chargesAs Harish failed to appear for the investigation Bengaluruâs Special Court for Peopleâs Representatives Judge Santosh Gajanan Bhat issued an arrest warrant against him It may be recalled that after winning the 2023 Assembly elections some leaders from the Dalit community visited Harish to congratulate him During the interaction he allegedly stated that despite the BJP government increasing reservations Dalits did not vote for the party and also allegedly made some other remarksA video of this statement had gone viral then In this connection B Hanumanthappa and others had filed a complaint at the Harihar Town Police Station The court has now directed the Harihar police to arrest Harish and produce him before it on May 7MLA BP Harish represents the Harihar Assembly constituency in Davanagere district He is the only BJP MLA from the district Harish has contested elections seven times and has won twice He is seen as challenging the influence of the powerful Shamanur family in the region which is associated with the Congress party and is often said to wield significant political controlFollowing the court order the Harihar police have also become active and the threat of arrest has begun to loom over MLA BP Harish IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/karnataka-bjp-mla-bp-harish-faces-arrest-in-atrocity-case-after-court-warrant-672597.html Wed, 06 May 2026 12:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/four-farmers-killed-as-iron-shed-collapses-due-to-heavy-winds-in-telangana-672598.html Hyderabad May 6 Four farmers were killed and four others were injured when an iron shed collapsed due to heavy winds in Telanganaâs Mancherial district said officials on Wednesday The incident occurred at Luxettipet on Tuesday night where gusty winds and rain wreaked havocFour farmers identified as Venkatesh Abhiram Lacchanna and Nagaraju died in the incident Four others were injured in the mishap and they have been admitted to hospitals at Luxettipet and KarimnagarTrees were uprooted and electricity poles collapsed due to heavy winds in the area Thunderstorms lashed some districts of Telangana on Tuesday nightFarmers waiting at the procurement centres with their produce suffered huge lossesPaddy maize and other produce brought by farmers to the procurement centres set up by the government were damaged in the rainsThe grains kept outside procurement centres at several places in Peddapalli district were soaked in heavy rain causing huge losses to farmers The affected farmers alleged that authorities delayed the procurement of their produce causing them massive losses They said they had been waiting at the procurement centres for the last 10 daysMeanwhile Bharat Rashtrta Samithi BRS working President KT Rama Rao conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased in the Luxettipet incidentâAre farmers lives like lamps in the windâ he asked Terming the incident heartbreaking he extended deepest condolences to the families of the deceased The state government should immediately announce an ex gratia payment of Rs 25 lakh to the families of the deceased farmers and provide better medical assistance to the injured farmers he saidThe BRS leader also alleged that the Congress government is showing apathy by refusing to purchase the crops that farmers have toiled to grow for months âIn just three days seven farmers have died at various procurement centers These are nothing but murders committed by the state government I demand that the state government immediately purchase all the crops lying in warehouses and procurement centers across the stateâ he saidState BJP President N Ramchander Rao also expressed shock over the deaths of farmers He said the farmers lost their lives while trying to protect the harvested rice in the fields amidst heavy rain and gusty winds âI urge the state government to immediately provide financial assistance to the families of the deceased and extend all necessary support to them during this difficult time I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family members of the deceasedâ the BJP leader posted on âXâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/four-farmers-killed-as-iron-shed-collapses-due-to-heavy-winds-in-telangana-672598.html Wed, 06 May 2026 12:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-ssc-results-2026-pass-rate-rises-to-8386-pc-girls-outperform-boys-672599.html Gandhinagar May 6 The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board GSHSEB on Wednesday declared the Class 10 Secondary School Certificate SSC examination results with the overall pass percentage rising to 8386 up by 130 percentage points from last yearâs 8256 per cent A total of 769993 regular candidates registered for the examination of whom 756392 appeared and 634327 qualifiedAmong repeater candidates 70934 registered and 67404 appeared with 22598 passing resulting in 3353 per centUnder the GSOS category 25313 candidates registered 23353 appeared and 6590 qualified recording a pass percentage of 2822 per centGirls outperformed boys achieving a pass percentage of 8828 per cent compared to 8012 per cent among boys a difference of 816 percentage pointsA total of 35508 students secured the A1 grade which is 7453 more than last yearAt the centre level Ajol centre in Gandhinagar recorded a 100 per cent pass rate while Mun Khosla centre in Dahod recorded the lowest at 3374 per centAt the district level Narmada recorded the highest result at 9085 per cent while Panchmahal recorded the lowest at 7642 per centAcross the state 1697 schools achieved a 100 per cent result while 39 schools recorded zero resultsIn Rajkot a student says I have scored 999 per cent I am very happy and proud of this achievement I worked very hard for it studying 67 hours in school and 45 hours through home study My parents also supported me a lotThe examinations were conducted across 1006 centres in 87 zones covering 3243 venues and 31001 examination rooms Hall tickets were made available online and the board used the Paper Box Authentication and Tracking Application to manage the processThe examinations were conducted on schedule with organised planningThe use of modern technology ensured that âcandidates could take the examination smoothlyâ and that the process was completed âon time and in a wellorganised mannerâBoard Chairman Mukesh Pandya said students who received results as expected or lower than expected âneed not be disheartenedâ and would be given an opportunity to improve their performance through the supplementary âBest of Twoâ examination to be held in June allowing them to retain the better of the two resultsStudents can check their results on the official website using their seat numberThe online marksheet includes subjectwise marks total score and result status and students have been advised to download the provisional marksheet and verify the details carefullyThe original marksheets will be issued by schools later Following the declaration the board will open the window for rechecking and reevaluationStudents who do not qualify will be able to apply for supplementary examinations as per the schedule to be announced IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-ssc-results-2026-pass-rate-rises-to-8386-pc-girls-outperform-boys-672599.html Wed, 06 May 2026 12:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/three-killed-as-pickup-van-overturns-in-chhattisgarh-village-672601.html RaipurSurajpur May 6 Three persons were killed when a pickup van carrying them overturned in the Chandni Biharpur region of Surajpur district of Chhattisgarh The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday near the Umzhar valley in the Moharsop outpost area when the pickup vehicle carrying people returning from a weddingrelated ceremony lost control and overturned police officials saidTwo people died on the spot while another injured person succumbed during treatment raising the death toll to three said the policeAround 30 members of the Pando family from Biharpur village had boarded a pickup truck to attend a âChouthiâ ceremony in Rasauki village After the celebrations they were returning home when the driver suddenly lost control near Umzhar valley causing the vehicle to overturn said the police officialsThe accident scene was filled with cries and chaos as the passengers struggled in the aftermath Among the victims Sita Kunwar Pando and Ramsharan Pando died instantly at the site of the accident Another injured passenger Basanti Pando later succumbed to her injuries during treatment the officials further saidNearly a dozen others sustained injuries with three reported to be in critical conditionThe seriously injured were rushed to Ambikapur and Surajpur district hospitals where they are currently undergoing treatmentThe police officials further said a few of them are under intensive care Police reached the spot immediately after receiving information and with the help of local residents began rescue and relief operationsPreliminary investigations revealed that the accident occurred due to the poor condition of the roadThe stretch where the vehicle overturned was a muddy unpaved road made slippery by recent rains which caused the driver to lose controlThe police have initiated a detailed investigation into the matter while families and villagers mourn the loss of three lives in what should have been a joyous occasion IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/three-killed-as-pickup-van-overturns-in-chhattisgarh-village-672601.html Wed, 06 May 2026 13:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-cabinet-meeting-today-as-nda-finalises-strategy-for-upcoming-expansion-672602.html New Delhi May 6 Political activity in Bihar has intensified as the National Democratic Alliance NDA government holds a crucial meeting on Wednesday in Patna ahead of the muchanticipated Cabinet expansion The meeting is being viewed as the final round of consultations before the formal announcement of the new ministerial teamAccording to an official communication issued by the Information and Public Relations Department Bihar the Cabinet meeting will be held today at 500 PM in the Cabinet Hall at the Chief Secretariat in PatnaThis will be followed by a press conference at 600 PM in the Information Building where key decisions taken during the meeting are expected to be shared with the mediaThe meeting led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary is expected to focus on finalising preparations for the upcoming expansion and ensuring coordination within the NDA allianceGovernor Syed Ata Hasnain will later administer the oath of office and secrecy to the newlyinducted ministers during the expansion ceremonyThe Cabinet expansion follows extensive consultations between state leadership and central NDA leadership including discussions with senior figures of the Bharatiya Janata Party A key meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah played a decisive role in shaping the final list of ministersFurther consultations were also held with NDA allies including Rajiv Ranjan Singh Lalan Singh Jitan Ram Manjhi and Chirag Paswan reflecting efforts to maintain coalition balance and political coordination within the allianceIn a notable political development Samrat Choudhary also met JDU National President and former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar The meeting is being interpreted as a signal of unity within the NDA ahead of the expansionSources indicate that the Cabinet expansion will focus on caste balance regional representation and inclusion of both experienced leaders and new faces across alliance partners including JDU BJP LJP Ram Vilas HAMS and Rashtriya Lok MorchaThe decisions taken in todayâs meeting are expected to directly shape the final structure of the new Bihar Cabinet IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-cabinet-meeting-today-as-nda-finalises-strategy-for-upcoming-expansion-672602.html Wed, 06 May 2026 13:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-extends-conditional-support-to-vijays-tvk-to-form-govt-in-tn-672603.html Chennai May 6 IANS The Congress party on Wednesday formally announced its support to actorpolitician Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK to form the next government in Tamil Nadu while making it clear that the backing would remain conditional on keeping communal forces away from the alliancenbspA statement issued by Congress Tamil Nadu incharge Girish Chodankar said TVK President C Vijay had officially sought the partys support after emerging as the single largest party in the recently concluded Assembly elections The Congress described the electoral verdict as a strong mandate for a secular progressive and welfareoriented government rooted in constitutional valuesThe party said the people of Tamil Nadu especially the youth had chosen TVK and Vijay to lead the state The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee and the Congress Legislature Party have decided to extend full support to the TVK to form the government the statement saidHowever the Congress underlined that its support would depend on TVK ensuring that communal forces that do not believe in the Constitution of India are kept out of the proposed alliance an apparent reference to the BJP and its alliesThe development assumes significance as TVK contesting its maiden Assembly election secured 108 seats in the 234member Tamil Nadu Assembly falling short of the majority mark of 118 seats by just 10 seatsThe Congress which won five seats as part of the DMKled Secular Progressive Alliance could play a key role in helping Vijay stake a claim to form the governmentThe statement further said the alliance between TVK and the Congress party would seek to revive the legacy of former Chief Minister K Kamaraj while remaining committed to the social justice ideals of Periyar EV Ramasamy and the constitutional vision of Dr BR AmbedkarCalling the understanding between the two parties a historic responsibility Congress said the partnership was not limited to government formation alone but would also continue into future local body Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha electionsThe statement also said Vijay and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi were committed to respecting the peoples verdict and fulfilling the aspirations of Tamil Nadu particularly those of the youthIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-extends-conditional-support-to-vijays-tvk-to-form-govt-in-tn-672603.html Wed, 06 May 2026 13:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/one-governor-and-two-mandates-arlekars-twin-test-in-tn-kerala-672611.html Thiruvananthapuram May 6 For Rajendra V Arlekar the days following the May 4 Assembly results have turned into a constitutional balancing act across two states Holding additional charge of Tamil Nadu even as he serves as Governor of Kerala Arlekar now finds himself at the centre of government formation in both capitals each presenting a sharply different scriptIn Kerala the path appears straightforwardThe Congressled United Democratic Front has secured a clear mandate leaving little ambiguity about who should be invited to form the governmentThe Governorâs role here is largely procedural ensuring that the transition of power is smooth timely and in line with constitutional normsA swearingin ceremony is expected to follow without much delay underscoring the clarity of the electoral verdictThe situation in Tamil Nadu however is more layeredUnlike Keralaâs decisive outcome the mandate there is less clearcut placing greater responsibility on the Governorâs judgmentQuestions around alliances legislative support and competing claims could come into play making the decision on whom to invite to form the government far more nuancedIt is in such moments that the Governorâs constitutional discretion is tested often under intense political scrutinyAgainst this backdrop Arlekar is set to travel to Chennai on Wednesday to take stock of the evolving situationHis visit is not merely administrative it signals the beginning of a careful assessment process that could shape the political trajectory of the state in the coming weeksThat a single constitutional authority is overseeing transitions in two politically significant southern states at the same time is an unusual convergenceIt places Arlekar in a uniquely demanding position one that calls for both adherence to established conventions and the ability to navigate political complexityAs Kerala moves swiftly towards government formation and Tamil Nadu awaits clarity the spotlight remains firmly on the Governorâs office where procedure meets prudence and where two mandates demand two very different responses IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/one-governor-and-two-mandates-arlekars-twin-test-in-tn-kerala-672611.html Wed, 06 May 2026 13:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-flags-egregious-error-in-granting-bail-in-dowry-death-case-672619.html New Delhi May 6 IANS The Supreme Court has cancelled the bail granted by the Allahabad High Court to a man accused in a dowry death case from Uttar Pradesh terming the relief not sustainable in law and cautioning courts against taking crimes against women very lightlynbspA Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi allowed the appeal filed by the father of the deceased woman and directed the accused husband to surrender before jail authorities within one week failing which coercive steps may be takenThe case relates to the death of a woman who was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her matrimonial home in Ghaziabad on July 11 2024 within seven years of her marriage solemnised in February 2019An FIR lodged by the deceaseds father alleged that despite spending over Rs 30 lakh at the time of marriage including an i20 car cash jewellery and household articles the husband and his family continued demanding an SUV and an additional Rs 10 lakh as dowryAccording to the complaint the woman was subjected to physical and mental harassment beaten abused and threatened with death over the dowry demandsThe FIR further alleged that shortly before her death the deceased had informed her father over the phone that her inlaws had been assaulting her and threatening to kill herInvestigation in the case culminated in a charge sheet against the husband and his parents under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 and the Dowry Prohibition Act 1961The Allahabad High Court had granted bail to the accused husband in August 2025 observing that the cause of death was asphyxia as a result of antemortem hanging and referring to an alleged delay in lodging the FIRSetting aside the bail order the Supreme Court said the Allahabad High Court committed an egregious error while exercising discretion in favour of the accused in such a serious offenceWhen bail is prayed for the High Court is expected to consider the nature of the crime and a prima facie case The allegations levelled by the father in the FIR do disclose more than a prima facie case the Justice Pardiwalaled Bench observedIt added that the deceased had died in her matrimonial home within seven years of marriage and there were serious allegations of dowry harassment attracting the statutory presumption under Section 118 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023Referring to the postmortem report which recorded multiple antemortem injuries including contusions on the face chest and arms as well as a ligature mark around the neck the top court said The postmortem report indicates a ligature mark measuring 32 x 2 cm around the neck What does this indicate Prima facie it suggests that the deceased was strangled to deathExpressing concern over rising dowry deaths the Supreme Court said that young married women were being killed mercilessly in matrimonial homes for want of dowry A young girl does not get married to be killed mercilessly at her matrimonial home for want of dowry This is a serious problem in some sections of the society in this country more particularly in the States of Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Karnataka respectively the Justice Pardiwalaled Bench said adding that despite educational progress and efforts to empower women they continue to suffer due to dowry demands after marriageCiting official data the apex court noted that 6156 people lost their lives in dowry death cases across the country in 2023 with Uttar Pradesh recording the highest number of such deaths at 2122 followed by Bihar with 1143It further observed that bail courts must remain cautious so that their orders are not perceived by society as trivialising serious crimes against women All that we want to convey is that a bail court at any level should remain very careful to ensure that its order should not be seen or read by the society at large that the courts are taking serious crimes against women very lightly the Justice Pardiwalaled Bench saidWhile cancelling the bail the apex court clarified that the observations made in its order were confined to the question of bail and should not influence the trial court while deciding the guilt or innocence of the accusedSetting aside the Allahabad High Courts order the Supreme Court directed that the trial be completed expeditiously preferably within one year The top court also directed that a copy of its order be forwarded to the Registrar General of the Allahabad High Court for being placed before the Chief JusticeIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-flags-egregious-error-in-granting-bail-in-dowry-death-case-672619.html Wed, 06 May 2026 14:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/isi-link-in-punjab-twin-blasts-suspected-aimed-to-create-panic-ahead-of-op-sindoor-anniversary-672630.html New Delhi May 6 The blasts that took place in Amritsar and Jalandhar in Punjab clearly have an ISI imprint the National Investigation Agency NIA has learnt The twin blasts were carried out on the instructions of ISIbacked handlers based in Pakistan the initial probe has found One significant angle that comes to the fore is the timing of these blasts They were carried out just days ahead of the anniversary of Operation SindoorThe operation was carried out by the Indian armed forces on May 7 to avenge the Pahalgam attack During the operation the armed forces took down a significant amount of terror infrastructure in Pakistan occupied Kashmir PoK and PakistanInvestigators suspect that the blasts in Punjab were meant to send out a message to the security agencies that Pakistan is still capable of hitting India despite Operation Sindoor While the timing of the blasts is one part of it investigators also say that the bigger aim was to create panic in the minds of the peopleThe blasts also took place at a time when the ISI has been desperately pushing for a Khalistan movement revival in Punjab An official said that the ISI has been looking for locals who are radicalised to carry out such attacksThe idea is to pick up radicalised youth and then guide them to carry out lowintensity blasts at regular intervals across the state of Punjab the official also said The role of some radical youth has come under the scanner of both the Punjab Police and the NIAAnother official said the ISI has been creating local cells in Punjab to execute such attacks They are guiding these persons to carry out blasts and also execute attacks using grenadesAn Intelligence Bureau official said the Punjab Police would need to be on alert as such activities are likely to rise in the days to come The ISI wants to shift focus away from Jammu and Kashmir temporarily while putting in all efforts into PunjabIt is the local units that the agencies need to worry about These persons are new to the trade and hence there is very little police scrutiny on them Further these locals are not used for multiple attacks They are told to strike and then go underground These persons are given their next assignment only after the cooling period is overThe official added that in order to continue with this strategy the ISI would look to recruit at least 100 such youth across the state the official addedOfficials say that the plan is to attack sensitive and crowded locations On April 28 the Patiala police busted a module that was backed by the ISIIt was learnt that this proKhalistan module had planned to carry out a blast on a railway track near Shambu Within 12 hours of the probe being launched the police arrested Pardeep Singh Khalsa Kulwinder Singh Satnam Singh and Gurpreet SinghAnother official said the instruction to carry out lowintensity blasts is a planned strategy Lowintensity attacks do not require heavy ammunition This makes preparation easier and the detection also remains lowThere is a greater chance of the plan being foiled if these proKhalistan elements attempt largescale attacks Planning attacks on a larger scale requires much more effort and time This in turn can lead to information getting leaked and the module being busted the official also addedThe NIA would look at the larger picture and the direct links that the ISI has to these attacksThe probe is crucial and comes at a time when the ISI has clearly decided to scale up its activities across Punjab in a desperate bid to revive the Khalistan movement IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/isi-link-in-punjab-twin-blasts-suspected-aimed-to-create-panic-ahead-of-op-sindoor-anniversary-672630.html Wed, 06 May 2026 14:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sringeri-recount-row-bjp-demands-immediate-oath-for-jeevaraj-alleges-cong-interference-672631.html Bengaluru May 6 BJP State President and MLA BY Vijayendra on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress over the Sringeri recount row stating that the episode stands as clear evidence of why some in the Congress oppose elections conducted through ballot papers In a statement Vijayendra said that despite being elected to the Assembly through a democratic process under the Constitution BJP leader DN Jeevaraj was deprived of the opportunity to assume office as an MLAIt can be noted that Jeevaraj has been declared elected as MLA from the Sringeri Assembly constituency following a recount of postal ballots securing victory by a margin of 52 votesThe recounting was done three years after the Assembly elections on the directions of the High CourtEarlier Congress candidate TD Rajegowda was declared a winner and he had held the position of MLAVijayendra further accused the Karnataka government of continuing its attempts to prevent Jeevaraj from taking oath by misusing the state machinery calling it the height of political disgraceVijayendra also urged Speaker UT Khader not to succumb to political pressure and to uphold the dignity of his constitutional office by immediately administering the oath to Jeevaraj in accordance with the decisions of the peopleâs mandate and the courtHe warned that any further delay in administering the oath would leave the BJP with no option but to launch a protestHe alleged that had the court not intervened and ordered a recount the âblack episodeâ involving the alleged illegal election of Congress candidate DT Rajegowda through postal ballots â aided by lapses of election officials and the involvement of Congress leaders â would never have come to lightHe said that following the courtâs directive a transparent recount has now resulted in D N Jeevaraj being officially declared elected and receiving his election certificate albeit after a significant delayVijayendra termed it a tragedy and a misfortune for democracy that Jeevaraj was denied nearly three years of his tenure as an MLA and called it an insult to the voters of Sringeri constituencyHe expressed hope that the court would examine what constitutional action should be taken against those who allegedly benefited from the irregularities and to address the injustice caused to JeevarajTargeting the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Vijayendra claimed they were refusing to accept the truth and were instead making âbaseless argumentsâ that votes of the Congress candidate had been tampered with He questioned why no objections were raised before the recount if such doubts existed while the Congress was in power IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sringeri-recount-row-bjp-demands-immediate-oath-for-jeevaraj-alleges-cong-interference-672631.html Wed, 06 May 2026 14:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/three-killed-in-early-morning-blaze-at-bhubaneswar-apartment-672632.html Bhubaneswar May 6 Three members of a family including an elderly couple and their minor granddaughter died after a major fire broke out early on Wednesday at Basant Villa apartments in Bhubaneswarâs Laxmisagar area The blaze is believed to have started around 4 to 430 AM triggering panic among residents as smoke rapidly spread through the buildingSpeaking to IANS Deputy Fire Officer Bhubaneswar Narayan Dash said that the fire services officials received an emergency call at around 5 AM about the fire incident The personnel along with advanced fire equipment immediately reached the spot and brought the fire under control preventing further escalationâPreliminary investigation suggests that the fire originated from an electrical short circuit at the electric panel near the staircase on the stilt Some bicycles parked near the panel caught fire due to sparks from the panel resulting in thick smoke and blaze which made evacuation challenging for the deceased family members residing in a room near the panelâ said DashSources said the fire may have originated from an Electric Vehicle EV charging point However the exact cause of the blaze is yet to be officially confirmedThe elderly couple Biswanath Behera 62 and Sulabha Behera 60 who hailed from Gopinathpur village in Khordha district had been residing in a room on the stilt of the apartment for more than ten years Biswanath worked as a security guard while his wife served as the caretaker of the apartment Meanwhile their 11yearold granddaughter had recently come to stay with them for the summer vacationThe elderly couple and the minor girl reportedly suffered severe burn injuries and suffocation due to the raging blaze and heavy smoke They were rushed to Capital Hospital here where doctors declared the elderly couple dead The minor was shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack where she later succumbed to her burn injuriesThe fire caused extensive damage within the building affecting portions of the interior including the ceiling and the lift area which was severely damaged IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/three-killed-in-early-morning-blaze-at-bhubaneswar-apartment-672632.html Wed, 06 May 2026 14:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-newly-elected-mlas-to-meet-in-thiruvananthapuram-on-thursday-672633.html Thiruvananthapuram May 6 The stage is set for a decisive Thursday in Kerala politics as the Congress party convenes the first meeting of its newly elected legislators with the leadership question firmly in focus State Congress President Sunny Joseph has announced that the Congress Legislature Party CLP will meet on Thursday at 1030 am at the party headquarters marking the formal start of consultations after a resounding electoral victoryWith a record 63 MLAs Congress finds itself in an enviable yet delicate position tasked with choosing a Chief Minister from within a crowded fieldThe spotlight is on a threeway contest involving VD Satheesan Ramesh Chennithala and KC Venugopal each commanding significant support within the partyThe highstakes race has intensified in recent days with camps quietly mobilising backing ahead of the crucial meetingAdding weight to the proceedings party observers Mukul Wasnik and Ajay Maken will oversee the processTheir role will be central in gauging the mood of the legislators and relaying it to the party high command which will take the final call on the leadership questionSources indicate that the observers are likely to hold individual interactions with MLAs to ensure that opinions are expressed freely away from group pressuresThis exercise is expected to be critical in assessing not just numerical strength but also the acceptability of each contender across factionsThe Congressled United Democratic Front has returned to power after a decade with a commanding mandateThe absence of a clear frontrunner however has injected an element of uncertainty into what would otherwise have been a straightforward transitionThursdayâs CLP meeting therefore is more than a routine gathering as it is the first formal step in resolving the leadership puzzleWhile a final announcement may not come immediately the signals emerging from the meeting will likely shape the high commandâs decision in the days aheadWith the swearingin on the horizon all eyes are now on whether Congress can swiftly translate its electoral strength into a unified leadership choice IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-newly-elected-mlas-to-meet-in-thiruvananthapuram-on-thursday-672633.html Wed, 06 May 2026 14:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/global-value-chains-boost-growth-create-jobs-cut-poverty-across-asia-pacific-adb-672636.html New Delhi May 6 Geopolitical tensions supply chain disruptions and rapid technological changes are reshaping how economies participate in global value chains the Asian Development Bank ADB said on Wednesday Greater specialisation in the stages of global production has helped Asia and the Pacific achieve economic growth create jobs and reduce poverty over the past quarter century according to the ADBâs âAsian Development Policy Report 2026âThe report found that the region accounts for a third of global value chain trade with its developing economies doubling their share from 9 per cent to 18 per cent from 2000 to 2023âGreater geoeconomic fragmentation reduces the opportunities for firms to benefit from global value chains which risks stifling industrialization and growth in economies stuck in lowvalue rolesâ said ADB Chief Economist Albert Park To bridge the gap support for lessdeveloped economies is crucial to help them take advantage of emerging technologies and to strengthen infrastructure logistics and the business environment to enhance productivity and competitiveness Park notedSome economies â particularly in East and Southeast Asiaâhave become deeply embedded in regional and global production networks occupying central positions that allow them to capture significant value addition Others including many smaller lowerincome or geographically remote economies have participated less and remain largely excluded from these networksWhile the ability to specialise in narrow segments of the production process has enabled rapid integration into global markets the benefits of global value chains remain uneven mainly benefiting large productive firms Meanwhile small and mediumsized enterprises face barriers due to high compliance costs and limited capabilities said the reportThe report identifies three policy priorities to support global value chain integrationResilience is becoming an increasingly important aspect of competitiveness Increased uncertainty and fragmentation have raised the importance of reliability adaptability and risk management âStrengthening resilience requires coordinated improvements in robust connective infrastructure the capability of firms to respond flexibly to changing circumstances and policy frameworks that enable diversification of markets inputs and partnershipsâ it notedSecond environmental sustainability is increasingly shaping the conditions for participation in global value chains Compliance with evolving environmental and sustainability standards is becoming a general requirement across global value chains Strengthening policies in areas such as standards certification and traceability can help firms to adopt cleaner technologies and production processesThird inclusion remains a central objective across all stages of integration Achieving inclusive outcomes requires coordinated actions that reduce trade costs through infrastructure investment open trade policies and trade facilitation develop worker skills and firm capabilities and support access for small and mediumsized enterprises to finance digital platforms and export opportunities said the report IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/global-value-chains-boost-growth-create-jobs-cut-poverty-across-asia-pacific-adb-672636.html Wed, 06 May 2026 15:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ktaka-speaker-khader-assures-early-oath-for-bjp-mla-jeevaraj-denies-delay-in-sringeri-recount-row-672644.html Mangaluru Karnataka May 6 Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader on Wednesday responded to the controversy surrounding the Sringeri recount and allegations of delay in administering the oath to BJP MLA DN Jeevaraj stating that the process would be completed soon in accordance with constitutional provisions It can be noted that the Sringeri recount row escalated on Tuesday with a Karnataka BJP delegation meeting Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot and submitting a complaint against Speaker UT Khader for delaying the administration of the oath to Jeevaraj The BJP leaders urged the Governor to administer the oath himselfAddressing reporters in Mangaluru Khader said he would administer the oath to the victorious candidate at the earliest and would inform Jeevaraj accordinglyHe also revealed that Governor Gehlot had spoken to him over the phone regarding the matter âThere is no fault of the Governor in this issue Based on the inputs provided to him he will seek clarifications I have already explained the situationâ Khader saidDismissing allegations of intentional delay the Speaker asserted that there was no such intention and that he would act strictly in line with the Constitution and established rules âIt is a matter that requires proper discussion I will administer the oath and there is no delay as suchâ he addedKhader cautioned against statements that could cast doubts on constitutional positions saying such remarks would not strengthen democratic and parliamentary systems âCreating confusion about constitutional offices is not good for democracyâ he noted indirectly referring to criticism against him by the BJPResponding to criticism over alleged unresponsiveness Khader explained that the application for oathtaking had been submitted in the morning with a request for immediate action âThey should at least give 24 hoursâ time If an application is submitted in the morning how is it possible to administer the oath by eveningâ he questionedHe emphasised the need for due diligence including legal consultation given the complexity of the situation Referring to the sequence of events Khader pointed out that Congress candidate T D Rajegowda was earlier administered the oath after being declared the winner while Jeevaraj later approached the court leading to a recount ordered by the High Court in which he emerged victoriousâTomorrow if there is another development and the results change again how should we proceed Will the MLAâs position be automatically suspended These issues are interconnected and require careful considerationâ Khader saidOn the matter being taken to court the Speaker said it did not concern him directly âIt is up to the government Opposition candidates and the judiciary My responsibility is to discharge my duties in accordance with the Constitution democratic principles and rulesâ he statedHe reiterated that unnecessary doubts and confusion over constitutional processes should be avoided stressing that there should be no scope for discussions that undermine trust in constitutional institutionsIt may be recalled that the process of reverification and recounting of postal ballots in the Sringeri Assembly constituency from the 2023 elections was conducted last week on the orders of the Karnataka High Court BJP candidate DN Jeevaraj was subsequently declared the winner by the Election Commission defeating sitting Congress MLA TD Rajegowda IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ktaka-speaker-khader-assures-early-oath-for-bjp-mla-jeevaraj-denies-delay-in-sringeri-recount-row-672644.html Wed, 06 May 2026 16:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/action-against-owners-if-jcbs-rented-out-for-victory-procession-kolkata-police-chief-672647.html Kolkata May 6 Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand on Wednesday said that JCBs cannot be used for victory processions and legal action will be taken against owners who rent them out The city police commissioner held a press conference in Lalbazar city police headquarters in central Kolkata in the afternoon after receiving reports of postpoll violence across the cityHe said that about 80 people have been arrested in connection with several incidents of postpoll violence asserting that strict action will be taken against those indulging in such actsThe police commissioner urged people to avoid rumours He also said that police officerspersonnel will face action in case of negligence in dutyThe voting was peaceful and free from violence Peace must be maintained No one should listen to rumours said the police commissionerOn the other hand he warned that immediate action would be taken against any kind of excessive or provocative activityAccording to him no procession can be held with JCBs Legal action will be taken against all the JCB owners who rent them out He also clearly instructed that police permission should be taken before taking out victory processionsAjay Nand also advised reaching out to the police in case of any problemHe informed that 65 companies of forces are still deployed in several sensitive areas The police and the central forces will work together to suppress the violence About 80 people have been arrested in connection with the vandalism since the election results were announced he saidIt is worth mentioning that the results of the West Bengal Assembly elections were announced last MondayThe BJP won massively for the first time in the state with the overwhelming support of the peopleThe verdict ended the 15year rule of the Trinamool Congress government Sporadic incidents of unrest have taken place in the state since the results were announcedSeveral complaints like vandalism and beatings have been filed with the police station In Kolkatas New Market area JCB was used to raze down a Trinamool Congress party office and a few shops Under these circumstances the police have issued a strong message to curb the postpoll violence IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/action-against-owners-if-jcbs-rented-out-for-victory-procession-kolkata-police-chief-672647.html Wed, 06 May 2026 16:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-services-pmi-at-5-month-high-of-588-in-april-672650.html New Delhi May 6 Indiaâs services sector activity strengthened in April with the Purchasing Managers Index PMI rising to a fivemonth high of 588 because of robust domestic demand and increased business activity the HSBC India Services PMI data showed on Wednesday The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index rose from 575 in March to 588 in April which is the strongest pace of expansion since NovemberMoreover new business inflows also grew at the fastest pace in five months supported by competitive pricing ecommerce activity and strong demand for relocation and logistics services according to survey participantsActivity and new orders strengthened even as new export orders eased suggesting that demand is rotating from overseas markets to domestic consumers amid the Middle East conflict said Pranjul Bhandari Chief India Economist at HSBCOn the cost front input price inflation eased slightly from MarchDespite elevated cost pressures output price inflation remained relatively subdued indicating that some firms absorbed higher costs rather than passing them on to customersHowever service providers remained optimistic about the year ahead supported by expectations of stronger demand marketing initiatives and rising client enquiries although sentiment softened slightly due to concerns over geopolitical tensions and cost pressuresMeanwhile hiring activity picked up across the sector with companies adding both shortterm staff and juniorlevel workers to meet rising demand Increased recruitment also helped firms reduce outstanding business volumes marginally during the monthAt the broader level Indiaâs private sector activity also gained momentum in April with the HSBC Composite PMI Output Index rising to 582 from 57 in MarchNotably Indiaâs manufacturing PMI increased to 547 in April up from 539 in March as output new orders including exports and employment all grew moderately IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-services-pmi-at-5-month-high-of-588-in-april-672650.html Wed, 06 May 2026 16:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-crime-branch-busts-illegal-lpg-refilling-racket-in-nangloi-96-cylinders-seized-3-arrested-672653.html New Delhi May 6 The Crime Branch successfully dismantled an illegal LPG refilling and hoarding operation in the Bakkarwala area of Nangloi Acting on specific and credible intelligence the police conducted a wellcoordinated raid that led to the seizure of 96 LPG cylinders along with vehicles and equipment used in the illicit activity Three accused persons involved in the racket have been apprehended According to officials the illegal operation involved the unauthorized storage tampering and refilling of domestic LPG cylinders which were allegedly being diverted for black marketing and price gougingThe police team having received specific information about illegal LPG hoarding and refilling activities being carried out in the Nangloi area acted swiftly on the input and carried out raids The raid was conducted at a vacant plot located behind Jai Shiv Nursery on Bakkarwala Road in Laxmi Nagar Nangloi During the operation a total of 96 LPG cylinders were found stored at the site Several cylinders were also discovered loaded in three vehicles present at the spot including two Tata Ace tempos and one Bajaj MaximaThree individuals Vinod 37 a resident of Sultanpuri Vijay 38 a resident of Nangloi and Vansh Raj 26 a resident of Kanjhawlaâwere found present at the location along with the vehicles Upon questioning they failed to produce any valid documents or provide a satisfactory explanation for possessing such a large quantity of LPG cylindersGiven the magnitude of the recovery the Food and Supply Officer FSO from Vikaspuri was informed and called to the scene After inspection the FSO confirmed that such accumulation and handling of LPG cylinders without proper authorization is illegal The accused have been booked under Sections 125 3182 and 35 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS along with Sections 3 and 7 of the Essential Commodities Act 1955 Officials stated that the accused were in clear violation of orders issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Government of India particularly Order No M130171112026LPGPNG dated March 5 2026The police recovered 96 LPG cylinders three transport vehicles two Tata Ace tempos and one Bajaj Maxima three weighing machines and two metallic pipes The pipes were allegedly used to transfer gas from one cylinder to another indicating unauthorized and hazardous refilling practicesDuring interrogation it was revealed that the accused were associated with LPG delivery services and had access to domestic gas cylinders through a gas agency Instead of delivering the cylinders as per their assigned routes they diverted them to a vacant plot where they maintained an illegal stockpileThe accused allegedly refilled gas from filled cylinders into empty ones using unauthorized equipment and sold them in the open market at inflated prices IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-crime-branch-busts-illegal-lpg-refilling-racket-in-nangloi-96-cylinders-seized-3-arrested-672653.html Wed, 06 May 2026 16:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-satheesan-camp-steps-up-numbers-game-questions-dasmunsis-role-672659.html Kochi May 6 The leadership tussle within the Congress in Kerala has taken a sharper turn with the camp led by V D Satheesan urging the party high command to keep General Secretary in charge of the state Deepa Dasmunshi away from the crucial interaction between MLAs and central observers on Wednesday Central observers Mukul Wasnik and Ajay Maken will reach the state capital later in the day to interact with the 63 Congress legislatorsThe Satheesan camp argues that her presence could influence legislators during the consultation process a claim that underscores the deepening factional undercurrents ahead of the leadership decisionThe move comes even as Satheesan intensifies efforts to expand his support base within the legislature partyWith the Congress having secured a record 63 MLAs the contest for leadership has narrowed to three key figures K C Venugopal Ramesh Chennithala and SatheesanBy most internal assessments Satheesan currently has the backing of fewer MLAs prompting a late push to improve his numbers before the observers begin consultationsThe strategy is twofoldFirst the camp is attempting to persuade MLAs aligned with Venugopal and Chennithala to switch allegianceSecond even where a direct shift may not be possible efforts are being made to ensure that Satheesanâs name figures as a second preference when MLAs convey their views to observersThis leaders believe could strengthen his claim in a tightly contested raceSubtle signals of support have begun to emergeNeyyattinkara MLA N Sakthan publicly backed Satheesan sharing a photograph and hailing him as a prince of positionsIn a more guarded development T J Vinod known to be close to Chennithala and Deepak Joy a confidant of senior leader K Babu visited Satheesan at his residence in AluvaWhile indications suggest that support was sought both maintained that the meeting was purely a courtesy callAs the observersâ visit approaches the contest remains fluid with lobbying intensifying across camps and the final decision likely to hinge on lastminute shifts in allegiance IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-satheesan-camp-steps-up-numbers-game-questions-dasmunsis-role-672659.html Wed, 06 May 2026 17:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ktaka-hm-flags-surprise-tn-poll-outcome-assures-action-on-sringeri-row-police-housing-672661.html Bengaluru May 6 Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday addressed a range of political and administrative issues during a media interaction at his official residence in Bengaluru including the Tamil Nadu election results internal political developments the Sringeri oath row and infrastructure concerns related to police housing Commenting on the Tamil Nadu election results Parameshwara said the pace at which actor Vijayâs popularity translated into electoral gains came as a surpriseHe noted that the scale of the impact was not anticipated by many and attributed the outcome largely to young voters seeking changeHe observed that Dravidian parties have governed the state for several decades and voters appeared to be inclined towards an alternativeOn whether continuing the alliance with the DMK was a mistake he said the rationale behind such decisions needs to be examinedHe added that the alliance had been there from the past and if at all there was to be any decision to change course it could have been taken by senior leaders Sonia Gandhi Rahul Gandhi and party chief Mallikarjun KhargeAddressing the leadership race in Kerala the Home Minister said decisionmaking tends to take time when multiple senior leaders are involvedHe described it as part of a normal political process and said that while delays may occur decisions are eventually madeOn reports of senior legislators from Karnataka visiting Delhi again he stressed the need to resolve internal differences without affecting governanceHe expressed confidence that the situation would be settled soonResponding to concerns over delays in resolving the issue he said it was not an unmanageable problem and attributed the delay to leaders being occupied with elections With the elections now over he said a resolution is expected shortlyOn the possibility of a Cabinet expansion or reshuffle in the state Parameshwara declined to comment stating that such decisions rest with the Chief Minister party leadership and the high commandHe added that offering his personal opinion could lead to unnecessary speculation Drawing from his four decades in politics he said he has witnessed many similar situations and remains confident that the current issues will also be resolvedTurning to the Sringeri constituency issue he said that despite BJP leader DN Jeevaraj being declared the winner and issued a certificate by the Election Commission a complaint alleging vote manipulation has been filed and an FIR registeredHe said time has been given for further developments and a decision will be taken after reviewing the situationHe also noted that it remains to be seen whether Congress candidate TD Rajegowda would approach the court again adding that the complaint submitted by his side has been receivedResponding to a question on whether the matter could have been taken to the Election Commission he clarified that the current complaint pertains to the police department and is distinct from an electoral process issueHe added that any complaint received will be duly consideredOn infrastructure concerns Parameshwara addressed the issue of the dilapidated Halasuru police quarters stating that a formal request from the police department is required to initiate repairs He said funds are allocated annually for new buildings and assured that the matter would be taken up on priorityHe pointed out that many police line buildings constructed during the British era are now in a deteriorating condition across the state not just in Bengaluru These structures are being vacated and will be repaired or replaced in a phased manner He added that demolition of unsafe buildings and construction of new ones will be undertakenThe Home Minister further said that around 40 per cent of police personnel currently have access to housing facilities and efforts are underway to expand this coverage Under the Police Housing Scheme the government aims to provide quarters to 80 to 90 per cent of personnel in a phased manner IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ktaka-hm-flags-surprise-tn-poll-outcome-assures-action-on-sringeri-row-police-housing-672661.html Wed, 06 May 2026 17:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/arunachal-govt-announces-2-pc-additional-da-dr-for-employees-pensioners-672662.html Itanagar May 6 The Arunachal Pradesh government on Wednesday announced a two per cent hike in Dearness Allowance DA and Dearness Relief DR for 109725 government employees and pensioners in the state officials said An official of the Chief Ministerâs Office CMO said that state government under Chief Minister Pema Khandu in its continued commitment to the welfare of government employees on Wednesday announced enhancement of DA for serving employees and DR for pensioners and family pensioners by two per cent raising the existing rate from 58 per cent to 60 per cent of basic pay and pension with effect from January 1 2026This revision follows the decision of the Government of India issued through office memorandum dated April 22 2026 and April 24 2026 regarding enhancement of DA and DR for Central government employees and pensioners he saidThe enhanced DA will be applicable to All India Service Officers serving in the Arunachal Pradesh government Central government employees on deputation to the state government and all regular state government employeesSimilarly the enhanced DR will be applicable to all pensioners and family pensioners the CMO official pointed out He said that the benefit will cover approximately 69248 regular employees and 40477 pensioners across the stateAccording to the official the annual financial implication on account of this enhancement is estimated at Rs 10054 crore comprising Rs 8331 crore towards Dearness Allowance and Rs 1724 crore towards Dearness ReliefArrears for the period from January to April will be paid in cash The total financial implication on arrears is estimated at Rs 3351 crore the official said adding that the enhanced DA and DR from May 2026 onwards will be paid along with the monthly salary and pensionThe total financial implication including arrears is estimated at Rs 11730 croreCongratulating the government employees Chief Minister Khandu expressed optimism that they would reciprocate and give their best to the welfare of people reaching the last man in the queue IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/arunachal-govt-announces-2-pc-additional-da-dr-for-employees-pensioners-672662.html Wed, 06 May 2026 17:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/eco-friendly-measures-strengthened-along-kedarnath-yatra-route-by-deploying-modern-waste-management-systems-672664.html Kedarnath May 6 The district administration has intensified ecofriendly and cleanliness measures along the Kedarnath Dham Yatra route by deploying modern waste management systems Rudraprayag District Magistrate Vishal Mishra has urged pilgrims to actively support these cleanliness efforts The district administration is making continuous efforts to ensure that the pilgrimage to Shri Kedarnath Dham remains clean green and environmentally sustainable With a strong focus on sanitation and solid waste management from the trekking route to the temple complex comprehensive arrangements have been put in placeThe Kedarnath Nagar Panchayat is utilising a modern baling machine to manage dry waste efficiently This machine compresses waste into compact bales making transportation and recycling easier and saferExecutive Officer Neeraj Kukreti stated that a Material Recovery Facility MRF centre has been set up at the Dham where dry waste is systematically collected segregated and recycled So far around 500 kilograms of dry waste has been processed into bales which is expected to generate revenue of Rs 15000 to Rs 20000Rudraprayag District Magistrate Vishal Mishra emphasised that special directives have been issued to maintain cleanliness in and around the shrine Sanitation infrastructure is being strengthened along the entire pilgrimage route leading to Kedarnath He also appealed to devotees to cooperate by avoiding littering and supporting ecofriendly practicesMeanwhile the Char Dham Yatra has witnessed a significant turnout this season with more than 660000 devotees completing the pilgrimage so farThe Char Dham of Uttarakhand is one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage circuits in the Indian Himalayas located in the Garhwal region The circuit comprises four sacred shrinesâYamunotri Gangotri Kedarnath and Badrinath These sites hold immense religious significance with Kedarnath dedicated to Lord Shiva and Badrinath to Lord Vishnu while Yamunotri and Gangotri are associated with the sacred rivers Yamuna and Ganga revered as goddessesTraditionally the Char Dham Yatra is undertaken from west to east beginning at Yamunotri followed by Gangotri and then proceeding to Kedarnath and Badrinath The pilgrimage was popularised by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century to revive Hindu spiritual traditions Today it continues to attract thousands of devotees from across the world offering a deeply spiritual and enriching experience IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/eco-friendly-measures-strengthened-along-kedarnath-yatra-route-by-deploying-modern-waste-management-systems-672664.html Wed, 06 May 2026 17:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tvk-leader-vijay-meets-governor-stakes-claim-to-form-government-in-tn-672665.html Chennai May 6 Seeking to follow through on the dramatic Tamil Nadu Assembly election results C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday formally staked claim to form the next government in the state after his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK emerged as the singlelargest party in the 234member Assembly Vijay arrived at Lok Bhavan to meet Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar amid unprecedented political excitement and intense speculation over the formation of the next governmentSenior TVK leaders including âBussyâ Anand KA Sengottaiyan Aadhav Arjuna and Arun Raj accompanied Vijay during the crucial meeting with the GovernorAccording to sources Vijay submitted a formal letter to Governor Arlekar seeking an invitation to form the government and assured him that the party would prove its majority on the floor of the Assembly within the stipulated timeThe meeting is being viewed as the first major constitutional step towards the formation of a new government in Tamil Nadu under Vijayâs leadershipThe development comes after the TVK scripted a stunning electoral debut by winning 108 seats in the recently concluded Assembly elections becoming the single largest party in the state However the party fell short of the halfway mark of 118 seats required to form a government on its ownFollowing the results Vijay held consultations with newly elected MLAs and senior party leadersOn Tuesday TVK legislators unanimously elected him as the leader of the legislative party paving the way for him to stake claim before the GovernorMeanwhile hectic political activity continues in Chennai with several parties weighing their options in the postpoll scenario The Congress has already extended conditional support to TVK while Left parties and smaller regional outfits are expected to hold internal discussions before taking a final decision on supporting a Vijayled government The ruling DMK which suffered a major setback in the elections has also begun internal consultations after losing power after a single term in office Political observers believe the coming days will be crucial in determining the shape and stability of the next government in Tamil Nadu IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tvk-leader-vijay-meets-governor-stakes-claim-to-form-government-in-tn-672665.html Wed, 06 May 2026 17:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/acc-clears-key-bureaucratic-appointments-nilkanth-priyank-bharti-moving-to-centre-672667.html Manish Tiwari Daily World Bureau New Delhi May 6nbspThe Appointments Committee of the Cabinet ACC on Wednesday approved a series of significant seniorlevel bureaucratic appointments across key ministries reshuffling top positions in disaster management digital governance and consumer affairsManish Bhardwaj a 1997batch IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre and currently Secretary National Disaster Management Authority NDMA has been appointed as Adviser in the InterState Council Secretariat under the Ministry of Home Affairs in the rank of Additional SecretarySaurabh Vijay a 1998batch IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Unique Identification Authority of India UIDAI also in the rank of Additional SecretaryNilkanth S Avhad a 1999batch IAS officer of the Punjab cadre will take over as Secretary NDMA replacing Bhardwaj The post has been temporarily downgraded to the Additional Secretary levelPriyank Bharti a 2001batch IAS officer of the Punjab cadre has been appointed Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and will hold additional charge as Director General of the National Informatics Centre NICRicha Misra an Indian Defence Accounts Service IDAS officer of the 1996 batch has been appointed Additional Secretary in the Department of Consumer Affairs https://dailyworld.in/national/acc-clears-key-bureaucratic-appointments-nilkanth-priyank-bharti-moving-to-centre-672667.html Wed, 06 May 2026 17:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ensure-no-lpg-petrol-diesel-shortage-amid-west-asia-tensions-punjab-minister-672669.html DW Bureau Chandigarh March 11 2026 Punjab Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak has appealed to the Union Government to ensure that there is no shortage of essential commodities such as LPG petrol and diesel in view of the ongoing warlike situation in the West Asian regionChairing a meeting with representatives of Indian Oil Corporation Limited IOCL Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited HPCL and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited BPCL the Minister emphasised the need for coordinated measures to maintain uninterrupted supply and prevent panic among the publicAddressing the meeting Punjab Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak said In view of the war going on in the West Asian region the Union Government must ensure that there is no dearth of essential commodities such as LPG petrol and diesel so that the public does not face any inconvenienceThe Minister further urged the High Powered Committee constituted by the Union Government to remain vigilant and take necessary steps to maintain adequate suppliesThe High Powered Committee constituted by the Union Government must make sure that there is no panic amongst the public on account of the volatile situation in West Asia he addedThe Minister also directed the senior officers of the department to closely monitor the situation at the district levelHe instructed them to convene meetings with Deputy Commissioners and District Food Supply Controllers while involving representatives of gas companies to ensure seamless coordinationSenior officers of the department should hold meetings with the Deputy Commissioners and District Food Supply Controllers also involving representatives of gas companies to ensure that there is no disruption in the supply of essential commodities stated Minister Lal Chand KataruchakWarning against any attempt to manipulate the supply of essential goods the Minister made it clear that strict action would be taken against violators No illegal hoarding of essential items should take place Anybody indulging in hoarding must be strictly proceeded against affirmed Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak https://dailyworld.in/national/ensure-no-lpg-petrol-diesel-shortage-amid-west-asia-tensions-punjab-minister-672669.html Wed, 06 May 2026 18:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cm-mann-defends-strict-anti-beadbi-law-targets-rivals-over-past-incidents-672670.html DW Bureau Khatkar Kalan May 6 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday warned that divisive politics and attempts to create conflict among communities are dangerous for democracy and against the ideals of freedom fighters like ShaheedeAzam Bhagat SinghAddressing a gathering during the Shukrana Yatra at Bhagat Singhs native village Khatkar Kalan Mann said This is not the India for which our martyrs sacrificed their lives adding that the state government remains committed to fulfilling their visionHighlighting a key policy move the Chief Minister said Punjab has enacted a strict antibeadbi law to ensure no accused escapes punishment by exploiting legal loopholes He said the law includes stringent provisions such as no bail for at least 10 years and even holding guardians accountable in cases where the accused is declared mentally unstableMann alleged that in the past several accused evaded punishment by citing mental instability calling many such incidents deliberate and orchestrated He also targeted opposition leaders claiming those linked to past beadbi incidents would never support the new lawThe Chief Minister said the government is also building a worldclass museum at Khatkar Kalan to highlight the sacrifices of Bhagat Singh Rajguru and SukhdevCiting achievements Mann said the state has expanded Aam Aadmi Clinics improved government schools provided free electricity to most households and ensured free healthcare up to 10 lakh under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna https://dailyworld.in/national/cm-mann-defends-strict-anti-beadbi-law-targets-rivals-over-past-incidents-672670.html Wed, 06 May 2026 18:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/amit-shah-to-attend-yediyurappa-abhimanotsava-on-may-9-says-ktaka-bjp-chief-672672.html Chitradurga May 6 Karnataka BJP President and MLA BY Vijayendra has said the Abhimanotsava event in honour of former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa will be held from 2 pm to 5 pm on May 9 instead of morning and that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the event Speaking to the media here on Wednesday Vijayendra said the event is being organised to mark the completion of 50 years in public life of former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa whom he described as an unparalleled fighter a farmersâ leader and a leader close to the poor He said extensive preparations have been made and more than 10 lakh supporters are expected to attendHe claimed that the event has been rescheduled for the afternoon as the swearingin ceremony of the new BJP Chief Minister in West Bengal is scheduled earlier that day However the official schedule of the West Bengal CM oath ceremony has not been disclosed so farVijayendra said that arrangements have been made by booking 10000 buses for the transportation of supporters Additionally around 45000 to 50000 cars and other fourwheelers are expected He expressed confidence that the response has exceeded expectations with a large number of seers and supporters likely to attendHe said there were plans to personally visit every district and invite seers but due to time constraints it was not possible to meet all of them He appealed to seers pontiffs and spiritual leaders across the state to participate in the historic celebration on May 9 and bless the occasionFormer Deputy Chief Minister and MP Govind Karjol said that Yediyurappaâs 50 years of public service and life journey will be celebrated in Chitradurga as a cultural festival He said two books Kendavare A Flower that Bloomed in the Lotus and A Hunter in the Assembly based on Yediyurappaâs life and his role in the legislature will be released on the occasionA ceremonial city entry for Yediyurappa will be held on the evening of May 8 Preparations are being made to celebrate it like a cultural festival of the state with 24 folk troupes participating in the procession Organisers have appealed to the public to take part and make the event a successVijayendra also expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former state BJP secretary Jagadish HiremaniHe noted that Hiremani had served as a fulltime worker of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad ABVP and was also a former member of the National Safai Karamchari Commission At the time of his passing he was working as the State Coordinator of SIRVijayendra said that Hiremani had efficiently organised the birth centenary celebrations of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee across the state and had dedicated himself wholeheartedly to the party remaining active at all times He prayed that God grant strength to his family admirers and relatives to bear the loss IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/amit-shah-to-attend-yediyurappa-abhimanotsava-on-may-9-says-ktaka-bjp-chief-672672.html Wed, 06 May 2026 18:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cong-ditched-dmk-india-bloc-partners-should-introspect-says-karnataka-bjp-672674.html Bengaluru May 6 Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka on Wednesday alleged that the Congress has betrayed its ally DMK in Tamil Nadu and said parties in the INDIA bloc should introspect over the development Speaking to reporters at the BJPs party office in Bengaluru Ashoka said the Congress which had contested elections alongside the DMK in Tamil Nadu has now abandoned the party He claimed that the true nature of the Congress has been exposed and that DMK leaders who had trusted the party have been left disappointedHe said there was an understanding to come together and form the government after the elections but after the results Congress shifted its stanceHe further alleged that Congress does not follow any consistent ideology and has âstabbed the DMK in the backâ proving that it cannot be trusted He warned that other INDIA bloc partners should take note of how Congress treats its allies or they may face a similar situation as the DMKOn the Sringeri recount issue Ashoka said that Speaker UT Khader has now agreed to administer the oath to BJP MLA DN Jeevaraj after the matter was taken to the GovernorHe said that once a candidateâs name is published in the official gazette and a certificate is issued by the Election Commission the oath must be administered He added that either the Governor or a person designated by him can administer the oath and welcomed the Speakerâs decision to accept the result and proceed with the swearinginCriticising Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Ashoka said that if he believed there was wrongdoing he should have approached the court earlier He accused the Congress of taking contradictory positions on the Election Commission and EVMs pointing out that they accept results when they win but question them when they loseHe also criticised Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for making inconsistent statements on EVMs in different states and said leaders should speak responsibly on election results IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cong-ditched-dmk-india-bloc-partners-should-introspect-says-karnataka-bjp-672674.html Wed, 06 May 2026 18:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/karnataka-bjp-demands-apology-from-lop-gandhi-over-sringeri-recount-result-672676.html Chitradurga Karnataka May 6 Karnataka BJP President and MLA BY Vijayendra on Wednesday demanded that Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi apologise to the people of the country over his allegations of vote rigging following the outcome of the Sringeri recount It may be recalled that the process of reverification and recounting of postal ballots in the Sringeri Assembly constituency from the 2023 elections was conducted last week on the orders of the Karnataka High Court BJP candidate DN Jeevaraj was subsequently declared the winner by the Election Commission defeating sitting Congress MLA TD RajegowdaIt can also be noted that the Sringeri recount row escalated on Tuesday with a Karnataka BJP delegation meeting Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot and submitting a complaint against Speaker UT Khader for delaying the administration of the oath to Jeevaraj The BJP leaders urged the Governor to administer the oath himselfAddressing the media in Chitradurga city Vijayendra said that a recount of votes in the Sringeri Assembly constituency was conducted as per the High Courtâs order and BJPs Jeevaraj had emerged victorious In this backdrop he said Rahul Gandhi should apologise to the nation while Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar should apologise to the people of KarnatakaAccusing the Congress of undermining democracy he called for immediate swearingin of Jeevaraj He further alleged that the defeated candidate Rajegowda was fabricating claims to gain time to approach the High CourtVijayendra also criticised the Congress for what he termed as hypocrisy stating that while the party speaks highly of Dr BR Ambedkar and the Constitution its actions reflect disrespect towards constitutional valuesQuestioning CM Siddaramaiah he said that if the government had confidence in its guarantee schemes there was no need for the Chief Minister to camp in Bagalkot for 15 days during the bypollsOn the recent bypoll defeat Vijayendra said the BJP would not be demoralised He expressed confidence in the partyâs leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that with leaders like Union Home Minister Amit Shah and national president Nitin Nabin the party would continue to remain strongWhile acknowledging that welfare schemes for the poor are necessary he said such initiatives were not new and cited schemes implemented during the tenure of former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa including Bhagyalaxmi and Sandhya SurakshaAlleging misuse of welfare schemes for electoral gains Vijayendra alleged that funds were released only ahead of the bypolls and that future installments may coincide with upcoming local body electionsHe asserted that the BJP would overcome the bypoll setback strengthen its organisation and return to power in the state with the support of its leaders and workers IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/karnataka-bjp-demands-apology-from-lop-gandhi-over-sringeri-recount-result-672676.html Wed, 06 May 2026 18:43:00 +0530