DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:20:32 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/politics/us-clears-93-million-in-arms-sales-to-india-as-defence-ties-deepen-649389.html Washington Nov 20 The Trump administration on Wednesday cleared roughly 93 million in military sales to India underscoring the growing defence ties between the two countries The State Department approved the sale of Javelin antitank missile systems and related equipment valued at an estimated 457 million and Excalibur Projectiles for an estimated cost of 471 millionAccording to a statement by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency an agency within the Department of War India requested 100 FGM148 Javelin missiles one flytobuy missile 25 command launch units and 216 Excalibur tactical projectilesIt added that the proposed sale would âstrengthen the IndiaUS strategic relationshipâ and improve the security of a âmajor defence partnerââThis proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to strengthen the USIndian strategic relationship and to improve the security of a major defence partner which continues to be an important force for political stability peace and economic progress in the IndoPacific and South Asia regions The proposed sale will improve Indiaâs capability to meet current and future threats strengthen its homeland defence and deter regional threatsâ it notedThe sale comes weeks after Washington and New Delhi announced a 10year defence cooperation framework aimed at expanding collaboration in military technology coproduction and information sharingOn October 31 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur where the two leaders signed a 10year âFramework for the USIndia Major Defence Partnershipâ heralding a new era in deepening the defence ties between the two nationsâHad a fruitful meeting with my US counterpart Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur We signed the 10 years âFramework for the USIndia Major Defence Partnershipâ This will usher in a new era in our already strong defence partnershipâ Singh posted on X following the meetingâThis Defence Framework will provide policy direction to the entire spectrum of the IndiaUS Defence Relationship It is a signal of our growing strategic convergence and will herald a new decade of partnershipâ the post addedHegseth also wrote on X saying that IndiaUS defence ties had ânever been strongerââI just met with rajnathsingh to sign a 10year USIndia Defense Framework This advances our defense partnership a cornerstone for regional stability and deterrence Were enhancing our coordination info sharing and tech cooperation Our defense ties have never been strongerâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/us-clears-93-million-in-arms-sales-to-india-as-defence-ties-deepen-649389.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/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/politics/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/politics/trump-may-aim-for-nobel-peace-prize-but-also-sending-mixed-signals-onpossible-venezuelawar-649398.html New York Nov 20 US President Donald Trump may be aiming for the Nobel Peace Prize but he is also sending mixed signals about a conflict that could escalate to a war with Venezuela As he ratchets up the confrontation with Venezuelaâs Russia and Cubaaligned President Nicolas Maduro he is coopting it into his war on drugs rather than framing it as regime change in a country that is an outpost of antiUS radicalismSecretary of State Marco Rubio has called Maduro the boss of Cartel de los Soles which the US has designated as a narcoterrorist organisation anointing him a drug lord rather than a head of stateHis MAGA Make America Great Again hardlinersâ base is against foreign interventions with ground troops drawing lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan and Trump has also spoken out against military action by his predecessorsIf his psychological war of intimidation by naval and air interventions doesnât lead to the ouster of or surrender by Maduro Trump could use the euphemism of war on drugs to in effect carry out a regime changeAsked by a reporter on Monday if a ground assault was possible Trump said âNo I dont rule out that I dont rule out anythingââWe just have to take care of Venezuelaâ he saidOver the weekend the newly renamed Department of War sent its biggest aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford and its strike group of warships and aircraft to the Caribbean within striking distance of VenezuelaAbout 15000 troops have been moved to the region while according to CBS News drones some for surveillance and some fitted with missiles have been hovering over the regionAnd last month Trump confirmed in a White House interaction with the media that he had authorised the Central Intelligence Agency CIA to go into VenezuelaHe is tying any possible action in that Central American to illegal migration and his war on drugsGiving his reasons he said Number one they have emptied their prisons into the United States of AmericaâAnd the other thing is drugs We have a lot of drugs coming in from Venezuelaâ he addedYet in the middle of the campaign of military intimidation Trump has said he was open to talks with Maduro who carries a US bounty of 50 millionâWe may be having some discussions with Maduro and weâll see how that turns outâ Trump said on SundayAsked if they were negotiations he dismissed the suggestion saying âI talk to anybody I talk to youâWhile not making any concessions Maduro appeared to make a plea for peace invoking John LennonAn orator given to dramatics he sang âImagine all the people â a line from Lennonâs antiwar anthem in English before switching back to Spanish and asking the crowd to look up the lyricsMaduro who was accused by former President Joe Bidenâs administration of stealing last yearâs Venezuelan Presidential elections has been hit continuously by charges of human rights violations and of suppressing democracy during his 12year ruleTrump who does not make democracy the touchstone of international relations has spoken out against the regime change policies of his predecessorsBut drugs are a different matter His administration launched an antidrug campaign using the military in September to bomb on high seas at least 22 boats so far and killing over 80 people allegedly transporting drugsSecretary of War Pete Hegseth has called the latest Caribbean deployment Operation Southern Spear an intensification of the antinarcotics war IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/trump-may-aim-for-nobel-peace-prize-but-also-sending-mixed-signals-onpossible-venezuelawar-649398.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/targeted-killings-taking-place-in-punjab-to-destroy-communal-harmony-bjp-649218.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/we-conducted-anta-bypoll-with-complete-honesty-says-rajasthan-bjp-649235.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/former-us-treasury-secretary-harvard-head-hit-by-disclosures-in-epstein-files-649269.html New York Nov 18 As Congress readies to vote on Tuesday on the release of all the files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein once a highflying billionaire social figure preliminary leaks have hit Larry Summers a former Treasury Secretary and Harvard University head After disclosures in emails between them that Summers sought advice from Epstein about seducing a woman Summers said that he was âdeeply ashamedâ and would withdraw from public engagementsDemocrat Representative Ro Khanna who spearheaded the effort for the legislation to release the documents told a TV interviewer that he wanted the elite involved to be exposedAs an asset manager Epstein had billionaire clients and his influence and networking built a web of business political and social figuresAfter months of opposing the release of all the Epstein documents to the government President Donald Trump retreated on Sunday and said his partyâs members of the House of Representatives can vote for legislation to open the trove of filesHe backtracked because it appeared that a large number of Republicans would defy him and vote for it which could be interpreted as the first sign that his control was slippingâItâs a Democratsâ problem Democrats were Epsteinâs friends all of themâ Trump assertedSummers is a Democrat who was in former President Barack Obamaâs cabinetLike Summers former President Bill Clinton was a guest of Epstein and flew on his private planes which Trump mentioned and asked the Justice Department to investigate them and financial institutions with links to the billionaireDemocrats pushed for the filesâ release and some Republicans joined them because of the antielite sentiments of their baseTrump said that he had broken off all relations with Epstein decades agoThe leaks from Democrats showed that Trump had greeted Epstein on his birthday and in emails Epstein claimed Trump knew of the trafficking which the president has deniedThere were no indications that Trump was involved with the girls victimised by Epstein and his friends and in an email Epstein said that Trump hadnt had a massageSummers was the first major American figure to be felled by disclosures of Epstein connections which already brought down former British Prince AndrewNow known plainly by his surname MountbattenWindsor after being stripped of his royal title he was accused of having sex with minors as a guest of EpsteinEpstein was convicted in Florida of procuring children for sex and was facing a federal trial on charges of trafficking minors for sex when he died in jail Authorities said he committed suicideThe disclosures so far do not show that Summers was involved in the sex crimes but only in ribald email conversations about a woman who sought his mentoringHarvard Crimson identified the woman as an academic at the London School of Economics and the daughter of a former highranking Chinese officialSummers is on the Harvard faculty and he said he would continue to teach thereHe is on the board of several companies including OpAI and a White House official told Politico that institutions he is associated with should drop himThat was echoed by Democrat Senator Elizabeth Warren IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/former-us-treasury-secretary-harvard-head-hit-by-disclosures-in-epstein-files-649269.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/congress-strengthens-legal-and-human-rights-wing-with-new-appointments-649278.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/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/politics/telangana-urges-centre-not-to-clear-andhras-proposed-project-on-godavari--649283.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/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/politics/china-behind-disinformation-campaign-after-operation-sindoor-report-649285.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/pm-modi-to-visit-andhra-pradesh-tamil-nadu-today-649291.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/eps-to-resume-statewide-campaign-from-tns-tiruvallur-649325.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/bengal-launches-primary-teacher-recruitment-after-8-years-amid-hc-scrutiny-649343.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/grandma-you-are-my-ideal-priyanka-on-indira-gandhis-birth-anniversary-649384.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/uncertainty-over-turkiyes-high-profile-pak-visit-for-afghan-peace-talks-raises-doubts-over-regional-stability-649178.html New Delhi Nov 18 Even as countries join in offering mediation between Afghanistan and Pakistan to find an amicable solution to their border conflict mystery shrouds the visit of a highprofile delegation from Turkiye with more than a week passing since Ankaraâs pledge Incidentally Turkiye hosted the last two rounds of peace talks with delegations from Kabul and Islamabad meeting in its largest city of Istanbul to find the mechanisms towards achieving a truce as agreed by the warring nations in their Doha talks earlierQatar is the other country jointly mediating the peace process According to an official readout on November 9 President Tayyip Erdogan had announced that Turkiyeâs Foreign and Defence ministers along with the Intelligence chief were expected to travel to Pakistan that week ending November 16 to discuss Islamabadâs inconclusive ceasefire talks with AfghanistanLast weekend Afghanistanâs Tolo News reported that âneither Pakistan nor Turkey has clarified the issue raising several questionsâThe report quoted analysts observing that the silence from both Ankara and Islamabad âindicates the complexity of the issue suggesting that this problem is not easily resolvableâIt added that if Turkiyeâs âdelegation has indeed travelled to Pakistan the discussions may be happening behind closed doors However if the visit has been postponed it signals deep disagreements between Kabul and IslamabadâPakistan media meanwhile reported last Sunday citing announcements by a Russian broadcaster that Moscow has urged Kabul and Islamabad to resolve their differences through political and diplomatic means and also offered to assist both sides in lowering tensionsAccording to reports the proposal was announced by Russiaâs Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova who said regional stability remains a key priority for Moscow and the international communityThis follows the Iran Foreign Ministerâs recent announcement on Tehranâs efforts to organise a regional meeting in the coming days to help ease tensions between the two countries locked in a verbal dual and occasionally exchanging fire across its volatile borderIranâs Abbas Araghchi expressed hope that his countryâs efforts would lead to âtangible outcomesâ and pave the way for a broader regional dialogueIn a latest statement from Pakistanâs Foreign Ministry Islamabad has welcomed Iranâs proposal to host talks aimed at reducing tensions between Kabul and IslamabadThe global community including the United Nations has been voicing concerns over the skirmishes and existence of terror elements along the porous border marked by the Durand LineThe spurt in hostility with sporadic armed skirmishes and frequent raids across the border coupled with renewed debate over the Durand Line itself have further worsened the situation A longterm truce effort brokered by regional players failed after Islamabad and Kabul continued to stick to their stand of no compromise on their respective demandsIslamabad carried out airstrikes on Kabul and Paktika early October which it claimed were aimed at terror groups inside Afghanistan sparking strong protests from Kabul which soon launched a fierce attack across the border pointsThe hostilities led to Qatar and Turkiye initiating mediation talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Doha and Istanbul However the followup talks â after the initial round succeeding in signing a truce â fell flat with both sides blaming the other for âunreasonable demandsâTolo News quoted the views of political analyst Barna Salehi who stated that unless major powers like the US Russia and China are involved the PakAfghan border issue cannot be resolvedFollowing the failure of the AfghanistanPakistan talks brokered by regional players renewed efforts to ease tensions between Kabul and Islamabad continue However these initiatives are yet to yield tangible results IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/uncertainty-over-turkiyes-high-profile-pak-visit-for-afghan-peace-talks-raises-doubts-over-regional-stability-649178.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/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/politics/mp-cabinet-approves-50-bedded-ayush-hospitals-in-12-districts-649184.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/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/politics/eps-to-meet-pm-modi-tomorrow-in-coimbatore-649187.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/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/politics/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/politics/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/politics/president-murmu-emphasises-effective-use-of-water-resources-649205.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/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/politics/eci-furthering-bjps-vote-chori-agenda-says-venugopal-on-sir-exercise-649206.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/need-to-educate-elderly-on-their-right-to-maintenance-minister-virendra-kumar-649210.html New Delhi Nov 18 Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Virendra Kumar on Tuesday stressed the need to educate the elderly about laws under which children are legally bound to provide maintenance to their parents Addressing as Special Session on Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 at Ambedkar International Centre Minister Virendra Kumar said âThe Ministry is working on three pillars of Empowerment Sensitivity and ParticipationââMany schemes are being run by the government for the welfare of elderly citizens Under the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana more than 7 lakh senior citizens have benefited from aids and assistive devicesâ he saidEmotional support is being given through Elderline a tollfree number 14567 Government is providing health insurance coverage of Rs 5 lakh to every senior citizen who is 70plus years old he saidThe session organised in collaboration with National Legal Service Authority NALSA aimed to spread awareness on Legal Rights of the senior citizens policiesprogrammes facilitating these rights and the role of the community in the enforcement of these Rights both at the individual level and at the community levelThe MWPSC Act 2007 provides a legal framework to ensure the welfare and protection of senior citizens The Act mandates that children and specified relatives are legally obliged to provide maintenance to senior citizens including parents to meet their basic needs with provision for a monthly maintenance allowanceJustice Surya Kant Judge Supreme Court of India and Executive Chairman NALSA said that with the changing times there has been a steady decline in attention towards the issues respect and centrality towards the issues of the elderly in the present hyperconnected world with the technological advancementsHe proposed that our solutions should be based on the existing frameworks The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 is a landmark legislation in these directions that protects our senior citizens is not a benevolence but a binding societal obligationSocial Justice and Empowerment Secretary Amit Yadav stated that the senior citizen population in the country is projected to rise from 1038 crore in 2011 to 34 crore in 2050âThis demographic shift places responsibility on the government to ensure that the senior citizens live with dignity security and meaningful participationâ he saidHe also mentioned the challenges being faced by the elderly due to the digital and financial changes and how the younger generation and community should come forward to their aid IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/need-to-educate-elderly-on-their-right-to-maintenance-minister-virendra-kumar-649210.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cpi-m-mirroring-bjps-assault-on-democracy-in-kerala-venugopal-649211.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 18 Congress General Secretary and MP KC Venugopal on Tuesday alleged that the CPIM in Kerala is emulating the Bharatiya Janata Partyâs BJP model of democratic destruction by using the Special Identity Register SIR as a shield to suppress dissenting voices and deny fundamental voting rights He accused both parties of attempting to eliminate the consent and participation of those opposed to their political interests driven by an acute fear of electoral defeatVenugopal said that filmmaker VM Vinu a Congressled United Democratic Front UDF candidate in the Kozhikode Corporation election was denied voting rights solely because of his proCongress positionâDespite having voted in previous elections Vinu and his family were reportedly struck off the votersâ listâ an act that Venugopal termed a blatant violation of fundamental rightsHe further alleged that in Thiruvananthapuram Corporationâs Muttada ward the CPIM deliberately attempted to cancel the candidature of UDF nominee Vaishnavi Suresh by manipulating voter eligibility records to show she had no voting rightsHe hailed the Kerala High Courtâs strong criticism of the incident calling it a welcome intervention that upheld democratic values and exposed what he described as the CPIMâs âvile political agendaâVenugopal claimed that the move against Vaishnavi was a calculated attempt to discourage young women from active political participationHe mocked the CPIM for boasting about elevating a young woman to the mayors post while simultaneously trying to block a Congresswoman candidate through undemocratic meansâThe Election Commissionâs insistence on imposing SIR in haste was aimed at aiding the BJP while the CPIM exploited the same system to facilitate bogus voting and selectively deny genuine votersâ said Venugopal who also criticised what he called the CPIMâs âhypocritical secularismâ comparing it to the BJPâs tactics and claimed that political intimidation by the party had led to the reported suicide of a Booth Level Officer BLO in PayyannurâBoth the BJP and CPIM pose a serious threat to the democratic framework through systematic voter suppression and political coercionâ added Venugopal IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cpi-m-mirroring-bjps-assault-on-democracy-in-kerala-venugopal-649211.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/new-uttar-pradesh-does-not-tolerate-crime-cm-yogi-649212.html Gorakhpur Nov 18 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the ânew Uttar Pradeshâ has zero tolerance for crime and anyone attempting to break the law will pay the price He said the days when victims suffered while criminals enjoyed impunity are over Speaking at the inauguration of the newlyupgraded Regional Forensic Science Laboratory RFSL in Gorakhpur the Chief Minister said the state government has created a robust system of scientific investigation and forensic verification to ensure no criminal escapes the lawâThrough zero tolerance scientific investigation and modern forensic labs we have developed a framework where criminals cannot get away Timely and transparent investigations are ensuring easy and speedy justice for victimsâ he saidThe Chief Minister inaugurated the sixstorey hightech RFSL building upgraded from Bclass to Aclass constructed at a cost of Rs 7278 crore After inspecting the labâs facilities he congratulated the people of eastern Uttar Pradesh for gaining access to stateoftheart forensic servicesYogi Adityanath said that despite being the countryâs most populous state UP had only four forensic labs before 2017 The government later decided to establish at least one forensic lab in every commissionerate raising the number to 12 in eight years with six more under constructionThe Chief Minister said each district now has two mobile forensic vans enabling rapid evidence collection within hours of a crime âWith such facilities no criminal can escapeâ he assertedUnder the new criminal laws implemented last July forensic examination has been made mandatory for offences carrying over seven years of imprisonment The state he said had already started strengthening forensic infrastructure before these laws came into effectHe highlighted that forensic science is also creating employment opportunities The state has set up the UP State Institute of Forensic Science in Lucknow offering technician certificates evidencecollection diplomas and expertlevel degrees The institute is equipped with advanced DNA labs AI systems drones and robotic facilities capable of operating drones from nanosize up to 40 kgHe said the state aims to develop cyber forensics to global standards to counter emerging hightech crimesReiterating his governmentâs focus on the rule of law CM Yogi said 219 lakh police personnel have been recruited in the last eight years including 60244 recently âThe number of recruits in UP in eight years is more than the total police force of many statesâ he saidTraining capacity has also expanded from 6000 in 2017 to more than ten times today ensuring all recruits receive training at staterun centres rather than rented facilities as in the past he addedThe Chief Minister said earlier governments tried to abolish PAC battalions but his government strengthened themThree womenâs PAC battalions have been established in Gorakhpur Veerangna Jhalkari Bai Lucknow Veerangna Uda Devi and Badaun Veerangna Avantibai Lodhi New PAC battalions have also been set up in Balrampur Jalaun Mirzapur Shamli and BijnorYogi Adityanath said that due to improved safety womenâs workforce participation in UP has risen significantly from below 13 per cent before 2017 to more than 35 per cent today âWomen now step out to work without fearâ he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/new-uttar-pradesh-does-not-tolerate-crime-cm-yogi-649212.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rohini-acharya-slams-tejashwis-aide-sanjay-yadav-challenges-him-to-donate-his-kidney-649129.html Patna Nov 18 IANS Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadavs daughter Rohini Acharya on Tuesday has once again launched a sharp attack on Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Yadav accusing him of humiliating her despite her sacrifice of donating a kidney to her fathernbspShe also challenged the RJD MP Sanjay Yadav to donate his kidney to a needy patientIn a post on her official X account accompanied by an audio message Rohini Acharya alleged that those who seek to gain political mileage in Lalu Prasads name should first demonstrate genuine empathyThose who want to do something in Lalus name should stop showing false sympathy and instead come forward to donate their kidneys to the millions of poor people who are in need and are counting their last breaths in hospitals Donate your kidneys in Lalus name she wroteShe also challenged her critics to confront her openly Those who blame the married daughter who donated her kidney to her father should muster the courage to debate with me on an open platform The noble act of donating kidneys to the needy should first be undertaken by those who call a daughters donated kidney dirty then by the socalled Haryanvi great men sycophantic journalists and abusive Haryanvi devotee trollsIn a sharp rebuke Rohini acharya added Those whose blood dries up at the thought of donating even a bottle of blood give sermons on donating kidneysRohini Acharyas remarks come amid ongoing internal strife within the RJD following the partys recent electoral defeat with Sanjay Yadav facing heavy criticism from party workers and members of the Lalu familyEarlier on November 15 after the RJDs heavy defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections Rohini Acharya who donated a kidney to Lalu Prasad Yadav in 2022 left the family home and issued serious allegations before flying to DelhiShe claimed that she was threatened to be beaten with slippers at the LaluRabri residence and alleged that Tejashwi Yadav and his close aides Sanjay Yadav and Rameez Nemat Khan were behind itRohini Acharya accused Tejashwis aides of expelling her from the Lalu familySpeaking to the media at Patna airport on November 15 Rohini Acharya said I have no family here anymore Ask Sanjay Yadav Rameez and Tejashwi Yadav why I am leaving home They have expelled meShe alleged that Tejashwis advisors want to act like Chanakya but do not want to take responsibility for the partys defeatThe entire country is asking why the party has reached this state she saidShe added that RJD workers were questioning Sanjay Yadavs role in the Bihar election defeat and that raising these points led to her being threatened to be defamed abused and beaten with slippersRohini Acharyas exit has brought renewed attention to Sanjay Yadav a native of Haryana and RJD Rajya Sabha MP and Rameez Nemat Khan a longtime aide of Tejashwi YadavRameez originally from Balrampur district in Uttar Pradesh joined the RJD in 2016IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rohini-acharya-slams-tejashwis-aide-sanjay-yadav-challenges-him-to-donate-his-kidney-649129.html Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/suicidal-uddhavs-shiv-sena-attacks-congress-for-going-solo-in-bmc-polls-649150.html Mumbai Nov 18 Shiv SenaUBT on Tuesday said the Congress partyâs announcement of going solo in the ensuing elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation BMC will be suicidal and the opposition unity is essential to checkmate the BJP The Thackeray camp in its mouthpiece Saamana said unity was needed to stop the BJP plan to hijack the election system through hooliganism mob rule excessive use of money and police force to separate Mumbai from Maharashtra It claimed that Maharashtra will not forgive those who go against the Marathi public sentimentâBihar has once again shown the level at which the BJP and its backbenchers play election games At such a time the only way is to come together and fight without playing this game of who has what ideology We can discuss each others culture and ideology later Rahul Gandhi has already spoken of teaching a lesson to the current Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar That lesson can be taught only if the opposition remains unitedâ it warnedThe editorial warned of a split in votes if Congress decides to fight BMC elections independently fearing that North Indian and Muslim voters will distance themselves from it However it argued that âCongress should not worry about the Muslims and North Indians in Mumbai As Marathi they will stand firmly by our side We just need to give them confidence These people are being crushed under the yoke of the BJPs mob rule Among those who are being displaced in parts of Mumbai there are Hindispeaking people and Muslims also Are they going to carry the BJPs palanquin Absolutely notâ it saidThe Thackeray camp reminded the Congress party that the Muslim community voted for the Maha Vikas Aghadi in the Lok Sabha and the Assembly elections âThe help given by Uddhav Thackeray during the Corona period regardless of caste or religion resulted in Muslims voting for Shiv Sena No matter how much the Congress fears we are confident that Maha Vikas Aghadi along with the Shiv Sena will get those Muslim votes againâ it saidThe party in the editorial told the Congress party that it wonât be able to fulfil its wish that the North Indians Hindispeaking voters and Muslims will 100 per cent vote due to its decision to go solo âWell you will fight independently in Mumbai Then what about the other 27 municipal corporations Will you continue to play the role of Ekla Chalo Re going solo there too It doesnt seem so The wisdom lies in the fact that all the Marathi people as the religion of Maharashtra should come together and raise their voice against the BJP Maharashtras interest lies in thatâ it saidAccording to the editorial the Congress party should avoid flipflops this time which was visible during the Samyukt Maharashtra Movement demanding the creation of a separate Marathispeaking state Mumbai as its capital âKeep aside the national ideas of the national party for now and think about how the Marathi people will unfurl the saffron flag atop BMCâ it saidThe Thackeray camp said Although it is true that each party fights with its own stance in politics unity is needed as a Maha Vikas Aghadi This unity was seen in the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections therefore Congress should be patient There is no use in chasing the fugitive Even if Congress decides to decide to go on its own it will be its decision the editorial said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/suicidal-uddhavs-shiv-sena-attacks-congress-for-going-solo-in-bmc-polls-649150.html Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ramoji-rao-was-visionary-nation-builder-says-v-p-radhakrishnan-648960.html Hyderabad Nov 16 VicePresident CP Radhakrishnan said on Sunday that Ramoji Rao was a visionary nationbuilder who transformed Indian media championed ethical journalism and built institutions rooted in truth integrity and excellence The VicePresident was speaking at the inaugural Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025 at the Ramoji Film City hereThe awards named after Ramoji Rao the Eenadu Groups founder and Chairman who passed away last year were conferred in seven categories to eminent personalitiesThe awardees were Amla Ashok Ruia Rural Development Srikant Bolla youth icon Madhavi Latha Gali Science and Technology Akash Tandon service to mankind Sathupati Prasanna Sree Art and Culture Jaideep Hardikar Journalism and Pallabi Ghosh woman achieverGovernor of Telangana Jishnu Dev Varma Former VicePresident of India M Venkaiah Naidu Chief Minister of Telangana A Revanth Reddy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrababu Naidu Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu Former Chief Justice of India N V Ramana and Chairman and Managing Director Ramoji Group Kiron and prominent film personalities attended the eventChief Minister Revanth Reddy has said that the Telangana government will extend all support to sustain the legacy of Ramoji brand in various sectors mainly journalism and the promotion of the stateofart Ramoji Film City which has emerged as the hub of filmmaking in the worldThe Chief Minister praised the Ramoji Group for maintaining values and the traditions left behind by Ramoji RaoIt is not easy to run such a big organisation the CM said that Ramoji Film City is a big asset for the state particularly the city of HyderabadHe described Ramoji Film City as the fourth wonder of Hyderabad after Charminar Golconda and the Hitech CityHe added that visionary Ramoji Rao developed the film City with all film production facilities where one can come with a script and leave the Film City with a complete film print for screening directlyAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said that he will protect the Telugu language with the inspiration of Ramoji Rao who made the Telugu people proudHe called Ramoji Rao the epitome of excellenceHe said that an ordinary person became an extraordinary forceHe gave up everything for the ideology he believed inStating that he had 40yearlong association with Ramoji Rao CM Naidu said that he learnt many things from himHe added that Ramoji Rao never sought even a small favour from anyoneHe used to speak frankly to any party leader in the public interest His contributions to the Telugu language with impeccable journalism are memorable Wherever corruption and injustice took place he fought strongly on behalf of the people with his pen When there was no opposition Ramoji Rao was the only person who worked on behalf of the people If the opposition was weak he would say that he would work as the opposition said CM Chandrababu Naidu IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ramoji-rao-was-visionary-nation-builder-says-v-p-radhakrishnan-648960.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/manipur-govt-marks-national-press-day-with-focus-on-fighting-misinformation-648962.html Imphal Nov 16 With a renewed emphasis on combating misinformation and upholding journalistic integrity the Manipur government celebrated the National Press Day on Sunday This years observance centered on the theme Safeguarding Press Credibility Amidst Rising MisinformationSpeaking at the programme Hungyo Worshang Secretary Information and Public Relations IPR remarked that the National Press Day is a symbol of a free and responsible press in India and is observed every year to uphold this principleHe noted that this years theme is particularly relevant in light of the increasing spread of misinformation and the pressing need to protect the credibility of the mediaWorshang mentioned the various challenges faced by journalists media professionals and media firms in Manipur questioning whether there is a conducive environment that enables media persons to fully pursue their professionHe said that the presence of numerous pressure groups often complicates the task of delivering factual and objective informationHighlighting the pressures exerted on the media from multiple directions he stressed that making firm decisions to communicate accurate and verified information to the public is both difficult and crucialHe added that the press must continue to uphold truth even while navigating the many constraints and adjustments they confrontThe IPR Secretary also said that rapid advancements in AI Artificial Intelligence have significantly altered traditional news consumption with many people shifting away from reading newspapers and books and increasingly relying on mobile phones and social media platformsIn such a context the press must work harder to provide credible and authentic news that stands apart from unverified content circulating online thereby regaining and retaining public trustHe further underscored the need for journalists to present raw information with greater objectivity when disseminating newsAcknowledging the many challenges ahead the IPR Secretary stressed the importance of safeguarding press credibility and called for cooperation between media professionals the Department and the government in upholding this shared responsibilitySpeaking at the event Ngangom Uttam Singh IPR Director said that both information and misinformation have increasingly become powerful tools capable of influencing public sentiment escalating tensions and triggering undesirable incidents in societyHe noted the growing speed and competition in disseminating news swiftly and accurately while balancing press freedom with responsibility to the publicSingh acknowledged instances where media persons have raised concerns or staged protests when their press freedom is infringedSensationalism versus sensitivity he said remains a continual challenge with even small variations in headlines influencing public perception and emotional reactionsUnderscoring the pivotal role of newspapers and media platforms in shaping public opinion he cautioned that in todays viral culture fake news often spreads faster than verified informationThe IPR Director expressed concern over the publication of unverified reports in the rush to be first stressing the need to publish news only after verifying all sides of a story and avoiding partial reportingHe said that while AI tools can be misused to generate misleading news the same technology can be effectively used by journalists to verify facts and counter misinformationThe state journalist awards 2025 were conferred upon altogether seven senior journalists from various media firms of the state for their outstanding contributions across various categories and sectors IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/manipur-govt-marks-national-press-day-with-focus-on-fighting-misinformation-648962.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 03:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ec-lifts-model-code-of-conduct-from-bihar-seven-statesut-648964.html New Delhi Nov 17 The Election Commission of India ECI on Sunday lifted the model code of conduct from Bihar six states and one union territory following the conduct of Assembly polls and byelections in respective statesUT The Election Commission wrote a letter to the Cabinet Secretary Government of India and the Chief Secretaries of the respective states to inform them about the developmentIn the letter under Secretary ECI Prafull Awasthi stated âI am directed to state that the provisions of the Model Code of Conduct are enforced from the date of announcement of the election schedule by the Election Commission and remain in operation till the completion of the election processââThe results in respect of General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar 2025 and Byeelections in Assembly Constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir 27Budgam AC amp 77Nagrota AC Rajasthan 193Anta AC Jharkhand 45Ghatsila ST AC Telangana 61Jubilee Hills AC Punjab 21Tarn Taran AC Mizoram 2DampaST AC and Odisha 71Nuapada AC have been declared by the concerned Returning Officers the Model Code of Conduct has ceased to be in operation with immediate effectâ the Election Commission saidThe model code of conduct came into force after the poll body announced the schedule for the Bihar Assembly polls and byelections in eight Assembly seats across seven states and one UTMeanwhile following the NDAâs sweeping victory in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections hectic political activity has begun around the formation of the new government in the stateAssembly byelections were held on eight seats spread in six states âRajasthan Telangana Odisha Punjab Jharkhand and Mizoram and the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir on November 11The Congress registered two significant victories in Rajasthan and TelanganaIn Rajasthanâs Anta constituency Pramod Jain Bhaya defeated the BJPâs Morpall SumanIn Telanganaâs Jubilee Hills Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav wrested the seat from the Bharat Rashtra Samithiâs BRS nominee Maganti SunithaIn Jammu and Kashmirâs Nagrota BJP candidate Devyani Rana secured a win while in Jammu and Kashmirâs Budgam the Peoples Democratic Party PDP emerged victorious with Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi defeating his nearest National Conference rival Aga Syed Mahmood AlMosaviIn Odishaâs Nuapada BJPâs Jay Dholakia defeated Congress candidate Ghasi Ram MajhiIn Mizoram the Mizo National Front MNF retained its hold on the Dampa seat where Dr R Lalthangliana won by a narrow margin of 562 votesIn Punjab the AAP candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu retained the Tarn Taran Assembly seat defeating his nearest rival Sukhwinder Kaur of the Shiromani Akali Dal SADIn Jharkhandâs Ghatshila the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha JMM candidate Somesh Chandra Soren secured a dominant victory defeating the BJPâs Babulal Soren son of former Chief Minister Champai Soren IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ec-lifts-model-code-of-conduct-from-bihar-seven-statesut-648964.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 03:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-cabinet-to-take-decision-on-local-body-polls-tomorrow-648978.html Hyderabad Nov 16 The Telangana Cabinet meeting on Monday is likely to take a decision on conducting local body elections as the High Court last week directed the state government to announce the poll schedule by November 24 With both the Supreme Court and High Court setting aside government order providing 42 per cent reservation to Backward Classes BCs the state government will have to conduct the local body polls with 50 per cent cap on overall reservationThe ruling Congress may decide to allocate 42 per cent of the tickets in local body polls to BCsWhile setting aside the government order for 42 per cent reservation for BCs the courts made it clear that the government may go ahead with the conduct of electionsThe BC groups are demanding that the state government should conduct local body elections only after 42 per cent reservations were legally clearedAfter the byelection to the Jubilee Hills Assembly seat which was won by the Congress Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Cabinet will take a decision after discussionChief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao has directed the Panchayat Raj department to prepare a note on the actions to be taken for conducting the electionsThe High Court on October 9 stayed the implementation of the government order providing 42 per cent reservation for the BCsThe state government challenged the interim order in the Supreme Court which refused to interfere with the High Court orderThe courts left the door open for conducting local body polls with the existing 50 per cent cap on overall reservationThe government order had taken the total reservation to 67 per cent exceeding the 50 per cent limit prescribed by the Supreme CourtUnder the existing system BCs enjoy 27 per cent reservationHolding the local body polls is crucial for the Congressled state government as lack of Central funds to local bodies due to the delay in holding polls threaten to derail the governance in rural areasThe State Election Commission SEC had issued the notification for rural local body polls in five phases but it suspended the same after the High Court order setting aside the government order on BC reservationThe government order was issued on September 26 to pave the way for the conduct of local body electionsIt was on June 25 that the Telangana High Court had directed the state government to conduct local body elections in three monthsThe High Court had set September 30 deadline for conducting the pollsThe state government issued the government order as the two Bills passed by the Assembly on August 31 were still awaiting the Governors approvalTelangana Municipalities Third Amendment Bill 2025 and Telangana Panchayat Raj Third Amendment Bill 2025 were passed to enhance the BC reservation in local bodies to 42 per cent by removing 50 per cent cap on the quota for all categoriesThe issue of BC reservation has been dominating the Telangana politics for several months ever since the government decided to enhance the BC quota in education jobs and local bodies based on the report of the caste surveyThis was one of the key promises made by the Congress in the 2023 state Assembly elections IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-cabinet-to-take-decision-on-local-body-polls-tomorrow-648978.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 03:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/hm-amit-shah-to-chair-northern-zonal-council-meeting-in-faridabad-today-648982.html New Delhi Nov 17 Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lead discussions on key issues concerning states and the Centre at the Northern Zonal Councilâs meeting in Haryanaâs Faridabad on Monday Under HM Shahâs chairmanship the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council may discuss broad issues of national importance including the speedy investigation of cases of sexual offences against women and children and the implementation of Fast Track Special Courts FTSC for their swift disposalIssues like providing brickandmortar banking facilities within the designated area of every village implementation of the Emergency Response Support System ERSS112 and various regionallevel common interest issues such as strengthening nutrition education health electricity urban planning and the cooperative system may also come up for discussion said a statement issued on SundayThe Northern Zonal Council comprises the statesUTs of Haryana Himachal Pradesh Punjab Rajasthan Delhi Jammu and Kashmir Ladakh and ChandigarhSenior officials from the Government of India state governments and union territories will also participate in the meeting chaired by HM ShahThis meeting on Monday will be organised by the InterState Council Secretariat Ministry of Home Affairs with the Haryana government as its hostThe Union Home Minister is the chairperson of the Northern Zonal Council and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is its vicechairpersonThe role of the Zonal Councils is advisory however over the past few years these councils have proven to be an important factor in promoting healthy bonds of mutual understanding and cooperation in various fieldsFive Zonal Councils including the Northern Zonal Council were established under Sections 15 to 22 of the States Reorganisation Act 1956With the cooperation of all state governments Central ministries and departments a total of 63 meetings of the various Zonal Councils and their permanent committees have been held in the last 11 years said a statementThe Zonal Councils provide a forum for resolving and progressing issues and disputes between the Centre and the Member StatesUTs among the Member StatesUTs and within the zone it said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/hm-amit-shah-to-chair-northern-zonal-council-meeting-in-faridabad-today-648982.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-farmers-reject-ktaka-dy-cms-assurance-on-mekedatu-dam-urge-cm-stalin-to-ensure-daily-cauvery-release-648993.html Chennai Nov 17 Farmersâ organisations in Tamil Nadu have firmly dismissed Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumarâs recent claim that the Mekedatu dam project will not affect their stateâs share of Cauvery water They argue that Karnataka has repeatedly failed to honour the monthly water releases mandated by the Supreme Court and have urged Chief Minister MK Stalin to push for a daily water release mechanism to safeguard the stateâs irrigation needsThe concerns gained momentum after the Supreme Court dismissed Tamil Naduâs petition challenging the Mekedatu project Following the verdict Shivakumar reiterated that the dam would not obstruct the flow of water to Tamil Nadu and that Karnataka intended to move forward with constructionHe also maintained that the proposed balancing reservoir would ensure water supply during periods of scarcityFarmers in Tamil Nadu however view the situation differently They point out that the state has struggled to receive even the minimum monthly quota fixed by the apex courtWith the agricultural season already underway farmers maintain that the current pattern of irregular and delayed releases from Karnataka adversely affects crop planning and threatens the livelihoods of thousands of families dependent on Cauvery irrigationAccording to farmersâ associations Tamil Nadu was entitled to receive 919 TMC of water for June and 3124 TMC for July under the Supreme Courtâs directives Yet the flow during these months has been far below the stipulated levelsFarmers argue that this chronic shortfall demonstrates Karnatakaâs unwillingness to meet its obligations casting doubt on assurances linked to the Mekedatu project They believe the Tamil Nadu government must adopt a more assertive approach urging the neighbouring state to comply strictly with the Courtâs ordersThe view among farmersâ groups is that monthly release schedules have proven ineffective and that only a structured daily allotment can ensure consistent availability of water for irrigation They also emphasise that Karnataka has a track record of releasing water only when its reservoirs are filled during monsoon periods leaving Tamil Nadu vulnerable during dry spellsWith Samba cultivation progressing across the delta region farmers warn that any further delay or reduction in water supply could lead to significant agricultural losses In this context farmers have appealed to Chief Minister MK Stalin to initiate strong sustained negotiations with Karnataka to secure uninterrupted daily release of Cauvery water and prevent a deepening crisis in TNâs irrigated farmlands IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-farmers-reject-ktaka-dy-cms-assurance-on-mekedatu-dam-urge-cm-stalin-to-ensure-daily-cauvery-release-648993.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/after-rain-alert-aiadmk-defers-todays-protest-against-dmks-sir-misconduct-to-nov-20-648996.html Chennai Nov 17 The AIADMK has postponed its planned protest near Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore following a heavy rain alert issued by the Chennai Meteorological Department The demonstration originally scheduled for Monday was organised to condemn what the party alleges are serious irregularities committed by ruling DMK functionaries during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision SIR of the electoral rollsIn a statement the AIADMK said the protest was intended to highlight mounting complaints from various parts of the city about the conduct of DMK cadre during the voter verification processAccording to the party several of its local units have reported that DMK members have been interfering with the verification work by influencing officials creating obstacles for genuine voters and attempting to manipulate the inclusion or deletion of names in the electoral rollsThe AIADMK had planned to bring together its district secretaries area organisers and cadres to stage the protest at Rajarathinam Stadium as a public show of dissent and to urge the Election Commission to step in immediatelyThe party had also planned to demand stronger oversight across Chennaiâs Assembly constituencies to ensure that the electoral roll revision takes place in a free fair and transparent manner without political interferenceHowever with the Chennai Meteorological Department warning of the possibility of heavy rain in parts of the city due to a weather system active over the Bay of Bengal the AIADMK said it was compelled to defer the eventThe party noted that the likelihood of intense rainfall and possible disruption to public movement made it inadvisable to hold a large gatheringClarifying that the protest has only been postponed and not cancelled the AIADMK announced that the demonstration will now be held on the 20th of this month at the same venue near Rajarathinam Stadium in EgmoreParty leaders urged cadres to remain prepared for the rescheduled event and reiterated their commitment to exposing what they describe as systematic violations by DMK functionaries during the special voter roll verification exerciseAIADMK sources said they hope the Election Commission will take note of the allegations and strengthen monitoring systems to ensure that the SIR process remains transparent and free of political pressure Senior party leaders and district representatives are expected to participate in the protest on November 20 IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/after-rain-alert-aiadmk-defers-todays-protest-against-dmks-sir-misconduct-to-nov-20-648996.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bengal-governor-orders-fir-against-trinamools-kalyan-banerjee-over-raj-bhavan-weapon-remarks-649009.html Kolkata Nov 17 The office of the West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose had directed the Kolkata Police to start an investigation into the allegations made by the fourtime Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Kalyan Banerjeeâ that arms and ammunition were being distributed from the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata by registering a first information report FIR in the matter An insider from Raj Bhavan said the Governors office had also cautioned the city police authorities that action under the Governors powers would be taken in case of noncompliance with the order to initiate an investigation into the matter by registering an FIRAt the same time the insider added the Governor is also consulting legal experts on possible actions that could be taken by his office on the matter including approaching the Lok Sabha Secretariat for action against Banerjee for his controversial commentsOn Sunday morning the Governor described the allegation floated by Banerjee as âinflammatory explosive and irresponsibleâ and also cautioned of strong legal actions on his part He also demanded an unconditional apology from Kalyan Banerjee if his allegations made publicly are untrueHowever the strong note of caution from the government could not stop Banerjee from continuing with his jibes âIf necessary I will also file a counter suit and fight it out till the Supreme Court level At the same time I am challenging the government to appear in an open forum where I will also be presentâ Banerjee saidOn Saturday while interacting with the media persons Kalyan Banerjee 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 workers âAs 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 SaturdayOn Saturday Banerjee also made a controversial statement about Prime Minister Narendra Modi linking the latter with the car explosion in New Delhi last week killing 12 peopleWhile speaking to the media persons Banerjee said the blast was conducted deliberately just a day before the second phase of the Bihar Assembly polls just to create a sympathy wave in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP and directly accused the Prime Minister of masterminding that conspiracy IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bengal-governor-orders-fir-against-trinamools-kalyan-banerjee-over-raj-bhavan-weapon-remarks-649009.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/hm-amit-shah-chairs-northern-zonal-council-meet-to-enhance-cooperative-federalism-649020.html Faridabad Nov 17 IANS Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday chaired the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council steering solutionoriented dialogue on important issues related to the Centre and the states to strengthen cooperative federalismnbspThe meeting began with a tribute to the victims of the Delhi blast on November 10Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also attended the meeting and said on X Today I participated in the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council under the chairmanship of the Honorable Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri AmitShahJiThe Honorable Prime Minister Shri narendramodiJi has made cooperative federalism a strong foundation for nationbuilding The Northern Zonal Council is an extremely effective and resultoriented platform that brings that very idea to life on the ground she saidThis council advances an open constructive and solutionoriented dialogue process on important issues related to the center and the states The resolution of many complex issues is possible only through the collective participation of the Centre and several states and this council further strengthens that collective effort said the Delhi Chief MinisterMeetings of Zonal Councils have gained significance due to their agenda involving issues of national importance including the speedy investigation of cases of sexual offences against women and children and the implementation of Fast Track Special Courts FTSC for their swift disposalIssues like providing brickandmortar banking facilities within the designated area of every village implementation of the Emergency Response Support System ERSS112 and various regionallevel common interest issues such as strengthening nutrition education health electricity urban planning and the cooperative system were also lined up for discussion said a statementThe Northern Zonal Council comprises the statesUTs of Haryana Himachal Pradesh Punjab Rajasthan Delhi Jammu and Kashmir Ladakh and ChandigarhSenior officials from the Centre state governments and union territories participated in the meeting chaired by HM ShahThis meeting was organised by the InterState Council Secretariat Ministry of Home Affairs with the Haryana government as its hostThe Union Home Minister is the chairperson of the Northern Zonal Council and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is its vicechairpersonThe role of the Zonal Councils is advisory however over the past few years these councils have proven to be an important factor in promoting healthy bonds of mutual understanding and cooperation in various fieldsFive Zonal Councils including the Northern Zonal Council were established under Sections 15 to 22 of the States Reorganisation Act 1956With the cooperation of all state governments Central ministries and departments a total of 63 meetings of the various Zonal Councils and their permanent committees have been held in the last 11 years said a statementThe Zonal Councils provide a forum for resolving and progressing issues and disputes between the Centre and the Member StatesUTs among the Member StatesUTs and within the zone it saidIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/hm-amit-shah-chairs-northern-zonal-council-meet-to-enhance-cooperative-federalism-649020.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pakistan-continues-to-grapple-with-persistent-socioeconomic-and-environmental-challenges-report-648927.html Islamabad Nov 16 With a low Human Development Index HDI of 0544 ranking 168th globally and a 15thplace ranking in the Climate Risk Index 2026 Pakistan continues to face socioeconomic and environmental challenges that successive governments have struggled to address effectively a report said on Sunday These vulnerability are further exacerbated by increasingly heavy rainfall in catchment areas accelerating siltation in major dams reducing water storage capacity and increasing flood risks Rising temperatures cause heat and water stress especially in arid and semiarid regions impacting agricultural productivity Simultaneously air pollution from transport industry and agriculture causes smog that affects aviation reduces visibility and people facing respiratory illnesses Abdul Waheed Bhutto who has an extensive record of publications on renewable energy climate change mitigation and sustainable resource management and has served on numerous national and international advisory and review committees wrote in The DiplomatA report in The Diplomat said The countrys limited forest cover continues to decline while coastal ecosystems face saline water intrusion in the Indus Delta damaging mangroves fisheries and agriculture Rising sea levels and increased cyclonic activity further endanger coastal populations while escalating tensions over water sharing public health crises and climateinduced migration underscore Pakistans profound vulnerabilityThe Indus Basin is facing acute stress due to overextraction and climate change with National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA ranking it as the worldâs secondmostoverstressed aquifer in 2015 warning that continued groundwater reduction could exacerbate regional water shortage Pakistans major cities including Lahore Karachi and Islamabad continue to experience persistent and hazardous smog Economic losses caused due to extreme weather events further exacerbates crisis of PakistanAt COP27 held in Egypt in 2022 Pakistani delegation emphasised that countries most vulnerable to climate change yet least responsible for global emissions deserve economic and technical assistance as the nation was still reeling from catastrophic floods that impacted more than 33 million people and caused a loss of more than 30 billion However the high expectations that surrounded COP27 have gradually led to more cautious and pragmatic position according to a report in The DiplomatDuring COP28 in Dubai in 2023 Pakistans thenCaretaker Prime Minister AnwaarulHaq Kakar reiterated Pakistanâs commitment to maintaining its international climate commitments At COP29 in Baku in 2024 Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif once again called for equitable finance and adaptation support However Pakistan at COP30 in Belem this year is represented by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif a development that showcases the rising role of subnational leadership but also indicates a shift in national focusIn a report in The Diplomat Abdul Waheed Bhutto wrote The absence of the Prime Minister and other senior federal figures suggests evolving priorities and moderated expectations shaped by limited progress on key issues such as finance loss and damage and technology transfer in previous conferences Pakistan faces severe climate vulnerabilityWith a low Human Development Index HDI of 0544 ranking 168th globally and a 15thplace ranking in the Climate Risk Index 2026 the country continues to grapple with persistent socioeconomic and environmental challenges that successive governments have struggled to address effectively Despite these vulnerabilities Pakistan often arrives at global climate summits with high expectations for financial and technical support but limited national preparedness institutional capacity and implementation mechanisms to translate global commitments into tangible domestic outcomes the author added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pakistan-continues-to-grapple-with-persistent-socioeconomic-and-environmental-challenges-report-648927.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/yunus-regimes-nervousness-shows-its-growing-fear-of-awami-leagues-resurgence-in-bangladeshs-politics-report-648932.html Dhaka Nov 16 Awami Leagues recent lockdown programme in Dhaka has been a success with people staying in homes and limited movement of public transport On the same day Bangladesh interim governments chief adviser Muhammad Yunus presented his idea of a referendum on the July Charter and general elections in February next year however it didnt really change anything for people who were already tired of illegitimacy compounded by misrule The nervousness of Yunus regime showcases its growing fear of a resurgence of the Awami League in Bangladeshs politics a report has said On a day when Yunus regime planned to decide the date of the court judgment on Bangladeshs former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasinas cases the Awami League made its presence felt The lockdown showcased peoples rejection of the state of politics being done by the Yunus regime and the parties that have celebrated the fall of Awami League government according to a report in NorthEast News The Bangladesh Nationalist Party JamaateIslami and all other parties looking to reap benefits from the changed situation were left stunned by peoples response to lockdownIn a report NorthEast News said The regime and its legal officers have now decreed that the verdict against Sheikh Hasina who constitutionally remains Bangladeshâs Prime Minister will be delivered on November 17 The public feeling is that the verdict has already been made obvious by the public utterances of the regime and its minions in recent monthsSheikh Hasina could be sentenced to death But for a nation which in recent weeks has seen public support for her rise and not just among Awami League supporters such a verdict imposed by an illegal court overseen by an equally illegal regime hardly matters The sheer nervousness of the regime shows only too well its growing fear of a resurgence of the Awami League in Bangladeshs politics The success of the lockdown has also placed all political parties looking forward to coming by slices of the power cake in February in a quandary it addedYunus regime and antiAwami Leagues hatred for Sheikh Hasina the impetus given to the reenergising of the Awami League through her recent interviews with Western and Indian media has been a major reason behind the change in the situation The Yunus regime has been forced to silence the media in Bangladesh as far as criticism of his actions is consideredAccording to the report Yunus regime is having cold feet these days as lawyers and legal firms in countries like the UK have been formally complaining to international human rights bodies about the atrocities faced by Awami League activists and people of Bangladesh since August last year with lawmakers abroad publicly condemning the misdeeds of the regimeIn a report NorthEast News said If the Awami League can muster the kind of support it demonstrated through its lockdown on Thursday one will rest content that between now and February public outrage about a vote which eschews inclusivity through keeping the nationâs largest party out of it will only muddy the waters further Yes elections may be forced on the country in February But they will be an exercise boycotted by more than 50 per cent perhaps more of citizens who have been adherents of the Awami League That boycott will from the day after the elections throw up a new message which is that the vote will have been a farce that fresh elections under a legally constituted caretaker government are called for The success of the lockdown paves the path to new hope about the restoration of the foundational principles of the country IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/yunus-regimes-nervousness-shows-its-growing-fear-of-awami-leagues-resurgence-in-bangladeshs-politics-report-648932.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-condemns-murder-of-rss-leaders-son-in-punjab-648936.html Chandigarh Nov 16 BJPs Punjab unit working President Ashwani Sharma on Sunday condemned the murder of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS volunteer Naveen Arora in Ferozepur Arora a thirdgeneration Sangh volunteer was the grandson of senior RSS leader and social worker late Dina Nath and the son of Baldev Raj AroraHe was allegedly shot dead by two motorcycleborne assailants on Saturday eveningThe incident occurred when Naveen Arora 32 who ran a shop in the main bazaar was walking homeAccording to the police the assailants opened fire at him near the Baba Noor Shah Wali dargah One of the bullets hit his head and he was rushed to a private hospital where doctors declared him dead The family has refused to opt for cremation seeking justiceDescribing the incident neither the first nor an isolated one BJP working chief Sharma said the continuous murders and crimes targeting businessmen athletes youth and common people raise serious questions about the incompetent working style of the state governmentHe said the state government has proven to be a complete failure in handling law and order and that the BJP will not remain silent on the issue of the safety of innocent peopleThis incident clearly shows how the morale of criminals has soared under the current governments ruleExpressing concern he stated that people in Punjab no longer feel safe anywhereHe further said Instead of ensuring public safety the Punjab Police have been deployed to serve AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and his team who have come from Delhi which is against public interestSharma said the BJP will continue its fight against this rising wave of crime and will keep demanding strict measures to restore peace and security in the stateSharma expressed condolences to the Arora family and assured them of all possible support in their fight for justice IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-condemns-murder-of-rss-leaders-son-in-punjab-648936.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/nepals-insurance-regulator-orders-freezing-assets-of-terror-groups-648942.html Kathmandu Nov 16 Nepals insurance regulator has instructed insurers to freeze assets linked to organisations and individuals involved in terrorism and to deny them insurance services as the country seeks to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force FATF grey list Nepals deficiencies in legislating targeted financial sanctions TFS against terrorist organisations and individuals have been identified as one of the reasons behind the countrys inclusion in the list maintained by the global antiâmoney laundering bodyNepal was placed on the FATF grey list in February and the listing was extended in October this yearThe FATF said that countries or jurisdictions included in the grey list are those actively working with FATF to address strategic deficiencies in their regimes to counter money laundering terrorist financing and proliferation financingThe FATF does not call for enhanced due diligence measures for these jurisdictionsThe FATF standards do not envisage derisking or cutting off entire classes of customers in greylisted jurisdictions but instead call for the application of a riskbased approachBy issuing the Guidelines on Targeted Financial Sanctions for Insurers 2025 last week the Insurance Authority the regulator of Nepals insurance sector has ordered insurers to freeze the assets of individuals and organisations designated as terrorists by the United Nations Security Council UNSC and to deny them insurance servicesAmong the organisations designated as terrorist entities by the UNSC are LashkareToiba LeT JaisheMohammed JeM and HarakatulJihad Islami HuJI all of which have been accused of carrying out terrorist attacks in IndiaAccording to the regulator asset freezing includes prohibiting the issuance transfer conversion settlement of claims provision of insurance services or movement of any funds or assets owned or controlled by a designated personInsurers must also ensure a prohibition on offering any insurance policy funds or servicesThis means the prohibition to provide funds to or render financial or other services related to any designated person the Insurance Authority saidFreezing measures may include suspending access to insurance services blocking transactions stopping the facilitation of ownership or nominee transfers and prohibiting the onboarding or provision of any form of insurance service to a designated personThe purpose of targeted financial sanctions is to deny designated persons the means to violate international peace and security support terrorism or finance the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction the insurance regulator saidThe regulator added that insurers must note that TFS restrictions published by the UN and the Domestic Terrorist List are subject to changeIt is the obligation of insurers to ensure that relevant controls and procedures are in place to maintain uptodate systems to effectively implement TFS restrictions the insurance regulator saidInsurers should subscribe to the UN list to receive automated email notifications from scsanctionslistsunorgThis registration helps insurers receive updated and timely information on the listing and delisting of individuals groups or entities on the UN ListAdditionally insurers should subscribe to an automated email or mobile notification mechanism or register themselves on the TFS portal operated by Nepals Ministry of Home AffairsInsurers must conduct ongoing and daily checks preferably through an automated mechanism against the relevant databases to identify possible matches with names on the sanctions listIn the event of a confirmed match all funds belonging to such an individual or organisation must be frozen without delayFailure to comply with TFS obligations will result in consequences for insurers ranging from warnings to the revocation of their licenseThe insurers are subject to financial sanctions ranging from NPR 1 million to 50 million the regulator saidEarlier Nepals central bank Nepal Rastra Bank and the stock market regulator Securities Board Nepal had separately issued Guidelines on Targeted Financial Sanctions instructing institutions to regularly update the details of individuals groups or organisations sanctioned by the United Nations and the Ministry of Home Affairs and to halt any transactions with them IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/nepals-insurance-regulator-orders-freezing-assets-of-terror-groups-648942.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/v-p-radhakrishnan-begins-maiden-visit-to-telangana-648943.html New Delhi Nov 16 VicePresident CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday reached Telangana for attending the Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025 event at Film City as part of his maiden visit to the state an official said A message on Vice Presidents official X account said Upon his maiden visit to Telangana VicePresident CP Radhakrishnan was accorded a warm welcome by Governor of Telangana Jishnu Dev Varma Chief Minister of Telangana A Revanth Reddy Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy Chairperson of the Telangana Legislative Council Gutha Sukender Reddy and other dignitaries at the Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad todayThe VicePresident was also accorded a Guard of Honour upon his arrivalEarlier during the day VicePresident Radhakrishnan addressed a media awards ceremony in Delhi and said that cinema and politics are two entirely different worlds but one thing is common both are uncertain fieldsWhile handing over an award to Union Minister of State MoS for Tourism and Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi the VicePresident praised the MoS for sustaining and succeeding in bothVicePresident Radhakrishnan also underscored the medias vital role in highlighting the nations positive developments to inspire optimism among the youthHe emphasised that journalism serves to give a voice to the voiceless and highlighted the medias crucial role in creating a drugfree society by spreading awareness and shaping responsible public discourseAt another event in Delhi the VicePresident emphasised the importance of accountability transparency and integrity for upholding the moral wealth of Bharat lauding the contributions of the Comptroller and Auditor General CAG of IndiaSpeaking at the Audit Diwas Celebrations 2025 as the Chief Guest the VicePresident appreciated the pivotal role of the CAG calling the institution the guardian of the public purseHe highlighted that by upholding fairness and truth in auditing the CAG stands as a pillar of accountability transparency and integrity the moral wealth of BharatVicePresident Radhakrishnan also commended the CAG of India for notifying One Nation One Set of Object Heads of Expenditure for the Union government and all state governments a reform that will significantly enhance transparency and comparability of government expenditure IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/v-p-radhakrishnan-begins-maiden-visit-to-telangana-648943.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/chaiwala-became-pm-because-of-the-constitution-says-chandrababu-naidu-648946.html Amaravati Nov 16 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said that it is because of the Indian Constitution that a âchaiwalaâ has become the Prime Minister âThe reason why Narendra Modi who started his life as a chaiwala is the Prime Minister is because of the Indian Constitutionâ he said at a conference on 75 years of the Indian Constitution organised by Andhra Pradesh High Court Advocates AssociationThe Telugu Desam Party TDP president was all praise for Narendra Modi saying he is making every effort to ensure that India becomes number one in the worldChief Justice of India Justice B R Gavai Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court Dheeraj Singh Thakur also addressed the conferenceCM Naidu noted that Chief Justice Gavai also comes from Amaravati in MaharashtraLauding Justice Gavai for being humble despite holding the post of the Chief Justice the Chief Minister said that he always emphasises equalityâCJI Justice Gavai is a goodhearted person He has delivered good judgments which will be remembered by peopleâ he saidâI am performing my duties as CM Justice Gavai as CJI and Dheeraj Singh Thakur as Andhra Pradesh CJ thanks to the Constitutionâ he saidCM Naidu stated that after the reforms the mindset of the people has changedâMany countries are facing many problems due to a lack of youth but India does not have such a problem There are huge human resources available in our countryâ he saidHe exuded confidence that by 2047 Indians will reach a level of influence all over the worldUnderlining the importance of the judiciary the Chief Minister stated that if there are mistakes in society it is the judicial system that corrects them and protects democracyâWith the advent of social media everyone is becoming an editor They are resorting to personal attacksâ he said while calling for keeping the nation first over everything elseHe observed that one personone vote is a boon given by Dr B R Ambedkar âVoters in some countries do not have equal rights India is a country where there is no difference between rich and poor and gender in terms of voting rightsâ he saidHe underscored the need to shape a society where there is social equality and economic equality and said public policies play a key role in achieving this equalityâThat is why I am planning to create a healthy wealthy and happy society I am seeking cooperation from everyone for this he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/chaiwala-became-pm-because-of-the-constitution-says-chandrababu-naidu-648946.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ysrcp-leaders-stopped-from-visiting-hindupur-amid-tension-648948.html Amaravati Nov 16 Police stopped several leaders of the YSR Congress Party YSRCP from visiting Hindupur in Sri Sathya Sai district where the Telugu Desam Party TDP cadres allegedly attacked the YSRCP office Police stopped YSRCP leaders from visiting the town in view of the tension following Saturdayâs clash over alleged provocative remarks by a local YSRCP leader against Hindupur MLA and actor Nandamuri BalakrishnaAs Balakrishna also visited Hindupur on Sunday police beefed up security and stopped YSRCP leaders from visiting the townBalakishna who is the brotherinlaw of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu addressed a rally Balakishna promised that he would ensure Hindupurâs rapid developmentFormer MLA Kethireddi Peddareddy was stopped when he was on his way to Hindupur YSRCPâs Ananthapur district unit president Anantha Venkatarami Reddy sat on the road to protest the alleged highhanded behaviour of policeYSRCP leaders asked what problem Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has if they want to visit Hindupur where the YSRCP office was attacked by âTDP goonsâ on SaturdayYSRCPâs Sathya Sai district president Ushashri Charan was also stopped by the police She sat on the road to register her protest She asked the police officers if the YSRCP leaders have no responsibility to reassure the YSRCP cadresYSRCP state general secretary Satish Reddy was also stopped from going to Hindupur to inspect the YSRCP office that was attacked on Saturday The police detained him near KadiriThe opposition party alleged that police illegally arrested Kadiri constituency coordinator BS Makbool Strongly condemning the attack on the Hindupur YSRCP office Kadiri Constituency Coordinator Makbool set out for Hindupur but midway the police stopped him at the Lepakshi check post illegally arrested him and transported him to the Lepakshi police stationThe TDP cadres had reacted strongly to a statement made by Venu Gopal Reddy husband of YSRCP Hindupur incharge TN Deepika Venu Reddy Taking a dig at Balakrishna he had stated that the people of Hindupur have been living like slaves for the last 40 years miserably under someone sitting in HyderabadThe YSRCP leader had urged people to break free and elect his wife Deepika to show what real development meansIrked over Venu Gopal Reddyâs remarks TDP cadre and Balakrishnaâs fans stormed the YSRCP office on Saturday evening ransacking furniture smashing glass panels and partyrelated property They also damaged a bust of late YS Rajasekhar ReddyThe YSRCP staged a protest against the attack Deepika Venu Reddy led a protest march to the Urban Police Station demanding criminal action against the perpetratorsAs the tension gripped the town additional police forces from other parts of the district were deployed to prevent further clashesYSRCP President and former Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy termed the violent attack by TDP leaders and Balakrishnaâs followers on the YSRCP office in Hindupur as a direct assault on democracy itself âWe strongly condemn this barbaric act When political parties start destroying offices smashing furniture breaking glass panes and physically attacking workers it shows a dangerous collapse of democratic norms The absolute inaction of the police makes this even more alarming Their silence is not negligence It is a warning that Andhra Pradeshâs law and order machinery is being openly misused for Chandrababu Naiduâs political agendaâ he posted on X IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ysrcp-leaders-stopped-from-visiting-hindupur-amid-tension-648948.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/iran-says-west-renewing-nuclear-talks-push-after-failed-military-strikes-648951.html Tehran Nov 17 Irans Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that Western governments have renewed calls to resume talks on Tehrans nuclear program after failing to achieve their objectives through recent military action media reported Araghchi said the appeals for dialogue were natural after Western powers did not achieve what they were after regarding Irans nuclear program through military attacks adding that there is no military solution to the disputeHe said Iran would not accept negotiations conducted through pressure saying talks must be based on reasonable and logical principles rather than dictating and bullying Xinhua news agency reportedAraghchi said the US and Israel had failed to meet any of their goals through the latest conflict adding that while airstrikes could damage nuclear facilities they could not destroy Irans technological capabilities or the resolve of its people Our facilities were destroyed but our technology remains and our will is even stronger he addedHe said Iran has always been ready for serious negotiations under the right conditions and reiterated that diplomacy remains the ultimate solution for resolving disputes in the regionIran and the US had held five rounds of indirect Omanmediated talks on the nuclear issue and US sanctions relief and were preparing for a sixth round when Israel launched major airstrikes on June 13 on nuclear and military sites in Iran killing senior commanders nuclear scientists and civilians On June 22 US forces struck the Iranian nuclear facilities at Natanz Fordow and IsfahanMeanwhile Iranian Foreign Minister on Sunday accused the US and several of its allies of trying to build a forcebased international orderSpeaking at an international conference titled International Law under Attack Aggression and Defence in Tehran he said the current global environment reflects antiinternational law policies advanced in recent years by Washington and its partners a move in favour of a Westcentered order promoted as a rulesbased international order rather than a lawbased oneWar and violence have become normalised in international affairs and some governments now rely on military force as a routine tool of foreign policy he addedThe Minister said the US naked and reckless use of force and its ongoing erosion of international law foundations amount to the law of the jungle adding that such an approach cannot endure IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/iran-says-west-renewing-nuclear-talks-push-after-failed-military-strikes-648951.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/brunei-singapore-advance-ties-on-agri-tech-food-zone-648952.html Bandar Seri Begawan Nov 16 Bruneis Ministry of Finance and Economy MOFE in collaboration with Singapores Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment and the Singapore Food Agency will conduct a joint feasibility study on establishing a BruneiSingapore AgriTech Food Zone ATFZ According to a press statement issued by MOFE on Saturday the ATFZ aims to strengthen food supply resilience for both countries attract highvalue agrifood investments create employment opportunities and build local capabilities within the agrifood sector Xinhua news agency reportedIt also fosters agritechnology innovation and positions Brunei and Singapore as regional leaders in sustainable and technologydriven agrifood productionThe Ministry said the initiative seeks to leverage Bruneis strategic advantages in land availability and its economic diversification goals alongside Singapores expertise in agritechnology and regulatory as well as market connectivityThe ATFZ is expected to support the development of a competitive agrifood ecosystem that will enable the production processing and export of highquality food products to the regional and global marketEarlier in July senior government officers from Brunei and Singapore held their third joint committee meeting to deepen collaboration in various priority sectorsHajah May Faezah Ahmad Ariffin permanent secretary at the Ministry of Finance and Economy said priority sectors include food security healthcare low carbon energy and green economy as established under the Memorandum of Understanding MoU on strengthening trade and investment cooperation in food and medical products and the MoU on cooperation in energy and green economyShe also emphasised the importance of resilience and innovation in being even more competitive and adaptable and urged focused implementation timely delivery and measurable resultsThe meeting was attended by permanent secretaries deputy permanent secretaries and senior government officials and representatives from Brunei and SingaporeRelations between Singapore and Brunei are excellent according to Singapores Ministry of Foreign Affairs Leaders on both sides have close personal ties and there is a regular exchange of visits at all levelsSingapore and Brunei have longstanding arrangements such as the Currency Interchangeability Agreement which marked its 50th anniversary in 2017 and also cooperate in defence finance trade and investment tourism health aquaculture and education The two nations are also close partners in ASEAN and other international fora IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/brunei-singapore-advance-ties-on-agri-tech-food-zone-648952.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cji-gavai-for-excluding-creamy-layer-in-reservations-to-scs-648954.html Amaravati Nov 16 Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Sunday stated that he still holds the view that the creamy layer should be excluded from reservations to the Scheduled Castes He opined that the child of an IAS officer cannot be equated with the offspring of a poor agricultural labourer when it comes to reservationsHe was delivering a keynote address on âIndia and the Living Indian Constitution at 75 Yearsâ at a programme organised by Andhra Pradesh High Court Advocates Association on the 75th anniversary of the Indian ConstitutionThe Chief Justice referred to last yearâs judgment by a bench of seven judges on the subclassification of Scheduled Castes SCsâLast year we sat in seven judge combination to consider the issue with regard to the issue of subclassification Out of seven six of us took the view that a subclassification was permissible if a state government finds that even among the Scheduled Castes a certain sections of Scheduled Castes are not adequately represented and if it is found that only a particular section in SCs have taken the benefits of the reservation the state cannot be peculated of its right to provide special treatment to those who are unrepresentedâ he saidâI also went further and took a view that the concept of creamy layer as has been found in the judgment of Indra Sawhney in so far as the other Backward Classes are concerned should also be made applicable to the Scheduled Castes Though my judgment has been widely criticised on that issue but I still hold that judges are not normally supposed to justify their judgments I still have a week to goâ said Justice Gavai who is scheduled to leave his office on November 23âBut if a person who is an IAS officer and he becomes chief secretary and his son gets the best of education in a city like Hyderabad or Bangalore could a child of a poor agricultural labourer studying in the villageâ though both belonging to the Scheduled Castes could be equated My answer was no It denies equality of opportunity Three of the learned judges concurred with my view Therefore the concept of equality has to be ensured Equality should not be only a paper equality but a real equalityâ he saidQuoting Dr BR Ambedkar he said equality without liberty will take away the incentive of a human being to excel in his life and liberty alone would lead to supremacy of the powerful over the weaker The trinity of equality liberty and fraternity would be necessary to take the country forward in achieving social and economic justiceJustice Gavai said that after becoming the 52nd CJI his first function was at his native place Amravati in Maharashtra and now when he is set to end his journey as CJI in a couple of days the last function that he attended happened to be again at Amaravati of Andhra PradeshComing from a humble background from a school predominantly in a semislum area in Amravati a municipal school I could reach the highest office in the judiciary and contribute in my humble way to nation building only because of the Constitution of India BR Gavai saidHe said it is because of the Constitution India had two Presidents from the Scheduled Castes and also the incumbent is a woman from the Scheduled TribeAccording to him Dr Ambedkars addresses during the presentation of the draft Constitution in the Constituent Assembly are the most important speeches which every student of law should readAsserting that the Indian Constitution is not static Justice Gavai said Dr BR Ambedkar always considered that it has to be evolving organic and a stateoftheart living document as Article 368 provides for the amendment of the ConstitutionOn one hand Dr Ambedkar was criticised for the powers to amend the Constitution being too liberal and on the other hand it was criticised that some of the amendments require ratification by half of the states and twothirds majority of the parliament and it was difficult to achieve an amendment in this manner he saidHe said that while amendments necessary for addressing socioeconomic challenges are easy wherever the foundations of the Constitution independence of the judiciary federal structure or other important aspects of the Constitution are involved powers to amend the Constitution are not simple IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cji-gavai-for-excluding-creamy-layer-in-reservations-to-scs-648954.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/continue-to-serve-the-congress-ktaka-dy-cm-shivakumar-648956.html New Delhi Nov 16 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President DK Shivakumar said on Sunday that he will continue to work for the party irrespective of the the role assigned to him by the partys high command and will never betray it I am a disciplined soldier of the party I have never been someone who blackmails the Congress party I have built the party by working day and night and I will continue to build it Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar saidHe was responding to media queries in DelhiWhen asked about the rumours that he had resigned from the State party Presidents post he said My mental physical and political health is fine I am going to meet Kharge Saheb AICC President Mallikarjun KhargeBefore December we have to lay the foundation stone for 100 Congress offices I have written a book called Gandhi Bharat We need to finalise a date for its release The Parliament session will begin soon We must also celebrate the Congress Foundation Day Who has to do all this I have to do it Why should I resign There is no such situation now he clarifiedAs long as the Congress party asks me to work in this position I will work like a disciplined soldier I am someone who works hard to ensure the party returns to power again in the state he addedWhen asked whether he would discuss the Cabinet reshuffle during his meeting with Mallikarjun Kharge he replied That is entirely left to the Chief Minister He will discuss it with the Congress High Command If they call me I will go I am only going to finalise dates for laying the foundation stones for party offices It is my wish that the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge jointly lay the foundation stones The Parliament session begins on December 1 so I will request them to come on a weekend before thatFor approving the building plan for the Congress office constructions I am paying Rs 230 crore Under the leadership of Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy one office is already being constructed Land has been readied for constructing offices at 75â80 locations We will build 100 offices Shivakumar said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/continue-to-serve-the-congress-ktaka-dy-cm-shivakumar-648956.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/shivakumar-will-continue-as-ktaka-cong-chief-till-the-party-wants-him-to-says-dk-suresh-648957.html Bengaluru Nov 16 Responding to a query asked about a proposal before the Congress High Command for changing the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee KPCC President and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar former MP DK Suresh said on Sunday that his brother Shivakumar would abide by the any decision taken by the partys high command and will continue to work for the party DK Shivakumar will abide by any decision taken by the Congress High command Everyone has to listen to the High command let there be no doubt about it Shivakumar is not clinging on to the post the party has asked him to continue He will work for the party as long as the party gives an opportunity Suresh addedSpeaking to reporters at his Sadashivanagar residence in Bengaluru he said It was the Congress High Command which decides on Cabinet reshuffle and power sharing the former Congress MP said he would wait for the decisionQuestioned about the Cabinet reshuffle in Karnataka Suresh said I have seen the reports in the media This is the prerogative of the Congress High Command and the CM lets wait and watchHe was replying to a question on Congress High Command having given a go ahead for the Cabinet reshuffleAsked about the perception that there wont be any leadership change if the Cabinet reshuffle happens Suresh said I dont have any information on that It will be decided by the party High command and not by othersAsked if he would join his brother Shivakumar in Delhi he said The media has already reported that I am in Delhi Visiting Delhi is not new for me DK Shivakumar has gone to Delhi for work and I am going for my workAsked if he would meet the Congress High command during his Delhi visit Suresh said he would do so if the opportunity came upAsked if the time to wait was over he said I dont know about it These are your words lets wait and seeAsked about his desire to make his brother Shivakumar the Chief Minister of Karnataka Suresh said I have spoken about this many times Congress High Commands decision is final on this matter we have to see what decision the High command takesAsked if every future change in the state Congress unit depends on DK Shivakumars âclaimsâ he said Lets wait It is not that only Shivakumar is claiming a lot of people are making claims We dont know what claims are made by othersAsked about Home Minister G Parameshwaras statement that there wont be any change in leadership if the Cabinet reshuffle takes place he said He is a senior Minister Cabinet reshuffle is CMs prerogative and he is functioning as per the directions of the High Command DK Shivakumar will provide his inputs if the High command asks for itThe statements have assumed significance in the backdrop of CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM Shivakumars Delhi visitCM Siddaramaiah who returned from Delhi on Saturday night after a oneday visit is again travelling to Delhi on MondayHe is meeting with Randeep Singh Surjewala and Congress President Mallikarjun KhargeCM Siddaramaiah is also meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening and discuss regarding crisis faced by sugarcane growers in the stateDy CM Shivakumar is already in Delhi and the party sources said that the matter of Cabinet reshuffle will be discussed in detail by the national leadersSources confirmed that CM Siddaramaiah is in favour of Cabinet reshuffle Deputy CM Shivakumar has expressed his reservation on complete Cabinet reshuffleThe party is keen on giving responsibilities regarding work to some of the senior Cabinet Ministers Congress sources said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/shivakumar-will-continue-as-ktaka-cong-chief-till-the-party-wants-him-to-says-dk-suresh-648957.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/finally-my-own-home-maharashtras-old-woman-finds-dignity-thanks-to-pm-modis-housing-scheme-648959.html New Delhi Nov 16 In the narrow lanes of Dhule city in Maharashtra an old woman named Santosh Choudhary finally feels free from the constant stress of kaccha house The reason she now lives under a secure roof of her own built with support from the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana PMAY For years Latabai struggled to manage rent from her limited income Our financial condition was very weak We lived in rented houses for years because we couldnât afford to build our own she told IANS But her life began to change when her application under PMAY was approvedMy form was selected in 2016 First I received Rs 60000 then Rs 40000 and gradually the full assistance I am very grateful to PM Modi because due to this scheme I finally have my own home Latabai saidWith the financial help provided under PMAY she was able to construct a small but strong house something she had only dreamed of earlierStanding inside her new home she says the scheme has not just given her a structure of bricks and cement but also dignity stability and a renewed sense of securityLatabai is among thousands of women in Maharashtra who have benefitted from the housing scheme aimed at providing affordable pucca houses to economically weaker familiesFor many like her PMAY has become a path to selfreliance replacing years of uncertainty with hope and a sense of belongingLaunched on April 1 2016 the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana â Gramin PMAYG is the Centres flagship mission under the Ministry of Rural Development and is implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs PMAYG aims to provide a pucca house with basic amenities to all houseless households and those living in kutcha or dilapidated housesThe scheme addresses the rural housing shortage and bridges the housing deficit in rural areas contributing significantly to the goal of Housing for AllBeneficiaries are identified using SocioEconomic and Caste Census data and verified by Gram SabhasThe Union Cabinet has approved the implementation of PMAYG for the period 2024â25 to 2028â29 with a target of constructing an additional two crore houses IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/finally-my-own-home-maharashtras-old-woman-finds-dignity-thanks-to-pm-modis-housing-scheme-648959.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarat-model-surat-locals-credit-pm-modis-vison-for-ahmedabad-high-speed-rail-project-648832.html Surat Nov 15 Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a thorough review of the MumbaiAhmedabad HighSpeed Rail MAHSR project during his visit to Gujarat on Saturday Locals described this as a significant milestone in Indias efforts to advance nextgeneration transport infrastructure suggesting that it will contribute to growth and progress in the region Arriving at Surat International Airport on Saturday morning the Prime Minister proceeded by helicopter to Antroli where the underconstruction Surat Bullet Train Station one of the flagship stations of the corridor is taking shapeDuring the visit the Prime Minister inspected the Surat station a structure inspired by the citys globally renowned diamond industryA textile businessman Kaushik Ramanuj speaking to IANS said We feel that the bullet train will greatly benefit Gujarat especially its diamond and textile industries We will also get a comparatively better connectivity to Mumbai After the Prime Ministers visit it seems that we will be able to fully utilise the bullet train project very soonThe corridor will connect major cities such as Ahmedabad Vadodara Bharuch Surat Vapi Thane and Mumbai and is expected to cut travel time between the two metros to around two hours significantly boosting intercity mobilityAnother businessman Hardik Patel told IANS When we talk about PM Modis vision he had already transformed Gujarat during his tenure here Today people see Gujarat as a model for India With the bullet train the connectivity from Ahmedabad to Mumbai will become easier People in Surat will benefit as it will facilitate transportation for the diamond industry and textile marketsLocals also hailed the project and said that not only the businessmen but also the common people will benefit from this projectSpeaking to IANS a local said PM Modis visit is expected to benefit traders residents and the public at large With his inspection the project is likely to progress faster and people will soon be able to avail themselves of its facilitiesAccording to the National HighSpeed Rail Corporation Ltd NHSRCL over 85 per cent of the corridor around 465 km is being built on elevated viaducts with 326 km already completedProgress on river bridges is also substantial with 17 of 25 bridges constructed The 47km SuratâBilimora section is among the most advanced stretches where civil works and trackbed preparation have been fully completedThe Prime Ministers onsite review highlights the Centres emphasis on expediting largescale highimpact infrastructure projects Once operational the MAHSR corridor is expected to transform regional connectivity accelerate economic development and place India firmly among countries with advanced highspeed rail networks IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarat-model-surat-locals-credit-pm-modis-vison-for-ahmedabad-high-speed-rail-project-648832.html Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/denied-bjp-ticket-for-thiruvanthapuram-civic-polls-party-worker-commits-suicide-648847.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 15 A BJP worker committed suicide here on Saturday allegedly after being overlooked as a party candidate for the upcoming Thiruvananthapuram municipal elections The deceased identified as Anand KThampi belonged to the Thrikkannapuram ward of the Thiruvananthapuram CorporationThe BJP is said to have earlier announced Thampi as its candidate for the ward but his name did not figure in the final listParty leaders said the candidate shortlist had been prepared earlier and Thampiâs name had never been included in the official considerationsThampi had then made his intention clear to contest as an independent candidateHowever his death has triggered discomfort within the local BJP unit as a WhatsApp message reportedly sent by Thampi minutes before his suicide has now surfacedIn the message addressed to his friends and also to media houses Thampi is said to have directly accused BJP leaders of denying his candidature despite his being an active grassroots worker It also makes allegations against certain BJP and RSS leadersHe also demands that no BJP or RSS leader be allowed to pay their last respects to himAfter sending the message he hanged himself at his home but coming to know of this his friends family and the police rushed him to a hospital in the state capital city in a serious condition However in 10 minutes came the news that he breathed his lastThe development is seen as a setback to the BJP which was confident of its chances of wresting the prestigious civic body from the LeftIt is currently the principal opposition in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation with 35 members while the ruling CPIMled Left has 51 seats The Congressled UDF has only 10 seats IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/denied-bjp-ticket-for-thiruvanthapuram-civic-polls-party-worker-commits-suicide-648847.html Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sanatan-philosophy-is-integral-human-philosophy-mohan-bhagwat-648849.html Jaipur Nov 15 Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat said on Saturday that Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya articulated Sanatan philosophy for the modern world by presenting it as Integral Human Philosophy in accordance with the needs of the country time and circumstances He said that although this philosophy was formally presented 60 years ago its relevance today extends across the worldBhagwat was delivering the Deendayal Memorial Lecture organised by the Integral Human Philosophy Research and Development Foundation in JaipurHe pointed out that the essence of Integral Human Philosophy can be understood in one word DharmaClarifying that Dharma does not refer to religion sect or creed he said it signifies a destination and a universal outlook that accommodates allAt present he said the world must adopt this Dharma of Integral Human Philosophy He noted that historically Indians have never exploited or harmed others when travelling abroad and instead contributed positively wherever they wentâWhile lifestyles food habits and clothing in India have changed over time the eternal philosophy of integral humanism has remained intactâ he saidIts foundation he said is the belief that happiness lies within oneselfâRecognising this inner happiness leads to the understanding that the entire world is one Integral humanism is a philosophy free from extremismâ he emphasisedSpeaking about physical mental and intellectual strength Bhagwat said that all forms of power have limitsThe need of the hour he added is to pursue personal development while remaining committed to the welfare of all Citing frequent global economic disruptions he said India remains relatively less affected because its economic strength is rooted in its family structureCommenting on rapid scientific progress Bhagwat said that while material comforts have increased peace and satisfaction have notHe questioned whether health has truly improved despite new medicines pointing out that some illnesses arise due to certain treatmentsHe further noted that only 4 per cent of the global population uses 80 per cent of the worldâs resources widening the gap between developed and underdeveloped nationsHe said that India has always had diversity but it has never been a source of conflict â rather a source of celebrationâIndian society accommodated countless deities and continued to welcome more without any difficulty The world acknowledges the existence of happiness for the body mind and intellect but not how to achieve all three togetherâ he saidAccording to Bhagwat India uniquely understands this because it believes in the holistic happiness of the body mind intellect and soulEarlier Mahesh Sharma President of the Integral Human Philosophy Research and Development Foundation introduced the programHe said that the entire universe is interconnected and even the movement of a single particle has an impact on the wholeHe also noted that this year marks the 150th anniversary of the composition of Vande Mataram emphasising the importance of singing the full song in the present circumstancesThe event was attended by several dignitaries including Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari Deputy Chief Minister Premchand Berwa former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje BJP State President Madan Rathore State Ministers Kirodi Lal Meena and Rajyavardhan Rathore Rajya Sabha MP Ghanshyam Tiwari former Minister Rajendra Rathore RSS All India CoPromotional Chief Arun Jain All India CoOrganisational Chief Anil Oak Regional Sanghchalak Ramesh Agarwal and Regional Pracharak Nimbaram SS Agarwal Director of the Health Welfare Group proposed the vote of thanks and Narbada Indoria conducted the proceedings IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sanatan-philosophy-is-integral-human-philosophy-mohan-bhagwat-648849.html Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cpi-m-hails-krishnagiri-caste-killing-verdict-calls-for-stronger-stand-against-honour-crimes-648850.html Chennai Nov 15 CPIMs Tamil Nadu state Secretary P Shanmugam on Saturday welcomed the verdict of the Krishnagiri court awarding three life sentences and an additional 10year jail term to the accused in the Subash caste killing case Describing the Krishnagiri Principal District Sessions Courts judgment as a significant step in the fight against castebased violence in Tamil Nadu he said the ruling sends a clear and stern message to those attempting to enforce caste supremacy through brutalityThe case stemmed from the marriage of Anusuya a woman from a Scheduled Caste community in Kollapuram village in Ariyalur district and Subash 28 who belonged to a Backward Class community from Arunapathi near Uthangarai in KrishnagiriThe couple married on March 27 2023 despite strong oppositionOn April 14 2023 responding to a call from Subashâs grandmother Kannammal the couple travelled to her homeWhat unfolded hours later was a chilling instance of honourbased violenceIn the early hours of April 15 Subashâs father Dhandapani allegedly attacked the couple and Kannammal with a sickle Subash and his grandmother died on the spot while Anusuya gravely injured underwent prolonged treatment at Salem Medical College Hospital and eventually recoveredThe Uthangarai police registered the case under the SCST Prevention of Atrocities ActAfter nearly two and a half years of hearings Judge V R Latha of the Krishnagiri Principal District Sessions Court delivered the verdict on November 14 sentencing Dhandapani to three life sentences along with a 10year term and ordered a compensation of Rs 25 lakh to AnusuyaWelcoming the ruling Shanmugam said casterelated murders continued to stain Tamil Naduâs social fabric and the judgment reaffirmed the stateâs commitment to protecting intercaste couples and survivors of honour crimesHe acknowledged the efforts of the Tamil Nadu Untouchability Eradication Front which supported the legal proceedings and appreciated the role of CPIM district units in Krishnagiri and Salem in standing by Anusuya throughout her ordeal He also commended special public prosecutor Ramesh lawyers who volunteered for the case and High Court advocate KC Karl Marx for their legal guidancePraising Anusuyaâs courage and resilience Shanmugam urged the state government to provide her with a government job as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation package ensuring she can rebuild her life with dignity IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cpi-m-hails-krishnagiri-caste-killing-verdict-calls-for-stronger-stand-against-honour-crimes-648850.html Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/comments-by-kalyan-banerjee-inflammatory-irresponsible-bengal-governor-648877.html Kolkata Nov 16 West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday described the fourtime Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Kalyan Banerjeeâs allegation that arms and ammunition were being distributed from the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata as âinflammatory explosive and irresponsibleâ Speaking to the media in the morning the Governor also quoted William Shakespeare in describing the allegations made by Banerjee as full of sound and fury signifying nothingâAlthough he said that he would take action on whatever is necessary in the matter he did not specify the details of the actions âI will make up my mind on the matter and will come back to you this eveningâ the Governor saidBefore Boses interaction with the media a Raj Bhavan insider said the office of the Governor was mulling all possible legal actions including approaching the Lok Sabha Secretariat for action against Banerjee for his controversial commentsSpeaking to the media persons the Governor also said the Raj Bhavan has been kept open since Sunday morning from 5 am for Kalyan Banerjee members of the civil society and journalists for inspection and verification of any arms and ammunition stocked within the Governorâs House premisesâAlready some people have come and some are still coming They can see everything themselvesâ the Governor saidThe office of the Governor also raised the question since the Kolkata Police were guarding Raj Bhavan how could arms and ammunition be stored within its premises The Raj Bhavan has also demanded the immediate commencement of a probe into the matter since Kalyan Banerjeeâs allegations suggest a breach of the Governors security who enjoys âZ plusâ category securityThe office of the Raj Bhavan has also demanded an unconditional apology from Kalyan Banerjee if his allegations made publicly are untrueâThe Governorâs security officers advised him to leave the Raj Bhavan for a place of safety till the enquiry into illegal arms and ammunition in Raj Bhavan is completed The Governor said âI will be in Raj Bhavan come what mayâ a source saidOn Saturday while interacting with the media persons Kalyan Banerjee 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 distribute arms and ammunition to them to kill Trinamool Congress workers âAs 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 Saturday IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/comments-by-kalyan-banerjee-inflammatory-irresponsible-bengal-governor-648877.html Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/v-srinivas-appointed-rajasthans-new-chief-secretary-648890.html Jaipur Nov 16 Senior IAS officer V Srinivas has officially been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Rajasthan with the state government issuing fresh appointment orders on Sunday His return to the state cadre comes immediately after the Central government relieved him from his deputation clearing the administrative pathway for him to assume the top bureaucratic post Srinivas a 1989 batch IAS officer is one of the seniormost officers in the Rajasthan cadre and was widely expected to be chosen for the roleHis appointment marks a significant administrative shift in the stateâs bureaucracy particularly as he brings with him over three decades of experience including extensive service at the national and international levels Speculation over his appointment gained momentum after Srinivas met Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma in Delhi earlier this week Following this meeting the state government formally sent a proposal to the Centre requesting his repatriation Srinivas was serving as Secretary Ministry of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances and was relieved after the Centre accepted the stateâs requestV Srinivas has spent more than 20 years on central deputation serving in a variety of toptier positions across ministries He has held the posts of Secretary Department of Pensions and Pensionersâ Welfare and had additional charge of the Department of Personnel and Training DoPT His earlier roles include assignments in the Ministry of External Affairs the Ministry of Textiles and the Ministry of Culture During his tenure as Deputy Director at AIIMS Delhi he played a key role in initiating the DigitalAIIMS project an important step in modernising healthcare systemsHis international experience includes a stint as an Advisor to the International Monetary Fund IMF in Washington DC where he worked on governance and administrative reforms Srinivas chaired the nomination meeting for the National Awards for eGovernance 2026 on Friday marking one of his final engagements in Delhi before returning to Rajasthan With his appointment now official he is expected to take charge at the Secretariat immediately His entry is seen as a major administrative boost with the government expecting his expertise in governance reforms and digital administration to accelerate key initiatives across Rajasthan IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/v-srinivas-appointed-rajasthans-new-chief-secretary-648890.html Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/wbssc-announces-candidates-list-for-slst-interview-for-teaching-jobs-in-bengal-schools-648891.html Kolkata Nov 16 The West Bengal School Service Commission WBSSC has released the list of candidates selected for interview who had appeared in the State Level Selection Test SLST exam held in September The list of candidates selected for the interviews for teaching jobs for Classes 11 and 12 was published late Saturday nightAccording to the sources in WBSSC more than 20000 job seekers have been called for interview The process of verifying their documents will begin on November 18State Education Minister Bratya Basu thanked WBSSC for its efforts to complete the recruitment process as per the Supreme Courts orders He also asked qualified job seekers who were not called for the interview to have faithThe West Bengal Central School Service Commission today published a preliminary list of intervieweligible candidates with detailed information of the candidates applying for the posts of teachers of classes XIXII on its website the minister said in a post on XHe informed that the recruitment process will be completed by DecemberThe document verification process of the said candidates is going to be officially initiated from November 18 2025âwhich is another shining example of our commitment to complete the recruitment process by December in a transparent strong and responsible manner as promised by our guardian the Honourable Chief Minister Therefore our sincere message to the job seekersâhave faith let there be faith added the education minister However the list of candidates to be called for interview for Classes 9 and 10 will be announced laterIn September the SSC held the State Level Selection Test SLST in two rounds to recruit teachers for Classes 9 to 12The SLST was held after nine years to fill up 35726 teaching posts for Classes 910 and 1112 Of these vacancies 23212 posts are for Classes 9 and 10 and 12514 are for Classes 11 and 12The fresh examination is being held in the backdrop of a teacher recruitment scam which rocked West Bengal politics for the last few yearsThe Supreme Court on April 3 annulled the appointment of about 26000 teachers and nonteaching staff whose recruitment was carried out following the 2016 selection processThe fresh exams were held following a Supreme Court order which also barred the previous panelâs 2016 tainted and ineligible candidates from appearing in the fresh exam IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/wbssc-announces-candidates-list-for-slst-interview-for-teaching-jobs-in-bengal-schools-648891.html Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-criticises-cm-stalin-after-korean-firm-shifts-investment-to-andhra-pradesh-648896.html Chennai Nov 16 Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran on Sunday issued a sharp condemnation of Chief Minister MK Stalin accusing the DMK government of allowing major industrial investments slip out of the state due to administrative failures and poor investor confidence His reaction came after South Koreaâbased footwear manufacturer Hwasung which had earlier proposed a Rs 1720crore project in Tamil Nadu reportedly shifted its investment plans to Andhra PradeshIn his statement Nagenthran said the Chief Minister must answer whether he was aware that the company expected to create nearly 20000 direct jobs for youth in Tamil Nadu had now chosen another stateHe said the development exposed the inefficiency and indifference of the current administrationStalin keeps saying he will never allow Tamil Nadu to bow its head But under this ineffective government young people have now lost 20000 direct job opportunities This is the result of an administration that neither protects existing investments nor works to retain companies that show interest on their own he chargedComparing the DMK governments repeated investment announcements to the Boy Who Cried Wolf tale Nagenthran said Every time the government loudly advertises that big investments are coming And every time it ends with the news that the same investments have gone to neighbouring states This has become a continuous predictable patternHe also criticised the Chief Ministers foreign tours aimed at attracting investors saying those trips have yielded no meaningful resultsThe Chief Minister goes abroad claiming he is bringing investments only to return emptyhanded Even investments that arrive without effort are allowed to slip away due to administrative apathy he saidCalling it a serious setback for Tamil Nadus industrial prospects the BJP leader said the DMK government was actively damaging the states economic futureHe questioned CM Stalins repeated claims that he would return to power in 2026 and help Tamil Nadu stand tallWhen the government itself is weakening the state day by day such claims only sound laughable Nagenthran remarkedHe demanded a full explanation from the state government on how a major project it had once proudly showcased was lost within just a few months IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-criticises-cm-stalin-after-korean-firm-shifts-investment-to-andhra-pradesh-648896.html Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/humiliated-filthy-abuses-slipper-raised-lalus-daughter-says-they-left-her-orphaned-648897.html New Delhi Nov 16 Rohini Acharya daughter of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Sunday levelled serious allegations of being humiliated and physically intimidated which compelled her to leave behind her crying parents and sisters and depart In a heartfelt post on her X handle Rohini wrote in Hindi loosely translated âYesterday a daughter a sister a married woman a mother was humiliated filthy abuses were hurled at her a slipper was raised to hit her I did not compromise on my selfrespect I did not surrender the truth and solely because of this I had to endure this insult Yesterday a daughter out of compulsion left behind her crying parents and sisters and came away they tore me away from my maternal home They left me orphanedââMay none of you ever walk my path may no family ever have a daughtersister like Rohiniâ she addedHer anguished statements have intensified speculation surrounding deepening rifts within the Yadav household especially following the partyâs poor performance in the recently concluded Bihar Assembly Election 2025These fresh emotional outbursts come just a day after Rohini posted cryptic and controversial messages announcing her decision to walk away from public and political lifeIn her Sunday post she did not name anyone and neither did she specify who they were but on Saturday she wrote on X âIâm quitting politics and Iâm disowning my familyâ This is what Sanjay Yadav and Rameez had asked me to doâ and Iâm taking all the blameâRohini has directly accused Tejashwi Yadavâs close aides Sanjay Yadav and Rameez Khan of forcing her into this decisionA doctor by profession Rohini earned nationwide admiration after she donated her kidney to Lalu Prasad Yadav in 2022 She had been an active presence in Tejashwiâs campaign but signs of trouble surfaced months ago when she unfollowed several RJD leaders reportedly angered by the expulsion of her brother Tej Pratap YadavIn the 2025 polls the RJD secured only 25 seats compared with the NDAâs sweeping 202 seats marking one of the most devastating setbacks for the partyRohiniâs emotional messages accusations of pressure insults and abandonment have now pushed the familyâs internal discord into the public domain raising serious questions about the future cohesion of both the Yadav family and the RJD IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/humiliated-filthy-abuses-slipper-raised-lalus-daughter-says-they-left-her-orphaned-648897.html Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/national-press-day-cm-stalin-hails-media-as-democracys-last-line-of-defence-648899.html Chennai Nov 16 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday marked National Press Day with a powerful call to safeguard the independence of the media describing it as the indispensable force that keeps democratic values alive even when institutions face pressure from those in power In a strongly worded message CM Stalin said that the role of journalists has become even more crucial in the current political climate where according to him several institutions across the country have been bent or captured by the Union governmentAt such a time he said it is the press that continues to act as a watchdog ensuring that democracy does not lose its footingHe praised journalists who despite facing intimidation pressure and attempts to stifle dissent continue to report fearlessly on issues of public importanceHe pointed out that the work of the press often carried out under challenging circumstances remains essential for transparency and accountability in governanceWithout such scrutiny CM Stalin said democratic functioning would be severely compromisedThe Chief Minister emphasised that a free independent and vibrant media is not merely a democratic ideal but a necessityHe argued that press freedom should be protected at all costs as it is the only way to uphold the spirit of the Constitution and empower citizens with the information they need to make informed choicesCM Stalin also used the occasion to remind journalists of their historic role in defending civil liberties and amplifying peoples voices especially during times when dissent is discouragedThe media he said must continue to stand firm in resisting suppression and safeguarding truthReiterating the DMKs longstanding position on media freedom CM Stalin said his government remains committed to supporting independent journalism and ensuring that Tamil Nadu continues to be a space where journalists can work without fear IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/national-press-day-cm-stalin-hails-media-as-democracys-last-line-of-defence-648899.html Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/low-revenue-growth-rising-debt-is-chandrababu-naidus-vision-says-jagan-648906.html Amaravati Nov 16 Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has criticised the TDPled coalition government over its performance saying low revenue growth low capex and rising debt is the vision of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu âThe figures released by the CAG for first half of FY 202526 reveal a very discouraging growth of State Government revenues This is quite contrary to the tall claims of TDP and JSP to the electorate that they would ensure that the State Government revenues would grow rapidly in their Governmentâ Jagan Mohan Reddy said in a post on âXâ on SundayHe alleged that a mere glance at the TDP alliance governments performance on the fiscal front exposes their failures Citing the CAG figures he pointed out that during the first half of the financial year 202526 the yearonyear growth of the state governments own tax revenues was only 703 per cent Many would have expected a recovery in 202526 however the figures released by CAG suggest otherwise he saidâGoods and Service Tax and Sales Tax reflect consumption and the aggregate of the GST revenues and Sales Tax revenues were only higher by a mere 285 during the first six months of this financial year when compared with the corresponding period last yearâ he saidâIf we take into consideration the CAGR of revenues over the first six months of the two year period 202324 to 202526 the situation is even more distressing with the stateâs own tax revenues growing at only 275 Despite this Mr Chandrababu Naidu is attempting to hoodwink the people into believing that the State is achieving stupendous economic growthâ he addedâThe TDP alliance Government claims of a GSDP growth of 1202 in FY 202425 and targets a GSDP growth of 171 in FY 202526 This level of economic growth means huge consumption and investment translating to GSDP CAGR of 1453 over the two year period This should result in a corresponding tax revenues CAGR of around 12 15 over the two year period However the reality is that the tax revenues grew at CAGR of only 275 over the last two years clearly revealing that the claims are far from realityâ wrote the YSRCP chiefAccording to him the performance on the capital expenditure front is far more distressing with the outlay shrinking at a CAGR of 16 per cent over the two yearsQ1 202526 the stateâs own revenues demonstrated a yearonyear growth of only 347 The aggregate of GST and Sales tax revenues were even lower in Q1 when compared with that during the corresponding period of the previous year Despite this Mr Naidu claims that state GSDP grew at a 1050 in Q1 202526 over last year This is clearly illogicalâ he wrote on XReferring to the fiveyear period from 201924 when YSRCP was in power he pointed out that Andhra Pradesh stateâs own tax revenues have grown at a CAGR of 987 per cent from Rs 58031 crore to Rs 92922 crore During the same period the Andhra Pradesh states GSDP grew at a CAGR of 1023 per cent âTherefore the growth in GSDP and the growth in tax revenues is comparable With a meagre revenues growth during the period of his Government how can Mr Chandrababu say that the State is progressing swiftlyâ he askedâThe only aspect in which the State seems to be galloping is with respect to debt Till now the TDP alliance government availed and contracted to borrow Rs206959 crores which is 62 of what was borrowed by the previous government over a five year periodâ Jagan Mohan Reddy added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/low-revenue-growth-rising-debt-is-chandrababu-naidus-vision-says-jagan-648906.html Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/vice-president-radhakrishnan-hails-cag-as-guardian-of-bharats-moral-wealth--648912.html New Delhi Nov 16 VicePresident C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday emphasised the importance of accountability transparency and integrity for upholding the moral wealth of Bharat lauding the contributions of the Comptroller and Auditor General CAG of India Speaking at the Audit Diwas Celebrations 2025 as the Chief Guest the VicePresident appreciated the pivotal role of the CAG calling the institution the guardian of the public purseHe highlighted that by upholding fairness and truth in auditing the CAG stands as a pillar of accountability transparency and integrity the moral wealth of BharatRadhakrishnan also commended the CAG of India for notifying One Nation One Set of Object Heads of Expenditure for the Union government and all State Governments a reform that will significantly enhance transparency and comparability of government expenditureThe Vice President noted that CAGs global reputation has grown through its role as External Auditor for international organisations such as the World Health Organisation WHO the International Labour Organisation ILO and several othersHe highlighted that the CAG is currently chairing the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions ASOSAI a testimony to Bharats journey from being a follower to emerging as a global leaderThe Vice President said As Bharat progresses towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 the CAG will remain a key partner in ensuring fiscal discipline and transparency for effective governanceHe urged officers to continuously upgrade their skills and auditing capabilities to enhance transparency in public spending and ensure that peopleâs money is used for public welfareAt a separate media awards event in Delhi the Vice President honoured Suresh Gopi Union Minister of State for Tourism and Petroleum and Natural GasIn his address the Vice President said that cinema and politics are two entirely different worlds but one thing is common both are uncertain fieldsHe appreciated Suresh Gopi for sustaining and succeeding in bothThe VicePresident also underscored the medias vital role in highlighting the nations positive developments to inspire optimism among the youthHe emphasised that journalism serves to give a voice to the voiceless and highlighted the medias crucial role in creating a drugfree society by spreading awareness and shaping responsible public discourse IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/vice-president-radhakrishnan-hails-cag-as-guardian-of-bharats-moral-wealth--648912.html Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/fairpoint-the-educated-faces-behind-kashmirs-terror-network-648917.html New Delhi Nov 16 For decades a convenient myth has floated around Kashmirs troubled history that terrorism in the Valley is a bluecollar phenomenon driven by poverty lack of education and exploitation The reality however has always been far more unsettling Kashmirs terror ecosystem has been powered not by the poor or disadvantaged alone but by individuals who grew up in privilege educated wellplaced and economically comfortable Many lived in spacious homes owned land and enjoyed social standing Yet they chose to lend their intellect networks and credibility to the machinery of terrorThis uncomfortable truth resurfaced recently with the shocking revelation that several young Kashmiri doctors were part of a sinister terror plotFor many who grew up in the Valley and were forced to flee after years of targeted persecution the involvement of such professionals did not come as a surprise They had witnessed firsthand how radicalisation had seeped into every layer of society including among the welloff and highly educatedThe root of Kashmirs terrorism has never been socioeconomic deprivation It has always been ideological From the time of Independence the longterm objective of Pakistanbacked separatism was the religious homogenisation of the region culminating in its integration with Pakistan When this agenda failed through wars in 1965 1971 and 1999 Islamabad shifted gears The proxy war launched in 1988 targeted Kashmiri Pandits first forcing an entire community into exile What was framed as an independence struggle was at its core a religious project to turn Kashmir into an Islamic territory aligned with Pakistans unfinished 1947 dreamThe recent terror plot uncovered in Haryanas Faridabad once again exposes this deeper ideological foundation The accused were not foot soldiers but doctors individuals from affluent Kashmiri families with impressive educational backgrounds and comfortable lifestyles They lived in large houses with gardens earned well spoke fluent English and were techsavvy professionals one would assume they had no reason to be drawn into violence Yet beneath that polished exterior lay a chilling resolve Their radicalisation was not born of deprivation it was a matter of beliefNames such as Dr Umar Mohammad Dr Muzaffar Ahmad Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather Dr Muzammil Shakeel Dr Shaheen Saeed Dr Mohammed Arif Mir and Dr Farooq Ahmad Dar have now surfaced and the list continues to growReports suggest that nearly 15 more doctors may be part of this new Dgang Until now the only Dgang India knew was the terrormafia network of Dawood Ibrahim responsible for the devastating 1993 serial blasts in Mumbai and sheltered in Pakistan ever since Now 32 years later emerges another Dgang this time not a mafia syndicate but the coldblooded doctors terror gangThe involvement of these medical professionals is not an aberration The death of a suicidebomber doctor and the arrest of other medical professionals prove that successive governments at the Centre have chosen to look away from the core reality terrorism in Kashmir has never been about lack of development opportunities or infrastructure It is fundamentally a religious war jihad And this is not the first time that doctors professionals or government officers have been involved in terrorist activitiesFrom the very beginning of terrorism in the Valley a large section of the educated Muslim class was deeply involved They supported and enabled the terror network to grow and unleash violence against minorities Hindus Sikhs and anyone suspected of being proIndia In the early 1990s when Kashmiri Pandits were targeted it was often the good old neighbour a colleague or even a friend who supplied information about Hindu families to the terroristsTelecom engineer BK Ganjoo brutally killed in 1990 while hiding inside a drum at his home might have survived had his security not suddenly disappeared and had his neighbour not guided the killers to his hiding place Girja Tickoo might not have been gangraped for days and eventually killed on a saw machine if her own office colleagues had not been part of the plot The terror enablers were educated individuals who knew the victims personally yet they chose to betray themDoctors in particular have had a troubling history within Kashmirs terror narrative In the early years of militancy several cases emerged of medical professionals refusing to treat Hindu victims of terror attacks not out of fear but out of solidarity with the separatist causeDr Abdul Ahad Guru a wellknown surgeon in the 1980s was a strong supporter of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front JKLF He was known as a critic of the security forces and even acted as a channel of communication between the government and terrorists He is said to have played a role in securing the release of the daughter of the then Home Minister Mufti Sayeed in 1989One of the most disturbing examples was the Shopian case of 2009 Two women Asiya Jan and Neelofar Jan were found dead and initial postmortem reports by two doctors Bilal Ahmad and Nighat Shaheen alleged rape and murder by security forces The Valley erupted For 42 days life came to a haltWhen the CBI investigated it found that the women had drowned and had neither been raped nor murdered The doctors the investigation revealed had fabricated evidence tampered with biological samples and intentionally misled the public to inflame unrest Dr Nighat even used her own vaginal swab and passed it off as one of the victims samples When the bodies were exhumed it was confirmed that no sexual assault had occurred Fourteen years later in June 2023 the Jammu amp Kashmir administration finally dismissed the implicated doctors from service The CBI chargesheet included not only doctors but lawyers and civilians illustrating the depth of the conspiracyThere have been cases where the elites have been identified and duly punished The current Lt Governor Manoj Sinha did take strong steps in identifying the hidden sympathisers and instigators Some of these included Dr Syed Ghulam Jeelani Kashmir University Assistant Professor who was dismissed for links with separatist networks in 2021 Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Rather a Scientist at the SKIMS was dismissed in 2021 under terrorismrelated allegations In 2017 Professor Muhammad Ashraf Mir Assistant Professor Pulwama Degree College was arrested during violent protests A Deputy Superintendent of Jail Feroz Ahmad Lone was arrested in 2021 for facilitating terrorists inside jailThen there is the shocking case of Dr Nisar ul Hassan who was posted in the Medicines Department of the SMHS Hospital Srinagar and was also functioning as the president of the Doctors Association of Kashmir DAK He was dismissed by the Lt Governors administration on November 21 2023 along with three other officials for their terror links But this doctor was recruited by AlFalah University Faridabad Haryana and is said to be a part of the DGangThis pattern of professionals weaponising their stature and skills to serve extremist goals is not limited to isolated incidents Over the years numerous terror investigations have exposed a tightly woven nexus of politicians activists doctors lawyers teachers and even law enforcement officersThe idea that radicalisation is confined to the uneducated or economically vulnerable does not hold up to scrutiny The Valleys conflict has always had its most critical support from within the educated class whose influence and networks amplified its reachThe recent arrests of Kashmiri doctors planning attacks far from the Valley underscore a sobering reality Radicalisation in Kashmir is not a fringe phenomenon it is deeply institutional socially enabled and often silently endorsedThe Faridabad case is a reminder that the conflict in Kashmir cannot be understood through simplistic narratives of poverty or deprivation It is a complex deeply ideological battle and until the country recognises the extent to which radicalisation has penetrated even the most privileged segments of Kashmiri society the problem will remain painfully misunderstoodThe rot runs deep and radicalisation remains a stark and uncomfortable truthDeepika Bhan can be contacted at deepikabiansin IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/fairpoint-the-educated-faces-behind-kashmirs-terror-network-648917.html Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-bjp-denies-links-to-anand-thampi-says-was-shiv-sena-648918.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 16 Amid mounting criticism following the suicide of Anand K Thampi who allegedly took his life after being denied a BJP seat in the upcoming local body elections the party leadership in Kerala has firmly denied that he was ever associated with the party Addressing reporters in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar said Anand was not a party member and had in fact joined the Uddhav Thackerayled Shiv SenaâAnand Thampi was not part of the Bharatiya Janata Party Our information is that he had taken membership in Shiv Sena under Uddhav Thackeray It is unfortunate that political opponents are trying to use this tragedy to target the BJPâ Chandrasekhar saidBacking this stand BJP state general secretary Adv Suresh clarified that Anand had never been considered a potential candidate for the local body polls because he had no organisational association with the partyâIt is very sad to hear about Anandâs suicide But the fact remains that he was never active in the BJP He was not a worker nor was he involved in our activities Naturally he was not included among the probable candidatesâ Suresh saidHe added that internal inquiries had confirmed Anandâs affiliation with the Shiv SenaUBT not the BJP âOur political opponents are weaponising his death to tarnish the BJPâs imageâ he saidAnand K Thampi a resident of Jai Nagar in Thirumala died by suicide on Saturday His death triggered an uproar especially after the emergence of a suicide note in which he reportedly stated that he was deeply distressed over being denied a BJP ticketOpposition parties alleged that intense factionalism and candidate selection disputes within the BJP had driven Anand to despair Several local leaders questioned the BJPâs attempt to distance itself from the deceased especially when his note explicitly mentioned his disappointment over not being allotted a seatThe controversy has added to tensions within Thiruvananthapuramâs political circles with parties trading accusations over the handling of candidate lists and the pressures exerted on grassrootslevel aspirantsAs investigations continue Anandâs family and local residents have demanded a transparent probe into the events leading to his death The BJP however maintains that attempts to drag the party into the controversy are politically motivated and not supported by facts IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-bjp-denies-links-to-anand-thampi-says-was-shiv-sena-648918.html Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/indias-central-bank-accounting-framework-rooted-in-rbi-act-deputy-governor--648726.html Mumbai Nov 14 Central banks are unique in two ways first they are public policy institutions that operate without any profit motive and second since they possess the exclusive authority to create money they cannot go bankrupt in the usual sense Reserve Bank of India RBI Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu said on Friday A central banks functions without a motive of profit its balance sheets reflect the policy measures it undertakes to address the prevailing economic conditions of the country during a given period and even if its balance sheet shows losses or negative equity it can still carry out its functionsAddressing an international conference on central bank accounting practices organised by the RBI jointly with the SEACEN centre here the Deputy Governor said that central bank mandates vary widely across jurisdictions reflecting their historical and institutional contextsDespite the differences in mandates functions or roles across countries at the heart of every central bank is monetary policy and financial stabilityCentral banks aim to maintain adequate capital and reserves risk buffers to be able to perform these critical functions effectively The Reserve Bank of India has one of the broadest mandates functioning as a fullservice central bank that undertakes a wide range of responsibilities typically associated with a central bank Murmu saidOn accounting standards he said that as widely understood there is no single globally accepted accounting standard designed specifically for central banks and hence their accounting and disclosure practices vary considerably in format depth and emphasisWhile some central banks have adopted the principles set out in International Financial Reporting Standards IFRS either in full or with modifications to suit their specific needs others continue to apply their own national accounting standards or use hybrid frameworks tailored specifically for the central bank he addedThe Deputy Governor hailed the RBIs accounting practices saying the entire ownership of the RBI remains vested with the Government of IndiaThe way RBI prepares its financial statements and sets its accounting policies is guided mainly by the RBI Act of 1934 and the RBI General Regulations of 1949Over time within this legal framework these policies have evolved to keep up with changing needs and practicesI am pleased to say that the Reserve Bank of India has a strong and resilient balance sheet with an adequate level of risk provisioning he notedOver the years the RBI has consistently worked to align its accounting practices with global best practices while staying true to core principles of prudence and conservatism he stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/indias-central-bank-accounting-framework-rooted-in-rbi-act-deputy-governor--648726.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-won-with-aimims-support-say-bjp-leaders-on-jubilee-hills-result-648728.html Hyderabad Nov 14 Telangana BJP leaders have claimed that the Congress party won the Jubilee Hills byelection with the support of the AIMIM BJP state president N Ramchander Rao remarked that the Congress party is celebrating the victory of All India MajliseIttehadul Muslimeen AIMIMâWe respect peopleâs mandate but this is not the mandate for the Congress party It was the mandate for the AIMIMâ he told media personsUnion Minister G Kishan Reddy said that Congress won Jubilee Hills purely with the support of the AIMIM banking on appeasement politics and the use of muscle powerâWe will review the Jubilee Hills byelection results and further strengthen our effortsâ he saidBJP suffered a humiliating defeat in the byelection with its candidate Lankala Deepak Reddy failing to save his security depositCongress partyâs V Naveen Yadav won the byelection defeating his nearest rival Maganti Sunitha of Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS by a margin of nearly 25000 votesNaveen Yadav polled 98988 votes while Sunita secured 74259 votes BJPâs Deepak Reddy finished a distant third with only 17061 votesThe Congress party wrested the seat from BRS by securing 5083 per cent of the polled votes BRS polled 3813 per cent votes while BJP could get only 876 per cent votesThe result came as a personal setback for Kishan Reddy in his Lok Sabha constituency SecunderabadThe Union Minister for Coal and Mines led the campaign with active participation by the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar and all other party MPs from the stateRamchander Rao said party cadres worked hard in Jubilee Hills despite knowing the nature of the constituency He said even in 2009 when Bandaru Dattatreya contested from Secunderabad Lok Sabha constituency the BJP did not get a majority in Jubilee HillsHe recalled that in 2014 the TDPBJP combine had secured the victory but in 2018 the BRS bagged the seat with the AIMIMâs supportThe BJP president said Naveen Yadav who won the byelection as a Congress candidate had earlier contested as an AIMIM candidate from the same constituencyMeanwhile BJP leaders hailed the NDAâs victory in the Bihar elections âThe people of Bihar have delivered a historic mandate to the NDA â one that rejects the return of Jungle Raj and reaffirms their trust in development and good governanceâ Kishan Reddy posted on âXâHe stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and allies in the state Bihar has seen visible progress in infrastructure welfare delivery law and order and economic growthMoS Bandi Sanjay said Bihar has given the NDA a resounding mandate He called it a clear signal that people continue to place their trust in the leadership of Prime Minister Modi IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-won-with-aimims-support-say-bjp-leaders-on-jubilee-hills-result-648728.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 01:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/andhra-receives-investment-commitments-worth-rs-1191-lakh-crore-648729.html Visakhapatnam Nov 14 Andhra Pradesh has received investment commitments to the tune of Rs 1191972 crore as it signed MoUs with 400 companies in two days These MoUs signed on Thursday and on the first day of the CII Partnership Summit on Friday are expected to provide employment opportunities to 1332 lakh youth According to an official release 41 MoUs were signed in the presence of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu As many as 324 MoUs were signed in the presence of ministers with an investment of Rs 841786 crores The majority of MoUs were signed with Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority APCRDA Energy Food processing Industry trade IT and Municipal departmentsChief Minister Naidu asked a private firm chairman to purchase agricultural products from farmers in Andhra Pradesh He said that the mall of the private will not be a mere shopping mall but will help promote tourism in VisakhapatnamLater the Singapore government signed an MoU with Andhra Pradesh for cooperation in urban governance digital governance transformation and sustainability in the presence of Chief Minister and Minister Nara Lokesh and Singapore Minister Gan Siow Huang Union Minister K Rammohan Naidu and state Minister Nadendla ManoharSpeaking on the occasion Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said Andhra Pradesh is eager to work with Singapore which runs industries with innovative ideas He said Singapore developed by adopting the best public policies Minister Lokesh opined that it is a good beginning to work with SingaporeUnion Minister Rammohan Naidu announced introducing flights between Vijayawada and Singapore for three days a week soon IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/andhra-receives-investment-commitments-worth-rs-1191-lakh-crore-648729.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 01:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/brs-will-work-harder-says-ktr-after-bypoll-defeat-648731.html Hyderabad Nov 14 Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS working president K T Rama Rao said on Friday that despite the defeat in the Jubilee Hills byelection the party would continue to play its role as the main opposition party and work harder to return to power âOur greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall We will strive harder to win our state back Thank you to all for your support and love since this morningâ Rama Rao posted on XThe Congress party wrested the Jubilee Hills seat from BRS Congress candidate Naveen Yadav defeated Maganti Sunitha of BRS by nearly 25000 votesEarlier addressing a press conference at BRS headquarters Telangana Bhavan he said the party will not be disappointed by the resultâWe will continue to do our job as the main opposition We will be with the people We will be for the people We will remain among the people We will continue to fight until KCR becomes the Chief Minister againâ he saidKTR said for the last two years BRS had been working to highlight peopleâs issues and it would continue to play its role as the main opposition partyHe said that though the BRS candidate had no political experience the party cadres worked hard to win the electionClaiming that the byelection has given a new enthusiasm and strength to the BRS he said people have a clear mandate that only the BRS is the political alternativeâOur party fought honestly and sincerely in the elections Everyone saw how the elections were conductedâ he said and pointed out that all surveys had predicted a BRS winThe BRS leader recalled that seven byelections were held from 2014 to 2023 and the thenopposition party Congress did not win a single byelectionHe said BRS worked hard to highlight the Congress governments failures implementation of the six guarantees and the âfraudâ being committed by the government on the peopleâWe did not do politics in the name of caste and religion During the campaign we discussed issues that are important to the people Though those in power used abusive language we remained calmâ he saidKTR said the BRS showed the progress achieved during its 10year rule It explained to people the development works done in the constituency at a cost of Rs 5300 croreHe claimed that it was because of the pressure put by BRS that the Chief Minister and the state government had to review the implementation of guaranteesHe said it was only after BRS raised the issue of the lack of representation for minorities in the Cabinet that the Congress government had to give them a place He was referring to the induction of Mohammed Azharuddin into the Cabinet during the election campaign IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/brs-will-work-harder-says-ktr-after-bypoll-defeat-648731.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 01:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/defence-minister-singh-to-hold-interaction-with-party-workers-people-in-his-constituency-lucknow-today-648744.html New Delhi Nov 15 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will begin a twoday visit to his parliamentary constituency Lucknow on Saturday During the visit he will participate in a series of public meetings organisational interactions and commemorative programmesAccording to the Lucknow BJP Metropolitan President Anand Dwivedi the Defence Minister will arrive at Lucknow Airport at 1140 am From there he will proceed directly to Sadar to attend the Senior Worker Public Dialogue programme at the Sanskrit Pathshala AuditoriumLater at 400 pm he will address another session of the same programme at Rajkumar Childrenâs Academy in RajajipuramDwivedi said that the visit is part of the Ministerâs regular engagement with party workers and local citizens in his constituencyAfter completing his scheduled meetings in Rajajipuram Rajnath Singh will head to the residence of Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Seth on Vikramaditya Marg to offer condolences on the demise of Sethâs motherOn Sunday the Defence Minister will participate in a significant cultural and historical ceremony At noon he will attend the Martyrdom Day programme dedicated to martyr Uda Devi a revered Dalit freedom fighter at Sector 19 Pasi Chauraha in Vrindavan ColonyDuring the event he will also unveil her statue marking another important step in the governmentâs efforts to honour forgotten heroes of Indiaâs freedom struggleThe Defence Ministerâs engagements in Lucknow come weeks after a major milestone in Indiaâs defence manufacturing driveEarlier on October 18 2025 reinforcing the vision of selfreliance in defence production Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath jointly flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre in LucknowThe stateoftheart facility part of the UP Defence Industrial Corridor was virtually inaugurated by the Defence Minister on May 11 2025 and remarkably within just five months the first missiles were ready for deploymentSpeaking at the inaugural ceremony Rajnath Singh said that âBrahMos is not just a missile but a symbol of the growing indigenous capabilities of the nation The missile features a traditional warhead and an advanced guided system and possesses the capability to strike long distances at supersonic speeds This combination of speed accuracy and power makes BrahMos one of the best systems in the world It has become the backbone of our Armed Forcesâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/defence-minister-singh-to-hold-interaction-with-party-workers-people-in-his-constituency-lucknow-today-648744.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 09:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pillar-work-for-park-on-tns-puzhal-lake-shore-trigger-alarm-among-residents-648746.html Chennai Nov 15 A new park being constructed along the shores of Puzhal Lake one of Chennais most crucial drinking water sources has sparked a major controversy with residents fearing that the project could weaken the reservoirs embankment and threaten nearby habitations Puzhal Lake located in Tiruvallur district supplies a significant share of Chennais potable water When the reservoir reaches full capacity excess water is released through two sluice gates fitted with shutters This surplus flows through a canal for about 11 km before reaching the Bay of Bengal near SadayankuppamFlooding is already a recurring issue in several lowlying localities around the lakeDespite this fragile hydrological setting the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority CMDA has begun construction of a public park on an 817acre stretch of land identified as a seepagewater accumulation areaThe project part of the North Chennai Development Scheme is estimated to cost Rs 1696 croreAs part of the work more than 60 concrete pillars have been erected along the Chemmanal bank directly opposite Jones Tower Residents and local activists argue that such heavy civil works so close to the reservoirs edge could compromise the strength of the embankment Their fears are not unfounded In 2023 a minor weakening of the bund in the same zone resulted in noticeable water seepage prompting the installation of a temporary concrete barrier just a few metres from the earthen embankmentLocals explain that when the lake reaches its peak seepage through the redsoil layers naturally slows down water movement thereby reducing wave impact and preventing erosion They now worry that the new pillars may disturb this natural protective mechanismPeople living in lowlying neighbourhoods fear that any further weakening of the bund could put thousands at risk Residents suggest that the park could be easily relocated to the vacant land on the opposite side of the lake near the temporary bus standConstructing anything within 200 metres of the lake is alarming There are safer alternatives one resident saidA senior official from the Chennai Regional Water Resources Department confirmed that constructing a park in a waterlogged zone requires a No Objection Certificate NOC from the Water Resources DepartmentCMDA officials believe they will obtain the NOC after completing the project the officer notedThe official added that earlier proposals recommended building the park near the sluice gates adjacent to existing concrete protection wallsHowever that plan was rejected and the current site at Chemmanal was chosenSome oversights happened earlier At this stage there is no practical way to halt the work the officer saidThe situation has raised serious concerns about environmental stability public safety and the longterm security of Chennais water infrastructure IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pillar-work-for-park-on-tns-puzhal-lake-shore-trigger-alarm-among-residents-648746.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 10:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/maha-govt-to-launch-statewide-drive-against-leprosy-from-november-17-648751.html Mumbai Nov 15 The Maharashtra government will launch a statewide leprosy case detection campaign from November 17 to December 2 during which health teams will visit households for inspections Following the Central Governments guidelines the state is continuing its annual initiative to identify leprosy patients through an extensive doortodoor survey across all districtsThis year a population of 866 crore people and 17325000 households has been selected for screeningA total of 65832 teams and 13166 supervisors have been deployed for the campaignEach team comprising one ASHA worker and one male volunteer will visit 20 houses in rural areas and 25 to 30 houses in urban areas daily to conduct physical examinationsThe teams will survey for 14 consecutive days said the government release The decision was taken at a meeting of the Statelevel Public Awareness Committee for the leprosy detection campaign on FridaySuspected patients identified during the survey will be examined and those diagnosed with leprosy will immediately be started on multidrug therapyThe campaign aims to detect hidden or undiagnosed cases bring patients under treatment to break the chain of transmission increase public awareness about leprosy and strengthen efforts toward achieving the goal of zero leprosy transmission by 2027To ensure effective implementation training workshops and coordination committee meetings are being conducted at the state district and block levels along with team training sessions at primary health centres according to the government releaseTo prevent the spread of leprosy and ensure timely treatment the Maharashtra Government has recently declared leprosy a Notifiable DiseaseAll doctors and health institutions are now required to report every confirmed case of leprosy to the respective District Health Office Assistant Director of Health Services Leprosy and local civic health authorities within two weeks of diagnosisPublic Health and Family Welfare Minister Prakash Abitkar has written to all district guardian ministers district collectors and village sarpanches urging them to ensure the success of this campaignHe has appealed to all administrative bodies to diagnose the maximum number of leprosy patients in their respective districts and to implement the campaign effectively under their leadershipSecretary of the Health Department Nipun Vinayak has also reviewed the campaign and issued directives to district collectors to ensure its successful executionCitizens have been urged to cooperate and the Health Department has reiterated that treatment for leprosy is free effective and available at all government health centres said the government releaseThe state governments announcement comes days after the World Health Organisations Global TB Report 2025 said that Indias TB incidence new cases emerging each year reduced by 21 per cent â from 237 per lakh population in 2015 to 187 per lakh population in 2024 â over almost double the pace of the decline observed globally at 12 per centThis is one of the highest declines in the TB incidences globally outpacing reductions noted among other highburden countriesSince its launch in December 2024 Indias flagship TB elimination mission the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan has achieved extensive reach screening over 19 crore vulnerable individuals for TB across the country leading to the detection of over 245 lakh TB patients including 861 lakh asymptomatic TB casesThis proactive approach draws on both global and local evidence underscoring the prevalence of asymptomatic subclinical TB in highburden settings a release issued by the Union Ministry of Health said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/maha-govt-to-launch-statewide-drive-against-leprosy-from-november-17-648751.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 10:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/after-bihar-setback-congress-unlikely-to-exit-dmk-alliance-in-tn-648762.html Chennai Nov 15 The Congress partys severe drubbing in the Bihar Assembly elections has significantly diminished the likelihood of the party reconsidering its alliance choices in Tamil Nadu According to senior political observers and party sources the Congress high command is now even more inclined to stay firmly within the DMKled front leaving little room for alternative coalition experiments ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly electionsThe setback in Bihar where the Congress expected a revival but instead faced a major electoral blow has reportedly prompted the partys central leadership to reinforce stability in states where it already enjoys a viable alliance structureIn Tamil Nadu the DMKCongress partnership has delivered consistent electoral success since 2019 both in Parliament and the State Assembly and this performance is seen as crucial at a time when the Congress is reevaluating its national strategyThis development has come as a major disappointment to the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam TVK which had been hoping to bring the Congress into its fold to build a strong alternative frontTVK leaders believed that the national party might consider exploring a new coalition particularly after actorpolitician Vijays recent public appeal for forming a stable coalition government after 2026There had been growing speculation in political circles that some Congress MLAs MPs and districtlevel officebearers especially those unhappy with the present TNCC leadership were open to the idea of aligning with TVKSome Congress members had reportedly viewed the emerging party as a platform that could offer more seats and potential cabinet prospects in a future coalition governmentTVK leaders meanwhile had been buoyed by internal survey findings that claimed the party enjoys close to 26 per cent public support across Tamil NaduThey believed this placed TVK in a competitive position in a possible threecornered contest involving the DMK AIADMK and a TVKled frontFor the party Congress was seen as the most viable second partner due to its statewide organisational presence and national image which TVK considered essential for attracting neutral votersAdditionally TVK functionaries had often cited the cordial relationship between Vijay and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi dating back to their meeting in 2012 as a factor that could help ease political negotiationsHowever the landscape has shifted sharply after the Bihar results Congress leaders in Tamil Nadu now believe the high command will adhere to the DMK alliance both for its proven electoral performance and for the parliamentary strength it continues to offer at a time when the party is seeking stability over experimentation IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/after-bihar-setback-congress-unlikely-to-exit-dmk-alliance-in-tn-648762.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 11:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jharkhand-celebrates-25-years-of-statehood-cm-governor-extend-greetings-648768.html Ranchi Nov 15 Jharkhand is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its formation on Saturday with a grand statelevel event at Morabadi Ground in the capital city Ranchi Thousands of people including dignitaries representatives of various tribal groups schoolchildren and artists gathered to witness cultural performances Similar celebrations parades sports events and community gatherings are being organised across districtsJharkhand came into existence on this day in 2000 after being carved out of 18 districts of Bihar becoming the 28th state of the Indian UnionThe date was chosen deliberately to coincide with the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda revered as a freedom fighter social reformer and tribal iconHis Ulgulan a rebellion against British exploitation remains a defining chapter in the assertion of tribal identity and rights Today also marks his 150th birth anniversary adding special significance to the celebrationsThe Bihar Assembly passed a resolution for a separate state on July 22 1997 Three years later the Parliament approved the Bihar Reorganisation Bill on August 2 2000The initiative was taken forward under the leadership of then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee whose government laid the legislative foundation for the new stateChief Minister Hemant Soren extended greetings while invoking the legacy of Jharkhandâs tribal heroes Birsa Munda SidhoKanho PhoolJhano and othersHe said the journey of the past 25 years reflects transformation and resilience âJharkhand has travelled an inspiring path from struggle to stability and from stability to prosperityâ he saidThe Chief Minister added that the next phase of the stateâs growth would focus on inclusive development improved infrastructure and safeguarding the rights and dignity of tribal communitiesHe also urged citizens to work collectively to âshape a future where Jharkhand emerges as a model of progress social justice and cultural prideâGovernor Santosh Kumar Gangwar in his message said Jharkhandâs completion of 25 years stands as a testament to the stateâs âglorious achievements in diverse spheres such as agriculture industry sports arts and social welfareâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jharkhand-celebrates-25-years-of-statehood-cm-governor-extend-greetings-648768.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jayarajan-slams-chennithala-for-immature-remark-targeting-mayor-arya-rajendran-648775.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 15 A sharp political exchange has broken out ahead of the local body polls in Kerala with CPIM State Secretariat member M V Jayarajan criticising senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala for what he termed an âextremely immatureâ remark aimed at outgoing Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Arya Rajendran Chennithala while addressing a campaign event had mocked reports that Arya was shifting her residence to Kozhikode saying it was âgoodâ that she was moving and that âthe party might at least get two extra votes hereâ because of itHis comment immediately drew immediate backlash from the CPIM which accused the Congress of resorting to personal jibes instead of political critiqueThiruvananthapuram Corporation is one of the most tightly contested battlegrounds in the current local body election cycleThe Opposition has framed a significant portion of its campaign around Arya Rajendranâs tenure alleging misgovernance and administrative lapsesArya who assumed office as the youngest mayor in the country has faced sustained criticism from the UDF over issues ranging from waste management to civic planningWith reports emerging that she is relocating to Kozhikode the matter found its way into the political narrative prompting Chennithalaâs controversial comment and the subsequent counterattack from the CPIMResponding through a strongly worded Facebook post Jayarajan defended Arya and condemned the Congress leaderâs remarksâIt must be said that Ramesh Chennithalaâs comment was extremely immature Arya Rajendran is the youngest mayor in India that historic achievement cannot be taken awayâ he wroteJayarajan noted that Arya is stepping down after having received recognition including awards for her performance as mayorHe criticised Chennithala for making light of a young woman who he said had demonstrated leadership in a challenging urban administration roleâFrom a senior leader we would have expected a message encouraging a young public figure to engage more actively in public life Instead his comment revealed the face of a Congress leader who fears Arya Rajendranâs political appeal in Thiruvananthapuramâ Jayarajan saidThe exchange has added further heat to the campaign in the capital with both political fronts using the controversy to rally their supporters as polling approaches IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jayarajan-slams-chennithala-for-immature-remark-targeting-mayor-arya-rajendran-648775.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-verdict-cannot-whitewash-ecis-failures-need-stronger-and-impartial-poll-body-stalin-648790.html Chennai Nov 15 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday said the outcome of the Bihar Assembly election though decisive cannot erase the misdeeds and reckless actions of the Election Commission of India ECI In a strongly worded statement posted on X he asserted that the credibility of the poll body has hit an unprecedented low and stressed the need for a more transparent and impartial institution that can inspire confidence across the political spectrumStalin who is also the DMK chief said the Bihar result which delivered a clear victory for veteran leader Nitish Kumar carries important lessons for political parties and the larger democratic processWhile congratulating the Bihar Chief Ministerdesignate for his emphatic win he also commended RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for a tireless and spirited campaign that energised voters particularly the youthThe DMK chief underlined that election outcomes are rarely shaped by a single factor Instead they reflect a combination of welfare delivery effective social coalitions ideological clarity and the strength of political messaging he said adding that the Bihar mandate has shown once again that people respond to consistent governance clear communication and credible leadershipStalin noted that the INDIA bloc of which the DMK is a key constituent comprises senior leaders fully capable of interpreting the political message emerging from Bihar He emphasised that the alliance must undertake a strategic introspection to address the evolving expectations of voters ahead of the next electoral cycleAccording to him dedicated management until the last vote is polled remains central to any successful campaignReturning to his criticism of the ECI he reiterated that the institution cannot afford to lose public trust at a time when democratic accountability is under intense scrutiny He insisted that the Commissionâs functioning should instil confidence even among those who do not win warning that erosion of faith in the poll body ultimately weakens Indiaâs democratic foundationsStalinâs remarks come amid growing debate within opposition circles on the conduct of recent elections with several leaders arguing that electoral institutions must be strengthened to ensure fairness transparency and public confidence in the worldâs largest democracy IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-verdict-cannot-whitewash-ecis-failures-need-stronger-and-impartial-poll-body-stalin-648790.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-panna-diamonds-shine-brighter-with-gi-tag-648791.html Panna Nov 15 In a landmark achievement the worldfamous diamonds from Panna Madhya Pradesh have been awarded the prestigious Geographical Indication GI tag marking the states 21st GI product This longcherished recognition is set to elevate Pannas diamonds to new heights establishing a distinct identity both nationally and internationally while significantly boosting their brand valueChief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed his delight on X stating The Panna Diamond will shine internationally The Indian governments award of the GI tag to diamonds from Panna the diamond city is a matter of pride for the entire state of Madhya Pradesh This will open new opportunities for Pannas youth artisans and the local economyHe echoed the sentiment on Instagram emphasising the global spotlight now on Pannas sparkling gemsThe GI tag granted after a process initiated on June 7 2023 is expected to revolutionise the local diamond industry Experts believe it will enhance transparency quality assurance and global recognition creating new employment opportunities in mining and benefiting thousands of familiesThe tag will also expand export prospects driving a substantial increase in state revenueA Panna diamond officer hailed the milestone saying It is a matter of great pride for the districtThis will boost trade and attract visitors from across the country and abroad giving Panna a new identityKnown as the Diamond City Panna is renowned for its rich diamond mines and variety of precious gemstonesThe local administration and industry experts assert that the GI tag will carve a unique niche for Panna in the international market reinforcing its legacy as a gemstone hubThe people of Panna are jubilant as their longpending demand has been fulfilledWith this recognition the district is poised to reclaim its glory on the global map much like the dazzling diamonds unearthed from its minesAs Panna diamonds sparkle brighter than ever the GI tag promises economic prosperity cultural pride and a radiant future for the region IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-panna-diamonds-shine-brighter-with-gi-tag-648791.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarats-garvi-gurjari-records-over-rs-17-crore-handloom-handicraft-sales-in-seven-months-648797.html Ahmedabad Nov 15 Gujarats handloom and handicraft sector has reported a strong revival with Garvi Gurjari recording sales worth over Rs 175 crore between April and October 2025 through its emporiums and 34 craft fairs held within and outside the state The surge in demand for indigenous products has provided employment to more than 7000 artisans marking a significant push towards the vision of Aatmanirbhar Gujarat to Aatmanirbhar BharatThe sales figures also include government gift hampers and dÃcor orders executed by the Handloom and Handicrafts Development CorporationUnder Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Cottage Industries Minister Naresh Patel and Minister of State Swaroop Thakor the state has intensified efforts to promote local artisans and traditional crafts in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modis Har Ghar Swadeshi Ghar Ghar Swadeshi campaignTo boost artisan incomes further the corporation has issued purchase orders worth Rs 13032 crore to craftsmen through its trainingcumproduction centres TCPCsThe corporation is now preparing for a fresh round of exhibitions in Delhi Amritsar Dehradun Lucknow Kolkata Surat and Surajkund aiming to expand market access for Gujarats indigenous productsAlongside the state is running extensive promotional campaigns across radio outdoor displays and railway stations to strengthen the Centres Vocal for Local initiative and encourage citizens to buy localGarvi Gurjari is also working to modernise traditional crafts by organising design workshops training sessions markettrend programmes and special design camps to help artisans adapt their products to contemporary demandThe corporation says its efforts are helping Gujarats rich handloom and handicraft heritage reach both national and global markets directly translating into sustained livelihoods for thousands of artisansSwadeshi products are available at Garvi Gurjari outlets across Gandhinagar Ahmedabad Vadodara Bhuj Salangpur Libandi Bharuch Anand Delhi Hyderabad Kolkata Surendranagar Ekta Nagar and Rajkot as well as online at wwwgarvigurjarigujaratgovinGujarats handicraft sector remains one of Indiaâs most vibrant with centuriesold traditions like Bandhani Patola weaving Ajrakh blockprinting Kutchi embroidery Rogan art lacquer work wood carving and brassware sustaining thousands of artisans across Kutch Saurashtra and North Gujarat IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarats-garvi-gurjari-records-over-rs-17-crore-handloom-handicraft-sales-in-seven-months-648797.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/stalin-launches-major-welfare-push-for-sanitation-workers-calls-their-work-a-service-not-a-job-648803.html Chennai Nov 15 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday underscored the indispensable role of sanitation workers stating that their contribution to society is not mere labour but a noble service that keeps cities functioning safe and healthy In his remarks at the Kalaivanar Arangam where he inaugurated a series of new welfare initiatives for Chennai Corporation sanitation workers the Chief Minister said protecting and uplifting these workers is the governmentâs responsibility At the event Stalin launched a threemealaday nutrition scheme new housing facilities and several additional welfare measures aimed at improving the quality of life of sanitation workers and their families He emphasised that sanitation is the foundation of healthy living and those who shoulder this responsibilityâoften in harsh weather and emergency situationsâdeserve respect dignity and consistent state support Whether it is scorching heat heavy rains or floods sanitation workers remain on the ground Chennaiâs lakes reservoirs and streets stay clean because of their tireless work he said Their contribution cannot be seen as just another job It is a selfless service Protecting them and ensuring their welfare is our duty As part of the new initiatives the government will set up toiletattached restrooms for sanitation workers in all 200 wards of Chennai Each facility will be built over 300 sq ft giving workers a safe and dignified break space during long working hours Stalin also announced that the threemeal scheme currently operational within Chennai Corporation limits will be expanded to all urban areas across the state from December 6 Calling for public cooperation the Chief Minister urged residents to adopt strict waste segregation practices and maintain civic discipline If Tamil Nadu is to be called a clean state every citizen must participate We should keep our public spacesâand our mindsâclean he said Stalin stressed that the welfare of sanitation workersâ families is equally important noting that their children should pursue higher education and aspire for government positions He assured the gathering that the state would continue to take steps to improve living standards provide safety and recognise the service of those who work selflessly to keep cities clean The government will fulfil its responsibility But the people must also act responsibly Only then can we build a healthy hygienic Tamil Nadu he noted IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/stalin-launches-major-welfare-push-for-sanitation-workers-calls-their-work-a-service-not-a-job-648803.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sharad-pawar-attributes-ndas-bihar-victory-to-payment-of-rs-10-000-in-accounts-of-women-648829.html Baramati Nov 15 NCPSP President Sharad Pawar on Saturday said that NDA won the Bihar Assembly elections because it deposited Rs 10000 each into the accounts of women ahead of the polls After Bihar elections took place I spoke with some people I was told that women had taken voting into their hands in the Bihar elections The manner women participated in voting in such large numbers might be the result of the scheme to deposit Rs 10000 each into their accountsEven in Maharashtra money was distributed under the Ladki Bahin Yojana before the elections meaning not that money was given for every vote but it was given through schemes on behalf of the governmentâ said Sharad Pawar during his interaction with reportersâNow the question is that if those in power take the position of distributing money in this manner before voting in future elections it will shake peoples faith in the electoral process Should such largescale distribution of money be considered appropriate Everyone should think about this The Election Commission should also seriously consider this Elections should be conducted in a clean and transparent manner he remarkedHe claimed that the disbursement of Rs 10000 each to 75 lakh women before elections is a form of corruption âAnd the government has done it The same thing happened in Maharashtra too We have suffered its consequences Money was distributed before the elections in Maharashtra as wellâ he reiteratedPawar said the Opposition especially the INDIA Bloc has not decided anything yet as the poll results were declared on FridayâWe wont turn a blind eye to this matter In a few days the parliamentary session will begin Then we will call a meeting of the Opposition and consider the future course of actionThose who are in power are using authority to distribute money They are taking the election system on a corrupt path We wont ignore this We will discuss this and do something Even after money was distributed the Election Commission became a silent spectator But those who benefited from it will naturally be happy he remarkedSpeaking about the Uddhav Thackerayled Shiv Sena election symbol Pawar said This was an injustice to Shiv Sena as the party is feeling its impact The hearing in this matter has been postponed for the third time We cannot speak about the judiciary But what is visible is not right I thank the Election Commission for removing the trumpet symbolTo a question on the alliance among the partners of the Maha Vikas Aghadi in local and civic body elections in Maharashtra Sharad Pawar said These elections are fought as a party On behalf of NCPSP we have decided that office bearers in those talukas and districts should make decisions about the contesting these elections IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sharad-pawar-attributes-ndas-bihar-victory-to-payment-of-rs-10-000-in-accounts-of-women-648829.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 23:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-results-nda-wins-8-out-of-9-seats-in-madhubani-648709.html Patna Nov 14 The sweeping victory of the NDA in Bihar has left the opposition stunned and Madhubani district has played a major role in this mandate Out of the nine Assembly constituencies the NDA secured eight while the RJD managed to win only one seat BifsiHarlakhi The Harlakhi assembly constituency of Madhubani district was won by the JDU candidate Sudhanshu Shekher He has defeated Rajesh Kumar Pandey of CPI with a margin of 36236 votes after 27 rounds of countingBabubarhi Babu Barhi is another seat where the JDU candidate won the electoral battle convincingly with a margin of 17568 votes Here JDU candidate Mina Kumari defeated the RJD candidate Arun Kumar SinghBifsi Bifsi is one of the seats where the RJD managed to win the election RJD candidate Asif Ahmed convincingly defeated Haribhushan Thakur Bachaul the BJP firebrand leader by a margin of 8107 votes Madhubani Madhaw Anand of RLM defeated Samir Kumar Mahaseth of RJD with a margin of 20552 votes Mahaseth was the cabinet minister in the Grand Alliance governmentRajnagar BJP candidate Sujeet Kumar convincingly defeated the RJD candidate Bishnu Deo Mochi of RJD with a margin of 42185 votesJhanjharpur Former Industry Minister Nitish Mishra defeated Ram Narayan Yadav of CPI with a margin of 54849 votesPhulparas Former cabinet minister Sheela Kumari of JDU defeated Subodh Mandal of Congress with a margin of 14099 votes Sheela was the transport minister in the previous Nitish Kumar governmentLaukaha JDUâs Satish Kumar Mandal defeated Bharat Bhushan Mandal of RJD with a margin of 25511 votesBenipatti Vinod Narayan Jha of the BJP won the seat by defeating Nalini Ranjan Jha of the RJD with a margin of 23932 votesKhajauli This seat was won by Arun Shankar Prasad of the BJP He has defeated Braj Kishor Yadav of RJD with a margin of 13126 votes IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-results-nda-wins-8-out-of-9-seats-in-madhubani-648709.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/vice-president-lauds-rotary-internationals-work-on-health-and-literacy--648710.html New Delhi Nov 14 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Friday lauded Rotaryâs centuryold legacy that has significantly contributed to public health literacy clean water access environmental conservation and peacebuilding Inaugurating the Rotary Tejas â Wings of Change event at Yashobhoomi here Radhakrishnan said that these monumental efforts exemplify the power of collective goodwill and selfless service which are at the heart of Rotaryâs mission and deeply resonate with Indiaâs own ethos of Seva Parmo DharmaThe event spanning from November 14th to 16th has brought together over 1400 Rotarian leaders decisionmakers influencers and guests from across IndiaThe VicePresident said that Tejas embodies the light of knowledge and the warmth of compassion qualities essential for driving transformation and nationbuilding in the modern era He emphasised that India stands at a pivotal juncture of unprecedented opportunity and innovation championed by the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi In this journey the collaboration between governance and citizenled initiatives such as Rotary forms a cornerstone for inclusive sustainable and humane developmentReflecting on his personal association with Rotary Radhakrishnan shared his experiences as a Rotaractor during his student days participating in district conventions which instilled in him the values of community service and leadership He recalled landmark contributions by Rotary in India such as the introduction of the first ambulance service on the National Highway by the Coimbatore Rotary and mentioned the organisationâs rapid expansion as the fastestgrowing philanthropic group in the countryThe VicePresident underscored Rotaryâs transformative impact in eradicating polio on a global scale with the organisation investing over 2 billion dollars into its flagship Global Polio Eradication ProgrammeHe also recognised the synergistic role of corporate social responsibility CSR initiatives in enhancing Rotaryâs humanitarian work He emphasised that development is a collective responsibilityâbeyond governments aloneâand that the sustained efforts of citizens community groups and corporate partners build the moral and social capital of the nationThe VicePresident lauded Rotaryâs active involvement in key national missions such as Swachh Bharat Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Har Ghar Jal showcasing how grassroots participation and publicprivate partnerships amplify the impact of these initiativesThe VicePresident urged all Rotarians to continue their role as torchbearers of progress and innovation encouraging them to embrace new ideas to advance skill development environmental sustainability digital literacy and healthcare accessibility across India He highlighted that Rotaryâs unique ability to unite diverse individuals with a common purpose enriches its effectiveness in creating meaningful changeRotary International is a global network of over 14 million professional and community leaders committed to addressing the worldâs most pressing humanitarian challenges In India Rotary boasts a membership of more than 210000 individuals across 6700 clubs who actively lead projects focusing on health education environment peacebuilding and economic development IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/vice-president-lauds-rotary-internationals-work-on-health-and-literacy--648710.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/by-election-win-an-endorsement-of-congress-govts-performance-says-telangana-cm-648711.html Hyderabad Nov 14 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday said that the massive win for the Congress party in the Jubilee Hills byelection is a public endorsement of the Congress governmentâs performance in the last two years Congratulating the Congress leaders and workers for the victory he told media persons that this victory has increased the responsibility of his governmentHe stated that the Congress partyâs performance was impressive as it secured 51 per cent votes while BRS could get only 38 per cent and the BJP forfeited the deposit by securing only 8 per cent votesHe said people were closely observing the twoyear rule of the Congress party and they reposed their trust by giving this huge mandateThe Chief Minister along with Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka state Congress chief Mahesh Kumar Goud and state ministers congratulated Naveen Yadav on winning the byelectionCM Revanth Reddy said the Congress government would focus on the stateâs development public welfare and increasing the stateâs revenues He sought the cooperation of both BRS and BJP for the sameStating that the state government plans to develop Hyderabad as a global city he invited Union Minister G Kishan Reddy to the State Secretariat to discuss the projects pending approval from the Centre and also the Central funds to the stateThe Chief Minister questioned Kishan Reddy for not cooperating with the state government in getting central funds He suggested that Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka conduct a review of pending projects and Central funds and submit a report to the MPsâWe are preparing plans for Metro Rail expansion elevated corridors Musi project solving traffic problems and lifting Godavari water to Hyderabadâ the CM said and alleged that BRS was obstructing the development by spreading canards on social media He said the opposition created hurdles to the HYDRAA and Musi projectsHighlighting the poor performance of the BRS and BJP parties in the byelection the CM said that Kishan Reddy took the responsibility for the winning of the BJP candidate but secured only 17000 votes Now the Union minister should change his behaviour because the bypoll outcome is like an alert before an earthquake he said adding âIf the Union minister does not change his behaviour the BJP will be buried in political tremors in the future Kishan Reddy should analyse the results and cooperate for Telanganaâs developmentâCM Revanth Reddy also suggested that KTR and Harish should mend their ways âKTRâs arrogance and Harish Raoâs jealous attitude should change at least now Power is not permanent for anyone People gave a clear verdict to Congress in 2023 with 395 per cent votes Our vote share increased to 41 per cent in the Lok Sabha elections Now people blessed us with 51 per cent votes in Jubilee Hills The total votes polled to Congress is more than the votes secured by BRS and BJP togetherâ he saidHe declined to answer any questions about BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao KCR with the remark that itâs not proper to criticise a leader who is not currently active in politics and who is battling health issuesRevanth Reddy also remarked that Harish Rao and KTR were competing to claim KCRâs chair IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/by-election-win-an-endorsement-of-congress-govts-performance-says-telangana-cm-648711.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cbi-had-done-everything-to-protect-real-culprits-in-rg-kar-rape-amp-murder-case-victims-mother-tells-court-648713.html Kolkata Nov 14 The Central Bureau of Investigation CBI had done everything to protect the real culprits in the RG Kar rape and murder case the victims mother told a trial court in Kolkata on Friday The CBI is supposedly Indias most highprofile investigative agency But they have done whatever is required to protect the real culprits in the case CBIs investigating official does not respond to our calls They are yet to file the supplementary chargesheet in the case she saidThe victims parents also pleaded to give a confidential statement in front of a judicial magistrate in the matterHowever the CBI counsel objected to this decisionOn Friday the CBI submitted its seventh status report on the progress of the investigation in the case and told the court that 11 new individuals have been questioned by the CBI in the matterThe same trial court identified Sanjay Roy a former civic volunteer posted with the Kolkata Police as the sole convict in the rape and murder of a woman junior doctor in August last year and also sentenced him to life imprisonmentAt present the CBI is investigating the aspect of a larger conspiracy behind the crimeThe victims parents had been accusing the central investigation agency of a lackadaisical probe in the second stage of investigation since the very beginningHowever this is the first time that the victims mother has directly accused CBI of doing whatever is required to protect the main culprits in the caseThe woman CBI officer who was present at the court was also overwhelmed by the emotional outburst of the victims mother on FridayLater the woman CBI officer came out of the courtroom at the end of the hearing with tears in her eyesI am too a mother she told the media persons in a choked voice IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cbi-had-done-everything-to-protect-real-culprits-in-rg-kar-rape-amp-murder-case-victims-mother-tells-court-648713.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/nia-chargesheet-names-mastermind-in-cross-border-arms-narcotics-racket-aided-by-pakistan-operators-648714.html New Delhi Nov 14 The National Investigation Agency NIA on Friday chargesheeted the mastermind in an interstate arms and narcotics trafficking case linked with Pakistanbased operators In its chargesheet filed on Friday before the NIA Special Court in Jaipur Rajasthan the central investigative agency named Vishal Pachar charging him under various Sections of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPA Arms Act Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNSAccording to the NIA the accused was allegedly involved in procuring transporting and distributing prohibited arms ammunition and narcotics as part of the arms and drugs trafficking network spanning the northern states of Rajasthan Haryana and PunjabâAs per NIA investigations in the case RC012025NIAJPR Pakistanbased associates supported the key accused by facilitating the supply of arms ammunition and heroinâ the NIA said in its press noteThe NIA highlighted that these consignments were dropped near the border areas and later were retrieved by the members of the gang for distributionâThe consignments were dropped near the border areas using highpowered drones and were subsequently retrieved by members of the gang on the Indian side for further distributionâ the NIA saidIt also noted that âthe gang members would also procure illegal foreign weapons to arm themselves against the police and other government agenciesâThe accused used encrypted communication channels and crossborder couriers to smuggle weapons and narcotics into India through various states NIA investigations in the case which it took over from the state police further revealedâA wellestablished nexus between illegal arms suppliers and drug traffickers was found targeting youth by pushing psychotropic substances to drive drug addiction intending to exploit them and spread disaffection against the government machineryâ the agency saidThe agency further said that their âinvestigation is continuing to bust the larger network involved in the trafficking and to identify other accused and suspects in the caseâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/nia-chargesheet-names-mastermind-in-cross-border-arms-narcotics-racket-aided-by-pakistan-operators-648714.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/from-lok-sabha-to-vidhan-sabha-bihar-remains-solidly-pro-modi-648715.html New Delhi Nov 14 Bihar Indiaâs third most populous state has once again demonstrated its pivotal role in national politics giving a decisive mandate to the National Democratic Alliance NDA in the assembly elections Biharâs significance cannot be overstated Roughly 89 per cent of Bihar is a rural pocket This is second only to Himachal Pradesh People of this state are known for their hardworking and resilient nature They are contributing across every part of India Analysts say the overwhelming support from the rural regions of Bihar for the NDA underlines the appeal of Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs policies which are seen as promoting dignity development and inclusive growthThe people of Bihar according to political observers voted against insult and disregard from the opposition The INDIA Bloc leaders have routinely targeted Bihar for political gains with Congress MP Rahul Gandhi even mocking the stateâs cherished Chhath Puja calling it a drama say analysts In contrast to this PM Modi has taken steps to promote the festival globally He pushed for Chhath Pujaâs inclusion in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list This move really reflected respect for Biharâs traditions and cultureUndoubtedly Biharâs electoral history shows a consistent bond with PM Narendra Modi The state delivered strong support in the 2014 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections Moreover it delivered good results for him in the 2020 and 2025 Vidhan Sabha polls Todayâs assembly poll results reinforce that trust with the NDA sweeping most constituencies and leaving the Mahagathbandhan decimated Analysts point out that the voters rewarded leadership that honours their pride culture and aspirations choosing stability and dignity over âpolitics of insultâObservers are of the view that Biharâs verdict sends a clear message the state continues to stand solidly with Narendra Modi and the NDA endorsing a vision of development respect for traditions and empowerment of rural India The massive mandate not only strengthens NDAâs position in the state but also spotlights Biharâs strategic importance in shaping national political trends IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/from-lok-sabha-to-vidhan-sabha-bihar-remains-solidly-pro-modi-648715.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarats-energy-dept-to-use-data-driven-forecasting-for-future-planning-648716.html Ahmedabad Nov 14 Gujarat Energy Minister Rushikesh Patel launched the Urja Samvardhanam a new digital platform that marks a major technological leap for the states power sector The portal will store detailed data from all substations subdivisions and consumer categories across the state enabling realtime tracking of electricity demand and precise forecasting of future consumption trendsSpeaking at the launch Minister Patel said the initiative aligns with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patels vision of longterm technologydriven infrastructure planningThe portal will allow authorities to monitor when and where electricity is being used track outages and shutdowns and assess consumption patterns at a granular level information that will help improve customer services and ensure faster response to faultsOfficials said the system will be crucial for datadriven decisionmaking helping the department identify regions where demand is rising and plan new substations transmission lines and upgrades accordinglyIn the next phase energygeneration data will also be integrated into the platform allowing the state to strengthen power sourcing diversify energy supply and build a more robust distribution networkMeanwhile Minister Patel also inspected a series of critical power sector facilities emphasising the need to scale up automation across electricity distribution monitoring and customer service to enhance efficiency and quality of serviceThis was his first major review visit to Vadodara after taking charge of the states Energy Department in the newly formed cabinetThe Minister began his inspection at the State Load Dispatch Centre SLDC the 24Ã7 control hub that manages electricity demandâsupply balance across GujaratSenior officials including Jenu Devan Upendra Pandey Preeti Sharma and Somesh Bandopadhyay briefed him on realtime power load management price monitoring and the systems that ensure uninterrupted electricity across the stateCalling the SLDC the heart of the energy department Minister Patel reviewed its energy accounting operations and shared guidance on preparing for future sectoral challengesHe then visited the 220 kV substation at Gotri where he observed transformer operations including stepup and stepdown mechanisms crucial for stable power distributionMinister Patel urged officials to strengthen engineering processes to improve service reliability IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarats-energy-dept-to-use-data-driven-forecasting-for-future-planning-648716.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/aimim-will-continue-to-work-for-seemanchals-development-owaisi-648719.html Hyderabad Nov 14 The AIMIM which won five seats in the Bihar Assembly elections will continue to fight for justice to the states Seemanchal and work for its development party President Asaduddin Owaisi said on Friday The Hyderabad MP said his party welcomes the mandate given by the people of Bihar We welcome the public mandate We congratulate Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and express our best wishes he saidAddressing a press conference Owaisi said his party would cooperate with the government for the development of SeemanchalOur focus will be on bringing progress to Seemanchal reducing child mortality and building schools hospitals bridges and industries for women and children We will extend our full cooperation in this effort he saidOwaisi said despite the defeat in the first election and despite the split engineered by the rivals by luring four MLAs in 2022 the AIMIM did not leave Seemanchal and declared that it would continue its fightThanking the voters of Seemanchal for electing five MLAs of his party Owaisi said this result will send a message to minorities across the countryI am again appealing to Muslim society not to be mere voters for others but to be citizens to get your rights as citizens If you vote you will be forgotten after the election and nobody will come if some calamity befalls you he saidHe hoped that secularminded forces would also do the introspection and do course correction instead of only blaming MuslimsYou canât say a particular caste did not vote for you but you blame Muslims because you feel they are your captive voters and they are bonded labourers he said in reply to a questionThe AIMIM chief said he had been saying that the RJD would not be able to stop the BJPPeople of Bihar were misled on the MY combination I said this earlier and during elections and saying it again today You will be just reduced to vote givers Become vote getters There will be two benefits Your leadership will develop and you will be able to stop communal and fascist forces he saidOwaisi said his apprehensions about the Bihar elections outcome have come true Without naming the Mahagathbandhan he said they need to introspect on why they failed to stop the BJPUrging them to do the course correction he said merely cursing AIMIM will not helpHe rubbished the statement of Samajawadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav blaming SIR for the defeat in BiharYou need to see your weaknesses First of all you have to be humble If you think we are raja and voters are our praja those days have gone he saidThe AIMIM chief hailed the victory of Congress candidate Naveen Yadav in the Jubilee Hills byelection He said Chief Minister Revanth Reddy called him and thanked him for his partyâs supportTerming this as a big victory after the 2023 elections Owaisi hoped that CM Revanth Reddy would do more to improve infrastructure and civic amenities in Jubilee Hills and the rest of Hyderabad and TelanganaHe defended the stand taken by the party and pointed out that the vote share of the BRS was falling IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/aimim-will-continue-to-work-for-seemanchals-development-owaisi-648719.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-assembly-election-results-to-be-declared-today-648467.html New Delhi Nov 14 The stage is set for a crucial day in Bihar as the counting of votes for the Assembly elections will begin on Friday With extensive arrangements in place and strict protocols to ensure transparency the Election Commission of India ECI is geared up to deliver a smooth and credible counting process across the state Counting will take place across all 243 Assembly constituencies in the stateAccording to officials 243 Returning Officers ROs will oversee the process assisted by 243 Counting Observers in the presence of contesting candidates and their authorised agentsA total of 4372 counting tables have been set up each manned by a counting supervisor assistant and microobserverOver 18000 counting agents appointed by candidates will monitor the counting process to ensure fairness and transparencyThe counting will begin at 800 am with postal ballots followed by Electronic Voting Machines EVMs at 830 amThe ECI has directed that postal ballot counting be completed before the penultimate round of EVM countingDuring the EVM counting process Control Units will be presented to the counting agents to verify intact seals and matching serial numbers with those recorded in Form 17C Part IThe number of votes recorded in the EVMs will be crosschecked with Form 17C entries and in case of any discrepancy VVPAT slips from the concerned polling station will be mandatorily countedAfter completion of EVM counting a random selection of five polling stations per constituency will be made for VVPAT verificationThe slips will be matched with the EVM results in the presence of candidates and their counting agentsThe final results will be compiled and released roundwise and constituencywise by the respective ROsOfficial results will be available on the ECIâs results portal â httpsresultsecigovinThe Commission has advised the public and media to rely only on the official ECI portal for accurate and verified updates warning against misinformation from unofficial sourcesTV channels and digital media platforms have also been cautioned to ensure accuracy in reporting IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-assembly-election-results-to-be-declared-today-648467.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-election-results-counting-begins-amid-tight-security-648470.html New Delhi Nov 14 The counting of votes for all 243 constituencies in the Bihar Assembly election on Friday is taking place amid elaborate and multitier security arrangements The Counting began at 8 am with the processing of postal ballots followed by the counting of votes from Electronic Voting Machines EVMs at 830 amA multitier security cordon has been implemented across the states 46 counting centres in 38 districts The inner security tier around the strongrooms and counting halls is manned by the Central Armed Police Force CAPF The outer perimeter security is handled by the Bihar Police and district police forcesOver 106 companies of security personnel from outside the state have also been deployed Strongrooms where EVMs and VVPATs were sealed have been under continuous 247 CCTV surveillance since polling concludedCandidates and their agents were permitted to monitor the security outside the inner perimeterGayaji SSP Anand Kumar said All necessary preparations have been completed Every strong room has a threelayer security arrangement All entry points and sensitive areas around the venue have been secured with adequate deployment of Central Armed Police ForcesIn Bhojpur Superintendent of Police SP Raj said As per the prescribed standards we have made all necessary arrangements In the entire town security barricades have been set up and similar arrangements have been made in the subdivision areas as well A total of eight CAPF companies have been deployed across the district for law and order managementBhagalpur Municipal Commissioner Shubham Kumar said âCounting is underway for the Gopalpur Bihpur and Sultanganj Assembly seats A magistrate has been deployed at every location All candidates have been informed and their polling agents are being given entryThe counting is being overseen by 243 Returning Officers and 243 Counting Observers appointed by the Election Commission More than 18000 counting agents appointed by the candidates are also present to observe the process Only individuals with valid passes are allowed entry into the counting centres and the use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited inside the counting hallsThe Election Commission has advised the media and the public to rely only on the official results portal for accurate updates Live realtime results and trends are being made available on the official ECI website and the Voter Helpline App IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-election-results-counting-begins-amid-tight-security-648470.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-election-results-jd-648473.html Patna Nov 14 Candidates across the political spectrum exuded confidence as counting for the Bihar Assembly elections began on Friday The counting of votes for all 243 constituencies in the Bihar Assembly election is underway amid elaborate multitier security arrangementsThe counting began at 8 am with the processing of postal ballots followed by the counting of votes from Electronic Voting Machines EVMs at 830 amSpeaking to IANS Minister Ashok Chaudhary says Some people have voted to reject Jungle Raj 2 and to bring Nitish Kumar back We will get a clear majorityBJP candidate from Digha Sanjeev Chaurasiya also said that the NDA will form a government again in BiharWe will see a positive outcome because of the full support of the public Chaurasiya told IANSBJP candidate from Katoria Assembly constituency Puran Lal Tudu said Our supporters have contributed wholeheartedly and I am confident that the contributions being made are completely sincereMahagathbandhans RJD while exuding confidence said that Bihar has vote for change this time and Tejashwi Yadav will form a governmentSpeaking to IANS RJD candidate from Garkha Surendra Ram said It is absolutely clear that the people have decided that the Tejashwi government will be formed The exit polls will be proved wrong after the resultsCandidates and their agents were permitted to monitor the security outside the inner perimeterThe counting is being overseen by 243 Returning Officers and 243 Counting Observers appointed by the Election Commission More than 18000 counting agents appointed by the candidates are also present to observe the processOnly individuals with valid passes are allowed entry into the counting centres and the use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited inside the counting hallsOver 70 crore voters have cast their votes to determine the fates of the Mahagathbandhan and the ruling NDA in BiharThe Bihar Assembly election was conducted in two phases on November 6 and 11The NDA currently holds 131 seats including BJPs 80 JDUs 45 HAMSs 4 and two independentsMeanwhile the Opposition has 111 seats RJD with 77 Congress with 19 CPIML 11 CPIM 2 and CPI 2 IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-election-results-jd-648473.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/nda-heading-for-tremendous-victory-jd-648475.html New Delhi Nov 14 JDU National Spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan exuded confidence on Friday claiming a decisive win for the National Democratic Alliance NDA in the Bihar Assembly elections âFrom the very first round of counting today you will see that the NDA is heading for a tremendous victory Once again an NDA government will be formed Nitish Kumar will become the Chief Minister of Bihar and the opposition will be completely defeatedâ Ranjan told IANS expressing optimism about the outcomeMeanwhile BJP candidate Raju Kumar Singh also projected confidence stating âEveryone knows that we will come out victorious in the counting We have been serving the people for the past 20 years and will continue to do so in the futureâThe counting of votes for all 243 Assembly constituencies in Bihar is underway amid elaborate and multitier security arrangements Counting began at 8 am with postal ballots followed by Electronic Voting Machine EVM counting at 830 am Across the stateâs 46 counting centres in 38 districts a strict security cordon has been implementedThe inner security perimeter around strongrooms and counting halls is being managed by the Central Armed Police Forces CAPF while the outer perimeter is under the supervision of the Bihar Police and districtlevel police teams In addition over 106 companies of security personnel from outside the state have been deployed Strongrooms where EVMs and VVPATs are sealed have been under continuous 247 CCTV surveillance since polling concludedCandidates and their authorised agents have been allowed to monitor the areas outside the inner security perimeter to ensure transparency The Election Commission has ensured that the counting process is conducted fairly with meticulous adherence to protocols for postal ballots EVMs and VVPAT verificationAs the state awaits the results political parties and their supporters are closely watching the rounds of counting anticipating a clear verdict that will shape Biharâs government for the coming term The highstakes election has drawn nationwide attention with security transparency and adherence to procedures being given top priority IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/nda-heading-for-tremendous-victory-jd-648475.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/anta-bypoll-result-counting-underway-after-high-voltage-triangular-contest-648477.html Jaipur Nov 14 Counting of votes for the Anta Assembly byelection was underway at Baran PG College on Friday amid tight security arrangements Following an impressive 80 per cent voter turnout on November 11 the constituency witnessed a fierce triangular contest between the BJP Congress and an Independent candidate The outcome is being closely watched across Rajasthanâs political landscapeAnta Assembly bypoll is a keenly watched electoral contest that has drawn statewide attention The counting process started at 8 am in the seminar hall of Baran PG College under tight security and structured arrangements across 14 counting tables with a total of 19 rounds scheduled Postal ballots are being counted first followed by EVM votes and home voting will be tabulated separately This byelection has turned into an intense triangular battle From the BJP Morpal Suman is contesting and was notably present early at the counting centre The Congress is represented by senior leader Pramod Jain Bhaya although he has not yet arrived at the venue his representative Bhagwan Dadhich is overseeing the proceedings on his behalf Independent candidate Naresh Meena who is expected to cut into the traditional vote banks of the major parties was also absent when the strong room was opened The presence and strategies of all three candidates have contributed to a competitive electoral environment Voter enthusiasm has been remarkably highOut of 228264 registered voters in the constituency 183099 cast their votes marking an overall turnout of 80 per cent Male voter turnout stood at 8232 per cent female turnout at 78 per cent and thirdgender turnout at 75 per cent Voting took place across 268 polling stations including 15 booths that recorded more than 90 per cent turnout a testament to the electorates strong engagement As counting progresses political observers are closely monitoring trends from the early rounds anticipating a neckandneck fight in this threecornered contest The final results will not only determine the next MLA from Anta but may also influence regional political dynamics within Rajasthan said local leaders IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/anta-bypoll-result-counting-underway-after-high-voltage-triangular-contest-648477.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-election-results-counting-continues-peacefully-amid-tight-security-648481.html Patna Nov 14 The political contest for the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections entered its decisive stage on Friday as the vote counting which began at 8 am across all polling stations in the state steadily and peacefully advances towards an outcome With tight security arrangements heavy deployment of personnel and strict Election Commission EC protocols in place the day will determine who governs Bihar for the next five yearsThe day began with the counting of postal ballots which commenced at 8 am followed by the opening of Electronic Voting Machines EVMs half an hour laterAccording to EC officials the overall picture is expected to become clearer by noonResults for all 243 Assembly constituencies will be announced in phases to ensure a smooth and disruptionfree processA threetier security system has been set up at the 46 counting centres across BiharThe Central paramilitary forces guard the inner ring the Bihar Military Police BMP manage the middle ring and the district police handle security outside the centres Mobile phones calculators cameras and all electronic devices have been barred from the counting halls Each counting counter is monitored by micro observers counting supervisors and assistantsInside every counting hall 15 tables have been arranged 14 for EVM counting and one for special purposes under the Assistant Returning Officer A separate table has also been designated exclusively for postal ballotsThe Commission has maintained that the entire process will be conducted in a fair transparent and intimidationfree environmentA total of 243 counting observers have been deployed one for each constituency to oversee the processThe district administration has implemented elaborate measures for crowd management and securityWith thousands of election officials candidates representatives and security personnel present at the centres authorities are keeping a close watch on traffic control power supply firefighting systems medical assistance and sanitationSpecial barricades have been installed to prevent crowding and avoid any untoward incidents Security has also been tightened around Chief Minister Nitish Kumarâs residence in PatnaAdditional BMP1 Gorkha battalions have been deployed as a precautionary measure Surveillance around the premises has been increased with more personnel stationed to maintain a strict security cordonThe Election Commission confirmed that all candidates were formally informed in advance of the date time and venue of the counting in accordance with the Election Rules of 1961Officials have been instructed to maintain absolute integrity and ensure no malpractice or irregularity occursWith the process underway early trends are expected to emerge soon from various centresPolitical parties and supporters are closely tracking these early signals which often set the tone for the outcomeIn an atmosphere of heightened security and vigilance the day is pivotal for Biharâs political future By evening the mandate of the people will become clear revealing whom they have chosen to represent them IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-election-results-counting-continues-peacefully-amid-tight-security-648481.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-takes-early-lead-in-jubilee-hills-byelection-648488.html Hyderabad Nov 14 Telanganas ruling Congress party established an early lead as the counting was underway in the byelection to the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency in Hyderabad on Friday After the first two rounds Naveen Yadav of Congress was leading by nearly 3000 votes against his nearest rival Maganti Sunitha of Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRSAt the end of the second round Naveen Yadav had secured 17874 votes while Sunitha had polled 14879 votes Lankala Deepak Reddy of the BJP was in distant third place with just 3475 votesIn the first round the Congress had taken a slender lead of 47 votes which increased to 2995 in the second roundThe counting of votes was underway under tight security arrangements at Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy Stadium in YousufgudaElection authorities have arranged 42 tables for counting and the entire process will be completed in 10 roundsDistrict Election Officer RV Karnan said each round of counting is expected to take 40 minutes The result is likely to be declared by 2 pmThe byelection on November 11 saw 4849 per cent polling A total of 194631 votes were polled Officials said 99771 men 94855 women and five others cast their votes The number of postal ballots is 101The constituency has a total of 401365 voters comprising 208561 males 192779 females and 25 othersAs many as 58 candidates are in the fray in the byelection caused by the death of sitting MLA Maganti Gopinath of BRSThe BRS fielded Gopinathâs wife Sunitha who is locked in a direct fight with the ruling Congress partyâs Naveen Yadav The BJP once again fielded Lankala Deepak ReddyExit polls by several leading agencies suggest that Congress is set to wrest the seat from BRS The Congress party is projected to secure 4648 per cent votes while BRS is likely to trail with 4142 per cent votes The BJP may finish a distant third with just 68 per cent votesIn 2023 Gopinath of BRS had scored a hattrick by defeating his nearest rival Mohammed Azharuddin of the Congress party by a margin of 16337 votesBRS candidate secured 80549 votes while Azharuddin polled 64212 votes BJPâs Deepak Reddy finished third with 25866 votes AIMIMâs Farazuddin was fourth with just 7848 votesThis time AIMIM led by Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi supported the Congress candidate IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-takes-early-lead-in-jubilee-hills-byelection-648488.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/victory-in-bihar-now-its-bengals-turn-giriraj-singh-on-early-trends-648496.html New Delhi Nov 14 With trends showing the NDA leading in the Bihar polls Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday said that victory in the state is assured and now the focus shifts to West Bengal Talking to IANS Giriraj Singh said Since the first day of the Bihar elections I have been saying that an NDA government will be formed and the trends clearly reflect that The results will come soon and I am confident that Biharâs victory is ours Now itâs Bengalâs turnBy the end the trends for the NDA will appear very strong and the strike rate will also be very good he addedBJP leader Rohan Gupta also expressed confidence of victory saying These trends reflect the ground reality and I am confident that this is a victory based on performance For the first time in the countryâs politics all parties must understand that voters will not cast their votes without real work hard work is essential Elections cannot be won through empty narratives or mere campaigningFellow party leader Rishav Tiwary said The people of Bihar have made it clear that one government represents development while the other brings destruction Comparing the two they have chosen the government of developmentAnother BJP leader Syed Zafar Islam added The initial trend is pointing in a clear direction once again an NDA government is set to be formedBJP MP Arun Singh said A massive victory for the NDA is imminent Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar in Bihar the work done for the poor farmers and the establishment of a strong legal framework has shown resultsThe counting process for all 243 Assembly seats commenced at 8 am beginning with the postal ballots This was followed by the counting of Electronic Voting Machine EVM votes from 830 am taking place under extensive multitier security arrangements across the stateCandidates from both alliances expressed confidence in their performance Leaders from the NDA asserted that the people of Bihar had reposed faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modis guarantees and Chief Minister Nitish Kumars work toward the states developmentThe counting operations are being overseen by 243 Returning Officers and an equal number of Counting Observers appointed by the Election CommissionOver 18000 counting agents representing various candidates are present at the centres to monitor the process closelyThe election witnessed participation from more than 70 crore voters who cast their ballots to decide the fate of both the ruling NDA and the Mahagathbandhan The polling was held in two phases on November 6 and 11In the outgoing Assembly the NDA holds 131 seats comprising 80 of the BJP 45 of the JDU four of the HAMS and two independents The Opposition bloc had 111 seats with the RJD holding 77 the Congress 19 the CPIML 11 the CPIM and the CPI two each IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/victory-in-bihar-now-its-bengals-turn-giriraj-singh-on-early-trends-648496.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/not-victory-for-nda-but-for-sir-eci-congress-as-party-heads-towards-decisive-drubbing-648498.html New Delhi Nov 14 IANS As counting for the Bihar polls is underway and the Congress is heading towards a humiliating defeat leading on only four seats party leaders on Friday said that this is not a victory for the NDA but for the Special Intensive Revision SIR and the Election Commission of India ECInbspSpeaking to IANS Congress leader Udit Raj said This is not a victory for the NDA but for SIR and the Election Commission Votes were stolen In Bihar we raised objections till the end but the Election Commission did not provide anything in writing In such a scenario the results were bound to turn out this wayCongress MP Tariq Anwar said As I mentioned earlier we will evaluate all aspects When one analyses deeply all factors are considered where the shortcomings were and why we lagged in the elections Keeping those factors in mind we will try to improve going forward Right now the fourth fifth and sixth rounds are still ongoing and counting will continue up to the twentieth round So the trends will keep changingCongress MP Manoj Kumar said It means that the truth has to be accepted Whatever the people of Bihar decide we accept it If the people of Bihar have chosen for the NDA government to be formed again we have no objection to accepting that I want to say that just as we worked hard during the elections the people of the INDIA Bloc also worked hard We received the love affection and respect of the people of Bihar People of all castes and religions respected and honoured us For that respect I sincerely thank all the people of Bihar once againAnother Congress leader Rashid Alvi said I had already predicted this I had told journalists earlier that the NDA would form the government When the BJP JDU bureaucracy RSS unlimited money power and the Election Commission come together to fight an election this is the result you getnbspMeanwhile the BJP on Friday escalated its attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as the National Democratic Alliance appeared headed for a decisive victory in the Bihar Assembly electionnbspThe mockery was amplified by BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya who posted a graphic listing elections from 2004 to 2025 in which the Congress under Rahul Gandhi either lost state power or failed to make electoral gains Rahul Gandhi Another election another defeat If there were awards for electoral consistency hed sweep them all At this rate even setbacks must be wondering how he finds them so reliably Malviya wroteThe ruling NDA is heading for a landslide victory in the Bihar Assembly elections with the latest trends showing the alliance crossing the 200seat mark as of 130 pmnbspMeanwhile according to the early trends of the Election Commission of India ECI at 155 pm the BJP is emerging as the single largest party with a lead in 91 seats while the JDU stood second with 79 seatsnbspThe alliance partners the LJPRV is leading in 22 seats Rashtriya Lok Morcha RLM at four and the HAMS also at four The Mahagathbandhan is currently at 36The counting process for all 243 Assembly seats commenced at 8 am beginning with the scrutiny of postal ballots This was followed by the counting of Electronic Voting Machine EVM votes from 830 am taking place under extensive multitier security arrangements across the statenbspCandidates from both alliances expressed confidence in their performance Leaders from the NDA asserted that the people of Bihar had reposed faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modis guarantees and Chief Minister Nitish Kumars work toward the states developmentnbspThe Mahagathbandhan led by the RJD claimed that Bihar had voted for change and expressed optimism that Tejashwi Yadav would form the next governmentnbspThe election witnessed participation from more than 70 crore voters who cast their ballots to decide the fate of both the ruling NDA and the Mahagathbandhan The polling was held in two phases on November 6 and 11 https://dailyworld.in/politics/not-victory-for-nda-but-for-sir-eci-congress-as-party-heads-towards-decisive-drubbing-648498.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-election-trends-show-nda-crossing-200-mark-bjp-emerging-as-largest-party-648499.html Patna Nov 14 IANS The ruling NDA is heading for a landslide victory in the Bihar Assembly elections with the latest trends showing the alliance crossing the 200seat mark as of 130 pmnbspnbspAccording to the early trends of the Election Commission of India ECI at 130 pm the BJP is emerging as the single largest party with a lead in 91 seats while the JDU stood second with 81 seatsnbspThe alliance partners the LJPRV is leading in 21 seats Rashtriya Lok Morcha RLM at four and the HAMS also at fourThe Mahagathbandhan is currently spirally at 36nbspThe counting process for all 243 Assembly seats commenced at 8 am beginning with the scrutiny of postal ballots This was followed by the counting of Electronic Voting Machine EVM votes from 830 am taking place under extensive multitier security arrangements across the stateCandidates from both alliances expressed confidence in their performance Leaders from the NDA asserted that the people of Bihar had reposed faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modis guarantees and Chief Minister Nitish Kumars work toward the states developmentThe Mahagathbandhan led by the RJD claimed that Bihar had voted for change and expressed optimism that Tejashwi Yadav would form the next governmentThe election witnessed participation from more than 70 crore voters who cast their ballots to decide the fate of both the ruling NDA and the Mahagathbandhan The polling was held in two phases on November 6 and 11nbspIn the outgoing Assembly the NDA holds 131 seats comprising BJPs 80 JDUs 45 four of HAMS and two Independents The Opposition bloc has 111 seats with the RJD holding 77 Congress 19 CPIML 11 CPIM two and CPI two https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-election-trends-show-nda-crossing-200-mark-bjp-emerging-as-largest-party-648499.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarat-disburses-over-rs-1-432-crore-to-women-self-help-groups-648500.html Gandhinagar Nov 14 The Gujarat government has disbursed more than Rs 1432 crore in funds and over Rs 3652 crore in cashcredit loans to selfhelp groups SHGs under the Deendayal Antyodaya YojanaâNational Rural Livelihoods Mission DAYNRLM Implemented through the staterun Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company Limited GLPC the programme aims to boost income generation promote local entrepreneurship and expand financial inclusion for rural womenSince its launch GLPC has helped form 286 lakh SHGs covering 2869 lakh rural householdsThe organisation has provided Rs 25790 crore as revolving funds and Rs 117463 crore as community investment funds building the financial base that allows women to run small enterprises access markets and improve household incomesThe states flagship Lakhpati Didi initiative has already enabled 596 lakh women to cross the annual income milestone of Rs 1 lakhTo promote natural farming 12000 Krishi Sakhis have been trained and 125 bioinput resource centres have been set up with support from the Agriculture DepartmentGLPCs livelihood programmes now touch multiple sectors farming livestock forest produce natural farming fisheries and dairyNearly 277 lakh women are engaged in cropbased activities 611 lakh in animal husbandry around 10000 in forest produce and more than 16000 in fisheriesBeyond agriculture nonfarm livelihoods have expanded significantly SHGs today run foodprocessing units handloom and handicraft ventures pottery centres textile units canteens catering services and produce hygiene productsWith 50 new canteens added this year a total of 200 Mangalam Canteens are now providing steady livelihoods to women across the stateMarket access has also been a key focus In the past five years the state has organised 200 Saras fairs regional fairs Rakhi melas and Navratri exhibitions enabling 5950 SHGs to showcase their products and collectively achieve Rs 48 crore in salesDirect linkages through railway station retail stores ecommerce platforms digital catalogues and social media have further boosted outreachGLPC has also partnered with several CSR organisations Reliance Foundation Pidilite Industries BAIF CSR Box and Supath Foundation to strengthen enterprises such as cattlefeed units microbusinesses canteens and custom hiring centresLooking ahead the government has launched two new schemes the GSafal Yojana which will invest Rs 500 crore over five years to support 50000 Antyodaya families and the GMaitri Yojana with a Rs 50crore startup fund aimed at empowering 10 lakh rural women through new livelihood opportunitiesLaunched in 2011 by the Centre DAYNRLM now covers 745 districts across 28 states and six Union Territories excluding Delhi and Chandigarh connecting 1005 crore rural women through over 9090 lakh SHGs IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarat-disburses-over-rs-1-432-crore-to-women-self-help-groups-648500.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-appears-set-to-wrest-jubilee-hills-from-brs-648501.html Hyderabad Nov 14 Telanganas ruling Congress looks set to wrest Jubilee Hills Assembly seat from Bharat Rashtra Samithi as it has consolidated its lead as counting of votes polled in the byelection proceeded on Friday After six out of 10 rounds of counting Congress candidate Naveen Yadav improved his lead to over 19000 votes against his nearest rival Maganti Sunitha of Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRSThe Congress candidate was ahead from the very first round and maintained the lead in all subsequent roundsLankala Deepak Reddy of the BJP who was in a distant third place left the counting centre with disappointmentMeanwhile celebrations broke out in the Congress camp The ruling party cadres were seen bursting firecrackers and distributing sweets at the party headquarters Gandhi BhavanThe counting of votes was underway under tight security arrangements at Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy Stadium in YousufgudaElection authorities have arranged 42 tables for counting and the entire process will be completed in 10 roundsDistrict Election Officer R V Karnan said each round of counting is expected to take 40 minutes The result is likely to be declared by 2 pmTuesdayâs byelection saw 4849 per cent polling A total of 194631 votes were polled Officials said 99771 men 94855 women and five others cast their votes The number of postal ballots is 101The constituency has a total of 401365 voters comprising 208561 males 192779 females and 25 othersAs many as 58 candidates are in the fray in the byelection caused by the death of sitting MLA Maganti Gopinath of BRSThe BRS fielded Gopinathâs wife Sunitha against the Congressâs Naveen Yadav The BJP once again fielded Lankala Deepak ReddyExit polls by several leading agencies had suggested that Congress is set to wrest the seat from BRS The Congress party is projected to secure 4648 per cent votes while BRS is likely to trail with 4142 per cent votes The BJP may finish a distant third with just 68 per cent votesIn 2023 Gopinath of the BRS had scored a hattrick by defeating his nearest rival Mohammed Azharuddin of the Congress by a margin of 16337 votesThe BRS candidate secured 80549 votes while Azharuddin polled 64212 votes BJPâs Deepak Reddy finished third with 25866 votes AIMIMâs Farazuddin was fourth with just 7848 votesThis time the AIMIM led by Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi supported the Congress candidate IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-appears-set-to-wrest-jubilee-hills-from-brs-648501.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-seeks-eds-response-on-senthil-balajis-plea-to-relax-bail-conditions-648502.html New Delhi Nov 14 IANS The Supreme Court on Friday sought the response of the Enforcement Directorate ED on a plea filed by former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji seeking relaxation of the stringent bail conditions imposed on him in the money laundering case linked to the alleged cashforjobs scamnbspnbspA bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi passed the order after hearing senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Narendra Hooda for Balaji Zoheb Hossain for the ED and senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan for the complainantSibal submitted that Balaji was seeking modification of two conditions in the September 2024 bail order the requirement to mark attendance every Monday and Friday between 11 am and 12 noon in the EDs office in Chennai in addition to appearing before investigating officers on the first Saturday of each month and the condition to remain regularly and punctually present before all courts hearing the scheduled offencesSibal added that these conditions have outlived their purpose since the investigation is over and the chargesheet has been filednbspMy client has appeared before the ED on 116 occasions There is no apprehension of absconding submitted the senior counselnbspOpposing the plea the federal antimoney laundering agency contended that the then Justice Abhay S Okaled Bench which granted Balaji bail was fully conscious of the nature of the conditions imposedThese conditions have ensured smooth progress of the trial There is no reason to dilute them now stated the EDs counselnbspTaking note of the submissions the Justice Kantled Bench said the top court was not expressing any opinion for now but directed ED to clarify whether Balajis continued appearance before it was necessarynbspIn April this year the Supreme Court had warned Balaji who was reinducted into the CM MK Stalinled Cabinet after being released on bail that he could not continue as a minister while facing allegations of influencing witnessesWe are giving him a choice Freedom or post the Justice Abhay S Okaled Bench had said noting earlier findings that he attempted to settle matters with witnesses while in officenbspTamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi had accepted Balajis resignation on the recommendation of Chief Minister StalinnbspBalaji arrested by the ED in June 2023 after extensive searches in Chennai Karur and Coimbatore spent 450 days in custody before securing bail https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-seeks-eds-response-on-senthil-balajis-plea-to-relax-bail-conditions-648502.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-retains-nagrota-assembly-seat-in-jampk-bypoll-648504.html Jammu Nov 14 Bharatiya Janata Party BJP candidate Devyani Rana on Friday won the Nagrota Assembly bypoll in Jammu and Kashmir JampK defeating her nearest rival Harsh Dev Singh of Panthers Party Devyani Rana was declared the winner in the Nagrota Assembly bypoll after she defeated her nearest rival Harsh Dev Singh of the JampK National Panthers Party JKNPP by a margin of over 21000 votesThe candidate of the ruling National Conference NC party Shamim Begum finished a distant third with just over 10000 votes polled in her favourCelebrations started in the BJP camp in Jammu immediately after the victory of the party candidate was announced in NagrotaDevyani Rana is the daughter of late Devender Singh Rana who won the Nagrota seat in the 2024 Assembly electionsThe byeelection became necessary because of the death of party veteran Devender Singh Rana on October 31 2024In the 90member JampK Legislative Assembly the BJP has 29 seats against the NC which has 41 seatsCounting is going on at present in the Budgam Assembly constituency in the Valley After the 6th round the Peoples Democratic Party PDP candidate Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi was leading with 2100 votes over his NC rival Aga Syed MehmoodThe Budgam byeelection was held after the NC candidate Chief Minister Omar Abdullah resigned from here Omar had won two seats Ganderbal and Budgam in the 2024 Assembly electionsHe chose to resign from the Budgam seat and represent Ganderbal constituency in the Legislative AssemblySignificantly NC Lok Sabha member Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi who belongs to Budgam and is a Shia Muslim leader chose to remain away from the NC poll campaign in Budgam due to differences with the party leadershipThe Congress with six MLAs decided to support the NC government headed by Omar Abdullah from outside without joining itFive of the six Independent candidates who won the 2024 Assembly elections later joined the NC IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-retains-nagrota-assembly-seat-in-jampk-bypoll-648504.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mnf-retains-mizorams-dampa-seat-in-bye-election-648507.html Aizawl Nov 14 The Mizo National Front MNF retained Mizorams Dampa Assembly seat where the byeelection was held on November 11 and the results were declared on Friday According to the Election Commission MNF candidate and the partys VicePresident R Lalthangliana defeated ruling Zoram Peoples Movement ZPM nominee singer and preacher Vanlalsailova by a margin of 562 votesLalthangliana a former state Health Minister secured 6981 votes while the ZPM candidate bagged 6419 votesCongress nominee and the partys state VicePresident and former Transport Minister John Rotluangliana received 2394 votes and BJP candidate Lalhmingthanga managed 1541 votesK Zahmingthanga VicePresident of the Peoples Conference founded by former Chief Minister Brig T Sailo secured only 50 votes NOTA None Of The Above recorded 45 votesThe bypoll was necessitated following the death of MNF legislator Lalrintluanga Sailo on July 21Polling for the Dampa seat was held peacefully with 8307 per cent of the 20790 eligible voters including 10185 women exercising their franchiseAltogether five candidates from the ruling and opposition parties contested the bypollThe Assembly segment which shares an unfenced border with Bangladesh and an interstate border with Tripura has a sizable minority population including Chakma and Reang tribal communitiesThe Dampa bypoll was considered an acid test for the ruling ZPM led by Chief Minister Lalduhoma as the outcome was expected to influence the upcoming Lai Autonomous District Council LADC elections on December 3 and the Aizawl Municipal Corporation AMC polls later this yearA victory in the bypoll would have boosted the ZPMs morale amid increasing criticism from opposition parties particularly the MNFThe MNFs win in Dampa restored the partys strength to ten in the 40member Assembly enabling it to retain the post of Leader of Opposition LoPA party requires at least ten MLAs to hold the LoP position the MNFs strength had dropped to nine after the death of Lalrintluanga SailoThe BJP which has two MLAs in the house and is seeking to expand its base in the Christianmajority border state fielded a candidate in the mixedpopulated constituency to strengthen its foothold IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mnf-retains-mizorams-dampa-seat-in-bye-election-648507.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-review-progress-of-bullet-train-project-at-surat-station-tomorrow-648509.html Ahmedabad Nov 14 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Gujarat on Saturday to review one of Indias most ambitious infrastructure ventures the MumbaiâAhmedabad HighSpeed Rail Corridor MAHSR At around 10 am the Prime Minister is scheduled to inspect the underconstruction Bullet Train Station in Surat a key node on the 508km route that is set to usher India into the era of highspeed rail travelStretching across Gujarat Maharashtra and Dadra and Nagar Haveli the corridor will link major urban centres including Sabarmati Ahmedabad Anand Vadodara Bharuch Surat Bilimora Vapi Boisar Virar Thane and MumbaiOf the total length 352 km lies in Gujarat and the Union Territory while 156 km falls in MaharashtraEngineered to meet global benchmarks nearly 85 per cent of the corridor about 465 km is being built on elevated viaducts to ensure safety efficiency and minimal land disruptionProject authorities report substantial progress with 326 km of viaduct already completed and 17 of 25 river bridges in placeOnce operational the Bullet Train will slash travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to roughly two hours dramatically changing the dynamics of business tourism and regional connectivityOfficials said the project will act as an economic catalyst stimulating investment and development along the entire stretchThe SuratâBilimora section spanning about 47 km is among the most advanced in terms of readiness with civil structures and trackbed laying fully completedThe Surat station itself has been designed to mirror the citys iconic diamond industry combining modern aesthetics with practical commuterfriendly infrastructureIt will feature spacious lounges amenities such as restrooms and retail units and seamless integration with the Surat Metro city bus services and Indian RailwaysSurats railway infrastructure has rapidly evolved into one of western Indias most modern and strategically important transit hubs driven by a blend of expansion modernisation and multimodal integrationThe city is undergoing major upgrades through the redevelopment of Surat Railway Station under the Railway Station Redevelopment Programme featuring enhanced passenger amenities concoursebased circulation and improved connectivity IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-review-progress-of-bullet-train-project-at-surat-station-tomorrow-648509.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajasthan-congress-leading-in-anta-bypoll-648512.html Jaipur Nov 14 The counting of votes for the Anta Baran Assembly byeelection in Rajasthan is underway with Congress candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya securing a significant lead after 14 rounds Pramod Jain Bhaya Congress candidate secured 51012 votes while Independent candidate Naresh Meena was trailing with 39692 votes and BJP candidate Morpal Suman with 38634 votesSo far over 1 lakh votes have been counted and six rounds are still pendingIndependent candidate Naresh Meena reached the counting centre nearly three hours after the voting process beganAs Bhayas lead increased Meena stepped out of the centre and sat with his supportersMeanwhile celebrations broke out among Congress workers with many bursting firecrackersDistrict Election Officer Rohitashv Singh Tomar said the counting is taking place at the Boys PG College where 14 counting tables have been set up A total of 20 rounds will be conductedFifteen candidates are in the fray and the constituency recorded 8021 per cent voter turnout on November 11A massive crowd was witnessed outside the counting centreThousands of Naresh Meenas supporters have gathered prompting increased police deploymentAt Bhayas residence in Barans Shriji Chowk supporters began arriving early in the morning and some were seen touching his feet for blessingsBefore counting began Bhaya visited a cowshed with his wife and performed seva expressing confidence in his victorySuman also reached the counting centre in the morning and claimed he would winSloganeering intensified as trends emerged with barricades placed near the College intersection to restrict unauthorised entrySupporters of both leading candidates continued raising slogans throughout the morningThe counting began at 8 am starting with the ballot papers The situation remains dynamic as the remaining six rounds are yet to be completedMeanwhile Congress leader and former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed his happiness over the trend and said the party will record a huge win IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajasthan-congress-leading-in-anta-bypoll-648512.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/na-ni-magic-at-work-says-tdps-lokesh-on-bihar-results-648515.html Amaravati Nov 14 Itâs NaNi magic at work said Andhra Pradesh Minister and Telugu Desam Party TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh on Friday while reacting to the early results of Bihar Assembly elections Lokesh congratulated Janata DalU leader Nitish Kumar on the NDAâs landslide victoryâCongratulations to CM Nitish Kumar ji on the NDAâs landslide victory in Bihar Itâs the NaNi magic at work a resounding vote of confidence in the visionary leadership of PMâNarendra Modi ji and the trusted governance of NitishâKumarâjiâ posted LokeshThe Minister for Human Resources Development and Information Technology had also participated in the NDA campaign in BiharHe had appealed to people of Bihar to give yet another mandate to the National Democratic Alliance NDA saying only a doubleengine government can ensure continued development of the stateOn the last day of the campaigning for the second phase of Assembly elections in Bihar Lokesh had addressed a press conference in PatnaHe told voters that at a time when Bihar is witnessing development the change of government would derail the processWe should understand that we have a doubleengine government which is very important for Bihar Prime Minister Modi and CM Nitish Kumar can work together to fulfil Biharâs vision The plane is on the runway and itâs time for takeoff This is not the time to stop I appeal to Bihar to give us a fifth term and together we will develop the state properlyâ he saidStating that there was âjungle rajâ in Bihar before Nitish Kumar became the Chief Minister he said Bihar is witnessing rapid progress thanks to the double engine government âI spoke to industrialists in Patna They are happy with the development works and the government polices here Bihar has allocated maximum funds in the Union Budget After Bihar Andhra Pradesh has got the highest allocation This was possible because of NDA ruling both the statesâ he saidâThere is a need to ensure the victory of the NDA in Bihar for three reasons Leadership track record double engine government and continuity of governmentsâ he had said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/na-ni-magic-at-work-says-tdps-lokesh-on-bihar-results-648515.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-polls-initial-trends-show-rjd-heading-towards-a-major-defeat-nda-poised-for-a-landslide-648525.html Patna Nov 14 The initial trends of the Bihar Assembly election counting indicate a major setback for the Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD which appears to be heading toward its biggest electoral defeat In the first four hours of counting till 12 noon trends from all 243 seats emerged showing the NDA marching toward a sweeping victoryAccording to early trends till 145 pm as per Election Commission of India ECI the BJP is leading on 91 seats JDU on 81 LJPRV on 21 HAM on five and Rashtriya Lok Morcha on four seatsOn the other side the RJD is ahead in only 35 seats a sharp decline from the 75 seats it won in the 2020 Assembly elections when it emerged as the single largest partyThe Congress is leading on six seats CPIML on six seats and CPI CPIM and VIP are leading on one seat eachThe results indicate a significant rebuff to the Lalu Prasad Yadavâled RJD which campaigned on a series of ambitious promises including government jobs for every household Rs 2500 monthly assistance to women under the Mai Bahin Maan Yojana and enhanced honourariums of Rs 30000 for Jeevika DidisThe early numbers suggest that voters may have placed greater confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar whose parties are showing strong leads across the stateHowever officials emphasise that counting is still in progress and the ECI has not yet declared any final results or confirmed the victory of any candidateAs counting continues for all 243 seats in the Bihar Assembly elections the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP is performing even better than in the previous electionProminent BJP leaders including Samrat Choudhary from Tarapur Maithili Thakur from Alinagar and Health Minister Mangal Pandey have maintained steady leads since the early rounds of countingWith the NDA alliance holding a significant advantage the key question now is whether Nitish Kumar will return as the Chief MinisterBy evening official results will start coming in and the picture will become clear regarding who will form the next government in Bihar IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-polls-initial-trends-show-rjd-heading-towards-a-major-defeat-nda-poised-for-a-landslide-648525.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/veteran-cong-leader-hassan-accuses-shashi-tharoor-of-undermining-party-leadership-648527.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 14 Veteran Congress leader MM Hassan on Friday launched a blistering attack on senior party leader Shashi Tharoor accusing him of repeatedly undermining the party leadership Speaking at the Nehru Award distribution ceremony organised by the Nehru Centre Hassan alleged that Tharoor was âoiling his head without looking at what he is doingâ a Malayalam idiom implying reckless behaviourHassan said Tharoorâs political rise was made possible only because of âthe generosity and trust of the Nehru familyâ yet he had chosen to belittle them while remaining a member of the Congress Working CommitteeâIf he had even minimum decency he should have resigned from the Working Committee before making such statementsâ he saidHassan added that he felt compelled to speak because it was Jawaharlal Nehruâs birth anniversary todayHe criticised Tharoor as someone âwho has not shed even a drop of sweat for the country or societyâ accusing him of praising senior BJP leader LK Advani while portraying Congress leaders unfavourablyThe award was presented to G SudhakaranHassanâs remarks come against the backdrop of earlier instances where Tharoorâs comments had stirred discontent within the partyOver the past few years several of Tharoorâs public statements â often interpreted as favourable to BJP leaders or critical of Congress strategy â have triggered internal uneaseHis acknowledgement of Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs communication skills occasional praise for policy initiatives and earlier remarks describing Modi as âcrackling with energyâ during a meeting had drawn criticism from a section of Congress leadersSimilarly his open admiration for LK Advani as a âpatriotâ had previously sparked objections within the organisation with leaders accusing him of giving political legitimacy to the BJPâs ideological iconsTharoorâs willingness to voice dissent on issues ranging from organisational reforms to electoral strategies has also been viewed by many as discordant with the party lineHassanâs latest outburst underscores the continuing friction between Tharoor and sections of the Kerala Congress leadership even as the party attempts to project unity ahead of upcoming electoral challenges IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/veteran-cong-leader-hassan-accuses-shashi-tharoor-of-undermining-party-leadership-648527.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/lalus-sons-trail-in-respective-seats-as-vote-counting-continues-in-bihar-648529.html Patna Nov 14 IANS The Yadav brothers Janshakti Janata Dals Tej Pratap Yadav and Rashtriya Janata Dals Tejashwi Yadav are both trailing in their respective Assembly constituencies early trends indicated at 230 pm as counting was underway for the Bihar electionsnbspTejashwi Yadav Mahagathbandhans Chief Ministerial face is trailing in the Lalu familys stronghold Raghopur Assembly constituency as BJPs Satish Kumar was seen leading at 230 pm according to the Election Commission of Indias ECI early trendsSitting RJD MLA Tejashwi Yadav who secured victories in both 2015 and 2020 is aiming to maintain his stronghold amid a tough competition from BJPs Satish Kumar Yadav and Jan Suraajs Chanchal KumarnbspRaghopur is a bastion for the RJD Historically Tejashwi Yadavs father Lalu Prasad Yadav the founder of the RJD along with his mother Rabri Devi have both represented this seat Tejashwi has been the representative for this constituency since 2015 He won the seat in the 2020 elections with a lead of over 38000 votesBJPs Satish Kumar Yadav previously won against Rabri Devi in the 2010 elections while representing the JDUNotably one of the individuals opposing Tejashwi Yadav is Prem Kumar from the Janshakti Janata Dal a party established by Tejashwis estranged brother Tej Pratap YadavnbspWhile Tej Pratap was seen trailing in the Mahua Assembly seat as the LJPRV candidate Sanjay Kumar Singh is leadingnbspTej Pratap Yadav son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav formed Janshakti Janata Dal after he was expelled from RJD earlier this year Tej Pratap was the MLA for Mahua in 2015 while in 2020 RJDs Mukesh Kumar Raushan represented the seatThe ruling NDA is heading for a landslide victory in the Bihar Assembly elections with the latest trends showing the alliance crossing the 200seat marknbspAccording to the early trends at 230 pm the NDA is leading in 201 seats while the Mahagathbandhan is currently spirally at 36nbspThe election witnessed participation from more than 70 crore voters who cast their ballots to decide the fate of both the ruling NDA and the Mahagathbandhan The polling was held in two phases on November 6 and 11nbspIn the outgoing Assembly the NDA holds 131 seats comprising BJPs 80 JDUs 45 four of HAMS and two Independents The Opposition bloc has 111 seats with the RJD holding 77 Congress 19 CPIML 11 CPIM two and CPI two https://dailyworld.in/politics/lalus-sons-trail-in-respective-seats-as-vote-counting-continues-in-bihar-648529.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tharoor-takes-jibe-at-congress-as-india-bloc-falters-in-bihar-648533.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 14 Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday took pointed jabs at his own party as early votecount trends show a dismal performance for the INDIA alliance in Bihar While the National Democratic Alliance NDA is seen leading by a significant margin Tharoor while speaking to the media questioned key aspects of the electoral outcomeIts a question of leading at the moment lets wait for the Election Commission to discuss and disclose the results he told reporters adding that all parties including Congress and RJD must study their performance in detailOne has to look in totality as during elections there are a number of factors Lot of issues have to be looked let us analyse what happened I was not invited to campaign there so those who went there will know better what happened there Tharoor addedHe also mentioned that the senior ally in Bihar was not the Congress partyTharoor also blamed the NDA government for reportedly offering benefits to women voters just before the Model Code of Conduct came into forceWhether we like it or not that is legal under our laws I am afraid this is not the first time that we have seen state governments doing such things giving benefits to certain segments of society he said citing similar practices in MaharashtraHis comments come amid early polling trends that suggest the INDIA bloc is genuinely hurt by Congresss lacklustre showingAccording to media reports the party is only leading on about five seats out of the 61 it contestedIncidentally this is not the first time that Tharoors jabes have come as of late he has been doing this at regular intervals creating much heartburn especially in Kerala where the Congress is fighting the CPIM and the BJP IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tharoor-takes-jibe-at-congress-as-india-bloc-falters-in-bihar-648533.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/hardeep-puri-meets-ceos-of-koreas-top-shipping-companies-648535.html New Delhi Nov 14 IANS Indias Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that he held a highly productive meeting with the captains of South Koreas major shipping companies on FridaynbspDiscussed how energy and shipping are inseparable pillars of our rapidly growing economy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Our crude and gas imports worth over 150 billion are seaborne reflecting the scale of our energy and shipping vessel demand the minister said in a post on XThe top honchos of Korean shipping companies that attended the meeting include Korea Ocean Business Corporation KOBC CEO An Byung Gil SK Shipping CEO Kim Sung Ick HLine Shipping CEO Seo Myung Deuk and Pan Ocean Vice President Sung Je YongnbspWe also discussed how the combination of Koreas advanced shipbuilding technologies and Indias manufacturing base and lower production costs will lead to a mutually beneficial partnership that can serve our rising domestic needs as well as global markets for ships the minister saidThe oil ampamp gas sector alone accounts for nearly 28 per cent of Indias total trade by volume making it the single largest commodity group at our ports Yet only around 20 per cent of this cargo is carried on Indianflagged or Indianowned vessels Puri pointed outnbspWith Indias demand for crude oil LPG LNG and ethane rising rapidly and ONGC alone projected to require nearly 100 offshore service and platform supply vessels by 2034 there is a strong impetus for us to build ships in India in partnership with global leaders the minister saidHe had earlier pointed out that India with its 23 worldclass refineries and a total capacity of 2582 MMTPA million metric tonnes per annum now stands among the top five refining nations in the worldnbspIndias oil refining story is a story of growth innovation and selfsufficiency From meeting domestic demand to fuelling global markets the journey has been remarkable he remarkednbspHe hig hlighted that in 202425 the countrys petroleum product exports reached 647 million tonnes up from 555 million tonnes in 201415The country is on track to reach around 310 MMTPA by 2030 with longterm plans to scale further to 400450 MMTPA to become a global refining and energy hubnbspIndia is currently the secondlargest oil importer in the world after China as the country imports over 85 per cent of its crude requirementnbspThe top oil suppliers to India include Russia Iraq Saudi Arabia the United Arab Emirates and the United States https://dailyworld.in/politics/hardeep-puri-meets-ceos-of-koreas-top-shipping-companies-648535.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-poll-results-pks-jan-suraj-a-damp-squib-mukesh-sahanis-vip-also-fails-to-take-off-648536.html Patna Nov 14 IANS Prashant Kishors Jan Suraaj and the Mahagathbandhans Deputy Chief Ministerial face Mukesh Sahanis Vikasheel Insaan Party VIP were unable to secure leads in any constituency as of 350 pm according to Bihar election trendsnbspThe exit polls had projected that Jan Suraaj would win between zero and two seats and the trends at 350 pm reflected this forecastnbspJan Suraaj was considered the potential X factor in this election largely due to Prashant Kishors formidable track record as a poll strategistKishor has been credited with steering major electoral victories for Nitish Kumar in the 2015 Bihar polls Jagan Mohan Reddy and the YSR Congress Party in Andhra Pradesh in 2019 and Mamata Banerjees Trinamool Congress in the 2021 West Bengal Assembly electionsnbspDespite this several exit polls predicted zero seats for Jan Suraaj a projection Kishor himself acknowledged remarking before the counting began that his party would either perform exceedingly well or crashOn the other hand Mukesh Sahanis VIP is trailing in all 15 seats it contested Sahani who chose not to contest personally had been positioned as the Mahagathbandhans Deputy Chief Ministerial facenbspThe Election Commissions website shows that Sahanis brother Santosh Sahni is in eighth position out of 12 candidates in Gaura Gram where BJPs Sujit Kumar is leading by a margin of over 10000 votesnbspSahani a former Bollywood set designer who entered politics was considered significant in consolidating Mallah Sahani and Nishad votes across the Mithilanchal and Seemanchal regions making him an important figure in the Mahagathbandhans strategyAs per the latest 350 pm trends the NDA is ahead in 209 seats while the Mahagathbandhan trails with 29nbspBihar witnessed 6691 per cent voter turnout overall in twophase elections the highest since the first elections in 1951 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-poll-results-pks-jan-suraj-a-damp-squib-mukesh-sahanis-vip-also-fails-to-take-off-648536.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/world-stands-to-gain-by-partnering-with-india-piyush-goyal-648584.html Visakhapatnam Nov 14 IANS Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said the world stands to gain by partnering with India as the country strengthens economic linkages that deliver shared prosperity globallynbspAddressing the Vizag CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam in the presence of Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu Goyal said Bharats approach to navigating the new geoeconomic order includes focusing on prosperity through technology trust through righteousness and trade through capabilityHe cited three key recommendations to expand global cooperation facilitating twoway investments strengthening technology cooperation and building and sustaining trustnbspIndias growth story under PM Narendra Modis leadership has been built on the pillars of trust transparency innovation and inclusion the minister told the gatheringnbspGoyal further stated that India aspires to be a developed and prosperous nation where every state thrives and every citizen enjoys a high quality of lifeUnder visionary leadership Visakhapatnam has become a global trade hub rooted in rich heritage and modern innovation connecting Indias growth story with the world Innovation is the key Lets build and sustain trust through transparent governance and a predictive policy framework that promotes longterm partnership I would like to congratulate everyone driving this vision forward he highlightednbspCM Naidu said India is emerging as the worlds preferred investment destination driven by visionary leadership and democratic strengthAndhra Pradesh with its strategic coastline and proven ease of doing business stands as a gateway on Indias east coast As India rises from the 11th to the 3rd largest economy no force can deter its unstoppable growth and promise of prosperity he addedState Human Resources Development and IT Electronics and Communication Minister Nara Lokesh said you should consider investing in Andhra Pradesh because we offer what I like to call a doubleengine bullettrain governmentnbspUnder the guidance of visionary Indian leaders once we commit to a project it becomes a shared mission that we pursue with determination We are fully prepared to work with the government to implement reforms and regulatory improvements that will ensure your business not only succeeds but truly thrives in our great nation India he told the gathering https://dailyworld.in/politics/world-stands-to-gain-by-partnering-with-india-piyush-goyal-648584.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/up-cm-yogi-adityanath-meets-dsp-cum-cricketer-deepti-sharma-648603.html Lucknow Nov 14 IANS Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday met the states World Cup winning Womens Cricket Team player Deepti Sharma and also led a Cabinet meeting which took 20 key decisions including one on easing the registration process for old age pension an official saidnbspSharma who is serving as Deputy Superintendent of Police DSP in the state was praised by Chief Minister Adityanath for her good performance in the World Cricket final and winning the Player of the Tournament awardDeepti has done the Uttar Pradesh Police proud at the world stage CM Adityanath had tweeted soon after the womens cricket team lifted the World Cup on November 2nbspCricketer Deepti Sharma was earlier appointed as DSP in January this year under the sports quota as part of Chief Minister Adityanaths Skilled Athlete SchemenbspDuring the Cabinet meeting held at the CM residence on Friday CM Adityanath led his Ministers in congratulating the womens cricket team for winning the World CupThe Cabinet also condemned the fatal Delhi blast on November 10nbspA key decision taken at the meeting relates to saving the elderly the trouble of running around for pensionnbspThe Cabinet decided that the social welfare department will deploy callcentre executives to contact and seek consent of the beneficiary and fill their forms online through common service centresnbspThe forms will be verified using family IDs before the release of their pension saving the elderly to run around to complete formalitiesAs a pilot project the scheme will be tried in five districts including Ghaziabad Gorakhpur Hardoi Kannauj and Lalitpur an official saidnbspIn the existing system an online application by an elderly person seeking pension needs the verification by the SubDivisional Magistrate and village Block Development Officer before an approval from the District Magistrateled CommitteenbspAn official said the proposed new system will speed up the entire processThe scheme will benefit all elderly over the age of 60 with an annual income of Rs 56460 or less in urban areas and Rs 46080 or less in rural areasnbspThe Cabinet also approved a scheme to provide car loan to employees of judicial servicesnbspOther Cabinet decisions included approval for a private university in Shahjahanpur and beneficial rate revision for cane procurement https://dailyworld.in/politics/up-cm-yogi-adityanath-meets-dsp-cum-cricketer-deepti-sharma-648603.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/hardeep-puri-meets-ceos-of-koreas-top-shipping-companies-648605.html New Delhi Nov 14 Indias Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that he held a highly productive meeting with the captains of South Koreas major shipping companies on Friday Discussed how energy and shipping are inseparable pillars of our rapidly growing economy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Our crude and gas imports worth over 150 billion are seaborne reflecting the scale of our energy and shipping vessel demand the minister said in a post on XThe top honchos of Korean shipping companies that attended the meeting include Korea Ocean Business Corporation KOBC CEO An Byung Gil SK Shipping CEO Kim Sung Ick HLine Shipping CEO Seo Myung Deuk and Pan Ocean Vice President Sung Je YongWe also discussed how the combination of Koreaâs advanced shipbuilding technologies and Indiaâs manufacturing base and lower production costs will lead to a mutually beneficial partnership that can serve our rising domestic needs as well as global markets for ships the minister saidThe oil amp gas sector alone accounts for nearly 28 per cent of Indiaâs total trade by volume making it the single largest commodity group at our ports Yet only around 20 per cent of this cargo is carried on Indianflagged or Indianowned vessels Puri pointed outWith Indiaâs demand for crude oil LPG LNG and ethane rising rapidly and ONGC alone projected to require nearly 100 offshore service and platform supply vessels by 2034 there is a strong impetus for us to build ships in India in partnership with global leaders the minister saidHe had earlier pointed out that India with its 23 worldclass refineries and a total capacity of 2582 MMTPA million metric tonnes per annum now stands among the top five refining nations in the worldIndiaâs oil refining story is a story of growth innovation and selfsufficiency From meeting domestic demand to fuelling global markets the journey has been remarkable he remarkedHe highlighted that in 202425 the countryâs petroleum product exports reached 647 million tonnes up from 555 million tonnes in 201415The country is on track to reach around 310 MMTPA by 2030 with longterm plans to scale further to 400â450 MMTPA to become a global refining and energy hubIndia is currently the secondlargest oil importer in the world after China as the country imports over 85 per cent of its crude requirementThe top oil suppliers to India include Russia Iraq Saudi Arabia the United Arab Emirates and the United States IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/hardeep-puri-meets-ceos-of-koreas-top-shipping-companies-648605.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mahayuti-partners-hail-ndas-victory-in-bihar-assembly-polls-648608.html Mumbai Nov 14 MahaYuti partners on Friday hailed the stellar performance of the NDA in Bihar Assembly elections Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said people of Bihar had embraced vikas raj and rejected jungle rajReacting to the Bihar Assembly results Shinde whose Shiv Sena is an ally of the NDA congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar CM Nitish KumarBihar voted for development under Nitish Kumar and PM Modis leadership Similarly women laadki bahin ensured the NDA got a landslide win just like Maharashtra he saidThe large participation of women in the poll process helped the NDA win he addedDeputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said âBihar has voted for good governance and a progressive future by choosing NDA to lead the state and its people Congratulations to Honble PM Shri NarendraModi ji Union Minister Shri AmitShah ji Chief Minister Shri NitishKumar and the entire NDA on this victoryRevenue Minister and former state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule said âThe resounding victory of the BJPled NDA in the Bihar Assembly elections is a testament to the firm faith that the people of Bihar have placed in development good governance and stabilityThis triumph is yet another affirmation of the immense public support garnered by the leadership of the Honourable Prime Minister Shri narendramodi Ji The people of Bihar have risen above caste creed and religion to choose the resolve for development a determined path of progress and the road to a brighter futureThrough this victory the people of Bihar have applauded the development works undertaken by the NDA government so far This unparalleled victory has been achieved through leadership planning and tireless efforts of Union Home Minister Honourable AmitShah Bhai BJP National President Honourable JPNadda Ji and the key NDA ally the leader of Janata Dal United NitishKumar Ji In this election Chief Minister Honourable DevFadnavis Ji also campaigned vigorously in BiharâMaharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan said the Bihar Assembly election results showed that the Congress was being rejected across the country as voters backed the NDA to retain power in the stateâOne needs to understand that the Congress party is getting rejected across the countryâ Chavan told reporters at the BJPâs state headquarters while reacting to the Bihar verdictChavan said the election in Bihar was essentially a contest against the possible return of âjungle rajâ referring to the Rashtriya Janata Dal led by former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and his son Tejashwi YadavHe said the leadership of CM Nitish Kumar and the joint efforts of PM Modi helped the alliance secure victoryWhile the polls were projected as a tough fight between the Opposition and the ruling alliance the real contest turned out to be between Independent candidates and the Congress he said sarcasticallyResponding to the Congressâ allegations of vote theft Chavan said these were attempts to create a fake narrative during the campaign He added that several issues were clarified after the Election Commission conducted extensive checksâThe way Rahul Gandhi tried to present topics people have proved how insignificant they actually areâ he said Chavan further claimed the outcome had given a clear indication of what will happen in Mumbai He said the Modi government had extended substantial financial support for projects such as the metro and coastal road and asserted that the city would vote for the MahayutiIT minister and BJP leader Ashish Shelar posted on X celebrating the NDAâs victory in Bihar The BJP minister said âThe electorate had rejected allegations of vote tampering EVM manipulation and bogus votersâHe added that voters in Maharashtra and Mumbai would soon deliver a similar verdict expressing confidence in PM Modiâs leadership Shelar also thanked the people of Bihar for giving the NDA a decisive mandate and congratulated party leaders officebearers workers and volunteers for their effortsMeanwhile Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut in his reaction said âThereâs no need to be shocked by the results of the Bihar Assembly elections Looking at the national agenda being carried out handinhand by the Election Commission and BJP a different outcome than this was simply not possible A complete Maharashtra pattern Those who were certain to come to power were wiped out within 50â IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mahayuti-partners-hail-ndas-victory-in-bihar-assembly-polls-648608.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cds-anil-chauhan-stresses-on-defence-rd-lauds-psus-648612.html New Delhi Nov 14 IANS Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan led the discussions on Defence RampampD Autonomous Systems and Futuristic Technologies and Ammunition and Explosives at the second edition of the Brainstorming Session BSS 20 on FridaynbspWhile delivering the keynote address at Manekshaw Centre the CDS highlighted the contribution of PSUs the private sector and MSMEs in defence manufacturingnbspThe Brainstorming Session 20 with the theme Atmanirbharta in Defence Leveraging Defence Industry Ecosystem for Future Warfare was organised by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff HQ IDS in association with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers SIDMAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Chief of Integrated Defence Staff in his welcome address emphasised providing a boost to domestic industries focusing on technological advancement and Research and Development said the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff on XnbspThe event witnessed significant participation from defence industries said a statementnbspThe daylong session discussed issues essential for future warfare including ammunition ampamp explosives autonomous systems and RampampD in futuristic technologies said a statementnbspThe event brought together key stakeholders from across the national security and defence landscape to address priority challenges identify growth opportunities and facilitate clear actionable plansA statement said that the outcomes of the session will help advance Aatmanirbharta empower Indias leadership in future warfare domains and further strengthen operational preparedness and industry capabilities in the defence sectorThe HQ IDS said on X The session was attended by General Anil Chauhan Chief of Defence Staff CDS Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Chief of Integrated Defence Staff CISC Defence Secretary and senior leadership from the Ministry of Defence ServiceHQs DPSUs DRDO Defence Industries ampamp Academia Three focused sessions addressed Defence RampampD Autonomous Systems and Futuristic Technologies and Ammunition ampamp ExplosivesEarlier in the week CDS General Anil Chauhan said that Operation Sindoor is a compelling example of modern warfare where precision strike capabilities networkcentric operations digitised intelligence and multidomain tactics were effectively deployed within a compressed time framenbspIn his special address on Impact of Technology on Modern Warfare at the Delhi Defence Dialogue the CDS underscored the imperative for military leadership to adapt swiftly to evolving realities noting that technological superiority has become a decisive factor in determining success on the battlefieldnbspGeneral Anil Chauhan emphasised that warfare remains fundamentally about securing victory and those who lead in technology will ultimately prevail https://dailyworld.in/politics/cds-anil-chauhan-stresses-on-defence-rd-lauds-psus-648612.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-poll-results-pks-jan-suraaj-a-damp-squib-mukesh-sahanis-vip-also-fails-to-take-off-648617.html Patna Nov 14 Prashant Kishors Jan Suraaj and the Mahagathbandhans Deputy Chief Ministerial face Mukesh Sahanis Vikasheel Insaan Party VIP were unable to secure leads in any constituency as of 350 pm according to Bihar election trends The exit polls had projected that Jan Suraaj would win between zero and two seats and the trends at 350 pm reflected this forecastJan Suraaj was considered the potential X factor in this election largely due to Prashant Kishors formidable track record as a poll strategistKishor has been credited with steering major electoral victories for Nitish Kumar in the 2015 Bihar polls Jagan Mohan Reddy and the YSR Congress Party in Andhra Pradesh in 2019 and Mamata Banerjees Trinamool Congress in the 2021 West Bengal Assembly electionsDespite this several exit polls predicted zero seats for Jan Suraaj a projection Kishor himself acknowledged remarking before the counting began that his party would either perform exceedingly well or crashOn the other hand Mukesh Sahanis VIP is trailing in all 15 seats it contested Sahani who chose not to contest personally had been positioned as the Mahagathbandhans Deputy Chief Ministerial faceThe Election Commissions website shows that Sahanis brother Santosh Sahni is in eighth position out of 12 candidates in Gaura Gram where BJPs Sujit Kumar is leading by a margin of over 10000 votesSahani a former Bollywood set designer who entered politics was considered significant in consolidating Mallah Sahani and Nishad votes across the Mithilanchal and Seemanchal regions making him an important figure in the Mahagathbandhans strategyAs per the latest 350 pm trends the NDA is ahead in 209 seats while the Mahagathbandhan trails with 29Bihar witnessed 6691 per cent voter turnout overall in twophase elections the highest since the first elections in 1951 IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-poll-results-pks-jan-suraaj-a-damp-squib-mukesh-sahanis-vip-also-fails-to-take-off-648617.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/victory-of-good-governance-development-pm-modi-on-bihars-mega-mandate-for-nda-648625.html New Delhi Nov 14 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described the NDAs sweep in the Bihar Assembly elections as a victory of good governance and development vowing to take the states infrastructure and culture to new heights and creating ample opportunities for the youth and womennbspIn the coming times we will actively work towards the development of Bihar giving a new identity to the infrastructure and the culture of the state We will ensure that the youth power and women power here get ample opportunities for a prosperous life said PM Modi on social media platform X crediting every worker of the NDA for the massive mandate in favour of the NDAnbspIn his message the PM said Victory of good governance has been achieved Victory of development has been achieved Victory of the spirit of public welfare has been achieved Victory of social justice has been achievedMy deepest gratitude to the family members of Bihar who have blessed the NDA with a historic and unprecedented victory in the 2025 assembly elections This resounding public mandate will empower us to serve the people and work with new resolve for Bihar he saidnbspPM Modi credited Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for the NDAs performancenbspThe NDA has ensured allround development of the state The people have given us a massive majority after witnessing our track record and our vision to take the state to new heightsnbspI extend my heartfelt congratulations to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ji and our NDA family colleagues Chirag Paswan ji Jitan Ram Manjhi ji and Upendra Kushwaha ji for this resounding victory he saidPM Modi said the victory was also due to the hard work of NDA workers who countered the lies of rival partiesnbspI express my gratitude to each worker of the NDA who has worked tirelessly They went among the public presented our development agenda and firmly countered every lie of the opposition I appreciate them from the bottom of my heart said PM ModinbspUnion Home Minister Amit Shah also hailed party workers and described the NDAs big win in Bihar as a mandate in favour of performancenbspThis is the victory of every Bihari who believes in Developed Bihar No matter in what guise those who practice jungle raj and appeasement politics come they will not get the opportunity to loot The public now gives its mandate solely and exclusively on the basis of Politics of performance I congratulate Shri narendramodiji Shri NitishKumar ji and all the leaders and workers of the NDAHe also lauded the efforts of NDA workers from the booth level to the state level who have brought this result to fruition through their tireless hard worknbspI assure the people of Bihar and especially our mothers and sisters that with the hope and trust with which you have given this mandate to the NDA under the leadership of Modi ji the NDA government will fulfil it with even greater dedication said HM Shah https://dailyworld.in/politics/victory-of-good-governance-development-pm-modi-on-bihars-mega-mandate-for-nda-648625.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-mandate-for-development-not-jungle-raj-says-tripura-cm-648629.html Agartala Nov 14 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the people of Bihar unitedly stopped the return of jungle raj and voted for development under the NDA Reacting to the ongoing counting of votes in the Bihar Assembly election Tripura Chief Minister claimed that the National Democratic Alliance NDA is heading towards a significant victory in Bihar asserting that people have rejected the jungle raj and gundaraj associated with RJD leader Lalu Prasad YadavHe further said that West Bengal would be the next state where major political change is expected in the early next years electionSpeaking to the media on the sidelines of the inauguration and laying the foundation stones for infrastructure and allied facilities of a private university on the outskirts of Agartala CM Saha expressed confidence about the political trend in BiharIn Bihar a big victory is supposed to happen I was there myself and had campaigned in three Assembly constituencies in the Champaran region The information I have is that in all three seats the NDA is leading This is just the tip of the iceberg and shows what is coming he saidCongratulating the central leadership he added I want to congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi Chief Minister Nitish Kumar the entire team under National BJP President and Union Health Minister JP Nadda and the Union Home Minister Amit Shah for working together for this excellent result Lalu ji former Bihar CM and others cannot return because everyone is aware of their crime and gundaraj which people do not likeCM Saha former Tripura state President of BJP said During my Bihar election campaign last month I was 100 per cent sure that people of Bihar will never allow jungle raj here again as they want development which can be given only by the BJPCalling West Bengal the next target of BJP CM Saha said In Bengal a change is going to happen If Bengal can be freed then the entire image of India will be totally differentThe Chief Ministers remarks come amid ongoing political discourse in several key states where the NDA is hoping to expand its influenceA large number of BJP leaders members and karyakartas celebrated the partys election victory in BiharFormer Minister Bhagaban Das state BJP VicePresident Papia Datta district President Asim Bhattacharjee and mediacell incharge Sunit Sarkar among others attended the Bijoy Utsav festival of victory IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-mandate-for-development-not-jungle-raj-says-tripura-cm-648629.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-polls-supposed-to-influence-116-assembly-seats-with-vote-chori-pitch-congress-manages-to-lead-in-only-four-648632.html New Delhi Nov 14 The Congress has faced a major defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections managing to lead in only four seats A key highlight of the RJDâINC campaign was party MP Rahul Gandhiâs Vote Chori pitch His extensive travel across the state was intended to influence 116 Assembly seats However on the results day the Congress was found leading in only four out of the 116 targeted seats with a strike rate of less than 2 per cent Rahul Gandhis Bihar campaign was fixated on Vote Chori His yatra across Bihar was positioned to influence half of the seatsThe aggressive campaign of the INDIA Bloc known as the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar centered around Rahul Gandhiâs âvote choriâ allegations Yet the pitch appears to have fallen flat with voters as trends indicated a record National Democratic Alliance NDA victory in the 2025 Bihar Assembly electionsFor the Congress the trends are particularly sobering The party not only underperformed in the seats it contested but also failed to contribute meaningfully to the alliance tally securing leads in only four of the 61 seats it foughtDespite repeatedly raising allegations such as voter chori against the Centre and the Election Commission and campaigning around the Special Intensive Revision SIR drive and the Voter Adhikar Yatra the Congress struggled to gain traction on the groundIn the last press conference on âVote Choriâ on November 6 Rahul Gandhi claimed to show evidence of a Brazilian model appearing on the Haryana voter list 22 times under different names including Seema and SweetyRahul Gandhiâs vote chori pitch along with the Congressâ highenergy social media campaign expected to energise cadres and consolidate antiincumbency did not create the momentum the party had hoped forPromising a hydrogen bomb of evidence but never fully delivering it Rahul Gandhi held three press conferences where he presented alleged proofs of how the ECI was enabling vote theft mass deletion of votes and data manipulationOn November 6 Rahul Gandhi again repeated his âvote choriâ allegation while appealing to what he called âGen Z brothers and sistersâ to decide Biharâs future But this strategy also failed to resonate with votersIn the 2020 elections Congress secured 27 seats out of 70 with a conversion rate of 38 per cent This time however its performance has dropped even furtherCongress once a dominant force in Biharâs political landscape has gradually lost its hold over the state In 2025 it contested as a junior partner in the alliance with the Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD The 2025 Bihar election results mark one of the partyâs weakest showingsCongress was once among the top three political parties in Bihar especially before the stateâs bifurcation in 2000 In the 1985 elections Congress won a clear majority with 196 seats leading to Chandrashekhar Singh becoming Chief MinisterIn the 1990 elections Congress emerged as the secondlargest party with 71 seats considered its last strong performance The partyâs final phase of prominent leadership came under Jagannath Mishra who served as Chief Minister in 1990However the partyâs influence declined rapidly thereafter In the 1995 elections its tally fell sharply to 29 seats marking the beginning of a longterm slideIn 2000 Bihar was bifurcated to create the new state of Jharkhand This dramatically reshaped Biharâs political landscape enabling the rise of regional parties such as the Janata Dal United and the RJD In the 2000 Assembly elections held before bifurcation Congress finished fourth with 23 seatsIn 2005 Bihar had witnessed two Assembly elections due to a hung verdict in February Fresh elections were held in OctoberâNovember where Congress secured only a 61 per cent vote share signalling its shrinking baseCongress saw brief improvements in later years securing 27 seats in 2015 and maintaining a similar presence in subsequent elections but the 2025 results reflect one of the partyâs steepest declines in Bihar IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-polls-supposed-to-influence-116-assembly-seats-with-vote-chori-pitch-congress-manages-to-lead-in-only-four-648632.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/eci-acting-like-rss-unit-ktaka-congress-mlc-on-bihar-result-648633.html Bengaluru Nov 14 Karnataka Congress MLC BK Hariprasad said on Friday that the Election Commission of India ECI is acting like a unit of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS and ensured the NDAâs victory âIronically this is a wonderful result I convey my best regards to the Election Commission of India for these results I congratulate the agency About 65 lakh names of voters in Bihar were removed from the electoral rolls and these results are the performance of the Election Commissionâ he saidHariprasad added that to destroy all democratic norms and practices the Election Commission is acting like a unit of the RSS âBJP is a political party associated with the RSS The ECI is indulging in destroying the countryâs democratic system If they have removed the names of 65 lakh voters during the state assembly election it would not be an exaggeration to say that this is a remarkable job by the Election Commissionâ he said When asked about people not responding to the agitation launched by the Congress and INDIA bloc allies regarding the Special Intensive Revision SIR process Hariprasad said that when people were not even allowed to cast their votes no conclusion can be drawn from their response âHad people been allowed to exercise their franchise the results would have been differentâ he said He further alleged that the removal of 65 lakh names from the votersâ list was mainly to ensure that those opposed to the BJP did not get a chance to vote In this context he added the Election Commission has delivered a great performance and he would like to congratulate themResponding to the setback for the Mahagathbandhan in the Bihar Assembly polls Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that one has to bow down to the mandate of the peopleCommenting on the Bihar Assembly election results Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar said that they will accept whatever mandate the people have given âWe will use this as a lesson to devise a new strategy for the futureâ he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/eci-acting-like-rss-unit-ktaka-congress-mlc-on-bihar-result-648633.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/soul-of-india-resides-in-villages-says-haryana-cm-648636.html Sonipat Nov 14 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday inaugurated the 72nd statelevel Cooperative Week in Sonipat town Addressing the gathering he said that the soul of India resides in its villages and that the path to progress lies through cooperationHe added that this year is being celebrated as the Year of Cooperatives and the event will play a key role in achieving the vision of prosperity through cooperation and selfrelianceThe Chief Minister urged the youth to shed traditional mindsets form cooperatives and transform them into global brands through the power of Digital IndiaChief Minister Saini said we must remember the millions of people who through their small savings and collective strength built a robust cooperative movement Today India is the worlds fourthlargest economy and is rapidly moving toward becoming the third largestCooperatives he said are vital to achieving this goalThe Chief Minister added that in 2014 Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to strengthen the cooperative sector and for the first time in history established a dedicated Ministry of CooperationCarrying forward the Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision the state government has resolved to turn cooperatives into a mass movementCM Saini said that Haryana is steadily advancing in the cooperative sectorRuPay Kisan Credit Cards have been issued to more than 300000 farmers across the state through 19 District Central Cooperative Banks he addedAdditionally 21 Primary Agricultural Credit Society centres have been selected for the construction of warehouses he saidHe added that no interest is charged on crop loans for members of primary cooperative societies who repay on timeAs of now this scheme has provided interest relief amounting to Rs 1223 crore to 531652 farmersHaryana State Cooperative Supply And Marketing Federation Limited is setting up a mega food park in Rohtak at a cost of nearly Rs 180 crore under the Central governments Mega Food Park Scheme IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/soul-of-india-resides-in-villages-says-haryana-cm-648636.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-congress-wrests-jubilee-hills-seat-from-brs-648639.html Hyderabad Nov 14 Telanganaâs ruling Congress party wrested Jubilee Hills Assembly seat from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS in the byeelection by a comfortable margin on Friday In a direct contest V Naveen Yadav of the Congress defeated his nearest rival Maganti Sunitha by a margin of 24729 votes This is the highest margin of victory in the constituencyâs historyNaveen Yadav polled 98988 votes while Sunitha secured 74259 votes BJPâs Lankala Deepak Reddy finished a distant third with only 17061 votes and forfeited his security depositThe Congress candidate was leading from the very first round and increased the lead with every round The BRS did not secure a lead in any roundTuesdayâs byeelection saw 4849 per cent polling Out of total 401365 voters 194631 voters had exercised their franchiseThe Congress party wrested the seat by securing 5083 per cent of polled votes whereas the BRS polled 3813 per cent votes while the BJP could manage only 876 per cent votesThough a total of 58 candidates were in the fray the fourthhighest number of votes were cast for None Of The Above NOTA as a total of 924 voters opted for the NOTA optionThe bypoll was caused by the death of Maganti Gopinath of the BRS The main Opposition party had fielded his wife to cash in on the perceived sympathy wave but that gamble did not pay off for KCRs partyThis is the second bypoll win for the Congress party since coming to power in 2023 It wrested Secunderabad Cantonment seat from the BRS last year The byeelection was caused by the death of BRS MLA G Lasya Nanditha in a road accidentThe victory in the bypoll will increase the official tally of the Congress party in the 119member Assembly to 66The win also comes as a boost for the Congress party in Greater Hyderabad the region where it had drawn a blank in the November 2023 pollsThe victory is also likely to lift the spirits of the ruling party cadres ahead of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation GHMC electionsThe byeelection was fought as a prestige battle by the Congress and BRS Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and his entire Cabinet had campaigned aggressively for the party candidateThe BRS which was hoping to bounce back after losing power and drawing a blank in Lok Sabha elections last year received another setback on FridayThe BRS had termed the byeelection a referendum on the performance of the Congress governmentAfter receiving the election certificate from the Returning Officer Naveen Yadav said the voters have given a befitting reply to those who tried to win by maligning him He thanked all the voters who supported himNaveen Yadav said he would make all efforts to live up to the expectations of the people of the constituency by working to solve their problemsCelebrations broke out in the Congress camp and Ministers and top leaders congratulated each other at party headquarters Gandhi Bhavan Party cadres celebrated the win by bursting firecrackers and distributing sweetsHyderabad incharge minister Ponnam Prabhakar appealed to Congress cadres across the state to celebrate the win in the byeelectionStating that the Congress government implemented several schemes for peopleâs welfare he said both the BRS and BJP spread false propaganda against the governmentIn 2023 Gopinath of BRS had scored a hattrick by defeating his nearest rival Mohammed Azharuddin of the Congress party by a margin of 16337 votesThe BRS candidate secured 80549 votes while Azharuddin polled 64212 votes BJPâs Deepak Reddy finished third with 25866 votes AIMIMâs Farazuddin was fourth with just 7848 votesThis time AIMIM led by Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi supported the Congress candidate IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-congress-wrests-jubilee-hills-seat-from-brs-648639.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-turned-into-dead-weight-that-drowned-mahagathbandhan-in-bihar-648640.html New Delhi Nov 14 In a resounding poll verdict that cements the National Democratic Alliances iron grip on Bihar the ruling coalition stormed to a landslide obliterating the majority mark of 122 Led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumars Janata Dal United the NDAs tally was bolstered by the Bharatiya Janata Partys massive winVoter turnout rose to 6714 per cent up nearly 10 percentage points from 2020 signalling robust participation amid highstakes campaigningIn stark contrast the Opposition Mahagathbandhan comprising the Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD Congress and Left parties was decimatedThe RJD the alliances linchpin scraped through with less than 40 seats while Congress and the Communist Party of India MarxistLeninist Liberation each faced massive defeatThe NDAs 472 per cent vote share dwarfed the Mahagathbandhans stagnant 373 per cent a marginal rise from 3723 per cent in 2020 highlighting how vote efficiency and consolidation propelled the incumbents to victory while fragmenting the Oppositions baseThis analysis delves into the microdynamics behind the Mahagathbandhans electoral annihilation drawing on data from the Election Commission of India trends alliance arithmetic and expert dissectionsThe rout stems from a toxic mix of internal frailties strategic blunders and the NDAs masterful countermobilisation turning antiincumbency whispers into a nonstarterThe Mahagathbandhans cohesion cracked under the weight of its weakest partner Congress whose dismal showing eroded the blocs overall momentumContesting 61 seats Congress which is leading on only four a 79 per cent plunge from 19 in 2020 with its vote share slumping to around eight percent from 948 per cent This underperformance dragged down allies like the RJD which saw its seats halve from 75 to 31 despite holding a 23 per cent vote share the highest among single partiesInternal discord on seatsharing led to friendly contests in 11 seats sapping resources and voter clarityRahul Gandhis reported dissatisfaction with the formula kept him off the campaign trail for nearly two months after his September Voter Adhikar Yatra diluting the alliances highdecibel pushKey Congress figures faltered with State party Chief Rajesh Ram losing by 3721 votes and Congress Legislature Party leader Shakeel Ahmed Khan by 18816 This exposed a meltdown in organisational depth making Congress a liability that failed to counter BJPs narratives on vote theft allegationsThis fragility amplified the Mahagathbandhans numerical disadvantage with Congresss Economically Backward Classes EBC pivot alienating uppercaste remnants without netting new votesThe Mahagathbandhans hopes of channeling antiNDA sentiment fizzled as splinter votes diluted its basePrashant Kishors Jan Suraaj Party debuting with a 35 per cent vote share blanked on seats but eroded 28 points from the Mahagathbandhans tally by appealing to urban youth and migrants disillusioned with status quo jobsSimilarly the All India MajliseIttehadul Muslimeen AIMIM fragmented Muslim votes in Seemanchal where the Mahagathbandhan led in just eight to 10 of 24 seats down from stronger 2020 showingsThe Mahagathbandhans vote share stagnated at 373 per cent despite absorbing microallies like Vikassheel Insaan Party for Mallah and EBC outreach which drew zero seats from 10 contestsThis fragmentation contrasted with the NDAs bipolar efficiency where the Effective Number of Parties dipped to 265 magnifying a 10point vote lead into 151 extra seats over the MahagathbandhanIn Shahabad a 2020 Mahagathbandhan bastion with 20 of 22 seats Jan Suraajs buzz helped NDA flip to 10 to 12 leads underscoring how new alternatives lured fencesitters without benefiting the OppositionAs Jan Suraaj Spokesperson Pavan K Varma admitted their failure to win trust stemmed from lacking grassroots roots but the damage to Mahagathbandhan was collateral and severeBihars caste calculus once the Mahagathbandhans forte via RJDs YadavMuslim axis was outflanked by the NDAs expansive social engineeringThe Mahagathbandhans eclectic mix of Yadavs at 14 per cent and Muslims at 177 per cent could not match the NDAs rainbow coalition BJPs uppercaste lock at 22 per cent population JDUs EBC and MahaDalit surge with vote share up four per cent to 19 per cent and LJPRVs five to six per cent Dalit and Paswan consolidationTurnout skewed female by nine points above males favouring Nitish Kumars 20year goodwill from schemes like Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana with 10000rupee grants and Jeevika selfhelp groupsElderly women in Jehanabad cited ration and dignity as loyalty drivers boosting NDA in more than 50 seats in MithilanchalKosiDespite Mahagathbandhans core NDA fielded four winning Muslim candidates such as JDUs Shagufta Azim in Araria leading in 10 to 12 Seemanchal seats a shift from zero Muslim MLAs in the outgoing HouseThe Mahagathbandhans caste mobilisation did not add up as smaller inclusions like Indian Inclusive Party for TantiPaan castes yielded no dividendsTejashwi Yadavs 85 rallies targeted youth unemployment but the Mahagathbandhans fearmongering on electoral roll revisions and Nitishs flipflops rang hollow against NDAs 84 Nitishled development meetsRahul Gandhis Muslimbelt forays in Seemanchal flopped with the region swinging NDAwardTejashwis 160seat forecast crumbled to under 50 leads eroding credibility amid NDAs welfare narrative on housing and rationsAnalysts credit Nitishs unshakable force in uniting nonYadav OBCs at 35 per cent electorate while Mahagathbandhans defensive pivot ignored aspirational shifts leading to losses in Magadh with NDA taking 30 to 35 seats and Angika with 20 to 23The Mahagathbandhans 2025 drubbing from 110 seats in 2020 to 39 signals deeper malaise with Congresss irrelevance and fragmentation risks hobbling future national ambitionsFor the NDA it is validation of Nitishs enduring formula though Jan Suraajs 35 per cent hints at brewing urban unrestAs Bihar eyes 2029 the Opposition must introspect rebuild alliances sans baggage craft bold visions and reclaim the welfarecaste narrativeUntil then Nitish Kumars third term cements Bihars NDA era IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-turned-into-dead-weight-that-drowned-mahagathbandhan-in-bihar-648640.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-endorsed-pm-modis-development-politics-union-minister-kumaraswamy-648641.html New Delhi Nov 14 Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H D Kumaraswamy hailed the NDAs sweeping victory in the Bihar Assembly elections describing it as a resounding mandate for the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a clear signal that the people of Bihar have endorsed the politics of development Calling the verdict historic Kumaraswamy said the people of Bihar have once again placed their trust in Prime Minister Modis developmentcentric model of governance proving that progress and stability remain top priorities for the electorateHe emphasised that the mandate reflects the peoples desire for longterm growth and their rejection of divisive politicsThe people of Bihar have voted for development stability and longterm progress They have rejected divisive narratives and chosen a constructive futureoriented path he statedHighlighting the teamwork and collective strength that powered the NDAs victory Kumaraswamy applauded senior leaders including Union Home Minister Amit Shah BJP National President and Union Health Minister J P Nadda senior leaders Nitish Kumar Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi saying that each of them worked with a unified mission Bihars developmentKumaraswamy noted that the people have rewarded the NDA governments persistent efforts in infrastructure expansion welfare schemes youth empowerment and social justice all of which have improved the states development trajectoryHe added that this verdict reaffirms Bihars alignment with the NDAs broader roadmap for a Viksit Bharat and strengthens the nations march toward a developed and selfreliant India under the Prime Ministers leadershipAs a partner in the NDA I congratulate the people of Bihar for choosing good governance over empty rhetoric he said affirming that the coalition will continue to work with honesty and commitmentKumaraswamy also extended heartfelt appreciation to the NDAs grassroots workersMy congratulations to every NDA worker who carried the message of development to every home Their dedication and sincerity have made this victory possible he saidHe concluded by asserting that this sweeping mandate strengthens the NDAs resolve to ensure that development reaches every citizen both at the Centre and across all states IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-endorsed-pm-modis-development-politics-union-minister-kumaraswamy-648641.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarat-energy-minister-reviews-key-power-infrastructure-pushes-for-greater-automation-in-services-648672.html Vadodara Nov 14 Gujarat Energy Minister Rushikesh Patel inspected a series of critical power sector facilities emphasising the need to scale up automation across electricity distribution monitoring and customer service to enhance efficiency and quality of service This was his first major review visit to Vadodara after taking charge of the stateâs Energy Department in the newly formed cabinetThe minister began his inspection at the State Load Dispatch Centre SLDC the 24Ã7 control hub that manages electricity demandâsupply balance across GujaratSenior officials including Jenu Devan Upendra Pandey Preeti Sharma and Somesh Bandopadhyay briefed him on realtime power load management price monitoring and the systems that ensure uninterrupted electricity across the stateCalling the SLDC the âheart of the energy departmentâ Patel reviewed its energy accounting operations and shared guidance on preparing for future sectoral challengesHe then visited the 220 kV substation at Gotri where he observed transformer operations including stepup and stepdown mechanisms crucial for stable power distribution Patel urged officials to strengthen engineering processes to improve service reliabilityAt the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition SCADA Centre and the Central Processing Centre the minister reviewed digital monitoring systems applications for new connections load enhancement or reduction processes and infrastructurerelated workflowsHe stressed upgrading digital processes to ensure faster approvals and smoother operationsConcluding his visit Patel toured the Customer Care Centre at Kuber Bhavan where he personally reviewed how 14 essential consumer servicesâranging from meter name changes to fault rectification and new connectionsâare deliveredHe monitored complaint redressal through tollfree helplines social media email and WhatsApp even taking live calls to understand service gaps firsthandThe minister directed officials to expand automation in customer services saying it would enable quicker responses reduce dependency on manual intervention and significantly improve consumer experienceThe state has invested heavily in renewable energy especially solar and wind integrating large capacities into its grid through modern loadmanagement toolsDistribution companies are rapidly shifting to automated processes for new connections load changes and fault detection supported by unified customer care centres and digital service platformsContinuous upgrades including smart metering highcapacity substations and improved engineering standards have positioned Gujarat as a leader in dependable and techdriven power infrastructure IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarat-energy-minister-reviews-key-power-infrastructure-pushes-for-greater-automation-in-services-648672.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/deendayals-philosophy-rooted-in-his-lifelong-austerity-mohan-bhagwat--648677.html Jaipur Nov 14 Mohan Bhagwat Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS visited the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Memorial in Dhankya village Jaipur on Friday He paid floral tribute to the statue of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay and viewed various exhibits depicting pivotal events of Panditjiâs life and the evolution of his valuebased philosophyBhagwat also toured an exhibition showcasing the activities of the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Samaroh Samiti over the past six years On the occasion Bhagwat said that Pandit Deendayalâs philosophy is rooted in his lifelong austerity âIt is not mere contemplationâ he said âbut the outcome of deep reflection on lifeâs experiencesâ He added that this philosophy is not new but an expression of Indiaâs eternal wisdom which Deendayal reinterpreted and presented according to the needs of his time âHe experienced what the saints and sages had said and distilled that experience into a refined form for societyâ he notedBhagwat emphasised that the national memorial should serve as a medium to carry Deendayalâs philosophy to every corner of the country He said that sustained efforts should be made to spread these ideals and honour those who embody them Truth compassion purity and austerityâthese four qualities he said are fully reflected in Pandit Deendayalâs life He added that Deendayal is the only example in independent India of a person who entered politics and attempted to transform its nature without compromising his personal character or values Those who follow his path Bhagwat said are striving to move in the right direction and Deendayalâs life offers a guiding example for that effort Mohan Lal Chhipa Chairman of the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Celebration Committee said the committee was established in 2019 to spread Deendayal Upadhyayâs philosophy across India and abroad He said the aim is to inspire social and political activists with Deendayalâs ideas and continuous work is being carried out in this directionHe informed that major memorials dedicated to Deendayal have been established in Dhankya Farah Mathura Chitrakoot and Mughalsarai where various initiatives inspired by his thought are underway Chhipa added that before becoming a preacher Deendayal spent 21 years in Rajasthan and 5 years in Uttar Pradesh shaping his personality and worldview His daily worship at the Shiva and Hanuman temples in Dhankya during childhood deeply ingrained spiritual values that later influenced his philosophyEarlier committee president Mohan Lal Chhipa secretary Pratapbhanu Singh Shekhawat vice president Rajendra Singh Shekhawat treasurer Gajendra Gyanpuriya and cosecretary Neeraj Kumawat welcomed Bhagwat with a turban shawl coconut Sanganeri scarf memento and books Committee members also honoured Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Ramesh Agarwal the Rajasthan Regional Sanghchalak of the RSS Several dignitaries were present at the event including Area Pracharak Nimbaram Jaipur Province Pracharak Babulal Chittor Province Pracharak Muralidhar Jodhpur Province Pracharak Vijayanand All India CoPracharak Chief Arun Jain and representatives of the Rajasthan Heritage Conservation Committee During the programme the Sarsanghchalak also held an informal interaction with committee members IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/deendayals-philosophy-rooted-in-his-lifelong-austerity-mohan-bhagwat--648677.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jampk-police-attaches-residential-house-of-separatist-living-in-pok-648679.html Srinagar Nov 14 The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday attached the residential house of a separatist in Pulwama district who is currently in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir PoK A police statement has said that Awantipora police on Friday attached a residential house along with four marlas of land falling under Survey No 4008 belonging to separatist of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League namely Mohd Yaqoob Sheikh the son of Abdul Salam Sheikh and a resident of Namblabal area of Pampore who is presently residing in PoKThe attachment has been carried out on the orders of the Pulwama Court of Additional Sessions Special Designated Court under NIA Act This action has been taken in connection with case FIR No 242024 registered at Pampore police station under Sections 121 amp 121A of the IPC and 10 13 of the ULAP Act the statement addedThe property attachment carried out after due legal approval marks a significant step in ongoing efforts to dismantle secessionist networks and curb unlawful activities posing a threat to national securityThe Jammu and Kashmir Police reiterate their firm commitment to taking strict action against individuals and entities involved in activities detrimental to the sovereignty integrity and peace of the region the statement saidThe Jammu and Kashmir Police and the security forces have been carrying out aggressive operations against terrorists their overground workers and sympathisersThese antiterrorist operations have been further sped up after the Delhi terror blast in which a local doctor Dr Umar Nabi of Pulwama district was killedThirteen innocent civilians were killed and 10 others injured in that car blast which occurred outside the Red Fort in DelhiThe blast following the busting of a terror module by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Haryana Police in Faridabad areaThree doctors were arrested during the busting of the terror module while Dr Umar Nabi was evading arrestAfter the blast the DNA of the slain doctor was matched with that of his mother to confirm his exact identityIn the early morning hours of Friday security forces demolished the house of Dr Umar Nabi in Koil village of Pulwama district after safely evacuating all other members of the family IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jampk-police-attaches-residential-house-of-separatist-living-in-pok-648679.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-outcome-reflects-peoples-continued-confidence-in-nda-chandrababu-naidu-648690.html Visakhapatnam Nov 14 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said that the NDAâs massive and historic victory in Bihar reflects the peopleâs continued confidence in its ability to deliver progressive governance and in Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs vision for a Viksit Bharat The Telugu Desam Party TDP President conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and all the winners from the BJP and Janata Dal UnitedEarlier addressing the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam Chandrababu Naidu predicted that the NDA would win 200 seatsâThis shows people are with Narendra Modi It is going to happen permanently No other country no other leader is enjoying peopleâs trust I can say in a democratic country Narendra Modiji is the only man who is enjoying absolute confidence and trustâ he saidDeputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also took to X to congratulate the NDA over its massive winâI wholeheartedly congratulate the NDA alliance which is marching confidently towards a remarkable victory in the Bihar elections The people of Bihar have given a clear and decisive mandate to support the continuation of the developmentoriented governance led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumarâ he saidThe Jana Sena leader congratulated leaders of all alliance parties BJP JD U and LJP for securing this landslide victory âThis mandate is a reflection of the peopleâs trust and their aspiration for progressâ he saidUnion Minister for Civil Aviation K Ram Mohan Naidu also congratulated Prime Minister Modi and CM Nitish Kumar over the landslide victory in the Bihar pollsâThis mandate reflects the trust our people continue to place in the NDAâs vision of development stability and inclusive growth As part of the alliance I feel deeply encouraged by the faith shown in our collective leadership We remain committed to serving every citizen with renewed dedication and humilityâ he said in a post on X IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-outcome-reflects-peoples-continued-confidence-in-nda-chandrababu-naidu-648690.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/lao-govt-pledges-to-address-key-priority-challenges-648691.html Vientiane Nov 14 The Lao government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing major economic and financial challenges affecting people from all walks of life underscoring these efforts as a top national priority In his address at the 10th ordinary session of the Lao National Assemblys ninth legislature on Thursday Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone reaffirmed the governments commitment to addressing key economic challenges including inflation exchange rates electricity prices and rising commodity costs which continue to impact peoples livelihoodsThe government considers inflation exchange rates commodity prices and debt settlement as top priorities Xinhua News Agency reported citing the Vientiane Mai newspaperSonexay noted that high inflation and rising prices have placed significant pressure on households particularly salaried workers in major cities In response the government has rolled out a series of measures aimed at curbing inflationLooking ahead the government plans to boost domestic production to reduce imports and stem foreign currency outflows Additional measures will be introduced to increase foreign currency reserves and ease pressure on both the exchange rate and inflationAuthorities will intensify oversight of importexport businesses and foreign investors to ensure transactions and capital flows are routed through the banking system Price management will be tightened to curb unreasonable markups by middlemen and electricity rates for lowincome households will be reviewed to ease living costsThe government will work to strengthen revenue collection through measures such as modernising systems and expanding the tax base It also plans to resolve outstanding debts from state investment projects and intensify crackdowns on illegal vehicles illegal mining and the unlawful exploitation of mineral resourcesMeanwhile Laos Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has outlined measures to boost agricultural production and processing aiming to increase competitiveness and add value to Laos productsIn his address at the 10th ordinary session on Thursday Lao Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Linkham Douangsavanh reported steady growth in agricultural and forestry production in recent years with several largescale projects helping reduce imports and increase exportsFrom 2021 to 2025 the export value of agricultural and forestry products averaged 157 billion US dollars per year In the first 10 months of 2025 exports reached 154 billion surpassing the Lao National Assemblys annual target of 15 billionDespite progress Douangsavanh acknowledged challenges including limited mechanisation low use of modern technology inadequate irrigation high production costs weak supply chains and underdeveloped infrastructureTo tackle these challenges the ministry has outlined several key measures including developing policies to lower production costs and promote the use of advanced technology and innovation and implementing detailed national strategies for crops livestock and aquacultureThe ministry also plans to improve access to capital market information and essential inputs such as seeds fertilisers veterinary medicines and machinery In addition it aims to promote modern sustainable farming while supporting investment in logistics processing plants storage facilities and laboratories for pest and residue analysis IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/lao-govt-pledges-to-address-key-priority-challenges-648691.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-poll-results-nda-bags-9-of-10-seats-in-muzaffarpur-648693.html Patna Nov 14 The National Democratic Alliance NDA on Friday registered a decisive victory in Bihar and Muzaffarpur district stands out as one of its strongestperforming regions Out of the 10 Assembly seats in the district the NDA has secured nine losing only the Paroo seat to the Rashtriya Janata Dal RJDWith this emphatic mandate across the state the NDAled by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to form the government in Bihar with a clear and comfortable majorityFor NDA BJP Janata DalUnited Lok Janshakti PartyRam Vilas and Rashtriya Lok Morcha contested the election in Muzaffarpur and defeated the RJD Congress Vikassheel Insaan Party VIP and CPIML in this electoral battleIn Muzaffarpur district Aurai Assembly constituency Aurai is one of the key constituencies of Muzaffarpur where Rama Nishad of the BJP won the electoral battle against Bhogendra Sahni of VIP with a margin of 57206 votesSakra seat Aditya Kumar of JDU defeated Umesh Kumar Ram of the Congress by a margin of more than 15000 votesKurhani seat Kedar Prasad Gupta of the BJP defeated Sunil Kumar Suman of RJD with a margin of more than 9000 votesKanti seat Ajit Kumar of the JDU won the electoral battle against Mohammad Israil Mansoori of the RJD by a margin of 25795 votesBaruraj seat Arun Kumar Singh of the BJP convincingly defeated Rakesh Kumar of VIP by a margin of 29052 votes after 26 rounds of countingParoo seat Shankar Prasad of the RJD won the election against Madan Chaudhary of Rashtriya Lok Morcha by a margin of 28827 votesMinapur seat Ajay Kumar of the JDU won the electoral battle against Rajeev Kumar of the RJD after 25 rounds The margin of victory was 34238 votesBochahan seat Baby Kumari has won the poll contest by a margin of more than 20000 votes She has defeated Amar Kumar Paswan of the RJDGaighat seat JDUs Komal Singh won the contest against Niranjan Roy of the RJD after 30 rounds of counting The margin of victory was 23417 votesNow all eyes are on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the top leadership of the BJP IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-poll-results-nda-bags-9-of-10-seats-in-muzaffarpur-648693.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/despite-a-crushing-defeat-rjd-with-2285-per-cent-emerges-as-the-largest-party-in-terms-of-vote-percentage-648694.html New Delhi Nov 14 In one of the most fiercely contested elections in Biharâs recent political history the National Democratic Alliance NDA is leading in around 200 seats well above the majority mark of 122 while the Mahagathbandhan has fallen to a mere 34 although the voting percentage of RJD is leading the tally According to the Election Commissionâs latest trends 634 pm the vote percentage of RJD stands at 2285 per cent making it the biggest party in terms of the vote percentageSimilarly the percentage of the BJP stands at 2028 per cent JDU 1914 per cent Congress 878 per cent LJPRam Vilas 504 per cent CPI ML 290 per cent AIMIM 192 per cent NOTA 181 per cent and othersAccording to the ECI RJD has secured victory in eight seats and is leading in 17Notably this is one of the poorest performances of the RJD since its inception in the late 1990sReacting to these trends Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier described the NDAs sweep in the Bihar Assembly elections as a victory of good governance and development vowing to take the states infrastructure and culture to new heights and creating ample opportunities for the youth and womenIn the coming times we will actively work towards the development of Bihar giving a new identity to the infrastructure and the culture of the state We will ensure that the youth power and women power here get ample opportunities for a prosperous life said PM Modi on social media platform X crediting every worker of the NDA for the massive mandate in favour of the NDAIn his message the PM said Victory of good governance has been achieved Victory of development has been achieved Victory of the spirit of public welfare has been achieved Victory of social justice has been achievedMy deepest gratitude to the family members of Bihar who have blessed the NDA with a historic and unprecedented victory in the 2025 Assembly elections This resounding public mandate will empower us to serve the people and work with new resolve for Bihar he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/despite-a-crushing-defeat-rjd-with-2285-per-cent-emerges-as-the-largest-party-in-terms-of-vote-percentage-648694.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-victory-unseen-in-india-post-independence-kumaraswamy-648695.html New Delhi Nov 14 Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy described the victory of the NDA in the Bihar assembly polls as a recordbreaking victory unseen in postindependent India The people of Bihar have taught the Congress party a fitting lesson for creating a false narrative of âvote theftâ said Kumaraswamy while speaking to the media at his residence in Delhi on Friday after the announcement of the Bihar resultsHe claimed that JDSBJP alliance is poised to form the next government in Karnataka with a comfortable majority âThe current Congressled government in the state is already struggling due to strong antiincumbency For the past twoandahalf years the party has wasted its time only on leadership squabbles People are disillusioned Though they gave Congress 136 seats with great expectations they are now disappointed and are waiting for the elections They are mentally prepared to teach Congress a lessonâ he saidHe said that the NDA alliance in Karnataka is strong All BJP and JDS leaders are working together âUnder the leadership of Narendra Modi we will work to achieve a recordbreaking result in Karnataka just like in Bihar We will work in a way that even surpasses Biharâs recordâ he saidKumaraswamy said that Congress has lost faith in the democratic system and has engaged in spreading lies and misinformation by fabricating stories âThe enlightened voters of Bihar have responded strongly and delivered a tight slap to the partyâ he saidHe said the people of Bihar had given unprecedented support to Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs developmentoriented governance and his firm resolve to realise a Viksit Bharat by 2047âI congratulate the people of Bihar for thisâ he addedâThe strong NDA alliance under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a record victory never seen before in postIndependence India he saidHe further said that the people of Bihar have told Congress to stop chanting the âvote theftâ slogan âIn the last Assembly election Congress claimed they would win 136 seats in Karnataka How could they say that with such certainty How can they predict the future Or did they win earlier with the help of the Election Commission What did the KPCC president mean when he made such statements even before the results were out Congress leaders should stop making arrogant remarksâ Kumaraswamy said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-victory-unseen-in-india-post-independence-kumaraswamy-648695.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-results-not-in-accordance-with-public-sentiments-bhupinder-hooda-648696.html Chandigarh Nov 14 Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Hooda on Friday said the election results in Bihar were not in accordance with the public sentiments and the Grand Alliance did not expect such an outcome âThe Congress will carefully analyse the reasons behind the Bihar defeat and conduct a thorough reviewâ he said Responding to a media query in Jhajjar town Hooda said as a responsible Opposition in Haryana it is the Congressâs duty to raise issues concerning public welfare âFor this reason the Congress Legislature Party has submitted a memorandum to the Governor demanding action on farmersâ losses due to heavy rains irregularities in paddy procurement rising crime in the state and corruption in ration card distributionâ he saidHooda said the recent heavy rainfall across the state has caused extensive damage to crops âLarge areas of paddy cotton and other kharif crops have been submerged leading to severe financial distress for farmers Many farmers have lost their entire crop yet the government has not conducted a proper survey nor announced any meaningful compensation This yearâs crops have been destroyed by excessive rainfall and waterlogging persists in several areas which makes it impossible to sow the next cropâ Twotime Chief Minister Hooda demanded that the government conduct a special âgirdawariâ and compensate farmers at the rate of Rs 50000 to Rs 60000 per acre He said that although the government claims to provide a minimum support price MSP for 24 crops the situation is far removed from reality âThere are many crops such as paddy millet green gram and cotton for which farmers are not receiving MSP at all In Haryana farmers are being forced to sell paddy and millet at prices that are Rs 500 to Rs 600 per quintal below the MSP In such circumstances keeping in view the flood losses and distress sales the government should provide a bonus of Rs 1000 on all cropsâ Hooda added that there have been widespread complaints in the state of irregularities and scams in government procurement of paddy âFarmers did not get fair prices in many mandis and reports of fraudulent purchasing and selling have raised serious concerns about transparency At the same time there is an acute shortage of fertilisers and rampant black marketing The Congress Legislature Party has demanded that the entire matter be investigated by a sitting judge of the Haryana High Court so that the full truth becomes publicâ he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-results-not-in-accordance-with-public-sentiments-bhupinder-hooda-648696.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-results-five-key-takeaways-of-ndas-sweep-and-mgbs-wipeout-648700.html New Delhi Nov 14 The ruling NDA government under Nitish Kumar is set to storm back to power with a 200 mark in the 243member Bihar Assembly giving a crushing blow to the Mahagathbandhan MGB The trends slowly settling into results show a clean sweep for the NDA and ignominious defeat for the RJDCongressled allianceThe trends which initially showed NDA taking a surge over the MGB only widened by the day and are now looking at the 200plus mark Both the BJP and JDU have outperformed their own expectations and are looking at possibly their bestever performance in the Assembly electionsBJP is also seen soaring ahead of its ally JDU thereby igniting speculations of Nitish Kumarâs âreplacementâ for the top post Besides NDAâs roaring success and MGBâs wipeout other smaller players are also catching the attention of poll watchers because of unprecedented resultsHere are five key takeaways from the Bihar election results 2025ModiNitish jodi scripting a new recordThe stupendous show in the Bihar elections is the outcome of NDAâs good governance is how the Prime Minister Narendra Modi assessed the outcome in his first reaction to the election resultsTaking to X he wrote âVictory of good governance has been achieved Victory of the spirit of public welfare has been achieved Victory of social justice has been achievedâPolitical observers are crediting this thumping victory to the âinvincibleâ appeal and combo of PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar their camaraderie and their focused approach under the doubleengine governmentThe ModiNitish jodi not only took the NDA juggernaut to victory but also reduced the MGB to its possibly worstever performance Both seen as old warhorses outflanked the young jodis of Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi YadavWhile the OBCs and EBCs rallied behind Nitish Kumar the series of vigorous campaigns by PM Modi mobilised the youth women and others in NDAâs favourRJDâs rout and Congresss collapseTejashwi Yadav the RJD leader and the CM candidate of MGB made a series of promises including jobs employment while slamming the ruling NDA over failure on migration and exodus of youths from BiharHis party has though received a vote share of 2279 per cent more than 2 per cent and 3 per cent more than the BJP and JDU respectively but in terms of numbers itâs going to be one of the worst performancesFor the Congress there is more than the poll drubbing In a direct setback for Rahul Gandhi and his âvote choriâ campaign the party looks to be doing badly in most of the constituencies where the Congress leader campaigned to âawakenâ people about the âvoter fraudâ This didnât find any resonance on the ground and the embarrassing results again show its failureChirag Paswanled LJPâs maiden featChirag Paswan who played the spoiler for the JDU in the 2020 elections has turned out to be a good prop for the Alliance as he is seen adding close to 20 seats in the NDAâs kittyHis party LJP which contested on 29 constituencies has been leading on 19 seats showing a strike rate of 65 per cent He bargained hard during seatsharing within the NDA and seems to be proving his mettle with an astounding showIn 2020 his party won just 1 out of 130 seats that it contested Many poll analysts had questioned Chiragâs charisma and political acumen to carry forward the legacy of his father but he has proven them wrongAIMIM set to better performanceAsaduddin Owaisiled AIMIM is one of the Opposition parties that wasnât part of any bloc but has managed to give a stellar performance in the Assembly electionsThe party pulled off a stunner in the 2020 elections by winning 5 seats and looks set to grab the same number of seats this timeContesting in the Seemanchal region with a large share of the Muslim population the AIMIM contested on 24 Assembly seats and has already won 4 seats as per Election Commission data The party was also leading in 1 more seatMahagathbandhan which also placed bets on the region hoping to capitalise on its vote bank of Yadavs and Muslims lags in the electoral raceJan Suraajâs âdudâ showPrashant Kishors fledgling Jan Suraaj which promised to bring a new alternative in the electoral dynamics of Bihar has proved to be a dud The party is nowhere seen in the picture and is about to draw a blank on its debut IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-results-five-key-takeaways-of-ndas-sweep-and-mgbs-wipeout-648700.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/anta-bypolls-counting-of-votes-tomorrow-amid-tight-security-648452.html Jaipur Nov 13 The counting of votes for the Anta Assembly byelection will be conducted under tight security at the Government Postgraduate College on Friday Chief Electoral Officer Naveen Mahajan informed that the counting will begin at 8 am with votes to be counted through EVM machines in 20 rounds at 14 tablesA total of 271 EVM machines were used in the polling and postal ballots will also be counted Votes were cast for 15 candidates A threetier security system has been implemented at the counting venueEntry to the counting centre will close at 730 am and the use of mobile phones and smoking materials will be strictly prohibited inside the premises Ahead of the counting District Election Officer Rohitashv Singh Tomar inspected the counting centre on Thursday and held a meeting with officials to review arrangements He inspected the security system entry points strong room media centre parking area power supply and communication facilitiesTomar directed officials to ensure all preparations are completed on time for a transparent fair and peaceful counting process He further informed that media coverage on the premises will take place under the supervision of the Information and Public Relations Officer and CCTV cameras have been installed to ensure close monitoring of the proceedingsSuperintendent of Police Abhishek Andasu said a threetier security system has been put in place and only those with valid passes will be allowed entry Mobile phone use will be permitted only in the media centre Officials present during the inspection included ADM Bhanwar Lal Janagal ADM Jabar Singh Chief Executive Officer Rajveer Singh Chaudhary Additional SP Rajesh Chaudhary Returning Officer Hawa Singh Yadav and other district officials IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/anta-bypolls-counting-of-votes-tomorrow-amid-tight-security-648452.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/punjab-finance-minister-announces-release-of-rs-332-crore-for-rural-development-works-648453.html Chandigarh Nov 13 Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday announced the release of Rs 332 crore instalment for development works across rural areas of Punjab He said the next installment of Rs 334 crore would be released by Decemberend or in the first week of January ensuring a continuous flow of resources for rural upliftThe Punjab Finance Minister FM told the media here that the AAP government has launched development works from the very first day of assuming the reins of the state and this installment will be used for various development works of gram panchayats including sanitation box in villagesGiving details of the funds released FM Cheema said the total instalment of Rs 332 crore is being strategically divided into Tied and Untied funds to ensure both general local development and specific mandated sanitation worksHe said a grant of Rs 156 crore is being given as Untied funds which the Punjab gram panchayats can use for any development work in their respective jurisdictionConversely Rs 176 crore will be used as Tied funds which can only be used for the purpose of sanitation works in the villages of PunjabThe overall grant will be distributed in the ratio of 702010 in the gram panchayats panchayat samitis and zila parishads FM Cheema saidReplying to a media query regarding Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Bittus allegations about the state governmentâs use of central funds FM Cheema said the Union Ministers remarks âreflects his lack of information and also suggest a lack of understanding about the SNA SPARSH systemâHe said under this mechanism after the credit of the states share by the state government as per the sharing pattern between the Centre and the state the government of India credits its share directly into the RBI account of the scheme Hence this SNA SPARSH mechanism ensures realtime payments from funds of the Central government as well as the Punjab governmentCheema urged Union Minister of State Bittu to refrain from spreading misinformation and instead disclose the layout plan shared by the Centre with Punjab for the RajpuraChandigarh railway line project IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/punjab-finance-minister-announces-release-of-rs-332-crore-for-rural-development-works-648453.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pakistan-president-signs-controversial-27th-constitutional-amendment-bill-into-law-648460.html Islamabad Nov 13 Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday signed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill which was earlier approved by both houses of parliament After his approval the bill has now become part of the constitution local media reported Earlier in the day Pakistans Senate passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment bill after a second round of voting amid oppositions protest The clauses of the amendment were already approved with twothirds majorityThe bill previously passed by the National Assembly on Wednesday comprises 56 clauses and was presented in the Senate in the same form JUIF members remained present in the House while defected senators Saifullah Abro and Ahmad Khan from PTI and JUIF joined the session to cast their votes Pakistanbased The Express Tribune reportedInitially the bill was presented in the Senate for voting on Monday and passed the same day The bill was then referred to the National Assembly which passed it on Wednesday with some amendments The proposed legislation was again presented in the senate on Thursday to consider the changesPakistans Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar again tabled the bill in the upper house of Parliament on Thursday Elaborating on the changes in the bill he said the incumbent chief justice of Pakistan CJP would continue to hold this post until he held the office Pakistans leading daily Dawn reported He stated that after CJPs retirement the senior most judge among the topmost judges of the Supreme Court and the planned Federal Constitutional Court would have the title of the CJPTarar said that as per the proposed amendment the CJP would administer the oath to the president chief election commissioner and auditor general for Pakistan Elaborating on changes to Article 6 of the Constitution which deals with the subject of treason he said the provision would now read Any court in Pakistan be it the Federal Constitutional Court that will now God willing be established the Supreme Court or high courts cannot validate the abrogation of of the Constitution He contended that it was similar to blocking martial laws and upholding democracyPakistan TehreekeInsaf PTI Senator Ali Zafar said that 27th Amendment was based on deceit and fraud and slammed the government for its hasteHe said They want to establish their constitutional court at the earliest so that they can control it And the reason behind the haste is the fear of one person who is in jail a few miles away from hereAli Zafar stated that people of Pakistan were not in favour of the proposed legislation He said âThe very foundation of the 27th Amendment is based on fraud and deception and this building is going to fallâ he warnedMeanwhile the opposition alliance has said that they would start a political movement against the 27th Constitutional Amendment from Friday pledging to restore judiciary and the office of the chief justices power that they claim have been curbed by the amendment The Express Tribune reportedPTI chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said The office of the chief justice has been abolished â we will restore it He stated We will restore the dignity and powers of the judiciaryâ he added arguing that while judicial reforms may be necessary the governmentâs current approach toward the judges was âunacceptablePashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party PKMAP chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai announced that opposition will start protest on Friday He said that movement will remain peaceful and is aimed to restore the mandate of the people which he claimed had been stolen IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pakistan-president-signs-controversial-27th-constitutional-amendment-bill-into-law-648460.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarat-field-operations-for-2027-census-reviewed-in-surat-648266.html Ahmedabad Nov 12 Director of Census Operations Gujarat Sujal Mayatra reviewed the field activities of the Census 2027 pretest during his visit to the Surat Municipal Corporation As part of the exercise he inspected the ongoing House Listing and Housing Operations HLO work in Ward No 2 and obtained detailed updates from the field teamsMayatra said that the pretest is being conducted as part of preparations for Indiaâs first fully digital and paperless Census The objective is to evaluate field processes test digital applications and identify operational challenges before the fullscale Census beginsDuring the visit the Director interacted with enumerators and supervisors commending their efforts and encouraging them to ensure 100 per cent digital data collection through mobile applications He emphasised the importance of technology in enhancing efficiency accuracy and transparency in Census operations Mayatra also highlighted the introduction of the SelfEnumeration feature to be implemented for the first time in Census 2027This option will allow citizens to securely fill in their household details through a protected digital platform He urged field staff to familiarise themselves with the process and promote its use among the public Describing the pretest as more than a technical exercise Mayatra termed it a rehearsal for one of the worldâs largest digital data collection efforts He encouraged Surat Municipal Corporation staff to set an example of transparency innovation and teamwork in the leadup to the national CensusFollowing the field visit the Director also held a review meeting with Surat Collector Saurabh Pardhi and Deputy Municipal Commissioner Nidhi Sivach discussing the progress of pretest activities training and monitoring systems and coordination between district and municipal teams He appreciated the efforts of Suratâs administration and field staff for the smooth rollout of the pretest operations Census operations are crucial because they provide the foundational data that shapes a nationâs planning policymaking and development prioritiesThe information collected during the census covering population size age gender literacy occupation housing and access to basic amenities helps governments allocate resources efficiently and design targeted welfare programs For Gujarat and India the upcoming Census 2027 holds added importance as it will be the first fully digital and paperless census enabling faster more accurate and transparent data collection IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarat-field-operations-for-2027-census-reviewed-in-surat-648266.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-blasts-this-is-a-matter-of-international-terrorism-we-should-not-mix-politics-says-bjp-648269.html Bengaluru Nov 12 Responding to the discussion surrounding the Delhi Red Fort blasts Karnataka BJP has stated that this is a matter of international terrorism and one should not mix politics with it Speaking to the media in Bengaluru on Wednesday the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy stated âThese acts are being carried out by countries that harbour hostility towards India âAll nations should come together to curb such terrorismâ he urgedHe maintained that the government had arrested several people before the bomb blast near the Red Fort in DelhiHe said that it has now come to light that the intention of the accused was not to carry out the blast on November 10 as initially believed instead their plan was to trigger explosions during Republic Day celebrations in Ayodhya and other parts of the countryâOur Intelligence agencies acted very efficiently and therefore all of them were arrested beforehandâ he saidAbout 2900 kgs of explosives were seized He added âAfter this the socalled doctorsâ syndicate has come to light People are now in a situation where they donât know which doctors to trustâHe criticized the socalled âdoctorsâ syndicateâ as a syndicate of religious fanatics and alleged that the crimes they commit amount to religiously fanatic terrorismHe also referred to Chief Minister Siddaramaiahâs statement asking why the blast occurred just two days before the election and said âI too have the same doubtââThe Delhi bomb blast will have an impact on the Bihar elections It will benefit the Opposition parties and harm the BJP What kind of politics is this Are these the words befitting a Chief Ministerâ he questionedMeanwhile taking to social media X Minister for RDPR IT and BT Priyank Kharge sharing the earlier video of PM Narendra Modi stated Nobody exposes PM Narendra Modi better than CM Modi on accountabilityFor the Prime Minister accountability appears to be a virtue reserved for others When in Opposition he demands it relentlessly but when in power he evades it completely Kharge statedThe PM is an escapist He is elusive avoids press conferences sidesteps Parliament and deflects every responsibility with spectacles and distractions he criticised IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-blasts-this-is-a-matter-of-international-terrorism-we-should-not-mix-politics-says-bjp-648269.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarat-cabinet-directed-to-prioritise-public-grievance-hearings-648270.html Ahmedabad Nov 12 Gujarat government continues to improve citizensâ quality of life particularly for the poor underprivileged and rural communities through an Ease of Livingfocused approach to governance and public welfare Following the State Cabinet meeting held in Gandhinagar today government spokesperson and Minister Jitu Vaghani said the Chief Minister has instructed all ministers to reserve Mondays and Tuesdays exclusively for hearing public grievances and representations from elected representatives except under unavoidable circumstancesThe Chief Minister has further directed that on these two days ministers should remain present in their offices throughout the day to personally listen to citizensâ concerns and ensure effective redressal measures instead of attending other meetings or eventsIn addition the Chief Minister has asked all incharge ministers to visit their respective districts hold review meetings with the local administration and monitor the progress of key flagship projects Ministers have also been instructed to assess road conditions within their districts conduct meetings with relevant officials by November 30 and submit detailed status reports directly to the Chief MinisterTo ensure accountability CM Patel emphasised that there must be no compromise on road quality and directed strict supervisory measures Any instances of substandard work he said should invite the strictest possible action against those responsibleHighlighting the stateâs focus on healthcare the Chief Minister also guided ministers to intensify efforts toward reducing infant and maternal mortality rates to meet global standards He urged proactive implementation of health programs aimed at ensuring better maternal and child care outcomes across Gujarat District collectors and officials also conduct Jan Samvad or Janata Darbar sessions across districts and talukas to directly engage with citizens particularly in rural areasThe Chief Ministerâs realtime dashboard monitors departmental responses to ensure accountability and timely resolution Incharge ministers are required to visit their assigned districts review infrastructure and welfare projects and assess onground issues while Seva Setu and Digital Seva Kendras extend services and grievance facilities to village levels These initiatives backed by regular performance reviews of officers reflect Gujaratâs broader goal of building a transparent responsive and efficient administration that prioritises public participation and prompt problemsolving IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarat-cabinet-directed-to-prioritise-public-grievance-hearings-648270.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/veteran-naga-leader-imkong-l-imchen-accorded-state-funeral-in-kohima-648271.html Kohima Nov 12 Veteran Naga politician and fivetime MLA Imkong L Imchen who passed away at a private hospital in Guwahati on Tuesday after a brief illness was accorded a state funeral in Kohima on Wednesday A senior official said that after the state funeral the mortal remains of the 75yearold leader were transported by road from Kohima to his native Mangmetong village in Mokokchung district via Wokha where the final funeral rites will be performed on ThursdayNagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio Assembly Speaker Sharingain Longkumer several MLAs Chief Secretary Sentiyanger Imchen and the departed leaderâs wife Alila Imkong were present at the state funeralIn a post on his X handle the Chief Minister wrote Paid my last respects to late Mr Imkong L Imchen Advisor to the Govt of Nagaland at the State Funeral He was a dedicated leader who devoted his life to public service and the welfare of the people His contributions will always be remembered May his soul rest in peaceUnion Home Minister Amit Shah also condoled the veteran leaderâs death Taking to his official X account Shah said âSaddened by the passing of Nagaland BJP MLA Imkong L Imchen Ji Through decades of dedicated service for public welfare he has left behind a legacy that will be fondly remembered by people My thoughts are with his bereaved family and followers at this hour of painBorn on June 15 1950 Imchen had a long and distinguished public career spanning over four decades marked by his commitment to the people of Nagaland Beginning his political journey in 1980 he held several key ministerial portfolios including Rural Development Power Education Home Health and Family Welfare and Environment among othersA respected and humble leader Imchen was known for his administrative acumen and contributions to governance and development in the state He was elected to the Nagaland Assembly from the Koridang constituency five times first as an Independent in 2003 then on Naga Peopleâs Front tickets in 2008 2013 and 2018 before winning on a BJP ticket in 2023Union Health and Family Welfare Minister and BJP national President Jagat Prakash Nadda Acting Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla Chief Minister Rio and many other leaders had condoled his demise on Tuesday IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/veteran-naga-leader-imkong-l-imchen-accorded-state-funeral-in-kohima-648271.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-hc-adjourns-hearing-in-kaleshwaram-commission-case-to-january-648272.html Hyderabad Nov 12 The Telangana High Court has adjourned hearing on the petitions by former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao former Irrigation Minister T Harish Rao former Chief Secretary S K Joshi and senior IAS officer Smitha Sabharwal seeking orders to quash the report of the Justice PC Ghose retd Commission probed the alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project A bench of Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice GM Mohiuddin adjourned the hearing to the second week of January after the state government sought time to file counteraffidavitsThe court gave four weeks to the government to file counteraffidavits and another three weeks to the petitioners to file their replyIt extended till the next hearing the interim order restraining the state government from taking any action against the petitioners on the basis of the Kaleshwaram Commission report The interim order was passed on September 2The state government on September 1 decided to hand over the probe into the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation CBIChief Minister Revanth Reddy had made the announcement in the Assembly after a marathon debate on the Ghose Commission reportThe petitioners contended that the very constitution of the Commission should be declared arbitrary and illegal as it was made against the provisions of the Commissions of Inquiry ActAccording to them the Commission made the findings regarding their conduct and reputation without following the prescription of law under 8B and 8C of the Commissions of Inquiry Act and violated the principles of natural justiceThe petitioners argued that the Commissionâs report was invalid prejudicial scurrilous and defamatory against themHeaded by former Supreme Court judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose the oneman commission submitted its report to the Telangana government on July 31The Commission was constituted on March 14 2024 to probe the alleged irregularities in planning design construction quality control operation and maintenance of Medigadda Annaram and Sundilla Barrages of the Kaleshwaram project constructed during the term of the previous BRS governmentThe Commission held KCR directly and vicariously accountable for irregularities in planning execution completion operation and maintenance of the Kaleshwaram project It also indicted Harish Rao then Chief Secretary Joshi and then Secretary to Chief Minister Smitha Sabharwal IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-hc-adjourns-hearing-in-kaleshwaram-commission-case-to-january-648272.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kabul-tells-businesses-to-stop-import-of-inferior-medicine-from-pak-urges-alternate-routes-for-trade-648273.html New Delhi Nov 12 Afghanistan has asked its business community to stop importing medicines from Pakistan within three months alleging it is of inferior quality and has emphasised that traders seek alternative routes for trade âinstead of relyingâ on Islamabad say reports Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has âwarned that after this noticeâ Kabul will not cooperate with or listen to traders who continue trading with Pakistan reported Tolo News on WednesdayâOur health sectorâs main problem is the import of lowquality medicines from Pakistan I strongly urge all medicine importers to immediately find alternative supply routes Those who have contracts or purchases in Pakistan are given three months to settle their accounts and wind up their workâ the report quoted BaradarThe Taliban leader made several key recommendations regarding the protection and sustainability of national trade in a meeting with Afghanistanâs business housesReports are coming in from AfghanistanPakistan where trade routes have remained closed for about a month that markets in both countries are experiencing severe fluctuations and unprecedented price hikesSocial media posts shared how prices of tomatoes imported from Afghanistan have spiralled in Pakistanâs markets Posts from Afghanistan too echoed with claims from another angle â where the border closure has led to a drastic drop in prices of tomatoes grapes pomegranates and onionsMeanwhile the price of goods imported from Pakistan especially bananas increased in Afghan markets mentioned the social media postsTolo News quoted Baradar asking Afghan businesses to âturn to alternative trade routes instead of Pakistan These routes have not only harmed our traders but have also caused difficulties for markets and the general public I strongly urge all traders to implement alternative options for imports and exports as soon as possibleâThe landlocked country of Afghanistan depends heavily on trade through the border gates which gives it access to Karachi and Gwadar ports in Pakistan for sending goods to other countries Carpets and rugs dried fruits medicinal plants and some gemstones comprise Kabuls main export products with the total value estimated at around 161 billion in 2024Baradar assured the assembled businessmen that âAfghanistan now has access to alternative trade routesâ and that its economic ties with regional countries have âexpanded significantly compared to the pastâThe report also added that the Taliban leader mentioned that âAfghanistan is often targeted with political pressureâ and that trade relations and the âsuffering of refugeesâ are being used as tools for âirrational political motivesâIt was an obvious reference to Islamabadâs closure of border trade and forcing Afghan refugees to move out of its lands in thousands sometimes tens of thousands at a timeBaradari stressed that no one can deny the fact that all countries are interdependent when it comes to trade He also said that if Pakistan wishes to reopen trade routes with Afghanistan this time âit must provide firm guarantees that the routes will never be closed again under any circumstancesâ according to the Tolo reportSince the two countries signed an understanding for a truce following a fierce firefight that erupted on October 11 the neighbours have failed to reach a consensus on the modalitiesThe Durand Line drawn by the British during their occupation of India has been a subject of contention for Kabul and has witnessed several skirmishes at multiple fronts along the 2600 km border IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kabul-tells-businesses-to-stop-import-of-inferior-medicine-from-pak-urges-alternate-routes-for-trade-648273.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarat-govt-reaffirms-commitment-to-cow-protection-3-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-648275.html Ahmedabad Nov 12 The Gujarat government has reiterated its firm commitment to cow protection and preservation vowing zero tolerance for offences related to cow slaughter Spokesperson Minister Jitu Vaghani hailed a landmark judgment delivered by a court in Amreli which sentenced three accused to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh each for their involvement in a brutal case of cow slaughterTerming the verdict a âred signalâ for those involved in such crimes Vaghani said the cow holds a sacred place in Indian culture and faith and any act of cruelty against it will be met with the strictest possible legal action He recalled that the stringent anticow slaughter law was first enacted in Gujarat in 2011 under the leadership of the then Chief Minister and current Prime Minister Narendra ModiThe law was later further strengthened introducing provisions for life imprisonment making it one of the toughest in the country Minister Vaghani emphasised that this historic judgment stands as a testament to the governmentâs unwavering resolve to uphold justice and protect sacred valuesHe added that those contemplating similar offences will now think twice before defying the law The verdict he said not only reinforces the rule of law but also sends a strong message that cow slaughter will not be tolerated in GujaratHe further stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi the state government continues to prioritise initiatives for cow preservation welfare and protection Cows hold immense cultural religious and economic significance in Gujarat Revered as a symbol of life and motherhood the cow is deeply embedded in Hindu tradition where it is associated with divinity nonviolence and the nurturing spirit of natureBeyond spirituality cows have long been vital to Indiaâs rural economy providing milk and dairy products organic manure for farming and serving as a cornerstone of agrarian livelihoods For many protecting cows represents a commitment to sustainability compassion and respect for all living beings values that are central to Indiaâs civilisational identity IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarat-govt-reaffirms-commitment-to-cow-protection-3-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-648275.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jharkhand-winter-session-from-dec-5-cabinet-clears-18-proposals-648278.html Ranchi Nov 12 The Jharkhand Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday approved convening the winter session of the state Assembly from December 5 to December 11 A total of 18 proposals related to infrastructure education administrative reforms and social welfare were cleared during the cabinet meetingBriefing the media Cabinet Secretary Vandana Dadel said the Cabinet also approved the decision to declare native Mangur fish as the state fish of Jharkhand a move aimed at boosting conservation and promoting its commercial productionIn another key decision the Cabinet approved eevidence and esummons model rules to facilitate the implementation of the three new criminal laws which are expected to enhance transparency and speed up judicial proceedingsTo strengthen science and technology education the government decided to establish STEM labs in all Chief Ministerâs Schools of Excellence across the stateâs 24 districtsAmong other approvals the Cabinet sanctioned the creation of Head Forest Guard posts by promoting 1315 forest guards out of the 3883 sanctioned posts in the Forest DepartmentThe Cabinet also extended old pension scheme benefits to the teachers and staff of Netarhat Residential School Jharkhandâs premier residential institutionTo boost tourism the government approved a proposal to redevelop a hotel in Deoghar into a fourstar facility on a publicprivate partnership PPP model at an estimated cost of Rs 11397 croreTwo major road projects also received approval Rs 133 crore for upgrading the GiridihJamua Road to two lanes and Rs 2976 crore for improving the SimdegaKerasaiOdisha Border RoadAdditionally Rs 3727 crore was sanctioned from the contingency fund for the Setu Bandhan Project aimed at bridge construction and connectivity improvementThe Cabinet also approved the lease of 14705 acres of land in Latehar district to a private company for the Chakla Coal Project for 30 yearsOther decisions included amendments to the service rules of the Police Radio Department and the India Reserve Battalion and the regularisation of contract workers under the Polytechnic Education Project IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jharkhand-winter-session-from-dec-5-cabinet-clears-18-proposals-648278.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/educated-people-can-pose-a-greater-threat-of-extremism-assam-cm-648280.html Guwahati Nov 12 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a sharp warning on Wednesday in the wake of the recent Delhi blast describing it as a grim reminder that education alone cannot prevent radicalisation Calling the incident a ânew dimension of extremismâ Sarma said the nation must reexamine its assumptions about what drives people towards terror and ideological violence Speaking to reporters Sarma reflected on how the traditional understanding of extremism has evolved âEarlier we believed that lack of education pushed people towards extremist ideologiesâ he said âBut today we see that even highly educated individuals can pose a greater threat If someone cannot sing Vande Mataram from their heart no amount of education can make them loyal to the nationâ The Chief Ministerâs remarks come as investigations continue into the Delhi explosion near the Red Fort that killed and injured several people earlier this week Security agencies have reportedly discovered that some individuals with professional and technical backgrounds were linked to the conspiracy fuelling a larger debate over the role of ideology not just socioeconomic deprivation in the spread of radicalism Sarma emphasised that the root cause of extremism lies not in literacy levels but in distorted beliefs and misplaced loyaltiesâWe were always taught that education brings enlightenment and reduces extremismâ he said âBut the current reality is alarmingâpeople who are doctors engineers or welleducated professionals are sometimes becoming more dangerous because their radicalism is intellectually justified rather than blindâ His comments follow a series of arrests made across Assam for allegedly spreading inflammatory and terrorglorifying content online in connection with the blast Sarma reiterated that Assam Police would continue to act firmly against any attempt to misuse social media or incite hatred The Chief Minister urged citizens to remain alert to both overt and subtle forms of radical influence âTrue education must strengthen love for the nation not weaken itâ he asserted âExtremism is not about ignorance anymoreâitâs about the failure of conviction We must address that before itâs too lateâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/educated-people-can-pose-a-greater-threat-of-extremism-assam-cm-648280.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-creates-electoral-history-with-record-turnout-zero-repolls-eci-648283.html New Delhi Nov 12 The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 concluded with a historic milestone â a record voter turnout of 6713 per cent the highest ever recorded in the state since Independence and âzero repollsâ across all constituencies the ECI said on Wednesday The ECI also highlighted that during the Lok Sabha elections of 2014 2019 and 2024 96 three and two repolls were conducted respectivelySimilarly during the Bihar assembly elections in 2015 and 2020 two and three repolls were conductedAccording to the ECI this unprecedented achievement reflects the success of its Bihar First initiatives â a set of 17 focused reforms introduced since March 2025 to ensure free fair and inclusive electionsFemale voter participation was particularly notable with 7178 per cent turnout compared to 6298 per cent among male votersChief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi closely monitored the entire polling process through webcasting at all 90740 polling stations the ECI said in its press noteThe advanced digital infrastructure powered by ECINet ensured realtime supervision voter facilitation and timely data updates throughout the twophased pollsThe Commission reported that scrutiny of poll documents in all 122 Assembly Constituencies was conducted smoothly in the presence of Returning Officers General Observers and over 460 candidates or their agentsNo discrepancies malpractices or irregularities were detected resulting in no repoll being recommended â a first in Biharâs electoral historyAmong the major reforms were the Special Intensive Revision SIR 2025 which produced a clean and updated electoral roll with 745 crore registered votersâSIR 2025 was conducted with zero appeals to ensure that the Bihar Electoral Roll was up to date and clean Based on this exercise 74526858 electors were eligible to vote in the elections across two phasesâ the ECI saidOther key initiatives included training Booth Level Officers in Delhiâs IIIDEM doubling honorariums for election staff establishing mobile deposit facilities outside polling stations and ensuring 100 per cent webcasting to enhance transparencyThe Commission also introduced improvements in EVM design mandatory VVPAT counting protocols and a votercentric app under ECINet for near realtime updates IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-creates-electoral-history-with-record-turnout-zero-repolls-eci-648283.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/andhra-pradesh-sets-goal-of-attracting-trillion-dollar-investment-648285.html Amaravati Nov 12 Andhra Pradesh has set an ambitious goal of attracting one trillion dollars in global and domestic investments said state minister Nara Lokesh on Wednesday Ahead of the CII Partnership Summit to be held in Visakhapatnam on November 1415 the Minister for Education and Information Technology claimed that the state has already attracted 120 billion dollars in investment during the last 16 monthsHe attributed this performance stability speed and the stateâs investorâfirst approach âThese are not symbolic MoUs They represent real onground projects that are creating employment and transforming regional economiesâ he saidHe stated that during the Partnership Summit 410 investment agreements worth 120 billion dollars will be formalised generating approximately 750000 employment opportunities Additionally groundbreaking ceremonies for projects valued at 27 lakh crore rupees will be conductedAddressing a press conference in New Delhi Lokesh outlined the stateâs robust investment climate governance reforms youthled development framework and employmentâdriven development strategyâOur goal is to create two million jobs over five years â not just as a target but as a commitment to our youth Every policy is designed to fuel job creationâCiting marquee investments he stated that they underscore growing global confidence in Andhra PradeshThe minister said Indiaâs largest steel producer chose Andhra Pradesh Google selected Visakhapatnam for its largest foreign direct investment in India â the Google Data CityHe also pointed out that Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited BPCL is establishing a onelakhcrorerupee refinery project National Thermal Power Corporation NTPC is developing a 165 lakh crore rupee green hydrogen hubLokesh said five of Indiaâs top 10 solar manufacturing companies have selected Andhra Pradesh as their baseThe minister emphasised that Andhra Pradeshâs success is driven by a new model â the âSpeed of doing businessâ âIn todayâs economy agility is everything Even a monthâs delay can alter an entire investment plan We ensure projects move from intent to implementation at record paceâ he saidThis framework has attracted major firms reinforcing Andhra Pradeshâs appeal across IT manufacturing hospitality and tourism Andhra Pradesh one of the first Indian states to officially recognise tourism as an industry aims to add 50000 hotel rooms in the next three years IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/andhra-pradesh-sets-goal-of-attracting-trillion-dollar-investment-648285.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-created-electoral-history-with-record-turnout-zero-repolls-eci-648287.html New Delhi Nov 12 The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 concluded with a historic milestone â a record voter turnout of 6713 per cent the highest ever recorded in the state since Independence and âzero repollsâ across all constituencies the ECI said on Wednesday The ECI also highlighted that during the Lok Sabha elections of 2014 2019 and 2024 96 three and two repolls were conducted respectivelySimilarly during the Bihar assembly elections in 2015 and 2020 two and three repolls were conductedAccording to the ECI this unprecedented achievement reflects the success of its Bihar First initiatives â a set of 17 focused reforms introduced since March 2025 to ensure free fair and inclusive electionsFemale voter participation was particularly notable with 7178 per cent turnout compared to 6298 per cent among male votersChief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi closely monitored the entire polling process through webcasting at all 90740 polling stations the ECI said in its press noteThe advanced digital infrastructure powered by ECINet ensured realtime supervision voter facilitation and timely data updates throughout the twophased pollsThe Commission reported that scrutiny of poll documents in all 122 Assembly Constituencies was conducted smoothly in the presence of Returning Officers General Observers and over 460 candidates or their agentsNo discrepancies malpractices or irregularities were detected resulting in no repoll being recommended â a first in Biharâs electoral historyAmong the major reforms were the Special Intensive Revision SIR 2025 which produced a clean and updated electoral roll with 745 crore registered votersâSIR 2025 was conducted with zero appeals to ensure that the Bihar Electoral Roll was up to date and clean Based on this exercise 74526858 electors were eligible to vote in the elections across two phasesâ the ECI saidOther key initiatives included training Booth Level Officers in Delhiâs IIIDEM doubling honorariums for election staff establishing mobile deposit facilities outside polling stations and ensuring 100 per cent webcasting to enhance transparencyThe Commission also introduced improvements in EVM design mandatory VVPAT counting protocols and a votercentric app under ECINet for near realtime updates IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-created-electoral-history-with-record-turnout-zero-repolls-eci-648287.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/fadnavis-gadkari-piyush-goyal-top-star-campaigners-list-for-maha-local-body-polls-648288.html Mumbai Nov 12 Bharatiya Janata Party BJP on Wednesday released a list of 40 star campaigners for the local and civic body elections in Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Union ministers Nitin Gadkari Piyush Goyal and state unit chief Ravindra Chavan topped the list The list was released a day after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chaired the partyâs core committee meeting on Tuesday and reviewed preparations for the local and civic body elections being viewed as the mini Assembly pollsApart from CM Fadnavis the other star campaigners include state unit chief Ravindra Chavan Union ministers Nitin Gadkari and Piyush Goyal former state party chief and revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule national general secretary Vinod Tawde national joint organising secretary Shiv Prakash former Union minister Narayan Rane former chief minister Ashok Chavan ministers Chandrakant Patil Radhakrishna VikhePatil Ashish Shelar Pankaja Munde Girish Mahajan Ganesh Naik Jaykumar Rawal Shivendra Raje Bhosale Nitesh Rane Jaykumar Gore Atul Save Ashok UikeUnion Ministers of State MoS Muralidhar Mohol and Raksha Khadse minister of state Meghna Bordikar former Union Ministers of State Raosaheb Danve and Bhagwat Karad former ministers Sudhir Mungantiwar and Sanjay Kute party MP Dhananjay Mahadik former MPs Amar Sable and Ashok Nete Mumbai unit chief Ameet Satam party legislators Praveen Darekar Prasad Lad Randheer Sawarkar Mangesh Chavan and Gopichand Padalkar state BJP womenâs wing chief Chitra Wagh party functionaries Madhavi Naik and Idris Multani are also in the listBJP chose to release the list of star campaigners after Revenue Minister and former state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule was selected as the Maharashtra election incharge for local and civic bodiesMinister Bawankule said We will win all the elections in Maharashtra with a twothirds majority by getting 51 per cent of the votes through the Mahayuti I am confident that the BJPMahayuti will win with a huge majority in all the municipal corporations all the Zilla Parishads and municipalities and Nagar Panchayats in the stateThe Minister said that efforts will be made to maintain coordination in the grand allianceâFor this coordination there will be a committee of three ministers in each district In this three ministers one from the BJP one from Shiv Sena and one from NCP will work as coordinators BJP will ensure that there is no disagreement or division anywhere among the allies in the grand allianceâ he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/fadnavis-gadkari-piyush-goyal-top-star-campaigners-list-for-maha-local-body-polls-648288.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajasthan-rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat-arrives-in-jaipur-to-participate-in-centenary-celebrations-648298.html Jaipur Nov 12 Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohanrao Bhagwat arrived in Jaipur on Wednesday and will be in the city till November 16 as part of the RSSâs centenary celebrations During his fiveday visit he will participate in various programmes in Jaipur and interact with RSS workersRSS Rajasthan Regional Sanghchalak Ramesh Agarwal informed that as per the schedule Bhagwat arrived in Jaipur on the night of November 12On November 15 at 530 pm Bhagwat will address a programme on âCurrent Global Scenario and Integral Human Philosophyâ organised by the Integral Human Philosophy Research and Development Foundation at the SMS Indoor Stadium JaipurOn November 16 at 10 am he will attend the launch ceremony of âAur Yeh Jeevan Samarpitâ a book highlighting the lives and contributions of late RSS pracharaks from Rajasthan at Pathey Bhawan Malviya NagarThe book has been published by Gyan Ganga Prakashan JaipurDuring his stay in Jaipur Bhagwat will also hold meetings with different groups of RSS workers and have informal interactionsSpeaking in Bengaluru recently at a twoday lecture series titled 100 Years of Sangh Journey New Horizons Bhagwat clarified that the Sangh is open to people from all communities including Muslims and Christians but there is a conditionHe said that every individual can come to the Sangh as long as they see themselves as sons of Bharat Mata and commit to the broader Hindu societyNo Brahmin is allowed in Sangh No other caste is allowed in the Sangh No Muslim is allowed no Christian is allowed in the Sangha Only Hindus are allowed So people with different denominations Muslims Christians any denomination can come to the Sangha but keep your separateness out Your speciality is welcome But when you come inside Shakha you come as a son of Bharat Mata a member of this Hindu society Bhagwat saidHe further added that people from all castes and even those from Muslim or Christian backgrounds participate in Shakhas the RSSs local branchesWe are all sons of Bharat Mata That is how Sangha works he addedHe explained that the RSSs approach is rooted in unity and inclusivity based on the idea of a shared national identity IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajasthan-rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat-arrives-in-jaipur-to-participate-in-centenary-celebrations-648298.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/us-congress-votes-to-end-longest-govt-shutdown-648307.html New York Nov 13 The US Congress has finally voted to end the government shutdown after 42 days of paralysis of most operations The House of Representatives voted 222 to 209 mostly along partisan lines to pass the resolution that had been approved by the Senate to temporarily fund the government till the end of the yearThe legislation now goes to US President Donald Trump and the White House said he will sign it later in the nightThe legislation ending the longest government shutdown was passed without the Democrats getting the extension of Obamacare the health insurance programme adopted during former President Obamaâs presidency and measures to avoid the huge increases in costs to those participating in the programme expected to start next yearThe Democrats had held up the measure in the Senate where a procedural rule requires 60 votes to bring the legislation to a voteAlthough the Republicans had a slender majority in the Senate they were short of the 60 and finally relied on eight Democratic Party defectors to hit that mark on SundayIt sailed through the Senate on Monday and the House which was in recess was hastily reconvened on Wednesday to approve itIn the House six Democrats voted with the Republican majority while two Republicans voted against itThe shutdown affected a range of government services from air travel to programmes of subsidised and free food for the poorTrump and the Democrats were locked in a battle of wills with Trump and his party refusing to give in to the Democrats on Obamacare and the Democrats refusing to budgeAlthough the standoff may have contributed to the Republican Partys reverses in elections this month which Trump acknowledged it was also affecting Democratic Party supporters who worked for the federal government and were not receiving their salaries and the poor who depended on government aidThis wore out some Democrats in the Senate who decided to end the shutdownThat has caused a rift in the party with many criticising the partyâs Senate Leader Chuck Schumer for not preventing the defectionsUnder the legislation adopted to end the shutdown and fund the government most government agencies will be funded through the end of the year and a few till January 30All government employees including those who did not work through the shutdown will receive full pay for the period of the shutdown and they will all be allowed to return to workEven if all the federal employees return to work it will take a few days for the government to fully resume all operationsBefore the vote Speaker Mike Johnson said âOn the Republican side we operated in good faith We need to get this government open as soon as possibleâDefiant to the end Democratsâ leader in the House Hakeem Jeffries said âEither Republicans finally decide to extend the Affordable Care Act Obamacare tax credits this year or the American people will throw Republicans out of their jobs next yearâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/us-congress-votes-to-end-longest-govt-shutdown-648307.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ysrcp-leader-ambati-rambabu-booked-for-threatening-police-officers-648322.html Amaravati Nov 13 Police in Andhra Pradeshs Guntur have registered a case against former minister and YSR Congress party leader Ambati Rambabu and others for unlawful assembly and threatening police officers on duty Rambabu and his supporters had taken out a rally without police permission and when stopped they allegedly threatened police officialsA case has been registered at Pattabhipuram Police Station under various sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNSPolice said the rally held without permission caused traffic disruptions and inconvenienced the publicThe YSRCP leaders and cadres took to the roads as part of the partys statewide protest against the privatisation of medical collegesThe case has been registered under BNS sections assaulting or using criminal force against public servants to prevent them from discharging their duty 1262 wrongful restraint 3513 criminal intimidation and 1892 unlawful assemblyAccording to police Rambabu was told by DSP Arvind and CI Ganga Venkateshwarlu that there is no permission for the rally but he along with his supporters went ahead with the protest They tried to remove the barricades and entered into an argument with the policeSimilar cases were registered against Rambabu in the past during the protests called by the YSRCP over various issuesThe YSRCP cadres took out rallies in all the constituencies on Wednesday to protest against the privatisation of medical collegesYSRCP president and former chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy posted on X that privatisation of medical colleges has drawn strong resistance from people across the state and the massive rallies held in all 175 constituencies stand as proof of their collective voiceI am deeply proud of our citizens YSRCP cadre YSRCP leaders likeminded parties and likeminded organisations who came forward voluntarily to defend public education and healthcare This commitment shows that people value social welfare over private gain and are determined to safeguard the states future he wroteAt the behest of their political parties though the police tried in every possible way to stop these rallies people did not step back They continued with courage and discipline standing united for a just cause Their determination and peaceful participation reflected the true democratic spirit of the state and proved that the voice of the people cannot be silenced by force he addedJagan Mohan Reddy demanded that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu respect this strong public sentiment and immediately withdraw his decision to privatise medical colleges IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ysrcp-leader-ambati-rambabu-booked-for-threatening-police-officers-648322.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/punish-delhi-blast-perpetrators-say-children-of-victim-mohsin-648327.html New Delhi Nov 13 The children of Mohsin a resident of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh who was killed in a car bomb blast near Delhis Red Fort on Monday have urged the authorities to punish those responsible for the tragedy on Thursday IANS spoke to Mohsins family who recounted the heartbreaking incident and demanded strict action against the culpritsSpeaking to IANS Mohsins son said Punish those who are responsibleHis daughter echoed the sentiment saying I just want to say that whoever is responsible should be punishedMohsins brotherinlaw shared the familys anguish I was in Ahmedabad when I heard about the blast Early this morning around 5 am I was informed that the postmortem examination had been completed Mohsins sons are very young The family was living in a rented house in Delhi The government has made announcements but we have not received any help so farMohsins younger brother Nadim added He was around 35â36 years old and died instantly in the blast We searched for him for hours but found no clue His name was not even on the initial list of victims He used to drive an erickshaw to support his family He is survived by two children and his wife They live in a rented house and we havent received any assistance from the government His entire body was burnt only his face was recognisableMohsins sisterinlaw recalled the tense hours after the explosion After several attempts an officer finally answered his phone and said he was at the Red Fort police station Thats when we feared he might have been caught in the blast We were then told to go to LNJP Hospital but security was tight and no one was giving us any information We were only told to wait patientlyMohsin had moved to Delhi two years ago with his wife Sultana and their two children to earn a living as an erickshaw driver Following his death his body was taken back to his hometown in Meerut for the last ritesOn Wednesday Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited LNJP Hospital in Delhi to meet the survivors of the Red Fort blast He assured that those behind the conspiracy would be brought to justiceIn a post on X PM Modi wrote Went to LNJP Hospital and met those injured during the blast in Delhi Praying for everyones quick recovery Those behind the conspiracy will be brought to justice IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/punish-delhi-blast-perpetrators-say-children-of-victim-mohsin-648327.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-local-body-elections-filing-of-nomination-starts-on-friday-648328.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 13 Candidates contesting the upcoming local body elections in Kerala can begin filing their nominations from Friday according to the schedule announced by the State Election Commission on Thursday The polls will be held in two phases with the first phase to be held on December 9 and the second phase on December 11 with the counting of votes to take place on December 13Nominations can be submitted between 11 am and 3 pm each day The last date for filing nominations is November 21 while the scrutiny of papers will take place on November 22 Candidates will be allowed to withdraw nominations until November 24The security deposit for contesting varies by the level of the local body Those contesting for gram panchayat seats must deposit Rs 2000 for block panchayats and municipalities Rs 4000 and for district panchayats and corporations Rs 5000Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes need to pay only half the prescribed amountTo be eligible a candidate must be at least 21 years old on the date of nominationCandidates contesting in reserved wards for the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes must submit a community certificate issued by a competent authorityNomination papers must be submitted in the prescribed form and signed before the Returning Officer or an officer authorised by the Commission after taking an oath or affirmation as per the election guidelinesOn the day of nomination candidates are permitted to bring only three accompanying vehicles within a 100metre radius of the Returning Officerâs officeAdditionally no more than five persons including the candidate will be allowed to enter the Returning Officerâs room during the submission processThe Election Commission has also released a detailed guideline outlining the eligibility and disqualification criteria for candidates contesting the local body electionsAccording to the State Election Commission SEC polling will be held across 1199 local bodies including 941 grama panchayats 152 block panchayats 14 district panchayats 86 municipalities and six corporations with counting on December 13The first phase will cover Thiruvananthapuram Kollam Pathanamthitta Alappuzha Kottayam Idukki and Ernakulam and the second will include Thrissur Palakkad Malappuram Kozhikode Wayanad Kannur and KasaragodThere are 284 crore voters of whom 133 crore are men 149 crore women and 271 transgender personsElections will take place in 23576 wards through 33746 polling stations with 18 lakh officials and 70000 police personnel deployedThe local body polls to be held in multiple phases are expected to set the stage for a major political contest across Kerala with all three fronts the LDF UDF and BJPâtreating it as a precursor to the upcoming Assembly elections IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-local-body-elections-filing-of-nomination-starts-on-friday-648328.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/fm-muttaqi-tears-into-pakistans-military-circles-says-afghanistan-wont-bear-your-burdens-648352.html New Delhi Nov 13 Afghanistanâs Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Thursday accused Pakistan of repeated airspace violations and making âunrealistic and unreasonableâ demands during recent bilateral talks in Istanbul asserting that Afghanistan would defend its sovereignty if provoked In a stronglyworded address FM Muttaqi said tensions between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and âcertain military circles within Pakistanâ have risen due to Islamabadâs repeated breaches of Afghan sovereigntyâOur airspace and markets were bombed and even the skies above our capital were violatedâ he stated adding that Afghanistan was left with âno choice but to respondâMuttaqi revealed that three rounds of negotiations â first in Qatar and later in Istanbul â failed because Pakistan demanded from Kabul that no security incidents would occur in PakistanâHow can we be responsible for Pakistanâs internal security Do we control their police or armyâ he asked calling the demand âillogicalâThe Afghan minister alleged that Daesh ISIS elements are being trained inside Pakistan to attack Afghanistan and urged Islamabad to âstop such actionsâHe further claimed Pakistan suggested relocating TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP fighters into Afghanistan â an idea he dismissed as âcreating chaosâResponding to Pakistani claims that militants cross from Afghanistan Muttaqi questioned how such movements were possible given Pakistanâs heavily fenced and guarded Durand Line âYou have technology cameras and hundreds of checkposts If fighters still cross why canât you stop themâ he askedHe accused Pakistan of blaming Afghanistan for its internal instability economic woes and political turmoil saying âYou fought wars with India had clashes with Iran and now face unrest with TehreekeLabbaik Pakistan â will you blame all of that on AfghanistanâMuttaqi condemned Pakistanâs expulsion of Afghan refugees and the closure of trade routes remarking that âa nuclear power is using its strength against onions and tomatoesâReaffirming Kabulâs position he said âAfghanistanâs soil will not be used against anyoneâ and called for âreasonable practical diplomacyâMuttaqi also expressed hope that âhonourable scholars and politicians of Pakistanâ would help restore calm between the two neighbouring Muslim nations IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/fm-muttaqi-tears-into-pakistans-military-circles-says-afghanistan-wont-bear-your-burdens-648352.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/former-sankrail-mla-sital-kumar-sardar-dies-at-83-648355.html Kolkata Nov 13 Former MLA from Sankrail in West Bengals Howrah district Sital Kumar Sardar passed away due to old agerelated ailments said his family members Sardar 83 passed away on Wednesday night at his home Today his mortal remains will be taken to the West Bengal Legislative Assembly where MLAs will pay their final respect said a source in the MLAs familyLeader of Opposition in the state Assembly Suvendu Adhikari condoled the death of the former fivetime MLAIn a social media post the BJP leader said I am deeply saddened by the passing away of the former MLA of Sankrail Assembly constituency veteran leader Honble Shri Sheetal Sardar I extend my condolences to his family relatives and fans I pray for eternal peace for his departed soul Om ShantiSardar had won the Assembly elections from the Sankrail constituency five times in a rowHe won the election for the first time on a Congress ticket He then joined the Trinamool Congress and won four times as a Trinamool candidateHowever the fivetime MLA joined the BJP after not getting a Trinamool ticket in the 2021 Assembly electionsAt that time the Trinamool Congress decided not to field a candidate above or nearing the age of 80However the BJP also did not give him a ticket in the 2021 Assembly polls Instead the BJP made him a member of the partys state committee However since then he has not been seen in active politicsAlthough he was in the BJP on paper Sardar gradually took retirement from politicsSardar returned to the Trinamool Congress a couple of years ago However he was not active in politicsThe MLA became quite weak due to physical illnessSardar passed Class 12 from Shibpur Dinabandhu Institution in 1961 The leader completed his schooling from New Andul High School in 1959 IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/former-sankrail-mla-sital-kumar-sardar-dies-at-83-648355.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/anta-bypoll-result-tomorrow-constituencys-unique-political-trend-in-focus-648390.html Jaipur Nov 13 The results of the Anta Assembly byelection in Rajasthan will be announced on Friday and once again the constituency has drawn attention for its distinctive electoral pattern Since its creation in 2008 after the delimitation exercise Anta has consistently mirrored the party in power in Rajasthan with every winning candidate from the constituency finding a place in the state cabinetIn 2008 Congress candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya won the newly formed seat The party went on to form the state government and Bhaya became a ministerIn 2013 BJP candidate Prabhulal Saini won from Anta The BJP formed the government that year and Saini too became a ministerWhen Assembly elections were held again in 2018 Pramod Jain Bhaya reclaimed the seat for Congress which once again came to power and Bhaya returned to the cabinetIn 2023 BJP candidate Kanwarlal Meena emerged victorious The BJP formed the government but Meena did not find a place in the cabinetLater Meenaâs conviction in a criminal case led to his disqualification as MLA prompting Antaâs firstever byelectionThe byelection saw an impressive 8021 per cent voter turnout with men registering 8232 per cent polling while women registering 78 per cent Out of 228264 registered voters 183099 cast their votes including 96141 men 86955 women and 3 othersOver the years a clear trend has emerged in Anta candidates securing around 50 per cent or more votes tend to win In 2023 Kanwarlal Meena BJP had 4964 per cent votes in 2018 Pramod Jain Bhaya Congress secured 58 per cent votes while in 2013 Prabhulal Saini BJP had 4884 per cent mandate Similarly in 2008 Pramod Jain Bhaya Congress secured 5029 per cent votesMeanwhile Morpal Suman the BJP candidate from Anta speaking to IANS said he never imagined contesting as an MLA candidate âItâs because of peopleâs blessings that I am contesting on a BJP ticket and it will be because of the people that I shall winâ he saidPramod Jain Bhaya the Congress candidate on the other hand was seen highlighting development works being taken in Anta under his tenure Crores were spent on developing roads under my tenure Several works were undertaken under the Congress however BJP slowed down those works when it came to power he saidIndependent candidate Naresh Meena campaigned by questioning why no action had been taken against Bhaya despite allegations of corruptionAs the Anta byelection results are set to be announced on November 14 all eyes are on whether this historical trend will continue and which candidate will unlock the âsecret to victoryâ in this politically significant constituency IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/anta-bypoll-result-tomorrow-constituencys-unique-political-trend-in-focus-648390.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-stalin-launches-mobile-medical-service-for-women-lays-foundation-for-new-friends-hostels-648392.html Chennai Nov 13 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday inaugurated a series of welfare and infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening womenâs health services and expanding safe accommodation facilities for students and working women across the state At a function held at the Secretariat the Chief Minister flagged off a stateoftheart Mobile Medical Service for Women designed and deployed under the Health and Family Welfare Department Built for Rs 110 crore the specialised vehicle is equipped with advanced medical instruments and diagnostic facilitiesOfficials said the service will help extend preventive and primary healthcare to women in underserved and remote areasAfter inspecting the mobile medical van CM Stalin laid the foundation stone for 12 new Friends Hostels to be constructed at a total cost of Rs 6251 crore These hostels established under the Social Welfare and Womenâs Rights Department will come up in Tirupattur Namakkal Mayiladuthurai Virudhunagar and eight other locationsThe initiative aims to provide secure affordable accommodation for students working women and vulnerable groups who require institutional supportDuring the event the Chief Minister also formally inaugurated the newly constructed building of the Government Childrenâs Home in Royapuram Chennai The facility is expected to significantly improve living conditions and care services for children under state protectionA touching moment unfolded during the ceremony when a student from the Childrenâs Home joined the event via video conferencing to express gratitude to the Chief Minister for the upgraded facilityThe emotional gesture moved Social Welfare Minister P Geetha Jeevan to tears drawing attention to the social impact of the governmentâs welfare initiativesCM Stalin later distributed appointment orders to candidates selected through the Medical Services Recruitment Board MRB A total of 19 Skilled Assistant posts in the Health Department were filled reinforcing manpower strength in critical healthcare functionsOfficials from both departments stated that these projects are part of the governmentâs broader mission to ensure inclusive welfare empowerment of women and improved access to healthcare and social infrastructureWith these new rollouts the state government expects to expand its reach in womenâs health services enhance safety and support systems for women and children and strengthen the public health workforce IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-stalin-launches-mobile-medical-service-for-women-lays-foundation-for-new-friends-hostels-648392.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-cm-transfers-rs-233-crore-to-133-lakh-soyabean-farmers-under-bhavantar-yojana-648397.html Dewas Nov 13 Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Thursday pressed a button to transfer Rs 233 crore directly into the bank accounts of nearly 133 lakh soyabean farmers under the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana ensuring they receive the full minimum support price MSP despite lower market rates The statelevel event in Dewas highlighted Madhya Pradeshâs commitment to farmer welfare in the countryâs largest soybeanproducing state often called the âsoya bowlâThe scheme compensates the gap between the MSP of Rs 5328 per quintal and the prevailing mandi rate currently around Rs 4036 per quintal Farmers selling through registered mandis receive the difference approximately Rs 1300 per quintal via Direct Benefit Transfer DBTThe state has procured 270 lakh tonnes of soybean from over 160 lakh farmers so far Daily model rates are declared to maintain transparencyAs many as 936353 farmers have enrolled themselves under the scheme An AIpowered portal tracks mandi arrivals calculates weighted average prices in real time and triggers automatic DBT disbursements within 48 hours of sale verificationâThis eliminates delays and middlemenâ said a senior agriculture officialThe system uses satellite imagery and mobile apps for crop mapping enabling precise targeting of beneficiaries across the MalwaNimar black cotton soil beltDr Yadav addressing farmers reiterated the schemeâs launch in September to shield growers from market volatility âMadhya Pradesh stands firmly with its annadata farmers Every quintal sold will fetch full MSP valueâ he assuredThe government plans to expand AIdriven price forecasting to predict global soy trends and advise sowing patterns next seasonIn a parallel announcement the Chief Minister launched the Samadhan Yojana offering up to 100 per cent waiver on surcharges for over nine million electricity consumers with pending bills of three months or moreCovering domestic nondomestic agricultural and industrial users the onetime settlement scheme aims to clear legacy dues and restore an uninterrupted power supply especially to rural pump sets critical for rabi irrigationFarmers at the Dewas event praised the twin initiativesâBhavantar money came within days and now electricity worries are overâ said Raja Singh a farmer from UjjainThe state targets full procurement coverage by December with enhanced AI analytics to detect fraudulent claims through Aadhaarlinked biometric validation at mandis Madhya Pradeshâs techenabled farmer support model is being studied by neighbouring states reinforcing its leadership in agritech governance IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-cm-transfers-rs-233-crore-to-133-lakh-soyabean-farmers-under-bhavantar-yojana-648397.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-questions-spike-in-terrorist-activities-during-bjps-tenure--648405.html New Delhi Nov 13 Following the Red Fort blast in Delhi Congress leader Udit Raj on Thursday hit out at the ruling government questioning why terrorist activities tend to rise when the BJP is in power âDonât divert from the issue If there are terrorists even the government admits that they have links with external terrorist groups Donât try to evade the questions â answer why such incidents happen during their tenureâ Udit Raj told IANSHe added âMost major terrorist attacks including the Uri attack the Pahalgam incident Pulwama the recent Red Fort blast and even the Kandahar hijacking occurred under BJP governments Why do terrorist activities increase specifically when the BJP is in powerâMeanwhile after the blast near Red Fort investigative agencies on Thursday are searching for another vehicle a Maruti Brezza Officials are also probing why the terror module was using multiple carsAn i20 car had exploded near the Red Fort while an Eco Sport belonging to Dr Umar Mohammad was reported missing and later found in Faridabad The search is now underway for the third vehicle the BrezzaSources said the module had been planning a series of car bombings but their plans were exposed before they could execute further attacksMeanwhile new CCTV footage has emerged showing Dr Umar Mohammad driving an i20 car in Connaught Place the heart of Delhi almost five hours before finally heading to the Red Fort area where the blast took placeAccording to police sources Umar was seen driving the car packed with explosives on Connaught Placeâs Outer Circle at around 205 pm before moving towards Mayur Vihar and eventually the Red Fort areaAccording to Delhi Police sources DNA test results conclusively established Umarâs identity His DNA samples matched 100 per cent with those of his mother and brother leaving no doubt that he was present inside the vehicle at the time of the explosion The DNA was extracted from bone fragments teeth and pieces of clothing recovered from the mangled remains of the carThe powerful explosion occurred at around 652 pm on November 10 sending shockwaves across the national Capital and triggering immediate security alerts The blast took place close to one of Indiaâs most iconic landmarks raising serious concerns about the breach of the highsecurity zone around the Red FortFollowing the incident the National Investigation Agency NIA officially took over the probe from the Delhi Police Special Cell NIA officials have cordoned off the area and are conducting detailed forensic examinations of the debris including explosive residues vehicle components and digital evidence to trace the complete network behind the attackOn Wednesday the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed its profound grief over the loss of lives and directed the incident be investigated with utmost urgency to swiftly identify and bring all perpetrators and sponsors to justiceThe Cabinet observed two minutes silence in honour of innocent lives lost and called the November 10 incident a heinous terror incident perpetrated by antinational forces IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-questions-spike-in-terrorist-activities-during-bjps-tenure--648405.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jagan-accuses-cm-naidu-of-credit-chori-648407.html Amaravati Nov 13 YSR Congress Party president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has again accused Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of credit chori The former Chief Minister said that the coalition government is shamelessly claiming credit for housing works initiated sanctioned and largely executed under the YSR Congress Party YSRCP ruleIn a post on X Jagan said In the last 18 months Chandrababus government did not acquire a single square yard for the poor and did not grant even one cent of house siteHe claimed that the Naidu government did not even sanction a single house and did not spend a paisa on such housingYSRCP leader called this a disgraceful attempt by CM Naidu to convert others labour into his own gloryHe remarked that a person who steals the credit for others hard work is no leader but a mere playwrightYS Jagan pointed out Of the 300092 houses CM Naidu boasts about not one housepattadar site title was issued by the present governmentHe clarified that 140010 houses were at the finishing stage under the YSRCP rule While 87380 houses had been raised to slab level 66845 homes were under construction during the YSRCP tenureHe recalled that on October 12 2023 the YSRCP government created history by holding 743396 housewarming ceremonies in a single dayEmphasising the scale of YSRCP welfare Jagan noted that the YSRCP government issued 3119 lakh house site pattas to poor women across 71800 acres sanctioned 2175 lakh houses and despite the disruption due to the COVID pandemic completed over 9 lakh housesInstead of building on this legacy the present government has embarked on a programme to lock up the remaining vacant plots the very lands meant for housing the poor and is using yellow media to steal credit for YSRCPs achievements said the former Chief MinisterHe described this conduct as utterly shameful and said that attempting to seize land meant for the poor and to hide behind propaganda is political theftYS Jagan stated Claiming other peoples ideas and hard work trying to grab the house sites allotted to the poor and shamelessly publicising those lies is the essence of Chandrababus creditchor tactic IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jagan-accuses-cm-naidu-of-credit-chori-648407.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/justice-served-victory-for-bengaluru-shivakumar-on-sc-order-in-mekedatu-case-648413.html Bengaluru Nov 13 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Courtâs dismissal of Tamil Naduâs petition against the Mekedatu project calling it âjustice servedâ and a âvictory for the people of Bengaluruâ Shivakumar who also holds the Water Resources portfolio said the ruling reinforces Karnatakaâs right to implement the projectSpeaking to reporters in the premises of Vidhana Soudha on Thursday in Bengaluru Shivakumar said âThe Supreme Courtâs dismissal of Tamil Naduâs petition against the Detailed Project Report DPR of the Mekedatu project is like receiving justice from the judiciaryâWhen asked whether this development was a setback for Tamil Nadu he replied âI will comment in detail after I get full information This is not a setback for anyone rather it is justice delivered by the court Mekedatu is our water and our right We are not obstructing Tamil Nadu in any way In fact this project will benefit Tamil Nadu even more The court has responded to the prayers and hardships of our peopleââAs per the courtâs directions Tamil Nadu will continue to receive its rightful share of water Hence we will move forward with the project It is being built on our land and funded by our own resources When water scarcity arises this balancing reservoir will help ensure water release to Tamil Nadu This is a victory for the people of Bengaluru The project will also benefit people coming from other states including Tamil Nadu I appeal to Tamil Nadu to now cooperate with the project Let us work together with a spirit of humanityâ Shivakumar urgedâThe court has stated that in such matters it will only guide the Central Water Commission CWC and will not intervene directly When asked whether the CWC would now clear the project Shivakumar said âThe CWC has no other option but to approve They must ensure justice is doneâ he assertedThe Supreme Court on Thursday November 13 refused to entertain an application filed by the State of Tamil Nadu against the State of Karnatakas plan for the construction of the Mekedatu dam on the Cauvery RiverA bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice NV Anjaria observed that Tamil Nadus challenge to the order passed by the Central Water Commission CWC for the preparation of the Detailed Project Report DPR for the Mekadatu dam was premature as the plan would be approved only after considering the objections of the State as well as the opinion of the expert bodies Cauvery Water Regulation Committee CWRC and the Cauvery Water Management Authority CWMA IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/justice-served-victory-for-bengaluru-shivakumar-on-sc-order-in-mekedatu-case-648413.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/red-fort-blast-all-political-parties-should-speak-in-one-united-voice-says-karnataka-bjp-648418.html Shivamogga Karnataka Nov 13 Karnataka BJP President and MLA BY Vijayendra said on Thursday that at a time of national crisis like a bomb blast all political parties should stand united without playing politics Speaking to the media Vijayendra said When terrorist organisations act in such a heinous manner our foremost duty should be to stand united as Indians and avoid issuing conflicting political statements Rahul Gandhi despite being the Leader of the Opposition has not yet responded to this terror attack in Delhi On the other hand senior Congress leaders are speaking recklessly he remarkedHe alleged that a conspiracy and political manipulation are underway to link the incident with the Bihar electionsThis is not just foolishness on the part of the Congress it amounts to an act of betrayal against the nation Vijayendra chargedHe urged senior Congress leaders and political leaders across the country to set aside differences and think collectively in such a sensitive timeReferring to the incident Vijayendra said A car explosion near the Red Fort in New Delhi the other day has been identified as a terrorist attack Union Home Minister Amit Shah immediately visited the site and the next day Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the hospitals where the victims are being treated It has now come to light that key locations such as Parliament House the BJP headquarters the Air Force office and the Army establishment were on the terrorists target list he saidSugarcane growers are in deep distress and have been protesting continuously for a month I myself participated in an overnight protest in Belagavi district Though the Chief Minister held a meeting the situation remains unresolved The agitation is intensifying in districts like Bidar and Bagalkot he addedVijayendra demanded that the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah set aside internal party conflicts and take firm decisions to safeguard farmers interestsHe also urged the state government to send district incharge Ministers to the affected areas to address the crisisThe foolish Congress party should take a hard look at its own history since Independence Vijayendra said sarcasticallySenior Congress leaders should reflect on how many times they should have worn bangles in shame In fact your party should start a bangle factory he quipped implying cowardiceHe also reminded that countless soldiers and Indians have sacrificed their lives fighting terrorism while Congress leaders continue to engage in irresponsible politics IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/red-fort-blast-all-political-parties-should-speak-in-one-united-voice-says-karnataka-bjp-648418.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/calcutta-hc-cancels-trinamool-leader-mukul-roys-membership-from-west-bengal-assembly-648424.html Kolkata Nov 13 In a landmark judgement a division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Thursday had struck down the membership of Mukul Roy with the West Bengal Assembly Roy the former Trinamool Congress General secretary joined the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP before the 2021 West Bengal elections and also successfully contested as a BJP candidate in Krishnanagar Uttar Assembly constituency in Nadia district of West BengalHowever he joined Trinamool Congress just days after the results were declared and Trinamool Congress came to power for the third consecutive term with a massive majorityHowever he did not resign as a member of the State Assembly and officially continued as a BJP legislator thereThe Assembly Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay rejected the BJPs plea for the cancellation of Roys membership from the AssemblyThe Speaker said that since Roy was officially a BJP candidate his membership could not be cancelledRoy was even made the Chairman of the public accounts committee PAC of the House a post which is traditionally offered to an MLA from the principal Opposition party in the AssemblyThereafter the BJP approached the Calcutta High Court seeking the cancellation of Roys membership from the House as a legislator from the Krishnanagar Uttar Assembly constituencyAfter a prolonged hearing in the matter finally on Thursday Calcutta High Courts division bench of Justice Debangsu Basak and Justice Md Shabbar Rashidi finally cancelled Roys membership from the HouseThe division bench also quashed the order passed by the Speaker of the House earlier refusing to cancel the membership of Roy from the State AssemblyHowever considering that West Bengal is heading for the crucial Assembly elections next year there will be no bypoll in Krishnanagar Uttar Assembly constituency during the interim periodWelcoming the court judgment the Leader of the Opposition LoP in West Bengal Assembly and senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said that though delayed the truth has finally triumphedThe Court with its Judgment while preserving sanctity of the Constitution especially the Tenth Schedule also has left no second thought about the partisan attitude of the Assembly Speaker in deciding defection cases I wholeheartedly welcome this historic judgment LoP Adhikari said in a social media statement reacting to the court judgmentHowever there was no reaction from Trinamool Congress or the Speaker of the House on the matter IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/calcutta-hc-cancels-trinamool-leader-mukul-roys-membership-from-west-bengal-assembly-648424.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rss-foot-march-row-karnataka-govt-allows-centenary-march-of-300-volunteers-in-chittapur-648426.html Kalaburagi Karnataka Nov 13 The Karnataka government on Thursday granted permission for the centenary procession of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS in Chittapur town of Kalaburagi district Advocate General Shashi Kiran Shetty told the Kalaburagi bench of the Karnataka High Court about the state governments decision on ThursdayShetty said before the court that the state government has permitted the RSS foot march to be held on November 16He also added that the authorities had approved the participation of 300 volunteers along with 20 band players and drummersHowever the court increased the number of band players and drummers to 50The district authorities had earlier denied permission for the RSS foot march citing law and order concernsThe court had subsequently directed officials to hold a peace meeting with the RSS and other organisations to reach an amicable solutionSome of these organisations submitted petitions seeking permission to hold processions on the same day as the RSSThey demanded that the RSS should not carry lathis or the Bhagwa Dhwaj saffron flag during the march but instead carry the national flag and the Preamble of the ConstitutionChittapur is represented by Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Priyank Kharge the son of Congress President Mallikarjun KhargeFollowing Priyanks letter urging a ban on RSS activities in public places the Karnataka government issued an order making it mandatory for private organisations to obtain official consent before conducting events in public areasThe Advocate General also submitted to the court that the state government had given conditional onetime permission for the RSS foot marchThe RSS had sought approval for 800 volunteers to participate in the foot marchAll factors have been taken into account he said adding that in some locations RSS foot marches have been conducted with 100 to 150 participantsRSS counsel Arun Shyam requested the court to permit 800 participants in the marchAfter recording the submissions the court closed the caseThe RSS foot march will take place on November 16 between 330 and 545 pmThe court has allowed the participation of 300 RSS volunteers along with 50 drummers and band players IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rss-foot-march-row-karnataka-govt-allows-centenary-march-of-300-volunteers-in-chittapur-648426.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/arunachal-gujarat-bond-rooted-in-centuries-old-cultural-ties-guv-parnaik-648430.html AhmedabadItanagar Nov 13 Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General KT Parnaik Retd said that the bond between the Northeastern state and Gujarat is rooted in cultural ties that date back to several centuries After participating in the Bharat Parv2025 at the iconic Statue of Unity in Gujarats Ekta Nagar on Wednesday the Governor added that the bond between Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat is beautifully expressed in shared mythology particularly in the story of Lord Krishna and RukminiHe said that the Madhavpur Fair in Gujarat which celebrates their divine wedding serves as a living cultural bridge between the two states especially as Rukmini is believed to have been born at Bismaknagar in Arunachal PradeshSpeaking on the occasion Lieutenant General Parnaik Retd said that Gujarat the land of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel holds a special place in Arunachal Pradeshs civic and youth initiativesDuring occasions like Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Patels life and legacy are highlighted across schools and public platforms to remind the youth of his pivotal role in unifying the nation he addedHis foresight and the decisive steps taken by Major Bob Khating ensured that Tawang remains an integral part of India a legacy that continues to guide Arunachal Pradeshs sense of belonging and national prideThe Governor while appreciating the contributions of the vibrant Gujarati community in Arunachal Pradesh said that they have truly embodied the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha BharatThis partnership was reflected in the Raj Bhavans celebration of Gujarat Foundation Day where local school children including differentlyabled children were invited as special guests to experience the colours traditions and stories of Gujarat Governor Parnaik saidSuch exchanges he added are shaping a generation of youth from Arunachal Pradesh who are confident curious and connected to Indias cultural diversityHighlighting the states progress the Governor said that Arunachal Pradesh is moving ahead on a confident development path shaped by clear vision and committed leadershipHe added that in the last five years more than 4000 km of roads have been constructed across challenging terrain improving mobility strengthening security and connecting remote communitiesThe Governor said that Arunachal Pradesh has immense potential in tourism spiritual cultural adventure nature and ecotourism supported by its pristine landscapes and rich heritageThe Governor said that Gujarats success in cooperative development dairy management horticulture and tourism offers valuable models for Arunachal PradeshAt the same time Arunachal Pradesh brings its own strengths to this partnershipArunachal Pradesh is Indias largest producer of kiwi its mandarin oranges and large cardamom are gaining national prominence and its vast hydropower potential positions it as a future contributor to the nations clean energy needsHe called for a joint partnership of the two states for mutual benefits and common commitment to nationbuildingExtending an invitation to the Chief Minister Ministers and officials of Vibrant Gujarat to visit Arunachal Pradesh the Governor called for deeper cooperation to strengthen the national harmony and contribute to a more cohesive and forwardlooking India IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/arunachal-gujarat-bond-rooted-in-centuries-old-cultural-ties-guv-parnaik-648430.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/punjab-information-commission-disposes-of-75-second-appeals-648431.html Chandigarh Nov 13 In a significant decision the Punjab State Information Commission has disposed of 75 second appeals filed by a single appellant Gurmej Lal of Ludhiana for seeking voluminous and unspecific information from multiple public authorities across the state Commission Chairman Inderpal Singh Dhanna said Information Commissioner Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal while pronouncing the order observed that the appellant had been granted multiple opportunities to reframe his Right to Information RTI applications in a specific and pointwise manner as per the provisions of the RTI Act 2005However despite repeated directions issued through several interim orders the appellant failed to complyThe commission noted that the appellants RTI applications were largely templatebased containing repetitive and nonspecific queries which not only involved thirdparty records but also required collation of extensive data across departmentsSuch demands were found to be in violation of Section 7 9 of the RTI Act which prevents the disclosure of information that would disproportionately divert the resources of a public authorityExpressing concern the commission highlighted that such indiscriminate use of the RTI mechanism causes unwarranted burden on offices of Public Information Officers PIOs and unnecessarily consumes the time of the commissionThis in turn delays the adjudication of genuine appeals and increases pendency thereby defeating the very spirit of transparency and accountability envisaged under the RTI ActThe commission emphasised that the Right to Information is a tool for transparency not for harassmentApplicants are expected to seek information that is clear specific and directly related to their grievance or public interestMisuse of the law by filing hundreds of vague and bulky applications only serves to obstruct the system rather than strengthen itConcluding the proceedings Information Commissioner Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal observed that the order should serve as a lesson for RTI seekers to exercise their rights responsibly and judiciously respecting both the intent of the law and the administrative resources of public authorities IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/punjab-information-commission-disposes-of-75-second-appeals-648431.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/maha-cm-lays-foundation-stone-for-development-works-for-nashik-kumbh-mela-648432.html Nashik Nov 13 Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the development works worth Rs 565789 crore in Nashik city He assured that the works of Simhastha Kumbh Mela will be done in a quality and transparent manner and Nashik will be made a beautiful and modern cityFadnavis said five times more devotees are likely to come to the Kumbh Mela than last timeThe Chief Minister said that works worth more than Rs 20000 crores are being started in Nashik through the Central and state governmentsâThis amount is likely to reach Rs 25000 crores by the time of Kumbh Mela and due to this a large amount of infrastructure will be builtâ he saidThe Chief Minister further said that emphasis is being placed on repairing roads highways drinking water schemes maintaining the sanctity of Godavari for the Kumbh Mela creating good ghats reviving old temples and maintaining the ancient look of Godaghat while carrying out development worksThe Chief Minister said that an outer circular route is being prepared to manage the devotees during the Kumbh Mela which will benefit Nashik in the futureâEmphasis is being placed on developing a modern Nashik city through a new terminal building at Nashik Airport railway facilities bus station facilities and a smart CCTV systemâ he saidHe said that twelve hundred acres of land are being acquired and the Kumbh is being organised on itFadnavis assured that all these works of Kumbh Mela will be done transparentlyâSaints should guide the government for organising Kumbh Mela their guidance is importantâ he saidDeputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the Simhastha Kumbh Mela will change the face of Nashik and the city will develop in a planned mannerâThis event will create an identity for Nashik on the world map Kumbh Parv is an opportunity to make Nashik a beautiful and modern cityâ he saidThe Deputy Chief Minister said that the government is committed to creating quality facilities for the ceremonyâSince a large number of devotees will come the government and administration have a big responsibility for security and necessary preparations are being made for it Artificial intelligence will be used for securityâ he saidHe further said that Godavari is called the South Ganga and the Ganga of development is coming to Nashik city through the inauguration of development worksKumbh Minister Girish Mahajan said that the government was honoured in the US by taking note of the previous Kumbh MelaâThis time more devotees are likely to come than last year Since there is less space in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar compared to Prayagraj the government and administration are working fast to make the upcoming Kumbh Mela safeâ he saidThe minister said that special efforts are being made by the police force to maintain an atmosphere of law and order IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/maha-cm-lays-foundation-stone-for-development-works-for-nashik-kumbh-mela-648432.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ncp-releases-list-of-40-star-campaigners-for-maharashtra-local-body-polls-648435.html Mumbai Nov 13 The Ajit Pawarled Nationalist Congress Party NCP on Thursday released the list of 40 star campaigners for the upcoming local and civic body elections in Maharashtra The NCP plans to fight these elections in an alliance with the BJP and Shiv Sena but it has also left it to the local party units to take a decision on going solo or fight polls together with the MahaYuti allies considering the local level political situationThe star campaigners include NCP President and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar partys National Working President Praful Patel State party President Sunil Tatkare Maharashtra Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif former Minister Dhananjay Munde State Food and Drug Administration Minister Narahari Zirwal State Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate State Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil State Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Makarand Patil State Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Anna Bansode Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare Minister of State for Tourism Indranil Naik former Minister Dharmaraobaba Atram former Minister Anil Bhaidas Patil former Minister Sanjay Bansode MLA Pratap PatilChikhlikar former Minister Nawab Malik senior leader Sayaji Shinde Chairman of the Minorities Commission Mushtaq Antulay former MP Sameer Bhujbal MLA Amol Mitkari MLA Sana MalikSheikh State Mahila President Rupali Chakankar MLC Idris Nayakvadi former MLA Aniket Tatkare former MLA Zeeshan Siddiqui former MLC Rajendra Jain Mumbai Working President Siddharth Kamble State General Secretary Suraj Chavan former legislator Lahu Kande OBC Cell State President Kalyan Aakhade Social Cell State President Sunil Magare Minority Cell State President Nazer Qazi Mahesh Shinde Rajalakshmi Bhosale Surekhata Thackeray Najeeb Mulla Pratibha Shinde and Vikas PasalkarDhananjay Munde had to resign as the State Agriculture Minister in the wake of controversy over the killing of Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh from Beed district while Manikrao Kokate was removed from the Agriculture department after a video went viral about him playing rummy in the State LegislatureChakankar has been criticised within the party for making controversial statements after the suicide of a doctor from Satara government hospitalBesides Nawab Malik is on bail in connection with the money laundering case while Suraj Chavan who was embroiled in a controversy over the assault case has been recently appointed as party spokesperson and now as the star campaignerSuraj Chavan had to step down as the NCPs state youth wing after the video went viral as he allegedly assaulted Chhava Sanghatna State President Vijaykumar Ghatge in JulyThereafter he was appointed as the state party general secretaryThe Maharashtra government later inducted Suraj Chavan into the committee to draft the states revised youth policyElections to 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats will be held on December 2 as the state will witness local body polls after a gap of more than five years the Maharashtra State Election Commission has announcedThe counting of votes will be held on December 3Already BJP and Shiv SenaUBT have announced the list of their star campaignersState Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule who has been appointed as the BJPs Maharashtra incharge claimed that the MahaYuti would secure 51 per cent of the vote share and win all the local bodies with a twothirds majorityThe BJPled MahaYuti government will sweep all the urban and local bodies with a decisive mandate he saidThe BJP will also ensure that there are no disputes or differences among the alliance partners IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ncp-releases-list-of-40-star-campaigners-for-maharashtra-local-body-polls-648435.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-flags-off-dtcs-inter-state-bus-service-to-sonipat-648439.html New Delhi Nov 13 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday flagged off another interstate electric bus route of the Delhi Transport Corporation DTC between Kashmere Gate Bus Terminal to Sonipat Bus Stand The launch of the new route marks a significant step towards strengthening public transport in the NCR region and improving the DTCâs revenue said a statementThe Chief Minister said the newly introduced electric buses are equipped with airconditioning CCTV cameras panic buttons and GPS systemsOn the occasion the Chief Minister announced that the Government will soon resume other DTC bus services connecting Delhi with adjoining NCR citiesAt a special ceremony held at the Maharana Pratap InterState Bus Terminal Kashmere Gate the Chief Minister accompanied by Transport Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh flagged off three interstate electric buses bound for SonipatEarlier on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs birthday celebrations during the Seva Pakhwada the Chief Minister had inaugurated the first interstate electric bus service between Delhi and Baraut said an officialSpeaking at the event the Chief Minister said that the Delhi government is reviving interstate bus services between Delhi and NCR cities that had been discontinued several years agoShe added that this initiative will provide citizens with accessible and convenient public transport options reduce traffic congestion and help curb pollutionâThese buses will ensure safer and more comfortable travel for passengers and will operate regularly on the Delhi Sonipat route ensuring smooth connectivity between the two citiesâ the Chief Minister saidShe stated that this initiative will not only enhance mobility but also contribute significantly to environmental conservationâStrengthening interconnectivity between Delhi and neighbouring states is one of our governmentâs key priorities With the peopleâs trust and cooperation the Delhi Government remains committed to improving public transport and providing citizens with better and safer mobility optionsâ she addedTransport Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh said that interstate bus services had been discontinued for several years adversely impacting connectivity between Delhi and the NCR regionâWith this initiative we are reviving that vital link through clean zeroemission electric buses This step will strengthen regional connectivity reduce pollution and offer passengers a safer and more comfortable travel option Going forward we plan to expand such services to more cities around Delhi to make public transport even greener and more efficientâ he saidFor the convenience of passengers a total of six trips will operate daily three in each direction From Delhi to Sonipat buses will depart at 445 am 515 am 545 am 445 pm 515 pm and 545 pm From Sonipat to Delhi buses will operate at 710 am 725 am 810 am 730 pm 800 pm and 830 pmThe route will connect several key locations across Delhi and Haryana including GTB Nagar Azadpur Terminal Jahangirpuri Metro Station Mukarba Chowk Alipur Delhi Singhu Border Kundli Industrial Area TDI City Nangal Mor Rai Bahalgarh and Fazilpur before terminating at the Sonipat Bus Stand IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-flags-off-dtcs-inter-state-bus-service-to-sonipat-648439.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajasthan-sikar-official-clarifies-on-vote-theft-charges-calls-it-misleading-648444.html Jaipur Nov 13 Amid allegations by the Congress party of a âvote theft systemâ in Rajasthan the District Collector from Sikar on Thursday has termed the claims âmisleadingâ Congress had alleged that the Election Commission EC issued seven voter identity cards EPICs to a single individual Meghraj Patwa each with a different EPIC numberAccording to the district collectorâs clarification the victim had filled out Form 6 online seven times to register as a voter due to which seven EPIC cards were generatedâThe boothlevel officer was negligent in verifying these forms and disciplinary action has been initiated against the thirdlevel officer concernedâ the statement saidThe Collector further stated that the remaining revision work is being carried out only for the purification of voter lists ensuring that duplicate entries are removedâThe affected individual filled only one enumeration box during the Special Revision 2026 hence his name will now appear only once in the voter listâ the clarification addedCongress earlier had accused the Election Commission of mishandling the process alleging âPM Modi and the EC have hijacked the entire election systemâThe party in particular had highlighted Patwas case quoting vote theft and saying Meghraj had applied for Voter ID after which this misdeed by the Election Commission came to light IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajasthan-sikar-official-clarifies-on-vote-theft-charges-calls-it-misleading-648444.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/govt-will-ensure-exemplary-punishment-for-delhi-blast-accused-hm-amit-shah-648447.html New Delhi Nov 13 IANS Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that everyone responsible for this bomb blast at any level shall be brought before a court of law and face exemplary punishmentnbspWhile virtually addressing the inauguration of Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi Gujarat HM Shah said This is a firm resolve of the government that exemplary punishment is handed down to the culprits to send a strong global messageHe said that the action that will be taken against the accused will reflect the countrys policy of zero tolerance against terrorismnbspThe Union Home Minister also paid his tribute to those killed and injured in the incident near the Red Fort in Delhi on MondaynbspIn a video message addressing the audience in Gujarat HM Shah said I am currently occupied due to the terrorist incident in Delhi in which people lost their lives and around 25 citizens were injured I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and offer my heartfelt prayers for the departed souls I want to emphasise that everyone responsible for this bomb blast at any level must be brought before a court of law and face appropriate punishmentThirtytwo cars including a Maruti Suzuki Brezza Maruti Swift Dzire and a Ford EcoSport were being prepped to carry explosive materials andor deliver bombs sources close to the Delhi Red Fort blast investigation told NDTV on ThursdaynbspThe cars including the Hyundai i20 that exploded Monday evening were meant to be part of a serial revenge attack targeting multiple locations including six in Delhi on December 6 when the 16thcentury Babri Masjid in Ayodhya was torn down by a mobThe cars identified so far were chosen because they are old and have been resold multiple times making it difficult for the cops to trace them However all four have now been found the Brezza HR87 U 9988 was found on the campus of the AlFalah School of Medical Sciences and Research Centre in Haryanas Faridabad an institution that has emerged as the epicentre of the terrorists activitiesnbspThe EcoSport registration number DL10 CK 0458 was found late Wednesday abandoned in Haryanas Faridabad which now seems to be this terror modules base of operations A young man not yet identified was found sleeping in the back seat and has been taken into custody said the TV channel https://dailyworld.in/politics/govt-will-ensure-exemplary-punishment-for-delhi-blast-accused-hm-amit-shah-648447.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/parakamani-theft-case-sit-continues-questioning-ex-andhra-police-officers-648201.html Tirupati Nov 12 The Special Investigation Team SIT of Andhra Pradesh continued questioning former police officers and TTD officials in the Parakamani theft case at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala Jaganmohan Reddy who was Circle Inspector CI of Police at Tirumala One Town Police Station when the case was registered in 2023 appeared before the CIDled SIT for second time on WednesdaySome officials of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam TTD which manages the affairs of the richest Hindu temple also appeared before the SIT led by CID Director General Ravi Shankar AyyanarOn Monday the CID interrogated former CI Jaganmohan Reddy SubInspector Lakshmi Reddy and former TTD vigilance officer Giridhar Earlier former Two Town CI Chandra Sekhar was also questionedThe CID is looking into the role of police officials in the compromise between the accused CV Ravi Kumar and the complainant Satish KumarThe SIT is also examining unrecorded properties linked to the accused and alleged political interference to settle the caseLast month the SIT had visited Parakamani coins and currency notes counting centre at the famous hill shrine and seized the records pertaining to the case registered at Tirumala One Town Police StationThe SIT launched the probe after the Andhra Pradesh High Court pulled up the police department and the DGP for not implementing its orders on the petition challenging the closure of the Parakamani theft case in the Lok AdalatRavi Kumar an employee of TTD was caught while stealing 920 dollars from Parakamani in April 2023The theft case registered at the Tirumala police station was shifted to the Lok Adalat where a compromise settlement formula was reached in September 2023 after Ravi Kumar volunteered to donate seven properties worth Rs 40 crore all of them located in Tirupati and Chennai in the name of the TTDRecently a petition was filed in the Andhra Pradesh High Court alleging that there was no investigation into the theft case The thengoverning board of TTD had closed the case after a settlement in the Lok Adalat The petitioner had challenged the closure of the caseIn September the High Court had directed the Inspector General of CID to seize all records pertaining to the case proceedings before the Lok Adalat and draft resolutions by the TTD board if any and submit the same in a sealed coverAlso in September two members of the TTD Trust Board released a video purportedly of the theft caseTTD board member and BJP State spokesperson G Bhanuprakash Reddy and TTD Ex Officio member C Divakar Reddy released the CCTV footage from the surveillance cameras fixed at ParakamaniRavi Kumar had allegedly swindled away currency notes by concealing them in his undergarments on April 29 2023The TTD Board members alleged that he was caught in the act of stealing 11300 dollars but the FIR showed recovery of only 900 dollarsThey also alleged that the accused had amassed properties worth Rs 100 crore by stealing wads of foreign currency notes several times in the past IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/parakamani-theft-case-sit-continues-questioning-ex-andhra-police-officers-648201.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/vijay-attacks-dmk-says-defamation-their-political-ideology-since-1969-648214.html Chennai Nov 12 Actorturnedpolitician Vijay has issued a blistering statement targeting the ruling DMK accusing it of turning politics into a game of defamation and corruption His remarks came in response to indirect criticism aimed at him and his party TVK during the DMKâs âVingnanotsavam Festival of Knowledge event held in Nungambakkam Chennai The event attended by Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and senior DMK leaders featured veiled attacks on Vijayâs political entry and growing public supportIn a lengthy post on social media Vijay said that âa powerobsessed party that will soon be ousted by the peopleâ had begun its âusual slander campaignâWithout naming the DMK he wrote âDo I even need to say which party it is â the one whose fundamental political philosophy is defamation Since 1969 defamation has been their policy Corruption and bribery are their idealsâVijay accused the DMK of dedicating its full energy to tarnishing TVKâs image instead of serving the publicHe said that when the ruling party sees a movement like TVK which emerged from genuine interaction with the people it becomes nervous and resorts to baseless allegationsâThey think we have begun a fullscale attack against them but we have only made mild dignified criticismsâ he addedâEven our small criticisms are resonating strongly among the people and that frightens themâ he saidTaking a direct swipe at Chief Minister MK Stalin Vijay alleged hypocrisy in the DMKâs frequent invocations of Tamil identity and culture âThe leader of that party now claims Tamil Nadu Tamil language and Tamil people are their lifeblood But where was that love when they violated constitutional norms for powerâ he askedHe also said the governmentâs refusal to conduct a castebased census exposed its hollow commitment to social justiceMocking the DMKâs Festival of Knowledge Vijay said it had turned into a âFestival of Defamationâ used merely to target TVK âThey claim to follow the ideals of Periyar and Anna yet it is our movement that truly walks with secular and just principles without bowing before anyoneâ he statedVijay concluded by asserting that his party would continue to expose what he called the DMKâs deceptive politics and would stand firmly with the people in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections âWe will make these rulers realise the true strength of the peopleâ he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/vijay-attacks-dmk-says-defamation-their-political-ideology-since-1969-648214.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-cm-transfers-rs-1-500-each-to-over-126-crore-ladli-behnas-648215.html Seoni Nov 12 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday transferred the enhanced monthly assistance of Rs 1500 each to the beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna scheme at an event in Seoni district The Chief Minister transferred Rs 1857 crore into the accounts of more than 126 crore beneficiaries of the scheme through a single click as the 30th instalmentNotably the Madhya Pradesh cabinet on Monday approved the increase of Rs 250 in the monthly allowance to eligible women under the Ladli Behna scheme taking the amount to Rs 1500 per month from November onwardsAs part of the scheme more than 126 crore women aged 21 to 60 years who have a family income of less than Rs 25 lakh received a monthly allowance from the state governmentThe scheme was launched by the then Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in March 2023 with Rs 1000 monthly assistance which was increased to Rs 1250 the same year in October ahead of the State Assembly electionUntil last month the state government was spending a total of Rs 1541 crore into the bank accounts of beneficiaries under the scheme every month The enhancement of Rs 250 per beneficiary will cost an additional Rs 179375 crore for the ongoing financial year 202526The state government was supposed to transfer the enhanced instalment of Rs 1500 for each beneficiary in Octobers instalment 29th However it could not materialiseState Finance Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda had allocated Rs 18669 crore for the scheme in the Budget presented in the Assembly in March this yearNotably in its manifesto for the 2023 Assembly election the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP had promised to gradually increase the amount to Rs 3000 per month by 2028 IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-cm-transfers-rs-1-500-each-to-over-126-crore-ladli-behnas-648215.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/fm-sitharaman-meets-msme-sector-stakeholders-for-pre-budget-consultation-648222.html New Delhi Nov 12 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday chaired the third preBudget consultation with stakeholders from micro small and medium enterprises MSMEs The meeting was in connection with the forthcoming Union Budget 202627 according to a Finance Ministry statementUnion Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs nsitharaman chairs the third PreBudget Consultation with the stakeholders from Micro Small and Medium Enterprises MSMEs in connection with the forthcoming Union Budget 202627 in New Delhi today the Ministry said in an X postThe meeting was also attended by Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and senior officials from the Ministry of Micro Small and Medium EnterprisesSitharaman earlier chaired the preBudget consultation meeting with representatives from farmer associations and agricultural economists ahead of the General Budget 202627According to an Assocham report published on Wednesday digitised and timebound single window clearances can be a gamechanger in improving the investment climate for MSMEs across statesThe report called for accelerated reforms aimed at simplifying business regulations improving approval systems and supporting the growth of Indiaâs MSMEs At the national level the report proposes a single consolidated annual MSME compliance form combining multiple filings It also suggests introducing biennial or triennial filing cycles for registered MSMEs to ease compliance under the Companies ActOn Monday FM Sitharaman held the first preBudget consultations with leading economists The meeting was attended by Chief Economic Adviser CEA V Anantha Nageswaran besides other economists and senior officers from the Department of Economic Affairs DEAAs part of the ongoing prebudget consultations the government has been holding a series of meetings with industry representatives to gather input for the upcoming Union Budget The discussions are centred on enhancing the ease of doing business and extending tax benefits to the last mile The government is expected to continue engaging with various industry bodies in the coming weeks before finalising its proposals for the Union Budget IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/fm-sitharaman-meets-msme-sector-stakeholders-for-pre-budget-consultation-648222.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-cm-transfers-over-rs-1-857-crore-to-over-126-crore-accounts-ensures-benefits-for-women-648228.html Seoni Nov 12 Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav transferred more than Rs 1857 crore directly into the bank accounts of 126 million women across Madhya Pradesh under the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behan Yojana With this instalment eligible beneficiaries now receive Rs 1500 per month up from the earlier Rs 1250 The BJP government has pledged to further increase assistance to Rs 3000 per month in the futureThe Chief Minister initiated the transfer with a single click during a statelevel programme in Seoni on Wednesday This latest disbursement raises the total aid released under the scheme to over Rs 4491792 crore since its inception in June 2023During the same event Dr Yadav also dedicated development projects worth Rs 560 crore for the districtAddressing the gathering the CM interacted with beneficiaries and highlighted the transformative impact of the initiative on womens lives He emphasised that the scheme has enhanced economic independence boosted social respect and strengthened womens role in family decisionmakingMany women present at the venue expressed heartfelt gratitude affectionately referring to the Chief Minister as brother Mohan Several women drew a touching parallel stating that Dr Yadav cares for them just as Lord Krishna protected his sister SubhadraThe Mukhyamantri Ladli Behan Yojana operational for nearly two and a half years has disbursed financial aid in 29 monthly instalments up to October 2025 In addition women received a special Raksha Bandhan assistance of Rs 250 each in August 2023 2024 and 2025The direct benefit transfer mechanism ensures transparency and empowers women by linking them to the formal banking systemBeneficiaries shared that the monthly assistance is being utilised for essential household expenses childrens education healthcare and initiating smallscale enterprises This has fostered selfreliance and instilled greater confidence among women enabling them to contribute meaningfully to their families and communitiesThe schemes reach spans all 52 districts of the state Indore leads with 440723 enrolled women followed by Sagar with 419000 Rewa with 403000 Chhindwara with 390000 Dhar with 382000 and Jabalpur with 381000 beneficiaries Even smaller districts have witnessed substantial impact 93516 women in Harda and 80157 in Niwari have received supportGovernment officials described the programme as a cornerstone of womencentric development in Madhya Pradesh crediting it with narrowing gender disparities in financial access and decisionmaking powerThe Chief Minister reiterated the states commitment to continuing the scheme ensuring sustained empowerment for millions of sisters across urban and rural areasThe Seoni event concluded with cultural performances and testimonials from beneficiaries underscoring the schemes role in building a more inclusive and equitable society IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-cm-transfers-over-rs-1-857-crore-to-over-126-crore-accounts-ensures-benefits-for-women-648228.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/maha-govt-announces-incentive-scheme-for-sugar-factories-648238.html Mumbai Nov 12 The Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced an incentive scheme to encourage quality performance among cooperative and private sugar factories in the state Six factories three cooperative and three private will be selected annually for awards The government has released a government resolution in this regardAccording to the government resolution sugar factories will be assessed on nine parameters including timely payment of Fair and Remunerative Price FRP to farmers for three consecutive years sugar recovery rate incentives given to farmers with high perhectare production use of artificial intelligence maximum area coverage low carbon emissions and high carbon credits timely repayment of government loans employee strength limits and salary distribution and accurate financial managementFRP payments will carry 15 points while financial management and employee limits will have 5 points each All other criteria will be worth 10 points each A twotier committee system will handle the selectionThe Screening Committee chaired by the Sugar Commissioner with the Joint Director of Sugar Pune as member secretary Members include directors from the Economics and Administration divisions of the Sugar Commissioners office a representative from Vasantdada Sugar Institute one from the sugar federation and two independent experts from economics engineering or agriculture related to the sugar industryIn addition another Steering Committee has been formed under the chairmanship of the Minister of Cooperation with the Deputy Secretary of the Cooperation Department as member secretary Members include the Minister of State for Cooperation the Principal Secretary of the Cooperation Department and the Sugar CommissionerAccording to the government resolution the Selection Committee will choose the final three best cooperative and three best private sugar factories from proposals submitted by the Screening Committee The prize amounts have not yet been determinedEarlier Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on September 30 announced that the sugarcane crushing season for 202526 will commence from November 1The decision was taken at a ministerial committee meeting chaired by the Chief Minister in view of heavy rains and floodrelated losses in several parts of the state an official statement issued here said The government also decided to levy on sugar mills Rs 10 per tonne of sugarcane for the Chief Ministers CM Relief Fund and Rs 5 per tonne for assistance to floodaffected farmers IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/maha-govt-announces-incentive-scheme-for-sugar-factories-648238.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/indias-cpi-inflation-declines-to-025-per-cent-in-october-as-gst-rate-cuts-kick-in-648240.html New Delhi Nov 12 Indias inflation rate based on the Consumer Price Index CPI declined further to 025 per cent in October as the impact of the GST rate cut brought down the prices of goods and services during the month according to figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday The retail inflation eased further after having plummeted to an over 8year low of 154 per cent in September as prices of food items and goods across sectors fell during the monthThe declining trend in food prices continued in October as food inflation fell deeper in the negative zone at 502 per cent from 228 per cent in September Food inflation has now continued to stay negative for the fifth consecutive month bringing welcome relief to household budgetsThe decline in headline inflation and food inflation during October is mainly attributed to the full monthâs impact of the decline in GST favourable base effect and to drop in inflation of cooking oils vegetables fruits egg cereals footwear and transport and communication an official statement saidThe GST rate cuts which kicked in on September 22 are bringing down prices across goods leading to a further reduction in the inflation rateThe inflation outlook for 202526 has also become more benign due to large favourable base effects combined with the good southwest monsoon healthy kharif sowing adequate reservoir levels and comfortable buffer stocks of foodgrainsThe decline in the inflation rate gives the RBI more headroom to continue with a soft money policy by cutting interest rates and injecting more money into the economy to spur growthThe RBIâs monetary policy committee MPC on October 1 slashed its forecast for Indiaâs inflation rate for the financial year 202526 to 26 per cent from 31 per cent in August primarily on account of the GST rate cuts and benign food pricesRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra had said The recently implemented GST rate rationalisation would lead to a reduction in prices of several items in the CPI basket Overall the inflation outcome is likely to be softer than what was projected in the August monetary policy committee resolution primarily on account of the GST rate cuts and benign food pricesAddressing journalists after the MPC meeting he said that the overall inflation outlook has turned even more benign in the last few monthsMalhotra said that the average headline inflation for 202526 is now revised lower from 37 per cent and 31 per cent projected in the June and August policy respectively to 26 per cent Headline inflation for Q4202526 and Q1202627 too have been revised downwards and are broadly aligned with the target despite unfavourable base effects Core inflation for this year and Q1202627 is also expected to remain containedThe RBI Governor pointed out that headline CPI inflation declined to its eightyear low of 16 per cent yearonyear in July 2025 before rising to 21 per cent in August â its first increase after nine months Benign inflation conditions during 202526 so far have been primarily driven by a sharp decline in food inflation from its peak in October 2024Inflation within the fuel group moved in a narrow range of 2427 per cent during JuneAugust Core inflation remained largely contained at 42 per cent in August Excluding precious metals core inflation was at 30 per cent in AugustThe RBI Governor further stated that the current macroeconomic conditions and the outlook have opened up policy space for further supporting growth IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/indias-cpi-inflation-declines-to-025-per-cent-in-october-as-gst-rate-cuts-kick-in-648240.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-nda-starts-election-victory-celebration-500-kg-laddus-5-lakh-rasgullas-ordered-648244.html Patna Nov 12 As Bihar awaits the results of the Assembly elections celebrations have already begun within the NDA camp buoyed by exit polls projecting a victory for the ruling alliance In Patna preparations for laddus and a massive feast are underway BJP state executive committee member Krishna Singh Kallu has placed an order for 500 kilograms of laddus which are being prepared with pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar placed in front of the large cooking panWorkers say they have hung a lemon and the chilli nearby to ward off the evil eye and in a considerate touch have used less sugar to make the sweets suitable for diabetic supportersâExit poll results are the reward for the hard work of the people of Bihar and our dedicated party workersâ Kallu saidâThis time too the NDA will form the government once againâ he saidAdding to the festive atmosphere Anant Singhâs family members have announced plans to host a grand feast for 50000 people in PatnaPreparations are taking place at the residence of his wife Neelam Devi where workers are busy organising logistics for the massive gatheringReports suggest that five lakh rasgullas and gulab jamuns are being prepared for the occasionThe Mokama Assembly team is also planning a special event on November 14 the day of vote counting to which all NDA workers supporters and wellwishers have been invitedDespite the close contest predicted in some constituencies the NDA appears confident and upbeatThe celebratory mood in Patna reflects the allianceâs belief that it will return to power when the results are declaredInvitations are being sent to workers too The invitation states âYour arrival will be our honour we are eagerly awaiting to welcome youâThis message has created an atmosphere of enthusiasm among the workers of Anant SinghAnant Singh is currently in judicial custody in the Dularchand murder case IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-nda-starts-election-victory-celebration-500-kg-laddus-5-lakh-rasgullas-ordered-648244.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/all-poor-in-andhra-pradesh-to-have-own-house-by-2029-cm-naidu-648245.html Amaravati Nov 12 All the homeless poor in Andhra Pradesh will get their own houses by 2029 Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Wednesday The state government handed over three lakh houses to beneficiaries across the stateThe Chief Minister launched the programme from Devagudipalle village of Rayachoti manal in Annamayya district He handed over keys to a few beneficiaries and virtually launched housewarming in other parts of the stateAnother 59 lakh houses will be handed over homeless poor by March 2026 Naidu saidBy 2029 every poor person should have their own house This is the ambition of the alliance government and it is working to fulfil this he said adding that the government has also set the goal of one entrepreneur from every houseClaiming that the TDP government had constructed 8 lakh houses between 2014 and 2019 by spending Rs 16000 crore Naidu alleged that the previous government of YSR Congress cancelled 473 lakh houses and did not release Rs 900 crore for 273 lakh houses The coalition government released the pending funds and completed the construction of housesAccording to an official statement 228034 houses have been built under PM Awas YojanaUrban 65292 houses under PM Awas YojanaGramin and 6866 houses under PM Awas YojanaJanman scheme A total of 300192 houses have been completed The free sand policy of the NDA government also helped with the speedy construction of housesNaidu also stated that the state government is supplementing the funds provided by the Centre for the construction of housesThe Centre is giving Rs 25 lakh for the construction of houses in urban areas and Rs 2 lakh in rural areas while the state government is giving Rs 50000 to BCs and SCs Rs 75000 to STs and Rs 1 lakh to primitive tribesCM Naidu announced that from now on the state government will also provide an additional Rs 50000 to MuslimsHe mentioned that nearly 6 lakh people have stopped building houses because they could not afford them The government will provide them with assistance of Rs 3220 crore to complete the houses This will benefit 375 lakh BC families 157 lakh SC families 46000 STs and 22000 tribal familiesRecalling that the Telugu Desam Party TDP took birth with the slogan of food clothing and shelter Naidu claimed that TDP founder and former Chief Minister NT Rama Rao was the first leader to construct houses for the poorThe Chief Minister inspected the electrical appliances used in the houses As officials said that they are providing four bulbs two tube lights and two fans worth Rs 5700 to beneficiaries belonging to SCs STs and BCs he suggested that the officials should examine the possibility of supplying these appliances to beneficiaries of other groupsNaidu also inspected the samples of 3 lakh houses constructed across the state through a photo exhibitionHe said the poor who do not yet have their own houses should be identified by December He suggested that house construction should be taken up in such a way that it encourages joint familiesThe Chief Minister also gave permission to build houses to several beneficiaries who had their own plots IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/all-poor-in-andhra-pradesh-to-have-own-house-by-2029-cm-naidu-648245.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-confusion-over-2005-voter-roll-details-delays-sir-form-submissions-648252.html Chennai Nov 12 With the December 4 deadline fast approaching the Greater Chennai Corporation GCC is struggling to collect filledin forms for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision SIR of electoral rolls Despite distributing nearly 41 per cent of the forms across the city the civic body has received only a fraction of the responses as residents remain unsure about how to complete certain sections The main cause of delay stems from confusion over the requirement to provide family details from the 2005 electoral roll Many residents say they are unaware of their parentsâ or relativesâ role information and fear that errors could lead to their forms being rejected As a result thousands of voters are holding on to the documents awaiting clearer guidance from election authorities Booth Level Officers BLOs across several zones have reported alarmingly poor response rates In Royapuram a BLO said that out of 550 forms distributed only 10 have been returned so far Similarly in Chepauk another BLO reported zero returns from the 1111 forms handed out Most residents according to officers accept the forms but postpone filling them due to confusion over the required details To counter the slow progress BLOs have stepped up doortodoor visits and are conducting assistance camps to guide residents However officers say that many citizens are still unprepared and frequently ask them to return later Officials have since clarified that voters need not worry if they are unable to recall or locate the 2005 roll details â they can submit the forms even with incomplete family information The Election Commission has also advised that individuals may verify their 2005 voter roll details on the ECI website In cases where information is missing citizens can attach any one of ten accepted governmentissued documents as proof of identity and residence As the submission deadline nears officials fear a lastminute rush could overwhelm the system and leave little time to rectify errors With several lakh forms still pending BLOs warn that unresolved confusion may affect voter enrollments in multiple constituencies unless clear instructions reach the public immediately IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-confusion-over-2005-voter-roll-details-delays-sir-form-submissions-648252.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/interstate-borders-will-be-strictly-monitored-rajasthan-dgp-648256.html Jaipur Nov 12 Director General of Police DGP Rajiv Kumar Sharma said on Wednesday that interstate borders will be strictly monitored to fight the drug cartels who are hellbend on destroying the youth of the country The Rajasthan Police has also taken a significant stride toward its vision of a drugfree society with the inauguration of the new headquarters of the AntiNarcotics Task Force ANTF in JaipurDirector General of Police DGP Rajiv Kumar Sharma inaugurated the stateoftheart facility at Jagatpura on Wednesday The new office is expected to provide fresh impetus to the stateâs intensified campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuseAddressing the media DGP Rajiv Sharma highlighted the ANTFâs strengthened strategy to counter drug trafficking across the stateHe informed that 18 ANTF checkpoints are being established out of which 10 are already functional The task force he said will be equipped with advanced resources and technology to ensure a strong crackdown on the illegal drug tradeHe added that a coordinated approach has been launched involving central and state enforcement agencies to ensure a comprehensive fight against narcoticsâAntidrone systems have been deployed along interstate borders to curb drug smuggling while the BSF and Rajasthan Police are jointly working to tighten border surveillanceâ he saidSharma emphasised that while local police units will also participate in antidrug operations the ANTF will function as a dedicated and specialised force devoting its full capacity to the missionHe further warned that strict action will be taken against criminals who exploit minors for drug trafficking under the new legal provisionsThe inauguration began with a puja ceremony followed by DGP Rajiv Sharma formally cutting the ribbon to open the ANTF headquartersInspector General IG ANTF Vikas Kumar welcomed the DGP and gave him a detailed tour of various branches of the unit He also presented an overview of the ANTFâs major operations and achievements to dateIncharges of 10 operational ANTF checkpoints including those in Sriganganagar Jodhpur Barmer and Jalore joined the event virtually and introduced themselves to the DGPThe ceremony was attended by several senior officers including DG Traffic Anil Paliwal and ADGs Dinesh MN Hawa Singh Ghumaria Bhupendra Sahu VK Singh Vishal Bansal Bipin Pandey Prashakha Mathur and Lata Manoj Kumar along with other senior police officials IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/interstate-borders-will-be-strictly-monitored-rajasthan-dgp-648256.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/anta-assembly-bypoll-total-seizures-valued-at-rs-2093-crore-made-to-ensure-fair-and-secure-polls-648148.html Jaipur Nov 11 Baran Superintendent of Police SP Abhishek Andasu said on Tuesday that to ensure fairness and peace during the Anta Assembly byelection the Baran police launched a special campaign against narcotics illicit liquor and unaccounted cash from October 6 to November 11 The campaign aimed to curb illegal activities that could influence the election processSP Andasu said that as a result of these intensive operations the total value of seizures stood at Rs 2093 crore marking a major achievement in maintaining the integrity and transparency of the electionsTo prevent the smuggling of illicit liquor and drugs the police undertook extensive actionsAs many as 65 cases were registered under the Excise Act leading to the seizure of 675 litres of illicit liquor valued at Rs 303410 while six cases were registered under the NDPS Act resulting in the recovery of 121765 kg of narcotic substances worth Rs 3546650During various enforcement drives the police seized Rs 1764250 in cashAdditionally other seized items were valued at Rs 203786500 making this one of the most significant enforcement actions during the election periodSP Andasu added that the police remained on high alert to ensure compliance with election security protocols especially during the silence period following the conclusion of campaigningAs part of preventive measures 28 vehicles found moving outside the permissible areas within the Anta Assembly constituency were seized to prevent the entry of antisocial elements and violations of election guidelinesThis proactive approach by Baran Police reflects their strong commitment to ensuring free fair and peaceful elections IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/anta-assembly-bypoll-total-seizures-valued-at-rs-2093-crore-made-to-ensure-fair-and-secure-polls-648148.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-appoints-27-new-district-presidents-in-uttarakhand-648149.html New Delhi Nov 11 The All India Congress Committee has appointed 27 new District Congress Committee presidents across Uttarakhand with immediate effect marking a significant organisational overhaul under the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan The decision approved by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and announced through a press release by General Secretary KC Venugopal on Tuesday follows an extensive consultative process involving AICC observers districtlevel reviews and onetoone discussions with senior leadersThe appointments cover every district and key urban centres in the state blending experienced party workers with fresh faces to strengthen grassroots presence ahead of future electoral battlesBhupendra Singh Bhoj takes charge in Almora while Arjun Chandra Bhatt assumes leadership in Bageshwar Suresh Dimri has been named president for Chamoli and Chirag Singh Fartyal for Champawat In Dehradun City Dr Jasvinder Singh Gogi will head the committee with Govind Singh Bisht assigned to Haldwani CityUrban constituencies see notable inclusions with Alka Pal appointed in Kashipur City and Mamta Rani in Rudrapur City Uttam Aswal will lead in Devprayag and Manohar Singh Tolia in Didihat Haridwar district goes to Baleshwar Singh while Aman Garg takes the city unit Vikas Negi and Meena Devi have been entrusted with Kotdwar and Kotdwar City respectivelyRahul Chhimwal assumes responsibility for Nainital followed by Sanjay Kishore in Pacchwadoon and Mohit Uniyal in Parwadoon Vinod Singh Negi will steer Pauri Garhwal Mukesh Pant Pithoragarh and Dinesh Chouhan Purola Deepak Kirola heads Ranikhet Furkan Ahmed Roorkee and Rajendra Kumar Chaudhary Roorkee City Kuldeep Kandari takes Rudraprayag Murari Lal Khandwal Tehri Garhwal Himanshu Gaba Udhamsingh Nagar and Pradeep Singh Rawat UttarkashiThe restructuring comes at a crucial juncture as the Congress seeks to rebuild its organisational machinery in Uttarakhand where it has faced electoral setbacks in recent yearsThe AICC has directed the newly appointed presidents to immediately constitute block and mandal committees while initiating membership drives Regular performance reviews will be conducted to ensure accountability This organisational reset signals the Congress high commandâs intent to reclaim lost ground in hill states through structured revival rather than adhoc interventionsThe âSangathan Srijan Abhiyanâ launched to revitalise state units nationwide emphasises meritbased selections through observer reports and stakeholder feedback Each AICC observer conducted onground assessments engaging blocklevel functionaries former legislators and local influencers before finalising recommendationsParty sources indicate that the new appointees reflect a balance between loyalty mass connect and administrative capability with several district presidents drawn from youth and women wings The move is expected to energise boothlevel operations and improve coordination between state leadership and grassroots workersWith Assembly elections still a few years away the Congress aims to use this window to expand its voter base particularly in rural Kumaon and Garhwal regions where the BJP currently dominates IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-appoints-27-new-district-presidents-in-uttarakhand-648149.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-blast-raises-questions-exposes-centres-failure-to-eliminate-terrorism-shiv-sena-648166.html Mumbai Nov 12 Shiv Sena UddhavUBT on Wednesday said Delhi has been shaken by a bomb blast and accused the Centre of failing to eradicate terrorism and prioritise national security The party in its mouthpiece Saamana has called upon the BJP workers and supporters to demand the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah if they are true devotees of Mother IndiaThis will be a service to the nation If the home minister resigns it will be a favour to 140 crore people otherwise cities like Delhi Mumbai and Bengaluru will be seen drenched in bloodâ warned the editorialIn the scathing editorial the Thackeray camp said that in front of the Home Ministerâs eyes the vermillion of 26 women was wiped off in Pahalgam an explosion took place in front of his nose and the Red Fort is shaken and thereafter the Home Minister is holding a meeting with the police and security officers The Delhi bomb blast has raised many serious questions for the nationThe party said Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the historic Red Fort promising to eradicate terrorism but the terrorists have exploded bombs in the same area âWhile Delhi was shaken by the bomb blast the entire cabinet including the Prime Minister and Home Minister was busy campaigning for the Bihar elections The Prime Minister even reached Bhutan and from there he warned No one will be spared Twelve people have been killed in the blast so far and 25 civilians were injured People are being killed like ants on the streets of Delhi and the government is busy campaigning for the Bihar elections it tauntedThe Thackeray camp claimed that there has been a politicisation of the system saying that instead of tracking down terrorists the system is being used to track down political opponentsAccording to the editorial the home minister repeatedly says that he will eliminate all terrorists but in his view the leaders of the opposition parties are terrorists and the security forces are currently being used to control themâMondays blast in Delhi took place ahead of the last phase of voting in Bihar slated for Tuesday The Prime Minister and the Home Minister themselves are responsible for this terrorist attack as they are unable to manage the country They have no idea about law and order Amit Shah who sees himself as Sardar Patel is the weakest Home Minister ever the editorial mentioned IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-blast-raises-questions-exposes-centres-failure-to-eliminate-terrorism-shiv-sena-648166.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sabarimala-gold-heist-case-notice-to-cpi-648169.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 12 In an embarrassment for the CPIM one of its senior leaders and former MLA A Padmakumar has been served a notice to appear before the High Courtappointed Special Investigation Team SIT probing the sensational Sabarimala temple gold heist case The development comes as a major setback for the ruling party already reeling from the arrest of N Vasu its close aide and former Devaswom Board commissionerVasu was also the former President of the Devasom BoardWhile the SIT has so far arrested four individuals none were directly linked to the political establishmentThat changed on Tuesday when Vasu who held the top administrative post at the Travancore Devaswom Board TDB in 2019 when the theft occurred was taken into custodyAt the time Padmakumar served as president of the TDB which oversees the Sabarimala shrine and several other templesIn recent days investigators have questioned a few officials secretaries and employees who worked with the Board during that periodThe SIT sources said has collected extensive statements and documents indicating procedural lapses and possible collusion within the temple administrationWith the notice now issued to Padmakumar the probe has clearly climbed the political ladder adding a fresh layer of discomfort for the CPIM ahead of the crucial local body electionsThe SIT is now waiting for him for questioning after which further action may followAccording to officials familiar with the investigation the next phase is likely to see more arrests including intermediaries and others already named in the caseThe widening scope of the inquiry has triggered political ripples with the Opposition alleging that the CPIM leadership sought to shield key functionaries until the courtmonitored probe forced the case openMeanwhile on Wednesday the Congress party is holding a massive protest before the State Secretariat demanding the resignation of Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan another top CPIM leader IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sabarimala-gold-heist-case-notice-to-cpi-648169.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/facing-defamation-case-telangana-minister-withdraws-statement-about-nagarjunas-family-648176.html Hyderabad Nov 12 Telangana Endowment and Forest Minister Konda Surekha has withdrawn her statement about popular actor Nagarjuna and his family Facing a defamation case filed by the actor last year the minister took to X to clarify that the statement she made was not intended to hurt him or his family memberI would wish to clarify that the statement I had made in relation to Nagarjuna Garu was not intended to hurt Nagarjuna Garu or his family members I had no intention of hurting or defaming Akkineni Nagarjuna Garu or his family members the minister saidI regret any unintended impression given in my statements in relation to them and withdraw the same she addedThe minister had made the controversial statement on October 2 last year blaming Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS working president K T Rama Rao KTR for the divorce between Nagarjunas actor son Naga Chaitanya and actress Samantha Ruth PrabhuFollowing the ministers remarks Samantha issued a statement clarifying that her divorce was with mutual consentShe urged the minister not to trivialise her journey and to be responsible and respectful of individuals privacyKonda Surekha later posted on X that she was withdrawing her comments The minister said that her comments were not meant to hurt her sentiments but to question a leaders belittling of womenHowever Nagarjuna filed a petition in a city court under Section 356 of Bharatiya Nyaya SanhitaHe stated that the ministers remarks harmed his familys dignity and reputationNagarjuna had said that the minister had made disrespectful comments about his family particularly regarding the divorce of his son Naga Chaitanya from SamanthaThe actor complained that Konda Sureskhaâs remarks tarnished his familyâs reputation which has been built over decades through their work in the film industry and social service initiativesThough KTR had issued a legal notice asking the minister to retract her statement and apologise she said she was standing by her comments about the BRS leaderFollowing this KTR also initiated defamation proceedings against the minister IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/facing-defamation-case-telangana-minister-withdraws-statement-about-nagarjunas-family-648176.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/polling-begins-for-second-phase-of-bihar-assembly-elections-in-122-constituencies-647939.html Patna November 11 Voting for the second phase of the Bihar Assembly election begins at 7 am on Tuesday and will continue till 6 pm In Naxalaffected areas the polling time will end at 5 pmA total of 1302 candidates are in the fray 1165 men 136 women and one thirdgender candidateThe main contest is between NDA vs Mahagathbandhan though AIMIM and Jan Suraj are posing challenges in some pocketsIn this phase polling is being held in 122 constituencies 101 general 19 SC reserved and 2 ST reserved seatsAccording to the Election Commission 37013556 electors are eligible to vote in this roundThis includes 1021812 new voters added to the rollsAmong them 1 9556899 electors are enrolled in the voter list are male including 528954 new male electors included in the roll after SIRSimilarly a total of 17068572 female voters are in the list including 492839 newly added in the listThe third gender voters are 943 including 90 newly added in the listA total of 769356 electors are in the 1819 age group these will be firsttime voters in an Assembly electionFor phase2 the ECI has set up 45399 polling stations 5326 urban and 40073 ruralThese include 595 womenmanaged booths 91 PwDmanaged booths and 316 model stationsWebcasting has been arranged at all polling stationsThe average electors per booth are 815Phase2 polling covers 20 districts including West Champaran East Champaran Supaul Sheohar Sitamarhi Madhubani Araria Purnea Kishanganj Katihar Banka Bhagalpur Nawada Jamui Aurangabad Gaya Rohtas Kaimur Jehanabad and ArwalBihar police have made all security arrangements for the pollingSpecial security measures have been put in place in seven districts including West Champaran East Champaran Sitamarhi Sheohar Madhubani Araria and Kishanganj along the IndoNepal border while surveillance has also been intensified along the borders with Jharkhand Uttar Pradesh and West BengalThe international borders have been completely sealed while interstate borders have also closed since Sunday evening to prevent infiltration and movement of external elementsAs per the directives of the Election Commission of India ECI a total of 1650 companies of central security forces have been deployed across the state to ensure peaceful and fair pollingThe security agencies are using drones and CCTV cameras for surveillance and Quick Response Teams QRTs have also been deployed for immediate action in emergency situations IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/polling-begins-for-second-phase-of-bihar-assembly-elections-in-122-constituencies-647939.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/voting-begins-for-mizoram-bypolls-amid-tight-security-647943.html Aizawl Nov 11 The voting for the byelection to Mizorams Dampa Assembly constituency began on Tuesday morning amid tight security measures election officials said Men and women in large numbers queued for voting at the 41 polling stations in the Dampa Assembly segment which started at 7 am Polling would continue in the mixedpopulation Assembly constituency in Mamit district till 4 pm without any breakIn all 20790 voters including 10185 women are eligible to cast their votes to decide the electoral fate of five candidates The Dampa Assembly seat fell vacant following the death of Opposition Mizo National Front MNF legislator Lalrintluanga Sailo on July 21The Assembly segment which shares an unfenced border with Bangladesh has a sizable minority population including members of the Chakma and Reang tribal communitiesCentral Armed Police Force CAPF personnel have been deployed at polling stations and adjoining porous border areas to maintain law and orderThe byelection will witness a fivecornered contest as the ruling Zoram Peoples Movement ZPM has fielded Mizo singer and preacher Vanlalsailova while the Opposition MNF has nominated its VicePresident and former Health Minister R LalthanglianaThe Congress has fielded its State VicePresident and former Transport Minister John Rotluangliana while the BJP has nominated LalhmingthangaFormer Chief Minister Brigadier T Sailos party the Peoples Conference has fielded its VicePresident K ZahmingthangaThe Mizoram Election Department said in a statement that in accordance with the guidelines and instructions issued by the Election Commission regarding the conduct of elections all presiding officers polling personnel sector officers and security personnel involved in the Dampa Scheduled Tribe reserved Assembly constituency byelection have been instructed to remain vigilant and ensure that the election is conducted freely fairly and peacefullyThey have also been directed to take immediate and appropriate action in case of any violation of election rules or pollday offences and malpractices during the polling process the statement addedAdequate security measures have been put in place for the byelection under the supervision of state police nodal officer H Ramthlengliana Inspector General of Police Headquarters and Law amp OrderThe counting of votes will take place on November 14 IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/voting-begins-for-mizoram-bypolls-amid-tight-security-647943.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/polling-underway-in-hyderabads-jubilee-hills-as-over-4-lakh-voters-decide-fate-of-58-candidates-647945.html Hyderabad Nov 11 Polling was underway in the byelection for Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency in Hyderabad amid tight security on Tuesday The voting began at 7 am at all 407 polling stations in the constituency which covers posh Jubilee Hills and several middleclass and weaker section colonies and slums in the heart of the cityA little over four lakh voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in the byelection which is necessitated by the death of sitting MLA Maganti Gopinath of Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRSA total of 58 candidates are in the fray but the main contest is between the ruling Congress party and opposition BRS and BJPThe BRS has fielded Gopinaths wife Sunitha while Naveen Yadav has entered the fray on the Congress ticket The BJP has once again fielded Lankala Deepak ReddySunitha was among the first voters to cast her vote at Yellareddyguda Srinagar colony She appealed to all voters to exercise their franchiseChief Electoral Officer C Sudharshan Reddy said the polling process would continue till 6 pm and the voters standing in queues at polling centres at 6 pm would be allowed to cast their votesThe Election Commission had made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth free and fair pollingFor the first time drones have been deployed for surveillance at all polling stations As many as 139 drones have been deployed for centralised aerial monitoring and realtime situation analysis the CEO saidThe drones will help closely monitor the polling process at 407 polling stations located in 139 buildings Realtime surveillance will provide a birdseye view of polling stations and help authorities in identifying any disturbances quicklyA control room has been set up at the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation GHMC head office to monitor drone usageHyderabad District Election Officer RV Karnan said live webcasting has been arranged in all polling stations for peaceful polling and maintaining law and orderAs many as 226 of the 407 polling stations in 65 locations have been identified as critical polling stations where paramilitary forces have been deployedA total of 2060 polling personnel were on duty They include 515 polling officers and an equal number of assistant polling officersKeeping in view the large number of contesting candidates Electronic Voting Machines EVMs consisting of one Control Unit CU four Ballot Units BUs and one VVPAT have been provided to all polling stations A total of 561 CUs 2394 BUs and 595 VVPATs were deployedMobile counters were opened at all the polling stations to facilitate voters to deposit their mobile phones before entering polling stations and to take them after casting their voteAccording to Hyderabad Joint Commissioner of Police Tafseer Iqbal 1761 police personnel have been deployedPersonnel of the Central Reserve Police Force CRPF were deployed in 68 Polling Station locationsThere are a total of 401365 voters in the constituency comprising 208561 males 192779 females and 25 othersAccording to DEO there are 6859 voters in the age group of 1819 years while 2134 voters are above 85 yearsHe said 103 absentee voters above 85 years and PwD voters have exercised their option for a postal ballot and out of them 101 have utilised postal ballot voting IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/polling-underway-in-hyderabads-jubilee-hills-as-over-4-lakh-voters-decide-fate-of-58-candidates-647945.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/preliminary-probe-suggests-red-fort-blast-was-hurried-move-after-module-bust-in-faridabad-647946.html New Delhi Nov 11 The preliminary investigation into the car explosion outside Delhis Red Fort suggests that it could be an act of terror Investigators have confirmed that a Hyundai i20 car was packed with explosives and it was deliberately detonated near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station At least nine people were killed and over 30 were injured in the attack Investigations suggest that it was a suicide attack and there could be a link to the Faridabad module which was busted by the Jammu and Kashmir policeForensic officials who were present at the spot have learnt that a highend explosive had been used They suspect that the car was laden with both ammonium nitrate and RDXOfficials say that car ownership has changed multiple times This is a classic modus operandi that terrorists use to choose a vehicle for SVBIED suicide vehicleborne improvised explosive device attacksOfficials say that nothing is being ruled out at the moment while adding that all angles point towards an act of terror Sources say that the car in question was purchased by one Tariq a resident of Pulwama Jammu and Kashmir His links to the Faridabad module are under investigation the police addedThe police say that the car blew up at around 652 pm This triggered a fire that engulfed the vehicles that were nearby Officials say that investigations point towards the involvement of the Faridabad moduleThis module is suspected to have played a major role in supplying the explosives and also planning the attack The police also suspect that one Dr Umar Mohammad who was part of the Faridabad module was present in the car at the time of the explosionA DNA test would help the investigators ascertain who was present in the car at the time of the blast The agencies have been on the trail of Mohammad for several days now He had been on the run and the police say that he was clearly linked to the Faridabad module Mohammad was an active member of the module and was involved in terror funding and the smuggling of arms and ammunitionThe trail of ownership is also crucial to the probe Investigations have found that the car was first registered in the name of Mohammad Salman He then sold it one Nadeem who then handed over the vehicle to a car dealer in Faridabad The car was then sold to Tariq before it finally landed up in the hands of Dr Umar Mohammad Tariq is currently being questioned by the policeDuring the probe the police also learnt that the car had been parked near the Red Fort for nearly three hours before it was driven out The car was driven out at a time when there was heavy traffic and the attackers intended to cause huge damage by detonating the explosives It is however unclear if the car was meant to explode when it was parked or if the attackers drove it out in panic after the Faridabad module was bustedHowever an official part of the probe agency said that all angles currently suggest that it was a Fedayeen attack He however added that the attack was carried out in haste and may not have gone as per the intended planSources however add that given the nature of the explosion the car was laden with a lot of explosives The blast took place days after the arrest of one Dr Muzzamil Shakeel from whom the police recovered 2900 kilograms of explosive materialsAfter busting the module the police learnt that it was being operated by both the JaisheMohammad and Ansar Ghazwatul Hind AGH which is linked to AlQaeda The police suspect that the blast was orchestrated in a hurryThe attackers may have panicked after the Faridabad module was busted The probe also found that the module had planned out a series of blasts across the country IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/preliminary-probe-suggests-red-fort-blast-was-hurried-move-after-module-bust-in-faridabad-647946.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/voting-underway-in-rajasthans-anta-tight-security-arrangements-at-polling-stations-647950.html Jaipur Nov 11 Amid tight security arrangements the voting began at 7 am for the Anta Assembly byelection in Rajasthan where a total of 227563 voters will cast their votes at 268 polling stations across the constituency Among the registered voters 115982 are men and 110241 are womenPolice personnel have been deployed at all polling parties to ensure the smooth conduct of the byelection The Central Police Force has taken charge of highly sensitive areas Facilities such as wheelchairs and assistive devices for persons with disabilities as well as cradles for infants have been provided at polling stations Additionally five green polling stations have been established to promote environmental awarenessElaborate security measures have been implemented for the Anta byelection A total of 3077 police officers 12 Quick Response Teams QRTs 43 mobile parties 43 sector magistrates 12 supervisory officers 12 area magistrates four senior police observers four senior administrative officers six additional superintendents of police and 14 DSPs have been deployed to ensure law and order The electors began arriving early at polling stations as voting commenced at 7 amLong queues were seen at several booths with enthusiastic participation from firsttime and young voters Some youth groups were heard chanting slogans in support of their preferred candidates Voting has been peaceful at all polling stations so far BJP candidate Morpal Suman Tisaya exercised his franchise at the Government Higher Secondary School polling station in Anta It is worth noting that since the 2023 Assembly elections Rajasthan has witnessed nine byelections and the trend has largely favoured the BJP Of these the Congress has lost eight seats managing to win only one while the BJP has secured seven victories As the battle for Anta intensifies the outcome will not just decide the verdict for electing one MLA but could also redefine political equations across Rajasthan as both Congress and BJP are seeing these elections as a prestige battle IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/voting-underway-in-rajasthans-anta-tight-security-arrangements-at-polling-stations-647950.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jampk-bypolls-peaceful-voting-underway-in-budgam-nagrota-647951.html SrinagarJammu Nov 11 Polling started peacefully on Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmirs Budgam and Nagrota Assembly constituencies as voters turned out in large numbers to exercise their democratic right Budgam constituency has 176 lakh voters and 173 polling stations have been set up for the electors in the constituencyThe voters were seen wearing traditional tweed overgarments called Pherans as they came out in the morning while women did not come out in large numbers as they prefer to complete household chores before going out to the polling boothsDespite the morning chill voters came out as queues started building up outside polling stationsVoting started at 7 am and will end at 6 pm There are 17 candidates in the fray in Budgam including Aga Syed Mehmood of the National Conference NC and Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP as the main contendersOthers in the fray here include Aga Syed Mohsin of the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP Nazir Ahmad Khan of Awami Ittehad Party Deeba Khan of Aam Aadmi Party and Mohiuddin Muntazir IndependentThe bypoll was necessitated in Budgam because NC vice president and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah resigned from this constituency after winning from here in the October 2024 assembly electionsVoters turned out in large numbers in Nagrota where 10 candidates are in fray as the main contest is between Devyani Rana of the BJP Shamim Begum of the NC and Harsh Dev Singh of JampK National Panthers PartyNagrota bypoll became necessary after BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana passed away on October 31 2024 BJP has fielded Devender Singh Ranas daughter Devyani from Nagrota and in addition to the constituency being a stronghold of the BJP a sympathy wave was also seen for the late Ranas daughter during the campaigning processFor 97893 eligible voters 150 polling stations have been set up in the Nagrota constituencyAt vulnerable places in both Budgam and Nagrota Assembly constituencies paramilitary and police personnel have been deployed in strengthPoll officials said all necessary arrangements have been put in place for smooth polling as polling staff static and mobile surveillance teams and magistrates have been deployed across booths in Budgam and Nagrota constituencies IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jampk-bypolls-peaceful-voting-underway-in-budgam-nagrota-647951.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jubilee-hills-bypoll-92-pc-polling-in-first-two-hours-voting-underway-647958.html Hyderabad Nov 11 About 92 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the first two hours in the byelection for Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency in Hyderabad on Tuesday Polling began at 7 am at all 407 polling stations in the constituency According to the Election Commission 92 per cent of votes were cast till 9 amModerate polling was seen in initial overs in the constituency which covers posh Jubilee Hills and several middleclass and weaker section colonies and slums in the heart of the cityA little over four lakh voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in the byelection which is necessitated by the death of sitting MLA Maganti Gopinath of Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRSA total of 58 candidates are in the fray but the main contest is between the ruling Congress party and the opposition BRS and BJPThe BRS has fielded Gopinaths wife Sunitha while Naveen Yadav has entered the fray on a Congress ticket The BJP has once again fielded Lankala Deepak ReddySunitha was among the first voters to cast her vote at Yellareddyguda Srinagar colony She appealed to all voters to exercise their franchiseCongress and BJP candidates also cast their votes They appealed to all voters to cast their votesDistrict Election Officer RV Karnan visited a polling centre at Borabanda to see the polling processHe said there were some technical issues with the Electronic Voting Machines EVMs at 11 places and the same were rectifiedChief Electoral Officer C Sudharshan Reddy said the polling process would continue till 6 pm and the voters standing in queues at polling centres at 6 pm would be allowed to cast their votesThe Election Commission had made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth free and fair pollingFor the first time drones have been deployed for surveillance at all polling stations As many as 139 drones have been deployed for centralised aerial monitoring and realtime situation analysis the CEO saidThe drones will help closely monitor the polling process at 407 polling stations located in 139 buildings The realtime surveillance will provide a birdseye view of the polling stations and help the poll authorities in identifying any disturbances quicklyA control room has been set up at the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation GHMC head office to monitor drone usageHyderabad District Election Officer RV Karnan said live webcasting has been arranged from all polling stations for peaceful polling and maintaining law and orderAs many as 226 of the 407 polling stations in 65 locations have been identified as critical polling stations where paramilitary forces have been deployedA total of 2060 polling personnel will be on duty They include 515 polling officers and an equal number of assistant polling officersKeeping in view the large number of contesting candidates Electronic Voting Machines EVMs consisting of one Control Unit CU four Ballot Units BUs and one VVPAT have been provided to all polling stations A total of 561 CUs 2394 BUs and 595 VVPATs were deployedMobile counters were opened at all polling stations to facilitate voters to deposit their mobile phones before entering into polling stations and take them back after casting their voteAccording to Hyderabad Joint Commissioner of Police Tafseer Iqbal 1761 police personnel have been deployedPersonnel of the Central Reserve Police Force CRPF were deployed in 68 Polling Station locationsThe are a total of 401365 voters in the constituency comprising 208561 males 192779 females and 25 othersAccording to DEO there are 6859 voters in the age group of 1819 years while 2134 voters are above 85 years He said 103 absentee voters above 85 years and PwD voters have exercised their option for a postal ballot and out of these 101 have utilised the postal ballot voting IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jubilee-hills-bypoll-92-pc-polling-in-first-two-hours-voting-underway-647958.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/eci-records-1455-pc-polling-in-2nd-phase-of-bihar-assembly-election-647965.html Patna Nov 11 The voting in the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections picked up pace early on Tuesday with the Election Commission of India ECI reporting 1455 per cent turnout till 9 am an impressive figure for the first two hours of polling The ECI has recorded 1455 per cent polling till 9 am The highest polling was recorded in Gaya Ji with 1597 per cent polling followed by Kishanganj with 1581 per cent polling 1577 per cent in Jamui 1554 per cent in Purnea and 1534 per cent in the Araria districtBesides them polling recorded in West Champaran is 1504 per cent East Champaran 1411 per cent Sheohar 1394 per cent Sitamarhi 1349 per cent Madhubani 1325 per cent Supaul 1485 per cent Katihar 1377 per cent Bhagalpur 1343 per cent Banka 1514 per cent Kaimur 1508 per cent Rohtas 1416 per cent Arwal 1495 per cent Jehanabad 1381per cent Aurangabad 1543 per cent and Nawada 1346 per centPolling is underway amid tight security in 122 constituencies across 20 districtsLike Phase1 officials expect the turnout to rise throughout the dayLarge numbers of women voters and firsttime voters were seen queueing outside polling stations since early morning particularly in districts like Sheohar Supaul Kishanganj and West ChamparanPolling is currently underway under tight security in 122 Assembly constituencies across 20 districts of BiharOf the 122 constituencies going to the polls 101 are general 19 SCreserved and two are STreservedFor phase2 the ECI has set up 45399 polling stations 5326 urban and 40073 ruralThese include 595 womenmanaged booths 91 PwDmanaged booths and 316 model stationsWebcasting has been arranged at all polling stationsThe average electors per booth are 815 According to the Election Commission 37013556 electors are eligible to vote in this roundThis includes 1021812 new voters added to the rollsAmong them 19556899 electors enrolled in the voter list are male including 528954 new male electors included in the roll after SIRSimilarly a total of 17068572 female voters are in the list including 492839 newly added after SIRThe third gender voters are 943 including 90 newly added to the listA total of 769356 electors are in the 1819 age group these will be firsttime voters in an Assembly electionBihar Police have made all security arrangements for the pollingSpecial security measures have been put in place in seven districts including West Champaran East Champaran Sitamarhi Sheohar Madhubani Araria and Kishanganj along the IndiaNepal border while surveillance has also been intensified along the borders with Jharkhand Uttar Pradesh and West BengalThe international borders have been completely sealed while interstate borders have also closed since Sunday evening to prevent infiltration and movement of external elementsAs per the directives of the Election Commission of India ECI a total of 1650 companies of central security forces have been deployed across the state to ensure peaceful and fair pollingThe security agencies are using drones and CCTV cameras for surveillance and Quick Response Teams QRTs have also been deployed for immediate action in emergencies IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/eci-records-1455-pc-polling-in-2nd-phase-of-bihar-assembly-election-647965.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajasthan-chief-secretary-sudhansh-pant-transferred-to-delhi-as-secy-in-social-justice-ministry-647968.html Jaipur Nov 11 Rajasthan Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant has been transferred to Delhi and has been appointed Secretary in the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment A 1991batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre Sudhansh Pant was appointed Chief Secretary on January 1 2024 His retirement was due in February 2027 but he has now stepped down from the post nearly 13 months before his retirementThe Centre has issued the formal order appointing him as Secretary Department of Social Justice and Empowerment In 2013 Rajiv Maharishi appointed Chief Secretary by the Vasundhara Raje government left for Delhi just nine months into his tenureSudhansh Pant began his career as SDO Jaipur in 1993 He went on to serve as Collector of Jaisalmer and Jhunjhunu and later held various important administrative roles During the previous Ashok Gehlot government he was transferred three times in three months and eventually appointed Chairman of the Rajasthan State Pollution Control BoardHe has also served as the Director General of the Harishchandra Mathur Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration HCM RIPA and Additional Chief Secretary TrainingPant has spent multiple tenures in Delhi including a significant stint as Secretary Ministry of Health and Family Welfare before being recalled to Jaipur in December 2023The Bhajanlal government then appointed him Chief Secretary on January 1 2024 Pant is the second IAS officer to be transferred to the Central government midway through his Chief Secretary tenureDuring Vasundhara Rajes tenure as Chief Minister in 2013 then Chief Secretary Rajiv Maharishi was similarly posted to DelhiBureaucratic experts note that Sudhansh Pant has long served as a key link between the state government and the Centre He will now be responsible for ensuring the timely implementation of the Central government schemes which is why the Modi government has called him to Delhi Several claims have emerged regarding his sudden transferFirstly Sudhansh Pant is considered one of Prime Minister Narendra Modis trusted officers and enjoys a strong reputation in the PMO During the Covid19 pandemic he was appointed as Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare a role in which he proved his administrative capability and deep understanding of governance at the state levelSecondly Pant has been instrumental in facilitating coordination and decisionmaking between the state and the Central governments He has also been credited with the effective execution of several central schemes in RajasthanThirdly under his leadership all review meetings were conducted on schedule and the Central government received timely progress reports His disciplined work ethic and consistent performance are believed to be the reasons behind his recent transfer to Delhi IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajasthan-chief-secretary-sudhansh-pant-transferred-to-delhi-as-secy-in-social-justice-ministry-647968.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/uttarakhand-man-injured-in-delhi-blast-was-in-chandni-chowk-for-wedding-shopping-647974.html New Delhi Nov 11 A young man from Gadarpur in Uttarakhands Udham Singh Nagar district was among those injured in the blast near Delhis Red Fort Metro Station The injured man has been identified as 28yearold Harshul Setia According to information received Harshul son of Sanjeev Setia is a resident of Saraswati Vihar Colony in Gadarpur His father said that Harshul is scheduled to get married in February He had travelled to Delhi with his mother brother and fiancee for wedding shopping They were shopping in a lane opposite the blast site when a shard of glass from the explosion struck Harshul on the headSanjeev Setia said he received a phone call last evening informing him about his sons injury He added that Harshul is now safe and in stable condition Following the advice of security agencies he declined to make further commentsHe said he is leaving for Delhi to bring his son and family back home After Harshuls discharge from LNJP Hospital the family will return to Gadarpur where he will introduce his son to the mediaMeanwhile the white Hyundai i20 car that exploded on Netaji Subhash Marg in Delhi near the Red Fort was parked outside a mosque for nearly two hours before the incident sources saidThe police managed to piece together the route of the vehicle by obtaining CCTV footage from the areaThe blast took place at around 7 pm the police said The car then took a Uturn near the Old Delhi Railway Station and then headed towards Lower Subhash MargThe car slowed down at the traffic signal on Chhata Rail Chowk and then the explosion occurred the police saidIt is however unclear whether the explosion was meant to take place at the signal or the occupants intended to ram the car into the Red Fort officials saidThe trail of the cars ownership is also under investigation It has been found that the car was sold several timesThe vehicle bore the registration number HR26CE7674 It was first registered in 2014 to one Mohammad Salman a resident of Gurugram Following this the car had been sold multiple timesSalman sold it to a person called Devender following which it was sold to a person in AmbalaThe current owner of the car remains unknown and investigators are working on that aspectThe registered owner however is under arrest and being questionedMultiple agencies are working on the case IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/uttarakhand-man-injured-in-delhi-blast-was-in-chandni-chowk-for-wedding-shopping-647974.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-andhra-pradesh-cms-recall-maulana-azads-contributions-to-education-sector-647990.html Hyderabad Nov 11 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday paid tributes to eminent freedom fighter and Indias first education minister Maulana Abul Kalam Azad on his birth anniversary Chief Minister Revanth Reddy extolled Maulana Abul Kalam Azad for laying a strong foundation for the countrys education sector as the first education ministerOn the occasion of Abul Kalam Azads birth anniversary which is being celebrated as National Education Day and also Minority Welfare Day the Chief Minister remembered the leaders contribution to the development of the education sector by introducing various policies like adult literacy universal primary education compulsory free education for all children under 14 years vocational training establishment of the University Grants Commission and also as the Chairman of the Central Advisory Board of EducationCM Revanth Reddy said that the state government took inspiration from Indias first education minister and introduced revolutionary changes in the education sectorYoung India Integrated Residential Schools are being built in every constituency to provide free quality education to the poor at an international level according to the Chief MinisterHe also mentioned that Industrial Training Institutes ITIS have also been upgraded to Advanced Technology Centres ATCs with stateoftheart technology The government established Young India Skill University and appointed teachers and lecturersThe CM also commended Maulana Azads invaluable services as the president of the All India Congress Committee during the freedom struggleRecalling Maulana Azads active participation in the Khilafat Movement and fighting against British imperialism the CM said that the freedom fighter opposed the partition of the country and stressed HinduMuslim unity in the national movement After India attained freedom Azad was the voice of minorities and hence his birth anniversary is being celebrated as Minority Welfare DayStating that the minorities welfare has been given a top priority in the peoples government the CM said that the government launched new schemes Indiramma Minority Mahila Yojana and Revanthanna Ka Sahara by allocating adequate fundsAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu paid rich tributes to Maulana Azad He stated that Maulana Azad laid the foundation for the countrys education system with reforms and served as Indias first education ministerCM Naidu recalled Maulana Azads contributions to the development of education science and technology sectors He conveyed National Education Day and Minority Welfare Day greetings to peopleHuman Resources Development and Information Technology Minister Nara Lokesh said in his message that Maulana Azad made special efforts for the development of education in the country through innovative reforms The services rendered by him to the field of education are invaluable he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-andhra-pradesh-cms-recall-maulana-azads-contributions-to-education-sector-647990.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-blast-locals-as-well-as-natives-of-up-and-uttarakhand-among-victims-647994.html New Delhi Nov 11 At least eight people were killed in the blast near Gate No 1 of Delhis Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening As per the details the victims of tragedy include residents of national capital as well as migrants from Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand who visited the city either for meeting their relatives or for business purposes The youngest among the deceased included 21yearold Shivam Jha The massive car explosion has left a trail of suffering for the families who have been left devastated with the sudden loss of their loved onesAccording to officials 14 injured victims are residents of the national capital three injured were from Uttar Pradesh while one injured person each was from Uttarakhand and Himachal PradeshWhile police are still investigating whether the explosion was caused by a suicide bomber or an explosive device officials have confirmed that at least eight people were killed and over 20 others injured All victims were rushed to LNJP Hospital located just a few kilometres from the siteThe youngest victim has been identified as 21yearold Shivam Jha from Usmanpur Delhi according to the list shared by LNJP Hospital The hospital continues to treat several injured victims with some in critical conditionOther victims who have been identified included 34yearold Ashok Kumar from Amroha Uttar Pradesh and 35yearold Amar Kataria from DelhiNouman a resident of Jhijhana in Shamli Uttar Pradesh was also among those who lost their lives in the blast He worked in the cosmetics business and had come to Delhi to collect suppliesAnother victim Mohsin 35 from Meerut Uttar Pradesh had been living in Delhi for several years to support his family He drove a batteryoperated erickshaw and was at the site when the explosion occurred Mohsin is survived by his wife a daughter and a young son His grieving family has arrived at LNJP Hospital to collect his body as the postmortem examination continuesAmar Kataria a pharmaceutical businessman from Sriniwaspuri was another victim of the blast The 34yearold had closed his pharmacy in Bhagirath Palace around six kilometres from Red Fort and was heading home when the explosion took placeFollowing the incident Delhi Police have sounded a high alert across the city Late Monday evening police detained Mohammad Salman the registered owner of an i20 car found near the site He reportedly told investigators that he had sold the car to a person named Devendra in Okhla about a year and a half agoTraffic limitations and reroutes have been implemented on both lanes and the service road of Netaji Subhash Marg according to the police The restrictions will be enforced on the section between Chhatta Rail Cut and Subhash Marg CutOn 111125 due to exigencies traffic restrictions ampamp diversions will be in place in both the carriageways and service roads Netaji Subhash Marg from Chatta Rail Cut to Subhash Marg Cut Commuters are advised to avoid these routes from 0600 AM to till further order and use alternative roads for a hasslefree journey read the advisory IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-blast-locals-as-well-as-natives-of-up-and-uttarakhand-among-victims-647994.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-elections-enthusiasm-among-voters-3138-per-cent-polling-till-11-am-kishanganj-leading-647996.html Patna Nov 11 Voting is underway peacefully in Bihar across 122 Assembly seats in 20 districts in the second and final phase of the state elections which began at 7 am on Tuesday According to the Election Commission 3138 per cent of votes were cast till 11 am In the first four hours Kishanganj recorded the highest voter turnout at 3474 per cent while Madhubani registered 2866 per cent voting As per the Election Commission of India voter turnout stood at 3239 per cent in West Champaran 3116 per cent in East Champaran 3158 per cent in Sheohar 2981 per cent in Sitamarhi 2866 per cent in Madhubani 3169 per cent in Supaul 3188 per cent in Araria 3474 per cent in Kishanganj 3294 per cent in Purnia 3083 per cent in Katihar and 2908 per cent in BhagalpurAdditionally 3291 per cent voting was recorded in Banka 3198 per cent in Kaimur 2980 per cent in Rohtas 3107 per cent in Arwal 3036 per cent in Jehanabad 3288 per cent in Aurangabad 3407 per cent in Gaya 2902 per cent in Nawada and 3369 per cent in JamuiIn this phase more than 37 crore voters will decide the political fate of 1302 candidates During the first phase held earlier 2765 per cent turnout was recorded till 11 am The second phase will determine the fortunes of several prominent leaders from both the NDA and the Grand AllianceA total of 45399 polling stations have been set up for the electorate including 5326 in urban areas and 40073 in rural regions In this round 122 candidates from the NDA and 127 from the Grand Alliance are in the frayVoters began arriving at several polling stations even before voting started with long queues seen at many booths Strict security arrangements have been made to ensure peaceful polling Around four lakh security personnel have been deployed across districtsVoting is being held in East Champaran West Champaran Sheohar Sitamarhi Madhubani Supaul Araria Kishanganj Purnia Katihar Bhagalpur Banka Kaimur Rohtas Arwal Aurangabad Gaya Nawada Jehanabad and JamuiThe political fate of several party presidents will also be decided in this phase From the NDA 53 candidates are contesting on BJP tickets 44 from JDU 15 from LJP Ram Vilas six from Hindustani Awam Morcha and four from Rashtriya Lok Morcha On the Grand Alliance side 71 candidates are from the RJD 37 from Congress six from CPIML four from CPI eight from VIP and one from CPIMIn the first phase voting was completed on November 6 across 121 of Bihars 243 Assembly constituencies IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-elections-enthusiasm-among-voters-3138-per-cent-polling-till-11-am-kishanganj-leading-647996.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/those-responsible-will-not-be-spared-rajnath-singh-on-delhi-blast-647997.html New Delhi Nov 11 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh assured the countrymen that the perpetrators of the explosion near Delhis Red Fort Metro Station would be brought to justice and will not be spared under any circumstances The blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered car a Hyundai i20 parked near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozens High alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai with security around crowded public places and religious sites enhancedSpeaking at the Delhi Defence Dialogue in New Delhi Singh said I extend my heartfelt condolences to all those who lost their lives in the tragic accident that occurred in Delhi yesterday I pray to God to grant strength and solace to the bereaved families in this hour of deep griefHe said that the probe agencies are conducting a thorough investigation and the findings will be made publicI wish to assure my fellow citizens that the countrys leading investigative agencies are conducting a swift and thorough inquiry into the incident The findings of the investigation will soon be made public I want to firmly assure the nation that those responsible for this tragedy will be brought to justice and will not be spared under any circumstances the Defence Minister addedFollowing the blast high alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai with security around crowded public places and religious sites enhancedSecurity has been ramped up across DelhiNCR with NSG commandos deployed at key installationsPolice NIA NSG and forensic teams reached the spot within minutes and the area has been cordoned off CCTV footage is being scanned to determine the sequence of events and identify the perpetrator IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/those-responsible-will-not-be-spared-rajnath-singh-on-delhi-blast-647997.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/govt-that-can-keep-us-safe-prioritise-education-bihar-voters-share-their-expectations-648005.html Patna Nov 11 As voting for the second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly elections is underway voters on Tuesday shared their expectations from the next government Many also expressed satisfaction with the current administrations performance IANS spoke to voters of Bihars several district A voter said We want a government that can keep us safe prioritise education across the state and increase job opportunitiesAnother voter said We are voting for development The current government is good for us I urge firsttime voters to come forward and exercise their right to voteA third voter added We want the next government to bring positive change and focus more on improving education There is a need for progress and new ideasIn Bhagalpur a voter said Yes I am very happy I am glad to exercise my voting rightsIn Bagaha another voter shared I have cast my vote Earlier I voted in the name of development and I will continue to do so The way the government is working today hospitals are being built in our Bagaha and bridges are being constructed gives us hopeIn Laukaha a firsttime voter expressed enthusiasm saying I was very excited to vote for the first timeMeanwhile voting is underway peacefully in Bihar across 122 Assembly seats in 20 districts in the second and final phase of the state elections which began at 7 am on TuesdayAccording to the Election Commission 3138 per cent of votes were cast till 11 am In the first four hours Kishanganj recorded the highest voter turnout at 3474 per cent while Madhubani registered 2866 per cent votingAs per the Election Commission of India voter turnout stood at 3239 per cent in West Champaran 3116 per cent in East Champaran 3158 per cent in Sheohar 2981 per cent in Sitamarhi 2866 per cent in Madhubani 3169 per cent in Supaul 3188 per cent in Araria 3474 per cent in Kishanganj 3294 per cent in Purnia 3083 per cent in Katihar and 2908 per cent in BhagalpurAdditionally 3291 per cent voting was recorded in Banka 3198 per cent in Kaimur 2980 per cent in Rohtas 3107 per cent in Arwal 3036 per cent in Jehanabad 3288 per cent in Aurangabad 3407 per cent in Gaya 2902 per cent in Nawada and 3369 per cent in JamuiIn this phase more than 37 crore voters will decide the political fate of 1302 candidates During the first phase held earlier 2765 per cent turnout was recorded till 11 am The second phase will determine the fortunes of several prominent leaders from both the NDA and the Grand AllianceA total of 45399 polling stations have been set up for the electorate including 5326 in urban areas and 40073 in rural regions In this round 122 candidates from the NDA and 127 from the Grand Alliance are in the fray IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/govt-that-can-keep-us-safe-prioritise-education-bihar-voters-share-their-expectations-648005.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-blast-over-1-000-cctv-clips-being-scanned-to-map-suspects-movements-648013.html New Delhi Nov 11 A day after the blast in a car near Delhis Red Fort more than 1000 CCTV footage clips are being scanned by investigative agencies According to Delhi Police sources CCTV footage from several areas around the Red Fort Metro Station is being examined The initial investigation into the car explosion has indicated that it could have been a suicide attack aimed at causing maximum damage sources said on TuesdayThe blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered Hyundai i20 parked near Gate No 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozens High alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai with security tightened around crowded public places and religious sitesPreliminary findings suggest that the suspects motive was to carry out the blast after learning that the Faridabad module had been busted Realising that arrest was imminent the suspect allegedly planned a suicide attack to inflict maximum damage and avoid capture according to sourcesInvestigative agencies are also monitoring social media activity and collecting dump data from several locations across DelhiAccording to police sources dump data is being retrieved from all mobile phones that were active in and around the Red Fort area This data may help identify phone numbers and communication links connected to the car bombingOfficials added that dump data from the Red Fort parking area and surrounding localities is being analysed as investigators believe the individuals in the car may have communicated shortly before the explosion making these phone records particularly crucialSources said that a team of 500 officials has been formed to probe all aspects of the blast These include officials from the Intelligence Bureau NIA Delhi Police and various other security agenciesEarlier in the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured strong action against those behind the deadly blast He said that Indian agencies would uncover the entire conspiracy and ensure that the perpetrators will not be sparedDefence Minister Rajnath Singh also assured the nation that those responsible for the explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station would be brought to justice and will not be spared under any circumstances IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-blast-over-1-000-cctv-clips-being-scanned-to-map-suspects-movements-648013.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mizoram-bypolls-voting-underway-amid-tight-security-over-56-pc-turnout-so-far-648020.html Aizawl Nov 11 Over 5635 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 1 pm in the byelection for Mizorams Dampa Assembly constituency on Tuesday officials said An election official said that no untoward incident has been reported so far after the balloting began at 7 am at the 41 polling stations in the Dampa Assembly segment in MamitPolling would continue in the mixedpopulation Assembly constituency in Mamit district till 4 pm without any break The official said that in the Dampa Assembly Constituency reserved for the tribals byelection webcasting was conducted in 40 out of the total 41 polling stations Webcasting could not be carried out at the Zopui polling station due to poor network connectivityThree polling stations in the Assembly constituency have been identified as critical leading to a higher number of deployments of security forces In all 20790 voters including 10185 women are eligible to cast their votes to decide the electoral fate of five candidatesThe Dampa Assembly seat fell vacant following the death of Opposition Mizo National Front MNF legislator Lalrintluanga Sailo on July 21The Assembly segment which shares an unfenced border with Bangladesh and an interstate border with Tripura has a sizable minority population including members of the Chakma and Reang tribal communitiesCentral Armed Police Force CAPF personnel have been deployed at polling stations and adjoining porous border areas to maintain law and orderThe byelection will witness a fivecornered contest as the ruling Zoram Peoples Movement ZPM has fielded Mizo singer and preacher Vanlalsailova while the Opposition MNF has nominated its VicePresident and former Health Minister R LalthanglianaThe Congress has fielded its State VicePresident and former Transport Minister John Rotluangliana while the BJP has nominated LalhmingthangaFormer Chief Minister Brigadier T Sailos party the Peoples Conference has fielded its VicePresident K ZahmingthangaThe Mizoram Election Department said in a statement that in accordance with the guidelines and instructions issued by the Election Commission regarding the conduct of elections all presiding officers polling personnel sector officers and security personnel involved in the byelection have been instructed to remain vigilant and ensure that the election is conducted freely fairly and peacefullyThey have also been directed to take immediate and appropriate action in case of any violation of election rules or pollday offences and malpractices during the polling process the statement addedAdequate security measures have been put in place for the byelection under the supervision of state police nodal officer H Ramthlengliana Inspector General of Police Headquarters and Law amp OrderThe counting of votes will take place on November 14 IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mizoram-bypolls-voting-underway-amid-tight-security-over-56-pc-turnout-so-far-648020.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-crosses-one-crore-in-voter-enumeration-under-sir-drive-648030.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 11 Kerala has achieved a major milestone in its ongoing voter enumeration exercise crossing the onecrore mark in the distribution of enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision SIR programme Chief Electoral Officer CEO Rathan U Kelkar on Tuesday said the achievement reached within just eight days of the programmes rollout reflects the efficiency and coordination of election machinery across the stateIt is a matter of pride that we have completed the distribution of over one crore forms in such a short time This demonstrates the commitment of field officials and the smooth functioning of the SIR process he said in a statement on MondayThe SIR initiative aims to ensure accurate and uptodate electoral rolls by verifying voter details through doortodoor enumeration and digital validationKelkar clarified that the ongoing preparations for the local selfgovernment elections will not affect the progress of the SIR exerciseBoth processes are being managed in parallel The election schedule will not disrupt the SIR operations he notedIncidentally the SIR is being held at a time when the three political fronts in Kerala are engaged in a fight to the finish in the December 9 and 11 local body polls which are held under a different voters listThe CEO added that the deployment of newlyappointed Booth Level Officers BLOs in the coming days is expected to further accelerate the processThese officers will oversee field verification and ensure that every eligible voters information is correctly recordedKelkar also urged citizens to make effective use of the Election Commission of Indias online platforms for checking and updating their voter informationOnline facilities offer a convenient and transparent method for voters to verify their details without waiting for physical visits he saidThe Chief Electoral Office has directed all district officials to maintain momentum in the enumeration drive while ensuring accuracy and inclusivity IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-crosses-one-crore-in-voter-enumeration-under-sir-drive-648030.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-polls-over-47-pc-polling-in-2nd-phase-so-far-5-pc-more-than-1st-648038.html Patna Nov 11 IANS Polling for the second phase of Bihar Assembly elections which started on a brisk note on Tuesday morning is expected to script a new record by the time voting culminates this evening echoing the similar trajectory of the first phasenbspMore than 47 per cent of the electorate cast their ballots till 1 pm which is almost 5 per cent more than the first phase for the corresponding period thus raising hopes of record voting in the second phase as wellnbspAs per the official Election Commission estimates Gayaji Jamui and Banka recorded more than 50 per cent voter turnout while many other districts like East and West Champaran Purnia and Katihar saw more than 48 per cent people exercising their franchiseKishanganj the district bordering Bengal and a predominantly Muslimdominated region witnessed the highest voter turnout till 1 pm at 5186 per centnbspIf the similar voting pattern persists the second phase too is set to script a new record and may end higher than the first phasenbspAs the voting commenced this morning multiple polling booths across the pollbound districts saw people including women standing in long queues Till 9 am the voting was recorded at about 15 per centThe first phase of the Bihar elections clocking 6449 per cent polling shattered all previous records as the state never saw more than 63 per cent voting since IndependencenbspThe recordbreaking count of voters has made the elections exciting and also left the political parties in a state of nervous excitement While the Opposition sees it as a mandate against the incumbent the ruling alliance calls it a proincumbency wave and a vote of confidence in the Nitishled doubleengine governmentThe Bihar elections have also been in the spotlight over the Election Commissions rollout of many firsts including medical centres and mobile phone storage facilities at the polling boothsnbspThe elections the first after Special Intensive Revision SIR also saw Opposition parties tearing into the poll panel for hurriedly executed voter verification which they claimed was akin to robbing the voters of their rights https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-polls-over-47-pc-polling-in-2nd-phase-so-far-5-pc-more-than-1st-648038.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/-mha-hands-over-delhi-blast-probe-to-nia--648040.html New Delhi Nov 11 IANS The Home Ministry on Tuesday handed over the Delhi blast investigation to the National Investigative Agency NIAnbspThe blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered car parked near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozensnbspThe NIA was handed over the case after Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday took stock of the investigation and the multistate searches being conducted in the Delhi blast case reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modis resolve to bring the culprits to justiceChairing a meeting at his residence with top security officials HM Shah issued strict instructions to officials to get to the bottom of the conspiracy at the earliestnbspThe meeting was attended by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and NIA Director General DG Sadanand Vasant Date while the Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police DGP Nalin Prabhat joined virtuallynbspA team of more than 500 security officials has been formed to investigate the blast while security has been ramped up across DelhiNCR with NSG commandos deployed at key installationsMore than 1000 CCTV footage clips are being scanned by investigative agencies which suspect that the car explosion could have been a suicide attack aimed at causing maximum damage Delhi Police sources saidnbspInvestigative agencies are also monitoring social media activity and collecting mobile phone dump data from several locations across DelhinbspAccording to police sources dump data is being retrieved from all mobile phones that were active in and around the Red Fort area This data may help identify phone numbers and communication links connected to the car bombingHM Shah directed the NIA IB and Delhi Police Special Cell to work in tandem vowing No stone will be left unturnednbspHigh alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai with security around crowded public places and religious sites enhanced https://dailyworld.in/politics/-mha-hands-over-delhi-blast-probe-to-nia--648040.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/nia-takes-over-delhi-blast-case-648045.html New Delhi Nov 11 The Home Ministry on Tuesday handed over the Delhi blast investigation to the National Investigative Agency NIA The blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered car parked near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozensThe NIA was handed over the case after Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday took stock of the investigation and the multistate searches being conducted in the Delhi blast case reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modis resolve to bring the culprits to justiceChairing a meeting at his residence with top security officials HM Shah issued strict instructions to officials to get to the bottom of the conspiracy at the earliestThe meeting was attended by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and NIA Director General DG Sadanand Vasant Date while the Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police DGP Nalin Prabhat joined virtuallyA team of more than 500 security officials has been formed to investigate the blast while security has been ramped up across DelhiNCR with NSG commandos deployed at key installationsMore than 1000 CCTV footage clips are being scanned by investigative agencies which suspect that the car explosion could have been a suicide attack aimed at causing maximum damage Delhi Police sources saidInvestigative agencies are also monitoring social media activity and collecting mobile phone dump data from several locations across DelhiAccording to police sources dump data is being retrieved from all mobile phones that were active in and around the Red Fort area This data may help identify phone numbers and communication links connected to the car bombingHM Shah directed the NIA IB and Delhi Police Special Cell to work in tandem vowing No stone will be left unturnedHigh alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai with security around crowded public places and religious sites enhanced IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/nia-takes-over-delhi-blast-case-648045.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/why-such-incidents-keep-happening-asks-akhilesh-yadav-on-delhi-blast-648050.html Lucknow Nov 11 IANS Samajwadi Party SP President Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday criticised the Union government over Mondays deadly blast in Delhi questioning repeated security lapses and calling for strong action against those responsible Addressing a press conference here Akhilesh Yadav said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured an investigation into the incident and the nation now expects the truth to come out soonnbspA strong crackdown on terrorism is necessary he said adding but its equally important to understand why such incidents keep recurring and where the lapses occurnbspReferring to the Prime Ministers statement Akhilesh Yadav said We have full faith that the Prime Minister and the government will reveal who was behind such a major incident that too in the national capital at a site that symbolises our independence Such an act at a place representing the countrys freedom is deeply condemnableHe added that the entire nation wants terrorism to end and such tragedies to never recurnbspWe must trust the investigating agencies but we must also introspect where are we failing and why do such incidents continue to happen he askednbspTurning to the Bihar Assembly elections Akhilesh Yadav claimed that the first phase of polling has clearly indicated a setback for the BJPnbspThe first phase has made it clear that the BJP is losing the Bihar elections Half the votes have already been cast and the people have given their verdict The Grand Alliance will secure a clear majority he said adding that the SP firmly stands against divisive politicsThe SP chief said his party is training its cadre to help eligible citizens get their names added to the voters list and to strengthen the organisation at the grassroots level This is not just a political battle it is a battle of ideas and vision he remarkednbspUnveiling the partys new initiative the New India Vision Plan Akhilesh Yadav said it reflects the aspirations of a forwardlooking generation The new generation wants inclusive development and believes in taking everyone along Our Vision India Plan is built around that spirit he saidRecalling key investments during his tenure as Chief Minister he cited the example of Samsungs entry into Uttar Pradesh When Samsung came we understood their needs and met reasonable expectations which led to major investment in the state Investors come only when governments are willing to facilitate not obstruct he saidnbspEmphasising the role of youth in nationbuilding he said the SP sees the future of India in its young population a generation that not only wants change but also knows how to bring changenbspAkhilesh Yadav said todays youth think beyond old boundaries and embrace inclusivity This generation values humanity peace and progress above all principles that are at the heart of socialist thinking he added https://dailyworld.in/politics/why-such-incidents-keep-happening-asks-akhilesh-yadav-on-delhi-blast-648050.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/all-agencies-concerned-are-actively-carrying-out-their-duties-cm-rekha-gupta-on-delhi-blast-648052.html New Delhi Nov 11 IANS A day after the blast near Delhis Red Fort Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said it was indeed an unfortunate incident and that all the agencies concerned are actively performing their dutiesnbspAddressing a press conference the CM said It was indeed an unfortunate incident All the agencies concerned are actively carrying out their duties Yesterday we visited the hospital and met the injured individualsThe government stands firmly with them and is ensuring that neither they nor their families face any difficulties she addednbspMeanwhile the Home Ministry handed over the Delhi blast investigation to the National Investigative Agency NIAnbspThe blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered car parked near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozensnbspThe NIA was handed over the case after Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday took stock of the investigation and the multistate searches being conducted in the Delhi blast case reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modis resolve to bring the culprits to justiceChairing a meeting at his residence with top security officials HM Shah issued strict instructions to officials to get to the bottom of the conspiracy at the earliestnbspThe meeting was attended by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and NIA Director General DG Sadanand Vasant Date while the Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police DGP Nalin Prabhat joined virtuallynbspA team of more than 500 security officials has been formed to investigate the blast while security has been ramped up across DelhiNCR with NSG commandos deployed at key installationsMore than 1000 CCTV footage clips are being scanned by investigative agencies which suspect that the car explosion could have been a suicide attack aimed at causing maximum damage Delhi Police sources saidnbspInvestigative agencies are also monitoring social media activity and collecting mobile phone dump data from several locations across DelhinbspAccording to police sources dump data is being retrieved from all mobile phones that were active in and around the Red Fort area This data may help identify phone numbers and communication links connected to the car bombing https://dailyworld.in/politics/all-agencies-concerned-are-actively-carrying-out-their-duties-cm-rekha-gupta-on-delhi-blast-648052.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bengal-tightens-vigilance-noose-on-state-run-development-projects-648059.html Kolkata Nov 11 The West Bengal Finance Department has tightened its vigilance noose around the ongoing and upcoming development projects of the state government to prevent misuse of funds and ensure speedy progress of work The state Finance Department has issued a notification making GeoTagging compulsory for all ongoing and upcoming projectsAs per the notification all ongoing as well as upcoming projects will have to be linked with the geographical locations of their respective sites GeoTagging available at the states Unified Project Management System UPMS portalOf late a GeoTagging facility has been made available in the UPMS Portal for all projects Henceforth all stakeholders of the portal are requested to ensure that both existing and upcoming projects are linked with the geographical location of their respective sites Geotagging read the notification a copy of which is available with IANSThis new system will enable direct and transparent monitoring of each stage of project implementation This initiative aims to increase transparency in the states development projects and if necessary seek answers from those responsible for implementing the projects concerned a state Finance Department official saidAccording to him this system will also ensure that no department leaves the project money without doing anythingIf the work does not progress within the specified time and as per schedule the Finance Department will take back the allocated money the state Finance Department official addedThe GeoTagging application is especially effective in realtime checking of the projects progress and also whether it is in line with the prescribed quality and standards The main purpose of this application is to ensure complete transparency in relation to the progress of projects and eliminate the scope of corruption or misuseThe West Bengal government had been for quite some time focusing on this transparency factor following complaints of unnecessary delays in project implementation as well as misuse of funds Earlier several steps have been taken with GeoTagging being the latest the state Finance Department official said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bengal-tightens-vigilance-noose-on-state-run-development-projects-648059.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-stalin-grants-rs-85-lakh-aid-to-525-struggling-artistes-in-tamil-nadu-648072.html Chennai Nov 11 In a gesture celebrating Tamil Nadus artistic heritage while extending welfare support to struggling artistes Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday distributed financial assistance worth Rs 85 lakh to 525 artistes At a function held at the Secretariat CM Stalin presented Rs 1 lakh each to ten Kalai Mamani awardees who are currently living in poverty The initiative aims to honour their artistic contributions while ensuring financial stabilityIn addition five Tamil authors were granted Rs 2 lakh each for publishing books that explore rare and meaningful aspects of Tamil art formsThe Chief Minister also distributed Rs 15 lakh each to five theatre artistes and five dance artistes to support the creation and staging of new Tamil plays and dance dramasFurthermore 500 folk artistes received Rs 10000 each to purchase musical instruments costumes and ornaments recognising the continued need to preserve and promote Tamil Nadus traditional rural art formsFounded in 1955 as the Tamil Nadu Music and Drama Society the organisation was renamed the Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram in 1973 to promote Tamil art literature and dramaThe Mandram continues to play a pivotal role in preserving and documenting endangered art forms providing monthly stipends to needy artistes and recognising outstanding contributions to Tamil cultureThe event was attended by Tamil Development and Information Minister MP Saminathan Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena Additional Chief Secretary Tourism Culture and Charitable Endowments Manivasan and Vagai Chandrasekhar Chairman of the Mandram and the Tamil Nadu Folk Artistes Welfare BoardDirector of Art and Culture Department Valarmathi and Member Secretary Vijay Thayanban were also presentThrough this initiative the state reaffirmed its commitment to not only honouring Tamil Nadus artistes but also sustaining its living cultural traditions by providing direct and meaningful support to those who keep them alive IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-stalin-grants-rs-85-lakh-aid-to-525-struggling-artistes-in-tamil-nadu-648072.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-polls-6040-pc-turnout-till-3-pm-in-second-phase-648075.html Patna Nov 11 Amid hints of a possible bumper voting a turnout of 6040 per cent was recorded till 3 pm in the second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly elections on Tuesday ECI data said Kishanganj district recorded the highest voter percentage of 6610 per cent till 3 pmIn Kishanganj district Kishanganj seat AC54 led the pack till 3 pm with 6813 per cent voting Thakurganj AC53 recorded 6657 per cent Kochadhaman AC55 recorded 6653 per cent and Bahadurganj AC52 recorded 6327 per centPurnia district recorded the secondhighest rate of voting of 6422 per cent till 3 pm an ECI bulletin saidThe Kasba constituency AC58 in the district recorded the highest 6698 per cent turnout till 3 pm followed by Purnia seat AC62 at 6574 per cent and Baisi ACBaisi at 6508 per centOn Tuesday the slowest rate of voting till 3 pm was recorded in Nawada district at 5317 per cent The Nawada constituency AC237 recorded the most sluggish rate of voting of 4904 per cent till 3 pmMore than 47 per cent of the electorate in Bihar had cast their ballots till 1 pm which was almost 5 per cent more than the first phase for the corresponding period thus raising hopes of record voting in the second phase as wellVoting is taking place across 122 constituencies spread over 20 districts in the second phase of elections in BiharEarlier the first phase of the Bihar elections on November 6 clocking 6466 per cent polling shattered all previous records as the state never saw more than 63 per cent voting since IndependenceThe concluding phase of voting on Tuesday will play a decisive role in shaping the composition of the next state governmentA total of 1302 candidates including 136 women and one thirdgender candidate are in the fray in the second phase which covers parts of central western and northern Bihar Nearly 37 crore voters comprising 195 crore men and 174 crore women are eligible to cast their ballots at 45399 polling stations the highest ever set up for an election phase in the stateThe first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections concluded peacefully on November 6 with a record voter turnout of 6466 per cent the highest in the electoral history of the state Chief Electoral Officer CEO Vinod Singh Gunjiyal saidIn the first phase a total of 121 Assembly constituencies across 18 districts went to polls with 37513302 electors including 19835325 male 17677219 female and 758 thirdgender votersThe result of all the 243 Assembly constituencies will be declared on November 14 IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-polls-6040-pc-turnout-till-3-pm-in-second-phase-648075.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cant-believe-my-daughters-involvement-father-of-dr-shaheen-arrested-in-faridabad-case-648082.html Lucknow Nov 11 The father of Lucknowbased woman doctor Dr Shaheen who was arrested in connection with a massive explosives haul in Faridabad near Delhi said on Tuesday that he didnt know that she could be involved in such activities Dr Shaheen who was arrested on Monday hails from Daliganj LucknowHer father Syed Ahmad Ansari told IANS that Dr Shaheen has three siblings My eldest son Shoaib lives here with me The second Shaheen Syed was arrested yesterday She studied medicine in Allahabad My younger son Parvez Ansari whose house was raided this morning left the city long ago he said Ansari said that Shaheen worked in Faridabad and was married to a man from MaharashtraI cannot believe that my daughter was involved in such activities he saidHe said that both Shaheen and Parvez pursued medical studies adding that he has not met them for the last one and a half years I last spoke to Shaheen about a month ago but I talk to Parvez almost every week I had no idea about Shaheens arrest I last spoke to Parvez last Tuesday We never discussed anything except his wellbeing he said Ansari said that after marriage Parvez started living with his wife in SaharanpurShaheen is reportedly associated with AlFalah University and was closely linked to Dr Muzammil a Kashmiri doctor who was arrested after 2900 kg of explosives and inflammable materials were recovered from his two rented rooms in FaridabadOfficials said that based on Muzammils information Faridabad Police recovered a Swift car that belonged to a woman doctor working at AlFalah Hospital adding that a Kalashnikov assault rifle was also seized from this vehicle Meanwhile Haryana DGP OP Singh said on Tuesday that raids were being conducted across the state including at AlFalah Medical College and Hospital a day after a large cache of explosives arms and ammunition linked to a terror module was seized in FaridabadHe added that searches were underway across the AlFalah University campus and several suspects connected to the module were being questionedPolice sources confirmed that over 52 people including faculty members students and the principal of the medical college have been interrogated in connection with the caseThis development comes a day after a blast near Delhis Red Fort Metro Station where a Haryanaregistered Hyundai i20 exploded near Gate No 1 killing at least eight people and injuring dozensTeams from the NIA and ATS also visited the house of Dr Shaheens father in Lucknow following her arrest in the Faridabad terror module case IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cant-believe-my-daughters-involvement-father-of-dr-shaheen-arrested-in-faridabad-case-648082.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/odisha-police-tighten-security-in-wake-of-deadly-delhi-blast-648085.html Bhubaneswar Nov 11 In the aftermath of the deadly blast in Delhi that claimed lives of several civilians Odisha Police have been placed on high alert across the state officials said on Tuesday Briefing the media persons the Odisha Additional Director General ADG of Police Law and Order Sanjay Kumar said All police personnel have been instructed to maintain heightened vigilance in important locations The vital installations religious places and other communally sensitive areas across the state have been kept under close watchEnhanced surveillance has been implemented in Bhubaneswar and other key locationsPreventive measures are being taken in coordination with national security agenciesAlthough no specific intelligence inputs pertaining to Odisha have been received the state police are fully prepared to tackle any situation Kumar saidCoastal security has been prioritised with special attention given to airports temples and crowded public placesSpecial forces and equipment have been deployed to strengthen multilayered security arrangements in Bhubaneswar Puri and other districtsSecurity checks at entry points are being carried out using both manual and electronic devices though no suspicious activity has been detected so farOdisha remains a peaceful state We appeal to citizens not to believe in rumours or misinformation and to rely only on official communication channels The police are committed to safeguarding every citizens security and maintaining law and order across the state Kumar addedChief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday instructed the Odisha Director General of Police DGP YB Khurania over phone to put in place extensive security arrangements across the stateThe Chief Minister advised the Odisha Police to remain fully alert in view of the major public festivals attracting huge crowds especially the ongoing famous Bali Yatra festival in Cuttack and other places of the stateChief Minister Majhi also directed that security measures be further tightened in all major cities and sensitive locations across the stateThe Odisha Police have intensified security arrangements at important and sensitive locations including the 12thcentury Jagannath Temple in Puri Hirakud Dam railway stations and other key public places across the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/odisha-police-tighten-security-in-wake-of-deadly-delhi-blast-648085.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-losing-on-central-schemes-due-to-states-apathy-bjp-648086.html Kozhikode Nov 11 Former Kerala BJP chief K Surendran on Tuesday accused the state government of denying citizens the benefits of major Central schemes by failing to release its share of funds Surendran said the Prime Minister Narendra Modis flagship programme Jal Jeevan Mission aimed at providing tap water to all households has stalled in Kerala due to the States inactionThe Centre has already sanctioned Rs 7600 crore but the Kerala Government has not released its matching contribution he saidHe alleged that similar negligence has affected several other Central projectsThe Pradhan Mantri Awas YojanaUrban PMAYU which seeks to provide affordable housing has made little progress while the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana intended to improve rural connectivity has also been delayedSurendran said that even though the Centre had declared major Kerala cities as Smart Cities issues such as waterlogging in Thiruvananthapuram remain unresolvedUnder the AMRUT scheme Kozhikode received substantial Central funds that helped modernise vegetable and fish markets Kochi Corporation too was allotted crores for waste management Yet due to the States excessive political interference the benefits of these schemes have not reached the people he saidThe BJP leader also criticised the government for blocking the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana scheme depriving lakhs of families of its benefitsKerala is the only State where citizens are denied this coverage because the Left government wants to promote its own parallel project he allegedSurendran said this failure to cooperate with the Centre is symptomatic of a larger governance crisisSeveral welfare and development schemes meant for ordinary citizens are either delayed or ignored The NDA offers an alternative political model to overcome this stagnation he said adding that the BJPs mission is to realise the Prime Ministers vision of a Viksit Kerala a truly developed StateSurendrans broadside on the Pinarayi Vijayan government comes a day after the twophase local body polls were announcedKerala goes to the polls on December 9 and 11 and the counting is on December 13 IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-losing-on-central-schemes-due-to-states-apathy-bjp-648086.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/lavi-fair-holds-immense-cultural-trade-significance-says-himachal-governor-648093.html Shimla Nov 11 Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Tuesday inaugurated a fourday International Lavi fair one of the oldest fairs famous for promoting trade and other commercial activities with Tibet for centuries in Rampur town about 130 kms from here Addressing the gathering the Governor said the Lavi fair holds immense cultural and trade significance and stands as a living symbol of the states glorious traditionsThis historic event deeply rooted in our heritage is not only a celebration of trade but also a vibrant festival that unites tradition community and cultural exchange said the GovernorKinnauri shawls handicrafts carpets and dry fruits are the major attractions at the fair The fair dates back to the 17th century when Raja Kehari Singh of Rampur Bushahr state signed a treaty to promote trade between Tibet and BushahrRecalling the contributions of former Chief Minister late Virbhadra Singh the Governor said it was under his leadership that the fair received international statusEarlier the Lavi fair was organised through mutual understanding among traders and local communities but today it represents the collective spirit and unity of the people he saidGovernor Shukla lauded the organisers for showcasing Himachal Pradeshs rich cultural heritage through performances by artistes from various districtsHe said such festivals provide a platform for promoting traditional arts music and crafts thereby keeping alive the customs and values that bind families and communities togetherOur traditions play a vital role in connecting generations and festivals like Lavi ensure that this legacy passes on to the youth the Governor saidExpressing concern over the growing menace of drug abuse he called for united efforts to eradicate it He said that while the police had been taking effective action against those involved in the illegal drug trade strong community participation was also essential to completely root out this social evilWe must stand together against forces spreading addiction like chitta which is destroying families he emphasisedThe Governor also underscored the importance of environmental conservation stating If we protect the environment Himachal itself will remain secure and prosperousHe expressed grief over the deaths in the explosion in Delhi and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injuredGovernor Shukla appreciated the efforts of the district administration and organising committee for maintaining the traditional spirit of the Lavi fair and introducing new attractionsHe said the display of local crafts woollen products and dry fruits not only highlights Himachal Pradeshs cultural wealth but also provides artisans and farmers valuable opportunities to market their products IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/lavi-fair-holds-immense-cultural-trade-significance-says-himachal-governor-648093.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-blast-hunt-down-every-culprit-hm-shah-tells-officials-of-security-agencies-648096.html New Delhi Nov 11 Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting with top officials of probe agencies on the Delhi blast and instructed them to quickly hunt down each culprit In a message on X HM Shah shared details of the incident and said Chaired review meetings on the Delhi car blast with the senior officials Instructed them to hunt down each and every culprit behind this incident Everyone involved in this act will face the full wrath of our agenciesIn the morning the Home Minister took a briefing from security agencies on the investigation and the multistate searches being conductedDuring the meeting HM Shah reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modis resolve to bring the culprits to justiceChairing a meeting at his residence with top security officials the Home Minister issued strict instructions to officials to get to the bottom of the conspiracy at the earliestThe meeting was attended by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and National Investigation Agency NIA Director General DG Sadanand Vasant Date while the Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police DGP Nalin Prabhat joined virtuallyA team of more than 500 security officials has been formed to investigate the blast while security has been ramped up across DelhiNCR with NSG commandos deployed at key installationsMore than 1000 CCTV footage clips are being scanned by investigative agencies which suspect that the car explosion could have been a suicide attack aimed at causing maximum damage Delhi Police sources saidInvestigative agencies are also monitoring social media activity and collecting mobile phone dump data from several locations across DelhiAccording to police sources dump data is being retrieved from all mobile phones that were active in and around the Red Fort area This data may help identify phone numbers and communication links connected to the car bombingHM Shah directed the NIA IB and Delhi Police Special Cell to work in tandem vowing No stone will be left unturnedHigh alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai with security around crowded public places and religious sites enhancedThe blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered car a Hyundai i20 near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozensEarlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi while speaking in Bhutan assured action against the conspirators behind the blastHe stated that Indian agencies will get to the bottom of the conspiracy and assured that those behind the blast will not be sparedIn his remarks at Changlimethang Ground in Thimphu PM Modi said Today I come here with a very heavy heart The horrific incident that took place in Delhi yesterday evening has deeply saddened everyone I understand the grief of the affected families Today the entire nation stands with them I was in touch with all the agencies investigating this incident throughout last nightOur agencies will get to the bottom of this conspiracy The conspirators behind this will not be spared All those responsible will be brought to justiceEarlier the BJP criticised the Congress and its allies for working against national interest and trying to politicise the terror attackAmit Malviya in charge of the BJPs National Information and Technology Department said on X If being shameless and working against national interest had a face it would look exactly like the CongressThe problem with our Opposition and the loony farLeft ecosystem is that they simply do not know how to stand with the country in times of need he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-blast-hunt-down-every-culprit-hm-shah-tells-officials-of-security-agencies-648096.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-minister-slams-ec-and-aiadmk-over-sir-accuses-eps-of-serving-bjp--648105.html Chennai Nov 11 Tamil Nadu Minister S Raghupathi on Monday accused the Election Commission of India ECI of acting with hidden motives in hastening the Special Intensive Revision SIR of electoral rolls ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections He alleged that the AIADMK and its leader Edappadi K Palaniswami EPS were colluding with the BJP to disenfranchise Tamil voters Raghupathi clarified that the DMK has no objection to the revision of voter rolls or the conduct of free and fair elections However he said when the Election Commission rushes the SIR work without adequate time just months before the Assembly polls it raises suspicion of ulterior motives The DMK opposes this move that threatens the democratic rights of Tamil Nadus people The Minister said the DMK along with its allies held protests across all district headquarters to oppose the SIR operation and safeguard the right to vote To protect democracy the DMK not only protested on the streets but also convened an allparty meeting and approached the Supreme Court against this process he said Turning his attack toward the opposition Raghupathi accused AIADMK chief Edappadi Palaniswami of betraying Tamil Nadus interests EPS who once claimed to know only democracy and not mythology has now become the BJPs most obedient follower The AIADMK which has no real commitment to democracy has gone to court supporting the SIR a move even the BJP itself hasnt dared to take he said Raghupathi alleged that EPS is trying to become Chief Minister again through deceit just as he did at Koovathur and likened his present stance to a political surrender before the BJP He said the SIR is part of the BJPs larger design to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act CAA in Tamil Nadu and endanger both the voting rights and citizenship of Tamils He further accused EPS of blindly supporting every BJP law and policy from the CAA and agricultural laws to mining and power projects and mocked him as a loyal servant acting under the slogan I am your slave Raghupathi concluded that while BJP allies in Bihar JDU and Andhra Pradesh TDP had refused to back similar operations only EPS has stooped to file a case supporting the SIR proving his servitude to the BJP IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-minister-slams-ec-and-aiadmk-over-sir-accuses-eps-of-serving-bjp--648105.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jharkhand-record-7388-pc-voter-turnout-in-ghatshila-bypoll-reflects-high-public-enthusiasm-648109.html Ghatsila Jharkhand Nov 11 The byelection for Jharkhands Ghatsila Assembly seat concluded peacefully on Tuesday recording an impressive 7388 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm according to figures released by the Election Commission Officials said the final turnout could rise further after the compilation of data from remote areasChief Electoral Officer K Ravi Kumar said the polling was conducted smoothly and monitored through live webcasting from the Election Commission of India the CEOs office the District Election Officer and the Returning Officers officeTo ensure transparency and security CCTV cameras were installed inside and outside all 300 polling stations he saidAll arrangements were made to ensure that the byelection was free fair and peaceful Kumar said adding that paramilitary forces police personnel and magistrates were deployed at every boothA total of 300 polling stations were set up across 231 locations several of which were developed as model booths equipped with voter assistance facilitiesVoting began at 7 am after a mock poll at 530 am with all polling teams reaching their respective booths before dawn Long queues of voters including women youth and firsttime voters were seen since early morningElderly and differentlyabled voters also participated enthusiastically arriving in wheelchairs and receiving assistance from election volunteersBy 9 am voter turnout had already reached 1733 per cent reflecting a brisk start to polling that continued steadily throughout the dayNo untoward incidents or major complaints were reported from any part of the constituency officials saidThe byelection was necessitated by the death of sitting JMM MLA Ramdas Soren earlier this year The contest is mainly between JMMs Somesh Chandra Soren and BJPs Babulal Soren among 13 candidates in the frayWith polling now complete the fate of all 13 candidates is sealed in the EVMs Counting of votes will take place later this week on November 14 along with the Bihar elections IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jharkhand-record-7388-pc-voter-turnout-in-ghatshila-bypoll-reflects-high-public-enthusiasm-648109.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/forces-that-tried-to-touch-hindu-dharma-have-perished-former-ktaka-cm-bommai-648111.html Gadag Karnataka Nov 11 Former Chief Minister and BJP Member of Parliament Basavaraj Bommai said on Tuesday that for hundreds of years certain global forces and some forces within our own society have attempted to divide and destroy Sanatan Dharma adding that all such attempts have failed and every power that tried to touch this sacred faith has eventually perished Speaking at a grand event organised by the Atirudra Mahayaga Seva Samiti at the VDSTC School Grounds in Gadag as part of the Kiriya Kumbha Melas grand procession and Shobha Yatra here Bommai said where there is divinity there is GodWhen they see the women carrying the sacred Kumbha pot they see the embodiment of Adi Shakti herself Every human being is a centre of energy How they use that energy and for whose purpose determines their fame success and destinyBommai said For hundreds of years both global and internal forces have tried to divide Sanatana Hindu Dharma but they have never succeeded Hinduism is based on noble philosophy and a life of acceptance and inclusivityTherefore no power on earth can shake it Every force that tried to harm this Dharma has been wiped out he underlinedLet them as followers of Hindu Dharma remain united in their worship of God perform good deeds lead lives of service seek the blessings of our gurus and through these Yajnas destroy their ego and become better human beings Bommai saidThe Union government will take all necessary measures to suppress the forces that create unrest in the country through terrorist activities the former Chief Minister addedHe said that an investigation has already begun regarding the bomb blast in DelhiAuthorities are investigating who owned the car to whom it was sold and the terrorist links behind it Within four to five hours of the blast prompt action was taken he addedHe expressed confidence that soon not just in the Red Fort but across the entire nation the Central government will take all possible measures to crush these forces that spread terrorism and unrestResponding to a query about Chief Minister Siddaramaiahs statement that India cannot be made a Hindu nation Bommai said Siddaramaiah is making such baseless statements only to save his CMs chair He says making India a Hindu nation is irrelevant but he blames the Centre for everything hes doing political circus just to hold on to his Chief Ministerial positionRegarding Legislative Council member BK Hariprasads allegation that the Delhi bomb blast was a failure of the Union Home Department the former Chief Minister replied Does Hariprasad have any other work Every morning there are incidents of violence here in Karnataka How many times has the Karnataka government failed Why doesnt he question that IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/forces-that-tried-to-touch-hindu-dharma-have-perished-former-ktaka-cm-bommai-648111.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jampk-polling-ends-in-budgam-and-nagrota-peacefully-648114.html SrinagarJammu Nov 11 Polling ended peacefully in Budgam and Nagrota assembly constituencies of JampK on Tuesday with Budgam recording 48 per cent and Nagrota 72 per cent voting Poll officials said Budgam recorded 48 per cent and Nagrota 72 per cent voting till the end of the polling processThe final figures are likely to marginally increase as data from all polling stations is being collected and compiled poll officials saidVoters turned out in large numbers to exercise their democratic right Budgam constituency has 176 lakh voters and 173 polling stations have been set up for the voters in the constituencyVoters were seen wearing traditional tweed over garments called Pherans while women did not come out in the morning as women prefer to complete household chores before going out to the polling boothsDespite the morning chill voters came out as queues started building up outside polling stationsAs the day warmed up voter enthusiasm increased in Budgam and Nagrota assembly constituenciesVoting started at 7 am and ended at 6 pmThere are 17 candidates in the fray in Budgam including Aga Syed Mehmood of the National Conference NC and Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP as the main contendersOthers in the fray here include Aga Syed Mohsin of the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP Nazir Ahmad Khan of Awami Ittehad Party Deeba Khan of Aam Aadmi Party and Mohiuddin Muntazir independentBypoll became due in Budgam because NC vice president and chief minister Omar Abdullah resigned from this constituency after winning from here in the October 2024 assembly electionsVoters turned out in large numbers in Nagrota where 10 candidates are in fray as the main contest is between Devyani Rana of the BJP Shamim Begum of the NC and Harsh Dev Singh of JampK National Panthers PartyNagrota bypoll became necessary after the BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana passed away on October 31 2024BJP has fielded Devender Singh Ranas daughter Devyani from Nagrota and in addition to the constituency being a stronghold of the BJP since 2024 a sympathy wave was also seen for the late Ranas daughter during the campaigning processFor 97893 eligible voters 150 polling stations had been set up in the Nagrota constituency At vulnerable places in both Budgam and Nagrota assembly constituencies paramilitary and police personnel had been deployed in strengthPoll officials said all necessary arrangements had been put in place for smooth polling as polling staff static and mobile surveillance teams and magistrates had been deployed across booths in Budgam and Nagrota constituencies IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jampk-polling-ends-in-budgam-and-nagrota-peacefully-648114.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajasthan-assembly-bypolls-voting-concludes-peacefully-with-7932-pc-voter-turnout-648117.html Jaipur Nov 11 Voting for the Anta Assembly byelection concluded peacefully on Tuesday with a 7932 per cent voter turnout recorded by 5 pm officials said Voters showed strong enthusiasm with queues forming early in the morning and steady participation throughout the dayPolling began at 7 am and continued until 6 pm on TuesdayAccording to officials the polling process remained peaceful across all 268 booths where 227563 voters were eligible to voteSecurity personnel sealed the booth gates after the voting time endedThe voter turnout rose steadily during the day 526 per cent by 921 am 1409 per cent by 10 am 2986 per cent by 11 am 4819 per cent by 1 pm 6468 per cent by 3 pm and finally 7932 per cent by 5 pmDespite minor disruptions including technical glitches in EVM and VVPAT machines at Balunda and booth number 209 polling resumed swiftly after repairsAt the start of polling voters in Sakli and Ganeshpura villages had announced boycotts over local grievances such as road and pond developmentHowever after persuasion from the administration Ganeshpura villagers agreed to vote and arrived at the Badgaon polling stationTo ensure security Rajasthan Police Rajasthan Armed Constabulory and paramilitary forces were deployed especially at seven hypersensitive polling stations in Mangrol municipalityThe Election Commission also introduced special initiatives including vote warriors a group of students and teachers encouraging voter turnout at lowparticipation boothsChief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma urged voters to exercise their franchise saying Vote first then have refreshments emphasising the importance of participation for good governance Voters queued up enthusiastically despite rising temperatures and the turnout remained high across both Mangrol tehsil 31 per cent and Mangrol Municipality 33 per cent by midday Overall polling was marked by discipline enthusiasm and strong administrative coordinationThe counting of votes will be conducted under tight security later this week and all eyes are now on the results which will determine the new MLA for the Anta Assembly constituencyAs many as 15 candidates are in fray in this bypoll however it is a triangular contest between BJPs Morpal Suman Congress Pramod Jain Bhaya and Independent candidate Naresh Meena who is a Congress rebel IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajasthan-assembly-bypolls-voting-concludes-peacefully-with-7932-pc-voter-turnout-648117.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/polstrat-exist-poll-nda-projected-to-win-148-seats-in-bihar-648118.html New DelhiPatna Nov 11 The National Democratic Alliance maintains a clear edge in the Bihar assembly elections 2025 according to the Peoples Insight and Polstrat exit poll released on Tuesday Conducted among 1349765 respondents through interactive voice response telecalling and advanced AIbased simulation models the survey projects the NDA to secure 133 to 148 seats with a 4471 per cent vote share comfortably ahead of the Mahagathbandhan which is estimated at 87 to 102 seats with 4034 per cent votes Within the NDA the Bharatiya Janata Party leads with a projected 68 to 72 seats followed closely by the Janata Dal United at 55 to 60 seats The Lok Janshakti Party is expected to contribute 9 to 12 seats while smaller allies Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha may win 1 to 2 and 0 to 2 seats respectively On the opposition side the Rashtriya Janata Dal remains the dominant force in the Mahagathbandhan projected to capture 65 to 72 seats The Indian National Congress is estimated at 9 to 13 seats with Left parties collectively securing 11 to 14 seats The Vikassheel Insaan Party may add 2 to 3 seats while the India Inclusion Party is projected to draw a blank Smaller players show marginal influence Jan Suraaj despite a notable 793 per cent vote share is expected to win 0 to 2 seats The All India MajliseIttehadul Muslimeen is projected to secure 2 to 3 seats with 174 per cent votes while the Jan Jan Dal may pick up 0 to 1 seat on a minimal 025 per cent Independent candidates could win 1 to 2 seats with 216 per cent support and around 287 per cent of voters remain undecided or aligned with other minor entities The survey with a margin of error of plus or minus 3 per cent highlights a tightly contested race where the NDAs lead though significant falls short of a twothirds majority The close vote share gap of just over four percentage points between the two major alliances suggests that regional caste and turnout dynamics on the counting day could still alter the outcome The methodology incorporated statistical weighting for demographics geography and response patterns to ensure representativeness across Bihars 243 constituencies Final results will determine the accuracy of these projections IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/polstrat-exist-poll-nda-projected-to-win-148-seats-in-bihar-648118.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-additional-forces-at-strategic-places-post-delhi-blast-648122.html Patna Nov 11 Following the deadly blast incident in Delhis Red Fort area security has been tightened across several states including Delhi Uttar Pradesh Maharashtra and Bihar with Patna placed on a high alert In Bihars capital Patna Police along with the AntiTerrorism Squad ATS have launched intensive search operations at crowded and sensitive locationsSecurity measures have been significantly strengthened at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport Patna Junction Mahavir Temple bus stands and other highfootfall areasOfficials said every individual and vehicle entering or leaving these locations is being thoroughly checkedThe highest level of security has been enforced at the Patna Airport where additional police personnel and CISF teams have been deployedPassengers and their baggage are being screened at multiple checkpoints while surveillance drones and CCTV cameras are being used to monitor all activity including parking zones and approach roadsMeanwhile Patna Police supported by Government Railway Police GRP and Railway Protection Force RPF are carrying out joint operations at Patna JunctionThe bomb disposal squad and ATS teams remain stationed at key points for immediate responseSecurity forces are conducting checks on vehicles inspecting luggage and monitoring all crowded places in the cityOfficials confirmed that Patna remains on high alert as a precautionary measure following the Delhi blastA high alert has been issued in Gopalganj district of Bihar as well which shares its border with Uttar Pradesh following intelligence inputs and heightened security concerns after the Delhi blast incidentSecurity has been significantly increased at key locations including the Thawe Durga Temple and Thawe Junction two of the most crowded spots in the districtPolice teams accompanied by bomb disposal squads and metal detector units conducted extensive checks of tourists luggage and belongings Intensive search operations are also underway across hotels guesthouses restaurants and public gathering areas in the districtSuperintendent of Police Awadhesh Dixit is personally supervising the security operationsFollowing the high alert issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs MHA the Director General of Police DGP of Bihar has instructed all district police superintendents to enhance vigilance at major tourist locations railway stations and public placesIn compliance the Gopalganj Police have fortified security arrangements across all sensitive zones in the districtAccording to official sources Gopalganj district has in the past been linked to suspected LashkareTaiba operativesSeveral suspects including Sheikh Abdul Naim were arrested here by the National Investigation Agency NIA in earlier operationsIn light of the Delhi incident security agencies have intensified monitoring in and around the districtMeanwhile the Railway Police Force RPF Railway Protection Special Force RPSF and Government Railway Police GRP conducted a joint security operation at Siwan Junction railway station on Monday nightThe teams thoroughly searched the station premises platforms and surrounding areas as part of the statewide security review IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-additional-forces-at-strategic-places-post-delhi-blast-648122.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ians-matrize-exit-poll-65-pc-women-voters-backed-nda-648125.html Patna Nov 11 An overwhelming 65 per cent of women voters appear to have backed the NDA while 78 per cent of Muslim voters went with the Mahagathbandhan in the Bihar Assembly elections showed the IANSMatrize Exit Poll on Tuesday The findings of the Exit Poll with a sample size of 66087 and a margin of error of plusminus 3 per cent suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modiled Central governments and Nitish Kumar governments womencentric welfare schemes have impressed women who backed the ruling alliance wholeheartedly in the current electionsThe Mahagathbandhan led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Congress managed to secure just 27 per cent of womens votes Jan Suraaj could garner only 6 per cent of the votes of female electors said the Exit Poll released after the conclusion of the second and final phase of voting for 243 seats in the Assembly on TuesdayAs per the Exit poll projections the BJPled NDA is set to garner 48 per cent vote share effectively translating into almost twothirds majority in the 243member Assembly while the Mahagathbandhan is seen getting limited to 37 per cent vote share which barely translates into 7090 seats for the RJDCongressled allianceThe NDAs popularity among male voters was also more than the Mahagathbandhan The NDA got votes of 52 per cent of male voters as compared to 36 per cent of the Mahagathbandhan according to the Exit PollWhile the election results will be known on November 14 the IANSMatrize Exit Poll indicated that the NDA scored over the Mahagathbandhan even in wooing voters from the Scheduled Castes OBC and General categoriesAs many as 51 per cent OBC voters supported the NDA 39 per cent backed the Mahagathbandhan and 4 per cent supported the Jan Suraj Party Other candidates managed to corner 6 per cent of OBC votes according to the Exit PollA majority of SC electors chose the NDA as their first choice The Exit Poll showed that 49 per cent of SC voters supported the NDA 38 per cent voted for the Mahagathbandhan 5 per cent backed the JSP and 8 per cent of voters supported other candidatesAs many as 69 per cent of voters from the General category supported the NDA while 15 per cent backed the MahagathbandhanThe Tejashwi Yadavled Mahagathbandhan was the undisputed choice of Muslim voters in Bihar While 78 per cent of Muslim electors backed the Mahagathbandhan only 10 per cent supported the NDA said the Exit Poll IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ians-matrize-exit-poll-65-pc-women-voters-backed-nda-648125.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:30:00 +0530