DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 11:50:09 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/politics/ready-to-meet-pm-modi-to-explain-coimbatore-madurai-metro-projects-cm-stalin-649850.html Chennai Nov 22 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has expressed strong disappointment over the Union governments refusal to approve Metro Rail projects for Coimbatore and Madurai stating that he is willing to personally meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to present detailed clarifications In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister CM Stalin said the reasons cited by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for returning the concept notes of the two metro projects were irrelevant and unjustifiedHe argued that the Centres decision reflected a discriminatory attitude towards Tamil Nadus development needsCM Stalin pointed out that as per the 2017 Metro Rail Policy criteria the Coimbatore Local Planning Area had already crossed the 20lakh population benchmark in the 2011 Census itselfHe added that Madurais projected population for the coming years would also exceed the required threshold Therefore he said the Centres claim that these cities do not meet the demographic norms for metro eligibility was incorrectThe Chief Minister also questioned the selective application of population criteria If the 20lakh benchmark were applied uniformly he said metro rail projects in several other Tier2 cities such as Agra Indore and Patna would not have been approved by the Union governmentInvoking this criterion only for Tamil Nadu clearly shows a discriminatory approach CM Stalin wroteHe further assured the Prime Minister that land availability would not pose any obstacle for the execution of the metro projects in either Coimbatore or MaduraiHe said officials had already been instructed to prepare and submit comprehensive clarifications to address all concerns raised by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs MinistryCM Stalin urged the Prime Minister to direct the concerned department to reconsider its decision to return the concept notesHe emphasised that both cities urgently require modern sustainable urban mobility solutions given their rapid economic and population growthThe Chief Minister concluded by saying he was ready to meet the Prime Minister in person in New Delhi if necessary to explain the merits feasibility and longterm benefits of the Coimbatore and Madurai Metro Rail projectsHe stressed that denying crucial infrastructure to fastgrowing Tamil Nadu cities would adversely impact their development trajectory and reiterated his governments commitment to moving forward with the metro proposals in the interest of the people IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ready-to-meet-pm-modi-to-explain-coimbatore-madurai-metro-projects-cm-stalin-649850.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-launches-probe-against-chhattisgarh-office-bearer-over-pro-naxal-post-praising-maoist-commander-hidma-649874.html Raipur Nov 22 The Congress party has initiated a probe against its officebearer in the Chhattisgarh Youth Congress unit for making a proNaxal post on social media The party high command has set up a twomember committee to probe the matter and take stern action against the office bearer Preeti Manjhi Meanwhile the Indian Youth Congress has put the organisational position of its National Joint Secretary Preeti Manjhi âon holdâ with immediate effect after she posted the controversial message on social media appearing to express support for dreaded Maoist commander Madvi Hidma the mastermind behind several highprofile attacks in ChhattisgarhThe Chhattisgarh unit of the Youth Congress described the post as ânot merely a social media mistake but a grave issue concerning national security peace and democratic valuesâSpeaking to IANS Amit Singh Pathania Chhattisgarh incharge Youth Congress said the national leadership has constituted a highlevel inquiry committee to probe the matter and Manjhiâs organisational responsibilities stand âon holdâ pending the outcomeReportedly she had used the words âLal Salamâ for Hidma Hidma was recently neutralised along with his fellow insurgents in a gun battle with security forces He was carrying a bounty of Rs 1 crore and was responsible for several killings and massacres in ChhattisgarhThe Congress party has warned of âstrict disciplinary actionâ based on the committeeâs findingsPathania called Hidma âa dreaded ruthless murderer with a cannibalistic mentalityâ who has brutally killed innocent tribals civilians government employees and security personnel over the yearsâThis does not pertain to a mere social media post but it is a serious issue about the nationâs security peace and democratic values and Congress has no space for such mentalityâ he said addingâ In no case can Congress support even an iota of violenceââShowing any sympathy or support to such a barbaric individual is not only insensitive but an insult to humanity and democratic valuesâ Pathania saidHe emphasised that the Youth Congress remains firmly opposed to Naxalism which it considers the biggest threat to peace in Chhattisgarh and the countryIn a statement the Youth Congress also invoked the painful memory of the 2013 Jheeram Valley Chhattisgarh massacre in which top Congress leaders including former state president Nand Kumar Patel and Mahendra Karma were killed in a Maoist ambushâThat incident remains an unhealing wound for the party Any sympathy for killers like Hidma is utterly unacceptableâ the Youth Congress said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-launches-probe-against-chhattisgarh-office-bearer-over-pro-naxal-post-praising-maoist-commander-hidma-649874.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-ministers-brother-in-law-claims-omission-of-name-from-voter-list-649876.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 22 As Kerala prepares for the twophase local body elections on December 9 and 14 K Mohandas the brotherinlaw of State Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar and a retired IAS officer has expressed concern over the omission of his name from the electoral roll Taking to his social media he wrote I was formerly a voter in Kottarakkara and later moved to Thiruvananthapuram before settling there permanently My wife also a longtime Kottarakkara resident continues to remain on the voter list but my name was omitted from both constituencies ahead of the civic pollsHe disclosed that his online application for inclusion in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation electoral roll received no update leading to the current exclusion wrote Mohandas a former Shipping SecretaryReflecting on his experience Mohandas said he first realised the true value of a single vote during the previous local body election in Kottarakkara when his preferred candidate lost by a single voteHad I not voted the margin would have doubled from one to two he notedHe expressed frustration that the electoral system rather than treating voting as a fundamental right appears to function like a discretionary privilege extended by officials preparing the rollsThe right to vote is not an entitlement but an act of generosity from officials compiling the list he remarkedCriticising neither the Chief Election Commissioner nor political leaders he placed responsibility on the accuracy of local officials and the vigilance of voters themselvesHe also referred to instances where names were allegedly struck off including that of a young woman named Vaishna to illustrate how discrepancies in rolls affect democratic participationHis wife will cast her vote in Kottarakkara on December 9 while he calls his own vote a mythimagined conceptualAs an act of symbolic civic participation he says he will vote in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporations Muttada ward for Vaishna standing for those whose names were omitted due to administrative lapsesTwentyfouryearold Congress candidate Vaishna had to approach the Kerala High Court and it was after that the authorities included her name in the voter list enabling her to contestHis account has sparked conversations about electoral roll integrity and voter awareness amid intensified revision activities across Kerala ahead of polling IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-ministers-brother-in-law-claims-omission-of-name-from-voter-list-649876.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/karnataka-cong-tussle-escalates-mandya-mla-backs-shivakumar-as-cm-cites-power-sharing-word-649877.html Mandya Karnataka Nov 22 Amid the deepening leadership tussle in the Karnataka Congress another party MLA on Saturday voiced support for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to take over as the chief minister urging the high command to honour any powersharing promise made to him Speaking to reporters Mandya MLA Ravi Ganiga said that an appropriate time and situation would arise for the transition stressing the need to uphold the word reportedly given to the state Congress president regarding the top post adding that it was his personal opinionâThere is a proper time and setting for such a transition If a commitment on power sharing has been given to the deputy chief minister it should be honoured Both Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar will follow whatever decision the high command takesâ he saidâI have maintained right from the beginning that Shivakumar should be made the chief minister I have also been saying that when the time is right and circumstances allow he will become the CMâ Ganiga saidThe Mandya MLA lauded Shivakumars great contribution and hard work for the party adding that his wish for Shivakumars elevation was heartfeltWhen asked about the possible timeline he replied that Shivakumar could become chief minister at any time He remarked that Siddaramaiah is performing well has fulfilled his promises and has implemented the guarantee schemes for the people of KarnatakaGaniga added that the final decision rests with the high command and that both leaders will accept whatever the national leadership decidesHe pointed out that he never claimed to belong to Shivakumarâs camp just as PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi never said he belongs to Siddaramaiahâs campâThe Congress in Karnataka remains united with the support of 140 MLAs and all legislators stand by both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar The two leaders are working in good coordination and are on cordial terms although the media is presenting a different pictureâ he claimedHe also said that the high command will eventually remove the uncertainty around the leadership issue and expressed hope that a decision would be taken soonResponding to a question about the reported assurance given to Shivakumar during the formation of the Congress government he said âIf such a promise had been made it should be honoured though the exact details are not knownâHe added that an appropriate and auspicious time would comeMeanwhile Shivakumarâs supporters held a special puja in Pavagada town in Tumakuru district praying for his elevation to the chief ministerâs postThe Congress leaders who had travelled to Delhi are returning to Bengaluru Agriculture Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy returned on Thursday nightShivakumarâs family also performed a special puja at their residence on Thursday night Shivakumar offered prayers to the divine sandals paduka of Siddeshwara Swamiji of Jenukal Siddeshwara Mutt near Arasikere in Hassan district The development has drawn attention in political circles as lakhs of devotees believe that the special worship of the divine sandals of Siddeshwara Swamiji brings fulfilment of wishes IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/karnataka-cong-tussle-escalates-mandya-mla-backs-shivakumar-as-cm-cites-power-sharing-word-649877.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/trinamool-leaders-known-for-politics-of-hatred-bjps-yaser-jilani-slams-tmc-mla-over-babri-masjid-remark-649881.html New Delhi Nov 22 A major political controversy has broken out after Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir declared that he would lay the foundation stone of a Babri Masjid on December 6 in Beldanga Murshidabad district a date that marks 33 years since the demolition of the Babri mosque in Ayodhya BJP spokesperson Yaser Jilani strongly criticised the MLA alleging deliberate communal provocation for electoral benefitHe said âTMC leaders especially MLA Humayun Kabir are known for the politics of hatred He does politics purely for appeasement He is intentionally creating communal tension in Bengal He knows that in the upcoming elections the people will reject TMC and a wave of political change is rising there Because of this restlessness Humayun Kabir and senior TMC leaders are trying to mislead people in every possible way to protect their vote bankâEarlier Kabir had announced âWe will lay the foundation stone of Babri Masjid on December 6 in Beldanga Murshidabad district It will take three years to complete Various Muslim leaders will participate in that eventâ His remarks immediately ignited strong reactions across political and religious circlesReactions from the Congress were mixed and more nuancedCongress leader Sandeep Dikshit said âAnyone can build a mosque what does that have to do with Babri If they want to build a mosque they can go ahead and build itâCongress MP Surendra Rajput added âIf someone is building a mosque temples gurudwaras and churches then what is controversial about this Why is it being turned into a topic of controversy Every religion has the right to build its own places of worshipâThe All India Imam Association also issued a theological rebuttal Its president Maulana Sajid Rashidi stated âPerhaps they do not realise that once a mosque is built at a place it remains a mosque until the end of time Even if hundreds of mosques are built in India in the name of Babri Masjid the significance of the original Babri Masjid in Ayodhya can never be erasedâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/trinamool-leaders-known-for-politics-of-hatred-bjps-yaser-jilani-slams-tmc-mla-over-babri-masjid-remark-649881.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/no-one-is-desperate-for-cm-post-high-command-will-decide-tanveer-sait-649891.html Mysuru Karnataka Nov 22 Answering a question whether Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President DK Shivakumar has become desperate for the CMs post Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee KPCC Working President and sixtime Congress MLA Tanveer Sait on Saturday said that no one is desperate âAnything can happen here and it is the high command that must make a decision If the high command decides the impossible can become possibleâ he underlinedHe made the statement in Mysuru on Saturday His remarks have assumed significance against the backdrop of the ongoing leadership tussle in the stateâNo one can stop what is bound to happen You cannot create something that is not taking place The issue of leadership change is not in our hands Anything can happen at any point in time and it is entirely the responsibility of the high command to deal with itâ Tanveer Sait saidâThe leadership change is not in our hands because as I have stated earlier matters related to power sharing have not been discussed with usâ he addedHe further said âI am indebted to Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar He helped shape my political career It is not a matter of loss or gain I am sharing what is on my mind The high command will clear the doubts and confusion within two days The high command should have clarified its stand earlier regarding the matter of power sharing This has been delayed The confusion has continued for two years There are signs that it may reach dangerous levelsââI also have great respect for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah I trust him as well Today the question is about the state There should not be any differences over leadership Everyone will have aspirations If it were in our hands we would have settled it without wasting any time When it is going to happen we have to waitâ he saidTanveer Sait added âDeputy Chief Minister Shivakumar wished Chief Minister Siddaramaiah all the best after his statement that he would remain CM for the full term Shivakumar responded in a sportive spirit There is no point dragging the issueâIn another development Minister for Forest Eshwar B Khandre met AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence in Bengaluru on SaturdayMeanwhile Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar came facetoface at the World Fisheries Day celebration in Bengaluru Both leaders appeared serious initially but were later seen speaking to each other while seated on the stage IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/no-one-is-desperate-for-cm-post-high-command-will-decide-tanveer-sait-649891.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sir-phase-ii-ef-distribution-climbs-to-nearly-99-per-cent-digitisation-at-3345pc-649901.html New Delhi Nov 22 The Election Commission of India ECI has reported significant progress in Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision SIR 2025 with 9898 percentage of distribution of Enumeration Forms EFs across 12 states and Union Territories According to the Daily Bulletin issued at 3 pm on Saturday the nationwide EF distribution has reached 9898 percentage reflecting strong field mobilisation by Booth Level Officers BLOs and participation from Booth Level Agents BLAsDuring the ongoing enumeration phase which runs from November 4 to December 4 a total of 5045 crore EFs have already been distributed out of the eligible 5097 crore electorsDigitisation however continues to lag behind distribution with 1705 crore forms digitised so far marking an overall digitisation rate of 3345 percentageGoa and Lakshadweep have recorded a perfect 100 percentage distribution of EFs followed closely by Andaman and Nicobar with 9998 percentage followed by Madhya Pradesh with 9981 percentage West Bengal with 9974 percentage and Gujarat at 9965 percentageUttar Pradesh the largest state by electorate size has achieved 9958 percentage distribution covering over 1537 crore electorsPuducherry with 9515 percentage Tamil Nadu 9578 percentage and Kerala 9715 percentage reported the lowest EF distributionIn terms of digitisation Lakshadweep leads with 7730 percentage followed by Goa with 6539 percentage and Rajasthan at 6054 percentageKerala has registered the lowest digitisation progress at just 1058 percentage followed by Uttar Pradesh at 1412 percentageThe Election Commission noted that recognised political parties have been urged to appoint more Booth Level Agents to accelerate verification and digitisationThe press note by the ECI informed that the figures from Rajasthan do not include the Anta Assembly constituency where the revision was deferred due to a byelectionThe ECI will continue to release scheduled bulletins as the revision process advances toward its December 4 deadline IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sir-phase-ii-ef-distribution-climbs-to-nearly-99-per-cent-digitisation-at-3345pc-649901.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-cabinet-jd-us-ashok-choudhary-gets-rural-works-dept-panchayati-raj-to-rlms-deepak-prakash-649902.html Patna Nov 22 After the distribution of the portfolios among the 26 Ministers of Nitish Kumars new government in Bihar some of the Ministers took charge of their respective offices on Saturday Among the first to take charge was Ashok Choudhary a close confidante of Chief Minister Nitish KumarHe has been assigned the Rural Works Department a key Ministry responsible for rural road construction and development in the stateAfter assuming responsibility Minister Choudhary said The Rural Works Department directly serves the people Ensuring the timely completion of road construction will be our top priorityHe also reacted to Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary being given the Home Ministry department saying that he is young and energetic and will work effectively against crimeHe emphasised that the Chief Minister made the decision after careful considerationRashtriya Lok Morcha Chief Upendra Kushwahas son Deepak Prakash also takes charge amid controversyDeepak Prakash son of veteran leader and Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha also assumed office on Saturday He has been appointed as the Panchayati Raj MinisterHis appointment has stirred controversy because he is neither an MLA nor an MLC yet has been inducted into the Cabinet under the Rashtriya Lok Morcha quotaOpposition parties and critics have accused the Bihar government of promoting dynastic politicsBefore taking charge Deepak Prakash had a heated exchange with reporters in PatnaWhen asked about dynastic politics he responded that such questions should be asked of his father Upendra KushwahaAfter assuming office Deepak Prakash expressed gratitude and highlighted the importance of grassroots governanceHe said Panchayati Raj plays a crucial role in Indias political and democratic system I am grateful for the opportunity to serve I will fulfill my responsibilities and work to strengthen the Panchayati Raj system and democracyRashtriya Lok Morcha contested on six seats in the recently concluded Bihar Assembly election and managed to win four seats including Prakashs mother Snehlata Kushwaha IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-cabinet-jd-us-ashok-choudhary-gets-rural-works-dept-panchayati-raj-to-rlms-deepak-prakash-649902.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-reviewing-central-labour-codes-with-focus-on-worker-protection-minister-sivankutty-649903.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 22 Kerala Labour Minister V Sivankutty on Saturday reiterated that the state would not adopt any antiworker stance while implementing the Central Governments new labour codes Sivankutty said the state government is carefully evaluating the proposed reforms to ensure that Keralas longstanding traditions of labour protection trade union rights and social security are not underminedWe are firm that Kerala would not permit any move that weakens the rights of workers or dilutes the influence of trade unions which play a vital role in maintaining industrial harmony and safeguarding employee welfare said the MinisterWhile acknowledging that simplification of labour laws should contribute to creating an industryfriendly environment Sivankutty stressed that this goal must not come at the cost of worker dignityAny labour reform must ultimately enhance the quality of life of workers he saidKerala will prioritise fair wages comprehensive health and safety measures stronger social security coverage and decent working conditions added SivankuttyHe further emphasised that reforms must be designed to protect not compromise the basic rights and livelihood of workers who form the backbone of the states economyThe minister said statelevel rules aligned with the Central labour codes will only be framed after thorough consultations with all major trade unions employer associations and representatives from the industrial sectorThe government intends to build consensus on key provisions before finalising any regulatory framework added SivankuttySivankutty confirmed that necessary safeguards will be built into the rules to ensure that no existing or new provision negatively affects Keralas workersThe government is committed to ensuring that every worker in the state receives adequate protection both in law and in practice he addedKerala known for its strong labour traditions has repeatedly highlighted that policy changes should balance industrial growth with worker welfareThe ministers statement underscores the states position that development cannot be pursued at the expense of social justice and labour rights IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-reviewing-central-labour-codes-with-focus-on-worker-protection-minister-sivankutty-649903.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/surat-international-textile-expo-2025-showcases-cutting-edge-textile-tech-649907.html Ahmedabad Nov 22 Bringing technological innovations and cuttingedge technology in Gujaratâs textiles sector the Surat International Textile Expo SITEX 2025 on Saturday unveiled many firsts that will redefine and recalibrate the way the industry operates and functions The threeday event kicked off on Saturday and has already seen 15000 registrations More than 70 exhibitors are expected to showcase their advanced machinery cuttingedge technology and accessoriesThe centre of attraction at the threeday exhibition is the glass fibre machine The firstofitskind machinery will produce fabric for electrical circuits cars building construction and railway track layingAccording to the organisers industrial glass fibre fabric machinery marks a major step towards revolutionising the sector and will bring revolutionary change in the production of multipurpose textilesWeben Machinery MD Yogesh Sutaria said This is the first launch of the glassfibre machine in India It will be used for multiple purposes including electrical circuits car components building materials and railway tracksSouthern Gujarat Chambers of Commerce SGCCI chief said that this will mark a major milestone in the countryâs technical textiles sectorNikhil Madrasi SGCCI chief said If anyone needs something for their business they can find it here Around 71 companies are participating from across the world About 15000 people have registered online and another 15000 are expected totalling around 30000 visitors at the SitexSurat International Textile ExpoHe added that the businessmen from across the country are showcasing their machinery and an estimated turnover of Rs 1000 crore is expected at SITEX boosting Surats economy and businessBesides technological advancement in textile machinery SITEX 2025 will also display a great variety of hightech machines including water jet machines air jet machines digital printing machines needle machines fusing and other modern machines IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/surat-international-textile-expo-2025-showcases-cutting-edge-textile-tech-649907.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ed-probe-politically-motivated-says-former-nilambur-legislator-anvar-649909.html MalappuramKochi Nov 22 Former Nilambur MLA and Trinamool Congress leader PV Anvar on Saturday termed the Enforcement Directorate ED search at his residence and linked premises as politically motivated asserting that the investigation was related to a legitimate loan he had availed from the Kerala Financial Corporation KFC in 2015 I had taken a loan of Rs 95 crore of which around Rs 6 crore has already been repaid There is no money laundering involved I only availed a lawful loan he said claiming he had submitted all relevant explanations and documents to the EDAnvar said he had applied for a onetime settlement and emphasised that the loan was taken before he became an MLAThe allegation that two loans were taken using the same property is misleading Many applicants receive onetime settlement options Why was I alone denied It must be due to political reasons he allegedHe asked whether there were any political leaders who had not faced ED probes hinting at selective targeting across partiesMeanwhile ED officials said searches were conducted at residential business and institutional premises linked to Anvar including Malamkulam Constructions Private Limited Pee Vee Aar Developers and Bis Manjeri LLP in connection with alleged irregularities in securing loansInvestigators suspect diversion of funds benami ownership of assets and use of the same collateral for multiple loans without proper verification by KFC officialsThe loans totaling Rs 12 crore have now reportedly turned into nonperforming assets with outstanding dues including interest pegged at nearly Rs 2230 croreVarious documents digital devices and property records were seized during the operation and further questioning of Anvar is likelyAnvar early this year while being a twotime Leftsupported Independent legislator split up with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and resigned as legislatorEven though he initially said he will not contest the byelection following breakup of talks with the Congressled UDF he contested and came a distant third with the Congress regaining the Nilambur seat after losing to Anvar in 2016 and 2021 IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ed-probe-politically-motivated-says-former-nilambur-legislator-anvar-649909.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-ed-probe-politically-motivated-says-former-nilambur-legislator-anvar-649910.html MalappuramKochi Nov 22 Former Nilambur MLA and Trinamool Congress leader PV Anvar on Saturday termed the Enforcement Directorate ED search at his residence and linked premises as politically motivated asserting that the investigation was related to a legitimate loan he had availed from the Kerala Financial Corporation KFC in 2015 I had taken a loan of Rs 95 crore of which around Rs 6 crore has already been repaid There is no money laundering involved I only availed a lawful loan he said claiming he had submitted all relevant explanations and documents to the EDAnvar said he had applied for a onetime settlement and emphasised that the loan was taken before he became an MLAThe allegation that two loans were taken using the same property is misleading Many applicants receive onetime settlement options Why was I alone denied It must be due to political reasons he allegedHe asked whether there were any political leaders who had not faced ED probes hinting at selective targeting across partiesMeanwhile ED officials said searches were conducted at residential business and institutional premises linked to Anvar including Malamkulam Constructions Private Limited Pee Vee Aar Developers and Bis Manjeri LLP in connection with alleged irregularities in securing loansInvestigators suspect diversion of funds benami ownership of assets and use of the same collateral for multiple loans without proper verification by KFC officialsThe loans totaling Rs 12 crore have now reportedly turned into nonperforming assets with outstanding dues including interest pegged at nearly Rs 2230 croreVarious documents digital devices and property records were seized during the operation and further questioning of Anvar is likelyAnvar early this year while being a twotime Leftsupported Independent legislator split up with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and resigned as legislatorEven though he initially said he will not contest the byelection following breakup of talks with the Congressled UDF he contested and came a distant third with the Congress regaining the Nilambur seat after losing to Anvar in 2016 and 2021 IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-ed-probe-politically-motivated-says-former-nilambur-legislator-anvar-649910.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-first-time-minister-shreyasi-singh-assumes-charge-of-it-and-sports-departments-649913.html Patna Nov 22 After the allocation of portfolios in Chief Minister Nitish Kumarâs new government in Bihar ministers have gradually begun taking charge of their respective departments In this sequence firsttime minister Shreyasi Singh has officially assumed her dutiesShe has been entrusted with two key portfolios Information Technology and SportsWhile taking charge Shreyasi Singh said she was grateful for the trust placed in her by the top leadership of the BJP and the NDAAt the same time she acknowledged the significance of her new departmentsâThis is a favourite department of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar We assure that we will work with full dedication Every responsibility is a challenge but we are not afraid of challengesâwe know how to face them boldlyâ she saidA distinguished sportsperson herself Shreyasi noted that her background gives her a firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by athletes and the sports ecosystemThe firsttime minister said she would prepare a detailed blueprint to address issues in the department and improve facilities for Biharâs athletesâIn the coming days better arrangements will be ensured for sportspersons in the stateâ she addedShreyasi Singhâs rise in politics has been remarkable Hailing from Gidhaur in Jamui district she comes from a family with deep roots in both politics and sportsShe is the daughter of former Union Minister Digvijay Singh while her mother Putul Kumari served as a Member of ParliamentHer grandfather Kumar Surendra Singh was President of the National Rifle Association of IndiaShreyasi has earned national and international acclaim in shooting particularly in the double trap eventHer achievements include a gold medal at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games a silver medal at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games a bronze medal in the team event at the 2014 Asian Games a recipient of the Arjuna Award the first shooter from Bihar to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics and a recent gold medal at the 61st National Shooting ChampionshipHer political journey began in 2020 when she joined the BJP marking the start of her transition from sports to public life IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-first-time-minister-shreyasi-singh-assumes-charge-of-it-and-sports-departments-649913.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/trump-jr-grooves-with-ranveer-singh-at-lavish-udaipur-wedding-as-jlo-bieber-join-celebrations-649914.html Jaipur Nov 22 The royal wedding festivities in Udaipur on Saturday turned into a starstudded spectacle as Donald Trump Jr son of the US President Donald Trump danced alongside top celebrities at the grand Bollywood Night organised at the City Palace Trump Jr and his girlfriend Bettina Anderson were seen enjoying popular Bollywood tracks sharing the stage with actor Ranveer Singh who even made Bettina dance to the hit song Jhumka from his film Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem KahaniThe couple is in Udaipur to attend the wedding of American businessman Rama Raju Mantenas daughter whose celebrations have drawn global attentionThe Friday night featured dazzling performances by Bollywood actors Varun Dhawan Ranveer Singh Kriti Sanon Jacqueline Fernandez and Janhvi Kapoor entertaining guests from India and abroadDirectorproducer Karan Johar hosted a lively talkshowstyle segment with groom Vamsi Gadiraju and bride Netra Mantena adding glamour and humour to the nightMore than 10 Bollywood stars arrived for the celebrations with actor Shahid Kapoor also seen entertaining the guests on stageUdaipurs hospitality shone through as Hollywood icon Jennifer Lopez arrived late Friday night and was welcomed at The Leela Palace with a traditional shower of flowersInitially startled she soon smiled and greeted the staff warmlyPop star Justin Bieber is expected to reach the city by Saturday afternoonBieber and Lopez will perform together at the Hollywood Night at Manak Chowk in the City Palace marking one of the biggest international performances Udaipur has hostedEarlier on Friday the Haldi ceremony took place at the Taj Lake Palace where guests dressed in yellow danced to festive tunesThe Mehndi ceremony and dinner are scheduled for Saturday evening at Manak Chowk followed by two afterparties one at the Taj Lake Palace and another at The Leela PalaceThe main wedding rituals will be held on November 23 at the picturesque Jagmandir Island Palace in Lake Pichola IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/trump-jr-grooves-with-ranveer-singh-at-lavish-udaipur-wedding-as-jlo-bieber-join-celebrations-649914.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/india-only-major-economy-beating-pre-covid-trend-harvard-analysis-649921.html New Delhi Nov 22 In a stark illustration of economic resilience Harvard Professor Jason Furman has spotlighted India as the worlds standout performer in real GDP growth since the Covid19 pandemic outpacing even powerhouses like the US and China A compelling graph shared by Furman plotting real GDP as a percentage of prepandemic trends from 2019 to 2025 Q3 paints a vivid picture while most major economies grapple with lingering scars from the 2020 downturn Indias growth surges upward crossing the zero baseline and climbing toward 5 per cent by mid2025The chart which Furman has referenced in recent analyses of global recoveries tracks five key players the United States blue Euro Area green China gray Russia orange and India green distinct by its upward trajectoryAll nations plunged into negative territory in 2020 with the Euro Area dipping to 25 per cent the US to 5 per cent and China to 10 per centRecovery paths diverged sharply thereafterThe US rebounded swiftly hovering around 2 per cent by 2025 buoyed by aggressive fiscal stimulus like the American Rescue Plan which Furman credits for minimising scarring compared to weaker responses elsewhereYet Indias ascent is unparalleledFrom a 5 per cent trough in 2020 its GDP relative to trend rocketed past preCovid levels by 2022 reaching 3 per cent in 2024 and projected to hit 5 per cent in 2025 Q3This marks India as the only economy not just recovering but meaningfully exceeding its longterm path a feat Furman attributes to structural strengths rather than oneoff boostsIndias policies fostered domestic consumption and investment amid global headwinds Furman noted in a recent X post contrasting it with Europes energy shocks and Chinas property crisisChinas gray line for instance stabilises at 5 per cent by 2025 hampered by zeroCovid lockdowns and real estate woesRussias orange curve flatlines near 8 per cent battered by sanctions postUkraine invasionThe Euro Area still at 3 per cent contends with inflation and geopolitical falloutEven the US while robust relies heavily on AIdriven data center investments accounting for 92 per cent of firsthalf 2025 growth per Furmans calculations raising questions about sustainabilityEconomists hail Indias momentum as a blueprint for emerging marketsRobust digital infrastructure a young demographic dividend and reforms like productionlinked incentives have fuelled 78 per cent annual growth per IMF estimatesExports in electronics and pharmaceuticals hit record highs while services like IT outsourcing weathered global slowdowns In fact policies and fiscal prudence of Indian government contained the fiscal deficits below 6 per cent of GDP allowed room for targeted spending on infrastructure and social safety netsFurmans graph underlines a pivotal shift as advanced economies flirt with stagnation India eyes 5 trillion GDP status by 2027In Furmans words shared amid US debates on fiscal policy most countries saw quick bounces but only a few truly outgrew the trauma India leads that pack As 2025 closes the charts message is clear resilience isnt rebounding its redefining the future IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/india-only-major-economy-beating-pre-covid-trend-harvard-analysis-649921.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cpi-m-leaders-amassing-gold-mos-george-kurian-649922.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 22 Union Minister of State for Fisheries George Kurian on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the CPIM alleging that its leaders are amassing gold and wealth so that no poor people remain in the party Mocking the ruling party he said that once all the alleged looting is complete Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan might proudly announce that the CPIM has become a âfully prosperous partyââSince they are nonbelievers Kurian claimed party workers at the lower levels often treat their top leaders as âgodsââThey may as well pray to the real God to help catch those âparty godsââ he remarkedOn the Sabarimala gold theft case Kurian said Lord Ayyappan âwill not spare anyone involvedâHe noted that those arrested were atheists driven solely by ideology and walked away smiling believing they had fulfilled their ideological dutyâOnce an FIR is filed central agencies can legally intervene in cases involving black money and related offences Such intervention would take placeâ added KurianMeanwhile Congress Working Committee member Ramesh Chennithala claimed that the credit for the arrest of two former Devaswom Board presidents goes entirely to the High CourtWithout judicial supervision he said the case would have stopped after three or four smalltime arrestsHe criticised Vijayans mysterious silence despite two prominent CPIM leaders being jailedChennithala asserted that the investigation is now moving toward former Devaswom Minister and senior CPIM legislator Kadakampally Surendran and warned that ministers could soon be jailedHe alleged that the CPIM government is trying to destroy SabarimalaOnly because of courtsupervised investigation by capable officers were CPIM leaders sent to jail Otherwise under Pinarayi Vijayan they would never have gone said ChennithalaThe High Court monitored probe conducted by a SIT has so far arrested six people which includes two CPI M leaders three retired Devasom Board officials and one serving officialBJP state general secretary MT Ramesh said that very soon the SIT will interrogate Surendran IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cpi-m-leaders-amassing-gold-mos-george-kurian-649922.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/arunachal-guv-calls-for-optimum-utilisation-of-pm-gatishakti-repository-649923.html Itanagar Nov 22 Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General KT Parnaik Retd on Saturday emphasised that every department of the state must make full and effective use of the PM GatiShakti repository while planning and executing developmental projects The Governor during a meeting at Raj Bhavan reviewed the implementation and utilisation of PM GatiShakti in the stateHe said that the powerful platform with its wealth of integrated data can significantly enhance the Stateâs ability to plan smarter avoid delays and ensure better coordination across sectorsThe Governor further suggested that in addition to GatiShakti the state should consider developing its own dedicated application an integrated digital tool designed to support governanceHe said that such an application would help officials analyse data more efficiently plan projects with greater precision and monitor progress in real time This would assist in efficient governance strengthen administrative effectiveness and also ensure that development reaches people faster and more transparently he saidLt General Parnaik Retd also advised the officials to explore applications for Vibrant Village Programme monitoring and analysis disaster management antidrugs and agrihorticultural projectsState Chief Secretary Manish Gupta Commissioner Planning Ankur Garg briefed the Governor about the PM Gatishakti portal and its processes while the Director Arunachal Pradesh Space Application Centre Dr H Dutta presented a PowerPoint presentation on its applicationsSecretary Planning RK Sharma Secretary Information Technology Sonal Swaroop Arunachal Pradesh Space Application Centre Scientist Dr S Acharjee and PM GatiShakti Data Centre Young Professional Wapol Mosang attended the meetingOn the 75th Independence Day Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the âPM Gati Shaktiâ initiative during his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red FortPM Gati Shakti incorporates the infrastructure schemes of various Ministries and state Governments such as Bharatmala Sagarmala inland waterways dryland ports and UDAN The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan NMP has onboarded 44 Central Ministries and 36 states and Union Territories IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/arunachal-guv-calls-for-optimum-utilisation-of-pm-gatishakti-repository-649923.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/in-jampks-udhampur-farmers-reap-good-dividends-from-mushroom-cultivation--649931.html Jammu Nov 22 Mushroom cultivation is fast emerging as a profitable and lucrative proposition for the farmers in Jammu and Kashmirâs Udhampur because of a sustained and consistent income from the produce The mushroom producers are benefiting from it significantly and it has even prompted unemployed youth to turn their attention to this ârewardingâ farmingThe cultivation of mushrooms throughout the year with lower investment costs and good dividends has caught the attention of farmers associated with conventional modes of farming with many contemplating making a switch in their agricultural preferencesJoginder a mushroom farmer under the Holistic Agriculture Development Program HADP has seen his life changed through mushroom productionHADP is an ambitious initiative of the Agriculture Production Department Jammu amp Kashmir government â aimed at unlocking the regionâs agricultural potential and driving a shift towards profitability resilience and sustainabilityJoginder turned to the mushroom cultivation business this year and attributed his success to the governmentâs groundbreaking schemeHe got 1500 bags from the department and went to register record mushroom produce in the first go in June He is expecting another such tranche towards the yearend He has employed many youths for managing the entire chain â from sowing to harvestingJoginder a mushroom grower told IANS We have set up a mushroom unit in Tikari Manthal The total cost of the project is Rs 20 lakh out of which we received a subsidy of Rs 8 lakh from the Agriculture Department In the first lot in April we cultivated 1500 bags and produced around 40 quintals of mushroomsMushroom Development Officer Vinod Gupta said that under the promotion of roundtheyear mushroom cultivation initiative a cultivation unit has been provided to farmers with Rs 8 lakh subsidy from the department and Rs 12 lakh as the beneficiaryâs shareHe added that the scheme focuses on unemployed youth to help them set up incomegenerating units and inspire others to adopt mushroom farming IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/in-jampks-udhampur-farmers-reap-good-dividends-from-mushroom-cultivation--649931.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-set-for-explosive-political-developments-claims-kumaraswamy-amid-cong-leadership-tussle-649932.html Bengaluru Nov 22 Amid the leadership tussle in Karnatakas ruling Congress Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy has hinted at explosive political developments set to unfold in the state soon Speaking at the JDS Silver Jubilee celebrations held in Bengaluru on Saturday the Union Minister addressed party workers and leaders remarking that judging by the political developments currently unfolding in the state unforeseen and unexpected events are likely to occur in the coming daysHe said the situation in the state had reached a point where no one could predict who would take what political stanceUnexpected and explosive developments are bound to take place in Karnataka politics Kumaraswamy statedIndirectly referring to the unrest within the ruling Congress he said With political changes happening every day every moment it seems very possible that the state may witness a political upheaval within a few monthsHe urged party cadres and leaders to remain close to the people and respond to their hardships People are frustrated with poor governance rising taxes and spiralling prices he saidGive our party a chance I will prove what good governance truly is and what we can do for the people in just five years If I fail to provide a government that wins the peopleâs approval I will never seek your support again Kumaraswamy declaredHe criticised the financial position of the state saying Karnatakaâs debt had crossed Rs 750 lakh crore âSiddaramaiah alone has incurred Rs 5 to Rs 550 lakh crore in loans during his tenure Why was such an enormous loan taken For what purpose The people deserve an answerâ he stressedKumaraswamy accused political opponents of maligning former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda saying Deve Gowda dedicated his entire life to the people He never went to anyoneâs doorstep seeking power Even when former CM late Devaraj Urs who ruled the state for long personally requested Deve Gowda to join hands he refusedHe said Deve Gowda had always upheld values and principles in politicsSuch a man was targeted with baseless allegations They claimed he believed in astrology lured astrologers into traps and cheated him They even spread false propaganda that he purchased 500 plots in Mysuru Kumaraswamy stated angrilyHe pointed out that several investigations by CID and Lokayukta were conducted against Deve Gowda âIn the end truth prevailed People of the state know who Deve Gowda truly isâ he saidThe Minister remarked that the JDS survived because of the people and party workersWe have done whatever good we could for the people What injustice have we done to this state What wrong has Deve Gowda committed Why have we not received full blessings Our party has never acted unjustly towards any community People from other states remember Deve Gowda with respect why not our own people he questionedHe alleged that the Congress Government in Karnataka was looting the state in the name of guarantee schemesHe accused the Congressled government of dividing society in the name of the caste census They cannot do politics in the name of development so they resort to backdoor methods for political gainReferring to Siddaramaiahs decadeslong political career Kumaraswamy questioned He has been in power for 25â30 years What contribution has he made to this state He has been Dy CM CM and Leader of Opposition What exactly has he achieved You have hollowed out Bengaluru and then called it Greater Bengaluru You divided Bengaluru gave five mayors what have you accomplishedKumaraswamy concluded by saying that he now had an opportunity to serve at the national level âPrime Minister Narendra Modi has given me the chance to serve in the Union Cabinet I have restarted the Visakhapatnam Steel Factory in Andhra Pradesh I will revive the Sir M Visvesvaraya Steel Factory in Bhadravathi I will repay the debt I owe to the people of this stateâ he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-set-for-explosive-political-developments-claims-kumaraswamy-amid-cong-leadership-tussle-649932.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/technology-essential-to-achieve-universal-health-coverage-in-india-nha-official-649933.html New Delhi Nov 22 Vikram Pagaria Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission ABDM Director National Health Authority NHA said on Saturday that technology is essential to achieving universal health coverage in India He was speaking at the Regional Open Digital Health Summit 2025 in the national capitalThe threeday event brought together leaders from government departments and experts from international organisations and the health technology sector to put in motion a framework for Digital Health and artificial intelligence AI collaboration across the SouthEast Asia regionPagaria focused on the importance of digital health as an investmentDigital health is an investment not a cost and is essential in achieving universal health coverage he saidHe underscored technologys potential to overcome critical challenges such as doctor shortages and reach underserved rural communities the NHA official saidTechnology alone does not equal transformation True impact comes from addressing realworld needs empowering frontline workers protecting rights and ensuring equity said Meredith Dyson Regional Health Specialist Health Systems Strengthening UNICEFShe underlined the importance of interoperability by design and countryspecific blueprints aligned with Digital Public Infrastructure principlesAbhishek Singh Additional Secretary Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and CEO IndiaAI Mission called for building a safe inclusive and globally relevant AIenabled health system through collaboration between government states hospitals technologists academia World Health Organisation and the Global SouthKarthik Adapa Regional Advisor for Digital Health World Health Organisation SouthEast Asia Region emphasised the distinction between integration and interoperabilityHe highlighted essential components of a robust digital health system infrastructure Digital Public Infrastructures applications governance and capacity buildingThe experts also deliberated a sustainable financing model as a critical prerequisite for digital health transformation especially in the face of shrinking fiscal space rising health costs and declining global aid flowsIndia Bangladesh Maldives Nepal Sri Lanka Bhutan Thailand and TimorLeste list common challenges like fragmented financing channels donor dependence and insufficient longterm budgeting that threaten to undermine digital health progress IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/technology-essential-to-achieve-universal-health-coverage-in-india-nha-official-649933.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-cm-stalin-to-visit-coimbatore-amp-erode-next-week-inaugurate-projects-valued-at-over-rs-800-crore-649934.html Chennai Nov 22 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will embark on a twoday visit to Coimbatore and Erode districts on November 25 and 26 to inaugurate major development projects launch new initiatives and interact with various stakeholder groups government officials said on Saturday On November 25 CM Stalin will inaugurate the longawaited Coimbatore Semmozhi Poonga a landmark urban lung space being developed on the Coimbatore Central Prison premises at a cost of Rs 214 croreSpread across 45 acres the ecopark is designed to serve as a major recreational destination featuring landscaped gardens walking tracks themed zones and naturebased attractionsThe inauguration marks a significant milestone in Coimbatores urban renewal effortsAhead of the Chief Ministers visit Municipal Administration Minister KN Nehru on Saturday inspected the site along with DMK MLA V Senthil Balaji District Collector Pavankumar G Giriyappanavar and Corporation Commissioner M Sivaguru PrabakaranMinister Nehru directed officials to expedite the remaining works especially at the entranceAfter the inspection he said the park would be thrown open to the people in the first week of DecemberMost works are complete Only finishing touches remain primarily at the entrance Additional manpower has been deployed to meet the deadline he addedDuring his Coimbatore visit CM Stalin will also interact with school students and later participate in the Tamil Nadu Rising Conclave a highprofile investment forum where a fresh round of industrial and infrastructure investments is expected to be announcedOn November 26 CM Stalin will head to Erode district where he will inaugurate a memorial hall featuring a statue of freedom fighter Pollan at Jayarampuram in ModakkurichiHe will then pay homage at the memorial of Theeran Chinnamalai one of the regions most revered Independenceera iconsLater CM Stalin will preside over a major government function at the new Erode bus stand where he will inaugurate completed works lay the foundation for new schemes and distribute welfare assistance to 18 lakh beneficiaries totalling Rs 605 croreThe Chief Minister will also unveil a statue of former MP SK Paramasivan at ChithodeParamasivan played a crucial role in the formation and expansion of the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation AavinThe visit is expected to significantly boost development and welfare initiatives in western Tamil Nadu IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-cm-stalin-to-visit-coimbatore-amp-erode-next-week-inaugurate-projects-valued-at-over-rs-800-crore-649934.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/uddhav-thackeray-slams-bjp-rss-for-spreading-poison-of-language-649935.html Mumbai Nov 22 Shiv Sena UBT President and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday accused the BJP and RSS of spreading the poison of language âNow what are the BJP people doing They are inflaming linguistic regionalism bhashik praantvaad We do not demand that anyone be beaten up over language he saidHe was speaking on the occasion when a BJP leader joined Shiv Sena UBT Yogendra Bhoir Vice President of the BJP Yuva Morcha in Dombivli and his wife Twinkle Bhoir joined the Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray party at his residence Matoshree on SaturdayReferring to the recent statement by a Shinde faction legislator that itâs okay if the mother Marathi language dies the aunt Hindi language must remain alive he asked âWhat else can you expect from such a personâHe further said âNow even Bhaiyya Joshi from the RSS came to Ghatkopar and said that the mother tongue is Gujarati This means that the poison is being spread by the BJP and the RSS and they are putting the blame on usâThackeray said that it was unfortunate that a 19yearold college student from Kalyan died by suicide after allegedly facing severe mental distress especially after an argument over his use of Hindi instead of MarathiâAn unfortunate incident occurred the day before yesterday which should not have happened We do not demand that anyone be beaten up over languageâ he addedThackeray said that amid ongoing local body polls and ahead of crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections many people are returning to Shiv Sena UBTâIn short everyone is slowly realising how hypocritical the BJP and the traitors Shinde faction are But this fight is not easy So you workers must now keep your eyes open and observe everywhere The Bharatiya Janata Party is a party that schemes and plotsâ he allegedJust as the BJP broke parties they are now trying to break families as well he claimedStepping up the attack on the BJP Thackeray said The BJPs bubble of Hindutva has burst The sadhu murder in Palghar was an unfortunate incident No one supports that incident nor will they When that incident occurred the BJP inducted the very person they had accused into their partyâThe BJP thought that by inducting him into the party their sin would be hidden However the sin was not hidden it came out into the open After that the BJP hastily put a stay on his entry in the party which means that the BJPs hypocrisy regarding Hindutva has been exposed he remarked IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/uddhav-thackeray-slams-bjp-rss-for-spreading-poison-of-language-649935.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/after-bihar-poll-debacle-prashant-kishors-jan-suraaj-dissolves-all-organisational-units-649936.html Patna Nov 22 The Jan Suraaj Party has dissolved all its organisational units from the panchayat level up to the state level with immediate effect party sources said on Saturday The party announced that a new organisation will be formed over the next oneandahalf monthsJan Suraaj Spokesperson Syed Masihuddin said that this decision was taken during the meeting of the Jan Suraaj National Council held on Saturday at Sheikhpura House in PatnaIn the absence of the partys President Uday Singh the meeting was presided over by the states Bihar unit President Manoj BhartiJan Suraaj Coordinator Prashant Kishor was also presentAccording to the party although the committees have been dissolved they will continue performing their duties until the new organisational structure is establishedSenior party leaders have been assigned responsibility for all 12 administrative divisions of BiharThey will be tasked with reorganising a strong and functional structure in their respective districtsThis leadership team will also conduct extensive consultations to assess the reasons behind the partys defeat in the recent state Assembly election and will submit a detailed report to the partys Central leadership regarding leaders found guilty of indiscipline or sabotageMasihuddin also said that a General Council meeting has been convened in Patna on December 21 where the top leadership will hear detailed feedback from districtlevel leaders on poll performance and organisational issuesThe meeting will also focus on preparing a fresh roadmap for the partys futureThe Jan Suraaj contested the Bihar Assembly elections independently without allying with any political party and did not win a single seatParty convener Prashant Kishor has earlier said that he will restart the outreach programme in Bihar in preparation for future electionsSeveral senior party leaders attended the meeting including former Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General SK Singh former Union Minister Ramchandra Prasad Singh senior advocate YV Giri and former IAS officers Arvind Singh NP Mandal Lalan Yadav AK Dwivedi former IPS officers RK Mishra Jitendra Mishra Vinod Kumar Chaudhary former MLA Kishore Kumar Munna former MLC Rambali Singh Chandravanshi former Chief Engineer Hemant Paswan educationist RN Singh and several other prominent leaders IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/after-bihar-poll-debacle-prashant-kishors-jan-suraaj-dissolves-all-organisational-units-649936.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/aap-to-oppose-proposed-constitution-amendment-bill-649938.html Chandigarh Nov 22 The Aam Aadmi Party AAP Punjab on Saturday opposed the proposed Constitution 131st Amendment Bill that the central government is bringing in the upcoming winter session of Parliament AAP Punjab State General Secretary Baltej Pannu said that this amendment is completely against the interests of Punjab He warned that the Aam Aadmi Party will not allow this conspiracy being hatched by the Centre against Punjab to succeed at any cost Baltej Pannu launched a direct attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP at the Centre saying it is beyond understanding what kind of enmity the BJPled Central government has with Punjab He said that every day the central government brings forward something or the other to test the selfrespect of Punjab and Punjabis Citing past incidents he said that whether it was the attempt to forcibly take control of the Bhakra Beas Management Board BBMB to gain control over water or the recently issued notifications regarding the Panjab University dispute because of which students are still protesting He further stated that now a new issue has come to light that in the upcoming session of Parliament an amendment to Article 240 is being introduced Through this amendment all powers and administration of Chandigarh which is currently a Union Territory will come completely under the authority of the President of India This will directly mean that Punjabâs rights over Chandigarh will be entirely eliminated AAP General Secretary Pannu made it clear that Chandigarh is a city built by displacing Punjabâs villages and therefore it belongs solely to Punjab After this amendment Chandigarh will be treated like Union Territories such as AndamanNicobar or Puducherry with complete administration under the President Pannu said that Punjab has always fought for its rights and will continue to fight in the future He assured that the Aam Aadmi Party and Punjabs Bhagwant Mann government will strongly oppose this move He said We will not let our rights be destroyed and under no circumstances will we allow an amendment to Article 240 Whatever tough stand we need to take we will take it IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/aap-to-oppose-proposed-constitution-amendment-bill-649938.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/one-group-in-cong-working-to-retain-siddaramaiah-as-cm-amp-another-to-unseat-him-bjp-on-power-tussle-in-karnataka-649941.html Bengaluru Nov 22 Attacking the Congress over the leadership strife in Karnataka the Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly R Ashoka said on Saturday that one group in Congress is working to retain Siddaramaiah as the Chief Minister and another group is working to unseat him He also demanded that the Congress high command should clearly state who is the Chief Minister of KarnatakaSpeaking to reporters after the Vande Mataram celebration held in front of his office in Bengaluru senior BJP leader Ashoka alleged that one group within the Congress is working to retain Siddaramaiah as the CM and another group within the grand old party is working to unseat himOne team wants DK Shivakumar to become the CM and another team is strategising and conspiring to prevent it he saidThe MLAs supporting DK Shivakumar are agitating demanding that he be made the Chief Minister This fight has reached its final stage If the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge do not take a decision the government cannot function Officials will not work The administration is in a coma BJP leader Ashoka addedHe also alleged that the states administrative machinery has become inactive due to the ongoing tussle for the Chief Ministers postHe said that the state government has died because of the ongoing fight between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK ShivakumarBJP leader Ashoka claimed that the Congress High Command has no concern for addressing the numerous problems faced by citizens farmers and students in the stateMeanwhile he said that criminal activities are increasing farmers are taking to the streets in protest and the political situation in Karnataka is deterioratingNo one knows who the Chief Minister is Rahul Gandhi is a weak leader and weak leadership is visible across the state In the middle of these power games the people of Karnataka are suffering Therefore the Congress High Command must immediately announce its decision on the Chief Ministers post BJP leader Ashoka saidHe also noted that two Congress MLAs are in jail and that the Deputy CM DK Shivakumar had to visit the jail seeking their votes for the CMs postIt is pitiable that the Congress party has fallen to such a state he commentedHe also said the Congress is unable to keep its MLAs under control and withstand the pressure from the OppositionIf they say they cannot handle the Oppositions pressure it only means our BJPs opposition is strong We are here to keep the government in check and we are doing it effectively BJP leader Ashoka saidDeputy CM Shivakumar is speaking under pressure He has indirectly stated that Siddaramaiah is a promisebreaker Siddaramaiah will earn the label of being someone who does not keep his word he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/one-group-in-cong-working-to-retain-siddaramaiah-as-cm-amp-another-to-unseat-him-bjp-on-power-tussle-in-karnataka-649941.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tripura-cpi-m-condemns-cm-sahas-baseless-and-anti-communist-remarks-649942.html Agartala Nov 22 The main opposition CPIM on Saturday condemned what it termed as baseless irrelevant and antiCommunist remarks made by Chief Minister Manik Saha against the Left party The CPIM said that Chief Minister Saha made baseless allegations against the Left party during his visit to the violencehit Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council TTAADC headquarters in Khumulwng where clashes involving workers of the BJP and its ally the Tipra Motha Party TMP have continuedIn a statement the Left party alleged that instead of condemning violence in Khumulwng the Chief Minister indulged in false propaganda targeting the Communists and the CPIM in an attempt to shield the misdeeds of the BJP and TMP activistsChief Minister Sahas comments including his references to the CPIMs governance culture in Kerala West Bengal and Tripura exposed his hatred toward Communists the Left party said in a statementIt claimed that the Chief Minister has resorted to blatant lies to divert public attention from the atrocities committed by the ruling allianceThe Left party also alleged that CM Saha being both the Chief Minister and Home Minister has failed to maintain law and order and to stop the bloody clashes between BJP and TMP workersTo cover up this failure he has taken refuge in laughable and malicious falsehoods the statement saidAccording to the CPIM clashes between workers and supporters of the two ruling alliance partners reportedly over the distribution of corruption money have escalated across Jirania Khumulwng Jampuijala and Takarjala over the past few daysThe CPIM claimed that party offices of both BJP and TMP were set ablaze houses vandalised people thrashed and properties looted and set on fire while the two police stations in the region remained completely inactive resulting in widespread fear and insecurity among residents of the stateThe CPIM also said that even a Minister in the BJP government has publicly blamed the Chief Minister for the situation and that the existence of both the state administration and the TTAADC administration is nowhere to be seenThe main opposition party demanded that the Chief Minister take responsibility for the law and order breakdown caused by clashes between BJP and TMP workers and condemn the violenceIt urged him to restore peace and normalcy instead of encouraging miscreants with false and provocative comments targeting the CPIMThe CPIM which was in power in Tripura for 35 years in two phases 19781988 and 1993 to 2018 urged the people of Tripura to raise their voices against the Chief Ministers malicious remarks and the governments failure to ensure safety and securityMeanwhile Tripura Chief Minister Saha claimed on Friday that many people in the state still retain a Communist mentality alleging that acts of violence including arson and terrorism were imported from the CPIMA woman was brutally tortured on Thursday November 20 and her household belongings were looted Jewellery and money were snatched Everything including the refrigerator was destroyed he had told the media after visiting TTAADC headquarters in KhumulwngCM Saha had said Even before this incident a party office was demolished and set on fire This cannot be accepted under any circumstances Therefore whatever action needs to be taken in the coming days will be takenThe Chief Minister also noted that recent dialogues had helped reduce differences between the BJP and the TMP leadership but he emphasised that incidents of violence were undesirable and unacceptableCM Saha in the recent weeks held two backtoback closeddoor meetings with TMP Supremo Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma and discussed various affairs including the series of tussles and clashes between the BJP and the tribalbased party TMPDuring the visit the Chief Minister was accompanied by the BJPs state General Secretary Bipin Debbarma local mandal presidents and other leadersEscalating conflicts within Tripuras ruling alliance TMP leader and Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma on Friday demanded that the Home Department currently held by the Chief Minister be handed over to his partyDebbarma alleged that the Home Department under Chief Minister Saha has failed resulting in unchecked political violence across the stateThe Ministers statement comes amid a surge of clashes over the last few days in which multiple offices of both BJP and TMP have been attacked vandalised or burnt and supporters from both sides were injured in separate incidentsSpeaking after inspecting two TMP offices gutted by fire at Khumulwng Debbarma blamed the police for allowing the violence to escalateHe claimed that the identities of miscreants involved in attacks were known and had been officially submitted yet no arrests or action have followedPolice in Tripura have become totally inactive The miscreants are being shielded while our party is being blamed the TMP leader allegedThe Minister asserted that if the Home Department portfolio was given to TMP law and order would totally changeDebbarma accused the current system of politicallybiased policing and warned that the situation would not be tolerated furtherHe also hinted at potential political consequences declaring that Tipra Motha Party will soon take a final stand regarding its alliance with the BJP after consulting party supremo Pradyot Kishore Debbarma IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tripura-cpi-m-condemns-cm-sahas-baseless-and-anti-communist-remarks-649942.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/will-not-break-our-alliance-with-nda-under-any-circumstances-deve-gowda-649943.html Bengaluru Nov 23 Former Prime Minister and JD S National President HD Deve Gowda declared that the party would not sever its alliance with the NDA under any circumstances âWe have complete faith in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shahâ he saidAddressing party workers and leaders after inaugurating the JDS Silver Jubilee celebrations Deve Gowda reiterated âWe stand firmly with the NDA We trust Prime Minister Modiâs leadership A strong government is in place under him Our workers and leaders must never forget thisâAt the event Deve Gowda declared âIn the North it is JD U In the South it is JD Sâ stressing âThere it is Nitish Kumar and here it is KumaraswamyâHe added âNitish Kumar has been in politics for 30 years He has taken the oath ten times He is a sharp and intelligent political leader We must keep that in mind as we move forwardâHe recalled the partyâs longstanding association with national politics saying âDuring the Emergency we worked alongside Jayaprakash Narayan and the thenBJP in the second freedom struggle In the interest of the nation we must continue to work together The Congress must be taught a lesson for its bad governanceâDeve Gowda slammed Siddaramaiah for his statement in Chamarajanagar that he would never have become Chief Minister if he had remained in JD S âI was ready to make him Chief Ministerâ Gowda saidHe recounted that Sonia Gandhi insisted on making Dharam Singh the Chief Minister at the time in Karnataka âIn Kashmir you made Ghulam Nabi Azad Dy CM and Mufti Mohammad Sayeed the CM In the same way I went to Sonia Gandhiâs doorstep three times requesting her to make Siddaramaiah the CM of Karnataka If Siddaramaiah wants clarity he may ask her she is still aliveâAccusing Siddaramaiah of distorting facts Gowda said âYou never speak the truth You say whatever suits the moment But Sonia Gandhi knows the truth Ahmed Patel knew it too Sonia was completely opposed to making you CM You said you must be our CM candidate or you would go to the elections With no option left we agreedâ Gowda recalledHe revealed that to help the party win 58 seats he had borrowed Rs 2 crore at midnight from a land dealer named Channappa âWhere was Siddaramaiah then When you speak show at least some integrity Donât lieâ he thunderedGowda questioned Siddaramaiahâs claims about his credentials âLate Ramakrishna Hegde served as Chief Minister for eight years Did he make you Finance Minister It was I who made you Finance Minister Neither Hegde nor late SR Bommai gave you that responsibilityâHe continued âWhat scholar are you Did you study finance at Oxford University Are you a Supreme Court lawyer You are not even a High Court lawyer You argued just one or two cases in Mysuru I am alive Sonia Gandhi is alive do not lie Tell us what contribution have you made to the JD SâReferring to Siddaramaiahâs earlier postings Gowda said âHegde made you Chairman of the Kannada Kavalu Samithi Later you handled Animal Husbandry or some other minor department When Veerappa Moily was CM and the government had no money to pay salaries Rs 200 crore was borrowed from Peerless Company After that you were made Finance Minister You know very well the stateâs finances were in bad shape I made you the Finance Minister to fix the stateâs financial condition That was my mistakeâ he saidThe JDS chief Gowda added âThere were many occasions when I shed tears after making him Deputy Chief Minister I made him Finance Minister not Hegde He should remember thatâHe said Siddaramaiah had contributed nothing to the party âWhen I suggested making him State President of the party late Ramakrishna Hegde held my hand and said âMake anyone you want but not this manâ But I ignored Hegdeâs adviceâ Gowda explainedReferring to internal disputes Gowda said âThey claim I grew politically because of Mallikarjun Kharge and Jalappa I approved a medical college for Khargeâs community and named it after Devaraj Urs Today it has become the private property of the Jalappa family instead of belonging to the community This is their idea of social justiceâHe continued âWhen they planned the AHINDA convention I said it should be done on the party platform They did not listen and instead organised it separately in Hubballi In the end I had no choice but to expel him from the party I have no regrets Many such people have come and gone I am not afraid I will rebuild this party I will go wherever I am needed Deve Gowda is not someone who sits idleâ he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/will-not-break-our-alliance-with-nda-under-any-circumstances-deve-gowda-649943.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-minister-accuses-oppn-of-politicising-kuruvai-paddy-procurement-highlights-record-achievements-649944.html Chennai Nov 22 Tamil Nadu Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister MRK Panneerselvam has accused opposition parties of deliberately spreading misinformation about paddy procurement during the Kuruvai season alleging that they were attempting to politicise a complex issue rooted in climaterelated disruptions Speaking to reporters on Saturday at the Secretariat the Minister said unseasonal rains triggered by climate change had posed challenges to Kuruvai cultivation this yearHowever he stressed that proactive interventions by the state government ranging from financial support to timely water release had helped farmers significantly mitigate the impactPanneerselvam said the state government had implemented several measures for the welfare of farmers including the Rs 214crore Kuruvai package scheme subsidies for inputs and the timely opening of the Mettur dam for irrigationAs a result of these coordinated efforts the production of paddy has tripled when compared to past years he addedComparing procurement figures the Minister charged that the AIADMKs decadelong term had seen only 179 crore metric tonnes of paddy procured while the DMK government since assuming office in 2021 had already procured 193 crore metric tonnesThese numbers speak for themselves The Opposition is spreading false allegations to mislead farmers he saidCriticising the Union government he alleged that the Centre had refused to permit the blending of fortified rice and had denied Tamil Nadus request to increase permissible moisture levels for paddy procurement an essential demand amid widespread rainsAfter refusing to increase the moisture level the Prime Minister went on to participate in a conference on natural farming This is nothing but a double game on issues affecting farmers he allegedHighlighting the states financial support to cultivators Panneerselvam said crop insurance claims worth Rs 5997 crore had been settled over the past four years benefiting 37 lakh farmersIn addition Rs 1692 crore had been disbursed as disaster relief to 20 lakh farmers during the same periodOn the recent crop losses due to heavy rains the Minister said that 4893 hectares had been affected impacting 4667 farmersThe Chief Minister he added would soon announce compensation for the affected farmersThe Minister also assured that fertiliser stocks in Tamil Nadu were more than adequate and that strict monitoring was being carried out to ensure smooth and fair distribution across all districts IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-minister-accuses-oppn-of-politicising-kuruvai-paddy-procurement-highlights-record-achievements-649944.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cong-appoints-45-dist-chiefs-in-rajasthan-12-mlas-5-ex-legislators-get-key-roles-649946.html Jaipur Nov 23 The Congress on Saturday announced the appointment of 45 District Congress Committee DCC Presidents in Rajasthan as part of its ongoing Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan The state has 50 districts and appointments for the remaining five are still pending The newly appointed district chiefs assume charge with immediate effect AICC General Secretary Organisation KC Venugopal said the selections followed a structured organisational review Under the exercise observers assigned to each district conducted groundlevel assessments interacted with party workers and local stakeholders and submitted detailed reportsThese reports were subsequently discussed individually with each observer and senior leaders before the final panel was placed before the Congress President for approvalA total of 12 sitting MLAs have been appointed district presidents strengthening the organisation with leaders who hold electoral mandates The MLAs include Vikas Chaudhary Ajmer Rural Arjun Singh Bamaniya Banswara Zakir Hussain Gesawat DidwanaKuchaman Sanjay Jatav Dholpur Vidyadhar Chaudhary Jaipur Rural West Ganesh Ghoghra Dungarpur Rita Chaudhary Jhunjhunu Geeta Barwad Jodhpur Rural Ghanshyam Mahar Karauli Indira Meena Sawai Madhopur Rupinder Singh Kunnur Sriganganagar and Manoj Meghwal ChuruFive former MLAs have also been appointed Ramlal Jat Bhilwara Rural Indraj Gurjar KotputliBehror Raghuveer Singh Meena Udaipur Rural Gopal Meena Jaipur Rural East and Rajkumar Jaipal Ajmer CityThe Congress has retained district presidents in eight districtsâBharatpur Bikaner Rural Dausa Jaipur Rural Kota Rural Sikar and Udaipur City Sikar the home district of PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasara is among those where the incumbent has been repeatedThe party has yet to finalise district chiefs for Jaipur City Rajsamand Pratapgarh Baran and Jhalawar In Baran and Jhalawar opinion polls were halted due to the Anta byelection while internal factional issues have reportedly delayed appointments in Jaipur Rajsamand and PratapgarhAmong the 45 appointees seven are women Communitywise eight belong to the General category nine to SC eight to ST 16 to OBC and four to Minority communitiesObservers from outside Rajasthan prepared panels of six names per district after interacting with workers The final list was discussed by KC Venugopal with State Incharge Sukhjinder Randhawa PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasara Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully and senior leaders before being approved by the Congress President IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cong-appoints-45-dist-chiefs-in-rajasthan-12-mlas-5-ex-legislators-get-key-roles-649946.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/hyderabad-based-company-to-set-up-green-energy-projects-in-mp-cm-mohan-yadav-649947.html BhopalHyderabad Nov 23 Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday said that a Hyderabadbased electric utility company has proposed to set up green energy projects in the state Chief Minister Yadav who on Saturday was in Hyderabad for a meeting with industrialists to seek more investment in Madhya Pradesh visited the companyâs headquarters and held a meeting with officialsThe Chief Minister in a statement informed that the company has expressed the possibility of establishing largescale green energy projects in different parts of Madhya PradeshThese include advanced projects such as 100 GWh energy storage capacity green hydrogen clusters biorefinery plants and 2G ethanol methanol and Sustainable Aviation Fuel SAF productionThis potential collaboration between Madhya Pradesh and the Greenko Group is an important step towards establishing Madhya Pradesh as a national hub for green energy production the Chief Minister saidDuring the visit Chief Minister Yadav who was accompanied by a group of senior officials observed the companys cuttingedge technologies energy conservation systems and various projects related to renewable energy productionYadav further stated that Madhya Pradesh offers immense investment opportunities in green energy production and the state government is actively pursuing business expansion and investment in his sectorThe Chief Minister noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi historic progress is being made in the green and renewable energy sector in the countryIndia has today established a distinct identity globally in green energy production Madhya Pradesh is poised to become a leading state in this area Greenko Groups contribution towards green energy production and its exploration is exemplary and commendable he statedLater addressing a conference of industrialists at a hotel in Hyderabad Yadav said Whenever I visit any state to invite investors My intention is not to say that industries here should shut down and move to Madhya PradeshThe Chief Minister also held onetoone discussions with industrialists and discussed investment plans and upcoming projects in sectors such as IT ITES ESDM biotech manufacturing and MSMEs IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/hyderabad-based-company-to-set-up-green-energy-projects-in-mp-cm-mohan-yadav-649947.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/vp-radhakrishnan-to-attend-centenary-of-sri-sathya-sai-baba-in-andhra-today-649949.html New Delhi Nov 23 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan will attend the centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba and address trainee civil servants on Sunday during his twoday visit to Andhra Pradesh which started Saturday The Vice President will attend as the Chief Guest at the grand Centenary Celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba at the Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium Puttaparthi on Sunday an official said in a statementLater the Vice President will also visit the new campus of the National Academy of Customs Indirect Taxes amp Narcotics NACIN at Palasamudram and address the Officer Trainees of All India Services and Central Civil Services attending their Special Foundation CourseOn Saturday the Vice President participated as the Chief Guest at the 44th Convocation of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning Prasanthi Nilayam PuttaparthiLast week the Vice President who is also the Chairman of Rajya Sabha held a meeting with Deputy Chairman Harivansh and the Secretary General of the Upper House to discuss preparations for the upcoming Winter Session at Parliament HouseThe discussions revolved around the arrangements for the transaction of business and other facilities for the MPs who raise questionsThe Winter Session will also mark the debut of Vice President Radhakrishnan as Rajya Sabha Chairman He took the oath as the 15th Vice President on September 12The Winter Session of Parliament is expected to begin on December 1 and continue at least till December 19On October 21 Radhakrishnan visited various sections of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat at Parliament House and interacted with the staff During his meeting with the staff he appreciated their role in ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of the Rajya SabhaHis visit covered key sections including the Table Office Legislative Section Question Branch Members Salaries and Allowances Branch Members Amenities Section Bill Office Notice Office Lobby Office and Reporters Branch IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/vp-radhakrishnan-to-attend-centenary-of-sri-sathya-sai-baba-in-andhra-today-649949.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarat-cm-changes-his-programme-venue-for-citizens-wedding-in-jamnagar-649955.html New Delhi Nov 23 Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel directed the relocation of a scheduled government programme in Jamnagar to ensure that a local familys wedding could proceed without disruption The decision came after concerns were raised by the family of Sanjana Parmar whose wedding had been planned for Sunday at the City Town HallAccording to details provided by the family preparations for the wedding were in their final stages when they learned that the Chief Minister was scheduled to visit Jamnagar the next day November 24 where a public event was also planned to take place at the same Town HallWith security arrangements and police deployment beginning ahead of the Chief Ministers visit the family feared that the heightened protocols could cause difficulties during the wedding ceremoniesThe matter was brought to the attention of the Chief Ministers Office following which Chief Minister Patel issued instructions to shift the venue of his official programmeThe venue of our programme shall be changed the familys concern is our concern the Chief Minister directed according to officials familiar with the decisionSpeaking about the relief this decision brought Brijesh Parmar the brides uncle said the family had been deeply worried about potential disruptionsSecuring a new venue during the wedding season informing guests and arranging everything afresh was difficult but one reassuring call from the Chief Minister allowed us to sleep peacefully that night he saidParmar added that the Chief Minister personally communicated with the family assuring them that the wedding could go ahead at the original venue without any interferenceThe decision ensured that the wedding could proceed as planned avoiding the logistical challenges that a lastminute change of venue would have posed during the peak marriage seasonThe incident highlights an instance of administrative flexibility and attention to citizens concerns reflecting a governance approach that acknowledges the impact of official programmes on the daytoday lives of residents IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarat-cm-changes-his-programme-venue-for-citizens-wedding-in-jamnagar-649955.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/i-have-done-nothing-wrong-says-ktr-after-governors-nod-for-prosecution-649730.html Hyderabad Nov 21 A day after Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma allowed the prosecution of Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS working president K T Rama Rao in the Formula E race case the former minister reiterated on Friday that he has done nothing wrong Law will take its own course Let it take We have no objection he said in reply to a question at a press conferenceI have said this many times I have done nothing wrong he said and reiterated that he is ready for a liedetector testIn the past KTR had dared Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to face a liedetector test along with himHe had said that since Revanth Reddy also has an AntiCorruption Bureau ACB case against him he was ready to undergo a liedetector test with himKTR appeared before the ACB four times in the Formula E race case relating to alleged misuse of Rs 5488 crore public funds when BRS was in powerKTR alleged that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is attempting to execute a colossal Rs 5 lakh crore land scam under the newly introduced Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy HILTPDescribing it as one of the biggest land scams in India KTR strongly asserted that the policy was designed solely to benefit a network of politically connected middlemen relatives and real estate groups close to the Chief MinisterKTR stated that the HILTP presented by the Congress government as a land regularisation and transformation initiative is in reality a deliberate strategy to convert thousands of acres of highvalue industrial land into multiuse real estate at deeply discounted ratesThe BRS leader disclosed that the policy seeks to regularise nearly 9292 acres of prime industrial clusters in key areas like Balanagar Jeedimetla Sanathnagar and Azamabad Given the current open market value of these lands estimated at Rs 40 to Rs 50 crore per acre the total market value stands between Rs 4 lakh crore to Rs 5 lakh croreKTR raised deep suspicion over the extraordinary speed at which the policy is being processed applications in seven days approvals in seven days and full regularisation in 45 days Why this lightning speed Why this rush KTR askedHe alleged that Revanth Reddys brothers followers and middlemen have already entered into prearranged agreements for these lands claiming that deals were struck even before the policy received final approvalRevanth is attempting to hand over these lands for just 30 per cent of the governments outdated SRO rate while the market value of them is multiple times higher he said He alleged that even the SRO value is not being collected fullyKTR reminded the public that industrial lands were historically allotted at very low or subsidised rates to promote employment and economic activity In many cases these lands were acquired from farmers specifically for industrial purposesThe intention was to create jobs and boost production But now those very lands acquired from the people are being regularised for private profit he saidKTR recalled rejecting similar proposals from brokers and landowners during the BRS regime because public land cannot be given away cheaply for private benefitâKTR issued a stern warning to industrialists and developers entering into deals based on the HILTP Industrialists who purchase land under this policy will face serious legal troubles in the future These transactions will not stand The land will be taken backHe stated that the BRS government upon returning to power will reverse the regularisation initiate a fullfledged inquiry and ensure criminal action against everyone involved in the scamHe challenged the BJP to oppose the policy and warned the people of Telangana to remain vigilant against what he termed daylight robbery of public assetsKTR alleged that the state Congress and the Centre were running a joint venture government with both parties backing each others corruption IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/i-have-done-nothing-wrong-says-ktr-after-governors-nod-for-prosecution-649730.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cong-takes-stern-steps-over-removal-of-candidate-from-voters-list-in-thiruvananthapuram-649733.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 21 Youth Congress State General Secretary Veena S Nair on Friday lodged a formal complaint with the Kerala Election Commission seeking disciplinary action against officials allegedly responsible for unlawfully removing the name of UDF candidate Vaishna SL from the votersâ list of Muttada ward in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation ahead of the upcoming local body polls Vaishna a 24yearold then approached the Kerala High Court which after hearing her petition directed the concerned authorities to take a relook and warned if her name was not included in the list the Court would use the special powers vested with it to do the needfulIt was following this stern direction that Vaishnaâs name was included and she resumed her election campaigningIn her complaint Veena Nair accuses the concerned officers â Electoral Registration Officer and hearing officials GR Prathapachandran and Karthika GM â of serious procedural lapses and suspected partisan misconductAccording to the Election Commissionâs order the officials removed Vaishnaâs name solely based on the objection petition without granting her an opportunity to present her side violating the principles of natural justiceThe order observed that during a hearing held on November 12 2025 neither the complainant nor any supporting evidence was presented to substantiate the claim that Vaishna was not a resident of the wardHowever instead of dismissing the objection another opportunity was granted and the officials proceeded to remove her name the very next day â a move described as âunilateral and unjustifiableâDespite producing multiple proof of residence documents including EPIC card Aadhaar driving licence passport and bank passbook all reflecting her permanent address at Sudha Bhavan Muttada the documents were reportedly disregarded in the verification processVeenaâs petition alleged that the officials had relied on a clerkâs report without sufficient examination or justificationShe argued that the guidelines of the Election Commission clearly state that a person whose identity and address can be reasonably confirmed is eligible to remain on the votersâ listâRemoving a legally registered voterâs name without valid grounds is not only a grave dereliction of duty but also a direct attack on the democratic frameworkâ the complaint readsIt demands an enquiry and exemplary action to prevent similar incidents in futureThe issue has sparked political controversy with Opposition parties alleging that deliberate attempts were made to disrupt the candidature of Congressled UDF contestants in key wardsThe Commission is expected to examine the complaint in the coming days IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cong-takes-stern-steps-over-removal-of-candidate-from-voters-list-in-thiruvananthapuram-649733.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/vp-radhakrishnan-to-attend-centenary-of-sri-sathya-sai-baba-in-andhra-on-nov-23-649736.html New Delhi Nov 21 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan will be on a twoday visit to Andhra Pradesh starting Saturday during which he will attend the centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba and address trainee civil servants an official said On Saturday the Vice President will participate as the Chief Guest at the 44th Convocation of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning Prasanthi Nilayam PuttaparthiThe Vice President will attend as the Chief Guest at the grand Centenary Celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba at the Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium Puttaparthi on Sunday an official said in a statementLater the Vice President will also visit the new campus of the National Academy of Customs Indirect Taxes amp Narcotics NACIN at Palasamudram and address the Officer Trainees of All India Services and Central Civil Services attending their Special Foundation CourseOn Saturday the Vice President will also visit Rajasthan to attend a family function of Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur in Sadri Pali said a statementLast week the Vice President who is also the Chairman of Rajya Sabha held a meeting with Deputy Chairman Harivansh and the Secretary General of the Upper House to discuss preparations for the upcoming Winter Session at Parliament HouseThe discussions revolved around the arrangements for the transaction of business and other facilities for the MPs who raise questionsThe Winter Session will also mark the debut of Vice President Radhakrishnan as Rajya Sabha Chairman He took the oath as the 15th Vice President on September 12The Winter Session of Parliament is expected to begin on December 1 and continue at least till December 19On October 21 Radhakrishnan visited various sections of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat at Parliament House and interacted with the staff During his meeting with the staff he appreciated their role in ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of the Rajya SabhaHis visit covered key sections including the Table Office Legislative Section Question Branch Members Salaries and Allowances Branch Members Amenities Section Bill Office Notice Office Lobby Office and Reporters Branch IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/vp-radhakrishnan-to-attend-centenary-of-sri-sathya-sai-baba-in-andhra-on-nov-23-649736.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/uncertainty-grips-bangladesh-amid-political-accusations-over-feb-elections-report-649739.html Dhaka Nov 21 Bangladesh is facing growing uncertainty over February 2026 parliamentary elections with major political parties accusing each other of attempting to delay polls a report said on Friday It added that the Muhammad Yunusled interim governmentâs decision to hold the general election and the July Charter Referendum on the same day in February 2026 citing logistical efficiency and cost has intensified the oppositions concerns that the administration is quietly favouring the Bangladesh Nationalist Party BNPJamaateIslami JI Bangladesh and its allied parties have stated time and again that there will be no election unless a referendum is held first and the charter is made binding on all JI argues that the July Charter with its radical political reforms such as the bicameral parliament and term limits is a revolutionary document and must be given constitutional and legal validity first through a referendum However JIâs concerns plausibly lie in its efforts to legally lock in the reforms and constrain the next parliaments power ensuring that the next government is elected to serve under the new constitutional frameworkâ a report in International Centre for Peace Studies detailedAccording to the report heightened security and the threat of renewed violence now appear inevitable in Bangladesh as the Awami League AL seeks to reassert its political relevance from the sidelines and hinder the electoral processâSajeeb Ahmed Wazed Joy Sheikh Hasinaâs son and advisor has warned that the partyâs supporters are ready to block the upcoming February polls unless the ban on the AL is lifted a statement that clearly signals the potential for unrest if their demands are not met it notedMeanwhile on November 17 the Dhakabased International Crimes Tribunal ICT announced its verdict sentencing Bangladeshs former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to death The ruling was delivered after an extended trial amid protests by Awami League supportersEstablished in 2009 by the former Awami League government led by Hasina the ICT was tasked with prosecuting the collaborators accused of committing war crimes and genocide during the Bangladesh 1971 Liberation WarAfter the government was toppled the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus restructured the ICT to investigate and prosecute the atrocities committed during the July 2024 Uprising The very judicial mechanism created by one regime to consolidate its legitimacy by prosecuting its rivals is now being deployed by the successor regime to delegitimise and eliminate the predecessor the report noted IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/uncertainty-grips-bangladesh-amid-political-accusations-over-feb-elections-report-649739.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/state-level-meeting-held-in-gujarat-to-reviews-oil-amp-chemical-disaster-preparedness-649743.html Ahmedabad Nov 21 A statelevel review meeting on oil and chemical disaster management was held in Gujarats Gandhinagar under the chairpersonship of Additional Chief Secretary Jayanti Ravi The Collectors of Jamnagar Devbhumi Dwarka Kutch Bharuch and Surat joined the meeting through video conferenceOrganised jointly by the National Disaster Management Authority NDMA under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority GSDMA under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel mock drills on oil and chemical emergency response were conducted across districts with major refineries and chemical hubsThe statelevel review was held at the State Emergency Operation Centre SEOC to assess preparednessDuring the review Ravi sought detailed reports from district collectors on the mock drills carried out at key industrial locations in Jamnagar Dwarka Kutch Bharuch and SuratShe guided officers on strengthening coordination response mechanisms and preparedness for any future industrial disasterThe primary objective of the mock drill was to assess the states readiness for swift response in case of accidents in oil and chemical industries evaluate interdepartmental coordination and test the effectiveness of manpower and equipmentAs Gujarat is a heavily industrialised state robust preparedness for emergencies especially in regions housing large refineries chemical clusters and storage terminals such as Jamnagar Hazira Vadinar and Kandla is criticalOfficials from NDMA GSDMA SEOC NDRF SDRF various defence forces line departments and associated agencies attended the meetingCollectors of Jamnagar Dwarka Kutch Bharuch and Surat briefed the state administration on the conduct and outcomes of the districtlevel mock drills through video conferencingThe states coastline and industrial corridors house refineries petrochemical units chemical manufacturing plants LNG terminals and storage facilities making it a critical centre for Indias energy and chemical economyWith highdensity industrial activity Gujarat faces elevated risks of oil spills chemical leaks and industrial accidents prompting continuous focus on strict safety protocols mock drills interagency coordination and disaster preparedness to safeguard workers infrastructure and coastal ecosystems IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/state-level-meeting-held-in-gujarat-to-reviews-oil-amp-chemical-disaster-preparedness-649743.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/state-level-meeting-held-in-gujarat-to-review-oil-amp-chemical-disaster-preparedness-649744.html Ahmedabad Nov 21 A statelevel review meeting on oil and chemical disaster management was held in Gujarats Gandhinagar under the chairpersonship of Additional Chief Secretary Jayanti Ravi The Collectors of Jamnagar Devbhumi Dwarka Kutch Bharuch and Surat joined the meeting through video conferenceOrganised jointly by the National Disaster Management Authority NDMA under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority GSDMA under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel mock drills on oil and chemical emergency response were conducted across districts with major refineries and chemical hubsThe statelevel review was held at the State Emergency Operation Centre SEOC to assess preparednessDuring the review Ravi sought detailed reports from district collectors on the mock drills carried out at key industrial locations in Jamnagar Dwarka Kutch Bharuch and SuratShe guided officers on strengthening coordination response mechanisms and preparedness for any future industrial disasterThe primary objective of the mock drill was to assess the states readiness for swift response in case of accidents in oil and chemical industries evaluate interdepartmental coordination and test the effectiveness of manpower and equipmentAs Gujarat is a heavily industrialised state robust preparedness for emergencies especially in regions housing large refineries chemical clusters and storage terminals such as Jamnagar Hazira Vadinar and Kandla is criticalOfficials from NDMA GSDMA SEOC NDRF SDRF various defence forces line departments and associated agencies attended the meetingCollectors of Jamnagar Dwarka Kutch Bharuch and Surat briefed the state administration on the conduct and outcomes of the districtlevel mock drills through video conferencingThe states coastline and industrial corridors house refineries petrochemical units chemical manufacturing plants LNG terminals and storage facilities making it a critical centre for Indias energy and chemical economyWith highdensity industrial activity Gujarat faces elevated risks of oil spills chemical leaks and industrial accidents prompting continuous focus on strict safety protocols mock drills interagency coordination and disaster preparedness to safeguard workers infrastructure and coastal ecosystems IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/state-level-meeting-held-in-gujarat-to-review-oil-amp-chemical-disaster-preparedness-649744.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/assam-witnessing-unprecedented-road-transformation-cm-sarma-649747.html Guwahati Nov 21 Assam is witnessing an unprecedented transformation of its road infrastructure as the state government accelerates construction of highspeed corridors bridges and improved connectivity under the ambitious AsomMala 30 initiative Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday In a post on social media platform X the Chief Minister stated that every district every bridge and every kilometre of road is now becoming part of a larger vision aimed at reshaping Assamâs transport networkThe AsomMala 30 project is unlocking an investment of Rs 3217 crore to develop 883 km of highspeed corridors spanning 34 districts of the stateâEvery district every bridge every kilometre Assamâs road transformation is moving at an unprecedented paceâ CM Sarma said adding that the government is committed to delivering the connectivity that the state was denied for decadesAs part of the project 36 new bridges are being constructed across key locations to eliminate bottlenecks improve accessibility to remote areas and create seamless links between rural and urban centresThese infrastructure upgrades are expected to significantly reduce travel time boost logistical efficiency and improve road safety for daily commuters and commercial transport Officials from the Public Works Department said that the new network of corridors will play a crucial role in strengthening Assamâs integration with neighbouring northeastern states and major national highwaysâThe improved connectivity is also expected to facilitate faster movement of essential goods agricultural produce and industrial supplies thereby strengthening the stateâs economyâ a senior official saidThe project is being implemented in phases with survey work land acquisition and groundwork already underway in multiple districts Modern construction technologies upgraded materials and higher design standards are being incorporated to ensure durability and longterm performance of the roads and bridgesExperts believe that the AsomMala 30 scheme will not only enhance physical connectivity but also open up new employment avenues and encourage private investment in sectors such as tourism manufacturing and tradeWith strategic planning and sustained funding the state government aims to position Assam as a major connectivity hub in the Northeast linking the region more effectively with the rest of India The Chief Minister reiterated that infrastructure development remains one of the top priorities of his government and assured that work would continue at an accelerated pace in the coming months IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/assam-witnessing-unprecedented-road-transformation-cm-sarma-649747.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-guv-patel-addresses-govt-officers-at-raj-bhavan-649754.html Bhopal Nov 21 Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel while addressing a group of trainee Deputy Collectors at the Raj Bhavan on Friday said that at all times and in every society good people always receive respect Governor Patel advised the trainee Deputy Collectors of the RCVP Noronha Academy of Madhya Pradesh administration who had visited the Raj Bhavan that even a small lapse during training can become the cause of a major accident in futureService work done with sensitivity gives inner joy The comfort of material facilities is momentary Learning with full concentration and dedication becomes the foundation of future success he saidThe Governor added that among all living beings in nature the most powerful is the human being who has been given unique strength in the form of intellect and speechWith the meaningful use of these strengths a person becomes better stepbystep The need is for positive use of intellect and polite use of speech Governor Patel saidHe also advised trainee officers that in future life one should always have the spirit to learn and to understand through experiencesImportant and useful practical knowledge is received from the most deprived backward and poor persons of societyGovernor Patel said In a democratic system civil servants serve as an essential link between the government and the public They form the foundation of good governanceHe asserted that the primary requirement of good governance is that officers take decisions with sensitivity wisdom fairness and factual understandingGovernor Patel emphasised on understanding of the governments schemes and policies which are aimed at helping and uplifting deprived poor and backward personsWithout understanding the intent of a scheme its purpose and the condition of the beneficiary difficulties arise in shaping the scheme and ensuring its effective implementation he addedDuring his address the Governor also familiarised trainee officers with the ground realities of implementation through examples of tap water and housing schemesAdministrative success does not come from working while sitting in rooms Extensive field visits are essential Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that a scheme can be truly understood not in the office but by going to the ground he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-guv-patel-addresses-govt-officers-at-raj-bhavan-649754.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarat-mobile-health-units-offer-care-to-over-135-lakh-citizens-649757.html Ahmedabad Nov 21 More than 135 lakh people in Gujarat have benefited from OPD services offered by the states 137 mobile healthâmedical units which have become lifeline facilities delivering essential healthcare to remote and underserved communities Guided by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and led by Health Minister Praful Pansheriya the initiative is ensuring that primary healthcare reaches the last mileTaking into account the states diverse geography 102 mobile health units and 35 mobile medical units operate across Gujarat including 80 in tribal belts 23 in saltpan Agariya areas 11 in desert regions four in forest zones and 19 in general rural areasAs of September 2025 the units have collectively served more than 135 lakh citizens through OPD consultations conducted lab tests for more than five lakh people provided antenatal care to more than 8000 women and identified more than 1000 highrisk pregnanciesEach mobile unit is stationed at a Primary Health Centre PHC to ensure seamless coordination and timely delivery of servicesTheir daily operations follow action plans and fixed routes prepared by primary health centres PHC medical officers Total Health Solutions and Chief District Health Officers enabling structured reliable outreach tailored to local healthcare needsThese mobile units are playing a pivotal role in strengthening grassroots healthcare accessibility across the stateMobile healthmedical units are specially equipped vans that take essential healthcare services directly to people living in remote tribal desert forest and underserved rural areas where access to hospitals is limitedStaffed with medical officers and paramedics these units offer basic OPD consultations medicines lab tests antenatal care screening for highrisk cases and health educationBy travelling to villages on fixed routes they ensure that primary healthcare especially for vulnerable populations reaches citizens at their doorstep reducing delays in treatment and strengthening lastmile health access across the stateGujarats healthcare system combines a strong public infrastructure with rapid expansion of specialised services offering a wide network of primary health centres community health centres district hospitals medical colleges and superspeciality institutions across the stateThe state government has focused on lastmile delivery through initiatives like Mobile HealthâMedical Units 108 emergency services maternal and child health programmes and digital health systemsUrban hubs such as Ahmedabad Vadodara and Surat host advanced private hospitals and research facilities while major public institutions like Gujarat Medical Education and Research Society and AIIMS Rajkot are strengthening tertiary careWith ongoing investments in infrastructure technology disease surveillance and workforce capacity Gujarat continues to position itself as a model for accessible efficient and proactive healthcare delivery IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarat-mobile-health-units-offer-care-to-over-135-lakh-citizens-649757.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-bjps-samrat-choudhary-gets-home-ministry-may-initiate-action-like-yogi-govt-649759.html Patna Nov 21 For the first time in two decades the Home Department in Bihar has moved out of Nitish Kumarâs control Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary now heads the ministry getting full authority over Biharâs law and order machinery With this the entire police administrationâfrom DGP to ADG IG SP and DSPâwill report directly to himThis shift has sparked political discussion especially because Samrat Chaudhary has repeatedly spoken about adopting a UPstyle crackdown on crimeDuring election campaigns he had warned that criminals in Bihar would face strict action and had openly referenced the âUP modelâ implemented under Chief Minister Yogi AdityanathWith his appointment speculation has intensified about the possibility of encounters bulldozer action and tougher policing measures in BiharSamrat Choudhary will have the final authority in cases of major crimes riots communal tension public disorder and key arrests across the stateThe Home Minister will approve postings and transfers of IPS and senior officers including SPs DIGs IGs and even suspensions where requiredThis administrative power is considered one of the most influential tools in state governanceOperations in Naxalaffected districts including strategies similar to Operation Green Hunt will need the Home Ministerâs approvalDecisions on deploying CID STF or SOG against mafia groups gangs and organised crime networks will also fall under his authorityWith the Home Department under the BJP for the first time in many years the political and administrative direction of law enforcement in Bihar is expected to undergo noticeable changesEarlier in the day Chief Minister Nitish Kumar distributed portfolios among his ministersHe reached the Raj Bhavan around 330 pm and submitted the list of departments to Governor Arif Mohammad KhanThe new cabinet comprises 14 ministers from the BJP eight from the JDU two from the LJP RV and one each from the RLM and HAM IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-bjps-samrat-choudhary-gets-home-ministry-may-initiate-action-like-yogi-govt-649759.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-164-lakh-nominations-filed-for-two-phase-local-body-elections-649761.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 21 A total of 164427 nomination papers were filed across the state reflecting spirited political participation at the twophased local body elections in Kerala The submission of nomination papers concluded on Friday evening marking a crucial milestone in the states electoral calendarThis election will cover 23576 wards and divisions making it one of the largest democratic exercises at the grassroots levelMalappuram district topped the chart with 19959 nominations while Wayanad recorded the lowest at 5227In all 108580 candidates are in the fray including a majority of 57227 women 51352 men and one transgender candidate signalling a steadily shifting demographic in electoral representationKerala will go to polls in two phases to elect representatives to municipal corporations municipalities gram panchayats block panchayats and district panchayatsSeven southern and central districtsâThiruvananthapuram Kollam Alappuzha Pathanamthitta Idukki Kottayam and Ernakulamâwill vote on December 9 while seven northern districtsâThrissur Palakkad Kozhikode Malappuram Wayanad Kannur and Kasaragodâwill cast their votes on December 11Votes will be counted and results declared on December 13 paving the way for the formation of new local bodiesAccording to the voters list published by the State Election Commission on October 25 Kerala has 284 crore registered voters who will decide the fate of candidates representing national regional and independent platformsAs per the election schedule scrutiny of nominations will take place on November 22 followed by the final date for withdrawal of candidature on November 24With a high number of women contestants and enthusiastic electoral participation across districts this years polls are expected to be closely contested offering new insights into political shifts and grassroots governance priorities in KeralaIncidentally all across the state it is going to be a triangular contest with the ruling CPIMled Left the Congressled UDF and the BJPled NDA fighting it out for honours ahead of the grand final the assembly polls in AprilMay next year IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-164-lakh-nominations-filed-for-two-phase-local-body-elections-649761.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ncw-chief-vijaya-rahatkar-to-kick-off-discussions-on-women-prisoners-rights-tomorrow-649762.html New Delhi Nov 21 Aiming to protect the rights of imprisoned women the National Commission for Women NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar will lead a national consultation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Saturday officials said The consultation on âLaws Relating to Women in Prisonâ which is a part of NCWâs nationwide review for 202526 aims to identify urgent reforms needed to strengthen the rights welfare and dignity of women inmates across IndiaAccording to the NCW women constitute 43 per cent of the prison population yet in many states they continue to face significant systemic barriers including overcrowded facilities inadequate medical and mentalhealth services lack of gendersensitive infrastructure poor hygiene and heightened safety vulnerabilitiesThe national consultation will bring together experts prison administrators and policymakers to deliberate on critical reformsTo ensure inclusivity and representation the NCW conducted eight Regional Consultations in Noida Panaji Aizawl Patna Bhopal Patiala Hyderabad and Dehradun These consultations generated over 300 expert recommendations of which 205 key proposals will now be taken up at the national consultationDeliberations will focus on key legislations including the Model Prison Act 2023 Prison Act 1894 Model Prison Manual 2016 Transgender Persons Protection of Rights Act 2019 and the Repatriation of Prisoners Act 2003The core themes of the consultation include gendersensitive correctional systems improved medical and mentalhealth support rights of incarcerated mothers and their children safe accommodation for transgender inmates and humane treatment of foreign national prisonersThe recommendations emerging from the consultation will contribute to NCWâs final report to the Government of IndiaDuring her visit to the UT starting November 20 Rahatkar also led several important initiatives aimed at strengthening womenâs safety and empowerment at the grassrootsHer interactions included a meeting with Lieutenant Governor Admiral Devendra Kumar Joshi Retd at Raj Bhavan to discuss ongoing initiatives and the future roadmap for strengthening womenâs welfare across the UTShe also attended a review meeting with the DGP Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal and the police leadership to assess existing safety mechanisms enhance policing responses and strengthen institutional coordination for womenâs safetyThe Chairperson also attended a Gender Sensitisation Workshop for Police Personnel in Sri Vijaya Puram to enhance police awareness sensitivity and responsiveness in handling cases related to women IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ncw-chief-vijaya-rahatkar-to-kick-off-discussions-on-women-prisoners-rights-tomorrow-649762.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajasthan-rolls-out-rs-30-000-support-for-bullock-farming-over-42-000-applications-received-649766.html Jaipur Nov 21 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has launched a unique initiative aimed at promoting traditional farming practices and cattle conservation in the state Under the scheme the government will provide financial assistance of Rs 30000 per year to selected small and marginal farmers who continue to cultivate their fields using bullocks The move is intended to encourage traditional and organic farming methods support cattle preservation and offer economic relief to vulnerable farmer groupsOfficials pointed out that with the rapid expansion of modern agricultural machinery the use of bullocks in farming has sharply declined over the years This shift has not only reduced the demand for indigenous cattle breeds but has also adversely affected their longterm conservation The government believes that the incentive will revive the role of bullocks in agriculture improve soil fertility reduce chemical dependence and contribute to environmental protectionIn addition to the financial support the state government will also provide subsidies for installing biogas plants on farms By adopting biogas farmers can reduce their fuel and input costs increase the use of clean energy and produce organic manure directly on their fields Officials said that this will help promote organic farming practices and improve overall agricultural productivityThe Agriculture Department is currently preparing a database of farmers who use bullocks for cultivation based on which eligible beneficiaries will be shortlisted The department is also undertaking field verification to ensure that only genuine practitioners of bullockbased farming receive the assistanceA key component of the initiative is the Raj Kisan Saathi portal the state governmentâs dedicated digital platform for agricultural schemes and farmer services The portal enables farmers to register for various schemes track application status access advisories and receive timely updates from the Agriculture Department Farmers applying for the bullockuse incentive are required to submit their details through the portal ensuring transparency and reducing paperworkAccording to officials more than 42000 applications have already been received through the Raj Kisan Saathi portal with the highest number coming from Dungarpur Banswara and Udaipur districts The online application process is ongoing and the government expects more farmers to enrol in the coming weeks IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajasthan-rolls-out-rs-30-000-support-for-bullock-farming-over-42-000-applications-received-649766.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/govt-taking-steps-to-connect-people-with-cultural-heritage-president-murmu-649768.html Hyderabad Nov 21 President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday that said that the government is taking several steps to connect people especially our youth with cultural heritage She inaugurated the second edition of Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam Secunderabad hereThe ninedaylong festival is being organised by Rashtrapati Nilayam in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture the Ministry of Textiles and the Ministry of TourismThis festival aims to present the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Gujarat Maharashtra Rajasthan Goa Dadra amp Nagar Haveli and Daman amp DiuSpeaking at the inaugural ceremony the President said that in the first edition of the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav people were introduced to the rich cultural heritage of Northeast India This time we have an opportunity to witness and understand the rich cultural heritage of Western IndiaShe expressed confidence that visitors will be able to have a glimpse of the folk culture of Indias western regions through handicrafts dance music literature and cuisine of Gujarat Maharashtra Rajasthan Goa Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli during this festivalShe stated that events such as the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav help citizens living in different regions to understand each other and this understanding broadens our perspectives Furthermore such events foster respect for our cultural heritage and inspire us to preserve itThe President expressed confidence that large number of people will attend the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav and enjoy the festivalGovernor of Telangana Jishnu Dev Varma Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy Governor of Rajasthan Haribhau Bagde Governor of Goa Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju Minister for Panchayati Raj and Rural Development and Women and Child Welfare of Government of Telangana D Anasuya Seethakka and Minister of Tribal Development Khadi Cottage and Rural Industries of Government of Gujarat Naresh Maganbhai Patel attended the inaugural ceremonyEarlier Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy extended a warm welcome to the President upon her arrival today at Begumpet AirportThe President was received with due honours and escorted to Raj Bhavan where she was warmly received by the GovernorAfter participation in the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav the President returned to Raj BhavanShe is scheduled to stay overnight at Raj Bhavan before proceeding to Puttaparthi Andhra Pradesh on Saturday IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/govt-taking-steps-to-connect-people-with-cultural-heritage-president-murmu-649768.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/will-get-along-fine-with-mamdani-trump-649775.html Washington Nov 21 Hours before his planned meeting with New York City mayorelect Zohran Mamdani US President Donald Trump said he believed that he and Mamdani âwill get along fineâ In an interview with Fox News on Friday Trump noted that though Mamdani has a âdifferent philosophyâ both of them want to âmake New York strongââHes got a different philosophy Hes a little bit different I give him a lot of credit for the run He did a successful run and we all know that runs are not easy but I think well get along fine Look were looking for the same thing We want to make New York strongâ he addedTrump also reacted to Mamdaniâs victory speech which referenced the president directly telling him to âturn the volume upâ on the televisionâSo hear me President Trump when I say this to get to any of us you will have to get through all of usâ Mamdani had saidTrump acknowledged that he was also targeting Mamdani âa little too hardââIt wasâhard to be totally friendly toward the opponentâhe had some interesting opponents but he ran a good race I dont know exactly what he means by turn the volume upâHe has to be careful what he says to meâhe was very nice in callingâand were gonna have a meetingâI think its going to be quite civilâ he addedOn Thursday the White House targeted Mamdani saying a âcommunistâ is coming to meet President TrumpResponding to questions about the meeting the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt remarked âIt speaks volumes that tomorrow we have a communist coming to the White House because thats who the Democrat party elected as the mayor of the largest city in the country referring to Mamdani and said the president is âwilling to meet with anyone and talk to anyone to try to do whatâs right on behalf of the American peopleâTrump had announced the meeting in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday calling Mamdani the âCommunist Mayor of New York Cityâ and stating that the mayorelect had requested the Oval Office meeting âWe have agreed that this meeting will take place at the Oval Office on Friday November 21stâMamdani also held a briefing in New York on Thursday telling reporters he intends to outline priorities for the city and seek areas of agreement with the president âIâm not concerned about this meetingâ he said âI view this meeting as an opportunity to make my caseâ adding that it âbehoves me to leave no stone unturned in making the city more affordableâThe mayorelect said he plans to raise issues including public safety affordability and economic stability during the Oval Office discussionThe meeting comes after months of confrontations during the New York mayoral election campaign Trump repeatedly labelled Mamdani a âcommunistâ predicted economic and social decline under his leadership and threatened to cut federal funding to New York City if Mamdani wonIn an unusual step Trump endorsed Mamdaniâs rival former New York governor Andrew Cuomo who ran as an independent Mamdani defeated Cuomo by nearly nine percentage points in the November 4 election becoming the first Democratic socialist elected mayor of the countryâs largest city IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/will-get-along-fine-with-mamdani-trump-649775.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 04:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/madhya-pradesh-sir-work-intensifies-in-burhanpur-uploading-continues-late-into-the-night-649792.html Burhanpur Nov 22 The administration in Burhanpur district Madhya Pradesh is working diligently to ensure the timely completion of the Special Intensive Revision SIR process SIRrelated tasks are now being carried out both during the day and late into the night to ensure that all forms are uploaded online without delay Rajesh Patidar the Burhanpur District SIR Officer told IANS that the work related to the SIR is steadily gaining momentum in the district He said that BoothLevel Officers BLOs are conducting doortodoor verification while the office teams continue uploading completed forms until late hours to keep the process on trackPatidar stated that the administration is making every effort to finish the SIR process in both Assembly constituencies of the district before the prescribed deadline To achieve this continuous monitoring and coordinated data entry are being carried out through a teambased approach With this proactive effort the administration expects the voter list update to be completed successfully and without any delayThe BJP has welcomed the cleanup exercise calling it a step toward ensuring greater transparency in the electoral rollsHowever the exercise has drawn sharp opposition from several parties West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote to Chief Election Commissioner CEC Gyanesh Kumar objecting to the SIR She claimed that the manner in which the exercise is being imposed on electoral officials and citizens is âunplannedâ âchaoticâ and âdangerousâ CM Banerjee is scheduled to address an antiSIR rally at Bangaon in North 24 Parganas district on November 25Meanwhile the Election Commission on November 4 launched the second phase of the SIR of electoral rolls in nine states and three Union Territories covering around 51 crore voters Boothlevel officers have begun distributing enumeration forms to electors as part of the processDuring the enumeration phase which will continue until December 4 more than 53 lakh BLOs will visit households at least three times for the distribution and collection of formsAfter the rally Banerjee will participate in a protest march at Bangaon This will be her second antiSIR rally and protest march following the first one held in Kolkata on November 4In addition to BLOs 764 lakh BLAs appointed by political parties 10448 electoral registration officers and assistant EROs and 321 district election officers have been deployed to conduct the SIR exercise in a smooth orderly and voterfriendly mannerThe 12 states and Union Territories where the SIR is being conducted are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lakshadweep Chhattisgarh Goa Gujarat Kerala Madhya Pradesh Puducherry Rajasthan Tamil Nadu Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal Among these Tamil Nadu Kerala West Bengal and Puducherry are scheduled to go to the polls in 2026The first phase of the SIR exercise was carried out in Bihar earlier this year after which more than 68 lakh names were removed from the electoral rolls IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/madhya-pradesh-sir-work-intensifies-in-burhanpur-uploading-continues-late-into-the-night-649792.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-claims-rs-4-000-crore-scam-in-chennai-corporation-tender-extension-649799.html Chennai Nov 22 BJP leader K Annamalai has accused the Greater Chennai Corporation of illegally extending the deadline for a massive waste collection contract worth Rs 4000 crore claiming the move was designed to favour a particular company and potentially enable largescale corruption He demanded that the tender be cancelled immediately and that a full investigation be launched into the decisionThe Corporation had invited bids in July from private companies for doortodoor waste collection services in the Tondiarpet and Anna Nagar zonesThe 10year contract is valued at approximately Rs 4000 croreAccording to Annamalai the tender had already been postponed four times before the final deadline was set for 3 pm on Thursday By that time three firms had submitted their bidsAnnamalai alleged that in violation of procurement rules the Corporation extended the deadline by an additional day announcing November 21 as the new cutoff after the official window had closedFollowing this lastminute change one more company entered the tender process He claimed the extension appeared to be a calculated move aimed at helping a specific company particularly because the authorities became aware of the bid values of the first three participants once the deadline had passedAllowing a new entrant after assessing the bid details he said compromised the fairness and integrity of the entire processAnnamalai noted that tender extensions after the deadline are not only prohibited but also severely undermine the transparency that public contracts demandThe three companies that complied with the original deadline were unfairly disadvantaged he said adding that such a violation casts doubt on the motives behind the extensionGiven the substantial financial value of the contract Annamalai argued that the circumstances strongly point to an attempt to facilitate corruptionThis is not a minor procedural violation it is a deliberate rule breach that opens the door to a Rs 4000crore scam he allegedHe urged the Chennai Corporation to cancel the tender immediately publish the details of the company that originally qualified as of the November 20 deadline and explain the reasons behind the questionable extensionAnnamalai also demanded a thorough inquiry to identify those responsible for altering the deadline after closure He said the Corporation must act swiftly to restore transparency and accountability in what he described as a highly suspicious and irregular tender process IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-claims-rs-4-000-crore-scam-in-chennai-corporation-tender-extension-649799.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cong-will-hold-vote-chor-gaddi-chhod-maha-rally-on-dec-14-venugopal-649801.html New Delhi Nov 22 Congress General Secretary and MP K C Venugopal on Saturday announced that the Congress will hold a Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod Maha Rally on December 14 at 130 pm at Ramlila Maidan in the national Capital He said the âspectre of vote choriâ is the biggest danger facing Indian democracy today Venugopal took to social media platform X to make the announcement stating âThe spectre of Vote Chori is the biggest danger looming over our democracy today To send a message across the nation against these attempts to destroy our Constitution the Congress will be holding the Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod Maha Rally on December 14th 130 pm onwards at Ramlila Maidan New DelhiHe added âWe have received crores of signatures from every corner of India rejecting the BJPECIâs nefarious tactics like adding bogus voters deleting Oppositioninclined voters and manipulating voter rolls at a mass scale Not only that every Indian has seen how the ECI bends rules ignores Model Code of Conduct violations and indulges in daylight bribery to help the BJP rig elections The ECI which was once a neutral umpire is now a blatantly partisan player completely destroying the very concept of a level playing field in electionsVenugopal further asserted âWe will not remain silent as this attack on the electoral system unfolds in front of our eyes This Maha Rally is only the beginning of our fight to reclaim Indian democracy from the clutches of the Vote ChorsMeanwhile on November 19 a group of more than 200 retired judges bureaucrats former Army officers and diplomats had issued an open letter criticising the Congress and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi for his allegations against the Election Commission under the partyâs âvote choriâ campaignThe letter has 272 signatories including 16 retired judges 123 former bureaucrats 133 retired Army officers and 14 former ambassadorsâWe the senior citizens of civil society express our grave concern that Indiaâs democracy is under assault not by force but by a rising tide of venomous rhetoric directed toward its foundational institutions Some political leaders instead of offering genuine policy alternatives resort to provocative but unsubstantiated accusations as part of their theatrical political strategy the letter states IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cong-will-hold-vote-chor-gaddi-chhod-maha-rally-on-dec-14-venugopal-649801.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/maharashtra-byculla-police-register-case-against-delivery-boy-for-sending-obscene-messages-to-woman-649803.html Mumbai Nov 22 In a disturbing incident from Mumbaiâs Byculla area a woman has filed a complaint alleging constant harassment stalking and threats from an unknown delivery boy who repeatedly sent her obscene messages The Byculla Police have registered a case and launched a search for the accused According to the complaint on September 23 the woman identified as Parinaaz ordered groceries through an app Around 4 pm a delivery boy arrived at her residence to hand over the items However when a few products were missing he took her mobile number claiming he would return with a refund The next day he called her from the same number to discuss the refund The woman mistook the call for a normal call she thanked him and ended the conversationSoon after the accused saved her WhatsApp number and began sending her obscene messages The woman did not respond and immediately informed her husband Despite her silence the messages continued On September 28 the accused again sent her lewd messages When the family warned him that the matter would be reported to the police he claimed he was blocking her number and leaving for his villageHowever on November 19 2025 the accused resumed the harassment this time using a new number He sent her WhatsApp messages proposing to meet her alone When she warned him to stop he responded with threats Unable to tolerate the ongoing harassment and stalking the woman approached the police Officers have begun investigating the matter and efforts to trace the accused are underwayA similar incident was reported in South Mumbai earlier this year On October 29 the Colaba Police arrested a 43yearold delivery boy for allegedly molesting an eightyearold girl inside a residential building An FIR was registered against the accused at the Colaba Police StationAccording to that complaint the 35yearold mother of the child who works as a domestic help and resides in Colaba reported that the incident occurred on October 26 around 7 pm The accused identified as Imran Mohammad Sherkhan 43 a delivery worker residing in Cuffe Parade allegedly approached the minor under the pretext of asking for an address He then kissed her on the cheek and neck pinched her lips and behaved in a manner that outraged her modesty The child immediately informed her mother who contacted the police A case was promptly registered and the accused was taken into custody IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/maharashtra-byculla-police-register-case-against-delivery-boy-for-sending-obscene-messages-to-woman-649803.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/air-pollution-delhi-cm-launches-drive-to-distribute-10-000-heaters-to-rwa-watchmen-649811.html New Delhi Nov 22 IANS Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that the government is making continuous efforts to control pollution and launched a drive to distribute 10000 electric heaters to watchmen of RWAs to prevent wood or coal burning during winternbspThe participation of citizens and communities is the most important in this mission to clean the air In the same vein today a large number of RWAs are being distributed electric heaters so that the need to light bonfires in the winter season is reduced and effective control can be exercised over pollution caused by smoke she said on XTalking to reporters the Chief Minister said In Delhis ongoing battle against pollution this is another positive step by the Delhi government To reduce the pollution caused by burning wood and coal we have launched a new initiative where we will distribute 10000 heaters to RWAs through CSR supportnbspWe aim to ensure that in no block or locality do watchmen or residents burn wood or coal which contributes to pollution We hope to make all RWAs aware and motivate them to ensure that no wood or coal is burned in their areas By providing electric heaters we want to support our watchmen and offer them a cleaner alternative helping reduce pollution across Delhi she said during an event at Dilli Haat PitampuraWhile addressing representatives of RWAs CM Gupta said While open fires increase pollution electric heaters provide a safe clean and practical alternative This small step can also prove to be a major help in pollution controlnbspShe said that the government is working in mission mode on all fronts giving topmost priority to pollution controlnbspMountains of garbage are continuously decreasing cleanliness and tree plantation campaigns are ongoing without interruption road water sprinkling and mechanical sweeping have been made more effective she saidAlong with this the installation of smog towers and monitoring of pollutionspreading vehicles and industrial units are also being continuously strengthened Pollution control in Delhi is our resolve our responsibility and our priority she saidnbspThe Chief Minister also sought public participation saying The participation of all of us is the most effective means of success in this battle against pollution https://dailyworld.in/politics/air-pollution-delhi-cm-launches-drive-to-distribute-10-000-heaters-to-rwa-watchmen-649811.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 16:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-will-restore-law-and-order-in-bihar-minister-dilip-jaiswal-as-party-gets-home-portfolio-649838.html New Delhi Nov 22 In a major political shift in Bihar the BJP has gained control of the Home Department for the first time in two decades BJP leader and minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal welcomed the development expressing confidence in the partyâs ability to strengthen Biharâs internal security and governance Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday handed over the crucial portfolio to Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary as part of a fresh departmental arrangement between the JDU and the BJP In return the JDU has taken charge of the Finance Ministry along with the Commercial Tax Department previously held by the BJPSpeaking to IANS Jaiswal said âI thank the Chief Minister for entrusting our party with the Home Ministry and giving us the responsibility of the department I am confident that our leaders through the Home Department will work to restore law and order across BiharâThe Home Department has long been a closely guarded portfolio in Bihar politics Nitish Kumar despite various coalition formations over the years has rarely parted with it Even during Jitan Ram Manjhiâs brief tenure as Chief Minister the Home portfolio formally remained under the CMâs office though JDU insiders noted that Nitish continued to wield considerable influence over itWith the BJP now holding the powerful ministry the shift marks a significant recalibration of responsibilities within the ruling alliance Political analysts view the move as both a strategic balancing act and a sign of deepening cooperation between the JDU and the BJPled NDA government in the stateJaiswal also took aim at the Opposition predicting turbulence within the INDIA bloc âThe INDIA alliance is on the verge of breaking Rahul Gandhi is unwilling to accept any controlled approach and you will soon see a major split in the allianceâ he remarked hinting at mounting friction within the Opposition bloc ahead of upcoming political battlesAs the BJP assumes charge of the Home Department after two decades expectations are high over how the party will address rising concerns about law and order in the state The new distribution of portfolios signals a renewed phase of powersharing in Biharâs coalition politics with both allies betting on stability and administrative efficiency IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-will-restore-law-and-order-in-bihar-minister-dilip-jaiswal-as-party-gets-home-portfolio-649838.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 23:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-patel-to-inaugurate-tana-riri-music-festival-in-gujarats-vadnagar-tomorrow-649699.html Gandhinagar Nov 21 The annual TanaRiri music festival a cultural event celebrating Gujarats classical music legacy will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday in Vadnagar Mehsana district This year renowned classical vocalist Kalapini Komkali will be felicitated with the TanaRiri Music Honour AwardThe twoday festival beginning Saturday will feature evening performances of classical vocal instrumental music and folk genres by acclaimed artistesOn the second day of the festival Minister of State for Forest Environment and Transport Pravin Mali will be the chief guestThe festival organised annually by Sangeet Natak Akademi under the Sports Youth and Cultural Activities Department was instituted in 2003 by the then Chief Minister and now Prime Minister Narendra Modi to celebrate the immortal legacy of the legendary sisters Tana and RiriThe music honour award was introduced in 2010 This years lineup includes classical renditions by Kalapini Komkali instrumental recitals by Niladri Kumar and folk presentations by Ishani Dave on the first eveningOn the following day classical vocalist Dr Subhadra Desai instrumentalist Ninad Adhikari and team and folk artist Parth Oza and troupe will performThe festival commemorates the historic contribution of Tana and Riri granddaughters of poetsaint Narsinh Mehtas daughter Sharmistha who earned a revered place in Gujarats musical heritageAs legend holds their mastery over Malhar raag soothed the burning effect caused by Tansens recital of Deepak raagTheir devotion to music and sacrifice is honoured every year at their samadhi site in Vadnagar where the festival has been held since 2003Meanwhile Gujarat is set to host Spatak Classical a vibrant celebration of Indiaâs rich classical music tradition adding to the states growing cultural calendarThe festival will bring together acclaimed vocalists instrumentalists and emerging artists for a series of performances that highlight the depth of Hindustani and Carnatic stylesSpatak Classical aims to create an immersive musical experience for audiences while strengthening Gujarats position as a thriving hub for classical arts alongside flagship events like the TanaRiri Mahotsav IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-patel-to-inaugurate-tana-riri-music-festival-in-gujarats-vadnagar-tomorrow-649699.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/number-of-poor-families-getting-cheap-lpg-under-ujjwala-scheme-rises-to-106-crore-649705.html New Delhi Nov 21 Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday that the number of poor families in India getting an LPG cylinder at a subsidised price under the Prime Minister Modiled governments Ujjwala Yojana has gone up to 106 crore while the number of homes getting piped natural gas in their kitchens has risen to 156 crore He also added that the length of the gas pipeline network across the country has now crossed 25000 km and the number of compressed natural gas filling stations for vehicles in various cities nationwide has gone up to 8340The sounds of a progressing Bharat are subtle yet powerful Energy that powers protects and progresses every single day under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership the Minister remarked in a post on XAs on July 1 2025 there are about 1033 crore families benefiting from the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana PMUYAnother 27 million connections were approved for beneficiaries during the 2025â2026 phase bringing the total to 106 croreThe Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently approved an outlay of Rs 12000 crore for the targeted subsidy of Rs 300 per 142 kg cylinder for up to 9 reïlls per year to the PMUY beneïciaries during Financial Year FY 202526PMUY scheme was launched in May 2016 with the objective to provide depositfree LPG connection to adult women from poor households across the countryAll PMUY beneïciaries receive depositfree LPG connection which includes security deposit of cylinder pressure regulator Suraksha Hose domestic gas consumer card booklet and installation chargesThe objective of the scheme is to shield PMUY beneïciaries from the impact of sharp ïuctuations in international prices of LPG since 60 per cent of Indias LPG requirement is met through importsAccording to the existing modalities of Ujjwala 20 the ïrst reïll and stove is also provided free of cost to all beneïciariesPMUY beneïciaries are not required to make any payments for the LPG connection or the ïrst reïll or stove as the cost for these is borne by the Union government through the public sector oil marketing companiesUnder the targeted subsidy to Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana consumers to make LPG more aïordable for them and thereby ensuring sustained usage of the cooking gas by these households the Union government started a targeted subsidy of Rs 200 per 142 kg cylinder for up to 12 reïlls per annum to the PMUY consumers in May 2022In October 2023 the Union government increased the targeted subsidy to Rs 300 per 142 kg cylinder for up to 12 reïlls per annumThe average per capita consumption of PMUY consumers which was only about 3 reïlls in 201920 and 368 reïlls in 202223 has improved to about 447 during FY 202425 reflecting the success of the scheme according to an official statement IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/number-of-poor-families-getting-cheap-lpg-under-ujjwala-scheme-rises-to-106-crore-649705.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/i-wish-him-luck-dy-cm-shivakumar-on-cm-siddaramaiahs-full-term-claim-defends-mlas-delhi-visit-649709.html Bengaluru Nov 21 Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee KPCC chief DK Shivakumar on Friday defended the Delhi trip of several MLAs comparing it to the visits made by Ministers and MLAs accompanying CM Siddaramaiah and wished the latter all luck to retain the seat Shivakumar was responding to the leadership tussle surfacing in Karnataka with several MLAs and Ministers visiting Delhi reportedly to push for his elevation to the Chief Ministerâs postFurther reacting to CM Siddaramaiahâs assertion that he will remain Chief Minister for the full fiveyear term Shivakumar said âHonourable CM Siddaramaiah has stated that he will complete five years I wish him all the luckâHe made the remarks while speaking to the media in Bengaluru on Friday When asked about keeping oneâs word with reference to powersharing Shivakumar replied âOur CM has always articulated his ideology I will not comment on it He has said the matter is between him and the high command Siddaramaiah has stated that he will abide by whatever the high command decides The CM will listen to the high command and I am also on the same page We are all committed to the high commandâs decisionâHe added âBeyond this there is nothing But one thing is clear all MLAs have the right to visit and meet their leaders You cannot stop them You cannot tell them not to go Many MLAs travel with Ministers and many go with the Chief Minister Who has stopped them No one has troubled themâResponding to a dinner meeting reportedly held by ministers close to CM Siddaramaiah after the Delhi visit of MLAs and Ministers from his own camp Shivakumar said âI donât know what message they want to send I am not aware of what is going on They wanted the State President to be changed they wanted more Deputy Chief Minister postsââAll these discussions have been going on for twoandahalf years Let them hold more meetingsâ Shivakumar said taking a swipe at ministers aligned with CM SiddaramaiahRegarding his Ministers and MLAs visiting Delhi Shivakumar clarified âI do not have any faction I am not the leader of any faction I am the president for all 140 MLAs All 140 MLAs are important to me I am not interested in taking along any faction nor am I willing to create groups within the party I will not do thatââForming groups is not in my blood All 140 MLAs are my MLAs The Honâble Chief Minister has decided to reshuffle the government He will carry out the Cabinet reshuffle Naturally many are interested in becoming Ministers It is normal that they go to Delhi to meet the leadersâ he saidâWhat else can I say It is their right I have not taken any of them there Some went and met AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge Many leaders also went and met him along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah What is wrong with thatâ he askedâThey have gone on their own No one has called them It is their right They are voluntarily going to Delhi and showing their faces They want to project that they are active capable and seeking responsibility All party members are eligible to become Ministersâ he maintainedAmid the leadership row and the Delhi visit by a group of ministers and MLAs reportedly seeking a change in leadership in Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted that he would continue as Chief Minister and present the state budget for the remainder of the governmentâs termSpeaking to reporters at Mandakalli Airport in Mysuru Siddaramaiah made the remarks while responding to questions on the leadership issue within the ruling partyWhen asked whether he would present the budget this year and for the rest of the term Siddaramaiah replied âWhy are you media asking this question Yes I will continue as the Chief Minister and will also present the budgetâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/i-wish-him-luck-dy-cm-shivakumar-on-cm-siddaramaiahs-full-term-claim-defends-mlas-delhi-visit-649709.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kpcc-to-host-centenary-celebration-of-vaikom-satyagraha-on-nov-23-649714.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 21 The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee KPCC will lead a major commemoration event on Sunday at Vaikom in Kottayam marking the 100th anniversary of the conclusion of the historic Vaikom Satyagraha The satyagraha a landmark struggle in Keralas social reform movement lasted 603 days and became a turning point in the fight against castebased discriminationAnnouncing the event KPCC President and MLA Sunny Joseph said the centenary celebration aims to honour the spirit of the satyagraha which redefined Keralas sociopolitical landscape and strengthened the movement for equality and justiceHe said the programme will be held grandly and inclusively paying tribute to the leaders reformers and common people who fought courageously for the right to public accessThe main commemorative meeting will be held at 230 pm at the Vaikom Satyagraha Memorial HallThe session will be chaired by KPCC Vice President and Chairman of the Centenary Celebration Committee VP SajeendranOpposition Leader VD Satheesan will inaugurate the eventPolitical Affairs Committee members KPCC office bearers MPs MLAs and senior leaders are expected to attend the eventAs part of preserving and promoting the legacy of Vaikom Satyagraha KPCC has been conducting a series of observance programmes since 2023The centenary celebrations were formally launched on March 30 2023 by AICC President Mallikarjun KhargeThis was followed by the History Congress held in Thiruvananthapuram on December 5 and 6 2023 which brought together historians scholars and political leaders to revisit the movementâs impactA memorial pavilion dedicated to Vaikom Satyagraha freedom fighter Amachadi Thevan was also unveiled with Dr Ambedkarâs grandson Anand Raj Ambedkar officiating the ceremonyOn March 30 2024 a major anniversary conference was held at Vaikom marking 100 years since the beginning of the agitationThe upcoming November event will focus on both historical reflection and contemporary relevance highlighting the values of social justice democratic rights and equal access that remain central to the spirit of Vaikom Satyagraha IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kpcc-to-host-centenary-celebration-of-vaikom-satyagraha-on-nov-23-649714.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sir-phase-ii-ef-distribution-climbs-to-9893-per-cent-digitisation-at-2677pc-649715.html New Delhi Nov 21 The Election Commission of India ECI has reported significant progress in Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision SIR 2025 with 9893 percentage distribution of Enumeration Forms EFs across 12 states and Union Territories According to the Daily Bulletin issued at 3 pm on Friday nationwide EF distribution has reached 9893 percentage reflecting strong field mobilisation by Booth Level Officers BLOs and active participation from Booth Level Agents BLAsDuring the ongoing enumeration phase which runs from November 4 to December 4 a total of 5043 crore EFs have already been distributed out of the eligible 5097 crore electorsDigitisation however continues to trail behind distribution efforts with 1364 crore forms digitised so far marking an overall digitisation rate of 2677 percentageGoa and Lakshadweep have recorded a perfect 100 percentage EF distribution followed by Andaman and Nicobar with 9998 percentage Madhya Pradesh with 9979 percentage West Bengal with 9974 percentage and Gujarat at 9963 percentageUttar Pradesh the largest state by electorate size has achieved 9957 percentage distribution covering over 1537 crore electorsPuducherry with 9497 percentage Tamil Nadu 9558 percentage and Kerala 9710 percentage reported the lowest EF distribution among the 12 regions assessedIn terms of digitisation Lakshadweep leads with 6130 percentage followed by Goa at 5981 percentage and Rajasthan at 5426 percentageKerala has registered the lowest digitisation progress at just 681 percentage followed by Uttar Pradesh at 921 percentageThe Commission noted that recognised political parties have been urged to appoint more Booth Level Agents to accelerate verification and digitisationThe press note by the ECI added that the figures from Rajasthan do not include the Anta Assembly constituency where the revision was deferred due to a byelectionThe ECI will continue to release scheduled bulletins as the revision process advances toward its December 4 deadline IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sir-phase-ii-ef-distribution-climbs-to-9893-per-cent-digitisation-at-2677pc-649715.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jagan-urges-chandrababu-naidu-to-protect-andhras-interests-in-krishna-waters-649717.html Amaravati Nov 21 YSR Congress Party president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has urged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to safeguard the interests of the people of the state before the Krishna Water Disputes TribunalII KWDTII In a letter to the Chief Minister Jagan said that the state government will have an opportunity to present its case in the upcoming hearings before the KWDTâIIThe YSRCP leader wrote that this is of vital importance in light of the Telangana governmentâs demand for the allocation of 763 TMC of dependable water in the Krishna River to the state of TelanganaIf the Tribunal accedes to this request the State of Andhra Pradesh would be subjected to severe injustice Andhra Pradesh Government has to now present its final arguments before the KWDTII and prevent the unfair reallocation YS Jagan saidâIt is quite distressing to note that the TDP coalition Government in the State of AP does not seem to have any sincerity in protecting the States rights over the Krishna river waters The coalition government is making fragile arguments on behalf of the State before KWDTIIâ he wroteThe former CM also pointed out the callous attitude of the TDP towards the Rayalaseema ProjectsReferring to the decision of the Karnataka Government to provide clearance for acquisition of 133867 acres of land to facilitate increase in Almatti dam height from 51916 meters to 524256 meters YS Jagan told CM Naidu that insincere attitude of his Government towards safeguarding the interests of the State is giving scope for the âneighbouring States to initiate steps that will result in adverse consequence for our StateâHe recalled that works pertaining to increasing the Almatti dam height commenced when Chandrababu Naidu was not only the Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh but also the convener of the United Front in 1996 At that time opposition parties and farmers were justifiably worried that this development would seriously undermine the rights of a united Andhra PradeshâDespite the agitations Chandrababu Naidu had turned a deaf ear It is owing to the insincere attitude of the TDP Government that the Brijesh Kumar Tribunal permitted Karnataka to increase the height of the Almatti Dam Further the TDP Government formed in 2014 had also relinquished the states rights over the Krishna river waters to Telanganaâ the YSRCP leaderJagan said again that when Chandrababu Naidu is the Chief Minister Andhra Pradesh is facing this difficult situation wherein the interests of the State are to be safeguardedâAt this crucial juncture I urge that the TDP coalition Government act with commitment to the State and protect the States rights over the Krishna waters Even if even one TMC of the 512 TMC of net water allocated by the Bachawat Tribunal were to be lost the TDP Government would be held responsible for itâ he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jagan-urges-chandrababu-naidu-to-protect-andhras-interests-in-krishna-waters-649717.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/i-wish-him-luck-shivakumar-on-siddaramaiahs-full-term-claim-defends-mlas-delhi-visit-649718.html Bengaluru Nov 21 Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee KPCC chief DK Shivakumar on Friday defended the Delhi trip of several MLAs comparing it to the visits made by Ministers and MLAs accompanying CM Siddaramaiah and wished the latter all luck to retain the seat Shivakumar was responding to the leadership tussle surfacing in Karnataka with several MLAs and Ministers visiting Delhi reportedly to push for his elevation to the Chief Ministerâs postFurther reacting to CM Siddaramaiahâs assertion that he will remain Chief Minister for the full fiveyear term Shivakumar said âHonourable CM Siddaramaiah has stated that he will complete five years I wish him all the luckâHe made the remarks while speaking to the media in Bengaluru on Friday When asked about keeping oneâs word with reference to powersharing Shivakumar replied âOur CM has always articulated his ideology I will not comment on it He has said the matter is between him and the high command Siddaramaiah has stated that he will abide by whatever the high command decides The CM will listen to the high command and I am also on the same page We are all committed to the high commandâs decisionâHe added âBeyond this there is nothing But one thing is clear all MLAs have the right to visit and meet their leaders You cannot stop them You cannot tell them not to go Many MLAs travel with Ministers and many go with the Chief Minister Who has stopped them No one has troubled themâResponding to a dinner meeting reportedly held by ministers close to CM Siddaramaiah after the Delhi visit of MLAs and Ministers from his own camp Shivakumar said âI donât know what message they want to send I am not aware of what is going on They wanted the State President to be changed they wanted more Deputy Chief Minister postsââAll these discussions have been going on for twoandahalf years Let them hold more meetingsâ Shivakumar said taking a swipe at ministers aligned with CM SiddaramaiahRegarding his Ministers and MLAs visiting Delhi Shivakumar clarified âI do not have any faction I am not the leader of any faction I am the president for all 140 MLAs All 140 MLAs are important to me I am not interested in taking along any faction nor am I willing to create groups within the party I will not do thatââForming groups is not in my blood All 140 MLAs are my MLAs The Honâble Chief Minister has decided to reshuffle the government He will carry out the Cabinet reshuffle Naturally many are interested in becoming Ministers It is normal that they go to Delhi to meet the leadersâ he saidâWhat else can I say It is their right I have not taken any of them there Some went and met AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge Many leaders also went and met him along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah What is wrong with thatâ he askedâThey have gone on their own No one has called them It is their right They are voluntarily going to Delhi and showing their faces They want to project that they are active capable and seeking responsibility All party members are eligible to become Ministersâ he maintainedAmid the leadership row and the Delhi visit by a group of ministers and MLAs reportedly seeking a change in leadership in Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted that he would continue as Chief Minister and present the state budget for the remainder of the governmentâs termSpeaking to reporters at Mandakalli Airport in Mysuru Siddaramaiah made the remarks while responding to questions on the leadership issue within the ruling partyWhen asked whether he would present the budget this year and for the rest of the term Siddaramaiah replied âWhy are you media asking this question Yes I will continue as the Chief Minister and will also present the budgetâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/i-wish-him-luck-shivakumar-on-siddaramaiahs-full-term-claim-defends-mlas-delhi-visit-649718.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mohan-bhagwat-urges-social-unity-at-manipur-tribal-leadership-meet-says-fraternity-bharats-true-dharma-649727.html Imphal Nov 21 Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday called for social unity during a Janajati tribal leadership meet in Manipurs capital Imphal The RSS chief interacted with Janajati leaders on the second day of his threeday visit to the state and appealed for strengthening unity and characterbuilding to ensure lasting peace harmony and progress in the region as well as the nation A traditional Manipuri lunch was organised at the RSS centre Bhaskara Prabha in Imphal as part of the event where over 200 leaders representing various Janajati communities of Manipur joined Bhagwat reflecting the essence of Samajik Samarasata social equality and mutual respect Addressing the gathering he reiterated that RSS is a purely social organisation dedicated to strengthening societyRSS is not against anybody it is not formed to destroy but to fulfill society Leaders politics governments and even divine incarnations are supportive forces but what society truly needs is unity he saidThe RSS chief added that the Sangh neither engages in politics nor remotecontrols any organisationRSS works only through friendship affection and social harmony he said Emphasising Bharatâs civilisational continuity he noted that studies indicate the genetic and cultural DNA of the people of Bharat has remained one for over 40000 yearsWe are united because of our shared consciousness Despite our beautiful diversity we belong to one civilisational family Unity does not demand uniformity he observedQuoting Dr BR Ambedkar Bhagwat said the Constitutional principles of liberty equality and fraternity are rooted in Gautam Buddhas teachings and can flourish only when fraternity the feeling of oneness is strongMany nations failed despite having liberty and equality because they lacked fraternity But fraternity is dharma for BharatExplaining that the RSS was not created as a reaction to any external force but to address internal disunity he recalled Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewars resolve to unite society RSS is a manmaking and characterbuilding movement he said encouraging everyone to visit shakhas to understand how the Sangh works on the groundBhagwat said anyone working for the betterment of society with commitment to Bharatiya civilisation is already an undeclared swayamsevakRSS people are baggagefree we want nothing but a good society he remarkedOn issues raised by Janajati leaders he assured them that their concerns are national concerns He emphasised selfreliance and solutions within the Constitutional framework Issues in a family must be solved within the family Dialogue must be based on oneness not contractual bargaining he said also pointing out that several regional issues and divisions have historical roots in colonial policiesCalling manushyanirman the building of responsible ethical and socially conscious individuals â the foundation of national transformation Bhagwat highlighted the ongoing Sadbhavana Baithaks and the Sanghâs Panch Parivartan initiatives These include Samajik Samarasata social harmony without discrimination Kutumb Prabodhan strengthening family values Paryavaran Sanrakshan environment conservation Swabodh civilisational awareness and Nagarik Kartavya civic dutiesHe urged Janajati leaders to take pride in indigenous traditions languages and scripts and embrace a swadeshi lifestyle rooted in cultural identityOther nations are now looking towards Bharat for guidance and civilisational alternatives We must build a strong Rashtra and RSS will continue to work tirelessly for it he said The historic dialogue among Janajati leaders and the community meal concluded with a message of cultural unity and collective responsibility demonstrating the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat in actionSeparately while interacting with youth leaders in Imphal Bhagwat urged the younger generation to recognise that Bharat is not a nation born in recent centuries but an ancient continuous civilisationHe noted that epics such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata reference regions like Manipur Brahmadesh and even presentday Afghanistan highlighting Bharats vast cultural and spiritual footprintHindu civilisation stands on acceptance mutual respect and a deep sense of shared consciousness Our diversity is our strength because dharma unites us at the core he said calling upon youth to take pride in their identity and lead with cultural confidenceEncouraging youth participation in nationbuilding he said RSS shakhas aim to shape responsible capable and selfless citizens who contribute their skills and talent for the country True progress he said moves from individual excellence to collective growth and transformation of systems Warning against extreme materialism and selfcentredness he emphasised that strong families and valuebased upbringing are crucial for a strong nationYoung minds must rise above selfish ambitions When Bharat rises the world rises Our duty is to stay united and awakened as one society with one resolve he saidBhagwat arrived in Imphal on a threeday visit on Thursday his first since ethnic hostility broke out in the state in May 2023A state RSS functionary said the visit to Manipur is part of the organisations nationwide centenary celebrations A warm reception was accorded to Mohan Bhagwat at Imphal airport after he arrived following a fourday visit to Assam IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mohan-bhagwat-urges-social-unity-at-manipur-tribal-leadership-meet-says-fraternity-bharats-true-dharma-649727.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/training-for-evm-vvpat-checking-in-bengal-to-begin-friday-649488.html Kolkata Nov 20 With West Bengal gearing up for next yearâs crucial Assembly elections training for checking electronic voting machines EVMs and voterverifiable paper audit trail VVPAT units will begin on Friday Engineers from the Electronics Corporation of India Limited ECIL will conduct the sessions which will be attended by EVM and warehouse officers from all districts of the stateThe fourmember central team of the Election Commission of India ECI which is currently on a fourday visit to West Bengal to review the ongoing Special Intensive Revision SIR is also expected to attend the first day of the training session on FridayAccording to an official in the office of the Chief Electoral Officer CEO the requirement for EVMs and VVPATs in the 2026 Assembly polls will be significantly higher than in previous elections owing to a nearly 17 per cent increase in polling booths compared to the 2024 Lok Sabha and 2021 Assembly pollsâTypically the total requirement of EVM and VVPAT machines is calculated on the number of booths plus 30 per cent reserve Going by that calculation the total requirement of EVM machines will be around 130 lakhs and an equal number of VVPAT machinesâ the official saidExplaining the reason behind the increase in the number of booths the official added that as per the directive of the ECI this time the total number of voters in a single booth should not exceed 1200 and hence to accommodate that the number of booths had to be increasedThe checking of the EVM machines has three phases The first phase is whether the display on the machine is shown as âzeroâ after the machine is switched on The second phase is to check whether all the buttons of the machines are functioning properlyThe third phase is to check whether the vote gets registered in favour of the symbol corresponding to the button pressed IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/training-for-evm-vvpat-checking-in-bengal-to-begin-friday-649488.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-arrogance-is-drowning-it-says-abu-azmi-as-sp-opts-to-go-solo-in-bmc-polls-649495.html Mumbai Nov 20 Maharashtra Samajwadi Party SP chief Abu Azmi has said that the arrogance of Congress is drowning the party and that it no longer has a stable vote bank Addressing a press conference on Wednesday Azmi announced that the SP will contest the upcoming local body elections in Mumbai independently adding that his party plans to field candidates in 150 of the 227 seats in the BMC electionsAttacking the Congress Azmi alleged that the party always assumes the position of dominance in any alliance and claimed that in the past it had even walked out of partnerships just ahead of final seatsharing decisionsAkhilesh Yadav formed an alliance very carefully and we did well However Congress is facing the consequences of its own actions Look at their conditionâ Congress arrogance is pulling it down What does it do in the name of contesting for minorities The party no longer has a stable vote bank Despite being a national party its role in the alliance is also not satisfactory Azmi told reportersReiterating his decision to contest without any coalition Azmi said that earlier alliances brought only betrayalHe added that while the SP wants all secular forces to stand together to prevent votesplitting larger parties only know how to take and do not know how to giveAzmi also accused the BJPled Maharashtra government of unfairly distributing fundsIf you join hands with Eknath Shinde or Ajit Pawar their people get funds ShivajinagarGovandi gets the least money he claimed referring to his own Assembly constituencyHe further targeted Raj Thackerayled Maharashtra Navnirman Sena MNS accusing it of insulting North Indians and warned that any party allying with the MNS would suffer electoral setbacksCalling the Samajwadi Party a movement Azmi said the party represents the poor the backward and the voiceless and asserted that it will continue its struggle on its own IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-arrogance-is-drowning-it-says-abu-azmi-as-sp-opts-to-go-solo-in-bmc-polls-649495.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/robbers-wont-be-spared-ktaka-minister-on-rs-711-crore-daylight-heist-in-bluru-649501.html Bengaluru Nov 20 Commenting on the Rs 711 crore daylight heist in Bengaluru Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara stated that the robbers will not be spared and will definitely be arrested Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Thursday Parameshwara said âFor sure the robbers will not be spared they will be nabbed In Bijapur two such cases were reported earlier Our police cracked those cases and recovered jewels and cash worth more than Rs 70 crore We are putting in all efforts to arrest the accused similarly They will certainly be caughtâHe said there is limited information available at present and the details are being verified Information regarding the suspected vehicles is also being checked Technology is being used and CCTV footage is being examined to trace which vehicles entered the city he addedRegarding the robbery that took place on Wednesday the police have collected all relevant details Whether the accused are from Karnataka or from outside the state is being verified as are the vehicles used The robbers had used a registration number belonging to another person Parameshwara saidWhen this registration number was traced it was found to belong to a Swift car used by a regular family This is being verified he addedâWe do not know which vehicle they escaped in because they did not flee with the cashrefill vehicle They transferred the cash into another vehicle We do not have exact information on the vehicle they used We have some inputs but nothing conclusive yetâ Parameshwara saidâWe are checking whether the vehicle they used crossed state borders Officers are verifying CCTV footageâ the minister addedIt may be recalled that the major incident of robbery took place in broad daylight in Bengaluru on Wednesday where a gang looted Rs 711 crore from a vehicle that was transporting cash for ATM refillingKarnataka BJP has slammed the state government over the daylight heist in the state capital and raised concern about the law and order situation stating that people wonât have peace under the current regimeThe Leader of Opposition R Ashoka stated on Wednesday that âBank robbery earlier now cash meant for ATMs looted â daring daylight heist on a busy road The broaddaylight robbery of an ATM cash vehicle in Bengaluru this afternoon in which money being transported to ATMs was looted is clear proof that law and order in the state has completely collapsedââOn one hand Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar are engrossed in a tussle to retain or capture the chair while ministers are left worried about their own fate With the government itself trembling and unstable officials appear clueless and inactiveâ he statedâIf an ATM cash vehicle carrying Rs 711 crore can be robbed in the middle of a busy road in broad daylight even in the presence of armed guards what is the condition of ordinary citizens Where is the safety for peopleâs homes shops property and belongingsâ Ashoka questionedâIn short one thing is guaranteed until this incompetent Congressled government is thrown out Kannadigas will not have peaceâ he stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/robbers-wont-be-spared-ktaka-minister-on-rs-711-crore-daylight-heist-in-bluru-649501.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/wishing-them-success-vp-radhakrishnan-congratulates-nitish-cabinet-on-taking-oath-649506.html New Delhi Nov 20 Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Thursday congratulated Nitish Kumar on taking oath as the Bihar Chief Minister and other Ministers who were sworn in wishing them success in fulfilling the aspirations for the state Nitish Kumar for the record 10th time was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar on Thursday with Governor Arif Mohammad Khan administering the oath of office and secrecy at Patnas historic Gandhi MaidanSamrat Choudhary was sworn in immediately after Nitish Kumar A victorious MLA from Tarapur he has now taken charge as one of the Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar Vijay Sinha was sworn in next and has also assumed office as Deputy Chief MinisterSeveral ministers were also administered the oath alongside Nitish Kumar including Vijay Kumar Choudhary Mangal Pandey Dilip Jaiswal Shravan Kumar and Bijendra YadavIn a post on X PM Modi said Heartiest congratulations to Shri Nitish Kumar ji on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar Warm wishes to him and all the newly swornin ministers as they assume their responsibilitiesMay their collective leadership usher in a new phase of sustained growth good governance inclusive development and prosperity of Bihar Wishing them success in fulfilling the aspirations of the people of the state he addedPM Modi also congratulated Nistish Kumar and all other Ministers who were sworn in on ThursdayPrime Minister Narendra Modi who arrived at Patna Airport around 11 am flew directly to the venue by helicopterThis is also the first time Prime Minister Narendra Modi has attended Nitish Kumars swearingin ceremony although Kumar has taken the oath five times since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister in 2014He has served under both the NDA and the Grand Alliance during this period Today marks the first occasion on which PM Modi was present in Patna for his oathtaking IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/wishing-them-success-vp-radhakrishnan-congratulates-nitish-cabinet-on-taking-oath-649506.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ex-andhra-cm-jagan-appears-before-cbi-court-in-disproportionate-assets-case-649508.html Hyderabad Nov 20 Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday appeared before the Special CBI court in Hyderabad in the disproportionate assets case Amid tight security the president of YSR Congress Party YSRCP appeared before the court at Nampally Criminal Court complexA large number of YSRCP cadres and supporters had gathered near the court premises to show solidarity with their leaderThe court recorded Jagan Mohan Reddyâs attendance and closed the hearing on his petition After spending a few minutes in the court premises he returned to Lotus Pond residenceOutside the court premises he greeted his supporters with folded hands before leaving in his carEarlier the former chief minister reached Begumpet Airport in the city by a special aircraft from Gannavaram Airport in Vijayawada Hundreds of supporters accorded him a warm welcome They were carrying placards and raising slogans in support of the YSRCP chiefJagan Mohan Reddy drove to his Lotus Pond residence and after spending some time there reached the court complexPolice had imposed traffic restrictions around the court complex located in the heart of the cityThis was Jaganâs first physical appearance in the court in nearly six years He had last appeared before the court on January 10 2020 when he was the Chief MinisterThe YSRCP leader had been seeking exemption from personal appearance citing his responsibilities as the Chief MinisterEven after losing power last year he continued seeking an exemption from personal appearance While giving permission for him to visit Europe last month the court had directed him to personally appear after his returnHe was directed to appear by November 14 to provide details of his travel and ensure adherence to his bail conditionsWhen the former Chief Minister filed a petition seeking exemption from personal appearance the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI had objected and sought court direction to him to personally appearThe court had directed him to ensure his personal appearance on or before November 21 He decided to appear a day before the deadlineJagan Mohan Reddy has been on bail since September 2013 in the longpending case which stems from allegations of quid pro quo arrangements during the tenure of his late father YS Rajasekhara Reddy as Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh between 2004 and 2009The CBI and the Enforcement Directorate ED allege that various companies and individuals made massive investments often at high premiums into Jagan Mohan Reddys businesses including Jagathi Publications and Bharathi Cements in exchange for undue favours like land allotments mining leases and other clearances from the state governmentIn the 11 charge sheets filed by the CBI in the case Jagan Mohan Reddy has been named as the accused number one IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ex-andhra-cm-jagan-appears-before-cbi-court-in-disproportionate-assets-case-649508.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/aiadmk-to-hold-protest-against-dmks-misrule-abuse-of-power-tomorrow-649516.html Chennai Nov 20 The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam AIADMK has announced a major protest in Kallakurichi district accusing the MK Stalinled DMK government of largescale administrative lapses abuse of authority and poor execution of public welfare schemes In a strong statement issued by AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami the opposition leader alleged that crucial government departments including the Highways Department Public Works Department PWD and Rural Development Department are carrying out welfare and infrastructure works in the district in a substandard negligent mannerHe charged that the quality of ongoing projects under the DMK regime has fallen sharply leaving local communities frustratedPalaniswami further accused the state government of misusing its power during the ongoing Special Summary Revision SSR voter verification processHe alleged that polling boothlevel officers engaged in the verification drive are being intimidated and pressured creating an atmosphere of fear and undermining the integrity of the electoral roll updateAccording to him the DMK government has been turning a blind eye to several irregularities and complaints raised during the process In order to âexpose and resistâ what it described as the DMKâs undemocratic functioning the AIADMK announced that it will hold a massive protest demonstration on Friday at 10 am near the Dr BR Ambedkar statue on Kacheri Road in Kallakurichi municipalityThe protest will be led by former MLA and district secretary I Kumaraguru AIADMK district officebearers officeholders of partyaffiliated organisations sitting and former MLAs and MPs local body representatives former cooperative society functionaries and cadres from all units across Kallakurichi district are expected to participate in large numbersThe party has also urged the general public to join the protest to voice their concerns over what it calls the governmentâs administrative failures The AIADMK leadership claims that public discontent in the region is growing and the protest aims to highlight these issues while demanding accountability from the ruling dispensationWith just months left for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections the demonstration is expected to mark a significant moment in the districtâs political mobilisation The party has emphasised that Fridayâs protest will be a show of strength against the DMK governmentâs âmismanagement threats and misuse of authorityâ calling on cadres to participate in large numbers to make the event a resounding success IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/aiadmk-to-hold-protest-against-dmks-misrule-abuse-of-power-tomorrow-649516.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-cong-demands-ec-probe-into-deletion-of-vaishna-sureshs-name-from-voters-list-649522.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 20 Leader of the Opposition in Kerala Assembly VD Satheesan on Thursday alleged that the CPIM orchestrated a âcriminal conspiracyâ to delete the name of 24yearold Congress candidate Vaishna Suresh from the votersâ list in the Muttada ward of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation âTwo senior CPIM leaders in Thiruvananthapuram were directly involved in the conspiracy Certain officials in the Corporation who are aligned with the CPIM also participated in this criminal act The Election Commission must conduct a comprehensive investigation and appoint a special team for the probe failing which the UDF will resort to legal actionâ said SatheesanThe order issued by the State Election Commission restoring Vaishnaâs vote also highlights serious lapses at the official level Satheesan pointed out Acting on a complaint lodged by a CPIM local leader the Electoral Registration Officer of the Corporation took a unilateral decisionâThis official actively facilitated the CPIMâs criminal conspiracy The Election Commission itself has found that there was no justification for the removal of Vaishnaâs name from the electoral rollâ added SatheesanâDuring the hearing the officer did not consider any of the documents submitted by Vaishna Her vote was removed solely based on the statement of a local CPIM leader in her absence Such officials who dance to the tune of the CPIM do not deserve to remain in office even for a moment Those involved must be suspended and criminal cases should be registered against themâ said SatheesanOfficials serving as agents of the CPIM must remember that the CPIM will not remain in power forever and the day will come when they will be held accountable Satheesan warnedIncidentally after her appeal was dismissed by the officials she approached the Kerala High Court which criticised the way her petition was handled by the authorities and warned that if they do not do the needful the court will use its special powersFollowing this district authorities reinstated her name in the voters list on Wednesday and she filed her nomination papers on Thursday IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-cong-demands-ec-probe-into-deletion-of-vaishna-sureshs-name-from-voters-list-649522.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-siddaramaiah-will-keep-his-word-if-lucky-my-brother-will-be-cm-says-shivakumars-brother-649529.html Bengaluru Nov 20 Amid the talks of leadership change and powersharing former Congress MP DK Suresh younger brother of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President DK Shivakumar has stated that CM Siddaramaiah will not go back on his words The timing of the statement has gained significance as the Congressled government completes two and a half years in office on Thursday Political circles in the state are interpreting Sureshâs remarks as a reminder to CM Siddaramaiah about vacating the post for Shivakumar as per the powersharing arrangement reportedly agreed upon between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to share the term equallySpeaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Thursday Suresh said that CM Siddaramaiah will not retract his commitment He added âIf he Shivakumar is lucky my brother will become the CMââCM Siddaramaiah is a senior leader and he carries responsibility He is not the kind of person who goes back on his wordâ he said When asked about the context of his statement Suresh said âIn Karnataka whatever CM Siddaramaiah promised to the people five years ago he has fulfilled all his assurancesâWhen questioned again about Dy CM Shivakumar becoming CM he reiterated âI have said it already if he is lucky my brother will become the CM All leaders have worked hard Dy CM Shivakumar and others have strived Some want to become ministers some want to become the Deputy Chief Ministers some aspire to be MPs or MLAs everyone has their own ambitionsââThese discussions are natural but they are not very important Our aim is to deliver good governance The directions of the party should be followed by allâ he emphasisedâSiddaramaiah is already the Chief Minister The CM Dy CM and highcommand leaders will sit together and discuss leadership matters Supporters and fans of leaders will always have their wishes We can see how the media is amplifying these issues We work within the framework of the party Therefore as the party decides whether it is the CM Dy CM or any other leader they will follow itâ he saidFollowing the conclusion of the election in Bihar political activity has intensified in Karnataka Talks of a leadership change and a secret powersharing agreement between CM Siddaramaiah and Dy CM Shivakumar have resurfaced These statements are likely to trigger political debates in the stateChief Minister Siddaramaiah had stated that he will serve a full fiveyear term if the party high command agrees Meanwhile Dy CM Shivakumarâs camp is strongly asserting his claim to the Chief Ministerâs post IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-siddaramaiah-will-keep-his-word-if-lucky-my-brother-will-be-cm-says-shivakumars-brother-649529.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/yunus-will-not-be-able-to-kill-my-mother-bangladesh-former-pm-sheikh-hasinas-son-649539.html New Delhi Nov 20 Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasinas son Sajeeb Wazed on Thursday claimed that Muhammad Yunus who is heading Bangladeshâs interim government will not be able to kill Hasina He further asserted that âYunus cannot touch my mother and he cannot do anything to herâ This comes as the fate of Sheikh Hasina the former Bangladeshi Prime Minister now in exile in India remains uncertain after a tribunal court in her country awarded her the death penalty in connection with the deadly violence during the studentled uprising last yearSpeaking to IANS Sajeeb Wazed said âThey will not be able to kill her but they will execute the verdict First of all they canât get her And once there is a rule of law this entire process will get thrown out Everything here is so illegal and unconstitutional and violates every legal principle that once there is rule of law everything will get thrown out and it will not be sustainable So Yunus cannot touch my mother and he cannot do anything to herâHe also responded to whether the Nobel Prize given to Yunus should be taken back in view of alleged human rights violations in BangladeshâWell Nobel committees never take back their prizes But look at Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar She won the Nobel Prize as well The Peace Prize is basically given by lobbying But she led to Rohingyas getting killed and now Yunus is turning Bangladesh into a failed state and an Islamist terrorist stateâ he saidResponding to what the Congress party in India would have done had it been in power Wazed said âThe Congress party would have done the exact same thing that the present government has done In India there is rule of law and you have constitutional process You people have always followed the Constitution and lawsâWazed further reacted to the death sentence and said âThis has been done completely illegally Itâs a mockery First of all there is a government that is unelected unconstitutional and illegal Then in order to fasttrack the trial in the tribunals they had to amend laws which you can only amend with a Parliament Currently there is no Parliament So the process itself was completely illegal They terminated 17 judges on this tribunal and appointed a new judge who has no experience He has publicly made a nasty comment about my mother So he is clearly biasedââThey have not allowed my mother to appoint any lawyer They appointed their own lawyers to defend my mother In the history of Bangladesh such trials take years of hearings but they completed this in 140 days So itâs a complete mockery of justice There has been no due process This is a jokeâ he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/yunus-will-not-be-able-to-kill-my-mother-bangladesh-former-pm-sheikh-hasinas-son-649539.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sir-phase-ii-eci-records-nearly-complete-distribution-of-enumeration-forms-digitisation-at-2019-pc-649541.html New Delhi Nov 20 The Election Commission of India ECI has reported significant progress in Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision SIR 2025 with close to full coverage in the distribution of Enumeration Forms EFs across 12 states and Union Territories According to the Daily Bulletin issued at 300 PM on Thursday the nationwide EF distribution has reached 9889 per cent reflecting strong field mobilisation by Booth Level Officers BLOs and participation from Booth Level Agents BLAsDuring the ongoing enumeration phase which runs from 4 November to 4 December a total of 5040 crore EFs have already been distributed out of the eligible 5097 crore electorsDigitisation however continues to lag behind distribution with only 1028 crore forms digitised so farâmarking an overall digitisation rate of 2019 per centGoa and Lakshadweep have recorded a perfect 100 per cent distribution of EFs followed closely by Gujarat at 9962 per cent and Andaman amp Nicobar Islands at 9998 per centUttar Pradesh the largest state by electorate size has achieved 9956 per cent distribution covering over 1537 crore electorsPuducherry with 9481 per cent Tamil Nadu 9539 per cent and Kerala 9706 per cent reported the lowest EF distributionIn terms of digitisation Goa leads with 5408 per cent followed by Lakshadweep at 4606 per cent and Rajasthan at 4752 percentageKerala has registered the lowest digitisation progress at just 339 per centUttar Pradesh despite high distribution efficiency has digitised only 614 per cent of its EFsThe Commission noted that recognised political parties have been urged to appoint more Booth Level Agents to accelerate verification and digitisationThe press note by the ECI informed that the figures from Rajasthan do not include the Anta Assembly constituency where the revision was deferred due to a byelectionThe ECI will continue to release scheduled bulletins as the revision process advances toward its December 4 deadline IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sir-phase-ii-eci-records-nearly-complete-distribution-of-enumeration-forms-digitisation-at-2019-pc-649541.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jammu-emerging-as-trade-amp-logistics-hub-claims-jampk-l-g-649547.html Jammu Nov 20 JampK Lt Governor Manoj Sinha claimed on Thursday that Jammu is rapidly emerging as a trade and logistics hub connecting Ladakh and the Kashmir valley with the countrys trade corridors He said that the significant boost in road and rail connectivity in the last five years has unlocked the regions immense potentialâStorage multimodal connectivity logistics capability and lastmile connectivity have ensured that remote areas remain connected to the mainstream of development Penetration of ecommerce and the growing retail sector is also playing a significant role in expanding the footprint of the warehousing and logistics sectorâ he said while speaking at the Jammu Trade and Logistics Conclave2025 organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce ICCHe called for fulfilling the developmental needs of Jammu and Kashmir through smart logistics infrastructure and improved logistics operationsâA robust storage logistics and warehouse ecosystem is the need of the hour to propel our economy towards selfreliance directly link the producers to consumers and to fulfil the aspiration of our traders industrialists farmers artisans and MSMEsâ he said He Jammu amp Kashmir Logistics Policy 2025 will be unveiled soon adding that a new policy intervention will introduce a comprehensive framework focusing on multimodal connectivity development of dry ports and warehousing zones and promotion of private sector participationHe observed that under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan PMGSNMP 49 major logistics and connectivity projects worth Rs 3000 crore have already been mapped supporting realtime coordination and faster executionHe said the integrated planning approach is helping JampK identify logistics gaps improve lastmile connectivity to industrial estates optimise freight movement and significantly reduce logistics costs and transit timesHe also claimed that a MultiModal Logistics Park MMLP in Vijaypur Jammu will be developed through a PublicPrivate Partnership PPP model under a BuildDevelopFinanceOperateTransfer DBFOT approach IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jammu-emerging-as-trade-amp-logistics-hub-claims-jampk-l-g-649547.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajasthan-7-firms-and-40-medicines-banned-in-2025-649562.html Jaipur Nov 20 Rajasthan Medical and Health Department intensifying its focus on strengthening healthcare quality and ensuring better services for the public is adopting a zerotolerance policy toward negligence or irregularities The department has taken unprecedented action to guarantee the supply of quality medicines under the Chief Ministers Free Medicine SchemeThe Rajasthan Medical Services Corporation RMSC has debarred 7 firms and 40 medicines this year after they failed to meet quality standards during inspectionsâthe largest action since the Corporationâs establishment Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar stated that while the smooth functioning of the Free Medicine Scheme is important supplying only standardquality medicines remains the top priority He added that strict action is being taken against firms failing to meet quality requirements resulting in 7 firms and 40 products being banned in 2025 a record since the corporationâs inception Principal Secretary Gayatri Rathore noted that from 2011â12 to 2024â25 only 26 companies were banned In contrast seven pharmaceutical companies have already been banned in the financial year 2025â26 for supplying or failing to supply substandard medicines In addition 40 medicines have been banned this year aloneâagain the highest in any financial year Penalties have also been imposed in six casesRMSC Managing Director Pukhraj Sen explained that the Corporation has developed a robust qualitytesting mechanism to prevent substandard medicines from reaching hospitals All medicines procured from suppliers are first stored in quarantine at district drug stores Each batch is tested by RMSCauthorised laboratories Only batches that meet quality standards are released for hospital distribution through the emedicine software Batches found substandard by authorised labs are immediately rejected When a drug sample fails initial testing it is sent to the State Drug Testing Laboratory for confirmation A letter is also sent to the Drug Controller who collects independent samples from district drug stores and has them tested at the state laboratory Apart from RMSC testing district drug control officers also collect random samples After a substandard report is confirmed the case is presented to the Disciplinary Committee The concerned firm is issued a notice and allowed to be heard Based on the findings the Committee then debars or penalises the firm or product as per guidelines related to tender violations blacklisting and debarment In 2025 the corporation debarred five firms for five years for supplying substandard or adulterated medicines which include Ms Arien Healthcare producing Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone EyeEar Drops Ms Agron Remedies Pvt Ltd making Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets Tobramycin Eye Drops Ms Effi Parenterals for making Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets Jpee Drugs for Calcium and Vitamin D3 Suspension Sai Parenterals Ltd for Heparin Sodium Injection and two additional firms were banned for three years for violating service conditions which are Ms Biogenetic Drugs Pvt Ltd and Ms Smilex Healthcare Drug CompanyA total of 40 medicines have been banned from sale and marketing after testing confirmed they were substandard These include Primaquine Tablets from Ms Maxwell Life Sciences Pvt Ltd and Ms Scott Edil Pharmacia Ltd Heparin Sodium Injection and Calcium amp Vitamin D3 Suspension from Ms Yakka Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd banned for 3 years Fexofenadine Tablets from Ms Santlife Pharmaceuticals Ltd Levetiracetam Tablets and Clopidogrel Aspirin Tablets from Ms Life Max Cancer Laboratories and Calcitriol Capsules from Ms Titanium Technologies India Pvt Ltd among others IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajasthan-7-firms-and-40-medicines-banned-in-2025-649562.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bengal-bdo-accused-for-murder-of-gold-trader-seeks-bail-649567.html Kolkata Nov 20 Rajganj Block Development Officer BDO Prashant Barman has approached the Barasat District Court seeking anticipatory bail in the kidnapping and murder case of a gold trader in Kolkatas New Town Sources said on Thursday that he has already applied for an anticipatory bail through his lawyerBarman a BDO from Rajganj in West Bengals Jalpaiguri district has been implicated in the murder of gold trader Swapan KamilyaThe government official has been also named in the FIR filed by the police based on the complaint by victims familyAlthough the BDO has repeatedly denied his involvement in the murderHe even claimed that he is being framed through a conspiracyAccording to sources Rajganj BDO Prashant Barman earlier this week approached the Barasat District Court seeking anticipatory bail in the gold trader murder caseHe approached the court through his lawyerAccording to court sources the application will be heard on November 26On October 28 gold trader Swapan Kamilya was taken away from a gold shop in Duttabad area in Kolkata in a car with blue beacon in connection with the theft of gold jewelleryLater while filing a missing persons diary at Bidhannagar South Police Station the family members came to know that a persons body was in Jatragachi area of New TownThey identified the body after seeing Swapans pictureFollowing the identification of Swapans body a case was registered against the assailants under kidnapping and murder sectionsThe family of the deceased gold trader alleged that Rajganj BDO Prashant Barman is involved in the murder and the entire incident was masterminded by himThe deceased victims family alleged that the BDO kidnapped and killed the gold traderDuring the investigation of this incident the Bidhannagar Police arrested BDOs driver Raju Dhali BDOs close friend Tufan Thapa Cooch Behar Trinamool leader Sajal Sarkar and his brother Vivekananda SarkarSajal is the President of Trinamools Cooch Behar Block IIIt has been alleged that after the murder an attempt was made to dispose the body of the gold trader in a car with a government blue lightAs a result questions began to arise about the role of the BDO in the murder from the very beginningThe police have already seized the government vehicle in which the body of the gold trader was allegedly removedHowever the family of the deceased has raised questions about why the BDO is not being arrested despite lodging complaint against him IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bengal-bdo-accused-for-murder-of-gold-trader-seeks-bail-649567.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-first-blamed-evms-now-targets-sir-rajasthan-bjp-649570.html Jaipur Nov 20 Former Rajasthan BJP chief Ashok Parnami strongly criticised the confusion and baseless opposition being spread by the Congress over the Special Intensive Review SIR He said Congress is facing continuous defeatâwhether in Haryana Maharashtra Delhi or Biharâand its support base is steadily shrinking âEarlier Congress kept crying about EVMs After the Supreme Courts clear stand they dropped that issue and have now started attacking the SIR Congress is panicked after repeated defeats and is worried about its Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltratorsâ he said Parnami added that opposing for the sake of opposing is not the job of a responsible oppositionâPrime Minister Narendra Modi has left Congress completely issueless With nothing left to raise they are misleading peopleâ Calling the Youth Congress protest a âcomplete flopâ he said the demonstration in Jaipur collapsed within minutes âIt shows that the youth of the country no longer trust Congress and refuse to be misled The public is firmly with PM Modiâ Parnami explained that the objective of the SIR is to ensure free fair and transparent electionsâThe process removes names of the deceased migrants incorrect entries and duplicates to ensure only eligible voters remainâ He alleged that Congress fears the deletion of fake voters not genuine ones âCongress should first read and understand what SIR truly is It is a strong tool to correct irregularities and strengthen the voter list Indiaâs electoral system is among the most transparent in the world and initiatives like SIR reinforce peopleâs faithâ Parnami said former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot cannot accept the rapid development under the Bhajan Lal government âRajasthanâs doubleengine government is setting new benchmarks In two years not a single paper leak occurred while Gehlotâs term was marked by repeated paper leak scandalsâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-first-blamed-evms-now-targets-sir-rajasthan-bjp-649570.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/trinamool-congress-weaponises-death-toll-linking-sir-ignores-border-flux-649572.html New Delhi Nov 20 In West Bengal the current political atmosphere is less about cleaning electoral rolls and more about a zerosum game for the 2026 Assembly elections The stateâs ruling Trinamool Congress has chosen to leverage public fear transforming genuine grief and bureaucratic anxiety into a political tool while leaving the complex crossborder demographic question to linger Even as media across all platforms report the large numbers of alleged unaccounted Bangladeshi migrants trying to return home West Bengalâs ruling party is fanning fears over the Election Commissionâs Special Intensive Revision SIR of the votersâ list in the state On Thursday November 20 it pointed out to â31 deaths in 24 days in the name of Silent Invisible Rigging SIR in Bengalâ adding âThe kind of stories the legacy media are too skittish to touchâ Critics argue that Trinamools strategy is a deliberate attempt to whip up fear psychosis among marginalised and minority voters ensuring their allegiance by portraying the electoral revision as a tool of the opposition to strip them of their citizenship It is also trying to rein in the coverage at the Bangladesh border Instead of allaying fears over a routine official exercise it is adding to the anxiety claim the stateâs principal Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party BJP Instead of admitting to the existence of migrants some of whom have even acquired documents like Aadhaar and ration cards it has turned its face away its leaders claim On the large numbers of people assembled at the Bangladesh border Trinamool spokesperson Kunal Ghosh termed it all as scripted âThereâs BSF at the border thereâs central intelligence agencies What are they doingâ he quipped while speaking to the media on Thursday November 20 adding âThe fake voter cards may have been made by the earlier Left governmentâ thus washing his governmentâs hands off any responsibility for procurement or official verification The trend was noticed sometime in July days after the process of SIR was taken up in adjoining Bihar Some residents in Kolkata complained of their household help missing without informing them A visit to some of their dwellings led to either locked or empty abodes Soon reports came from other districts near the eastern border saying that several shanties were getting vacant Thereafter started the assembly of groups at the borders started Now there are mounting concerns at the borders with crowds assembling faster than they can be dispersed The BSF needs to coordinate with their counterparts the Bangladesh Border Guards in allowing largescale migration Thus the SIR exercise intended to clean up electoral rolls by weeding out duplicate deceased or relocated voters has spiralled into a major political crisis in West Bengal The process includes a meticulous doortodoor verification often relying on documents dating back to the 2002 electoral roll a requirement that has triggered widespread confusion and panic among a population with often incomplete or misplaced documentation The Trinamool Congress has seized on this public anxiety blaming SIR after reports of several deaths including alleged suicides and fatal cardiac arrests â some involving Booth Level Officers BLOs working under pressure and others reportedly stressed over the verification process The Election Commission has clarified that the SIR is a routine constitutional exercise and that it is not the authority to decide citizenship issues The BJP has accused the Trinamool of âvulture politicsâ and âpoliticising dead bodiesâ for electoral advantage alleging that the ruling party is fanning a false narrative often using local leaders to spread rumours of impending deportation to pressure citizens into supporting it IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/trinamool-congress-weaponises-death-toll-linking-sir-ignores-border-flux-649572.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/shivakumar-moves-to-delhi-as-tensions-escalate-in-ktaka-congress-649576.html Bengaluru Nov 20 Political unrest is intensifying within the Karnataka Congress as the government completed the twoandahalfyear mark on Thursday The faction loyal to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has reached Delhi and begun exerting visible pressure on party leadership seeking a leadership change sources confirmed Party leaders revealed that the Delhi push from Shivakumar camp is coming in the backdrop of no clear message from the Congress high command regarding the longpending powersharing formulaThe development also comes after Shivakumar expressing his desire to step down as the State President at an event and at the same time Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserting that there is no leadership change in the state and discussion in this regard is unnecessarySources close to Shivakumar revealed that the legislators who reached Delhi want to exert pressure on the Congress high command seeking clarity on the powersharing arrangementThey have also planned to insist on the earlier promise of transferring power after two and a half years They will also demand that the national leadership hold negotiations and make a decision by DecemberOn Thursday afternoon MLAs from Shivakumarâs camp flew to Delhi in two separate aircraft sources confirmedLed by Agriculture Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy the group included legislators K Ranganath S R Srinivas Ganiga Ravi Kadaluru Uday Iqbal Hussain Rajegowda Shivanna Mahendra Tammannavar Sugar Minister Shivanand Patil MLCs S Ravi and Dinesh Gooligowda sources statedThe group sought a meeting with Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge but Kharge reportedly left from a back exit without meeting any of the legislatorsThe Shivakumar camp has now sought an appointment with AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal on Friday Another group of MLAs is also likely to leave for Delhi on FridayWhile the Shivakumar camp gathered in Delhi Chief Minister Siddaramaiah convened a closeddoor meeting at his residence in Bengaluru Ministers Byrathi Suresh MC Sudhakar H C Mahadevappa and senior MLA RV Deshpande were among those presentSiddaramaiah earlier attending an event at Chamarajanagar district dismissed speculation of a âNovember revoltâ calling it a mere illusion He also added that he is prepared to present another budget if the public desires itHome Minister G Parameshwara also clarified that the high command has not conveyed any decision regarding the transfer of powerThe development is expected to intensify political activities in the ruling Congress party IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/shivakumar-moves-to-delhi-as-tensions-escalate-in-ktaka-congress-649576.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/after-bihar-poll-results-rahul-gandhi-almost-disappeared-karnataka-bjp-649577.html Bengaluru Nov 20 Karnataka BJP President and MLA BY Vijayendra said on Thursday that after the Bihar election results Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has almost disappeared Speaking to the media he answered queries regarding the issueDuring the Bihar elections Rahul Gandhi tried to gain votes in the name of vote theft After the Assembly poll results Rahul Gandhi has vanished in a way he addedHe Rahul Gandhi was under the illusion that voters would bless him But the aware voters of Bihar have dealt a severe blow to the Congress Even now if Rahul Gandhi wakes up and works responsibly as an Opposition leader it would be good for him BJP leader Vijayendra saidResponding to another query BJP leader Vijayendra said The people in the states where they trusted Congress and brought them to power now feel they are being treated unfairly they feel betrayedReferring to statements made by Ministers of the Congress in Karnataka he added About half of the Ministers and MLAs are saying the Chief Minister should be changed Overall if you ask for our opinion as the Opposition the people who brought Congress to power are fed upIts not just the Rs 7 crore robbery in Bengaluru earlier there was a robbery in Bidar when money was being transported to refill an ATM There is still no answer regarding that incident Law and order in the state has completely collapsed If you ask the Home Minister he has no information Vijayendra said criticising that the State Home Minister G Parameshwara is helplessHe insisted that the State Home Minister must respondReplying to another query Vijayendra said For the last two to three months DK Shivakumar has been speaking very cryptically One thing is true farmers in the state are facing distress No developmental work is taking place MLAs of the ruling party themselves feel helpless and are speaking against the Chief MinisterThe competition for the CMs chair within Congress in Karnataka is increasing day by day The poor the farmers and the general public have forgotten that there is actually an elected government in this stateWe have information that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Udupi Math on November 28 Most likely he will come based on the information we have I have already held preliminary discussions with all our MLAs and MPs he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/after-bihar-poll-results-rahul-gandhi-almost-disappeared-karnataka-bjp-649577.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-to-hear-plea-challenging-sir-in-kerala-today-649581.html New Delhi Nov 21 The Supreme Court on Friday will hear a plea seeking the postponement of the Special Intensive Revision SIR of electoral rolls in Kerala ahead of the upcoming Local SelfGovernment Institutions LSGI elections On Wednesday a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India CJI BR Gavai agreed to list the plea after the counsel informed the court that the SIR process is currently underway even though Kerala is scheduled to hold local body elections in the second week of DecemberThe Kerala government has itself approached the Supreme Court seeking postponement of the SIR exercise following the Kerala High Courtâs refusal last week to entertain its writ petition seeking deferment of the processCiting severe manpower constraints the state government has argued that conducting the SIR simultaneously with the LSGI elections would trigger an âadministrative impasseâIn its petition under Article 32 Kerala has highlighted that over 176000 government and quasigovernment personnel and 68000 security staff are required for the local body polls The SIR the petition said demands an additional 25668 officials many of whom are drawn from the same limited pool of trained election staffâThere is a constitutional mandate to complete the LSGI elections before December 21 2025 Simultaneously undertaking the SIR will strain the administration and adversely affect the smooth conduct of the electionsâ read the state governmentâs plea referring to the statutory deadlines under the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act 1994 and the Kerala Municipality Act 1994It contended that while local body polls must mandatorily be completed by December 21 there is no emergent necessity to complete the SIR at this stage especially since Assembly elections are due only by May 2026âUndermining the quality of verification by needlessly rushing it through when constitutional elections are underway goes counter to the democratic right of franchiseâ the petition statedBefore the Kerala High Court the Election Commission of India had contended that SIR is part of a nationwide exercise and more than half the process is already complete adding that halting it midway would disrupt preparations for the next electoral cycleA singlejudge Bench of Justice VG Arun had observed that since similar petitions challenging the SIR of votersâ list in Bihar Tamil Nadu and West Bengal are already pending before the Supreme Court âjudicial discipline and comityâ required the Kerala High Court to refrain from adjudicating the matter IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-to-hear-plea-challenging-sir-in-kerala-today-649581.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-cong-infighting-kharge-in-bengaluru-today-shivakumar-camp-mlas-head-to-delhi-649588.html Bengaluru Nov 21 The infighting within the ruling Congress has deepened over the demand for a change in the state leadership following the completion of twoandahalf years of the Siddaramaiah government According to reports more MLAs and ministers are headed to Delhi on Friday to join the group of legislators already stationed there pressing for the Chief Ministerâs post for Deputy CM and state Congress President DK Shivakumar Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge who is arriving in Bengaluru on Friday to attend an event is likely to stay back in the state capital to address the crisisMeanwhile Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar has cancelled all his programmes for the day saying that he is unwellChief Minister Siddaramaiah who has asserted that discussions on leadership change are unnecessary is holding a meetingCongress MLA and Chairman of the Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Limited KEONICS Sharath Bachegowda left for Delhi late Thursday night from BengaluruOn Thursday afternoon MLAs from Shivakumarâs camp flew to Delhi in two separate planes sources confirmedLed by Agriculture Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy the group included legislators K Ranganath SR Srinivas Ganiga Ravi Kadaluru Uday Iqbal Hussain Rajegowda Shivanna Mahendra Tammannavar Sugar Minister Shivanand Patil and MLCs S Ravi and Dinesh Gooligowda sources saidThe group sought a meeting with Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge but he reportedly left through a back exit without meeting any of the legislatorsThe Shivakumar camp has now sought an appointment with AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal on FridaySources revealed that the Siddaramaiah camp had planned to stage a show of strength in Delhi on November 28 After learning of this the Shivakumar camp moved earlierAmid the talks of leadership change and powersharing former Congress MP DK Suresh younger brother of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President DK Shivakumar stated on Thursday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is responsible and he will not go back on his wordsThe timing of the statement has gained significance as the Congressled government completes two and a half years in office on Thursday Political circles in the state are interpreting Sureshâs remarks as a reminder to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah about vacating the CMâs post for Shivakumar as per the powersharing arrangement reportedly agreed upon between the two soon after the party won elections in the state in 2023Commenting on discussions about a possible leadership change in Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that his position has only grown stronger and that such discussions are unnecessary âThere is no such thing as a November revolution within the partyâ he emphasisedWhen asked about Dy CM Shivakumarâs brother DK Sureshâs comment that Siddaramaiah is responsible he would keep his word and that if lucky Shivakumar would become the CM Siddaramaiah said âI will not comment on this The people have given us a fiveyear mandate We will focus on fulfilling the assurances given in the Congress manifestoâAsked whether his visit to Chamarajanagar a place some political leaders consider jinxed believing they lose power after visiting would affect his position Siddaramaiah responded âYes Power will remain with me and it is going to become stronger in the coming daysâWhen questioned about discussions over whether he would remain CM for the full fiveyear term he remarked âWhat does that mean Discussions on this are unnecessary I had told the high command to wait until the government completed half its term before undertaking a cabinet reshuffle Based on that these discussions have arisenâDeputy Chief Minister Shivakumar had stated âEverything will have an ending You donât worry about it I have confidence Whether I am there or not is a different matter and it is not so important The Congress will return to power in Karnataka for sure We cannot be here permanently I am telling you after I was appointed as party president five and a half years have already passed By March six years will be completedââThe opportunity has to be given to others I will continue in leadership so party workers need not worry Do not lose confidence We should live with hope and work hard We will surely come to power so donât worry about it Hard work is important to gain power Where there is hard work power will follow Where there is will there is a way Where there is devotion there is Godâ Shivakumar said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-cong-infighting-kharge-in-bengaluru-today-shivakumar-camp-mlas-head-to-delhi-649588.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/hrds-to-make-133-houses-for-shelling-affected-families-in-poonch-jk-lg-649621.html Jammu Nov 21 IANS Jammu and Kashmir JampampK Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced the construction of 133 houses by the NGO Human Resource Development Society HRDS for families in Poonch district whose homes had been hit by Pakistani shells during the recent escalation of tension between India and PakistannbspnbspLG Sinha on Friday during his visit to Poonch announced that the NGO will construct 133 houses at a cost of Rs 1 million each within six monthsThese houses are aimed at rehabilitating families affected by Pakistani shelling ensuring they receive timely support and secure living conditionsnbspThe LG stated that comprehensive measures have been taken to provide every possible assistance to the affected families He reaffirmed the administrations commitment to completing the reconstruction work within the stipulated time framenbspDuring the visit Manoj Sinha was accompanied by senior officials including Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat and IGP Kashmir along with several other top officersThe officials distributed relief to civilians who suffered losses during Operation Sindoor and assured them that the damaged houses would be rebuilt without delaynbspIn addition to reviewing rehabilitation efforts the LG also took a detailed assessment of the overall security situation in PoonchnbspHis visit reflects the governments focus on both relief measures and maintaining stability in the region The announcement has brought hope to the affected families who have been reassured of swift assistance and reconstruction supportIt must be mentioned that when the Indian armed forces destroyed 9 terror infrastructures during Operation Sindoor in Muridke near Lahore Bahawalpur Kotli and Muzaffarabad in PakistanOccupiedKashmir PoK Pakistan retaliated by targeting civilian facilities in JampampKnbspDue to heavy shelling by Pakistan Army on the Line of Control LoC in Poonch some civilians including a senior civil servant were killednbspIn addition Pakistani shelling destroyed many civilian homes a temple a mosque a Christian school and a gurdwara in Poonch districtnbspThe Indian armed forces after escalation by Pakistan carried out attacks on Pakistan defence installations damaging 14 defence bases deep inside Pakistan https://dailyworld.in/politics/hrds-to-make-133-houses-for-shelling-affected-families-in-poonch-jk-lg-649621.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/election-commission-debunks-vote-voter-mismatch-theory-in-bihar-polls-649629.html New Delhi Nov 21 IANS Amid widespread claims of stark difference between actual votes and total number of eligible voters in the recentlyconcluded Bihar Assembly elections the Election Commission on Friday brushed off the mismatch theory and cited a set of polling data including the postal ballots to expose the false claims and inferencesnbspThe viral claims circulating on social media stated that the number of votes cast in Assembly elections exceeded the total number of registered voters thus suggesting irregularities and rigging in the polling processIt claimed that the EC showed a total of 742 crore voters in its final list released on September 30 after the SIR exercise however the poll panel in its statement after the twophased elections concluded on November 14 showed the total number of electors at 745 crorenbspNotably the Election Commission in its final index card released on November 17 put the voter turnout at record 6713 per centnbspThe poll panel took note of the assertions on Friday and rebutted the votesvoters mismatch claims The EC said that the skewed data doesnt take into account postal ballots thus creating doubts about integrity of the polling procedureAccording to sources privy to the EC data a total of 201444 postal ballots were cast in Bihar elections out of which 23918 got rejectednbspA total of 910730 electors in both EVMs and postal ballots opted for NOTA a choice voters use to vent their distrust in any of the contesting candidatesnbspPutting together EVM votes and postal ballots the number of valid voters perfectly matches the official numbers making the EC data 100 per cent accurate the poll panel statednbspRejecting the estimated figure of 500029880 votes it claimed that if 177526 postal ballots are included in the final count the numbers match perfectly with the EC numbers https://dailyworld.in/politics/election-commission-debunks-vote-voter-mismatch-theory-in-bihar-polls-649629.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/new-phase-of-intellectual-terrorism-has-begun-bjp-649630.html New Delhi Nov 21 IANS After Dr Umar Muhammad was found to be the bomber in the November 10 Delhi car blast and several doctors arrested BJP national spokesperson Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday said he was compelled to say with great regret that a new phase of intellectual terrorism has begunnbspSpeaking to IANS Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said I am compelled to say with great regret that a new phase of intellectual terrorism has begun This new wave of educated explosives that has started is not in the interest of the country People must unite to stop this Any country that promotes or protects such elements cannot claim to be a wellwisher of humanity or Islam These terrorists who claim to speak for Islamabad are actually enemies of its existence and of Islam and humanityHe also reacted to the controversy surrounding the postponement of the Special Intensive Revision SIR of electoral rolls in Kerala ahead of the upcoming Local SelfGovernment Institutions LSGI electionsnbspA criminal reaction to a constitutional process is not in the countrys interest Naqvi said Some people complain even before the exam that the paper is out of the course I have heard of BCA and other courses but now Rahul Gandhi and others will roam around with the tag of Baccalaureate of Defeat SIR is a continuous process meant to clean electoral rolls It is not right to create confusion on every issue he told IANSOn Wednesday a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai agreed to list the plea after counsel informed the court that the SIR process is underway even though Kerala is scheduled to hold local body elections in the second week of DecembernbspThe Kerala government has approached the Supreme Court seeking postponement of the SIR exercise after the Kerala High Court last week refused to entertain its writ petition requesting deferment of the processnbspThe Kerala State Election Commission has decided to conduct elections to the LSGIs in the State on December 9 and December 11 https://dailyworld.in/politics/new-phase-of-intellectual-terrorism-has-begun-bjp-649630.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/new-nitish-kumar-cabinet-full-of-corrupts-criminals-alleges-prashant-kishor--649632.html Bettiah Nov 21 Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Friday alleged that the new cabinet of the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar was full of corrupt and criminal leadersnbspSpeaking to reporters after a daylong silent fast at Gandhi Ashram in West Champaran Kishor also said his party will launch the Bihar Navnirman Sankalp Yatra on January 15 during which Jan Suraaj Party workers will visit all houses in the statenbspThe new cabinet of Nitish Kumar which took oath on Thursday is full of corrupts and criminals I must say that this council of ministers is a slap in the face of the people of Bihar Its like rubbing salt on the wound as several corrupt leaders were inducted he alleged days after drubbing in the recently held assembly elections in the stateKishor claimed the leaders inducted into the cabinet indicate that Prime Minister Narendra Modi Union Home Minister Amit Shah and CM Kumar are least concerned about BiharnbspThey have purchased votes by transferring Rs 10000 into the bank account of more than 1 crore women Now they have no concern for the state or the people he allegednbspIf I am saying anything wrong the state government can put me behind bars he addednbspKishor claimed the government diverted funds from the states contingency fund and a grant from the World Bank for the cash transfer schemeNow we will ensure that women get Rs 2 lakh as promised by the NDA ahead of the polls he saidnbspKishore said as part of the Bihar Navnirman Sankalp Yatra Jan Suraaj Party workers including him will visit every house in the statenbspWe will visit all houses in the state over 1518 months and create awareness among the people about the misdeeds of this government The organisation of the Jan Suraaj Party will be strengthened before the campaign starts he saidThe former poll strategist said he will donate 90 per cent of his income over the next five years for the partys campaignnbspBesides whatever assets I have acquired in the last 20 years except my Delhi house I will donate those for the party he saidnbspNow I request the people of Bihar to donate just Rs 1000 to the party on a yearly basis I will not meet anyone who doesnt donate this amount to the party he saidnbspKishor said he believes in Mahatma Gandhis ideology of patience and perseverancenbspWe will change the government They tried to break our morale in this election We will fight and win he saidnbspAgencies https://dailyworld.in/politics/new-nitish-kumar-cabinet-full-of-corrupts-criminals-alleges-prashant-kishor--649632.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/some-parties-on-mission-to-protect-infiltrators-amit-shah-on-bengal-cms-plea-to-halt-sir--649633.html New Delhi Nov 21 IANS Some political parties are on a mission to shield the infiltrators by opposing the voter verification drive being undertaken by the Election Commission of India ECI said Home Minister Amit Shah on FridaynbspThe searing swipe by the Home Minister comes on the back of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjees urgent appeal to the poll panel to stop the Special Intensive Revision SIR currently underway in 12 states including three union territoriesAddressing an event in Gujarat HM Amit Shah said that stopping infiltration in the country was not just necessary but also the need of the hour because of the threat it poses to the countrys demography and democracynbspPreventing infiltration is not only necessary for the security of the country but also essential to protect our democratic system from being corrupted Unfortunately some political parties are opposing the ghuspaithiya hatao campaign and the voter list purification drive being carried out by the Election Commission under SIR he statedReiterating the pledge to oust infiltrators and outsiders he said that every single infiltrator will be identified and thrown out of the countrynbspIts the people of this country and not the infiltrators who will elect their representatives he addednbspThe Home Ministers remarks come just a day after Mamata Banerjee dashed off a letter to the Election Commission demanding a stay on the ongoing SIR exercise on the grounds of alienating the common public and snatching their right to voteI would request you to kindly intervene decisively to halt the ongoing exercise stop coercive measures provide proper training and support and thoroughly reassess the present methodology and timelines Mamata Banerjee wrote in a letter to CEC Gyanesh KumarnbspShe also claimed that many BLOs Booth Level Officers were under extreme pressure and fear of punitive action and were resorting to submission of incorrect or incomplete entries thus risking disenfranchisement of genuine voters and eroding the integrity of the electoral rollnbspHer letter drew backlash from the BJP including the state unit which not just dismissed her charges but also accused her of trying to derail a lawful process https://dailyworld.in/politics/some-parties-on-mission-to-protect-infiltrators-amit-shah-on-bengal-cms-plea-to-halt-sir--649633.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-cm-congratulates-nikhat-zareen-on-bagging-gold-in-world-boxing-cup-finals-649642.html Hyderabad Nov 21 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has congratulated boxer Nikhat Zareen on securing the gold medal in the World Boxing Cup Finals Commending her exceptional performance in the 51 kg category at the event being held in Greater Noida the Chief Minister noted that she has once again brought immense pride to the nation on the international stageThe Chief Minister stated that her remarkable achievement will serve as a source of inspiration for youth and aspiring sportspersons to pursue their goals with unwavering determination and confidenceHe also conveyed his best wishes to Nikhat Zareen for continued success in all her future endeavoursFormer Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu posted on X that the country is proud of the unparalleled victory of Indian boxers in the World Boxing Cup FinalsHeartfelt congratulations to all of them for achieving a historic victory by winning a total of 20 medals including nine gold medals with their amazing sporting fighting spirit In particular special congratulations to Nikhat Zareen from Nizamabad Telangana state who achieved a gold medal with her amazing punches I believe that Indian athletes will continue to register amazing victories on international platforms with the same spirit in the future as well he saidBharat Rashtra Samithi BRS working president K T Rama Rao also congratulated Nikhat Zareen on winning the Womens 51 KG World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 titleYour relentless hard work and indomitable spirit continue to make India and Telangana proud You are an inspiration to countless young girls who dare to dream big Hereâs to many more victories reads KTRs post on XHeartiest congratulations to Nikhat Zareen on clinching the Womens 51 KG World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 crown Your unwavering dedication reflects in every triumph bringing immense pride to India and Telangana Wishing you many more glorious victories in the years ahead posted Telangana Jagruthi leader K Kavitha IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-cm-congratulates-nikhat-zareen-on-bagging-gold-in-world-boxing-cup-finals-649642.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/nehrus-writings-record-of-indias-evolving-conscience-not-just-history-says-rahul-gandhi-649659.html New Delhi Nov 21 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that Jawaharlal Nehruâs writings are not merely historical documents but a reflection of Indiaâs evolving conscience Gandhi made the remarks after the digitisation of 100 volumes of Nehrus selected works was completed He said that he was glad this legacy is now open searchable and freely accessible to all and noted that the archive will continue to expandRahul Gandhi shared his thoughts on the social media platform X and said âNehruâs writings are not just history they are a record of Indiaâs evolving conscience For anyone seeking to understand our nationâs democratic journey its courage its doubts its dreams his words remain a powerful compassHe further said âIâm glad this legacy is now open searchable and free for all It will keep getting expandedCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge also posted on X âFacts are facts and will not disappear on account of your likesâ Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru In an era of deliberate distortion disinformation and misinformation regarding Pandit Nehru and his colossal achievements for India it is worthwhile to digitise his writings for truth and posterityHe said he was pleased that The Nehru Archive is now live calling it Indiaâs first comprehensive openaccess digital archive of Nehruâs letters speeches notes and other writings all interconnected and available for easy accessI am happy that âThe Nehru Archiveâ is now live httpnehruarchivein This is Indiaâs first comprehensive openaccess digital archive of Jawaharlal Nehruâs writings â letters speeches notes amp more all interconnected and freely available for easy accessAccording to the Nehru Archive website it is an ongoing digital library project dedicated to preserving Nehruâs writings speeches related documents visual material and audio recordingsThe 100 volumes of the Selected Works of Jawaharlal Nehru covering the period from 1903 to 1964 have now been uploaded They are fully searchable and available for free downloadEarlier on November 20 Congress General Secretary in charge of Communications Jairam Ramesh had highlighted a new digital archival facility introduced by the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund to access documents related to the freedom struggle and early years of Independent IndiaThe Congress leader shared information on X and said âThe Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund has just launched a smartphonefriendly httpnehruarchiveinââThis is an easily searchable and freely downloadable digital archive initially built around the 100 published volumes of the Selected Works of Jawaharlal Nehru covering the period 19031964 There are over 75000 pages and over 3000 illustrations to begin withâ said RameshâThe archive will keep getting expanded to cover more text photographs audio and films Archives across the world containing letters to and from Nehru are being contacted to expand the archive Books by and on Nehru during his lifetime will be includedâ wrote RameshEarlier the JNMF said in a statement âThe website The Nehru Archive is available on nehruarchivein The entire set of 100 volumes has been digitised they may be searched and freely downloaded and they may be used with equal ease on the mobile as on the laptop The facsimiles of the original print version are also available alongside the digital textââThis online version would be of immense benefit to anybody who wishes to study any aspect of Indian history from the 1920s to the 1960s the years when Nehru was a major leader of the movement for Independence and thereafter was Prime Minister of the countryâ said JNMF Secretary Professor Madhavan Palat in the statementIt contains some 35000 documents and about 3000 illustrations From volume 44 onward that is from September 1958 his speeches in the original Hindi and in English translation are also available The documents consist of his correspondence speeches interviews administrative notes on files diary entries and even doodles However this is only a beginning it saidHereafter new items will be added in stages These are photographs audios videos books by Nehru books and other publications on Nehru that appeared in his lifetime any other documentation available in the public domain the Hindi original of his speeches which had not been published in the Selected Works and other similar itemsâ said the JNMF IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/nehrus-writings-record-of-indias-evolving-conscience-not-just-history-says-rahul-gandhi-649659.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/leadership-crisis-ktaka-cong-mla-urges-high-command-to-intervene-convene-clp-meet-649661.html Bengaluru Nov 21 Amid the deepening crisis in Karnataka Congress senior MLA HC Balakrishna a staunch supporter of Deputy Chief Minister and the partys state president DK Shivakumar has appealed to the high command to intervene immediately and provide clarity to legislators over the turn of events Speaking to the media in Bengaluru on Friday Balakrishna said âI appeal to the Congress high command to intervene They should convene a Congress Legislature Party CLP meeting and communicate clearly with the legislators They should at least tell the MLAs to remain calm and assure them that decisions will be taken The high command must end the confusion by giving clarity Otherwise it will create daily confusion in the administrationâHe said Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar trusts the MLAs but more importantly he trusts the high command to take an appropriate decision âOther discussions should not take place and damage the party The high command should give clarity Shivakumar is not in a position where he will make demands through MLAs He shares a good relationship with the high commandâ Balakrishna addedâHe Shivakumar has full faith that a decision will be taken in this regard and everyone else also has confidenceâ he underlinedâLegislators and ministers often visit Delhi and discuss various matters It need not be against anyone They might have gone to ask whether Dy CM Shivakumar will get an opportunity Shivakumar has not asked anyone to visit Delhi or make demands on his behalfâ he clarifiedSpeaking about the alleged powersharing agreement he said âI donât know what transpired behind closed doors The high command should intervene and issue clarity Let them call a meeting and put an end to the confusionââShivakumar has instructed all his supporters not to issue statements in his favour He has said the high command will make the decision That is why no one is speaking out There has been no news on this matter recently MLAs are not speaking to the media As State President Shivakumar has ensured thisâ he saidMeanwhile Sringeri MLA TD Raje Gowda speaking to the media from Delhi said he had travelled to Delhi on his own to demand a cabinet berth for a leader from his native Chikkamagaluru district âWe have won five seats in the district and I have won from a BJP stronghold I do not know about other matters I had gone to meet AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday but I was informed that he had gone to meet Sonia GandhiââThe office gave me another appointment When I went there several MLAs and ministers were already at Khargeâs residence I have conveyed my demands to the leadershipâ he saidHowever according to information more MLAs and ministers are headed to Delhi on Friday to join the group of legislators already stationed there pressing for the Chief Ministerâs post for Deputy CM and State Congress President DK Shivakumar IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/leadership-crisis-ktaka-cong-mla-urges-high-command-to-intervene-convene-clp-meet-649661.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cultural-narratives-of-northeast-deserve-wider-visibility-says-telangana-governor-649669.html Hyderabad Nov 21 Cultural and social narratives of the Northeast are often underrepresented in mainstream cinema and deserve wider visibility said Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma The Governor on Friday inaugurated a film festival as part of the TelanganaâNorth East Connect Festival which underscores cultural collaboration between Telangana and the Northeastern statesThe Governor who hails from Tripura attended the opening screening of the Tripura film Yarving directed by National Award winner Father JosephHe noted that the Northeast possesses a vibrant and emerging film ecosystem with filmmakers from Tripura Manipur Assam and other states consistently receiving national honours for their distinct storytellingThe Governor called upon filmmakers from both regions to use the festival as an opportunity for crosslearning coproduction technical collaboration and creative experimentationHe described the TelanganaâNorth East Connect as a comprehensive engagement platform extending beyond cultural festivitiesHe stated that the initiative enables meaningful interaction in diverse fields such as culture healthcare information technology women empowerment creative arts and youth participationHe emphasised that the diversity of the Northeastern states combined with the dynamism of Telangana creates fertile ground for sustained collaboration and mutual learningReflecting on the influence of cinema he stated that films transcend language borders and geography and remain one of the most powerful mediums of communicationGovernor Varma observed that Telugu cinema enjoys remarkable popularity across the Northeast and is widely viewed even in remote tribal communities through digital platforms This he noted demonstrates cinemas capacity to advance understanding dissolve boundaries and strengthen national integrationHe further noted that the Film Festival serves as an incubator of ideas and innovation enabling filmmakers to share expertise exchange techniques and explore new forms of cinematic expressionHe encouraged delegates to take back meaningful insights forge longterm partnerships and contribute to strengthening cultural ties between the Northeastern states and Telangana one of Indias fastestgrowing states with Hyderabad emerging as a major hub of creativity diversity and multicultural engagementThe festival features screenings of notable films including Tara Sikkim Nepali Kuki Hindi Onaatah Khasi Meghalaya Eikhoigi Yum Manipur Red or Pakhi Assam along with acclaimed Telugu films produced by the Telangana Film Development CorporationCH Priyanka Commissioner Information and Public Relations Department and Managing Director Telangana Film Development Corporation TGFDC said that 12 films representing Tripura Manipur Assam Meghalaya Sikkim and Telangana will be screenedThe programme was attended by Komatireddy Venkat Reddy Minister for Roads and Buildings and Cinematography Vakati Srihari Minister for Sports and Youth Services Dana Kishore Principal Secretary Dil Raju Chairman Telangana Film Development Corporation and filmmakers and delegates from all eight Northeastern states IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cultural-narratives-of-northeast-deserve-wider-visibility-says-telangana-governor-649669.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/haryana-conducts-10-450-paperless-property-registrations-in-first-21-days-of-launch--649670.html Chandigarh Nov 21 IANS In an achievement that signals a new era of transparent and citizencentric governance Haryana has crossed 10450 paperless property registrations in the first 21 days of its launchnbspThe states digital landregistry system also set a new singleday record on Friday processing 1659 registrations without the need for a single sheet of papernbspCalling it a transformation not merely digitisation Financial Commissioner Revenue Sumita Misra said the system has been significantly strengthened through upgraded software improved workflowsnbspFrom November 1 to 21 residents booked 9365 online appointments for property registration taking the cumulative total to 10450 appointments since the paperless system was introducednbspOf these 8338 deeds have been approved during the threeweek period bringing the total number of approved deeds to 9260The system is currently processing an average of nearly 1500 deeds per day while the singleday record of 1659 registrations highlights the platforms improved capacity and operational stability she saidnbspMisra noted that officerside features on the portal have been upgraded as wellnbspTehsildars can now revert tokens directly through their login and appointment scheduling has become smoother across all districts she saidnbspMany issues affecting stamp duty calculation token deduction and document flow have already been resolved she addednbspThe system will no longer deduct Rs 503 in cases of incorrect tokens until the token is fully validated protecting citizens from unnecessary financial loss she saidMisra emphasised that the success of the initiative stems from regular feedback received from registrars subregistrars and groundlevel staffnbspTheir suggestions have directly shaped iterative improvements to the platform she saidnbspOne of the major enhancements announced relates to simplifying the second page of the online registration interface a step aimed at reducing user difficulties and streamlining the overall experiencenbspEven small technical refinements can make a big difference for citizens especially when they are completing property transactions that often involve significant financial and emotional stakes Misra added https://dailyworld.in/politics/haryana-conducts-10-450-paperless-property-registrations-in-first-21-days-of-launch--649670.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-governor-gives-nod-for-ktrs-prosecution-in-formula-e-race-case-649484.html Hyderabad Nov 20 Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has given his nod to prosecute former minister and BRS working president KT Rama Rao in the Formula E race case The nod comes two months after the state government sent the file to the Governor seeking his permission to prosecute the Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS leader in the case relating to alleged misuse of Rs 5488 crore public fundsThis will pave the way for the AntiCorruption Bureau ACB to file the charge sheetIt was in September that the ACB submitted its report and through the state government sought the Governorâs sanction to prosecute KT Rama Rao KTR senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar and othersHowever the prosecution of Arvind Kumar requires permission from the Department of Personnel and Training DoPT of the Central government It was immediately not clear if the ACB would file the charge sheet against all the accused after receiving permission from DoPT or file an initial charge sheet against KTRAfter nine months of probe into the alleged irregularities in hosting the Formula E race in Hyderabad during the previous BRS regime the ACB had submitted its report to the governmentHe has been accused of receiving Rs 44 crore in the form of an electoral bond from a sponsorship company as a quid pro quo for granting it rights to organise the raceThe ACB in December last year booked a case against KTR former Special Chief Secretary Municipal Administration and Urban Development MAampUD Arvind Kumar and the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authoritys HMDA former Chief Engineer BLN Reddy for alleged Rs 5488 crore irregularities in the Formula E dealAfter the Governor gave his permission for the probe the FIR was registered on a complaint by Principal Secretary MAampUD M Dana Kishore who stated that foreign remittances were made without prior approvals of the relevant regulatory authorities which resulted in additional tax burden to HMDA to the tune of Rs 806 croreThe complainant also alleged that the payment was made while the Model Code of Conduct was in effect for the elections to the state Assembly without any prior approval of the Election Commission The FIR was registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act as well as under the Indian Penal Codes IPC Sections 409 criminal breach of trust and 120B criminal conspiracyThe ACB questioned KTR Arvind Kumar and BLN Reddy multiple times in the caseThe former minister who was questioned by the ACB four times dismissed the Formula E case as a âbogus caseâKTR said he had made every effort to bring the Formula E race to Hyderabad He admitted that it was he who had directed the release of Rs 46 crore from the government but clarified that the funds had been deposited directly into the designated account âNot a single rupee has been misused Every rupee is accounted for Where then is the corruptionâ he askedThe BRS leader asserted that even if prosecution proceeded or charge sheets were filed nothing would stand IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-governor-gives-nod-for-ktrs-prosecution-in-formula-e-race-case-649484.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/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/uddhav-thackeray-takes-dig-at-shindes-shiv-sena-says-bear-the-fruits-of-your-karma-649431.html Mumbai Nov 20 Uddhav Thackerays Shiv Sena on Thursday targeted the Eknath Shindeled Shiv Sena amid reports of growing discontent between the Shinde camp and the BJP The party in its mouthpiece Saamana said the BJP neither takes the trouble to please you nor fears your displeasure implying the Shinde faction has little leverage or respect within the alliance It told the Shinde faction to bear the fruits of your karma framing their current predicament as a consequence of their 2022 defection from the original Shiv SenaThe editorial alleged that the BJP is systematically working to weaken allied parties including the Shinde group and that the dissatisfaction within the Shinde camp is now out in the openThis followed reports that Eknath Shindes ministers had boycotted a state cabinet meeting reportedly due to unhappiness over seatsharing and the BJPs aggressive induction of local leadersâShinde faction that speaks of We are upset in Mumbai and goes to Delhi to wash Amit Shahs feet on Tuesday supposedly had an outburst of discontent and boycotted the cabinet meeting Do these people really have the courage to boycott Chief Minister Fadnaviss cabinet asked the Thackeray campUddhav Thackerayled Shiv Sena said that Shindes party members are being poached by the BJP In the ongoing local body elections in the state the BJP is conducting Operation Lotus and undermining even their allies Of course whats new in that BJPs politics has been going on like this for decades Still these poaching tremors must have affected the Shinde faction more From that anxiety another failed attempt at a discontent drama must have been enactedAccording to the editorial Dy CM Shinde has performed such acts of discontent drama before Sometimes sulking and going to his farm in Satara sometimes going to Delhi and crying to ModiShah it saidâBut the extent of its impact on the BJP is evident from the ongoing poaching in various places by BJP members Still at Tuesdays cabinet meeting the Shinde faction tried this new experiment of discontent drama After the cabinet meeting Shindes disgruntled ministers met the Chief Minister and burst noiseless fireworks saying the BJP is not maintaining alliance dharma The Chief Minister apparently disarmed them right there with his signature Fadnavis smile and showed the Shinde faction a mirror of the poaching they had done Only those two know the truth but later BJPs Chandrashekhar Bawankule made a special BJPstyle clarification BJPstyle means first embrace someone then slowly cut that same throat and pretend from above that you did nothing it remarkedThe Thackeray camp said in its mouthpiece that the Chief Minister himself says on one hand that Mahayuti is unbreakable and on the other hand creates a division saying alliance decisions will be made at the local level While speaking at party meetings he offers the nectar of advice to officebearers saying Remember that allies are our own and when the same officebearers poach allies he turns a blind eye âNow after Tuesdays discontent too CM lectured the Shinde faction and sent them off with an understanding in words like What has happened has happened from here on leaders of parties in Mahayuti will not join each others parties Again this clarification was given not by the Chief Minister but by BJP Minister Bawankule Why did he give it Thats not the question but through this BJPs multifaced character came to the fore once againâ it allegedTargeting the Shinde faction the Thackeray camp asked âDo those who stabbed their own mother in the back and went to others manipulation for power have the moral right to protest against poaching or express anger over discontentâ It further said âYou have lost that right yourself and the BJP knows this very well Thats why they first break alliances and then perform the drama of applying balm saying This much now no more aheadâStepping up the attack on the Shinde faction the Thackeray camp said in the editorial The bluster of not from here on that the BJP has shown is of the same old tradition and where else do Shinde and his cronies have any other option anyway So theres no point in them complaining in the name of Operation Lotus You have willingly trapped yourself in the invisible net under the lotus water That net will slowly strangle you and the lotus on the water will keep swaying majestically When the BJP divided you you joyfully split yourself out of lust for power Now when the BJP is breaking your faction too whats the point of protesting The dust of your discontent is colourless and each time this dust rises it settles down just the same It doesnt get into the BJPs eyes at allâ it taunted IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/uddhav-thackeray-takes-dig-at-shindes-shiv-sena-says-bear-the-fruits-of-your-karma-649431.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/nitish-kumar-takes-oath-as-bihar-cm-for-record-10th-time-649440.html Patna Nov 20 IANS I Nitish Kumar At 1135 am on Thursday November 20 the naysayers silently watched him take the oath of office and secrecy for the 10th time as the Chief Minister of Bihar Till then there was a chorus of doubts that the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP would not allow the 74yearold leader of the Janata Dal U to lead the National Democratic Alliance NDA state government this timenbspnbspA similar doubt was sown in 2020 before Nitish Kumar swore in as the head of the state government with a mask underscoring the first such democratic process held in India in the aftermath of the Covid pandemic However whether the JD U got 43 seats in the 2020 Assembly election or 85 in 2025 whether the ally returned to the Bihar Legislative Assembly as the single third or the secondlargest party the BJP abided by its pledge of a government led by Nitish KumarThrough his long political career the JDU leader has been associated with many different parties Born on March 1 1951 in Bakhtiarpur Nitish Kumar emerged from the socialist tradition and entered electoral politics in the 1970s before rising through organisational roles in Janata Parivar formations and later the Janata Dal UnitedHis first significant executive breakthrough came in 2000 with a short stint as Chief Minister then representing the Samata Party He returned in 2005 and formed a stable government that marked the start of his public image as a leader focused on governance and lawandorder reformOver the next two decades Nitish combined electoral appeal with frequent alliance recalibrations alternating between partnerships with the BJP and opposition coalitions as political circumstances required He has served multiple terms as the Chief Minister building a reputation for administrative interventions in infrastructure rural electrification road construction and public distribution reforms earning the sobriquet of sushashanbabu or Mr Good GovernanceHis approach mixed technocratic initiatives with castesensitive political engineering which helped sustain a broad if sometimes shifting support base His colleagueturnedadversary Prashant Kishor had once famously stated in Hindi loosely translated as Bihar blooms under Nitish KumarJournalist Sankarshan Thakur had aptly titled Nitish Kumars biography Single Man calling him a wary man often too careful he wont step onto ground he isnt certain will hold The book mentions that in 1992 Nitish Kumar was not even on talking terms with Lalu Prasad and had an extremely ugly spatOn the other hand he firmly opposed Narendra Modi as PM in 2014 However he allied with both at different times switching sides midway even while heading the state government But the veteran politician has this habit of speaking out even at the cost of being politically incorrect which when pointed out would bring out his reaction as following my conscienceIn recent times the septuagenarian was reportedly facing persistent administrative challenges in sectors like health education and employment Nitish Kumar already enjoys the distinction of cumulatively being the longest serving premier of the state and now after serving a full fiveyear term he would be among Indias topthree longest serving Chief MinistersIndias federal politics offer both precedents for longserving chief ministers and contrasts in style where leaders like Pawan Kumar Chamling of Sikkim and Naveen Patnaik of Odisha hold the distinction of being in office for over 24 years continuously As did Jyoti Basu of West Bengal who stepped down after serving for more than 23 years and four monthsNitish Kumar has already served a cumulative term of over 19 years and eight months and counting https://dailyworld.in/politics/nitish-kumar-takes-oath-as-bihar-cm-for-record-10th-time-649440.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/new-nitish-kumar-govt-has-26-ministers-representing-all-castes-communities-649441.html Patna Nov 20 IANS Caste balance has once again emerged as a decisive factor in the formation of the new Bihar government sworn in on Thursday in the historic Gandhi MaidannbspnbspNitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister for the 10th time and a total of 26 ministers were inducted into the new cabinet from various NDA constituents 14 from the BJP eight from the JDU two from the LJPRV and one each from the RLM and HAMnbspIn the previous cabinet senior BJP leaders Mangal Pandey and Nitish Mishra represented the Brahmin community However this time the BJP has reduced the Brahmin quota retaining only Mangal Pandey No Brahmin MLA from the JDU has been given a ministerial berth marking a notable shift in the caste arithmeticThe BJP has given significant importance to the Rajput community traditionally one of its core support basesnbspFour ministers Sanjay Tiger Shreyasi Singh Leshi Singh and Sanjay Singh have been included from this caste groupnbspThis marks a strategic attempt to consolidate Rajput support in the statenbspTwo prominent leaders Vijay Kumar Sinha and Vijay Chaudhary have been inducted from the Bhumihar community which continues to wield considerable political influence in BiharNitin Naveen from the Kayastha community has been included in the cabinet He is considered an important BJP face especially in Patna and other urban regionsnbspOBCs remain the largest social bloc in Bihar politics and the cabinet reflects this demographic realitynbspSamrat Choudhary KushwahaKoeri Deputy Chief Minister Deepak Prakash Kushwaha represents Upendra Kushwahas political legacy Ram Kripal Yadav and Vijendra Prasad Yadav represent the Yadav community traditionally aligned with the RJD Shravan Kumar Kurmi a longtime associate of Nitish Kumar and representative of JDUs core support base and Pramod Kumar ChandravanshiOBC adding further OBC representationBy including two Yadav ministers the NDA has attempted to send a calculated message to the community that it seeks broader social inclusion beyond traditional vote banksnbspThe NDA has maintained strong representation for Extremely Backward Classes EBCs who have played a crucial role in its electoral successnbspMinisters include Surendra Mehta Dhanuk Rama Nishad NishadMallah Madan Sahani Mallah Lakhendra Kumar Roshan Paswan Sunil Kumar Ravidas Santosh Kumar Suman Manjhi community and Sanjay Kumar Paswan in the cabinet of the Nitish Kumar governmentThis wide representation indicates the NDAs consistent effort to retain its stronghold among EBCsnbspBy including Mohammad Jama Khan in the cabinet the NDA has attempted to send a message of inclusivity to the Muslim communitynbspThough symbolic in numbers the move carries political significance in the current landscape https://dailyworld.in/politics/new-nitish-kumar-govt-has-26-ministers-representing-all-castes-communities-649441.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/it-is-modiyogi-age-will-continue-at-least-for-50-years-now-nda-as-nitish-kumar-takes-oath-as-bihar-cm--649452.html Patna Nov 20 IANS As Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar NDA leaders on Thursday congratulated the new government and said that it is the age of ModiYogi adding that this political era will continue at least for 50 yearsnbspSpeaking to IANS BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said Gandhi Maidan has rarely been seen so full The PM ModiNitish duo along with Chirag Paswan Upendra Kushwaha and other leaders will take Bihar to such heights in the next five years that every Bihari will feel proudUnion MoS SP Singh Baghel said I would like to congratulate Chief Minister Nitish Kumar the Deputy Chief Ministers the entire cabinet and all NDA ministers It is said that the people of Bihar are very aware The state is known for great revolutionsnbspUP Minister Suresh Khanna said It was already decided as the people of Bihar had already made their choice Where good governance is assured that government will be formed Remember this It is the age of ModiYogi and it will continue at least for 50 yearsBihar Minister Md Zama Khan said I thank my leader and also the NDA government for carrying out many historic initiatives in Bihar that the people appreciate Our leaders have taken care of everyonenbspUnion Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said Today is a crucial day for Bihar Under the leadership of Nitish Kumar the new government has been formed and the ministers have taken oath I extend my best wishes to everyone We hope Bihar progresses rapidly on the path of developmentnbspBJP MP Janardan Singh Sigriwal said Its an important day for the people of Bihar It was a special day as PM Modi attended the swearingin ceremony The people of Bihar have full faith in PM Modi The dream of Viksit Bharat will be fulfilledBJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh said There is an environment of happiness People are celebrating and expressing their wishes The desire of the people of Bihar has been fulfilled Under the leadership of PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar the government has been formednbspBJP MLA Pradeep Singh said I congratulate the entire council of ministers Todays historic mandate marks the beginning of a new Bihar and the vision of a developed Bihar will now be realisednbspEarlier in the day Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister for the 10th time and a total of 26 ministers were inducted into the new Cabinet from various NDA constituents 14 from the BJP eight from the JDU two from the LJPRV and one each from the RLM and HAMIn the previous Cabinet senior BJP leaders Mangal Pandey and Nitish Mishra represented the Brahmin community However this time the BJP has reduced the Brahmin quota retaining only Mangal Pandey No Brahmin MLA from the JDU has been given a ministerial berth marking a notable shift in the caste arithmeticnbspThe BJP has given significant importance to the Rajput community traditionally one of its core support basesnbspFour ministers Sanjay Tiger Shreyasi Singh Leshi Singh and Sanjay Singh have been included from this caste groupnbspThis marks a strategic attempt to consolidate Rajput support in the stateTwo prominent leaders Vijay Kumar Sinha and Vijay Chaudhary have been inducted from the Bhumihar community which continues to wield considerable political influence in BiharnbspNitin Naveen from the Kayastha community has been included in the Cabinet He is considered an important BJP face especially in Patna and other urban regionsnbspOBCs remain the largest social bloc in Bihar politics and the Cabinet reflects this demographic realitynbspSamrat Choudhary KushwahaKoeri Deputy Chief Minister Deepak Prakash Kushwaha represents Upendra Kushwahas political legacy Ram Kripal Yadav and Vijendra Prasad Yadav represent the Yadav community traditionally aligned with the RJD Shravan Kumar Kurmi a longtime associate of Nitish Kumar and representative of JDUs core support base and Pramod Kumar ChandravanshiOBC adding further OBC representationBy including two Yadav ministers the NDA has attempted to send a calculated message to the community that it seeks broader social inclusion beyond traditional vote banksnbspThe NDA has maintained strong representation for Extremely Backward Classes who have played a crucial role in its electoral successnbspMinisters include Surendra Mehta Dhanuk Rama Nishad NishadMallah Madan Sahani Mallah Lakhendra Kumar Roshan Paswan Sunil Kumar Ravidas Santosh Kumar Suman Manjhi community and Sanjay Kumar Paswan in the cabinet of the Nitish Kumar government https://dailyworld.in/politics/it-is-modiyogi-age-will-continue-at-least-for-50-years-now-nda-as-nitish-kumar-takes-oath-as-bihar-cm--649452.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/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