DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:02:59 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/national/cold-wave-to-intensify-in-bihar-night-temperatures-to-fall-by-2-4-degrees-649844.html Patna Nov 22 A fresh spell of cold weather has tightened its grip on Bihar with the Meteorological Department issuing an alert for a sharp drop in temperatures across the state Beginning Saturday night temperatures are expected to fall by 24 degrees Celsius ushering in harsher winter conditions According to the IMD minimum temperatures in many districts may dip below 10 degrees CelsiusA brief relief caused by the weakening of westerly winds over the past two to three days has now ended and the cold wave is returning faster than usual says IMDThere will be no significant change in daytime temperatures which will continue to hover between 28 and 32 degrees CelsiusSunshine will prevail during the day but once evening sets in the chill is expected to intensify sharply Meteorologists have forecast dry weather across the state for the next weekMorning fog has already disrupted normal life in many regions Purnea recorded the lowest visibility at 800 meters causing difficulties for commuters The dense fog has also worsened air quality prompting advisories for individuals with respiratory ailments to exercise cautionOn Friday East Champaran recorded the highest maximum temperature at 316 degrees C while Aurangabad saw the lowest minimum at 132 degrees CelsiusThe IMD has warned that from Sunday the minimum temperature may fall further reaching 89 degrees in several districtsWesterly winds blowing at speeds of up to 25 kmh may become active again These winds are expected to make the nights even colderFog is likely from late night to early morning with light haze during daytime hoursTo cope with the combination of cold and fog people are advised to wear adequate warm clothing avoid early morning travel unless necessary light bonfires in open areas where needed and provide extra care to children the elderly and those with respiratory issuesThe weather pattern is expected to remain unchanged for the next seven days with no rain and no rise in temperature People of Bihar should therefore prepare for a prolonged spell of biting cold IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cold-wave-to-intensify-in-bihar-night-temperatures-to-fall-by-2-4-degrees-649844.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/new-labour-codes-to-boost-formalisation-gender-parity-of-indias-workforce-industry-leaders-649847.html New Delhi Nov 22 Indiaâs top industry bodies and staffing leaders on Saturday labelled the implementation of the Four Labour Codes a landmark step toward formalising the workforce expanding social security and aligning Indiaâs labour framework with global standards The India Electronics amp Semiconductor Association IESA said the reforms would significantly benefit the hightechnology sectors by enhancing workforce stability improving safety standards and enabling labour flexibility with social protectionMandatory appointment letters universal minimum wages and panIndia social security coverage including ESIC expansion ensure greater formalisation This strengthens worker confidence critical for skillintensive manufacturing such as fabs ATMP component manufacturing and design centres said Ashok Chandak President IESA and SEMI IndiaProvisions for fixedterm employment faster dispute resolution single licensing and simplified compliance directly support the scaling of hightech manufacturing clusters the statement saidMeanwhile parity of benefits for FixedTerm Employees FTE and expanded social security protections ensure a balanced workercentric ecosystem he addedSachin Alug CEO of NLB Services a technology and digital talent provider said the reforms were long overdue for Indiaâs gig economy and will offer protection to a fastgrowing but previously unorganised workforceThe new laws are also expected to promote gender parity in the workforce by opening doors to wider opportunities across diverse sectors Additionally other groups such asâHe also pointed out that new laws will promote gender parity and contract workers youth workers and fixedterm employees will benefit from clearer workinghour norms expanded social security minimum wage protections and health benefitsBy simplifying compliance and unifying the regulatory framework the codes can significantly expand formal employment bringing millions of workers especially in industries that rely on contract temporary and projectbased roles into the fold of structured protected work said Balasubramanian A Senior Vice President TeamLease ServicesNational floor minimum wage creates a consistent benchmark across states and is an important step in Indiaâs evolution from a minimumwage economy to a livingwage economy he notedSuchita Dutta Executive Director of Indian Staffing Federation ISF said the codes simplify compliance for employers reduce regulatory burdens and foster a more flexible hiring environment crucial for the staffing industry which has long advocated for such changes to unlock formal job creationThe government on November 21 implemented the Four Labour Codes the Code on Wages 2019 Industrial Relations Code 2020 Code on Social Security 2020 and Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions OSHWC Code 2020 repealing and rationalising 29 existing central labour laws IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/new-labour-codes-to-boost-formalisation-gender-parity-of-indias-workforce-industry-leaders-649847.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ready-to-meet-pm-modi-to-explain-coimbatore-madurai-metro-projects-cm-stalin-649850.html Chennai Nov 22 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has expressed strong disappointment over the Union governments refusal to approve Metro Rail projects for Coimbatore and Madurai stating that he is willing to personally meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to present detailed clarifications In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister CM Stalin said the reasons cited by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for returning the concept notes of the two metro projects were irrelevant and unjustifiedHe argued that the Centres decision reflected a discriminatory attitude towards Tamil Nadus development needsCM Stalin pointed out that as per the 2017 Metro Rail Policy criteria the Coimbatore Local Planning Area had already crossed the 20lakh population benchmark in the 2011 Census itselfHe added that Madurais projected population for the coming years would also exceed the required threshold Therefore he said the Centres claim that these cities do not meet the demographic norms for metro eligibility was incorrectThe Chief Minister also questioned the selective application of population criteria If the 20lakh benchmark were applied uniformly he said metro rail projects in several other Tier2 cities such as Agra Indore and Patna would not have been approved by the Union governmentInvoking this criterion only for Tamil Nadu clearly shows a discriminatory approach CM Stalin wroteHe further assured the Prime Minister that land availability would not pose any obstacle for the execution of the metro projects in either Coimbatore or MaduraiHe said officials had already been instructed to prepare and submit comprehensive clarifications to address all concerns raised by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs MinistryCM Stalin urged the Prime Minister to direct the concerned department to reconsider its decision to return the concept notesHe emphasised that both cities urgently require modern sustainable urban mobility solutions given their rapid economic and population growthThe Chief Minister concluded by saying he was ready to meet the Prime Minister in person in New Delhi if necessary to explain the merits feasibility and longterm benefits of the Coimbatore and Madurai Metro Rail projectsHe stressed that denying crucial infrastructure to fastgrowing Tamil Nadu cities would adversely impact their development trajectory and reiterated his governments commitment to moving forward with the metro proposals in the interest of the people IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ready-to-meet-pm-modi-to-explain-coimbatore-madurai-metro-projects-cm-stalin-649850.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/four-drug-peddlers-arrested-in-jammu-649852.html Jammu Nov 22 Four drug peddlers were arrested in the rural area of Jammu and a heroinlike substance a car a motorcycle and an electronic weighing scale were seized from their possession police said on Saturday A police statement said In a major success against drug trafficking Jammu Rural Police achieved a significant breakthrough with the arrest of four drug peddlers and the recovery of heroinlike substance one car one motorcycle and an electronic weighing scaleThe operation was conducted under the overall supervision of SP Rural SDPO Nagrota and SHO Police Station Jhajjar KotliDuring routine patrolling a team from Police Post Manwal led by its incharge PSI Bhawani Singh and assisted by other officials received credible information that four individuals were roaming in the area with the intent to sell contrabandActing swiftly the team established a naka near Jindrah Road SaloonThe team intercepted a car and a motorcycle and during the search approximately 8 grams of a heroinlike substance were recovered from the possession of the accusedAround 211 grams of heroinlike substance was recovered from Rohit Jamwal 155 grams from Abhishek Jamwal 223 grams from Arvind Singh and 223 grams from Aditya Singh all residents of Jindrah the police saidAccordingly an FIR under relevant sections of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Jhajjar Kotli for further investigationJammu Police reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to eliminating the menace of drugs from society and appealed to the public to share any information regarding drugrelated activities with the nearest police stationThe identity of the informants shall be kept confidential the statement addedSecurity forces are carrying out aggressive operations against drug smugglers drug peddlers and those involved in hawala money rackets It is believed that the funds generated by these unlawful activities are finally used to sustain terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/four-drug-peddlers-arrested-in-jammu-649852.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/isi-steps-up-effort-to-build-white-collared-modules-by-targeting-indian-students-abroad-649855.html New Delhi Nov 22 Intelligence agencies have warned that attempts are being made to ramp up radicalisation drives across the country While fostering extremism has been an ongoing affair in India the agencies warn that attempts are being made to radicalise a large number of people and set up white collared modules on the lines of the one that was busted in Faridabad The Intelligence agencies are concerned that it is not just the radicalisation of professionals in India that the country must be concerned with Indian students abroad have also now become the targetThe ISIâs agents are targeting Indian students studying abroad with the aim of radicalising them Most of these students would eventually come back to India after they complete their education and those who have been radicalised pose a big threat to the system an official saidAn Intelligence Bureau official said that they are not only looking for cases within India but those taking place abroad as wellThe ISI is particularly targeting students who are studying medicine or engineering This has become the new norm where Pakistan based operatives are picking students from medical and engineering colleges White collared terrorists are more lethal and their profession gives them a cover as a result of which they very often go undetectedFurther they are more adept in handling the web and this helps them communicate and plan discreetlyInputs that the agencies have received suggests that the ISI has set up a team to identify Indian students who have taken up admissions for either engineering or medicine in the US UK Germany and AustraliaFurther officials are also checking the antecedents of nearly 12000 students who were studying medicine in Bangladesh at the time of the 2024 protests that led to the ouster of Sheikh HasinaFollowing Hasinaâs ouster the JamaateIslamiâs student wing Islamic Chatra Shibir ICS had undertaken a major drive to identify radicalise and recruit Indian students studying medicine an official saidThe ISI has also got in touch with several hardline clerics in various countries to target Indian students and indoctrinate them The ISIâs intention is to keep them ready to strike the moment they return to IndiaThe ISI is trying to create modules similar to the one at Faridabad The Indian agencies fear that similar modules are in the making but with students from India who are studying abroad While the Faridabad module was busted it still managed to operate discreetly since 2001 The communication never went out and the planning was done in the most discreet mannerThe members of the Faridabad module only conversed through encrypted chat applications or at the hospital They even discussed their plans while at the university and also at their hostels These are usually considered to be lowrisk zones by the Intelligence agenciesThe members of these modules would have late night discussions about their plans However they never came under the radar as they would term these as academic circles intended for group study It was during these discussions they spoke about logistics and reconnaissanceWith the Faridabad module being busted the ISI realises that the scanner on such activities would be high To avoid such scrutiny and to avoid getting busted the ISI now is targeting Indian students studying abroad It wants these students to form similar modules once they return to their country an official saidAnother official said that among all the countries the maximum scrutiny is on Bangladesh This is because there is an entire ecosystem that the ISI has created with the Jamaat to radicalise Indian students especially at the medical colleges IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/isi-steps-up-effort-to-build-white-collared-modules-by-targeting-indian-students-abroad-649855.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pakistan-linked-arms-smuggling-racket-busted-in-delhi-four-arrested-with-foreign-weapons-649871.html New Delhi Nov 22 The Delhi Crime Branch has uncovered a major international arms smuggling network linked to Pakistans ISI and arrested four key members of the gang officials said on Saturday According to investigators the group was responsible for supplying highend pistols manufactured in Turkey and China which were brought into India through PakistanThe weapons were reportedly dropped in Punjab via drones before being circulated further officials said in a statementThe police officials said the arrested accused include two individuals from Punjab A total of 10 expensive foreign pistols and 92 live cartridges have been recoveredThese weapons were being supplied to criminals and gangsters operating in Delhi and neighbouring states they addedCrime Branch officials said the network was functioning under the direction of individuals connected to the Pakistani ISI with weapons first routed to Pakistan and then smuggled into IndiaInvestigators are now working to determine the number of weapons the gang supplied and the identities of the buyersAgencies are examining mobile phones bank transactions and social media records to trace additional members of the network and identify any wider linksThe breakthrough comes amid intensified investigations into the Delhi blast attack and the Faridabad terror module which was being run by individuals linked to JaisheMuhammad JeM The police have learnt that it was a JeM operative who had instructed the accused persons on how to make the bombsAnother major revelation that has come to light is that the accused were in the process of preparing 200 bombs which were meant to go off simultaneously in Delhi and other parts of North India The plan was to carry out bomb blasts across North Indian states and for this the ISI had handpicked a JeM operative to train the accused who were part of the Faridabad moduleSecurity agencies heightened search operations after the November 10 car blast near the Red Fort Metro Station which killed at least 13 people and injured several othersSeveral suspects associated with the Faridabad terror module have also been arrested in recent daysPolice said that the investigations are underwayFurther details are awaited IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pakistan-linked-arms-smuggling-racket-busted-in-delhi-four-arrested-with-foreign-weapons-649871.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-ags-arrests-accused-wanted-in-attempt-to-murder-case-in-timarpur-649872.html New Delhi Nov 22 A team of the AntiGangster Squad AGS led by Inspector Krishan Kumar on Saturday arrested 32yearold accused Rajeev alias Raj in Timarpur He was wanted in a sensational attempttomurder case registered under FIR No 5292025 on October 25 under Sections 109135 of the BNS The accused had been absconding since the incident According to a statement issued by the AGS on October 24 at around 7 pm an altercation took place between Rajeev and Vishal near the Sulabh Shauchalaya in Sanjay Basti Timarpur Acting as a responsible citizen Rahul the complainant made a PCR call to report the quarrel When the accused learned that Rahul had informed the police both Rajeev and Vishal became enraged and attacked him with a knife inflicting multiple injuriesAfter the attack both accused fled the scene A case was subsequently registered under FIR No 5292025 at Timarpur Police Station Both men remained absconding until Rajeevâs arrestWith Rajeevâs arrest the sensational attempttomurder case has been partially solved Vishal however is still on the runIn response to rising incidents of street crime armed assaults and gangrelated activities in the national Capital the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police has intensified efforts to trace and apprehend active and absconding criminals The AGS has been specifically tasked with developing Intelligence networks and conducting surveillance on such offenders across Delhi and neighbouring statesA dedicated AGS team led by Inspector Krishan Kumar and comprising SI Agam Prasad SI Braj Lal ASI Gobind ASI Surender ASI Mintu HC Vinod HC Dharmraj and HC Deepak was formed under the close supervision of Bhagwati Prasad ACPAGS and the direction of Harsh Indora IPS DCPCrime Branch to trace the accusedThe team conducted persistent manual Intelligence gathering along with technical surveillance on Rajeevâs movements On November 20 the team received credible secret information regarding his location Acting swiftly the AGS laid surveillance and successfully apprehended Rajeev from Dwarka Mor DelhiDuring sustained interrogation the accused admitted to his involvement in the attempttomurder case and revealed several past involvements in criminal activitiesRajeev a resident of Sanjay Basti Timarpur lives with his mother younger brother Vishal sister Babita wife Simran and fouryearold son He is uneducated and works as a caretaker at a Sulabh toilet in TimarpurDue to drug addiction and association with criminal elements he has been involved in unlawful activities since childhood and has been imprisoned multiple times He is a declared Bad Character BC of PS Timarpur and a previous convict in FIR No 1902009 registered under Sections 39539734 of the IPC at PS Dwarka Sector23 Delhi IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-ags-arrests-accused-wanted-in-attempt-to-murder-case-in-timarpur-649872.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/drugs-valued-over-rs-479-crore-seized-in-mizoram-four-arrested-649873.html Aizawl Nov 22 The Border Security Force BSF in a joint operation with the Excise and Narcotics Department of Mizoram has seized highly addictive methamphetamine tablets and heroin worth over Rs 479 crore and arrested four drug peddlers including two Myanmar nationals on Saturday officials said A BSF spokesman said that the troops of the border guarding force of the Mizoram and Cachar frontier acting on secret information identified a house at Chandmari West in AizawlIn the presence of two independent civil witnesses a thorough search of the premises was conductedTwo suspected drug peddlers were found inside the house On questioning they voluntarily handed over two bags containing suspected narcoticsSubsequent examination revealed the bags contained six packages 589 kg of Methamphetamine tablets and three soap cases 41 gm of heroin valued over Rs 479 croreThe consignment was seized by the Excise and Narcotics Department Mizoram and all four drug peddlers including two Myanmar nationals were apprehendedA BSF statement said that this successful operation stands as a testimony to the high degree of coordination realtime information sharing and seamless synergy between BSF Aizawl and the Excise and Narcotics Department MizoramThe joint effort reinforces the strong commitment of both agencies to combating crossborder trafficking networks and safeguarding the youth from the menace of narcoticsThe Border Security Force remains steadfast in its resolve to work in close cooperation with all sister agencies to curb illegal activities along the IndoMyanmar border and ensure the safety and security of the region the statement saidThe drug seizure on Saturday was the second such incident within four days in the same areas of MizoramOn Wednesday the BSF and the Excise and Narcotics Department of Mizoram in a joint operation seized methamphetamine tablets worth over Rs 26 crore and arrested two drug peddlers both Myanmar nationalsThe BSF spokesman had said that the troops of the border guarding force of the Mizoram and Cachar frontier acted on specific and actionable information received regarding the trafficking of suspected narcotic substances between Seling and AizawlThe joint team intercepted two suspects riding two Scooties on National Highway6 NH6 between Seling and Tuirial in Aizawl districtDuring questioning both suspects admitted to having concealed a consignment in nearby roadside bushesSubsequently in the presence of two independent witnesses a systematic search of the indicated location was carried out resulting in the recovery of two plastic bagsUpon inspection one bag was found to contain 15 packages of methamphetamine tablets Dragon Brand weighing 14905 kg while the other bag contained 49 soap cases of heroin weighing 707 gramsMeanwhile in a major drug haul the Mizoram Police seized huge quantities of methamphetamine tablets and heroin valued together at Rs 4164 crore in separate operations on November 19 and 20A police statement said that two drug peddlers from Assam and another from Manipur were arrested for possessing the drugs smuggled from MyanmarThe methamphetamine tablets also known as Yaba or party tablets contain a mixture of methamphetamine and caffeine and are commonly referred to as the crazy drug They are banned in IndiaMizoram shares 510 km and 318 km unfenced border with Myanmar and Bangladesh respectively Myanmars Chin state is a hub for the smuggling of varied drugs exotic wildlife animals and many other contraband through six Mizoram districts Champhai Siaha Lawngtlai Hnahthial Saitual and Serchhip IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/drugs-valued-over-rs-479-crore-seized-in-mizoram-four-arrested-649873.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-launches-probe-against-chhattisgarh-office-bearer-over-pro-naxal-post-praising-maoist-commander-hidma-649874.html Raipur Nov 22 The Congress party has initiated a probe against its officebearer in the Chhattisgarh Youth Congress unit for making a proNaxal post on social media The party high command has set up a twomember committee to probe the matter and take stern action against the office bearer Preeti Manjhi Meanwhile the Indian Youth Congress has put the organisational position of its National Joint Secretary Preeti Manjhi âon holdâ with immediate effect after she posted the controversial message on social media appearing to express support for dreaded Maoist commander Madvi Hidma the mastermind behind several highprofile attacks in ChhattisgarhThe Chhattisgarh unit of the Youth Congress described the post as ânot merely a social media mistake but a grave issue concerning national security peace and democratic valuesâSpeaking to IANS Amit Singh Pathania Chhattisgarh incharge Youth Congress said the national leadership has constituted a highlevel inquiry committee to probe the matter and Manjhiâs organisational responsibilities stand âon holdâ pending the outcomeReportedly she had used the words âLal Salamâ for Hidma Hidma was recently neutralised along with his fellow insurgents in a gun battle with security forces He was carrying a bounty of Rs 1 crore and was responsible for several killings and massacres in ChhattisgarhThe Congress party has warned of âstrict disciplinary actionâ based on the committeeâs findingsPathania called Hidma âa dreaded ruthless murderer with a cannibalistic mentalityâ who has brutally killed innocent tribals civilians government employees and security personnel over the yearsâThis does not pertain to a mere social media post but it is a serious issue about the nationâs security peace and democratic values and Congress has no space for such mentalityâ he said addingâ In no case can Congress support even an iota of violenceââShowing any sympathy or support to such a barbaric individual is not only insensitive but an insult to humanity and democratic valuesâ Pathania saidHe emphasised that the Youth Congress remains firmly opposed to Naxalism which it considers the biggest threat to peace in Chhattisgarh and the countryIn a statement the Youth Congress also invoked the painful memory of the 2013 Jheeram Valley Chhattisgarh massacre in which top Congress leaders including former state president Nand Kumar Patel and Mahendra Karma were killed in a Maoist ambushâThat incident remains an unhealing wound for the party Any sympathy for killers like Hidma is utterly unacceptableâ the Youth Congress said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-launches-probe-against-chhattisgarh-office-bearer-over-pro-naxal-post-praising-maoist-commander-hidma-649874.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-ministers-brother-in-law-claims-omission-of-name-from-voter-list-649876.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 22 As Kerala prepares for the twophase local body elections on December 9 and 14 K Mohandas the brotherinlaw of State Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar and a retired IAS officer has expressed concern over the omission of his name from the electoral roll Taking to his social media he wrote I was formerly a voter in Kottarakkara and later moved to Thiruvananthapuram before settling there permanently My wife also a longtime Kottarakkara resident continues to remain on the voter list but my name was omitted from both constituencies ahead of the civic pollsHe disclosed that his online application for inclusion in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation electoral roll received no update leading to the current exclusion wrote Mohandas a former Shipping SecretaryReflecting on his experience Mohandas said he first realised the true value of a single vote during the previous local body election in Kottarakkara when his preferred candidate lost by a single voteHad I not voted the margin would have doubled from one to two he notedHe expressed frustration that the electoral system rather than treating voting as a fundamental right appears to function like a discretionary privilege extended by officials preparing the rollsThe right to vote is not an entitlement but an act of generosity from officials compiling the list he remarkedCriticising neither the Chief Election Commissioner nor political leaders he placed responsibility on the accuracy of local officials and the vigilance of voters themselvesHe also referred to instances where names were allegedly struck off including that of a young woman named Vaishna to illustrate how discrepancies in rolls affect democratic participationHis wife will cast her vote in Kottarakkara on December 9 while he calls his own vote a mythimagined conceptualAs an act of symbolic civic participation he says he will vote in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporations Muttada ward for Vaishna standing for those whose names were omitted due to administrative lapsesTwentyfouryearold Congress candidate Vaishna had to approach the Kerala High Court and it was after that the authorities included her name in the voter list enabling her to contestHis account has sparked conversations about electoral roll integrity and voter awareness amid intensified revision activities across Kerala ahead of polling IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-ministers-brother-in-law-claims-omission-of-name-from-voter-list-649876.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/karnataka-cong-tussle-escalates-mandya-mla-backs-shivakumar-as-cm-cites-power-sharing-word-649877.html Mandya Karnataka Nov 22 Amid the deepening leadership tussle in the Karnataka Congress another party MLA on Saturday voiced support for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to take over as the chief minister urging the high command to honour any powersharing promise made to him Speaking to reporters Mandya MLA Ravi Ganiga said that an appropriate time and situation would arise for the transition stressing the need to uphold the word reportedly given to the state Congress president regarding the top post adding that it was his personal opinionâThere is a proper time and setting for such a transition If a commitment on power sharing has been given to the deputy chief minister it should be honoured Both Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar will follow whatever decision the high command takesâ he saidâI have maintained right from the beginning that Shivakumar should be made the chief minister I have also been saying that when the time is right and circumstances allow he will become the CMâ Ganiga saidThe Mandya MLA lauded Shivakumars great contribution and hard work for the party adding that his wish for Shivakumars elevation was heartfeltWhen asked about the possible timeline he replied that Shivakumar could become chief minister at any time He remarked that Siddaramaiah is performing well has fulfilled his promises and has implemented the guarantee schemes for the people of KarnatakaGaniga added that the final decision rests with the high command and that both leaders will accept whatever the national leadership decidesHe pointed out that he never claimed to belong to Shivakumarâs camp just as PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi never said he belongs to Siddaramaiahâs campâThe Congress in Karnataka remains united with the support of 140 MLAs and all legislators stand by both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar The two leaders are working in good coordination and are on cordial terms although the media is presenting a different pictureâ he claimedHe also said that the high command will eventually remove the uncertainty around the leadership issue and expressed hope that a decision would be taken soonResponding to a question about the reported assurance given to Shivakumar during the formation of the Congress government he said âIf such a promise had been made it should be honoured though the exact details are not knownâHe added that an appropriate and auspicious time would comeMeanwhile Shivakumarâs supporters held a special puja in Pavagada town in Tumakuru district praying for his elevation to the chief ministerâs postThe Congress leaders who had travelled to Delhi are returning to Bengaluru Agriculture Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy returned on Thursday nightShivakumarâs family also performed a special puja at their residence on Thursday night Shivakumar offered prayers to the divine sandals paduka of Siddeshwara Swamiji of Jenukal Siddeshwara Mutt near Arasikere in Hassan district The development has drawn attention in political circles as lakhs of devotees believe that the special worship of the divine sandals of Siddeshwara Swamiji brings fulfilment of wishes IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/karnataka-cong-tussle-escalates-mandya-mla-backs-shivakumar-as-cm-cites-power-sharing-word-649877.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/trinamool-leaders-known-for-politics-of-hatred-bjps-yaser-jilani-slams-tmc-mla-over-babri-masjid-remark-649881.html New Delhi Nov 22 A major political controversy has broken out after Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir declared that he would lay the foundation stone of a Babri Masjid on December 6 in Beldanga Murshidabad district a date that marks 33 years since the demolition of the Babri mosque in Ayodhya BJP spokesperson Yaser Jilani strongly criticised the MLA alleging deliberate communal provocation for electoral benefitHe said âTMC leaders especially MLA Humayun Kabir are known for the politics of hatred He does politics purely for appeasement He is intentionally creating communal tension in Bengal He knows that in the upcoming elections the people will reject TMC and a wave of political change is rising there Because of this restlessness Humayun Kabir and senior TMC leaders are trying to mislead people in every possible way to protect their vote bankâEarlier Kabir had announced âWe will lay the foundation stone of Babri Masjid on December 6 in Beldanga Murshidabad district It will take three years to complete Various Muslim leaders will participate in that eventâ His remarks immediately ignited strong reactions across political and religious circlesReactions from the Congress were mixed and more nuancedCongress leader Sandeep Dikshit said âAnyone can build a mosque what does that have to do with Babri If they want to build a mosque they can go ahead and build itâCongress MP Surendra Rajput added âIf someone is building a mosque temples gurudwaras and churches then what is controversial about this Why is it being turned into a topic of controversy Every religion has the right to build its own places of worshipâThe All India Imam Association also issued a theological rebuttal Its president Maulana Sajid Rashidi stated âPerhaps they do not realise that once a mosque is built at a place it remains a mosque until the end of time Even if hundreds of mosques are built in India in the name of Babri Masjid the significance of the original Babri Masjid in Ayodhya can never be erasedâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/trinamool-leaders-known-for-politics-of-hatred-bjps-yaser-jilani-slams-tmc-mla-over-babri-masjid-remark-649881.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/no-one-is-desperate-for-cm-post-high-command-will-decide-tanveer-sait-649891.html Mysuru Karnataka Nov 22 Answering a question whether Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President DK Shivakumar has become desperate for the CMs post Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee KPCC Working President and sixtime Congress MLA Tanveer Sait on Saturday said that no one is desperate âAnything can happen here and it is the high command that must make a decision If the high command decides the impossible can become possibleâ he underlinedHe made the statement in Mysuru on Saturday His remarks have assumed significance against the backdrop of the ongoing leadership tussle in the stateâNo one can stop what is bound to happen You cannot create something that is not taking place The issue of leadership change is not in our hands Anything can happen at any point in time and it is entirely the responsibility of the high command to deal with itâ Tanveer Sait saidâThe leadership change is not in our hands because as I have stated earlier matters related to power sharing have not been discussed with usâ he addedHe further said âI am indebted to Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar He helped shape my political career It is not a matter of loss or gain I am sharing what is on my mind The high command will clear the doubts and confusion within two days The high command should have clarified its stand earlier regarding the matter of power sharing This has been delayed The confusion has continued for two years There are signs that it may reach dangerous levelsââI also have great respect for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah I trust him as well Today the question is about the state There should not be any differences over leadership Everyone will have aspirations If it were in our hands we would have settled it without wasting any time When it is going to happen we have to waitâ he saidTanveer Sait added âDeputy Chief Minister Shivakumar wished Chief Minister Siddaramaiah all the best after his statement that he would remain CM for the full term Shivakumar responded in a sportive spirit There is no point dragging the issueâIn another development Minister for Forest Eshwar B Khandre met AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence in Bengaluru on SaturdayMeanwhile Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar came facetoface at the World Fisheries Day celebration in Bengaluru Both leaders appeared serious initially but were later seen speaking to each other while seated on the stage IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/no-one-is-desperate-for-cm-post-high-command-will-decide-tanveer-sait-649891.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/new-labourcodes-a-significant-step-for-indias-working-class-workersunion-649893.html New Delhi Nov 22 The new labour law reforms are a significant step for Indias working class said the workers union on Saturday The government has replaced the earlier 29 labour codes with four new labour codes making the regulatory framework more streamlined and effective for the workforceThe four Labour Codes include the Code on Wages 2019 the Industrial Relations Code 2020 the Code on Social Security 2020 and the Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions Code 2020Speaking to IANS Bharatiya Mazdoor Sanghâs BMS Girish Chandra Arya All India Secretary in charge of the financial sector lauded the labour codes and expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister and the Labour MinisterArya described the decision âas a significant step for the countrys working classââUnder the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi longpending labor reforms have been implemented benefiting millions of workers in the countryâ he addedA BMS delegation had earlier met with the Union Minister of Labour and Employment the Ministry of Human Resources and discussed various aspects of the labour codes The organisation stated that numerous suggestions related to workers interests were made to the government many of which have been incorporated into the labour codesâPositive dialogue between the government and labour organisations is essential for the success of labour reformsâ said Arya while also emphasising the need for âproper implementation of the codes while taking into account workers rights safety and social securityâGeneral Secretary Ravindra Himte told IANS that Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh will continue to work for the protection of the interests of the workers of the country and will provide constructive cooperation in the effective implementation of the labour codesGopal Krishna Mallik General Secretary of the Angul Aluminium Mazdoor Sangh Odisha stated that the changes in the labour regulations will significantly benefit workersâThese new provisions will ensure timely and enhanced wages minimum wages for all workers equal opportunities and equal pay for women social security benefits and free health checkupsâ Mallik told IANSBMS District President Prashant Kumar Sahu also welcomed the reforms and highlighted a key provision regarding gratuityâAs per the new law employees will now be eligible for gratuity after just one year of service instead of five years This will be a major benefit for workersâ Sahu told IANS IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/new-labourcodes-a-significant-step-for-indias-working-class-workersunion-649893.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-run-smfcl-approves-rs-25-000-crore-borrowing-plan-to-boost-maritime-infra-growth-649896.html New Delhi Nov 22 Governmentrun Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited SMFCL has approved an overall borrowing limit of Rs 25000 crore with Rs 8000 crore earmarked for the current financial year FY26 it was announced on Saturday To meet this requirement the miniratna CPSE under the Ministry of Ports Shipping and Waterways will mobilise funds through leading banks financial institutions and bond issuances in accordance with its resource mobilisation plan enabling the Corporation to commence lending operations shortlySMFCL convened its annual general meeting AGM and endorsed a forwardlooking roadmap to strengthen the maritime financing ecosystem of the countryAccording to the ministry the company is currently in discussions with major financial rating agenciesâWith a positive sector outlook and a robust project pipeline the Corporation is expected to secure ratings in the apex scale which will further enhance investor confidence and help optimise interest costsâ the ministry saidThe Corporation has outlined a comprehensive financing framework to support the entire maritime value chainThis includes funding for ports port connectivity projects portled industrialisation coastal community development coastal shipping and inland waterways with particular emphasis on vessel financingMoreover the Corporation is also poised to play a pivotal role in advancing Indiaâs shipbuilding capabilities contributing to the nationâs ambition of establishing a strong position in the global shipbuilding arenaAccording to the statement SMFCL will offer customised loan products to eligible government and private sector entities covering shortterm mediumterm and longterm financing along with support for cashflow mismatches and nonfundbased instrumentsIndia has introduced robust support measures to accelerate shipbuilding activities like 1525 per cent capital support for vessels built in India 5 per cent additional incentive for ship recycling Marine Development Fund for equity financing 3 per cent interest subvention and infrastructure support for greenfield shipyards and clusters IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-run-smfcl-approves-rs-25-000-crore-borrowing-plan-to-boost-maritime-infra-growth-649896.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/drug-peddlers-property-worth-rs-22-lakh-attached-in-jampk-649898.html Jammu Nov 22 Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday attached the property of a notorious drug peddler valued at Rs 22 lakh in Udhampur district A police statement said that movable property worth Rs 22 lakh of a notorious drug peddler Mohd Yousaf a resident of Pulwama district in the Valley was attached under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS ActDuring an investigation into a case registered at Police Station Rehambal the accused Mohd Yousaf Joo resident of Wuyan Pampore District Pulwama was found to have movable property a Toyota Innova vehicleBased on material collected during the investigation the Investigating Officer has reason to believe that the said vehicle has been acquired from the proceeds of crime generated through narco trade the police said in a statement Accordingly the property has been attached under the relevant section of the NDPS Act for further legal actionThe value of the said vehicle is Rs 22 lakh which now stands attachedAs part of a sustained crackdown against narcoticsrelated offences Udhampur Police has so far attached property worth Rs 12 crore this yearThis is proof of the commitment of Udhampur Police to ensure a drugfree society and protect the youth from the scourge of drug addiction the police statement saidPolice in Jammu district arrested four persons from whom a heroinlike substance a car a motorcycle and an electronic weighing balance were recoveredAround 211 grams of heroinlike substance was recovered from accused Rohit Jamwal 155 grams from Abhishek Jamwal 223 grams from Arvind Singh and 223 grams from Aditya Singh all residents of Jindrah the police saidJammu and Kashmir Police and the security forces are carrying out aggressive operations against drug smugglers drug peddlers and those involved in hawala money rackets and other unlawful financial activitiesIt is believed that the funds generated by these unlawful activities are finally used to sustain terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/drug-peddlers-property-worth-rs-22-lakh-attached-in-jampk-649898.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/punjab-municipal-corporation-commissioner-arrested-on-bribery-charges-649900.html Chandigarh Nov 22 The Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Saturday arrested Municipal Corporation of Batala Commissioner Vikramjeet Singh Panthey redhanded while accepting a bribe of Rs 50000 from the complainant Later during the search of his residence an unaccounted Rs 1350 lakh was recoveredA bureau spokesperson said the complainant had bagged the contract for the repair of roads in the Municipal Corporation for which two bills of Rs 372852 were submitted for paymentThe complainant met the Commissioner who asked him to give 10 per cent commission for clearing themThe Commissioner said the complainant also did some other works including a light and sound show in Batala town for which a bill of Rs 181543 was pendingIn this way a total amount of approximately Rs 554395 was due for payment the bureau spokesperson saidRegarding the payment of these bills he met SDO Rohit Uppal who said that orders of the Commissioner had to be followed and the complainant had to give a nine per cent commission as a bribe to release the amount the bureau spokesperson saidBut the complainant did not want to get his work done by paying bribesThe complainant took up the matter with the Vigilance Bureau Acting on the complainants information the Vigilance Bureau recorded his statement at its office in GurdaspurAfter verifying the allegations the bureau laid a trap and apprehended Panthey redhanded while accepting the bribe from the complainant in the presence of its two official witnessesA case under the relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act was registered against the accused at the Police Station Vigilance Bureau Amritsar rangeThe accused will be produced in court on Sunday and further investigation is underway added the Vigilance Bureaus spokesperson IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/punjab-municipal-corporation-commissioner-arrested-on-bribery-charges-649900.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sir-phase-ii-ef-distribution-climbs-to-nearly-99-per-cent-digitisation-at-3345pc-649901.html New Delhi Nov 22 The Election Commission of India ECI has reported significant progress in Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision SIR 2025 with 9898 percentage of distribution of Enumeration Forms EFs across 12 states and Union Territories According to the Daily Bulletin issued at 3 pm on Saturday the nationwide EF distribution has reached 9898 percentage reflecting strong field mobilisation by Booth Level Officers BLOs and participation from Booth Level Agents BLAsDuring the ongoing enumeration phase which runs from November 4 to December 4 a total of 5045 crore EFs have already been distributed out of the eligible 5097 crore electorsDigitisation however continues to lag behind distribution with 1705 crore forms digitised so far marking an overall digitisation rate of 3345 percentageGoa and Lakshadweep have recorded a perfect 100 percentage distribution of EFs followed closely by Andaman and Nicobar with 9998 percentage followed by Madhya Pradesh with 9981 percentage West Bengal with 9974 percentage and Gujarat at 9965 percentageUttar Pradesh the largest state by electorate size has achieved 9958 percentage distribution covering over 1537 crore electorsPuducherry with 9515 percentage Tamil Nadu 9578 percentage and Kerala 9715 percentage reported the lowest EF distributionIn terms of digitisation Lakshadweep leads with 7730 percentage followed by Goa with 6539 percentage and Rajasthan at 6054 percentageKerala has registered the lowest digitisation progress at just 1058 percentage followed by Uttar Pradesh at 1412 percentageThe Election Commission noted that recognised political parties have been urged to appoint more Booth Level Agents to accelerate verification and digitisationThe press note by the ECI informed that the figures from Rajasthan do not include the Anta Assembly constituency where the revision was deferred due to a byelectionThe ECI will continue to release scheduled bulletins as the revision process advances toward its December 4 deadline IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sir-phase-ii-ef-distribution-climbs-to-nearly-99-per-cent-digitisation-at-3345pc-649901.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-cabinet-jd-us-ashok-choudhary-gets-rural-works-dept-panchayati-raj-to-rlms-deepak-prakash-649902.html Patna Nov 22 After the distribution of the portfolios among the 26 Ministers of Nitish Kumars new government in Bihar some of the Ministers took charge of their respective offices on Saturday Among the first to take charge was Ashok Choudhary a close confidante of Chief Minister Nitish KumarHe has been assigned the Rural Works Department a key Ministry responsible for rural road construction and development in the stateAfter assuming responsibility Minister Choudhary said The Rural Works Department directly serves the people Ensuring the timely completion of road construction will be our top priorityHe also reacted to Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary being given the Home Ministry department saying that he is young and energetic and will work effectively against crimeHe emphasised that the Chief Minister made the decision after careful considerationRashtriya Lok Morcha Chief Upendra Kushwahas son Deepak Prakash also takes charge amid controversyDeepak Prakash son of veteran leader and Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha also assumed office on Saturday He has been appointed as the Panchayati Raj MinisterHis appointment has stirred controversy because he is neither an MLA nor an MLC yet has been inducted into the Cabinet under the Rashtriya Lok Morcha quotaOpposition parties and critics have accused the Bihar government of promoting dynastic politicsBefore taking charge Deepak Prakash had a heated exchange with reporters in PatnaWhen asked about dynastic politics he responded that such questions should be asked of his father Upendra KushwahaAfter assuming office Deepak Prakash expressed gratitude and highlighted the importance of grassroots governanceHe said Panchayati Raj plays a crucial role in Indias political and democratic system I am grateful for the opportunity to serve I will fulfill my responsibilities and work to strengthen the Panchayati Raj system and democracyRashtriya Lok Morcha contested on six seats in the recently concluded Bihar Assembly election and managed to win four seats including Prakashs mother Snehlata Kushwaha IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-cabinet-jd-us-ashok-choudhary-gets-rural-works-dept-panchayati-raj-to-rlms-deepak-prakash-649902.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-reviewing-central-labour-codes-with-focus-on-worker-protection-minister-sivankutty-649903.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 22 Kerala Labour Minister V Sivankutty on Saturday reiterated that the state would not adopt any antiworker stance while implementing the Central Governments new labour codes Sivankutty said the state government is carefully evaluating the proposed reforms to ensure that Keralas longstanding traditions of labour protection trade union rights and social security are not underminedWe are firm that Kerala would not permit any move that weakens the rights of workers or dilutes the influence of trade unions which play a vital role in maintaining industrial harmony and safeguarding employee welfare said the MinisterWhile acknowledging that simplification of labour laws should contribute to creating an industryfriendly environment Sivankutty stressed that this goal must not come at the cost of worker dignityAny labour reform must ultimately enhance the quality of life of workers he saidKerala will prioritise fair wages comprehensive health and safety measures stronger social security coverage and decent working conditions added SivankuttyHe further emphasised that reforms must be designed to protect not compromise the basic rights and livelihood of workers who form the backbone of the states economyThe minister said statelevel rules aligned with the Central labour codes will only be framed after thorough consultations with all major trade unions employer associations and representatives from the industrial sectorThe government intends to build consensus on key provisions before finalising any regulatory framework added SivankuttySivankutty confirmed that necessary safeguards will be built into the rules to ensure that no existing or new provision negatively affects Keralas workersThe government is committed to ensuring that every worker in the state receives adequate protection both in law and in practice he addedKerala known for its strong labour traditions has repeatedly highlighted that policy changes should balance industrial growth with worker welfareThe ministers statement underscores the states position that development cannot be pursued at the expense of social justice and labour rights IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-reviewing-central-labour-codes-with-focus-on-worker-protection-minister-sivankutty-649903.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/surat-international-textile-expo-2025-showcases-cutting-edge-textile-tech-649907.html Ahmedabad Nov 22 Bringing technological innovations and cuttingedge technology in Gujaratâs textiles sector the Surat International Textile Expo SITEX 2025 on Saturday unveiled many firsts that will redefine and recalibrate the way the industry operates and functions The threeday event kicked off on Saturday and has already seen 15000 registrations More than 70 exhibitors are expected to showcase their advanced machinery cuttingedge technology and accessoriesThe centre of attraction at the threeday exhibition is the glass fibre machine The firstofitskind machinery will produce fabric for electrical circuits cars building construction and railway track layingAccording to the organisers industrial glass fibre fabric machinery marks a major step towards revolutionising the sector and will bring revolutionary change in the production of multipurpose textilesWeben Machinery MD Yogesh Sutaria said This is the first launch of the glassfibre machine in India It will be used for multiple purposes including electrical circuits car components building materials and railway tracksSouthern Gujarat Chambers of Commerce SGCCI chief said that this will mark a major milestone in the countryâs technical textiles sectorNikhil Madrasi SGCCI chief said If anyone needs something for their business they can find it here Around 71 companies are participating from across the world About 15000 people have registered online and another 15000 are expected totalling around 30000 visitors at the SitexSurat International Textile ExpoHe added that the businessmen from across the country are showcasing their machinery and an estimated turnover of Rs 1000 crore is expected at SITEX boosting Surats economy and businessBesides technological advancement in textile machinery SITEX 2025 will also display a great variety of hightech machines including water jet machines air jet machines digital printing machines needle machines fusing and other modern machines IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/surat-international-textile-expo-2025-showcases-cutting-edge-textile-tech-649907.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/citizens-hail-labour-reforms-call-them-booster-for-worker-rights-649908.html New Delhi Nov 22 Citizens from across the country on Saturday hailed the Union government for announcing four new Labour Codes saying that the new rules are a landmark step towards formalising the workforce expanding social security and standardising the labour framework People cited several reasons to laud the newlyannounced labour reforms with some appreciating the guaranteed social security while others praising medical benefits and favourable norms for womenThese labour laws are truly beneficial Earlier many workers never received appointment letters and companies could hire or fire them at will Now workers are getting their rights and documents from the very first day This is the best part a resident of Surat city in Gujarat told IANSHe welcomed new health benefits for workers aged above 40 saying people in this age group often have all sorts of responsibilities that prevent them from addressing health issuesAnother Surat resident said the new laws would empower youth especially the newage workersâI applaud the four new labour codes announced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government Under these laws young people entering the workforce will receive immediate appointment letters giving them access to all company benefits the resident noted adding that these reforms are also a positive step for women as they will help reduce gender inequalitiesPeople in Chhattisgarh also welcomed new labour codes saying the laws will prove a boon for workers in the unorganised sector or those associated with gig jobsCertainly new labour laws are in favour of workers Key benefits that were earlier available only to government employees will now be extended to ordinary workers as well said a resident of Surajpur ChhattisgarhI thank PM Modi for these laws They will empower workers by ensuring better security and health benefits another city resident said praising the Prime Ministerâs vision for daily wage earnersResidents in Chandigarh thanked the government for reducing the gratuity period to a yearIts good that gratuity which earlier required five years of service will now be payable after just one year Workers will also get health checkup benefits allowing them to get timely examinations a Chandigarh resident told IANS IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/citizens-hail-labour-reforms-call-them-booster-for-worker-rights-649908.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ed-probe-politically-motivated-says-former-nilambur-legislator-anvar-649909.html MalappuramKochi Nov 22 Former Nilambur MLA and Trinamool Congress leader PV Anvar on Saturday termed the Enforcement Directorate ED search at his residence and linked premises as politically motivated asserting that the investigation was related to a legitimate loan he had availed from the Kerala Financial Corporation KFC in 2015 I had taken a loan of Rs 95 crore of which around Rs 6 crore has already been repaid There is no money laundering involved I only availed a lawful loan he said claiming he had submitted all relevant explanations and documents to the EDAnvar said he had applied for a onetime settlement and emphasised that the loan was taken before he became an MLAThe allegation that two loans were taken using the same property is misleading Many applicants receive onetime settlement options Why was I alone denied It must be due to political reasons he allegedHe asked whether there were any political leaders who had not faced ED probes hinting at selective targeting across partiesMeanwhile ED officials said searches were conducted at residential business and institutional premises linked to Anvar including Malamkulam Constructions Private Limited Pee Vee Aar Developers and Bis Manjeri LLP in connection with alleged irregularities in securing loansInvestigators suspect diversion of funds benami ownership of assets and use of the same collateral for multiple loans without proper verification by KFC officialsThe loans totaling Rs 12 crore have now reportedly turned into nonperforming assets with outstanding dues including interest pegged at nearly Rs 2230 croreVarious documents digital devices and property records were seized during the operation and further questioning of Anvar is likelyAnvar early this year while being a twotime Leftsupported Independent legislator split up with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and resigned as legislatorEven though he initially said he will not contest the byelection following breakup of talks with the Congressled UDF he contested and came a distant third with the Congress regaining the Nilambur seat after losing to Anvar in 2016 and 2021 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ed-probe-politically-motivated-says-former-nilambur-legislator-anvar-649909.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-ed-probe-politically-motivated-says-former-nilambur-legislator-anvar-649910.html MalappuramKochi Nov 22 Former Nilambur MLA and Trinamool Congress leader PV Anvar on Saturday termed the Enforcement Directorate ED search at his residence and linked premises as politically motivated asserting that the investigation was related to a legitimate loan he had availed from the Kerala Financial Corporation KFC in 2015 I had taken a loan of Rs 95 crore of which around Rs 6 crore has already been repaid There is no money laundering involved I only availed a lawful loan he said claiming he had submitted all relevant explanations and documents to the EDAnvar said he had applied for a onetime settlement and emphasised that the loan was taken before he became an MLAThe allegation that two loans were taken using the same property is misleading Many applicants receive onetime settlement options Why was I alone denied It must be due to political reasons he allegedHe asked whether there were any political leaders who had not faced ED probes hinting at selective targeting across partiesMeanwhile ED officials said searches were conducted at residential business and institutional premises linked to Anvar including Malamkulam Constructions Private Limited Pee Vee Aar Developers and Bis Manjeri LLP in connection with alleged irregularities in securing loansInvestigators suspect diversion of funds benami ownership of assets and use of the same collateral for multiple loans without proper verification by KFC officialsThe loans totaling Rs 12 crore have now reportedly turned into nonperforming assets with outstanding dues including interest pegged at nearly Rs 2230 croreVarious documents digital devices and property records were seized during the operation and further questioning of Anvar is likelyAnvar early this year while being a twotime Leftsupported Independent legislator split up with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and resigned as legislatorEven though he initially said he will not contest the byelection following breakup of talks with the Congressled UDF he contested and came a distant third with the Congress regaining the Nilambur seat after losing to Anvar in 2016 and 2021 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-ed-probe-politically-motivated-says-former-nilambur-legislator-anvar-649910.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/new-electricity-amendment-bill-set-to-modernise-indias-power-sector--649912.html New Delhi Nov 22 The government on Saturday said that the Electricity Amendment Bill 2025 introduces key reforms to modernise Indiaâs power sector promoting competition in distribution strengthening regulatory oversight and supporting fair pricing mechanisms The Bill was brought forward to resolve deeprooted inefficiencies like persistent financial losses in distribution companies discoms due to poor billing efficiency high aggregate technical and commercial ATampC losses lack of competition in electricity supply with consumers tied to a single discom limiting service quality and innovation and crosssubsidisation distortions where industrial users pay inflated tariffs to subsidise other categories making Indian manufacturing less competitiveAccording to an official document it facilitates regulated competition in electricity distribution allowing multiple licensees to operate in the same area using shared and optimized infrastructureThe Bill also mandates Universal Service Obligation USO for all licensees ensuring nondiscriminatory access and supply to all consumers while enabling SERCs to make Distribution licensees free from USO in consultation with State Governments for large consumers eligible for Open Access more than 1 MWThe Bill not only promotes costreflective tariffs while protecting subsidised consumers farmers poor households through transparent budgeted subsidies under Section 65 but also seeks to eliminate crosssubsidy for the Manufacturing Industry Railways and Metro railways within five yearsIt also empowers Appropriate Commissions to regulate wheeling charges and prevent duplication of distribution networks and introduces provisions for Energy Storage Systems ESS and defines their role in the electricity ecosystemThe Bill establishes an Electricity Council for CentreState policy coordination and consensusbuilding and empowers State Electricity Regulatory Commissions SERCs to enforce standards penalise noncompliance and determine tariffs suo moto if applications are delayedThe Electricity Amendment Bill 2025 is a major step toward transforming Indiaâs power system to meet the needs of a rapidly growing economy said the documentNotably the reforms fully protect subsidised tariffs for farmers and lowincome households IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/new-electricity-amendment-bill-set-to-modernise-indias-power-sector--649912.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-first-time-minister-shreyasi-singh-assumes-charge-of-it-and-sports-departments-649913.html Patna Nov 22 After the allocation of portfolios in Chief Minister Nitish Kumarâs new government in Bihar ministers have gradually begun taking charge of their respective departments In this sequence firsttime minister Shreyasi Singh has officially assumed her dutiesShe has been entrusted with two key portfolios Information Technology and SportsWhile taking charge Shreyasi Singh said she was grateful for the trust placed in her by the top leadership of the BJP and the NDAAt the same time she acknowledged the significance of her new departmentsâThis is a favourite department of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar We assure that we will work with full dedication Every responsibility is a challenge but we are not afraid of challengesâwe know how to face them boldlyâ she saidA distinguished sportsperson herself Shreyasi noted that her background gives her a firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by athletes and the sports ecosystemThe firsttime minister said she would prepare a detailed blueprint to address issues in the department and improve facilities for Biharâs athletesâIn the coming days better arrangements will be ensured for sportspersons in the stateâ she addedShreyasi Singhâs rise in politics has been remarkable Hailing from Gidhaur in Jamui district she comes from a family with deep roots in both politics and sportsShe is the daughter of former Union Minister Digvijay Singh while her mother Putul Kumari served as a Member of ParliamentHer grandfather Kumar Surendra Singh was President of the National Rifle Association of IndiaShreyasi has earned national and international acclaim in shooting particularly in the double trap eventHer achievements include a gold medal at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games a silver medal at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games a bronze medal in the team event at the 2014 Asian Games a recipient of the Arjuna Award the first shooter from Bihar to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics and a recent gold medal at the 61st National Shooting ChampionshipHer political journey began in 2020 when she joined the BJP marking the start of her transition from sports to public life IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-first-time-minister-shreyasi-singh-assumes-charge-of-it-and-sports-departments-649913.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/trump-jr-grooves-with-ranveer-singh-at-lavish-udaipur-wedding-as-jlo-bieber-join-celebrations-649914.html Jaipur Nov 22 The royal wedding festivities in Udaipur on Saturday turned into a starstudded spectacle as Donald Trump Jr son of the US President Donald Trump danced alongside top celebrities at the grand Bollywood Night organised at the City Palace Trump Jr and his girlfriend Bettina Anderson were seen enjoying popular Bollywood tracks sharing the stage with actor Ranveer Singh who even made Bettina dance to the hit song Jhumka from his film Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem KahaniThe couple is in Udaipur to attend the wedding of American businessman Rama Raju Mantenas daughter whose celebrations have drawn global attentionThe Friday night featured dazzling performances by Bollywood actors Varun Dhawan Ranveer Singh Kriti Sanon Jacqueline Fernandez and Janhvi Kapoor entertaining guests from India and abroadDirectorproducer Karan Johar hosted a lively talkshowstyle segment with groom Vamsi Gadiraju and bride Netra Mantena adding glamour and humour to the nightMore than 10 Bollywood stars arrived for the celebrations with actor Shahid Kapoor also seen entertaining the guests on stageUdaipurs hospitality shone through as Hollywood icon Jennifer Lopez arrived late Friday night and was welcomed at The Leela Palace with a traditional shower of flowersInitially startled she soon smiled and greeted the staff warmlyPop star Justin Bieber is expected to reach the city by Saturday afternoonBieber and Lopez will perform together at the Hollywood Night at Manak Chowk in the City Palace marking one of the biggest international performances Udaipur has hostedEarlier on Friday the Haldi ceremony took place at the Taj Lake Palace where guests dressed in yellow danced to festive tunesThe Mehndi ceremony and dinner are scheduled for Saturday evening at Manak Chowk followed by two afterparties one at the Taj Lake Palace and another at The Leela PalaceThe main wedding rituals will be held on November 23 at the picturesque Jagmandir Island Palace in Lake Pichola IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/trump-jr-grooves-with-ranveer-singh-at-lavish-udaipur-wedding-as-jlo-bieber-join-celebrations-649914.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cash-van-robbery-bengaluru-police-arrest-3-recover-rs-576-crore-cash-649915.html Bengaluru Nov 22 In a major development Bengaluru Police have arrested three persons and recovered Rs 576 crore in connection with the Rs 711 crore daring daylight heist reported in the city on November 19 The incident raised serious concerns about safety and the law and order situation in the stateBengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh announced the arrests at a press conference on Saturday He stated that the probe is ongoing with multiple teams conducting field investigations in neighbouring statesProviding details of the case the Commissioner said âThirtyeight individuals were interrogated and among them three persons have been arrested The main accused is the vehicle in charge of the CMS cash refill van another is a former employee of the same CMS company and the third accused is attached to the police department and works as a constable at the Govindarajanagara police station in BengaluruââToday legal formalities will be completed and they will be taken into police custodyâ he addedâThe three accused operated without leaving any trace of clues Despite this our personnel identified them using CCTV footage technology inputs from locals and other methods So far Rs 576 crore has been recovered and we are receiving information about the remaining amountâ he saidâIn total a gang of six to seven persons is involved in the heist and we have arrested three of themâ he statedHe further said âThe investigation is continuing and more details are likely to emerge An Innova vehicle was tracked on the outskirts of Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh Photos and videos of the vehicle were circulated The registration number was fake but our teams still managed to track their movementsââThe recovered amount of Rs 576 crore was located in a specific place on the outskirts of Bengaluru The search is on for more conspirators and possible insider involvement We have obtained strong technical and forensic evidenceâ he notedâOur police teams worked tirelessly They went everywhere and put in substantial effort after the incident occurred but initially they could not trace the money or the accused This case posed several challenges The gang moved through areas without CCTV coverage and did not use mobile phonesâ he saidâThe robbers communicated internally without raising suspicion The bank and CMS staff did not provide much information making the probe challengingâ he addedâDespite all the challenges from November 19 until now two Joint Commissioners and 11 teamsâincluding ACPs inspectors and about 200 personnelâworked continuously for two to three days Teams visited Karnataka Kerala Tamil Nadu Andhra Pradesh Telangana and Goa They did a commendable jobâ he saidâThe teams are still on the ground As of now Rs 576 crore out of the total Rs 711 crore has been recovered The remaining amount is yet to be traced We will ensure conviction in this case as it has been highly challenging The amount involved is huge and no such incident has previously occurred within Bengaluru city limitsâ he statedâThe accused had planned the heist for three months A recce of the area was conducted for 15 days They chose routes without CCTV coverage and with shadow zones Several lapses in the CMS company were also found RBI guidelines were not followedâ the Police Commissioner saidIt may be recalled that the robbery took place in broad daylight in Bengaluru on Wednesday where a gang looted Rs 711 crore from a vehicle that was transporting cash for ATM refillingThe staff of the cash refill vehicle informed the authorities late after the incident raising doubts Questions are being asked about why the gunmen present did not use their weapons All these angles were being thoroughly investigated IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cash-van-robbery-bengaluru-police-arrest-3-recover-rs-576-crore-cash-649915.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/yogi-govt-unveils-major-action-plan-to-curb-air-pollution-in-ncr-up-649917.html Lucknow Nov 22 The Yogi Adityanath government has rolled out a comprehensive action plan to tackle worsening air pollution in the Uttar Pradesh region of the National Capital Region NCR The plan finalised under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary identifies road dust as the single biggest contributor to pollution and outlines targeted measures to mitigate itThe action strategy prioritises the redevelopment of road stretches dust control and improved cleanliness across urban areasThe state government has appointed the Principal Secretary of the Environment Forest and Climate Change Department as the nodal officer for the campaignA Project Monitoring Unit PMU headed by the departmentâs Secretary has also been set up to oversee implementationSenior officials from the Urban Development PWD Housing and Urban Planning and Industrial and Infrastructure Development departments are part of the Project Monitoring UnitAuthorities in Noida and Greater Noida have already begun deploying antismog guns water sprinklers and mechanical sweepers to suppress road dustOfficials say the measures will offer significant relief to people living in the NCRUP regionTo further reduce vehicular emissions district administrations through the Transport Department have imposed strict restrictions on diesel autorickshawsDiesel autos will be completely banned in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad In Baghpat the ban will take effect by December 31 this year In Meerut Hapur Bulandshahr Muzaffarnagar and Shamli diesel autos will be phased out by December 31 2026The Meerut Regional Transport Authority has also halted the issuance and renewal of permits for these banned vehiclesThe action plan comes as DelhiNCR witnessed another alarming spike in air pollution on SaturdayAccording to AQI data most Delhi monitoring stations recorded readings between 300 and 430 while pollution levels in Noida and Ghaziabad crossed even higher thresholdsSeveral areas including Loni in Ghaziabad registered AQI levels above 450 triggering widespread complaints of breathlessness and eye irritationExperts warn that prolonged exposure to such toxic air can lead to asthma chronic lung disease cardiac complications and severe health risks for children and the elderly IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/yogi-govt-unveils-major-action-plan-to-curb-air-pollution-in-ncr-up-649917.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/three-day-vocational-training-for-youth-in-gujarats-vadodara-soon-649919.html Vadodara Nov 22 In a significant move to inspire the spirit of entrepreneurship and selfreliance a threeday vocational training camp will be organised in the city where the youths will be trained in gardening and cultivation skills and also enlightened on how their tiny efforts can add up in achieving a milestone for the individual and society The training will be organised under the states Horticulture Department focusing on equipping the youths aged 1845 with planting and gardening skillsHans Dudha Assistant Director of Horticulture Vadodara said Participants selected via the IKhedut portal receive Rs 250 per day as a stipend and a gardening kit worth around Rs 1500 Training covers practical skills like media preparation and plant propagationDuring the training gardening enthusiasts will get guidance from horticulture experts and also monetary support They will get a stipend of Rs 750 and a gardening toolkit worth approximately Rs 1500Those interested in the programme can submit their applications on the iKhedut portal by December 6 and submit the required documents to the Horticulture Office in Raopura an official release saidLast year at least 9095 candidates were trained in the discipline and also handed over gardening certificatesUnder the programme young people are trained in the particular disciplines to achieve employment as well as selfreliance The innovative design is also likely to have a bearing on the citys urban greeneryThis training provided under the Urban Green Mission will familiarise youths with essential techniques ranging from modern gardening to nursery management kitchen gardening hydroponics microgreens landscaping and garden careAccording to the Horticulture Department the course includes practical skills such as planting fertiliser management disease control garden pruning lawn maintenance and garland and bouquet makingThe threeday training will provide youth with new opportunities for green jobs selfemployment and skill development while also positively impacting the citys greenery IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/three-day-vocational-training-for-youth-in-gujarats-vadodara-soon-649919.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/india-only-major-economy-beating-pre-covid-trend-harvard-analysis-649921.html New Delhi Nov 22 In a stark illustration of economic resilience Harvard Professor Jason Furman has spotlighted India as the worlds standout performer in real GDP growth since the Covid19 pandemic outpacing even powerhouses like the US and China A compelling graph shared by Furman plotting real GDP as a percentage of prepandemic trends from 2019 to 2025 Q3 paints a vivid picture while most major economies grapple with lingering scars from the 2020 downturn Indias growth surges upward crossing the zero baseline and climbing toward 5 per cent by mid2025The chart which Furman has referenced in recent analyses of global recoveries tracks five key players the United States blue Euro Area green China gray Russia orange and India green distinct by its upward trajectoryAll nations plunged into negative territory in 2020 with the Euro Area dipping to 25 per cent the US to 5 per cent and China to 10 per centRecovery paths diverged sharply thereafterThe US rebounded swiftly hovering around 2 per cent by 2025 buoyed by aggressive fiscal stimulus like the American Rescue Plan which Furman credits for minimising scarring compared to weaker responses elsewhereYet Indias ascent is unparalleledFrom a 5 per cent trough in 2020 its GDP relative to trend rocketed past preCovid levels by 2022 reaching 3 per cent in 2024 and projected to hit 5 per cent in 2025 Q3This marks India as the only economy not just recovering but meaningfully exceeding its longterm path a feat Furman attributes to structural strengths rather than oneoff boostsIndias policies fostered domestic consumption and investment amid global headwinds Furman noted in a recent X post contrasting it with Europes energy shocks and Chinas property crisisChinas gray line for instance stabilises at 5 per cent by 2025 hampered by zeroCovid lockdowns and real estate woesRussias orange curve flatlines near 8 per cent battered by sanctions postUkraine invasionThe Euro Area still at 3 per cent contends with inflation and geopolitical falloutEven the US while robust relies heavily on AIdriven data center investments accounting for 92 per cent of firsthalf 2025 growth per Furmans calculations raising questions about sustainabilityEconomists hail Indias momentum as a blueprint for emerging marketsRobust digital infrastructure a young demographic dividend and reforms like productionlinked incentives have fuelled 78 per cent annual growth per IMF estimatesExports in electronics and pharmaceuticals hit record highs while services like IT outsourcing weathered global slowdowns In fact policies and fiscal prudence of Indian government contained the fiscal deficits below 6 per cent of GDP allowed room for targeted spending on infrastructure and social safety netsFurmans graph underlines a pivotal shift as advanced economies flirt with stagnation India eyes 5 trillion GDP status by 2027In Furmans words shared amid US debates on fiscal policy most countries saw quick bounces but only a few truly outgrew the trauma India leads that pack As 2025 closes the charts message is clear resilience isnt rebounding its redefining the future IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/india-only-major-economy-beating-pre-covid-trend-harvard-analysis-649921.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cpi-m-leaders-amassing-gold-mos-george-kurian-649922.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 22 Union Minister of State for Fisheries George Kurian on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the CPIM alleging that its leaders are amassing gold and wealth so that no poor people remain in the party Mocking the ruling party he said that once all the alleged looting is complete Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan might proudly announce that the CPIM has become a âfully prosperous partyââSince they are nonbelievers Kurian claimed party workers at the lower levels often treat their top leaders as âgodsââThey may as well pray to the real God to help catch those âparty godsââ he remarkedOn the Sabarimala gold theft case Kurian said Lord Ayyappan âwill not spare anyone involvedâHe noted that those arrested were atheists driven solely by ideology and walked away smiling believing they had fulfilled their ideological dutyâOnce an FIR is filed central agencies can legally intervene in cases involving black money and related offences Such intervention would take placeâ added KurianMeanwhile Congress Working Committee member Ramesh Chennithala claimed that the credit for the arrest of two former Devaswom Board presidents goes entirely to the High CourtWithout judicial supervision he said the case would have stopped after three or four smalltime arrestsHe criticised Vijayans mysterious silence despite two prominent CPIM leaders being jailedChennithala asserted that the investigation is now moving toward former Devaswom Minister and senior CPIM legislator Kadakampally Surendran and warned that ministers could soon be jailedHe alleged that the CPIM government is trying to destroy SabarimalaOnly because of courtsupervised investigation by capable officers were CPIM leaders sent to jail Otherwise under Pinarayi Vijayan they would never have gone said ChennithalaThe High Court monitored probe conducted by a SIT has so far arrested six people which includes two CPI M leaders three retired Devasom Board officials and one serving officialBJP state general secretary MT Ramesh said that very soon the SIT will interrogate Surendran IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cpi-m-leaders-amassing-gold-mos-george-kurian-649922.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/arunachal-guv-calls-for-optimum-utilisation-of-pm-gatishakti-repository-649923.html Itanagar Nov 22 Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General KT Parnaik Retd on Saturday emphasised that every department of the state must make full and effective use of the PM GatiShakti repository while planning and executing developmental projects The Governor during a meeting at Raj Bhavan reviewed the implementation and utilisation of PM GatiShakti in the stateHe said that the powerful platform with its wealth of integrated data can significantly enhance the Stateâs ability to plan smarter avoid delays and ensure better coordination across sectorsThe Governor further suggested that in addition to GatiShakti the state should consider developing its own dedicated application an integrated digital tool designed to support governanceHe said that such an application would help officials analyse data more efficiently plan projects with greater precision and monitor progress in real time This would assist in efficient governance strengthen administrative effectiveness and also ensure that development reaches people faster and more transparently he saidLt General Parnaik Retd also advised the officials to explore applications for Vibrant Village Programme monitoring and analysis disaster management antidrugs and agrihorticultural projectsState Chief Secretary Manish Gupta Commissioner Planning Ankur Garg briefed the Governor about the PM Gatishakti portal and its processes while the Director Arunachal Pradesh Space Application Centre Dr H Dutta presented a PowerPoint presentation on its applicationsSecretary Planning RK Sharma Secretary Information Technology Sonal Swaroop Arunachal Pradesh Space Application Centre Scientist Dr S Acharjee and PM GatiShakti Data Centre Young Professional Wapol Mosang attended the meetingOn the 75th Independence Day Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the âPM Gati Shaktiâ initiative during his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red FortPM Gati Shakti incorporates the infrastructure schemes of various Ministries and state Governments such as Bharatmala Sagarmala inland waterways dryland ports and UDAN The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan NMP has onboarded 44 Central Ministries and 36 states and Union Territories IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/arunachal-guv-calls-for-optimum-utilisation-of-pm-gatishakti-repository-649923.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/op-drishti-army-hospital-team-restores-sight-for-hundreds-in-jampk-649924.html New Delhi Nov 22 In a monumental display of commitment to both serving personnel and local communities the Northern Commands Command Hospital in Udhampur successfully concluded Op Drisht a firstofitskind advanced surgical eye camp in collaboration with a specialised surgical team from Army Hospital Research and Referral in New Delhi the Ministry of Defence MoD said on Saturday Held from November 18 to 22 the camp far exceeded expectations screening over 2000 people and performing more than 400 complex eye surgeries including procedures for cataracts glaucoma and retinal ailmentsPeople including serving personnel dependents Veer Naris war widows and local civilians came from farflung areas of Jammu and Kashmir including remote villages in Udhampur Doda Rajouri Poonch Kishtwar Ramban etcThe surgical team consisted of highly skilled and experienced ophthalmologists led by Brigadier SK Mishra a distinguished ophthalmic surgeon and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Army Hospital Research and Referral who has the distinction of performing surgery on two Indian Presidents the MoD said in its press noteDefence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually addressed the closing ceremony and appreciated the efforts of the Northern Command and Armed Forces Medical Services AFMS for providing emergency medical care as and when required to the people of Jammu and KashmirChief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi also virtually addressed the gathering congratulating the AFMS and Northern Command for this unique endeavourJammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the closing ceremonyGeneral Officer CommandinginChief Northern Command Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma was present on the occasionUnion Minister Jitendra Singh also visited the camp on November 20 to interact with the patientsThe camp delivered lifealtering results restoring the sight of 96yearold Rajkumari Devi and 72yearold Surinder Singh from PoonchAfter recovering his sight Surinder Singh who had witnessed tragic losses during Operation Sindoor shelling transformed his gratitude into action personally mobilising fellow citizens struggling with hardship to avail the facilitiesSimilarly 56yearold retired soldier Abdullah Shafeeq from Mendhar proved pivotal in coordinating aid for conflictimpacted residentsOp Drishti stands as a powerful testament to the AFMS and Northern Commands profound commitment to the health and wellbeing of the region IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/op-drishti-army-hospital-team-restores-sight-for-hundreds-in-jampk-649924.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-police-crack-blind-murder-case-arrest-accused-within-24-hours-of-fir-649928.html New Delhi Nov 22 In a swift and coordinated operation Delhi Police solved a blind murder case within 24 hours of registering the FIR arresting the accused and recovering crucial evidence an official said on Saturday The case pertains to the killing of 26yearold Yogender a resident of Nathupura whose body was found in a drain at IP Colony on November 12 The incident first surfaced as a missing person report filed on November 6After recovering the body from IP Colony Nala police later confirmed through a postmortem examination on November 17 that the death was homicidalâAccordingly a case FIR No 5482025 Us 103 BNS was registered at PS Swroop Nagar Delhiâ the Delhi Police said in its press noteUnder the supervision of SHO Alok Kumar Rajan two specialised teams were formedâone focusing on technical surveillance and the other on field intelligenceThe technical team thoroughly scanned CCTV footage along several routes and identified a suspicious white WagonR with partial registration digits 02503250 CDR analysis further strengthened the leadSimultaneously the field unit conducted spot inquiries and questioned relatives and known associatesA breakthrough came when the deceasedâs family recognised the incomplete vehicle number as that of the victimâs brotherinlaw Anis Pal 35âThe key breakthrough occurred when the cars partial registration details were shared with the family who identified the number as matching the vehicle of the deceasedâs brotherinlaw Anis Palâ the police saidâFurther analysis revealed Anis Pal was in contact with the deceased just before he went missing Upon sustained and methodical interrogation the suspect Anis Pal confessed to his involvement and was immediately arrestedâ it addedPolice said the accused allegedly stabbed Yogender during a heated argument inside his car on the night of November 5 He then removed the victimâs clothes and dumped the body in a Nala near IP ColonyThe following day he washed the vehicle in an attempt to destroy evidenceRecoveries include a bloodstained knife the WagonR car HR55AU0250 with blood marks on the conductor seat the accusedâs clothes worn during the crime and CCTV footage showing the disposal of the body and cleaning of the carAnis has been produced before a court which granted twoday police custody for further investigation including FSL examination of recovered exhibitsâThis case is a shining example of the Delhi Policeâs unwavering professionalism and dedicationâ said DCP Outer North district of Delhi Hareshwar Swami IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-police-crack-blind-murder-case-arrest-accused-within-24-hours-of-fir-649928.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bengal-protests-in-bankura-as-cop-assaults-servant-locals-block-roads-demanding-action-649929.html Kolkata Nov 22 Residents in Bankura districts Ranibandh area in West Bengal on Saturday staged a protest against a police officer for allegedly beating up his servant and molesting the servants sister Demanding strong action against the police officer the residents also put up a road blockade in the area According to sources a subinspector of Ranibandh Police Station has been accused of repeatedly beating a servant by locking him in his house after accusing him of stealing money Further the police officer allegedly molested the servants sister and made an indecent proposal to herAccording to local sources the subinspector lives in a rented house in the Ranibandh area A young man from local Rajakata village Sajal Sahis used to work as a servant there It is alleged that some money was stolen from the pocket of the subinspectors pants last Thursday The police officer pointed his finger at SajalAllegedly the police officer locked Sajal in the house and beat him up accusing him of stealing a total of Rs 12 lakh from the house In addition to beating him severely with a belt and a stick it is alleged that Sajal was also threatened with a service revolver and with being thrown off the roof of the third floorAfter being tortured for several hours on Thursday Sajal and his family alleged that the police officer called Sajal to his house again on Friday and beat him up Sajal alleged that the police officer also raided their house in Rajakata village and took some cash and jewellery When they tried to stop him Sajals sister was molestedOn Friday evening Sajal fell ill and was taken to Ranibandh Block Primary Health Centre for treatment Later when the matter came to light the locals staged a protest last nightOn Saturday morning they started blocking the road by burning tyres at the Khudiram Statue intersection of Ranibandh area in Bankura demanding punishment for the accused police officer Due to the blockade traffic movement was stopped on both BankuraâJhilimili and BankuraâBarikul state highways The angry residents of the area called off their protest in the evening after getting assurance from the police that action will be taken against the accused officerFollowing the incident Bankura Superintendent of Police Vaibhav Tiwari told media persons No written complaint has been received about the incident yet However the Khatra SDPO has been instructed to investigate all the complaints and submit a report immediately If there is any wrongdoing on the part of the accused police officer necessary action will be taken against himAt the same time the Superintendent of Police said that the protesters were summoned to Ranibandh Police Station to discuss the matter with the complainants But instead of going there the complainants blocked the road IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bengal-protests-in-bankura-as-cop-assaults-servant-locals-block-roads-demanding-action-649929.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-court-in-chennai-convicts-four-in-rs-4-core-bank-fraud-case-649930.html New Delhi Nov 22 A special CBI court in Chennai has convicted two private firms and two individuals in a bank fraud case involving more than Rs 4 crore bringing to an end a 15yearlong trial that began after Canara Bank flagged serious irregularities in loan disbursal an agency official said on Saturday   According to the CBI the court on November 21 sentenced Afrina Steel Rolling Mills and Basheer amp Co both private firms to pay fines of Rs 20 lakh eachThe firms were represented by their owner Nazeer Ahmed who has been sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 40 lakhAnother accused Ashik Arafath has been awarded one year of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 20000 In total the court has imposed fines amounting to Rs 802 lakh on the convictsThe case dates back to September 2010 when the CBI registered an FIR based on a complaint by the Chief Vigilance Officer of Canara BankâThe allegation was that the accused private companies Ms Afrina Steel Rolling Mills A1 and Ms Basheer and Co A2 were partnership firms run by Nazeer Ahmed A3 and his wife Fathima Riswana A4 and Ashik ArafathA6â the CBI said in a press noteInvestigators found that the accused firmsâoperated by Nazeer Ahmed his wife Fathima Rizwana and othersâentered into a criminal conspiracy with senior bank officials including Chief Manager T Rajendran and panel valuer KS Ashok during 200708The accused allegedly misused the bankâs trust submitted fabricated documents and fraudulently availed loans and bank guarantees worth Rs 40547 lakh from Canara Bankâs Kilpauk branch in ChennaiThe actions caused substantial financial loss to the bank while generating unlawful gains for the accused partiesA chargesheet was filed in May 2012 against seven individuals During the trial two of themâRajendran and Ashokâpassed away leading to the abatement of proceedings against themAfter years of hearings the court has now convicted four accused while Fathima Rizwana one of the partners in the firms has been acquitted due to lack of evidenceThe judgment marks a significant development in the prolonged investigation reaffirming the CBIâs stance on corruption and loan fraud cases involving collusion between private entities and bank officials IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-court-in-chennai-convicts-four-in-rs-4-core-bank-fraud-case-649930.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/in-jampks-udhampur-farmers-reap-good-dividends-from-mushroom-cultivation--649931.html Jammu Nov 22 Mushroom cultivation is fast emerging as a profitable and lucrative proposition for the farmers in Jammu and Kashmirâs Udhampur because of a sustained and consistent income from the produce The mushroom producers are benefiting from it significantly and it has even prompted unemployed youth to turn their attention to this ârewardingâ farmingThe cultivation of mushrooms throughout the year with lower investment costs and good dividends has caught the attention of farmers associated with conventional modes of farming with many contemplating making a switch in their agricultural preferencesJoginder a mushroom farmer under the Holistic Agriculture Development Program HADP has seen his life changed through mushroom productionHADP is an ambitious initiative of the Agriculture Production Department Jammu amp Kashmir government â aimed at unlocking the regionâs agricultural potential and driving a shift towards profitability resilience and sustainabilityJoginder turned to the mushroom cultivation business this year and attributed his success to the governmentâs groundbreaking schemeHe got 1500 bags from the department and went to register record mushroom produce in the first go in June He is expecting another such tranche towards the yearend He has employed many youths for managing the entire chain â from sowing to harvestingJoginder a mushroom grower told IANS We have set up a mushroom unit in Tikari Manthal The total cost of the project is Rs 20 lakh out of which we received a subsidy of Rs 8 lakh from the Agriculture Department In the first lot in April we cultivated 1500 bags and produced around 40 quintals of mushroomsMushroom Development Officer Vinod Gupta said that under the promotion of roundtheyear mushroom cultivation initiative a cultivation unit has been provided to farmers with Rs 8 lakh subsidy from the department and Rs 12 lakh as the beneficiaryâs shareHe added that the scheme focuses on unemployed youth to help them set up incomegenerating units and inspire others to adopt mushroom farming IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/in-jampks-udhampur-farmers-reap-good-dividends-from-mushroom-cultivation--649931.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ktaka-set-for-explosive-political-developments-claims-kumaraswamy-amid-cong-leadership-tussle-649932.html Bengaluru Nov 22 Amid the leadership tussle in Karnatakas ruling Congress Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy has hinted at explosive political developments set to unfold in the state soon Speaking at the JDS Silver Jubilee celebrations held in Bengaluru on Saturday the Union Minister addressed party workers and leaders remarking that judging by the political developments currently unfolding in the state unforeseen and unexpected events are likely to occur in the coming daysHe said the situation in the state had reached a point where no one could predict who would take what political stanceUnexpected and explosive developments are bound to take place in Karnataka politics Kumaraswamy statedIndirectly referring to the unrest within the ruling Congress he said With political changes happening every day every moment it seems very possible that the state may witness a political upheaval within a few monthsHe urged party cadres and leaders to remain close to the people and respond to their hardships People are frustrated with poor governance rising taxes and spiralling prices he saidGive our party a chance I will prove what good governance truly is and what we can do for the people in just five years If I fail to provide a government that wins the peopleâs approval I will never seek your support again Kumaraswamy declaredHe criticised the financial position of the state saying Karnatakaâs debt had crossed Rs 750 lakh crore âSiddaramaiah alone has incurred Rs 5 to Rs 550 lakh crore in loans during his tenure Why was such an enormous loan taken For what purpose The people deserve an answerâ he stressedKumaraswamy accused political opponents of maligning former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda saying Deve Gowda dedicated his entire life to the people He never went to anyoneâs doorstep seeking power Even when former CM late Devaraj Urs who ruled the state for long personally requested Deve Gowda to join hands he refusedHe said Deve Gowda had always upheld values and principles in politicsSuch a man was targeted with baseless allegations They claimed he believed in astrology lured astrologers into traps and cheated him They even spread false propaganda that he purchased 500 plots in Mysuru Kumaraswamy stated angrilyHe pointed out that several investigations by CID and Lokayukta were conducted against Deve Gowda âIn the end truth prevailed People of the state know who Deve Gowda truly isâ he saidThe Minister remarked that the JDS survived because of the people and party workersWe have done whatever good we could for the people What injustice have we done to this state What wrong has Deve Gowda committed Why have we not received full blessings Our party has never acted unjustly towards any community People from other states remember Deve Gowda with respect why not our own people he questionedHe alleged that the Congress Government in Karnataka was looting the state in the name of guarantee schemesHe accused the Congressled government of dividing society in the name of the caste census They cannot do politics in the name of development so they resort to backdoor methods for political gainReferring to Siddaramaiahs decadeslong political career Kumaraswamy questioned He has been in power for 25â30 years What contribution has he made to this state He has been Dy CM CM and Leader of Opposition What exactly has he achieved You have hollowed out Bengaluru and then called it Greater Bengaluru You divided Bengaluru gave five mayors what have you accomplishedKumaraswamy concluded by saying that he now had an opportunity to serve at the national level âPrime Minister Narendra Modi has given me the chance to serve in the Union Cabinet I have restarted the Visakhapatnam Steel Factory in Andhra Pradesh I will revive the Sir M Visvesvaraya Steel Factory in Bhadravathi I will repay the debt I owe to the people of this stateâ he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ktaka-set-for-explosive-political-developments-claims-kumaraswamy-amid-cong-leadership-tussle-649932.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/technology-essential-to-achieve-universal-health-coverage-in-india-nha-official-649933.html New Delhi Nov 22 Vikram Pagaria Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission ABDM Director National Health Authority NHA said on Saturday that technology is essential to achieving universal health coverage in India He was speaking at the Regional Open Digital Health Summit 2025 in the national capitalThe threeday event brought together leaders from government departments and experts from international organisations and the health technology sector to put in motion a framework for Digital Health and artificial intelligence AI collaboration across the SouthEast Asia regionPagaria focused on the importance of digital health as an investmentDigital health is an investment not a cost and is essential in achieving universal health coverage he saidHe underscored technologys potential to overcome critical challenges such as doctor shortages and reach underserved rural communities the NHA official saidTechnology alone does not equal transformation True impact comes from addressing realworld needs empowering frontline workers protecting rights and ensuring equity said Meredith Dyson Regional Health Specialist Health Systems Strengthening UNICEFShe underlined the importance of interoperability by design and countryspecific blueprints aligned with Digital Public Infrastructure principlesAbhishek Singh Additional Secretary Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and CEO IndiaAI Mission called for building a safe inclusive and globally relevant AIenabled health system through collaboration between government states hospitals technologists academia World Health Organisation and the Global SouthKarthik Adapa Regional Advisor for Digital Health World Health Organisation SouthEast Asia Region emphasised the distinction between integration and interoperabilityHe highlighted essential components of a robust digital health system infrastructure Digital Public Infrastructures applications governance and capacity buildingThe experts also deliberated a sustainable financing model as a critical prerequisite for digital health transformation especially in the face of shrinking fiscal space rising health costs and declining global aid flowsIndia Bangladesh Maldives Nepal Sri Lanka Bhutan Thailand and TimorLeste list common challenges like fragmented financing channels donor dependence and insufficient longterm budgeting that threaten to undermine digital health progress IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/technology-essential-to-achieve-universal-health-coverage-in-india-nha-official-649933.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-cm-stalin-to-visit-coimbatore-amp-erode-next-week-inaugurate-projects-valued-at-over-rs-800-crore-649934.html Chennai Nov 22 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will embark on a twoday visit to Coimbatore and Erode districts on November 25 and 26 to inaugurate major development projects launch new initiatives and interact with various stakeholder groups government officials said on Saturday On November 25 CM Stalin will inaugurate the longawaited Coimbatore Semmozhi Poonga a landmark urban lung space being developed on the Coimbatore Central Prison premises at a cost of Rs 214 croreSpread across 45 acres the ecopark is designed to serve as a major recreational destination featuring landscaped gardens walking tracks themed zones and naturebased attractionsThe inauguration marks a significant milestone in Coimbatores urban renewal effortsAhead of the Chief Ministers visit Municipal Administration Minister KN Nehru on Saturday inspected the site along with DMK MLA V Senthil Balaji District Collector Pavankumar G Giriyappanavar and Corporation Commissioner M Sivaguru PrabakaranMinister Nehru directed officials to expedite the remaining works especially at the entranceAfter the inspection he said the park would be thrown open to the people in the first week of DecemberMost works are complete Only finishing touches remain primarily at the entrance Additional manpower has been deployed to meet the deadline he addedDuring his Coimbatore visit CM Stalin will also interact with school students and later participate in the Tamil Nadu Rising Conclave a highprofile investment forum where a fresh round of industrial and infrastructure investments is expected to be announcedOn November 26 CM Stalin will head to Erode district where he will inaugurate a memorial hall featuring a statue of freedom fighter Pollan at Jayarampuram in ModakkurichiHe will then pay homage at the memorial of Theeran Chinnamalai one of the regions most revered Independenceera iconsLater CM Stalin will preside over a major government function at the new Erode bus stand where he will inaugurate completed works lay the foundation for new schemes and distribute welfare assistance to 18 lakh beneficiaries totalling Rs 605 croreThe Chief Minister will also unveil a statue of former MP SK Paramasivan at ChithodeParamasivan played a crucial role in the formation and expansion of the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation AavinThe visit is expected to significantly boost development and welfare initiatives in western Tamil Nadu IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-cm-stalin-to-visit-coimbatore-amp-erode-next-week-inaugurate-projects-valued-at-over-rs-800-crore-649934.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/uddhav-thackeray-slams-bjp-rss-for-spreading-poison-of-language-649935.html Mumbai Nov 22 Shiv Sena UBT President and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday accused the BJP and RSS of spreading the poison of language âNow what are the BJP people doing They are inflaming linguistic regionalism bhashik praantvaad We do not demand that anyone be beaten up over language he saidHe was speaking on the occasion when a BJP leader joined Shiv Sena UBT Yogendra Bhoir Vice President of the BJP Yuva Morcha in Dombivli and his wife Twinkle Bhoir joined the Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray party at his residence Matoshree on SaturdayReferring to the recent statement by a Shinde faction legislator that itâs okay if the mother Marathi language dies the aunt Hindi language must remain alive he asked âWhat else can you expect from such a personâHe further said âNow even Bhaiyya Joshi from the RSS came to Ghatkopar and said that the mother tongue is Gujarati This means that the poison is being spread by the BJP and the RSS and they are putting the blame on usâThackeray said that it was unfortunate that a 19yearold college student from Kalyan died by suicide after allegedly facing severe mental distress especially after an argument over his use of Hindi instead of MarathiâAn unfortunate incident occurred the day before yesterday which should not have happened We do not demand that anyone be beaten up over languageâ he addedThackeray said that amid ongoing local body polls and ahead of crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections many people are returning to Shiv Sena UBTâIn short everyone is slowly realising how hypocritical the BJP and the traitors Shinde faction are But this fight is not easy So you workers must now keep your eyes open and observe everywhere The Bharatiya Janata Party is a party that schemes and plotsâ he allegedJust as the BJP broke parties they are now trying to break families as well he claimedStepping up the attack on the BJP Thackeray said The BJPs bubble of Hindutva has burst The sadhu murder in Palghar was an unfortunate incident No one supports that incident nor will they When that incident occurred the BJP inducted the very person they had accused into their partyâThe BJP thought that by inducting him into the party their sin would be hidden However the sin was not hidden it came out into the open After that the BJP hastily put a stay on his entry in the party which means that the BJPs hypocrisy regarding Hindutva has been exposed he remarked IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/uddhav-thackeray-slams-bjp-rss-for-spreading-poison-of-language-649935.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/after-bihar-poll-debacle-prashant-kishors-jan-suraaj-dissolves-all-organisational-units-649936.html Patna Nov 22 The Jan Suraaj Party has dissolved all its organisational units from the panchayat level up to the state level with immediate effect party sources said on Saturday The party announced that a new organisation will be formed over the next oneandahalf monthsJan Suraaj Spokesperson Syed Masihuddin said that this decision was taken during the meeting of the Jan Suraaj National Council held on Saturday at Sheikhpura House in PatnaIn the absence of the partys President Uday Singh the meeting was presided over by the states Bihar unit President Manoj BhartiJan Suraaj Coordinator Prashant Kishor was also presentAccording to the party although the committees have been dissolved they will continue performing their duties until the new organisational structure is establishedSenior party leaders have been assigned responsibility for all 12 administrative divisions of BiharThey will be tasked with reorganising a strong and functional structure in their respective districtsThis leadership team will also conduct extensive consultations to assess the reasons behind the partys defeat in the recent state Assembly election and will submit a detailed report to the partys Central leadership regarding leaders found guilty of indiscipline or sabotageMasihuddin also said that a General Council meeting has been convened in Patna on December 21 where the top leadership will hear detailed feedback from districtlevel leaders on poll performance and organisational issuesThe meeting will also focus on preparing a fresh roadmap for the partys futureThe Jan Suraaj contested the Bihar Assembly elections independently without allying with any political party and did not win a single seatParty convener Prashant Kishor has earlier said that he will restart the outreach programme in Bihar in preparation for future electionsSeveral senior party leaders attended the meeting including former Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General SK Singh former Union Minister Ramchandra Prasad Singh senior advocate YV Giri and former IAS officers Arvind Singh NP Mandal Lalan Yadav AK Dwivedi former IPS officers RK Mishra Jitendra Mishra Vinod Kumar Chaudhary former MLA Kishore Kumar Munna former MLC Rambali Singh Chandravanshi former Chief Engineer Hemant Paswan educationist RN Singh and several other prominent leaders IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/after-bihar-poll-debacle-prashant-kishors-jan-suraaj-dissolves-all-organisational-units-649936.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/drug-peddlers-property-valued-at-rs-60-lakh-seized-by-police-in-jampks-poonch-649937.html Jammu Nov 22 The police in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district said on Saturday that it has seized the property of a drug peddler worth Ra 60 lakh in Poonch district A police statement said on Saturday In a decisive action against the narcoterror ecosystem Police Station Surankote has seized a residential house belonging to a notorious drug peddler Sajjad Hussain Shah son of Sarfraz Hussain Shah resident of Potha Tehsil SurankoteâThe property valued at approximately Rs 60 lakh has been seizedfreezed under the provisions of the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators Forfeiture of Property Act â SAFEMA The said individual is a habitual offender and has been involved in multiple NDPS cases in the district âHe is presently lodged in District Jail Udhampur under PITNDPS proceedingsThe statement mentioned that the attachment of his illegally acquired property is a part of the sustained crackdown on drug peddlers operating in the regionâDistrict Police Poonch has been tirelessly acting against narcotics networks and has in recent months attached properties worth several crores of rupees belonging to drug peddlers and their associates Additionally multiple bank accounts with suspicious and disproportionate transactions have been frozen as part of financial investigations aimed at dismantling the support system of the drug trade it saidThe police statement also noted that âPoonch Police reaffirms its commitment to ensuring a drugfree society and urges the public to continue sharing information related to drug trafficking and related criminal activitiesJammu and Kashmir Police and the security forces have been carrying out aggressive operations against terrorists their over ground workers OGWs sympathisers drug smugglers and those involved in Hawala money rackets and other unlawful activitiesIt is believed that the funds generated by these unlawful activities are finally used to fund terrorism in Jammu and KashmirThe revised strategy is part of the coordinated efforts to dismantle the complete ecosystem of terror rather than focusing only on the elimination of gun wielding terrorists IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/drug-peddlers-property-valued-at-rs-60-lakh-seized-by-police-in-jampks-poonch-649937.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/aap-to-oppose-proposed-constitution-amendment-bill-649938.html Chandigarh Nov 22 The Aam Aadmi Party AAP Punjab on Saturday opposed the proposed Constitution 131st Amendment Bill that the central government is bringing in the upcoming winter session of Parliament AAP Punjab State General Secretary Baltej Pannu said that this amendment is completely against the interests of Punjab He warned that the Aam Aadmi Party will not allow this conspiracy being hatched by the Centre against Punjab to succeed at any cost Baltej Pannu launched a direct attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP at the Centre saying it is beyond understanding what kind of enmity the BJPled Central government has with Punjab He said that every day the central government brings forward something or the other to test the selfrespect of Punjab and Punjabis Citing past incidents he said that whether it was the attempt to forcibly take control of the Bhakra Beas Management Board BBMB to gain control over water or the recently issued notifications regarding the Panjab University dispute because of which students are still protesting He further stated that now a new issue has come to light that in the upcoming session of Parliament an amendment to Article 240 is being introduced Through this amendment all powers and administration of Chandigarh which is currently a Union Territory will come completely under the authority of the President of India This will directly mean that Punjabâs rights over Chandigarh will be entirely eliminated AAP General Secretary Pannu made it clear that Chandigarh is a city built by displacing Punjabâs villages and therefore it belongs solely to Punjab After this amendment Chandigarh will be treated like Union Territories such as AndamanNicobar or Puducherry with complete administration under the President Pannu said that Punjab has always fought for its rights and will continue to fight in the future He assured that the Aam Aadmi Party and Punjabs Bhagwant Mann government will strongly oppose this move He said We will not let our rights be destroyed and under no circumstances will we allow an amendment to Article 240 Whatever tough stand we need to take we will take it IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/aap-to-oppose-proposed-constitution-amendment-bill-649938.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/manipur-international-polo-tournament-kicks-off-in-imphal-649939.html Imphal Nov 22 With much fanfare the 15th edition of Manipur International Polo Tournament began on Saturday at Imphal Pologround Mapal Kangjeibung regarded as one of the oldest polo grounds in the world An official of the Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association which organised the contest said that international and national teams including players from the US Colombia India A Indian Polo Association India B Manipur and India C Chhattisgarh will showcase their expertise talent skill and tactical brilliance as they compete for the championship title and the coveted winning trophyAmid numerous events the inaugural function of the 15th Manipur International Polo Tournament was held on Saturday at Imphal Pologround Mapal Kangjeibung located in the heart of ImphalManipur Horse Riding and Polo Association organised the weeklong contest with thousands of sports lovers including women gathered at the ground to witness the inaugural event and the opening matchMapal Kangjeibung looked unusually crowded for the polo matchManipur Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel welcomed dignitaries international teams and local polo associations to Manipurs international polo tournament held at the world famous polo groundHe highlighted Manipur as the birthplace of polo Sagol Kangjei and emphasised the sports deep cultural significance to the stateSagol Kangjei is an ancient Manipuri sport that is the origin of modern poloThe tournament aims to preserve Manipurs polo heritage promote the indigenous Manipuri pony and foster international collaboration Goel saidThe Chief Secretary also outlined government plans to popularise polo by improving infrastructure bringing in international coaches and hosting more global events in coordination with the Tourism Department Department of Information and Public Relations and the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region DoNERHe appreciated the organisers and expressed hope for a successful tournament that upholds polos enduring spiritThe opening match featured a thrilling contest between the US Polo Team and the Colombia Polo TeamColombia emerged victorious with a 64 win setting an exciting tone for the tournamentThe sevendaylong tournament will offer thrilling moments for all horse polo enthusiasts beginning Saturday and continuing till November 27 with the grand finale scheduled on November 29Retired IAS officer H Deleep Singh who is the President of Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association MHRPA and Shailesh Kumar Chaurasia Commissioner of Manipur government graced the event as the President and Guest of Honour respectivelyThe polo tournament was organised at the same time as Manipurs annual Sangai Festival a 10day tourism festival organised by the state governments Tourism Department to boost tourism and related economyThe 10day Sangai Tourism Festival began at Hapta Kangjeibung in Manipurs capital Imphal on Friday November 21Interestingly both the events highlight two animals endemic to Manipur that are nearing extinctionhe Sangai Festival is named after the state animal the Sangai a critically endangered browantlered deer found in the marshy wetland of Keibul Lamjao National Park about 45 km from Imphal IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/manipur-international-polo-tournament-kicks-off-in-imphal-649939.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/shocking-urination-assault-on-differently-abled-man-sparks-outrage-in-mp-649940.html BhopalMandideep Nov 22 In a horrifying display of cruelty a disabled man was publicly urinated on by two of his relatives in the bustling market area of Mandideep an industrial hub 23 km from Bhopal The viral video of the incident captured near a petrol pump shows the victim lying helplessly on the ground as the assailant callously relieves themselves on his face laughing while bystanders record the depravity This grotesque act which occurred in broad daylight has exposed deep fissures in Madhya Pradeshs law and order drawing sharp condemnation from opposition leaders and human rights advocatesA video of the incident went viral Eyewitnesses described the scene as heartwrenching with the victim identified as a local Divyang differently abled person in his 40s sprawled on the roadside after collapsing from exhaustionThe footage which surfaced on social media platforms late Friday evening quickly amassed thousands of views prompting swift police actionRaisen Superintendent of Police SP Aditya Kumar confirmed the arrest of the primary accused a resident of nearby Obedullaganj under sections of the Indian Penal Code IPC for assault outraging modesty and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Prevention of Atrocities Act 1989 given the victims marginalised statusA second individual believed to be the videographer remains at large with police forming teams to apprehend himThe incident traces back to a mundane errand gone wrongThe victim and his relatives had travelled to Mandideeps grain market to sell paddy harvested from their small farm in Raisens rural belt After a long day under the November sun they stopped at a roadside dhaba for respite Tension escalated when an argument over a minor debtâallegedly Rs 500 owed for liquorâturned violentWitnesses claim the accused inebriated and enraged shoved the disabled man to the ground during the scuffle What followed was an act of unspeakable humiliation the assailant unzipped and urinated directly on the victims face mocking his immobilityHe was like a rag doll unable to fight back said a vendor who alerted authorities The video shared by an onlooker hoping to expose the monster instead amplified the trauma with netizens labelling it a stain on humanityThis is not an isolated outrage in Madhya Pradesh a state plagued by a notorious history of such dehumanising assaultsNational Crime Records Bureau NCRB data underscores the crisis In 2024 MP topped the charts for atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Tribes reporting over 5200 cases including 127 incidents of forced ingestion or exposure to human wasteâa 15 per cent spike from 2023Highprofile cases like the 2023 Sidhi urination on a tribal labourer that led to the invocation of the National Security Act NSA or the August 2024 Narsinghpur Dalit man forced to drink urine paint a grim picture of systemic failureCongress sensing a chink in the ruling BJPs armour unleashed a blistering attack State unit president Jitu Patwari addressing a press conference in Bhopal thundered There is no law no home minister in Madhya Pradesh This repeated urination on humans is a Madhya Pradesh specialityâNCRB data is clear evidence of itThe BJP on the defensive accused Congress of politicising tragedy Chief Minister Mohan Yadav posting on X affirmed Zero tolerance for such barbarism The guilty will rot in jail weve sanctioned Rs 2 lakh immediate relief for the victim and ordered a fasttrack probe IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/shocking-urination-assault-on-differently-abled-man-sparks-outrage-in-mp-649940.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/one-group-in-cong-working-to-retain-siddaramaiah-as-cm-amp-another-to-unseat-him-bjp-on-power-tussle-in-karnataka-649941.html Bengaluru Nov 22 Attacking the Congress over the leadership strife in Karnataka the Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly R Ashoka said on Saturday that one group in Congress is working to retain Siddaramaiah as the Chief Minister and another group is working to unseat him He also demanded that the Congress high command should clearly state who is the Chief Minister of KarnatakaSpeaking to reporters after the Vande Mataram celebration held in front of his office in Bengaluru senior BJP leader Ashoka alleged that one group within the Congress is working to retain Siddaramaiah as the CM and another group within the grand old party is working to unseat himOne team wants DK Shivakumar to become the CM and another team is strategising and conspiring to prevent it he saidThe MLAs supporting DK Shivakumar are agitating demanding that he be made the Chief Minister This fight has reached its final stage If the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge do not take a decision the government cannot function Officials will not work The administration is in a coma BJP leader Ashoka addedHe also alleged that the states administrative machinery has become inactive due to the ongoing tussle for the Chief Ministers postHe said that the state government has died because of the ongoing fight between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK ShivakumarBJP leader Ashoka claimed that the Congress High Command has no concern for addressing the numerous problems faced by citizens farmers and students in the stateMeanwhile he said that criminal activities are increasing farmers are taking to the streets in protest and the political situation in Karnataka is deterioratingNo one knows who the Chief Minister is Rahul Gandhi is a weak leader and weak leadership is visible across the state In the middle of these power games the people of Karnataka are suffering Therefore the Congress High Command must immediately announce its decision on the Chief Ministers post BJP leader Ashoka saidHe also noted that two Congress MLAs are in jail and that the Deputy CM DK Shivakumar had to visit the jail seeking their votes for the CMs postIt is pitiable that the Congress party has fallen to such a state he commentedHe also said the Congress is unable to keep its MLAs under control and withstand the pressure from the OppositionIf they say they cannot handle the Oppositions pressure it only means our BJPs opposition is strong We are here to keep the government in check and we are doing it effectively BJP leader Ashoka saidDeputy CM Shivakumar is speaking under pressure He has indirectly stated that Siddaramaiah is a promisebreaker Siddaramaiah will earn the label of being someone who does not keep his word he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/one-group-in-cong-working-to-retain-siddaramaiah-as-cm-amp-another-to-unseat-him-bjp-on-power-tussle-in-karnataka-649941.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tripura-cpi-m-condemns-cm-sahas-baseless-and-anti-communist-remarks-649942.html Agartala Nov 22 The main opposition CPIM on Saturday condemned what it termed as baseless irrelevant and antiCommunist remarks made by Chief Minister Manik Saha against the Left party The CPIM said that Chief Minister Saha made baseless allegations against the Left party during his visit to the violencehit Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council TTAADC headquarters in Khumulwng where clashes involving workers of the BJP and its ally the Tipra Motha Party TMP have continuedIn a statement the Left party alleged that instead of condemning violence in Khumulwng the Chief Minister indulged in false propaganda targeting the Communists and the CPIM in an attempt to shield the misdeeds of the BJP and TMP activistsChief Minister Sahas comments including his references to the CPIMs governance culture in Kerala West Bengal and Tripura exposed his hatred toward Communists the Left party said in a statementIt claimed that the Chief Minister has resorted to blatant lies to divert public attention from the atrocities committed by the ruling allianceThe Left party also alleged that CM Saha being both the Chief Minister and Home Minister has failed to maintain law and order and to stop the bloody clashes between BJP and TMP workersTo cover up this failure he has taken refuge in laughable and malicious falsehoods the statement saidAccording to the CPIM clashes between workers and supporters of the two ruling alliance partners reportedly over the distribution of corruption money have escalated across Jirania Khumulwng Jampuijala and Takarjala over the past few daysThe CPIM claimed that party offices of both BJP and TMP were set ablaze houses vandalised people thrashed and properties looted and set on fire while the two police stations in the region remained completely inactive resulting in widespread fear and insecurity among residents of the stateThe CPIM also said that even a Minister in the BJP government has publicly blamed the Chief Minister for the situation and that the existence of both the state administration and the TTAADC administration is nowhere to be seenThe main opposition party demanded that the Chief Minister take responsibility for the law and order breakdown caused by clashes between BJP and TMP workers and condemn the violenceIt urged him to restore peace and normalcy instead of encouraging miscreants with false and provocative comments targeting the CPIMThe CPIM which was in power in Tripura for 35 years in two phases 19781988 and 1993 to 2018 urged the people of Tripura to raise their voices against the Chief Ministers malicious remarks and the governments failure to ensure safety and securityMeanwhile Tripura Chief Minister Saha claimed on Friday that many people in the state still retain a Communist mentality alleging that acts of violence including arson and terrorism were imported from the CPIMA woman was brutally tortured on Thursday November 20 and her household belongings were looted Jewellery and money were snatched Everything including the refrigerator was destroyed he had told the media after visiting TTAADC headquarters in KhumulwngCM Saha had said Even before this incident a party office was demolished and set on fire This cannot be accepted under any circumstances Therefore whatever action needs to be taken in the coming days will be takenThe Chief Minister also noted that recent dialogues had helped reduce differences between the BJP and the TMP leadership but he emphasised that incidents of violence were undesirable and unacceptableCM Saha in the recent weeks held two backtoback closeddoor meetings with TMP Supremo Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma and discussed various affairs including the series of tussles and clashes between the BJP and the tribalbased party TMPDuring the visit the Chief Minister was accompanied by the BJPs state General Secretary Bipin Debbarma local mandal presidents and other leadersEscalating conflicts within Tripuras ruling alliance TMP leader and Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma on Friday demanded that the Home Department currently held by the Chief Minister be handed over to his partyDebbarma alleged that the Home Department under Chief Minister Saha has failed resulting in unchecked political violence across the stateThe Ministers statement comes amid a surge of clashes over the last few days in which multiple offices of both BJP and TMP have been attacked vandalised or burnt and supporters from both sides were injured in separate incidentsSpeaking after inspecting two TMP offices gutted by fire at Khumulwng Debbarma blamed the police for allowing the violence to escalateHe claimed that the identities of miscreants involved in attacks were known and had been officially submitted yet no arrests or action have followedPolice in Tripura have become totally inactive The miscreants are being shielded while our party is being blamed the TMP leader allegedThe Minister asserted that if the Home Department portfolio was given to TMP law and order would totally changeDebbarma accused the current system of politicallybiased policing and warned that the situation would not be tolerated furtherHe also hinted at potential political consequences declaring that Tipra Motha Party will soon take a final stand regarding its alliance with the BJP after consulting party supremo Pradyot Kishore Debbarma IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tripura-cpi-m-condemns-cm-sahas-baseless-and-anti-communist-remarks-649942.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/will-not-break-our-alliance-with-nda-under-any-circumstances-deve-gowda-649943.html Bengaluru Nov 23 Former Prime Minister and JD S National President HD Deve Gowda declared that the party would not sever its alliance with the NDA under any circumstances âWe have complete faith in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shahâ he saidAddressing party workers and leaders after inaugurating the JDS Silver Jubilee celebrations Deve Gowda reiterated âWe stand firmly with the NDA We trust Prime Minister Modiâs leadership A strong government is in place under him Our workers and leaders must never forget thisâAt the event Deve Gowda declared âIn the North it is JD U In the South it is JD Sâ stressing âThere it is Nitish Kumar and here it is KumaraswamyâHe added âNitish Kumar has been in politics for 30 years He has taken the oath ten times He is a sharp and intelligent political leader We must keep that in mind as we move forwardâHe recalled the partyâs longstanding association with national politics saying âDuring the Emergency we worked alongside Jayaprakash Narayan and the thenBJP in the second freedom struggle In the interest of the nation we must continue to work together The Congress must be taught a lesson for its bad governanceâDeve Gowda slammed Siddaramaiah for his statement in Chamarajanagar that he would never have become Chief Minister if he had remained in JD S âI was ready to make him Chief Ministerâ Gowda saidHe recounted that Sonia Gandhi insisted on making Dharam Singh the Chief Minister at the time in Karnataka âIn Kashmir you made Ghulam Nabi Azad Dy CM and Mufti Mohammad Sayeed the CM In the same way I went to Sonia Gandhiâs doorstep three times requesting her to make Siddaramaiah the CM of Karnataka If Siddaramaiah wants clarity he may ask her she is still aliveâAccusing Siddaramaiah of distorting facts Gowda said âYou never speak the truth You say whatever suits the moment But Sonia Gandhi knows the truth Ahmed Patel knew it too Sonia was completely opposed to making you CM You said you must be our CM candidate or you would go to the elections With no option left we agreedâ Gowda recalledHe revealed that to help the party win 58 seats he had borrowed Rs 2 crore at midnight from a land dealer named Channappa âWhere was Siddaramaiah then When you speak show at least some integrity Donât lieâ he thunderedGowda questioned Siddaramaiahâs claims about his credentials âLate Ramakrishna Hegde served as Chief Minister for eight years Did he make you Finance Minister It was I who made you Finance Minister Neither Hegde nor late SR Bommai gave you that responsibilityâHe continued âWhat scholar are you Did you study finance at Oxford University Are you a Supreme Court lawyer You are not even a High Court lawyer You argued just one or two cases in Mysuru I am alive Sonia Gandhi is alive do not lie Tell us what contribution have you made to the JD SâReferring to Siddaramaiahâs earlier postings Gowda said âHegde made you Chairman of the Kannada Kavalu Samithi Later you handled Animal Husbandry or some other minor department When Veerappa Moily was CM and the government had no money to pay salaries Rs 200 crore was borrowed from Peerless Company After that you were made Finance Minister You know very well the stateâs finances were in bad shape I made you the Finance Minister to fix the stateâs financial condition That was my mistakeâ he saidThe JDS chief Gowda added âThere were many occasions when I shed tears after making him Deputy Chief Minister I made him Finance Minister not Hegde He should remember thatâHe said Siddaramaiah had contributed nothing to the party âWhen I suggested making him State President of the party late Ramakrishna Hegde held my hand and said âMake anyone you want but not this manâ But I ignored Hegdeâs adviceâ Gowda explainedReferring to internal disputes Gowda said âThey claim I grew politically because of Mallikarjun Kharge and Jalappa I approved a medical college for Khargeâs community and named it after Devaraj Urs Today it has become the private property of the Jalappa family instead of belonging to the community This is their idea of social justiceâHe continued âWhen they planned the AHINDA convention I said it should be done on the party platform They did not listen and instead organised it separately in Hubballi In the end I had no choice but to expel him from the party I have no regrets Many such people have come and gone I am not afraid I will rebuild this party I will go wherever I am needed Deve Gowda is not someone who sits idleâ he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/will-not-break-our-alliance-with-nda-under-any-circumstances-deve-gowda-649943.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-minister-accuses-oppn-of-politicising-kuruvai-paddy-procurement-highlights-record-achievements-649944.html Chennai Nov 22 Tamil Nadu Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister MRK Panneerselvam has accused opposition parties of deliberately spreading misinformation about paddy procurement during the Kuruvai season alleging that they were attempting to politicise a complex issue rooted in climaterelated disruptions Speaking to reporters on Saturday at the Secretariat the Minister said unseasonal rains triggered by climate change had posed challenges to Kuruvai cultivation this yearHowever he stressed that proactive interventions by the state government ranging from financial support to timely water release had helped farmers significantly mitigate the impactPanneerselvam said the state government had implemented several measures for the welfare of farmers including the Rs 214crore Kuruvai package scheme subsidies for inputs and the timely opening of the Mettur dam for irrigationAs a result of these coordinated efforts the production of paddy has tripled when compared to past years he addedComparing procurement figures the Minister charged that the AIADMKs decadelong term had seen only 179 crore metric tonnes of paddy procured while the DMK government since assuming office in 2021 had already procured 193 crore metric tonnesThese numbers speak for themselves The Opposition is spreading false allegations to mislead farmers he saidCriticising the Union government he alleged that the Centre had refused to permit the blending of fortified rice and had denied Tamil Nadus request to increase permissible moisture levels for paddy procurement an essential demand amid widespread rainsAfter refusing to increase the moisture level the Prime Minister went on to participate in a conference on natural farming This is nothing but a double game on issues affecting farmers he allegedHighlighting the states financial support to cultivators Panneerselvam said crop insurance claims worth Rs 5997 crore had been settled over the past four years benefiting 37 lakh farmersIn addition Rs 1692 crore had been disbursed as disaster relief to 20 lakh farmers during the same periodOn the recent crop losses due to heavy rains the Minister said that 4893 hectares had been affected impacting 4667 farmersThe Chief Minister he added would soon announce compensation for the affected farmersThe Minister also assured that fertiliser stocks in Tamil Nadu were more than adequate and that strict monitoring was being carried out to ensure smooth and fair distribution across all districts IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-minister-accuses-oppn-of-politicising-kuruvai-paddy-procurement-highlights-record-achievements-649944.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cong-appoints-45-dist-chiefs-in-rajasthan-12-mlas-5-ex-legislators-get-key-roles-649946.html Jaipur Nov 23 The Congress on Saturday announced the appointment of 45 District Congress Committee DCC Presidents in Rajasthan as part of its ongoing Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan The state has 50 districts and appointments for the remaining five are still pending The newly appointed district chiefs assume charge with immediate effect AICC General Secretary Organisation KC Venugopal said the selections followed a structured organisational review Under the exercise observers assigned to each district conducted groundlevel assessments interacted with party workers and local stakeholders and submitted detailed reportsThese reports were subsequently discussed individually with each observer and senior leaders before the final panel was placed before the Congress President for approvalA total of 12 sitting MLAs have been appointed district presidents strengthening the organisation with leaders who hold electoral mandates The MLAs include Vikas Chaudhary Ajmer Rural Arjun Singh Bamaniya Banswara Zakir Hussain Gesawat DidwanaKuchaman Sanjay Jatav Dholpur Vidyadhar Chaudhary Jaipur Rural West Ganesh Ghoghra Dungarpur Rita Chaudhary Jhunjhunu Geeta Barwad Jodhpur Rural Ghanshyam Mahar Karauli Indira Meena Sawai Madhopur Rupinder Singh Kunnur Sriganganagar and Manoj Meghwal ChuruFive former MLAs have also been appointed Ramlal Jat Bhilwara Rural Indraj Gurjar KotputliBehror Raghuveer Singh Meena Udaipur Rural Gopal Meena Jaipur Rural East and Rajkumar Jaipal Ajmer CityThe Congress has retained district presidents in eight districtsâBharatpur Bikaner Rural Dausa Jaipur Rural Kota Rural Sikar and Udaipur City Sikar the home district of PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasara is among those where the incumbent has been repeatedThe party has yet to finalise district chiefs for Jaipur City Rajsamand Pratapgarh Baran and Jhalawar In Baran and Jhalawar opinion polls were halted due to the Anta byelection while internal factional issues have reportedly delayed appointments in Jaipur Rajsamand and PratapgarhAmong the 45 appointees seven are women Communitywise eight belong to the General category nine to SC eight to ST 16 to OBC and four to Minority communitiesObservers from outside Rajasthan prepared panels of six names per district after interacting with workers The final list was discussed by KC Venugopal with State Incharge Sukhjinder Randhawa PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasara Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully and senior leaders before being approved by the Congress President IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cong-appoints-45-dist-chiefs-in-rajasthan-12-mlas-5-ex-legislators-get-key-roles-649946.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/hyderabad-based-company-to-set-up-green-energy-projects-in-mp-cm-mohan-yadav-649947.html BhopalHyderabad Nov 23 Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday said that a Hyderabadbased electric utility company has proposed to set up green energy projects in the state Chief Minister Yadav who on Saturday was in Hyderabad for a meeting with industrialists to seek more investment in Madhya Pradesh visited the companyâs headquarters and held a meeting with officialsThe Chief Minister in a statement informed that the company has expressed the possibility of establishing largescale green energy projects in different parts of Madhya PradeshThese include advanced projects such as 100 GWh energy storage capacity green hydrogen clusters biorefinery plants and 2G ethanol methanol and Sustainable Aviation Fuel SAF productionThis potential collaboration between Madhya Pradesh and the Greenko Group is an important step towards establishing Madhya Pradesh as a national hub for green energy production the Chief Minister saidDuring the visit Chief Minister Yadav who was accompanied by a group of senior officials observed the companys cuttingedge technologies energy conservation systems and various projects related to renewable energy productionYadav further stated that Madhya Pradesh offers immense investment opportunities in green energy production and the state government is actively pursuing business expansion and investment in his sectorThe Chief Minister noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi historic progress is being made in the green and renewable energy sector in the countryIndia has today established a distinct identity globally in green energy production Madhya Pradesh is poised to become a leading state in this area Greenko Groups contribution towards green energy production and its exploration is exemplary and commendable he statedLater addressing a conference of industrialists at a hotel in Hyderabad Yadav said Whenever I visit any state to invite investors My intention is not to say that industries here should shut down and move to Madhya PradeshThe Chief Minister also held onetoone discussions with industrialists and discussed investment plans and upcoming projects in sectors such as IT ITES ESDM biotech manufacturing and MSMEs IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/hyderabad-based-company-to-set-up-green-energy-projects-in-mp-cm-mohan-yadav-649947.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/vp-radhakrishnan-to-attend-centenary-of-sri-sathya-sai-baba-in-andhra-today-649949.html New Delhi Nov 23 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan will attend the centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba and address trainee civil servants on Sunday during his twoday visit to Andhra Pradesh which started Saturday The Vice President will attend as the Chief Guest at the grand Centenary Celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba at the Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium Puttaparthi on Sunday an official said in a statementLater the Vice President will also visit the new campus of the National Academy of Customs Indirect Taxes amp Narcotics NACIN at Palasamudram and address the Officer Trainees of All India Services and Central Civil Services attending their Special Foundation CourseOn Saturday the Vice President participated as the Chief Guest at the 44th Convocation of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning Prasanthi Nilayam PuttaparthiLast week the Vice President who is also the Chairman of Rajya Sabha held a meeting with Deputy Chairman Harivansh and the Secretary General of the Upper House to discuss preparations for the upcoming Winter Session at Parliament HouseThe discussions revolved around the arrangements for the transaction of business and other facilities for the MPs who raise questionsThe Winter Session will also mark the debut of Vice President Radhakrishnan as Rajya Sabha Chairman He took the oath as the 15th Vice President on September 12The Winter Session of Parliament is expected to begin on December 1 and continue at least till December 19On October 21 Radhakrishnan visited various sections of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat at Parliament House and interacted with the staff During his meeting with the staff he appreciated their role in ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of the Rajya SabhaHis visit covered key sections including the Table Office Legislative Section Question Branch Members Salaries and Allowances Branch Members Amenities Section Bill Office Notice Office Lobby Office and Reporters Branch IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/vp-radhakrishnan-to-attend-centenary-of-sri-sathya-sai-baba-in-andhra-today-649949.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/maha-committee-formed-to-examine-providing-assistance-based-on-employment-in-finished-products-649728.html Mumbai Nov 21 The Maharashtra government on Friday constituted a committee to examine providing assistance based on employment in finished products in the textile sector The committee will be headed by the state Textile Commissioner and it comprises representatives of IIT Mumbai VJTI Mumbai Sasmiria Mumbai DKTE Ichalkaranji Bombay Textile Research Association Mumbai and the state textile commissionerate joint commissioner as a member secretaryThe Department for Cooperation Marketing and Textile on Friday released a government resolution in this regardThe Committeeâs terms of reference are to study and submit a report to the Government within three months on assisting textile industry units based on employment generated in finished productsThe committee will examine whether subsidies can be provided to textile industry units in the state based on employment generated in finished productsAccording to the government resolution in the rapidly changing global business environment there is a need to develop the textile industry in Maharashtra and help it capture new and emerging opportunitiesTo achieve this goal and accelerate the growth of the textile industry the Integrated and Sustainable Textile Industry Policy 202328 was announced for a period of 5 yearsâUnder this policy capital subsidies are provided to textile industry units based on the textile manufacturing chain textile processing components project locations within the state development of textile zones and availability of inputs for the textile industry Maharashtra has been divided into four different zones under this policy and capital subsidies are given to textile industry units according to these four zonesâ said the government resolutionIt further added that during discussions on the Governors Address in the Budget session of the Maharashtra Legislature in 2025 the Chief Minister gave an assurance in the Legislative Assembly stating A suggestion has been made that assistance should be provided based on how many people have been given employment in finished products This suggestion will definitely be consideredThe government has formed the committee in accordance with the Chief Ministerâs assuranceThe Textile Department sources said that Maharashtra is one of the leading textileproducing states in IndiaThe state contributes 104 per cent of the countrys total textile and apparel production and shares 102 per cent of employment in the sector The Integrated and Sustainable Textile Policy 202328 aims to give an impetus to both existing textile manufacturing industries and those who want to set up new plantsThe policy also aims to increase cotton processing in the state from 30 per cent to 80 per cent in the next five years and promote the entire textile value chain through stateoftheart infrastructure and technological upgradationThe policy envisages attracting investment of Rs 25000 crore and employment generation up to 5 lakhs in the next 5 years IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/maha-committee-formed-to-examine-providing-assistance-based-on-employment-in-finished-products-649728.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/i-have-done-nothing-wrong-says-ktr-after-governors-nod-for-prosecution-649730.html Hyderabad Nov 21 A day after Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma allowed the prosecution of Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS working president K T Rama Rao in the Formula E race case the former minister reiterated on Friday that he has done nothing wrong Law will take its own course Let it take We have no objection he said in reply to a question at a press conferenceI have said this many times I have done nothing wrong he said and reiterated that he is ready for a liedetector testIn the past KTR had dared Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to face a liedetector test along with himHe had said that since Revanth Reddy also has an AntiCorruption Bureau ACB case against him he was ready to undergo a liedetector test with himKTR appeared before the ACB four times in the Formula E race case relating to alleged misuse of Rs 5488 crore public funds when BRS was in powerKTR alleged that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is attempting to execute a colossal Rs 5 lakh crore land scam under the newly introduced Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy HILTPDescribing it as one of the biggest land scams in India KTR strongly asserted that the policy was designed solely to benefit a network of politically connected middlemen relatives and real estate groups close to the Chief MinisterKTR stated that the HILTP presented by the Congress government as a land regularisation and transformation initiative is in reality a deliberate strategy to convert thousands of acres of highvalue industrial land into multiuse real estate at deeply discounted ratesThe BRS leader disclosed that the policy seeks to regularise nearly 9292 acres of prime industrial clusters in key areas like Balanagar Jeedimetla Sanathnagar and Azamabad Given the current open market value of these lands estimated at Rs 40 to Rs 50 crore per acre the total market value stands between Rs 4 lakh crore to Rs 5 lakh croreKTR raised deep suspicion over the extraordinary speed at which the policy is being processed applications in seven days approvals in seven days and full regularisation in 45 days Why this lightning speed Why this rush KTR askedHe alleged that Revanth Reddys brothers followers and middlemen have already entered into prearranged agreements for these lands claiming that deals were struck even before the policy received final approvalRevanth is attempting to hand over these lands for just 30 per cent of the governments outdated SRO rate while the market value of them is multiple times higher he said He alleged that even the SRO value is not being collected fullyKTR reminded the public that industrial lands were historically allotted at very low or subsidised rates to promote employment and economic activity In many cases these lands were acquired from farmers specifically for industrial purposesThe intention was to create jobs and boost production But now those very lands acquired from the people are being regularised for private profit he saidKTR recalled rejecting similar proposals from brokers and landowners during the BRS regime because public land cannot be given away cheaply for private benefitâKTR issued a stern warning to industrialists and developers entering into deals based on the HILTP Industrialists who purchase land under this policy will face serious legal troubles in the future These transactions will not stand The land will be taken backHe stated that the BRS government upon returning to power will reverse the regularisation initiate a fullfledged inquiry and ensure criminal action against everyone involved in the scamHe challenged the BJP to oppose the policy and warned the people of Telangana to remain vigilant against what he termed daylight robbery of public assetsKTR alleged that the state Congress and the Centre were running a joint venture government with both parties backing each others corruption IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/i-have-done-nothing-wrong-says-ktr-after-governors-nod-for-prosecution-649730.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cong-takes-stern-steps-over-removal-of-candidate-from-voters-list-in-thiruvananthapuram-649733.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 21 Youth Congress State General Secretary Veena S Nair on Friday lodged a formal complaint with the Kerala Election Commission seeking disciplinary action against officials allegedly responsible for unlawfully removing the name of UDF candidate Vaishna SL from the votersâ list of Muttada ward in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation ahead of the upcoming local body polls Vaishna a 24yearold then approached the Kerala High Court which after hearing her petition directed the concerned authorities to take a relook and warned if her name was not included in the list the Court would use the special powers vested with it to do the needfulIt was following this stern direction that Vaishnaâs name was included and she resumed her election campaigningIn her complaint Veena Nair accuses the concerned officers â Electoral Registration Officer and hearing officials GR Prathapachandran and Karthika GM â of serious procedural lapses and suspected partisan misconductAccording to the Election Commissionâs order the officials removed Vaishnaâs name solely based on the objection petition without granting her an opportunity to present her side violating the principles of natural justiceThe order observed that during a hearing held on November 12 2025 neither the complainant nor any supporting evidence was presented to substantiate the claim that Vaishna was not a resident of the wardHowever instead of dismissing the objection another opportunity was granted and the officials proceeded to remove her name the very next day â a move described as âunilateral and unjustifiableâDespite producing multiple proof of residence documents including EPIC card Aadhaar driving licence passport and bank passbook all reflecting her permanent address at Sudha Bhavan Muttada the documents were reportedly disregarded in the verification processVeenaâs petition alleged that the officials had relied on a clerkâs report without sufficient examination or justificationShe argued that the guidelines of the Election Commission clearly state that a person whose identity and address can be reasonably confirmed is eligible to remain on the votersâ listâRemoving a legally registered voterâs name without valid grounds is not only a grave dereliction of duty but also a direct attack on the democratic frameworkâ the complaint readsIt demands an enquiry and exemplary action to prevent similar incidents in futureThe issue has sparked political controversy with Opposition parties alleging that deliberate attempts were made to disrupt the candidature of Congressled UDF contestants in key wardsThe Commission is expected to examine the complaint in the coming days IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cong-takes-stern-steps-over-removal-of-candidate-from-voters-list-in-thiruvananthapuram-649733.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/vp-radhakrishnan-to-attend-centenary-of-sri-sathya-sai-baba-in-andhra-on-nov-23-649736.html New Delhi Nov 21 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan will be on a twoday visit to Andhra Pradesh starting Saturday during which he will attend the centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba and address trainee civil servants an official said On Saturday the Vice President will participate as the Chief Guest at the 44th Convocation of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning Prasanthi Nilayam PuttaparthiThe Vice President will attend as the Chief Guest at the grand Centenary Celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba at the Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium Puttaparthi on Sunday an official said in a statementLater the Vice President will also visit the new campus of the National Academy of Customs Indirect Taxes amp Narcotics NACIN at Palasamudram and address the Officer Trainees of All India Services and Central Civil Services attending their Special Foundation CourseOn Saturday the Vice President will also visit Rajasthan to attend a family function of Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur in Sadri Pali said a statementLast week the Vice President who is also the Chairman of Rajya Sabha held a meeting with Deputy Chairman Harivansh and the Secretary General of the Upper House to discuss preparations for the upcoming Winter Session at Parliament HouseThe discussions revolved around the arrangements for the transaction of business and other facilities for the MPs who raise questionsThe Winter Session will also mark the debut of Vice President Radhakrishnan as Rajya Sabha Chairman He took the oath as the 15th Vice President on September 12The Winter Session of Parliament is expected to begin on December 1 and continue at least till December 19On October 21 Radhakrishnan visited various sections of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat at Parliament House and interacted with the staff During his meeting with the staff he appreciated their role in ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of the Rajya SabhaHis visit covered key sections including the Table Office Legislative Section Question Branch Members Salaries and Allowances Branch Members Amenities Section Bill Office Notice Office Lobby Office and Reporters Branch IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/vp-radhakrishnan-to-attend-centenary-of-sri-sathya-sai-baba-in-andhra-on-nov-23-649736.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gautam-adani-announces-rs-100-crore-contribution-to-indology-mission-649737.html Ahmedabad Nov 21 Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani on Friday announced a Rs 100 crore contribution to the Indology Mission aimed at building the Bharat Knowledge Graph â a firstofitskind digital framework designed to preserve structure and futureproof Indiaâs civilisational knowledge in the age of Artificial Intelligence The Adani Group in collaboration with the Ministry of Educationâs Indian Knowledge Systems IKS is hosting the threeday Global Indology Conclave to revive Indology â the global academic study of Indiaâs civilisation languages philosophies sciences and cultural heritageDelivering the keynote address at the event Gautam Adani said âAs a beginning I am humbled to announce a founding contribution of Rs 100 crore towards building the Bharat Knowledge Graph and supporting the scholars and technologists who will contribute to this Indology mission This is the repayment of a civilisational debtâThe guest of honour at the conclave Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Jagadguru Shankaracharya of Jyotir Math said âWhen I assumed the position of Shankaracharya I had said that my role would become meaningful only when India becomes the Vishwaguru global teacher And today Gautam Adani jiâs initiative is a major support to that very dream of mineâThe Global Indology Conclave is being held at the Adani Corporate House in Ahmedabad from 20 to 22 November 2025 At a time when Indology departments worldwide are shrinking this effort seeks to reassert Indiaâs ownership of its knowledge systems and present them to the world through an authentic researchdriven Indian lensâIf a civilisation does not actively defend its cultural and emotional frameworks human behaviour will bend not towards culture or tradition but towards the cold logic of the machineâs algorithms This shift will be silent gradual and will reshape how we feel learn and analyse our own countryâ Gautam Adani statedLaunched under the National Education Policy NEP 2020 IKS works to mainstream ancient Indian wisdom across disciplines encouraging interdisciplinary research preservation of texts and practices and practical application in modern contexts such as engineering environmental science linguistics public policy and healthcareIndology has historically shaped the global understanding of India influencing sectors as varied as linguistics astronomy mathematics governance literature and health sciences But decades of declining institutional support have diluted its academic depth To address this challenge the Adani Group and IKS are also leading a fiveyear program to support 14 PhD scholars across leading institutions Their research will span Paninian grammar and computational linguistics ancient astronomical systems indigenous healthcare frameworks sustainability principles in traditional engineering political thought heritage studies and classical literature according to an Adani Group statementThe scholars were selected through a rigorous national consultation involving IITs IIMs IKSfocused universities and eminent scholars By integrating classical knowledge with advanced tools such as data science systems thinking and multimodal archiving the programme seeks to make Indology relevant to contemporary academic discourse and global scholarship the statement explainedRooted in the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam â the ancient Indian ethos of âthe world as one familyââ the initiative reflects the Adani Groupâs commitment to strengthening Indiaâs soft power and civilisational leadership the statement added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gautam-adani-announces-rs-100-crore-contribution-to-indology-mission-649737.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/private-person-jailed-in-rs-117-crore-canara-bank-loan-fraud-case-649741.html New Delhi Nov 21 A special CBI court in Ghaziabad on Friday convicted and sentenced private person Kapil Kumar to three years seven months and ten days of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 50000 in connection with a major bank loan fraud case involving the Canara Bank erstwhile Syndicate Bank The judgment passed by the Honâble Special Judge CBI AntiCorruption Court No 1 comes after Kumar applied to Plead Guilty on November 12 2025 formally accepting his criminal involvement before the courtThe Central Bureau of Investigation CBI registered the case on September 13 2017 following a complaint of a criminal conspiracy to defraud the bank The investigation revealed that Kapil Kumar in connivance with his wife coaccused Manisha Devi and other public and private persons illegally obtained a massive loanThe accused had applied for a Rs 99 lakh loan for the purchase of a plot using forged documents and incomplete paperwork After the loan was sanctioned Kumar and his coconspirators immediately withdrew and misused Rs 96 lakh violating the terms of the loan agreementâThereby in connivance with other accused the accused Kapil Kumar defrauded Canara Bank erstwhile Syndicate Bank Ghaziabad and caused wrongful loss to the tune of Rs 11766950 to the bankâ the CBI said in its press noteThe CBI filed its charge sheet in the case on December 23 2021 against Kapil Kumar and the other accused Charges were formally framed against Kumar by the court on July 18 2025In a significant turn the court accepted the accuseds recent plea of guilt in its order and judgment dated November 21 2025 paving the way for the conviction and subsequent sentencingThe judgment underscores the judiciaryâs firm stance against economic offences that damage the nationâs financial system IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/private-person-jailed-in-rs-117-crore-canara-bank-loan-fraud-case-649741.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/state-level-meeting-held-in-gujarat-to-reviews-oil-amp-chemical-disaster-preparedness-649743.html Ahmedabad Nov 21 A statelevel review meeting on oil and chemical disaster management was held in Gujarats Gandhinagar under the chairpersonship of Additional Chief Secretary Jayanti Ravi The Collectors of Jamnagar Devbhumi Dwarka Kutch Bharuch and Surat joined the meeting through video conferenceOrganised jointly by the National Disaster Management Authority NDMA under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority GSDMA under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel mock drills on oil and chemical emergency response were conducted across districts with major refineries and chemical hubsThe statelevel review was held at the State Emergency Operation Centre SEOC to assess preparednessDuring the review Ravi sought detailed reports from district collectors on the mock drills carried out at key industrial locations in Jamnagar Dwarka Kutch Bharuch and SuratShe guided officers on strengthening coordination response mechanisms and preparedness for any future industrial disasterThe primary objective of the mock drill was to assess the states readiness for swift response in case of accidents in oil and chemical industries evaluate interdepartmental coordination and test the effectiveness of manpower and equipmentAs Gujarat is a heavily industrialised state robust preparedness for emergencies especially in regions housing large refineries chemical clusters and storage terminals such as Jamnagar Hazira Vadinar and Kandla is criticalOfficials from NDMA GSDMA SEOC NDRF SDRF various defence forces line departments and associated agencies attended the meetingCollectors of Jamnagar Dwarka Kutch Bharuch and Surat briefed the state administration on the conduct and outcomes of the districtlevel mock drills through video conferencingThe states coastline and industrial corridors house refineries petrochemical units chemical manufacturing plants LNG terminals and storage facilities making it a critical centre for Indias energy and chemical economyWith highdensity industrial activity Gujarat faces elevated risks of oil spills chemical leaks and industrial accidents prompting continuous focus on strict safety protocols mock drills interagency coordination and disaster preparedness to safeguard workers infrastructure and coastal ecosystems IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/state-level-meeting-held-in-gujarat-to-reviews-oil-amp-chemical-disaster-preparedness-649743.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/state-level-meeting-held-in-gujarat-to-review-oil-amp-chemical-disaster-preparedness-649744.html Ahmedabad Nov 21 A statelevel review meeting on oil and chemical disaster management was held in Gujarats Gandhinagar under the chairpersonship of Additional Chief Secretary Jayanti Ravi The Collectors of Jamnagar Devbhumi Dwarka Kutch Bharuch and Surat joined the meeting through video conferenceOrganised jointly by the National Disaster Management Authority NDMA under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority GSDMA under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel mock drills on oil and chemical emergency response were conducted across districts with major refineries and chemical hubsThe statelevel review was held at the State Emergency Operation Centre SEOC to assess preparednessDuring the review Ravi sought detailed reports from district collectors on the mock drills carried out at key industrial locations in Jamnagar Dwarka Kutch Bharuch and SuratShe guided officers on strengthening coordination response mechanisms and preparedness for any future industrial disasterThe primary objective of the mock drill was to assess the states readiness for swift response in case of accidents in oil and chemical industries evaluate interdepartmental coordination and test the effectiveness of manpower and equipmentAs Gujarat is a heavily industrialised state robust preparedness for emergencies especially in regions housing large refineries chemical clusters and storage terminals such as Jamnagar Hazira Vadinar and Kandla is criticalOfficials from NDMA GSDMA SEOC NDRF SDRF various defence forces line departments and associated agencies attended the meetingCollectors of Jamnagar Dwarka Kutch Bharuch and Surat briefed the state administration on the conduct and outcomes of the districtlevel mock drills through video conferencingThe states coastline and industrial corridors house refineries petrochemical units chemical manufacturing plants LNG terminals and storage facilities making it a critical centre for Indias energy and chemical economyWith highdensity industrial activity Gujarat faces elevated risks of oil spills chemical leaks and industrial accidents prompting continuous focus on strict safety protocols mock drills interagency coordination and disaster preparedness to safeguard workers infrastructure and coastal ecosystems IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/state-level-meeting-held-in-gujarat-to-review-oil-amp-chemical-disaster-preparedness-649744.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/assam-witnessing-unprecedented-road-transformation-cm-sarma-649747.html Guwahati Nov 21 Assam is witnessing an unprecedented transformation of its road infrastructure as the state government accelerates construction of highspeed corridors bridges and improved connectivity under the ambitious AsomMala 30 initiative Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday In a post on social media platform X the Chief Minister stated that every district every bridge and every kilometre of road is now becoming part of a larger vision aimed at reshaping Assamâs transport networkThe AsomMala 30 project is unlocking an investment of Rs 3217 crore to develop 883 km of highspeed corridors spanning 34 districts of the stateâEvery district every bridge every kilometre Assamâs road transformation is moving at an unprecedented paceâ CM Sarma said adding that the government is committed to delivering the connectivity that the state was denied for decadesAs part of the project 36 new bridges are being constructed across key locations to eliminate bottlenecks improve accessibility to remote areas and create seamless links between rural and urban centresThese infrastructure upgrades are expected to significantly reduce travel time boost logistical efficiency and improve road safety for daily commuters and commercial transport Officials from the Public Works Department said that the new network of corridors will play a crucial role in strengthening Assamâs integration with neighbouring northeastern states and major national highwaysâThe improved connectivity is also expected to facilitate faster movement of essential goods agricultural produce and industrial supplies thereby strengthening the stateâs economyâ a senior official saidThe project is being implemented in phases with survey work land acquisition and groundwork already underway in multiple districts Modern construction technologies upgraded materials and higher design standards are being incorporated to ensure durability and longterm performance of the roads and bridgesExperts believe that the AsomMala 30 scheme will not only enhance physical connectivity but also open up new employment avenues and encourage private investment in sectors such as tourism manufacturing and tradeWith strategic planning and sustained funding the state government aims to position Assam as a major connectivity hub in the Northeast linking the region more effectively with the rest of India The Chief Minister reiterated that infrastructure development remains one of the top priorities of his government and assured that work would continue at an accelerated pace in the coming months IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/assam-witnessing-unprecedented-road-transformation-cm-sarma-649747.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/british-dy-hc-team-explores-mineral-exploration-opportunities-in-rajasthan-649748.html Jaipur Nov 21 A team from the British Deputy High Commission held discussions with Principal Secretary Mines T Ravikant on Friday to explore possibilities of participating in mineral exploration activities in Rajasthan The delegation included GujaratâRajasthan Deputy High Commissioner Stephen Hickling Senior Advisor Ahmedabad Momita Bhattacharya Senior Trade Advisor Anoop Narayan and Brahmadatha MayaDuring the meeting the team expressed a strong interest in collaborating on exploration and mining projects particularly in the domain of critical and strategic mineralsThey informed that the Deputy High Commission is already working with enterprises in Gujarat and Odisha and is now assessing similar opportunities in Rajasthan given the stateâs immense potential in the mining sectorPrincipal Secretary Mines Ravikant highlighted that Rajasthan possesses abundant reserves of diverse minerals Rare earth element REE deposits have been discovered in the Siwana Ring region while critical minerals such as graphite uranium and potash are also availableHe noted that under the National Critical Minerals Mission the Government of India is placing special emphasis on REE exploration and mining Agencies such as Indian Rare Earths Limited Oil India and AIMLbased startups are being encouraged to participate in these effortsHe added that collaboration with Rajasthan State Mines and Minerals the Rajasthan State Mineral Exploration Trust or organisations empanelled by the Government of India is possible subject to completion of necessary formalities at the departmental level including clearance from the Ministry of External AffairsThe state government he emphasised is committed to promoting innovation and adopting sustainable mining practicesAdditional Director of Geology Alok Prakash Jain and Superintending Geologist Sanjay Saxena were also present during the discussions IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/british-dy-hc-team-explores-mineral-exploration-opportunities-in-rajasthan-649748.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-guv-patel-addresses-govt-officers-at-raj-bhavan-649754.html Bhopal Nov 21 Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel while addressing a group of trainee Deputy Collectors at the Raj Bhavan on Friday said that at all times and in every society good people always receive respect Governor Patel advised the trainee Deputy Collectors of the RCVP Noronha Academy of Madhya Pradesh administration who had visited the Raj Bhavan that even a small lapse during training can become the cause of a major accident in futureService work done with sensitivity gives inner joy The comfort of material facilities is momentary Learning with full concentration and dedication becomes the foundation of future success he saidThe Governor added that among all living beings in nature the most powerful is the human being who has been given unique strength in the form of intellect and speechWith the meaningful use of these strengths a person becomes better stepbystep The need is for positive use of intellect and polite use of speech Governor Patel saidHe also advised trainee officers that in future life one should always have the spirit to learn and to understand through experiencesImportant and useful practical knowledge is received from the most deprived backward and poor persons of societyGovernor Patel said In a democratic system civil servants serve as an essential link between the government and the public They form the foundation of good governanceHe asserted that the primary requirement of good governance is that officers take decisions with sensitivity wisdom fairness and factual understandingGovernor Patel emphasised on understanding of the governments schemes and policies which are aimed at helping and uplifting deprived poor and backward personsWithout understanding the intent of a scheme its purpose and the condition of the beneficiary difficulties arise in shaping the scheme and ensuring its effective implementation he addedDuring his address the Governor also familiarised trainee officers with the ground realities of implementation through examples of tap water and housing schemesAdministrative success does not come from working while sitting in rooms Extensive field visits are essential Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that a scheme can be truly understood not in the office but by going to the ground he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-guv-patel-addresses-govt-officers-at-raj-bhavan-649754.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-ahmedabad-flower-show-2026-to-dazzle-sabarmati-riverfront-649755.html Ahmedabad Nov 21 Ahmedabadâs iconic Flower Show now renowned across India and abroad is set to return in January 2026 with an even grander edition at the Sabarmati Riverfront Organised annually by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation AMC the event has become one of the cityâs most anticipated cultural attractionsPreparations are already underway and this yearâs theme âBharat Ek Gathaâ will showcase Indiaâs rich cultural heritage through elaborate floral installations and artistic displaysJayesh Trivedi Chairperson of AMCâs Recreation Culture and Heritage Committee said the team is working meticulously to ensure that the theme comes alive through highquality sculptures and innovative designs making the show both visually spectacular and culturally meaningfulIn keeping with the spirit of a modern and progressive India the Flower Show will also feature floral depictions of aeronautics windmills solar panels and other symbols of technological advancementFor the past two years several artworks from the event have entered the Guinness Book of World Records and AMC aims to introduce new recordworthy creations this time as wellDevang Dani Chairperson of AMCâs Standing Committee noted that the focus is on combining creativity with global recognition The showâs popularity soared further after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the exhibition last yearFor the 2026 edition more than 170 sculptures are planned each illustrating Indiaâs diverse cultural identity Having completed a decade of successful editions the Ahmedabad Flower Show has become a cherished annual tradition eagerly awaited by residents and tourists alikeIf past years are any indication the upcoming show promises yet another memorable and vibrant experience for all visitorsThe Ahmedabad Flower Show is special because it blends art culture and innovation on a spectacular scale transforming the Sabarmati Riverfront into an openair gallery of vibrant floral sculpturesKnown nationally and internationally the show features hundreds of themed installations that reflect Indiaâs heritage technological progress and contemporary creativity many of which have entered the Guinness World Records in recent years Its grand scale meticulous craftsmanship and annual unveiling of unique recordworthy designs make it a cultural highlight for the city IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-ahmedabad-flower-show-2026-to-dazzle-sabarmati-riverfront-649755.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/call-centre-racket-busted-in-vadodara-for-looting-us-citizens-649756.html Ahmedabad Nov 21 The Vadodara police have uncovered a major interstate cyberfraud racket that targeted American citizens from a bungalow in Talsat village officials said on Friday Acting on specific Intelligence a police team raided Vintage Bungalow number 51 which functioned as a central collection hub for multiple illegal call centres operating across IndiaAccording to investigators the accused bought the personal data of US citizens for just Rs 80â90 per entry sent them text messages offering loan approvals for a 30 per cent commission and threatened them in the name of the FBIThe accused exploited a loophole in US banking rules that temporarily credits failed transactions after KYC convincing victims to deposit money into prepaid cards officials addedThese funds were then converted into rupees and transferred to India via the Angadiya networkPolice have arrested three key accused Arun Rawat Sneh Mukund Patel and Ansh Hitesh Panchal and secured fourday remandPreliminary findings suggest that more than 80 American nationals have been cheated till nowVadodara Assistant Commissioner of Police Cyber Crime Mayur Singh Rajput said the rackets network extended beyond VadodaraThe operation here was the collection point for several call centres across the country The method used was shocking in its precision he said adding that the scammers sent targeted offers based on victims CIBILlike credit scores and harvested credit card data through specialised groupsDuring searches police found multiple Telegram channels used to coordinate the fraud including groups named AK47 Backup US Dollar Riches Mr Work Super Salesman and Ammu each handling functions such as data extraction loan processing credit card details currency conversion and wallet transfersPolice have gathered substantial digital evidence and are tracking additional suspectsThe case details will also be shared with the FBI which is expected to carry out parallel investigations into the USside of the fraudThe international cybercrime racket which siphoned money from unsuspecting Americans to India is now under a fullscale probe by Vadodara authorities IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/call-centre-racket-busted-in-vadodara-for-looting-us-citizens-649756.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-mobile-health-units-offer-care-to-over-135-lakh-citizens-649757.html Ahmedabad Nov 21 More than 135 lakh people in Gujarat have benefited from OPD services offered by the states 137 mobile healthâmedical units which have become lifeline facilities delivering essential healthcare to remote and underserved communities Guided by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and led by Health Minister Praful Pansheriya the initiative is ensuring that primary healthcare reaches the last mileTaking into account the states diverse geography 102 mobile health units and 35 mobile medical units operate across Gujarat including 80 in tribal belts 23 in saltpan Agariya areas 11 in desert regions four in forest zones and 19 in general rural areasAs of September 2025 the units have collectively served more than 135 lakh citizens through OPD consultations conducted lab tests for more than five lakh people provided antenatal care to more than 8000 women and identified more than 1000 highrisk pregnanciesEach mobile unit is stationed at a Primary Health Centre PHC to ensure seamless coordination and timely delivery of servicesTheir daily operations follow action plans and fixed routes prepared by primary health centres PHC medical officers Total Health Solutions and Chief District Health Officers enabling structured reliable outreach tailored to local healthcare needsThese mobile units are playing a pivotal role in strengthening grassroots healthcare accessibility across the stateMobile healthmedical units are specially equipped vans that take essential healthcare services directly to people living in remote tribal desert forest and underserved rural areas where access to hospitals is limitedStaffed with medical officers and paramedics these units offer basic OPD consultations medicines lab tests antenatal care screening for highrisk cases and health educationBy travelling to villages on fixed routes they ensure that primary healthcare especially for vulnerable populations reaches citizens at their doorstep reducing delays in treatment and strengthening lastmile health access across the stateGujarats healthcare system combines a strong public infrastructure with rapid expansion of specialised services offering a wide network of primary health centres community health centres district hospitals medical colleges and superspeciality institutions across the stateThe state government has focused on lastmile delivery through initiatives like Mobile HealthâMedical Units 108 emergency services maternal and child health programmes and digital health systemsUrban hubs such as Ahmedabad Vadodara and Surat host advanced private hospitals and research facilities while major public institutions like Gujarat Medical Education and Research Society and AIIMS Rajkot are strengthening tertiary careWith ongoing investments in infrastructure technology disease surveillance and workforce capacity Gujarat continues to position itself as a model for accessible efficient and proactive healthcare delivery IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-mobile-health-units-offer-care-to-over-135-lakh-citizens-649757.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ed-auctions-attached-property-of-money-launderer-for-rs-1964-crore-649758.html Hyderabad Nov 21 The Directorate of Enforcement ED Hyderabad Zonal Office has successfully auctioned for Rs 1964 crore an attached immovable property of the accused Nowhera Shaik Heera Group of companies accused in a case of duping investors of over Rs 5978 crore an official said on Friday The attached propertyâs auction and its registration in the name of the buyer were completed before the SubRegistrarâs office on Friday the official said in a statementThe property was attached by ED through a provisional attachment order dated August 16 2019The sale proceeds collected by the ED from the auction of attached properties shall be used for restorationrestitution to the victimsinvestors of the fraud committed by Nowhera Shaik Heera Group of companies and othersThe registration of the impugned auctioned property of Rs 1964 crore in the name of the successful bidder marks the completion of the auction process in respect of the said property and will pave the way for restitution of auction proceeds to the victims of the fraud in the future said the statementThe ED has been investigating a case against a woman accused Nowhera Shaik and others under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002 on the basis of several FIRs registered by the police authorities of Telangana Andhra Pradesh and KeralaInvestigation by the police authorities has inter alia revealed that Nowhera Shaik and others had collected investment of more than Rs 5978 crore from the gullible public with a promise of higher returns of more than 36 per cent a yearThe accused however failed to return even the principal amount thereby duping the gullible investorsThe ED investigation revealed that Nowhera Shaik had utilised part of the Proceeds of Crime towards the purchase of various immovable properties in her name her companiesâ name and in the names of her relativesDuring the investigation properties amounting to Rs 428 crore have been attached by the ED and Prosecution Complaint as well as Supplementary Prosecution Complaint have been filed before the Special PMLA Court Hyderabad IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ed-auctions-attached-property-of-money-launderer-for-rs-1964-crore-649758.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-bjps-samrat-choudhary-gets-home-ministry-may-initiate-action-like-yogi-govt-649759.html Patna Nov 21 For the first time in two decades the Home Department in Bihar has moved out of Nitish Kumarâs control Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary now heads the ministry getting full authority over Biharâs law and order machinery With this the entire police administrationâfrom DGP to ADG IG SP and DSPâwill report directly to himThis shift has sparked political discussion especially because Samrat Chaudhary has repeatedly spoken about adopting a UPstyle crackdown on crimeDuring election campaigns he had warned that criminals in Bihar would face strict action and had openly referenced the âUP modelâ implemented under Chief Minister Yogi AdityanathWith his appointment speculation has intensified about the possibility of encounters bulldozer action and tougher policing measures in BiharSamrat Choudhary will have the final authority in cases of major crimes riots communal tension public disorder and key arrests across the stateThe Home Minister will approve postings and transfers of IPS and senior officers including SPs DIGs IGs and even suspensions where requiredThis administrative power is considered one of the most influential tools in state governanceOperations in Naxalaffected districts including strategies similar to Operation Green Hunt will need the Home Ministerâs approvalDecisions on deploying CID STF or SOG against mafia groups gangs and organised crime networks will also fall under his authorityWith the Home Department under the BJP for the first time in many years the political and administrative direction of law enforcement in Bihar is expected to undergo noticeable changesEarlier in the day Chief Minister Nitish Kumar distributed portfolios among his ministersHe reached the Raj Bhavan around 330 pm and submitted the list of departments to Governor Arif Mohammad KhanThe new cabinet comprises 14 ministers from the BJP eight from the JDU two from the LJP RV and one each from the RLM and HAM IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-bjps-samrat-choudhary-gets-home-ministry-may-initiate-action-like-yogi-govt-649759.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-164-lakh-nominations-filed-for-two-phase-local-body-elections-649761.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 21 A total of 164427 nomination papers were filed across the state reflecting spirited political participation at the twophased local body elections in Kerala The submission of nomination papers concluded on Friday evening marking a crucial milestone in the states electoral calendarThis election will cover 23576 wards and divisions making it one of the largest democratic exercises at the grassroots levelMalappuram district topped the chart with 19959 nominations while Wayanad recorded the lowest at 5227In all 108580 candidates are in the fray including a majority of 57227 women 51352 men and one transgender candidate signalling a steadily shifting demographic in electoral representationKerala will go to polls in two phases to elect representatives to municipal corporations municipalities gram panchayats block panchayats and district panchayatsSeven southern and central districtsâThiruvananthapuram Kollam Alappuzha Pathanamthitta Idukki Kottayam and Ernakulamâwill vote on December 9 while seven northern districtsâThrissur Palakkad Kozhikode Malappuram Wayanad Kannur and Kasaragodâwill cast their votes on December 11Votes will be counted and results declared on December 13 paving the way for the formation of new local bodiesAccording to the voters list published by the State Election Commission on October 25 Kerala has 284 crore registered voters who will decide the fate of candidates representing national regional and independent platformsAs per the election schedule scrutiny of nominations will take place on November 22 followed by the final date for withdrawal of candidature on November 24With a high number of women contestants and enthusiastic electoral participation across districts this years polls are expected to be closely contested offering new insights into political shifts and grassroots governance priorities in KeralaIncidentally all across the state it is going to be a triangular contest with the ruling CPIMled Left the Congressled UDF and the BJPled NDA fighting it out for honours ahead of the grand final the assembly polls in AprilMay next year IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-164-lakh-nominations-filed-for-two-phase-local-body-elections-649761.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ncw-chief-vijaya-rahatkar-to-kick-off-discussions-on-women-prisoners-rights-tomorrow-649762.html New Delhi Nov 21 Aiming to protect the rights of imprisoned women the National Commission for Women NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar will lead a national consultation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Saturday officials said The consultation on âLaws Relating to Women in Prisonâ which is a part of NCWâs nationwide review for 202526 aims to identify urgent reforms needed to strengthen the rights welfare and dignity of women inmates across IndiaAccording to the NCW women constitute 43 per cent of the prison population yet in many states they continue to face significant systemic barriers including overcrowded facilities inadequate medical and mentalhealth services lack of gendersensitive infrastructure poor hygiene and heightened safety vulnerabilitiesThe national consultation will bring together experts prison administrators and policymakers to deliberate on critical reformsTo ensure inclusivity and representation the NCW conducted eight Regional Consultations in Noida Panaji Aizawl Patna Bhopal Patiala Hyderabad and Dehradun These consultations generated over 300 expert recommendations of which 205 key proposals will now be taken up at the national consultationDeliberations will focus on key legislations including the Model Prison Act 2023 Prison Act 1894 Model Prison Manual 2016 Transgender Persons Protection of Rights Act 2019 and the Repatriation of Prisoners Act 2003The core themes of the consultation include gendersensitive correctional systems improved medical and mentalhealth support rights of incarcerated mothers and their children safe accommodation for transgender inmates and humane treatment of foreign national prisonersThe recommendations emerging from the consultation will contribute to NCWâs final report to the Government of IndiaDuring her visit to the UT starting November 20 Rahatkar also led several important initiatives aimed at strengthening womenâs safety and empowerment at the grassrootsHer interactions included a meeting with Lieutenant Governor Admiral Devendra Kumar Joshi Retd at Raj Bhavan to discuss ongoing initiatives and the future roadmap for strengthening womenâs welfare across the UTShe also attended a review meeting with the DGP Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal and the police leadership to assess existing safety mechanisms enhance policing responses and strengthen institutional coordination for womenâs safetyThe Chairperson also attended a Gender Sensitisation Workshop for Police Personnel in Sri Vijaya Puram to enhance police awareness sensitivity and responsiveness in handling cases related to women IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ncw-chief-vijaya-rahatkar-to-kick-off-discussions-on-women-prisoners-rights-tomorrow-649762.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-rolls-out-rs-30-000-support-for-bullock-farming-over-42-000-applications-received-649766.html Jaipur Nov 21 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has launched a unique initiative aimed at promoting traditional farming practices and cattle conservation in the state Under the scheme the government will provide financial assistance of Rs 30000 per year to selected small and marginal farmers who continue to cultivate their fields using bullocks The move is intended to encourage traditional and organic farming methods support cattle preservation and offer economic relief to vulnerable farmer groupsOfficials pointed out that with the rapid expansion of modern agricultural machinery the use of bullocks in farming has sharply declined over the years This shift has not only reduced the demand for indigenous cattle breeds but has also adversely affected their longterm conservation The government believes that the incentive will revive the role of bullocks in agriculture improve soil fertility reduce chemical dependence and contribute to environmental protectionIn addition to the financial support the state government will also provide subsidies for installing biogas plants on farms By adopting biogas farmers can reduce their fuel and input costs increase the use of clean energy and produce organic manure directly on their fields Officials said that this will help promote organic farming practices and improve overall agricultural productivityThe Agriculture Department is currently preparing a database of farmers who use bullocks for cultivation based on which eligible beneficiaries will be shortlisted The department is also undertaking field verification to ensure that only genuine practitioners of bullockbased farming receive the assistanceA key component of the initiative is the Raj Kisan Saathi portal the state governmentâs dedicated digital platform for agricultural schemes and farmer services The portal enables farmers to register for various schemes track application status access advisories and receive timely updates from the Agriculture Department Farmers applying for the bullockuse incentive are required to submit their details through the portal ensuring transparency and reducing paperworkAccording to officials more than 42000 applications have already been received through the Raj Kisan Saathi portal with the highest number coming from Dungarpur Banswara and Udaipur districts The online application process is ongoing and the government expects more farmers to enrol in the coming weeks IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-rolls-out-rs-30-000-support-for-bullock-farming-over-42-000-applications-received-649766.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-taking-steps-to-connect-people-with-cultural-heritage-president-murmu-649768.html Hyderabad Nov 21 President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday that said that the government is taking several steps to connect people especially our youth with cultural heritage She inaugurated the second edition of Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam Secunderabad hereThe ninedaylong festival is being organised by Rashtrapati Nilayam in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture the Ministry of Textiles and the Ministry of TourismThis festival aims to present the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Gujarat Maharashtra Rajasthan Goa Dadra amp Nagar Haveli and Daman amp DiuSpeaking at the inaugural ceremony the President said that in the first edition of the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav people were introduced to the rich cultural heritage of Northeast India This time we have an opportunity to witness and understand the rich cultural heritage of Western IndiaShe expressed confidence that visitors will be able to have a glimpse of the folk culture of Indias western regions through handicrafts dance music literature and cuisine of Gujarat Maharashtra Rajasthan Goa Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli during this festivalShe stated that events such as the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav help citizens living in different regions to understand each other and this understanding broadens our perspectives Furthermore such events foster respect for our cultural heritage and inspire us to preserve itThe President expressed confidence that large number of people will attend the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav and enjoy the festivalGovernor of Telangana Jishnu Dev Varma Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy Governor of Rajasthan Haribhau Bagde Governor of Goa Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju Minister for Panchayati Raj and Rural Development and Women and Child Welfare of Government of Telangana D Anasuya Seethakka and Minister of Tribal Development Khadi Cottage and Rural Industries of Government of Gujarat Naresh Maganbhai Patel attended the inaugural ceremonyEarlier Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy extended a warm welcome to the President upon her arrival today at Begumpet AirportThe President was received with due honours and escorted to Raj Bhavan where she was warmly received by the GovernorAfter participation in the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav the President returned to Raj BhavanShe is scheduled to stay overnight at Raj Bhavan before proceeding to Puttaparthi Andhra Pradesh on Saturday IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-taking-steps-to-connect-people-with-cultural-heritage-president-murmu-649768.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-48-ias-officers-transferred-cms-acs-shifted-649769.html Jaipur Nov 21 The state government implemented a major latenight administrative reshuffle on Friday transferring 48 IAS officers in one of the biggest bureaucratic reassignments of the year The shakeup follows the appointment of new Chief Secretary V Srinivas and is being viewed as a significant realignment within the Chief Ministerâs Office especially after Sudhansh Pant proceeded on central deputationAs part of the changes Chief Ministerâs ACS Shikhar Agarwal has been shifted to the Industries Department while Akhil Arora ACS of the Water Supply Department has been appointed ACS to the Chief Minister Roadways MD Purushottam Sharma has been given additional charge as Commissioner of the Transport DepartmentThe reshuffle also marks a substantial elevation in the responsibilities of PWD ACS Praveen Gupta who has been assigned additional portfolios including ACS Tourism Art amp Culture Chairman of RTDC and CEO of the Amer Development Authority Alok Gupta earlier Principal Secretary of Industries and BIP has been appointed Chairman of the Pollution Control Board while Shikhar Agarwal replaces him in Industries Rajesh Yadav Principal Secretary of Tourism and Art amp Culture has been moved out of the Secretariat and posted as DG HCM RIPA marking a complete change in his responsibilities Several crucial financial and administrative shifts were announced as well Naveen Jain has been transferred from the Finance Expenditure Department to the General Administration Department where he will also serve as Secretary of the Cabinet Secretariat Protocol and Resident Commissioner in Delhi In the Health sector Gayatri Rathore after her promotion has been given the additional responsibility of Principal Secretary Medical Education while Dinesh Kumar has been shifted from Revenue to the Administrative Reforms DepartmentManju Rajpalâs portfolio has also expanded with additional charge of Agriculture and Horticulture and Chairmanship of the Seed Corporation making him responsible for three major departmentsImportant departmental reshuffles include the transfer of Bhawani Singh Detha from Food to the Women and Child Development Department and the expansion of Ravi Jainâs role as he continues as Secretary of Local Self Government while also becoming DLB Commissioner and JCTCL Chairman Ravi Kumar Surpur has been moved from Chairman of the Pollution Control Board to Secretary of the IT Department with additional charge of Planning Manpower and Chairman of Rajcomp Info Services Limited Ambarish Kumar has been shifted from Medical Education to the Food and Civil Supplies Department Key postings in other sectors include Jogaram who has been given charge of the Revenue and Panchayati Raj Departments along with the post of Panchayati Raj Commissioner while Rohit Gupta has been appointed MD of Rajasthan Renewable Energy Limited In divisional changes Nalini Kathotia has been appointed Divisional Commissioner of Bharatpur replacing Tina Soni who has been moved to Finance ExpenditureRajan Vishal has been transferred from Agriculture and Horticulture to the Finance Budget Department and appointed CEO of the Public Finance Management Training Committee Shuchi Tyagi has been assigned as Secretary of the Transport and Devasthan Departments Among the APO officers Archana Singh has been appointed Secretary of the Personnel Department Himanshu Gupta as Secretary of the IT Department and MD of Rajcomp Harphool Yadav as Commissioner of the Kota Development Authority and Nidhi Patel as Additional CEO of the State Health Insurance Agency Additional appointments include Babulal Goyal as Commissioner of Devasthan Bachanesh Kumar Agarwal as MD of Rajfed Shubham Chaudhary as Horticulture Commissioner and Iqbal Khan as Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and Secretary IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-48-ias-officers-transferred-cms-acs-shifted-649769.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 02:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/madhya-pradesh-sir-work-intensifies-in-burhanpur-uploading-continues-late-into-the-night-649792.html Burhanpur Nov 22 The administration in Burhanpur district Madhya Pradesh is working diligently to ensure the timely completion of the Special Intensive Revision SIR process SIRrelated tasks are now being carried out both during the day and late into the night to ensure that all forms are uploaded online without delay Rajesh Patidar the Burhanpur District SIR Officer told IANS that the work related to the SIR is steadily gaining momentum in the district He said that BoothLevel Officers BLOs are conducting doortodoor verification while the office teams continue uploading completed forms until late hours to keep the process on trackPatidar stated that the administration is making every effort to finish the SIR process in both Assembly constituencies of the district before the prescribed deadline To achieve this continuous monitoring and coordinated data entry are being carried out through a teambased approach With this proactive effort the administration expects the voter list update to be completed successfully and without any delayThe BJP has welcomed the cleanup exercise calling it a step toward ensuring greater transparency in the electoral rollsHowever the exercise has drawn sharp opposition from several parties West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote to Chief Election Commissioner CEC Gyanesh Kumar objecting to the SIR She claimed that the manner in which the exercise is being imposed on electoral officials and citizens is âunplannedâ âchaoticâ and âdangerousâ CM Banerjee is scheduled to address an antiSIR rally at Bangaon in North 24 Parganas district on November 25Meanwhile the Election Commission on November 4 launched the second phase of the SIR of electoral rolls in nine states and three Union Territories covering around 51 crore voters Boothlevel officers have begun distributing enumeration forms to electors as part of the processDuring the enumeration phase which will continue until December 4 more than 53 lakh BLOs will visit households at least three times for the distribution and collection of formsAfter the rally Banerjee will participate in a protest march at Bangaon This will be her second antiSIR rally and protest march following the first one held in Kolkata on November 4In addition to BLOs 764 lakh BLAs appointed by political parties 10448 electoral registration officers and assistant EROs and 321 district election officers have been deployed to conduct the SIR exercise in a smooth orderly and voterfriendly mannerThe 12 states and Union Territories where the SIR is being conducted are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lakshadweep Chhattisgarh Goa Gujarat Kerala Madhya Pradesh Puducherry Rajasthan Tamil Nadu Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal Among these Tamil Nadu Kerala West Bengal and Puducherry are scheduled to go to the polls in 2026The first phase of the SIR exercise was carried out in Bihar earlier this year after which more than 68 lakh names were removed from the electoral rolls IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/madhya-pradesh-sir-work-intensifies-in-burhanpur-uploading-continues-late-into-the-night-649792.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bjp-claims-rs-4-000-crore-scam-in-chennai-corporation-tender-extension-649799.html Chennai Nov 22 BJP leader K Annamalai has accused the Greater Chennai Corporation of illegally extending the deadline for a massive waste collection contract worth Rs 4000 crore claiming the move was designed to favour a particular company and potentially enable largescale corruption He demanded that the tender be cancelled immediately and that a full investigation be launched into the decisionThe Corporation had invited bids in July from private companies for doortodoor waste collection services in the Tondiarpet and Anna Nagar zonesThe 10year contract is valued at approximately Rs 4000 croreAccording to Annamalai the tender had already been postponed four times before the final deadline was set for 3 pm on Thursday By that time three firms had submitted their bidsAnnamalai alleged that in violation of procurement rules the Corporation extended the deadline by an additional day announcing November 21 as the new cutoff after the official window had closedFollowing this lastminute change one more company entered the tender process He claimed the extension appeared to be a calculated move aimed at helping a specific company particularly because the authorities became aware of the bid values of the first three participants once the deadline had passedAllowing a new entrant after assessing the bid details he said compromised the fairness and integrity of the entire processAnnamalai noted that tender extensions after the deadline are not only prohibited but also severely undermine the transparency that public contracts demandThe three companies that complied with the original deadline were unfairly disadvantaged he said adding that such a violation casts doubt on the motives behind the extensionGiven the substantial financial value of the contract Annamalai argued that the circumstances strongly point to an attempt to facilitate corruptionThis is not a minor procedural violation it is a deliberate rule breach that opens the door to a Rs 4000crore scam he allegedHe urged the Chennai Corporation to cancel the tender immediately publish the details of the company that originally qualified as of the November 20 deadline and explain the reasons behind the questionable extensionAnnamalai also demanded a thorough inquiry to identify those responsible for altering the deadline after closure He said the Corporation must act swiftly to restore transparency and accountability in what he described as a highly suspicious and irregular tender process IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bjp-claims-rs-4-000-crore-scam-in-chennai-corporation-tender-extension-649799.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cong-will-hold-vote-chor-gaddi-chhod-maha-rally-on-dec-14-venugopal-649801.html New Delhi Nov 22 Congress General Secretary and MP K C Venugopal on Saturday announced that the Congress will hold a Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod Maha Rally on December 14 at 130 pm at Ramlila Maidan in the national Capital He said the âspectre of vote choriâ is the biggest danger facing Indian democracy today Venugopal took to social media platform X to make the announcement stating âThe spectre of Vote Chori is the biggest danger looming over our democracy today To send a message across the nation against these attempts to destroy our Constitution the Congress will be holding the Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod Maha Rally on December 14th 130 pm onwards at Ramlila Maidan New DelhiHe added âWe have received crores of signatures from every corner of India rejecting the BJPECIâs nefarious tactics like adding bogus voters deleting Oppositioninclined voters and manipulating voter rolls at a mass scale Not only that every Indian has seen how the ECI bends rules ignores Model Code of Conduct violations and indulges in daylight bribery to help the BJP rig elections The ECI which was once a neutral umpire is now a blatantly partisan player completely destroying the very concept of a level playing field in electionsVenugopal further asserted âWe will not remain silent as this attack on the electoral system unfolds in front of our eyes This Maha Rally is only the beginning of our fight to reclaim Indian democracy from the clutches of the Vote ChorsMeanwhile on November 19 a group of more than 200 retired judges bureaucrats former Army officers and diplomats had issued an open letter criticising the Congress and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi for his allegations against the Election Commission under the partyâs âvote choriâ campaignThe letter has 272 signatories including 16 retired judges 123 former bureaucrats 133 retired Army officers and 14 former ambassadorsâWe the senior citizens of civil society express our grave concern that Indiaâs democracy is under assault not by force but by a rising tide of venomous rhetoric directed toward its foundational institutions Some political leaders instead of offering genuine policy alternatives resort to provocative but unsubstantiated accusations as part of their theatrical political strategy the letter states IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cong-will-hold-vote-chor-gaddi-chhod-maha-rally-on-dec-14-venugopal-649801.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/maharashtra-byculla-police-register-case-against-delivery-boy-for-sending-obscene-messages-to-woman-649803.html Mumbai Nov 22 In a disturbing incident from Mumbaiâs Byculla area a woman has filed a complaint alleging constant harassment stalking and threats from an unknown delivery boy who repeatedly sent her obscene messages The Byculla Police have registered a case and launched a search for the accused According to the complaint on September 23 the woman identified as Parinaaz ordered groceries through an app Around 4 pm a delivery boy arrived at her residence to hand over the items However when a few products were missing he took her mobile number claiming he would return with a refund The next day he called her from the same number to discuss the refund The woman mistook the call for a normal call she thanked him and ended the conversationSoon after the accused saved her WhatsApp number and began sending her obscene messages The woman did not respond and immediately informed her husband Despite her silence the messages continued On September 28 the accused again sent her lewd messages When the family warned him that the matter would be reported to the police he claimed he was blocking her number and leaving for his villageHowever on November 19 2025 the accused resumed the harassment this time using a new number He sent her WhatsApp messages proposing to meet her alone When she warned him to stop he responded with threats Unable to tolerate the ongoing harassment and stalking the woman approached the police Officers have begun investigating the matter and efforts to trace the accused are underwayA similar incident was reported in South Mumbai earlier this year On October 29 the Colaba Police arrested a 43yearold delivery boy for allegedly molesting an eightyearold girl inside a residential building An FIR was registered against the accused at the Colaba Police StationAccording to that complaint the 35yearold mother of the child who works as a domestic help and resides in Colaba reported that the incident occurred on October 26 around 7 pm The accused identified as Imran Mohammad Sherkhan 43 a delivery worker residing in Cuffe Parade allegedly approached the minor under the pretext of asking for an address He then kissed her on the cheek and neck pinched her lips and behaved in a manner that outraged her modesty The child immediately informed her mother who contacted the police A case was promptly registered and the accused was taken into custody IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/maharashtra-byculla-police-register-case-against-delivery-boy-for-sending-obscene-messages-to-woman-649803.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/labour-reforms-will-boost-social-security-for-gig-workers-digital-platforms-649810.html New Delhi Nov 22 IANS Digital platforms on Friday welcomed the governments decision to implement the new labour codes saying the reforms will strengthen social security measures for gig and platform workers and create a clearer more supportive regulatory framework for the sectornbspIn their responses Zomatos parent entity Eternal Limited said the implementation of the new codes will help expand social security access for gig workers associated with its food delivery and quickcommerce operationsnbspEternal also said it does not expect the financial impact of the new rules especially the Code on Social Security CoSS to hurt the longterm stability of its businessIn a regulatory filing the company added that the exact financial and operational details will become clear once the government notifies the corresponding RulesnbspThe consolidation of labour laws provides clearer more uniform and consistent rules which supportsnbspboth the country and our ecosystem the firm statednbspOne of these four labour codes is Code on Social Security 2020 CoSS which helps strengthen the social security access for gig workers across the country including those who power our Zomato and Blinkit businesses it added in its filingnbspEternal said it has been engaging with the government for years and has been preparing for these contributionsAt Eternal we are deeply committed to the wellbeing of gig workers and already provide a range of comprehensive insurance and welfare benefits free of cost We are committed to supportingnbspmeasures that further improve outcomes for gig workers and hence welcome this announcement Zomato parent firm saidnbspMeanwhile Amazon said it supports the governments intent behind the reforms and noted that the Code on Social Security aligns with Amazons focus on employee safety and welfarenbspThe government notified the four labour codes on Friday replacing and harmonising 29 older labour lawsThe Industrial Relations Code the Code on Wages the Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions Code and the Code on Social Security together aim to formalise employment and make labour regulations simpler and more globally alignednbspFor the first time Indian law has defined gig work platform work and aggregatorsnbspUnder the new rules aggregators will be required to contribute 12 per cent of their annual turnover towards the welfare of gig and platform workers with the levy capped at 5 per cent of payments made to these workers https://dailyworld.in/national/labour-reforms-will-boost-social-security-for-gig-workers-digital-platforms-649810.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 16:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/air-pollution-delhi-cm-launches-drive-to-distribute-10-000-heaters-to-rwa-watchmen-649811.html New Delhi Nov 22 IANS Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that the government is making continuous efforts to control pollution and launched a drive to distribute 10000 electric heaters to watchmen of RWAs to prevent wood or coal burning during winternbspThe participation of citizens and communities is the most important in this mission to clean the air In the same vein today a large number of RWAs are being distributed electric heaters so that the need to light bonfires in the winter season is reduced and effective control can be exercised over pollution caused by smoke she said on XTalking to reporters the Chief Minister said In Delhis ongoing battle against pollution this is another positive step by the Delhi government To reduce the pollution caused by burning wood and coal we have launched a new initiative where we will distribute 10000 heaters to RWAs through CSR supportnbspWe aim to ensure that in no block or locality do watchmen or residents burn wood or coal which contributes to pollution We hope to make all RWAs aware and motivate them to ensure that no wood or coal is burned in their areas By providing electric heaters we want to support our watchmen and offer them a cleaner alternative helping reduce pollution across Delhi she said during an event at Dilli Haat PitampuraWhile addressing representatives of RWAs CM Gupta said While open fires increase pollution electric heaters provide a safe clean and practical alternative This small step can also prove to be a major help in pollution controlnbspShe said that the government is working in mission mode on all fronts giving topmost priority to pollution controlnbspMountains of garbage are continuously decreasing cleanliness and tree plantation campaigns are ongoing without interruption road water sprinkling and mechanical sweeping have been made more effective she saidAlong with this the installation of smog towers and monitoring of pollutionspreading vehicles and industrial units are also being continuously strengthened Pollution control in Delhi is our resolve our responsibility and our priority she saidnbspThe Chief Minister also sought public participation saying The participation of all of us is the most effective means of success in this battle against pollution https://dailyworld.in/national/air-pollution-delhi-cm-launches-drive-to-distribute-10-000-heaters-to-rwa-watchmen-649811.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 16:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/teen-stabbed-to-death-in-delhis-kardampuri-search-on-for-suspects-649836.html New Delhi Nov 22 A 15yearold boy from Kardampuris Jyoti Nagar was stabbed to death following a quarrel between two groups Delhi Police said on Saturday It added that efforts were underway to trace the accused using CCTV footage even as the residents of the area accused the cops of arriving late even though they were informed of the fight immediately The incident occurred on Friday night when the boy was about to have dinner and his friend Aman arrived and took him outsidePolice said that information regarding a stabbing was received at PS Jyoti Nagar during the night of November 21â22 When a team reached the spot behind Ambedkar College Kardampuri they found that the injured boy had already been taken to GTB Hospital where doctors declared him brought deadThe victim a resident of Kardampuri had been called out of his home by friends and stabbed just a short distance away A case under Section 1031 murder has been registered and efforts are underway to trace the accused using CCTV footagePreliminary enquiry revealed that a quarrel had broken out during which the accused stabbed the boy Police said there are clues pointing to the involvement of two suspects including a minorThe body has been sent for postmortem examination and forensic teams have collected evidence from the scene The investigation is ongoingThe victims family alleged that he had been tricked into stepping outsideHis mother told IANS that her son was at home when Aman arrived and insisted on taking him outI warned them not to take the boy along but they left anyway and locked my door from the outside Within minutes I learnt of a fight and began banging on the door before someone told me that my son had been stabbed I want justice I dont know who was involved only Aman can tell this she saidA neighbour said the boy had been taken away moments before dinner and alleged that police arrived late despite being alerted quicklyThe neighbour of the victim speaking to IANS said That night he was sitting to have his dinner when his friend Aman came and took him away His mother came outside immediately but by that time he had already been taken They killed him and even though people had called the police they reached the scene very late The crime situation is very bad and the police should look into this matterPolice are investigating the matter Further details are awaited IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/teen-stabbed-to-death-in-delhis-kardampuri-search-on-for-suspects-649836.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 23:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bjp-will-restore-law-and-order-in-bihar-minister-dilip-jaiswal-as-party-gets-home-portfolio-649838.html New Delhi Nov 22 In a major political shift in Bihar the BJP has gained control of the Home Department for the first time in two decades BJP leader and minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal welcomed the development expressing confidence in the partyâs ability to strengthen Biharâs internal security and governance Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday handed over the crucial portfolio to Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary as part of a fresh departmental arrangement between the JDU and the BJP In return the JDU has taken charge of the Finance Ministry along with the Commercial Tax Department previously held by the BJPSpeaking to IANS Jaiswal said âI thank the Chief Minister for entrusting our party with the Home Ministry and giving us the responsibility of the department I am confident that our leaders through the Home Department will work to restore law and order across BiharâThe Home Department has long been a closely guarded portfolio in Bihar politics Nitish Kumar despite various coalition formations over the years has rarely parted with it Even during Jitan Ram Manjhiâs brief tenure as Chief Minister the Home portfolio formally remained under the CMâs office though JDU insiders noted that Nitish continued to wield considerable influence over itWith the BJP now holding the powerful ministry the shift marks a significant recalibration of responsibilities within the ruling alliance Political analysts view the move as both a strategic balancing act and a sign of deepening cooperation between the JDU and the BJPled NDA government in the stateJaiswal also took aim at the Opposition predicting turbulence within the INDIA bloc âThe INDIA alliance is on the verge of breaking Rahul Gandhi is unwilling to accept any controlled approach and you will soon see a major split in the allianceâ he remarked hinting at mounting friction within the Opposition bloc ahead of upcoming political battlesAs the BJP assumes charge of the Home Department after two decades expectations are high over how the party will address rising concerns about law and order in the state The new distribution of portfolios signals a renewed phase of powersharing in Biharâs coalition politics with both allies betting on stability and administrative efficiency IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bjp-will-restore-law-and-order-in-bihar-minister-dilip-jaiswal-as-party-gets-home-portfolio-649838.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 23:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/new-labour-lawstoempower-gig-workers-women-649839.html New Delhi Nov 22 The new labour laws will provide for inclusive growth and social security for gig workers and women improving their participation in the countrys workforce said the government on Saturday India has witnessed a major shift in its labour regulation framework with the implementation of the four consolidated labour codes The four Labour Codes include the Code on Wages 2019 the Industrial Relations Code 2020 the Code on Social Security 2020 and the Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions Code 2020The Code on Social Security 2020 aims to ensure comprehensive and inclusive social protection for all sections of the workforce especially gig and women workersIt reflects the governmentâs commitment towards inclusive growth and social security for all in line with the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 according to an official statementFor the first time Social Security Code recognises gig and platform workers establishing a Social Security Fund for their welfareThe social security benefits have been extended to unorganised gig and platform workers under Sections 113 amp 114 of the Code on Social Security 2020 the statement saidThe Code calls for establishing a National Social Security Board to advise the government on formulating and monitoring suitable schemes for different sections of workers in the unorganised gig and platform sectorsThe Social Security Fund will be used to provide benefits such as life insurance disability cover health and maternity benefits and provident fund schemes for these workersFurther EPFO and ESIC coverage has been extended nationwide bringing more establishments and workers under social security benefitsThe Social Security code merges nine existing Social Security Acts into one framework ensuring universal social protection for organised unorganised gig and platform workersIt provides for 26 weeks of maternity leave a workfromhome option and crÃche facilitiesUnder the new law every woman employee who has worked for at least 80 days in the 12 months before the expected delivery is eligible for equal wages during the maternity leave period of 26 weeksThe law also provides for a woman who adopts a child below 3 months of age or is a commissioning mother a biological mother who uses surrogacy with 12 weeks of maternity benefit from the date of adoption or when the child is handed overâTo provide more flexibility to women returning after maternity leave the Code allows them to work from home if the nature of the work permits The employer may permit work from home based on mutual agreement between the employer and the employeeâ the statement saidNotably the law provides for nursing breaks for breastfeeding women as well as creche facilitiesâAfter returning to work postchildbirth a woman employee is entitled to two nursing breaks each day for nursing her child until the child attains 15 months of ageâ the statement saidâEvery establishment with 50 or more employees must provide a crÃche facility within a prescribed distance This requirement is now genderneutral and applies to all types of establishmentsâ it addedThe Social Security code also promotes ease of doing business through digital records decriminalisation and compounding of offences and a transparent technologydriven Inspector cum facilitator system IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/new-labour-lawstoempower-gig-workers-women-649839.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 23:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-hc-moots-statewide-alert-system-to-trace-missing-persons-649695.html Kochi Nov 21 The Kerala High Court on Friday has proposed the creation of a statewide mechanism to disseminate information about missing persons to every citizen in an effort to improve search effectiveness and locate individuals quickly especially during the crucial âgolden periodâ The suggestion came from a Division Bench comprising Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice MB Snehalatha while hearing a habeas corpus plea filed by Santon Lama seeking to trace his father Suraj Lama Suraj who arrived in Kochi from Kuwait on October 5 has been missing since thenA Special Investigation Team SIT constituted under the Courtâs orders is currently leading the probeThe Court had earlier impleaded the AntiHuman Trafficking Unit and the Social Justice Department to aid the investigationDuring Fridayâs hearing the Bench expressed concern that the missing man could be nearby but unable to communicate his identityâWe have a lurking suspicion that the alleged detune may be still available very close by but remaining untraced only because he is unable to express himselfâ the judges observedThe Court highlighted the growing number of cases where people disappear without a trace and stressed the importance of a centralised realtime informationsharing networkâWe are of the view that information about him must be able to be circulated to every citizen in Kerala We are not sure if there is any such mechanism either with the police or any other authority If not we certainly recommend such a mechanismâ the Bench notedIt added that such a system would enable citizens to quickly provide clues to the police allowing them to act without losing valuable timeThe Government Pleader informed the court that he would consult the Police Department and other agencies on the practicality of implementing such a systemHe also confirmed that investigators are actively pursuing leads including unverified sightings of the missing man eating at shops and interacting with localsThe counsel representing the petitioner told the court that the family continues their own search and is enduring immense emotional strainThe Bench acknowledged the distress and assured âThe court will not rest until we are able to trace his fatherâThe matter will be taken up again on December 1 for further consideration IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-hc-moots-statewide-alert-system-to-trace-missing-persons-649695.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/biodiversity-authority-releases-rs-3984-crore-for-andhra-red-sanders-protection-649697.html New Delhi Nov 21 The National Biodiversity Authority has released Rs 3836 crore to the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department and Rs 148 crore to the Andhra Pradesh State Biodiversity Board to protect and conserve the iconic Red Sanders an official said on Friday With this fund release aimed at boosting biodiversity conservation efforts the total Access and Benefit Sharing disbursements in the country have crossed Rs 110 crore said the official in a statementRed Sanders renowned worldwide for its deep red timber grows naturally only in selected pockets of the Eastern Ghats particularly in the Anantapur Chittoor Kadapa Prakasam and Kurnool districts of Andhra PradeshAn amount of Rs 8768 crore was generated through regulated access to auctioned or seized Red Sanders wood by the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department as a benefitsharing amountSo far the NBA has released over Rs 49 crore to Forest Departments of Andhra Pradesh Karnataka Odisha and to the Andhra Pradesh State Biodiversity Board for Red Sanders conservation protection and research said the official statementIn addition Rs 3 crore has been distributed to 198 farmers in Andhra Pradesh and Rs 55 lakh to 18 farmers in Tamil NaduThe present release of Rs 3836 crore to Andhra Pradesh Forest Department will further empower frontline forest staff enhance protection measures encourage scientific management of Red Sanders forests create livelihood opportunities through Biodiversity Management Committees and strengthen the longterm monitoring programme marking a significant step toward securing a vibrant future for this iconic species said the statementApart from this the NBA has also approved a major initiative to raise one lakh Red Sanders saplings by the Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Board at a cost of Rs 2 croreAn initial amount had earlier been released and the remaining Rs 148 crore has now been transferred to the Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Board These saplings will later be supplied to farmers boosting the Trees Outside Forests ToF programme and helping to conserve this rare species outside its natural habitat said the statementThis initiative shows how Access and Benefit Sharing can directly support Indias achievements by highlighting leadership in operationalising global biodiversity principles ensuring that conservationlinked benefits reach local communities farmers and biodiversity custodiansThe NBA will continue to work with State Biodiversity Boards Forest Departments Biodiversity Management Committees and local stakeholders to protect Indias rich biological heritage for future generations said the statement IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/biodiversity-authority-releases-rs-3984-crore-for-andhra-red-sanders-protection-649697.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cm-patel-to-inaugurate-tana-riri-music-festival-in-gujarats-vadnagar-tomorrow-649699.html Gandhinagar Nov 21 The annual TanaRiri music festival a cultural event celebrating Gujarats classical music legacy will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday in Vadnagar Mehsana district This year renowned classical vocalist Kalapini Komkali will be felicitated with the TanaRiri Music Honour AwardThe twoday festival beginning Saturday will feature evening performances of classical vocal instrumental music and folk genres by acclaimed artistesOn the second day of the festival Minister of State for Forest Environment and Transport Pravin Mali will be the chief guestThe festival organised annually by Sangeet Natak Akademi under the Sports Youth and Cultural Activities Department was instituted in 2003 by the then Chief Minister and now Prime Minister Narendra Modi to celebrate the immortal legacy of the legendary sisters Tana and RiriThe music honour award was introduced in 2010 This years lineup includes classical renditions by Kalapini Komkali instrumental recitals by Niladri Kumar and folk presentations by Ishani Dave on the first eveningOn the following day classical vocalist Dr Subhadra Desai instrumentalist Ninad Adhikari and team and folk artist Parth Oza and troupe will performThe festival commemorates the historic contribution of Tana and Riri granddaughters of poetsaint Narsinh Mehtas daughter Sharmistha who earned a revered place in Gujarats musical heritageAs legend holds their mastery over Malhar raag soothed the burning effect caused by Tansens recital of Deepak raagTheir devotion to music and sacrifice is honoured every year at their samadhi site in Vadnagar where the festival has been held since 2003Meanwhile Gujarat is set to host Spatak Classical a vibrant celebration of Indiaâs rich classical music tradition adding to the states growing cultural calendarThe festival will bring together acclaimed vocalists instrumentalists and emerging artists for a series of performances that highlight the depth of Hindustani and Carnatic stylesSpatak Classical aims to create an immersive musical experience for audiences while strengthening Gujarats position as a thriving hub for classical arts alongside flagship events like the TanaRiri Mahotsav IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cm-patel-to-inaugurate-tana-riri-music-festival-in-gujarats-vadnagar-tomorrow-649699.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/number-of-poor-families-getting-cheap-lpg-under-ujjwala-scheme-rises-to-106-crore-649705.html New Delhi Nov 21 Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday that the number of poor families in India getting an LPG cylinder at a subsidised price under the Prime Minister Modiled governments Ujjwala Yojana has gone up to 106 crore while the number of homes getting piped natural gas in their kitchens has risen to 156 crore He also added that the length of the gas pipeline network across the country has now crossed 25000 km and the number of compressed natural gas filling stations for vehicles in various cities nationwide has gone up to 8340The sounds of a progressing Bharat are subtle yet powerful Energy that powers protects and progresses every single day under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership the Minister remarked in a post on XAs on July 1 2025 there are about 1033 crore families benefiting from the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana PMUYAnother 27 million connections were approved for beneficiaries during the 2025â2026 phase bringing the total to 106 croreThe Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently approved an outlay of Rs 12000 crore for the targeted subsidy of Rs 300 per 142 kg cylinder for up to 9 reïlls per year to the PMUY beneïciaries during Financial Year FY 202526PMUY scheme was launched in May 2016 with the objective to provide depositfree LPG connection to adult women from poor households across the countryAll PMUY beneïciaries receive depositfree LPG connection which includes security deposit of cylinder pressure regulator Suraksha Hose domestic gas consumer card booklet and installation chargesThe objective of the scheme is to shield PMUY beneïciaries from the impact of sharp ïuctuations in international prices of LPG since 60 per cent of Indias LPG requirement is met through importsAccording to the existing modalities of Ujjwala 20 the ïrst reïll and stove is also provided free of cost to all beneïciariesPMUY beneïciaries are not required to make any payments for the LPG connection or the ïrst reïll or stove as the cost for these is borne by the Union government through the public sector oil marketing companiesUnder the targeted subsidy to Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana consumers to make LPG more aïordable for them and thereby ensuring sustained usage of the cooking gas by these households the Union government started a targeted subsidy of Rs 200 per 142 kg cylinder for up to 12 reïlls per annum to the PMUY consumers in May 2022In October 2023 the Union government increased the targeted subsidy to Rs 300 per 142 kg cylinder for up to 12 reïlls per annumThe average per capita consumption of PMUY consumers which was only about 3 reïlls in 201920 and 368 reïlls in 202223 has improved to about 447 during FY 202425 reflecting the success of the scheme according to an official statement IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/number-of-poor-families-getting-cheap-lpg-under-ujjwala-scheme-rises-to-106-crore-649705.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ed-attaches-rs-108-crore-commercial-plot-in-vatika-money-laundering-probe-649707.html New Delhi Nov 21 Enforcement Directorate ED Gurugram Zonal Office has provisionally attached a commercial plot of 135 acres having an approximate value of Rs 108 crore under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002 in a builderinvestor case related to Ms Vatika Limited the agency said on Friday According to the ED it initiated an investigation on the basis of multiple FIRs registered in 2021 by the Economic Offences Wing Delhi under sections 120B and 420 of IPC 1860 against Ms Vatika Limited and promoters Anil Bhalla Gautam Bhalla and others related to offences of âCriminal conspiracy cheating and dishonestly inducing innocent investorsbuyersâThe investigation revealed that the âCompany is involved in alluring the investors for making payments for future projects against high value of returns like assured returns till completion and leaserent return after completion of projectsââHowever in midway the company stopped paying the assured return and didnât hand over the respective units thereby committing offences of criminal conspiracy cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property etcâ the ED said in its press noteIt is also revealed during the investigation that the company has not followed the due procedures such as nonrenewal of the licences from DTCP from time to time lapses with respect to completion of the said projects within the timelineSo far the investigation findings reveal that 659 investors had invested approximately Rs 248 crore in the four projects namely Vatika Inxt City Centre Tower D E amp F Gurugram Vatika Mindscapes TowerC Faridabad Vatika Towers TowerC Gurugram and Vatika High Street part of VâLante GurugramâHowever even after several years these projects are either not completed or deferred by the company and to date no conveyance deed has been executed by the companyâ the ED saidIn the instant case âED had earlier attached immovable properties to the extent of Rs 6859 crore which were consequently confirmed by the Ld Adjudicating Authority Thus total provisional attachment in the case so far is Rs 176 crore approximatelyâFurther ED had also filed a Prosecution Complaint PC against Ms Vatika Limited its promoters Anil Bhalla Gautam Bhalla and other companies of Vatika Group under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002 before the Special PMLA Court Gurugram on May 21Further investigation is in progress IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ed-attaches-rs-108-crore-commercial-plot-in-vatika-money-laundering-probe-649707.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/e-kyc-a-simple-and-accurate-way-of-verification-of-job-cards-govt-649708.html New Delhi Nov 21 The government on Friday said the eKYC integration could be used as a simple reliable accurate and efficient way of verification of job cards According to the Ministry of Rural Development it aims to ensure the transparent and effective implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act MGNREGA so that the rural households get benefitted from the provisions of the ActMGNREGA has a huge reach covering 269 lakh Gram Panchayats across the country with over 26 crore registered workersâJob card verification is a continuous process whereas job card renewal is required to be done once in 5 years To simplify and support these statutory processes StatesUTs have been requested to utilise the eKYC feature already available in the NMMS app National Mobile Monitoring System for job card verification and subsequent renewal after following extant processesâ said the ministryThis facilitative measure is intended to assist states in completing verification in a timely transparent and efficient mannerAs 9967 per cent active workersâ Aadhar have already been seeded eKYC feature could be used as a simple reliable accurate and efficient way of verification of job cardsDuring eKYC the Gram Rojgar Sahayak Worksite supervisorMate any other GP level functionary captures a picture of the MGNREGA worker through the NMMS App eKYC feature which is digitallyautomatically verified with hisher Aadhar details in real timeThe entire process for one worker gets completed under a minuteâThe ministry remains firmly committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in the implementation of the Scheme at field level and to safeguarding the rights of every genuine worker so that they continue to receive their rightful wage employment under the Act without any disruptionâ it notedAs far as deletion of job cardsworkers is concerned a detailed Standard Operating Procedure SOP was issued by the Ministry on January 24 2025This provides clear uniform and transparent guidelines for states to follow ensuring fairness accountability and protection of workersâ interests in the management of job card records IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/e-kyc-a-simple-and-accurate-way-of-verification-of-job-cards-govt-649708.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/i-wish-him-luck-dy-cm-shivakumar-on-cm-siddaramaiahs-full-term-claim-defends-mlas-delhi-visit-649709.html Bengaluru Nov 21 Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee KPCC chief DK Shivakumar on Friday defended the Delhi trip of several MLAs comparing it to the visits made by Ministers and MLAs accompanying CM Siddaramaiah and wished the latter all luck to retain the seat Shivakumar was responding to the leadership tussle surfacing in Karnataka with several MLAs and Ministers visiting Delhi reportedly to push for his elevation to the Chief Ministerâs postFurther reacting to CM Siddaramaiahâs assertion that he will remain Chief Minister for the full fiveyear term Shivakumar said âHonourable CM Siddaramaiah has stated that he will complete five years I wish him all the luckâHe made the remarks while speaking to the media in Bengaluru on Friday When asked about keeping oneâs word with reference to powersharing Shivakumar replied âOur CM has always articulated his ideology I will not comment on it He has said the matter is between him and the high command Siddaramaiah has stated that he will abide by whatever the high command decides The CM will listen to the high command and I am also on the same page We are all committed to the high commandâs decisionâHe added âBeyond this there is nothing But one thing is clear all MLAs have the right to visit and meet their leaders You cannot stop them You cannot tell them not to go Many MLAs travel with Ministers and many go with the Chief Minister Who has stopped them No one has troubled themâResponding to a dinner meeting reportedly held by ministers close to CM Siddaramaiah after the Delhi visit of MLAs and Ministers from his own camp Shivakumar said âI donât know what message they want to send I am not aware of what is going on They wanted the State President to be changed they wanted more Deputy Chief Minister postsââAll these discussions have been going on for twoandahalf years Let them hold more meetingsâ Shivakumar said taking a swipe at ministers aligned with CM SiddaramaiahRegarding his Ministers and MLAs visiting Delhi Shivakumar clarified âI do not have any faction I am not the leader of any faction I am the president for all 140 MLAs All 140 MLAs are important to me I am not interested in taking along any faction nor am I willing to create groups within the party I will not do thatââForming groups is not in my blood All 140 MLAs are my MLAs The Honâble Chief Minister has decided to reshuffle the government He will carry out the Cabinet reshuffle Naturally many are interested in becoming Ministers It is normal that they go to Delhi to meet the leadersâ he saidâWhat else can I say It is their right I have not taken any of them there Some went and met AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge Many leaders also went and met him along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah What is wrong with thatâ he askedâThey have gone on their own No one has called them It is their right They are voluntarily going to Delhi and showing their faces They want to project that they are active capable and seeking responsibility All party members are eligible to become Ministersâ he maintainedAmid the leadership row and the Delhi visit by a group of ministers and MLAs reportedly seeking a change in leadership in Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted that he would continue as Chief Minister and present the state budget for the remainder of the governmentâs termSpeaking to reporters at Mandakalli Airport in Mysuru Siddaramaiah made the remarks while responding to questions on the leadership issue within the ruling partyWhen asked whether he would present the budget this year and for the rest of the term Siddaramaiah replied âWhy are you media asking this question Yes I will continue as the Chief Minister and will also present the budgetâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/i-wish-him-luck-dy-cm-shivakumar-on-cm-siddaramaiahs-full-term-claim-defends-mlas-delhi-visit-649709.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/40-member-brazilian-navy-delegation-discusses-maritime-training-cooperation-with-india-649712.html New Delhi Nov 21 A 40member Brazilian Naval War College team discussed bilateral maritime training cooperation with Indian Navy officials during a visit to New Delhi an official said on Friday The visit was part of the Indian Navyâs outreach with key maritime nationsThe delegation from Escola de Guerra Naval Naval War College EGN Rio de Janeiro was provided an overview of Indias Strategic Imperatives by a combined team from Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff and the Indian Navy said the official in a statementâThe delegation head RAdm Gustavo Leite Cypriano Neves Commanadant EGN called on RAdm Sachin Sequeira ACOP HRD The discussions focussed on further enhancing the bilateral training cooperation in Maritime Domainâ said a Navy Spokesperson on XThe Brazilian delegation hosted at Naval Headquarters from November 1719 also visited the National War Memorial Information Fusion Centre â Indian Ocean Region and National Defence College said the officialThe visit underscores the strong cooperation between Indian and Brazilian Armed Forces he saidThe visit came close on the heels of Chief of Naval Staff CNS Admiral Dinesh K Tripathiâs visit to the USDuring his official US visit the Navy chief went to the National Defence University NDU at Washingtons Fort Lesley J McNair holding discussions with NDU President Vice Admiral Peter A Garvin on further strengthening defence ties between India and the USAdmiral Tripathi also met Indian officers deputed for education at the Eisenhower School National War College NWC and College of Information and Cyberspace CICADuring his official visit to the US Adm Dinesh K Tripathi CNS visited the National Defence University NDU at Fort Lesley J McNair and interacted with President NDU VAdm Peter A Garvin Discussions focussed on professional military education strengthening linkages with institutes of higher learning between the two defence forces training exchange of international fellows and military professors and issues of shared maritime interests to further strengthen IndiaâUS defence ties the Indian Navy said on X on ThursdayDuring the visit CNS also interacted with the Indian officers deputed for education at the Eisenhower School National War College NWC and College of Information and Cyberspace CICA the statement added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/40-member-brazilian-navy-delegation-discusses-maritime-training-cooperation-with-india-649712.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kpcc-to-host-centenary-celebration-of-vaikom-satyagraha-on-nov-23-649714.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 21 The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee KPCC will lead a major commemoration event on Sunday at Vaikom in Kottayam marking the 100th anniversary of the conclusion of the historic Vaikom Satyagraha The satyagraha a landmark struggle in Keralas social reform movement lasted 603 days and became a turning point in the fight against castebased discriminationAnnouncing the event KPCC President and MLA Sunny Joseph said the centenary celebration aims to honour the spirit of the satyagraha which redefined Keralas sociopolitical landscape and strengthened the movement for equality and justiceHe said the programme will be held grandly and inclusively paying tribute to the leaders reformers and common people who fought courageously for the right to public accessThe main commemorative meeting will be held at 230 pm at the Vaikom Satyagraha Memorial HallThe session will be chaired by KPCC Vice President and Chairman of the Centenary Celebration Committee VP SajeendranOpposition Leader VD Satheesan will inaugurate the eventPolitical Affairs Committee members KPCC office bearers MPs MLAs and senior leaders are expected to attend the eventAs part of preserving and promoting the legacy of Vaikom Satyagraha KPCC has been conducting a series of observance programmes since 2023The centenary celebrations were formally launched on March 30 2023 by AICC President Mallikarjun KhargeThis was followed by the History Congress held in Thiruvananthapuram on December 5 and 6 2023 which brought together historians scholars and political leaders to revisit the movementâs impactA memorial pavilion dedicated to Vaikom Satyagraha freedom fighter Amachadi Thevan was also unveiled with Dr Ambedkarâs grandson Anand Raj Ambedkar officiating the ceremonyOn March 30 2024 a major anniversary conference was held at Vaikom marking 100 years since the beginning of the agitationThe upcoming November event will focus on both historical reflection and contemporary relevance highlighting the values of social justice democratic rights and equal access that remain central to the spirit of Vaikom Satyagraha IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kpcc-to-host-centenary-celebration-of-vaikom-satyagraha-on-nov-23-649714.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sir-phase-ii-ef-distribution-climbs-to-9893-per-cent-digitisation-at-2677pc-649715.html New Delhi Nov 21 The Election Commission of India ECI has reported significant progress in Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision SIR 2025 with 9893 percentage distribution of Enumeration Forms EFs across 12 states and Union Territories According to the Daily Bulletin issued at 3 pm on Friday nationwide EF distribution has reached 9893 percentage reflecting strong field mobilisation by Booth Level Officers BLOs and active participation from Booth Level Agents BLAsDuring the ongoing enumeration phase which runs from November 4 to December 4 a total of 5043 crore EFs have already been distributed out of the eligible 5097 crore electorsDigitisation however continues to trail behind distribution efforts with 1364 crore forms digitised so far marking an overall digitisation rate of 2677 percentageGoa and Lakshadweep have recorded a perfect 100 percentage EF distribution followed by Andaman and Nicobar with 9998 percentage Madhya Pradesh with 9979 percentage West Bengal with 9974 percentage and Gujarat at 9963 percentageUttar Pradesh the largest state by electorate size has achieved 9957 percentage distribution covering over 1537 crore electorsPuducherry with 9497 percentage Tamil Nadu 9558 percentage and Kerala 9710 percentage reported the lowest EF distribution among the 12 regions assessedIn terms of digitisation Lakshadweep leads with 6130 percentage followed by Goa at 5981 percentage and Rajasthan at 5426 percentageKerala has registered the lowest digitisation progress at just 681 percentage followed by Uttar Pradesh at 921 percentageThe Commission noted that recognised political parties have been urged to appoint more Booth Level Agents to accelerate verification and digitisationThe press note by the ECI added that the figures from Rajasthan do not include the Anta Assembly constituency where the revision was deferred due to a byelectionThe ECI will continue to release scheduled bulletins as the revision process advances toward its December 4 deadline IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sir-phase-ii-ef-distribution-climbs-to-9893-per-cent-digitisation-at-2677pc-649715.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/red-fort-blast-l-g-tells-delhi-police-commissioner-chief-secy-to-take-steps-to-boost-security-649716.html New Delhi Nov 21 In light of the recent terror attack near Red Fort Delhi Lieutenant Governor LG VK Saxena has directed Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma to take proactive and precautionary measures aimed at ensuring safety and security in the Capital an official said on Friday In a letter addressed to the top officials LG Saxena sought action taken within three weeks on suggestions like better licensing and regulation of storage of Ammonium Nitrate â a chemical used by the terrorist in the attack use of drones and salepurchase of used vehiclesâThe horrific Delhi terror incident of November 10 has brought certain security dimensions into sharp focus These have a direct bearing on public order and need to be addressed on priorityâ said the letter written by the Principal Secretary to the LGApart from emphasising the regulation of the used car market and the use of drones the LG also suggested stricter background checks of doctors and health professionals hired by hospitals and nursing homesIn a direction to the transport department the LG said âClear directions should be given that under no circumstance will vehicles be allowed to ply where the actual owner is different from the registered ownerâThis problem is reportedly most acute in cases of auto rickshaws where the permit holder is different from the actual owner he saidOn the need to check antecedents of medical staff the letter issued by Raj Niwas said âIt has been flagged by security agencies that private health institutions in Delhi and NCR regions are engaging medical professionals without due diligence and background checksâThe letter issued by the Principal Secretary to the LG also directed the Health Department to create a central data repository containing records of doctors and paramedical staff engaged along with details of their medical degreesIn cases where medical professionals have secured degrees from foreign countries information should also be shared with the police department for secondary background checks said the LGThe Raj Niwas also advised the Delhi Police to improve digital surveillance and hold a consultation exercise with heads of social media platforms including Meta X etc for a scientific tracking of radicalised content aimed at brainwashing citizensIn a message on X the Raj Niwas said âLt Governor LtGovDelhi Shri VK Saxena has directed Police Commissioner Delhi amp Chief Secretary GNCTD to implement proactive and concrete preventive and precautionary measures aimed at ensuring safety and security in the Capitalâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/red-fort-blast-l-g-tells-delhi-police-commissioner-chief-secy-to-take-steps-to-boost-security-649716.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jagan-urges-chandrababu-naidu-to-protect-andhras-interests-in-krishna-waters-649717.html Amaravati Nov 21 YSR Congress Party president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has urged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to safeguard the interests of the people of the state before the Krishna Water Disputes TribunalII KWDTII In a letter to the Chief Minister Jagan said that the state government will have an opportunity to present its case in the upcoming hearings before the KWDTâIIThe YSRCP leader wrote that this is of vital importance in light of the Telangana governmentâs demand for the allocation of 763 TMC of dependable water in the Krishna River to the state of TelanganaIf the Tribunal accedes to this request the State of Andhra Pradesh would be subjected to severe injustice Andhra Pradesh Government has to now present its final arguments before the KWDTII and prevent the unfair reallocation YS Jagan saidâIt is quite distressing to note that the TDP coalition Government in the State of AP does not seem to have any sincerity in protecting the States rights over the Krishna river waters The coalition government is making fragile arguments on behalf of the State before KWDTIIâ he wroteThe former CM also pointed out the callous attitude of the TDP towards the Rayalaseema ProjectsReferring to the decision of the Karnataka Government to provide clearance for acquisition of 133867 acres of land to facilitate increase in Almatti dam height from 51916 meters to 524256 meters YS Jagan told CM Naidu that insincere attitude of his Government towards safeguarding the interests of the State is giving scope for the âneighbouring States to initiate steps that will result in adverse consequence for our StateâHe recalled that works pertaining to increasing the Almatti dam height commenced when Chandrababu Naidu was not only the Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh but also the convener of the United Front in 1996 At that time opposition parties and farmers were justifiably worried that this development would seriously undermine the rights of a united Andhra PradeshâDespite the agitations Chandrababu Naidu had turned a deaf ear It is owing to the insincere attitude of the TDP Government that the Brijesh Kumar Tribunal permitted Karnataka to increase the height of the Almatti Dam Further the TDP Government formed in 2014 had also relinquished the states rights over the Krishna river waters to Telanganaâ the YSRCP leaderJagan said again that when Chandrababu Naidu is the Chief Minister Andhra Pradesh is facing this difficult situation wherein the interests of the State are to be safeguardedâAt this crucial juncture I urge that the TDP coalition Government act with commitment to the State and protect the States rights over the Krishna waters Even if even one TMC of the 512 TMC of net water allocated by the Bachawat Tribunal were to be lost the TDP Government would be held responsible for itâ he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jagan-urges-chandrababu-naidu-to-protect-andhras-interests-in-krishna-waters-649717.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/i-wish-him-luck-shivakumar-on-siddaramaiahs-full-term-claim-defends-mlas-delhi-visit-649718.html Bengaluru Nov 21 Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee KPCC chief DK Shivakumar on Friday defended the Delhi trip of several MLAs comparing it to the visits made by Ministers and MLAs accompanying CM Siddaramaiah and wished the latter all luck to retain the seat Shivakumar was responding to the leadership tussle surfacing in Karnataka with several MLAs and Ministers visiting Delhi reportedly to push for his elevation to the Chief Ministerâs postFurther reacting to CM Siddaramaiahâs assertion that he will remain Chief Minister for the full fiveyear term Shivakumar said âHonourable CM Siddaramaiah has stated that he will complete five years I wish him all the luckâHe made the remarks while speaking to the media in Bengaluru on Friday When asked about keeping oneâs word with reference to powersharing Shivakumar replied âOur CM has always articulated his ideology I will not comment on it He has said the matter is between him and the high command Siddaramaiah has stated that he will abide by whatever the high command decides The CM will listen to the high command and I am also on the same page We are all committed to the high commandâs decisionâHe added âBeyond this there is nothing But one thing is clear all MLAs have the right to visit and meet their leaders You cannot stop them You cannot tell them not to go Many MLAs travel with Ministers and many go with the Chief Minister Who has stopped them No one has troubled themâResponding to a dinner meeting reportedly held by ministers close to CM Siddaramaiah after the Delhi visit of MLAs and Ministers from his own camp Shivakumar said âI donât know what message they want to send I am not aware of what is going on They wanted the State President to be changed they wanted more Deputy Chief Minister postsââAll these discussions have been going on for twoandahalf years Let them hold more meetingsâ Shivakumar said taking a swipe at ministers aligned with CM SiddaramaiahRegarding his Ministers and MLAs visiting Delhi Shivakumar clarified âI do not have any faction I am not the leader of any faction I am the president for all 140 MLAs All 140 MLAs are important to me I am not interested in taking along any faction nor am I willing to create groups within the party I will not do thatââForming groups is not in my blood All 140 MLAs are my MLAs The Honâble Chief Minister has decided to reshuffle the government He will carry out the Cabinet reshuffle Naturally many are interested in becoming Ministers It is normal that they go to Delhi to meet the leadersâ he saidâWhat else can I say It is their right I have not taken any of them there Some went and met AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge Many leaders also went and met him along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah What is wrong with thatâ he askedâThey have gone on their own No one has called them It is their right They are voluntarily going to Delhi and showing their faces They want to project that they are active capable and seeking responsibility All party members are eligible to become Ministersâ he maintainedAmid the leadership row and the Delhi visit by a group of ministers and MLAs reportedly seeking a change in leadership in Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted that he would continue as Chief Minister and present the state budget for the remainder of the governmentâs termSpeaking to reporters at Mandakalli Airport in Mysuru Siddaramaiah made the remarks while responding to questions on the leadership issue within the ruling partyWhen asked whether he would present the budget this year and for the rest of the term Siddaramaiah replied âWhy are you media asking this question Yes I will continue as the Chief Minister and will also present the budgetâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/i-wish-him-luck-shivakumar-on-siddaramaiahs-full-term-claim-defends-mlas-delhi-visit-649718.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/indiaremainsfirmly-on-track-in-its-fight-against-tb-govt-649723.html New Delhi Nov 21 India remains firmly on track in its fight against tuberculosis TB cases said official sources in the Central TB Division on Friday In the wake of certain reports suggesting a rise in TB cases in India they cited the latest report by the World Health Organization WHO which confirms that the country has achieved a significant decline in both TB incidence and mortality in the last decadeAccording to the WHOs Global TB Report 2025 India has recorded a 21 per cent reduction in TB incidence dropping from 237 cases per lakh population in 2015 to 187 per lakh in 2024 During the same period TB mortality decreased by 25 per cent from 28 deaths per lakh in 2015 to 21 in 2024Treatment coverage has remarkably improved from 53 per cent in 2015 to 92 per cent in 2024 significantly reducing disease progression and transmissionThese can be attributed to strengthened surveillance early detection and expanded treatment coverage by the government the officials saidThe Ministry of Health has reaffirmed that India remains firmly on track in its fight against TB with the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan expected to deliver further gains in reducing incidence and preventing mortality they added Launched in December 2024 the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan is a flagship mission to eliminate the worlds deadliest infection in the countryAs per WHO estimates India had nearly 15 lakh âmissingâ TB cases in 2015 posing a serious challenge in controlling transmissionIn 2024 this number was brought down by 93 per cent to under one lakh reflecting a major breakthrough in case detectionThe governmentâs renewed focus on identifying unreported and asymptomatic cases which were previously missed due to limited surveillance practices has been key to the achievement said the Central TB Division responsible for keeping a watch over the TB MUKT Bharat AbhiyanThe officials indicated that the increase in notifications is often misinterpreted as a rise in TB cases whereas it actually reflects improved detection and faster treatment initiation preventing further spread of infectionIdentifying cases earlier before symptoms worsen has contributed to both reduced transmission and better treatment outcomes ultimately lowering TBrelated deaths they addedThe TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan marked a strategic shift towards proactive and technologydriven disease surveillance The campaign deployed AIenabled handheld Xrays digital screening tools upfront molecular diagnostics NAAT and focused outreach in highrisk areasUnder the initiative 2489 lakh cases were notified out of which 87 lakh were asymptomatic cases that would likely have gone undiagnosed under conventional methods IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/indiaremainsfirmly-on-track-in-its-fight-against-tb-govt-649723.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mohan-bhagwat-urges-social-unity-at-manipur-tribal-leadership-meet-says-fraternity-bharats-true-dharma-649727.html Imphal Nov 21 Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday called for social unity during a Janajati tribal leadership meet in Manipurs capital Imphal The RSS chief interacted with Janajati leaders on the second day of his threeday visit to the state and appealed for strengthening unity and characterbuilding to ensure lasting peace harmony and progress in the region as well as the nation A traditional Manipuri lunch was organised at the RSS centre Bhaskara Prabha in Imphal as part of the event where over 200 leaders representing various Janajati communities of Manipur joined Bhagwat reflecting the essence of Samajik Samarasata social equality and mutual respect Addressing the gathering he reiterated that RSS is a purely social organisation dedicated to strengthening societyRSS is not against anybody it is not formed to destroy but to fulfill society Leaders politics governments and even divine incarnations are supportive forces but what society truly needs is unity he saidThe RSS chief added that the Sangh neither engages in politics nor remotecontrols any organisationRSS works only through friendship affection and social harmony he said Emphasising Bharatâs civilisational continuity he noted that studies indicate the genetic and cultural DNA of the people of Bharat has remained one for over 40000 yearsWe are united because of our shared consciousness Despite our beautiful diversity we belong to one civilisational family Unity does not demand uniformity he observedQuoting Dr BR Ambedkar Bhagwat said the Constitutional principles of liberty equality and fraternity are rooted in Gautam Buddhas teachings and can flourish only when fraternity the feeling of oneness is strongMany nations failed despite having liberty and equality because they lacked fraternity But fraternity is dharma for BharatExplaining that the RSS was not created as a reaction to any external force but to address internal disunity he recalled Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewars resolve to unite society RSS is a manmaking and characterbuilding movement he said encouraging everyone to visit shakhas to understand how the Sangh works on the groundBhagwat said anyone working for the betterment of society with commitment to Bharatiya civilisation is already an undeclared swayamsevakRSS people are baggagefree we want nothing but a good society he remarkedOn issues raised by Janajati leaders he assured them that their concerns are national concerns He emphasised selfreliance and solutions within the Constitutional framework Issues in a family must be solved within the family Dialogue must be based on oneness not contractual bargaining he said also pointing out that several regional issues and divisions have historical roots in colonial policiesCalling manushyanirman the building of responsible ethical and socially conscious individuals â the foundation of national transformation Bhagwat highlighted the ongoing Sadbhavana Baithaks and the Sanghâs Panch Parivartan initiatives These include Samajik Samarasata social harmony without discrimination Kutumb Prabodhan strengthening family values Paryavaran Sanrakshan environment conservation Swabodh civilisational awareness and Nagarik Kartavya civic dutiesHe urged Janajati leaders to take pride in indigenous traditions languages and scripts and embrace a swadeshi lifestyle rooted in cultural identityOther nations are now looking towards Bharat for guidance and civilisational alternatives We must build a strong Rashtra and RSS will continue to work tirelessly for it he said The historic dialogue among Janajati leaders and the community meal concluded with a message of cultural unity and collective responsibility demonstrating the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat in actionSeparately while interacting with youth leaders in Imphal Bhagwat urged the younger generation to recognise that Bharat is not a nation born in recent centuries but an ancient continuous civilisationHe noted that epics such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata reference regions like Manipur Brahmadesh and even presentday Afghanistan highlighting Bharats vast cultural and spiritual footprintHindu civilisation stands on acceptance mutual respect and a deep sense of shared consciousness Our diversity is our strength because dharma unites us at the core he said calling upon youth to take pride in their identity and lead with cultural confidenceEncouraging youth participation in nationbuilding he said RSS shakhas aim to shape responsible capable and selfless citizens who contribute their skills and talent for the country True progress he said moves from individual excellence to collective growth and transformation of systems Warning against extreme materialism and selfcentredness he emphasised that strong families and valuebased upbringing are crucial for a strong nationYoung minds must rise above selfish ambitions When Bharat rises the world rises Our duty is to stay united and awakened as one society with one resolve he saidBhagwat arrived in Imphal on a threeday visit on Thursday his first since ethnic hostility broke out in the state in May 2023A state RSS functionary said the visit to Manipur is part of the organisations nationwide centenary celebrations A warm reception was accorded to Mohan Bhagwat at Imphal airport after he arrived following a fourday visit to Assam IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mohan-bhagwat-urges-social-unity-at-manipur-tribal-leadership-meet-says-fraternity-bharats-true-dharma-649727.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/leopard-tranquilised-after-two-hour-chase-in-jaipurs-civil-lines-area--649487.html Jaipur Nov 20 A leopard that created panic for nearly two hours in Jaipurâs VVIP Civil Lines area was finally tranquilised by the Forest Department on Thursday The big cat was first spotted in the basement of a house in Lane No 6 After roaming through nearby houses and lanes it eventually returned to the same house where the rescue team tranquilised itThe leopard has now been safely brought out of the bungalow and will be shifted to the Jhalana Leopard Reserve said forest officials We are waiting for the animal to become fully unconscious before transporting it officials said while preparing to shift it to Jhalana Leopard ReserveThe rescue operation involved more than 30 personnel including senior officers owing to the densely populated nature of the locality The leopard was finally tranquillised inside a house in Lane No 6 at around 11 am after which the teams were seen busy preparing to transport it to Jhalana ReserveThe leopard had entered Roop Nagar Colony about 200 meters from Minister Suresh Rawatâs bungalow It was seen hiding in a house garden as people monitored its movement from rooftops initiallyThe animal then continued moving through various houses and was seen heading towards Dispensary No 4 A search operation was underway in a school near Minister Rawatâs residence Forest teams tried hard to track and tranquillise the leopardThe officials were reported when fresh footprints were seen at Minister Suresh Singh Rawatâs bungalow Congress leader Sachin Pilotâs bungalow is located opposite his bungalow The area was then cordoned off The leopard had also earlier entered the Tiny Blossom Senior Secondary School in the morning before entering Rawats bungalowThe students here were locked inside classrooms for safety Local resident Sukhdev Jangid reported that the leopard first entered Minister Rawatâs bungalow and then the adjacent houseIt needs to be mentioned here that the Civil Lines area home to the Chief Minister and several ministers witnessed leopard movement near Hari Marg close to Raj Bhavan in the morning Multiple rescue teams and tranquilliser experts were deployed on the occasionThe situation has now been brought under control and officials confirmed that the leopard will be relocated safely to the Jhalana Leopard Reserve after complete sedation IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/leopard-tranquilised-after-two-hour-chase-in-jaipurs-civil-lines-area--649487.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/training-for-evm-vvpat-checking-in-bengal-to-begin-friday-649488.html Kolkata Nov 20 With West Bengal gearing up for next yearâs crucial Assembly elections training for checking electronic voting machines EVMs and voterverifiable paper audit trail VVPAT units will begin on Friday Engineers from the Electronics Corporation of India Limited ECIL will conduct the sessions which will be attended by EVM and warehouse officers from all districts of the stateThe fourmember central team of the Election Commission of India ECI which is currently on a fourday visit to West Bengal to review the ongoing Special Intensive Revision SIR is also expected to attend the first day of the training session on FridayAccording to an official in the office of the Chief Electoral Officer CEO the requirement for EVMs and VVPATs in the 2026 Assembly polls will be significantly higher than in previous elections owing to a nearly 17 per cent increase in polling booths compared to the 2024 Lok Sabha and 2021 Assembly pollsâTypically the total requirement of EVM and VVPAT machines is calculated on the number of booths plus 30 per cent reserve Going by that calculation the total requirement of EVM machines will be around 130 lakhs and an equal number of VVPAT machinesâ the official saidExplaining the reason behind the increase in the number of booths the official added that as per the directive of the ECI this time the total number of voters in a single booth should not exceed 1200 and hence to accommodate that the number of booths had to be increasedThe checking of the EVM machines has three phases The first phase is whether the display on the machine is shown as âzeroâ after the machine is switched on The second phase is to check whether all the buttons of the machines are functioning properlyThe third phase is to check whether the vote gets registered in favour of the symbol corresponding to the button pressed IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/training-for-evm-vvpat-checking-in-bengal-to-begin-friday-649488.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/narrow-escape-for-passengers-as-bus-rams-into-chemical-tanker-in-telangana-649492.html Hyderabad Nov 20 A major disaster was averted as a private travel bus rammed into a chemical tanker in Telanganaâs Mahabubnagar district on Thursday Dense chemical fumes due to leakage of Hydrochloric Acid HCL from the tanker due to the collision triggered panic The accident occurred on the HyderabadBengaluru national highway NH 44 near Macharam in Jadcherla mandalAccording to police the sleeper bus belonging to Jagan Travels hit the tanker filled with acid from the rear resulting in the leakage Dense chemical fumes enveloped the areaPanic gripped the passengers who escaped to safety through the emergency exitA police officer said 3040 passengers were travelling in the bus No one was injured in the accident The travel company arranged an alternate bus for the passengersFire engines rushed to the spot and poured water to control the fumes The firefighting personnel later capped the leakageThe tanker was coming to Hyderabad from Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh The accident which occurred around 630 am led to a huge traffic jam near the Macharam FlyoverEveryone heaved a sigh of relief as no one was harmed in the collision and the subsequent chemical leakageTelugu states have seen a series of accidents involving buses over the last monthA headon collision between an RTC bus and a tipper truck in Telanganaâs Rangareddy district claimed 19 lives on November 3 The speeding truck carrying construction material rammed into the bus which was going to Hyderabad from Tandur Several passengers were buried under the gravelNineteen people were burnt to death when a private bus caught fire after running over a motorbike lying on the road after an accident near Kurnool town of Andhra Pradesh on October 24 The bus belonging to Vemuri Kaveri Travels was engulfed by flames after the motorbike got stuck under its belly The spark and fuel leakage from the bike triggered the massive blazeA private travels bus overturned in Andhra Pradeshâs Eluru district on November 3 killing a man and injuring 10 others on the night of November 3 The accident occurred when the bus belonging to Bharati Travels and coming to Hyderabad from Eluru overturned while negotiating a turn at Jubilee NagarOne person was killed and eight others injured when a private travel bus rammed into a truck on November 4 in Andhra Pradeshâs Sri Sathya Sai districtTwo persons were killed and six others injured when an RTC bus rammed into a stationary truck in Telanganaâs Jangaon district on November 16 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/narrow-escape-for-passengers-as-bus-rams-into-chemical-tanker-in-telangana-649492.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-arrogance-is-drowning-it-says-abu-azmi-as-sp-opts-to-go-solo-in-bmc-polls-649495.html Mumbai Nov 20 Maharashtra Samajwadi Party SP chief Abu Azmi has said that the arrogance of Congress is drowning the party and that it no longer has a stable vote bank Addressing a press conference on Wednesday Azmi announced that the SP will contest the upcoming local body elections in Mumbai independently adding that his party plans to field candidates in 150 of the 227 seats in the BMC electionsAttacking the Congress Azmi alleged that the party always assumes the position of dominance in any alliance and claimed that in the past it had even walked out of partnerships just ahead of final seatsharing decisionsAkhilesh Yadav formed an alliance very carefully and we did well However Congress is facing the consequences of its own actions Look at their conditionâ Congress arrogance is pulling it down What does it do in the name of contesting for minorities The party no longer has a stable vote bank Despite being a national party its role in the alliance is also not satisfactory Azmi told reportersReiterating his decision to contest without any coalition Azmi said that earlier alliances brought only betrayalHe added that while the SP wants all secular forces to stand together to prevent votesplitting larger parties only know how to take and do not know how to giveAzmi also accused the BJPled Maharashtra government of unfairly distributing fundsIf you join hands with Eknath Shinde or Ajit Pawar their people get funds ShivajinagarGovandi gets the least money he claimed referring to his own Assembly constituencyHe further targeted Raj Thackerayled Maharashtra Navnirman Sena MNS accusing it of insulting North Indians and warned that any party allying with the MNS would suffer electoral setbacksCalling the Samajwadi Party a movement Azmi said the party represents the poor the backward and the voiceless and asserted that it will continue its struggle on its own IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-arrogance-is-drowning-it-says-abu-azmi-as-sp-opts-to-go-solo-in-bmc-polls-649495.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-rolls-out-saral-sims-to-make-steel-import-registration-easier-for-msmes-649499.html New Delhi Nov 20 The Ministry of Steel on Thursday said it has introduced a new âSARAL SIMSâ process to make registration easier for small importers and exportlinked imports In an effort to simplify the process of compulsory registration under the Steel Import Monitoring System SIMS for imports of small consignments pertaining to iron and steel items by MSMEs and other small importers as well as imports made under Advance Authorisation SEZ and EOU route for export purposes a new facility of registration process âSARAL SIMSâ has been introduced according to a statement issued by the Ministry of SteelImporters can now access the facility of SARAL SIMS at wwwsimssteelgovinSARAL While generating SARAL SIMS registration the importers have to declare only the total intended quantity of import in the portal They will be issued a SARAL SIMS number against which they can import any number of steel consignments for the year without requirement of consignment wise SIMS number the statement explainedThe importer can avail the facility of SARAL SIMS for import of small consignments less than or equal to 10 MT subject to an annual cap of 1000 MT âSARAL SIMS for small importâ or import under Advance AuthorizationSEZEOU route âSARAL SIMS for export purposesâ without any quantity thresholdAccording to the new norms which will come into effect from November 21 importers will be required to file annual returns by furnishing the details of actual import made against SARAL SIMS registrations generated in a particular financial year by 30th April of the next financial yearImporters can make imports against the SARAL SIMS registration generated in a particular financial year up to April 30 of the next financial yearIf the importers exceed the threshold of 1000 MT of actual imports under SARAL SIMS in a financial year they will be required to generate regular SIMS registration for subsequent imports during the financial year However once they migrate to regular SIMS they will not be able to use SARAL SIMS facility for that financial year the statement saidFor the current financial year 202526 the threshold for SARAL SIMS for small imports is 500 MT for a period up to April 2026 From the next financial year 202627 annual cap of 1000 MT will applyThe registration process under the regular SIMS has also been significantly simplified by reducing the number of fields to be furnished by importers from 56 to 20 These changes are aimed at simplifying the registration process for importers and enhancing the ease of doing businessFurther the requirement of clarificationNOC from the Ministry of Steel for Non QCO covered grades is also being revoked Hence importers will be able to generate SIMS numbers from the SIMS portal for Non QCO covered steel grades without any requirement of clarificationNOC from the Ministry of Steel the statement added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-rolls-out-saral-sims-to-make-steel-import-registration-easier-for-msmes-649499.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/robbers-wont-be-spared-ktaka-minister-on-rs-711-crore-daylight-heist-in-bluru-649501.html Bengaluru Nov 20 Commenting on the Rs 711 crore daylight heist in Bengaluru Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara stated that the robbers will not be spared and will definitely be arrested Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Thursday Parameshwara said âFor sure the robbers will not be spared they will be nabbed In Bijapur two such cases were reported earlier Our police cracked those cases and recovered jewels and cash worth more than Rs 70 crore We are putting in all efforts to arrest the accused similarly They will certainly be caughtâHe said there is limited information available at present and the details are being verified Information regarding the suspected vehicles is also being checked Technology is being used and CCTV footage is being examined to trace which vehicles entered the city he addedRegarding the robbery that took place on Wednesday the police have collected all relevant details Whether the accused are from Karnataka or from outside the state is being verified as are the vehicles used The robbers had used a registration number belonging to another person Parameshwara saidWhen this registration number was traced it was found to belong to a Swift car used by a regular family This is being verified he addedâWe do not know which vehicle they escaped in because they did not flee with the cashrefill vehicle They transferred the cash into another vehicle We do not have exact information on the vehicle they used We have some inputs but nothing conclusive yetâ Parameshwara saidâWe are checking whether the vehicle they used crossed state borders Officers are verifying CCTV footageâ the minister addedIt may be recalled that the major incident of robbery took place in broad daylight in Bengaluru on Wednesday where a gang looted Rs 711 crore from a vehicle that was transporting cash for ATM refillingKarnataka BJP has slammed the state government over the daylight heist in the state capital and raised concern about the law and order situation stating that people wonât have peace under the current regimeThe Leader of Opposition R Ashoka stated on Wednesday that âBank robbery earlier now cash meant for ATMs looted â daring daylight heist on a busy road The broaddaylight robbery of an ATM cash vehicle in Bengaluru this afternoon in which money being transported to ATMs was looted is clear proof that law and order in the state has completely collapsedââOn one hand Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar are engrossed in a tussle to retain or capture the chair while ministers are left worried about their own fate With the government itself trembling and unstable officials appear clueless and inactiveâ he statedâIf an ATM cash vehicle carrying Rs 711 crore can be robbed in the middle of a busy road in broad daylight even in the presence of armed guards what is the condition of ordinary citizens Where is the safety for peopleâs homes shops property and belongingsâ Ashoka questionedâIn short one thing is guaranteed until this incompetent Congressled government is thrown out Kannadigas will not have peaceâ he stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/robbers-wont-be-spared-ktaka-minister-on-rs-711-crore-daylight-heist-in-bluru-649501.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/wishing-them-success-vp-radhakrishnan-congratulates-nitish-cabinet-on-taking-oath-649506.html New Delhi Nov 20 Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Thursday congratulated Nitish Kumar on taking oath as the Bihar Chief Minister and other Ministers who were sworn in wishing them success in fulfilling the aspirations for the state Nitish Kumar for the record 10th time was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar on Thursday with Governor Arif Mohammad Khan administering the oath of office and secrecy at Patnas historic Gandhi MaidanSamrat Choudhary was sworn in immediately after Nitish Kumar A victorious MLA from Tarapur he has now taken charge as one of the Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar Vijay Sinha was sworn in next and has also assumed office as Deputy Chief MinisterSeveral ministers were also administered the oath alongside Nitish Kumar including Vijay Kumar Choudhary Mangal Pandey Dilip Jaiswal Shravan Kumar and Bijendra YadavIn a post on X PM Modi said Heartiest congratulations to Shri Nitish Kumar ji on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar Warm wishes to him and all the newly swornin ministers as they assume their responsibilitiesMay their collective leadership usher in a new phase of sustained growth good governance inclusive development and prosperity of Bihar Wishing them success in fulfilling the aspirations of the people of the state he addedPM Modi also congratulated Nistish Kumar and all other Ministers who were sworn in on ThursdayPrime Minister Narendra Modi who arrived at Patna Airport around 11 am flew directly to the venue by helicopterThis is also the first time Prime Minister Narendra Modi has attended Nitish Kumars swearingin ceremony although Kumar has taken the oath five times since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister in 2014He has served under both the NDA and the Grand Alliance during this period Today marks the first occasion on which PM Modi was present in Patna for his oathtaking IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/wishing-them-success-vp-radhakrishnan-congratulates-nitish-cabinet-on-taking-oath-649506.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ex-andhra-cm-jagan-appears-before-cbi-court-in-disproportionate-assets-case-649508.html Hyderabad Nov 20 Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday appeared before the Special CBI court in Hyderabad in the disproportionate assets case Amid tight security the president of YSR Congress Party YSRCP appeared before the court at Nampally Criminal Court complexA large number of YSRCP cadres and supporters had gathered near the court premises to show solidarity with their leaderThe court recorded Jagan Mohan Reddyâs attendance and closed the hearing on his petition After spending a few minutes in the court premises he returned to Lotus Pond residenceOutside the court premises he greeted his supporters with folded hands before leaving in his carEarlier the former chief minister reached Begumpet Airport in the city by a special aircraft from Gannavaram Airport in Vijayawada Hundreds of supporters accorded him a warm welcome They were carrying placards and raising slogans in support of the YSRCP chiefJagan Mohan Reddy drove to his Lotus Pond residence and after spending some time there reached the court complexPolice had imposed traffic restrictions around the court complex located in the heart of the cityThis was Jaganâs first physical appearance in the court in nearly six years He had last appeared before the court on January 10 2020 when he was the Chief MinisterThe YSRCP leader had been seeking exemption from personal appearance citing his responsibilities as the Chief MinisterEven after losing power last year he continued seeking an exemption from personal appearance While giving permission for him to visit Europe last month the court had directed him to personally appear after his returnHe was directed to appear by November 14 to provide details of his travel and ensure adherence to his bail conditionsWhen the former Chief Minister filed a petition seeking exemption from personal appearance the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI had objected and sought court direction to him to personally appearThe court had directed him to ensure his personal appearance on or before November 21 He decided to appear a day before the deadlineJagan Mohan Reddy has been on bail since September 2013 in the longpending case which stems from allegations of quid pro quo arrangements during the tenure of his late father YS Rajasekhara Reddy as Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh between 2004 and 2009The CBI and the Enforcement Directorate ED allege that various companies and individuals made massive investments often at high premiums into Jagan Mohan Reddys businesses including Jagathi Publications and Bharathi Cements in exchange for undue favours like land allotments mining leases and other clearances from the state governmentIn the 11 charge sheets filed by the CBI in the case Jagan Mohan Reddy has been named as the accused number one IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ex-andhra-cm-jagan-appears-before-cbi-court-in-disproportionate-assets-case-649508.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/aiadmk-to-hold-protest-against-dmks-misrule-abuse-of-power-tomorrow-649516.html Chennai Nov 20 The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam AIADMK has announced a major protest in Kallakurichi district accusing the MK Stalinled DMK government of largescale administrative lapses abuse of authority and poor execution of public welfare schemes In a strong statement issued by AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami the opposition leader alleged that crucial government departments including the Highways Department Public Works Department PWD and Rural Development Department are carrying out welfare and infrastructure works in the district in a substandard negligent mannerHe charged that the quality of ongoing projects under the DMK regime has fallen sharply leaving local communities frustratedPalaniswami further accused the state government of misusing its power during the ongoing Special Summary Revision SSR voter verification processHe alleged that polling boothlevel officers engaged in the verification drive are being intimidated and pressured creating an atmosphere of fear and undermining the integrity of the electoral roll updateAccording to him the DMK government has been turning a blind eye to several irregularities and complaints raised during the process In order to âexpose and resistâ what it described as the DMKâs undemocratic functioning the AIADMK announced that it will hold a massive protest demonstration on Friday at 10 am near the Dr BR Ambedkar statue on Kacheri Road in Kallakurichi municipalityThe protest will be led by former MLA and district secretary I Kumaraguru AIADMK district officebearers officeholders of partyaffiliated organisations sitting and former MLAs and MPs local body representatives former cooperative society functionaries and cadres from all units across Kallakurichi district are expected to participate in large numbersThe party has also urged the general public to join the protest to voice their concerns over what it calls the governmentâs administrative failures The AIADMK leadership claims that public discontent in the region is growing and the protest aims to highlight these issues while demanding accountability from the ruling dispensationWith just months left for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections the demonstration is expected to mark a significant moment in the districtâs political mobilisation The party has emphasised that Fridayâs protest will be a show of strength against the DMK governmentâs âmismanagement threats and misuse of authorityâ calling on cadres to participate in large numbers to make the event a resounding success IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/aiadmk-to-hold-protest-against-dmks-misrule-abuse-of-power-tomorrow-649516.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/national-one-health-missionisindias-significant-step-toward-pandemic-preparedness-nadda-649517.html New Delhi Nov 20 The National One Health Mission NOHM is Indiaâs most significant step toward pandemic preparedness said JP Nadda Union Health Minister on Thursday Addressing the National One Health Mission Assembly 2025 through a video message Nadda stated that the theme of the Assembly âOne Earth One Health One Futureâ looks at strengthening health security and enhancing preparedness against future pandemicsâNOHM is one of Indiaâs most significant steps toward pandemic preparednessâ said NaddaThe Mission integrates 16 different Central and State MinistriesDepartments spanning human health animal health environment agriculture pharmaceuticals defence earth sciences space sciences and disaster managementâThe National One Health Mission is a unique example of wholeofgovernment and wholeofsociety collaboration For the first time we have brought together all relevant ministries and departments to work collectively for the health of humans animals plants and the environmentâ he statedNadda highlighted how the Mission has already begun implementing key activities including integrated surveillance across slaughterhouses bird sanctuaries zoos and wastewater systems in major cities to monitor antimicrobial resistance and infectious pathogensThe Minister further highlighted the establishment of a national network of 23 BSL3 and BSL4 laboratories under the MissionâThese highcontainment labs are our first line of defence against emerging or mutating pathogens They will significantly enhance our ability to detect threats early and respond swiftlyâ he saidThe Minister emphasised that the One Health approach will enable early warning systems for epidemics and pandemics support integrated interventions and help India remain futurereadyDr V K Paul Member Health NITI Aayog underlined that as the world continues to confront zoonotic diseases and climatesensitive illnesses coordinated and collective responses across sectors are requiredâNOHM is a longterm commitment aimed at building surveillance networks and mechanisms that connect ministries institutions and academia through technologyenabled systemsâ Paul saidCalling for a âunified and swift responseâ he stated that outbreak investigation risk communication and coordinated action must be synchronised across all levels Ensuring availability of medical countermeasures vaccines diagnostics and therapeutics at scale is equally critical for preparednessOn the occasion the BSL3 Laboratory Network SOP Compendium was released to ensure that laboratories adhere to harmonised protocolsâIndiaâs national network of BSL3 and BSL4 laboratories is now wellequipped to support early detection and response to One Health threats and future pandemicsâ Paul noted IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/national-one-health-missionisindias-significant-step-toward-pandemic-preparedness-nadda-649517.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-cong-demands-ec-probe-into-deletion-of-vaishna-sureshs-name-from-voters-list-649522.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 20 Leader of the Opposition in Kerala Assembly VD Satheesan on Thursday alleged that the CPIM orchestrated a âcriminal conspiracyâ to delete the name of 24yearold Congress candidate Vaishna Suresh from the votersâ list in the Muttada ward of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation âTwo senior CPIM leaders in Thiruvananthapuram were directly involved in the conspiracy Certain officials in the Corporation who are aligned with the CPIM also participated in this criminal act The Election Commission must conduct a comprehensive investigation and appoint a special team for the probe failing which the UDF will resort to legal actionâ said SatheesanThe order issued by the State Election Commission restoring Vaishnaâs vote also highlights serious lapses at the official level Satheesan pointed out Acting on a complaint lodged by a CPIM local leader the Electoral Registration Officer of the Corporation took a unilateral decisionâThis official actively facilitated the CPIMâs criminal conspiracy The Election Commission itself has found that there was no justification for the removal of Vaishnaâs name from the electoral rollâ added SatheesanâDuring the hearing the officer did not consider any of the documents submitted by Vaishna Her vote was removed solely based on the statement of a local CPIM leader in her absence Such officials who dance to the tune of the CPIM do not deserve to remain in office even for a moment Those involved must be suspended and criminal cases should be registered against themâ said SatheesanOfficials serving as agents of the CPIM must remember that the CPIM will not remain in power forever and the day will come when they will be held accountable Satheesan warnedIncidentally after her appeal was dismissed by the officials she approached the Kerala High Court which criticised the way her petition was handled by the authorities and warned that if they do not do the needful the court will use its special powersFollowing this district authorities reinstated her name in the voters list on Wednesday and she filed her nomination papers on Thursday IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-cong-demands-ec-probe-into-deletion-of-vaishna-sureshs-name-from-voters-list-649522.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cm-siddaramaiah-will-keep-his-word-if-lucky-my-brother-will-be-cm-says-shivakumars-brother-649529.html Bengaluru Nov 20 Amid the talks of leadership change and powersharing former Congress MP DK Suresh younger brother of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President DK Shivakumar has stated that CM Siddaramaiah will not go back on his words The timing of the statement has gained significance as the Congressled government completes two and a half years in office on Thursday Political circles in the state are interpreting Sureshâs remarks as a reminder to CM Siddaramaiah about vacating the post for Shivakumar as per the powersharing arrangement reportedly agreed upon between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to share the term equallySpeaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Thursday Suresh said that CM Siddaramaiah will not retract his commitment He added âIf he Shivakumar is lucky my brother will become the CMââCM Siddaramaiah is a senior leader and he carries responsibility He is not the kind of person who goes back on his wordâ he said When asked about the context of his statement Suresh said âIn Karnataka whatever CM Siddaramaiah promised to the people five years ago he has fulfilled all his assurancesâWhen questioned again about Dy CM Shivakumar becoming CM he reiterated âI have said it already if he is lucky my brother will become the CM All leaders have worked hard Dy CM Shivakumar and others have strived Some want to become ministers some want to become the Deputy Chief Ministers some aspire to be MPs or MLAs everyone has their own ambitionsââThese discussions are natural but they are not very important Our aim is to deliver good governance The directions of the party should be followed by allâ he emphasisedâSiddaramaiah is already the Chief Minister The CM Dy CM and highcommand leaders will sit together and discuss leadership matters Supporters and fans of leaders will always have their wishes We can see how the media is amplifying these issues We work within the framework of the party Therefore as the party decides whether it is the CM Dy CM or any other leader they will follow itâ he saidFollowing the conclusion of the election in Bihar political activity has intensified in Karnataka Talks of a leadership change and a secret powersharing agreement between CM Siddaramaiah and Dy CM Shivakumar have resurfaced These statements are likely to trigger political debates in the stateChief Minister Siddaramaiah had stated that he will serve a full fiveyear term if the party high command agrees Meanwhile Dy CM Shivakumarâs camp is strongly asserting his claim to the Chief Ministerâs post IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cm-siddaramaiah-will-keep-his-word-if-lucky-my-brother-will-be-cm-says-shivakumars-brother-649529.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/indian-tanzanian-navy-officials-discuss-maritime-security-649535.html Dar es Salaam Nov 20 Maritime security topped the agenda at an engagement between Indian and Tanzanian naval officials in a step towards advancing ongoing cooperation an official said on Thursday Maiden Edition of Indian NavyTanzania Peoples Defence Force Navy Staff Talks were successfully concluded on 18 Nov 25 at Dar es Salaam CoChaired by RAdm Srinivas Maddula ACNS FCI amp Cmde FJ Mwasikolile Naval Operations amp Training Officer TPDF Navy said the Indian Navy Spokesperson on XTalks were dedicated to mapping the future course of bilateral maritime engagements advancing ongoing cooperation and promoting a coordinated approach to maritime security he saidIn an earlier statement the Indian Navy said that INS Sahyadri participated in the sea phase of Exercise Malabar in the US Guam that included AntiSubmarine Warfare Visit Board Search and Seizure VBSS gunnery firing underway replenishment and crossdeck helicopter operationsINS Sahyadri participated in the sea phase of Exercise Malabar 2025 from 13 to 17 November The fourday hightempo sea phase included AntiSubmarine Warfare Visit Board Search and Seizure VBSS gunnery firing underway replenishment and crossdeck helicopter operations In addition Sea Riders were exchanged between the participating ships to share best practices and to enhance mutual understanding said the statement on XINS Sahyadri had made a port call at Guam on November 7 as part of its ongoing longrange operational deployment to the IndoPacific The ongoing exercise includes naval drills between the Navies of India Japan Australia and the USIndigenously designed and constructed INS Sahyadri is a Guided Missile Stealth Frigate and a shining example of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision It has participated in several bilateral and multilateral exercises as well as operational deploymentsDuring the harbour phase of Exercise Malabar the crew of INS Sahyadri engaged in joint interactions between the operations teams of participating navies including crossdeck visits and sharing of best practicesFriendly sports fixtures brought together personnel from INS Sahyadri US Japan and Australia fostering camaraderie strengthening mutual trust and promoting teamwork in true maritime spirit the Indian Navy highlighted last weekThe Ministry of Defence noted that the participation of INS Sahyadri in Exercise Malabar2025 reaffirms Indias enduring partnership and its commitment to strengthening coordination enhancing interoperability and demonstrating a collective resolve to safeguard regional security IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/indian-tanzanian-navy-officials-discuss-maritime-security-649535.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/andhra-pradesh-will-be-maoist-free-by-march-2026-says-dgp-649538.html Visakhapatnam Nov 20 Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police DGP Harish Kumar Gupta on Thursday exuded confidence that Andhra Pradesh will be free from Maoists by the end of next March Stating that the police achieved huge success with the two encounters in Maredumilli forests in Alluri Sitharamaraju district he said the police were taking all measures to achieve the target of making Andhra Pradesh free from leftwing extremism by March 2026 as part of the goal set by the Union Home MinistryAddressing a press conference at Rampachodavaram in Alluri Sitharamaraju district on Thursday he said all the security forces were working to achieve the targetThe DGP arrived here to review the ongoing âOperation Sambhavâ launched to eliminate the Maoists who entered the Maredumilli agency in the Andhra Odisha border area from neighbouring ChhattisgarhHe termed the two encounters in Maredumilli as a major success Thirteen Maoists including top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma and explosives expert Metturi Joga Rao alias Tech Shankar were killed in these encountersThe DGP said the police also arrested 50 Maoists from five districts on November 18 All these Maoists had come to Andhra Pradesh from Chhattisgarh as part of their attempts to establish a shelterHe reiterated the call to all the Maoists to surrender and join the national mainstream He warned that those refusing to surrender will be either caught or neutralisedâThere is no place for violence in Andhra Pradeshâ said the DGPThe DGP clarified that CPI Maoist general secretary Thippiri Tirupathi alias Devuji is not in the police custodyNine members of the protection team of Devuji were among 50 Maoists arrested in five districts on November 18 hours after an encounter in the forests of Alluri Sitharamaraju district in which top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma his wife Raje and four others were killedA day after Hidmaâs killing seven Maoists including explosives expert Metturi Joga Rao alias Tech Shankar and six others were killed in the same areaAdditional DirectorGeneral of Police Intelligence Mahesh Chandra Laddha who briefed the DGP about the Operation Sambhav by displaying the seized weapons from the encounter sitesLaddha had said on Wednesday that under pressure due to the operations by security forces Maoists from Chhattisgarh are entering Andhra Pradesh to turn it into a shelter zone and that they plan to revive Maoist activity IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/andhra-pradesh-will-be-maoist-free-by-march-2026-says-dgp-649538.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sir-phase-ii-eci-records-nearly-complete-distribution-of-enumeration-forms-digitisation-at-2019-pc-649541.html New Delhi Nov 20 The Election Commission of India ECI has reported significant progress in Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision SIR 2025 with close to full coverage in the distribution of Enumeration Forms EFs across 12 states and Union Territories According to the Daily Bulletin issued at 300 PM on Thursday the nationwide EF distribution has reached 9889 per cent reflecting strong field mobilisation by Booth Level Officers BLOs and participation from Booth Level Agents BLAsDuring the ongoing enumeration phase which runs from 4 November to 4 December a total of 5040 crore EFs have already been distributed out of the eligible 5097 crore electorsDigitisation however continues to lag behind distribution with only 1028 crore forms digitised so farâmarking an overall digitisation rate of 2019 per centGoa and Lakshadweep have recorded a perfect 100 per cent distribution of EFs followed closely by Gujarat at 9962 per cent and Andaman amp Nicobar Islands at 9998 per centUttar Pradesh the largest state by electorate size has achieved 9956 per cent distribution covering over 1537 crore electorsPuducherry with 9481 per cent Tamil Nadu 9539 per cent and Kerala 9706 per cent reported the lowest EF distributionIn terms of digitisation Goa leads with 5408 per cent followed by Lakshadweep at 4606 per cent and Rajasthan at 4752 percentageKerala has registered the lowest digitisation progress at just 339 per centUttar Pradesh despite high distribution efficiency has digitised only 614 per cent of its EFsThe Commission noted that recognised political parties have been urged to appoint more Booth Level Agents to accelerate verification and digitisationThe press note by the ECI informed that the figures from Rajasthan do not include the Anta Assembly constituency where the revision was deferred due to a byelectionThe ECI will continue to release scheduled bulletins as the revision process advances toward its December 4 deadline IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sir-phase-ii-eci-records-nearly-complete-distribution-of-enumeration-forms-digitisation-at-2019-pc-649541.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jgu-to-host-prestigious-star-scholars-network-global-conference-2026-649542.html Sonipat Nov 20 Following a competitive bidding process OP Jindal Global University JGU has been selected to host the 2026 STAR Scholars Network Global Conference from 1014 December 2026 This was announced during the 2025 STAR Global Conference hosted last month by Istanbul Aydin University in Turkiye OP Jindal Global University will convene the conference for the second time in India where global scholars will gather to explore how humanity can thrive amid rapid advances in AI and the growing urgency of sustainability The conference will be organised on the theme âFlourishing in the Age of AI and SustainabilityâThe upcoming 2026 conference is expected to draw leading academics policymakers researchers and practitioners from across continents offering a crucial platform to explore how higher education can navigate and shape a world defined by accelerating technological change and urgent sustainability challengesWith AI transforming labour governance culture and communication and sustainability becoming a defining moral and developmental imperative the conference aims to investigate what âhuman flourishingâ looks like in a rapidly shifting global landscapeProf Dr C Raj Kumar the Founding Vice Chancellor of OP Jindal Global University said âThe STAR Global Conference is hosted by a different country every year The annual conference brings together scholars from around the world to foster crossborder collaborations for scholarly and cultural exchange It is considered one of the most influential global forums on higher education internationalisation and knowledge collaboration with over 20000 plus members from 2353 colleges and universities across 115 countries around the world Earlier JGU hosted the 2021 STAR Global conference virtually from India because of the COVID19 pandemicâThe 2026 STAR Scholars Network Global Conference is expected to build on this momentum providing a space for conversations that bridge technology sustainability ethics and humanity Scholars are likely to discuss both the risks posed by artificial intelligence as well as the possibilities it offers for inclusion creativity and global connectivitySimilarly sustainability will be examined not just through the lens of climate action but also through questions of justice equity and the human experience While detailed programming will unfold in the months ahead the choice of JGU as host of the Global Conference for the second time signals a growing recognition of Indiaâs expanding role in global higher education and research cooperationIt also marks an important moment for international academic networks seeking to understand how universities can lead in an age where the future of work the planet and society itself is being rewritten The decision to bring the conference to India again comes at a milestone moment for JGUEarlier this year the university received the â2025 Global Education for Peace Awardâ from the STAR Scholars Network a recognition conferred annually on the United Nations International Day of Peace The award acknowledges institutions that demonstrate outstanding commitment to building cultures of peace through education by creating globally oriented curricula inclusive teaching international collaborations and community engagementJGU shared this years distinction with the American University in the Emirates UAE both institutions were recognised as exemplars of ethical leadership and global citizenship in higher education The award highlighted JGUâs expansive network of more than 450 international partnerships its emphasis on interdisciplinary and valuesdriven education and its sustained engagement with local communities through social responsibility initiativesIt also recognised the universityâs role in preparing students to be active empathetic and globally minded citizens at a time when higher education is being called upon to address increasingly complex crossborder challenges IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jgu-to-host-prestigious-star-scholars-network-global-conference-2026-649542.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jammu-emerging-as-trade-amp-logistics-hub-claims-jampk-l-g-649547.html Jammu Nov 20 JampK Lt Governor Manoj Sinha claimed on Thursday that Jammu is rapidly emerging as a trade and logistics hub connecting Ladakh and the Kashmir valley with the countrys trade corridors He said that the significant boost in road and rail connectivity in the last five years has unlocked the regions immense potentialâStorage multimodal connectivity logistics capability and lastmile connectivity have ensured that remote areas remain connected to the mainstream of development Penetration of ecommerce and the growing retail sector is also playing a significant role in expanding the footprint of the warehousing and logistics sectorâ he said while speaking at the Jammu Trade and Logistics Conclave2025 organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce ICCHe called for fulfilling the developmental needs of Jammu and Kashmir through smart logistics infrastructure and improved logistics operationsâA robust storage logistics and warehouse ecosystem is the need of the hour to propel our economy towards selfreliance directly link the producers to consumers and to fulfil the aspiration of our traders industrialists farmers artisans and MSMEsâ he said He Jammu amp Kashmir Logistics Policy 2025 will be unveiled soon adding that a new policy intervention will introduce a comprehensive framework focusing on multimodal connectivity development of dry ports and warehousing zones and promotion of private sector participationHe observed that under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan PMGSNMP 49 major logistics and connectivity projects worth Rs 3000 crore have already been mapped supporting realtime coordination and faster executionHe said the integrated planning approach is helping JampK identify logistics gaps improve lastmile connectivity to industrial estates optimise freight movement and significantly reduce logistics costs and transit timesHe also claimed that a MultiModal Logistics Park MMLP in Vijaypur Jammu will be developed through a PublicPrivate Partnership PPP model under a BuildDevelopFinanceOperateTransfer DBFOT approach IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jammu-emerging-as-trade-amp-logistics-hub-claims-jampk-l-g-649547.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-set-to-consolidate-global-souths-voice-at-johannesburg-g20-649549.html New Delhi Nov 20 India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has increasingly asserted itself on the global stage and New Delhiâs role in the G20 has been particularly prominent Thus his interactions and statements in South Africa will be watched closely especially when he puts forth Indiaâs perspectives on the agendaPrime Minister Modis participation in the G20 has consistently focussed on issues relevant to the Global South bridging the gap between developed and developing economiesIncidentally this will be the fourthconsecutive G20 Summit held in the Global South marked by the event being hosted for the first time by an African nationNew Delhi has championed initiatives related to inclusive growth digital public infrastructure climate finance and multilateral development bank reformsIndias approach often emphasises humancentric globalisation seeking to ensure that the benefits of global cooperation reach all segments of societyIndias G20 presidency in 2023 culminating in the Delhi Summit marked a significant chapter in the groups historyOne of the most significant changes noticed in the Delhi chapter was the inclusion of the African Union AU as a permanent member of the G20This was a landmark achievement strongly championed by India where New Delhis advocacy for the AUs full membership addressed a longstanding demand for greater representation of African voices in global governanceThis move significantly broadened the G20s legitimacy and representativeness making it a more inclusive forum for addressing global challengesBeyond the AUs inclusion the Delhi Summit also saw a renewed focus on several key areas under Indias presidencyThe current chapter in South Africa as of now is poised to be held in the absence of several key world leadersNotable among them are President Donald Trump of the US Chinaâs Premier Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin of RussiaQuestions thus are being raised on the continued relevance and significance of such international groupings in the current geopolitical climatePresident Putins decision not to attend is not entirely unprecedented in other international forums due to ongoing international legal complexities and sanctionsHe has directed Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin to lead the Russian delegationPresident Trumps absence can be interpreted in several ways It might reflect his America First foreign policy which often prioritises bilateral agreements over multilateral forumsHis administration has also shown a degree of scepticism towards international institutions viewing some as hindering American sovereignty or economic interests Earlier this month the President announced that the United States would boycott the summit referring to alleged killings of white South Africans in the country However Pretoria has repeatedly refuted these allegationsSimilarly Xi Jinping who typically champions multilateralism and global cooperation will also be absent The Chinese Premier could not also participate in the New Delhi chapter due to some developments back home that timeHowever he did participate in the 2024 Summit held in Rio de Janeiro China otherwise maintains its engagement with global forums with Prime Minister Li Qiang attending the G20 Summit in JohannesburgPrime Minister Modi is also expected to hold bilateral meetings on the margins of the G20 Leadersâ Summit with some of those present in the event What would be the focus of world attention would be the IndiaBrazilSouth Africa IBSA Leadersâ Meeting being hosted by South Africa IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-set-to-consolidate-global-souths-voice-at-johannesburg-g20-649549.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 03:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-7-firms-and-40-medicines-banned-in-2025-649562.html Jaipur Nov 20 Rajasthan Medical and Health Department intensifying its focus on strengthening healthcare quality and ensuring better services for the public is adopting a zerotolerance policy toward negligence or irregularities The department has taken unprecedented action to guarantee the supply of quality medicines under the Chief Ministers Free Medicine SchemeThe Rajasthan Medical Services Corporation RMSC has debarred 7 firms and 40 medicines this year after they failed to meet quality standards during inspectionsâthe largest action since the Corporationâs establishment Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar stated that while the smooth functioning of the Free Medicine Scheme is important supplying only standardquality medicines remains the top priority He added that strict action is being taken against firms failing to meet quality requirements resulting in 7 firms and 40 products being banned in 2025 a record since the corporationâs inception Principal Secretary Gayatri Rathore noted that from 2011â12 to 2024â25 only 26 companies were banned In contrast seven pharmaceutical companies have already been banned in the financial year 2025â26 for supplying or failing to supply substandard medicines In addition 40 medicines have been banned this year aloneâagain the highest in any financial year Penalties have also been imposed in six casesRMSC Managing Director Pukhraj Sen explained that the Corporation has developed a robust qualitytesting mechanism to prevent substandard medicines from reaching hospitals All medicines procured from suppliers are first stored in quarantine at district drug stores Each batch is tested by RMSCauthorised laboratories Only batches that meet quality standards are released for hospital distribution through the emedicine software Batches found substandard by authorised labs are immediately rejected When a drug sample fails initial testing it is sent to the State Drug Testing Laboratory for confirmation A letter is also sent to the Drug Controller who collects independent samples from district drug stores and has them tested at the state laboratory Apart from RMSC testing district drug control officers also collect random samples After a substandard report is confirmed the case is presented to the Disciplinary Committee The concerned firm is issued a notice and allowed to be heard Based on the findings the Committee then debars or penalises the firm or product as per guidelines related to tender violations blacklisting and debarment In 2025 the corporation debarred five firms for five years for supplying substandard or adulterated medicines which include Ms Arien Healthcare producing Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone EyeEar Drops Ms Agron Remedies Pvt Ltd making Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets Tobramycin Eye Drops Ms Effi Parenterals for making Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets Jpee Drugs for Calcium and Vitamin D3 Suspension Sai Parenterals Ltd for Heparin Sodium Injection and two additional firms were banned for three years for violating service conditions which are Ms Biogenetic Drugs Pvt Ltd and Ms Smilex Healthcare Drug CompanyA total of 40 medicines have been banned from sale and marketing after testing confirmed they were substandard These include Primaquine Tablets from Ms Maxwell Life Sciences Pvt Ltd and Ms Scott Edil Pharmacia Ltd Heparin Sodium Injection and Calcium amp Vitamin D3 Suspension from Ms Yakka Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd banned for 3 years Fexofenadine Tablets from Ms Santlife Pharmaceuticals Ltd Levetiracetam Tablets and Clopidogrel Aspirin Tablets from Ms Life Max Cancer Laboratories and Calcitriol Capsules from Ms Titanium Technologies India Pvt Ltd among others IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-7-firms-and-40-medicines-banned-in-2025-649562.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tripura-three-killed-as-mini-truck-collides-with-express-train-at-unauthorised-crossing-649563.html AgartalaGuwahati Nov 20 At least three people including a mini truck driver were killed when the vehicle they were travelling in collided with an express train in Tripura on Thursday officials said Chief Public Relations Officer CPRO of the Northeast Frontier Railway NFR Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that on Thursday afternoon the down AgartalaâSilchar Express train was passing through the hilly AmbasaâManu section in Dhalai district when a goodsladen mini truck suddenly entered the trackThe sudden entry of the truck led to a collision with the train engine resulting in the death of the truck driver along with two other occupants The vehicle was later cleared from the track and the train resumed its journey Sharma saidThe CPRO further stated that the incident occurred at an unauthorised crossing Railway authorities had repeatedly attempted to close the crossing to ensure the safety of both rail and road users but were unable to do so due to resistance from residentsRecently on October 5 Railway officials from Agartala visited the spot to close the unauthorised crossing but could not proceedThe NFR once again urged the public to stay away from railway tracks for their safety stressing that unlawful crossing of tracks is dangerous and can lead to loss of life It is also a punishable offence under the Indian Railways Act Sharma addedA police official said that the victims were identified as Pramesh Debbarma 23 Bupendra Debbarma 55 and Bina Debbarma 27All three died on the spot Fire and Emergency Service personnel recovered the bodies and sent them to the hospital for postmortem This is one of the most serious accidents on railway tracks in Tripura in recent timesMeanwhile on October 5 a major tragedy was narrowly avoided when a DharmanagarAgartala DEMU passenger train collided with a mini truck loaded with brick chips near the same AmbasaâManu section in Dhalai districtAccording to police the truck was trying to cross the railway track through an unauthorised crossing point frequently used by locals when one of its front wheels got stuckAs the train approached the pilot repeatedly sounded the horn alerting people nearby Despite desperate attempts by the driver and bystanders to push the truck clear they could not move it in timeMoments later the train hit the vehicle and dragged it a short distance before coming to a stop The impact threw the truck off the track but no one was injured and the train suffered no major damage IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tripura-three-killed-as-mini-truck-collides-with-express-train-at-unauthorised-crossing-649563.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bengal-bdo-accused-for-murder-of-gold-trader-seeks-bail-649567.html Kolkata Nov 20 Rajganj Block Development Officer BDO Prashant Barman has approached the Barasat District Court seeking anticipatory bail in the kidnapping and murder case of a gold trader in Kolkatas New Town Sources said on Thursday that he has already applied for an anticipatory bail through his lawyerBarman a BDO from Rajganj in West Bengals Jalpaiguri district has been implicated in the murder of gold trader Swapan KamilyaThe government official has been also named in the FIR filed by the police based on the complaint by victims familyAlthough the BDO has repeatedly denied his involvement in the murderHe even claimed that he is being framed through a conspiracyAccording to sources Rajganj BDO Prashant Barman earlier this week approached the Barasat District Court seeking anticipatory bail in the gold trader murder caseHe approached the court through his lawyerAccording to court sources the application will be heard on November 26On October 28 gold trader Swapan Kamilya was taken away from a gold shop in Duttabad area in Kolkata in a car with blue beacon in connection with the theft of gold jewelleryLater while filing a missing persons diary at Bidhannagar South Police Station the family members came to know that a persons body was in Jatragachi area of New TownThey identified the body after seeing Swapans pictureFollowing the identification of Swapans body a case was registered against the assailants under kidnapping and murder sectionsThe family of the deceased gold trader alleged that Rajganj BDO Prashant Barman is involved in the murder and the entire incident was masterminded by himThe deceased victims family alleged that the BDO kidnapped and killed the gold traderDuring the investigation of this incident the Bidhannagar Police arrested BDOs driver Raju Dhali BDOs close friend Tufan Thapa Cooch Behar Trinamool leader Sajal Sarkar and his brother Vivekananda SarkarSajal is the President of Trinamools Cooch Behar Block IIIt has been alleged that after the murder an attempt was made to dispose the body of the gold trader in a car with a government blue lightAs a result questions began to arise about the role of the BDO in the murder from the very beginningThe police have already seized the government vehicle in which the body of the gold trader was allegedly removedHowever the family of the deceased has raised questions about why the BDO is not being arrested despite lodging complaint against him IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bengal-bdo-accused-for-murder-of-gold-trader-seeks-bail-649567.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-first-blamed-evms-now-targets-sir-rajasthan-bjp-649570.html Jaipur Nov 20 Former Rajasthan BJP chief Ashok Parnami strongly criticised the confusion and baseless opposition being spread by the Congress over the Special Intensive Review SIR He said Congress is facing continuous defeatâwhether in Haryana Maharashtra Delhi or Biharâand its support base is steadily shrinking âEarlier Congress kept crying about EVMs After the Supreme Courts clear stand they dropped that issue and have now started attacking the SIR Congress is panicked after repeated defeats and is worried about its Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltratorsâ he said Parnami added that opposing for the sake of opposing is not the job of a responsible oppositionâPrime Minister Narendra Modi has left Congress completely issueless With nothing left to raise they are misleading peopleâ Calling the Youth Congress protest a âcomplete flopâ he said the demonstration in Jaipur collapsed within minutes âIt shows that the youth of the country no longer trust Congress and refuse to be misled The public is firmly with PM Modiâ Parnami explained that the objective of the SIR is to ensure free fair and transparent electionsâThe process removes names of the deceased migrants incorrect entries and duplicates to ensure only eligible voters remainâ He alleged that Congress fears the deletion of fake voters not genuine ones âCongress should first read and understand what SIR truly is It is a strong tool to correct irregularities and strengthen the voter list Indiaâs electoral system is among the most transparent in the world and initiatives like SIR reinforce peopleâs faithâ Parnami said former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot cannot accept the rapid development under the Bhajan Lal government âRajasthanâs doubleengine government is setting new benchmarks In two years not a single paper leak occurred while Gehlotâs term was marked by repeated paper leak scandalsâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-first-blamed-evms-now-targets-sir-rajasthan-bjp-649570.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/trinamool-congress-weaponises-death-toll-linking-sir-ignores-border-flux-649572.html New Delhi Nov 20 In West Bengal the current political atmosphere is less about cleaning electoral rolls and more about a zerosum game for the 2026 Assembly elections The stateâs ruling Trinamool Congress has chosen to leverage public fear transforming genuine grief and bureaucratic anxiety into a political tool while leaving the complex crossborder demographic question to linger Even as media across all platforms report the large numbers of alleged unaccounted Bangladeshi migrants trying to return home West Bengalâs ruling party is fanning fears over the Election Commissionâs Special Intensive Revision SIR of the votersâ list in the state On Thursday November 20 it pointed out to â31 deaths in 24 days in the name of Silent Invisible Rigging SIR in Bengalâ adding âThe kind of stories the legacy media are too skittish to touchâ Critics argue that Trinamools strategy is a deliberate attempt to whip up fear psychosis among marginalised and minority voters ensuring their allegiance by portraying the electoral revision as a tool of the opposition to strip them of their citizenship It is also trying to rein in the coverage at the Bangladesh border Instead of allaying fears over a routine official exercise it is adding to the anxiety claim the stateâs principal Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party BJP Instead of admitting to the existence of migrants some of whom have even acquired documents like Aadhaar and ration cards it has turned its face away its leaders claim On the large numbers of people assembled at the Bangladesh border Trinamool spokesperson Kunal Ghosh termed it all as scripted âThereâs BSF at the border thereâs central intelligence agencies What are they doingâ he quipped while speaking to the media on Thursday November 20 adding âThe fake voter cards may have been made by the earlier Left governmentâ thus washing his governmentâs hands off any responsibility for procurement or official verification The trend was noticed sometime in July days after the process of SIR was taken up in adjoining Bihar Some residents in Kolkata complained of their household help missing without informing them A visit to some of their dwellings led to either locked or empty abodes Soon reports came from other districts near the eastern border saying that several shanties were getting vacant Thereafter started the assembly of groups at the borders started Now there are mounting concerns at the borders with crowds assembling faster than they can be dispersed The BSF needs to coordinate with their counterparts the Bangladesh Border Guards in allowing largescale migration Thus the SIR exercise intended to clean up electoral rolls by weeding out duplicate deceased or relocated voters has spiralled into a major political crisis in West Bengal The process includes a meticulous doortodoor verification often relying on documents dating back to the 2002 electoral roll a requirement that has triggered widespread confusion and panic among a population with often incomplete or misplaced documentation The Trinamool Congress has seized on this public anxiety blaming SIR after reports of several deaths including alleged suicides and fatal cardiac arrests â some involving Booth Level Officers BLOs working under pressure and others reportedly stressed over the verification process The Election Commission has clarified that the SIR is a routine constitutional exercise and that it is not the authority to decide citizenship issues The BJP has accused the Trinamool of âvulture politicsâ and âpoliticising dead bodiesâ for electoral advantage alleging that the ruling party is fanning a false narrative often using local leaders to spread rumours of impending deportation to pressure citizens into supporting it IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/trinamool-congress-weaponises-death-toll-linking-sir-ignores-border-flux-649572.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-nobel-laureate-former-rbi-guv-in-advisory-council-for-vision-2047-649574.html Hyderabad Nov 20 The government of Telangana has constituted an advisory council comprising eminent personalities from diverse fields for âTelangana Rising Vision 2047â Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee former IAS officers Aruna Roy and Harsh Mandar former Reserve Bank of India Governor RBI Governors D Subbarao and Raghuram RajanBiocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar Shaw and former chief economic advisor to the Government of India Arvind Subramanian are among the eminent personalities included in the advisory councilFormer president of Confederation of Indian Industry CII Pratham CEO Rukmini Banerji UN HighLevel Advisory Board Jayati Ghosh Raman Magsaysay awardee Bezwada Wilson economist and public policy expert Dr Santosh Mehrotra expert in digital creativity and enterprise solutions Shantanu Narayen noted economist Prof Himanshu expert in climate policy energy transitions and sustainable development Arunabha Ghosh and prominent Indian policy analyst and columnist Mohan Guruswamy are the other members of the advisory councilThe advisory council has been constituted to provide strategic direction expert inputs and periodic review to âTelangana Rising Vision 2047âThe Planning Department on Thursday issued a Government Order in this regardIt stated that the government of Telangana has embarked on a longterm development initiative titled âTelangana Rising Vision 2047â This vision outlines a transformative roadmap for the state over the next 25 years with the core objectives of achieving inclusive economic growth sustainable development and equitable opportunity for all citizensAccording to the GO the advisory will provide strategic oversight and guidance for the formulation of the advisory council has been constituted to provide strategic direction expert inputs and periodic review to âTelangana Rising Vision 2047â and participate in periodic virtual consultations to review key thematic areas including economic planning sustainability social empowerment governance and innovationIt will also recommend best practices and successful models from India and abroad relevant to the stateâs development goals The advisory council will offer expert advice to ensure the vision remains actionable inclusive and forwardlooking rooted in Telanganaâs unique socioeconomic context It will also guide the design and rollout of policies targeting three key stakeholder groups â youth women and farmersThe advisory council will provide insights to help Telangana achieve its midpoint milestone of becoming a trilliondollar economy while ensuring a transition toward a netzero climateresilient growth modelIt will also support the creation of empowered transparent and citizencentric institutions of governance IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-nobel-laureate-former-rbi-guv-in-advisory-council-for-vision-2047-649574.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/shivakumar-moves-to-delhi-as-tensions-escalate-in-ktaka-congress-649576.html Bengaluru Nov 20 Political unrest is intensifying within the Karnataka Congress as the government completed the twoandahalfyear mark on Thursday The faction loyal to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has reached Delhi and begun exerting visible pressure on party leadership seeking a leadership change sources confirmed Party leaders revealed that the Delhi push from Shivakumar camp is coming in the backdrop of no clear message from the Congress high command regarding the longpending powersharing formulaThe development also comes after Shivakumar expressing his desire to step down as the State President at an event and at the same time Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserting that there is no leadership change in the state and discussion in this regard is unnecessarySources close to Shivakumar revealed that the legislators who reached Delhi want to exert pressure on the Congress high command seeking clarity on the powersharing arrangementThey have also planned to insist on the earlier promise of transferring power after two and a half years They will also demand that the national leadership hold negotiations and make a decision by DecemberOn Thursday afternoon MLAs from Shivakumarâs camp flew to Delhi in two separate aircraft sources confirmedLed by Agriculture Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy the group included legislators K Ranganath S R Srinivas Ganiga Ravi Kadaluru Uday Iqbal Hussain Rajegowda Shivanna Mahendra Tammannavar Sugar Minister Shivanand Patil MLCs S Ravi and Dinesh Gooligowda sources statedThe group sought a meeting with Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge but Kharge reportedly left from a back exit without meeting any of the legislatorsThe Shivakumar camp has now sought an appointment with AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal on Friday Another group of MLAs is also likely to leave for Delhi on FridayWhile the Shivakumar camp gathered in Delhi Chief Minister Siddaramaiah convened a closeddoor meeting at his residence in Bengaluru Ministers Byrathi Suresh MC Sudhakar H C Mahadevappa and senior MLA RV Deshpande were among those presentSiddaramaiah earlier attending an event at Chamarajanagar district dismissed speculation of a âNovember revoltâ calling it a mere illusion He also added that he is prepared to present another budget if the public desires itHome Minister G Parameshwara also clarified that the high command has not conveyed any decision regarding the transfer of powerThe development is expected to intensify political activities in the ruling Congress party IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/shivakumar-moves-to-delhi-as-tensions-escalate-in-ktaka-congress-649576.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/after-bihar-poll-results-rahul-gandhi-almost-disappeared-karnataka-bjp-649577.html Bengaluru Nov 20 Karnataka BJP President and MLA BY Vijayendra said on Thursday that after the Bihar election results Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has almost disappeared Speaking to the media he answered queries regarding the issueDuring the Bihar elections Rahul Gandhi tried to gain votes in the name of vote theft After the Assembly poll results Rahul Gandhi has vanished in a way he addedHe Rahul Gandhi was under the illusion that voters would bless him But the aware voters of Bihar have dealt a severe blow to the Congress Even now if Rahul Gandhi wakes up and works responsibly as an Opposition leader it would be good for him BJP leader Vijayendra saidResponding to another query BJP leader Vijayendra said The people in the states where they trusted Congress and brought them to power now feel they are being treated unfairly they feel betrayedReferring to statements made by Ministers of the Congress in Karnataka he added About half of the Ministers and MLAs are saying the Chief Minister should be changed Overall if you ask for our opinion as the Opposition the people who brought Congress to power are fed upIts not just the Rs 7 crore robbery in Bengaluru earlier there was a robbery in Bidar when money was being transported to refill an ATM There is still no answer regarding that incident Law and order in the state has completely collapsed If you ask the Home Minister he has no information Vijayendra said criticising that the State Home Minister G Parameshwara is helplessHe insisted that the State Home Minister must respondReplying to another query Vijayendra said For the last two to three months DK Shivakumar has been speaking very cryptically One thing is true farmers in the state are facing distress No developmental work is taking place MLAs of the ruling party themselves feel helpless and are speaking against the Chief MinisterThe competition for the CMs chair within Congress in Karnataka is increasing day by day The poor the farmers and the general public have forgotten that there is actually an elected government in this stateWe have information that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Udupi Math on November 28 Most likely he will come based on the information we have I have already held preliminary discussions with all our MLAs and MPs he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/after-bihar-poll-results-rahul-gandhi-almost-disappeared-karnataka-bjp-649577.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-to-hear-plea-challenging-sir-in-kerala-today-649581.html New Delhi Nov 21 The Supreme Court on Friday will hear a plea seeking the postponement of the Special Intensive Revision SIR of electoral rolls in Kerala ahead of the upcoming Local SelfGovernment Institutions LSGI elections On Wednesday a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India CJI BR Gavai agreed to list the plea after the counsel informed the court that the SIR process is currently underway even though Kerala is scheduled to hold local body elections in the second week of DecemberThe Kerala government has itself approached the Supreme Court seeking postponement of the SIR exercise following the Kerala High Courtâs refusal last week to entertain its writ petition seeking deferment of the processCiting severe manpower constraints the state government has argued that conducting the SIR simultaneously with the LSGI elections would trigger an âadministrative impasseâIn its petition under Article 32 Kerala has highlighted that over 176000 government and quasigovernment personnel and 68000 security staff are required for the local body polls The SIR the petition said demands an additional 25668 officials many of whom are drawn from the same limited pool of trained election staffâThere is a constitutional mandate to complete the LSGI elections before December 21 2025 Simultaneously undertaking the SIR will strain the administration and adversely affect the smooth conduct of the electionsâ read the state governmentâs plea referring to the statutory deadlines under the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act 1994 and the Kerala Municipality Act 1994It contended that while local body polls must mandatorily be completed by December 21 there is no emergent necessity to complete the SIR at this stage especially since Assembly elections are due only by May 2026âUndermining the quality of verification by needlessly rushing it through when constitutional elections are underway goes counter to the democratic right of franchiseâ the petition statedBefore the Kerala High Court the Election Commission of India had contended that SIR is part of a nationwide exercise and more than half the process is already complete adding that halting it midway would disrupt preparations for the next electoral cycleA singlejudge Bench of Justice VG Arun had observed that since similar petitions challenging the SIR of votersâ list in Bihar Tamil Nadu and West Bengal are already pending before the Supreme Court âjudicial discipline and comityâ required the Kerala High Court to refrain from adjudicating the matter IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-to-hear-plea-challenging-sir-in-kerala-today-649581.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-to-visit-south-africa-today-for-g20-leaders-summit-649582.html New Delhi Nov 21 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting South Africas Johannesburg on Friday at the invitation of President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the 20th G20 Leadersâ Summit This will be a particularly special Summit given that it would be the first G20 Summit being held in Africa During Indiaâs Presidency of the G20 in 2023 the African Union had become a member of the G20 read the Prime Ministerâs departure statement ahead of his visit The Summit will be an opportunity to discuss key global issues The theme of this yearâs G20 has been âSolidarity Equality and Sustainabilityâ by which South Africa has carried forward the outcomes from the previous Summits held in New Delhi India and Rio de Janeiro Brazil I will present Indiaâs perspective at the Summit in line with our vision of âVasudhaiva Kutumbakamâ and One earth One Family and One futureâ PM Modi saidThe three sessions are titled Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth Leaving No One Behind Building our economies the role of trade financing for development and the debt burden A Resilient World â the G20âs Contribution Disaster Risk Reduction Climate Change Just Energy Transitions Food Systems and A Fair and a Just Future for All Critical Minerals Decent Work Artificial IntelligenceOn the margins of the G20 Leadersâ Summit Prime Minister Modi is also expected to hold a series of bilateral meetings with some of the leaders present in JohannesburgAccording to the MEA PM Modi will also participate in the IndiaBrazilSouth Africa IBSA Leadersâ Meeting hosted by South AfricaIndia under PM Modi had spearheaded efforts that led to the African Union joining the G20 an achievement termed as a landmark during Indias G20 presidency in 2023The G20 Leaders Summit is set to take place on November 22 and 23 in Johannesburg South Africas largest city and economic hub IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-to-visit-south-africa-today-for-g20-leaders-summit-649582.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ktaka-cop-among-two-detained-in-rs-711-crore-daylight-heist-in-bengaluru-649585.html Bengaluru Nov 21 In a major twist to the Rs 711 crore daylight robbery reported from Bengaluru investigating officers have detained two persons including a constable attached to the Govindarajanagar police station officials confirmed on Friday Special teams formed for the investigation made the arrests after establishing their connection to the case said sourcesThe officials said the constable who was on night duty on Thursday November 20 was picked up while returning home in the morning The other arrested person is a native of Kerala and a former employee of CMS Info System Limited who had recently resigned from the job It can be noted that the ATM refill vehicle attached to CMS Info System Limited was targeted and robbedSources said the constable and the former employee had been friends for six months and had meticulously planned the heist over a long period Preliminary investigation indicated insider involvement as information about the robbery was relayed to the police control room 45 minutes after the incidentThe link between the constable and the exemployee came to light when investigating officers examined active mobile numbers near the spot of the robbery Verification of CDR records revealed continuous calls between the two at the time of the heist and the police also found that they had been in regular contact in recent daysEven though the police immediately sealed borders and conducted vehicle checks the robbers managed to escape Police now suspect the gang is hiding either in Tamil Nadu or Andhra Pradesh The vehicle used in the crime was seized near Tirupati in Chittoor district Andhra PradeshThe official statement is yet to be issued by the police in this regardChief Minister Siddaramaiah has stated that the police have obtained clues about the robbers and will nab them soon Home Minister G Parameshwara also expressed similar confidence Eight special teams and around 200 police personnel are working intensively to solve the case and apprehend the culpritsPolice have also gathered information that some of those involved in the crime hail from Bengaluruâs Kalyan Nagar localityIt may be recalled that the robbery took place in broad daylight on Wednesday when a gang looted Rs 711 crore from a vehicle transporting cash for ATM refillingThe Karnataka BJP has slammed the state government over the daylight heist and raised concerns over the law and order situation stating that people cannot expect peace under the current regimeLeader of the Opposition R Ashoka stated on Wednesday âBank robbery earlier now cash meant for ATMs looted â a daring daylight heist on a busy road The broaddaylight robbery of an ATM cash vehicle in Bengaluru this afternoon in which money being transported to ATMs was looted is clear proof that law and order in the state has completely collapsedâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ktaka-cop-among-two-detained-in-rs-711-crore-daylight-heist-in-bengaluru-649585.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ktaka-cong-infighting-kharge-in-bengaluru-today-shivakumar-camp-mlas-head-to-delhi-649588.html Bengaluru Nov 21 The infighting within the ruling Congress has deepened over the demand for a change in the state leadership following the completion of twoandahalf years of the Siddaramaiah government According to reports more MLAs and ministers are headed to Delhi on Friday to join the group of legislators already stationed there pressing for the Chief Ministerâs post for Deputy CM and state Congress President DK Shivakumar Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge who is arriving in Bengaluru on Friday to attend an event is likely to stay back in the state capital to address the crisisMeanwhile Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar has cancelled all his programmes for the day saying that he is unwellChief Minister Siddaramaiah who has asserted that discussions on leadership change are unnecessary is holding a meetingCongress MLA and Chairman of the Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Limited KEONICS Sharath Bachegowda left for Delhi late Thursday night from BengaluruOn Thursday afternoon MLAs from Shivakumarâs camp flew to Delhi in two separate planes sources confirmedLed by Agriculture Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy the group included legislators K Ranganath SR Srinivas Ganiga Ravi Kadaluru Uday Iqbal Hussain Rajegowda Shivanna Mahendra Tammannavar Sugar Minister Shivanand Patil and MLCs S Ravi and Dinesh Gooligowda sources saidThe group sought a meeting with Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge but he reportedly left through a back exit without meeting any of the legislatorsThe Shivakumar camp has now sought an appointment with AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal on FridaySources revealed that the Siddaramaiah camp had planned to stage a show of strength in Delhi on November 28 After learning of this the Shivakumar camp moved earlierAmid the talks of leadership change and powersharing former Congress MP DK Suresh younger brother of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President DK Shivakumar stated on Thursday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is responsible and he will not go back on his wordsThe timing of the statement has gained significance as the Congressled government completes two and a half years in office on Thursday Political circles in the state are interpreting Sureshâs remarks as a reminder to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah about vacating the CMâs post for Shivakumar as per the powersharing arrangement reportedly agreed upon between the two soon after the party won elections in the state in 2023Commenting on discussions about a possible leadership change in Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that his position has only grown stronger and that such discussions are unnecessary âThere is no such thing as a November revolution within the partyâ he emphasisedWhen asked about Dy CM Shivakumarâs brother DK Sureshâs comment that Siddaramaiah is responsible he would keep his word and that if lucky Shivakumar would become the CM Siddaramaiah said âI will not comment on this The people have given us a fiveyear mandate We will focus on fulfilling the assurances given in the Congress manifestoâAsked whether his visit to Chamarajanagar a place some political leaders consider jinxed believing they lose power after visiting would affect his position Siddaramaiah responded âYes Power will remain with me and it is going to become stronger in the coming daysâWhen questioned about discussions over whether he would remain CM for the full fiveyear term he remarked âWhat does that mean Discussions on this are unnecessary I had told the high command to wait until the government completed half its term before undertaking a cabinet reshuffle Based on that these discussions have arisenâDeputy Chief Minister Shivakumar had stated âEverything will have an ending You donât worry about it I have confidence Whether I am there or not is a different matter and it is not so important The Congress will return to power in Karnataka for sure We cannot be here permanently I am telling you after I was appointed as party president five and a half years have already passed By March six years will be completedââThe opportunity has to be given to others I will continue in leadership so party workers need not worry Do not lose confidence We should live with hope and work hard We will surely come to power so donât worry about it Hard work is important to gain power Where there is hard work power will follow Where there is will there is a way Where there is devotion there is Godâ Shivakumar said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ktaka-cong-infighting-kharge-in-bengaluru-today-shivakumar-camp-mlas-head-to-delhi-649588.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/man-commits-suicide-after-teen-girlfriend-dies-by-consuming-poison-in-ups-hardoi-649590.html Hardoi Nov 21 A tragic incident stemming from a love affair has come to light in Hardois Beniganj police station area in Uttar Pradesh where an unmarried couple died after consuming poison The tragedy began when Shivani an 18yearold girl from Ashraf Tola in Beniganj reportedly took her own life by consuming poison under suspicious circumstances around 11 am on Thursday Her condition quickly deteriorated Her family initially took her to an untrained doctor in Beniganj Seeing her critical state the doctor immediately referred her to the Community Health Centre where the doctor declared her deadThe news sent shockwaves through her family Upon receiving the information police arrived at the scene and sent her body to Hardoi for a postmortem examinationPolice Inspector Omprakash Saroj stated that the death occurred under suspicious circumstances and that the cause will be clarified only after the postmortem report is receivedThe tragic news of the girls death further escalated the situation According to reports Anup Kumar the 21yearold son of Chandrapal a resident of Madhiya Beniganj police station area subsequently consumed poison in Allipur Uttar Pradesh It is reported that Anups father had scolded him after learning of his girlfriends death which may have led him to take this extreme step He died before his family and neighbours could interveneThe deceased couple belonged to the same community and their families lived only seven kilometres apart The girls maternal grandparents lived in the boys village where she used to study before moving to Beniganj two years agoCircle Officer CO Ajit Chauhan confirmed both deaths and the emergence of a love affair angle The police are actively investigating the matter Both bodies have been sent for postmortem examinations and necessary legal proceedings are currently underway The incident has cast an atmosphere of grief and panic over the entire area IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/man-commits-suicide-after-teen-girlfriend-dies-by-consuming-poison-in-ups-hardoi-649590.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jem-link-confirmed-as-probe-uncovers-plot-for-200-coordinated-blasts-in-north-india-649593.html New Delhi Nov 21 The police have managed to establish a JaisheMohammad JeM link to the November 10 blast near the iconic Red Fort in Delhi The police have learnt that it was a JeM operative who had instructed the accused persons on how to make the bombs Another major revelation that has come to light is that the accused were in the process of preparing 200 bombs which were meant to go off simultaneously in Delhi and other parts of North India The plan was to carry out bomb blasts across North Indian states and for this the ISI had handpicked a JeM operative to train the accused who were part of the Faridabad moduleThe trainer who goes by the name Hanzulla was in touch with key accused Maulvi Iran Ahmed He is the one who put Hanzulla in touch with the members of the Faridabad module investigations have foundAn official said that Hanzulla is a big name in the JaisheMohammad In fact the JeM posters that came up in Jammu and Kashmir had the name of Commander Hanzulla Bhai written on them It is these posters that prompted the investigations which eventually led to the busting of the Faridabad module and seizures of 2900 kilograms of ammonium nitrate Another official said that the module was in the process of making 200 bombs The bombs that were being prepared were extremely lethal Hanzulla had in fact instructed the accused persons to mix Triacetone triperoxide TATP with ammonium nitrate This makes the explosive extremely potent officials say Such an explosive needs very little expertise to make and can be triggered easily Owing to its potent nature it can be placed in a vehicle and left in a crowded place The explosive would go off automatically due to heat This is in fact a preferred explosive of the Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKP since it can be used easily by lone actors While it is clear that the JaisheMohammad operative Hanzulla instructed the accused on how to make the bombs it is however unclear where exactly he was operating from He was in close contact with Ahmed who in turn put him in touch with Shakeel It was Hanzulla who instructed him on what material to procure Shakeel is the one who eventually transported the explosives He also handed over the white i20 Hyundai car to the accused which was finally used to carry out the explosion near the Red Fort Investigators say that the plan did not go as planned What the probe has learnt so far is that the Faridabad module members had planned on carrying out the explosions simultaneously the officer explained This explains the quantity of ammonium nitrate that had been procured by the accused persons The plan was to carry out a series of 200 blasts in Delhi Gurugram and Faridabad Had this plan gone through then the consequences would have been unthinkable another officer added The investigators are now on the trail of Hanzulla So far the probe has found that the module in Faridabad was being handled by Ahmed from Kashmir and another handler from Afghanistan The plan was kept under wraps for a long time as the accused persons used secure messaging applications and spoke in code language The transcripts show that the accused persons had various code names and one of them was âbiriyaniâ which meant explosives Further the accused persons managed to stay away from the radar due to their profession Most of them were doctors and hence they did not come under the radar easily Dr Shaheen who was the key recruiter of the module made several visits to Jammu and Kashmir and yet remained undetected due to her profession During these trips she met with Ahmed several times He would then instruct her about the recruitment process and the need to find more professionals so that they can create a fullfledged white collar module IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jem-link-confirmed-as-probe-uncovers-plot-for-200-coordinated-blasts-in-north-india-649593.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-departs-for-south-africa-to-attend-20th-g20-leaders-summit-649596.html New Delhi Nov 21 Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for South Africas Johannesburg on Friday at the invitation of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the 20th G20 Leadersâ Summit Taking to social media platform X the Ministry of External Affairs MEA said âPM Narendra Modi has departed for Johannesburg South Africa to attend the 20th G20 Leadersâ Summit He will also be meeting several world leadersâThe G20 Leaders Summit is set to take place on November 22 and 23 in Johannesburg South Africas largest city and economic hubOn the margins of the G20 Leadersâ Summit PM Modi is also expected to hold a series of bilateral meetings with some of the world leaders present in JohannesburgâThis will be a particularly special Summit given that it would be the first G20 Summit being held in Africa During Indiaâs Presidency of the G20 in 2023 the African Union had become a member of the G20 read the Prime Ministerâs departure statement ahead of his visitThe Summit will be an opportunity to discuss key global issues The theme of this yearâs G20 has been âSolidarity Equality and Sustainabilityâ by which South Africa has carried forward the outcomes from the previous Summits held in New Delhi India and Rio de Janeiro Brazil I will present Indiaâs perspective at the Summit in line with our vision of âVasudhaiva Kutumbakamâ and One earth One Family and One futureâ PM Modi saidThe three sessions are titled Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth Leaving No One Behind Building our economies the role of trade financing for development and the debt burden A Resilient World â the G20âs Contribution Disaster Risk Reduction Climate Change Just Energy Transitions Food Systems and A Fair and a Just Future for All Critical Minerals Decent Work Artificial IntelligenceAccording to the MEA PM Modi will also participate in the IndiaBrazilSouth Africa IBSA Leadersâ Meeting hosted by South AfricaIndia under PM Modi had spearheaded efforts that led to the African Union joining the G20 an achievement termed as a landmark during Indias G20 presidency in 2023 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-departs-for-south-africa-to-attend-20th-g20-leaders-summit-649596.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-loan-fraud-case-ed-raids-ex-mla-pv-anvars-residence-business-premises-649598.html Malappuram Nov 21 The Enforcement Directorate ED on Friday launched extensive raids at multiple locations linked to former twotime MLA and Trinamool Congress leader PV Anvar in Malappuram as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities involving a Rs 12 crore loan from the Kerala Financial Corporation KFC The raids began around 630 am and were conducted simultaneously by ED units from Chennai Kochi and KozhikodeSearches were carried out at Anvarâs residence in Othayi his âSilsilaâ amusement park in Manjeri and the homes of his close aidesHeavy police security was deployed during the operationsAccording to ED sources the probe is centred on allegations that Anvar fraudulently obtained two separate loans using documents of a single property without sufficient supporting recordsHe allegedly conspired with officials to secure the loan by misusing his political influence during the period when he was reportedly closely aligned with the ruling LDF leadershipInvestigations indicate that Anvar and his close aide had jointly availed a Rs 12 crore loan from KFC in 2015 but failed to repay itWith interest the outstanding amount has reportedly risen to Rs 22 crore causing substantial loss to the financial institutionVigilance had recently conducted raids at the amusement park based on complaints of suspicious financial transactions following which the Enforcement Directorate stepped in as the alleged financial malpractice exceeded the Rs 5 crore threshold required for central investigationThe ED officials are examining documents digital records and financial transactions though further details have not yet been released Investigations continueAnvar early this year after splitting with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in a surprise move quit his Nilambur Assembly seat and after extending full support to the Congressled UDF did a somersault and filed his nominationBut the Congress candidate won an easy win with sitting twotime legislator Anvar pushed into a distant third placeThis raid comes at a time when he was trying to move towards the UDF and was readying for talks for seatsharing in the December 11 local body polls IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-loan-fraud-case-ed-raids-ex-mla-pv-anvars-residence-business-premises-649598.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/hrds-to-make-133-houses-for-shelling-affected-families-in-poonch-jk-lg-649621.html Jammu Nov 21 IANS Jammu and Kashmir JampampK Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced the construction of 133 houses by the NGO Human Resource Development Society HRDS for families in Poonch district whose homes had been hit by Pakistani shells during the recent escalation of tension between India and PakistannbspnbspLG Sinha on Friday during his visit to Poonch announced that the NGO will construct 133 houses at a cost of Rs 1 million each within six monthsThese houses are aimed at rehabilitating families affected by Pakistani shelling ensuring they receive timely support and secure living conditionsnbspThe LG stated that comprehensive measures have been taken to provide every possible assistance to the affected families He reaffirmed the administrations commitment to completing the reconstruction work within the stipulated time framenbspDuring the visit Manoj Sinha was accompanied by senior officials including Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat and IGP Kashmir along with several other top officersThe officials distributed relief to civilians who suffered losses during Operation Sindoor and assured them that the damaged houses would be rebuilt without delaynbspIn addition to reviewing rehabilitation efforts the LG also took a detailed assessment of the overall security situation in PoonchnbspHis visit reflects the governments focus on both relief measures and maintaining stability in the region The announcement has brought hope to the affected families who have been reassured of swift assistance and reconstruction supportIt must be mentioned that when the Indian armed forces destroyed 9 terror infrastructures during Operation Sindoor in Muridke near Lahore Bahawalpur Kotli and Muzaffarabad in PakistanOccupiedKashmir PoK Pakistan retaliated by targeting civilian facilities in JampampKnbspDue to heavy shelling by Pakistan Army on the Line of Control LoC in Poonch some civilians including a senior civil servant were killednbspIn addition Pakistani shelling destroyed many civilian homes a temple a mosque a Christian school and a gurdwara in Poonch districtnbspThe Indian armed forces after escalation by Pakistan carried out attacks on Pakistan defence installations damaging 14 defence bases deep inside Pakistan https://dailyworld.in/national/hrds-to-make-133-houses-for-shelling-affected-families-in-poonch-jk-lg-649621.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/election-commission-debunks-vote-voter-mismatch-theory-in-bihar-polls-649629.html New Delhi Nov 21 IANS Amid widespread claims of stark difference between actual votes and total number of eligible voters in the recentlyconcluded Bihar Assembly elections the Election Commission on Friday brushed off the mismatch theory and cited a set of polling data including the postal ballots to expose the false claims and inferencesnbspThe viral claims circulating on social media stated that the number of votes cast in Assembly elections exceeded the total number of registered voters thus suggesting irregularities and rigging in the polling processIt claimed that the EC showed a total of 742 crore voters in its final list released on September 30 after the SIR exercise however the poll panel in its statement after the twophased elections concluded on November 14 showed the total number of electors at 745 crorenbspNotably the Election Commission in its final index card released on November 17 put the voter turnout at record 6713 per centnbspThe poll panel took note of the assertions on Friday and rebutted the votesvoters mismatch claims The EC said that the skewed data doesnt take into account postal ballots thus creating doubts about integrity of the polling procedureAccording to sources privy to the EC data a total of 201444 postal ballots were cast in Bihar elections out of which 23918 got rejectednbspA total of 910730 electors in both EVMs and postal ballots opted for NOTA a choice voters use to vent their distrust in any of the contesting candidatesnbspPutting together EVM votes and postal ballots the number of valid voters perfectly matches the official numbers making the EC data 100 per cent accurate the poll panel statednbspRejecting the estimated figure of 500029880 votes it claimed that if 177526 postal ballots are included in the final count the numbers match perfectly with the EC numbers https://dailyworld.in/national/election-commission-debunks-vote-voter-mismatch-theory-in-bihar-polls-649629.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/new-phase-of-intellectual-terrorism-has-begun-bjp-649630.html New Delhi Nov 21 IANS After Dr Umar Muhammad was found to be the bomber in the November 10 Delhi car blast and several doctors arrested BJP national spokesperson Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday said he was compelled to say with great regret that a new phase of intellectual terrorism has begunnbspSpeaking to IANS Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said I am compelled to say with great regret that a new phase of intellectual terrorism has begun This new wave of educated explosives that has started is not in the interest of the country People must unite to stop this Any country that promotes or protects such elements cannot claim to be a wellwisher of humanity or Islam These terrorists who claim to speak for Islamabad are actually enemies of its existence and of Islam and humanityHe also reacted to the controversy surrounding the postponement of the Special Intensive Revision SIR of electoral rolls in Kerala ahead of the upcoming Local SelfGovernment Institutions LSGI electionsnbspA criminal reaction to a constitutional process is not in the countrys interest Naqvi said Some people complain even before the exam that the paper is out of the course I have heard of BCA and other courses but now Rahul Gandhi and others will roam around with the tag of Baccalaureate of Defeat SIR is a continuous process meant to clean electoral rolls It is not right to create confusion on every issue he told IANSOn Wednesday a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai agreed to list the plea after counsel informed the court that the SIR process is underway even though Kerala is scheduled to hold local body elections in the second week of DecembernbspThe Kerala government has approached the Supreme Court seeking postponement of the SIR exercise after the Kerala High Court last week refused to entertain its writ petition requesting deferment of the processnbspThe Kerala State Election Commission has decided to conduct elections to the LSGIs in the State on December 9 and December 11 https://dailyworld.in/national/new-phase-of-intellectual-terrorism-has-begun-bjp-649630.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/new-nitish-kumar-cabinet-full-of-corrupts-criminals-alleges-prashant-kishor--649632.html Bettiah Nov 21 Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Friday alleged that the new cabinet of the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar was full of corrupt and criminal leadersnbspSpeaking to reporters after a daylong silent fast at Gandhi Ashram in West Champaran Kishor also said his party will launch the Bihar Navnirman Sankalp Yatra on January 15 during which Jan Suraaj Party workers will visit all houses in the statenbspThe new cabinet of Nitish Kumar which took oath on Thursday is full of corrupts and criminals I must say that this council of ministers is a slap in the face of the people of Bihar Its like rubbing salt on the wound as several corrupt leaders were inducted he alleged days after drubbing in the recently held assembly elections in the stateKishor claimed the leaders inducted into the cabinet indicate that Prime Minister Narendra Modi Union Home Minister Amit Shah and CM Kumar are least concerned about BiharnbspThey have purchased votes by transferring Rs 10000 into the bank account of more than 1 crore women Now they have no concern for the state or the people he allegednbspIf I am saying anything wrong the state government can put me behind bars he addednbspKishor claimed the government diverted funds from the states contingency fund and a grant from the World Bank for the cash transfer schemeNow we will ensure that women get Rs 2 lakh as promised by the NDA ahead of the polls he saidnbspKishore said as part of the Bihar Navnirman Sankalp Yatra Jan Suraaj Party workers including him will visit every house in the statenbspWe will visit all houses in the state over 1518 months and create awareness among the people about the misdeeds of this government The organisation of the Jan Suraaj Party will be strengthened before the campaign starts he saidThe former poll strategist said he will donate 90 per cent of his income over the next five years for the partys campaignnbspBesides whatever assets I have acquired in the last 20 years except my Delhi house I will donate those for the party he saidnbspNow I request the people of Bihar to donate just Rs 1000 to the party on a yearly basis I will not meet anyone who doesnt donate this amount to the party he saidnbspKishor said he believes in Mahatma Gandhis ideology of patience and perseverancenbspWe will change the government They tried to break our morale in this election We will fight and win he saidnbspAgencies https://dailyworld.in/national/new-nitish-kumar-cabinet-full-of-corrupts-criminals-alleges-prashant-kishor--649632.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/some-parties-on-mission-to-protect-infiltrators-amit-shah-on-bengal-cms-plea-to-halt-sir--649633.html New Delhi Nov 21 IANS Some political parties are on a mission to shield the infiltrators by opposing the voter verification drive being undertaken by the Election Commission of India ECI said Home Minister Amit Shah on FridaynbspThe searing swipe by the Home Minister comes on the back of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjees urgent appeal to the poll panel to stop the Special Intensive Revision SIR currently underway in 12 states including three union territoriesAddressing an event in Gujarat HM Amit Shah said that stopping infiltration in the country was not just necessary but also the need of the hour because of the threat it poses to the countrys demography and democracynbspPreventing infiltration is not only necessary for the security of the country but also essential to protect our democratic system from being corrupted Unfortunately some political parties are opposing the ghuspaithiya hatao campaign and the voter list purification drive being carried out by the Election Commission under SIR he statedReiterating the pledge to oust infiltrators and outsiders he said that every single infiltrator will be identified and thrown out of the countrynbspIts the people of this country and not the infiltrators who will elect their representatives he addednbspThe Home Ministers remarks come just a day after Mamata Banerjee dashed off a letter to the Election Commission demanding a stay on the ongoing SIR exercise on the grounds of alienating the common public and snatching their right to voteI would request you to kindly intervene decisively to halt the ongoing exercise stop coercive measures provide proper training and support and thoroughly reassess the present methodology and timelines Mamata Banerjee wrote in a letter to CEC Gyanesh KumarnbspShe also claimed that many BLOs Booth Level Officers were under extreme pressure and fear of punitive action and were resorting to submission of incorrect or incomplete entries thus risking disenfranchisement of genuine voters and eroding the integrity of the electoral rollnbspHer letter drew backlash from the BJP including the state unit which not just dismissed her charges but also accused her of trying to derail a lawful process https://dailyworld.in/national/some-parties-on-mission-to-protect-infiltrators-amit-shah-on-bengal-cms-plea-to-halt-sir--649633.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/india-looking-for-deep-partnership-with-israel-to-promote-startup-ecosystem-piyush-goyal-649637.html New Delhi Nov 21 IANS India is looking for a deep partnership with Israel to promote the startup ecosystem for deeptech and highquality innovations Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on FridaynbspDuring his visit to the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation in Israel Goyal said that India aspires to become the startup capital of the world in the years aheadnbspOne of the elements is going to be technology and innovation in our comprehensive partnership with Israel Today I had the privilege of visiting the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation to understand how such a small nation could come up with such big innovations And I am very impressed with the way they have converted adversity into opportunity the minister told the mediaHe commended the way Israel has played at the interface between their defence requirements agriculture requirements and modern technology for health and climate changenbspI believe we can collaborate with Israel to promote our own startup ecosystem aspiring to take it to the levels of deeptech and highquality innovation at competitive prices given the economies of scale that India has to offer said the ministernbspHe added that India is looking at a deep partnership with Israel who has one startup for every 1000 people in their populationAt the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation Goyal said An inspiring hub highlighting Israels journey in creativity technology and social impact The exhibition offered valuable insights into how innovation can drive growth and developmentnbspEarlier Goyal said that with India and Israel setting in motion the process for free trade agreement FTA negotiations the trade pact will be a stepping stone to our shared prosperity After signing the Terms of Reference ToR with Israels Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat in Tel Aviv to guide the negotiations for a FTA between India and Israel Goyal said it is the first crucial step towards facilitating talks to conclude a balanced comprehensive and mutually beneficial FTA to strengthen and enhance our trade economic and strategic partnership https://dailyworld.in/national/india-looking-for-deep-partnership-with-israel-to-promote-startup-ecosystem-piyush-goyal-649637.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-cm-congratulates-nikhat-zareen-on-bagging-gold-in-world-boxing-cup-finals-649642.html Hyderabad Nov 21 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has congratulated boxer Nikhat Zareen on securing the gold medal in the World Boxing Cup Finals Commending her exceptional performance in the 51 kg category at the event being held in Greater Noida the Chief Minister noted that she has once again brought immense pride to the nation on the international stageThe Chief Minister stated that her remarkable achievement will serve as a source of inspiration for youth and aspiring sportspersons to pursue their goals with unwavering determination and confidenceHe also conveyed his best wishes to Nikhat Zareen for continued success in all her future endeavoursFormer Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu posted on X that the country is proud of the unparalleled victory of Indian boxers in the World Boxing Cup FinalsHeartfelt congratulations to all of them for achieving a historic victory by winning a total of 20 medals including nine gold medals with their amazing sporting fighting spirit In particular special congratulations to Nikhat Zareen from Nizamabad Telangana state who achieved a gold medal with her amazing punches I believe that Indian athletes will continue to register amazing victories on international platforms with the same spirit in the future as well he saidBharat Rashtra Samithi BRS working president K T Rama Rao also congratulated Nikhat Zareen on winning the Womens 51 KG World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 titleYour relentless hard work and indomitable spirit continue to make India and Telangana proud You are an inspiration to countless young girls who dare to dream big Hereâs to many more victories reads KTRs post on XHeartiest congratulations to Nikhat Zareen on clinching the Womens 51 KG World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 crown Your unwavering dedication reflects in every triumph bringing immense pride to India and Telangana Wishing you many more glorious victories in the years ahead posted Telangana Jagruthi leader K Kavitha IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-cm-congratulates-nikhat-zareen-on-bagging-gold-in-world-boxing-cup-finals-649642.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tremors-felt-in-bengal-after-earthquake-of-magnitude-57-hits-bangladesh-no-casualties-reported-649644.html Kolkata Nov 21 Panic struck the people in various parts of West Bengal as earthquake tremors were felt in different areas of the state both in North and South on Friday morning The magnitude of the tremor on the Richter scale was recorded at 57 in Bangladesh and the tremors were felt in West Bengal However no casualty or damage to property has been reported from anywhere in the state at the time the report was filedTremors could also be felt in different parts of the state capital of Kolkata both in the northern and southern parts of the city The districts where the earthquake tremors were felt include Nadia North 24 Parganas South 24 Parganas and Murshidabad in South Bengal and Cooch Behar and North Dinajpur in North BengalIn Kolkata the tremor was felt at around 1010 am and the tremor continued for a few seconds The people in Kolkata especially those residing in the multistorey buildings panicked following the tremor and many rushed out of the buildings to the streetsThe panic was evident among the medical staff patients and patientsâ relatives assembled at different hospitals in the city Panic is still prevailing among people over the possibilities of tremor aftershocksThe administration had issued an appeal to the people not to panicConstruction engineering experts feel that although the 57 magnitude on the Richter scale cannot be considered as severe considering the situation in Kolkata the magnitude should be treated as a serious warningThey feel that since the soil density of Kolkata is quite low the tremor of 57 magnitudes should be treated as a warning considering that soil with lower density is more susceptible to damageSecondly the construction engineering experts say that considering the high population density and high building density in Kolkata any earthquake of even slightly high magnitude can lead to severe loss of lives and damage to property in the city Buildings constructed illegally by filling up water bodies are more susceptible to damage IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tremors-felt-in-bengal-after-earthquake-of-magnitude-57-hits-bangladesh-no-casualties-reported-649644.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/55-from-andhra-pradesh-among-370-indians-rescued-from-myanmar-649651.html Amaravati Nov 21 Fiftyfive people from Andhra Pradesh are among 370 Indian nationals repatriated from Thailand after they were rescued from cybercrime hubs in Myanmar Three flights carrying the Indians landed in DelhiAccording to Andhra Pradesh government officials all 55 belong to Vijayawada and VisakhapatnamThe officials from AP Bhavan in Delhi received them from the Government of India officials and brought them safely to AP Bhavan They were provided with temporary accommodation and foodSince their mobile phones were seized in Myanmar and they had no money the repatriates were in a distressed condition The state government extended assistance of Rs 1000 per person to support their miscellaneous expenses during onward travelThe team also coordinated with Northern Railway officials for the release of Emergency Quota EQ to facilitate their journey All individuals will depart for their respective destinations on Friday it saidAll 55 members expressed deep gratitude to the Government of Andhra Pradesh for the exceptional care provided in DelhiWith this operation the state government has successfully facilitated 79 repatriates from the Myanmar cybercrime network in reaching their homesEarlier 24 people belonging to various regions of Andhra Pradesh were among the Indians repatriated from ThailandThe rescued Indians were victims of organised cyber fraud networks which had lured them with the promise of highpaying jobs They were later held captive and forced to engage in illegal online activitiesAfter landing in New Delhi the returnees were questioned by immigration and central agencies before being handed over to their respective state representativesEleven people from Telangana were among 270 Indian nationals repatriated from Thailand early this monthThey had fled to Thailand following a military raid on cybercrime hubs in MyanmarThe Indian government has been continuing the operation to bring back Indian nationals trapped in such fraudulent setups across the MyanmarThailand border region IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/55-from-andhra-pradesh-among-370-indians-rescued-from-myanmar-649651.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/faridabad-bomb-plot-and-south-india-ricin-conspiracy-expose-isis-two-front-destabilisation-plan-649653.html New Delhi Nov 21 The busting of the Faridabad module and the ricin terror plot show how deep Pakistan has managed to infiltrate into the country The Faridabad module that executed the Delhi Red Fort blast had managed to stock up close to 3000 kilograms of ammonium thus indicating the scale at which the attacks were plannedDown south another deadly terror plot was in the making The Gujarat Anti Terrorism Squad ATS arrested Hyderabad resident Ahmed Mohiyuddin Saiyed 35 on charges of plotting a ricin terror strikeWhile the Faridabad module is linked to the JaisheMohammad the ricin plot is part of a plan plotted by the Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKPBoth these terror groups act on the instructions of the ISI Intelligence Bureau officials said that if one analyses both the cases it is clear that the ISI wanted to wreak havoc not just in North India but down South as wellOfficials said that Pakistans game plan is to exploit the fault linesIn North India it seeks to play the Muslim atrocity card and in South India the language cardThe ISKP had planned to carry out a ricin terror attack with the intention of separating South from NorthSeveral parties in South India have tried to exploit the language card and have very often without proof claimed that the BJP is trying to impose Hindi in the southern statesThe ISI has picked up on this issue and is trying to convey the message through groups such as the ISKP that South India has to be separated from North India Just like the Faridabad module the ISKP operative Saiyed was being handled by a person based out of Afghanistan This is once again a ploy of the ISI to avoid scrutiny and hence it ensured handlers from Afghanistan carried out all operationsAccording to the FIR Saiyed was being handled by one Abu Khadija from Afghanistan He had repeatedly told Saiyed that South India has to be separated from North IndiaOfficials say that both plans were big in nature Had they gone as per plan the consequences would have been unimaginableIn the Faridabad case the plan was to carry out blasts across North IndiaCounterterrorism officials said that the more challenging plan to deal with would have been the ricin plan that was being hatched with South India in mindThe probe by the Gujarat ATS found that Khadija had instructed Saiyed and his accomplices to kill as many people as possibleSaiyed went on to purchase 10 kilograms of castor seeds He used a coldpress machine to extract the oil He told the investigators and then mixed it with acetone He stored the ricin poison in a drum after thatSaiyed and his handler have been planning this operation for several months now From speaking about the socalled oppression of Muslims in India they also discussed the language row This could be one of the reasons why Sayyeds plan included the separation of South India from the rest of IndiaInvestigators are probing whether Saiyed had planned on poisoning the water bodies especially those used for drinking water It is highly potent and if consumed a person could either have prolonged illness or die from multiple organ failureExperts said that death from lethal doses could take place within 36 to 72 hours What makes this weapon even more lethal is that there is no specific antidote and a person affected would need to be managed with supportive medical careHowever the chance of survival is extremely bleak This has been part of the ISKPs plan for a long time and the Intelligence agencies have repeatedly warned that such groups would look to launch bioterror in IndiaInvestigators are also digging deeper into the Pakistan link Such major plots such as the ricin terror module and the Faridabad module could not have been planned on such a major scale if they lacked institutional support from PakistanIt is clear that Pakistan deployed two different terror modules for North and South India and wanted attacks on such a huge scale that the entire nation would be terrified an official said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/faridabad-bomb-plot-and-south-india-ricin-conspiracy-expose-isis-two-front-destabilisation-plan-649653.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/nobel-laureate-c-v-raman-a-true-legend-who-illuminated-world-of-science-tech-minister-649654.html New Delhi Nov 21 Nobel laureate C V Raman was a true legend who illuminated world of science and technology said Union Minister Jitendra Singh on the physicistâs 55th death anniversary on Friday Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman known for his work in the field of light scattering passed away on November 21 1970 in BengaluruâRemembering the great physicist and BharatRatna Sir CV Raman on his death anniversary His groundbreaking discovery the âRaman Effectâ earned him the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 making him the first Asian to be honoured with a Nobel in any science disciplineâ Singh the Minister of State for Science amp Technology said in a post on social media platform XâA true legend who illuminated the world of Science and Technologyâ he addedThe Raman effect is the change in the wavelength of light that occurs when a light beam is deflected by moleculesIt was named after Raman who was born on November 7 1888The Raman effect discovered while working in the laboratory of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science Kolkata is used to analyse different types of materialWith the discovery the noted physicist transformed the understanding of light and elevated Indian science on the global stageThe achievement earned him the 1930 Nobel Prize in Physics and he became the first Asian Nobel laureate in scienceâRemembering Bharat Ratna Sir CV Raman whose groundbreaking discovery of the Raman Effect transformed the world of science and earned India global recognitionâ said CSIRNational Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research CSIRNIScPR on XâHis relentless curiosity pioneering research and dedication to advancing scientific knowledge continue to inspire students researchers and innovators across generations A true torchbearer of Indian science his legacy reminds us to question explore and discoverâ it addedIn his honour the government has commemorated National Science Day on February 28 the day the discovery of the âRaman Effectâ was made IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/nobel-laureate-c-v-raman-a-true-legend-who-illuminated-world-of-science-tech-minister-649654.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/singapore-partnership-to-boost-indias-chip-plans-ashwini-vaishnaw-649655.html New Delhi Nov 21 IANS Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said that India and Singapore are deepening cooperation in advanced technologies especially semiconductors after holding a series of highlevel meetings in SingaporenbspThe minister said the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association SSIA will work closely with India to support approved semiconductor projectsnbspThe Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association SSIA is partnering with Bharat to support our approved semiconductor projects the Union Minister saidnbspHe added that detailed discussions were held with several Singaporebased companies to understand their experiences the challenges they face and steps needed to speed up the movement of semiconductor equipment and materialsDetailed discussions were held with Singapore companies on their experiences key challenges and measures to accelerate the movement of equipment and materials Vaishnaw statednbspVaishnaw also held meetings with officials from Singapores Ministry of Trade and Industry Enterprise Singapore the Institute of Technical Education Singapore Polytechnic and ASTAR These conversations focused on training technicians and engineers who will be required for Indias upcoming semiconductor facilitiesnbspDiscussed skilling of technicians and engineers for semiconductor projects with officials of MTI Enterprise SG Institute of Technical Education ITE Education Services ITEES Singapore Polytechnic SP and ASTAR he addedVaishnaw also met Singapores Deputy Prime Minister and Trade ampamp Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong and discussed ways to expand bilateral collaboration in emerging tech sectorsnbspDiscussed expanding bilateral cooperation particularly in emerging technology domains Vaishnaw saidnbspThe minister said that global semiconductor distributor Avnet has expressed commitment to expand its warehousing and electronics operations in India further strengthening the supply chain as the country accelerates its push in chip manufacturingnbspAvnet is an important semiconductor and electronics warehousing company Theyre committed to expanding operations in India the Union Minister mentioned https://dailyworld.in/national/singapore-partnership-to-boost-indias-chip-plans-ashwini-vaishnaw-649655.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/nehrus-writings-record-of-indias-evolving-conscience-not-just-history-says-rahul-gandhi-649659.html New Delhi Nov 21 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that Jawaharlal Nehruâs writings are not merely historical documents but a reflection of Indiaâs evolving conscience Gandhi made the remarks after the digitisation of 100 volumes of Nehrus selected works was completed He said that he was glad this legacy is now open searchable and freely accessible to all and noted that the archive will continue to expandRahul Gandhi shared his thoughts on the social media platform X and said âNehruâs writings are not just history they are a record of Indiaâs evolving conscience For anyone seeking to understand our nationâs democratic journey its courage its doubts its dreams his words remain a powerful compassHe further said âIâm glad this legacy is now open searchable and free for all It will keep getting expandedCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge also posted on X âFacts are facts and will not disappear on account of your likesâ Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru In an era of deliberate distortion disinformation and misinformation regarding Pandit Nehru and his colossal achievements for India it is worthwhile to digitise his writings for truth and posterityHe said he was pleased that The Nehru Archive is now live calling it Indiaâs first comprehensive openaccess digital archive of Nehruâs letters speeches notes and other writings all interconnected and available for easy accessI am happy that âThe Nehru Archiveâ is now live httpnehruarchivein This is Indiaâs first comprehensive openaccess digital archive of Jawaharlal Nehruâs writings â letters speeches notes amp more all interconnected and freely available for easy accessAccording to the Nehru Archive website it is an ongoing digital library project dedicated to preserving Nehruâs writings speeches related documents visual material and audio recordingsThe 100 volumes of the Selected Works of Jawaharlal Nehru covering the period from 1903 to 1964 have now been uploaded They are fully searchable and available for free downloadEarlier on November 20 Congress General Secretary in charge of Communications Jairam Ramesh had highlighted a new digital archival facility introduced by the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund to access documents related to the freedom struggle and early years of Independent IndiaThe Congress leader shared information on X and said âThe Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund has just launched a smartphonefriendly httpnehruarchiveinââThis is an easily searchable and freely downloadable digital archive initially built around the 100 published volumes of the Selected Works of Jawaharlal Nehru covering the period 19031964 There are over 75000 pages and over 3000 illustrations to begin withâ said RameshâThe archive will keep getting expanded to cover more text photographs audio and films Archives across the world containing letters to and from Nehru are being contacted to expand the archive Books by and on Nehru during his lifetime will be includedâ wrote RameshEarlier the JNMF said in a statement âThe website The Nehru Archive is available on nehruarchivein The entire set of 100 volumes has been digitised they may be searched and freely downloaded and they may be used with equal ease on the mobile as on the laptop The facsimiles of the original print version are also available alongside the digital textââThis online version would be of immense benefit to anybody who wishes to study any aspect of Indian history from the 1920s to the 1960s the years when Nehru was a major leader of the movement for Independence and thereafter was Prime Minister of the countryâ said JNMF Secretary Professor Madhavan Palat in the statementIt contains some 35000 documents and about 3000 illustrations From volume 44 onward that is from September 1958 his speeches in the original Hindi and in English translation are also available The documents consist of his correspondence speeches interviews administrative notes on files diary entries and even doodles However this is only a beginning it saidHereafter new items will be added in stages These are photographs audios videos books by Nehru books and other publications on Nehru that appeared in his lifetime any other documentation available in the public domain the Hindi original of his speeches which had not been published in the Selected Works and other similar itemsâ said the JNMF IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/nehrus-writings-record-of-indias-evolving-conscience-not-just-history-says-rahul-gandhi-649659.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/leadership-crisis-ktaka-cong-mla-urges-high-command-to-intervene-convene-clp-meet-649661.html Bengaluru Nov 21 Amid the deepening crisis in Karnataka Congress senior MLA HC Balakrishna a staunch supporter of Deputy Chief Minister and the partys state president DK Shivakumar has appealed to the high command to intervene immediately and provide clarity to legislators over the turn of events Speaking to the media in Bengaluru on Friday Balakrishna said âI appeal to the Congress high command to intervene They should convene a Congress Legislature Party CLP meeting and communicate clearly with the legislators They should at least tell the MLAs to remain calm and assure them that decisions will be taken The high command must end the confusion by giving clarity Otherwise it will create daily confusion in the administrationâHe said Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar trusts the MLAs but more importantly he trusts the high command to take an appropriate decision âOther discussions should not take place and damage the party The high command should give clarity Shivakumar is not in a position where he will make demands through MLAs He shares a good relationship with the high commandâ Balakrishna addedâHe Shivakumar has full faith that a decision will be taken in this regard and everyone else also has confidenceâ he underlinedâLegislators and ministers often visit Delhi and discuss various matters It need not be against anyone They might have gone to ask whether Dy CM Shivakumar will get an opportunity Shivakumar has not asked anyone to visit Delhi or make demands on his behalfâ he clarifiedSpeaking about the alleged powersharing agreement he said âI donât know what transpired behind closed doors The high command should intervene and issue clarity Let them call a meeting and put an end to the confusionââShivakumar has instructed all his supporters not to issue statements in his favour He has said the high command will make the decision That is why no one is speaking out There has been no news on this matter recently MLAs are not speaking to the media As State President Shivakumar has ensured thisâ he saidMeanwhile Sringeri MLA TD Raje Gowda speaking to the media from Delhi said he had travelled to Delhi on his own to demand a cabinet berth for a leader from his native Chikkamagaluru district âWe have won five seats in the district and I have won from a BJP stronghold I do not know about other matters I had gone to meet AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday but I was informed that he had gone to meet Sonia GandhiââThe office gave me another appointment When I went there several MLAs and ministers were already at Khargeâs residence I have conveyed my demands to the leadershipâ he saidHowever according to information more MLAs and ministers are headed to Delhi on Friday to join the group of legislators already stationed there pressing for the Chief Ministerâs post for Deputy CM and State Congress President DK Shivakumar IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/leadership-crisis-ktaka-cong-mla-urges-high-command-to-intervene-convene-clp-meet-649661.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tremors-felt-in-ne-states-no-damage-reported-649664.html AgartalaGuwahati Nov 21 The tremors from a moderate earthquake measuring 57 on the Richter scale in adjoining Bangladesh shook several Northeastern states on Friday officials said Disaster Management officials of several Northeastern states confirmed that there were no immediate reports of loss of life or damage to property due to the tremorThe tremors were also felt in several parts of West Bengal and panic spread among the people However no casualty or damage to property was reported from anywhere in the state at the time the report was filedA Disaster Management official in Agartala said the earthquake struck at a depth of around 10 km with its epicentre located in Madhabdi in Bangladeshâs Narsingdi district The tremor was felt in Tripura Assam Mizoram and Meghalaya the states sharing a 1880km border with BangladeshBangladesh media quoting the United States Geological Survey USGS reported that the quake was felt in Dhaka and several other parts of the country Reports of tremors also came from Bangladeshâs Chandpur Nilphamari Sitakunda Sirajganj Narayanganj Patuakhali Bogura Barishal and Moulvibazar a leading daily reportedAs per the National Centre for Seismology NCS Fridayâs tremor was the fifth earthquake in the Northeastern region this week and the 18th during November so far Of the 18 quakes seven were recorded in Assam followed by five in Arunachal Pradesh three in Manipur and one each in Tripura Meghalaya and SikkimSeveral of the tremors were felt simultaneously across multiple Northeastern states On November 2 6 11 12 and 18 quakes shook several states particularly Assam Manipur and Arunachal PradeshAn analysis of NCS data found that more than one earthquake has struck the Northeastern region every week this month with most measuring between 3 and 4 on the Richter scaleEarthquakes are relatively common in the mountainous Northeastern region comprising eight states as it falls within one of the worldâs six most earthquakeprone zones Frequent tremors mostly mild to moderate in Assam Mizoram Manipur Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya have kept authorities worried and continue to push public and private builders to adopt quakeresistant construction practices IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tremors-felt-in-ne-states-no-damage-reported-649664.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cultural-narratives-of-northeast-deserve-wider-visibility-says-telangana-governor-649669.html Hyderabad Nov 21 Cultural and social narratives of the Northeast are often underrepresented in mainstream cinema and deserve wider visibility said Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma The Governor on Friday inaugurated a film festival as part of the TelanganaâNorth East Connect Festival which underscores cultural collaboration between Telangana and the Northeastern statesThe Governor who hails from Tripura attended the opening screening of the Tripura film Yarving directed by National Award winner Father JosephHe noted that the Northeast possesses a vibrant and emerging film ecosystem with filmmakers from Tripura Manipur Assam and other states consistently receiving national honours for their distinct storytellingThe Governor called upon filmmakers from both regions to use the festival as an opportunity for crosslearning coproduction technical collaboration and creative experimentationHe described the TelanganaâNorth East Connect as a comprehensive engagement platform extending beyond cultural festivitiesHe stated that the initiative enables meaningful interaction in diverse fields such as culture healthcare information technology women empowerment creative arts and youth participationHe emphasised that the diversity of the Northeastern states combined with the dynamism of Telangana creates fertile ground for sustained collaboration and mutual learningReflecting on the influence of cinema he stated that films transcend language borders and geography and remain one of the most powerful mediums of communicationGovernor Varma observed that Telugu cinema enjoys remarkable popularity across the Northeast and is widely viewed even in remote tribal communities through digital platforms This he noted demonstrates cinemas capacity to advance understanding dissolve boundaries and strengthen national integrationHe further noted that the Film Festival serves as an incubator of ideas and innovation enabling filmmakers to share expertise exchange techniques and explore new forms of cinematic expressionHe encouraged delegates to take back meaningful insights forge longterm partnerships and contribute to strengthening cultural ties between the Northeastern states and Telangana one of Indias fastestgrowing states with Hyderabad emerging as a major hub of creativity diversity and multicultural engagementThe festival features screenings of notable films including Tara Sikkim Nepali Kuki Hindi Onaatah Khasi Meghalaya Eikhoigi Yum Manipur Red or Pakhi Assam along with acclaimed Telugu films produced by the Telangana Film Development CorporationCH Priyanka Commissioner Information and Public Relations Department and Managing Director Telangana Film Development Corporation TGFDC said that 12 films representing Tripura Manipur Assam Meghalaya Sikkim and Telangana will be screenedThe programme was attended by Komatireddy Venkat Reddy Minister for Roads and Buildings and Cinematography Vakati Srihari Minister for Sports and Youth Services Dana Kishore Principal Secretary Dil Raju Chairman Telangana Film Development Corporation and filmmakers and delegates from all eight Northeastern states IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cultural-narratives-of-northeast-deserve-wider-visibility-says-telangana-governor-649669.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/haryana-conducts-10-450-paperless-property-registrations-in-first-21-days-of-launch--649670.html Chandigarh Nov 21 IANS In an achievement that signals a new era of transparent and citizencentric governance Haryana has crossed 10450 paperless property registrations in the first 21 days of its launchnbspThe states digital landregistry system also set a new singleday record on Friday processing 1659 registrations without the need for a single sheet of papernbspCalling it a transformation not merely digitisation Financial Commissioner Revenue Sumita Misra said the system has been significantly strengthened through upgraded software improved workflowsnbspFrom November 1 to 21 residents booked 9365 online appointments for property registration taking the cumulative total to 10450 appointments since the paperless system was introducednbspOf these 8338 deeds have been approved during the threeweek period bringing the total number of approved deeds to 9260The system is currently processing an average of nearly 1500 deeds per day while the singleday record of 1659 registrations highlights the platforms improved capacity and operational stability she saidnbspMisra noted that officerside features on the portal have been upgraded as wellnbspTehsildars can now revert tokens directly through their login and appointment scheduling has become smoother across all districts she saidnbspMany issues affecting stamp duty calculation token deduction and document flow have already been resolved she addednbspThe system will no longer deduct Rs 503 in cases of incorrect tokens until the token is fully validated protecting citizens from unnecessary financial loss she saidMisra emphasised that the success of the initiative stems from regular feedback received from registrars subregistrars and groundlevel staffnbspTheir suggestions have directly shaped iterative improvements to the platform she saidnbspOne of the major enhancements announced relates to simplifying the second page of the online registration interface a step aimed at reducing user difficulties and streamlining the overall experiencenbspEven small technical refinements can make a big difference for citizens especially when they are completing property transactions that often involve significant financial and emotional stakes Misra added https://dailyworld.in/national/haryana-conducts-10-450-paperless-property-registrations-in-first-21-days-of-launch--649670.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tejas-fighter-jet-crashes-at-dubai-air-show-pilot-killed-649671.html New Delhi Nov 21 IANS Reacting to the tragic Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crash in Dubai on Friday CDS Gen Anil Chauhan said the Indian Armed Forces regret the loss of life and stand firmly with the bereaved family in this time of griefnbsp nbspTaking it to X the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff official page said General Anil Chauhan CDS and all ranks of Indian Armed Forces deeply regret the incident in which an IAF Tejas aircraft met with an accident during an aerial display at Dubai Air Show today The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the accident We deeply regret the loss of life and stand firmly with the bereaved family in this time of griefnbspThe Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show on Friday and the pilot lost his lifeTaking it to X IAF earlier said An IAF Tejas aircraft met with an accident during an aerial display at Dubai Air Show today The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the accident IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of griefnbspIt further added that A court of inquiry is being constituted to ascertain the cause of the accidentnbspThe crash occurred during the biennial Dubai Air Show one of the worlds largest aviation exhibitionsnbspThe event has seen major announcements this week Notably this is the second crash involving a Tejas aircraft the first one being in 2024 near Jaisalmer In March 2024 a Tejas fighter went down in Rajasthans Jaisalmer the first such accident in the aircrafts 23year history since its maiden test flight in 2001The pilot ejected safely in that case LCA Tejas is a 45generation allweather and multirole fighter aircraft The aircraft is designed to be a multirole aircraft capable of taking up offensive air support close combat and ground attack roles at easenbspIt is also designed to undertake ground maritime operations At the Dubai Air Show India and Germany on November 19 revived hightechnology defence collaboration after nearly three decades with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited HAL signing a landmark contract with German statebacked sensor major HENSOLDT https://dailyworld.in/national/tejas-fighter-jet-crashes-at-dubai-air-show-pilot-killed-649671.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/clean-air-punjab-agri2power-launch-sanjha-mittar-a-whatsapp-assistant-for-farmers-649672.html DW Bureau Chandigarh Clean Air Punjab and Agri2Power have introduced Sanjha Mittar a WhatsAppbased digital assistant that is already enhancing how farmers across Punjab access agricultural support The platform was developed following extensive listening exercises and a detailed study involving more than 2000 farmers which revealed WhatsApp as the most trusted and preferred channel for receiving farmingrelated informationBuilt on these insights Sanjha Mittar enables farmers to book machinery access realtime weather updates seek technical guidance receive soil testing instructions and stay informed about training opportunities all through a single familiar interface Importantly the platform does not operate solely on automation each query received through the chatbot is reviewed and answered by trained fellows ensuring that farmers receive accurate personalised and fieldappropriate support This blend of technology and human expertise is emerging as a key strength of the serviceEven in its testing phase the platform is already showing significant promise Farmers report quicker support and smoother access to services with several instances of rapid response In one case a farmer who urgently required machinery received it within 2 hours of making a request through the chatbotdemonstrating the potential of coordinated digital support to reduce timesensitive delays that often affect farm operationsSpeaking about the launch Sanam Director of State Climate Action at Asar said Sanjha Mittar is built entirely around what farmers told us during our listening exercises When technology reflects real farmer preferences the impact becomes immediate and meaningful This platform brings timely sciencebased support directly to their phones strengthening both decisionmaking and climate resilience across PunjabSukhmeet Singh CEO of Agri2Power emphasised the platforms commitment to practical daytoday problem solvingnbsp Our goal is simpleto make sure no farmer feels stuck or unsupported Whether someone needs machinery technical advice or weather information Sanjha Mittar responds quickly and reliably The early feedback shows just how transformative such realtime assistance can beAs the pilot progresses Clean Air Punjab and Agri2Power plan to expand the chatbot with the next phase next year The next phase will include onboarding more farmers enhancing machinery booking systems strengthening crop advisories and adding interactive features based on farmer feedback The organisations aim to build a digital ecosystem where every farmer can access trusted guidance with a single messagenbspSanjha Mittar represents a significant step toward a more connected climateresilient and farmercentric Punjab https://dailyworld.in/national/clean-air-punjab-agri2power-launch-sanjha-mittar-a-whatsapp-assistant-for-farmers-649672.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bengaluru-man-held-for-misbehaving-with-woman-under-pretext-of-petting-her-dog-649481.html Bengaluru Nov 20 A man has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly misbehaving with a woman on the pretext of showing affection to her pet dog police said on Thursday The incident occurred around 1030 pm on November 7 in the Jnanabharati police station limits The accused also snatched the womanâs mobile phone before fleeingDCP South West Anita Haddannavar said a case had been registered under Sections 74 752 3032 and 1152 of the BNS Act âThe accused was tracked down and arrested The stolen mobile phone has also been recoveredâ she said Further details about the accused are awaited she added According to the complaint the woman had stepped out for a walk with her dog in Upkar Layout when the man approached her and asked if he could pet the animal Believing him to be a dog lover she allowed it After caressing the dog he allegedly touched her inappropriately When she resisted he tried to assault her again prompting her to slap himDuring the commotion her mobile phone fell to the ground Before bystanders could intervene the man picked it up and fled The woman later filed a complaint following which police launched a search and analysed CCTV footage to identify the accusedThe incident comes amid two other recent crimes against women in the cityOn November 9 a man allegedly attempted to sexually assault a differentlyabled woman in MR Nagar under the Audugodi Police limits while under the influence of marijuanaOn November 6 police arrested a Rapido driver for allegedly harassing a female passenger The incident came to light after the woman shared her ordeal on social media The policeâs social media monitoring unit traced the post contacted her for details and registered a case The accused was identified as Lokesh 28 of Muniyappa Layout in Ullal IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bengaluru-man-held-for-misbehaving-with-woman-under-pretext-of-petting-her-dog-649481.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-governor-gives-nod-for-ktrs-prosecution-in-formula-e-race-case-649484.html Hyderabad Nov 20 Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has given his nod to prosecute former minister and BRS working president KT Rama Rao in the Formula E race case The nod comes two months after the state government sent the file to the Governor seeking his permission to prosecute the Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS leader in the case relating to alleged misuse of Rs 5488 crore public fundsThis will pave the way for the AntiCorruption Bureau ACB to file the charge sheetIt was in September that the ACB submitted its report and through the state government sought the Governorâs sanction to prosecute KT Rama Rao KTR senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar and othersHowever the prosecution of Arvind Kumar requires permission from the Department of Personnel and Training DoPT of the Central government It was immediately not clear if the ACB would file the charge sheet against all the accused after receiving permission from DoPT or file an initial charge sheet against KTRAfter nine months of probe into the alleged irregularities in hosting the Formula E race in Hyderabad during the previous BRS regime the ACB had submitted its report to the governmentHe has been accused of receiving Rs 44 crore in the form of an electoral bond from a sponsorship company as a quid pro quo for granting it rights to organise the raceThe ACB in December last year booked a case against KTR former Special Chief Secretary Municipal Administration and Urban Development MAampUD Arvind Kumar and the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authoritys HMDA former Chief Engineer BLN Reddy for alleged Rs 5488 crore irregularities in the Formula E dealAfter the Governor gave his permission for the probe the FIR was registered on a complaint by Principal Secretary MAampUD M Dana Kishore who stated that foreign remittances were made without prior approvals of the relevant regulatory authorities which resulted in additional tax burden to HMDA to the tune of Rs 806 croreThe complainant also alleged that the payment was made while the Model Code of Conduct was in effect for the elections to the state Assembly without any prior approval of the Election Commission The FIR was registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act as well as under the Indian Penal Codes IPC Sections 409 criminal breach of trust and 120B criminal conspiracyThe ACB questioned KTR Arvind Kumar and BLN Reddy multiple times in the caseThe former minister who was questioned by the ACB four times dismissed the Formula E case as a âbogus caseâKTR said he had made every effort to bring the Formula E race to Hyderabad He admitted that it was he who had directed the release of Rs 46 crore from the government but clarified that the funds had been deposited directly into the designated account âNot a single rupee has been misused Every rupee is accounted for Where then is the corruptionâ he askedThe BRS leader asserted that even if prosecution proceeded or charge sheets were filed nothing would stand IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-governor-gives-nod-for-ktrs-prosecution-in-formula-e-race-case-649484.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/india-to-host-colombo-security-conclave-nsa-meeting-today-649391.html New Delhi Nov 20 India is set to host the 7th Meeting of the National Security Advisors NSAs of the Colombo Security Conclave CSC in New Delhi on Thursday NSA Ajit Doval will host his counterparts from member states including the Maldives Mauritius Sri Lanka and Bangladesh The Seychelles will participate as an Observer State while Malaysia has been invited as a GuestThe CSC was formed to promote closer cooperation between Member States on vital matters of security and to strengthen partnership for enhancing regional security in the Indian Ocean region read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs MEAIn keeping with this vision and objective the ministry said that the 7th Meeting of the NSAs will be an opportunity for the participants to review the activities under the different pillars of cooperation including Maritime Safety and Security Countering Terrorism and Radicalization Combating Transnational Organized Crime Cyber Security and Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief and discuss the Roadmap and Action Plan for 2026Earlier on Wednesday Bangladeshs National Security Advisor NSA Khalilur Rahman called on his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval as the two held an extensive meeting in New Delhi according to media reports in DhakaThe meeting comes amid Dhakas renewed call for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following the death sentence verdict issued against her by Bangladeshs International Crimes Tribunal ICT earlier this weekTaking to X the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi said Bangladesh delegation to the Seventh NSAlevel Meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave CSC led by the National Security Advisor Dr Khalilur Rahman met with the National Security Advisor of India Mr Ajit Doval and his team today in Delhi They discussed the work of CSC and key bilateral issues Rahman invited Doval to visit Bangladesh at his convenienceThe 6th Meeting of the NSAs of CSC was held in December 2023 in Mauritius and member states met again during the Signing Ceremony for the Founding Documents of CSC in Sri Lanka in August 2024The Deputy National Security Advisers DNSAs of CSC countries have also been meeting at regular intervals The last meeting of DNSAs was held in virtual format in July 2024According to the MEA over the past years India hosted a number of events including the First CSC Oceanographers and Hydrographers Conference where member and observer states shared knowledge and best practices relating to oceanography and hydrography and discussed collaborative ways to address the regional challenges related to the OceansAdditionally the maiden Coastal Security Conference which focused on the greater role and responsibilities of the Coast Guards of Member and Observer States in ensuring security of coastlines and beyond and the third edition of the Maritime Law Workshop were also held in IndiaSeveral training programmes were also hosted by India on the investigation of terrorism cases countering trafficking organised crime and drug law enforcement IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/india-to-host-colombo-security-conclave-nsa-meeting-today-649391.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/dmk-ally-vck-launches-attack-on-stalin-govt-says-tns-conviction-rate-in-caste-related-crimes-alarmingly-low-649395.html Chennai Nov 20 In a move that hints at growing friction in the ruling DMK coalition in Tamil Nadu VCK General Secretary and Villupuram MP D Ravikumar has strongly criticised Tamil Naduâs poor conviction rate in castebased crimes stating that the current figures reveal a deeply concerning failure of the stateâs lawenforcement and justice systems VCK is an ally of the ruling party DMK and has four MLAs and two MPs In a detailed statement Ravikumar said cases filed by Dalits under the SCST Prevention of Atrocities Act continue to face dismissal at an alarming rate often being branded âfalseâ without adequate investigationHe alleged that such outcomes stem from weak handling of cases by the police and a lack of seriousness on the part of enforcement authorities in pursuing justice for victims of caste atrocitiesCiting the 2023 National Crime Records Bureau NCRB statistics the VCK leader pointed out that crimes against Scheduled Castes have been rising steadily in Tamil Nadu The state recorded 1921 cases of atrocities against Dalits in 2023 a sharp increase from 1377 cases registered in 2021Ravikumar drew a comparison with neighbouring Andhra Pradesh Telangana and Karnataka all of which reported a decline in crimes against SCs during the same period This he said highlights Tamil Naduâs âdisturbing deviationâ from national and regional trendsHe further noted that pending cases in Tamil Naduâs courts continue to pile up As of 2023 a total of 6410 cases related to atrocities against SCs were already under trial and 1502 fresh cases were added that year taking the total number of pending cases to 7912 Such an overwhelming backlog he warned directly affects the delivery of justice to marginalised communitiesRavikumar also flagged an alarming disparity in the outcomes of these casesIn 2023 there were only 115 convictions while 830 cases ended in acquittal resulting in a conviction rate of just 12 per cent far below the national average of 32 per centHe attributed this poor conviction rate to systemic issues including improper filing of cases weak chargesheets delays in investigation and inadequate followup by the prosecutionCalling the situation unacceptable the VCK general secretary said the state must urgently reform its policing and prosecution mechanisms to ensure justice for DalitsHe urged the government to strengthen investigative processes improve training for police personnel and ensure that cases under the SCST Act are handled with the seriousness they deserveRavikumar said rising atrocities and falling conviction rates undermine Tamil Naduâs social justice narrative and called for swift corrective action to restore trust among marginalised communities IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/dmk-ally-vck-launches-attack-on-stalin-govt-says-tns-conviction-rate-in-caste-related-crimes-alarmingly-low-649395.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/donald-trumps-son-to-visit-taj-mahal-today-along-with-126-special-guests-from-40-countries-649399.html New Delhi Nov 20 US President Donald Trumpâs son Donald Trump Jr is set to visit Agra to see the Taj Mahal on Thursday He will arrive at Kheria Airport by a special aircraft after which he will proceed to the iconic monument Trump Jr along with 126 special guests from 40 countries is scheduled to tour the Taj Mahal In 2020 US President Trump visited the monument with his wife Melania Trump but this will be Donald Trump Jrâs first visitThe local administration has made extensive preparations for his arrival including clearing 16 stray dogs and 12 cows from the roads and carrying out a special cleaning drive to ensure smooth movement and enhanced securityTrump Jr who is also a businessman is likely to visit India over the weekend to attend a highprofile destination wedding of an Indian American couple in Udaipur Rajasthan In anticipation of his visit a team from a US security agency has already reached Udaipur and is reviewing security arrangementsThe wedding is scheduled to take place on November 21 and 22 The main ceremony will be held at the historic Jag Mandir Palace located in the middle of Lake Pichola while the other festivities will take place at Manek Chowk within the City Palace complex According to sources Trump Jr will stay at The Leela Palace Udaipur one of the cityâs most luxurious hotelsBesides Donald Trump Jr several Indian politicians and celebrities are expected to attend the event Ahead of the arrival of these VIP guests the Rajasthan administration has begun enforcing heightened security measures across Udaipur The city will remain on high alert during the twoday celebrations with special arrangements put in place along the route from the airport to Lake Pichola officials saidKnown as the âCity of Lakesâ Udaipur is renowned for its lavish heritage hotels palaces and forts making it one of Indiaâs most picturesque wedding destinations Nestled in the Aravalli Hills the royal city has long been a favourite choice for grand celebrations among affluent families It has previously hosted the weddings or prewedding festivities of Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas Raveena Tandon Neil Nitin Mukesh Hardik Pandya and Isha Ambani daughter of billionaire Mukesh Ambani IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/donald-trumps-son-to-visit-taj-mahal-today-along-with-126-special-guests-from-40-countries-649399.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/uddhav-thackeray-takes-dig-at-shindes-shiv-sena-says-bear-the-fruits-of-your-karma-649431.html Mumbai Nov 20 Uddhav Thackerays Shiv Sena on Thursday targeted the Eknath Shindeled Shiv Sena amid reports of growing discontent between the Shinde camp and the BJP The party in its mouthpiece Saamana said the BJP neither takes the trouble to please you nor fears your displeasure implying the Shinde faction has little leverage or respect within the alliance It told the Shinde faction to bear the fruits of your karma framing their current predicament as a consequence of their 2022 defection from the original Shiv SenaThe editorial alleged that the BJP is systematically working to weaken allied parties including the Shinde group and that the dissatisfaction within the Shinde camp is now out in the openThis followed reports that Eknath Shindes ministers had boycotted a state cabinet meeting reportedly due to unhappiness over seatsharing and the BJPs aggressive induction of local leadersâShinde faction that speaks of We are upset in Mumbai and goes to Delhi to wash Amit Shahs feet on Tuesday supposedly had an outburst of discontent and boycotted the cabinet meeting Do these people really have the courage to boycott Chief Minister Fadnaviss cabinet asked the Thackeray campUddhav Thackerayled Shiv Sena said that Shindes party members are being poached by the BJP In the ongoing local body elections in the state the BJP is conducting Operation Lotus and undermining even their allies Of course whats new in that BJPs politics has been going on like this for decades Still these poaching tremors must have affected the Shinde faction more From that anxiety another failed attempt at a discontent drama must have been enactedAccording to the editorial Dy CM Shinde has performed such acts of discontent drama before Sometimes sulking and going to his farm in Satara sometimes going to Delhi and crying to ModiShah it saidâBut the extent of its impact on the BJP is evident from the ongoing poaching in various places by BJP members Still at Tuesdays cabinet meeting the Shinde faction tried this new experiment of discontent drama After the cabinet meeting Shindes disgruntled ministers met the Chief Minister and burst noiseless fireworks saying the BJP is not maintaining alliance dharma The Chief Minister apparently disarmed them right there with his signature Fadnavis smile and showed the Shinde faction a mirror of the poaching they had done Only those two know the truth but later BJPs Chandrashekhar Bawankule made a special BJPstyle clarification BJPstyle means first embrace someone then slowly cut that same throat and pretend from above that you did nothing it remarkedThe Thackeray camp said in its mouthpiece that the Chief Minister himself says on one hand that Mahayuti is unbreakable and on the other hand creates a division saying alliance decisions will be made at the local level While speaking at party meetings he offers the nectar of advice to officebearers saying Remember that allies are our own and when the same officebearers poach allies he turns a blind eye âNow after Tuesdays discontent too CM lectured the Shinde faction and sent them off with an understanding in words like What has happened has happened from here on leaders of parties in Mahayuti will not join each others parties Again this clarification was given not by the Chief Minister but by BJP Minister Bawankule Why did he give it Thats not the question but through this BJPs multifaced character came to the fore once againâ it allegedTargeting the Shinde faction the Thackeray camp asked âDo those who stabbed their own mother in the back and went to others manipulation for power have the moral right to protest against poaching or express anger over discontentâ It further said âYou have lost that right yourself and the BJP knows this very well Thats why they first break alliances and then perform the drama of applying balm saying This much now no more aheadâStepping up the attack on the Shinde faction the Thackeray camp said in the editorial The bluster of not from here on that the BJP has shown is of the same old tradition and where else do Shinde and his cronies have any other option anyway So theres no point in them complaining in the name of Operation Lotus You have willingly trapped yourself in the invisible net under the lotus water That net will slowly strangle you and the lotus on the water will keep swaying majestically When the BJP divided you you joyfully split yourself out of lust for power Now when the BJP is breaking your faction too whats the point of protesting The dust of your discontent is colourless and each time this dust rises it settles down just the same It doesnt get into the BJPs eyes at allâ it taunted IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/uddhav-thackeray-takes-dig-at-shindes-shiv-sena-says-bear-the-fruits-of-your-karma-649431.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/nitish-kumar-takes-oath-as-bihar-cm-for-record-10th-time-649440.html Patna Nov 20 IANS I Nitish Kumar At 1135 am on Thursday November 20 the naysayers silently watched him take the oath of office and secrecy for the 10th time as the Chief Minister of Bihar Till then there was a chorus of doubts that the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP would not allow the 74yearold leader of the Janata Dal U to lead the National Democratic Alliance NDA state government this timenbspnbspA similar doubt was sown in 2020 before Nitish Kumar swore in as the head of the state government with a mask underscoring the first such democratic process held in India in the aftermath of the Covid pandemic However whether the JD U got 43 seats in the 2020 Assembly election or 85 in 2025 whether the ally returned to the Bihar Legislative Assembly as the single third or the secondlargest party the BJP abided by its pledge of a government led by Nitish KumarThrough his long political career the JDU leader has been associated with many different parties Born on March 1 1951 in Bakhtiarpur Nitish Kumar emerged from the socialist tradition and entered electoral politics in the 1970s before rising through organisational roles in Janata Parivar formations and later the Janata Dal UnitedHis first significant executive breakthrough came in 2000 with a short stint as Chief Minister then representing the Samata Party He returned in 2005 and formed a stable government that marked the start of his public image as a leader focused on governance and lawandorder reformOver the next two decades Nitish combined electoral appeal with frequent alliance recalibrations alternating between partnerships with the BJP and opposition coalitions as political circumstances required He has served multiple terms as the Chief Minister building a reputation for administrative interventions in infrastructure rural electrification road construction and public distribution reforms earning the sobriquet of sushashanbabu or Mr Good GovernanceHis approach mixed technocratic initiatives with castesensitive political engineering which helped sustain a broad if sometimes shifting support base His colleagueturnedadversary Prashant Kishor had once famously stated in Hindi loosely translated as Bihar blooms under Nitish KumarJournalist Sankarshan Thakur had aptly titled Nitish Kumars biography Single Man calling him a wary man often too careful he wont step onto ground he isnt certain will hold The book mentions that in 1992 Nitish Kumar was not even on talking terms with Lalu Prasad and had an extremely ugly spatOn the other hand he firmly opposed Narendra Modi as PM in 2014 However he allied with both at different times switching sides midway even while heading the state government But the veteran politician has this habit of speaking out even at the cost of being politically incorrect which when pointed out would bring out his reaction as following my conscienceIn recent times the septuagenarian was reportedly facing persistent administrative challenges in sectors like health education and employment Nitish Kumar already enjoys the distinction of cumulatively being the longest serving premier of the state and now after serving a full fiveyear term he would be among Indias topthree longest serving Chief MinistersIndias federal politics offer both precedents for longserving chief ministers and contrasts in style where leaders like Pawan Kumar Chamling of Sikkim and Naveen Patnaik of Odisha hold the distinction of being in office for over 24 years continuously As did Jyoti Basu of West Bengal who stepped down after serving for more than 23 years and four monthsNitish Kumar has already served a cumulative term of over 19 years and eight months and counting https://dailyworld.in/national/nitish-kumar-takes-oath-as-bihar-cm-for-record-10th-time-649440.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/new-nitish-kumar-govt-has-26-ministers-representing-all-castes-communities-649441.html Patna Nov 20 IANS Caste balance has once again emerged as a decisive factor in the formation of the new Bihar government sworn in on Thursday in the historic Gandhi MaidannbspnbspNitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister for the 10th time and a total of 26 ministers were inducted into the new cabinet from various NDA constituents 14 from the BJP eight from the JDU two from the LJPRV and one each from the RLM and HAMnbspIn the previous cabinet senior BJP leaders Mangal Pandey and Nitish Mishra represented the Brahmin community However this time the BJP has reduced the Brahmin quota retaining only Mangal Pandey No Brahmin MLA from the JDU has been given a ministerial berth marking a notable shift in the caste arithmeticThe BJP has given significant importance to the Rajput community traditionally one of its core support basesnbspFour ministers Sanjay Tiger Shreyasi Singh Leshi Singh and Sanjay Singh have been included from this caste groupnbspThis marks a strategic attempt to consolidate Rajput support in the statenbspTwo prominent leaders Vijay Kumar Sinha and Vijay Chaudhary have been inducted from the Bhumihar community which continues to wield considerable political influence in BiharNitin Naveen from the Kayastha community has been included in the cabinet He is considered an important BJP face especially in Patna and other urban regionsnbspOBCs remain the largest social bloc in Bihar politics and the cabinet reflects this demographic realitynbspSamrat Choudhary KushwahaKoeri Deputy Chief Minister Deepak Prakash Kushwaha represents Upendra Kushwahas political legacy Ram Kripal Yadav and Vijendra Prasad Yadav represent the Yadav community traditionally aligned with the RJD Shravan Kumar Kurmi a longtime associate of Nitish Kumar and representative of JDUs core support base and Pramod Kumar ChandravanshiOBC adding further OBC representationBy including two Yadav ministers the NDA has attempted to send a calculated message to the community that it seeks broader social inclusion beyond traditional vote banksnbspThe NDA has maintained strong representation for Extremely Backward Classes EBCs who have played a crucial role in its electoral successnbspMinisters include Surendra Mehta Dhanuk Rama Nishad NishadMallah Madan Sahani Mallah Lakhendra Kumar Roshan Paswan Sunil Kumar Ravidas Santosh Kumar Suman Manjhi community and Sanjay Kumar Paswan in the cabinet of the Nitish Kumar governmentThis wide representation indicates the NDAs consistent effort to retain its stronghold among EBCsnbspBy including Mohammad Jama Khan in the cabinet the NDA has attempted to send a message of inclusivity to the Muslim communitynbspThough symbolic in numbers the move carries political significance in the current landscape https://dailyworld.in/national/new-nitish-kumar-govt-has-26-ministers-representing-all-castes-communities-649441.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jk-polices-sia-raids-kashmir-times-office-in-jammu-for-anti-national-activities-649442.html Jammu Nov 20 IANS The State Investigation Agency SIA of JampampK Police on Thursday carried out a raid at the office of the Kashmir Times in Jammu alleging that the newspaper has been involved in antinational activities and spreading disaffection against the countrynbspnbspOfficial sources said the SIA has filed a First Information Report FIR naming Anuradha Bhasin Editor of Kashmir Times in connection with these chargesThe investigation aims to examine her alleged links and activities that threaten the sovereignty of India The operation underscores the ongoing crackdown on terror networks in Kashmir with SIA asserting that there must be no misuse to propagate seditious or separatist ideologies sources addedThe CounterIntelligence wing and the SIA of JampampK Police have been carrying out raids at multiple locations in the union territory since November 10 when a local doctor Umar Nabi exploded a car next to the Red Fort in Delhi killing 13 innocent civilians and injuring many others The terrorist Dr Umar Nabi who died in the explosion had evaded arrest after JampampK Police in coordination with Haryana Police busted a white collar terror module in the Faridabad areaPolice have arrested two terror associates of Dr Umar Nabi namely Dr Adil Rather of Kulgam district and Dr Muzammil Ganaie of Pulwama district following which Dr Umar Nabi had gone undergroundnbspWhile one AK47 rifle was recovered from the locker of Dr Adil Rather in the Government Medical College Anantnag 360 kg of explosive material was recovered from Dr Muzammil RathernbspThe CounterIntelligence wing also raided the highprofile Kot Bhalwal district jail in Jammu on Wednesday where hardcore Pakistani and local terrorists are lodgedAnother local doctor Umar Farooq and his wife Shahzada Akhtar were arrested two days back in Srinagar for using their position in the society allegedly for antinational activitiesnbspShahzada Akhtar was arrested for trying to revive the womens terrorist outfit DukhtaraneMillat It is alleged that Shahzada was working to recruit a fresh cadre for the outfit that had become defunct after the arrest of its chief Asiya Andrabi in 2018 https://dailyworld.in/national/jk-polices-sia-raids-kashmir-times-office-in-jammu-for-anti-national-activities-649442.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-semiconductor-push-reaches-turning-point-as-private-investment-begins-to-flow-vaishnaw-649443.html New Delhi Nov 20 IANS Indias sweeping statebacked semiconductor drive supported by a strong design ecosystem and a large pool of engineering talent is beginning to attract private investment on its own Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on ThursdaynbspSpeaking at Bloombergs New Economy Forum in Singapore Vaishnaw noted that the countrys efforts are now moving beyond governmentled initiatives and creating confidence among global chipmakersnbspIndias sweeping statebacked semiconductor drive coupled with its growing design ecosystem and deep bench of engineering talent is helping the country reach a stage where private capital begins to flow in on its own Vaishnaw statednbspVaishnaw said Indias goal is to ensure that its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities are on par with major chipproducing nations by 2032nbspHe described the 20312032 window as the period when India will match the level many established countries have reached today setting the stage for a fair and competitive global racenbspIndias semiconductor programme is still in its early stages but the government has ramped up spending to attract chip designers and manufacturers the minister mentionednbspA 10 billion incentive fund has helped launch several assembly packaging and testing projectsMicron Technology has already set up a plant in Gujarat while Tata Group is among 10 companies preparing to fabricate silicon within the country Vaishnaw saidnbspVaishnaw said three of Indias semiconductor facilities are expected to begin commercial production early next yearnbspHe added that the strong push from the government combined with Indias expanding talent base is helping create the right environment for longterm private sector participation similar to the way subsidies have encouraged Apple and its suppliers to ramp up iPhone production in the countrynbspIndias approach of a common and affordable compute facility is ensuring democratisation of technology Vaishnaw mentioned https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-semiconductor-push-reaches-turning-point-as-private-investment-begins-to-flow-vaishnaw-649443.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/intellectuals-terrorists-more-dangerous-than-those-working-on-ground-delhi-police-in-sc-649447.html nbspNew Delhi Nov 20 When intellectuals become terrorists they become more dangerous than those working on the ground the Delhi police told the Supreme Court on Thursday as it vehemently opposed the bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid Sharjeel Imam and others in the February 2020 riots casenbspPolice said it had become a trend now for doctors and engineers to engage in antinational activitiesnbspAdditional Solicitor General SV Raju appearing for the Delhi police told a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria that the delay in trial was attributable to the accused and they cannot take advantage of itnbspRaju showed in the top court videos of Imam giving inflammatory speeches against the Citizenship Amendment ActThe videos showed Imam giving speeches at Chakhand Jamia Aligarh and Asansol in 2019 and 2020 before the riots in February 2020 riots in DelhinbspPointing out that Imam is an engineering graduate the advocate said Nowadays there is a trend that doctors engineers are not doing their professions but engaging in antinational activities Raju added Its not a simple protest These are violent protests They are talking about blockades At this juncture Justice Kumar asked if the speeches were part of the chargesheet to which Raju replied in the affirmativenbspThe ASG said CAA protests were timed with US President Donald Trumps visit to India to get international media coverageThe ultimate intention is regime change CAA protests were a redherring the real purpose was regime change create economic deprivation and create chaos across the country The riots were deliberately made to coincide with the visit of US President Donald Trump These socalled intellectuals are more dangerous than the groundlevel terrorists Raju saidnbspKhalid Imam Gulfisha Fatima Meeran Haider and Rehman were booked under the UAPA the stringent antiterror law and provisions of the erstwhile IPC for allegedly being the masterminds of the 2020 riots which left 53 people dead and over 700 injuredThe violence erupted during widespread protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act CAA and the National Register of Citizens NRCnbspStrongly opposing the bail pleas of activists Delhi on Tuesday had argued that it was not something spontaneous but an orchestrated a preplanned and a welldesigned attack on the sovereignty of the nationnbspSolicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for Delhi Police had told the bench that there was an attempt to divide the society on communal lines and it was not merely an agitation against the Citizenship Amendment ActnbspAgencies https://dailyworld.in/national/intellectuals-terrorists-more-dangerous-than-those-working-on-ground-delhi-police-in-sc-649447.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/it-is-modiyogi-age-will-continue-at-least-for-50-years-now-nda-as-nitish-kumar-takes-oath-as-bihar-cm--649452.html Patna Nov 20 IANS As Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar NDA leaders on Thursday congratulated the new government and said that it is the age of ModiYogi adding that this political era will continue at least for 50 yearsnbspSpeaking to IANS BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said Gandhi Maidan has rarely been seen so full The PM ModiNitish duo along with Chirag Paswan Upendra Kushwaha and other leaders will take Bihar to such heights in the next five years that every Bihari will feel proudUnion MoS SP Singh Baghel said I would like to congratulate Chief Minister Nitish Kumar the Deputy Chief Ministers the entire cabinet and all NDA ministers It is said that the people of Bihar are very aware The state is known for great revolutionsnbspUP Minister Suresh Khanna said It was already decided as the people of Bihar had already made their choice Where good governance is assured that government will be formed Remember this It is the age of ModiYogi and it will continue at least for 50 yearsBihar Minister Md Zama Khan said I thank my leader and also the NDA government for carrying out many historic initiatives in Bihar that the people appreciate Our leaders have taken care of everyonenbspUnion Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said Today is a crucial day for Bihar Under the leadership of Nitish Kumar the new government has been formed and the ministers have taken oath I extend my best wishes to everyone We hope Bihar progresses rapidly on the path of developmentnbspBJP MP Janardan Singh Sigriwal said Its an important day for the people of Bihar It was a special day as PM Modi attended the swearingin ceremony The people of Bihar have full faith in PM Modi The dream of Viksit Bharat will be fulfilledBJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh said There is an environment of happiness People are celebrating and expressing their wishes The desire of the people of Bihar has been fulfilled Under the leadership of PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar the government has been formednbspBJP MLA Pradeep Singh said I congratulate the entire council of ministers Todays historic mandate marks the beginning of a new Bihar and the vision of a developed Bihar will now be realisednbspEarlier in the day Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister for the 10th time and a total of 26 ministers were inducted into the new Cabinet from various NDA constituents 14 from the BJP eight from the JDU two from the LJPRV and one each from the RLM and HAMIn the previous Cabinet senior BJP leaders Mangal Pandey and Nitish Mishra represented the Brahmin community However this time the BJP has reduced the Brahmin quota retaining only Mangal Pandey No Brahmin MLA from the JDU has been given a ministerial berth marking a notable shift in the caste arithmeticnbspThe BJP has given significant importance to the Rajput community traditionally one of its core support basesnbspFour ministers Sanjay Tiger Shreyasi Singh Leshi Singh and Sanjay Singh have been included from this caste groupnbspThis marks a strategic attempt to consolidate Rajput support in the stateTwo prominent leaders Vijay Kumar Sinha and Vijay Chaudhary have been inducted from the Bhumihar community which continues to wield considerable political influence in BiharnbspNitin Naveen from the Kayastha community has been included in the Cabinet He is considered an important BJP face especially in Patna and other urban regionsnbspOBCs remain the largest social bloc in Bihar politics and the Cabinet reflects this demographic realitynbspSamrat Choudhary KushwahaKoeri Deputy Chief Minister Deepak Prakash Kushwaha represents Upendra Kushwahas political legacy Ram Kripal Yadav and Vijendra Prasad Yadav represent the Yadav community traditionally aligned with the RJD Shravan Kumar Kurmi a longtime associate of Nitish Kumar and representative of JDUs core support base and Pramod Kumar ChandravanshiOBC adding further OBC representationBy including two Yadav ministers the NDA has attempted to send a calculated message to the community that it seeks broader social inclusion beyond traditional vote banksnbspThe NDA has maintained strong representation for Extremely Backward Classes who have played a crucial role in its electoral successnbspMinisters include Surendra Mehta Dhanuk Rama Nishad NishadMallah Madan Sahani Mallah Lakhendra Kumar Roshan Paswan Sunil Kumar Ravidas Santosh Kumar Suman Manjhi community and Sanjay Kumar Paswan in the cabinet of the Nitish Kumar government https://dailyworld.in/national/it-is-modiyogi-age-will-continue-at-least-for-50-years-now-nda-as-nitish-kumar-takes-oath-as-bihar-cm--649452.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sensex-nifty-end-near-record-highs-as-financials-lead-rally-649453.html Mumbai Nov 20 IANS Indian equity markets ended higher on Thursday with both the Sensex and Nifty moving closer to the record levels last seen in September 2024nbspStrong buying in Financials and Oil ampamp Gas stocks along with positive global cues boosted overall market sentimentnbspThe Sensex rose 052 per cent or 44621 points to close at 8563268 after touching an intraday high of 8580170nbspnbspHDFC Bank and Bajaj Twins were among the biggest contributors to the indexs gainsSimilarly the Nifty hit a fresh 52week high of 2624665 before settling 054 per cent or 13950 points higher at 2619215nbspThe broader trend remains constructive supported by strong demand zones at 26180 26070 and deeper support between 26000 and 25900 as per expertsnbspnbspA breakout above 26277 remains the next major trigger that could open the path toward 2635026500 and higher market watchers saidnbspBroader market performance was mixed The Nifty SmallCap 100 closed 005 per cent lower while the Nifty MidCap 100 inched up 002 per centnbspOn the Sensex Bajaj Finance Bajaj Finserv and Tech Mahindra were the top gainers while Asian Paints Titan and HCLTech were the main losersnbspA similar trend was seen on the NSE where Eicher Motors Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv led the gains and Asian Paints Titan and HCLTech dragged the indexnbspAmong sectors Nifty Financial Services emerged as the top performer Meanwhile Nifty Media and PSU Bank indices ended among the biggest laggardsnbspAnalysts said that Indian equities rose on optimism around IndiaUS trade talks and progress on phase1 agreements boosting overall market sentimentnbspGlobal cues also remained strong led by techdriven gains following solid earnings experts saidnbspFresh FII inflows and strength in largecap sectors such as Auto Financials and IT supported the upbeat trend they addednbsp https://dailyworld.in/national/sensex-nifty-end-near-record-highs-as-financials-lead-rally-649453.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/nia-arrests-four-more-prime-accused-in-delhi-blast-case-649455.html New Delhi Nov 20 IANS As the investigation into the November 10 Delhi blast case intensifies the National Investigation Agency NIA has arrested four more prime accused involved in the terror attack bringing the total number of arrests in the case to sixnbspAccording to the NIA three accused are from Jammu and Kashmir while one is from Uttar PradeshnbspNIA has identified the accused as Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganai of Pulwama Dr Adeel Ahmed Rather of Anantnag Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay of Shopian all from Jammu and Kashmir and Dr Shaheen Saeed of Lucknow Uttar PradeshThe four accused were taken into custody by NIA in Srinagar Jammu ampamp Kashmir on production orders from the District Sessions Judge Patiala House Court the NIA said in its press note on ThursdaynbspAccording to the NIA investigation they had all played a key role in the terror attack that killed several innocent persons and left many others injured as per the NIA investigationnbspMoving expeditiously with its probe in the case NIA had earlier arrested two accused Amir Rashid Ali in whose name the car used in the blast was registered and Jasir Bilal Wani alias Danish who had provided technical aid to the terrorist involved in the deadly attackAccording to the earlier press note Jasir had allegedly provided technical support for carrying out terror attacks by modifying drones and attempting to make rockets ahead of the deadly car bomb blast which killed 13 people and left 32 people injurednbspEarlier on Monday a Delhi court also sent Aamir Rashid Ali a Kashmiri resident accused of conspiring with Umar to 10 days of NIA custody Ali in whose name the car used in the blast was registered was arrested on November 16Their interrogation is continuing as part of NIAs efforts to unravel the complete terror conspiracy in the case RC212025NIADLI the NIA saidnbspThe antiterror agency which was handed over the investigation by the Union Home Ministry soon after the attack is working closely with various state police forces to track and arrest every member of the terrorist module involved in the terror attack https://dailyworld.in/national/nia-arrests-four-more-prime-accused-in-delhi-blast-case-649455.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/g20-leaders-summit-pm-modi-set-to-put-sharper-focus-on-matters-impacting-global-south-649467.html New Delhi Nov 20 IANS India on Thursday said that it is looking forward to a successful and productive G20 Leaders Summit in South Africas Johannesburg later this week which will also see participation of Prime Minister Narendra ModinbspThe summit will be important for India to ensure continuity of its priorities in the G20 after having hosted a very successful presidency in 2023 As you are aware the G20 has emerged as a premier forum for international economic cooperation as well as for discussing matters of global significance The G20 provides an excellent opportunity for the leaders of major and emerging economies representing over 85 per cent of global GDP and around threequarters of the worlds population to come together and discuss important issues impacting the world Sudhakar Dalela Secretary Economic Relations at the Ministry of External Affairs MEA told reporters ahead of Prime Ministers South Africa visitPM Modi will be visiting Johannesburg from November 2123 to attend the 20th G20 Leaders Summit at the invitation of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa This will be the fourth consecutive G20 Summit held in the Global South nbspthe first to take place on African soil and Prime Ministers fourth official visit to South Africa following his bilateral visit in 2016 and later for the two BRICS summits in 2018 and 2023nbspAccording to the MEA Prime Minister Modi will put forth Indias perspectives on the G20 agenda and is expected to speak in all the three sessions of the Summit These sessions have been titled Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth Leaving No One Behind Building our economies the role of trade financing for development and the debt burden A Resilient World the G20s Contribution Disaster Risk Reduction Climate Change Just Energy Transitions Food Systems and A Fair and a Just Future for All Critical Minerals Decent Work Artificial IntelligenceSouth Africa has identified four key priority areas for its G20 presidency this year Strengthening disaster resilience and response ensuring debt sustainability for lowincome countries mobilising finance for a just energy transition and fourthly harnessing critical minerals for inclusive growth and sustainable development Secretary Dalela told reportersnbspThe Summit he said will be important for India for the continuity of its priorities after having hosted a successful presidency in 2023The Indian G20 presidency as some of you would recall had established a Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group signifying the importance India attached to this matter The South African presidency has carried forward the important work related to disaster risk reduction and resilience as one of the key priorities of its own presidency Similarly through the Task Force on Food Security the South African presidency has continued the dialogue on this important challenge as well the seasoned diplomat mentionedOn the margins of the G20 Leaders Summit Prime Minister Modi is also expected to hold several key bilateral meetings with some of the leaders present in Johannesburg PM Modi will also be participating in the IndiaBrazilSouth Africa IBSA Leaders Meeting being hosted by South AfricanbspThe Johannesburg Summit will also conclude the successful holding of the G20 Presidency by four emerging markets and developing economies of the G20 Indonesia India Brazil and now South Africa This has enabled all of us collectively to bring a sharper focus on matters impacting the Global South he said https://dailyworld.in/national/g20-leaders-summit-pm-modi-set-to-put-sharper-focus-on-matters-impacting-global-south-649467.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/google-announces-anti-scam-tools-ai-safety-efforts-for-kids-elderly-users-in-india-649468.html New Delhi Nov 20 IANS Technology major Google on Thursday outlined a broad safetyfirst road map for India that puts children teenagers and older adults at the centre of its Artificial Intelligence AI protection effortsnbspThe US tech giant unveiled ondevice realtime antiscam tools text watermarking and digitalliteracy programmes to make AI safer and more inclusive for usersnbspScam Detection powered by Gemini Nano will be rolled out on Pixel phones to analyse calls in real time and flag potential scams entirely ondevice without recording audio transcripts or sharing data with Google the release by the firm saidThe Scam Detection feature is off by default applies only to calls from unknown numbers not saved contacts emits a beep to notify participants and can be turned off by the user it addednbspGoogle also said it is broadening the availability of SynthID Detector and releasing the SynthID text watermarking tool as an opensource component of its Responsible GenAI Toolkit The watermarking technology helps partners identify AIgenerated images and audionbspIt also announced a grant of 2 lakh to CyberPeace Foundation in India to support capacity building and deliver AIdriven cyberdefence tools to fight fraud and scams create safer digital learning environments for children and teens and strengthen responsible governance aligned with the IndiaAI MissionThe US company also announced 1 million to five leading think tanks and universities across APAC AsiaPacific to conduct essential research and foster meaningful dialogue on the opportunities and challenges of AInbspIn India where the digital economy is booming we are building AI systems that are designed to keep user trust intact as India transitions to AI said Evan Kotsovinos Vice President Privacy Safety and Security GooglenbspWe are taking a 360degree approach to safety combining onproduct and onCloud protections digital literacy to empower users with knowledge and awareness said Preeti Lobana Country Manager Google India https://dailyworld.in/national/google-announces-anti-scam-tools-ai-safety-efforts-for-kids-elderly-users-in-india-649468.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ktaka-hm-vows-swift-action-after-techie-loses-rs-3183-crore-in-digital-arrest-scam-649217.html Bengaluru Nov 18 Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said the government would take firm action in the online fraud case involving the âdigital arrestâ of a 57yearold Bengaluru tech professional who lost Rs 3183 crore He confirmed that it is the largest online financial scam reported in Karnataka to date adding that the people behind the digital arrest would not be sparedSpeaking to reporters Parameshwara said that the fraud took place over more than a year involving about 187 transactions from the victimâs account âShe could have approached the police at any stage and had she done so earlier she would not have lost such a large amountâ he saidHe said the state had not witnessed a digital arrest case of this scale earlier âWe are treating the case with full seriousness and will trace those responsibleâ he saidâIf she realised the fraud only after transferring money amounting to crores it shows how deeply she was affected by the scam Now that the case has come to light we have taken it seriously This is the highestever online fraud reported from our state This is the first time such a largescale digital arrest case has been reported and such a huge amount siphoned offâ Parameshwara saidThe Karnataka Home Minister also referred to a separate case in which people based in Karnataka had virtually detained individuals in the United States pointing out that the method was not new to local investigatorsThe incident came to light on Monday when it was reported that a 57yearold Bengaluru tech professional had lost Rs 3183 crore to cybercriminals after being held in a digital arrest for more than six monthsFollowing a complaint at Bengaluruâs East Cyber Crime Police Station the police launched a hunt to trace the gangThe victim transferred Rs 3183 crore in 187 transactions exhausting nearly all her savings and deposits except her fixed deposits The accused repeatedly assured her that the money would be returned by February after verification but kept delaying the deadline with one excuse after anotherGrowing suspicious the victim lodged a complaint with the cybercrime police on November 14 In the complaint she stated that due to her sonâs marriage ceremony she could not approach the police earlyAccording to the police the cybercriminals kept the victim under digital arrest for more than six months and severed contact after extorting the amountHer ordeal began on September 15 2024 when she received a call from someone claiming to represent a reputed courier company who told her that a package in her name containing three credit cards four passports and banned MDMA had been received at a courier centre in Andheri MumbaiThe victim told the caller that she lived in Bengaluru and had no knowledge of the package He then warned her that since the parcel was linked to her mobile number it could involve cyber fraud and she needed to file a complaint Before she could respond her call was transferred to another person claiming to be an officer from the Central Bureau of Investigation CBIThe accused prevented her from contacting the police or seeking legal help by convincing her that cybercriminals were monitoring her every move They later issued direct threats warning that if she revealed anything her entire family would be implicatedWith her sonâs wedding approaching she yielded to the pressure and followed their instructions The accused then contacted her via Skype identifying himself as Pradeep Singh and informed her that another associate Rahul Yadav would monitor her for a week During this period she was confined to her home while the accused worked remotely from her residenceOn September 23 last year the accused instructed the victim to declare her properties to the Reserve Bank of Indiaâs Financial Intelligence Unit FIU After she disclosed her assets and cash they extorted money from her in stages and even provided a forged clearance certificateThe police said that the investigation is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ktaka-hm-vows-swift-action-after-techie-loses-rs-3183-crore-in-digital-arrest-scam-649217.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/targeted-killings-taking-place-in-punjab-to-destroy-communal-harmony-bjp-649218.html Chandigarh Nov 18 Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar said on Tuesday that targeted killings are taking place with the clear intent to destroy the stateâs communal harmony while the Aam Aadmi Party government has completely failed to discharge its responsibility He was in Ferozepur town to offer condolences to the family of Naveen Arora a son of RSS leader Baldev Raj Arora who was shot dead Speaking to the media Jakhar said the gangsters are continuously targeting people to shatter the communal fabric He described the killing of the son of an RSS leader in broad daylight as an attack on Punjabiat and said no Punjabi will tolerate this He pointed out that earlier murders of RSS leader Jagdish Gagneja Vikas Bagga and now Arora have all been carried out in a similar pattern which indicated a larger conspiracy aimed at spoiling the communal harmony Jakhar said at a time when âwe are celebrating the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur who sacrificed his life for religious neutrality and the protection of all faiths such targeted killings are a blot on the forehead of Punjab and Punjabi cultureâ âYet the government has failed in its duty and till now no official reaction has come from the government in this regardâ He said this appears to be a dirty mindset to create divisions in society and such elements must be stopped with an iron hand âThe silence of the government on this serious matter is causing even greater concern The culprits must be identified and those sowing the poison of hatred in the state must receive the strictest punishmentâ The BJP leader appealed to all Punjabis to maintain mutual brotherhood and not let these antisociety and antiPunjab forces succeed Jakhar reminded the media of the statement given by AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on November 6 in Tarn Taran in which he had promised to wipe out gangsters from Punjab within seven days He said much more than seven days have passed but that promise has proved to be nothing more than an election gimmick while the people of Punjab are being forced to live in an atmosphere of fear and terror He said Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has knelt before his Delhi leadership due to which he has no control over the administration and the senior leadership of the Aam Aadmi Party is directly responsible for whatever deterioration is taking place in the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/targeted-killings-taking-place-in-punjab-to-destroy-communal-harmony-bjp-649218.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mumbai-ed-court-frames-charges-against-ex-maha-minister-nawab-malik-in-pmla-case-649219.html Mumbai Nov 18 A Special PMLA Court in Mumbai on Tuesday framed charges against former Maharashtra Minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik in a money laundering case linked to underworld don Dawood Ibrahimâs syndicate Malik who is currently out on bail pleaded not guilty However the court found enough evidence to proceed against MalikThe case pertains to the alleged illegal acquisition of around three acres of land in the Goawala Compound in Kurla said to belong to one Munira PlumberMalik Dawood Ibrahimâs sister Haseena Parkar her aide Salim Patel and 1993 Mumbai blasts accused Sardar Khan are accused of conspiring to grab the land and later launder the money The ED values the proceeds at around Rs 16 croreEarlier in the day the court dismissed a discharge application filed by Malikâs firm Malik Infrastructure which argued that the Enforcement Directorates case was based on âguesses and conjecturesâ and that the company did not exist when the alleged transactions took placeThe court however ruled that there was sufficient prima facie evidence to proceed noting that the preliminary investigation indicated Malik and the other accused allegedly associated with the DCompany participated in the illegal acquisition and laundering of the landMalik also sought a sixweek postponement of the framing of charges saying his petition in the Bombay High Court was scheduled for hearing soon His counsel Taraq Sayed argued that the ED had not submitted certain documents that could assist the defence and that after the full disclosure there may not be any need to frame chargesSpecial Public Prosecutor Sunil Gonsalves countered that there was no stay from the High Court and therefore the trial could not be halted The court agreed citing Supreme Court and High Court directions to expedite cases involving MPs and MLAs and rejected Malikâs requestThe ED arrested Malik in February 2022 alleging he colluded with Haseena Parkar to illegally acquire the Kurla property using forged documents and criminal intimidation Malik and two companies are named as the accused in the caseThe court formally framed charges against Malik and the other accused on Tuesday afternoon paving the way for the trial to begin IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mumbai-ed-court-frames-charges-against-ex-maha-minister-nawab-malik-in-pmla-case-649219.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/lop-satheesan-flays-vijayan-govt-for-chaos-at-sabarimala-seeks-hcs-intervention-649220.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 18 Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Kerala government and the Travancore Devaswom Board TDB accusing them of abject administrative failure in managing the Sabarimala pilgrimage season Satheesan alleged that just weeks after the gold theft controversy the authorities have now plunged the pilgrimage itself into disorder creating what even the Devaswom Board president described as a âfrightening situationââThousands of Ayyappa devotees were forced to remain in queues for 12 to 13 hours with many returning without completing the pilgrimage Even those who managed to have darshan could not access the sacred 18 holy steps due to severe crowding The lack of any traffic regulation or crowd management mechanism inside the nadapanthal left pilgrims stranded unable to move forward or exit Basic facilities such as drinking water rest areas and medical support were reportedly inadequate or entirely missing exposing what was termed a total collapse of planningâ said SatheesanSatheesan accused both the government and the Devaswom Board of irresponsibility in failing to deploy adequate police personnel and administrative staff to handle the massive turnout of devoteesâItâs really surprising that the governmentâs claim that the Model Code of Conduct stalled preparations is not acceptable as pilgrimage planning should have begun months earlier well before the code came into effectâ said SatheesanCalling the justification âlaughableâ he said that the government was trying to hide behind procedural excuses to cover up its inefficiencyHe further alleged that the same elements that once used Sabarimala development for political campaigns had now left lakhs of Ayyappa devotees in distressHe also held the former Devaswom Board led by PS Prashanth â facing allegations in the gold heist case â equally accountable for the crisisâThe alarming situation at Sabarimala emerged right from the initial days of the pilgrimage season Immediate emergency measures to restore order improve basic amenities and protect the safety of devotees has to take place immediately The intervention of the Kerala High Court has to be thereâ added Satheesan IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/lop-satheesan-flays-vijayan-govt-for-chaos-at-sabarimala-seeks-hcs-intervention-649220.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/centre-approves-17-new-applicants-under-pli-scheme-for-textiles-649224.html New Delhi Nov 18 The Ministry of Textiles has approved 17 new applicants under the Production Linked Incentive PLI Scheme for Textiles in the third round of selection This significant step is set to further accelerate investment boost domestic manufacturing and enhance Indiaâs global competitiveness in the manmade fibre MMF apparel MMF fabrics and technical textiles sectors according to an official statement issued on TuesdayThe newly approved applicants have committed a total investment of Rs 2374 crore The proposed projects are expected to achieve projected sales of over Rs 12893 crore and generate employment for about 22646 persons in the coming years the statement saidThe PLI scheme for textiles was notified on September 24 2021 with an approved outlay of Rs 10683 crore to promote the production of MMF apparel and fabrics and products of technical textilesThe Scheme aims to enable the textile industry to achieve the necessary size and scale become globally competitive and create substantial employment opportunities Under the first two rounds of selections a total of 74 applicants have been approved under the SchemeRecently the Ministry has notified major amendments to the Scheme to further enhance industry participation The online application portal has been reopened for acceptance of new applications till December 31 2025Interested companies can apply for participation in the Scheme at httpsplitexmingovinWith investments exceeding Rs 176 lakh crore and major gains in output exports and employment generation the Centreâs Production Linked Incentive PLI Scheme has played a key role in transforming India from a country that was heavily reliant on imports to a serious contender in global manufacturing according to official figuresBy backing sunrise sectors powering innovation and anchoring global supply chains closer to home the PLI schemes are strategically strengthening Indias manufacturing baseThe production impact has been remarkable with total sales by PLI participants exceeding Rs 165 lakh crore reflecting impressive growth in key sectors such as textiles electronics pharmaceuticals and automotiveThe PLI initiative has also emerged as a major job creator generating over 12 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities while simultaneously fostering additional ecosystem development across Tier2 and Tier3 cities Importantly the scheme has catalysed a fresh wave of FDI into the country endorsing India as a preferred destination for highvalue manufacturing in an evolving global scenario IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/centre-approves-17-new-applicants-under-pli-scheme-for-textiles-649224.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-to-release-21st-instalment-of-pm-kisan-samman-nidhi-yojana-tomorrow-649226.html Jaipur Nov 18 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 21st instalment of the PMKisan Samman Nidhi Yojana on November 19 celebrated as PMKisan Utsav Diwas On this occasion Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma will participate in the statelevel event to be held at the State Agricultural Management Institute Durgapura Similar programmes will be organised across all districtsSince the launch of the scheme 20 instalments have already been disbursed benefitting farmers across RajasthanA total of Rs 25142 crore has been transferred directly to the bank accounts of the states farmers under the scheme so farAdditionally under the Chief Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana the Rajasthan government has transferred Rs 2073 crore through four instalments to support farmersOn Wednesday Rs 1332 crore will be transferred to 6662 lakh farmers in Rajasthan under PMKisanPM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana on X handle posted Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 21st instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana on November 19 celebrated as PMKisan Utsav DiwasAt the national level Rs 18000 crore will be transferred to 9 crore farmers across the countryIt is noteworthy that under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana eligible farmers receive Rs 6000 per year disbursed in three equal instalmentsTo provide additional support the Rajasthan government runs the Chief Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana through which all PMKisan beneficiaries in the state receive an additional Rs 3000 per yearThe Central Sector Scheme launched on February 24 2019 provides annual financial assistance of Rs 6000 per eligible farmer family It stands out as one of the largest Direct Benefit Transfer DBT initiatives globally underscoring its monumental impact on facilitating financial support directly to the beneficiariesWith a commitment to inclusivity it dedicates over 25 per cent of its benefits to women beneficiariesA farmercentric digital infrastructure ensures widespread accessibility ensuring eligible farmers across the country seamlessly avail the schemes benefits IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-to-release-21st-instalment-of-pm-kisan-samman-nidhi-yojana-tomorrow-649226.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/20-pc-of-bengalurus-population-works-in-it-surpasses-california-ktaka-dy-cm-shivakumar-649227.html Bengaluru Nov 18 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar who is also the Bengaluru Development Town Planning Minister and Incharge of Bengaluru Urban district on Tuesday hailed the talent and technology as two key cornerstones of Bengaluru California has 13 lakh IT professionals while Bengaluru has 25 lakh he saidSpeaking after inaugurating the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Shivakumar said This shows the strength of Bengaluru There are 14 crore people in Bengaluru of which 20 per cent are IT professionalsKarnataka did not grow as an IT giant as a matter of chance The government and the private sector have worked together to make it happen Karnataka was the first state to introduce an IT policy in the country Karnataka was the first state to introduce the IT Ministry he underlinedOur government has set aside Rs 15 lakh crore for the development of Bengaluru A 41km doubledecker flyovers twin tunnel road elevated corridor buffer roads and 117km Bengaluru Business Corridor are under works Along with this we are planning an IT city in Bidadi We are also working towards building a second airport in South Bengaluru We will also start a new department for NRIs he toldBengaluru has a share of 40 per cent in IT exports from India We have the highest number of engineering medical paramedical colleges in the country No other state has the talent pool that our state boasts All the investors have come to Bengaluru reposing faith in us and hence we are working on a war footing to provide infrastructure Shivakumar saidThe theme of this edition Futurise isnt a statement it is change It is foundation for a better tomorrow I am not standing here in front of you as the Deputy Chief Minister of the state but as a voice to your investments in the state We are trying to cobuild a global future for Karnataka he addedThe IT fair has been taking place in Karnataka since 1998 This is the biggest IT event in Asia For the first time the venue has shifted from Bengaluru Palace to Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre I remember that I had given permission for the Bengaluru Palace as the venue as an Urban Development Minister he saidLeaders from around the world are visiting this event They think that this is the future of IT They have reposed faith in us and we will live up to it A lot of companies are excited to be here in Bengaluru because of its infrastructure The rapid rise in population has put strain on the infrastructure We are working on fixing it We need cooperation from all quarters Shivakumar added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/20-pc-of-bengalurus-population-works-in-it-surpasses-california-ktaka-dy-cm-shivakumar-649227.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-forces-deployed-in-nagaur-over-dispute-on-installation-of-maharaja-surajmals-statue-649230.html Jaipur Nov 18 Tension erupted in Jodhiyasi village of Rajasthan on Tuesday over the installation of a statue of Maharaja Surajmal at a public square Two groups clashed around 130 pm when one side attempted to put up a tent at the disputed site Stone pelting took place despite the presence of police forcing personnel to disperse the crowdsPolice teams from nine stations along with RAC and Quick Response Team units were deployed at the bus stand intersection where the incident occurred Officials said the situation is now under control The dispute has been ongoing for nearly a year Three statues â of Lord Parshuram Maharana Pratap and Maharaja Surajmal â were to be installed in the villageHowever late Monday night one group independently installed the statue of Maharaja Surajmal at the contentious location At 5 am Tuesday members of both groups began staging sitinsOne faction maintains that they have no objection to installing the statue but oppose its placement at the public square which houses government offices and the village bus standâThis area already faces parking issues Installing the statue elsewhere in the village would avoid inconvenienceâ said villager Karan SinghThey also accused Sarpanch Kamala Mund and her representative Dayalram Mund of instigating the installation However the opposing group argues that the Gram Sabha had already passed a resolution to install the statue at the location as part of village beautificationâThe proposal was approved by the District Collector and sent to the Divisional Commissioner though final approval is still pendingâ said Sarpanch representative Dayalram MundWhen the group that installed the statue tried to erect additional tents in the afternoon the other side objectedAs police attempted to mediate both sides hurled stones at the site of the installation workDistrict collector Arun Kumar Purohit said senior officials including the Additional District Collector SDM and Additional SP were at the scene to monitor the situationEfforts are underway to bring both sides to an agreement though talks so far have remained inconclusive IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-forces-deployed-in-nagaur-over-dispute-on-installation-of-maharaja-surajmals-statue-649230.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jharkhand-hc-directs-state-to-install-cctv-cameras-in-all-334-police-stations-by-jan-5-649231.html Ranchi Nov 18 The Jharkhand High Court on Tuesday issued a stern directive to the state government ordering that all 334 police stations in the state be fully equipped with CCTV cameras by January 5 2026 The court observed that the absence of modern surveillance systems in police stations not only hampers lawandorder oversight but also undermines citizensâ fundamental rightsDescribing the delay as a âserious concernâ the bench said any further indifference would not be toleratedThe directive came during the hearing of a public interest litigation before a division bench headed by Chief Justice Tarlok Singh ChauhanAs instructed earlier the Chief Secretary Home Secretary Director General of Police DGP and IT Department Secretary appeared in personThe court ordered that the Detailed Project Report DPR and the tendering process for the installation of CCTV cameras be completed by December 31Installation in all police stations the court said must begin immediately thereafter and be fully implemented by the January 5 deadline failing which the matter would be treated as contempt of courtThe PIL was filed by Shoubhik Banerjee a West Bengal resident who alleged that he was illegally detained for two days at the Bank Mor police station in Dhanbad while he had travelled there to seek bail in a cheque bounce caseHe claimed the police pressured him to favour the opposing party Banerjee told the court that CCTV footage should have documented the entire episode but the police responded that only two days of backup were available and crucial records were missingThe bench expressed strong displeasure calling the lack of proper CCTV coverage in a major city like Dhanbad âworrisomeâ and âunacceptableâThe state government assured the court that all procedures would be completed within the stipulated timeline The matter will be taken up again on January 5 for compliance monitoring IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jharkhand-hc-directs-state-to-install-cctv-cameras-in-all-334-police-stations-by-jan-5-649231.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/indian-army-celebrates-the-245th-corps-of-engineers-day-649234.html New Delhi Nov 18 The Indian Army celebrated the 245th Corps of Engineers Day on Tuesday in New Delhi In a solemn ceremony organised at the âNational War Memorialâ Lieutenant General Vikas Rohella EngineerinChief along with other serving officers JCOs and other ranks laid wreaths and paid homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the countryThe tribute reflects the Corps enduring commitment to safeguarding Indias sovereigntyLater in the day a Prize Distribution Ceremony was held at the Manekshaw Centre where the EngineerinChief recognised outstanding individuals and units of the Corps for their excellence in technical competence professional achievement adventure and sportsThe event underscored the high standards and dedication of the Corps in fostering exceptional talent and skill among its ranksThe Corps of Engineers provides combat engineering support develops infrastructure for armed forces and other defence organisations and maintains connectivity along our vast borders besides providing succour to the populace during natural disastersThese tasks are executed through four pillars of the Corps Combat Engineers Military Engineer Service Border Road Organisation and Military SurveyThe Corps of Engineers has three groups ie Madras Sappers Bengal Sappers and Bombay Sappers which were amalgamated into the Corps on 18 November 1932 Since its inception history is replete with colossal exemplary contributions of the Corps of Engineers both in war and peaceNotably Lt Gen Vikas Rohella assumed the appointment of EngineerinChief last monthIn a solemn ceremony then he laid a wreath to honour the supreme sacrifice of the bravehearts at the National War MemorialHe also exhorted all ranks of the Corps of Engineers to uphold the rich traditions of selfless service to the nation and focus on innovation amp technology absorption leading to enhancement of the Indian Armyâs operational preparedness at all times IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/indian-army-celebrates-the-245th-corps-of-engineers-day-649234.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/we-conducted-anta-bypoll-with-complete-honesty-says-rajasthan-bjp-649235.html Jaipur Nov 18 BJP state incharge Radha Mohan Das Agrawal on Tuesday claimed that the recent Anta byeelection proved how fairly the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP conducts polls Speaking to the media at Jaipur airport Agrawal said the BJP heads both the state and central governments and had known for six months that the Anta byeelection was approachingâIf we wanted to control the election through political pressure voter lists or administrative influence the election would have been in our pocket But we conducted it with complete honesty and 100 per cent fairness respecting public sentimentâ he said commenting on the Congress victory in the bypollAgrawal added that the BJP wins numerous elections across the country and therefore has no hesitation in losing a fewâWe win a lot of elections If we keep helping them win one or two elections occasionally they will surviveâ he remarked suggesting that the Anta result demonstrates the ruling partyâs commitment to democratic principles rather than manipulationDrawing a comparison he cited the recent elections in Jammu and Kashmir âWe lost most seats in Srinagar where voter turnout was 70 per cent Anta recorded an even higher turnout of 81 per cent The Anta election is a resounding slap on the faces of those who accuse the BJP of vote theft This is a victory of the BJPâs principles and a testament that we believe in democracyâ he saidTaking aim at former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Agrawal said âAshok Gehlot has gradually become outdatedâHe argued that the BJPs victories in Maharashtra Haryana and Delhi in the past year reflect a strong alignment between public sentiment and Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs messagingâWhatever PM Modi communicates reaches directly into peopleâs heartsâ he addedAttacking the Congress Agrawal said the party relied on rhetoric for 65 years citing the repeated slogan of eradicating poverty âThey raised slogans and eliminated the poor instead In the last 11 years we have transformed the lives of the poor and middle classâ he claimedClarifying his role Agrawal said he had no involvement in the Anta bypoll âWinning and losing are part of political life The party was fully engaged and senior leaders were monitoring the election We win many elections but if we let them win once in a while they will surviveâ he reiterated IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/we-conducted-anta-bypoll-with-complete-honesty-says-rajasthan-bjp-649235.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/broken-promise-of-marriage-does-not-always-amount-to-rape-kerala-hc-649238.html Kochi Nov 18 The Kerala High Court on Tuesday said that ending a relationship or marrying someone else later does not automatically make a past consensual sexual relationship a case of rape Justice G Girish said that if a man goes on to marry another person in search of greener pastures it does not mean that his previous consensual relationship with another woman becomes rape under the lawThe Court was hearing a petition by a man accused under Sections 376 rape 493 cohabitation by deceit and 496 fraudulent marriage ceremony of the Indian Penal Code IPCThe allegations against him were that he had a longterm relationship with a woman promising to marry her but eventually married someone elseAccording to the prosecution the relationship began in 2009 when the complainant was already married and had two childrenAfter her husbands death in 2013 the accused started living with her and continued the relationshipThe complainant believed they were married when he tied a knot on her gold chain in a private symbolic ceremonyHowever in 2014 the accused legally married another womanWhen confronted he assured the complainant that he still considered her his wifeBut in 2017 he ended the relationship following which she filed a criminal case alleging rape and fraudulent marriageThe High Court noted that the relationship between them was clearly consensual and not induced by a fraudulent promise of marriageIt said that for a sexual relationship to be considered rape based on a false promise of marriage it must be proven that the man never intended to marry the woman from the beginning and only made false promises to exploit her sexuallyThe court also added that their relationship started while the woman was legally married which undermined her claim of being misled into believing she would be lawfully married to the accusedCiting several Supreme Court judgments the court held that consensual intimacy based on emotional involvement or future intentions does not amount to rape unless deception is proven from the outsetRegarding the charges under Sections 493 and 496 of the IPC the court clarified that such offences can only proceed if the aggrieved person files a formal complaint which had not happened in this caseThe court then quashed all criminal proceedings against the man IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/broken-promise-of-marriage-does-not-always-amount-to-rape-kerala-hc-649238.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-to-release-pm-kisan-instalment-tomorrow-over-49-lakh-in-gujarat-to-benefit-649240.html Ahmedabad Nov 18 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 21st instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi PMKISAN scheme on November 19 from Coimbatore Tamil Nadu During the national event the Prime Minister will virtually address farmers across the country and interact with beneficiaries of the flagship incomesupport schemeIn line with the national launch a statelevel programme will be held in Gandhinagar under the chairmanship of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel with Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani and Minister of State for Agriculture Ramesh Katara in attendance As part of the ceremony the Chief Minister will distribute assistance and approval letters to beneficiaries of PMKISAN as well as various agriculture and horticulture schemesSharing details Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani said that more than 9 crore farmers nationwide will receive assistance of over Rs 18000 crore under the 21st instalment Of this more than 4931 lakh farmer families in Gujarat will get over Rs 986 crore directly credited to their bank accounts In addition to the state event all ICAR institutes central agricultural universities state agricultural universities and Krishi Vigyan Kendras will also host local programmes and livestream the Prime Ministerâs addressA large number of farmers officials and public representatives are expected to participate across these centres Since its launch the PMKISAN scheme has provided income support to over 11 crore farmer families across India disbursing more than Rs 391000 crore through 20 instalmentsGujaratâs farmers have also benefited significantly receiving over Rs 21000 crore through earlier instalmentsThe Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi PMKISAN is a nationwide incomesupport scheme launched by the government of India to provide financial assistance to small and marginal farmersThe initiative aims to ensure a steady income for farmers to meet agricultural and household needs reduce their financial stress and support them ahead of key farming seasons Since its launch in 2019 PMKISAN has become one of the largest direct benefit transfer programmes in the world benefiting crores of farmer families across India and strengthening rural livelihoods IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-to-release-pm-kisan-instalment-tomorrow-over-49-lakh-in-gujarat-to-benefit-649240.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-builds-over-687-lakh-toilets-strengthens-rural-sanitation-drive-649241.html Ahmedabad Nov 18 Gujarat has constructed more than 687 lakh household toilets under the Swachh Bharat Mission Rural significantly boosting sanitation coverage across the stateâs villages Due to improved waste management systemsâcovering segregation of dry and wet waste solid and liquid waste disposal and household toilet accessâover 13000 villages have now been declared ODF model villages as shared by officials on TuesdayThe stateâs efforts by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel are rooted in Mahatma Gandhiâs vision of a clean Indiaâa dream catalysed nationally when Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Swachh Bharat Mission in 2014 Gujarat was declared Open Defecation Free on Gandhi Jayanti 2 October 2019 marking a major milestone in the stateâs sanitation journeyUnder rural development minister Kunvarji Bavaliya and Minister of State Sanjaysinh Mahida Gujarat is implementing PhaseII of the mission with a strong focus on solid and liquid waste management through individual soak pits community compost pits segregation sheds plastic waste handling and doortodoor waste collectionThe Gobardhan project is also helping convert biodegradable waste into energy promoting cleaner villages and new livelihood opportunities for womenâs selfhelp groups Citizens have shown high awareness and participation supported by transparent delivery of the Rs 12000 incentive for individual toilets The government continues to dispel outdated practices and myths around sanitation encouraging families to adopt hygienic practicesTo avail the benefits applicants must apply through their Gram Panchayat office or online portals after which field verification is conducted Once the toilet is constructed beneficiaries receive the financial support As global attention turns to sanitation on World Toilet Day 19 November this year observed with the theme âSanitation in a Changing Worldâ Gujaratâs rural sanitation success stands out as a model of public participation health protection and environmental responsibilityWith strong public participation and transparent disbursal of incentives such as the Rs 12000 individual toilet support Gujarat has strengthened hygiene awareness reduced open defecation and improved health outcomes across villages positioning itself as a leading model for rural sanitation in India IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-builds-over-687-lakh-toilets-strengthens-rural-sanitation-drive-649241.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/recruitment-drive-in-himachal-pradesh-to-hire-delivery-riders-for-uae-649245.html Shimla Nov 18 In a bid to employ the youth and residents of Himachal Pradesh a special drive has begun in the state under which the candidates willing to work abroad particularly in the Gulf are being selected and shortlisted for their appointment as delivery riders with a fixed remuneration The initiative has begun at the behest of the Himachal Pradesh governmentThe Himachal Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation Limited HPSEDC a state government undertaking has initiated the recruitment process for delivery rider positions in the United Arab Emirates UAE This recruitment is being conducted through the JSDC Group of Companies for Noon Food LLC which will involve grocery and food delivery servicesAccording to the recruitment selected candidates will receive a total monthly salary of AED 2500 plus commission and tips which is approximately Rs 70000 to Rs 100000 in Indian currencyCandidates will be required to perform 10 hours of work per day and work six days a weekSharing the details about recruitment and fixed remuneration the District Employment Officer Chamba Arvind Singh Chauhan stated that this initiative by HPSEDC provides a great opportunity for youth to access highpaying employment abroad through safe and reliable meansThe Himachal government is offering a great opportunity for youth seeking jobs abroad Selected candidates for delivery rider positions in the UAE will receive a fixed salary of around 2500 AED along with commissions and tips he added while urging the interested candidates to take advantage of the opportunityEligibility and RequirementsMinimum Qualification 10th pass with basic English knowledgeExperience Both freshers and experienced candidates can applyAge Limit 20 to 37 yearsOnly male candidates are eligibleWhatâs acceptable and whatâs notAccording to the details shared by HPSEDC the following conditions are mandatory for the opportunityVisible tattoos on the face and neck are not acceptedCandidates with colour blindness are not acceptedA cleanshaven appearance is required although turbaned candidates are acceptableWearing a helmet is mandatoryAn Indian driving license is required a UAE license will be available upon joining IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/recruitment-drive-in-himachal-pradesh-to-hire-delivery-riders-for-uae-649245.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/piyush-goyal-urges-industry-leaders-to-focus-on-making-india-a-manufacturing-hub-649246.html New Delhi Nov 18 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday urged industry leaders to focus on making India a domestic industrial manufacturing hub to help achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat Addressing the curtain raiser of FICCIs annual general meeting here the minister further stated that India Inc must become selfreliant with a focus on quality products converting young kids into a skilled workforce along with creating an investmentfriendly ecosystem and adopting the latest cuttingedge technologyHe also said The government brought two editions of the Jan Vishwas Bill and we have already readied the third version of the Jan Vishwas Bill to decriminalise all the provisions of law to make life easier for businesses and for the common manApplauding FICCI on its 98 years of policy advocacy Goyal said that ever since the inception of FICCI selfreliance has been a very important element of whatever the business chamber advocates and stands forThe Minister also mentioned that when FICCI celebrates 100 years in 2027 we should aspire to be the thirdlargest economyThe Union Minister said that the governments performance has transformed from Virasat to Vikas and then Vishwaas It is the politics of trust that is powering India towards becoming a developed nation he addedHighlighting five key expectations from industry he appealed to industry bodies like FICCI to closely audit the results of their advocacy effortsThe Union Minister also emphasised the need for setting bolder goal targets followed by learning from other countries particularly Korea and Sweden which have strong models for industrial growth and business facilitation Besides he urged FICCI to expand its presence beyond major cities and reach Indias remote regionsIndustry bodies should not remain confined to elite business circles but must widen their engagement to support growth across the country he added and urged FICCI to become what he described as an uncomfortable leader that challenges itself and helps push India toward excellence the minister addedFICCI president Harsha Vardhan Agarwal said that India continues to grow at above 7 per cent the fastest among major economies contributing nearly onesixth of global growth But what makes this phase transformative is that Indias progress is increasingly driven by domestic capability creation built on policy stability and confidence IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/piyush-goyal-urges-industry-leaders-to-focus-on-making-india-a-manufacturing-hub-649246.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/brain-fever-karnataka-govt-releases-guidelines-for-sabarimala-pilgrims-649248.html Bengaluru Nov 18 The Karnataka government has issued guidelines for Sabarimala pilgrims following cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis or brain fever caused by the Naegleria fowleri microorganism commonly known as the âbrain eating amoebaâ The guidelines aim to protect public health and ensure preventive measures The Commissioner of the Health Department stated on Tuesday that Naegleria fowleri is a freeliving amoeba typically found in warm freshwater and sand such as stagnant water puddles and swimming pools The infection does not spread from one person to another nor does it occur by drinking contaminated waterNaegleria fowleri is a highly virulent microorganism and when water containing the amoeba enters the nose it can reach the brain and cause the rare and often fatal condition of amoebic meningoencephalitis During the pilgrimage pilgrims are advised to ensure that water does not enter the nose while bathing The use of nose clips is also recommendedAfter exposure to water if an individual develops symptoms such as fever severe headache nausea vomiting neck stiffness altered mental status or behavioural disturbances they should immediately seek medical attention at the nearest government hospital without delay the Health Department statedAs Sabarimalas annual pilgrimage season began Keralas Health Department issued an advisory to the devotees emphasising that devotees must ensure that water does not enter the body through the nose while taking a bathThe notice has been issued in the wake of a spike in amoebic meningoencephalitis cases in the stateA large number of devotees from Karnataka visit the shrine as it is one of the states with many Ayyappan templesNearly two lakh devotees arrived at the Lord Ayyappa shrine at Sabarimala in Pathanamthitta on Tuesday within 48 hours of the temple opening for the annual mandalamakaravilakku pilgrimage season Large crowds of devotees packed the pilgrimage route from Pamba the foothills of Sabarimala to the Sannidhanam with many facing hourslong delays in climbing the pathAccording to an official statement on November 16 the day on which the temple opened 53278 pilgrims visited the shrine Heavy rush at Sabarimala is leading to chaos as queues for darshan stretch up to 10 hours according to local authorities IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/brain-fever-karnataka-govt-releases-guidelines-for-sabarimala-pilgrims-649248.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-receives-water-conservation-public-participation-award-for-third-time-649250.html Jaipur Nov 18 Rajasthan has once again been recognised nationally for its exemplary efforts in water management and communitydriven conservation The state has been awarded the âWater Conservation Public Participation Awardâ for the third time securing third place among the bestperforming states in the countryThe award was presented at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan New Delhi on TuesdayPresident Droupadi Murmu Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil Minister of State V Somanna and Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Chaudhary jointly conferred the honourAdditional Secretary and Chief Engineer of the Water Resources Department Bhuvan Bhaskar received the award on behalf of the stateBarmer district earned the first rank at the national level under the âJal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari 10â category for its outstanding contributions to water conservationAlong with Barmer eight other districtsâBhilwara Jaipur Udaipur Alwar Baran Dungarpur Chittorgarh and Sikarâwere also felicitated in various categories for their dedication to building a watersecure IndiaCongratulating the state Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said Rajasthan is moving ahead with strong resolve toward water conservation and water harvestingHe highlighted that unprecedented progress has been made through extensive public participation under the Vande Ganga Jal SanrakshanâJan Abhiyan and the Karmabhoomi to Matribhoomi Abhiyan resulting in significant achievements in water storage and groundwater recharge across the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-receives-water-conservation-public-participation-award-for-third-time-649250.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/india-germany-bolster-defence-ties-focus-on-co-production-and-regional-security-649252.html New Delhi Nov 18 Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Tuesday cochaired the IndiaGermany High Defence Committee meeting with the State Secretary German Ministry of Defence Plotner in New Delhi They discussed a range of bilateral security and defence issues including priority areas for codevelopment amp coproduction of defence equipmentâThe cochairs reaffirmed commitment to enhance militarytomilitary cooperation with a focus on developing defence ties as a key pillar of the Strategic Partnership between India and Germanyâ the Ministry of Defence MoD said in its press releaseâThey also exchanged views on the regional security situation and discussed intensifying bilateral exchanges including the institution of military exercises Germany will be participating in TARANG SHAKTI multinational air combat exercise and MILAN multinational naval exercise which is planned in 2026â it addedNotably India is the âFirst Responderâ and âNet Security Providerâ for countries in the Indian Ocean Region IORAccording to the MoD the Defence Secretary informed the visiting German delegation that Indiaâs approach to the region is guided by its vision of MAHASAGAR Mutual and Holistic Advancement of Security and Growth Across RegionsâIndia has been working closely with countries in the IOR on a range of areas from development partnership defence and maritime security capacity building and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief The German side acknowledged Indiaâs role in the Indian Ocean Regionâ the MoD saidThe two sides emphasised the need for a closer defence partnership and connecting the industries of both nations especially in the field of niche technologyIndia and Germany have a longstanding relationship which is underpinned by common values and shared goalsBoth countries are celebrating 25 years of âStrategic Partnership this yearThe importance of strengthening the defence and security aspects of the relationship has increased manifold which reflects the mutual trust that has been nurtured across decades IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/india-germany-bolster-defence-ties-focus-on-co-production-and-regional-security-649252.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-to-attend-sathya-sai-baba-centenary-celebrations-at-puttaparthi-tomorrow-649253.html Puttaparthi Andhra Pradesh Nov 18 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Sri Sathya Sai district on November 19 Accompanied by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu the Prime Minister will visit the holy shrine and Mahasamadhi of Sri Sathya Sai Baba around 10 am to offer his obeisance and pay respectsLater they will participate in the centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai BabaThe Prime Minister will release a commemorative coin and a set of stamps honouring the life teachings and enduring legacy of Sathya Sai Baba He will also address the gathering during the programmeThe Prime Minister will later travel to Coimbatore Tamil Nadu where he will inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 at around 130 pm He will release the 21st instalment of PMKISAN amounting to more than Rs 18000 crores to support 9 crore farmers across the country PM will also address the gathering on the occasionChief Minister Naidu who is reaching Puttaparthi on Tuesday night will welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Puttaparthi airport at 925 am on WednesdayAccording to the schedule announced by the state government both leaders visit Prasanti Nilayam and offer prayers at Sathya Sai Baba Mahasamadhi Later both the Chief Minister and the Prime Minister will reach Hill View stadium and participate in Sathya Sai Babas birth centenary celebrationsAfter bidding farewell to the Prime Minister at Puttaparthi airport the Chief Minister will reach Pendlimarri of Kamalapuram constituency in Kadapa district to participate in Annadata Sukheebhava second phase funds distribution programmeUnder Annadata Sukheebhava and PM Kisan scheme each farmer will get Rs 7000 A total of 4685838 farmers across the state will benefit under the scheme with a distribution of Rs 3135 croreUnder both first and second instalments the farmers will get a total of Rs 630944 croreLater the Chief Minister will interact with the cadre of Telugu Desam Party TDP and reach Amaravati by Wednesday night IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-to-attend-sathya-sai-baba-centenary-celebrations-at-puttaparthi-tomorrow-649253.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-bjp-leaders-slam-vijayan-govt-for-poor-facilities-at-sabarimala-temple-649254.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 18 Senior Congress leaders KC Venugopal Ramesh Chennithala and former Kerala BJP president K Surendran slammed the Pinarayi Vijayanled government over what they described as a âgrave administrative collapseâ at Sabarimala barely days into the annual Mandala season While the Congress leaders alleged that the government and Travancore Devaswom Board were so preoccupied with shielding those accused in the gold smuggling case that they neglected critical preparations for the pilgrimage leading to chaos and hardship for lakhs of Ayyappa devotees Surendran opined that they chose neglect instead of planningAICC general secretary Venugopal said the current âfrightening situationâ as acknowledged by Devaswom Board President K Jayakumar is a direct consequence of the governmentâs negligence and mismanagementHe blamed the authorities for failing to deploy adequate police personnel crowd control systems medical support drinking water sanitation and transportation facilitiesInstead Venugopal alleged their focus remained on political damage control and âcovering up the gold heistâEchoing similar sentiments veteran legislator Chennithala said that within 24 hours of the pilgrimage season opening the government systems had completely collapsedâThousands of devotees were forced to wait in queues for 15 to 20 hours with many returning without darshan due to overcrowding and lack of basic amenitiesâ said ChennithalaHe pointed out that despite over a lakh bookings through the virtual queue system crowd management arrangements were grossly inadequateEven central security forces traditionally deployed in Sabarimala were absent this year he addedChennithala further alleged that during the two terms of the Pinarayi Vijayan government Sabarimala had never witnessed a peaceful pilgrimageâFirst they damaged the shrineâs sanctity through the womenâs entry controversy then through the gold theft Now sheer administrative apathy has pushed pilgrims into danger once againâ he saidBoth Congress leaders called for immediate High Court intervention demanding the appointment of an expert committee to supervise temple administrationThey also urged the Chief Minister to personally intervene to ensure the safety dignity and spiritual rights of lakhs of Ayyappa devoteesâThe Communist rule has pushed Sabarimala into misery Devotees including children are standing for hours in neverending queues without water or basic facilities such as toilets The government had enough time but chose to neglect instead of planning It is a clear human rights violation and gives the impression of deliberate sabotage of the sacred pilgrimageâ said SurendranHowever new TDB president Jayakumar after reviewing the situation with top police officials said they are committed to providing a more pilgrimfriendly experience through better coordination infrastructure upgrades and enhanced crowd managementâMeasures have been strengthened to ensure that pilgrims arriving at Pampa can have a smooth and faster darshan without long waiting hours The crowd flow will be regulated from Nilakkal to prevent congestion 20 queue complexes are operational between Marakuttam and Saramkuthi each equipped to accommodate 500 to 600 pilgrims at a time These complexes have been arranged to offer space for rest along with essential amenities like water and foodâ said Jayakumar IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-bjp-leaders-slam-vijayan-govt-for-poor-facilities-at-sabarimala-temple-649254.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/centre-launches-digital-initatives-to-strengthen-food-storage-logistics-amp-public-distribution-systems-649255.html New Delhi Nov 18 Union Minister of Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi launched a suite of digital initiatives to modernise warehousing streamline supply chains and boost transparency across the Public Distribution System a report said on Tuesday Such initiatives support the Union governments mission of reducing logistics costs and minimising turnover time the Union Minister said according to an official statementThe centrepiece of these digital initiatives launched is Central Warehousing Corporations new ERP platform Bhandaran 360 built on SAP S4HANA and integrating 41 modules covering HR finance marketing warehouse management contract management project monitoring and other core functions the statement saidIt is also linked with 35 external systems including ICEGATE port systems FCI NAFED NCCF and WDRA enabling seamless digital connectivity across the food storage and movement ecosystemBhandaran 360 introduces single signâon roleâbased access endâtoâend encryption audit trails and realâtime dashboards to improve security and reduce manual dependency and to show operations from the warehouse level to the corporate levelIt also introduced automated workflows using chatbots and robotic process automation to improve turnaround time the statement addedThe upgraded platform also adds several new features such as a lead and marketing management module integrated HRMS project planning SAP FICO smart material management biometric and geotagged attendance a mobile app for measurement books and strengthened contract monitoringThese enhancements standardise operations across all CWC warehouses and support faster expansion better service quality and improved accountabilityIt helps ease of doing business and ease of living for farmers FPOs cooperatives traders MSMEs and large enterprises including ecommerce playersThe Food Corporation of India FCI also rolled out ANNA DARPAN a new microservicesbased platform that replaces the existing Depot Online SystemANNA DARPAN connects key activities such as procurement storage movement sales quality checks labour management and contract monitoring under one integrated system IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/centre-launches-digital-initatives-to-strengthen-food-storage-logistics-amp-public-distribution-systems-649255.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ed-attaches-three-properties-worth-rs-213-crore-649258.html Surat Nov 18 Three immovable properties worth Rs 213 crore were attached by the ED in a money laundering case linked to an investigation into multiple cybercrime cases including digital arrests involving more than Rs 100 crore an official said on Tuesday The culprits allegedly converted the illgotten money from their victims into cryptocurrency USDT by routing the cash through various Hawala Operators the ED saidThe Directorate of Enforcement ED Surat SubZonal Office provisionally attached the properties belonging to Makbul Abdul Rehman Doctor and his family members on Monday said the official in a statementEarlier during ED investigation four accused namely Makbul Abdul Rehman Doctor Kaashif Makbul Doctor Mahesh Mafatlal Desai and Om Rajendra Pandya were arrested under the PMLA 2002 for commission of various offences under the ActBased on the investigation conducted by the Special Operations Group of Surat Police the ED initiated an investigation under the provisions of PMLA 2002 against Makbul Doctor and othersIn the instant case Makbul Doctor his sons Kaashif and Bassam and other accomplices have defrauded the gullible people through various cyber frauds such as digital arrests forex trading and threatening innocent individuals by sending fake notices of law enforcement agencies like the âSupreme Court of India and EDâAs a part of their modus operandi for laundering the Proceeds of Crime they have opened or arranged bank accounts in the name of their employeesassociateshired persons for the collection and accumulation of PoCFurther for operating the said bank accounts the accused have obtained preactivated SIM Cards by using a similar modus operandi the ED said in a statementDuring the investigation under the provisions of money laundering the ED investigators found that Makbul Doctor Kaashif Makbul Doctor and others have laundered the PoC generated out of the criminal activities by converting the same into cryptocurrency USDT by routing the cash through various Hawala Operators to evade regulatory scrutiny and facilitate money laundering IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ed-attaches-three-properties-worth-rs-213-crore-649258.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ed-attaches-rs-517-crore-dubai-assets-linked-to-rs-1-266-crore-sbi-fraud-case-649260.html New Delhi Nov 18 Directorate of Enforcement ED Bhopal Zonal Office has provisionally attached nine luxurious foreign immovable properties located in Dubai UAE under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002 The attached properties are in the form of apartments and commercial spaces having a worth of Rs 5170 croreAccording to the ED the said attachment done on Monday has been done in the matter of âbank fraud done by Ms Advantage Overseas Private Limited AOPL its directors guarantors and related persons including its main directorsignificant beneficial owner Shrikant Bhasi which caused wrongful loss of Rs 126663 Crore to State Bank of IndiaâThe attached properties belong to Shrikant Bhasi who gifted them to his daughterâThe said foreign assets situated in Centurion Residence â Dubai Investment Park Second Dubai Silicon Oasis Liwa Heights Al Thanyah Fifth Business Bay and World Trade Centre Residences were found to be acquired out of Proceeds of Crime POC generated in connection with the bank fraud case where SBI Shahpura Branch has incurred wrongful loss to the tune of Rs 126663 Croreâ the ED said in its press noteED investigation revealed that Shrikant Bhasi who exercised strategic control over AOPL and its associated entities had acquired the said foreign properties in DubaiâThese properties were later deliberately gifted to his daughter through gift deeds executed in 2022â2023 without any consideration to hide the POCâ ED saidAccording to the central agency the properties were acquired from funds generated by AOPL and its group entities through âillegal merchanting trade transactions diversion of bank funds fabrication of documents circular trading and layering of illicit proceedsââDuring investigation it was revealed that 12 Foreign Letters of Credit FLCs amounting to USD 200 million approx Rs 126663 Crore were devolved upon SBI between AprilâMay 2018 after AOPL failed to fulfil the mandatory margin requirements and could not infuse funds at the time of LC rolloverâ it saidDue to depletion of Fixed Deposit margins and the companyâs failure to honour its obligations the Bank was compelled to make payments to overseas suppliers resulting in substantial loss to the public sector bankThese devolved LCs constitute a major component of the POC which were subsequently layered and laundered through related entities and used for acquiring foreign assetsED investigation has also uncovered a network of domestic and foreign entities used for layering diversion of funds and acquisition of assets in India and abroadIt also noted that further investigation is in progress IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ed-attaches-rs-517-crore-dubai-assets-linked-to-rs-1-266-crore-sbi-fraud-case-649260.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/murder-convict-serving-life-term-in-tihar-jail-arrested-from-kolkata-after-misusing-parole-649263.html Kolkata Nov 18 A team of the Kolkata Police and Delhi Police on Tuesday arrested a murder accused from Kolkata who fled from the Tihar Jail officials said According to the police the notorious gangster from Uttar Pradesh was out on parole but did not return to Tihar jail and has been in hiding in the Topsia area of the cityHe was arrested from the Ripon Street in Kolkata in a joint operation by officers of the Kolkata Police and the Delhi PoliceThe man has been identified as Mohammad Shorab who is serving a life sentencePolice said that he is convicted of multiple murdersA senior officer of Kolkata Police said Today a team of Delhi Police requested for police assistance for conducting raid with Delhi Police Special Cell During prolonged search and technical assistance one Sohrab 38 was arrested from a house in Ripon Street He hails from Lucknow in Uttar PradeshThe notorious criminal had also committed crimes in Delhi as wellHe was currently lodged in the Tihar jailHe was released on parole in June this yearThe accused persons parole ended in July and since then he has been hidingHe is also involved in around 20 criminal cases which includes six to seven murder cases few attempt to murder cases and also robbery cases in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi the senior police officer saidAccording to police sources three brothers Salim Rustam and Shorab used to run a gangSeveral charges including murder and robbery were filed against themIn 2005 Shorab committed three murders in an hour on the occasion of EidHowever he was later arrested in connection with that murderLater in 2011 Shorab and one of his brothers were arrested in connection with the robbery of a gold shop and murder in Delhis Karol BaghA Delhi court sentenced both of them to life imprisonmentSince then Shorab has been imprisoned in the Tihar JailAfter a long imprisonment Shorab was released on parole on June 26 this year citing his wifes illnessHe was supposed to return to jail on July 4 However he did not returnHe fled to a relatives house in Topsia in KolkataHe was staying there in disguiseHe was also working as an app cab driver by hiding his identityMeanwhile the Delhi and Uttar Pradesh Police formed a special investigation team as the notorious gangster did not return to jail IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/murder-convict-serving-life-term-in-tihar-jail-arrested-from-kolkata-after-misusing-parole-649263.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/how-sathya-sai-babas-message-of-service-influenced-pm-modis-early-leadership-path-649264.html New Delhi Nov 18 As India celebrates the birth centenary of Sri Sathya Sai Baba his profound influence on Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs governance philosophy comes to light Their bond was forged during the 2001 Gujarat earthquake when Baba mobilised thousands of volunteers to aid survivors embodying his creed âService to humanity is service to GodâPM Modi then an emerging leader collaborated with Babaâs teams to provide food shelter and medical careâWhen the earthquake struck Gujarat in 2001 Narendra Modi was not yet the Chief Minister but he took an active role in helping with relief work Sri Sathya Sai Baba and volunteers associated with him were also involved in the rescue efforts He called Modi to offer guidance and support in the ongoing rescue worksâ said a tweet on X by Modi ArchiveâUnder Babaâs direction thousands worked tirelessly in the affected areas showing unmatched care and compassion for every person Babaâs life was a living example of service and believed that âMaanav seva hai Madhav sevaâ service to humanity is service to Godâ it saidâOnce Modi talked with Baba about the countryâs future Baba smiled and told him âThe countryâs future is brightâ Hearing this Modi felt his worries fade and grew confident that Indiaâs future was secure Baba believed in the power of selfless service His message was simple and clear to Modi Do good be right serve humanityâ it addedToday as tributes pour in the Gujarat response remains a blueprint for communitydriven recoveryNotably Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu on Wednesday to release a commemorative coin visit places of worship and release the 21st instalment of PMKISAN at a farming summit among other engagementsOn the eve of his departure PM Modi wrote on X âI look forward to being among my sisters and brothers of Andhra Pradesh tomorrow 19th November to participate in the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Satya Sai Baba in PuttaparthiâHe also highlighted Sri Sathya Sai Babaâs life and efforts towards community service and the spiritual awakening of societyAccording to PM Modiâs schedule for Wednesday he will visit the holy shrine and Mahasamadhi of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi Andhra Pradesh to offer his obeisance and pay respects at around 10 amAt around 1030 am the Prime Minister will participate in the Centenary Celebrations of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba said a statement IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/how-sathya-sai-babas-message-of-service-influenced-pm-modis-early-leadership-path-649264.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-meets-author-berjis-desai-receives-a-copy-of-modis-mission-649266.html New Delhi Nov 18 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Berjis Desai the author of âModiâs Missionâ âDelighted to meet noted lawyer Shri Berjis Desai Ji and receive a copy of his bookâ the PM said on X while responding to a tweet by author Desai who hours earlier posted a picture of himself along with PM Modi while presenting his bookâHad the privilege of presenting my book MODIâS MISSION to the Honourable Prime Minister todayâ said Berjis Desai on XLast month this book was launched in Mumbai in the presence of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Deputy CM Eknath Shinde Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat and othersSpeaking after the release of the book Governor Devvrat said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi took many seemingly impossible decisions in his life such as revoking Article 370 resolving the Ram Janmabhoomi issue peacefully and increasing Indias prestige at the global level which he mentioned as a testament to his strong willâThe book not only reviews the life of PM Modi but also shows how a persons values consciousness and attitude towards striving for the nation are formed The Prime Minister after experiencing both the paths of service and renunciation resolved to awaken nationalism through Sangh work Under his leadership the country has witnessed historic decisions like the abrogation of Article 370 the construction of the Ram Temple the Citizenship Act and the ban on triple talaq Behind all these decisions there is a sense of national consciousnessâ he observedChief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the book stands apart from other writings on PM Modi as it explores âhow a personâs values and character are forged amid hardshipâHe noted that the author has beautifully portrayed PM Modiâs journey from a humble childhood to becoming Indiaâs most transformative leaderâModi jiâs early life was full of struggle He understood sacrifice at a very young ageâhe would eat less so that his family could have more From the age of nine he grasped what selflessness meantâ Fadnavis saidâHe devoted his life to a mission No one imagined that an RSS pracharak would one day become the Prime Minister of India The author has captured how Modi addressed ideological challenges â from Article 370 to Ram Mandir Triple Talaq and judicial reforms â with deep consciousness and clarityâ he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-meets-author-berjis-desai-receives-a-copy-of-modis-mission-649266.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-300-lakhpati-didis-showcase-their-products-at-india-international-trade-fair-649267.html New Delhi Nov 18 The Saras Pavilion set up at Halls 8 9 and 10 has become the centre of attraction at the 44th India International Trade Fair IITF currently underway at the Bharat Mandapam in the capital The reason is the display of a wide array of products prepared by the Lakhpati Didis from various states who have scripted their own success stories with hard work and skillsNearly 300 Lakhpati Didis are showcasing their unique products from their respective states at approximately 150 stalls at the Saras Pavilion The pavilions most striking feature is the presence of womenmade artworks handlooms and other productsVarious stalls displaying products from 31 states and Union Territories are on display at the Saras Pavilion showcasing a miniature India reflecting the rich culture art and traditions of each stateAll the Lakhpati Didi expressed gratitude to the government for the support which helped them become empowered and selfreliantAlisha from Meghalaya said that the Lakhpati Didi scheme has given her a great opportunity to grow and become selfreliantNirmala Ben from Gujarat said that the IITF is a great opportunity for herI have become a Lakhpati Now I am preparing to become a Crorepati Didi she said sharing her experience at the IITF 2025Mispi Salha a representative from Nagaland explained that she possessed the art of making products but lacked access to the market and was now exploring the real potentialShe said We make a lot of things but we couldnt find the right links to sell them After coming here we realised how much demand there is for our productsMonila a Lakhpati Didi and stall owner from Assam has come with her handloom productsShe said that this opportunity will benefit not only her but her entire team Events like this give us the opportunity to showcase our talents at a national levelLakhpati Didi Babita Bhandari highly impressed with the trade fair said this was adding to the confidence and dignity of many sisters like her IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-300-lakhpati-didis-showcase-their-products-at-india-international-trade-fair-649267.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sidbi-bank-of-baroda-join-hands-to-step-up-credit-flow-to-msmes-startups-649270.html New Delhi Nov 18 Small Industries Development Bank of India SIDBI and Governmentowned Bank of Baroda on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU to jointly enhance credit flow expand working capital access and strengthen financial support for MSMEs and startups across India The key areas of partnership under the MoU include credit delivery support through the combined strengths of SIDBIâs MSME focus and Bank of Barodaâs wide branch network BOB will also operationalise its working capital platform for SIDBIsanctioned borrowers to ensure seamless techenabled working capital supportThe MOU provides for structured support to startups through coordinated interventions of SIDBIâs venture debt programme and Bank of Barodaâs startup banking solutions including financial products advisory and customised offeringsBesides it will enable MSMEs and highgrowth startups to benefit from Bank of Barodaâs global network offering exportrelated banking support market access insights and international banking solutionsJoint programs for MSME clusters incubators accelerators and startup ecosystems across the country have also been included in the MoUThe MoU for the partnership was signed in the presence of M Nagaraju Secretary Department of Financial Services DFS Manoj Mittal CMD SIDBI Lalit Tyagi and Lal Singh Executive Directors Bank of Baroda and other senior officialsIn his keynote address on the occasion Nagaraju said âThis partnership brings together the strengths of a dedicated MSME development institution and a large commercial bank to build a stronger credit ecosystem for MSMEs and startups By combining SIDBIâs innovative financing models with Bank of Barodaâs national and international reach this MoU will help enterprisesâboth traditional and newageâaccess timely working capital scale operations and integrate into global value chainsâDuring the event the Secretary DFS also handed over the sanction letters under the SIDBIBOB memorandum of understanding to MSME customersSIDBI CMD Manoj Mittal said âFor 35 years SIDBI has shaped the MSME and startup financing landscape through direct indirect and digital interventions This MoU deepens our ability to jointly support MSMEs as well as highpotential startups through venture debt digital credit and coordinated working capital solutions We see this as a powerful opportunity to accelerate Indiaâs enterprise growth narrativeâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sidbi-bank-of-baroda-join-hands-to-step-up-credit-flow-to-msmes-startups-649270.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/after-red-fort-blast-centre-flags-rising-propaganda-threat-cautions-media-against-amplifying-terror-narratives-649271.html New Delhi Nov 18 The Union government on Tuesday has issued an advisory to all private satellite television channels to exercise restraint while telecasting news relating to the Delhi Red Fort attack The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in its advisory has said that it has come to its notice that some news channels have been broadcasting content related to alleged persons involved in Red Fort blasts justifying their acts of violence as well as information videos of how to make explosive materialSuch broadcasts may inadvertently encourage or incite violence disrupt public order and pose risks to national security the advisory also notedAll television channels are advised to exercise the highest level of discretion and sensitivity while reporting on such matters it saidBroadcasters must ensure strict compliance with the Programme and Advertising Code under the Cable Television Networks Regulation Act 1995 Such broadcasts may violate the Cable Television Network Rules specifically Rules 61d 61e and 6lh it notedIn the aftermath of the Delhi Red Fort blast carried out by the JaisheMohammad module in Faridabad the Intelligence agencies have been tracking propaganda material onlineDuring the various security review meetings top officials have suggested that it is important to monitor the news flow as well as the propaganda material that is being put out onlineSeveral Pakistanbased social media accounts are spreading fake news online with an intention of radicalising the Indian youthThey tend to use clips from television channels selectively to put out a fake narrativeThe Inter Services Intelligence ISI has been looking to carry out a massive recruitment drive across the country and also set up modules that are similarly on the ones that was present in FaridabadInvestigations into the Delhi blasts are ongoing and it had been ascertained that it was the JaisheMohammads Faridabad module that executed the attack that claimed more than 13 human lives IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/after-red-fort-blast-centre-flags-rising-propaganda-threat-cautions-media-against-amplifying-terror-narratives-649271.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/khandwa-patient-airlifted-to-indore-under-pm-shri-air-ambulance-scheme-649273.html Khandwa Nov 18 For the first time in Khandwa district a patient was airlifted to another city for advanced medical treatment under the PM Shri Air Ambulance Scheme This is being viewed as a significant milestone in emergency healthcare access for the regionOn Tuesday 73yearold Tarabai a resident of Shahpur was shifted from Khandwa District Hospital to Indore via air ambulance after her condition required specialised care Tarabai the wife of Balaram had been admitted to the Female Medical Ward with severe complications in her spinal cord The ailment had resulted in the loss of function in both her legs prompting doctors to recommend immediate referral to a higher medical centreGiven the urgency and the patientâs inability to travel long distances by road authorities activated the PM Shri Air Ambulance Scheme to facilitate swift and safe transportation Tarabai was moved from Khandwa District Hospital to the Nagchun Airstrip where an air ambulance was already arranged She was then airlifted to Indore for further diagnosis and advanced treatmentHospital officials noted that the scheme proved crucial in saving valuable time and preventing further deterioration of the patientâs condition The successful air transfer has also brought relief and hope to Tarabaiâs family members who thanked the district administration and medical team for their prompt actionSpeaking about the development Dr Aniruddh Kaushal Civil Surgeon Khandwa said âThis is the first instance where a patient from Khandwa has been referred to Indore through an air ambulance The PM Shri Air Ambulance Scheme has made it possible to provide immediate and safe medical transport in critical cases We are hopeful that such services will continue to benefit patients in remote areasâThe incident has been widely appreciated as a step forward in enhancing the healthcare infrastructure of the district With this successful operation authorities expect that more patients in need of urgent care will be able to benefit from air medical services in the future IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/khandwa-patient-airlifted-to-indore-under-pm-shri-air-ambulance-scheme-649273.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bengal-guv-files-suit-against-kalyan-banerjee-over-raj-bhavan-weapon-remarks-649274.html Kolkata Nov 18 West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has filed a suit at Calcutta High Court against fourtime Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Kalyan Banerjee over his remarks that arms and ammunition were being distributed from the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata Sources said that the suit has been filed on behalf of the office of the Governor by the officeronspecial duty OSDThey said that in the suit it had been argued that the comments not only tarnished the dignity of the chair of the Governor but also had elements of creating confusion that would ultimately lead to social chaosThe controversy started on Saturday when Banerjee while interacting with the media persons alleged that the Raj Bhavan was giving shelter to âcriminalsâ of the BJPThe Trinamool MP also claimed that the Governor should first stop giving shelter to criminals and distributing arms and ammunition to them to kill Trinamool Congress workersâAs long as an incompetent Governor like you remains as long as a BJPservant Governor remains you will never see anything good happening in West Bengalâ Kalyan Banerjee said on SaturdayThe Governor described the allegation as âinflammatory explosive and irresponsibleâ and also cautioned of strong legal actions on his partHe also demanded an unconditional apology from Kalyan Banerjee if his allegations made publicly are untrueOn Monday the Governor also initiated a joint search and combing operation within the premises of Raj Bhavan in central Kolkata to check whether the allegations floated by the fourtime Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member were true or notAfter nothing surfaced following the joint combing operations the Governor threatened to approach the legal way against Banerjee and finally on Tuesday a suit was filed in the matter at the Calcutta High Court by the office of the Governor IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bengal-guv-files-suit-against-kalyan-banerjee-over-raj-bhavan-weapon-remarks-649274.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/looking-forward-to-host-president-putin-next-month-pm-modi-649275.html New DelhiMoscow Nov 18 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told a top Kremlin aide that he is looking forward to host Russian President Vladimir Putin in India next month Prime Minister Modi conveyed his warm greetings to President Putin as Nikolai Patrushev aide to the Russian President and Chairman of the Maritime Board of the Russian Federation called on him in New DelhiPleased to receive Mr Nikolai Patrushev Aide to the President and Chairman of the Maritime Board of Russia We had productive discussions on cooperation in the maritime domain including new opportunities for collaboration in connectivity skill development shipbuilding and blue economy PM Modi posted on X after the meetingThe Prime Ministers Office PMO stated that PM Modi conveyed his warm greetings to President Putin and said that he looked forward to hosting him in India next monthPatrushev also discussed with PM Modi the ongoing preparations for the IndiaRussia Summit which is scheduled for early December during Putins muchawaited visit to IndiaIn a statement shared on Telegram the Russian Embassy in India stated On November 18 in New Delhi Aide to the President of Russia and Chairman of the Maritime Board of Russia Nikolai Patrushev was received by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi The parties discussed various issues of RussianIndian cooperation particularly in the maritime sector The two sides emphasized their mutual interest in deepening interaction between Russia and India to strengthen their maritime capabilities Preparations for the RussiaIndia Summit scheduled for early December were also touched uponPutin is expected to visit India in December for the 23rd IndiaRussia Annual Summit He last visited India in December 2021 to attend the 21st edition of the meetingEarlier in the day Patrushev paid homage to the bravehearts of the Indian Armed Forces at the National War Memorial in New Delhi Later he also toured the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya dedicated to the countrys history since its independence in 1947 and signed the guest bookExternal Affairs Minister EAM S Jaishankar in Moscow for the SCO Heads of Government meeting also called on President Putin along with other Heads of SCO delegations on Tuesday afternoonOn Monday EAM Jaishankar met his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow and discussed aspects of the bilateral and international agenda with focus on preparations for the annual IndiaRussia Summit which will take place on the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration on Strategic Partnership between the two nationsThe foreign ministers reaffirmed Russia and Indias commitment to building a just multipolar world order and ensuring global security They agreed to continue coordinating their approaches to cooperation between Russia and India in key multilateral formatsâ the UN SCO BRICS and the G20 read a statement issued by the Russian Foreign MinistryLast month PM Modi spoke to Putin over phone to review progress in the bilateral agenda During the conversation PM Modi also conveyed birthday greetings to Putin and reaffirmed Indiaâs commitment to strengthening strategic cooperationHe also said he looked forward to welcoming the Russian leader to India in December for the 23rd IndiaâRussia Annual SummitThe two leaders also met in September on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin where they discussed regional and global developments including the situation in Ukraine and reiterated support for deepening bilateral tiesDuring their meeting PM Modi said that 140 crore Indians are eagerly waiting for the Russian Presidents arrival for the 23rd IndiaRussia Summit in December This is the definition of our deep special and privileged strategic partnership PM Modi had said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/looking-forward-to-host-president-putin-next-month-pm-modi-649275.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/looking-forward-to-taking-part-in-sathya-sai-baba-centenary-celebrations-pm-modi-649277.html Puttaparthi Andhra Pradesh Nov 18 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that he is looking forward to participate in the centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba on Wednesday I look forward to being among my sisters and brothers of Andhra Pradesh tomorrow to participate in the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi the Prime Minister said in a post on XHis life and efforts towards community service and the spiritual awakening of society remain a guiding light for generations I have had various opportunities to interact with him and learn from him over the years Here are some glimpses from our interactions the PM added who posted his photographs taken with the godman Sai Baba on different occasions in the pastAccompanied by the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu the Prime Minister will visit the holy shrine and Mahasamadhi of Sri Sathya Sai Baba here around 10 am to offer his obeisance and pay respectsPrime Minister Modi will also release a commemorative coin and a set of stamps honouring the life teachings and enduring legacy of Sathya Sai BabaHe will also address a public gathering during the programmeThe Prime Minister will later travel to Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu where he will inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 at around 130 pmHe will release the 21st instalment of PMKISAN amounting to more than Rs 18000 crores to support nine crore farmers across the countryThe Prime Minister will also address the gathering on the occasionChief Minister Chandrababu Naidu who is reaching Puttaparthi on Tuesday night will welcome Prime Minister Modi at Puttparthi airport at 925 am on WednesdayAccording to the schedule announced by the state government both the leaders visit Prasanti Nilayam and offer prayers at Sathya Sai Baba MahasamadhiLater both the Chief Minister and the Prime Minister will reach Hill View stadium and participate in Sathya Sai Baba birth centenary celebrationsAfter bidding farewell to Prime Minister Modi at Puttaparthi airport Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will reach Pendlimarri of Kamalapuram constituency in Kadapa district to participate in Annadata Sukheebhava second phase funds distribution programmeUnder Annadata Sukheebhava and PM Kisan scheme each farmer will get Rs 7000A total of 4685838 farmers across the state will get benefit under the scheme with distribution of Rs 3135 croreUnder both first and second instalments the farmers will get a total of Rs 630944 croreLater the Chief Minister will interact with the cadre of Telugu Desam Party TDP and reach Amaravati by Wednesday night IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/looking-forward-to-taking-part-in-sathya-sai-baba-centenary-celebrations-pm-modi-649277.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-strengthens-legal-and-human-rights-wing-with-new-appointments-649278.html New Delhi Nov 18 The All India Congress Committee AICC on Tuesday restructured its Law Human Rights amp RTI Department with new leadership at national and state levels According to a press note issued by the Congress party Omar Hoda takes charge as National Coordinator leading the partyâs legal advocacy and rights initiativesFor StateLevel Appointments for the pollbound West Bengal Anwar Ali State Law Department Chairperson and Abhijit Raha State Human Rights Chairperson now take chargeIn Tamil Nadu Jayasimha Natchiappan has been appointed as the State Human Rights Chairperson Ali Asif Zama Rizvi State Law Department Chairperson Uttar Pradesh P L Bhardwaj State Legal Coordinator for Haryana and Vaddi Somasekhar Chairperson for Law Human Rights amp RTI for Andhra PradeshThe reshuffle that comes days after a humiliating failure in the Bihar polls now aims to enhance the partyâs focus on legal accountability human rights protection and transparency under the RTI ActCongress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Tuesday said that the Special Intensive Review SIR is a way for the Election Commission of India ECI to further the BJPs vote chori agenda and setting aside the obligations of the Constitutional institutionCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge held an extensive strategy review with senior party leaders to discuss the ongoing Special Intensive Review being carried out by the Election Commission of India ECI across several statesThe meeting was attended by party General Secretaries InCharges PCC and CLP leaders along with Secretaries from the states and union territories where the SIR process is currently underwayFollowing the meeting Venugopal took to X and posted Under the leadership of INC President Mallikarjun Kharge and LoP Rahul Gandhi attended the review meeting with AICC General Secretaries InCharges PCC Presidents CLP Leaders and AICC Secretaries from 12 states where the SIR is underwayThe Congress Alappuzha MP stressed that although the revision of the electoral rolls is an undeniably necessary objective it must be carried out in a bonafide mannerThe ECIs conduct thus far has been to further the BJPs Vote Chori agenda setting aside its Constitutional obligation of impartiality he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-strengthens-legal-and-human-rights-wing-with-new-appointments-649278.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-mastermind-of-international-cyber-slavery-network-held-649281.html Ahmedabad Nov 18 Gujaratâs Cyber Centre of Excellence has arrested Neel Purohit alias âThe Ghostâ the alleged kingpin of an international âcyber slaveryâ network operating across Myanmarâs KK Park and Cambodia Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced that the stateoftheart centre built for Rs 500 crore has cracked a global syndicate that lured Indian youth with fake overseas job offers and trafficked them into cyberfraud factories run by Chinese mafias in Southeast AsiaOfficials said the operation was carried out under the directions of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel CID Crime DGP KLN Rao and Additional DGP Parikshita Rathod The team arrested Purohit from Gandhinagar as he was reportedly attempting to escape to Malaysia Two of his close associatesâsubagents Hitesh Somaiya and Sonal Phadduâwere also held along with two other accused Bhavdeep Jadeja and Hardeep JadejaA court has granted a 14day remand for Purohit Investigations have revealed that Purohit ran a highly organised transnational trafficking network managing more than 126 subagents across India while maintaining links with over 30 Pakistani handlers and more than 100 Chinese and foreign corporate HR operators who sourced manpower for cyberfraud compoundsPolice said he had trafficked or facilitated deals to traffic over 1000 individuals to Cambodia Myanmar Vietnam and Thailand often routing victims through Dubai Laos and Sri LankaMore than 500 citizens from India Sri Lanka Bangladesh Nepal Pakistan Nigeria Egypt Cameroon Benin and Tunisia were moved into cyber slavery through routes arranged by himAccording to the Cyber Centre the accused used Telegram Instagram and Facebook to lure victims with highpaying dataentry jobs abroad seized their passports and transported them illegally across bordersâoften through the Moei River into Myanmarâs Myawaddy region a notorious hub for crypto scams phishing operations romance frauds and Ponzi racketsVictims were forced to commit cybercrimes under threats of physical and psychological torture For each trafficked person Purohit allegedly earned 2000â4500 distributing 3040 per cent to subagents and funnelling the money through mule bank accounts and multiple crypto walletsThe arrest is significant as over 4000 Indians have been rescued in joint operations by India Thailand and Myanmar in the past three years In their statements several survivors named Purohit helping investigators identify him as a key link in the global racketDeputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi congratulated the Cyber Centre of Excellence team calling the crackdown âa landmark stepâ in protecting citizens from evolving cyber threats and criminal syndicates IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-mastermind-of-international-cyber-slavery-network-held-649281.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ed-arrests-al-falah-university-founder-in-money-laundering-case-649282.html New Delhi Nov 18 Enforcement Directorate ED on Tuesday arrested Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui founder of Al Falah University and Chairman of Al Falah group in connection with a terror financinglinked money laundering case He was taken into custody under the criminal provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA The arrest took place on Tuesday following a detailed investigation and analysis of evidence gathered during a search action conducted at premises related to the Al Falah group in the âongoing probe in an ECIR recorded by the ED under PMLA in connection with the Al Falah GroupâAccording to the ED it initiated the investigation against the Al Falah group on the basis of two FIRs registered by the Crime Branch Delhi Police based on the allegations that AlFalah University Faridabad has made âfraudulent and misleading claims of NAAC accreditation with an intention to deceive students parents and stakeholders for wrongful gainâIt has been further mentioned in FIR that AlFalah University has falsely claimed UGC recognition under Section 12B of the UGC Act 1956 with an oblique motive to cheat the aspirants students parents guardians stakeholders and general public to gain wrongfully and cause wrongful loss to themâThe UGC clarified that AlFalah University is included only under Section 2f as a State Private University has never applied for inclusion under Section 12B and is not eligible for grants under that provisionâ the ED said in a press noteAlFalah Charitable Trust was constituted by a public charitable trust deed dated September 8 1995 with Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui named as one of the first trustees and designated as the Managing TrusteeAll the educational institutions university and colleges are ultimately owned and financially consolidated under this trust which is effectively controlled by Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui The entire AlFalah group has seen a meteoric rise since the 1990s metamorphosing into a large educational bodyâHowever the rise is not backed by adequate financialsâ the agency saidED conducted search operations at 19 locations in Delhi on Tuesday including the premises of Al Falah University and residential premises of key persons of the Al Falah groupThe agencys investigation has revealed that large amounts of proceeds of crime have been generatedâEvidence reveals that crores of rupees have been diverted by the trust to familyowned entities For example the construction as well as catering contracts were given by trustJawad Ahmad to entities of his wife and childrenâ it saidIt further added that during the search âcash of over 48 lakhs multiple digital devices and documentary evidence were found and seized Multiple shell companies of the group have been identified Numerous violations under several other Acts have also been detectedââThe role of Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui in effectively controlling the trust and its activities has been brought out by multiple pieces of evidence Exhaustive evidence including recovery of cash from trusteesâ diversion of funds to family concern layering of funds etc clearly establishes the pattern of generation and layering of proceeds of crimeâ it saidAfter establishing his culpability in the offence Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui was arrested on Tuesday under Section 19 of the PMLA 2002 after following due legal procedureâHe has been produced before the Court for the purpose of seeking ED remandâ it saidFurther investigation is in progress IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ed-arrests-al-falah-university-founder-in-money-laundering-case-649282.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-urges-centre-not-to-clear-andhras-proposed-project-on-godavari--649283.html Hyderabad Nov 18 Reiterating opposition to the PolavaramBanakacherla link project being planned by the Andhra Pradesh Telanganaâs Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy on Tuesday urged Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil not to give permissions to the project Uttam Kumar Reddy met the Union Minister in Delhi and urged him not to clear the project proposed by Andhra PradeshThe Telangana minister told media persons after the meeting that the Andhra Pradesh government is trying to take up the project with a different nameâ he saidâAndhra Pradesh has submitted a prefeasibility report regarding the PolavaramBanakacherla link project We opposed it It is very clear that there is no scope for anyone to allocate flood water in the Godavari Water Dispute 1980 awardâ he saidThe minister said he explained to the Union Minister in writing that this project is illegal He mentioned that Maharashtra and Karnataka are also opposing this projectUttam Kumar Reddy also urged the Centre not to allow Karnataka to increase the height of the Almatti dam across the Krishna River He said that the Supreme Court has given a stay that the height of Almatti should not be increased beyond 519 metersâWhile this stay is in place the Karnataka government has taken a cabinet decision given a Government Order and started proceedings for land acquisition to increase the height We have brought this matter to the attention of the Central governmentâ he said adding that an increase in the height of Almatti would do injustice to TelanganaUttam Kumar Reddy also urged Paatil to resolve the irrigationrelated issues of Telangana pending with the Jal Shakti Ministry âWe have sought a total allocation of 90 TMC of water for the Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme Out of that we have asked for 45 TMC of water to be allocated immediatelyâ he saidHe also sought clearances for the SamakkaSarakka project across the Godavari River as early as possible He told the Union Minister that the state government has already submitted the Detailed Project Report DPR and given all the details to the Central Water CommissionThe Brijesh Tribunal Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal2 should divide 811 TMC between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana but the proceedings related to this are also going very slowly Reddy said the Centre should take the initiative and request the Brijesh Tribunal to finalise these proceedings quicklyThe Telangana minister also demanded the release of funds for the stateâs irrigation projects He said the state government had been asking for Central funding for irrigation for the last 22 months IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-urges-centre-not-to-clear-andhras-proposed-project-on-godavari--649283.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/china-behind-disinformation-campaign-after-operation-sindoor-report-649285.html Washington Nov 18 The USChina Economic and Security Review Commission a US Congresscreated advisory body accused China on Tuesday of masterminding a disinformation campaign after Operation Sindoor as part of its Gray Zone activities to use âfake social media accounts to propagate AI images of supposed âdebrisâ from planesâ âChina initiated a disinformation campaign to hinder sales of French Rafale aircraft in favour of its own J35s using fake social media accounts to propagate AI images of supposed debris from the planes that Chinaâs weaponry destroyedâ it said in its annual report to CongressThe report also claimed that Beijing âopportunisticallyâ leveraged the IndiaPakistan conflict in May to âadvertise the sophistication of its weapons useful in the contexts of its ongoing border tensions with India and its expanding defence industry goalsâIndia launched Operation Sindoor to retaliate against the Pahalgam attack in April that killed 26 civilians striking terror installations and military targets inside PakistanIn August Indian Air Force Chief AP Singh revealed that Indian forces had destroyed five Pakistani fighter jets and one large airborne surveillance aircraft during Operation SindoorOn IndiaChina ties the Commission states there is an âasymmetryâ between the two sides regarding the resolution of the border issueâChina leverages highlevel wellpublicised dialogues to reach partial resolutionsâhoping to open the door for bilateral cooperation on trade and other areas by compartmentalising the border issue without sacrificing its core interestsâ while âIndia wants a sustainable solution to the border issuesââIn recent years the Indian government has increasingly recognised the seriousness of the threat posed by China at the borderâ it emphasisedAccording to the report the current terms of bilateral economic cooperation or border resolution agreements were âlargely conceptualâ with few âspecifics or followupsâ announced by either sideIt also argued that the expected succession of the Dalai Lama âwill likely be a point of contention between the two neighboursââIt remains to be seen whether Chinaâs and Indiaâs 2025 commitments are a shortterm function of Indiaâs desire to hedge against tumult in trade negotiations with the United States or are a longterm shift toward normalisation in bilateral relationsâ it notedAfter months of bilateral meetings in August Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation SCO Summit and met Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir PutinIn Washington the move was viewed as India hedging its bets after the relationship with the United States soured due to the imposition of 50 per cent tariffsIn recent months IndiaUS relations have stabilised with the first tranche of the trade agreement expected to be announced soon IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/china-behind-disinformation-campaign-after-operation-sindoor-report-649285.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/centre-rolls-out-insurance-cover-for-crop-loss-due-to-wild-animals-paddy-inundation-to-help-farmers-649287.html New Delhi Nov 18 In a major benefit to farmers the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has introduced new modalities for covering crop loss due to wild animal attacks and paddy inundation in floodprone areas under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana PMFBY according to an official statement issued on Tuesday Under the revised framework crop loss due to wild animal attacks will now be recognised as the fifth addon cover under the Localised Risk categoryStates will notify the list of wild animals responsible for crop damage and identify vulnerable districts or insurance units based on historical dataFarmers will be required to report losses within 72 hours using the Crop Insurance App by uploading geotagged photographs the statement saidThe decisions have been taken in response to longstanding requests from several States and are aimed at strengthening protection for farmers against sudden localised and severe crop damageThe modalities have been prepared in accordance with the PMFBY Operational Guidelines ensuring a scientific transparent and operationally feasible framework for implementation nationwide and will be rolled out from Kharif 2026 the statement saidFor years farmers across India have suffered increasing crop losses due to attacks by wild animals like elephants wild boars nilgai deer and monkeys These incidents are common in regions situated near forests wildlife corridors and hilly terrains Until now such losses often went uncompensated as they were not covered under crop insuranceAt the same time paddy farmers in floodprone and coastal States have been repeatedly affected by inundation during heavy rains and overflowing waterwaysPaddy inundation was removed from the localised calamity category in 2018 due to concerns about moral hazard and the difficulty of assessing submerged crops However its exclusion led to a significant gap in protection for farmers in districts prone to seasonal floodingTaking note of these emerging risks and challenges the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare constituted an expert committeeThe recommendations of the committee have now been approved by Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh ChouhanWith this important decision farmers suffering localised crop damage will now receive timely and technologybased claim settlement under PMFBY the statement saidThis coverage is expected to significantly benefit farmers in States with high humanâwildlife conflict including Odisha Chhattisgarh Jharkhand Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Karnataka Kerala Tamil Nadu Uttarakhand as well as the Himalayan and NorthEastern States such as Assam Meghalaya Manipur Mizoram Tripura Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh where incidents of wild animal depredation are frequent and widespreadReintroducing Paddy Inundation as a Localised Calamity Cover under PMFBY will especially benefit farmers in coastal and floodprone States including Odisha Assam West Bengal Tamil Nadu Kerala Karnataka Maharashtra and Uttarakhand where paddy submergence is a recurring challengeTogether with the inclusion of Wild Animal Attack these additions make PMFBY more inclusive responsive and farmerfriendly further strengthening the resilience of Indiaâs crop insurance system the statement added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/centre-rolls-out-insurance-cover-for-crop-loss-due-to-wild-animals-paddy-inundation-to-help-farmers-649287.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-to-visit-andhra-pradesh-tamil-nadu-today-649291.html New Delhi Nov 19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu on Wednesday to release a commemorative coin visit places of worship and release the 21st instalment of PMKISAN at a farming summit among other engagements Earlier on Tuesday PM Modi wrote on X âI look forward to being among my sisters and brothers of Andhra Pradesh tomorrow 19th November to participate in the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Satya Sai Baba in PuttaparthiâHe also highlighted Sri Sathya Sai Babaâs life and efforts towards community service and the spiritual awakening of societyAccording to PM Modiâs schedule for Wednesday he will visit the holy shrine and Mahasamadhi of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi Andhra Pradesh to offer his obeisance and pay respects at around 10 amAt around 1030 am the Prime Minister will participate in the Centenary Celebrations of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba said a statementOn this occasion he will release a Commemorative Coin and a set of Stamps honouring the life teachings and enduring legacy of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba He will also address the gathering during the programmeThereafter the Prime Minister will travel to Coimbatore Tamil Nadu where he will inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 at around 130 pmDuring the programme PM Modi will release the 21st instalment of PMKISAN amounting to more than Rs 18000 crore to support 9 crore farmers across the country PM will also address the gathering on the occasionSouth India Natural Farming Summit 2025 being held from November 19 to 21 is being organised by the Tamil Nadu Natural Farming Stakeholders ForumThe Summit aims to promote sustainable ecofriendly and chemicalfree agricultural practices and to accelerate the shift towards natural and regenerative farming as a viable climatesmart and economically sustainable model for Indiaâs agricultural futureThe Summit will also focus on creating market linkages for farmerproducer organisations and rural entrepreneurs while showcasing innovations in organic inputs agroprocessing ecofriendly packaging and indigenous technologiesThe programme will witness participation from over 50000 farmers natural farming practitioners scientists organic input suppliers sellers and stakeholders from Tamil Nadu Puducherry Kerala Telangana Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-to-visit-andhra-pradesh-tamil-nadu-today-649291.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-to-release-pm-kisan-instalment-today-over-49-lakh-in-gujarat-to-benefit-649292.html New Delhi Nov 19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 21st instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi PMKISAN scheme on Wednesday from Coimbatore Tamil Nadu During the national event the Prime Minister will virtually address farmers across the country and interact with beneficiaries of the flagship incomesupport schemeIn line with the national launch a statelevel programme will be held in Gandhinagar under the chairmanship of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel with Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani and Minister of State for Agriculture Ramesh Katara in attendanceAs part of the ceremony the Chief Minister will distribute assistance and approval letters to beneficiaries of PMKISAN as well as various agriculture and horticulture schemesSharing details Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani said that more than 9 crore farmers nationwide will receive assistance of over Rs 18000 crore under the 21st instalmentOf this more than 4931 lakh farmer families in Gujarat will get over Rs 986 crore directly credited to their bank accountsIn addition to the state event all ICAR institutes central agricultural universities state agricultural universities and Krishi Vigyan Kendras will also host local programmes and livestream the Prime Ministerâs addressA large number of farmers officials and public representatives are expected to participate across these centresSince its launch the PMKISAN scheme has provided income support to over 11 crore farmer families across India disbursing more than Rs 391000 crore through 20 instalmentsGujaratâs farmers have also benefited significantly receiving over Rs 21000 crore through earlier instalmentsThe Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi PMKISAN is a nationwide incomesupport scheme launched by the government of India to provide financial assistance to small and marginal farmersThe initiative aims to ensure a steady income for farmers to meet agricultural and household needs reduce their financial stress and support them ahead of key farming seasonsSince its launch in 2019 PMKISAN has become one of the largest direct benefit transfer programmes in the world benefiting crores of farmer families across India and strengthening rural livelihoods IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-to-release-pm-kisan-instalment-today-over-49-lakh-in-gujarat-to-benefit-649292.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/6-7-maoists-killed-in-another-encounter-in-andhra-pradesh-649310.html Visakhapatnam Nov 19 Six to seven Maoists including top leaders were killed in a fresh exchange of fire between Maoists and police in Andhra Pradeshs Alluri Sitharamaraju district on Wednesday The encounter took place in the Meredumilli forest area where top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma his wife and four other Maoists were killed on Tuesday police sources saidAll the slain Maoists are believed to be from ChhattisgarhNineteen Maoists had escaped during Tuesdays encounter and the security forces were continuing the combing operation in the area and the exchange of fire on Wednesday morning is said to be a continuation of the sameSome top Maoist leaders are believed to have been killed in the latest exchange of fireAdditional Director General of Police Intelligence Mahesh Chandra Laddha confirmed the exchange of fire during a press conference in Vijayawada He said the exchange of fire was continuing The details are awaited he saidFollowing intelligence that Maoists from Chhattisgarh and Telangana were trying to enter Andhra Pradesh the intelligence network was keeping a continuous watch on their movementsBased on specific information an operation was launched on Monday An exchange of fire took place in the ASR district on the morning of November 18 in which CPI Maoist Central Committee member Hidma and five other Maoists were neutralised he saidThe intelligence chief said in continuation of that 50 Maoists were arrested in NTR Krishna Eluru Kakinada and Konaseema districts on Tuesday Those arrested include three special zonal committee members 23 platoon members five divisional committee members and 19 area committee membersMahesh Chandra Laddha said that while making the arrests the police ensured that no harm was caused to the general publicProbably for the first time in history that we could arrest such a large number of Maoists including important cadres he saidHe revealed that a large cache of arms and explosives was recovered from the arrested Maoists He termed the security operation a major success by the Andhra Pradesh policeThe ADG along with SPs IGs and commissioners of the five districts addressed a press conference at the Command Control Centre in Vijayawada to reveal the details of the arrests IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/6-7-maoists-killed-in-another-encounter-in-andhra-pradesh-649310.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/eps-to-resume-statewide-campaign-from-tns-tiruvallur-649325.html Chennai Nov 19 AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami EPS will restart his constituencywise campaign at the end of November likely on November 27 or 28 from Tamil Nadus Tiruvallur Party sources said the schedule could be adjusted depending on weather conditions as northern districts continue to experience intermittent rainEPS had paused his outreach tour following the Karur stampede tragedy that claimed 41 livesAs the campaign readies to resume alliance discussions have gained momentum particularly between the AIADMK and the PMKAccording to sources PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss expressed his wish to see EPS as the next Chief Minister when the latter met him in the hospital recentlyPMK associates also confirmed that informal talks between both parties are progressing wellAn AIADMK functionary said the strained equation between Ramadoss and his son Anbumani was an internal matter of the PMK adding that both leaders were inclined to stand with EPS in the upcoming political battleEven as the BJP and AIADMK consider GK Vasans Tamil Maanila Congress TMC a trusted ally the broader NDA landscape in Tamil Nadu remains fluidSeveral parties are expected to formalise their alliance choices only in JanuaryThe DMDK has already announced that it will reveal its stand during its state conference in Cuddalore early next yearMeanwhile those close to EPS say he remains adamant that expelled leaders including former AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam and AMMK chief TTV Dhinakaran will not be taken back into the partyAt the same time he is determined to forge a strong antiDMK coalition keeping communication channels open with potential partnersEPS is not rushing His focus is on consolidating antiincumbency against the ruling DMK and building momentum slowly a senior AIADMK leader saidEPS campaign Makkalai Kappom Tamizhagathai Meetpom launched in Coimbatore in July has covered 174 Assembly constituencies so farIt has highlighted issues like law and order deterioration inflation corruption dynasty politics and industrial stagnation The next leg will spotlight the struggles of the common man with emphasis on living conditions basic amenities and public safetyThe AIADMK chief aims to cover the remaining constituencies in Tiruvallur Chengalpet Chennai Erode and Kanyakumariâtwo a dayâuntil the statewide tour is completedMeanwhile the Madras High Court has given the state government time till Thursday to submit draft Standard Operating Procedures for regulating political rallies with the case scheduled for hearing the next day IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/eps-to-resume-statewide-campaign-from-tns-tiruvallur-649325.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blast-attacker-dr-umar-assembled-bomb-in-red-fort-parking-sources-649326.html New Delhi Nov 19 In a major revelation Delhi blast accused Dr Umar Muhammad assembled the explosives in a public parking space near the Red Fort sources revealed on Wednesday The Hyundai i20 involved in the explosion was being driven by Dr Umar Muhammad a resident of Koil village in Pulwama Jammu and Kashmir The explosion occurred on November 10 near Gate No 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station The Haryanaregistered Hyundai i20 suddenly exploded sending shockwaves through the highsecurity areaThe investigation was focused on key questions surrounding the three crucial hours Umar spent in the Red Fort parking lot During those three hours was Umar talking on the phone Did he meet anyone in Delhi or Faridabad Was the area around the Red Fort part of a reconnaissance plan Was he waiting for the peak hour when the crowd would be at its maximum such questions are still being investigatedRecords show that the car entered the Red Fort parking lot at 319 pm and exited at 622 pm During this Umar did not get out of the car even once The bomber was in contact with his handlers as he entered the blast area as the investigative sources revealed that the net activity was heightened in the area throughout the dayHowever Umar and his associates had not considered that it was a Monday and the Red Fort was closed to the public The parking lot was mostly deserted Consequently the plan to detonate a blast in the parking area was abandoned sources saidUmar and his team then opted to set off the explosion on the bustling Netaji Subhash Marg which borders the Red Fort on one side and Chandni Chowk on the otherInvestigators report that Umar spent those three hours in the parking area putting together the explosives Once it was finished he left the parking lot and hit the streetShortly thereafter he activated the explosion that resulted in 13 fatalities and injured 20 more peopleHowever the question remains why did he take the risk of remaining in one of the most heavily guarded zones in Delhi for three hours Was he waiting for a sleeper cell contact or logistical backupDelhi Police and central security agencies are now piecing together the chain of events that led to the deadly explosionThe police suspect that the arrest of these individuals may have triggered panic within the module possibly leading Umar to carry out the explosion prematurelyThe officials are now probing the other members of the terror module and the Telegram group the suspects used for communication and whether other active sleeper cells are still functionalWith the ongoing investigation linking the blast to an expanding terror network with roots in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana security agencies are leaving no stone unturned to trace the source of the explosives and uncover the full scope of the conspiracy behind the blast IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-blast-attacker-dr-umar-assembled-bomb-in-red-fort-parking-sources-649326.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bengal-ed-tracking-links-of-huge-cash-seizure-with-financial-scam-cases-649329.html Kolkata Nov 19 The Enforcement Directorate ED has been trying to track if there were any links between the recent Rs 5 crore seizure in West Bengal and the financial scam cases in the state The ED officials are also checking the backgrounds of the two persons arrested by the Special Task Force sleuths in connection with the seizure last weekThe central probe agency was zeroing in on whether the duo had any connection with any of the accused persons in any of the financial irregularity casesCurrently the ED is conducting investigations into three financial irregularity cases in the state Cashformunicipality jobs illegal sand mining and a human trafficking scam under the garb of barcumrestaurantsSeveral politically influential people mainly from the Trinamool Congress are currently under the ED scannerOn Monday the sleuths of the STF West Bengal Police seized cash amounting to Rs 5 crore from a car near Akanksha Crossing in New Town and arrested two persons including the vehicles ownerThe recovery of such a large amount of money while checking the car has raised concerns especially ahead of next years state Assembly polls as well as during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision SIR by the Election Commission of India ECI in the stateThe ECI had already cautioned different central and state intelligence agencies to be careful about the transit of unauthorised cash within the state amid the crucial Assembly elections next yearThe commission had also advised the state and central intelligence agencies to work in close coordination to check such instances of illegal cash transitLast week the ED recovered large sums from the residence of a businessman in the Taratala area during searches connected to the municipal recruitment scam caseEarlier this month ED teams conducted raids at around 10 locations across the city including Salt Lake and BeliaghataThe ED sleuths searched the house of a businessman in the Taratala area in connection with the municipal recruitment corruption case IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bengal-ed-tracking-links-of-huge-cash-seizure-with-financial-scam-cases-649329.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bjp-mla-seeks-ed-probe-into-nexus-between-trinamool-leaders-and-sand-mafia-in-bengal-649342.html Kolkata Nov 19 Bharatiya Janata Party BJP has written to the Enforcement Directorate ED seeking a comprehensive investigation by the central agency to unearth the alleged nexus between Trinamool Congress TMC leaders and sand smuggling mafias in West Bengal BJP MLA from Asansol Dakshin legislator Agnimitra Paul accused Tarun Chakraborty the councillor of Ward Number 87 of Asansol Municipal Corporation of actively aiding and abetting the unauthorised extraction of sand from Damra Ghat on the Damodar River and collecting significant amounts of money from the operationThe fashion designerturnedpolitician also listed several alleged sand smuggling gangs in her letter to the EDâThe Damodar River is losing its course due to illegal sand mining Many places have become dangerous Several people are losing their lives while taking a bathâ Paul said on Tuesday eveningDetailing about the letter to the ED she said The roads of various villages are being destroyed due to continuous movement of sandladen lorries and tractors The environment is getting polluted in an alarming manner I will immediately request the ED to intervene in this matterâThis development follows the EDs earlier arrest of a businessman Arun Saraf in connection with a sand smuggling case in the state the first such arrest in West BengalThe ED has since conducted searches across various locations including a businessmanâs residence in Asansol focusing on the illicit sand extraction networkThis time MLA Agnimitra Paul has directly levelled an allegation against the Trinamool councillor on the sand smuggling issueIn response to the allegations of the BJP legislator TMC councillor Tarun Chakraborty denied any involvement in the illegal activitiesWe have been seeing sand being removed from Damra Ghat since childhood Sand is still being removed from Damra Ghat Local poor and unemployed people especially the youngsters take the sand on bicycles rickshaws or tractors I have no connection with this the TMC leader told media persons on Wednesday dismissing the accusations as baselessHe claimed to have already written to various authorities regarding the illegal sand mining from the ghat IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bjp-mla-seeks-ed-probe-into-nexus-between-trinamool-leaders-and-sand-mafia-in-bengal-649342.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bengal-launches-primary-teacher-recruitment-after-8-years-amid-hc-scrutiny-649343.html Kolkata Nov 19 The online application process for the fresh recruitment of primary teachers in staterun schools in West Bengal began on Wednesday marking the first such drive in eight years The new recruitment comes even as the division bench of the Calcutta High Court has completed the final hearing on alleged irregularities in the earlier appointment of about 32000 primary teachers with a judgment expected at any timeThe notification for the recruitment of primary teachers was issued in September this year The West Bengal Board of Primary Education has opened applications for 13421 vacancies From Wednesday candidates who have cleared the Teachers Eligibility Test can apply online for assistant teacher posts in governmentapproved and governmentsponsored primary and junior basic schoolsAhead of the recruitment process Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu on Tuesday night in a post on X said that the online portal for TETqualified candidates will open on Wednesday for applications to primary teaching posts adding that the government views this recruitment drive as a step to strengthen primary education under the chief ministerâs leadershipâFrom tomorrow the West Bengal Board of Primary Education is going to open its online portal where eligible candidates who have cleared TET will be able to apply for the post of Assistant Teachers in governmentapproved and governmentsponsored primary and junior basic schools It goes without saying that this recruitment process is going to further strengthen the foundation of primary education under the wisdom guidance and benevolent guardianship of the states Honble Chief Minister Smt Mamata Banerjeeâ the Minister said in the X postThe last round of primary teacher recruitment was held in 2017 After nearly eight years the board has issued a new notificationJob seekers have repeatedly taken to the streets to press for recruitment and last Thursday they held a protest in front of the primary education boardâs office in Salt Lake in Kolkata IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bengal-launches-primary-teacher-recruitment-after-8-years-amid-hc-scrutiny-649343.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/probe-points-to-emerging-transnational-terror-network-as-isi-pushes-wider-ops-beyond-jampk-649345.html New Delhi Nov 19 Security agencies probing the Delhi Red Fort blast are looking into the multiple foreign links that played a key role in aiding the JaisheMohammed While it has been established that the man who handled the attack was a Pakistani based out of Afghanistan the possible role of Hamas too is not being ruled out Hamas leaders have been hobnobbing with terrorists of the JaisheMohammed and LashkareTaiba since 2023 Many Hamas leaders have been visiting Pakistan since October 7 2023 the day the terror outfit launched a surprise attack on Israel that killed more than 1200 peopleVisits by the Hamas leaders have increased in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor This was aimed at providing support to the terror groups that faced immense losses during the operation carried out by the Indian armed forces to avenge the Pahalgam attackIntelligence Bureau officials say that the setting up of the Faridabad module and also the Delhi blasts were the handiwork of the JaisheMohammed While this terror group has been carrying out attacks in India for a very long time a dangerous trend is now emerging The ISI is involving foreign terror groups for Indiabased operations the official saidThe Delhi strike may have been carried out by the JaisheMohammed but this terror group had the tactical support of both the Islamic State and Hamas officials pointed out Before the Delhi attack the Faridabad module members were planning on modifying drones to weaponise them The idea was to use them as rockets to carry out attacks in many parts of the country This the investigators suspect was a suggestion offered by the leaders of Hamas during their various visits to PakistanHamas is known to operate in this fashion and hence could have passed on ideas to the JaisheMohammed regarding this Officials say had this plan gone through the damage and casualties would have been hugeThe role of the Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKP is also under the scanner The forensics report states that the explosives used comprised Triacetone triperoxide TATP mixed with ammonium nitrate This is a preferred explosive for the Islamic State and it has used it on multiple occasions The handler in Afghanistan may have sought the advice of the ISKP to help prepare this mix officials sayInvolving the ISKP and Hamas for operations in India suggests a dangerous ploy by the ISI The agency is looking to create a global coalition of terrorists against India Forming such a coalition against India poses a huge headache for the security agencies This would mean that terror groups would not operate conventionally The kind of explosives that would be used will be different and the operational style distinct The Indian agencies would need to keep adapting to the evolving situation and this would make handling the issue tricky security officials point outThe new situation also makes it challenging for the Intelligence agency The conventional methods are being challenged by the ISI which is adding new tricks up its sleeve An Intelligence Bureau official explained that the situation is constantly evolving and hence the strategy would need to keep changing The Delhi blast tells us that the ISI will temporarily move away from Jammu and Kashmir and focus on other parts of the country Pakistan is looking to challenge the agencies by widening the area of operation officials say while also adding that in the days to come the job of the security agencies is only going to get more challenging IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/probe-points-to-emerging-transnational-terror-network-as-isi-pushes-wider-ops-beyond-jampk-649345.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/intensified-security-checks-trigger-major-delays-at-chennai-airport-649347.html Chennai Nov 19 International flight operations at Chennai Airport were disrupted on Wednesday morning with several departures delayed by 30 minutes to an hour due to intensified multilayer security checks Long queues formed at security points as passenger screening slowed down significantly following repeated bomb threat hoaxes and heightened national security measuresAirport authorities said the enhanced procedures were implemented after a series of anonymous threat calls and in the wake of the recent car bomb explosion near Delhis Red Fort which prompted a nationwide security alertChennai Airport has been operating a stringent fivetier security system since the incident and continued hoax calls have forced officials to tighten outbound passenger checks furtherThe steppedup protocol now requires passengers to remove shoes belts jackets and winter clothing for detailed scanningWhile standard practice at several international airports the sudden intensification at Chennai has led to slower movementMany passengers unfamiliar with the extended process took longer to comply further clogging the queuesAdditional screening at boarding gates also added to the overall processing time The delays affected several early morning international departuresAmong the flights held up were Lufthansa to Frankfurt Emirates to Dubai AirAsia to Kuala Lumpur Singapore Airlines to Singapore IndiGo to Doha Thai Airways to Bangkok Air Arabia to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi Etihad to Abu Dhabi and Oman Air to MuscatHigherthanusual passenger traffic during the morning peak contributed to congestion at the security checkpointsTravellers expressed frustration over the long waiting time urging authorities to deploy more Central Industrial Security Force CISF personnel trained to handle highpressure situations and rushhour crowdsSeveral passengers also highlighted communication barriers noting that many CISF staff primarily spoke Hindi leading to confusion among Tamilspeaking and Englishspeaking passengersThey requested that more Tamil or Englishspeaking personnel be assigned to key checkpoints to ensure faster instructions and smoother processingPassengers said that while they understood the need for strict security in the current climate better staffing and clearer communication would significantly ease the pressureAirport officials said that security measures would continue at the current level until threat perception eases and requested passengers to arrive early to avoid delays IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/intensified-security-checks-trigger-major-delays-at-chennai-airport-649347.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/invisible-modules-visible-threat-red-fort-blast-probe-forces-shift-towards-conventional-online-anti-radicalisation-measures-649352.html New Delhi Nov 19 In the aftermath of the Red Fort blast highlevel security meetings have been held to discuss changes in strategy During one of the meetings the issue pertaining to electronic Intelligence was raised and how it needs to improve to flag local terror activity This was one of the major concerns that was raised by the officials as the investigations into the Red Fort blast revealed that the Faridabad module members managed to remain off the radar for nearly three yearsThe module was set up and the plan for a series of attacks in and around Delhi was hatched three years back Since that time the members of the Faridabad module led mostly by doctors had managed to conceal every activity and managed not to come under the scanner of the agenciesThe use of electronic Intelligence can track crossborder activity However local modules do not have any electronic imprint and hence the Intelligence agencies find it very hard to track such activity This is the reason why the Faridabad module managed to operate without being trackedWhen it comes to dealing with cross border activity the agencies are able to pick up information using electronic Intelligence In the case of the Faridabad module most of the conversations were within the group The members of the module did keep in touch with some persons in Jammu and Kashmir but that is not cross border activityThe Gujarat ATS recently arrested a Hyderabad medical representative He was cooking up Ricin and was being instructed by a person from Pakistan His arrest was possible because the agencies were able to put up electronic intercepts from across the borderSecurity officials have now decided to focus on unearthing and busting modules from across the country An official said that one would also need to go the conventional way to bust these unconventional modules However at no time the focus can go off Kashmir as the ISI is looking to use the locals from the Valley to recruit across the countryThe Faridabad module case clearly shows that Pakistan is trying to shift the focus out of Jammu and Kashmir for some time and target the hinterland This calls for a major shift in security planning and more coordination between the multiple agencies that work on cases related to terrorWhile busting the modules is important the agencies have also decided to give more emphasis to busting radicalisation programmes that are largely taking place online While the agencies have their eyes and ears wide open to the menace they feel that it is time to take it up a notchThere are a number of youths who are being radicalised through social media This is a propaganda by the Islamist terror groups and the need to tackle it with an iron fist is the need of the hour officials explainWhen it comes to propaganda terror groups have always laced events with lies and imagination Not always can the agencies bust such propaganda at source Hence it has been decided to add more manpower to fact check such information if at all it goes out into the publicAgency officials say that the propaganda where India is concerned is largely centred around Muslim victimhood This is a crucial tool for radicalisation and fact checking such information becomes crucial in the fight against terror If this is not countered then the recruitment drives only end up becoming successful the official added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/invisible-modules-visible-threat-red-fort-blast-probe-forces-shift-towards-conventional-online-anti-radicalisation-measures-649352.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-hc-quashes-fir-against-advocate-booked-for-covid-protocol-violation-649353.html New Delhi Nov 19 IANS The Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR lodged against an advocate who had been booked during the COVID19 lockdown for allegedly stepping outside his residence without a masknbspHolding that continuing the proceedings would be oppressive and an abuse of process a singlejudge Bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula quashed the FIR registered at Vasant Kunj SouthWest police station under Section 188 IPC in 2020 for alleged violation of a Section 144 CrPC order mandating face masks in publicThe trial court had earlier dropped the charge under Section 269 IPC after finding absence of any material indicating that the Petitioner was COVIDpositivenbspThe petitioners counsel argued that the FIR had no lawful foundation emphasising that he had merely stepped out to the gate of his residencenbspHe added that during the early phase of the pandemic advisories were fluid and overlapping and a brief presence at ones gate without a mask could not reasonably be treated as disobedience of an order under Section 144 of CrPCIt was further contended that the complaint under Section 195 CrPC did not disclose the order allegedly violated or any material showing that the petitioner was aware of itnbspOpposing the plea the Delhi Police argued that the April 15 2020 mask order was duly promulgated widely publicised and in force asserting that as a practising advocate the petitioner ought to have been aware of itnbspIt added that his presence outside the residence without a mask amounted to disobedience of a lawful order In its order Justice Narula held that the record failed to disclose the statutory ingredients necessary to sustain a charge under Section 188 IPC noting that the petitioner was not part of any gathering or situation posing public riskThe provision is not meant to punish every technical deviation but conduct that obstructs authority or endangers public order or safety the Delhi High Court observed adding that the alleged act fell on the margins of the mischief sought to be addressednbspCalling the continuation of proceedings disproportionate Justice Narula said it would be oppressive and would not advance public health objectivesnbspDuring the hearing the petitioner volunteered to deposit Rs 10000 with the Delhi Police Welfare Fund as a gesture of civic responsibility without admission of guiltThe Delhi High Court accepted the statement and directed that the deposit be made within four weeksnbspAllowing the petition the Delhi HC ordered The impugned FIR No 01502020 at PS Vasant Kunj SouthWest and all consequential proceedings are quashednbspClarifying that its ruling should not be seen as weakening enforcement powers it added Nothing in this order should be read as diluting the authority of the State to enforce lawful publichealth directions in appropriate cases https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-hc-quashes-fir-against-advocate-booked-for-covid-protocol-violation-649353.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/two-chhattisgarh-teens-detained-for-isis-links-had-pakistani-handlers-649355.html Raipur Nov 19 In a firstofitskind case in Chhattisgarh the state AntiTerrorism Squad ATS has detained two minor boys from Raipur for alleged links with the global terrorist organisation Islamic State ISIS Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Vijay Sharma confirmed the development on Wednesday terming it a serious threat emerging through cyberspaceAddressing the media Dy CM Sharma said the teenagers were operating under direct instructions from a Pakistanbased ISIS module âAfter detailed investigation and technical surveillance ATS detained these two minorsPreliminary probe reveals they were in contact with Pakistanhandlers who were using fake Instagram IDs to radicalise youthâ he statedThe minors influenced by extremist content online were actively trying to propagate ISIS ideology and recruit others âThey had sufficient knowledge of ISIS activities and were extensively using social media in the name of the terror outfit They were not only radicalised themselves but were also attempting to influence other youngstersâ Sharma addedAccording to senior police officials Pakistani handlers were running sophisticated online operations targeting vulnerable Indian adolescents Minors were added to secret Instagram group chats where they were systematically brainwashed exposed to violent jihadist propaganda and encouraged to spread ISIS contentEvidence suggests the handlers were motivating the boys to establish a local ISIS module in Chhattisgarh to destabilise internal securityThe ATS through continuous cyber patrolling and coordination with central agencies traced the suspects using technical and digital evidence Both teenagers have been taken into custody and further interrogation is underway to map the full networkâThis is the first ISISrelated detention of minors in Chhattisgarh We are investigating if more youth have been radicalisedâ Sharma said appealing to citizens to immediately report any suspicious antinational social media accounts or handles promoting extremism to the nearest police station or cyber cellOfficials said the case highlights the growing menace of online radicalisation by foreignbased terror modules targeting impressionable teenagers through popular social media platformsEnhanced monitoring of cyberspace has been ordered across the state The National Investigation Agency NIA has been informed and a formal case under relevant sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act is likely to be registered soon IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/two-chhattisgarh-teens-detained-for-isis-links-had-pakistani-handlers-649355.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/theatrics-over-analysis-spectacle-over-service-272-eminent-citizens-castigate-rahul-cong-for-maligning-eci-649357.html New Delhi Nov 19 IANS A group of 272 eminent citizens comprising former judges and ambassadors retired bureaucrats and Armed Forces veterans has come down heavily on the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi over repeated targeting and tarnishing of the constitutional institutions including the Election Commission of India ECInbspThe group of eminent citizens in an open letter on Wednesday expressed grave concern over several instances of Congress leaders belittling and demeaning the highest democratic institutions including the Armed Forces Judiciary Parliament and now the Election Commission of IndiaThey said that the Leader of Opposition along with Left allies are resorting to rhetoric for defaming the Election Commission rather than taking a legal route and lodging a complaint in case of any irregularityThe LoP has repeatedly attacked the Election Commission declaring that he has open and shut proof that it is involved in vote theft and claims to have 100 per cent proof of wrongdoing Using unbelievably uncouth rhetoric that what he has found is an atom bomb and when it explodes the EC would have no place to hide He has also issued threats that whoever in the Elections Commission is involved in this exercise right from top to bottom he will not spare them According to him ECI is indulging in treason the letter saidThe letter issued by Justice SN Dhingra former Delhi High Court Judge and Nirmal Kaur IPS former Jharkhand DGP has about 272 signatories which include former judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts exenvoys former bureaucrats and a score of Armed Forces veteransShowing a mirror to the political parties particularly Congress over cribbing and complaining in the wake of electoral losses it said When political leaders lose touch with the aspirations of ordinary citizens they lash out at institutions instead of rebuilding their credibility Theatrics replace analysis Public spectacle takes the place of public serviceThe letter called out the selective outrage of the parties in case of electoral setbacks and said this exposes their opportunismIt said that when the election results are in favour of Opposition parties they find it fair and upright but when the results are unfavourable the poll panel becomes a villain in their narrativeThe eminent citizens rallying behind the Election Commission said that it should continue its path of transparency and rigour adding that the sanctity of electoral rolls is not a partisan issue rather it is a national imperativeWe call upon the Election Commission to continue its path of transparency and rigour Publish complete data defend itself through legal channels when necessary and reject politics dressed up as victimhood it saidThe civil society also called upon the political leaders to respect the constitutional process and accept democratic verdicts with grace while reaffirming its unshakeable faith in various constitutional institutions and their integrity that lately came under fire from the Opposition including Indian Armed Forces the Indian Judiciary and Executive and specifically the Election Commission https://dailyworld.in/national/theatrics-over-analysis-spectacle-over-service-272-eminent-citizens-castigate-rahul-cong-for-maligning-eci-649357.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/india-to-host-colombo-security-conclave-nsa-meeting-tomorrow-649358.html New Delhi Nov 19 IANS The 7th Meeting of the National Security Advisors NSAs of the Colombo Security Conclave CSC will be held in New Delhi on Thursday the Ministry of External Affairs MEA confirmed on WednesdaynbspnbspNSA Ajit Doval will host his counterparts from member states including the Maldives Mauritius Sri Lanka and Bangladesh Seychelles will be participating as an Observer State while Malaysia has been invited as a GuestnbspThe CSC was formed to promote closer cooperation between Member States on vital matters of security and to strengthen partnership for enhancing regional security in the Indian Ocean region read a statement issued by the MEAIn keeping with this vision and objective the ministry said that the 7th Meeting of the NSAs will be an opportunity for the participants to review the activities under the different pillars of cooperation including Maritime Safety and Security Countering Terrorism and Radicalization Combating Transnational Organized Crime Cyber Security and Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief and discuss the Roadmap and Action Plan for 2026The 6th Meeting of the NSAs of CSC was held in December 2023 in Mauritius and member states met again during the Signing Ceremony for the Founding Documents of CSC in Sri Lanka in August 2024nbspThe Deputy National Security Advisers DNSAs of CSC countries have also been meeting at regular intervals The last meeting of DNSAs was held in virtual format in July 2024According to the MEA over the past years India hosted a number of events including the First CSC Oceanographers and Hydrographers Conference where member and observer states shared knowledge and best practices relating to oceanography and hydrography and discussed collaborative ways to address the regional challenges related to the OceansnbspAdditionally the maiden Coastal Security Conference which focused on the greater role and responsibilities of the Coast Guards of Member and Observer States in ensuring security of coastlines and beyond and the third edition of the Maritime Law Workshop were also held in IndianbspSeveral training programmes were also hosted by India on the investigation of terrorism cases countering trafficking organised crime and drug law enforcement https://dailyworld.in/national/india-to-host-colombo-security-conclave-nsa-meeting-tomorrow-649358.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sathya-sai-babas-life-was-a-living-embodiment-of-vasudhaiva-kutumbakam-pm-modi-649367.html Puttaparthi Andhra Pradesh Nov 19 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sri Sathya Sai Babas life was a living embodiment of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and his words continue to guide and inspire people in their daily livesnbspAddressing the birth centenary celebrations of Sathya Sai Baba here on Wednesday he said that millions of lives in more than 140 countries are moving forward with new light new direction and new resolveSri Sathya Sai Babas life was a living embodiment of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Therefore this birth centenary year has become a grand festival of universal love peace and service for us the Prime Minister saidHe noted that the impact of Sathya Sai Babas teachings can be seen among people everywhere Manav Seva is Madhav Seva This is the highest ideal for Babas devotees He often said Help ever hurt never Less talk more work Many of his words continue to guide and inspire us in our daily lives he saidPM Modi said that it is the honour of his government that on this auspicious occasion a commemorative coin and a postal stamp have also been released These symbolise and reflect the spirit of service embodied in the life and work of Sri Sathya Sai Baba He congratulated and conveyed best wishes to all devotees fellow volunteers and Babas followers across the worldAll our diverse spiritual and philosophical traditions ultimately converge on this one ideal Whether one walks the path of devotion knowledge or action each is deeply connected to seva What is bhakti without service to the Divine present in all beings What is gyan if it does not awaken compassion for others What is karma if it is not performed in the spirit of offering ones work in service to society he saidSeva Parmo Dharmah is the ethos that has sustained India through centuries of changes and challenges It has given our civilisation its inner strength Many of our great saints and reformers have carried forward this timeless message Sri Sathya Sai Baba placed seva at the very heart of human life He often said love all serve allPM Modi called his participation in the celebrations in the sacred land an emotional and spiritual experience for him This birth centenary year of Shri Sathya Sai Baba is not just a celebration for our generation it is a divine blessing Even though he is no longer physically present among us his teachings his love and his spirit of service continue to guide millions across the world said the PM who earlier paid respects at Sathya Sai Babas SamadhiHe mentioned how a single meeting with Baba changed the lives of many people In just one meeting if someones life can change it shows the greatness of that person Here today many people present have had their lives transformed by the words of Sri Sathya Sai Baba I am glad that with Babas inspiration the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust and its allied organisations are continuing this sacred work of Seva he saidHe noted that millions of Babas followers are engaged in this mission with complete selflessness Serving humanity is serving the Divine and this is the highest ideal upheld by Babas devotees He gave us many teachings filled with compassion duty discipline and a complete philosophy of life He often said Help Ever Hurt Never Even today these lifeguiding principles of Shri Sathya Sai Baba continue to resonate in all our hearts Sai Baba used spirituality as a means for social welfare and public good He connected it with selfless service characterbuilding and valuebased education He never invested his energy in promoting any single doctrine or sect Instead he dedicated himself to helping the poor and working tirelessly to ease their sufferingPM Modi recalled that after the Gujarat earthquake Babas Seva Dal and the entire community of volunteers were among the first to step forward to help the victims His followers served with complete dedication for many days They played a crucial role in delivering relief material to the affected families and providing essential support material emotional and socialHe said he was satisfied that inspired by Baba the Sai Central Trust and its associated institutions are advancing the mission of service in a wellorganised institutional and longterm manner Today it stands before us as a practical and successful model Your remarkable work in areas such as drinking water housing healthcare nutrition disaster support and clean energy is truly commendablePaid homage to Sri Sathya Sai Baba at the Sai Kulwant Hall Prasanthi Nilayam and went to Omkar Hall for Darshan Being in these sacred spaces is a reminder of his boundless compassion and lifelong commitment to uplifting humanity His message of selfless service continues to guide and inspire millions the Prime Minister posted on XThe Prime Minister also shared that among the many noble deeds they are doing the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has focused greatly on animal welfare Today took part in the Gaudan Ceremony in which farmers are being given cows The cows in the pictures below are Gir Cows May we all keep working for the welfare of our society as shown by Sri Sathya Sai Baba https://dailyworld.in/national/sathya-sai-babas-life-was-a-living-embodiment-of-vasudhaiva-kutumbakam-pm-modi-649367.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/4-000-villagers-attend-monkeys-funeral-feast-in-mp-district--649371.html Rajgarh Nov 19 In an unusual event more than 4000 people on Wednesday attended a mrityu bhoj funeral feast for a monkey in a village in Madhya Pradeshs Rajgarh district Villagers believed the monkey to be an incarnation of Lord Hanuman and performed all rituals typically reserved for human family members Twelve days ago the monkey died after being electrocuted by a hightension power line On November 8 villagers decorated the monkeyâs bier and organised a funeral procession accompanied by a DJ with the entire village participating The monkey was later cremated at Shanti Dham following traditional Hindu ritesAfter eleven days villagers including the village Patel Biram Singh Sondhiya travelled to Ujjain to immerse the ashes in the Shipra River Priests performed the rituals and the monkey was treated symbolically as a family member with even the shaving of the âbeardâ and the traditional eleventhday ceremony being observedUpon returning to Darawari villagers organised a large funeral feast on the twelfth day They raised nearly one lakh rupees in donations for the event The feast included puris prepared from about five quintals of flour 40 kilograms of sev curry made from 100 litres of buttermilk one quintal of sugar and a variety of vegetarian dishes Invitations were sent out to neighbouring villages and more than 4000 people from areas within a 3035 kilometre radius attendedA similar incident took place in 2022 when around 1500 residents of Dalupura village in Rajgarh district performed the last rites of another monkey A youth named Hari Singh even shaved his head as part of the ritual mourning process The monkey in that case was not a pet but a frequent visitor to the village In many parts of India monkeys are considered sacred due to their association with Lord HanumanFollowing those rites villagers had raised funds and organised a feast for more than 1500 people printing and distributing invitation cards for the occasion IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/4-000-villagers-attend-monkeys-funeral-feast-in-mp-district--649371.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/superstar-yashs-mother-lodges-police-complaint-against-5-accuses-them-of-threat-blackmail-649376.html Bengaluru Nov 19 Karnataka Police filed an FIR against five people including a woman based on a complaint by Kannada superstar Yashâs mother Pushpa who is also a film producer The FIR has been registered against PRO Harish and four others The case has been filed at the High Grounds police station in Bengaluru on Wednesday Harish Urs Manu Nitin Mahesh Guru and Swarnalatha have been named as accusedAccording to police Pushpa produced the film Kottalawadi She has alleged that the accused took Rs 64 lakh and failed to publicise the movie She further alleged that instead of promoting the film they actively depromoted it Pushpa has also accused them of blackmail and issuing threatsSpeaking to the media Pushpa said âAccused Harish Urs took money from us for film publicity He had agreed to handle publicity work for Rs 23 lakh initially He also took money during the shooting When the film was ready for release he told the director that if he asked for accounts he would ensure the film was depromotedââWe remained silent and asked him for accounts after shooting was completed The accused again threatened the director and blackmailed him for more money In this background we obtained an injunction order from the court and lodged a police complaintâ she saidâThe film was completed a year ago Accused Swarnalatha and Guru threatened the director claiming they had media connections and could create negative stories about me and the directorâ she addedâWe have submitted all documents related to the threats to the police We have also made a submission to the Film Chamber of Commerce and the PR Association in Bengaluru Since we come from a celebrity family we do not want complications so we filed a police complaintâ Pushpa saidâThe blackmail began one week before the filmâs release Until now he has not given any account of how the money was spent His two associates spread propaganda claiming they did not receive any payment from Yash and his familyâ she statedâWhen the film was released negative propaganda was circulated Many others have also been cheated by him but they are afraid to come forwardâ she further stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/superstar-yashs-mother-lodges-police-complaint-against-5-accuses-them-of-threat-blackmail-649376.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rbi-likely-to-cut-repo-rate-by-025-pc-to-525-pc-in-dec-report-649377.html Mumbai Nov 19 Leading global financial services firm Morgan Stanley expects the Reserve Bank of India RBI to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points to 525 per cent at its monetary policy committee MPC meeting scheduled for the first week of December The report said the broader policy stance is likely to stay prudent with the central bank poised to become datadependent once this step is takenThe report states that RBI is expected to adopt a waitandwatch position as it evaluates its threepronged easing cycle covering interest rates liquidity conditions and regulatory measures This would give the RBI room to assess how these changes interact with domestic growth patterns and inflation indicators before deciding on any future actionRegarding the countryâs fiscal policy the report said the government is likely to continue following fiscal pragmatism focusing on gradual consolidation while still giving priority to capital expenditure These measures are necessary for sustaining mediumterm economic expansion the report maintainedMorgan Stanley expects Indiaâs headline CPI to rise slightly in 202627 from the lower levels anticipated in 2025 while eventually gravitating towards the RBIâs mediumterm target of 4 per centIt estimated that both food and core inflation will move towards 4 to 42 per cent yearonyear With this alignment inflation expectations should remain anchored and help consumer sentiment it further observesAs far as the external sector is concerned Morgan Stanley expects Indiaâs current account deficit to stay under control in a range near or below 1 per cent of GDP Despite global trade disruptions services exports remain steady keeping Indiaâs global share at 51 per cent Indiaâs external balance sheet continues to appear robust at present and stable supported by foreign exchange reserves adequate import cover and low external debttoGDP ratio the report addedMeanwhile the RBI has upgraded its GDP forecast for FY26 to 68 per cent yearonyear from 65 per cent earlier it also indicated a potential moderation in growth in the first half of FY26 due to trade and tariffrelated headwinds The RBI also lowered its headline CPI inflation forecast for FY26 to 26 per cent from 31 per cent earlier IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rbi-likely-to-cut-repo-rate-by-025-pc-to-525-pc-in-dec-report-649377.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-govt-formation-nitish-elected-jdu-legislative-party-leader-bjp-picks-samrat-choudhury-and-vijay-sinha-649382.html Patna Nov 19 IANS Contrary to murmurs of surprises in store in the new Bihar government the National Democratic Alliance NDA has chosen to stick to the trinity under whom the coalition achieved one of its biggest mandates and crossed the 200mark in the 243member AssemblynbspOn Wednesday the JDU with 85 legislators elected Nitish Kumar as its legislative party leader The BJP with 89 lawmakers chose Samrat Choudhury as its legislative party leader and Vijay Kumar Sinha as deputy leaderThis sets the stage for the next government formation in Bihar which is likely to take place on ThursdaynbspAt the BJP legislative party meeting Samrat Choudhury and Vijay Kumar Sinha were elected as the Leader and Deputy leader respectivelynbspKeshav Prasad Maurya BJPs central observer for the election of the leader of the BJP legislative party told the media that Samrat Choudhury and Vijay Kumar Sinha were unanimously chosen by the party and extended congratulations to both leadersnbspThe jodi of Samrat Choudhury and Vijay Sinha is fit and also hit Maurya told the reporters after their electionSamrat Choudhury and Vijay Kumar Sinha will retain their Deputy Chief Minister posts just like the previous dispensation under Nitish KumarnbspIn another crucial meeting Nitish Kumar was unanimously elected as the leader of the JDU legislative party paving the way for the next government formationnbspNow all eyes are on the NDA legislative party meeting later at 3 pm on Wednesday where Nitish Kumar is likely to be elected as the Leader of the NDA legislative partyThe decision of both the BJP and JDU to stick to previous faces effectively rules out any surprise elements in the new Bihar governmentnbspAccording to reports the JDU and BJP are likely to have 15 members each in the new NDA government while Chirag Paswans LJP will have two and Upendra Kushwahas RLM and Jitan Ram Manjhis HAM S one ministerial berth eachnbspTowards the evening Nitish Kumar will meet Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and submit his resignation as Chief Minister thereby formally starting the process for the formation of a new government https://dailyworld.in/national/bihar-govt-formation-nitish-elected-jdu-legislative-party-leader-bjp-picks-samrat-choudhury-and-vijay-sinha-649382.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/after-deportation-from-us-nia-arrests-anmol-bishnoi-649383.html New Delhi Nov 19 IANS The National Investigation Agency NIA on Wednesday arrested Anmol Bishnoi the brother and close aide of dreaded gangster Lawrence Bishnoi on his deportation from the US to IndianbspnbspAbsconding since 2022 USbased Anmol Bishnoi is the 19th accused to be arrested for his involvement in the terrorsyndicate led by his jailed brother Lawrence BishnoinbspAccording to the NIA Anmol was chargesheeted by the NIA in March 2023 after investigations in the case established that he had actively aided designated individual terrorist Goldy Brar and Lawrence Bishnoi in the commission of various acts of terrorism in the country during the 20202023 periodOperating closely with various Bishnoi gang associates Anmol continued to run terror syndicates and execute terrorist acts from the US for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang using its operatives on the ground the NIA said in its press notenbspInvestigations revealed that Anmol Bishnoi had provided shelter and logistic support to the gangs shooters and ground operativesnbspHe was also engaged in extortion in India from foreign soil with the help of other gangsters the NIA saidNIA continues to investigate the case RC 392022NIADLI terrorgangster conspiracy case led by Lawrence Bishnoi as part of its efforts to destroy the nexus between terrorists gangsters and arms smugglers including their infrastructure and funding channelsnbspIt is worth noting here that Anmol Bishnoi faces several criminal cases including the conspiracy to murder former Maharashtra Minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique who was shot dead in Mumbai last year in OctobernbspSimilarly he also faces a criminal case for the firing outside actor Salman Khans Bandra home last year in AprilnbspHis role in the killing of Punjabi rapper Siddu Moosewala remains one of the most significant cases against him https://dailyworld.in/national/after-deportation-from-us-nia-arrests-anmol-bishnoi-649383.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/grandma-you-are-my-ideal-priyanka-on-indira-gandhis-birth-anniversary-649384.html New Delhi Nov 19 IANS Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra paid heartfelt tributes to her ideal late Prime Minister and her grandmother Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary on WednesdaynbspnbspIn a post on X Priyanka said Patriotism compassion strength courage dedication and sacrifice a steely personality forged from all these sentiments which made the world acknowledge Indias might Made the country a nuclear power Strengthened the infrastructure to fortify Indias foundationGrandma you are my ideal and in the form of the values you imparted you are always with me she addednbspEarlier in the day Rahul Gandhi Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha also paid homage to Indira Gandhi and said that her patriotism and ethics give him the courage to stand against injusticeIn a post on X LoP Gandhi said The inspiration to make fearless decisions for India and to always prioritise the nations interest in every situation has come to me from my grandmother Her courage patriotism and ethics continue to give me the courage to stand firmly against injustice even todayRahul Gandhi along with CPP Chairperson Sonia Gandhi Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal and several other party leaders arrived at the Shakti Sthal to pay floral tributes to the late Prime MinisterCongress chief Kharge also took to X and posted The exemplary and the dynamic leadership of Smt Indira Gandhi showing immense political courage shall forever remain an inspiration Her unwavering resolve and lifelong dedication to public service left an indelible mark on Indias journey of progressHer ultimate sacrifice in safeguarding the unity and integrity of the nation deserves a million salutations he addednbspIndira Gandhi popularly known as the Iron Lady of India was born on November 19 1917 in Allahabad Uttar Pradesh into a Kashmiri Pandit family She was the daughter of Indias first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Kamala NehrunbspNational Integration Day observed annually on November 19 coincides with the late PM Indira Gandhis birth anniversary and serves to honour her pivotal role in shaping Indias political social and economic journey https://dailyworld.in/national/grandma-you-are-my-ideal-priyanka-on-indira-gandhis-birth-anniversary-649384.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/up-cm-reviews-action-plan-for-mathuravrindavan-calls-for-adopting-ppp-model-in-key-projects--649385.html Lucknow Nov 19 IANS Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday undertook a comprehensive review of the developmental plans in regions like MathuraVrindavan Meerut and Kanpur and also advocated for adopting the PublicPrivate Partnership PPP model in executing key projectsnbspThe Chief Minister directed officials to reduce reliance on government funding and enhance private participation in big projects by exploring and analysing the incomegenerating potential of respective unitsThe Chief Minister reviewing the urban development plans for Meerut Kanpur and MathuraVrindavan said that the growth of these cities must go beyond building roads and structures and the development should integrate local identity heritage culture and modern amenities in a balanced mannerHe directed that the proposed Bijli Bamba Bypass in Meerut be developed under the PPP model similar to the Lucknow Green CorridorThe Chief Minister assuring the respective departments of no shortage in development funds said that Kanpur and MathuraVrindavan will adopt a heritage culture and tourismdriven development modelDuring the meeting Divisional Commissioners of three regions Meerut Kanpur and MathuraVrindavan presented their plans via video conferencing and said the models of Ayodhya Varanasi Gorakhpur and Prayagraj are being adopted for these citiesAs part of the first phase for 202526 11 priority projects in Meerut 13 in Kanpur and 14 in MathuraVrindavan will be taken up These are focused on traffic improvements intersection redesign multilevel parking green spaces road and footpath upgrades underground power cabling water management tourism infrastructure and overall urban beautificationThe Chief Minister stressed the importance of innovation efficient management and strong financial planning He directed the officials to seek privatesector participation through revenuesharing and to adopt the PPP model wherever feasibleHe said that the goal is to create urban infrastructure that ensures smooth traffic flow prioritises pedestrians and public transport promotes green urban environments and preserves each citys unique identity He also assured additional budgetary support whenever required https://dailyworld.in/national/up-cm-reviews-action-plan-for-mathuravrindavan-calls-for-adopting-ppp-model-in-key-projects--649385.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tariffs-are-made-in-the-usa-but-resilience-is-made-in-india-649387.html New Delhi Nov 19 IANS When United States President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent reciprocal tariff on India many thought New Delhi would bend over backwards and when he added another 25 per cent as punitive measure against buying Russian oil they thought cargo ships from Moscow will be stopped immediately Instead New Delhi pursued measured negotiations keeping dialogue channels open while sending strong signals on Indias readiness to defend its economic interestsnbspPresident Trump has lately been sending positive signals about strengthening ties with India And now India and the United States are on the verge of finalising the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement BTA which is expected to resolve tariff disputes and expand market accessBilateral talks between India and the US have reached an advanced stage with officials confirming that the first tranche of the BTA is nearing closurenbspThis phase primarily addresses the 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the US on Indian goodsnbspMeanwhile Indias Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal emphasised that any agreement must be fair equitable and balanced protecting sensitive domestic sectors such as farmers and fishermennbspThe talks can be divided into two parts one focussing on reciprocal tariffs and another on broader market access and regulatory issuesnbspThe tariff package is expected to be finalised sooner while the second part may take some time The first phase of the BTA may see some easing in the 50 per cent tariff burden making Indian exports more competitiveSectors like pharmaceuticals textiles and engineering goods already driving over 50 billion in exports to the US in 2025 stand to gain further For India the deal could bring significant benefits in terms of reduced trade barriers stronger export opportunities and deeper strategic alignment with WashingtonnbspThus government of Indias political will resilience and some deft political manoeuvring ensured that the IndoUS trade talks once mired in tariff disputes and geopolitical frictions move toward a balanced and positive outcomenbspNew Delhi thus managed to turn a potentially adversarial situation into a constructive partnership The government ensured officials emphasise the broader IndoUS partnership including defence technology energy among others to ensure that trade talks were framed not merely as transactional but as part of a strategic alignmentIt has repeatedly stressed that any deal must be fair equitable and balanced with safeguards for farmers fishermen and small manufacturers This resilience reassured domestic constituencies while strengthening Indias bargaining positionnbspMeanwhile despite US concerns over Indias Russian oil imports New Delhi maintained its energy security priorities while continuing trade talksnbspThis demonstrated Indias ability to withstand external pressure without derailing negotiations Six rounds of negotiations have already been completed reflecting Indias determination to push through complexities and keep momentum aliveThere are clear signals emanating now that the first tranche of the agreement will be completed by late 2025 perhaps this month showing toplevel political will on both sides to overcome obstaclesnbspIndias political leadership framed the trade deal as a national interest issue ensuring crosssectoral support and minimising domestic oppositionnbspIndias ability to negotiate firmly yet constructively enhances its credibility in global trade diplomacy positioning it as a serious player in supply chain diversificationnbspAs SBI Capital Markets had titled its report Tariffs are Made in the USA but Resilience is Made in India describing Washingtons aggressive tariff regime as a key flashpoint designed to pressure Indias external sectornbspHowever Indias stand has finally paid off with the proposed deal reinforcing IndoUS ties beyond trade embedding economic cooperation within a larger strategic framework https://dailyworld.in/national/tariffs-are-made-in-the-usa-but-resilience-is-made-in-india-649387.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-ration-shop-staff-struggle-with-inadequate-funds-for-essential-commodities-deliveries-649154.html Chennai Nov 18 Ration shop staff across Tamil Nadu are expressing growing frustration over what they describe as severely inadequate financial support for implementing the doorstep delivery component of the Thayumanavar Scheme intended to assist elderly and differentlyabled beneficiaries The Cooperative Departments allocation for distribution expenses they say falls far short of actual costs forcing workers to personally bear the burden required to keep the system functioningUnder the current norms the department provides Rs 36 per ration card in urban areas Rs 40 in rural areas and Rs 100 in hill regionsHowever supervisors pointed out that these allocations do not match the expenditure involved in delivering essential commodities to beneficiaries homesHiring miniload vans alone costs around Rs 2000 per day in many localities while the amount sanctioned for an average shop is significantly lowerFor a shop with over 40 Thayumanavar Scheme cardholders the total allocation often amounts to less than Rs 2000 leaving staff with no option but to absorb the shortfall Operational challenges compound the financial strainBluetoothenabled weighing machines used during delivery frequently malfunction due to poor connectivity restricting staff visiting only 15â20 beneficiaries a dayThe expansion of eligibility from people aged 70 and above to those aged 65 and above has increased the number of households requiring service while changes in distribution dates have added confusion among both staff and beneficiariesIn rural areas lack of internet access makes biometric authentication difficult particularly for individuals living alone in remote locationsWorkers say that many beneficiaries are unable to make cash payments for any additional requirements when digital networks fail forcing them to revisit households or defer deliveriesThe physical demands of the scheme are also taking a toll Workers regularly climb multiple flights of stairs in buildings without lifts assist bedridden individuals and make repeated visits when households are lockedFatigue and illness often follow after covering more than 20 households in a single day yet staff are expected to reach far larger clustersWhile senior officials insist that the existing allocation is adequate and that workers can reach up to 70 beneficiaries in a day frontline staff maintain that ground realities tell a different storyThey argue that without a revision of delivery allowances and improved operational support the schemeâs objective of providing dignified doorstep service to vulnerable groups will continue to place an unsustainable burden on ration shop employees across the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-ration-shop-staff-struggle-with-inadequate-funds-for-essential-commodities-deliveries-649154.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/why-isis-kashmir-revival-faltered-money-driven-terrorists-failed-but-professional-cells-are-filling-the-gap-649157.html New Delhi Nov 18 The ISI decided to go in for a complete shift in strategy after it realised that many of its recruits in Jammu and Kashmir were not ideologically connected In recent years many of its recruits in the Valley were not committed to an ideology and the security agencies learnt that most of them were working for money Terror groups such as the JaisheMohammad and LashkareTaiba have been facing this issue since the abrogation of Article 370 and all their recruits since then have been more committed to the finances rather than the causeThis explains the complete shift that one got to witness where the Faridabad terror module of the JaisheMohammad is concerned The module comprised mostly doctors and they were in charge of the planning recruitment and also arranging fundsInvestigators who are questioning some of the doctors arrested in connection with this case say that none of them were working for money Further most of them reached out to the JaisheMohammad rather than vice versa For the JaisheMohammad having such members as part of the module was advantageous in many waysIn the runup to joining any terror group the biggest challenge is always radicalisation Only a thoroughly radicalised terrorist is fully committed to the cause In most cases a terrorist pretends to be radicalised but his primary intention is the money he getsIn the case of the Faridabad module almost all the members were selfradicalised and did not visit any designated camp to undergo this process In all their calls with their bosses or handlers none of them demanded any financial assistance Most of them had highpaying jobs and were ready to put in their own finances to run the moduleBarring a payment of Rs 20 lakh to recruit and procure the ammunition the members of this module did not demand anything else Most of the module members being highly educated and working professionals did not have any criminal background This made it easy for them to operate as they never ran the risk of coming under the radar of the security agenciesDue to their background and skills the JaisheMohammad was able to leverage them to plan highimpact and sophisticated attacks During the questioning of the accused it was also learnt that their skill sets were used as they were found to be more adept at planning and also using encrypted platformsThe probe has found that the members of the Faridabad module were in contact with each other and also their foreignbased handlers through a Swiss communication app called Threema This app was used to coordinate their activities related to the attacks they had planned to carry out The decision to use this app was made by Dr Umar Muhammad the Delhi bomber This app does not need an email ID or phone number and hence tracking becomes next to impossibleSuch suggestions go a long way for terror groups and hence the decision to recruit highly educated persons works In recent times terror has largely moved online and to operate in such a space one needs experts who are also highly educated Terror groups recruit such persons since they have the computer skills that are needed to manage online propaganda and recruitment effortsWhile this trend of whitecollared terrorism has become quite common today it has been in play for over ten years AlQaeda and then the Islamic State are known to have recruited mostly educated terrorists These groups also decided to focus on whitecollared terrorists because it helps them in carrying out operations on foreign soil Such terrorists are better suited for international operations as they adapt more easily to foreign environments and navigate complicated situationsIntelligence agencies say that this trend is only likely to increase Pakistanbased terror groups especially the LashkareTaiba and JaisheMohammad are likely to use this tactic more for attacks deep inside India officials also add IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/why-isis-kashmir-revival-faltered-money-driven-terrorists-failed-but-professional-cells-are-filling-the-gap-649157.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tech-summit-bengaluru-emerged-as-global-hub-for-innovation-amp-talent-says-deputy-cm-shivakumar-649164.html Bengaluru Nov 18 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the state hosting a major international event in Bengaluru stating that the city has emerged as a global hub for innovation and talent Addressing the media in Bengaluru on Tuesday Shivakumar said he was proud that nearly 60 countries were participating in the event and that global investors were showing strong interest in BengaluruMany investors have come forward to invest billions of dollars in Bengaluru he saidReferring to the scale of the event he noted that thousands of speakers would be participating in discussions over the next three days to shape the cityBengalurus human resource strength particularly its more than 25 lakh IT professionals was unmatched anywhere in the world he addedShivakumar assured all delegates that the government was committed to enabling ease of doing businessWorld leaders meet me every day They want to invest they want to come to Bengaluru We will help them in every possible way he saidHe highlighted the role of IT Minister Priyank Kharge and MLA and Chairman of the Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation KEONICS Sharath Bachche GowdaHe also revealed that a new IT city was being planned in the Greater Bengaluru region including areas near BidadiCommenting on the rising cybercrimes globally the Deputy Chief Minister said the state government had taken steps to curb such offences in BengaluruHe urged students to innovate and compete at the global level assuring support for startup ideas and entrepreneurshipThe representatives of the world are here and they have faith in us he saidAccording to Shivakumar about 50000 people are participating in the event with 1200 major companies including all 400 Fortune companies taking part The government would ensure all necessary support for their investments and job creation he saidHe also responded to ongoing criticism regarding potholes in the city We welcome the criticism and it is our bounden duty to serve the people he remarked IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tech-summit-bengaluru-emerged-as-global-hub-for-innovation-amp-talent-says-deputy-cm-shivakumar-649164.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/navi-mumbai-international-airport-to-begin-commercial-operations-from-dec-25-649165.html Mumbai Nov 18 Navi Mumbai International Airport NMIA â Indiaâs newest Greenfield airport â will begin commercial operations from December 25 Christmas Day with 23 scheduled daily departures it was announced on Tuesday In the first month NMIA will operate for 12 hours â between 0800 hours and 2000 hours â handling 23 scheduled daily departuresDuring this period the airport will manage up to 10 flight movements per hourThe inaugural flight to arrive at NMIA will be IndiGo 6E460 from Bengaluru scheduled to touchdown at 800 AM Shortly after IndiGo 6E882 will depart for Hyderabad at 840 AM marking the first outbound service from the new airportDuring the initial launch period passengers will benefit from services operated by IndiGo Air India Express and Akasa Air connecting Mumbai to 16 major domestic destinations according to the airportStarting February 2026 the airport will transition to roundtheclock operations expanding to 34 daily departures to meet the increasing needs of the MMRNMIA is conducting comprehensive Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer ORAT trials in collaboration with all stakeholders including security agencies and airline partnersFurther strengthening its preparedness the Central Industrial Security Force CISF was formally inducted at NMIA on October 29 2025 with deployment across key airport functionsThe inauguration of NMIA by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 8 set the stage for a carefully phased operational rollout prioritising passenger safety reliability and comfort from day oneThe launch will add capacity to the growing aviation needs of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region MMRNavi Mumbai International Airport Private Limited NMIAL is a special purpose vehicle established for the development construction operation and maintenance of the Greenfield international airport projectNMIAL is a public private partnership PPP between Mumbai International Airport Limited MIAL a subsidiary of Adani Airports Holdings Limited AAHL which holds the majority stake of 74 per cent while the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited CIDCO holds the remaining 26 per cent IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/navi-mumbai-international-airport-to-begin-commercial-operations-from-dec-25-649165.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/no-relief-from-toxic-air-in-delhi-ncr-aqi-crosses-400-in-greater-noida-and-ghaziabad-649166.html Noida Nov 18 Air pollution in the DelhiNCR continues to remain at dangerous levels According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board CPCB and the Meteorological Department the Air Quality Index AQI in most cities in the national capital region has crossed 400 on Tuesday placing them in the âsevereâ category Air quality in this range is extremely harmful not only for people suffering from asthma heart conditions and lung diseases but also poses serious health risks to otherwise healthy individualsThe situation in Ghaziabad and Greater Noida is steadily worsening Greater Noida recorded an AQI of 430 making it one of the most polluted cities in the regionSeveral monitoring stations in Ghaziabad reported AQI levels between 404 and 438 the worst readings this season Noida and Delhi are also witnessing severe pollution In Noida areas such as Sector 125 Sector 1 and Sector 116 recorded AQI levels ranging from 324 to 402In Delhi localities including Anand Vihar Bawana Chandni Chowk and Alipur reported pollution levels between 350 and 426 making breathing increasingly difficult for those with health conditionsWhile it was hoped that a change in weather conditions would offer some relief the latest report from the India Meteorological Department IMD indicated that no major changes are expected in the coming days There are no signs of increased wind speed nor is rainfall likelyOver the next week the maximum temperature is likely to remain around 26 degrees Celsius and the minimum around 11 degrees Celsius with fog predicted on most days Experts said that cold and stable winds trap pollutants close to the ground while fog increases their density potentially pushing AQI levels even higherHealth experts have urged residents to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities wear masks take special care of children and the elderly and avoid morning and evening walks when pollution is at its peak Meanwhile pressure is mounting on government agencies and local authorities to implement stronger measures to curb the worsening air pollution crisis IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/no-relief-from-toxic-air-in-delhi-ncr-aqi-crosses-400-in-greater-noida-and-ghaziabad-649166.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-highlights-opportunity-to-reshape-global-climate-finance-649181.html New Delhi Nov 18 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted that there is a strong opportunity to reshape global climate finance with greater transparency and common standards The Prime Minister in a post shared by PMO India on its X handle on Tuesday referred to an article by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav which underscores Indiaâs draft Climate Finance Taxonomy and growing domestic green finance as examples of pragmatic leadership that can guide a more effective global architecture for the futureThe article points out that Indiaâs G20 Presidency delivered a clear message to the world that the 20thcentury multilateral framework is not serving its purpose Nowhere is this failure more evident or more dangerous than in the architecture of global climate finance The need for multilateralism is nonnegotiable Existential threats from cyclones to heatwaves do not respect national borders We require that this system acts as an equaliser a platform for solidarity shared technology and protection of the most vulnerable Instead of such a partnership the Global South has been met with hollow promises opaque accounting and a system that prioritises creditors over climate This system has been slow exclusive and unaccountableThe article further states that at COP26 PM Modi pressed developed countries to mobilise 1 trillion annually insisting âas we track climate mitigation we must also track climate financeâ At COP28 he stated âClimate finance and technology are essential to fulfil the hopes of the Global Southâ For decades this ambiguity has undermined trust Is it a grant a subsidised loan or merely a rebranded development project This fog hampers productive investment critical to climate action India alone requires 467 billion by 2030 to decarbonise hardtoabate sectors Globally annual needs exceed 7 trillion yet flows remain stubbornly low he saidThe anchors of the current system the Multilateral Development Banks MDBs the Green Climate Fund GCF and the Global Environment Facility GEF are failing to meet this moment First accountability is weak as is transparency Second power remains concentrated International financial institutions are still governed by structures that afford disproportionate influence to a handful of wealthy nations Third access is prohibitive For developing countries complex application processes mean critical funds are slow to arrive if at all This is compounded by steep borrowing costs and mounting debt forcing nations to choose between paying creditors and protecting their populations the article statesThis is precisely why India during its historic G20 Presidency championed MDB reform the article adds IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-highlights-opportunity-to-reshape-global-climate-finance-649181.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-cabinet-approves-50-bedded-ayush-hospitals-in-12-districts-649184.html Bhopal Nov 18 In a major push towards promoting traditional Indian systems of medicine the Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday decided to establish 50bedded Ayush hospitals in 12 districts across the state The cabinet in its meeting approved the creation of 373 permanent posts and 806 oncall manpower positions to ensure smooth operations of these new Ayurvedic and integrated healthcare facilitiesDeputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla addressing mediapersons after the cabinet meeting announced that the new hospitals will come up in Bhopal Balaghat Panna Sheopur Guna Amarkantak Anuppur district Shujalpur Shajapur district Indore Mandleshwar Khargone district Narsinghpur Bhind Sehore and Barwani Barwani district already operates a 30bedded Ayush hospital which will now be upgraded under the expansion planThe initiative aims to provide accessible holistic treatment options based on Ayurveda Yoga Unani Siddha and Homoeopathy Ayush systems particularly in underserved areasThe creation of 373 regular posts including doctors nurses paramedics and support staff will entail an annual financial burden of Rs 2597 crore on the state exchequerMeanwhile the 806 oncall manpower services designed for flexible and emergency support will be fully funded by the Central governments National Ayush Mission incurring no additional cost to the stateThis decision will significantly promote Ayurvedic treatment and traditional healing practices across Madhya Pradesh The state already has Ayush hospitals in 21 districts Shukla emphasisedThese hospitals will offer affordable preventive and curative care reducing reliance on allopathic medicine for many ailments while creating employment opportunities for Ayush professionals he saidThe move aligns with the Centres broader vision under the National Ayush Mission to integrate traditional medicine into mainstream healthcareIt comes at a time when public interest in natural immunityboosting therapies has surgedThe government has directed the Ayush Department to fasttrack land allocation infrastructure development and recruitment processesOnce operational these facilities are expected to benefit lakhs of residents by bringing specialised Ayush services closer to home fostering wellness and preserving Indias ancient medical heritageThis expansion adds to Madhya Pradeshs ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure building on previous approvals for Ayurvedic colleges and integrated wings in district hospitals IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-cabinet-approves-50-bedded-ayush-hospitals-in-12-districts-649184.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/eps-to-meet-pm-modi-tomorrow-in-coimbatore-649187.html Chennai Nov 18 AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami EPS is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Coimbatore on Wednesday The meeting expected to touch upon alliance dynamics and key political issues has generated considerable interest across the States political spectrum ahead of the Assembly polls in 2026Prime Minister Modi will be in Coimbatore to inaugurate a major farmers conference organised by the South Indian Organic Farming Federation at the CODISSIA campusThe conference aims to promote organic farming practices introduce new technologies and shape longterm agricultural policies for the southern regionAccording to official inputs the Prime Minister will arrive at the Coimbatore airport at 130 pm where he will receive a ceremonial welcomeHe will then proceed to CODISSIA to launch the conference and deliver his addressDuring the event PM Modi will present awards to farmers from various States in recognition of their exceptional performance in organic farmingHe will later interact with agricultural scientists from Tamil Nadu Kerala Karnataka Andhra Pradesh and other southern States to discuss emerging trends and innovations in organic cultivationThe Prime Minister is scheduled to leave the venue at around 315 pm and return to the airport by road before departing for New Delhi in a special aircraftA comprehensive fivetier security arrangement has been put in place across Coimbatore particularly at the airport and the CODISSIA grounds in view of the highprofile visitThe anticipated meeting between PM Modi and EPS coming at a politically sensitive moment is being closely watchedWith the Assembly polls approaching their discussions are expected to cover alliance strategies constituencylevel coordination and issues central to Tamil Nadus political climateAs Coimbatore prepares to host both a major agricultural conference and a potentially consequential political meeting Wednesdays visit is set to attract significant attention from political observers party cadres and the farming community IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/eps-to-meet-pm-modi-tomorrow-in-coimbatore-649187.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/industry-must-set-bold-targets-and-mentor-next-gen-leaders-piyush-goyal-649193.html New Delhi Nov 18 Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday urged industry leaders to adopt a more ambitious and proactive approach to help drive Indiaâs growth While speaking at FICCIâs 98th Annual General Meeting and Annual Convention he outlined five key expectations from the industry and encouraged them to set bold futurefocused targetsGoyal first appealed to industry bodies to closely audit the results of their advocacy efforts He said industry associations often push ideas and recommendations but they rarely evaluate which of them were accepted and which were forgotten This exercise he noted would help them understand their true impact and strengthen their role in the decades aheadSet bold targets We canât be satisfied with incremental growth we need to venture out of the ordinary We need domestic capital Indian money in startups and RampD It canât always be foreign investment at initial stages it should have domestic money Be bold in outlook Goyal mentionedHe then emphasised the need for bolder goals stressing that India cannot afford to be satisfied with slow or incremental progress Goyal called for stronger domestic investment particularly in startups and research and development saying that earlystage ventures should not depend solely on foreign capitalThe minister also urged Indian industry to learn from global examples particularly countries like Korea and Sweden which have strong models for industrial growth and business facilitationSpeaking about leadership Goyal expressed concern over the limited involvement of the next generation in policy and industry forums In his final point Goyal asked FICCI to expand its presence beyond major cities and reach Indiaâs remote regions He said industry bodies should not remain confined to elite business circles but must widen their engagement to support growth across the country He urged FICCI to become what he described as an âuncomfortable leaderâ that challenges itself and helps push India toward excellence IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/industry-must-set-bold-targets-and-mentor-next-gen-leaders-piyush-goyal-649193.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/excise-team-attacked-in-jharkhand-mob-frees-two-accused-liquor-dealers-649194.html Koderma Jharkhand Nov 18 A team from the Jharkhand Excise Department came under attack while returning from an operation against illegal liquor manufacturing in Koderma district officials said on Tuesday The mob not only vandalised government vehicles and pelted stones but also freed two arrested accused and assaulted security personnelThe incident took place near Tilaiya Basti late Monday night which falls under Barhi police station limits in Hazaribagh district when the team was returning from Kanti village the site of the raid after detaining two men involved in the illegal liquor tradeAccording to officials they arrested Anil Mahato and Dhanuki Mahato of Barki Dhamrai village during the raid in Kanti village in the Tilaiya Dam OP area The team was transporting them back to Koderma when their vehicle lost its way in the dark due to unfamiliar terrainSub Inspector Shivsagar Kumar said that during this time some locals allegedly circulated a false rumour that a âthief was fleeing with a childâ a ploy believed to have been used to mobilise the crowd and help free the detained liquor tradersWithin minutes Kumar said villagers from Gudio Vijaya Tilaiya Basti and nearby hamlets gathered in large numbers and encircled the teamâs vehiclesOfficials said the team attempted to leave but the mob began hurling stones without warning The situation quickly escalated with villagers smashing vehicle windows damaging the government vehicles and physically confronting the personnelIn the chaos the two accused were forcibly freed from police custodyExcise officials reported that several officers were manhandled and some even had their uniforms torn during the scuffle The team eventually managed to escape the area to avoid further violenceBarhi police station incharge Vinod Yadav said the police were informed about the incident late at night but no formal complaint has been filed yetâAn investigation will begin as soon as a written application is receivedâ he stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/excise-team-attacked-in-jharkhand-mob-frees-two-accused-liquor-dealers-649194.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/31-maoists-hiding-as-labourers-arrested-in-andhras-vijayawada-kakinada-649197.html Vijayawada Nov 18 The presence of Maoists in Vijayawada Andhra Pradesh and surrounding areas created a stir on Tuesday as police arrested 31 Naxals including some top leaders belonging to Chhattisgarh As many as 27 Maoists were arrested from a fourstorey building at New Autonagar in Kanuru neighbourhood in VijayawadaNine members of the Central Committee of CPIMaoists were suspected to be among those arrested by OCTOPUS and Greyhounds personnel with the help of local policeMost of the arrested Maoists were women who had reportedly taken shelter in the guise of labourersSecurity personnel carried out searches following an intelligence alert that Maoists had taken shelter in the cityAdditional Director General Intelligence Mahesh Chandra Laddha said a total of 31 Maoists were arrested from Krishna district Vijayawada and KakinadaAs a large number of migrant workers from other states including Chhattisgarh are employed in various factories and timber depots in and around Vijayawada especially Autonagar the Maoists had taken shelter so as not to arouse any suspicionLargescale search operations were carried out to arrest the Maoists It was immediately not clear if the security personnel seized any arms and explosivesThe searches are said to be linked to Tuesdayâs operation by security forces in the forests of Alluri Sitharamaraju district in the AndhraOdisha border area in which six Maoists including top commander and CPIMaoist Central Committee member Hidma and his wife Raji were killedFacing the heat due to intensified operations by the security forces in Chhattisgarh several Maoists from that state are believed to have entered Andhra PradeshADG Intelligence said they were keeping a close watch on the movements of Maoists for the last monthSome Maoists and sympathisers were suspected of having moved to the interior parts of Andhra PradeshPolice were questioning the owner of the building in Autonagar and were trying to identify those who had given shelter to Maoists and their sympathisers An investigation was also conducted on whether they were planning any attacksPolice officers said such a large number of Maoists were not arrested from any city in Andhra Pradesh even when Maoist activity was at its peak IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/31-maoists-hiding-as-labourers-arrested-in-andhras-vijayawada-kakinada-649197.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-firm-on-metro-extension-to-tumakuru-city-ktaka-minister-hits-out-at-tejasvi-surya-649200.html Bengaluru Nov 18 Defending the decision to float tenders for preparing the Detailed Project Report DPR for the 596kilometre metro corridor between Madavara in Bengaluru and the neighbouring city of Tumakuru Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Tuesday that BJP MP Tejasvi Surya who opposed the move was unaware of the project background Speaking to the media here Parameshwara who is also the Tumakuru District Incharge Minister said âParliamentarian Tejasvi Surya has opposed the extension of metro services from Bengaluru to Tumakuru Probably he may not have sufficient input on this matter Every day thousands of people travel from Tumakuru The regions of Nelamangala Dabaspet and Kyatsandra are progressing rapidlyââIn Bengaluru there is mounting pressure be it in terms of power supply or transportation Because of these challenges many people have chosen to settle in the surrounding regions Tumakuru houses Asiaâs largest industrial hub spread across 70000 acres Already 150 industries have been established The Timex factory and food processing units have come up and land has been allotted for a Japanese townshipâ he saidWith development accelerating Tumakuru requires better connectivity he argued âMultimodal transport whether by rail or road is essential This will reduce the pressure on Bengaluru When neighbouring cities such as Ramanagara Kolar and Tumakuru develop the strain on Bengaluru will easeâ he saidParameshwara added that the idea of extending metro connectivity to Tumakuru was proposed two to three years ago âThe Chief Minister assured that the proposal would be considered and announced that a feasibility study would be conducted The feasibility report has come out positively After that I held meetings with all stakeholders and approval was granted for preparing the DPR Detailed Project Report Once the DPR is ready we will examine the budget and identify ways to mobilise resourcesâ he saidHe further stated that several companies had shown interest in investing under the PPP modelâWhen I personally spoke to a few companies they said they were willing to invest If the project cost is around Rs 20000 crore they assured that they would provide Rs 20000 crore They have even submitted an official letter to the Chief Minister in this regard A company from the Middle East Qatar has also shown interestâ he saidâDespite all this I donât understand why Tejasvi Surya made such statements without trying to understand the background This is not about political rivalry or who wants it and who does not It is about the development of the stateâ Parameshwara saidâWe must think in terms of development When we are in power it is our responsibility to ensure the progress of the state Karnataka is a progressive state and the world is watching usâ he addedHe refused to label the BJP leader as antidevelopment âI will not say he is against development I wonât say the BJP is against development People will judge based on their conductâ he saidResponding to another question he said âWhy do students from across the country come to Karnataka and Bengaluru to study engineering and medicine Those colleges exist everywhere But the quality of education here is internationally recognisedââAfter liberalisation many institutions have expressed interest in establishing universities in Karnataka Liverpool University from England and an Australian university have come forward Several collaborations are underway All of this must be viewed from the perspective of the stateâs developmentâ he saidIt can be recalled that the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd BMRCL had recently invited tenders for preparing the DPR for the proposed 596kilometre metro corridor between Madavara and Tumakuru a decision criticised by BJP MP Tejasvi Surya who said the government should instead prioritise the longpending suburban rail project to improve connectivity to Tumakuru IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-firm-on-metro-extension-to-tumakuru-city-ktaka-minister-hits-out-at-tejasvi-surya-649200.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mumbai-police-detain-three-linked-to-delhi-blast-accused-649202.html Mumbai Nov 18 The Mumbai Police have detained three individuals linked to the accused in the Delhi car blast attack case officials said on Tuesday They are now being sent to Delhi for further interrogration These three individuals were detained from different locations in a secret operation carried out by a special team of the Mumbai Police and are currently being questionedAccording to the officials the detained people were in contact with the accused through a social media applicationThe police have also mentioned that these people are from welltodo families just like Dr Umar Muhammad and Dr Muzammil two key accused in the terror module linked to the Delhi blastSimilar investigations are being conducted in various districts across the state officialsEarlier on Monday sources said that investigators have found encrypted conversations and the movement of weapons has revealed a tightly organised inner circle within the terror module linked to Dr Umar Muhammad the driver of the i20 car that exploded near Delhis Red Fort killing at least 13 and injuring over a dozen peopleAccording to official sources Umar created an encrypted Signal group nearly three months ago using a name marked with special characters to avoid surveillanceHe reportedly added Muzammil Adil Rather Muzaffar Rather and Maulvi Irfan Ahmad Waghe to this channel which functioned as the primary hub for internal coordinationA major turning point in the probe came after an assault rifle and a pistol were recovered from the car of Dr Shaheen Shahid Investigators believe Umar had procured these weapons and handed them to Irfan sometime in 2024Shaheen had previously seen the same weapons during a visit to Irfans room along with Muzammil and is suspected to have contributed the largest share of funds used to sustain the modules operationsSources said the evidence so far points to a clear hierarchy and division of roles Financial support was primarily managed by the three doctors with Dr Muzammil playing a central roleRecruitment of Kashmiri youths was handled by Irfan who is believed to have brought in two arrested recruits Arif Nisar Dar alias Sahil and Yasir ul AshrafInvestigators have also documented several instances of weapon movement In October 2023 Adil and Umar visited Irfan at a Kashmir mosque carrying a rifle hidden in a bag and later left after cleaning its barrelA month later Adil again arrived at Irfans residence with a rifle Muzammil and Shaheen also reached the location that same day The weapon was reportedly kept with Irfan and Adil returned the next morning to collect it sources saidThe findings indicate a coordinated network operating through encrypted platforms involving systematic fundraising targeted recruitment and careful handling of weapons they addedThe network is linked to the Faridabad terror module which was exposed on November 9 after police seized 2900 kg of explosives and ammunition from rented rooms linked to Muzammil a doctor associated with the Al Falah UniversityUmar another doctor associated with Al Falah University was driving the car that exploded near the Red Fort on November 10 triggering a massive investigation into the modules operations Police have since intensified the hunt for all individuals connected to the networkFurther investigations are underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mumbai-police-detain-three-linked-to-delhi-blast-accused-649202.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-launchesnationalaction-plan-on-antimicrobial-resistance-20-649203.html New Delhi Nov 18 Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday launched the second version of the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 202529 with key strategies to contain antibiotic resistance The NAPAMR 20 was released by Health Minister JP Nadda on the first day of the WHOâs World AMR Awareness Week November 1824 in the national capital The first NAPAMR was launched in 2017The NAPAMR 20 is a significant step in tackling AMR through a One Health approach With participation from over 20 ministries and clear timelines and budgets stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to protecting public health the Ministry of Health saidAMR poses significant risks particularly in surgical procedures cancer treatment and other critical healthcare interventions The overuse and misuse of antibiotics have unfortunately become common practice underscoring the urgency of corrective measuresâ Nadda said during the launchThe NAPAMR 20 addresses the gaps identified in the first NAPAMR by increasing the ownership of AMRrelated efforts strengthening intersectoral coordination and ensuring stronger engagement with the private sectorThe updated NAPAMR includes specific action plans of each key stakeholder ministrydepartment with timelines and budget to enable effective monitoring of progress in implementation of the national action plan It also includes welldefined mechanisms for coordination and collaboration within and across the sectors the Ministry saidThe One Health approach in this action plan has sectoral action as the foundation of intersectoral collaboration and coordination among human animal agriculture environmental and other relevant sectors over the next five years Nadda saidIt includes six strategic objectives with subobjectives and key activitiesThese include focus on improving awareness and understanding of AMR through effective communication education and training strengthening laboratory capacity for AMR detection surveillance and targeted surveillance of antibiotic residues reducing the incidence of infection through effective infection prevention and control optimising the use of antimicrobial agents in humans animals and food through uninterrupted access and judicious use of antimicrobials promoting research and innovations by identifying priorities for basic and operational research relevant to AMR and focus on strengthening governance intra and inter sectoral coordination and collaborations on AMRAfter its launch each stakeholder ministry department is expected to develop their implementation roadmap ensuring engagement of the private sector technical institutions professional groups industry cooperatives NGOs International partners and other relevant organisations the Ministry said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-launchesnationalaction-plan-on-antimicrobial-resistance-20-649203.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-cm-seeks-centres-help-for-mega-projects-649204.html Hyderabad Nov 18 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy pitched for robust economic growth in the state by seeking the Union Governments assistance in completing gamechanging projects like Musi Rejuvenation Metro Rail expansion diversion of Godavari water to Hyderabad and the Regional Ring Road Participating in the regional meeting chaired by Union Minister of Housing and Urban Development Manohar Lal Khattar here on Tuesday the Chief Minister outlined the state governments vision to develop Hyderabad as the most happening global city by taking up a slew of infrastructure development projectsSeeking the Centres full help the Chief Minister said that many development projects were pending for approvalHe requested the Union Minister to grant permissions immediately and also extend support to Metro Rail phase two Musi project Godavari water diversion scheme and Regional Ring Road worksThe Chief Minister briefed Union Minister Khattar on the zerocarbon emission measures including promoting EV vehicles in the stateHe said that 3000 electric buses will be pressed into service in Hyderabad next yearThe Future City project global investments in the new city and the proposed dry port to bolster the state economy were also discussed in the meetingWe are not competing with other states in the country Our competition is with Singapore Tokyo and New York It requires the cooperation of the Central government he saidHe revealed that the state government will release the Telangana Rising Vision Document 2047 on December 9We are working to make Telangana a 1 trillion US dollar economy by 2034 and a 3 trilliondollar economy by 2047 We expect Telangana to contribute 10 per cent of the countrys economy CM Revanth Reddy said mentioning Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision to develop the country into a 30 trilliondollar economy by 2047 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-cm-seeks-centres-help-for-mega-projects-649204.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/president-murmu-emphasises-effective-use-of-water-resources-649205.html New Delhi Nov 18 President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday that by adopting circular water economy systems all industries and other stakeholders can make effective use of water resources Presenting the sixth National Water Awards and Jal SanchayJan Bhagidari Awards at a function in Delhi President Murmu noted that along with water treatment and recirculation many industrial units have achieved the target of zero fluid dischargeShe stated that such efforts are useful for water management and conservation adding that in our national song the first word Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote is âSujalamâ which means âblessed with abundant water resourcesâThis fact reflects the priority of water for our country she saidThe President emphasised prioritisation of water conservation and consistent management at the level of central and state governments district administrations village panchayats and municipal bodiesShe noted that numerous educational institutions citizen groups and nongovernmental organisations are also contributing in this directionPresident Murmu advised farmers and entrepreneurs to adopt innovative methods of maximising production while minimising water consumptionShe highlighted that rational citizens who enthusiastically contribute individually are also important stakeholders in the waterprosperity value chainEffective water management is possible only with the participation of individuals families society and the governmentThe President said that while using water everyone should remember that we are using a very valuable assetShe underlined that tribal communities treat all natural resources including water with great respectPresident Murmu stressed that the most efficient use of water resources should be an integral part of the lifestyle of all our citizensShe advised everyone to remain constantly vigilant about water conservation both individually and collectively adding that it is crucial to spread water awareness in our countrys public consciousnessWater can only be harvested and conserved through the power of the peopleThe National Water Awards aim to create awareness among the people about the importance of water and motivate them to adopt the best water usage practicesThe Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari JSJB initiative has been leading to the emergence of diverse scalable and replicable models for artificial groundwater recharge through community participation and convergence of resources IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/president-murmu-emphasises-effective-use-of-water-resources-649205.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/eci-furthering-bjps-vote-chori-agenda-says-venugopal-on-sir-exercise-649206.html New Delhi Nov 18 Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Tuesday said that the Special Intensive Review SIR is a way for the Election Commission of India ECI to further the BJPs vote chori agenda and setting aside the obligations of the Constitutional institution Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge held an extensive strategy review with senior party leaders to discuss the ongoing Special Intensive Review being carried out by the Election Commission of India ECI across several statesThe meeting was attended by party General Secretaries InCharges PCC and CLP leaders along with Secretaries from the states and union territories where the SIR process is currently underwayFollowing the meeting Venugopal took to X and posted Under the leadership of INC President Mallikarjun Kharge and LoP Rahul Gandhi attended the review meeting with AICC General Secretaries InCharges PCC Presidents CLP Leaders and AICC Secretaries from 12 states where the SIR is underwayThe Congress Alappuzha MP stressed that although the revision of the electoral rolls is an undeniably necessary objective it must be carried out in a bonafide mannerThe ECIs conduct thus far has been to further the BJPs Vote Chori agenda setting aside its Constitutional obligation of impartiality he saidVenugopal further said that the party will relentlessly fight against the ECIs attempts to manipulate voter rolls through unfair deletions or the insertion of bogus voters to create space for the BJP to carry out its nefarious activitiesIt is our democracy at stake we will stand up to every attempt big or small that threatens our Constitutional framework he addedThe meeting comes at a time when the Congress is facing internal and external pressure following its steep defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections where the party secured only six seats IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/eci-furthering-bjps-vote-chori-agenda-says-venugopal-on-sir-exercise-649206.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/college-of-defence-management-chief-officers-visit-trishakti-corps-forward-areas-649207.html New Delhi Nov 18 Major General G Srinivas Commandant and participant officers from the College of Defence Management visited Trishakti Corps as part of their Forward Area tour an official said on Tuesday âThe delegation received a detailed briefing on Operational amp logistics issues followed by a visit to the Information and Decision Support Centre The participants engaged in a professional interaction with Lt Gen MRS Maan General Officer Commanding Trishakti Corps postbriefing which enhanced their understanding of operational dynamics amp strategic insightâ said Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff on XThe Trishakti Corps also known as the Indian Armys XXXIII Corps is a mountain corps responsible for the defence of Sikkim and the strategically vital Siliguri CorridorHeadquartered in Sukna North Bengal it operates on Indias eastern frontier focusing on maintaining peace and stability along the Line of Actual Control LAC with ChinaEarlier on Monday Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh concluded a threeday visit to forward locations in the Central Sector as part of an initiative to ensure robust infrastructure development in strategically vital border regionsThe Defence Secretary was briefed at Pithoragarh on major operational matters by the General Officer Commanding Uttar Bharat Area and Commander 119 I Infantry Brigade Group on operational aspectsDuring his visit to Navidang he interacted with the concerned Battalion Commanders and Chief Engineer Project Hirak of the Border Roads Organisation BROThey apprised him on operational aspects and the progress of critical border infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing strategic mobility and strengthening national securityDuring the visit the Defence Secretary was accompanied by the Director General Border Roads DGBRThe visit underscored the governments commitment to improving connectivity boosting readiness and ensuring robust infrastructure development in strategically vital border regionsLast week Defence Secretary Singh led the signing of a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited BDL for the procurement of INVAR Antitank Missiles at a total cost of Rs 209570 crore under the Buy Indian categoryThe contract was signed by senior officials of the Ministry of Defence MoD and representatives of BDL which is a staterun defence public sector undertaking in the presence of Defence Secretary SinghAccording to the MoD The procurement of the INVAR Antitank Missiles enhances the firepower and lethality of Tank T90 the mainstay of Armoured Regiments of the Indian Army IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/college-of-defence-management-chief-officers-visit-trishakti-corps-forward-areas-649207.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0530