DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:56:55 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-final-phase-of-metro-line-3-launch-mumbai-one-app-today-641897.html Mumbai Oct 8 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the final phase 2B between Atre Chowk and Cuff Parade of the Mumbai Metro Line 3 constructed at an estimated cost of about Rs 12200 crore on Wednesday With this he will dedicate to the nation the entire Mumbai Metro Line 3 also known as Aqua Line built at a total cost of over Rs 37270 crore This is expected to ease vehicular traffic on Mumbai roads and facilitate a smooth ride for the city commutersThe final phase will also provide seamless connectivity to South Mumbai comprising Fort Kala Ghoda and Marine Drive along with direct access to leading administrative and financial centres including Bombay High Court Mantralaya Reserve Bank of India Bombay Stock Exchange and Nariman PointAccording to the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation MMRC the travel from Cuffe Parade to Aarey JVLR will be less than an hour Travel fare starts at Rs 10 and goes up to Rs 70 Train availability will be every five minutes from 555 am to 1030 pmMMRC said the commuters will experience ecofriendly travel which will save 261 lakh tonnes of CO2 emissions every year The 335 km Mumbai Metro Line 3 which is the first underground metro from Cuffe Parade to Aarey Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road with 27 stations is expected to cater to 13 lakh passengers per dayFurther PM Modi will also launch Mumbai One Integrated Common Mobility App for 11 Public transport Operators PTO across Metro Monorail Suburban railways and Bus PTOs These include Mumbai Metro Line 2A amp 7 Mumbai Metro Line 3 Mumbai Metro Line 1 Mumbai Monorail Navi Mumbai Metro Mumbai Suburban Railway Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport BEST Thane Municipal Transport Mira Bhayander Municipal Transport Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Transport and Navi Mumbai Municipal TransportMumbai One App offers commuters a range of benefits including integrated mobile ticketing across multiple Public Transport Operators elimination of queueing by promoting digital transactions and seamless multimodal connectivity through a single dynamic ticket for trips involving multiple transport modesIt also provides realtime journey updates on delays alternative routes and estimated arrival times along with mapbased information on nearby stations attractions and points of interest and an SOS feature to ensure commuter safety Together these features enhance convenience efficiency and security transforming the public transportation experience across Mumbai IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-final-phase-of-metro-line-3-launch-mumbai-one-app-today-641897.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-is-modern-day-vivekananda-tn-bjp-on-his-25th-year-of-leadership-641905.html Chennai Oct 8 The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an embodiment of Swami Vivekanandas ideals celebrating his 25th year of leadership In a statement BJP state spokesperson ANS Prasad said PM Modis life was a towering testament to relentless effort and dedication inspiring young Indians to dream big and work hard despite hardshipsBorn in Vadnagar Gujarat to a modest family PM Modi overcame early struggles helping at his fathers tea stall before rising through the ranks of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS and later steering Gujarats transformation as chief minister from 2001 to 2014Prasad highlighted key milestones achieved by then Gujarat CM Modi including the Vibrant Gujarat investor summits and Jyotigram Yojana for 24x7 rural power describing them as benchmarks for inclusive growth and modern governanceSince taking over as Prime Minister in 2014 he has spearheaded nationwide reforms such as Make in India Digital India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat aimed at strengthening Indias selfreliance and empowering the youthPM Modis journey shows that no dream is too big when backed by determination and vision the statement saidThe BJP leader also credited PM Modi with placing India at the forefront of clean energy through the International Solar Alliance and pioneering smart infrastructure such as bullet trains and modern citiesSocial welfare schemes including Jal Jeevan Mission Ayushman Bharat Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and free COVID19 vaccines were cited as proof of his compassionate governancePrasad noted PM Modis ability to connect directly with the masses through his monthly Mann Ki Baat programme and his efforts to revive Indias cultural pride through initiatives like the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor Statue of Unity global promotion of yoga and AyurvedaCalling PM Modi a living Vivekananda Prasad urged youths to study the leaders life as a blueprint for personal success and public servicePM Modis mantra of Seva aur Samarpan calls on Indias youth to build a Viksit Bharat a developed proud and selfconfident nation the statement concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-is-modern-day-vivekananda-tn-bjp-on-his-25th-year-of-leadership-641905.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/two-serving-pms-2-ex-pms-to-headline-ndtv-world-summit-2025-pm-modi-sri-lankan-pm-amarasuriya-rishi-sunak-tony-abbott-to-attend-641908.html New Delhi Oct 8 The NDTV World Summit 2025 will mark an extraordinary moment in global dialogue bringing together some of the most influential voices of our time Among them are Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya former UK PM Rishi Sunak and exPrime Minister of Australia Tony Abbott Their presence is a rare occasion where two serving Prime Ministers and two former Prime Ministers will share the stage a powerful reflection of the Summits stature and importance in shaping the most urgent and important conversations of our timeThe Summit to be held on October 17 and 18 in New Delhi is a global conversation of immense consequenceAt a time when the world is negotiating volatility uncertainty and profound transformation it is here that leaders thinkers innovators and cultural icons will gather to deliberate on the issues that define our eraFrom geopolitics to technology from ecology to culture from the architecture of economies to the imagination of societies the NDTV World Summit seeks to move beyond analysis to reimagination reinvention and renewalThe theme of the 2025 edition Edge of the Unknown Risk Resolve Renewal captures the essence of this threshold moment in history It is an invitation to confront uncertainty with imagination to see resolve not as reaction but as deliberate intention and to embrace renewal not as a return to the past but as the creation of futures yet to be definedWhat lends this Summit its gravitas is not only the participation of such global leaders of stature but also the breadth of voices that will converge under one roof Alongside two serving Prime Ministers and two former Prime Ministers a powerful constellation of leaders business architects innovators cultural figures and moral thinkers will join the dialogue Together they represent a chorus of influence and imagination voices shaping politics economics and society across continents Their participation underscores the Summits role as a convening space where inherited realities meet unwritten futuresRahul Kanwal CEO amp EditorinChief NDTV said The NDTV World Summit 2025 is a crucible of influence where ideas imagination and intention converge The presence of two serving Prime Ministers and two former Prime Ministers alongside a wide constellation of global leaders and changemakers is a powerful testimony to the urgency the Summit creates It reflects Indias position at the heart of the worlds conversation and its growing role in shaping a collective futureAs the world moves between contradiction and creativity between exhaustion and emergence the NDTV World Summit 2025 will stand as a stage for reconciliation for possibility and for visionIt will be where dissolving certainties are confronted and tomorrows ideas are forged It will be where Indias story of ambition reinvention and resilience is placed at the centre of the global dialogueAnd at its heart lies a renewed commitment this is the story of a new India being told by a new NDTV A network reimagined for its times curating conversations of importance amplifying Indias voice on the global stage and shaping conversations that reimagine our collective future IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/two-serving-pms-2-ex-pms-to-headline-ndtv-world-summit-2025-pm-modi-sri-lankan-pm-amarasuriya-rishi-sunak-tony-abbott-to-attend-641908.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/andhra-pradesh-cm-congratulates-pm-modi-on-entering-25th-year-as-head-of-govt-641913.html Amaravati Oct 8 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on entering 25th year of serving as the head of government Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday took to X to congratulate the Prime MinisterCongratulations on this remarkable milestone Honble Prime Minister Your commitment to public service and visionary leadership continue to inspire millions across the nation From your transformative tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat to your service as Prime Minister you have shown how stable and determined leadership can reshape the future of a state a nation and its people posted the Telugu Desam Party TDP presidentI wish you many more years of service to our great nation and continued success in your efforts to empower and uplift every citizen added Naidu whose party is a key partner in BJPled NDA government at the CentreChandrababu Naidu was reacting to a post by the Prime Minister On this day in 2001 I took oath as Gujarats Chief Minister for the first time Thanks to the continuous blessings of my fellow Indians I am entering my 25th year of serving as the head of a Government My gratitude to the people of India Through all these years it has been my constant endeavour to improve the lives of our people and contribute to the progress of this great nation that has nurtured us all wrote the Prime MinisterUnion Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy and Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar also congratulated Prime Minister Modi on reaching the milestoneKishan Reddy stated that Narendra Modi dedicated his life to public service after taking oath as the Chief Minister of Gujarat for the first timeBorn in an ordinary family Prime Minister Modi ji has truly become a karmayogi and risen step by step to lead the worlds largest democracy His unwavering commitment to placing India at the highest position on the global stage along with his patriotism serves as an inspiration for future generations With the motto of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas he continues to tirelessly work for the upliftment of the weaker sections posted Kishan Reddy IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/andhra-pradesh-cm-congratulates-pm-modi-on-entering-25th-year-as-head-of-govt-641913.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-bjp-yuva-morcha-leader-hacked-to-death-police-suspect-old-rivalry-641916.html Koppal Karnataka Oct 8 A BJP leader was hacked to death by a gang in the Gangavathi area in Koppal district in the early hours of Wednesday The deceased was identified as 31yearold Venkatesha Kurubara president of the Gangavathi town BJP Yuva Morcha Preliminary police investigation has revealed that personal rivalry was the reason behind the murder Further investigation was underwayAccording to police Venkatesha was hacked to death in front of Leelavathi Hospital on Koppal Road around 2 am The assailants arrived in a car Venkatesha was returning home on a bike after attending a dinner party with friends at Devi Camp The attackers chased his bike rammed into it from behind and then hacked him to death before fleeing the spotFriends of the victim who witnessed the murder told police that a gang of seven to eight members attacked Venkatesha with weapons and killed him During the course of the investigation police seized the car used by the killers from HRS Colony in Gangavathi townFamily members and friends of Venkatesha have suspected the involvement of a resident named Ravi in the incident They claimed that the two had been rivals for the past seven to eight years and had often clashed over asserting their leadership in Gangavathi townMore details are yet to emerge regarding the incidentEarlier a 40yearold BJP worker ended his life at an office in Nagavara Bengaluru where he was working on April 3 The deceased Vinay Somaiah allegedly posted a WhatsApp message before he took the extreme step which the BJP Karnataka unit had shared on social media alleging highhandedness of the Congress leaders He has also alleged that the Congress leaders tortured him by filing police cases against himBJP had strongly protested condemning the incident BJP state President and MLA BY Vijayendra had urged the Siddaramaiah government to conduct a fair enquiry to bring those responsible for the death of the BJP worker to justice IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-bjp-yuva-morcha-leader-hacked-to-death-police-suspect-old-rivalry-641916.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/west-bengal-no-arrests-yet-in-attack-on-bjp-mp-khagen-murmu-641917.html Kolkata Oct 8 No arrests have been made so far in connection with the attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu in Nagrakata of West Bengals Jalpaiguri district The police investigation into the matter has not yielded a resultThe matter is being probed We are looking into the complaint No arrest has been made as of now said a senior officer of Jalpaiguri district police on WednesdayThe BJP had filed a complaint against eight people at Nagrakata Police Station in Jalpaiguri district demanding their immediate arrestBJP Maldaha Uttar MP Murmu and MLA Shankar Ghosh were brutally attacked by miscreants on Monday while on their way to meet the landslidesaffected people and distribute relief materialsThe BJP MP was immediately rushed to a primary health centre for treatment At present the BJP MP is undergoing treatment at a hospital in SiliguriSources said the BJP MP will undergo surgery on the left side of his face as he suffered a fracture on his cheek bone The family is planning to take him to AIIMS DelhiAccording to hospital sources the MP may undergo surgery to have a metal plate fittedDoctors have already spoken to his son Animesh Murmu in this regardThe MP suffered a major injury from below his eye to his nose Seven stitches were required The MP has been prohibited from speaking for at least 15 daysWest Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visited the BJP MP on Tuesday and enquired about his healthOn Tuesday Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Leader of Opposition in state Assembly Suvendu Adhikari and others also paid the BJP MP a visit at the hospitalUnion Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also slammed the Mamata Banerjee government over the attackLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has sought an urgent report from the Bengal government on the attack IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/west-bengal-no-arrests-yet-in-attack-on-bjp-mp-khagen-murmu-641917.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/assault-on-cji-an-attack-on-constitution-and-democracy-saamana-641927.html Mumbai Oct 8 Shiv Sena UBT on Wednesday strongly condemned the attempt to throw a shoe at Chief Justice BR Gavai calling the act an attack on the Indian Constitution and on democracy itself In an editorial in the party mouthpiece Saamana the Thackeray camp said the incident reflects a deeper erosion of faith in the judiciary Whatever its faults the Supreme Court remains the only ray of hope for the people of India What happened to Chief Justice BR Gavai is a shameless act that must be condemned by one and all the editorial statedThe Thackeray camp alleged that throwing a shoe is due to the poisoning influence of the BJP and Sangh ideology This act is condemnable and shameless It said no true Hindu would dare to do such a shameless actThe lawyer who tried to throw a shoe at Chief Justice Gavai is an ardent advocate of Sanatani Hinduism These same Sanatanis had thrown Sant Dnyaneshwar into the valley and opposed the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji They had thrown dung on Mahatma Phule and had taken out a funeral procession for Prabodhankar Thackeray when he was alive These same Sanatanis celebrate Godse Jayanti and even today express their perverted joy by shooting at a Gandhi effigy These same Sanatanis took down the flag of the Maratha Empire in Pune and hoisted the Union Jack of the British They opposed Indias freedom struggle and the hoisting of the tricolor after independence In the last ten years Indias democracy has become narrow and fanatical because of these Sanatanis it claimedUddhav Thackerayled Shiv Sena said that a Hindu state is not a state of barbarians and fanatics Being a Hindu does not mean being a fanatic or a blind devotee the editorial said adding that those who claim to act in the name of Sanatan Dharma while resorting to violence betray the faith they profess to defend It quoted Kishor as saying he had been inspired by a divine vision to retaliate an explanation the paper called both foolish and dangerousChief Justice Gavai has done a great job so far He behaved with restraint He did not fall into the trap of the Sangh Parivar Still he became a target of the Sanatanis it addedWhile criticising the shoethrowing Saamana also mounted a broader critique of the judiciary The editorial alleged that the countrys judicial system is rotten It has become difficult to get true justice there Corruption and nepotism have reached the court Since the courts are working under the pressure of the government political attacks on democracy and the Constitution are taking place every dayIt would be understandable if a patriot outraged by genuine injustice had protested the paper said But to vent that anger by shouting in the name of Sanatan Dharma and attacking a sitting Chief Justice is unacceptableThe editorial praised Chief Justice Gavai for restraint and warned against allowing political or communal agendas to target the judiciaryBefore Gavai Dhananjay Chandrachud was the Chief Justice who is currently going around making revelations about his actions in court He had even invited PM Modi for bhajans and kirtans at his house Many Chief Justices have taken up jobs in the government after retirement Some became governors while a few others took office as commission heads But anger was vented on Chief Justice Gavai by shouting in the name of Sanatan remarked the editorial IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/assault-on-cji-an-attack-on-constitution-and-democracy-saamana-641927.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sabarimala-gold-row-tantri-denies-granting-permission-to-transport-items-to-chennai-641928.html Pathanamthitta Kerala Oct 8 The controversy surrounding the gold plating of the Dwarapalaka idols at Sabarimala has deepened with Tantri priest Kandararu Rajeevar openly disputing claims made by Murari Babu The Tantri on Wednesday asserted that he had not given permission to transport the idols to Chennai for gold platingWhat Murari Babu said is not right I only permitted minor repair work at Sabarimala itself said Rajeevar Murari Babu was the Administrative Officer at Sabarimala when the episode happened and on Tuesday he was suspended by the Travancore Devasom BoardAccording to him the fading was confined to a small portion of the lower part of the idol and his written reply only allowed restoration onsiteAt no point did I grant permission to take the idols outside the shrine They were moved to Chennai without my consent he saidThe Tantri also clarified that the entire structure including the Dwarapalaka idols is coated with gold not copper as alleged in some quartersAll my communications clearly refer to gold Whether in 2019 or now I have never authorised sending the idols out for gold plating he statedMeanwhile serious questions have been raised over how the idols were transported and the process alteredThe Tiruvabharanam Commissioner had earlier found that Chennai Smart Creations the contractor lacked the technical expertise to remove the existing plating and reapply gold That finding was quietly revised within eight days allowing traditional gold plating at the Sannidhanam insteadA crucial email issued on July 30 to the Executive Officer was later withdrawn without explanationThe reversal reportedly came after discussions with sponsor Unnikrishnan Potty raising further suspicionThe latest statements from the Tantri have intensified the row over whether due process and temple tradition were bypassed in the handling of the Dwarapalaka idolsThe matter is now expected to draw closer scrutiny from the temple board and state authorities as calls grow for a transparent investigation IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sabarimala-gold-row-tantri-denies-granting-permission-to-transport-items-to-chennai-641928.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mcc-enforced-in-bihar-how-it-impacts-parties-public-events-and-announcements-641937.html Patna Oct 8 The announcement of Bihar polling dates by the Election Commission has set the stage for years biggest electoral battle and also gave strong momentum to political activity in the state The Model Code of Conduct MCC got enforced with the announcement of dates on Monday and now the ECI has issued directions for strict implementation of the poll code in the stateAs the MCC prohibits the Centre as well as Bihar government from any policy announcements the ECI has also issued directions to the Chief Secretary and Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar in this regardThe Commission has directed to ensure strict compliance with instructions related to removal of defacement from government public and private property misuse of official vehicles or Government accommodation by any political party and ban on issuance of advertisement at the cost of public exchequerThe privacy of citizens must be respected with no demonstrations or picketing outside private residences Land buildings or walls shall not be used for flags banners or posters without the owners consent it saidThe poll body has also set up a complaint monitoring system including a call centre number 1950 in which complaint can be lodged by any member of the public or political party with the DEORO concerned This system has been operationalised 24X7Citizenspolitical parties can also report MCC violations using the CVigil App on ECINET 824 Flying squads have been deployed across the state to ensure that the complaints are attended to within 100 minutesThe Commission has further directed that there will be a ban on the transfer of all officersofficials connected with the conduct of electionsOfficials at all levels have been directed to act impartially in enforcing MCC ensuring equal treatment of all parties and preventing misuse of official facilitiesPublic places such as maidans and helipads must be equally available to all parties on the same terms The SUVIDHA module has been activated on ECINET where political parties can apply for usage of such public places which should be allocated on first come first served basis the EC said in a releaseThe poll panel has directed the political parties to inform the police in advance if they want to carry out any procession or party meetings so that the local public is not inconvenienced and traffic is not chokedIt has further advised ministers not to combine official duties with electioneering or use government machinery transport or personnel for campaign purposes IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mcc-enforced-in-bihar-how-it-impacts-parties-public-events-and-announcements-641937.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sonam-wangchuks-wife-meets-him-in-jodhpur-jail-vows-legal-challenge-641939.html Jaipur Oct 8 Climate activist and social worker Sonam Wangchuk who has been in Jodhpur Central Jail for the past 11 days was visited by his wife Geetanjali for the first time since his arrest The meeting took place on Tuesday and she was accompanied by lawyer Ritam KhareGeetanjali shared an update on social media platform X saying Met Wangchuk66 today with RitamKhare and got the detention order which we will challenge His spirit is undaunted His commitment resolute His resilience intact He conveys heartfelt thanks to all for their support and solidarity SatyamevaJayate FreeSonamWangchukShe confirmed that Wangchuk remains strong in spirit and committed to fighting for Ladakhs rights She also expressed gratitude to supporters across the countryWangchuk was detained on September 24 under the National Security Act NSA after violence erupted in Ladakh during protests which resulted in four deaths and nearly two dozen injuries A BJP office was set ablaze and several police officers were injured during the clashes The Ladakh administration has accused Wangchuk of inciting violence promoting selfimmolation and financial irregularitiesBefore Geetanjalis visit his elder brother Tsetan Dorjay and Mustafa Haji legal advisor to the Leh Apex Body also met him in jailMeanwhile the Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre and Ladakh administration questioning the grounds for Wangchuks continued detentionThe court asked why he could not be released immediatelySenior advocate Kapil Sibal representing Geetanjali in court requested that the arrest order be shared with the family and that permission be granted for a jail visitThe court stated that the matter would only be considered if a formal request to meet was deniedA longtime advocate for climate action and indigenous rights Wangchuks arrest has sparked national debate The next hearing is scheduled for October 14 while authorities maintain that tough action is necessary against those involved in the recent violence IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sonam-wangchuks-wife-meets-him-in-jodhpur-jail-vows-legal-challenge-641939.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/trinamool-delegation-heads-to-tripura-a-day-after-party-office-vandalised-641942.html Kolkata Oct 8 A sixmember Trinamool Congress TMC delegation left for Tripura on Wednesday morning a day after miscreants vandalised the partys office in Agartala Before departing TMC state general secretary Kunal Ghosh strongly condemned the attack and blamed the BJP for the incidentEarlier our leaders were attacked even Abhishek Banerjees car was vandalised in Agartala in 2021 The past experience has been terrible Now again our workers are being threatened in various ways We are ready to face any consequence but in a democracy such attacks in the presence of police must be protested and resisted peacefully Ghosh saidTMC Lok Sabha MP Saayoni Ghosh who is part of the delegation claimed that the recent attack on BJP leaders in north Bengal was not the handiwork of TMC workers but of enraged common peopleOur party office was attacked in retaliation But our workers were not involved in the assault on the BJP MP Today it is our duty to stand by our colleagues in Tripura she addedAccording to reports a group of miscreants attacked the TMC office in Agartala on Tuesday damaging property tearing party flags and banners and assaulting workers The police reportedly tried to intervene but failed to prevent the vandalism TMC has alleged that the BJP was behind the attackIn a statement on social media the party said BJPruled Tripura has become a theatre of terror where political violence has turned into a tool of governance What happened in Agartala is a perfect example of the social and political degeneration of the BJP Its workers vandalised and looted our office while the police stood by as silent spectators This is part of a deliberate campaign of terror to suppress opposition voices and erase democracyThe delegation comprising Pratima Mandal Saayoni Ghosh Sushmita Dev Birbaha Hansda Kunal Ghosh and Sudeep Raha will visit Agartala to meet affected party workers assess the situation and formally take up the matter with the state administration IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/trinamool-delegation-heads-to-tripura-a-day-after-party-office-vandalised-641942.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-minister-regrets-inappropriate-remark-about-colleague-641944.html Hyderabad Oct 8 Telangana Backward Classes Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Wednesday expressed regret over his alleged inappropriate remark about his colleague Adluri Laxman Kumar Facing a backlash from Dalit organisation over his remark Prabhakar denied making any personal remark but said he regret if the Scheduled Caste and Tribal Welfare Minister Laxman Kumars feelings are hurtPrabhakar issued a statement ahead of the meeting called by AICC incharge Meenkashi Natrajan and Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud with both the ministers to sort out the issue which has caused embarrassment to the grand old partyPrabhakar stated that Laxman Kumar is like a brother to him The bond of friendship we have shared in the Congress Party for 30 years transcends politics The connection and mutual respect between us have always remained steadfast It is something no one can break I have not made any personal remarks against him As someone who has risen from the grassroots level and as a leader from the BC community I would never hold such opinions about anyone said Prabhakar who also holds the Transport portfolioHowever with political malice some people have distorted my statements and spread propaganda contrary to the truth I am deeply saddened to learn that this misunderstanding has hurt the feelings of someone as dear as Adluri Laxman Kumar I regret if Adluri Laxman Kumars feelings have been hurt said PrabhakarIn strengthening the principles of the Congress Party under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi and in striving for social justice and the upliftment of the people both of us will work together tirelessly he addedPrabhakars buffalo remark had triggered a row with some Dalit organisations calling for a protest In view of the protest call police had tightened security at his residence in KarimnagarPrabhakar had allegedly made the remark when Laxman Kumar did not come on time at a campaign meeting in Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency a couple of days agoReacting to it Laxman Kumar accused Ponnam Prabhakar of abusing him because he comes from a Scheduled Caste and demanded an apologyLaxman Kumar said that a complaint would be sent to AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge He said that the party made him the minister as he comes from Madiga caste a Scheduled CasteI dont talk in such an arrogant way I thought he would realise his mistake We will see today and tomorrow If there is no change and if he Ponnam Prabhakar still says it then I will not be responsible for the consequences Laxman Kumar told his supporters on TuesdayPonnam Prabhakar had denied making any insulting remark about Laxman Kumar Stating that his words were twisted he said he made the remark while referring to delay in confirming his flight ticket IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-minister-regrets-inappropriate-remark-about-colleague-641944.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/senior-bjp-leaders-to-meet-aiadmk-chief-in-chennai-today-talks-gain-pace-641808.html Chennai Oct 7 In a major political development ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections AIADMK General Secretary and Opposition leader Edappadi K Palaniswami is set to meet senior Bharatiya Janata Party BJP leaders in Chennai on Tuesday to advance alliance talks and seatsharing negotiations The meeting marks a crucial step as the AIADMKBJP combine works to strengthen its strategy against the ruling DMKWith the state heading for polls in just a few months political activity has intensified across Tamil Nadu Major parties including DMK AIADMK BJP Congress DMDK VCK MDMK PMK and TMC have already begun campaigningThe AIADMK and BJP have renewed their partnership for the upcoming elections but the BJP is seeking a larger share of constituencies this time signalling a more assertive role in the allianceTo spearhead the campaign and streamline poll preparations the BJP central leadership has appointed national vice president and MP Baijayant Panda and Union Minister of State Murlidhar Mohol as election incharges for Tamil NaduThe two leaders arrived in Chennai on Monday and immediately held strategy sessions with the BJPs state leadership at the party headquarters in T Nagar The closeddoor consultation brought together an extensive lineup of BJP leaders state president Nainar Nagendran Union Minister L Murugan national leaders Aravind Menon Sudhakar Reddy and organisational secretary Keshava VinayagamFormer state presidents Annamalai and Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan veteran leaders Pon Radhakrishnan and H Raja MLA Vanathi Srinivasan and actorpolitician Sarath Kumar also attendedSources said the talks focused on seatsharing calculations identifying winnable constituencies and shaping a joint campaign narrative to take on the DMKThe BJP is pushing for more seats and a stronger role in shaping the alliances election plan There was also an informal discussion on reuniting former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam with the AIADMK to consolidate opposition votes though TTV Dhinakarans position outside the bloc remains unchangedTuesdays meeting between Palaniswami and the BJPs top election strategists is expected to lay the groundwork for a highimpact campaign with joint rallies and constituencylevel coordination on the agendaFor the BJP it is a bid to expand its presence in Tamil Nadu politics for the AIADMK an effort to cement a formidable antiDMK front before the polls IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/senior-bjp-leaders-to-meet-aiadmk-chief-in-chennai-today-talks-gain-pace-641808.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/intolerance-in-our-country-has-reached-its-highest-level-ktr-641821.html Hyderabad Oct 7 Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS working president KT Rama Rao has said that the intolerance in the country has reached its highest level The former minister on Tuesday condemned the attempted attack on Chief Justice B R Gavai The intolerance in our country has reached its highest levels an outrageous sign of which was witnessed yesterday in Supreme Court when the CJI Gavai was attacked Strongly and unequivocally condemn the attempted attack on Chief Justice BR Gavai Rama Rao posted on XThis shameful assault on judicial dignity is not just an attack on an individual but on the institution itself No disagreement even on sensitive issues like faith justifies violence Such behavior threatens the foundation of democracy itself added the BRS leaderBRS leader and former IPS official RS Praveen Kumar strongly condemned the attackAttack on honble Chief Justice of India Justice BR Gawai in an open court by an alleged Sanatani advocate is utterly condemnable If this can happen to the Chief Justice in broad daylight imagine what kind of havoc such woke minds are playing with ordinary citizens in the country he wrote on XThis is a symptom of a deeper malaise in which vulnerable citizens are being constantly brainwashed by retrogressive and fundamentalist forces in various forms in this country This is a high time that all internal security agencies like IB NIA CBI and state intelligence agencies keep a tight check on such radicalisation in any religion If unchecked this virus polarises society and causes irreparable damage to all democratic institutions and throws India into dark ages again A diverse nation like India cant just afford this said Praveen KumarAnother BRS leader and former Minister Harish Rao condemned the attack on the Chief Minister and demanded that the perpetrators be brought to justice immediatelyTelangana Jagruthi leader K Kavitha also strongly condemned the attack on the Chief Justice of India An assault on the head of our judiciary is an attack on the very foundation of our democracy Such actions have no place in a democracy she said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/intolerance-in-our-country-has-reached-its-highest-level-ktr-641821.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/no-arrests-in-connection-with-attack-on-bjp-mp-khagen-murmu-yet-641824.html Kolkata Oct 7 Even after 24 hours since the attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu no one has been arrested so far in this connection On Sunday night the BJP filed a complaint against eight people at Nagrakata Police Station in Jalpaiguri district and staged a protest outside the police station demanding action against the accusedThe police on Tuesday said the matter is being investigatedWe have received a complaint Based on that an investigation has started However no one has been arrested so far said a senior officer of Jalpaiguri district policeBJP Maldaha Uttar MP Khagen Murmu and MLA Shankar Ghosh were brutally attacked by miscreants while on their way to meet the North Bengal landslidesaffected people and distribute relief materialsWhile Ghosh sustained minor bruises the twotime BJP MP sustained serious injuries to his face and headThe BJP MP was immediately rushed to a primary health centre for treatment At present the BJP MP is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Siliguri and his condition is stableFollowing the attack the BJP pointed fingers at the Trinamool Congress for the crime and slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her failure to ensure security to an elected MPIn the wake of that incident the BJP filed a complaint against Masum Akhtar Mohammad Milan Saibul Haque Mohammad Sanu Pinky Begum Rahul Ansari Ainul Ansari and Ramzan Alid at Nagrakata police station for allegedly attacking BJP leadersBJP Alipurduar MP Manoj Tigga and other party leaders staged a protest at Nagrakata police station demanding the immediate arrest of the accusedThey also held a torch rally in the area We are giving the police 24 hours If the Trinamoolaffiliated miscreants are not arrested we will not be responsible for the deterioration of the law and order situation in the district We are not here to indulge in any politics This time we have come to help the floodaffected people We have filed a complaint against eight people All are Trinamoolbacked miscreants said TiggaMeanwhile a political row has already erupted over the incident Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his anger over the attack on the MP and MLA on his X handle Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has also responded and criticised the Prime Minister for his reaction IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/no-arrests-in-connection-with-attack-on-bjp-mp-khagen-murmu-yet-641824.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-visit-maharashtra-on-oct-8-9-inaugurate-navi-mumbai-airport-host-uk-pm-641842.html Mumbai Oct 7 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Maharashtra for two days from October 8 to 9 During this time he will inaugurate Navi Mumbai International Airport launch and dedicate various projects in Mumbai and host UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer The Prime Minister will reach Navi Mumbai on Wednesday and at around 3 pm will undertake a walkthrough of the newly built Navi Mumbai International Airport Thereafter at around 330 pm he will inaugurate Navi Mumbai International Airport and also launch and dedicate various projects in Mumbai He will also address the gathering on the occasionPM Modi on October 9 will host the UK Prime Minister in Mumbai At around 140 pm the Prime Ministers of both countries will attend the CEO Forum at Jio World Centre Mumbai Thereafter at around 245 pm both of them will attend the 6th edition of the Global Fintech Fest They will also deliver keynote addresses at the FestPhase 1 of Navi Mumbai International Airport NMIA which will be inaugurated by PM Modi has been built at a cost of around Rs 19650 crore in line with his vision of transforming India into a global aviation hubThe Navi Mumbai International Airport is Indias largest Greenfield airport project developed under a PublicPrivate Partnership PPP As the second international airport for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region NMIA will work in tandem with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport CSMIA to ease congestion and elevate Mumbai into the league of global multiairport systems The airport designed to be among the most efficient in the world with 1160 Ha area will eventually handle 90 million passengers annually MPPA and 325 million metric tonnes of cargoAmong its unique offerings is an Automated People Mover APM a transit system planned to connect all four passenger terminals for smooth interterminal transfers as well as a landside APM linking the cityside infrastructure In line with sustainable practices the airport will feature dedicated storage for Sustainable Aviation Fuel SAF solar power generation of approximately 47 MW and EV bus services for public connectivity across the city NMIA will also be the first airport in the country to be connected by Water TaxiPM Modi will inaugurate Phase 2B of the Mumbai Metro Line3 stretching from Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade constructed at an estimated cost of around Rs 12200 crore With this he will dedicate the entire Mumbai Metro Line 3 Aqua Line to the nation built at a total cost of over Rs 37270 crore marking a major milestone in the citys urban transport transformation As Mumbais first and only fully underground metro line this project is set to redefine commuting across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region MMR offering a faster more efficient and modern transit solution for millions of residents The Mumbai Metro Line3 spanning 335 km from Cuffe Parade to Aarey JVLR with 27 stations will cater to 13 lakh passengers dailyThe final Phase 2B of the project will provide seamless connectivity to South Mumbais heritage and cultural districts such as Fort Kala Ghoda and Marine Drive along with direct access to key administrative and financial hubs including the Bombay High Court Mantralaya Reserve Bank of India RBI Bombay Stock Exchange BSE and Nariman Point The Metro Line3 has been designed to ensure efficient integration with other modes of transport including railways airports other metro lines and monorail services thereby enhancing lastmile connectivity and reducing congestion across the metropolitan regionPM Modi will also launch Mumbai One Integrated Common Mobility App for 11 Public transport Operators PTO across Metro Monorail Suburban railways and Bus PTOs These include Mumbai Metro Line 2A amp 7 Mumbai Metro Line 3 Mumbai Metro Line 1 Mumbai Monorail Navi Mumbai Metro Mumbai Suburban Railway Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport BEST Thane Municipal Transport Mira Bhayander Municipal Transport Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Transport and Navi Mumbai Municipal TransportMumbai One App offers commuters a range of benefits including integrated mobile ticketing across multiple Public Transport Operators elimination of queueing by promoting digital transactions and seamless multimodal connectivity through a single dynamic ticket for trips involving multiple transport modes It also provides realtime journey updates on delays alternative routes and estimated arrival times along with mapbased information on nearby stations attractions and points of interest and an SOS feature to ensure commuter safety Together these features enhance convenience efficiency and security transforming the public transportation experience across MumbaiThe Prime Minister will also inaugurate the ShortTerm Employability Program STEP a pioneering initiative by the Department of Skill Employment Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Maharashtra The programme will be rolled out across 400 Government ITIs and 150 Government Technical High Schools marking a major step in aligning skill development with industry requirements to enhance employability STEP will establish 2500 new training batches including 364 exclusive batches for women and 408 batches in emerging technology courses such as Artificial Intelligence AI Internet of Things IoT Electric Vehicles EV Solar and Additive ManufacturingOn October 9 PM Modi will host UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer This will be Starmers first official visit to IndiaDuring the visit the two Prime Ministers will take stock of progress in diverse aspects of the IndiaUK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in line with Vision 2035 a focussed and time bound 10year roadmap of programmes and initiatives in key pillars of trade and investment technology and innovation defence and security climate and energy health education and people to people relationsBoth leaders will engage with businesses and industry leaders on opportunities presented by the IndiaUK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement CETA as a central pillar of the future IndiaUK economic partnership They will also exchange views on issues of regional and global importance The leaders will also engage with industry experts policymakers and innovatorsPrime Minister Modi and UK PM Starmer will also participate in the 6th edition of the Global Fintech Fest at Jio World Centre Mumbai and deliver keynote addresses on the occasionGlobal Fintech Fest 2025 will bring together innovators policymakers central bankers regulators investors academicians and industry leaders from around the world The conferences central theme Empowering Finance for a Better World Powered by AI Augmented Intelligence Innovation and Inclusion highlights the convergence of technology and human insight in shaping an ethical and sustainable financial futureThis years edition is expected to attract a footfall of over 100000 participants from more than 75 countries making it one of the worlds largest fintech gatherings The event will feature participation from around 7500 companies 800 speakers 400 exhibitors and 70 regulators representing both Indian and international jurisdictionsAmong the participating international institutions are renowned regulators such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore the Deutsche Bundesbank of Germany Banque de France and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA Their participation underscores GFFs growing stature as a global forum for financial policy dialogue and cooperation IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-visit-maharashtra-on-oct-8-9-inaugurate-navi-mumbai-airport-host-uk-pm-641842.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/six-and-eleven-nda-lalu-yadav-taunts-nitish-govt-after-bihar-poll-dates-announcement-641847.html Patna Oct 7 A day after the Election Commission announced polling dates for Bihar Assembly elections former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav took potshots at the Nitish government suggesting that the doubleengine government in the state was staring at a departure from power Lalu Prasad Yadav took to social media and posted cryptic lines from his X handle writing Chhah and Gyarah NDA Nau do gyarah Six and eleven NDA nine two elevenThough the cryptic tweet doesnt reveal much this marks an escalation in his attack on the NDA government in Bihar This is not the first time Lalu Prasad Yadav has targeted the Bihar government He often takes sarcastic jibes at the doubleengine government through social media postsIn another post the RJD chief accused the Nitish government of rampant corruption and breakdown of law and order under his watchHe also shared a video of Nitish Kumar where the Bihar Chief Ministers unusual gesture caught the attention of netizens and also elicited adverse remarks The event was a virtual skill convocation ceremony for ITI toppers where Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented certificates to the students under the Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh 2025 initiativeHowever the attention shifted to Nitish Kumar as he was seen sitting with folded hands for nearly a minute thereby giving rivals an opportunity to mock himThe RJD supremo has also been rallying behind his son Tejashwi Yadav from various platforms He has appealed to the public to elect him as the next Chief Minister of BiharIn one post he wrote Under Tejashwis leadership we will create a new BiharNotably the polling for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections will be held on November 6 and for the second phase on November 11 The election results will be declared on November 14 IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/six-and-eleven-nda-lalu-yadav-taunts-nitish-govt-after-bihar-poll-dates-announcement-641847.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/maithili-thakur-likely-to-contest-bihar-assembly-polls-from-darbhanga-on-bjp-ticket-641858.html Patna Oct 7 Popular folk singer Maithili Thakur is likely to contest the Bihar Assembly polls next month from her home district Darbhanga on a BJP ticket Speaking to the media Thakur said she had met Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai and senior BJP leader Vinod Tawde to discuss various issues concerning Bihars developmentWe have met with Nityanand Rai and Vinod Tawde and discussed several matters related to Bihars development We are looking into it but no official announcement has been made yet Thakur saidExpressing her desire to enter politics she added I wish to contest the election from my native place as I am deeply attached to itWhen asked about her political preferences Thakur avoided direct comments saying The most important thing is the development of the state and the country and I want to contribute my efforts toward thatShe has had close associations with the BJP and the NDA in the pastDuring the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections she lent her voice to a campaign song highlighting the NDA governments development work seen as a counter to Neha Singh Rathores viral Bihar Me Ka Ba songOver the years the BJP has fielded several prominent personalities and celebrities as candidatesIn 2020 it gave a ticket to international shooter Shreyasi Singh from Jamui who won the electionThakur is a popular figure in the Mithilanchal areas of Darbhanga Madhubani Sitamarhi Sheohar and other districtsThe seatsharing formula within the NDA alliance in Bihar is yet to be finalised and the list of candidates has not been announced It will therefore be interesting to see which constituencies the alliance partners will contest and whether Maithili Thakur secures a ticket from DarbhangaBihar will go to the polls in two phases November 6 and 11 and the results will be announced on November 14 IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/maithili-thakur-likely-to-contest-bihar-assembly-polls-from-darbhanga-on-bjp-ticket-641858.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ls-speaker-seeks-urgent-report-from-bengal-govt-over-attack-on-bjp-mp-kiren-rijiju-641860.html Kolkata Oct 7 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has sought an urgent report from the West Bengal government on the brutal attack on BJPs Lok Sabha member Khagen Murmu This was informed by Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju while speaking to reporters at Siliguri in North Bengal on TuesdayThe attack on the MP and MLA reflects the environment that Trinamool Congress has built here This is unfortunate The Lok Sabha Speaker has served a notice and the West Bengal government will present a report What action needs to be taken can be spoken about only after getting the details Union Minister Rijiju saidThe Union Minister reached North Bengal earlier in the day to take stock of the damage caused by heavy rain and landslides He will also visit several landslideaffected places in the Darjeeling hillsIt is not just a matter of MPs and MLAs the safety of every citizen must be ensured India has laws If someone takes that law into their own hands and attacks someone acts like a bully then action must be taken he saidThe Union Minister on Monday slammed the Trinamool Congress for unleashing a jungle raj in Bengal The brutal attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu a respected tribal leader and twotime MP from North Malda is barbaric He was on his way to Nagrakata for relief efforts after devastating rains floods and landslides Im reaching North West Bengal to take stock of the devastating damage caused by the heavy rains he had said in a X postBJP Maldaha Uttar MP Khagen Murmu and MLA Shankar Ghosh were brutally attacked by miscreants while on their way to meet the North Bengal landslidesaffected people and distribute relief materialsWhile Ghosh sustained minor bruises the twotime BJP MP sustained serious injuries to his face and headThe incident took place in Nagrakata in the Jalpaiguri district of north BengalThe BJP MP was immediately rushed to a primary health centre for treatment At present the BJP MP is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Siliguri in North Bengal His condition is stableIt is learnt that Murmu has fractured the bone below his left eye He will have to undergo surgery He is admitted to the ICU of a private hospital in Siliguri However it has not yet been decided whether the surgery will be done here or he will be taken to AIIMS in Delhi Since the bone below his eye is fractured the doctors are trying to find out whether the eyeball or the surrounding area is damaged West Bengal Governor CV Anand Bose has already visited the injured MP at the hospitalThe BJP on Monday night filed a complaint against eight people at Nagrakata Police Station in Jalpaiguri district and staged a protest outside the police station demanding action against the accused However no one has been arrested so far in connection with the incident IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ls-speaker-seeks-urgent-report-from-bengal-govt-over-attack-on-bjp-mp-kiren-rijiju-641860.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/attack-on-cji-gavai-karnataka-hm-urges-pm-modi-amit-shah-to-ensure-such-incidents-arent-repeated-641865.html Bengaluru Oct 7 Strongly condemning the attack on Chief Justice of India BR Gavai Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to ensure that such incidents are not repeated Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru Parameshwara said Committing such an act under the pretext of his comment on Sanatan Dharma is highly condemnable Especially I must say this CJI Gavai hails from the Dalit community and his rise to such a high position is itself a remarkable achievementThe Chief Justice represents his community and if he is attacked in such a manner the entire nation should condemn it and take the development seriously I appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi Union Home Minister Amit Shah and those in the system to ensure that no such incident occurs again and that legal action is taken in this case he statedParameshwara further said The incident of throwing a shoe at the Chief Justice of India is condemnable This is not a question of one individual named Gavai it is an insult to the office of the Chief Justice of India and the Constitution The incident also shows a lapse in security at the Supreme CourtIf such an incident can occur in the Apex Court the advocate who committed the act should have been arrested and punished as per law I do not understand why he was released He should be arrested immediately Parameshwara demandedReferring to the accuseds remarks about Sanatan Dharma Parameshwara said CJI Gavai has always delivered judgments based on law and justice He cannot deliver biased verdicts as all decisions are made within the established legal frameworkState BJP President and MLA BY Vijayendra taking to X on Tuesday stated The incident involving an attempt to insult the Honble Chief Justice of India BR Gavai who upholds the dignity of the Supreme Court is highly condemnable This act amounts to a vile and uncivilised attempt to insult the sovereignty of the Constitution The conduct of the lawyer who committed this act is an unforgivable offenceSuch behaviour and actions that insult and show disrespect towards the Constitution and the democratic system represent the height of rebellion Vijayendra statedA dramatic incident unfolded at the Supreme Court on Monday when an elderly man attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai during a courtroom hearing The footwear however fell short of the bench and security personnel quickly restrained the individualUnfazed by the disruption Chief Justice Gavai addressed the court stating I am the last person to be affected by such things before proceedings continued as scheduledEyewitnesses reported that the incident occurred shortly after the days first case was taken up The man later identified as Kishore Rakesh through a proximity card typically issued to lawyers and clerks reportedly shouted slogans such as India wont tolerate Sanatans insult before attempting to throw the shoe His motives remain unclear and security agencies are currently questioning himThe dramatic incident came in the wake of criticism directed at CJI Gavai over a remark he made last week during the hearing of a public interest plea concerning the reconstruction of a damaged idol of Lord Vishnu in KhajurahoWhile rejecting the plea CJI Gavai had reportedly said Go and ask the deity himself to do something a comment that sparked widespread outrage on social mediaResponding to the controversy the CJI clarified Someone informed me that my remarks were portrayed in a certain way on social media I respect all religions IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/attack-on-cji-gavai-karnataka-hm-urges-pm-modi-amit-shah-to-ensure-such-incidents-arent-repeated-641865.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-visits-trilokpuri-donates-rs-1-lakh-for-renovation-of-valmiki-temple-641868.html New Delhi Oct 7 IANS Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the national capitals Trilokpuri area on Tuesday greeted the residents on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti and vowed to bring transformational change in the constituency by repairing roads cleaning canals and improving infrastructurenbspShe also donated Rs one lakh for the renovation of the Valmiki Temple in TrilokpurinbspThe Chief Minister was welcomed and honoured by the Trilokpuri residents by placing a turban on her headnbspAddressing the gathering Rekha Gupta said that she felt immense joy to celebrate the occasion with them stating that Lord Valmiki was part of everyones lifeIf he hadnt existed we would never have known the life and character of Lord Ram Its because of his portrayal via Ramayana that we know and understand the life of Lord Ram she saidnbspTaking a pledge to expedite developmental projects in Trilokpuri she said that her government was extending all possible assistance and funding for the constituencys developmentnbspTrilokpuri Assembly has to be transformed into Ram Rajya I have told Trilokpuri legislator Ravi Kant to focus on development and not worry about the funds she told the crowd eliciting cheers and applause from the crowdSpeaking about the significance of Maharishi Valmiki she said that when the grand Ram Temple was built in Ayodhya PM Modi ensured that a temple dedicated to Lord Valmiki was also built in the vicinitynbspEarlier in the day Delhi CM greeted the Valmiki community on the birth anniversary of Adi Kavi Maharishi ValmikinbspThrough his great creation the Ramayana Maharishi Valmiki Ji not only immortalized Indian culture and ideals but also connected every individual to the values of Lord Shri Ram such as righteousness truth honor and the fulfillment of duty His thoughts continue to inspire us even today to walk the path of righteousness and work for the welfare of society she said in a post on X https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-visits-trilokpuri-donates-rs-1-lakh-for-renovation-of-valmiki-temple-641868.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-has-made-up-its-mind-ramnath-thakur-confident-of-nitishs-return-despite-lalus-jibe-641869.html Patna Oct 7 With the announcement of the Bihar Assembly election dates the political temperature in the state has begun to rise RJD chief Lalu Prasads cryptic post Six and eleven NDA ninetwoeleven has sparked strong reactions from the ruling NDA camp Union Minister and JDU leader Ramnath Thakur claimed that the people of Bihar have made up their minds and will bring Nitish Kumar and the NDA back to power once againReacting sharply to Lalus post Thakur said He has been saying since 2005 that Nitish Kumar wont return to power But despite his predictions Nitish Kumar has repeatedly formed the government The Opposition can keep throwing allegations but the people of Bihar have made up their mindsResponding to a Congress leaders statement calling Rahul Gandhi a Jan Nayak Peoples Leader Thakur took a historical swipe When the two Yuvrajs Rahul and Tejashwi were roaming across Bihar for the caste survey someone in Patna tried to snatch the title of Jan Nayak Prime Minister Modi said that Karpoori Thakur was made Jan Nayak by the people of Bihar and the oppressed and marginalised of the country not by himself or by any political party No one can snatch a title given by the peopleHe added In 1974 Jayaprakash Narayan was called Loknayak by the students during the movement Can there be another Loknayak No Similarly Karpoori Thakur was called Jan Nayak by the people not by a partys declaration You dont become a peoples leader just because someone gives you a titleThakur also addressed reports of discontent within the NDA especially around seatsharing and purported friction with LJP Ram Vilas leader Chirag PaswanThese are things written in newspapers According to the information I have these issues will be resolved in a day or two he said downplaying any serious rift within the allianceCalling the elections a festival of democracy Thakur said The announcement was made at 4 pm yesterday Voting will be held on November 6 and 11 and results will be declared on November 14 Just like people in Bihar eagerly wait for train tickets during Chhath Diwali and Dussehra the public was waiting for this announcement so they could participate in the festival of democracy IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-has-made-up-its-mind-ramnath-thakur-confident-of-nitishs-return-despite-lalus-jibe-641869.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tributes-paid-to-tribal-warrior-kumaram-bheem-on-death-anniversary-641871.html Hyderabad Oct 7 Rich tributes were paid to legendary tribal martyr Kumaram Bheem on his 85th death anniversary on Tuesday Adivasis from various parts of Telangana and other States including Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh are visiting Jodeghat village in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district to pay homage to the memorial of the Gond leaderA local public holiday has been declared for all the government and private schools and colleges located in the erstwhile Adilabad district on Tuesday on the occasion of Kumram Bheems death anniversaryThe anniversary is being observed in all districts and mandal headquarters in erstwhile Adilabad district to the tribal warrior who sacrificed his life fighting for Jal Jangal and Zameen water forest land rights of tribal peopleTelangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ministers and leaders of Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS and Telangana Jagruthi paid tributes to tribal leader Kumaram Bheem on his death anniversaryThe Chief Minister recalled that the great leader fought for the rights of tribalsMinister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Danasari Seethakka posted her tributes on X On this sacred Vardhanti of Komaram Bheem garu let us honor the eternal rebel who ignited the flames of Adivasi pride with his unyielding cry Jal Jangal Zameen His sacrifice for water forest and land inspires us to fight exploitation and reclaim our roots Jai Bhim wrote SeethakkaBRS working president KT Rama Rao stated that the tribal warrior fought for the existence of tribals for the rights of the people He said Kumaram Bheems spirit of struggle is also embedded in the Telangana movement We are proud that during the BRS regime the Asifabad district was named after Kumram Bheem a beautiful memorial garden was established in Jodeghat and an Adivasi Bhavan was constructed in the name of Kumram Bheem in Hyderabad said the former ministerBRS leader and former IPS officer RS Praveen Kumar paid tributes to the revolutionary tribal leader He said Kumaram Bheem led a guerrilla war for existence and selfrespect and united all tribals with the slogan of Jal Jangal Zameen The tribal warrior took on the Asaf Jahi Army for imposing tax on cattle herdersLet us fight with the inspiration of Kumaram Bheem for our existence and selfrespect to protect our rights Let us resist the thieves who seize our lands send our tribal children to jail orchestrate attacks on our daughters through forest officials and plunder our lands in the name of tribals Let us carry forward the ideals of that great soul posted Praveen KumarTelangana Jagruthi leader K Kavitha said that Kumaram Bheem was a hero who fought throughout his life for the tribal rights with the slogan of Jal Jungle and ZameenShe recalled that the Telangana movement was carried forward with his slogans and spirit IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tributes-paid-to-tribal-warrior-kumaram-bheem-on-death-anniversary-641871.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/95-lodhi-estate-arvind-kejriwal-gets-a-new-address-in-delhi-641877.html New Delhi Oct 7 IANS Aam Aadmi Party AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwals hunt for a new official accommodation has ended at bungalow number 95 Lodhi Estate said party and official sources on TuesdaynbspAfter an inspection of the bungalow on Monday Kejriwal is likely to settle for the Type 7 bungalow that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs allotted him under the quota for national presidents of recognised political partiesKejriwal was earlier eyeing an adjacent bungalow that was earlier occupied by Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati However during a hearing of an AAP petition in the Delhi High Court seeking an official house for Kejriwal the Centre told the court that the Type 7 bungalow at 35 Lodhi Estate earlier used by Mayawati was currently allotted to Union Minister of State MoS for Finance Pankaj ChaudharynbspThe AAP had been demanding a government residence for Kejriwal in the national capital given the fact that he is the president of a recognised national partyIn its petition it cited the guidelines for allotment of accommodation which state that the president of a recognised national party is entitled to a government residence in Delhi if he or she neither owns a house nor has one allotted in any other official capacitynbspOn September 25 the Centre informed the court about its plan to allot an appropriate bungalow to Kejriwal in the next 10 daysnbspThe submission was made by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta before Justice Sachin Datta who said that an order will be passed after taking his statement on recordRahul Mehra the lawyer representing the AAP demanded allotment of a Type 8 or Type 7 bungalow for Kejriwal a claim contested by the Solicitor General who stated that common people do not fight for a Type 8 bungalownbspHe however assured the court that Kejriwal would be allotted an appropriate government bungalow in Delhi within the next 10 days as per the rulesnbspAfter Kejriwal was informed about the allotment of bungalow number 95 Lodhi Estate on Monday by officials he inspected and approved the fourbedroom accommodation which also includes space for office a lawn a garage and three servant quarters said a party leaderCongress leader Shashi Tharoor will be Kejriwals neighbour as he occupies bungalow number 97nbspCurrently Kejriwal has been living in an MP bungalow at 5 Ferozeshah Road allotted to party Rajya Sabha MP Ashok MittalnbspHe vacated his official accommodation allotted to him as Delhi Chief Minister in north Delhi in November 2024 after the AAP lost the Assembly election in February https://dailyworld.in/politics/95-lodhi-estate-arvind-kejriwal-gets-a-new-address-in-delhi-641877.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/wars-today-are-fought-in-data-and-algorithms-not-just-battlefields-defence-minister-641878.html New Delhi Oct 7 IANS Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that in the modern era wars are being fought in data and algorithms before they reach the battlefield underlining the need for greater investment in frontier technologies and innovationnbspIn his address at the national conference on Opportunities in Defence Manufacturing in the Country Rajnath Singh stressed that future conflicts would be shaped more by intellectual and technological prowess than by physical strengthWe need to invest more in frontier technologies in the intellectual sphere rather than the physical one Our focus must remain on innovation and cuttingedge technology he saidnbspThe Defence Minister highlighted the governments ambitious targets for the sector By 2029 we aim to achieve defence production worth at least Rs 3 lakh crore and defence exports up to Rs 50000 crore To this end the Ministry of Defence has declared 2025 as the Year of Reforms These goals can only be met through the combined efforts of all states and Union TerritoriesCiting data to illustrate progress he said Indias defence production has risen from Rs 46425 crore in 2014 to a record Rs 15 lakh crore todaynbspOf this the private sector now contributes over Rs 33000 crore showing that industry is increasingly becoming a key partner in building a selfreliant India As a result our defence exports have grown from less than Rs 1000 crore ten years ago to Rs 23500 crore he notednbspRajnath Singh said that Indias journey toward selfreliance in the defence sector has evolved from policy to practice and from innovation to impactSelfreliance in defence is no longer limited to policies or declarations it is now reflected in action impact and global recognition he addednbspEncouraging the youth to become innovators in defence technology he said India already has more than 100 unicorns but none yet in the defence sector I urge young entrepreneurs to aim to create defence unicorns It will be a matter of pride not just for you but for the entire nationnbspStressing the role of state governments he said defence preparedness and national security were collective responsibilities When it comes to national defence it is not the duty of the Central government alone Strengthening the defence sector is a shared resolve of the entire country When we work together no goal is too big he saidHe also urged state governments to expedite the provision of alternative land to the Defence Ministry in exchange for defence land and to make proper use of the Ministrys online portal for constructionrelated permissionsnbspRajnath Singh added that there is no shortage of opportunities in the defence sector for those with the will the right policies skilled manpower and the determination to innovateMove beyond the Defence Corridors and pursue new ideas and plans to strengthen the defence ecosystem in your respective states The Ministry of Defence stands with you he saidnbspDuring the conference the Defence Minister also launched two key digital platforms the Defence Exim Portal aimed at streamlining export and import authorisations and SRIJANDEEP Defence Establishments and Entrepreneurs Platform a digital repository showcasing the capabilities and products of Indian defence industries https://dailyworld.in/politics/wars-today-are-fought-in-data-and-algorithms-not-just-battlefields-defence-minister-641878.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ashok-gehlot-demands-judicial-probe-into-sms-hospital-fire-tragedy-641879.html Jaipur Oct 7 IANS Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday demanded a judicial commission probe into the tragic fire incident at Jaipurs Sawai Man Singh SMS Hospital which claimed the lives of eight people and left several others injurednbspCalling the incident a result of systemic negligence Gehlot said such tragedies have become all too common in RajasthannbspReferring to earlier incidents he recalled the Jhalawar school roof collapse in which seven children lost their lives and the recent deaths linked to cough syrup consumption among childrenHow many times have we seen such negligence Gehlot said in a post on social medianbspIn Jhalawar we saw children die sometimes due to cough syrup other times due to system failures This time it was a fire he saidnbspDescribing the situation at SMS Hospital as unprecedented he said Families were crying asking Where are the bodies of our loved ones The chaos that night was unlike anything Ive seen beforeHe further criticised the state governments response stating that Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma should have visited the hospital that night and offered support to the grieving familiesnbspHad the Chief Minister met them and shown empathy it would have sent a message that the government cared But no one even spoke to them Their anger was justified and it only grew he saidGehlot who visited the site himself described the aftermath as devastating The hospital ward was completely gutted Some say the victims died of suffocation but the level of negligence is undeniablenbspRejecting the governments decision to form a shortterm internal committee to investigate the incident he emphasised the need for a judicial inquirynbspThis committee will submit a report in seven days suspend a few officials and close the case But Ive said from day one only a judicial commission can investigate the root causes recommend longterm reforms and ensure such tragedies never happen again in any hospital or school in Rajasthan https://dailyworld.in/politics/ashok-gehlot-demands-judicial-probe-into-sms-hospital-fire-tragedy-641879.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/architect-of-viksit-bharat-bjp-leaders-hail-pm-modis-25-years-of-public-service-641880.html New Delhi Oct 7 IANS As Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 years of public service as the head of a government BJP leaders across the country lauded him for his immense contributions and the unprecedented heights India has achieved under his leadershipnbspMarking the occasion earlier in the day PM Modi expressed gratitude to citizens for their continuous trust and affection pledging to work with greater determination to fulfil the vision of a Viksit Bharat On October 7 2001 Narendra Modi took oath as Gujarats Chief Minister for the first time Now in his third consecutive term as Prime Minister he enters his 25th year of uninterrupted service as head of a public officeSpeaking to IANS Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth said It is a very auspicious and significant day for Indian democracy On this day October 7 2001 a person entered Indian politics in a transformative way someone who changed the destiny and image of Gujarat and eventually the destiny and image of the entire country Gujarat was struck by a disaster when Narendra Modi became the Chief Minister but he handled it with utmost courage and took the state forwardnbspHe said that Prime Minister Modi follows the ideology of developmentIn these 11 years the country has achieved unprecedented heights The global standing of the nation has improved The Modi government has done once unimaginable things from the construction of the Ram Temple to the development of rural India everything was done under PM Modis leadership he addednbspBJP National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari calling it a historic day said For 25 years continuously without any break he has served with dedication working selflessly for the people from Gujarat to the entire nation First he made Viksit Gujarat and now he is making Viksit BharatIn only 11 years PM Modi made India the fourthlargest economy Millions have come out of poverty and inflation has been reduced This proves that PM Modi understands the plight of the poor No other leader in the world can do this only a global statesman like PM Modi can he addednbspBihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha hailed PM Modi as the son of Maa Bharti and said The way the Prime Minister has taken the people forward from Gujarat to the Centre and the way the country has progressed in every sector everyone in the nation feels proudSpeaking to IANS Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma said Today is a very special day the day when he first took oath as the Chief Minister of Gujarat Throughout all these tenures he has continuously served the nation and inspired everyone to work for the country I pray for his long lifenbspShiv Sena National Spokesperson Shaina NC praised PM Modis governance record calling it exceptionalnbspSpeaking to IANS she said PM Modis tenure in Gujarat and at the Centre has proved that his mantra is politics of performance https://dailyworld.in/politics/architect-of-viksit-bharat-bjp-leaders-hail-pm-modis-25-years-of-public-service-641880.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/supreme-court-to-hear-petition-against-sonam-wangchuks-arrest-today-641696.html New Delhi Oct 6 The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition on Monday challenging the arrest of Ladakhbased climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk The petition filed by his wife Geetanjali Angmo on October 2 seeks his immediate release arguing that the arrest is politically motivated and violates his fundamental rightsWangchuk has been imprisoned in Jodhpur Rajasthan following his arrest on September 24 in the aftermath of violent protests in Leh Ladakh The case will be heard by a bench comprising Justice Arvind Kumar and Justice NV AnjariaThe Ladakh administration however has strongly defended its actions issuing an official statement earlier this week that dismissed allegations of victimisation The administration termed the claims baseless insisting that the arrest and related actions were taken based on credible inputs documents and legal groundsThere is no question of witchhunting or smoke screen the administration said urging that the legal process be allowed to proceed impartiallyThe statement also detailed ongoing investigations into alleged financial irregularities and foreign currency violations involving the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh HIAL the education institute founded by Wangchuk Authorities claim that HIAL has been issuing degrees without official recognition thereby jeopardising students futures and has allegedly failed to disclose foreign funding in its financial statementsIn addition the FCRA Foreign Contribution Regulation Act registration of SECMOL another organisation associated with Wangchuk has reportedly been cancelled due to multiple violationsRegarding Sonam Wangchuks recent hunger strike and public statements the administration accused him of making provocative remarks including references to Nepal Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and allegedly inciting youth against peaceful methods It also cited a June 2025 video on his YouTube channel where Wangchuk reportedly spoke of an Arab Springstyle revolution and suggested selfimmolation as a form of protest IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/supreme-court-to-hear-petition-against-sonam-wangchuks-arrest-today-641696.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/amid-family-rift-pmk-founder-ramadoss-admitted-to-hospital-641697.html Chennai Oct 6 After PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss was admitted to a hospital here the authorities said that his condition was stable and an angiogram will be performed on Monday He was admitted on Sunday for a detailed cardiac evaluation and the 85yearold veteran underwent preliminary heart tests Hospital sources said Dr Ramadoss was admitted for observation after routine evaluations suggested further investigationHe is stable and under close medical supervision a source familiar with the developments said adding that doctors are exercising caution given his age and busy political engagementsThe development comes amid a growing and unmistakable rift between Dr Ramadoss and his son party president Dr Anbumani RamadossOnce seen as a unified leadership the two now appear to be working on separate tracks Dr Ramadoss long regarded as the partys ideological force has in recent weeks asserted his authority by directly engaging with senior cadres and district leaders bypassing the formal structures overseen by his sonA key move that signalled this internal tension was Dr Ramadoss decision to appoint Tamil Kumar son of PMK former legislative party leader and longtime confidant GK Mani as the president of the partys youth wing The post has traditionally been a stronghold of Dr Anbumani who built his political career leading the youth front before taking over the party presidencyPolitical observers interpret this appointment as a clear message from the founder that he intends to retain influence over the next generation of the partyMeanwhile Dr Anbumani is pushing to modernise PMKs image appealing to urban and young voters with policydriven campaigns and strengthening his own support base ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly electionsHis efforts and Dr Ramadoss recent independent initiatives have created parallel power centres within the party with the once formidable fatherson alliance rarely seen together at public events in recent monthsLate Sunday night the PMK issued a brief statement urging cadres not to panic about the founders health emphasising that Dr Ramadoss remains stable and under expert medical careWhether the medical development prompts reconciliation or deepens the internal power struggle remains uncertain But political circles are closely watching both the health updates and the PMKs next moves as the partys strategy could influence Tamil Nadus evolving electoral landscape IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/amid-family-rift-pmk-founder-ramadoss-admitted-to-hospital-641697.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-expresses-grief-over-jaipur-hospital-fire-tragedy-641699.html Jaipur Oct 6 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of lives in the Jaipur hospital fire tragedy and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured Eight people were killed after a fire broke out in the ICU ward of Sawai Man Singh SMS Hospital in Rajasthans Jaipur officials said early on MondayThe fire caused chaos in the building as smoke quickly spread throughout the floor leading to panic among patients and their families Many items were destroyed including various documents ICU equipment blood sample tubes and other materials stored in the areaThe loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at a hospital in Jaipur Rajasthan is deeply saddening Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones May the injured recover soon the Prime Ministers Office said in a statementHospital staff and patient attendants evacuated patients transporting them in their beds outside the building Firefighters arrived shortly after being alerted and brought the fire under control in about two hoursIn charge of SMS Hospital Jagdish Modi mentioned that the fire was caused by a shortcircuitModi told IANS that the team of doctors from the trauma centre along with the nursing staff worked together to evacuate the patientsWe tried to do our best to evacuate people We shifted the patients to nearby wards but there was panic due to the fire But we tried our best to calm everyone down he addedUpon the arrival of the fire team the entire ward was filled with smoke The firefighters had to break a window on the opposite side of the building to begin extinguishing the fireSpeaking to IANS Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph said There is no fire now it has been completely extinguished However the neuro ICU ward is entirely damaged by the blaze and even the ceiling has collapsed It was very difficult to evacuate the admitted patients but our team and hospital staff worked hard and managed to move them quickly to nearby wardsAfter the forensic report we can determine the cause of the fire he addedChief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel and Minister of State for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham also arrived at the incident site to take stock of the situation and assured all possible help to the patients IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-expresses-grief-over-jaipur-hospital-fire-tragedy-641699.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-assembly-polls-eci-likely-to-announce-election-dates-today-641706.html New Delhi Oct 6 The Election Commission of India ECI is likely to announce the schedule for the Bihar Assembly elections on Monday at 4 pm marking the beginning of a crucial political phase in the state The announcement is likely to be made during a press briefing led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar accompanied by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek JoshiThis comes just a day after the poll panels delegation concluded its review of election preparedness in Bihar meeting with representatives from all major political parties and assessing logistical arrangementsThe term of the current Bihar Assembly ends on November 22 which means the elections must be conducted before that dateSources indicate that the schedule will be carefully planned to avoid overlapping with major festivals like Diwali and Chhath which fall between October 18 and October 28 This consideration aims to ensure smooth polling and maximum voter turnoutThe 2025 elections are expected to be a highstakes contest between the ruling alliance of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata DalUnited and the opposition coalition known as the Mahagathbandhan led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal and the CongressAdding a new dimension to the race is Prashant Kishors Jan Suraaj Party which is positioning itself as an alternative force in Bihar politicsIn the previous Assembly elections held in 2020 the National Democratic Alliance secured a majority with 125 seats while the Mahagathbandhan won 110 The RJD emerged as the single largest party with 75 seats That election was notable for being the first major electoral exercise conducted after the Covid19 pandemic with voter turnout recorded at 5693 per centThis year the Election Commission has introduced changes to improve the voting experience Each polling booth will now serve 1200 voters instead of 1500 and the number of booths will be increased across the stateThis will require additional deployment of Central Armed Police Forces to ensure security and smooth operationsAs Bihar awaits the official announcement political parties are gearing up for an intense campaign season The unveiling of the election dates later in the day will set the tone for what promises to be a closely watched and fiercely contested battle for power IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-assembly-polls-eci-likely-to-announce-election-dates-today-641706.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/karur-stampede-41-lives-lost-due-to-official-apathy-and-negligence-says-eps-641714.html Chennai Oct 6 AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami EPSon Monday blamed the DMK government for the stampede at actorpolitician Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK rally in Karur on September 27 that claimed 41 lives and injured over 60 people In a strongly worded statement EPS said eyewitness testimonies and detailed media reports leave no doubt that the tragedy was caused by administrative failure and political negligenceIf the government had taken proper precautions and handled the event responsibly these deaths could have been avoided he saidPalaniswami raised a series of pointed questions to Chief Minister MK Stalin and the Home DepartmentHe questioned the decision to allow an uncontrolled inflow of people into an already congested area despite the event running lateBasic safety and emergency protocols were ignored Victims said there was a power cut that triggered panic Why was there no power backup Did the police and district administration conduct any security review or plan crowd control medical aid and evacuation routes he askedHe was sharply critical of the police response citing eyewitness videos that show inadequate deployment and slow reaction as the crowd swelled for hoursWhy did the police simply stand by from 10 am to 7 pm as the situation worsened Who gave them orders not to intervene EPS asked pointing out inconsistencies in the official versionEPS also took aim at ADGP Law amp Order S Davidson Devasirvathams claim that one police personnel was posted for every 20 attendeesThe ADGP initially said 500 police were on duty but later avoided giving an exact number Visual evidence contradicts the claim of adequate presence he saidCondemning the DMK government for trying to deflect blame Palaniswami urged it to accept moral and administrative responsibility These are not rumours they are the voices of survivors eyewitnesses and even police personnel They cannot be silenced or denied These 41 lives were lost not to fate but to official apathy and negligence he said demanding full accountability and a transparent probe into the lapses that led to the tragedy IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/karur-stampede-41-lives-lost-due-to-official-apathy-and-negligence-says-eps-641714.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bc-reservations-telangana-prepares-to-put-forth-strong-arguments-in-sc-641719.html Hyderabad Oct 6 With the Telangana governments decision to enhance reservation for Backward Classes to 42 per cent challenged in the Supreme Court the state government has initiated steps to put forth strong arguments Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Vakiti Srihari who rushed to Delhi on Sunday night held talks with senior lawyers Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Siddharth Dave on MondaySinghvi who is also a Rajya Sabha member from Telangana and Dave are likely to appear on behalf of the state government in the Supreme Court and defend the move to provide 42 per cent reservations to Backward Classes BCs in local bodiesGovernment lawyer Shravan Kumar and Congress BC Cell chairman Anil Jaihind also attended the meetingThe Deputy CM and ministers explained to the lawyers that the government issued the GO for 42 per cent reservations for BCs in local bodies by duly following the guidelines laid down by the Supreme CourtThey also told the lawyers that the GO was issued after conducting the caste survey obtaining the empirical data of the BCs appointment of a dedicated BC Commission and expert groups analysis of the caste survey reportThe Supreme Court is set to take up for hearing a batch of petitions challenging the Government OrderThe petitions were filed by Reddy Jagruthi leader B Madhava Reddy and Vanga Gopal Reddy who are scheduled for a hearing by a bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep MehtaThe petitioners argued that the GO is anticonstitutional and in violation of the Supreme Courts fixed 50 per cent cap on reservations They also claimed that the GO violates the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act of 2018Similar petitions were also filed in the Telangana High Court and the hearing is scheduled on October 8The State Election Commission last week announced the schedule for elections to rural local bodies The elections will be held in five phases in OctoberNovemberMeanwhile Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka told media persons in Delhi that they are confident that the Supreme Court would uphold the GOHe said in the Indira Sahini case the Supreme Court had ruled that reservations beyond 50 per cent may be provided based on empirical data Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said an attempt was being made to block the 42 per cent reservation for BCsHe appealed to the petitioners to withdraw the petitions as 42 per cent reservations for BCs will not harm the reservations for Scheduled Castes Scheduled Tribes and Economically Weaker Sections IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bc-reservations-telangana-prepares-to-put-forth-strong-arguments-in-sc-641719.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-issues-notice-on-plea-challenging-sonam-wangchuks-detention-641723.html New Delhi Oct 6 The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a writ petition filed by Gitanjali J Angmo wife of Sonam Wangchuk challenging the detention of the Lehbased climate activist under the National Security Act NSA A Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria sought responses from the Union government and other authorities in the matterAppearing for the Centre Solicitor General SG Tushar Mehta submitted that the grounds of detention had already been supplied to WanghchukWhen senior advocate Kapil Sibal appearing for Wangchuk pointed out that no family member had received the grounds of detention SG Mehta responded The law requires service on the detenue and we have done that We will examine the feasibility of serving it to his wifeIn its order the Justice Kumarled Bench asked the Centre to examine the feasibility of supplying the detention order to the wife of Sonam Wangchuk noting that the grounds of detention had already been served on detenue himselfSibal further raised the issue that Wangchuks wife was not being allowed to meet himIn response the Centres law officer said Lets not create a hype Nobody is being prevented Lawyer and brother of detenue have met him in jailSG Mehta added that Wangchuks wifes request for a meeting was being consideredThe secondhighest law officer of the Centre further informed the apex court that Sonam Wangchuk has stated before the medical officer that he is not on any medications terming it all hype aimed at creating an emotive atmosphere in the mediaHowever the Justice Kumarled Bench ordered that the detenue shall be given medical attention as may be required and the same shall be allowed as per extant prison rulesThe matter will be heard next TuesdayThe Union Ministry of Home Affairs held Sonam Wangchuk responsible for inciting violence in Leh town Wangchuk had been on a hunger strike since September 10 and when violence started in the town he broke his fast and escaped from the spot in an ambulanceThe activist was later detained under the NSA and shifted to Jodhpur jail in RajasthanThe security forces had to open fire in selfdefence when unruly protesters pelted stones and torched a CRPF vehicle claiming the lives of four civiliansWangchuk a prominent activist from Ladakh has been widely respected for his work in education environmental conservation and other social causesHe has been a vocal advocate for education reforms and sustainable development in Ladakh Over the years Wangchuk has received national and international recognition for his efforts in creating lowcost schooling models promoting environmental conservation and encouraging scientific innovation among students IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-issues-notice-on-plea-challenging-sonam-wangchuks-detention-641723.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/dreaming-like-mungerilal-giriraj-singh-slams-mahagathbandhans-claim-says-nda-govt-will-return-in-bihar-641724.html New Delhi Oct 6 Union Minister Giriraj Singh delivered a fiery response to the Mahagathbandhan leaders assertion that their alliance would form the next government in Bihar and mocked their claim as an unrealistic fantasy comparing it to the fictional character Mungerilal They are dreaming like Mungerilal Rahul Gandhi is abroad and Tejashwi Yadav will also disappear after the elections Why would the public vote for them asked SinghHe challenged them to give account of their past 15 years in politics while asserting that the NDA would also present its 20 years of governance recordThey should give an account of their 15 years and well give an account of our 20 Let there be a debate on development They tried to mislead people in Bihar using the name SIR but couldnt even name a single PM candidate NDA government will return to power with 200 per cent certainty Singh remarkedSingh the BJP MP from Begusarai accused the grand alliance of misleading voters through the SIR exercise and reaffirmed confidence that Nitish Kumarled NDA will form the next Bihar government emphasizing development as the central issue in Bihar battlegroundHe cited the NDAs infrastructure record including projects inaugurated across the state under PM Modi as concrete evidence of governanceHe stressed that the people should judge the front that talks of progress rather than resorting to divisive narrativesMeanwhile leaders from the INDIA bloc have expressed optimism about their alliances prospects in Bihar Multiple opposition parties said they would imminently announce seatsharing arrangements to mount a united front against the NDACongress leader Rahul Gandhi has reiterated that parties in Bihar are working jointly and promised a common manifesto soon CPIM too voiced confidence that the INDIA bloc can defeat the NDA in the upcoming pollsThe backdrop to these political developments is the Election Commissions team visit to Bihar where it reviewed the poll preparedness in the pollbound state In a lateevening meeting on Sunday the alliance partners in Mahagathbandhan are understood to have reached an accord on seatsharing and leadership issues A formal announcement to this effect is expected in two days claimed VIP chief Mukesh Sahni IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/dreaming-like-mungerilal-giriraj-singh-slams-mahagathbandhans-claim-says-nda-govt-will-return-in-bihar-641724.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/indian-agencies-track-bangladesh-armys-increasing-alignment-with-isi-backed-elements-641737.html New Delhi Oct 6 The Bangladesh Army was the last ray of hope for the people of the country but today that institution has come completely under the grip of the JamaateIslami Just two months back the army had appealed for peace and even foiled an attempt by Muhammad Yunus to trigger skirmishes with India The Bangladesh Army which appeared to be mature in such a tense situation has today become a replica of its counterparts in Pakistan Officials say that the Indian armed forces are preparing for a completely changed scenario along the IndoBangladesh borderThe Bangladesh Army which had kept Pakistan at arms length when Sheikh Hasina was in power is today cozying up to Islamabad Since the fall of the Hasina government the ISI and Pakistan Army have been all over Bangladesh ISI officials in particular have made multiple trips during which they have advised terror groups to increase the number of modulesThe ISI has also offered tactical support to many terror groups to act against India Further terrorists from Pakistan have been sent to Bangladesh to train terrorists who would be used to carry out attacks against IndiaIt is well known that instability in Bangladesh would have a direct impact on India In the Bangladesh Army India had seen a ray of hope When the madness set in following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina the army in Bangladesh appeared to be mature and sought immediate restoration of peaceBangladesh Army Chief General WakerUzZaman had made it clear to both the people and the interim government that he would not tolerate violence against the minorities He had also not backed the government on several decisions that included the interference by PakistanHowever today the army appears to have towed the path of the Jamaatbacked Yunus government The same army which spoke out against the violence against the minorities had on September 29 opened fire on Hindus and Buddhists who were protesting against rape and temple attacks The incident occurred at Khagra Chhari where the Hindus and Buddhists were protesting against the rape of a nonMuslim tribal girlIntelligence officials say that the change in stance by the Bangladesh Army was on expected lines While the chief and other higherranking officials were initially opposed to the policies of the Yunus government many within their ranks had turned against themAn official added that the chief and officers close to him had no option but to change their stand since a large majority within the army followed the diktat of the Jamaat which is backed by the ISI It is more or less a case of survival for the top officials who initially made sense when they spoke about the current situation in their countryNow a fourmember delegation of the Pakistan Army led by Director General of Joint Staff DG JS Lieutenant General Tabassum Habib will be visiting Bangladesh on Monday During his visit he would meet with top officials of the Bangladesh Army This only signals the growing military ties between the two countriesFurther Turkey has also made a major push to ensure that ties between Bangladesh and Pakistan remain solid The strengthening of military ties between the two countries is a matter of concern for IndiaAlthough both the Bangladesh and Pakistan armies are no match for India there is a security concern as such ties are irritants The Indian security forces are geared up for any eventualityHowever officials say that the newfound friendship between the two armies remains an irritant but Bangladesh would think many times before indulging in any sort of misadventure against IndiaAmidst these new developments there are also reports that the Bangladesh army chief General Zaman may not visit India for the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries UNTCC Chiefs Conclave to be held at New Delhi from October 14 to 16 Instead he is likely to send a junior colleague for the conclave This signals a major shift by the Bangladesh army which once shared close ties with India IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/indian-agencies-track-bangladesh-armys-increasing-alignment-with-isi-backed-elements-641737.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/india-wants-to-see-free-fair-inclusive-and-participatory-election-in-bangladesh-641746.html Dhaka Oct 6 IANS Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday said New Delhi wants to see a free fair inclusive and participatory election in Bangladesh at the earliest possible timenbspnbspIndia Misri was quoted as saying by the Bangladeshi media is ready to work with the democratically elected government in Dhaka following the results of an inclusive and participatory electionnbspThe Foreign Secretary made remarks during an interaction with a 23member visiting delegation of the Diplomatic Correspondents Association Bangladesh DCAB at the Ministry of External Affairs MEA in New Delhi the United News of Bangladesh UNB reportedMEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal Joint Secretary Bangladesh and Myanmar B Shyam DCAB President A K M Moinuddin and General Secretary Md Arifuzzaman Mamun were also present during the interaction it was reportednbspExplaining former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasinas presence in India and its impacts on bilateral relations the Foreign Secretary told the visiting delegation that it is a judicial legal process and requires engagement and consultations between the two governments the reports citedWe are examining these issues We look forward to working together with Bangladesh authorities on these issues Misri was quoted as saying by the UNBnbspResponding to a question Foreign Secretary Misri said they should set aside the perception that they have a favourite or they are trying to engage with one set of people or ignore another set of people the report addedIt mentioned that the Foreign Secretary acknowledged that there are some issues which are natural in any relationshipnbspDuring the nearly hourlong interaction the Indian Foreign Secretary responded to questions on bilateral issues border issues watersharing issues and issues related to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who is staying in India The Foreign Secretary acknowledged that there are some issues which are natural in any relationship leading Bangladeshi newspaper Daily Star reported https://dailyworld.in/politics/india-wants-to-see-free-fair-inclusive-and-participatory-election-in-bangladesh-641746.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-refuses-to-entertain-plea-challenging-telanganas-42-pc-bc-quota-in-local-bodies-641748.html New Delhi Oct 6 IANS The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea challenging a government order issued by Telangana which increased reservations for Backward Classes BCs in local bodies to 42 per centnbspA Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta questioned the petitioner for instituting a writ petition before the top court even though the Telangana High Court is scheduled to hear similar petitions on WednesdayIf theTelangana High Court doesnt grant the stay that means you will come here under Article 32 remarked the Justice Nathled BenchnbspSensing the disinclination of the apex court to entertain the plea the petitioner side sought permission to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to approach the Telangana HCnbspCounsel for the petitioner upon instructions states that he may be allowed to withdraw the petition under Article 32 leaving it open for the petitioner to approach the jurisdictional High Court for appropriate reliefs The petition is accordingly dismissed with liberty as prayed ordered the Justice Nathled BenchThe petition filed through advocate Somiran Sharma under Article 32 of the Constitution contended that the move breached the 50 per cent ceiling laid down by the Apex Court judgments governing reservations in local bodiesnbspThe plea challenged GO Ms No 09 dated September 26 contending that with existing SC and ST quotas of 15 per cent and 10 per cent the aggregate reservation now exceeds 67 per cent It pointed out that Section 285A of the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 2018 explicitly codifies the 50 per cent ceiling in line with the Constitution Bench ruling in K Krishna Murthy v Union of India casenbspDespite this statutory bar the Respondent State has sought to enforce the impugned Government Order thereby acting ultra vires the Constitution as well as the statute the plea statedThe plea alleged that the Telangana government has failed to comply with the triple test laid down by the Supreme Court mandating that any OBC reservation in local bodies must be preceded by a dedicated Commission conducting a rigorous empirical inquiry local bodywise specification of reservation based on that data and a ceiling ensuring the total reservation for SCs STs and OBCs does not exceed 50 per centIt also questioned the basis of the state governments decision pointing out that the enhancement is based on a oneman commission report that was neither placed in the public domain nor debated in the Legislature nor does it satisfy the requirement of a rigorous contemporaneous empirical enquirynbspThe Telangana governments reliance on Articles 243D6 and 243T6 of the Constitution is wholly misconceived While those provisions empower the state legislature to make reservations for Backward Classes in local bodies the enabling power is subject to constitutional limitations including the judicially imposed 50 per cent ceiling the plea stated https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-refuses-to-entertain-plea-challenging-telanganas-42-pc-bc-quota-in-local-bodies-641748.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jp-nadda-priyanka-gandhi-express-grief-over-jaipur-hospital-fire-tragedy-urge-swift-action-and-relief-641750.html Jaipur Oct 6 BJP National President and Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday expressed deep grief on the tragic fire at the Trauma Centre of Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur which claimed over 6 lives and left many injured Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi also called the incident heartwrenching and demanded accountability BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda expressed profound sorrow over the incident calling the loss of lives extremely heartbreakingTaking to social media Nadda said The news of several patients being killed in the fire at the trauma centre of Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur is extremely heartbreaking I spoke with the Chief Minister of the state Bhajan Lal Sharma and enquired about the ongoing health facilities and relief effortsI express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families I pray to God to grant them the strength to bear this unbearable pain and wish a speedy recovery to the injured he saidWayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi also called the incident heartwrenching and demanded accountability expressing her sorrow and concern over the incident in RajasthanIn a statement posted on X she wrote The news of the painful deaths of several patients due to a fire in the trauma centre of a government hospital in Jaipur is extremely heartwrenchingMay God grant peace to the departed souls My deepest condolences to the bereaved families I pray for the speedy recovery of the injuredPriyanka Gandhi also called on the Rajasthan government to take strong and transparent action I appeal to the state government to provide appropriate compensation to the affected families conduct a swift investigation into the incident and take strict action so that such a tragedy is not repeatedThe tragic incident has prompted widespread calls for improved fire safety protocols and accountability in public healthcare institutionsA highlevel committee has been formed to investigate the fire in the Neurosurgery ICU1 of the Trauma Centre and Orthopaedic Institute at SMS Hospital in Rajasthans Jaipur which claimed six livesThe sixmember panel will be chaired by Iqbal Khan Commissioner of the Medical Education DepartmentThe committee will examine the cause of the fire assess the hospitals safety and emergency protocols and recommend corrective measures to prevent such incidents in the future The committee has been instructed to submit a detailed report at the earliestEarlier in the day Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed deep condolences over the tragic fire that broke out late on Sunday nightThe fire reportedly caused by an electrical short circuit led to the loss of lives and injuries to several critically ill patients IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jp-nadda-priyanka-gandhi-express-grief-over-jaipur-hospital-fire-tragedy-urge-swift-action-and-relief-641750.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/karnataka-caste-census-deadline-likely-to-be-extended-amid-slow-pace-technical-glitches-641751.html Bengaluru Oct 6 The Congressled government in Karnataka is expected to extend the October 7 deadline for completing the controversial SocioEconomic and Academic Survey commonly known as the caste census sources said on Monday The extension likely to be announced by today evening or on Tuesday is necessitated by a slow pace of enumeration technical glitches and general confusion which have prevented the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes KSCBC from finishing the exercise within the 15day time frame which has been termed as a short deadlineSources said that the deadline is likely to be extended by at least ten daysLaunched on September 22 the survey aims to collect data from approximately 7 crore people across 2 crore households using a 60question questionnaireThe government claims that the exercise is vital for framing effective welfare policies and bringing marginalised communities into the socioeconomic mainstreamThe caste census began on Saturday in the Greater Bengaluru Authority GBA area comprising five city corporationsThe Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party BJP has strongly opposed the exerciseUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi and several other BJP leaders have urged people not to divulge detailsThe High Court has directed the government to ensure privacy and not to force people to provide information during the surveyWe are not opposed to the caste census The Congressled government is playing chess in its name They are trying to divide Hindu society alleged BJP state president BY VijayendraOfficial statistics released on Sunday evening showed the survey has been completed in nearly 109 crore households covering details of 410 crore people which accounts for 7643 percent of the targetDeputy Chief Minister and state Congress president DK Shivakumar reiterated that the social and educational survey would continue despite objectionsThe Court itself has ruled that people need not answer certain questions if they do not wish to In this backdrop there is no reason to oppose the survey altogether We are conducting this exercise because there were objections to the previous survey I appeal to everyone to cooperate he saidWhen asked if the survey would be completed in the next couple of days he replied The authorities concerned will review the timelinesThe Karnataka government is conducting the caste census between September 22 and October 7 at an estimated cost of Rs 420 croreTo ensure wide coverage about 175 lakh government school teachers have been deployed for the drive during the Dusshera holidaysIn 2015 the Siddaramaiahled Congress government had conducted a caste census for Rs 16551 crore but it was discarded after criticism and intervention by the Congress high command IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/karnataka-caste-census-deadline-likely-to-be-extended-amid-slow-pace-technical-glitches-641751.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/janata-darshan-up-cm-addresses-grievances-of-people-instructs-officials-for-timely-resolution--641753.html Lucknow Oct 6 IANS At the Janata Darshan meeting held at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths residence on Monday the message that resonated among the public was Service and security of every resident is the state governments top prioritynbspHundreds of people from various parts of the state assembled at UP CMs residence for Janata Darshan this morning where Yogi Adityanath personally met them and heard their complaints and grievances related to multiple government departments including police revenue employment and othersHe personally received petitions from the people and instructed officials to ensure swift and fair resolution of each case within a set timeframenbspCM Yogi reiterated that ensuring happiness and satisfaction on every citizens face is the top priority of his governmentnbspBringing a smile to someones face is equivalent to serving God he saidnbspThe UP CMO also took to X to share the pictures from CM Yogis Janata Darshan at his residence this morningCM Yogi met personally with people who came from various districts today at Janata Darshan held at his official residence located in Lucknow district and listened to their problems The Chief Minister instructed the concerned officials to resolve the peoples problems within a definite time frame it said in the post on XnbspThe Chief Minister further said that the state government is working with full devotion to ease the suffering of every individualHe stated that the benefits of government schemes are reaching everyone without any discrimination and Janata Darshan plays a vital role in resolving peoples issuesnbspCM Yogi also interacted warmly with the children who accompanied their parents He patted their heads affectionately offered them chocolates and toffees and encouraged them to study well and play with enthusiasm thereby creating a homely and compassionate atmosphere at the event https://dailyworld.in/politics/janata-darshan-up-cm-addresses-grievances-of-people-instructs-officials-for-timely-resolution--641753.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/object-throwing-attempt-cji-gavai-declines-action-sc-bar-body-urges-contempt-proceedings-641754.html New Delhi Oct 6 IANS Chief Justice of India CJI BR Gavai on Monday reportedly decided that no action would be taken against a man dressed in a lawyers robe who attempted to disrupt proceedings in the Supreme Court earlier in the day by allegedly attempting to throw an object at the CJI Gavailed BenchnbspReportedly the man approached the dais and allegedly tried to remove his shoe but security personnel intervened immediately and escorted him out of the courtroomnbspWhile being taken away he was heard shouting slogans referring to Sanatan DharmanbspThe proceedings were briefly interrupted but CJI Gavai remained composed and continued without pausenbspnbspDont get distracted by all this We are not distracted These things do not affect me he saidnbspLater sources confirmed that CJI Gavai had conveyed that the matter should be ignored and no further action should be initiated against the individual concernednbspnbspMeanwhile the Supreme Court AdvocatesonRecord Association SCAORA unanimously passed a resolution expressing deep anguish and disapproval over the purported advocates act who allegedly made an unwarranted and intemperate gesture aimed at disrespecting the CJI Gavailed BenchnbspTerming the conduct unbecoming of a member of the Bar the SCAORA said it struck at the very foundation of mutual respect that sustains the relationship between the Bench and the BarnbspThis behaviour is antithetical to the dignity of the legal profession and contrary to the constitutional values of decorum discipline and institutional integrity the resolution statednbspIt added that any attempt to malign or personalise gestures against sitting judges of the Supreme Court constitutes a direct assault on the independence of the judiciary and undermines public faith in the justice delivery systemnbspThe bar body urged the apex court to take suo motu cognisance of the incident and initiate appropriate contempt proceedingsnbspnbspSCAORA said the act was a calculated move to scandalise the authority of the Honble Supreme Court and lower its dignity in the eyes of the publicnbspSuch a course would serve as a necessary reminder that freedom of speech while sacrosanct carries with it a duty of restraint particularly for members of the legal profession who are officers of the Court the resolution addednbsp https://dailyworld.in/politics/object-throwing-attempt-cji-gavai-declines-action-sc-bar-body-urges-contempt-proceedings-641754.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-slams-rahul-gandhi-for-india-doesnt-want-to-lead-the-world-remark-641582.html New Delhi Oct 4 The BJP on Saturday once again trained its guns on Rahul Gandhi for what it claimed as projecting the country in a bad light and declaring that India doesnt want to lead the world Amit Malviya Incharge of the BJPs National Information and Technology Department attached a video clip of Rahul Gandhi addressing an audience on X and said We dont need leaders like Rahul Gandhi who cant even dream big Todays India is aspirational confident and forwardlooking not submissive or hesitantHe said At a time when India is emerging as a rising force on the global stage its economy growing faster than any other its citizens feeling the value of their passport and doors of opportunity opening worldwide comes Rahul Gandhi shaped by years of selfloathing and low selfesteem declaring that India doesnt want to lead the worldThis is precisely the mindset that has cost India dearly in the past leading to partition losing parts of Kashmir to Pakistan and China giving up a UNSC seat depending on imports instead of building domestic capacities in nuclear and military sectors choosing a socialist model over investing in future growth The list goes on The NehruGandhi family has repeatedly failed India said MalviyaMalviyas remarks came in response to the Congress leaders speech in which he said India I dont think has the intention to one day lead the world We understand that we are a large country and we have a weight but I dont think we see ourselves as leading the worldEarlier the BJP launched a scathing attack on the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha for misrepresenting India in his speech abroadMalviya on Thursday said the country in 2025 is a manufacturing economySpeaking at the EIA University in Medellin Colombia Gandhi claimed that India doesnt manufactureTaking to the social media platform X Malviya shared hard numbers and sectoral proof refuting the claimEvery time Rahul Gandhi flies abroad he finds a stage to demean insult and misrepresent India His script is stuck in 201314 But India in 2025 is a manufacturing economy on the move Malviya saidSlamming Rahul Gandhis talking points as those belonging to a bygone decade the BJP IT Cell chief said that phones pharma autos apparel plus FDI skills and GST 20 together show a manufacturing economy in motion IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-slams-rahul-gandhi-for-india-doesnt-want-to-lead-the-world-remark-641582.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-police-deny-permission-to-epss-political-rallies-citing-safety-and-court-restrictions-641583.html Chennai Oct 4 The Tamil Nadu Police on Saturday have refused the permission for a series of campaign rallies planned by AIADMK General Secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami EPS in the Namakkal district citing public safety concerns and a Madras High Court directive against holding political meetings on national highways Palaniswami had planned an intensive campaign across multiple constituencies in Namakkal on Sunday October 5 and Monday October 6His first set of meetings was scheduled for Sunday evening near the Anna statue in Tiruchengode Assembly constituency and later near a theatre at Olapalayam in Kumarapalayam constituencyOn Monday Palaniswami will address gatherings near the Old Bus Stand in Namakkal town and at the ParamathivellurPothanur fourroad junction in ParamathiVelur constituencyHowever district police officials declined to grant permission for the rallies at the proposed venuesThe refusal is grounded on an existing Madras High Court order that strictly bars political events along national highways to avoid disruption to vehicular traffic and ensure public safetyAuthorities also considered the heightened sensitivity around large gatherings after the recent Karur tragedy where a stampede at actorturnedpolitician Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK rally on September 27 led to the death of 41 people and left more than 60 injuredIn light of these concerns officials have advised the AIADMK to identify suitable private land to host the events and seek fresh permission for those venuesPolice sources said that the decision was aimed at minimising risk and complying fully with court guidelines while maintaining order during the politically charged campaign seasonThis development comes as political activity across Tamil Nadu faces closer scrutiny following the Karur stampede incidentLaw enforcement agencies have stepped up checks on venue safety crowd control measures and traffic management plans before approving any major political gatheringsThe denial of permission to Palaniswami marks one of the first highprofile instances of these tightened norms being enforced and signals that authorities intend to adopt a zerotolerance approach to safety and compliance with judicial directives ahead of the next years Assembly elections IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-police-deny-permission-to-epss-political-rallies-citing-safety-and-court-restrictions-641583.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rg-kar-rape-victims-parents-dismiss-ncrb-report-calling-kolkata-safest-city-641587.html Kolkata Oct 4 The parents of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Saturday have refuted the latest report of the National Crime Records Bureau NCRB published where Kolkata has been termed as the safest city across the country As per the NCRB report Kolkata for 2023 latest available has recorded the lowest cognisable offences per lakh people which is the fourth time in a rowOn Saturday while speaking to the media persons the parents of the RG Kar victim rubbished this part of the NCRB report and claimed that these findings were not based on proper field research and probably the report was prepared to please anyoneWas my daughter secured and that too at her workplace Was the senior citizen at Kultali in South 24 Parganas district who became a victim of gangrape this week safe No one is secure here I do not know who prepared the report It seems that the report was prepared while sitting in the comfort of the office and without any proper fieldbased research the victims mother saidThe victims father expressed doubts over the credibility of those in the NCRB who have prepared the reportI do not know who in NCRB is responsible for preparing such reports Even if I believe that the report of Kolkata being the safest city in the country does that not mean the safety aspect in other Indian cities is unimaginable I doubt that the NCRB had been misled and hence the outcome was such a report the victims father saidAccording to him the only possibility is that the police personnel in Kolkata do not register most of the complaints filed by common people and hence the crime figures in the city are projected as lowWe can realise what the reality is since our daughter left Probably the experiences are the same he addedAs per the latest report of NCRB Kolkata recorded 839 cognisable offences per lakh people in 2023 the lowest among the 19 cities IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rg-kar-rape-victims-parents-dismiss-ncrb-report-calling-kolkata-safest-city-641587.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-appoints-new-district-presidents-in-jharkhand-641592.html New Delhi Oct 4 In a major organisational move aimed at strengthening grassroots leadership the All India Congress Committee AICC has announced the appointment of new Presidents for the District Congress Committees across Jharkhand The appointments approved by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge were formalised through a press release issued by AICC General Secretary Organisation KC Venugopal on Saturday This reshuffle comes under the partys ambitious Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan a nationwide initiative focused on revitalising the Congress structure from the ground upAs part of the campaign AICC Observers conducted extensive field visits held consultations with local party workers and submitted detailed reportsThese findings were followed by oneonone discussions with senior leadership before finalising the districtlevel appointments A total of 25 district presidents have been named reflecting a mix of seasoned leaders and emerging voicesProminent appointments include Stephen Marandi in Dumka Sanjay Singh for Ranchi Mahanagar and Deepika Besra in Jamtara one of the few women to be entrusted with district leadershipThe list also features Mukund Dass and Santosh Kumar Singh both appointed for Dhanbad indicating a dual leadership strategy in key urban centersOther appointees include Jawahar Lal Mehta Bokaro Chandradev Gope Chatra Parvinder Singh East Singhbhum E Obaidullah Haq Ansari Garhwa Satish Kedia Giridih Md Yahya Siddiqui Godda Rajneel Tigga Gumla JP Patel Hazaribagh Ramesh Kumar Khunti Prakash Rajak Koderma Kameshwar Yadav Latehar Rakesh Roshan Lohardaga Babulal Pakur Vijay Kumar Pathak Palamu Rajesh Gupta Ramgarh Alok Dubey Ranchi Naresh Kumar Sahebganj Rakesh Sahu Saraikela Raju Bhagat Simdega and Sushil Kumar Singh West SinghbhumThe list also features Mukund Dass and Santosh Kumar Singh both appointed for Dhanbad indicating a dual leadership strategy in key urban centers The newly appointed presidents are expected to play a pivotal role in energizing the partys base ahead of the upcoming electoral cyclesWith Jharkhand being a politically sensitive state marked by tribal representation industrial hubs and complex governance challenges the Congress appears to be banking on localised leadership to regain lost ground The appointments signal a renewed push for accountability inclusivity and strategic outreachBy decentralising decisionmaking and empowering district units the Congress hopes to rebuild its cadre strength and reconnect with voters at the grassroots level IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-appoints-new-district-presidents-in-jharkhand-641592.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ma-yoga-course-to-commence-at-bhus-department-of-vedic-philosophy-641594.html Varanasi Oct 4 Banaras Hindu University BHU is set to introduce a twoyear postgraduate course in Yoga MA Yoga under the Department of Vedic Philosophy within the Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vigyan The course will span four semesters and aims to provide an indepth study and teaching of the theoretical practical and experimental aspects of the Indian Patanjali Yoga system The curriculum will cover important texts such as the Patanjali Yoga Sutras the Bhagavad Gita and other classical yoga scriptures Students will also receive practical training in various yogic practices including asanas postures pranayama breath control mudras gestures bandhas locks and satkarmas cleansing techniquesAccording to Professor Rajaram Shukla Head of the Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vigyan the fee structure for this course has been kept considerably lower compared to other universities aligning with the vision of Malaviya Ji to provide highquality education at affordable feesAdmission and reservation policies will follow the guidelines set by the Government of India and the university He said that the Yoga has received global recognition nowThe introduction of this course comes after sustained demand from both faculty members and students The Academic Council of BHU unanimously approved the proposal during a meeting held on September 27 The Head of the Department highlighted that this type of course is currently unavailable in any other university in the Purvanchal regionSince the University Grants Commission UGC conducts the National Eligibility Test NET for Yoga this course will greatly benefit students aiming for academic and professional advancement in this fieldProfessor Rajaram Shukla Head of the Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vigyan and Professor Shashikant Dwivedi from the Vedic Department have been instrumental in designing the curriculumThe course is designed to give equal importance to both theoretical knowledge and practical training so that students not only understand the principles of Yoga but are also able to apply them in their personal lives and society at largeShivam Tiwari an alumnus of BHU and research scholar Sunakshu Tiwari have expressed optimism about the course highlighting its potential to nurture a deeper understanding of Yoga in the academic community IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ma-yoga-course-to-commence-at-bhus-department-of-vedic-philosophy-641594.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kolkata-police-make-arrangements-for-durga-puja-carnival-on-red-road-tomorrow-641598.html Kolkata Oct 4 The West Bengal government is all set to hold the Durga Puja carnival on Red Road in Kolkata on Sunday Like every year several prominent puja committees will participate in this carnival Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee her Cabinet ministers other dignitaries and eminent guests In view of this Kolkata Police have made tight security arrangements to ensure the puja carnival is held smoothly The carnival marks the end of Durga puja festivities in KolkataAccording to Kolkata Police sources a large number of police personnel will be deployed on Red Road on Sunday It is learnt that about 106 puja committees will participate in the puja carnival Red Road and Kidderpore Road will be closed on Sunday Idols in the area adjacent to Red Road will be kept from Saturday nightOne police officer will be in charge of each idol during the carnival At the same time some distance will be maintained between each puja committees Several senior officers of Kolkata Police will be on duty from Sunday morning Special arrangements are being made for foreign invitees who will attend the carnival Surveillance through drones will be carried out Policemen will also be deployed at Babu ghat where these idols will go for immersion once they have taken part in the carnivalOn the other hand Kolkata Metro is going to provide additional metro services on the occasion of carnival They issued instructions on Friday that additional metro services will run on the Blue Line and Green Line on Sunday night The Metro authorities have said that a total of 6 special trains 3 up and 3 down will be run on that day Sunday There will be an interval of about 20 minutes between each train This step has been taken to ensure that ordinary passengers do not have any difficulty in travelling from one end of the city to the other on the night of the carnival IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kolkata-police-make-arrangements-for-durga-puja-carnival-on-red-road-tomorrow-641598.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-to-roll-out-20-sleeper-buses-promising-luxury-safety-for-long-distance-travellers-641621.html Chennai Oct 5 Tamil Nadu State Express Transport Corporation SETC is gearing up to make longdistance public transport more comfortable and competitive by introducing 20 stateoftheart Volvo sleeper buses Officials confirmed that this is the first time the staterun corporation will operate premium sleeper coaches aiming to provide passengers with a safer and more luxurious travel experienceThe new fleet consists of fully built 15metre multiaxle airconditioned diesel buses designed to serve major longdistance routes within Tamil Nadu and neighbouring statesSETC has traditionally faced competition from private omnibuses especially during festive seasons and long weekends when fares skyrocketWith the arrival of these highend vehicles the corporation hopes to offer passengers a reliable alternative without compromising on comfort or safetyEach bus is equipped with advanced rideenhancing features including electronically controlled full air suspension to ensure a smooth journeySafety has been prioritised with allwheel disc brakes Antilock Braking System ABS Hill Start Aid and Electronic Vehicle Stability ControlThe fire detection and suppression system compliant with AIS 135 standards is another crucial addition to protect passengers during emergenciesThe interiors reflect an upscale travel experience They are built with highgrade ABS materials antiskid vinyl flooring and a theatrestyle raised gangway for better visibility and comfortEach sleeper berth is designed for privacy and convenience complemented by passengerfriendly features such as LED televisions USB charging points individual reading lights and provision for WiFi connectivitySome buses will also have lavatories a first for SETC sleeper services While the new luxury coaches cost nearly double the price of conventional airconditioned busesSETC officials said a revised fare structure is being planned to balance affordability with the enhanced amenities on offerThe move comes as part of a broader push by the Tamil Nadu government to modernise its public transport network improve safety standards and reduce dependence on private playersOnce deployed the Volvo sleeper buses are expected to transform longhaul travel especially during highdemand festival seasons providing passengers with a more comfortable and dependable choice IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-to-roll-out-20-sleeper-buses-promising-luxury-safety-for-long-distance-travellers-641621.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/chennai-corporation-extends-road-cut-deadline-to-october-15-residents-raise-safety-concerns-641625.html Chennai Oct 5 In a rare move to strengthen flood defences before the northeast monsoon the Greater Chennai Corporation GCC has extended permission for roadcut works until October 15 one month beyond the usual September 15 deadline The civic body says the extension will help complete critical stormwater and pipeline upgrades but the decision has triggered anxiety among residents worried about unfinished roads and open trenches turning into flood and accident hazardsTraditionally all digging is stopped by midSeptember to allow road restoration before the rain This year however GCC has made an exception to fasttrack ongoing projects by its own engineering teams and other agencies including Chennai MetrowaterThe aim officials say is to reduce waterlogging and ensure smoother traffic once the monsoon sets inAccording to corporation data stormwater drains are being interconnected at 92 locations across the citys 15 zonesMetrowater is also replacing old pipelines under the North Chennai Development SchemeThe work must be completed by October 15 After that only emergency road cuts will be permitted until the end of the monsoon Mayor R Priya saidShe added that about 75 per cent of road relaying has been finished and that flood mitigation works are in full swing with motor pumps on standby and restored ponds ready to hold excess rainwaterThe mayor also inspected floodprevention works including near the Ganeshpuram flyover and subwayThe Ganeshpuram subway closed for nearly 18 months will reopen to the public on October 10 while the flyover itself is slated for completion in JanuaryDespite reassurances neighbourhood associations remain unconvincedThey dig up the road and leave it halffinished Once the work ends proper relaying never happens Instead of extending deadlines the civic body should have finished earlier so that we could have safe level roads before the rain a resident of the Sarvamangala Colony in Ashok Nagar Chennai saidOthers warned that the early arrival of the monsoon could be dangerousDuring intense rain open pits make roads slippery and unsafe The intention is good but deadlines must be honoured No new digging should happen now said M Balakrishnan of Tansi Nagar RWA in VelacheryOfficials maintain all open pits will be closed before the rains but residents say timely completion is crucial to avoid another season of potholes and waterlogged chaos IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/chennai-corporation-extends-road-cut-deadline-to-october-15-residents-raise-safety-concerns-641625.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/health-ministry-to-hold-key-meeting-amid-cough-syrup-row-641630.html New Delhi Oct 5 The Union Health Ministry will hold an important meeting on Sunday at 4 pm to discuss the childrens deaths linked to toxic cough syrup according to sources The meeting will be led by the Secretary of the Health Ministry with the Principal Secretaries and Health Secretaries from all states and union territories in attendance Additionally Drug Controllers from each state and union territory will also be presentThe meeting will be conducted via video conferencing to discuss the misuse of cough syrup and the quality of medicines according to the sourcesDiscussion on the rational and prudent use of cough syrups and measures to ensure the quality of medicines is also included in the meetings agendaThe government on Friday issued an advisory to all states and union territories urging the rational use of such syrups in children It said these are generally not recommended for children below five years and above that any use should follow careful clinical evaluation with close supervisionThis meeting on Sunday has been called in light of the seriousness of the recent cases of deaths related to cough syrupsThe tragedy unfolded after the youngsters who initially showed signs of recovery later developed severe complications that led to kidney failure and ultimately deathFollowing the incident the Madhya Pradesh government has registered a case against Srisan Pharmaceuticals the Tamil Nadubased company located in Kanchipuram that manufactures ColdrifAuthorities confirmed that the syrup samples tested positive for dangerously high levels of diethylene glycol a highly toxic industrial solventAccording to officials laboratory analysis conducted by the government drug analyst at the Drug Testing Laboratory in Chennai revealed that the syrup contained 486 per cent diethylene glycolThe Tamil Nadu Directorate of Drug Control subsequently declared the sample Not of Standard Quality The state government promptly imposed a ban on the sale and distribution of Coldrif across Madhya PradeshEarlier in the day police said that a doctor in Madhya Pradeshs Chhindwara district has been arrested after the deaths of 10 children linked to the consumption of adulterated Coldrif cough syrup triggered widespread outrageMost of the deceased children were treated at the private clinic of paediatrician Dr Praveen Soni in Parasia Soni who is also employed as a government doctor reportedly prescribed the Coldrif syrup to several children suffering from cough and seasonal fever IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/health-ministry-to-hold-key-meeting-amid-cough-syrup-row-641630.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/brs-slams-rtc-bus-fare-hike-in-hyderabad-641631.html Hyderabad Oct 5 Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS has slammed the Congress government for the hike in bus fares in Hyderabad BRS working president K T Rama Rao said on Sunday that the decision to hike city bus charges by Rs 10 at once is reprehensibleHe took to X to react to the decision of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation TGSRTC to hike the bus faresKTR as the BRS leader is popularly known accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of emptying the pockets of poor middleclass passengers in the twin cities of Hyderabad and SecunderabadThe BRS leader said that at a time when people are struggling with rising prices of essential commodities an additional burden of 500 rupees per month is imposed on every passenger He said the Chief Minister should explain how the poor will surviveAs if increasing student bus charges and T24 ticket charges werent enough already now raising ticket prices by 50 per cent without any mercy is a testament to Revanths incompetent policies he saidIt seems the Chief Minister who is trying to squeeze the people of Hyderabad by imposing nearly a crore rupees burden every day has a grudge against the residents of the state capital he saidInstead of strengthening the RTC which went bankrupt due to free bus travel for women the attempt to squeeze the common passenger is unforgivable he addedThe TGSRTC announced that it will hike fares of all city bus services operating in Hyderabad and Secunderabad from MondayAs per the new fare structure announced by the TGSRTC passengers travelling by City Ordinary Metro Express EOrdinary and EExpress services will pay an additional Rs 5 for the first three stages and Rs 10 from the fourth stage onwards For Metro Deluxe and EMetro AC services the additional charge will be Rs 5 for the first stage and Rs 10 from the second stage onwardsThe move is aimed at funding the expansion of electric bus infrastructure in the cityThe TGSRTC plans to induct 2800 electric buses by 2027 replacing diesel buses within the Outer Ring Road ORR limits IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/brs-slams-rtc-bus-fare-hike-in-hyderabad-641631.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/political-slugfest-in-bengal-over-mamata-govts-durga-puja-carnival-bjps-protest-against-electrocution-deaths-641640.html Kolkata Oct 5 A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal over the Durga Puja carnival organised by the Mamata government and the BJPs protest rally on Sunday While Red Road has been decorated for the Durga Puja carnival BJP leaders are geared up to take out a procession to highlight the recent electrocution deaths in Kolkata The carnival will begin from 4 pm while the BJPs procession will start at 3 pmThe police have made adequate security measures to ensure both programmes are held smoothlyThe Kolkata Police at first did not give permission for the BJPs procession organised by the partys think tank in Bengal Khola Hawa citing the Puja carnival on the same dayLater the Calcutta High Court granted permission for the procession with certain ridersIt was said that the route of the procession would be changed Instead of College Square to Central Avenue the procession would have to be held from College Square to another routeIn this regard Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Verma said We have seen the High Court order We are making arrangements on our own Since it is taking place from College Square towards Dorina Crossing there is not much of a problem However there may be some traffic snarls due to the procession We are making plans to manage traffic accordinglyMeanwhile the Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly Suvendu Adhikari vented his anger against the state administrationThe Kolkata Municipal Corporation is incompetent So many people died due to electrocution in Kolkata recently The civic body failed to stop the disaster Today we will hit the streets in protest said AdhikariTrinamool Congress state general secretary Kunal Ghosh in response said Durga Puja carnival has become a global festival It marks the globalisation of Puja following the efforts of the Mamata Banerjee government The opposition is trying to snatch the limelight away from the carnival by organising their procession on the same day The carnival will overshadow their programme and the oppositions ego will be hurt to see such a massive spectacle IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/political-slugfest-in-bengal-over-mamata-govts-durga-puja-carnival-bjps-protest-against-electrocution-deaths-641640.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jagan-accuses-cm-naidu-of-turning-andhra-into-number-one-state-in-spurious-liquor-641646.html Amaravati Oct 5 Former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday accused Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of turning Andhra Pradesh into the number one state in the spurious liquor trade YSR Congress Party YSRCP president said that a shocking incident in Mulakalacheruvu Annamayya district where Telugu Desam Party TDP leaders themselves set up and operated a counterfeit liquor factory exposed the deeprooted liquor mafia nurtured by Naidus leadershipThis is not just illegal trade it is organized crime that endangers lives and loots the state exchequer the former Chief Minister posted on the social media platform XAccording to him CM Naidu deliberately dismantled government liquor shops and replaced them with a syndicatedriven private network He alleged that liquor shops belt shops and illegal permit rooms are controlled by TDP leaders Even illicit liquor manufacturing units operate under their patronage ensuring that the illegal earnings are systematically shared from the top to the grassrootsNews reports confirm that one out of every three liquor bottles sold in the state is spurious This is the scale of danger TDP has created he saidYS Jagan cited the data from the Comptroller and Auditor General CAG report to highlight the financial losses to the state During the first five months of FY 202425 when liquor sales were only through government outlets excise revenue stood at Rs 678221 crore In FY 202526 under TDPs freeforall model with belt shops and permit rooms mushrooming revenue was just Rs 699277 crore an increase of only 310 per cent Normally natural growth alone would be around 10 This proves that the governments rightful income is being siphoned off by TDPs syndicates while public health is put at risk YS Jagan chargedThe YSRCP chief further noted that counterfeit liquor rackets have surfaced across North Andhra Godavari districts and now in Rayalaseema Yet investigations are deliberately diluted In Mulakalacheruvu despite clear involvement of a senior TDP incharge and his associates the police attempted to deflect blame onto an outsider while shielding the real culprits This entire racket operates with full knowledge direction and protection from Naidu and his network Peoples health and lives are being traded for the illegal fortunes of one party Jagan saidHe demanded accountability from CM Chandrababu Naidu holding him directly responsible for turning Andhra Pradeshs liquor sector into a hub of fake liquor belt shop mafia and systematic lootFor the sake of personal wealth you are gambling with public health and robbing the state treasury YS Jagan told CM Naidu IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jagan-accuses-cm-naidu-of-turning-andhra-into-number-one-state-in-spurious-liquor-641646.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 14:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ensure-clean-drinking-water-delivery-under-jal-jeevan-mission-tn-bjp-to-cm-stalin-641648.html Chennai Oct 5 Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson ANS Prasad has urged Chief Minister MK Stalin to take urgent corrective measures to ensure the effective implementation of the Central governments flagship Jal Jeevan Mission JJM and address allegations of corruption and inefficiency hampering access to clean drinking water in rural areas Prasad said the state administration must act decisively and without delay to guarantee that villages with tap connections under JJM are actually receiving safe drinking waterDespite massive funding by the Narendra Modi government people in several villages still complain of dry taps and incomplete pipeline works The Tamil Nadu government cannot allow corruption and negligence to deny people their basic right to drinking water he statedAccording to Prasad the Union government has instructed that funds allocated to contractors be withheld if they fail to maintain quality standards or complete projects on timeIf there are lapses delays or corruption funding must be stopped immediately this is the Centres clear directive he said urging the Stalinled DMK government to enforce this strictly and prevent disruption to the schemeThe spokesperson said Tamil Nadu has witnessed significant improvement since the launch of JJM in August 2019 when only 1737 per cent of rural households had tap water connectionsThanks to relentless efforts by the Modi government coverage now stands at 8925 per cent with more than 111 crore households connected But ensuring a steady water supply is a state responsibility and here the DMK has failed Prasad claimedHe warned that poor monitoring and corruption could lead to suspension of Central funds hurting millions of rural residentsThis would be a grave injustice to people who depend on JJM for safe water he saidPrasad also criticised CM Stalin for politicising Centrestate relations instead of focusing on delivery At DMK events the Chief Minister keeps alleging that the BJP wants to control Tamil Nadu and that funds are withheld these claims are baseless and misleading Instead of indulging in political stunts the government should fix its administrative failures he saidCalling JJM a lifeline for millions the BJP leader urged CM Stalin to work with the Centre transparently and efficientlyStop blaming and start delivering Tamil Nadus people deserve clean drinking water not empty slogans Prasad said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ensure-clean-drinking-water-delivery-under-jal-jeevan-mission-tn-bjp-to-cm-stalin-641648.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 14:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/punjab-unveils-digital-transformation-for-boosting-transparency-enhancing-efficiency-641649.html Chandigarh Oct 5 The Directorate of Treasury and Accounts in Punjab has unveiled digital transformation initiatives aimed at modernising the administration boosting transparency and enhancing efficiency across all government departments state Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Sunday These reforms spanning accounting audit fund management and citizen services mark a step towards fully digital governance in PunjabCheema said the Directorate has developed the SNASPARSH a new fund flow mechanism for centrallysponsored schemes and has availed an incentive of Rs 450 crore in FY 2425He said this integrated framework connects the public financial management system PFMS the state IFMS and RBIs Ekuber system aiming to increase cash liquidity in the treasury and reduce unutilised funds parked in bank accountsA separate SNA SPARSH treasury has been created to facilitate this mechanism and the state is now aiming for an incentive of Rs 350 crore under Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment for the fiscal year 202526 SASCI 202526 Cheema said in a statementHighlighting another key initiative the Finance Minister said the Pensioner Sewa Portal has been developed in consultation with the Punjab Development Commission to create a centralised database of all pensioners and facilitate online pension case processing between banks and the treasuryHe said this portal enables activities like sending ePPO from treasury to banks and provides pensioners with realtime tracking of pension updates grievance handling life certificate integrations and the ability to submit updation requestsDiscussing the new audit management system AMS the Finance Minister said the AMS grants all stakeholders realtime access to audit reports and facilitates enhanced oversight with regular review meetings at the Administrative Secretary level for timely resolution of audit parasThe DTA also plans to include the Accountant Generals audit reports in its future roadmap said CheemaThe new initiatives also include the nontreasury module a nontreasury accounting system developed in coordination with the Accountant General AG office to streamline the accounting for deposit works by the Forest and Works Departments This system automates the submission of monthly accounts by all divisions in these departments said the Finance MinisterAdding further he said that the government has also commenced the use of evouchers for all bills across Punjab a measure expected to significantly reduce costs related to stationery travelling and the handling of physical vouchers submitted to the AG PunjabHe said the necessary hardware for storing these evouchers has been procured and installed at the AG premisesCheema said that from automating departmental accounts and ensuring efficient central fund flow through SNASPARSH to digitising the entire audit and pension processes these initiatives will deliver significant savings increase accountability and most importantly improve service delivery to our employees and citizens IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/punjab-unveils-digital-transformation-for-boosting-transparency-enhancing-efficiency-641649.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 14:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/islamabad-hiding-absolute-dominance-with-a-free-tag-641658.html New Delhi Oct 5 The recent unrest in PakistanOccupied Jammu and Kashmir POJK and Islamabads role in quelling it has once again laid bare its pretense of labelling a region free when actually under occupation Security deployments communication blackouts emissaries dispatched for negotiations on ground all reflect Islamabads absolute control over the regionIt is barely a selfgoverning territory claimed to be following its own Constitution with a Legislature President Prime Minister courts and Ministries but major sovereign and practical powers remain with Pakistans federal government and its security establishmentSuch and more realties are confirmed from information available on open sourcesThe POJK Legislative Assembly for example comprises 53 members where 45 are directly elected general seats with another eight reserved seats where five are for women and one each for a technocrat an ulema and another for nationals residing abroadHowever among the 45 general seats 12 are exclusively for refugees from Jammu amp KashmirMassive protests erupted last week across POJK led by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee JAAC who demanded in a 38point charter that these seats which are in reality Islamabads nominees be abolishedOther demands included subsidies to help common people access basic requirements like power and flour whose costs have been escalatingThey also sought an end to elite perks and greater local control over their own resourcesIncidentally Islamabad while allocating funds and subsidies retains its control over disbursementAlso major schemes in POJK including hydropower projects like the Mangla Dam are controlled by Pakistan offering very limited benefit to localsMangla Dam on the Jhelum river is one of the largest of its kind in Pakistan playing a significant role in irrigation and hydroelectric power generationIn addition protesters reiterate the fact that voters for 12 of the 45 constituencies are Kashmiri refugees registered in various districts outside the POJKThey are from Pakistan spread across Punjab Sindh Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Balochistan etc but are not recognised as part of POJK residentsThus such elected socalled refugeeseat members in the POJK Legislative Assembly in Muzaffarabad in reality represent people based in Pakistan rather than constituencies located inside its territoryThe political parties in the region too are mostly extensions of Pakistans national parties like the Pakistan TehreekeInsaaf PTI Pakistan Muslim LeagueNawaz PMLN and Pakistan Peoples Party PPP among othersEven in administrative appointments and the bureaucracy senior civil service posts like the chief secretary and other senior officials are filled from Pakistans federal and provincial cadres or with Islamabads approval linking administration to federal controlMeanwhile the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and GilgitBaltistan acts as a formal link between Islamabad and the POJK and can intervene in policy and negotiationsIslamabad has exhibited the power it wields in earlier instances having intervened in leadership changes including dismissals of POJK Prime MinistersThus it was no surprise that negotiations were carried out by a delegation dispatched by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif rather than one by a locally elected governmentEven the reported agreement between the team from Islamabad and protesters was officially announced by Pakistans Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal ChaudhryA word added to the original name of an illegally occupied region does not render it freePakistan retains decisive authority over almost all aspects in the region leaving its inhabitants at the mercy of Islamabad while maintaining a sham facade IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/islamabad-hiding-absolute-dominance-with-a-free-tag-641658.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 15:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/oppn-slams-bjp-for-questioning-ncrb-data-naming-kolkata-safest-city-641671.html New Delhi Oct 5 IANS As the BJP questioned the National Crime Records Bureaus NCRB 2023 report that named Kolkata the safest city in India the Opposition on Sunday hit back pointing out that the NCRB functions under the Union Home Ministry which is headed by BJP leader Amit Shah and accused the party of doubting its own governments datanbspAccording to the NCRB Kolkata has retained its position as the safest city for the fourth consecutive year The city recorded 839 cognisable offences per lakh population in 2023 the lowest among 19 Indian cities with populations above 20 lakhThe average crime rate across these cities was 828 per lakh The data also indicated a steady decline in Kolkatas crime rate over the past two years from 1035 in 2021 to 865 in 2022nbspThe BJP however rejected the findings alleging that the West Bengal Police had underreported crimes to project the state in a favourable lightnbspReacting sharply to the BJPs claims Shiv SenaUBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi told IANS The problem with the BJP is that in the states where they are in power they fail to ensure safety especially for women Limits have been crossed regarding womens security whether in Madhya Pradesh Uttar Pradesh or other statesShe said that the BJPruled states should adopt the same strategies as Bengal to curb the crime ratenbspInstead of appreciating West Bengal for being safe for women they are raising questions about it If the BJP governments follow the principles being followed in Bengal then maybe their cities will also become safe for women The parties should rise above politics in this matter she addedUttar Pradesh Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput also criticised the BJPnbspSpeaking to IANS he said If the BJP has its doubts they should raise these questions in front of the Home Ministry and ask Amit Shah about this NCRB is part of Amit Shahs department This means that the BJP leaders do not trust Amit Shah and there is an internal rift in the BJP The party is not happy with PM Modis leadership https://dailyworld.in/politics/oppn-slams-bjp-for-questioning-ncrb-data-naming-kolkata-safest-city-641671.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 16:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rahul-gandhi-views-india-through-italian-lens-defames-nation-abroad-bjps-tarun-chugh-641672.html New Delhi Oct 5 IANS In a sharp political attack BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Sunday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of repeatedly defaming India on foreign soil and undermining its cultural valuesnbspnbspSpeaking to IANS during an event in Amritsar Chugh said Gandhi was working against Indias interests by becoming part of a foreign toolkitnbspIt is unfortunate that people who once defamed India by being part of a foreign toolkit and viewing the nation through an Italian lens are now trying to use their followers to claim the title of Jan Nayak Chugh remarkedHe further alleged that Rahul Gandhi by insulting the Indian Army and national icons had lost the moral right to be called a peoples leadernbspRahul Gandhi wears Italian lenses and becomes part of an international toolkit whose objective is to tarnish Indias image globally A person who disrespects our Army and great leaders cannot be a Jan Nayak he said People of this country have rejected the GandhiNehru family multiple times The public will never accept their foreign mindset Chugh addednbspHe also contrasted Rahul Gandhis approach with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi statingUnder PM Modis leadership Indias youth are committed to nationbuilding while some leaders are busy defaming the country on foreign platforms he statednbspMeanwhile responding to Rahul Gandhis recent remarks made abroad JDU spokesperson Neeraj Kumar also criticised the Congress leadernbspOne should not react to internal matters of the country while abroad Its our tradition to have political differences but never at the cost of national unity Since Rahul Gandhi mostly studied outside India he only talks about our country after going abroad Maybe this is due to his upbringing Kumar commentednbspHe added that India is a land of towering leaders like Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and Atal Bihari Vajpayee who placed the nation above all https://dailyworld.in/politics/rahul-gandhi-views-india-through-italian-lens-defames-nation-abroad-bjps-tarun-chugh-641672.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 16:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-to-host-international-vallalar-conference-in-chennai-641678.html Chennai Oct 5 The Tamil Nadu government will host a grand International Vallalar Conference in Chennai later this year likely in November or December bringing together over 10000 Sanmarga devotees including nearly 2000 women The announcement was made by Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments HR and CE Minister PK Sekar Babu while addressing the 203rd birth anniversary celebrations of Arutpragasa Vallalar Ramalinga Adigalar at Vadalur in Cuddalore district on SundayMinister Sekar Babu said the event would serve as a global platform to celebrate Vallalars teachings of compassion equality and spiritual enlightenmentSanmargis from across India and abroad will converge in Chennai to honour Vallalars timeless message of benevolence he said after hoisting the Sanmarga flag at the Vadalur celebrationsHighlighting the states commitment to preserving Vallalars legacy Sekar Babu said Chief Minister MK Stalin had allocated Rs 9999 crore for the establishment of the Vallalar International Centre at VadalurThe longawaited project had faced delays due to multiple litigations over land demarcation but is now progressing steadilyConstruction at the B site has resumed after the court cleared it based on the governments report The new facilities will be ready for devotees by December the Minister saidHe added that the government had submitted detailed reports on encroachments in the A site area as directed by the court and work there would begin once judicial clearance is obtainedJustice will prevail and all work is being done with transparency and fairness he assuredThe Vallalar International Centre is envisioned as a spiritual and cultural hub featuring prayer halls research spaces and facilities to support Sanmarga devotees from across the globeOfficials said the project aims to strengthen the message of love and service preached by Vallalar who championed feeding the poor and universal brotherhoodSince the DMK assumed power in 2021 the government has declared Vallalars birth anniversary as Benevolence Day and has organised statebacked celebrations each year to propagate his humanitarian idealsSundays event saw participation from senior ministers MRK Panneerselvam and CV Ganesan along with Cuddalore District Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar as devotees gathered in large numbers to pay homage to the 19thcentury saint and social reformer IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-to-host-international-vallalar-conference-in-chennai-641678.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 17:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/himachal-to-begin-procurement-of-naturally-grown-barley-from-oct-8-641681.html Shimla Oct 5 The Himachal Pradesh government will begin the procurement of naturally grown barley in Pangi from October 8 at a minimum support price MSP of Rs 60 per kg it said on Sunday This is the first time such a governmentsupported procurement drive is taking place in this remote region and with this initiative farmers are highly enthusiasticA government spokesperson said here that all preparations for the procurement of barley have been completed by the Agriculture DepartmentFive procurement centres have been set up across the Pangi Valley at Hudan Sechu Sural Killar and SachAs of now 80 farmers of Pangi have registered with the department to benefit from this decisionPromoting natural farming remains a key priority for the state government which has already completed the procurement of naturally grown wheat from across Himachal PradeshThrough 22 procurement centres 2123587 quintals of wheat has been purchased from 838 farmersThe procured wheat is being processed into flour and porridge and will be marketed under the HimBhog brandFarmers have been paid Rs 127 crore for their produce besides Rs 415 lakh as transport subsidyThe spokesperson said that the state government is committed to encouraging naturally grown produce by offering MSPs for different crops like Rs 60 per kg for wheat Rs 40 for maize Rs 90 for raw turmeric and Rs 60 for barleyThis initiative not only ensures chemicalfree food products for the consumers but also guarantees better prices for farmers cultivating through natural methodsChief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the present government is dedicated to strengthening the rural economy and putting money directly into the hands of villagersTo achieve this the state government has launched two new initiatives the Milk Incentive Scheme and the Transport Subsidy Scheme starting in the Arki Assembly constituency of Solan districtUnder the milk incentive scheme farmers associated with registered milk cooperative societies will receive an incentive of Rs 3 per litre while under the Transport Subsidy Scheme private milk societies will also receive Rs 3 per litre as financial assistance for milk collection and transportation IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/himachal-to-begin-procurement-of-naturally-grown-barley-from-oct-8-641681.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 17:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/amit-shah-urges-maoists-to-lay-down-arms-pitches-for-swadeshi-product-in-bastar-dussehra-durbar-641536.html Jagdalpur Oct 4 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday made a compelling appeal for adopting swadeshi values and products to accelerate Indias economic growth Addressing a large gathering in Jagdalpur on Saturday HM Shah emphasised that promoting indigenous goods is not merely a cultural sentiment but a strategic economic imperativeHe highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modis government has reduced taxes on 395 items with many essential household goods now taxed at just 5 per cent a rate he described as unprecedented in independent IndiaSpeaking about the Swadeshi Mela organised at the venue by the Swadeshi Manch HM Shah noted that around 300 companies had showcased their productsHe added that similar melas are being organised across the country to promote local enterprise and selfrelianceHM Shah urged villagers across Chhattisgarh to encourage Maoists who have strayed from the mainstream to surrender lay down arms and contribute to the states developmentHe stated that Rs 440 lakh crore has already been disbursed for various development projects in Chhattisgarh leading to the establishment of new industries educational institutions and hospitalsHe reiterated that both the central and state governments are committed to transforming the region through inclusive growth and infrastructure expansionOur Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ensured more than 15000 houses to those who died in Naxal violence the Union Home Minister saidWe have implemented the best surrender policy Once a village becomes Naxalfree the Chhattisgarh government will immediately disburse Rs 1 crore for its development As many as 500 Maoists have surrendered in the past month If they do not surrender our security forces are prepared to eliminate Naxalism from the country by March 31 2026 the date has been fixed he warnedThe Union Home Minister also inaugurated a rural bus service aimed at improving connectivity across 250 villages in Bastar and Sarguja divisionsThe service will operate on 34 routes providing vital transport links for remote tribal communities and enhancing access to education healthcare and employmentHM Shah said he was deeply moved and overwhelmed by the Muria Durbar and would encourage his colleagues in Delhi to visit here at least once and witness the democratic values embodied in the traditionHis visit began with a ceremonial welcome at Danteshwari Airport followed by prayers at the revered Maa Danteshwari TempleHe later met members of the Bastar royal family including Kamalchand Bhanjdev at the historic palace underscoring the cultural significance of the occasionIn a major welfare gesture HM Shah digitally transferred Rs 606 crore to the bank accounts of 65 lakh women beneficiaries under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana reinforcing the governments commitment to womens empowerment and financial inclusionThe Bastar Dussehra known as the worlds longest festival provided a vibrant backdrop for HM Shahs announcements With private companies participating in the mela to showcase swadeshi products the event served as a platform to blend tradition with economic vision IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/amit-shah-urges-maoists-to-lay-down-arms-pitches-for-swadeshi-product-in-bastar-dussehra-durbar-641536.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 15:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-lop-satheesan-demands-cbi-probe-into-sabarimala-gold-fiasco-641543.html Kochi Oct 4 Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly VD Satheesan on Saturday demanded a thorough investigation into the Sabarimala gold controversy and called for accountability from the Devaswom Board and the state government We demand the resignation of the Minister and the Devasom Board president and urged the filing of cases against current and former Board officials including former Minister Kadakampally Surendran A CBI investigation to ascertain the exact quantity of gold lost has also to be done said Satheesan who added that millions of devotees contributions are at stakeRaising questions about the 30 kg of gold donated by Vijay Mallaya UB Group in 1998 Satheesan sought clarity on how much remains at SabarimalaHe pointed out that gold including plates with a 40year warranty was removed in 2019 and reached Chennai only after nearly 40 days highlighting ambiguities noted in a Kerala High Court verdictAgencies have claimed that only copper plates were transported implying that the gold was melted locally before the plates were sentSatheesan criticized the Devaswom Board for covering up losses despite identifying irregularities in 2019Questions remain about the role of Unnikrishnan Potti alleged to be a sponsor and intermediary and why he was called again to Chennai in 2025 to perform rituals on the gold despite the previous shortages The same person responsible for the missing gold has been involved again which is a serious violation said SatheesanThe leader further highlighted irregularities in the handling of temple assets including the movement of doorguardian sculptures and pedestals to private locations and alleged that officials colluded with intermediaries to benefit financially from the temples wealthThis is not just about a shortage of gold it reflects a systemic failure and deliberate coverup The courtsupervised investigation must determine the facts hold the guilty accountable and restore public trust he saidHe praised the High Courts vigilance and demanded that central agencies conduct investigations under court supervision IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-lop-satheesan-demands-cbi-probe-into-sabarimala-gold-fiasco-641543.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 16:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cr-patil-refutes-mamata-banerjees-data-on-water-release-from-dvc-dams-in-west-bengal-641546.html Kolkata Oct 4 Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil has refuted the figure quoted by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the quantum of water released from the dams of Damodar Valley Corporation DVC in the state during the Durga Puja festival The Chief Minister claimed that during the festival times DVC released more than 150000 cusecs of water from Maithon and Panchet dams among othersAccording to her this was a deliberate ploy to unleash disaster on the people of West Bengal to inflict pain on millions when they are still busy with the festivalWhile refuting the Chief Ministers claim Patil quoted the figures of the Damodar Valley Reservoir Regulation Committee DVRRC which is mandated to guide DVC in the release of water from the Maithon and Panchet reservoirs in a coordinated mannerPatil has claimed that the factual information provided by the DVRRC Secretariat was that a total combined release by Maithon and Panchet dams stood at 70000 cusecs and not 150000 cusecs as claimed by the Chief MinisterHe has also informed that while 42500 cusecs were released from Maithon 27500 cusecs were released by PanchetThe Union Minister also refuted the Chief Ministers claims that the water release was made without informing the West Bengal government about itAccording to him the water releases from the dams were made after the DVRRC secretariat sought views and comments from the West Bengal Irrigation and Waterways DirectorateBut no comments or inputs were received from them Further as per information available with the DVRRC Secretariat there was no congestion in the Lower Damodar area The present situation in the Lower Damodar area of West Bengal is normal and the water level at Harinkhola in Hooghly district is below the warning level Paatil claimedIn the past the Chief Minister had also been vocal against the DVC on the issue of the release of huge quantities of water from its dams without giving prior intimation to the state governmentLast year Chief Minister Banerjee had even written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the latters intervention to ensure that DVC did not release water from its dams without prior intimation to the state governmentHowever the DVA had always refuted the claimsAccording to it waters are always released from the DVC dams based on the discussions in the Damodar Valley Reservoir Regulation Committee DVRRC where the West Bengal government always has a representative Hence the allegation of releasing water without giving prior intimation to the state government was baseless IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cr-patil-refutes-mamata-banerjees-data-on-water-release-from-dvc-dams-in-west-bengal-641546.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 16:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ex-cm-bjp-mlas-to-meet-central-leaders-to-press-for-manipur-govt-formation-641556.html DelhiImphal Oct 4 BJP MLAs and leaders from Manipur including former state Chief Minister N Biren Singh would soon meet the partys central leaders to discuss the formation of a popular government in the state Before leaving for the national capital former Chief Minister N Biren Singh while speaking to the media at the Imphal International Airport said a delegation is heading to Delhi to meet central leadersWould urge the central leaders to facilitate the formation of a new popular government resolve the crisis faced by internally displaced persons IDPs and reopen key highways at the earliest he saidFormer Health and Family Welfare Minister Sapam Ranjan Singh former Social Welfare Minister Heikham Dingo Singh and BJP legislator Tongbram Robindro Singh accompanied Biren Singh to Delhi on SaturdayOn Saturday a group of MLAs including former minister Leishangthem Susindro Meitei Thangjam Arunkumar and Lourembam Rameshwor Meetei all BJP MLAs had separately left Imphal for DelhiSpeaker Thokchom Satyabrata Singh former minister Govindas Konthoujam and MLAs Kongkham Robindro Sapam Kunjakeshwor Thounaojam Shyamkumar and Karam Shyam are also expected to leave Imphal on SundayThe state had a BJPled coalition government headed by former Chief Minister N Biren Singh before the imposition of Presidents Rule on February 13 this yearSingh who quit the Chief Ministerial post on February 9 four days before the Presidents Rule was imposed in the state due to prolonged ethnic violence which broke out on May 3 2023The 60member Manipur Assembly which after the promulgation of Presidents Rule has been put under suspended animation has a tenure till 2027Meanwhile Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla is already in New Delhi Bhalla a former Home Secretary met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday and called on VicePresident C P Radhakrishnan on Friday at the VicePresidents Enclave in New DelhiSenior government officials including Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel and CommissionercumSecretary Home N Ashok Kumar have also departed for DelhiHowever the purpose of their visit has not been disclosed After the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha passed the statutory resolutions the Presidents Rule was extended for a further period of six months with effect from August 13 2025Before the extension of Presidents Rule in Manipur the former Chief Minister several MLAs and party leaders persuaded the Central leaders in August to form a popular government in the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ex-cm-bjp-mlas-to-meet-central-leaders-to-press-for-manipur-govt-formation-641556.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 17:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jampk-sbi-rseti-empowers-women-of-reasi-through-tailoring-training-programme-641560.html Reasi Oct 4 The State Bank of Indias Rural Self Employment Training Institute SBIRSETI is empowering young women in Reasi Jammu and Kashmir through a specialised womens tailoring training programme This initiative aims to equip local women with professional skills in the tailoring sector enabling them to achieve financial independence and selfemployment The programme currently has 35 talented young women participating in this ongoing training which is offered completely free of cost Alongside the training participants receive free study materials meals and accommodation ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder their learningDesigned specifically for girls who aspire to start their own boutique businesses or work in established tailoring and fashion establishments the course covers a range of skills Trainees learn stitching techniques and various styles including Aline kurtis frocks lehenga cholis and uniforms preparing them comprehensively for the marketThe primary goal of this initiative is to provide skillbased education to women in Reasi helping them improve their economic status and lead dignified lives By empowering these young women SBIRSETI is fostering positive change in the community especially for those who previously lacked access to such opportunities due to limited resourcesThis programme also aligns with national initiatives like Beti Padhao Beti Bachao promoting womens empowerment and entrepreneurship as key drivers of social developmentSpeaking about the initiative the Director of SBIRSETI said Our goal is to ensure that every girl in Reasi has the opportunity to chase her dreams This training is more than just a course it is a significant step towards selfreliance and empowermentOne trainee shared her experience We have a 31day course where we learn stitching and various styles I have learned about different designs like Aline kurtis frocks lehenga cholis and uniforms There are a few more techniques to learn in the coming days This training has empowered us Everything is provided free including food and accommodation The staff are very kind and supportive I am thankful to the government After completing this course we plan to use these skills to earn a livelihoodAnother trainee expressed I have learned so much here from making frocks to lehengas The free training has made me very happy and I believe it will help me start my own business I am grateful that the government is focusing on womens empowerment IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jampk-sbi-rseti-empowers-women-of-reasi-through-tailoring-training-programme-641560.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 17:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/conduct-immediate-crop-damage-survey-provide-compensation-karnataka-bjp-to-siddaramaiah-govt-641562.html Vijayapura Oct 4 The Karnataka BJP urged the Congressled state government on Saturday to conduct an immediate survey of crop damage and provide compensation to the affected farmers Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly R Ashoka made the statement after visiting areas affected by flood and damage to chickpea and sugarcane crops in Vijayapura district and demanded that the Congressled government should immediately take up a crop damage survey and provide compensation to farmers of the state in distressAshoka led the delegation comprising Legislative Council Opposition Chief Whip N Ravikumar and former BJP National General Secretary and Legislative Council member CT Ravi BJP MPs Ramesh Jigajinagi and PC Gaddigoudar and others They visited areas and farms affected by heavy rain and floods in the Bhima and Doni river regions to assess the situation and listen to farmers grievancesThey expressed concern over the largescale destruction of chickpea sunflower and sugarcane crops They also inspected houses damaged by the rain and visited waterlogged homes to hear from affected familiesThe delegation visited several villages including Anjutgi Agarkhed Miragi and Devanagav to observe the flood situation Ashoka was momentarily shocked to see the damage to crops caused by excessive rainfall and river flooding which had inundated large areas of farmlandHe expressed concern over the vast destruction of chickpea sunflower and sugarcane crops due to the floodwatersFarmers expressed their pain saying The rain had initially come well so we expected good crops this season We hoped our hardships would be relieved but heavy rain and floods have thrown us into trouble again No one has listened to our grievances Please dont just come and leave help us and convey our problems to the governmentIn response R Ashoka reassured the farmers saying This government is irresponsible Even during such crises they lack the courtesy to visit affected areas But as the opposition we will be your voice and push the government to act We are with you do not fearDuring the visits many farmers submitted written statements detailing their losses and demands to the opposition leaders IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/conduct-immediate-crop-damage-survey-provide-compensation-karnataka-bjp-to-siddaramaiah-govt-641562.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/from-kutch-to-ganga-pm-modi-prioritises-service-to-humanity-641563.html Ahmedabad Oct 4 From rebuilding earthquakeravaged Kutch in 2001 to leading the evacuation mission Operation Ganga in 2022 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently placed service to humanity at the core of his leadership After the devastating Gujarat earthquake in 2001 the then Chief Minister Narendra Modi took charge and committed himself to restoring Kutch Under his leadership the region was transformed into a thriving hub of industry trade agriculture and tourism Later as Prime Minister his decisive actions during the RussiaUkraine conflict ensured the safe return of nearly 18000 Indians stranded in the war zoneWhether restoring lives at home or protecting citizens abroad PM Modi has demonstrated a consistent commitment to public welfareBharatbhai Sanghvi a social activist from Kutch said PM Modi has always placed service to humanity and public welfare above all else throughout his political career In 2001 after the devastating earthquake in Kutch he took charge as Chief Minister and devoted himself entirely to rebuilding the regions infrastructure industries and normal lifeUday Mahurkar former Information Commissioner added As Chief Minister Modis dedication led Kutch to become one of Indias fastestgrowing districts and a prosperous centre for industry trade agriculture and tourismBhargavi Patel a medical student who returned from Ukraine shared her experience Even after becoming Prime Minister in 2014 PM Modi prioritised the safety and wellbeing of Indian citizens During Russias invasion of Ukraine in 2022 Operation Ganga launched under his leadership enabled the safe evacuation of around 18000 Indian citizens and students The world witnessed his commitment to his peopleFrom rebuilding Kutch and improving the lives of its citizens to launching nationwide efforts to bring Indians safely home from global crises PM Modi has consistently put the country and its people first in every role he has held IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/from-kutch-to-ganga-pm-modi-prioritises-service-to-humanity-641563.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/from-kutch-to-ganga-pm-modi-prioritises-service-to-humanity-641564.html Ahmedabad Oct 4 From rebuilding earthquakeravaged Kutch in 2001 to leading the evacuation mission Operation Ganga in 2022 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently placed service to humanity at the core of his leadership After the devastating Gujarat earthquake in 2001 the then Chief Minister Narendra Modi took charge and committed himself to restoring Kutch Under his leadership the region was transformed into a thriving hub of industry trade agriculture and tourismLater as Prime Minister his decisive actions during the RussiaUkraine conflict ensured the safe return of nearly 18000 Indians stranded in the war zoneWhether restoring lives at home or protecting citizens abroad PM Modi has demonstrated a consistent commitment to public welfareBharatbhai Sanghvi a social activist from Kutch said PM Modi has always placed service to humanity and public welfare above all else throughout his political career In 2001 after the devastating earthquake in Kutch he took charge as Chief Minister and devoted himself entirely to rebuilding the regions infrastructure industries and normal lifeUday Mahurkar former Information Commissioner added As Chief Minister Modis dedication led Kutch to become one of Indias fastestgrowing districts and a prosperous centre for industry trade agriculture and tourismBhargavi Patel a medical student who returned from Ukraine shared her experience Even after becoming Prime Minister in 2014 PM Modi prioritised the safety and wellbeing of Indian citizens During Russias invasion of Ukraine in 2022 Operation Ganga launched under his leadership enabled the safe evacuation of around 18000 Indian citizens and students The world witnessed his commitment to his peopleFrom rebuilding Kutch and improving the lives of its citizens to launching nationwide efforts to bring Indians safely home from global crises PM Modi has consistently put the country and its people first in every role he has held IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/from-kutch-to-ganga-pm-modi-prioritises-service-to-humanity-641564.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-dy-cm-launches-caste-census-in-bluru-urges-people-to-take-part-to-ensure-justice-for-future-generations-641566.html Bengaluru Oct 4 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President DK Shivakumar on Saturday appealed to the people that everyone should participate in the social and educational survey known as caste census being conducted by the Backward Classes Commission and provide the necessary information to ensure justice for future generations of all communities After launching the social and educational status survey in the Greater Bengaluru area Deputy Chiref Minister Shivakumar spoke to the media near his residence in SadashivanagarShivakumar is also the Bengalaru Development MinisterThe survey has begun today in the Greater Bengaluru Authority GBA area and it was conducted at my home as well I have provided all the required information I urge the public to also cooperate patiently and provide their information All caste communities should participate in this survey he saidWhen asked about the need to simplify some of the survey questions he added I also reviewed these questions today They needed to be simplified In urban areas people have less patienceRegarding some personal information being asked in the survey Shivakumar said The court has said that no one can be forced to answer these questions Surveyors may ask these questions but it is up to the individuals to respond These questions will not create any problems I have instructed surveyors to conduct the survey carefully in Bengaluru cityWhen asked about people refusing to participate in the survey he added It is our duty to provide information We will do what we mustOn questions about server issues regarding the caste census he said Let it be they will fix everything It is their responsibility People will also be able to participate online and you should provide information there as wellRegarding BJPs claims that providing information in the survey could affect voter lists Shivakumar responded What can we say about the eldersWhen asked about the Chief Minister Siddaramaiahs earlier statement that the Supreme Court would be approached if the state continues to face taxrelated injustice he said These are our taxes our rights We are currently losing Rs 15000 to 20000 crore The Central government must provide a solutionThe official statement from the Chief Ministers Office said that as on October 3 among the total target of 143 crore 14377978 households by October 2 the survey of 8127 lakh 8127206 households are completeA total of 342 crore 34231444 people have been covered so far in the caste census with a progress of 6303 per cent the statement added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-dy-cm-launches-caste-census-in-bluru-urges-people-to-take-part-to-ensure-justice-for-future-generations-641566.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 19:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-dy-cm-launches-caste-census-in-bluru-urges-people-to-ensure-justice-for-future-generations-641567.html Bengaluru Oct 4 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President DK Shivakumar on Saturday appealed to the people that everyone should participate in the social and educational survey known as caste census being conducted by the Backward Classes Commission and provide the necessary information to ensure justice for future generations of all communities After launching the social and educational status survey in the Greater Bengaluru area Deputy Chiref Minister Shivakumar spoke to the media near his residence in SadashivanagarShivakumar is also the Bengalaru Development MinisterThe survey has begun today in the Greater Bengaluru Authority GBA area and it was conducted at my home as well I have provided all the required information I urge the public to also cooperate patiently and provide their information All caste communities should participate in this survey he saidWhen asked about the need to simplify some of the survey questions he added I also reviewed these questions today They needed to be simplified In urban areas people have less patienceRegarding some personal information being asked in the survey Shivakumar said The court has said that no one can be forced to answer these questions Surveyors may ask these questions but it is up to the individuals to respond These questions will not create any problems I have instructed surveyors to conduct the survey carefully in Bengaluru cityWhen asked about people refusing to participate in the survey he added It is our duty to provide information We will do what we mustOn questions about server issues regarding the caste census he said Let it be they will fix everything It is their responsibility People will also be able to participate online and you should provide information there as wellRegarding BJPs claims that providing information in the survey could affect voter lists Shivakumar responded What can we say about the eldersWhen asked about the Chief Minister Siddaramaiahs earlier statement that the Supreme Court would be approached if the state continues to face taxrelated injustice he said These are our taxes our rights We are currently losing Rs 15000 to 20000 crore The Central government must provide a solutionThe official statement from the Chief Ministers Office said that as on October 3 among the total target of 143 crore 14377978 households by October 2 the survey of 8127 lakh 8127206 households are completeA total of 342 crore 34231444 people have been covered so far in the caste census with a progress of 6303 per cent the statement added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-dy-cm-launches-caste-census-in-bluru-urges-people-to-ensure-justice-for-future-generations-641567.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 19:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/punjab-cm-to-honour-71-government-teachers-tomorrow-641571.html Chandigarh Oct 4 Punjab School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Saturday said 71 government teachers will be honoured with the State Teacher Award 2025 at a ceremony in Sri Anandpur Sahib on Sunday October 5 This recognition aims to appreciate the dedication and outstanding contributions of these teachers to the states educational landscapeBains said the government takes pride in recognising the invaluable contributions of teachers who shape young minds making them the true architects of a brighter futureDivulging the details about the state awards the minister said 55 teachers will receive the State Teacher Award with 34 from Senior Secondary and 21 from Primary Schools Additionally 10 dynamic teachers will be felicitated with the Young Teacher Award six secondary and 4 primary teachersThree educators will be honoured with a Special Teacher Award and three will receive an Administrative Award for their distinguished leadership Each awardee will be presented with a medal shawl and a certificate of merit by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann who will be the chief guest of the statelevel programme he addedThe education sector has been making significant strides in the state government Bains said while adding that the state teacher award ceremony is a testament to the AAP governments commitment to valuing and motivating educators fostering a culture of excellence and dedication in the states education sectorNotably Punjab emerged as the top performer in the Rashtriya Parakh Sarvekshan 2024 AKA National Achievement Survey NAS showcasing its focus on learning outcomes and teacher training Punjab has also become the first state across the country to introduce entrepreneurship as a main subject for Class XI students aiming to foster an entrepreneurial mindset among studentsFurthermore a significant number of students from government schools have qualified in competitive exams such as NEET and JEE Mains and Advanced highlighting the sectors progress IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/punjab-cm-to-honour-71-government-teachers-tomorrow-641571.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 20:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-address-bihars-youth-today-unveil-rs-62-000-cr-development-package-641435.html New Delhi Oct 4 As the Bihar Assembly elections draw near Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a virtual interaction with young people on Saturday The event set to take place in a packed auditorium in Patna aims to energize the youth and highlight key development plans focused on education skills and employment During the session PM Modi will launch projects worth over Rs 62000 croregiving a decisive push to education skilling and entrepreneurship for youngsters across the countryThe Prime Minister will launch Bihars revamped Mukhyamantri Nishchay Svyam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana under which nearly five lakh young graduates every year will receive a monthly allowance of Rs 1000 for two years along with free skill trainingHe will also lay the foundation stone for new academic and research facilities in four universities of Bihar namely Patna University Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University in Madhepura Jai Prakash Vishwavidyalaya in Chapra and Nalanda Open University in Patna under the PMUSHA Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan Together these projects with a total allocation of Rs 160 crore will benefit more than 27000 students by enabling modern academic infrastructure advanced laboratories hostels and multidisciplinary learningPM Modi will also dedicate the Bihta campus of NIT Patna to the nation With the capacity to host 6500 students the campus houses advanced facilities including a 5G use case lab a Regional Academic Centre for Space established in collaboration with ISRO and an Innovation and Incubation Centre that has already supported nine startupsBesides the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur Skill University in Bihar envisioned to impart industryoriented courses and vocational education to create a globally competitive workforceThe programme for the launch of the youth initiative at Vigyan Bhawan here will also feature the Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh the fourth edition of the National Skill Convocation organized in accordance with the Prime Ministers vision where 46 allIndia toppers from Industrial Training Institutes under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will be felicitated according to a PMO statement issued on FridayThe Prime Minister will launch PMSETU Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs a Centrally sponsored scheme with an investment of Rs 60000 crore The scheme envisages the upgradation of 1000 Government ITIs across the country in a hubandspoke model comprising 200 hub ITIs and 800 spoke ITIs Each hub will be connected to four spokes on average creating clusters equipped with advanced infrastructure modern trades digital learning systems and incubation facilities the statement saidPM Modi will also distribute appointment letters to more than 4000 newly recruited candidates of the Bihar government and release Rs 450 crore in scholarships through Direct Benefit Transfer to 25 lakh students of Class 9 and 10 under the Mukhyamantri BalakBalika Scholarship Scheme IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-address-bihars-youth-today-unveil-rs-62-000-cr-development-package-641435.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 07:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/amit-shah-to-visit-chhattisgarhs-bastar-today-641437.html Raipur Oct 4 Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Chhattisgarhs Bastar region on Saturday where he will participate in a series of culturally and strategically significant programmes The visit comes in response to an invitation extended by the local Member of Parliament the President of the Bastar Dussehra Committee and tribal leaders known as Manjhis Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister of Chhattisgarh Vijay Sharma confirmed HM Shahs itinerary highlighting the Union Ministers engagement with tribal traditions and regional festivitiesAs part of the Bastar Dussehra celebrations HM Shah will attend the Muria Darbar a traditional tribal council gathering where he will dine with revered tribal priests including the Manjhi Gayta and PermaThis symbolic gesture underscores the governments outreach to indigenous communities and its recognition of their cultural heritageFollowing the Muria Darbar Shah is expected to visit the Swadeshi Mela in Jagdalpur a fair that showcases local handicrafts indigenous products and traditional artsHis presence at the mela is anticipated to boost morale among local artisans and promote the regions selfreliant economyIn addition to cultural engagements HM Shahs visit carries strategic importance He is slated to hold a highlevel meeting with security force officials stationed in Bastar The discussions will centre on the progress made in countering Naxal violence and the roadmap for eradicating the insurgencyAccording to Deputy CM Sharma the government has set an ambitious target to resolve the Naxalite issue by March 31 2026 The visit is being seen as a blend of cultural solidarity and administrative oversight reflecting the Centres dual focus on tribal welfare and national securityWith Bastar being a historically sensitive region due to Naxal activity HM Shahs presence is expected to reinforce the governments commitment to peace development and inclusive governance Preparations are underway in Bastar to welcome the Union Home Minister with local leaders and tribal representatives expressing optimism about the outcomes of this highprofile visit IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/amit-shah-to-visit-chhattisgarhs-bastar-today-641437.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 07:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/swasth-nari-sashakt-parivar-nadda-hails-record-outreach-calls-it-historic-milestone-641454.html New Delhi Oct 4 Union Health Minister JP Nadda stated on Saturday that the twoweeklong Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar initiative reached a historic milestone showcasing the nations united commitment to prioritising womens health at the core of strong families The health camps that were launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday on September 17 concluded on Thursday and benefited more than 65 crore women as well as children and families through comprehensive health servicesNadda stated that during the health initiative 65 crore women were screened through nearly 18 lakh health camps across the countryIt marked the largestever health outreach for women and children in IndiaIn a post on X Nadda said on Saturday Launched on 17th September by Prime Minister Narendra Modi the twoweeklong Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan concluded on 2nd October after achieving historic milestones of screening 6 crore 50 lakh women through nearly 18 lakh health camps organised across the countryThis extraordinary achievement reflects the nations collective resolve to place womens health at the heart of strong families and thriving communities Let us continue this momentum by encouraging every woman to prioritise her wellbeing adopt regular health checkups and lead the way towards a healthier empowered future he addedFurther the camps also held more than 6260 lakh antenatal checkups while over 143 crore children received lifesaving vaccinesIn addition to the extensive network of NHM health camps AIIMS other Institutes of National Importance INIs tertiary care hospitals Ayushman Arogya Mandirs medical colleges and private institutions have also been at the forefront of this national driveThe facilities hosted thousands of speciality camps providing advanced screening diagnostics counselling and treatment services to beneficiaries complementing the efforts of state governments and communitylevel health workers IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/swasth-nari-sashakt-parivar-nadda-hails-record-outreach-calls-it-historic-milestone-641454.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 10:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/senior-congress-leader-rameshwar-dudi-passes-away-funeral-in-bikaner-today-641456.html Jaipur Oct 4 Senior Rajasthan Congress leader Rameshwar Dudi passed away in Bikaner after battling a prolonged illness and his last rites will be performed on Saturday The funeral of the 62yearold leader will be held at 100 pm in Jat Baghi BikanerDudi who served as the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly had been in a coma for the past 25 months and breathed his last late Friday night according to his familyState Congress leaders have described his death as a significant loss for the partyWidely known as a prominent farmer leader and a Jat leader Dudi was a towering figure in Rajasthan politicsHe gained popularity for his grassroots connections commitment to agrarian issues and distinct personal style often making headlines for his stylish appearance in political circlesIn the 2004 Lok Sabha elections from Bikaner Dudi gave a tough fight to the BJP candidate and Bollywood actor Dharmendra further cementing his position as a powerful leaderBikaner Congress Rural President Bishna Ram Siyag said that Dudi suffered a brain stroke in August 2023 He was first admitted to SMS Hospital and later transferred to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram for advanced treatmentSubsequently Dudi continued receiving care at his residence in Delhi However after a recent health setback he was admitted to the hospital again but his condition showed no significant improvement Doctors eventually advised bringing Dudi home where he passed awayFormer Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed deep sorrow calling Dudis demise a personal lossGehlot posted on social media The demise of Rameshwar Dudi former Leader of the Opposition and Member of Parliament from Bikaner is deeply saddening His passing at such a young age is shockingGehlot also recalled Dudis unwavering dedication across all roles He performed every responsibility with sincerity be it as an MP MLA or Leader of the Opposition He always worked for the welfare of farmers Just a few days before suffering a stroke he had come to meet me We had a long conversation and we made the best possible arrangements for his treatment I pray to God to grant peace to his soul and strength to his familyCongress leader Sachin Pilot also paid tribute highlighting Dudis contribution to the party and the people He said The news of the passing of former Leader of the Opposition Rameshwar Dudi ji is extremely saddening From student politics to becoming District Head and later Leader of the Opposition his political journey was truly inspiring During my tenure as Rajasthan Congress President I worked closely with him He played a key role in exposing the antipeople policies of the thenBJP government He was always a strong advocate for farmers and deeply connected to the grassrootsPilot expressed deepest sympathies to Sushila Dudi ji and the entire family on this untimely lossMay God grant peace to the departed soul and give the family the strength to bear this grief Om Shanti Pilot said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/senior-congress-leader-rameshwar-dudi-passes-away-funeral-in-bikaner-today-641456.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 10:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/hm-shah-reaches-bastar-to-attend-dussehra-darbar-today-transfer-60694-cr-to-women--641466.html Raipur Oct 4 In a historic moment for tribal representation and women empowerment Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Bastar on October 4 to participate in the centuriesold Muria Darbar a central ritual of the worlds longest Dussehra celebration This marks the first time a Union Minister will attend the Muria Darbar a traditional tribal council where grievances and suggestions are presented by community leaders known as MajhisHome minister Amit Shah began his visit by offering prayers at the Rajmahal temple to Goddess Danteshwari the presiding deity of BastarHe will shortly join the Darbar sitting on a groundlaid mattress alongside state dignitaries while tribal representatives were seated on chairsHis presence underscored the Centres outreach to indigenous communities and its commitment to preserving tribal heritageIn a major welfare announcement HM Shah will digitally transfer 60694 crore to the bank accounts of 65 million women beneficiaries under the Chhattisgarh governments Mahtari Vandan YojanaThis 20th installment of the scheme which provides monthly financial assistance to women included 4000 newlyadded beneficiaries from five Bastar division districts Kanker Narayanpur Sukma Bijapur and DantewadaThese women from the Niyed Nella Nar Your Good Village initiative had previously been excluded from the scheme but were reenrolled through 53 camps held in AugustThe inclusion reflects the governments effort to ensure no eligible woman is left behindThe visit also coincides with intensified antiNaxal operations in the regionJust days before HM Shahs arrival 103 Naxalites surrendered in Bijapur signaling a shift in the security landscape The Centre has set a target to eliminate Maoist insurgency by March 2026 and HM Shahs presence is seen as a strategic reinforcement of that missionHeld at Sirahasara near the Bastar Palace the Muria Darbar is a symbolic continuation of the royal court system that began in 1876Once presided over by Bastar kings the Darbar now serves as a democratic forum where elected leaders including Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and tribal elders gather to discuss governance issuesThe venue was adorned with coconut leaves and traditional decor reflecting the cultural richness of Bastar DussehraWith cultural reverence and administrative resolve HM Amit Shahs Bastar visit bridges tradition and transformation honouring tribal customs while advancing inclusive development IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/hm-shah-reaches-bastar-to-attend-dussehra-darbar-today-transfer-60694-cr-to-women--641466.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/when-india-takes-flight-lies-crash-land-abhishek-singhvi-on-iaf-chiefs-op-sindoor-precision-remark-641471.html New Delhi Oct 4 Congress Rajya Sabha MP and senior lawyer Abhishek Singhvi on Saturday said that Indian facts speak louder than Pakistani propaganda He further added that when India takes flight lies crashland This statement follows a powerful assertion of Indias air superiority by Air Chief Marshal AP Singh who revealed that a recent Indian Air Force operation during Operation Sindoor not only penetrated deep into enemy territory but also achieved the longestrange kill to date up to 300 kms rendering Pakistan unable to operate even within its own bordersTaking to his social media platform X Singhvi said Indian facts speak louder than Pak propaganda As the IAF Chief confirms Pakistans top guns F16s and JF17s fell faster than their false narratives When India takes flight lies crashlandMeanwhile on October 3 speaking to reporters Air Chief Marshal AP Singh highlighted the strategic success of the mission stating We were able to penetrate deep into enemy territory and execute strikes with high precisionHe credited Indias robust air defence infrastructure for playing a pivotal role in the overall plan enabling seamless coordination and protection of assets during the operationWe were able to bring them to their knees within one night of intensive operations The ability of the Air Force to be able to deliver this catastrophic firepower has been shown for the first time after 1971 IAF chief Singh saidThe mission which remains classified in its finer details reportedly involved the deployment of advanced longrange weapons systems Longrange weapons were effectively deployed and satellite imagery confirmed the hits we achieved the Air Marshal said underscoring the technological edge that India leveraged during the strikeThe operations standout achievement was the longestrange kill ever recorded by the Indian Air Force a milestone that reflects the growing reach and lethality of Indias aerial capabilitiesAccording to Defence analysts such a kill likely involved precisionguided munitions launched from standoff distances minimising risk to pilots while maximising impactPerhaps most striking was Air Chief Marshal Singhs comment on Pakistans inability to respond Pakistan was unable to operate even within its own territory he said suggesting that the scale and surprise of the operation left the adversary paralysed and disorientedThe statement marks a significant moment in Indias Defence capabilities showcasing not only tactical brilliance but also strategic deterrence IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/when-india-takes-flight-lies-crash-land-abhishek-singhvi-on-iaf-chiefs-op-sindoor-precision-remark-641471.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 12:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/after-nine-paediatric-deaths-mp-bans-lethal-cough-syrup-urges-tn-govt-to-initiate-probe-641481.html Bhopal Oct 4 The Madhya Pradesh government has banned a lethal cough syrup across the state following the death of nine children in Chhindwara district The sale of the concerned manufacturing companys other products has also been banned in Madhya PradeshAccording to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav the Stalin government has been urged to investigate the matter as the manufacturing company is in Kanchipuram Tamil NaduThe Chief Minister on his X handle wrote on Saturday The deaths of children in Chhindwara due to Coldrif syrup are extremely tragic The sale of this syrup has been banned in the state The sale of other products manufactured by the concerned company is also banned The syrup manufacturing factory is located in Kanchipuram The state government had urged the Tamil Nadu government to investigate the matter The investigation report was received this morning Strict action has been taken based on the reportFollowing the tragic deaths of the children action was underway at the local level A team has also been formed to investigate this matter at the state level The culprits will not be spared at any cost he saidBetween August 24 and October 2 nine children reportedly died in Chhindwara district Madhya Pradesh due to suspected kidney failure linked to the consumption of contaminated cough syrupsThe affected children initially showed symptoms of a cold cough and fever which rapidly progressed to kidney complicationsThe syrups under scrutiny are Coldrif and Nextro DS distributed from a pharmaceutical unit in Jabalpur sources in the government saidOf 660 bottles purchased 594 were distributed to three Chhindwara distributors The remaining stock has been frozen pending lab resultsPreliminary investigations suggest possible contamination with brake oil solvent a highly toxic substance the sources addedA special protocol was introduced under which children sick for more than two days are observed for six hours at Civil Hospital and then referred to the District Hospital if needed Over 1420 children with flulike symptoms are under watchAll ASHA workers are conducting home monitoring for discharged patients Samples of the syrups water and human tissue have been sent to labs in Pune and Delhi a doctor in Chhindwara said on condition of anonymityEarlier the local administration had banned the sale of Coldrif and Nextro DS in Chhindwara district onlyRajasthan Medical Services Corporation Limited RMSCL banned 19 batches of similar syrups after two child deaths in Sikar and BharatpurPrivate doctors have been instructed to refer viral cases to government hospitalsFormer Chief Minister Kamal Nath who hails from Chhindwara blamed the state government for negligence citing a breakdown in law and orderHe alleged that brake oil solvent used in vehicles was mixed into the syrups and called for a statewide ban on such products IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/after-nine-paediatric-deaths-mp-bans-lethal-cough-syrup-urges-tn-govt-to-initiate-probe-641481.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 12:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/relief-rehabilitation-must-rise-above-politics-priyanka-gandhi-on-centre-granting-rs-260-cr-for-rebuilding-landslide-hit-wayanad-641482.html New Delhi Oct 4 As the Centre granted Rs 26056 crore instead of the Rs 2221 crore requested by the Kerala government for rebuilding landslidehit Wayanad Congress General Secretary and Lok Sabha MP from the states Wayanad district Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday said that what they received instead is neglect and that relief and rehabilitation must rise above politics Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took to social media platform X on Saturday and said The people of Wayanad faced a devastating tragedy that demanded compassion fairness and urgent relief Kerala requested Rs 2221 crore to rebuild lives after the landslide but the Central government sanctioned only Rs 260 crore a fraction of what was neededShe added The people of Wayanad who lost homes livelihoods and loved ones had hoped for meaningful assistance especially after the Prime Ministers visit What they received instead is neglectRelief and rehabilitation must rise above politics Human suffering cannot be treated as a political opportunity The people of Wayanad deserve nothing less than justice support and dignity she saidEarlier on October 1 more than a year after the devastating landslides struck Wayanad the Centre sanctioned its first dedicated financial assistance for the districts reconstructionA HighLevel Committee chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved Rs 26056 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund NDRF as against Keralas demand for Rs 2221 croreThe allocation is meant for rebuilding areas ravaged by the July 2023 landslides in Mundakkai and ChooralmalaThe July 30 2024 disaster decimated four villages injured hundreds claimed over 200 lives and left 32 people still missingThe approval comes after 14 months of repeated pleas from the state government and elected representativesThe Centres assistance however is only about 11 per cent of the funds sought through the PostDisaster Needs Assessment PDNAThe committee cleared a total of Rs 464560 crore for nine statesComparisons have already triggered criticism as BJPruled Assam which experienced landslides in 2022 received a much larger package of Rs 127078 croreUttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh had earlier been granted Rs 165817 crore and Rs 200640 crore respectivelyKerala had earlier been sanctioned Rs 52950 crore as a loan for disaster relief operations and an additional Rs 153 crore in July this yearHowever state leaders have long been pressing for a special package for Wayanads rehabilitationChief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a delegation of UDF MPs led by Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi met Home Minister Amit Shah in person to raise the demandDespite such interventions no major announcement was forthcoming until nowBoth the ruling Left and the opposition Congress have accused the Centre of ignoring Wayanads plight despite the Prime Minister visiting the region in the aftermath of the calamityWith the present sanction the state government is expected to initiate the next phase of reconstruction works though demands for a larger package to fully restore Wayanad remain strongIncidentally in March this year on the part of the state governments Wayanad rehabilitation programme Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan laid the foundation stone for the project which aims to provide 1000 square feet houses on seven cents of land each to 402 select beneficiariesDuring his speech CM Vijayan criticised the Union government for failing to provide adequate disaster relief as the state received no Central aid and had only loans that the state must repay IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/relief-rehabilitation-must-rise-above-politics-priyanka-gandhi-on-centre-granting-rs-260-cr-for-rebuilding-landslide-hit-wayanad-641482.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 12:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/relief-rehabilitation-must-rise-above-politics-priyanka-on-centre-granting-rs-260-cr-for-landslide-hit-wayanad-641483.html New Delhi Oct 4 As the Centre granted Rs 26056 crore instead of the Rs 2221 crore requested by the Kerala government for rebuilding landslidehit Wayanad Congress General Secretary and Lok Sabha MP from the states Wayanad district Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday said that what they received instead is neglect and that relief and rehabilitation must rise above politics Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took to social media platform X on Saturday and said The people of Wayanad faced a devastating tragedy that demanded compassion fairness and urgent relief Kerala requested Rs 2221 crore to rebuild lives after the landslide but the Central government sanctioned only Rs 260 crore a fraction of what was neededShe added The people of Wayanad who lost homes livelihoods and loved ones had hoped for meaningful assistance especially after the Prime Ministers visit What they received instead is neglectRelief and rehabilitation must rise above politics Human suffering cannot be treated as a political opportunity The people of Wayanad deserve nothing less than justice support and dignity she saidEarlier on October 1 more than a year after the devastating landslides struck Wayanad the Centre sanctioned its first dedicated financial assistance for the districts reconstructionA HighLevel Committee chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved Rs 26056 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund NDRF as against Keralas demand for Rs 2221 croreThe allocation is meant for rebuilding areas ravaged by the July 2023 landslides in Mundakkai and ChooralmalaThe July 30 2024 disaster decimated four villages injured hundreds claimed over 200 lives and left 32 people still missingThe approval comes after 14 months of repeated pleas from the state government and elected representativesThe Centres assistance however is only about 11 per cent of the funds sought through the PostDisaster Needs Assessment PDNAThe committee cleared a total of Rs 464560 crore for nine statesComparisons have already triggered criticism as BJPruled Assam which experienced landslides in 2022 received a much larger package of Rs 127078 croreUttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh had earlier been granted Rs 165817 crore and Rs 200640 crore respectivelyKerala had earlier been sanctioned Rs 52950 crore as a loan for disaster relief operations and an additional Rs 153 crore in July this yearHowever state leaders have long been pressing for a special package for Wayanads rehabilitationChief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a delegation of UDF MPs led by Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi met Home Minister Amit Shah in person to raise the demandDespite such interventions no major announcement was forthcoming until nowBoth the ruling Left and the opposition Congress have accused the Centre of ignoring Wayanads plight despite the Prime Minister visiting the region in the aftermath of the calamityWith the present sanction the state government is expected to initiate the next phase of reconstruction works though demands for a larger package to fully restore Wayanad remain strongIncidentally in March this year on the part of the state governments Wayanad rehabilitation programme Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan laid the foundation stone for the project which aims to provide 1000 square feet houses on seven cents of land each to 402 select beneficiariesDuring his speech CM Vijayan criticised the Union government for failing to provide adequate disaster relief as the state received no Central aid and had only loans that the state must repay IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/relief-rehabilitation-must-rise-above-politics-priyanka-on-centre-granting-rs-260-cr-for-landslide-hit-wayanad-641483.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 12:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/i-love-muhammad-row-tension-continues-in-karnatakas-belagavi-11-detained-641485.html Belagavi Oct 4 Tension continued to simmer in Karnatakas Belagavi city on Saturday following a stonepelting incident linked to the raising of I Love Muhammad slogans Police have detained 11 persons and made tight security arrangements across Belagavi cityThe Police Department is on high alert as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is scheduled to visit the city on SaturdayAccording to police the stonepelting incident occurred on Friday evening during the Urs procession While the procession was underway I Love Muhammad slogans were raised When objections were raised the mob resorted to stone pelting near the Khadak Galli areaThe police also stated that they have obtained video evidence showing youths chanting I Love Muhammad slogans and engaging in violenceThe Police further said that the group changed the procession route without permissionKhade Bazar Police have detained 11 people in connection with the incident and are questioning them A case has been registered and further investigation is underwaySecurity has been tightened since Friday night with police patrolling throughout the night the police saidA platoon of the Karnataka State Reserve Police KSRP has been deployed in the Khade Bazar area Police have indicated that more persons will be taken into custody in connection with the incidentMeanwhile Hindutva activists have put up Har Har Mahadev banners in Belagavi city Taking the situation seriously police are maintaining a strict vigilIn another development an I Love Muhammad banner installed at Aland in Kalaburagi district was removed by jurisdictional police on SaturdayThe banner had been put up as part of the Laadle Mashak Dargah urs programme After receiving information police rushed to the spot and cleared the bannerAn investigation is ongoingEarlier two groups clashed over an I Love Muhammad poster in Davanagere city further fueling tensions IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/i-love-muhammad-row-tension-continues-in-karnatakas-belagavi-11-detained-641485.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 12:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-bjp-calls-out-dmk-on-katchatheevu-betrayal-demands-cm-stalins-public-apology-641495.html Chennai Oct 4 The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP has launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister MK Stalin and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam DMK accusing them of historic betrayal over the ceding of Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka in 1974 and of continued political hypocrisy on the issue In a strongly worded statement BJP state spokesperson ANS Prasad said CM Stalin blamed the Union government for fishermens hardships deliberately ignoring the DMKs role in surrendering Tamil interestsThe people of Tamil Nadu particularly the coastal fishing communities deserve honesty and reparation not selective outrage Prasad saidKatchatheevu a 285acre uninhabited island in the Palk Strait was ceded to Sri Lanka by the Congressled Centre under an agreement in 1974The BJP alleged that the process bypassed Parliament ignoring constitutional provisions for altering national boundariesAt the time DMK founder and then Chief Minister M Karunanidhi despite being briefed by the Ministry of External Affairs failed to oppose the move beyond a token Assembly resolutionThis was not ignorance it was political expediency Prasad said citing declassified government records that show the DMK leadership was aware of the consequences but remained silent to preserve its alliance with CongressThe BJP also accused the DMK of failing to act when it shared power with the Congressled UPA between 2004 and 2014 a period marked by frequent arrests of Tamil fishermen by Sri Lankan authoritiesOver a thousand fishermen were detained annually then yet no diplomatic pushback came from DMK ministers Prasad chargedIn contrast the BJP highlighted its own stance recalling that the then Jan Sangh leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee had opposed the 1974 agreement to cede Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka in ParliamentSince coming to power the BJPled NDA government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has according to the party secured the release and repatriation of over 5000 fishermen including those on death rowPrasad said CM Stalins alliance with Congress undermines his credibility to question the Centre and demanded that the Chief Minister publicly apologise to the fishing community for decades of betrayalHe added that only sustained diplomatic efforts under the Modi government can restore Tamil fishermens rights and safeguard Indias maritime interests IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-bjp-calls-out-dmk-on-katchatheevu-betrayal-demands-cm-stalins-public-apology-641495.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 13:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/if-all-normal-why-stop-us-sp-mp-rehman-criticises-up-govt-over-blocked-bareilly-visit-641497.html New Delhi Oct 4 Samajwadi Party MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq on Saturday questioned the Uttar Pradesh governments move to prevent a party delegation from visiting Bareilly amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the I Love Muhammad slogan Barq who was part of the delegation strongly criticised the police for blocking their visit calling it undemocratic and unjustifiedWhen the police administration and the government in Bareilly are saying that everything there is normal and there is no problem then what sense does preventing us from going there make We strongly oppose this and want to go there to meet the victim families and prepare an accurate report that can help them obtain justice Barq saidThe SP delegation comprising MPs Iqra Hasan Mohibbullah Nadvi and Barq set out from the residence of senior party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Harendra Singh Malik earlier in the day They were acting on the instructions of the Leader of the Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey to meet victims allegedly harassed by police action in BareillyHowever heavy police deployment blocked the teams movementSpeaking on the development SP MP Awadhesh Prasad said Unfortunately at the behest of the BJP government the delegation was stopped The government is acting in a manner that cannot be imagined preventing the delegation from raising rightful concerns When the delegation goes it intends to speak truthfully separate right from wrong and demand justice not to incite anything Preventing this is a violation of democracy In a democracy the Opposition has as much right as the ruling party but the BJP government is trying to suppress this democratic rightEarlier SP MLA Ataur Rehman echoed similar sentiments stating that their goal was to assess the ground reality and offer support to those wrongfully targetedThe controversy stems from recent incidents in Bareilly where several youths were reportedly detained or questioned for slogans praising the Prophet Muhammad While the administration maintains that the situation is under control Opposition leaders have accused the state government of communal profiling and stifling dissent IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/if-all-normal-why-stop-us-sp-mp-rehman-criticises-up-govt-over-blocked-bareilly-visit-641497.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 13:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/if-all-normal-why-stop-us-sp-mp-barq-criticises-up-govt-over-blocked-bareilly-visit-641498.html New Delhi Oct 4 Samajwadi Party MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq on Saturday questioned the Uttar Pradesh governments move to prevent a party delegation from visiting Bareilly amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the I Love Muhammad slogan Barq who was part of the delegation strongly criticised the police for blocking their visit calling it undemocratic and unjustifiedWhen the police administration and the government in Bareilly are saying that everything there is normal and there is no problem then what sense does preventing us from going there make We strongly oppose this and want to go there to meet the victim families and prepare an accurate report that can help them obtain justice Barq saidThe SP delegation comprising MPs Iqra Hasan Mohibbullah Nadvi and Barq set out from the residence of senior party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Harendra Singh Malik earlier in the day They were acting on the instructions of the Leader of the Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey to meet victims allegedly harassed by police action in BareillyHowever heavy police deployment blocked the teams movementSpeaking on the development SP MP Awadhesh Prasad said Unfortunately at the behest of the BJP government the delegation was stopped The government is acting in a manner that cannot be imagined preventing the delegation from raising rightful concerns When the delegation goes it intends to speak truthfully separate right from wrong and demand justice not to incite anything Preventing this is a violation of democracy In a democracy the Opposition has as much right as the ruling party but the BJP government is trying to suppress this democratic rightEarlier SP MLA Ataur Rehman echoed similar sentiments stating that their goal was to assess the ground reality and offer support to those wrongfully targetedThe controversy stems from recent incidents in Bareilly where several youths were reportedly detained or questioned for slogans praising the Prophet Muhammad While the administration maintains that the situation is under control Opposition leaders have accused the state government of communal profiling and stifling dissent IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/if-all-normal-why-stop-us-sp-mp-barq-criticises-up-govt-over-blocked-bareilly-visit-641498.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-orders-blanket-ban-on-toxic-coldrif-syrup-sale-all-quantities-to-be-disposed-immediately-641521.html Bhopal Oct 4 The Madhya Pradesh government has imposed a statewide ban on the sale and distribution of Coldrif cough syrup following Chief Minister Mohan Yadavs directive The decision comes in the wake of the deaths of nine children and subsequent alarming laboratory findings that revealed the presence of diethylene glycol a toxic industrial solvent in the syrupTests confirmed that the syrup contained 486 per cent weightbyvolume of the chemical which is known to cause acute kidney failure and has been linked to multiple child deaths in Chhindwara districtThe Chief Minister on his X handle wrote on Saturday The deaths of children in Chhindwara due to Coldrif syrup are extremely tragic The sale of this syrup has been banned in the state The sale of other products manufactured by the concerned company is also banned The syrup manufacturing factory is located in Kanchipuram The state government has urged the Tamil Nadu government to investigate the matter The investigation report was received this morning Strict action has been taken based on the reportFollowing the tragic deaths of the children action was underway at the local level A team has also been formed to investigate this matter at the state level The culprits will not be spared at any cost he saidThe official order issued by the Drug Control Department has instructed all district drug inspectors to immediately halt the sale of Coldrif syrup and ensure that no batch remains available for public consumptionAny stock found must be frozen with strict instructions not to dispose of it Inspectors have been directed to collect samples by hand and send them to designated drug testing laboratories for urgent analysis it saidThe order also mandates that other batches of the syrup if found in any jurisdiction be similarly frozen and tested under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940In a broader move to safeguard public health the government has also suspended the sale and distribution of all pharmaceutical products manufactured by Srisan Pharmaceuticals the company behind Coldrif SyrupLocated in Sunguvachatram Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu the firm is now under scrutiny and legal samples of its products are being collected for further testingAuthorities have been instructed to maintain strict surveillance on the movement of Coldrif Syrup and ensure full compliance with the ban This action follows the tragic deaths of nine children in Chhindwara who reportedly consumed contaminated cough syrup and later suffered kidney failure The incident triggered widespread concern and prompted a highlevel investigation involving national health agenciesHealth officials have urged parents and caregivers to avoid administering Coldrif Syrup and to report any adverse reactions in children to the nearest health facility IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-orders-blanket-ban-on-toxic-coldrif-syrup-sale-all-quantities-to-be-disposed-immediately-641521.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 14:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-police-launch-manhunt-for-tvks-namakkal-district-secy-after-madras-hc-rejects-bail-plea-641525.html Chennai Oct 4 The Tamil Nadu Police have intensified efforts to trace and arrest N Satish Kumar Namakkal district secretary of actor Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK after he went missing following the dismissal of his anticipatory bail petition officials said on Saturday Two special squads have been formed under the supervision of Inspector Kabilan to locate the absconding TVK functionary according to official sourcesThe action comes after the Madras High Court on Friday denied anticipatory bail to Satish Kumar in connection with a case registered for allegedly attacking a private hospital in NamakkalThe incident reportedly occurred when TVK leader Vijay was campaigning in the district ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled to be held next yearSatish Kumar approached the court seeking protection from arrestDuring the hearing his counsel advocate A Murugavel said that his client was being falsely implicated for political reasonsThe petitioner has not committed any crime The case was filed solely because he happened to be present at the location when the incident took place Murugavel addedHowever the prosecution strongly opposed the plea presenting details of damages caused during the unrestPolice counsel said that TVK cadres had damaged hospital property worth Rs 5 lakh during the incidentThey also said that eight other criminal cases were already pending against Satish Kumar including charges related to public property destructionThe police also submitted photographic evidence from the spot to substantiate their claimsAfter examining the images Justice N Senthilkumar said that as a districtlevel TVK leader Satish Kumar could not disown responsibility for the violent actions of his cadreIf party members were engaged in such acts how can the petitioner claim ignorance Shouldnt he have exercised control over them the judge remarked before rejecting the anticipatory bail pleaWith the courts decision the Namakkal police have stepped up operations to track down Satish Kumar who has reportedly been untraceable since the judgmentOfficers said that both squads are actively following leads and scanning possible hideoutsThe move is seen as part of a broader crackdown on political violence and property damage during election campaignsAuthorities indicated that if Satish Kumar fails to surrender further legal steps including issuing a lookout notice could followThe police have appealed to the people to share information on his whereabouts confidentially IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-police-launch-manhunt-for-tvks-namakkal-district-secy-after-madras-hc-rejects-bail-plea-641525.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 15:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/funeral-of-veteran-journalist-padma-bhushan-awardee-tjs-george-to-be-held-with-state-honours-641529.html Bengaluru Oct 4 The funeral of veteran journalist author and Padma Bhushan awardee Thayil Jacob Sony George popularly known as TJS George will be held with state honours the Karnataka Chief Ministers Office CMO said on Saturday According to the government order TJS George senior journalist and Padma Bhushan awardee passed away on October 3 The government expresses its deep condolences and has ordered that his final rites be conducted with full state honoursTJS George passed away in Bengaluru on Friday at a private hospital at the age of 97Indian writer journalist and biographer George hailed from Kerala and spent most of the time in Bengaluru He is survived by his children Sheba Thayil and authorpoet Jeet ThayilKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressing grief over the demise of George stated Saddened by the passing away of veteran journalist editor and author TJS GeorgeWith his sharp pen and uncompromising voice he enriched Indian journalism for over six decades He was a true public intellectual who made readers think question and engage CM Siddaramaiah statedMy heartfelt condolences to his family colleagues and countless admirers he saidUnion Minister HD Kumaraswamy stated I was deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Padma Bhushan Shri TJS George a senior journalist and writerHaving served in many important roles as editor editorial director and editorial advisor of national and international newspapers he was truly a rich mine of experience I closely followed his Point of View column in The New Indian Express he statedAfter reading his work MS A Life in Music based on the life of music legend MS Subbulakshmi I became deeply impressed by his literary brilliance Kumaraswamy statedMay the departed soul attain eternal peace and may God give strength to his family admirers and wellwishers to bear this loss Om Shanti Kumaraswamy concludedDeputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar had on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the passing away of the veteran journalist columnist and authorTJS George was a towering figure in Indian journalism whose fearless intellect and literary brilliance shaped public discourse over the last six decades He was not just a journalist but a truth seeker a conscience keeper and a chronicler of our times the Dy CM said in a press statementHis contributions to journalism were pioneering As the founding editor of Asiaweek magazine and through his long association with leading publications he upheld the highest standards of editorial integrity and democratic accountabilityHis columns were marked by clarity courage and sociocultural insights His writing style seamlessly blended journalistic rigour and literary elegance he addedHe was a prolific author too His biographies of MS Subbulakshmi NT Rama Rao Nargis and others are wellknown His book Askew beautifully chronicled the Bengaluru of today in the backdrop of bygone years bringing out the deep nuances of our city I offer my condolences to his family personally and on behalf of the government of Karnataka he saidBJP State President and MLA BY Vijayendra stated Deeply saddened by the passing of Padma Bhushan TJS George a towering voice in Indian journalism His incisive columns and fearless critique has enriched our public discourseHeartfelt condolences to his family admirers and the journalistic fraternity Om Shanti he statedEarlier in June 2022 he formally ended his longrunning weekly column Point of View in The New Indian Express which he had written for about 25 years IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/funeral-of-veteran-journalist-padma-bhushan-awardee-tjs-george-to-be-held-with-state-honours-641529.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 15:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/from-honeytraps-to-hashtags-isi-eyes-300-400-influencers-in-india-641301.html New Delhi Oct 3 The influencer spy network in India is deeper than one may have imagined and the arrest of another YouTuber Wasim Akram from Haryana is a clear indication of that The roping in of influencers into the ISIs spy circle is a complete shift from the earlier methods that were used While all other mechanisms such as honey trapping blackmail etc are concerning the roping of the influencers is far more dangerous Along with information comes propaganda which Pakistan desperately needs after being exposedAn Intelligence Bureau official said that the ISI planned to rope in nearly 300 to 400 influencers with a huge following into their network What is interesting is that these influencers are lured into the network more for likes and views rather than just money It is a package deal which involves money free travel and with this comes the likes and viewsThe investigating agencies are keeping a close watch on many influencers and are trying to understand what kind of content they post The content does not necessarily have to be antiIndia However it is proPakistan and such content is circulated widely in Pakistan and this is what has been boosting views and likesIt all began with the arrest of YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra by the Haryana police This led to more arrests and more information about the modus operandi began spilling outInvestigations have revealed that there is a team that has been set up in Pakistan just to identify influencers A thorough check of these persons is carried out and once they realise that these people are vulnerable the Pakistan High Commission in India is informed about the sameIt is then the duty of the official at the High Commission to get in touch with these influencers Once that is established they are invited over to get together at the High Commission Following this they are offered a free trip to Pakistan and all arrangements for the visa were madeAn official said that the ISI identifies only those influencers who care about likes and views The promise of free travel and the assurance of a large number of views and likes is sufficient for these influencers to fall trapOnce in Pakistan they are asked to make videos praising the country its culture cuisine etc The ISI also ensures that these persons are paid for putting up such content Once the money bait is bitten then the second part of the trap beginsUsing this to blackmail these persons are asked to dig out information and pass it on to Pakistan Once they reach this stage then it becomes a point of no return However in these cases the ISI prefers the propaganda that the videos create rather than the information that the influencers bring inThe reach of these influencers is massive and once these videos are made it only increases with more subscriptions from Pakistan and Pakistanis across the globeFor instance Jyoti Malhotra at the time of her arrest had 381000 subscribers In the case of another influencer spy Jasbir Singh the number was at 11 million What the ISI achieves from such videos is propaganda They circulate these videos with the message that Pakistan is not as bad as it is being made out to be It also helps them cover up the many other videos that show Pakistan as a failing economySuch videos by these spies help cover that narrative and they try and portray how prosperous the country is and how their heritage and culture areFollowing these arrests security agencies are discussing how much is too much when it comes to these influencers The ISI is aware that due to what they do there is very little scrutiny on them and these persons get a lot of access under the garb of making videos This comes in handy when the ISI wants to gather Intelligence regarding IndiaDuring Operation Sindoor such influencers were found to be providing realtime Intelligence regarding the Indian military movements and details about the cantonments Such influencers can gather this information easily when compared to traditional spies as there is very little suspicion of them IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/from-honeytraps-to-hashtags-isi-eyes-300-400-influencers-in-india-641301.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/road-over-bridge-near-hyderabads-famous-falaknuma-palace-thrown-open-641328.html Hyderabad Oct 3 A new Road over Bridge RoB was thrown open for traffic near historic Falaknuma Palace in the Old City of Hyderabad on Friday Hyderabad Incharge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar inaugurated the RoB which has been built parallel to the existing RoBIt is expected to ease traffic congestion on the key stretch which connects CharminarFalaknuma road to ChandrayanguttaThe 360metrelong RoB built for Rs 5203 crore is expected to benefit hundreds of commuters by reducing travel time and ensuring freeflowing traffic in one of the busiest areas in the Old CityIt will connect Chandrayangutta with major areas significantly improving connectivity for thousands of tourists visiting Falaknuma Palace and CharminarIt also comes as a relief for commuters travelling towards Falaknuma Engine Bowli Shamsheergunj Aliabad Chandrayangutta and adjoining areasIt took four years for the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation GHMC to complete the bridge over RoB over the SecunderabadFalaknuma Broadgauge lineThe construction of RoB saw many hurdles resulting in an inordinate delay It was in 2018 that the Municipal Administration and Urban Development department cleared the proposal for the new parallel RoBAn amount of Rs 5203 crore was spent on GHMC civil work railway scope work shifting utilities of Hyderabad Metro Water Supply and Sewerage Board HMWSSB and Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited TGSPDCL and land acquisitionAIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi Rajya Sabha member Anil Kumar Yadav MLAs Mohammed Mubeen and Mir Zulfiqar Ali MLCs Riyazul Hasan Effendi and Mirza Rahmat Baig Greater Hyderabad Mayor Gadwal Vijayalaxmi GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan and others participated in the programmeThe RoB is one of the key projects taken up in and around the Old City in recent years to ease traffic congestionThis has been inaugurated at a time when the preparatory work to provide Hyderabad Metro Rail connectivity to the Old City has gathered paceThe state government has taken up work on the longpending Metro Corridor from Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station MGBS to FalaknumaHyderabad Airport Metro Limited HAML said last month that the land acquisition and demolition of affected properties in the 75 km Old City Metro Corridor have reached a crucial stage IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/road-over-bridge-near-hyderabads-famous-falaknuma-palace-thrown-open-641328.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/stalin-calls-bjp-a-parasite-exploiting-tragedies-for-poll-gains-a-washing-machine-for-corrupt-641330.html Ramanathapuram Tamil Nadu Oct 3 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party branding it a parasite that thrives by exploiting tragedies for electoral gain and labelling it a washing machine for corrupt individuals Speaking in Ramnathapuram on Friday after unveiling development projects the Chief Minister lashed out at the Union government calling its response to the Karur stampede which left 41 dead including women and children an act of political opportunismHe alleged that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman who failed to visit Tamil Nadu following three major natural disasters was now rushing to Karur solely for scoring political mileage ahead of electionsThe BJP is like a parasite that survives by sucking the blood of others he alleged adding that the saffron party was depriving Tamil Nadu of its rights and is working against the states interestsHe further termed the BJP a washing machine for individuals seeking to escape accountability for wrongdoingsThe DMK chief also accused the Opposition All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam AIADMK of a betrayal of the states interests through its alliance with the BJPAddressing the persistent issue of attacks on fishermen Stalin condemned the Sri Lankan Navys aggression and said the Union government had displayed neglect and disregard by failing to take decisive actionWe continuously condemn these attacks but the Union government does not take any action to protect the fishermen he allegedThe CM added that the DMK government had passed a resolution in the Assembly urging the Centre to intervene with Sri Lanka which the Union government refused to doStalin also criticised the Centres economic and education policies including GST NEET and the National Education Policy NEP which he said had deprived Tamil Nadu of its financial rights and hindered progressHe accused the Centre of neglecting Tamil Nadus educational needs and failing to support key research projects like KeezhadiThe Chief Minister reaffirmed his partys commitment to the Dravidian model of governance The Dravidian model of governance will prevail and well work tirelessly to make Tamil Nadu a leading state in the country he saidEarlier Stalin inaugurated development projects worth Rs 738 crore in Ramanathapuram district The Chief Minister while detailing the progress in the district said that 46270 projects valued at Rs 3250 crore are currently underway in RamanathapuramThis government has provided various benefits including the Womens Rights Allowance to 236 lakh women assistance to over 8 lakh farmers and nutritious breakfast to 83483 children daily the Chief Minister said at the eventThe new projects launched on Friday included the opening of the Ramanathapuram railway station the Thangachimadam Government Higher Secondary School building and a social justice hostel for college students in ParamakudiStalin also highlighted welfare measures for the fishing community noting that about 185 lakh fishermen have benefited from various schemes and his government has provided cooperative loans worth Rs 57 crore to 81518 fishermen exceeding the initial target of 45000 beneficiaries IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/stalin-calls-bjp-a-parasite-exploiting-tragedies-for-poll-gains-a-washing-machine-for-corrupt-641330.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pak-flare-ups-a-result-of-misgovernance-repression-of-people-641333.html New Delhi Oct 3 This weeks flareup in PakistanOccupiedJammu and Kashmir POJK is not one in isolation The rise in voices of revolt from various parts of the country reflect decades of misgovernance and quixotic adventures by Islamabad As Islamabad grapples with widespread revolt for independence in Balochistan and unrest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KP the recent uproar has proved that freedom is not about just adding the word azad free to a states nameAdding to the parody of governance is Rawalpindis Army headquarters interference in political and diplomatic matters leaving the government in Islamabad helpless and attending more to dirty tasksThe dichotomy was evident in the developments witnessed in the last few weeks In what could be the first instance in recent diplomacy the Pakistan Army chief was at an exclusive luncheon meeting with the President of the United StatesA few days later General Asim Munir was escorting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to the White House for an 80minute meeting preceded by a 30minute wait for US President Donald Trump to wrap up more important matters which also included an exchange of light comments with the Press corpEven while his bosses were making forays into White House Defence Minister Khawaja Asif admitted to Islamabads closer proximity to Beijing than Washington when the latter two will always be at loggerheadsThis illustrates the comedy of errors that takes place due to the IslamabadRawalpindi battle for supremacy that mostly leads to a tragedy with deaths and destructionAmid uncertainties over governance Islamabad has responded to the developing crisis by diverting thousands of additional troops and repressionCivil society groups and international observers have condemned this heavyhanded approach At a recent UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva Nasir Aziz Khan of the United Kashmir Peoples National Party urged the international community to intervene against what he described as Pakistans growing repression and looming humanitarian crisis in POJKWhat the beleaguered people of the region sought was access to jobs affordable foodstuff adequate representation in the Assembly among others The stir underscores the illusion of a free nation with a premier in Muzaffarabad while actual control lay in hands in IslamabadRawalpindiExperts warn that such security operations in POJK Balochistan and KP without genuine political inclusion equitable development and respect for human rights will keep the unrest boilingAlong the restive PakAfghan frontier which Islamabad once used as a launchpad for Mujahideen groups the TehrikeTaliban Pakistan TTP and some splinter cells once trained by Pakistans ISI have turned the guns on their mentors facing a change in government policy and tacticIn Balochistan the Khanate of Kalats reluctant accession in 1948 sowed the seeds of resentment Federal policies that followed centralising reforms in the 1950s suppression of a provincial government in the 1970s and uneven revenuesharing cemented the process of exploitationToday with the ChinaPakistan Economic Corridor CPEC pouring billions into Gwadar port and highway projects the Baloch are facing a form of resource colonialism A 2017 federal accord promising development funds and political dialogue stumbled amid slow and few allocations and missing personnelLocal people say reports seek schools and jobs not just another commission Analysts argue that without a sustained shift towards political inclusion and socioeconomic investment Pakistan risks perpetuating a costly cycle of insurgency and counterinsurgency IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pak-flare-ups-a-result-of-misgovernance-repression-of-people-641333.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/counterterrorism-trade-and-regional-security-to-top-agenda-as-muttaqi-visits-india-641336.html New Delhi Oct 3 The visit by Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi marks a new chapter in the engagement between India and the Taliban All eyes would be on this trip by Muttaqi which was made possible following an exemption being approved by the UN Security Councils Talian Sanctions Committee He would be in New Delhi between October 9 and 16 During his visit he would meet with Indias Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar He is also likely to meet with National Security Advisor Ajit DovalThe visit is a diplomatic breakthrough as both countries have had strained relations for several yearsThere is much on the agenda during the visit Counterterrorism would get top billing during the talks Both Afghanistan and India have a common problem in Pakistan today Hence the discussions would largely revolve around counterterrorism and the ways to enhance ties when it comes to securityAfghanistan would seek discussions on regional security and also raise counterterrorism concerns Trade would also be discussed at length during the meetings Both sides would like to ease out all barriers standing in the way of bilateral trade This would mean easing transport barriers boosting crossborder commerce and also opening new trade corridorsThe issue of visa quotas would also be discussed This would be helpful for medical travellers students and business people India is likely to increase scholarships for Afghan students who are pursuing higher studies in professional as well as technical fieldsAfghanistan would seek cooperation in medical facilities health missions Further discussions would also revolve around areas of infrastructure development water and electricityAnother important point of discussion would be the upgradation of the Indian embassy in Kabul Both sides are likely to agree on posting fullfledged ambassadors and also expand consular presence This would lead to statetostate engagement between the two countriesMuttaqi was earlier scheduled to visit India in September but the plan failed after the UN refused to give permission The US and Pakistan which is now a nonpermanent member of the UN Security Council were opposed to the visitThe rules state that all decisions by the committee are made by consensus and even if one country opposes the decision it can be blocked On the earlier occasion it was Pakistan that blocked Muttaqis visit to IndiaDr Jaishankar had said that he had spoken with Muttaqi in May He said that he had a good conversation with him and added that he appreciated Muttaqis condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attackThe visit is also part of a long diplomatic game Indian officials including Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and senior IFS officer JP Singh have held several meetings over the past year with Muttaqi and other leaders of the Taliban at neutral venues such as DubaiOne of the key reasons for India to share good ties with Afghanistan is due to regional geopolitics and geoeconomic interests While the Taliban was considered a Pakistan asset a lot changed after they refused to rein in the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTPPakistan accuses the Taliban of backing the TTP but the claim has been denied Further China too has been courting the Taliban with an eye on resources This could endanger Indias position in the Central Asian region and hence relations in this regard are importantMuttaqi has served as Foreign Minister since the US withdrew its troops in 2021 He had taken part in a trilateral meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Minister Ishaq DarDuring that meeting it was agreed to expand the ChinaPakistan Economic Corridor Project into Afghanistan Taking all these considerations the visit by Muttaqi is important for India and the engagements would be closely watched by many IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/counterterrorism-trade-and-regional-security-to-top-agenda-as-muttaqi-visits-india-641336.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/actor-jayaram-speaks-on-sabarimala-gold-plating-row-641340.html Thiruvananthapuram Oct 3 The ongoing Sabarimala goldplating controversy has taken a fresh turn with popular Malayalam actor Jayarams name surfacing in connection with a ritual led by Unnikrishnan Potti one of the key sponsors of the temples restoration works Videos from 2019 recently went viral showing a puja linked to the projectThe ceremony was not at my house It happened in Chennai I went only because Unnikrishnan Potti invited me I know him but we do not interact on a daily basis but with regards to Sabarimala temple we speak said JayaramThe actor further revealed that he had invited veteran artist Veeramani to the event describing his own presence as a matter of faith rather than involvementI considered it a blessing to be part of the occasion I was not aware of any fundraising linked to it nor did I notice such activities he addedThe event promoted as connected to the sacred Sreekovil door of Sabarimala had attracted several wellknown personalities adding to the controversy when the footage resurfacedOf course I will say what I know if I am called to testify on this added JayaramIncidentally Potti has been summoned by the Vigilance wing of the Travancore Devaswom Board TDB the agency that runs the affairs of the famed Sabarimala templePotti who is now in the state capital city has been asked to appear before the TDBVigilance on Saturday and he is expected to do soMeanwhile the Congressled UDF have started going hammer and tongs and have already demanded a CBI probe into the present rowOn Friday the BJP broke its silence and its veteran leader and former Minister of State V Muraleedharan said the Left government has allowed Sabarimala to be used as a tool for looting as is seen on what happened to the gold plating works by handing it over to someoneWe wish to know who gave the right to hand over portions of the temple to this person The Pinarayi Vijayan government has to come clean on this said Muraleedharan IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/actor-jayaram-speaks-on-sabarimala-gold-plating-row-641340.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/siddaramaiah-shivakumar-power-pact-100-pc-true-nov-revolution-imminent-in-ktaka-cong-bjp-641349.html Belagavi Karnataka Oct 3 Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka on Friday asserted that the powersharing arrangement between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is hundred percent true and claimed that bickering has already commenced within the ruling Congress party in the state Addressing reporters ahead of his visit to floodaffected regions in Belagavi Ashoka reiterated his earlier prediction of a November revolution that would see Siddaramaiah becoming the outgoing CMI have said that there will be a November revolution and Siddaramaiah will become the outgoing CM I stand by my words Within November and December there will be a revolution he claimedThe BJP leader cited the alleged sidelining of Minister KN Rajanna a staunch supporter of Siddaramaiah who had openly criticised ShivakumarThe powersharing arrangement is one hundred per cent true and bickering has already started Ashoka saidHe further suggested that neither the Chief Minister nor his deputy would voluntarily relinquish their claim to the top postCM Siddaramaiah wont let go of his post It is not in his character Similarly Dy CM DK Shivakumar wont leave and will continue his efforts to get the post Ashoka remarkedWhen questioned about the possibility of a political development similar to the Eknath Shinde faction of the Shiv Sena joining hands with the BJP in Maharashtra Ashoka said that he was uncertain of the exact nature of the change but affirmed that a revolution is going to happenWe do not have any intention of forming a government like we did previously he clarified referring to the 2019 Operation Lotus that led to the collapse of the CongressJanata Dal Secular coalitionIt can be recalled that the Karnataka BJP led by former CM BS Yediyurappa ensured the collapse of the Congress and JD S coalition government and came to power in 2019 following Operation LotusWe will prepare to face elections Ashoka declaredThe people already believe this government is dead with no development activity The CM is irresponsible they only talk about power sharing CM Siddaramaiah proclaims he will remain CM for five years while his own MLAs are questioning when he will step down said the Opposition leaderAshoka labelled the current government a Tughlaq government and criticised its focus on internal power dynamics instead of developmentThis is a Tughlaq government and the worst the state has seen The contractors association has written a letter about an 80 percent commission They want to loot as much as possible he allegedAshoka also flayed the governments management of resources stating The government is pauperised and has no money How can the district in charge and other ministers visit floodhit areas That is why they are preoccupied with local elections to generate fundsAll boards and corporations are underfunded he alleged adding that students are protesting demanding recruitment as no appointments have been made in the past 25 yearsMeanwhile the state Finance Department has explicitly stated that there will be no recruitments and there are no funds even for salaries When asked about this Ashoka criticised the government for focusing on issues like the caste census rather than tackling urgent pressing matters IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/siddaramaiah-shivakumar-power-pact-100-pc-true-nov-revolution-imminent-in-ktaka-cong-bjp-641349.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-up-in-arms-over-sabarimalas-missing-gold-641354.html Thiruvananthapuram Oct 3 The serenity of Sabarimala one of Indias most revered pilgrimage sites has been shaken by allegations surrounding the temples goldplating works top Congress leaders said on Friday Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan and his predecessor Ramesh Chennithala on Friday have expressed dismay over the row and the latter demanded a full High Courtsupervised investigation calling the events a blatant violation of temple rules and devotees trustSatheesan raised several questions about the missing goldThe company responsible claimed only copper sheets were transported to Chennai suggesting the gold was removed locally The High Court observed a 40day delay before the sheets reached Chennai where was the gold all this while he askedHe also questioned the role of sponsor Unnikrishnan Potti and those who authorised the move stressing that valuables should never leave Sabarimala without official sanctionChennithala described the incident as a naked breach of the Devaswom manual which strictly forbids removing gold or other valuable items from the templeAll repairs should happen inside the temple with approval from the Tantri and the Devaswom Commissioner None of these steps was followed 42 kg of gold sheets were sent to Chennai but only 38 kg returned he claimed highlighting the gravity of the oversightBoth leaders voiced concern over the impact on devotees Chennithala alleged that a secretive group may have manipulated even prominent personalities including actor Jayaram whose attendance at a ritual was reportedly used to conceal financial misdeedsSatheesan stressed that the Ayyappa idol and all temple valuables must receive special protection while the investigation unfoldsThey demanded accountability from ministers board presidents and officials involved since 2019 calling for transparent swift action to restore public confidenceMillions of devotees visit Sabarimala annually and any mismanagement of offerings gold or temple assets risks shaking faith in one of the countrys most sacred shrinesAs the Kerala High Court prepares to oversee the inquiry the unfolding drama around missing gold secretive intermediaries and alleged coverups continues to capture public attention raising pressing questions about governance devotion and accountability at Sabarimala IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-up-in-arms-over-sabarimalas-missing-gold-641354.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ashok-gehlot-seeks-immediate-release-of-sonam-wangchuk-641360.html Jaipur Oct 3 Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday demanded the immediate release of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk who has been under detention in Jodhpur jail Wangchuk a prominent activist from Ladakh has been widely respected for his work in education environmental conservation and other social causes Addressing the media Gehlot expressed surprise at the rapid developments that led to Wangchuks arrestHe said Sonam Wangchuk is such a prominent activist working on education the environment and numerous other subjects and he is held in the highest regard throughout Leh and LadakhGehlot also highlighted Wangchuks previous support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi noting that he had consistently spoken highly of the PMHe was a supporter of Modi Whenever he went anywhere he would praise him and speak highly of him What suddenly happened that he was charged in a way that required him to be sent to Jodhpur jail Its beyond comprehension Gehlot saidCommenting on Wangchuks wife Gehlot said She is very intelligent She has been writing letters and engaging in media conversations thoughtfully The government should take her concerns seriouslyHe emphasised that Wangchuks contributions to society and his clean public record made his continued detention difficult to understand I believe he should be released immediately Gehlot added urging authorities to consider Wangchuks decades of social service and his reputation as a respected activist in LadakhIt needs to be mentioned here that Gitanjali J Angmo wife of Sonam Wangchuk has approached the Supreme Court seeking the release of the climate activist who was detained last week under the stringent National Security Act NSA in Rajasthans JodhpurGitanjali Angmo has challenged Wangchuks detention and has questioned the decision to slap the antiterror law NSA against WangchukSharing a screenshot of her plea on X Angmo said she had no information about Wangchuks healthWangchuk has been a vocal advocate for education reforms and sustainable development in Ladakh Over the years he has received national and international recognition for his efforts in creating lowcost schooling models promoting environmental conservation and encouraging scientific innovation among students IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ashok-gehlot-seeks-immediate-release-of-sonam-wangchuk-641360.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/siddaramaiah-govt-turned-blind-eye-to-flood-situation-forced-people-to-celebrate-dusshera-on-streets-ktaka-bjp-641372.html Bengaluru Oct 3 The Karnataka BJP on Friday slammed the Congressled government accusing it of turning a blind eye to the flood situation in the state and forcing people rendered homeless by heavy rain to celebrate the Dusshera festival on the streets The Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka during his visit to Belagavi district to assess crop loss and flood damage said The state government is in a deep slumber The BJP delegation is visiting Belagavi and Vijayapura districts today People are unable to celebrate Dusshera in their homes and the state government has compelled them to celebrate on the streets due to floods and heavy rain in the regionAshoka said Siddaramaiah and his group are always obsessed with caste Creating conflict among castes and religions seems to be their priority Siddaramaiah has neglected disasters in the state There are landslides in the Malnad hilly region roads are impassable and people have lost their homesHe added After the BJP announced teams to visit floodaffected areas CM Siddaramaiah woke up to the situation He is repeating the same dialogue that the Centre should come to help I want to ask him he who has been a senior politician and CM twice should have common sense He should first get crop loss reports from every district What information has he receivedAshoka further questioned The CM should meet the Union Agriculture Minister with the report and then meet the Union Home Minister to demand a team to assess the losses Have they done this Has any minister taken any initiativeHe alleged The CM has claimed that 10 lakh hectares of crops have been damaged That is a lie The loss is much higherAshoka slammed Siddaramaiah saying at a time when people are celebrating the festival on the streets CM Siddaramaiah is enjoying Dusshera celebrations in MysuruRecalling his tenure as Revenue Minister under BS Yediyurappa and Basavaraj Bommai governments Ashoka stated We proposed Rs 3 lakh compensation for damaged houses and they allotted Rs 5 lakh more than requested As per the National Disaster Relief Fund NDRF earlier the provision was Rs 95000 now increased to Rs 120 lakhFor houses just inundated with water we provided Rs 10000 within 24 hours and distributed food kits to every home without waiting for central funds What has the Congressled government done Ashoka saidHe added They claim a survey report regarding damage caused by floods is needed but that will take four months or even a yearResponding to queries on farmers not receiving compensation Ashoka said The Congressled government is busy conducting the caste census Officers and Deputy Commissioners are preoccupied with it Special packages must be provided for farmers who lost long bean green gram and soybean crops The state should have requested a central delegation to assess the situation as we used to during our tenure they immediately sent a teamSlamming the state government he said Their own MLAs are saying no funds have been allocated for road development in their constituencies Roads across the state are full of potholes and the situation in the capital Bengaluru is even worse IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/siddaramaiah-govt-turned-blind-eye-to-flood-situation-forced-people-to-celebrate-dusshera-on-streets-ktaka-bjp-641372.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/relationship-with-pm-modi-will-never-change-deve-gowda-announces-alliance-with-bjp-for-all-elections-641374.html Bengaluru Oct 3 Former Prime Minister and JDS Rajya Sabha Member HD Deve Gowda on Friday said that his relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will never change and announced a poll alliance of his party with the BJP for all upcoming elections in the state There will be no threat to the alliance in any polls including panchayat and assembly elections My relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will never change Our ties are good and in the last ten years I have never once spoken lightly of him he said while addressing a press conference at the party office JP Bhavan in BengaluruThe JDS he said aims to win at least 5060 seats in the upcoming civic polls in Bengaluru and hence the party is actively organising various programmes in the cityOn party organisation Deve Gowda said he was putting in efforts with Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy now actively working again in good health He also praised Nikhil Kumaraswamy son of Union Minister Kumaraswamy for taking up party organisational work across the state Though he lost three elections he has not sat idle He has learned lessons from defeat and is now working like an experienced politician Deve Gowda saidThe former Prime Minister also gave the Karnataka government 48 hours to provide people with a comprehensive account of what relief has been extended so far to the floodaffected districts of Kalyana KarnatakaDeve Gowda said that flood relief programmes must be taken up on a war footing People are in severe distress due to the floods Within the next three to four days I will personally visit the floodaffected areas to see what relief this government has provided he saidHe also clarified that he would travel by road wherever possible to directly meet flood victimsI will witness their problems firsthand gather details of the losses incurred and verify whether the government has provided adequate assistance I will also prepare a detailed report and submit it to Prime Minister Narendra Modi he addedDeve Gowda stressed that no one should politicise the flood issue and urged the government to treat it as an emergency priorityI have noticed legislators themselves saying there is no money in the treasury They admit that funds are being diverted to guarantee schemes leaving little for floodaffected districts and other needs Because of the five guarantee schemes the states financial position has worsened This government has no money to manage the severe flood situation in the six districts of Kalyana Karnataka he remarkedHe expressed deep concern that over 50 people have lost their lives countless livestock have perished crops and property have been destroyed and infrastructure such as roads and bridges have collapsed IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/relationship-with-pm-modi-will-never-change-deve-gowda-announces-alliance-with-bjp-for-all-elections-641374.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rekha-gupta-chief-secretary-rajeev-verma-discuss-future-projects--641377.html New Delhi Oct 3 Delhis new Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma called on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday and discussed issues related to the BJP governments priorities and service delivery an official source said The Chief Ministers Office took to X and said Delhis new Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma today met Chief Minister Rekha GuptaA 1992batch IAS officer from the Arunachal Pradesh Goa Mizoram and Union Territories AGMUT cadre Verma succeeded Dharmendra a 1989batch officer who retired on September 30Some of the posts held by Verma in the past include Advisor to the Administrator of Chandigarh 20222025 Chief Secretary of Puducherry Principal Secretary and Commissioner FinanceRevenue in Delhi 20182022 Principal Commissioner Housing and Urban Affairs at DDA 20172018 Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence 20132017 CMD of Delhi Transport Corporation 20122013 along with various roles in Goa and Delhi NCR between 2000 and 2011According to the official source CM Gupta is looking forward to making the optimum use of Vermas stints in the Delhi Transport and Revenue Departments apart from the Delhi Development AuthorityThe new Chief Secretary brings more than 30 years of administrative experience across state and central governments He combines technical expertise with extensive governance experience arming him with the tools to address Delhis infrastructural and urban challengesVerma holds a Bachelors degree in Architecture a Masters in Urban Design from the Delhi School of Planning and Architecture and an MTech from IITEarlier in the day CM Gupta also launched a twoday training programme for tehsildars and subregistrars of the Revenue DepartmentShe said on X This training is an opportunity to internalise administrative values connected to modern thinking transparency and the real needs of the public Its objective is to create an environment in government offices that is filled with energy discipline and a spirit of social serviceOur governments resolve is that every officer should consider solving the publics problems as the primary basis of their duty Public service through honesty transparency and team spirit is our working style she wrote IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rekha-gupta-chief-secretary-rajeev-verma-discuss-future-projects--641377.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/everyone-knows-the-person-behind-prajwal-revannas-case-deve-gowda-641384.html Bengaluru Oct 3 Without naming Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda said on Friday that everyone knows the person behind the infamous sexscandal case of Prajwal Revanna For three months the media camped day and night outside my house from 6 am to 10 pm Who instigated all of that You all saw those days yourselves You know very well the force that was behind it said Deve Gowda indirectly pointing the fingers at ShivakumarFormer JDS MP Prajwal Revanna grandson of Deve Gowda was caught in the infamous sex CD and rape case that shocked KarnatakaSpeaking at a press conference at JP Bhavan Deve Gowda indirectly further lashed out at Shivakumar without naming him over the latters allegation that the Deve GowdaKumaraswamy family is waiting to send him to jailHe was referring to the days preceding the arrest of Prajwal Revanna He had disappeared after the case came to light and returned to India only after a personal appeal by Deve Gowda and Union Minister HD KumaraswamyThe court has convicted Prajwal Revanna with life imprisonment in one of the cases Prajwal Revanna stated in court that the allegations are part of a conspiracy to hinder his political growthJDS is a small political party We will work beyond our strength to sustain our party I will not speak about Shivakumar Ever since he contested elections against me 20 years ago I have not talked about him and I will not now either said Deve GowdaRegarding the Bidadi township project the former Prime Minister said that he is fully aware of all details including farmers opposition to land acquisitionThe Congress is in power People must give their verdict during elections Until then we must wait he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/everyone-knows-the-person-behind-prajwal-revannas-case-deve-gowda-641384.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/eci-briefs-central-observers-for-bihar-elections-ahead-of-poll-announcement-641391.html New Delhi Oct 3 IANS The Election Commission of India ECI on Friday conducted a comprehensive briefing session for General Police and Expenditure Observers who will be deployed as Central Observers for the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls and byeelections in several statesnbspA total of 425 senior officers including 287 from the Indian Administrative Service IAS 58 from the Indian Police Service IPS and 80 from the Indian Revenue Service IRS Indian Railway Accounts Service IRAS Indian Civil Accounts Service ICAS and other allied services participated in the session held at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management IIIDEM in New DelhiChief Election Commissioner CEC Gyanesh Kumar along with Election Commissioners Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr Vivek Joshi presided over the meeting and addressed the ObserversnbspCalling the Central Observers the beacons of democracy CEC Kumar underlined their crucial role as the Commissions eyes and ears in the fieldnbspHe stressed that they must maintain neutrality ensure strict compliance with election laws and guidelines and provide the Commission with independent and realtime feedback from the groundnbspThe Observers were specifically instructed to familiarise themselves thoroughly with election laws rules and procedures They were also told that they must remain fully accessible to political parties candidates and voters for grievance redressal and must also closely monitor the campaign polling and counting processesThey need to undertake field visits to polling stations to assess preparedness and ensure the smooth rollout of votercentric initiatives recently introduced by the CommissionnbspThe CEC also reminded them that their mandate flows from Article 324 of the Constitution and Section 20B of the Representation of the People Act 1951 which empowers the poll panel to appoint Central Observers for ensuring the conduct of free fair and transparent electionsCEC Gyanesh Kumar will visit Bihar on Saturday where he will meet the Chief Electoral Officer CEO and other senior officials to take stock of preparedness before the formal announcement of the Assembly poll schedulenbspThe term of the 243member Bihar Assembly ends on November 22 and polls in the state are likely to be held in multiple phases after the festival of Chhath https://dailyworld.in/politics/eci-briefs-central-observers-for-bihar-elections-ahead-of-poll-announcement-641391.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-sports-festival-in-jaipur-from-october-15-641397.html Jaipur Oct 3 Jaipur lawmaker Manju Sharma on Friday announced the launch of the MP Sports Festival saying that it is an important initiative to promote sports culture nationwide Addressing the media at the BJP State Office the Jaipur MP said the primary objective is to inspire youth towards fitness sports and a healthy lifestyleThe festival will also provide equal opportunities for men and women of all age groups to participate in traditional and modern sports offering a platform for local talent to flourish and reach the national stageShe informed that the MP Sports Festival starting on October 15 will include traditional games such as kabaddi khokho wrestling tugofwar handkerchief snatch sitoliya matka race lemon race and mallakhamb Alongside these modern sports such as cricket football volleyball athletics archery wushu hockey badminton chess and weightlifting will also be organisedSharma further highlighted that special competitions will be held for women athletes while teams for the differentlyabled will also be formed The MPs and MLAs will personally interact with the differentlyabled participants to motivate and encourage themCompetitions will be conducted at three levels divisional assembly and Lok Sabha Once the teams are finalised a comprehensive calendar will be issuedShe emphasised that the MP Sports Festival has been launched in line with the vision of Khelo India and to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modis call for Fit India Hit IndiaShe said The Prime Ministers vision is to connect every citizen with sports encourage them to live a healthy and disciplined life and identify as well as nurture sporting talent at the grassroots level Sports not only ensure physical and mental development but also instil leadership team spirit and disciplineThe MP further announced that sporting events will be organised at Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium KL Saini Stadium Chaugan Stadium and SMS Stadium in JaipurOutstanding athletes will be awarded scholarships cash prizes and sports equipment Selected players will also be given opportunities to compete at the national levelApplications for participation are open both online and offline Players can register by visiting SansadkhelmahotsavinAppealing to the public she urged citizens to participate enthusiastically and encourage athletes from their areasShe said the event will not only strengthen sports culture in Rajasthan but also lay the foundation for a healthier and more active future for the nation IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-sports-festival-in-jaipur-from-october-15-641397.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/nitish-kumar-expresses-grief-over-purnea-train-accident-that-claimed-4-lives-641399.html Patna Oct 3 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday expressed grief over the tragic death of four people who were hit by the Vande Bharat Express in Purnea district This incident is extremely sad the Chief Minister said in a condolence message praying for strength for the bereaved families and wishing a speedy recovery to the injuredThe state government has also announced Rs 4 lakh compensation to each of the family members of the deceasedThis incident has created a shockwave in the entire Seemanchal regionThe accident occurred around 5 am on Friday near the Kasba railway station crossing on the JogbaniKatihar rail sectionAccording to an official five youths engaged in makhana farming were returning on foot from a Dussehra fair and walking along the tracks when they were struck by the JogbaniDanapur Vande Bharat ExpressThree of them died on the spot while two others were rushed to Purnea Government Medical College HospitalOne of the injured later succumbed to his injuries while another remains under treatmentThis unfortunate incident claimed the lives of four young men while one is still undergoing treatment said MD Habiuddin chowkidar of Kasba Police StationThe JogbaniDanapur Vande Bharat Express was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 15 via video link Regular operations on the route began shortly afterEarlier on Thursday three people including a woman lost their lives and seven others were injured in a road accident in Bihars Kaimur districtAccording to police a speeding SUV rammed into a parked container truck from behind on the south lane of NH19 near Chhajjupur Pond under Durgawati police station limitsThe deceased were identified as Muslim Ansari 45 a resident of Jharkhand and Munna Ansari 45 and Razia Khatoon 60 both from Rohtas districtThe injured passengers all travelling in the vehicle were rushed to Sadar Hospital Bhabhua for treatment IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/nitish-kumar-expresses-grief-over-purnea-train-accident-that-claimed-4-lives-641399.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sustaining-dairy-sector-a-pillar-of-rural-livelihoods-641402.html New Delhi Oct 3 Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Friday reiterated the need to strengthen Indias dairy sector for reasons rooted in both economic and social impact The sector is a crucial pillar of rural livelihoods especially for small and marginal farmers and provides daily income unlike seasonal crops making it a reliable source of sustenance He also pointed out that Indias dairy sector has grown by 70 per cent over the decade making it the fastestgrowing dairy industry in the world Milk production rose from 146 million tonnes to 239 million tonnes and milch animals increased from 86 million to 112 million In order to provide further impetus White Revolution 20 was launched by the Ministry of Cooperation as part of the aim to realise the vision of Sahkar se Samriddhi or strengthening the cooperative movement in the country It comprises various initiatives taken by the ministry which itself was formed recently by Prime Minister Narendra Modi since its inception in 2021 to extend the reach to the grassroots and enhance the performance productivity and profitability of cooperative societies As the Minister pointed out Indias dairy sector is the backbone of rural livelihoods and a symbol of inclusive growth As the largest milk producer in the world India has combined farmerled cooperatives womens participation and scientific practices to achieve remarkable progressIncidentally the first White Revolution was initiated in the 1970s under Dr Verghese Kurien who came to be known as the Father of the White Revolution It ushered the country into increased milk production and made India selfsufficient in dairy To build on the gains of White Revolution 10 and drive the next wave of growth in Indias dairy sector White Revolution 20 focuses on modernising cooperatives expanding their reach and diversifying services The launch of Standard Operating Procedure SOP for White Revolution 20 on September 19 2024 and the formal launch three months later marked a fresh push to strengthen dairy cooperatives generate jobs and empower women The White Revolution 20 initiative will be implemented for five years 202425 to 2028 29 By then milk procurement by dairy cooperatives is expected to reach 1007 lakh kg per day Given that the dairy sector is a backbone of rural livelihoods nutrition security and cooperative ethos protecting and nurturing it aligns with broader economic social and strategic goals Seasonal and regional fluctuations are mitigated by a panIndia milk grid and with government procurement support to maintain farmgate prices While safeguarding existing gains there is continued support to the sector through subsidies credit facilities RampD in fodder and animal health among others to ensure Indias dairy sector remains resilient inclusive and capable of meeting future domestic and international demand Meanwhile countries like the United States being dairy surplus and a sector dependent primarily on export are pressing for zeroduty access to Indias USD 150billion worth dairy market In the ongoing bilateral trade negotiations the US team has tied dairy access to wider demands calling on India to align with global norms ease restrictions on oil imports and lower barriers in services and manufacturing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently urged New Delhi to play ball on marketopening if it wants greater access to American consumers explicitly flagging agriculture and dairy as critical sticking points IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sustaining-dairy-sector-a-pillar-of-rural-livelihoods-641402.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/punjab-cm-announces-repair-upgrade-of-19-491-km-rural-link-roads-641414.html Chandigarh Oct 3 IANS In a festive bonanza Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday announced a major project to repair and upgrade of 1949156km rural link roads with an outlay of Rs 415042 crorenbspnbspAddressing the gathering in Tarn Taran the Chief Minister said Today is a historic day especially for the rural areas of Punjab as the repair and upgradation work of rural link roads is being initiated today Mann said the government has taken another historic decision as now along with repairing these link roads their maintenance will also be ensured for the next five years by contractorsThe Chief Minister said there are a total of 30237 link roads in Punjab with a total length of 64878 km adding 33492 km are under the Punjab Mandi Board and 31386 km are under the Public Works Department PWDnbspHe said the government is now starting a project to repair and upgrade 7373 link roads with a total length of 1949156 km The project will cost Rs 415042 crore which includes five years of maintenance Mann added that Rs 342467 crore will be spent for repair and upgradation whereas Rs 72575 crore will be spent for fiveyear maintenanceThe Chief Minister said the etendering process for the repair and upgradation of these roads has been completed and the entire work will be done in a transparent and corruptionfree manner He said an artificial intelligence AI survey was conducted for these roads which resulted in savings of Rs 38353 croreMann said that to ensure high quality during road repair and upgradation for the first time a Road Infrastructure Development Meeting was conducted The Chief Minister said that in this meeting Mandi Board officials contractors and other stakeholders discussed key issues and all contractors and agencies were clearly instructed that no compromise should be made on quality in this link road project and that proper maintenance must be ensured under all circumstancesnbspHe said that to ensure public safety during foggy or dark conditions a special road safety project is being implemented on the repaired and upgraded link roads at a cost of Rs 9183 crore https://dailyworld.in/politics/punjab-cm-announces-repair-upgrade-of-19-491-km-rural-link-roads-641414.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-jd-u-mla-sanjiv-kumar-to-join-rjd-ahead-of-assembly-polls-641417.html Patna Oct 3 JDU sitting MLA from Parbatta Assembly constituency Sanjiv Kumar is set to join the Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav confirmed on Friday Sanjiv Kumar the sitting MLA of JDU will join our party We are going to Parbatta in Khagaria district for his joining With his joining our party will become stronger in the region Tejashwi saidThe move is being seen as significant as Tejashwi himself will travel to Parbatta for the induction underlining the importance of Kumars switchEarlier addressing supporters in his home constituency Sanjiv Kumar had already indicated that he would be leaving JDU to join RJDKumars shift comes against the backdrop of his known rebellious streak within JDU ranksDuring the floor test of the Nitish Kumar government in February 2024 Sanjiv Kumar created a stir when he failed to reach the Bihar Assembly on timeReports suggested he was in neighbouring Jharkhand and was intercepted by police while crossing the BiharJharkhand border in Nawada districtThough he eventually voted in favour of the Nitish Kumar government his stance projected him as a dissenter within JDUHe was not alone Bima Bharti then JDU MLA from Rupauli in Purnea also displayed a rebellious stand during the same floor testUnlike Kumar she later resigned from JDU joined the RJD and contested the Lok Sabha election from Purnea on an RJD ticket but lost to independent candidate Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu YadavBharti also unsuccessfully contested the subsequent Rupauli bypollBoth leaders are now expected to contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections on RJD tickets Sanjiv Kumar from Parbatta and Bima Bharti from Rupauli signalling RJDs strategy to strengthen its base by inducting disenchanted JDU facesRJD is making efforts to induct more leaders of the opposition parties IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-jd-u-mla-sanjiv-kumar-to-join-rjd-ahead-of-assembly-polls-641417.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/marathi-will-always-remain-a-classical-language-cm-fadnavis-641418.html Mumbai Oct 3 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that Marathi was a classical language in the past is still so today and will remain that in the future also Language is a medium to keep culture alive Every language in the country has given a cultural legacy Since language is important in this cultural uplift everyone should try to keep their own language mother tongue and other languages aliveMarathi language was classical in the past is still today and will remain so in the future also he addedHe was speaking after the inauguration of Abhijat classical Marathi Bhasha Samman Diwas and Abhijat Marathi Bhasha WeekRespect for Marathi is our respect It is the respect of the poets who sang Ovees poetic meter used in Marathi poems for rhythmic prose in the villages and in the house It is the respect of Vasudev who sings devotional songs for alms who comes to Ramprahari early morning It is the respect of the aarti bhajans and kirtans that echo from the temples It is the respect of the tradition of saints the poetry of the poetsIt is the respect of all such thinkers from the meaningful Deepika commentary on the Bhagavad Gita of Sant Dnyaneshwar to the philosophical thoughts of Babasaheb Ambedkar said the chief ministerHe further said that 25 per cent of the total number of libraries in the country are in Maharashtra and Marathi language has become rich because the Marathi people have tried to pass on the love of literature and ideas to the next generationIt is a matter of pride that the largest number of literary dictionaries are in Marathi language At the same time more than 200 literary conferences are held in Marathi every year Marathi is the only language that expresses all kinds of ideas and provides various platforms he expressedCM Fadnavis said that in the digital age literature and books worth crores of rupees are still being sold Along with literature there were theaters in different languages in the country today but now it seems that there has been some relaxation in it He added that Marathi fans and theatre workers have cultivated a rich Marathi theatreIn his speech the Minister of Marathi Language Uday Samant said that the government will continue to work to take Marathi to the global stageMarathi is not just a language it is the breath of Maharashtras culture The Maharashtra government will continue to work to take this language of Dnyaneshwar Tukaram and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to the global stage he addedDue to the historical heritage of Dnyaneshwari Tukaram Gatha and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajs Marathi language Rajkosh reference book the Central Government decided to give Marathi the classical language status The respect of Maharashtra has been further enhanced he saidMinister Samant said that a Marathi language centre will be established in the prestigious JNU in Delhi and a memorial of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj will be built thereShirwade village near Nashik is being developed as a book village A Marathi festival will be organised in rural areas in the name of Kusumagraj leading Marathi writer VV Shirwadkar He added that the worlds first Global Marathi Language Centre will be built by purchasing the Maharashtra Mandal in London IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/marathi-will-always-remain-a-classical-language-cm-fadnavis-641418.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sacred-land-of-kurukshetra-sees-historic-reaffirmation-of-faith-in-justice-system-641422.html Kurukshetra Oct 3 The sacred land of this historical town that gifted the world the timeless message of the Bhagavad Gita on Friday witnessed a historic reaffirmation of faith in Indias justice system The occasion was the inauguration of an exhibition on the three landmark criminal laws Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 passed by Parliament in May 2023Union Home Minister Amit Shah formally inaugurated the exhibition in Kurukshetra and observed a live demonstration of the implementation processCommending the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini the Union Minister described him as a softspoken yet dynamic and visionary leaderHe praised Sainis dedicated efforts in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of a Viksit Bharat 2047 Developed India 2047 on the soil of HaryanaThe event carried deep symbolic significance taking place near the revered Brahma Sarovar a site known worldwide for the annual Gita Jayanti festival It was here that Lord Krishna shared the eternal message of karma with Arjuna Karmanye vadhikaraste ma phaleshu kadachanaEchoing that spirit Kurukshetra has been aptly chosen to mark the beginning of a transformative chapter in Indias criminal justice systemOn this occasion Shah also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for a series of development projects worth several crores across Haryana These initiatives span home affairs cooperation education healthcare and infrastructure He described them as a symbolic Diwali gift to the peopleA special live demonstration illustrated the swift response of police to emergency calls on 112 and the streamlined process of justice delivery under the new lawsThe entire sequence was displayed on large LED screens at the venue offering the public a transparent view into the enhanced efficiency and accountability of the systemImpressed by the exhibition and Haryanas judicial infrastructure Shah expressed confidence that the new laws will significantly bolster public trust in the legal systemHe also recalled that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier praised CM Saini and the state governments proactive governance during his Mann Ki Baat program IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sacred-land-of-kurukshetra-sees-historic-reaffirmation-of-faith-in-justice-system-641422.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/dharmasthala-has-come-under-ideological-attack-bjp-leader-bl-santhosh-641425.html Udupi Karnataka Oct 3 Referring to the Dharmasthala case BJP National General Secretary Organisation BL Santhosh said that there has been an ideological attack on Dharmasthala in Karnataka They have tasted blood Through ideological politics they had tasted a bit of blood at Sabarimala They also tasted blood at Isha Ashram and Shani Shingnapur Now they are continuing this attempt at Dharmasthala he statedSpeaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the district BJP office on Friday in Udupi city Santosh said that Dharmasthala has come under an ideological assault Three years ago there was a similar attack on the Udupi Krishna Mutt and soon another holy place Moodbidri too will face such an attack he claimedThose responsible for this attack must be punished Even those spreading false propaganda must be punished We must take a pledge in our office to fight this he urgedThis is not an attack on an individual or an institution This is an attack on our faith our belief and our values For some reason the attack on Udupi was set aside for now but it may pick up again anytime Attacks are being carried out on the Hindu faith and on the very core of our traditions Cows the family system values pilgrimage centres these are their targets he stressedThere was continuous false propaganda against the Kumbh Mela They spread rumours that attending the Kumbh would bring diseases that dont even exist in the world But the faith of this country is very strong After such allegations the number of devotees increased by crores We will face this challenge headon Our society is strong We will respond firmly to this challenge to our nation and our culture he assertedAt times our heads may turn and we may begin to think of ourselves but in the BJP such a mindset has no place From the days of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh until today the roots of the organisation remain Because of those roots we now see the branches offshoots and even trunks of the tree he statedHe further said that leaders from other parties who ideologically and politically integrated themselves into the BJP have also enriched the partyThree types of people are essential for any political organisation the roots the shoots and those who graft and strengthen the tree from time to time Along with natural growth even nonnatural expansion is needed to make sure our organisation develops with the skills demanded by the times he remarkedSanthosh stated Many people have directly contributed many indirectly some morally and others physically to help the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP in Udupi district attain its present formDistrict President Kuthyar Naveen Shetty MP Kota Srinivas Poojary State General Secretary and MLA V Sunil Kumar and others were present IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/dharmasthala-has-come-under-ideological-attack-bjp-leader-bl-santhosh-641425.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/conviction-rate-in-haryana-doubled-with-new-laws-says-hm-amit-shah-in-kurukshetra-641426.html Kurukshetra Oct 3 IANS Saying the conviction rate in Haryana was around 40 per cent but with the implementation of new laws it has doubled exceeding 80 per cent Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Friday inaugurated a statelevel exhibition on new criminal laws herenbspHe dedicated and laid the foundation stone for various development projects of the state government On this occasion Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and several other dignitaries were presentnbspIn his address the Home Minister said the state government has inaugurated four development projects of approximately Rs 900 crore and laid the foundation stone for eight projectsHM Shah said for the third consecutive time the people of Haryana have given us a majority and our governments have left no stone unturned in the development of HaryananbspFirst in the history of Haryana our government has worked with a broad vision free from narrow perspectives to provide governance for every district and communitynbspHM Shah said in a state like Haryana once notorious for job allocation through favoritism today jobs are provided solely on the basis of merit without kharchi bribery or parchi nepotism a major achievement of the governmentHe said a grand exhibition organised here was to share information about the three new criminal laws introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modiled government which have replaced the three criminal laws enacted by the British The Home Minister expressed confidence that after 2026 every FIR will be fully resolved approximately within three yearsnbspHe noted the old laws were made by the British with the purpose of maintaining their colonial rule HM Shah remarked that while we gained independence on August 15 1947 we were not freed from the laws enacted by the British ParliamentUnder the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi a new era of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita began on July 1 2024 by abolishing the three Britishera lawsnbspHM Shah emphasised that these new laws are grounded in ensuring justice rather than punishment and protecting the rights guaranteed to even the poorest citizens of the country by the ConstitutionnbspThe Home Minister said previously due to the inability to secure bail criminals would remain in jail for years without conviction However now after completing onethird of their sentence the police themselves appeal for their releasenbspHe said the new laws have been crafted based on the three principles given by Prime Minister Modi Citizen First Dignity First and Justice FirstThe Home Minister also said while PM Modi has brought reforms in many sectors in India the most significant reform of the 21st century is the three new laws of our criminal justice systemnbspHe highlighted that today our police work with data instead of batons and scientific evidence instead of thirddegree methods Through these laws the five pillars of the criminal justice system police jails judiciary prosecution and forensics have been interconnected onlinenbspHM Shah said the new laws include a separate chapter for women and children With the introduction of eFIR and zero FIR women no longer need to visit police stationsnbspVideography of all seizures has been made mandatory and the chain of custody for evidence has been ensured Additionally forensic investigation has been made compulsory for all offenses carrying a punishment of seven years or more https://dailyworld.in/politics/conviction-rate-in-haryana-doubled-with-new-laws-says-hm-amit-shah-in-kurukshetra-641426.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 23:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/wont-allow-dilution-of-obcs-27-per-cent-quota-pankaja-munde-641196.html Beed Oct 2 Maharashtra Environment and Climate Change Minister Pankaja Munde on Thursday stressed that the existing reservation benefits of socially backward OBC communities should not be disturbed while extending benefits to the Maratha community The groups that were identified and given reservation benefits on the basis of social backwardness remain backward even today Their quota cannot be touched while extending similar benefits to the Maratha community the BJP leader said in her speech at the Dussehra rally in Bhagwan Bhakti GadAffirming the Mahayuti governments commitment to OBC interests she noted Maharashtras 350 OBC castes must not be sidelined in the Maratha quota debateThe CM has always protected OBC rights we wont allow dilution of the 27 per cent quota she said pointing out the formation of a state committee last month to issue Kunbi certificates only to Marathas with verifiable OBC heritageMunde who also holds states Animal Husbandry Department said Even without a post I wont abandon supporters five lives were lost in suicides before I became MLCShe further stated that While I am carrying forward the legacy of Gopinath Munde I will fight for every caste and creed Yesterday Dhangar community members held agitation demanding reservation I sat with them Gopinath Munde had supported Maratha reservation we have also supported Maratha reservation Gopinath Munde Saheb did not oppose Maratha reservation My only appeal is do not take reservation benefits from OBC quotaMundes address was a direct outreach to OBC voters emphasising protection from conspiracies that dilute their 27 per cent quota shareHer statement comes amid ongoing protests over Maratha and OBC quota especially after the government on September 2 released a government resolution on providing Kunbi certificates to Maratha community members especially in the wake of a protest held by proMaratha quota activist Manoj JarangePatil in MumbaiMunde urged OBCs Dalits and Bahujans to unite beyond caste lines to resist division tactics If anybody plots against the oppressed poor or backward classes we will ensure they get a befitting reply she declared implicitly referencing Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patils parallel rally at NarayangadShe criticised how incidents like vehicle accidents or crimes now spark caste inquiries saying We dont want such a society where brutality against a child leads to questions about the perpetrators casteOn this occasion Munde said I swear that the wealth and heritage that Munde Saheb has given me I will never make you bow down Whether I am in power or in opposition the interests of the common man will never go away from my heartI will preserve the legacy of Munde Saheb I will fight for the people of the Eighteen Pagar caste I will fight for all castes she saidShe appealed to her supporters Eat less but stay with selfrespect Dont take anyones money dont do false work or false business dont follow goons there is no need to do this Good things happen to good people Bhagwan Babas blessings are with them I am proud of youNotably in the Dussehra rally devotees of Sant Bhagwan Baba not only from the Beed district but also from across the state along with a large number of Gopinath Mundes supporters gather at Bhagwan Bhakti Gad to listen to Pankaja Munde IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/wont-allow-dilution-of-obcs-27-per-cent-quota-pankaja-munde-641196.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/issue-kunbi-certificates-provide-agriculture-job-status-and-monthly-salary-to-farmers-jarange-patil-to-maha-govt--641197.html Beed Oct 2 ProMaratha activist Manoj JarangePatil on Thursday said that the government must enforce the government resolution GR issued on September 2 and start issuing Kunbi certificates to Maratha community members at the taluka levels before its too late If not well take tough decisions peacefully but firmly he announced at the rally organised on the occasion of Dussehra at Narayan GadHe expressed satisfaction over the GR for Maratha reservation stating its a fulfilment of his dream He urged the society to remain calm and united He however strongly criticised delays claiming the GR was useless without action and accused some scholars of being crazy for opposing it out of fear He demanded verifiable OBC heritage certificates for all eligible Marathas not just a token 10 per cent separate quota He cautioned those trying to undermine the Maratha community saying Dont provoke us Well take strong action if neededHe further demanded that agriculture be given job status and that farmers with land below 10 acres should be paid a monthly salary of Rs 10000 Agriculture should be given the status of a job Those who do farming on less than 10 acres of land should start getting a salary of Rs 10000 per month If this salary is given unemployed children will at least work in the fields Children will get used to doing agricultural work They will start working in the fields because of the salary he notedJarange Patil asked Who wants a job in agriculture worth Rs 10000 Many of the attendees responded by raising their hands While making these various demands for the farmers he also appealed to the farmers not to sell their farmsCommenting on the damage caused due to devastating rains and floods in the state JarangePatil demanded that the government should immediately declare a wet drought provide an assistance of Rs 70000 per hectare to farmers and announce a complete loan waiver for farmersFarming along the river banks has been washed away the government should assist Rs 130 lakh per hectare to such farmers Many farmers committed suicide in the last 20 years so the government should provide jobs to the families of such farmers and also provide guaranteed prices for crops he saidIf the farmers demands are not accepted by Diwali the Zilla Parishad and Municipal Council elections will not be held We will not allow ballot papers to be placed in villages and also not allow the election date to be announced without declaring a wet drought without debt waiver without 100 per cent compensation for losses and without providing crop insurance he warnedHe said that if the poll dates are announced without meeting his demands the ministers will not be allowed to hold meetings in MaharashtraI am a shortterm guest in this world I cant say much Even in poor health Im willing to give my life for the community Ive not come for personal gain but to fight for the rights of the Maratha community My body is not cooperating but my spirit remains strong he said He emphasised the need for Marathas to become administrators and rulers stating that if they dominate the administration leaders will bow down to them He stressed unity within the community asking them not to blame OBCs for their struggles and to work together IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/issue-kunbi-certificates-provide-agriculture-job-status-and-monthly-salary-to-farmers-jarange-patil-to-maha-govt--641197.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/stalin-hits-out-at-modi-govt-over-rss-centenary-stamp-and-coin-calls-for-safeguarding-mahatmas-ideals-641204.html Chennai Oct 2 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday sharply criticised the Central government for issuing a special postage stamp and a commemorative Rs 100 coin to mark the centenary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS saying such gestures degrade Indias secular ethos and dishonour Mahatma Gandhis legacy Speaking after paying floral tributes to Gandhi on his birth anniversary Stalin termed it deeply concerning that India was now celebrating an organisation which shaped the thinking of a communal element who assassinated the Father of the NationHis comments came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the stamp and coin to mark 100 years of the RSSIn a post on social media platform X Stalin described India as a secular republic built on the Mahatmas moral and political philosophyHe is the power that will always provide us strength to face the seeds of hatred among the people and the divisive forces whenever they arise he said urging people to reaffirm their commitment to the Mahatmas valuesStalins strongest criticism was reserved for the Modi governments decision to officially honour the RSSIndia should be rescued from the pitiful state where the one who is in charge of the countrys leadership releases special postage stamps and commemorative coin on the centenary of the RSS movement which gave shape to the dreams of the communal leader who killed our Father of the Nation he said calling on citizens to take a collective pledge to uphold Mahatma Gandhis idealsThe commemorative Rs 100 coin released by the Prime Minister features an image of Bharata Mata accompanied by a lion in the Varada mudra gesture of blessing as RSS members are shown paying obeisance to her on the obverse sideThe national emblem appears on the reverseStalins statement terming the move a distortion of Indias soul is among the strongest political reactions from the opposition to the Centres decision which comes at a time of growing criticism that the government is attempting to mainstream the RSS long regarded as the ideological parent of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party while sidelining the Mahatmas secular and inclusive vision IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/stalin-hits-out-at-modi-govt-over-rss-centenary-stamp-and-coin-calls-for-safeguarding-mahatmas-ideals-641204.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/thousands-of-rss-volunteers-participate-in-vijayadashami-processions-across-delhi-641208.html New Delhi Oct 2 On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS completed 100 years of its journey and entered its 101st year It was on this very day in 1925 that Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar founded the RSS To mark the foundation day districtlevel Vijayadashami puja and Path Sanchalan programmes were organised across Delhi Celebrations were held at 346 locations in the city including Shastra Pujan weapon worship and path marches Thousands of volunteers marching in full uniform to the beats of the traditional drums participated enthusiastically with many more volunteers managing the arrangementsAs the processions passed through various colonies and settlements members from all sections of society youth women and intellectuals welcomed the marchers by showering them with flower petalsProminent members of society were also invited to the events At the conclusion of the marches national regional and provincial leaders of the RSS addressed the volunteers at various locations Prant Sanghachalak Dr Anil Agrawal and senior officebearer Indresh Kumar participated in the Vijayadashami celebrations and path sanchalan at West Vihar Meanwhile Deputy Chief of Communications Bharatji was present at Bijwasan Another senior RSS office bearer Murliji attended the event in Kondli Mayur Vihar Provincial incharge Anil Gupta participated in Vikas Nagar Uttam Nagar and Vishal was present at the event held at Delhi UniversityThe speakers highlighted the need for the establishment of the RSS its objectives and its centurylong journey They urged society and volunteers to adopt five key transformations in their lives For the nations highest glory they emphasised embracing social harmony family enlightenment an environmentally friendly lifestyle promotion of Swadeshi indigenous products and adherence to civic duties in daily lifeWith this Vijayadashami celebration the centenary year of the RSS has officially begun Throughout the year various programmes will be organised by the society including extensive doortodoor contacts and a major event the Hindu Sammelan IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/thousands-of-rss-volunteers-participate-in-vijayadashami-processions-across-delhi-641208.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-govt-medical-college-teachers-association-to-launch-protests-over-long-standing-grievances-641216.html Thiruvananthapuram Oct 2 The Kerala Government Medical College Teachers Association KGMCTA announced a statewide candlelight protest and sitins at all medical colleges at 630 pm on Friday to highlight the deepening frustration among faculty over unresolved grievances This will be followed by a statewide sitin at 1 pm on October 10 signalling a further escalation if the government fails to actKerala has 12 government medical colleges offering MBBS programmes with a total of 1755 MBBS seatsThese colleges are a significant part of the states medical education systemThe association has been pressing the government on several longstanding issues including unpaid salaries dearness allowance arrears discrepancies in entrylevel cadre pay and the failure to create new teaching posts in newly established medical collegesRelocating existing faculty without creating additional posts has compounded staffing shortages affecting both education and healthcare deliveryKGMCTA officials noted that these challenges have also hindered the induction of young doctors into the systemEarlier this month the association staged a black day protest on September 22 and a statewide sitin on September 23 to draw attention to these concernsDespite assurances from the state cabinet no concrete steps have been taken to address the demands prompting the escalation KGMCTA President Dr Roshnara Begum T and General Secretary Dr Aravind CS warned that if the government continues to ignore these issues the association may escalate actions through stepwise teaching boycotts and even outpatient service strikes emphasising the seriousness of the situationThe protests underscore growing discontent among medical college faculty in Kerala who seek timely settlement of salary and allowance arrears correction of pay anomalies and adequate staffing to ensure quality medical education and patient careThe October 3 candlelight protests and October 10 sitins mark a decisive phase in the ongoing standoff signalling that the KGMCTA is prepared to intensify its agitation if the state government does not urgently address the longpending demands of the faculty IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-govt-medical-college-teachers-association-to-launch-protests-over-long-standing-grievances-641216.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pakistan-deploys-digital-technology-to-spy-on-citizens-641217.html New Delhi Oct 2 Pakistani authorities are monitoring more than 4 million citizens using advanced digital tools purchased from foreign private companies such as Chinas Geedge Network according to a recent report by Amnesty International titled Shadow of Control Censorship and Mass Surveillance in Pakistan At the core of Pakistans surveillance operation are two powerful systems the Web Monitoring System WMS 20 which acts as a national firewall that can block internet access virtual private networks VPNs and specific websites and the Lawful Intercept Management System LIMS a mass surveillance platform that allows authorities to eavesdrop on phone calls text messages internet activities and even geolocation data through domestic telecommunications providersLIMS is supported by technology primarily supplied by a German company Utimaco and an Emirati company Datafusion Utimacos LIMS enables authorities to analyse subscriber data from telecommunications companies while the processed information is accessible through Datafusions Monitoring Centre Next GenerationThe methods may have changed but Pakistan actually began surveilling its citizens decades ago In the 1990s such activities resulted in the rise and fall of governments and Pakistans surveillance has continued to grow over time according to a report in The Diplomat by Osama AhmadNighat Dad the founder and executive director of Digital Rights Foundation told The Diplomat Available research and reports suggest that Pakistan has developed significant surveillance capabilities over the past decadeIn 1997 the Supreme Court ruled that state surveillance was illegal holding it to be a breach of Article 14 of the Constitution which secures the right to privacyDespite the legal and institutional safeguards and Pakistans international commitments under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights ICCPR and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights UDHR to prevent arbitrary interference the absence of a comprehensive data protection law and regulation of surveillance technologies leaves citizens vulnerable to harassment abuse and continuous monitoring undermining the effectiveness of existing protections said DadPakistani authorities defend their breach of the digital rights of citizens citing security concerns or morality issues However there are increasing fears that these actions are primarily aimed at suppressing dissentWhen Pakistan banned X in February 2024 and users accessed the social media site through virtual private networks VPNs the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority developed a plan to regulate VPNs by requiring them to be registered The Council of Islamic Ideology declared the usage of VPNs unIslamic As an excuse the government claimed that the crackdown on VPNs came as a result of their misuse by militant groups Perhaps more relevantly X was being used at that time to organise protests by individuals associated with Pakistan TehreekeInsaf PTI the political party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan the report statesThe authorities have also repeatedly turned their attention to TikTok which they believe promotes immorality Recently a lawmaker in the Punjab Assembly submitted a resolution to permanently ban the app on moral groundsBeyond blanket banning of social media platforms Pakistans authorities also digitally spy on Pakistanis Journalists activists and politicians are believed to be among the primary targets of mass surveillance in Pakistan the report statesAt times private video and audio recordings of opposition politicians are leaked to weaken them and gain an advantage This unethical tactic has long been prevalent in Pakistani politicsThough surveillance in Pakistan is purported to be for national security concerns it is essentially to silence dissent across the country Usama Khilji director of Bolo Bhi told The Diplomat Most of the victims of surveillance are political oppositions journalists or activists working on human rights or other critical social issuesWhile the military often faces criticism for mass surveillance and similar practices other institutions such as the judiciary and Parliament also share responsibility for this unchecked behaviour as they fail to prevent the mandated authorities from carrying out such operationsThe state institutions are equally complicit in this extensive surveillance because illegal surveillance happens without the consent of the individual and without a warrant from the court Khilji saidWhile the findings of Amnesty International are alarming they are consistent with Pakistans long history of digital repression From the blockade of X formerly Twitter to internet disruptions amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act PECA and other restrictive measures the state has repeatedly curtailed digital rights and free expression the report added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pakistan-deploys-digital-technology-to-spy-on-citizens-641217.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-tn-chief-selvaperunthugai-slams-bjp-for-playing-politics-over-karur-stampede-641221.html Chennai Oct 2 The Congress Tamil Nadu unit President K Selvaperunthagai on Thursday strongly criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP for playing politics over the graves of victims of the Karur stampede at actor Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK rally that left 41 people dead Speaking at Udhagamandalam in the Nilgiris during a Congressled signature campaign against what the party calls vote theft Selvaperunthagai attacked the BJP for setting up an eightmember factfinding committee led by Lok Sabha MP Hema Malini to probe the Karur tragedy He questioned the credibility of the move remarking that those appointed do not even know the north from the south of Karur and alleged that the exercise was politically motivated rather than aimed at helping victims The state Congress chief pointed out that the Tamil Nadu government had already formed a onemember judicial commission under the Madras High Courts retired Justice Aruna Jagadeesan to investigate the circumstances that led to the stampede This official probe is in place and will examine what went wrong The BJP panel is unnecessary and aimed only at gaining political mileage he said Selvaperunthagai also defended the Tamil Nadu Police countering allegations of negligenceVideos from the site clearly show the police acting professionally and trying to save lives Despite the tragedy the force responded sincerely he said He accused the BJP of trying to discredit the administration while ignoring its own failures On one hand the BJP is indulging in vote theft on the other it is politicising the deaths of innocent people he charged Commending Chief Minister MK Stalin and his government for their swift response to the disaster Selvaperunthagai said If they the BJP cannot acknowledge the CMs leadership and the states efficient handling of the tragedy they should at least stay silent instead of spreading distrust He also criticised the Union government for its inaction on crises elsewhere notably in Manipur Despite the continuing violence and deaths in Manipur no factfinding committee was sent there But in Tamil Nadu where the state government is acting responsibly the BJP is rushing to exploit the pain of families he said The Congress leader urged people not to be swayed by insensitive political opportunism and reaffirmed support for those affected by the Karur tragedy IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-tn-chief-selvaperunthugai-slams-bjp-for-playing-politics-over-karur-stampede-641221.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ram-bhakts-rule-india-ravana-has-no-place-rajasthan-minister-641222.html Jaipur Oct 2 On the occasion of Vijayadashami Minister of State for Home Affairs Jawahar Singh Bedham said on Thursday that Ram Rajya will prevail in Rajasthan and Ravana has no place in todays India Addressing a press conference at the BJP state office Bedham said Ravana represents evil and the people of this country have eradicated it You see Ram devotees have been ruling the nation for three terms now Ravana is nowhere to be seen and has no place in todays IndiaLaunching a scathing attack on the previous Congress regime Bedham cited the National Crime Records Bureau NCRB Report He claimed that under the Gehlot government crime in Rajasthan rose exponentially creating a jungle rajDuring Gehlots tenure in 2023 incidents of rape violence against women crimes against Scheduled Tribes and cybercrime were constantly on the rise Yet leaders like Gehlot and Dotasara kept misleading the public Bedham alleged In contrast he said that under Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharmas BJP government crime has been effectively controlled and the graph is declining rapidlyCalling for accountability Bedham demanded Based on the NCRB report Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasara should repent and resign from his post Praising the current BJP government Bedham asserted that CM Bhajan Lal Sharma is implementing peoplecentric schemes that spread happiness peace and harmony Commenting on the recent lathi charge on NSUI workers during a university protest Bedham defended the police action The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS is a national organisation that has completed 100 years If some socalled student leaders disrupt such events in the name of NSUI and indulge in hooliganism strict legal action will be taken He further accused Congress of a history of such behaviour recalling incidents at Delhi University where antinational slogans were raised When RSS holds a social event Congress members enter wearing the mask of NSUI to create chaos Its in their blood Bedham remarked The Minister added The morale of the Rajasthan Police is rising under our rule unlike during the Congress regime IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ram-bhakts-rule-india-ravana-has-no-place-rajasthan-minister-641222.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sam-pitrodas-close-association-with-rahul-gandhi-contradicts-chidambarams-denial-641223.html New Delhi Oct 2 Senior Congress leader P Chidambarams remark during a podcast interview with ABP News that Sam Pitroda does not guide Rahul Gandhi on foreign policy matters stands contradicted by footage showing Pitroda accompanying the Congress MP upon his arrival in Bogota Colombia Rahul Gandhi is currently on a South American tour engaging with political leaders university students and business communities across four countries Observers feel that Pitrodas presence is far from a mere photo opportunity rather it signals his role as a close mentor and advisor to Rahul Gandhi during this foreign trip Observers find Chidambarams portrayal of Pitroda as a lone independent voice hard to believe At 90 Pitroda remains deeply embedded in Congress affairs having been reappointed Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress IOC in June 2024 He has organised several major foreign tours for Rahul Gandhi including visits to the US and Europe aimed at rallying the Indian diaspora Pitrodas influence dates back to the 1980s when he was a close advisor to then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and played a key role in Indias telecom revolution In the podcast Chidambaram sought to distance the Congress from Pitrodas outspoken views His claim that to his knowledge Pitroda does not advise Rahul Gandhi on foreign policy came amid renewed controversy over Pitrodas statements advocating closer ties with Indias neighbours including Pakistan and China Pitroda was under fire for his remarks after he had recently urged the Centre to prioritise dialogue with neighbouring countries and said that Indias foreign policy should begin by strengthening ties in the region including with Pakistan In an interview with IANS Pitroda had said Our foreign policy according to me must first focus on our neighbourhood Can we really substantially improve relationships with our neighbours Ive been to Pakistan and I must tell you I felt at home Ive been to Bangladesh Ive been to Nepal and I feel at home I dont feel like Im in a foreign country This approach according to BJP leaders and political observers reflects not just Pitrodas personal views but also the broader ideological stance of the Congress party They argue that Pitroda influences Rahul Gandhis worldview guiding him towards a softer posture on Pakistan and China The BJP alleges that Rahul Gandhis own controversial statements on foreign soiloften critical of the Indian government and security posturestem from this mentorship and ultimately serve to undermine Indias position globally Political observers note that Pitrodas role is far from peripheral Hes not just some random uncle hes the Gandhis guru on global outreach said one anonymous analyst His leadership of the IOC involves mobilising overseas Indians for Congress campaigns blending personal philosophy with institutional authority Despite controversiessuch as his 2024 remarks on inheritance tax and his infamous hua to hua comment on the 1984 riotsPitroda remains a key figure within the party In this context the footage of Rahul Gandhi and Sam Pitroda together in Colombia casts fresh doubt on Congresss insistence that Pitroda does not advise Rahul on foreign policy Instead it suggests that Pitroda continues to be a pivotal mentor guiding Rahul Gandhi on the international stage Last year when Congress reappointed Pitroda as chairman of its overseas unit after a brief ouster the BJP condemned the move calling it an endorsement of Pitrodas objectionable and unsavoury remarks about Indians the 1984 antiSikh riots and the Pulwama terror attack The BJP has repeatedly accused Congress of distancing itself from Pitrodas controversial comments only to fool and confuse the public Chidambarams denial of Pitrodas guiding role on the ABP podcast is now being viewed through this lens prompting scepticism IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sam-pitrodas-close-association-with-rahul-gandhi-contradicts-chidambarams-denial-641223.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/north-coastal-andhra-may-face-flash-floods-cm-reviews-situation-641226.html Visakhapatnam Oct 2 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday reviewed the situation due to heavy rainfall and gusty winds in north coastal Andhra and the flash flood threat to three districts Conducting a video conference with Collectors of north coastal Andhra districts from his official residence in Amaravati Naidu enquired about the situation in the districts and directed the officials to ensure uninterrupted power supplyHe said that in view of the warning from the Meteorological Department that some areas may face floods the administration should be alert and keep the people informedThe Chief Minister also asked the officials to provide necessary services to people through a roundtheclock control roomHe said the teams should be ready to face any situation and if necessary people should be shifted to safe placesParts of coastal Andhra received heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds on Thursday under the deep depression in the Bay of BengalAccording to the Visakhapatnam Cyclone Warning Centre the deep depression may cross the coast on Thursday night or early Friday between Paradip and GopalpurUnder its impact heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places with isolated extremely heavy rainfall is likely to occur over the districts of Srikakulam Parvathipuram Manyam and Vizianagaram of north coastal Andhra Pradesh and YanamThe Met Office has issued a red alert for the three districts which are likely to receive a rainfall of over 20 centimetres These districts may experience flash floodsHeavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at one or two places over Visakhapatnam Alluri Sitharama Raju and Anakapalli districts of north coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam An orange alert has been issued for these districtsHeavy rainfall is also likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Kakinada Yanam Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema East Godavari and Eluru districts of north coastal Andhra Pradesh and YanamAndhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority APSDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain said that there is a possibility of gusty winds blowing at speeds of 4060 kmph along the coastPeople have been advised not to stay under trees in dilapidated buildings or near hoardings For emergency assistance they have been asked to contact the tollfree numbers 112 1070 and 18004250101 of the APSDMA IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/north-coastal-andhra-may-face-flash-floods-cm-reviews-situation-641226.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sangh-works-to-empower-india-rss-641227.html Jaipur Oct 2 On Vijayadashami celebrations held at the Hedgewar Basti in Harmada Nagar in Rajasthan SahSarkaryavah Arun Kumar of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS delivered the keynote address In his address Arun Kumar described Vijayadashami as more than a festival calling it a symbol of faith belief and righteousness and a reminder that truth and justice ultimately prevail over injustice He said that the greatest strength of Indian culture lies in its continuity and eternal nature noting that while many other civilisations have disappeared from history Indian culture has risen above adversity time and againThe day he emphasised carries special meaning as it also marks the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri Gandhi connected the freedom struggle with the values of swarajya swadharma and swadeshi envisioning Ramrajya and village selfrule while Shastris life stood as an example of simplicity honesty and fearless leadershipReferring to the Sanghs centenary year Arun Kumar said it is not merely a time for celebration but also for introspection selfanalysis and resolution He urged volunteers and citizens to reflect on the Sanghs journey of 100 years and the responsibilities that lie ahead Arun Kumar underlined that the Sanghs mission is not selfpromotion but the empowerment and glory of the nation He explained that the Sanghs path is rooted in the preservation of religion culture and society with its foundation being a cultured organised and selfconfident society He recalled Hedgewars vision which went beyond independence to bring about fundamental social change stressing that a strong society is the foundation of a strong nationLooking towards the future Arun Kumar spoke about the challenges facing the nation and highlighted areas where the Sangh is focusing its effortsfamily unity social harmony environmental protection swadeshi practices and civic responsibility He appealed to society to embrace these values saying that even if people cannot devote time to the Sanghs daily activities adopting these resolutions in their lives would be the true way to mark the Sanghs 100th anniversaryIf these principles are followed he said the nation will be free from inequality and move towards real progressOn the occasion 90 volunteers presented various physical demonstrations including group exercises yoga and stickfighting A total of 350 uniformed volunteers 250 women and 200 community members were present Jaipur Sanghchalak Chain Singh Rajpurohit and Harmada Sanghchalak Mahavir Saini also joined the stage Senior physician Dr Ashok Jhajharia SMS attended the event as the chief guest IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sangh-works-to-empower-india-rss-641227.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/vijayadashami-marks-triumph-of-truth-and-righteousness-cm-sharma-641232.html Jaipur Oct 2 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that the festival of Vijayadashami is a celebration of the victory of truth over falsehood and righteousness over unrighteousness He remarked that the day reminds us that no matter how challenging the path of truth may be a bridge of solution is always formedAddressing the gathering at the 132nd National Dussehra Fair in Kota on Thursday in the presence of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla the Chief Minister said the fair is not merely a festival but a living symbol of Rajasthans cultural heritage Sharma described the Kota Dussehra Fair as an event renowned across India for its grandeur and historical importance It attracts tourists and devotees from across the country and abroad serving as a confluence of religious faith cultural programs entertainment and folk traditions Sharma also emphasised that Lord Shri Ram established Ramrajya by eradicating evils like Ravana and ensuring happiness and prosperity reached the last person in society He said the state government guided by the principle of Man as Narayan and Deen as God is working to bring positive change in the lives of women youth farmers and the poor He noted progress in womens safety womens empowerment and poverty alleviation through initiatives like the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Poverty Free Village Scheme aimed at uplifting BPL families in 10000 villages Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressing the gathering said that Dussehra is a festival that celebrates the victory of truth over falsehood He recalled that Shri Ram defeated the arrogant Ravana by uniting people and building an army of righteousness Birla urged citizens to follow the path of truth and morality to contribute to the development of the nation and the stateHe added that Kotas Dussehra Fair is a historic symbol of tradition and culture and echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modis call for Swadeshi stressing that it will make the country selfreliant and developed Birla also pointed out that the reduction in GST rates has directly benefited both indigenous producers and consumers He said that people this year are celebrating the savings by purchasing handicrafts and local products in large numbers at the fair He extended greetings on Vijayadashami and expressed hope that the event would bring new prosperity and joy to artisans and craftsmenOn this occasion representatives of the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records presented a certificate to the Chief Minister for creating Indias largest effigy of Ravana measuring 233 feet The effigy was traditionally set on fire by former Maharao Ijyeraj Singh representing Lord Laxminarayan amid spectacular fireworks that thrilled the audience Earlier on arriving at Kotas Garh Palace Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla were welcomed by former Maharao Ijyeraj Singh at the Darikhana Members of the royal family estate holders and a large number of citizens extended greetings for the festival School Education Minister Madan Dilawar Minister of State for Energy Independent Charge Hiralal Nagar MLA Sandeep Sharma Kalpana Devi Mayor Kota South Rajiv Agarwal along with several public representatives and a massive crowd of people attended the Dussehra Fair celebrations IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/vijayadashami-marks-triumph-of-truth-and-righteousness-cm-sharma-641232.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 01:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/becoming-a-tool-in-hands-of-anti-national-forces-bjp-hits-back-at-cong-over-modern-ravana-jibe-at-pm-modi-641233.html New Delhi Oct 3 IANS Congress leader Udit Rajs caustic jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi drew a sharp condemnation and rebuke from the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP as the latter called out the grand old partys history of dislike towards Lord Ram and love for Mughal invaders like BaburnbspTaking strong objection to the modern Ravana dig at PM Modi BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said that the grand old party is increasingly becoming a tool in the hands of antinational forces and even the erudite Congressmen are failing to arrest this declineSudhanshu Trivedi in a presser at the party headquarters called out Congress partys double standards and said that it is the same party which got Ram devotee karsevaks killed during the Ayodhya movement refused to attend the Pran Pratistha ceremony during Ram Mandir inauguration but generations of Gandhi family continued to pay obeisance at Mughal ruler Baburs gravenbspJawaharlal Nehru visited Baburs tomb in 1959 Indira Gandhi visited in 1969 while exPM Manmohan Singh and Rahul Gandhi went there in 2005 People of the country can easily understand who is supportive of the demon king and who upholds the rich civilisational ethos of Lord Ram the BJP spokesperson saidEarlier in the day Congress leader Udit Raj took a modern Ravana swipe at PM Modi and said The way he is building his golden palace once he enters it he will see the same golden palace burnnbspSudhanshu Trivedi responding to this said that todays Congress leadership is in a state of drift and bewilderment while its sane voices are silentnbspThis shows that Congress is slipping into the hands of outside forces with an antinational mindset Many erudite and learned Congress leaders who are silently watching from the fringes must come forward and arrest this decline in the grand old party This should be a matter of concern not just for the party but also for the country he addedA couple of other BJP leaders also tore into the Congress party over the objectionable analogynbspShehzad Poonawala shared Congress leader Udit Rajs video and asked whether this was reflective of Mohabbat ki dukaan or was it another attempt to hurl abuses at the Prime MinisternbspYesterday Congress MLA from Telangana abused Prabhu Ram and PM Modi today Udit Raj crossed the line he said https://dailyworld.in/politics/becoming-a-tool-in-hands-of-anti-national-forces-bjp-hits-back-at-cong-over-modern-ravana-jibe-at-pm-modi-641233.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/women-healthier-families-stronger-economies-growing-under-ktakas-5-guarantees-jairam-ramesh-641253.html Bengaluru Oct 3 The Congress party has claimed that the Karnataka governments five guarantees implemented over the past two years have delivered impactful and measurable change Congress MP and partys General Secretary Communications Jairam Ramesh on Friday cited a report from an independent study involving four eminent research and academic institutes that comprehensively evaluated the results of these guaranteesJairam Ramesh issued a media statement in this regard talking about the impact of the successful implementation of guarantees The verdict is unambiguous Women are healthier more mobile and empowered in the family and in society Families are making longterm investments in their health and education Local economies are stronger with demand boosted at the grassrootsJairam Ramesh further shared some of the reports highlightsTalking about the Shakti free bus travel Scheme he said 19 per cent of the women beneficiaries found paid work or better jobs due to the mobility provided by buses in Bengaluru Urban district this proportion rose to 34 per cent 80 per cent of the beneficiaries reported increased healthcare access Notably 72 per cent of the women surveyed reported that the scheme boosted their selfconfidence and empowermentUnder the Gruha Lakshmi Rs 2000 to women heads scheme 94 per cent used some part of the money on supplementing diet and nutrition 90 per cent on healthcare and about 50 per cent for their childrens education Women are overwhelmingly using the funds to make longterm investments in their familys wellbeing he statedAs per the Congress leader under the Anna Bhagya free rice 94 per cent of the respondents reported receiving the benefits of the scheme 91 per cent of the beneficiary families are spending on supplementary nutrition like vegetables and milk since the enhanced Anna Bhagya scheme covers their need for grainsRamesh stated Utilising Gruha Jyoti free 200 units of power 72 per cent of the women beneficiaries reported that their families now had greater utilisation of electricity and 43 per cent purchased new timesaving and quality of life enhancing appliances42 per cent of those who received the allowance under Yuva Nidhi allowance for unemployed youth used the funds for skill development and employment Ramesh statedThe Karnataka governments five guarantees are a set of welfare initiatives launched in 2023 to support lowincome households empower women and address unemployment The Congressled government claims that these schemes are part of the Karnataka governments broader welfare agenda aiming to uplift marginalised communities and promote social equityThe Karnataka government has allocated approximately Rs 52000 crore annually to fund its flagship welfare initiative the five guarantees scheme This allocation is part of the states broader budget which for the fiscal year 202425 was set at Rs 371 lakh crore IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/women-healthier-families-stronger-economies-growing-under-ktakas-5-guarantees-jairam-ramesh-641253.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sir-in-bengal-blos-in-2-000-booths-likely-to-be-replaced-for-violating-eci-norms-641260.html Kolkata Oct 3 Boothlevel officers in over 2000 booths in different districts of West Bengal might be replaced shortly following severe violations of the Election Commission of India ECIs directives regarding the criteria for BLRO appointment An insider from the office of the Chief Electoral Officer CEO stated that the District Magistrates concerned who are also District Election Officers for the respective districts where these 2000 booths have been identified have already been directed by the CEOs office to submit detailed reports on the anomaliesOnce the individual reports from the District Magistrates are available then the process of replacing the irregular appointments will start strictly following the ECIset guidelines on BLO appointments Under any circumstance the replacement procedure will be completed before the beginning of the ECIproposed special intensive revision in the state a CEO office insider saidAs per the ECI guidelines there should be a pattern for appointment for BLO appointments that is uniform for all Indian statesFirst the permanent state government employees in the category of GroupC or above and teaching staff in staterun schools should be considered for appointments of BLOsIn case adequate numbers are not available from the GroupC category permanent state government employees and teachers in staterun schools are not available only then contractual state government employees could be considered for appointment as BLOsHowever according to the CEOs office insider each appointment of contractual staff as a BLO has to be justified from the district level and concurrence for the same should be granted from the CEOs officeHowever of late it has come to the notice of the CEOs office that in around 2000 booths in a number of districts appointments of contractual state government employees have been made despite the availability of permanent state government employees or teachers in staterun schools for the same At the same time all these irregular appointments were done without the concurrence from the CEOs office the insider saidRecently the CEO West Bengal Manoj Kumar Agarwal had sent a letter to the State Education Department complaining about the reluctance among a section of teaching staff in staterun schools to accept BLO duty despite a clear instruction on this count from a singlejudge bench of the Calcutta High Court The CEOs office had also cautioned of disciplinary action against such teachers if they do not join BLO duties after a certain period of time IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sir-in-bengal-blos-in-2-000-booths-likely-to-be-replaced-for-violating-eci-norms-641260.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajya-sabha-mp-aditya-sahu-appointed-working-president-of-jharkhand-bjp-641264.html Ranchi Oct 3 The Bharatiya Janata Party BJP on Friday appointed Rajya Sabha MP Aditya Sahu as the new working president of its Jharkhand unit a party statement said The announcement was made through an official letter issued by the BJPs National General Secretary Arun SinghThe National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party Jagat Prakash Nadda has appointed Aditya Sahu Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha as the State Working President of the party Jharkhand replacing Ravindra Kumar Ray The above appointment will be effective immediately the letter saidRavindra Kumar Ray was appointed to the post of working president in October last year just before the Jharkhand Assembly elections Party insiders say that Ray may now be given a different responsibility at the organisational levelAditya Sahu a resident of Kuchchu village in Ormanjhi block of Ranchi district has been associated with the BJP for over two decades Over the years he has held several key organisational posts including that of Vice President and General Secretary of the state party unitA teacher by profession Sahu served as a lecturer at Ram Tahal Choudhary College until 2019 before being elected to the Rajya Sabha in July 2022At 61 Sahus elevation is being interpreted as a calculated political move by the BJP leadership Belonging to the influential Vaishya community traditionally considered a strong support base of the party his appointment is likely aimed at consolidating social equations and balancing caste dynamics within the state unitThe development comes at a time when the tenure of state BJP president Babulal Marandi has also ended sparking speculation over the next leadership changeThe name of former Chief Minister Raghubar Das also from the Vaishya community has been doing the rounds However with Sahu already in a key role political observers believe the party might now hand over the state presidents post to a leader from the tribal or OBC communities in a bid to broaden its appeal IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajya-sabha-mp-aditya-sahu-appointed-working-president-of-jharkhand-bjp-641264.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-disburses-rs-653-crore-to-88-lakh-farmers-against-crop-losses-from-rain-yellow-mosaic-virus-641265.html Bhopal Oct 3 In a significant move to support farmers facing crop damage the Madhya Pradesh government has disbursed Rs 653 crore as compensation for losses caused by excess rainfall and the Yellow Mosaic Virus Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the virus had affected crops across nearly 300000 hectares in 12 districts of the stateThis is the first time the compensation amount has been disbursed before the crop reached the market CM Yadav told farmers through video conferencing and assured them similar support in futureHe also confirmed that the Bhavantar scheme which covers price differences will be available to further support farmersPreliminary reports indicate that the virus has spread across major pulsegrowing regionsIn Burhanpur a banana farmer received as much as Rs 36 lakh highlighting the scale of individual lossesA total of 884880 farmers from 3554 villages received compensation for crop damage across 652865 hectaresOf these 390275 farmers from 1854 villages were compensated for losses due to excess rainfall and inundation which affected 349498 hectaresRatlam district received the highest allocation of Rs 171 crore followed by Neemuch with Rs 119 crore and Mandsaur with Rs 35 croreAgricultural experts estimate that the average yield loss in affected areas ranges from 40 per cent to 70 per cent depending on the severity of infection and crop varietyYellow Mosaic Virus is a destructive plant disease that primarily targets soybean and highprotein pulse crops like urad and moong It causes yellowing of leaves stunted growth and a sharp decline in yieldSpread by whiteflies the virus thrives in warm humid conditions making large parts of Madhya Pradesh particularly vulnerableThe governments relief package aims to provide immediate financial support with compensation transferred directly to farmers bank accounts through the states digital benefit systemThe Agriculture Department is conducting field surveys and using satellite imagery to verify damage and ensure accurate disbursementChief Minister Yadav emphasised the governments commitment to standing by farmers during crises particularly during the festive seasonHe also hinted at longterm strategies including the development of diseaseresistant crop varieties and improved pest management systemsFarmers across the state have welcomed the announcement though many have called for additional support in the form of improved infrastructure access to quality seeds and timely advisoriesWhile the compensation offers a lifeline recovery will require sustained efforts and collaboration between the government scientists and farming communities This financial intervention marks one of the largest statelevel responses to a plant disease outbreak in recent years underscoring the growing importance of agricultural resilience in the face of climatesensitive challenges IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-disburses-rs-653-crore-to-88-lakh-farmers-against-crop-losses-from-rain-yellow-mosaic-virus-641265.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/vijayadashami-inspires-us-to-follow-path-of-truth-justice-president-murmu-641081.html New Delhi Oct 2 President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of Vijayadashami and prayed for inspiration to build a nation where people live in peace and harmony Vijayadashami also known as Dussehra is observed annually at the culmination of Shardiya Navaratri Falling on the tenth day of the month of Ashvin in the Hindu lunisolar calendar it symbolises the triumph of good over evilIn a statement President Murmu said On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all my countrymenSymbolising the victory of Dharma over Adharma the festival of Vijayadashami inspires us to follow the path of truth and justice she addedCelebrated in various parts of the country as Ravana Dahan and Durga Puja this festival reflects Indias values This festival gives us the message to abandon negative tendencies like anger and ego and adopt positive tendencies like struggle and bravery she saidI wish that this festival inspires us to build a society and country where all people progress together in life with justice equality and harmony the President addedThe word Vijayadashami itself is a combination of vijaya meaning victory and dashami referring to the tenth day denoting the festival that celebrates the triumph of righteousness over evil forcesEarlier in the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took to social media and wished the countrymen on the auspicious occasionVijayadashami is a symbol of the victory of good and truth over evil and untruth My wish is that on this sacred occasion everyone receives the inspiration to continuously progress on the path of courage wisdom and devotion PM Modi posted on XExtending his best wishes he added My warmest greetings of Vijayadashami to my family members across the country IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/vijayadashami-inspires-us-to-follow-path-of-truth-justice-president-murmu-641081.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/governors-cms-of-telugu-states-greet-people-on-dussehra-641099.html Hyderabad Oct 2 The Governors and Chief Ministers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have greeted people on the occasion of Vijayadashami Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma extended his warm and cordial greetings to the people of the stateThe Navaratri festival renews us with the spirit of joy and jubilation The main theme of the festival is the triumph of good over evil which has an everlasting relevance the Governor said in his message Truth alone Triumphs is our national motto and so while celebrating the festival we have to collectively endeavour to fight all the evils including diseases environmental hazards external threats and also create a greener and healthier nation he said I pray that the Divine Mother may shower her choicest blessings on the occasion of happy and festive celebrations of Dasara he addedChief Minister A Revanth Reddy also extended heartfelt greetings to the Telangana people The Dasara festival assumes a special place in the unique cultural life of the Telangana State he said The festival is being celebrated as a symbol of the victory of good over evil forces Telangana also stands as a testament to the unity of diverse communities he addedCM Revanth Reddy observed that performing Dashami puja with sacred Jammi leaves Alai Balai taking blessings of elders and sighting of Pala Pitta Indian Roller Coaster are considered auspicious signs during the festivities in Telangana The Chief Minister prayed to Goddess Durga that Telangana register unprecedented growth with a lot of victories and all sections of people celebrate this festival with joy and happinessAndhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer extend his heartiest greetings to the people of the state Vijaya Dasami is one of the most significant festivals in the cultural tradition of India During Navaratri festival devotees worship nine forms of Goddess Maa Durga symbolising supremacy of Dharma and victory of good over evil I pray Divine Goddess Maa Durga to shower Her Choicest Blessings on all of us on this happy and festive occasion of Vijaya Dasami the Governor saidAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu greeted Telugu people on Vijayadashami I sincerely wish that the blessings of Mother Sri Kanakadurga be upon everyone On this Navratri occasion which gives primacy to the worship of Shakti we have beheld the divine auspicious form of Ammavaru in her nine avatars he said and prayed that Her blessings continue upon the state of Andhra Pradesh May she grant the moral strength to carry forward this great yagna of welfare and development The Amma canteens that fill the stomachs of the poor every day pensions in the service of the poor Deepam that stands as a support for women and mothers the free bus travel scheme Stree Shakti Talli Ki Vandanam that educates children Anna Daata Sukhibhava that stands as support for farmers the P4 policy that holds the hands of the poor and leads them towards development and with industrial progress may this Dasara festival fill every home with light said Chandrababu NaiduDeputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also greeted people on Dussehra On this auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dasami which is celebrated as a symbol of the victories of Lord Sri Rama who protected the world from evil forces bestowed strength upon the entire world and established righteousness by slaying Ravana I pray that all people remain in happiness and joy and that the nation progresses on the path of development in all sectors he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/governors-cms-of-telugu-states-greet-people-on-dussehra-641099.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ramadoss-reappoints-gk-manis-son-as-pmks-youth-wing-chief-amid-rift-with-anbumani-641102.html Chennai Oct 2 The internal feud within PMK deepened on Wednesday as party founder Dr S Ramadoss announced the reappointment of Tamilkumaran son of the partys honorary president GK Mani as president of the partys youth wing The move comes amid a bitter leadership battle between Ramadoss and his son former Union Health Minister Dr Anbumani RamadossSpeaking to reporters at Thailapuram Ramadoss said he had decided to bring back Tamilkumaran to head the youth wing a post once held by Anbumani himselfTamilkumaran had earlier stepped down after which Mukundan Ramadoss grandson was appointed However continued infighting and questions over party leadership led to Ramadosss decision to reinstate TamilkumaranThe fatherson rift in PMK has been simmering for months After the expiry of Anbumanis term as party president Ramadoss declared that he himself would hold the post until a new leader was chosenAnbumanis faction objected insisting that only the partys general council could decide on the next president Each side then convened separate public meetings to assert controlThe dispute escalated when Anbumanis supporters submitted papers to the Election Commission EC nominating him as PMK president and reportedly changed the partys registered address in Chennai without the founders knowledgeGK Mani a staunch Ramadoss loyalist accused Anbumanis camp of fraudulent manipulation and asserted that PMKs sole recognised headquarters remained in TeynampetThe feud has also created confusion among cadres and raised concerns about the partys readiness for upcoming electoral battlesWhile Anbumani enjoys a strong base among younger leaders and is seen as the face of the partys future Ramadoss retains moral authority as founder and is rallying longtime loyalists to keep controlWith Tamilkumarans return as youth wing president Ramadoss appears to be consolidating his hold and countering Anbumanis growing influenceParty insiders say the reappointment is symbolic sending a message that Ramadoss still commands the structure and is not ready to yield groundObservers note that the public family feud risks weakening PMKs bargaining power ahead of alliances for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections where the Vanniyar communitybased party traditionally plays a key role IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ramadoss-reappoints-gk-manis-son-as-pmks-youth-wing-chief-amid-rift-with-anbumani-641102.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/andhra-pradesh-governor-cm-pay-tributes-to-mahatma-gandhi-lal-bahadur-shastri-641108.html Vijayawada Oct 2 Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his 156th birth anniversary and Lal Bahadur Shastri former Prime Minister on his 121st birth anniversary Governor Nazeer offered tributes to the two leaders by offering flowers to their portraits at a programme held at Durbar Hall in Raj BhavanThe governor said Mahatma Gandhis ideals of truth nonviolence simplicity and selfless service are timelessGandhijis vision of peace harmony and upliftment of the poor remains a guiding spirit for the nation Gandhijis timeless principles inspire us to build a society that upholds justice equality and fraternity and continues to contribute towards the progress of the nation Abdul Nazeer said in his messageHe also offered tributes to former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversaryThe governor said Shastri was a great statesman and a humble leader who epitomised simplicity integrity and dedication to the nationShastri jis call of Jai JawanJai Kisan continues to inspire generations His significant role in nation building and patriotism will always be remembered he saidChief Minister Naidu paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi On the occasion of the 156th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi the Father of the Nation who stood at the forefront in the struggle for the countrys independence and led the nation I offer my solemn tribute Gandhi ji the great soul who united the Indian nation and fought against the British Empire with peace and nonviolence to bring freedom to the country The path shown by that great soul and the values he practiced should serve as an ideal for the youth Only then will the dream of a new India that we are envisioning become a reality the Chief Minister said in a post on XHe also paid tributes to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri saying he filled the nation with new enthusiasm with the slogan Jai Jawan Jai KisanHe noted that Shastri tirelessly struggled for the countrys independence Lal Bahadur Shastris spirit of sacrifice should inspire the youth he saidDeputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan stated that Mahatma Gandhis principles should be known to future generationsThe truth nonviolence preached by Mahatma Gandhiji provide powerful strength to humanitys eternal life Gandhiji practiced them personally and demonstrated their power On the occasion of that great souls birth anniversary I offer my heartfelt tribute Gandhijis principles should be known to future generations We should study the path he followed in the freedom struggle said the Jana Sena leaderPawan Kalyan appealed to all to purchase khadi clothes in response to the call given by Prime Minister Narendra ModiIn his tributes to Lal Bahadur Shastri the Deputy Chief Minister stated that Indian freedom fighter former Prime Minister and the great leader filled the people of the country with a sense of unity with the slogan Jai Jawan Jai Kisan during difficult times IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/andhra-pradesh-governor-cm-pay-tributes-to-mahatma-gandhi-lal-bahadur-shastri-641108.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-mla-roughed-up-in-his-constituency-amid-row-over-increasing-pollution-641113.html Kannur Oct 2 KP Mohanan a legislator of the ruling Left Democratic Front and former state agriculture minister was roughed up by a group of people in his Kuthuparampu Assembly constituency in Kannur district on Thursday The 75yearold leader who represents the seat on behalf of the Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD an ally of the ruling Left had arrived at Kariadu to inaugurate an Anganwadi when the incident took placeLocal residents who have been protesting for some time over alleged pollution from a dialysis centre in the area confronted the legislator as he walked towards the venueEyewitnesses said a group of agitated men and women surrounded him raising slogans and questioning him over their grievancesWhat began as a heated verbal exchange soon turned into pushing and pullingThe MLA who appeared isolated from his supporters at that moment was seen being jostled and at times losing his balance before regaining composureVideo clips from the spot showed Mohanan resisting the protesters while asserting that he would go ahead with his programmeDespite the confrontation he eventually managed to proceed to the inauguration venueAmong those actively involved in the protest were women who voiced their anger alongside the menKuthuparampu is a politically sensitive constituency once represented by Chief Minister Pinarayi VijayanMohanan himself has deep political roots in the region his late father PR Kurup was also a minister in an earlier Left governmentMohanan served as Agriculture Minister in the Congressled United Democratic Front UDF government between 2011 and 2016 representing the Socialist Janata Dal at the timeWhen the party shifted allegiance back to the Left Mohanan followed suit and regained his seat at the 2021 Assembly election from KuthuparampuKannan a local resident said this pollution issue has been hanging fire for around two years Despite repeated demands to tide over this pollution issue nothing happened and the local people were upset said KannanThe episode highlights the simmering local discontent over environmental concerns linked to the dialysis centre It remains to be seen if the legislator will take up the issue with the police as elections are around the corner IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-mla-roughed-up-in-his-constituency-amid-row-over-increasing-pollution-641113.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rahul-gandhi-pays-tribute-to-kamaraj-celebrates-leaders-enduring-legacy-of-simplicity-and-social-reform-641114.html Chennai Oct 2 On the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna K Kamaraj Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to one of Indias most respected postindependence statesmen In a message on X Gandhi said His humility integrity and pioneering work in education and social justice for the upliftment of the marginalised continue to inspire generationsKamaraj who served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 1954 to 1963 is widely regarded as the architect of modern Tamil Nadus educational and social welfare systemsRising from humble beginnings Kamaraj left school at a young age but dedicated his life to ensuring that no other child would be deprived of learning due to poverty or distanceUnder his leadership Tamil Nadu witnessed a massive expansion of public schoolingThousands of new schools were built free uniforms were provided to students and the midday meal scheme was strengthened bringing children into classrooms and reducing dropout ratesHis belief that education could break the cycle of poverty became a cornerstone of the states development Kamarajs vision was not confined to education alone He pushed for industrial growth while balancing it with agricultural support helping Tamil Nadu maintain economic stabilityKnown for his clean politics and extraordinary personal integrity he lived a simple life often traveling without fanfare and rejecting luxuriesHis reputation for honesty earned him respect across party linesBeyond Tamil Nadu Kamaraj played a decisive role in shaping Indias political history As president of the Indian National Congress he was instrumental in guiding the party during a crucial transition period after the death of Jawaharlal Nehru and Lal Bahadur ShastriHis ability to mediate conflicts and prioritise national interest over personal ambition gave him the title of Kingmaker in Indian politicsMore than five decades after his death Kamarajs influence remains deeply felt His belief that governance must serve the poorest and most vulnerable continues to resonateRahul Gandhis tribute serves as a reminder that Kamarajs legacy is not just history it is a living guide to ethical and peoplecentered leadership that remains relevant to Indias future IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rahul-gandhi-pays-tribute-to-kamaraj-celebrates-leaders-enduring-legacy-of-simplicity-and-social-reform-641114.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/has-cautioned-govt-to-stay-on-right-path-rashid-alvi-on-mohan-bhagwats-external-interference-warning-641116.html New Delhi Oct 2 Senior Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Thursday weighed in on RSS chief Mohan Bhagwats remarks stressing the need for heightened vigilance and empowerment in national security asserting that the statement is the Sanghs attempt to guide the Centre to stay on the right path This came as Bhagwat during the centenary celebrations of the RSS expressed concern over rising instability in the neighbouring nations pointing to regime changes in Sri Lanka Bangladesh and Nepal triggered by widespread public discontentBhagwat warned that such developments underscore the need for vigilance and introspection within IndiaThere are unconstitutional elements within the country trying to destabilise it However these elements will be addressed Society and the administration should now concentrate on the development of the region Kashmir he statedReacting to Bhagwats statement Alvi told IANS I believe he has to some extent spoken correctly that when such situations are prevailing all around the country we also need to remain alert and even more than us the Government of India must remain vigilant I think the RSS chief has cautioned the Government of India telling them to stay on the right path otherwise situations similar to Nepal and Bangladesh could be repeated within IndiaOn BJP Minority Morcha chief Jamal Siddiquis request to President Droupadi Murmu seeking Bharat Ratna for RSS founder KB Hedgewar Alvi called it an attempt by Siddiqui to appease the RSS and the BJPWhat are the criteria for the Bharat Ratna Can the Bharat Ratna be given to those who stood with the British government Can it be given to those who were not even remotely involved in the fight for Indias Independence he questionedThe Congress leader claimed that the RSS has a 25year history when it stood with the British governmentThe entire world knows this They were not known during the Salt March In 1942 when Mahatma Gandhi and others were in jail the RSS stood outside reassuring the British that they stood with them If such people were awarded the Bharat Ratna it would be an insult to freedom fighters Alvi added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/has-cautioned-govt-to-stay-on-right-path-rashid-alvi-on-mohan-bhagwats-external-interference-warning-641116.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/women-celebrate-sindoor-khela-on-vijayadashami-marking-conclusion-of-durga-puja-641119.html New Delhi Oct 2 Women across India enthusiastically celebrated the traditional ritual of Sindoor Khela on Vijayadashami on Thursday marking the conclusion of the nineday Durga Puja festival Female devotees said that since the Mother Goddess resides among her devotees for nine days before returning to her celestial home the ritual is performed to pray for eternal marital bliss and to seek the Goddesss return next yearIn Delhi Maa Durga Mataji was bid farewell at the Durga Puja pandal in Mayur Vihar Phase 1 East Delhi Before the ceremonial immersion puja rituals were conducted after which women joyfully celebrated Sindoor Khela by applying vermilion to each other The devotees reiterated that this custom symbolises their prayers for lasting marital happiness and a hopeful reunion with the Goddess next yearIn Ranchi on Vijayadashami women from the Bang community applied vermilion to one another at the Durga temple grounds in Durgabari The ritual was a prayer for eternal marital bliss The devotees shared that since Mother Durga vanquished the demon Mahishasur Sindoor Khela celebrates her victory the victory of good over evil As twilight descends devotees bid farewell to the Goddess and smear vermilion on each otherIn Kolkata on the morning of Dashami the rituals of Devibaran and Sindoor Khela were held simultaneously at various pandals and residential complexes across the city Special events began early in the morning at Kolkatas major puja pandals as well as at places like the Urbana Housing ComplexThe sound of conch shells Ululudhvani and the rhythmic beat of drums filled the pandals creating an emotional atmosphere among devotees Traditionally women dressed in red and white saris first bid farewell to Goddess Durga by applying sindoor to her forehead They then engaged in Sindoor Khela with each other their faces saris and the entire atmosphere glowing with excitementAt the Urbana Housing Complex in Kolkata crowds of men and women gathered early morning The farewell ceremony began with offering prayers and sweets to the Goddess Afterwards women immersed themselves in Sindoor Khela filling the entire complex with joy as people embraced and exchanged greetingsFrom South Kolkata to North Kolkata the same heartfelt scene played out everywhere From large pandals to small neighborhood puja committees devotees were immersed in emotion The Goddesss departure was met with hopeful anticipation encapsulated in the popular refrain Aasche Bochhor Abar Hobe It will happen again next yearBengals famed Durga Puja festival is widely celebrated for the joyous spirit it brings with the blessings of Maa Durga From the traditional Dhunochi Naach incense dance to the elegant white sari with red border this festival has gained immense popularity across India IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/women-celebrate-sindoor-khela-on-vijayadashami-marking-conclusion-of-durga-puja-641119.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/left-cong-slam-centre-for-pittance-given-for-wayanad-landslide-disaster-641123.html Thiruvananthapuram Oct 2 Kerala leaders on Thursday criticised the Central government over its allocation of funds for reconstruction following the Wayanad disaster calling it politically discriminatory and inadequate The Centre on Wednesday sanctioned its first dedicated financial assistance for the districts reconstruction A HighLevel Committee chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah approved Rs 26056 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund NDRF as against Keralas demand for Rs 2221 croreCongress General Secretary and Lok Sabha member KC Venugopal accused the Centre of showing political discrimination by failing to sanction the funds Kerala had requested for rebuildingKerala currently has two Union Ministers They must clarify whether this approach towards the state is acceptable Do they have any concern or conscience for the disasteraffected people who are being ignored Are they willing to correct the Central governments stance Venugopal saidHe also demanded that the Centre hold dialogue sessions in the disasterhit areas of WayanadKerala had sought a reconstruction package of Rs 2219 crore but received only Rs 26056 croreIn comparison last year Maharashtra was granted Rs 1492 crore and Assam received Rs 1270 crore this year for flood reliefVenugopal called for immediate correction of this perceived political bias and said the federal structure was being underminedState Revenue Minister K Rajan also expressed his displeasure over the Centres treatment of KeralaWhat has the Centre given It is nothing compared to the damage It took five months to include this disaster in the L3 category We submitted losses amounting to Rs 1222 crore yet received nothing We asked for Rs 2221 crore and got only Rs 260 crore This is clearly discrimination against Kerala Rajan saidState Finance Minister KN Balagopal echoed the concern saying The Centres approach keeps Kerala out of the scene While the Centre did cover expenses for helicopters and certain services during the disaster the reconstruction support is grossly inadequate We will again approach the Centre said Balagopal and added that to even get this it took 15 monthsVenugopal further noted that the people of Wayanad had high expectations from the Prime Ministers visit after the disasterHowever during the event the PR agency prepared photo opportunities and ignored Keralas plight reflecting the governments alleged inhumane approach towards states that do not align politicallyHe stressed that the people of Wayanad have a right to adequate assistance and the Centre should adopt a humane and just approach IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/left-cong-slam-centre-for-pittance-given-for-wayanad-landslide-disaster-641123.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/manipur-police-convoy-attacked-in-chandel-vehicles-damaged-641129.html Imphal Oct 2 A mob attacked a convoy of Manipur Police at Longja village in the states Chandel district damaging several vehicles though no injuries were reported officials said on Thursday A police official in Imphal said that windshields of three police vehicles were damaged in the attack that took place late on Wednesday when the police were conducting an operation in the hill areas However there is no report of any injuries on either sideOne of those vehicles belonged to the Additional Superintendent of Police of the Chandel district which shares an unfenced border with MyanmarThe official quoting reports from Chandel said that a large number of people mostly women belonging to the Kuki tribal community prevented the convoy of vehicles from advancingKuki organisations alleged that the Manipur Police are biased towards the Meitei communityIn another development Manipur Police arrested two main accused who were involved in arson and mob attack on security personnel on Tuesday from the Yumnam Patlou Awang Leikai areas in Imphal East district The arrested persons are identified as Konjengbam Nanao alias Arunjit 21 and Heikrujam Khamba Meitei 43 both residents of Imphal EastIn a separate operation security forces have arrested a selfstyled corporal of the Peoples Liberation Army PLA militant outfit The militant was identified as Khundongbam Nandabir Meitei alias Chinglen 55 from Heirok Salam Leirak area of the Thoubal districtMeanwhile security forces in joint operations in Imphal West Imphal East and Churachandpur districts have recovered a large cache of arms and ammunitionThe recovered arms include a 9 mm SMG carbine with magazine five singlebarrel rifles one doublebarrel gun five pistols five pompi guns two 12bore shotguns a modified 303 sniper rifle with lens and an M16 automatic rifle with magazineThe security forces also recovered a large cache of various types of ammunition and explosives including Chinese grenades from the three districtsA Manipur Police official said that the security forces continue to conduct search operations and area domination in the fringe mixedpopulation and vulnerable areas across districtsAccording to the official a total of 114 nakascheckpoints were set up in different districts both in the hills and the valley region to prevent untoward and illegal movements of inimical elements and suspected vehicles He said that the security forces have provided escorts to a large number of vehicles carrying essential items along ImphalJiribam National Highway NH37Strict security measures are taken up in all vulnerable locations and a security convoy is provided in sensitive stretches in order to ensure free and safe movement of the vehiclesManipur Police also urged the people not to believe in rumours and be vigilant of false videosThe veracity of any circulation of unfounded videos audio clips etc may be confirmed from the Central Control Room Moreover there are possibilities of many fake posts being circulated on social media It is hereby cautioned that uploading and circulation of such fake posts on social media will attract legal action with consequences a police statement saidThe police also appealed to people to return the looted arms ammunition and explosives to the police or the nearest security forces post immediately IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/manipur-police-convoy-attacked-in-chandel-vehicles-damaged-641129.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rss-outlook-at-100-from-third-way-economics-to-a-civilisational-worldview-641137.html New Delhi Oct 2 IANS On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami as the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS turned 100nbsp Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwats muchawaited address at Nagpur was both reflective and forwardlooking He linked the legacy of icons like Guru Tegh Bahadur Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri with the Sanghs own 100year journeynbspIt is clear from his speech that there is going to be no major shift in RSS approach towards nationbuilding Even after 100 years it is a work in progress for the RSSnbspBhagwats emphasis on developing an indigenous development model rooted in Bharats civilizational wisdom holds key significance as it reflects the RSS worldview and global outlook tooAccording to Bhagwat across the globe scientific progress the ability of technology to make many aspects of human life more convenient and greater interconnectedness between countries due to communication and global trade present a positive picture However there is a considerable difference between the pace of scientific and technological progress and the pace at which humans adapt to thesenbspDue to this ordinary people may end up facing numerous problems Similarly we are also witnessing other problems such as the ongoing wars and conflicts both large and small across the globe the fury of nature due to environmental damage weakening of social and family bonds and growing misconduct and hostility towards others in everyday life he saidHe further said Efforts have been made to address all these problems but they have failed in stopping their progression or providing a comprehensive solution All countries are facing a threat from perverted and hostile forces that believe that the destruction of all bonds that unite such as culture faith tradition and the like is necessary for resolving these problems These forces will aggravate the social ills conflict and violence affecting humanity In Bharat too we are experiencing all these circumstances in various ways The world is eagerly awaiting solutions that are based on Bharatiya philosophyBhagwats emphasis on the indigenous development model is a reiteration of the Sanghs 100yearold stand that India had a highly evolved development model that was destroyed by the invaders over the last 1000 yearsnbspRSS thinkers and ideologues like Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay and Dattopant Thengadi have talked about this model in detail In the RSS parleys it is known as the Third Way Thengadi gave this term Third Way as an alternative to both Capitalism and Socialism the two key economic models that have emerged over the last 300 yearsSumming up the RSS outlook on its centenary Bhagwat stated The harmful consequences of the materialist and consumerist development model adopted worldwide based on a materialist and compartmentalised approach are increasingly becoming evident everywhere In Bharat too due to the same model irregular and unpredictable rainfall landslides drying up of glaciers and other similar effects have intensified over the last 34 years The entire water supply of Southwest Asia originates in the Himalayas The occurrence of these disasters in the Himalayas should be considered as a warning bell for Bharat and other countries of South Asia https://dailyworld.in/politics/rss-outlook-at-100-from-third-way-economics-to-a-civilisational-worldview-641137.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/chandrababu-naidu-pawan-kalyan-congratulate-rss-on-centenary-641138.html Amaravati Oct 2 IANS Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan have congratulated the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS on its centenarynbspChief Minister and the Telugu Desam Party TDP president took to X on Thursday to congratulate the RSSnbspI extend my sincere congratulations to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on completing 100 years Wishing them continued success in their service to the nation particularly in providing humanitarian support to people during times of need wrote CM Naidu whose party is a key partner in BJPled NDA government at the CentreEarlier Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also congratulated RSS on turning 100nbspOn this sacred day of Vijaya Dasami I extend my profound wishes to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on completing 100 glorious years of discipline service and nationfirst commitment he saidnbspThe Jana Sena leader wrote that from the freedom movement to every natural calamity and crisis the RSS has always stood at the forefront silently serving the nation with unmatched discipline and dedicationThe strength of the Sangh lies not in words but in actions in every Swayamsevak who embodies service before self In 1925 Freedom Fighter Sri Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar Ji founded the Sangh with a clear vision to prepare a generation rooted in discipline unity and sacrifice qualities essential for national independence and the building of a strong Bharat Since then the RSS has completed 100 years of dedicated service posted the actorpoliticianHe congratulated Sar Sanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat and said that his journey from an RSS Pracharak to leading the Sangh for more than 15 years reflects his unwavering commitment to uniting society on the timeless values of Sanatan DharmanbspHis leadership continues to inspire millions and strengthen the spirit of service across the nation My heartfelt wishes to every Swayamsevak on this historic centenary This is not just 100 years of an organisation it is 100 years of shaping character building unity and living for the nation added Pawan Kalyan https://dailyworld.in/politics/chandrababu-naidu-pawan-kalyan-congratulate-rss-on-centenary-641138.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-vijayan-cong-leader-muraleedharan-slam-centre-for-insulting-gandhi-glorifying-rss-641143.html Thiruvananthapuram Oct 2 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan criticised the Modi government accusing it of systematically distorting history and dishonouring Mahatma Gandhi In a strongly worded Facebook post CM Vijayan said Gandhi turned his life itself into a universal message and was murdered by a Hindutva fanatic precisely because he stood uncompromisingly for democracy and secularismGandhi and his ideals stood in the way of divisive politics which is what provoked the communal forces the Chief Minister wroteThe chief minister lashed out at the Centre for releasing a postal stamp and coin to mark the centenary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS an organisation that was banned after Gandhis assassinationCalling the move an insult to the Constitution he said the decision to issue them on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti itself showed that even Gandhis memory unsettles the Sangh ParivarHe accused the government of repeatedly trying to project VD Savarkar who was tried in the Gandhi assassination case as a national symbolThis attempt to substitute Savarkar for Gandhi is a dangerous distortion that secular society must resist CM Vijayan warnedEchoing the sentiment Muraleedharan declared that the Modi governments efforts to belittle Gandhi would be fought back and defeatedInaugurating a Gandhi Darshan programme in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday Muraleedharan called the release of a Rs 100 coin carrying the stamp of the RSS deplorableThose who collaborated with the British during Indias independence struggle have no moral right to decide this nations course he saidMuraleedharan accused the Sangh of seeking to rewrite history to suit its ideological agenda and warned that such moves posed a direct challenge to Indias democratic and secular foundationsBoth leaders used Gandhi Jayanti to underline that the fight against communalism and historical revisionism remains critical asserting that Gandhis vision of pluralism is the true antidote to divisive politics IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-vijayan-cong-leader-muraleedharan-slam-centre-for-insulting-gandhi-glorifying-rss-641143.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kashmir-mirwaiz-umar-farooq-expresses-solidarity-with-people-of-palestine-regrets-loss-of-life-in-ladakh-641146.html Srinagar Oct 2 Kashmir Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine and regretted the loss of life in Ladakh Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a religious conference Mirwaiz Umar said wherever there is conflict in the world real peace can be achieved only when justice is done to people involved in that conflictReferring to the Palestine issue Mirwaiz expressed strong solidarity with the people there saying We eagerly want the ceasefire to be implemented and the genocide of Palestinians to endBut beyond a temporary cessation of war what is required is a genuine fair and lasting peace process Whether it comes from the West or the Islamic bloc such a process must accommodate the aspirations of the Palestinian people above everything elseTheir inalienable right to their land their future their dignity and their commitment to an independent Palestinian state must form the foundation of any meaningful settlement Without this peace will remain elusiveDecades of suffering endured by the Palestinians is a matter of shame for global conscience especially World leaders A selective approach to peace that ignores justice only perpetuates conflict he saidHe expressed sorrow and regret at the recent loss of precious lives He said It is unfortunate that the Government of India instead of addressing the aspirations of people of Ladakh is complicating the matter further by being harsh on themHistory has shown time and again that peace cannot be enforced through coercion For peace to take root commitments made to the people must be fulfilled and dialogue must replace confrontationHe also expressed concern on what he called oft repeated restrictions on his movements by the authoritiesFor the last three consecutive Fridays I have been placed under house arrest without any explanation I do not know when or why restrictions will be imposed on me again Even peaceful meetings of the Ulema Council are disallowedIn my opinion the government of India must rethink its policy on Jammu and Kashmir Issues cannot be resolved through use of force and control of narrative Constructive engagement and dialogue are a far better and humane way of achieving sustainable peace he addedIn his comment on Waqf properties he said The community should be allowed to manage its religious institutions with autonomy and dignity The sanctity of religious institutions must be preservedInterference and intervention in religious matters must stop as they hurt the sentiments of people and create unnecessary friction he suggested IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kashmir-mirwaiz-umar-farooq-expresses-solidarity-with-people-of-palestine-regrets-loss-of-life-in-ladakh-641146.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/vijayadashami-being-celebrated-with-great-enthusiasm-at-jammus-parade-ground-641150.html Jammu Oct 2 The festival of Vijayadashami is being celebrated on Thursday with great enthusiasm in Jammu particularly at the historic Parade Ground where the main event will take place later Preparations are in their final stages and the Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a thorough security search operation to ensure the safety of attendees Security arrangements have been significantly tightenedIn the evening effigies of Ravan will be set ablaze followed by a grand procession drawing crowds from across the regionSpeaking to IANS artisans involved in the celebration shared that the tradition of Dussehra celebrations at the Parade Ground has been continuing for centuries For the past 40 years their families have been contributing to the event by creating effigies and participating in the festivities They highlighted that Vijayadashami in Jammu symbolises communal harmony as Hindus Muslims and Sikhs come together to celebrateSome political elements try to disrupt this harmony said one artisan but messages like I love Muhammad and I love Mahakal represent our unity We appeal to everyone to uphold mutual brotherhood and peaceAnother artisan added We have been making effigies for places like Leh and Srinagar Preparations begin a month in advance However due to the current situation celebrations in Leh have been cancelled But here at the Parade Ground a large effigy of Ravan has been installed and is ready for the ceremonyVijayadashami also known as Dussehra marks the culmination of the Navratri and Durga Puja festivals It commemorates Lord Rams victory over the demon king Ravan and Goddess Durgas triumph over Mahishasura symbolising the victory of good over evil The day also signifies new beginnings renewal and the destruction of negative qualities such as ego arrogance and injusticeSpiritually Dussehra reinforces the belief that righteousness and truth ultimately prevail over evil regardless of how powerful the forces of darkness may seem As the effigies burn and the celebrations unfold the message remains clear good always triumphs over evil IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/vijayadashami-being-celebrated-with-great-enthusiasm-at-jammus-parade-ground-641150.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/democratic-system-under-attack-in-india-says-rahul-gandhi-in-columbia-641153.html Bogota Oct 2 IANS Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp critique of the Narendra Modi government warning that the biggest threat facing India today is a systematic attack on its democratic foundationsnbspAddressing a packed auditorium during an interaction with students at EIA University in Colombias Envigado the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha said that Indias strength lies in its diversityits multitude of religions languages and traditionsand that democracy is the only system capable of giving space to all these voicesnbspBut that system he claimed is under siegeGandhi described India as a complex and decentralised nation fundamentally different from Chinas centralised and uniform structure He argued that Indias design cannot accommodate authoritarianism and that attempts to suppress its people would ultimately failnbspIndia is a conversation between all its people he said adding that the democratic framework is essential to allow different traditions and ideas to flourishnbspGandhi also spoke about Indias place in the global energy transition drawing historical parallels with the rise of empires The British he said mastered coal and steam while the Americans dominated the shift to petrol and the internal combustion engine Now the world is moving toward electric motors and battery technology and the real contest is between the US and China over who will lead this transitionHe noted that China is currently ahead and India as a neighbour to China and a partner of the US finds itself at the heart of this global collisionnbspDespite expressing optimism about Indias potential Gandhi cautioned against internal faultlines He highlighted the importance of nurturing regional languages and traditions warning that any attempt to suppress them would be counterproductive He also addressed the issue of unemployment noting that Indias servicebased economy struggles to generate enough jobsnbspDrawing a parallel with the US he said that Donald Trumps polarisation campaign resonated most with those who had lost manufacturing jobsnbspGandhi also stressed the need for India to develop a production model that works within a democratic framework capable of competing with Chinas authoritarian success https://dailyworld.in/politics/democratic-system-under-attack-in-india-says-rahul-gandhi-in-columbia-641153.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/lalu-prasad-yadav-is-bihars-ravan-giriraj-singh-641155.html Patna Oct 2 Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday targeted RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav calling him the Ravan of Bihar Addressing a gathering during Dussehra Singh the Begusarai MP said Before 2005 Ravan Lalu Prasad Yadav ruled BiharDrawing comparisons between the Lalu and Nitish regimes the Union Minister said Lalu once opened shepherd schools while today Nitish Kumar is opening medical and engineering colleges in every district Today our government is wiping the tears of the poorHighlighting the Centre and state governments initiatives the Union Minister said more than 25 crore women have benefited under various schemes and homes are being provided to the poorThe BJP leader also attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi calling him an urban NaxalHe said People like Rahul Gandhi only use abusive language Becoming an RSS volunteer requires seven lifetimes The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh works for the nation during every crisis while Rahul Gandhi continues with his theatricsBihar Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary slammed the RJD chief saying that the state witnessed Ravan Raj during the LaluRabri era while under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar it is now Ram RajyaSpeaking to media persons in Begusarai Minister Choudhary said What was the situation 20 years ago You are the residents of Begusarai I want to ask could you freely move on the streets back then During the Lalu Prasad Yadav government there was Ravan Raj Today under Nitish Kumars government there is Ram RajThe remarks came as politics intensified around Vijayadashami celebrations in BiharWhile BJP leaders including Union Minister Giriraj Singh have branded Lalu and his son Tejashwi Yadav as Ravan the RJD has been countering with sharp attacks on the NDA through social mediaBihar is slated to go to polls in October or November this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/lalu-prasad-yadav-is-bihars-ravan-giriraj-singh-641155.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jampk-govt-promoting-bapus-swadeshi-vision-l-g-sinha--641158.html Srinagar Oct 2 JampK Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday claimed that the Jammu and Kashmir government is promoting Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhis mission by promoting Swadeshi in the domestic industries The JampK government has been promoting Bapus vision of Swadeshi by setting up domestic industries On this Gandhi Jayanti I appeal to everyone let us adopt swadeshi in our lives he said while addressing students teachers and others during the Gandhi Jayanti programme at the ShereKashmir International Convention Centre SKICC in SrinagarHe said that Bapu saw a ray of hope in JampK and prayed for the region to show light to the countryHe also urged the people to actively contribute towards peace development and selfrelianceHe further stressed the importance of embracing the concept of swadeshi to promote selfreliance and economic growth in JampKJampK is progressing towards Atmanirbharta and Vikas We all need to work together and collectively to change JampK Gandhi wanted to see peace in JampK Now the youth of JampK have to fulfil Gandhis dream of a peaceful Kashmir he saidHe said that Seva Parv Swachhta Pakhwada is concluding but let us continue with this cleanliness drive throughout the yearBapu used to say be the change you want to see in society In 1921 he said he wanted to see his country taking challenges headon and over the past 11 years PM Modi has transformed the country completely he claimedHe also claimed that fiftyone crore people are covered under life insurance schemes by the government adding that India has become the secondhighest manufacturer of smartphonesHe further highlighted various community initiatives undertaken across JampK including plantation drives environmental awareness campaigns wall paintings cleanliness drives and drug deaddiction programmes IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jampk-govt-promoting-bapus-swadeshi-vision-l-g-sinha--641158.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tejashwi-yadav-targets-bihars-nda-govt-on-caste-census-641164.html Patna Oct 2 On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastris birth anniversaries RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday targeted the NDA government in Bihar over the caste census accusing it of double standards In a social media post Yadav recalled the day of October 2 2023 when as Deputy Chief Minister he released the caste survey reportLet us remember that historic day on 2 October 2023 when I fulfilled my decadesold pledge to conduct a caste survey in Bihar and released the report he wroteYadav said the publication of the report marked a turning pointBy releasing the report on that special day we declared that the entire country now demands a caste census and we will not allow any further delay he saidTaking a swipe at the BJP and RSS the RJD leader added Our struggle brought this stubborn government to its knees We applied political and social pressure on those who constantly criticised the caste census and issued statements against it forcing them to announce a nationwide caste census However their intentions and implementation remain questionableTejashwi Yadav further attacked the NDA government accusing it of betraying Dalits backward and tribal communities over reservationThe antiDalit backward reservationthief BJP has robbed the rights of Dalits backward extremely backward and tribal communities by not including the 65 per cent reservation recommended as per our caste survey report in the 9th Schedule of the Constitution Yadav allegedHe charged that the doubleengine government had snatched the rights of these communitiesThis antireservation move by the NDA is causing Dalits backwards and tribals to lose millions of jobs he saidReaffirming his commitment the RJD leader added that his fight for the backward deprived Dalits exploited and poor would continue until reservations are ensured in proportion to the populationUntil the scope of reservation does not exceed the 50 per cent limit and these communities achieve real economic social and educational justice my struggle will go on I need your support for economic justice Yadav appealed IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tejashwi-yadav-targets-bihars-nda-govt-on-caste-census-641164.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jammu-amp-kashmir-to-clock-nearly-10-pc-growth-economy-on-path-to-touch-rs-265-lakh-crore-641165.html New Delhi Oct 2 Jammu and Kashmir is stepping into a new era of growth and development leaving behind years of conflict and underdevelopment Once known mainly for unrest the Union Territory is now being seen as one of Indias fastestgrowing regions with its economy projected to touch Rs 265 lakh crore Since 2019 a series of structural reforms policy changes and massive infrastructure investments have reshaped the regions future according to Kuwait Times reportBetween 202122 and 202425 Jammu and Kashmir recorded steady annual growth of more than 7 percent supported by rising investments booming tourism and social welfare programmesA stronger sense of peace and governance has helped fuel this growth Welfare schemes like Ayushman Bharat universal access to clean drinking water and the construction of more than 17 lakh houses under PM Awas Yojana have improved peoples livesOver 30000 government jobs and the rise of more than 650 startups since 2019 have also added to stability and opportunityIndustry and infrastructure have been at the heart of this transformation Under the Industrial Policy 202130 and the New Central Sector Scheme investment proposals worth Rs 163 lakh crore have been received with the potential to create nearly six lakh jobsClose to 2000 new industrial units are already operational marking a major shift in the regions economic landscape as per the reportTourism long considered the backbone of JampKs economy has touched historic highs In 2023 more than 211 crore tourists visited the Union Territory the highest ever recordedImproved security better roads and diverse attractions such as Gulmargs winter sports ecotourism circuits and upgraded religious sites have brought yearround visitorsThe G20 Tourism Working Group meeting in Srinagar further put the Valley on the global map Largescale infrastructure projects are changing the face of connectivityThe Chenab Railway Bridge the tallest in the world along with the Zojila and ZMorh tunnels new highways and upgraded airports in Srinagar Jammu and Leh have reduced travel time and boosted trade tourism and logisticsMetro rail projects planned for Srinagar and Jammu along with logistics parks signal a vision for modern urban transportEnergy and digital transformation are also moving forward Hydropower projects such as Ratle Kishanganga and Pakal Dul along with new solar initiatives are set to strengthen power supplyAt the same time digital governance is improving through the BharatNet project and over 1100 services available on the eUNNAT portalThe discovery of lithium reserves in Reasi has given the Union Territory an additional strategic edge with the potential to play a key role in Indias clean energy transitionTraining programs for youth in artificial intelligence cloud computing and cybersecurity highlight a future that combines renewable energy with digital innovationExperts say these changes are not just about economic growth but also about strengthening Indias strategic presence in border regionsDualuse infrastructure like highways tunnels and airports support both civilian needs and national securityWith growth expected to touch nearly 10 per cent in the coming years Jammu and Kashmir is now emerging as Indias new growth engine the report added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jammu-amp-kashmir-to-clock-nearly-10-pc-growth-economy-on-path-to-touch-rs-265-lakh-crore-641165.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kc-venugopal-urges-centre-to-reverse-air-indias-flight-reductions-from-kerala-641176.html Thiruvananthapuram Oct 2 Congress leader and AICC General Secretary Organisation KC Venugopal on Thursday has written to the Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu urging immediate intervention to halt Air Indias proposed cuts to both domestic and international services from four Kerala airports Air India and Air India Express operates a sizeable number of flights especially to the various Middle East countries and its the backbone for the Kerala diasporaVenugopal warned that the reduction of flights would severely affect the states expatriate community particularly those working in the Gulf who rely on affordable travel options to return homeWith Air India Express cutting services other airlines may hike fares creating a significant financial burden for thousands of Malayalis who are employed on modest incomes abroad he saidVenugopal the Alappuzha MP pointed out that Air Indias move would not only inconvenience workers during festival seasons and peak travel periods but could also disrupt educational and employmentrelated travel for students and professionals from KeralaAccording to reports the airline plans to suspend services to major Gulf destinations including Bahrain and Abu Dhabi from this monthVenugopal highlighted the broader implications saying the flight reductions threaten to erode essential connectivity for the large expatriate community many of whom depend on these services for both work and family reasonsHe reminded the ministry that repeated representations had been made regarding exorbitant airfare hikes and travel difficulties but effective intervention had yet to occurIt is imperative that the Centre restores and maintains these crucial Air India services ensuring that travel remains affordable and accessible for all Malayalis living and working abroad added VenugopalThe letter underscores the growing concern among Keralas large expatriate population over dwindling flight options and rising costs highlighting the need for immediate policy action to protect their travel needsAround 25 million people constitute the Kerala diaspora of which around 85 per cent work in the various Middle East countries IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kc-venugopal-urges-centre-to-reverse-air-indias-flight-reductions-from-kerala-641176.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-congress-mla-sparks-row-with-death-wish-for-pm-modi-641177.html Hyderabad Oct 2 A legislator of the ruling Congress party in Telangana sparked a row with his remarks allegedly wishing death for Prime Minister Narendra Modi Bhupathi Reddy the member of Telangana Assembly from Nizamabad Rural constituency remarked on how long Prime Minister Modi will liveIn a video clip shared by BJP leaders on social media on Thursday the MLA is heard making the controversial remarksThey always say Rama as if Rama were born only because of them As if they go Rama too would go the MLA said in TeluguIf Modi dies will Rama cease to exist How many more days will Modi live He is already 75 years old Bhupathi Reddy saidThe MLA reportedly made the remarks at a program about a week ago in his constituencyThe BJP has strongly condemned the remarks made by the Congress MLA calling the remarks shocking and insensitiveBhagwan Shri Ram is the eternal embodiment of Bharats civilisational pride and cultural greatness The vile and disgraceful remarks of Telangana Congress MLA Bhupati are not an individual outburst but a reflection of Congresss deeprooted contempt for Hindu sentiments By repeatedly attacking Bhagwan Shri Ram and ridiculing the faith of crores of Indians Congress exposes its antiHindu mindset and its politics of appeasement the BJP said in a postLets unite and fight against Congresss divisive and destructive agenda in Telangana and across Bharat it addedTelangana BJP spokesperson Rachna Reddy said the remarks of the MLA show the frustration of the Congress partyIn the past MLA had used abusive language against actor Allu Arjun and warned he would not tolerate criticism of the state government and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-congress-mla-sparks-row-with-death-wish-for-pm-modi-641177.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-congress-mla-sparks-row-with-death-wish-for-pm-modi-641178.html Hyderabad Oct 2 A legislator of the ruling Congress party in Telangana sparked a row with his remarks allegedly wishing death for Prime Minister Narendra Modi Bhupathi Reddy the member of Telangana Assembly from Nizamabad Rural constituency remarked on how long Prime Minister Modi will liveIn a video clip shared by BJP leaders on social media on Thursday the MLA is heard making the controversial remarksThey always say Rama as if Rama were born only because of them As if they go Rama too would go the MLA said in TeluguIf Modi dies will Rama cease to exist How many more days will Modi live He is already 75 years old Bhupathi Reddy saidThe MLA reportedly made the remarks at a program about a week ago in his constituencyThe BJP has strongly condemned the remarks made by the Congress MLA calling the remarks shocking and insensitiveBhagwan Shri Ram is the eternal embodiment of Bharats civilisational pride and cultural greatness The vile and disgraceful remarks of Telangana Congress MLA Bhupati are not an individual outburst but a reflection of Congresss deeprooted contempt for Hindu sentiments By repeatedly attacking Bhagwan Shri Ram and ridiculing the faith of crores of Indians Congress exposes its antiHindu mindset and its politics of appeasement the BJP said in a postLets unite and fight against Congresss divisive and destructive agenda in Telangana and across Bharat it addedTelangana BJP spokesperson Rachna Reddy said the remarks of the MLA show the frustration of the Congress partyIn the past MLA had used abusive language against actor Allu Arjun and warned he would not tolerate criticism of the state government and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-congress-mla-sparks-row-with-death-wish-for-pm-modi-641178.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/chhattisgarh-103-maoists-lay-down-arms-in-bijapur-641179.html Raipur Oct 2 In a major breakthrough in the fight against leftwing extremism 103 Maoists surrendered before senior police and paramilitary officials in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on October 2 The surrender which coincided with Gandhi Jayanti marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to dismantle the Maoist network in the region Among those who laid down arms were 49 Maoists carrying a cumulative reward of Rs 106 crore including highranking cadres such as DVCMs PPCMs ACMs militia commanders and members of the Jantana Sarkar The event was held under the banner of Puna Margem a stateled initiative that promotes rehabilitation as a path to rebirth The surrender took place in the presence of top officials including Deputy Inspector General of Police Kamalochan Kashyap DIG CRPF Sector Bijapur BS Negi SP Bijapur Jitendra Kumar Yadav and several commandants from CRPF and Cobra battalions Each surrendered Maoist was given a cheque of Rs 50000 as part of the states rehabilitation package Officials said that the decision to surrender was driven by growing disillusionment with the Maoist ideology internal rifts within the organisation and the desire for a peaceful family life The continued death of senior leaders in encounters and the erosion of public support have further weakened the Maoist structure The high number of RPC members among the surrendered indicates a shift within the organisations operational base The Chhattisgarh governments multipronged strategy including the establishment of new security camps expansion of roads access to electricity and water and community policing has played a pivotal role in encouraging Maoists to return to the mainstream The Niyed Nella Nar Scheme and widespread awareness of the surrender and rehabilitation policy have also contributed to this shift senior police officials said Since January 2025 Bijapur district has witnessed the arrest of 421 Maoists the surrender of 410 and the death of 137 in various encounters Over the past two years the cumulative figures stand at 924 arrests 599 surrenders and 195 deaths Authorities believe that this trend reflects the weakening grip of Maoist ideology and the growing effectiveness of coordinated antiNaxal operations The mass surrender is being seen not just as a tactical victory but as a symbolic defeat of a violent ideology that once thrived on fear and misinformation It signals a growing aspiration among former rebels to embrace peace development and reintegration into society IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/chhattisgarh-103-maoists-lay-down-arms-in-bijapur-641179.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/centre-extends-unified-pension-scheme-switch-deadline-till-nov-30-641025.html New Delhi Sep 30 The government on Tuesday extended the deadline to switch from the National Pension System NPS to the Unified Pension Scheme UPS till November 30 against the earlier date of September 30 The deadline has been extended for eligible employees past retirees and legally wedded spouses of deceased retirees to exercise their option to join the UPS by two months according to a notification by the Department of Financial Services DFSIn the official communication to the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority PFRDA the DFS said the decision was taken after receiving multiple requests from stakeholders seeking more time in view of recent changes announced under the schemeThe Finance Ministry has directed the PFRDA to make necessary changes in the Central Recordkeeping Agency CRA systems and issue a circular to implement the decisionEarlier the Finance Ministry had urged all Central government employees and past retirees under the NPS who wish to switch to the UPS to exercise their option well ahead of the September 30 deadline to avoid being caught up in a lastminute rushAll eligible employees are urged to exercise their option well before the deadline to avoid any lastminute difficulties and to ensure the timely processing of their requests Employees who choose to remain in the NPS cannot opt for the UPS after this date a Finance Ministry statement had saidEligible employees under the UPS can switch to the NPS only once and cannot switch back to the UPS The switch must be exercised at least one year before superannuation or three months before voluntary retirement whichever is earlierThe switch facility will not be allowed in cases of removal dismissal or compulsory retirement as a penalty or where disciplinary proceedings are ongoing or contemplatedThose who do not opt for the switch within the stipulated time will continue under the UPS by defaultThis initiative aims to provide Central government employees with an informed choice in planning their postretirement financial security By opting for the UPS the employees retain their choice to switch to the NPS at a later date IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/centre-extends-unified-pension-scheme-switch-deadline-till-nov-30-641025.html Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-guv-appoints-milind-dandekar-as-kulguru-of-bhoj-open-university-641026.html Bhopal Sep 30 Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel has appointed Milind Dattatreya Dandekar as the Kulguru of Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University at Bhopal the government said in a statement on Tuesday Dandekar has been appointed as Kulguru of the states Open University for a term of four years from the date of assuming charge until attaining the age of 70 yearsAs per the issued order his service conditions and regulations will be governed by Ordinance 1A of the universityDandekar from the Department of Industrial Production Engineering at Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology and Science in Indore has been appointed Kulguru of Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University the statement saidBhoj Open University in Bhopal has been in controversy over the alleged irregularities in appointment of professors and other staff for the last few yearsIt was alleged that experts from other subjects were called for the selection of some subjects which was illegalThe matter related with alleged irregularities in appointment during 2015 had reached before the Madhya Pradesh High CourtIn April this year the Madhya Pradesh High Court had ordered the cancellation of appointments made in 2015 to several posts including professors at the Bhoj Open UniversityThe court has said that the selection committee did not thoroughly scrutinise the academic records of each applicantSome columns of marks were left blank by the committee without any explanationThe High Court found the selection process to be highly flawedThe division bench overturning the single bench order directed the issuance of fresh advertisements for the appointmentsThe court had also noticed that by giving top marks to candidates in the interview other eligible candidates with better academic records were ignored showing favouritism IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-guv-appoints-milind-dandekar-as-kulguru-of-bhoj-open-university-641026.html Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/meghalaya-cm-says-due-procedure-followed-in-dropping-four-npp-ministers-from-cabinet-641028.html Shillong Sep 30 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday asserted that all four National Peoples Party NPP legislators who were removed from the state Cabinet earlier this month were duly informed in advance about the decision dismissing allegations that they were caught unawares Responding to remarks by former Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh who claimed she learnt of her removal during an event in New Delhi the Chief Minister clarified that official communication had been made prior to the reshuffleSangma said that on September 12 around 8 pm letters were dispatched to each of the four ministers concerned informing them of his decision to drop them from the Cabinet The letters were sent and all of them received it I expect that when they receive a letter from the Chief Minister they go through it The question of not informing them does not arise as the communication was formally shared he saidThe Chief Minister also sought to play down suggestions that the Cabinet reshuffle had sidelined seasoned and capable leaders He maintained that experience was not the sole criterion for Cabinet composition and that the larger objective was to balance different factors including regional aspirations seniority and youth representationMy Cabinet is a balanced team It has a mix of senior leaders who have been in public life for decades as well as younger members who bring fresh energy Experience and commitment to the people of the state are equally important Sangma explained He further pointed out that the reshuffle was necessitated by the need to accommodate demands from various districtsThere were strong aspirations from regions such as Ri Bhoi North Garo Hills and West Khasi Hills As Chief Minister I had to take into account these sentiments while restructuring the Cabinet he addedSangma emphasised that such exercises were part of political responsibility and governance and reiterated that the process had been carried out transparently and in accordance with established procedure IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/meghalaya-cm-says-due-procedure-followed-in-dropping-four-npp-ministers-from-cabinet-641028.html Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tripura-surpasses-national-average-in-mgnrega-mandays-last-year-official-641029.html Agartala Sep 30 Under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act MGNREGA Tripura generated an average of 60 mandays per labour card holder in the last financial year compared to the national average of 50 days officials said here on Tuesday A senior official of the Rural Development Department said that during the financial year 202425 the Centre had allocated three crore mandays persondays but the state government successfully generated 353 crore mandaysIn the last fiscal 202425 Tripura ranked seventh among all states and Union Territories in the country in terms of mandays generationAccording to the official in the current financial year 202526 the Union government has allocated 35 crore mandays which could be further increased through negotiations with the Union Ministry of Rural DevelopmentTill September 29 this year more than 171 crore mandays have already been generated and each labour card holder has received 31 mandays as per their demandDuring the same period the Tripura government received Rs 54818 crore from the Centre and disbursed Rs 50583 crore as wagesThe official clarified that there is no financial crisis in the state in implementing MGNREGAQuoting the Union government reports he said that changing policy over the implementation of the MGNREGA has achieved significant achievements in rural development and water conservation under the national scheme over the past 11 years since 2014During this period 20142025 MGNREGA has become the worlds largest social welfare programme with an expenditure of about Rs 84 lakh crore and the generation of more than 3000 crore persondays of employment across the countryNotably womens participation has risen from 48 per cent in 2014 to 58 per cent in 2025Under the scheme more than 125 crore water conservation assets such as farm ponds check dams and community tanks have been created in the entire countryThese efforts have yielded tangible results reducing the number of waterstressed rural blocksIn addition under Mission Amrit Sarovar more than 68000 reservoirs have been constructed or rejuvenated in the first phase alone in the country IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tripura-surpasses-national-average-in-mgnrega-mandays-last-year-official-641029.html Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/action-against-sonam-wangchuk-based-on-credible-inputs-amp-documents-ladakh-admin-641032.html New Delhi Oct 1 Ladakh administration on Tuesday said that the allegations of victimisation of individuals especially Sonam Wangchuk are baseless as the action taken against him Sonam Wangchuk is based on credible inputs and documents In an official statement the administration dismissed the allegations as baseless asserting that actions taken by law enforcement agencies are based on credible inputs and documents There is no question of witchhunting or smoke screen the statement reads urging that investigations be allowed to proceed impartiallyThe administration highlighted ongoing investigations into financial irregularities and foreign currency violations by the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh HIAL It claimed that HIAL despite not being a recognised university has been issuing degrees thereby jeopardising the future of students Additionally the institute allegedly failed to disclose foreign funds in its financial statementsThe statement also addressed the cancellation of SECMOLs FCRA registration citing multiple violations Authorities emphasised that legal avenues remain open for the organisation to appeal the decisionRegarding Sonam Wangchuks recent hunger strike and public statements the administration accused him of making provocative remarks including references to Nepal Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and allegedly inciting youth against peaceful methods It also cited a June 2025 video on his YouTube channel where Wangchuk reportedly spoke of an Arab Springstyle revolution and suggested selfimmolation as a form of protestThe administration criticised Wangchuks conduct during the Anshan protest stating that he failed to pacify the crowd and left the venue discreetly when tensions escalated It further noted that the government had announced a meeting date with Ladakh leaders and expressed flexibility Yet Wangchuk continued his hunger strike which the administration described as irresponsible and politically motivatedThe statement concluded by affirming that grounds for detention had been duly served to Wangchuk and appealed for calm emphasising the need to let the law take its course We are confident that together we will bring back normalcy in the peaceloving Leh Township and continue with our dialogue process it saidThe administration stated that during an interview on September 11 2025 at NDS Park he said that the youth claim they do not want peace and that Mahatma Gandhis path is not necessary People are not scared of the security forces deployed and if people come out worse it may happenIt said that before starting his Anshan Sonam Wangchuk suggested Sept 09 2025 that people wear masks caps and hoodies etc while participating in the protest citing COVID as an excuse though there is no sign of the spread of COVID in Ladakh IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/action-against-sonam-wangchuk-based-on-credible-inputs-amp-documents-ladakh-admin-641032.html Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/favoured-military-action-post-2611-but-was-overruled-amid-us-pressure-chidambaram-641049.html New Delhi Oct 1 Former Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has revealed that after the 2611 Mumbai terror attacks he was inclined towards retaliatory action against Pakistan but was told to depend on diplomatic efforts He disclosed the details of the events that followed the Mumbai terror attacks in an interview with ABP News channel recounting the decisionmaking process within the then government and how international diplomatic pressure particularly from the US affected and shaped Indias response to the situationChidambaram recalled that he took charge as Home Minister on November 30 2008 a day after the attacks and immediately following the resignation of Shivraj PatilI became Home Minister the day after the attack The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh called me to shift me from Finance to the Home Ministry When I initially refused I was told that Mrs Gandhi who was Congress president at the time had already made a decision I asked if I could speak with her but was told she was out of town I was instructed to take charge the next morning Chidambaram saidThe veteran Congress leader revealed that he was reluctant to leave the Finance Ministry I told them that I am happy to complete my term as the Finance Minister I have presented five budgets and the elections were supposed to be held in April 2009 But I was told no and the PM informed me that the party will have to move ahead with the decision I told them that I will move but reluctantly he addedDuring the interview he admitted his lack of familiarity with Indias security infrastructure at that time He said I went in blank adding that he was unaware of the intelligence assets available in Pakistan and neighbouring regionsThe former Union Home Minister also acknowledged that the thought of retaliation had crossed his mind It did cross my mind that we should do some act of retribution I did discuss it with the Prime Minister and other people who mattered Prime Minister Manmohan Singh discussed this matter when the attack was going on I can surmise And the conclusion was largely influenced by the MEA and the IFS that we should not physically react to the situation but we should employ diplomatic means he statedChidambaram said the decision to exercise restraint came under significant global pressure The conclusion was reached amid pressure from the world that was descending upon Delhi to tell us that dont start a war he saidHe mentioned that then US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice had travelled to Delhi to meet him and the Prime Minister urging India not to retaliate militarilyOn comparisons with Operation Sindoor he remarked You are comparing 2008 with 2025 17 years several things have happened therefore dont compare 2008 with 2025 The preparedness of our defence forces and positioning of intelligence assets was very different in 2008 which I discovered weeks and months after my appointment so we had to rebuild our assets and preparednessHe rejected the allegation that the Manmohan Singhled government was soft on terrorWe did not retaliate My personal view was we should have but I dont decide on my personal view I take on the strengths and weaknesses of the government the former minister said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/favoured-military-action-post-2611-but-was-overruled-amid-us-pressure-chidambaram-641049.html Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/may-navratri-bring-good-fortune-prosperity-to-all-pm-modi-on-mahanavami-641053.html New Delhi Oct 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Mahanavami greetings to the countrymen and prayed for their wellbeing and prosperity The ninth day of Navratri is celebrated as Mahanavami which is dedicated to Goddess SiddhidatriTaking to X the Prime Minister said Heartfelt wishes to all of you on the occasion of Mahanavami May this auspicious occasion of Navratri bring good fortune prosperity and success to everyone that is my wishUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also took to social media and extended his greetingsIn a post on X the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister stated Heartfelt congratulations to all devotees worshippers and residents of the state on the auspicious occasion of MahanavamiMay everyone attain a life filled with glory prosperity and good health through the grace of Mother Siddhidatri the ninth form of the compassionate Mother Durga and may her grace ever remain upon the entire animate and inanimate world he addedUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also extended his best wishes on the occasionHeartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all of you on the sacred festival of the ninth day of Navratri dedicated to the worship of Maa Siddhidatri the presiding deity of the eight great siddhis spiritual powers May Mother Goddess grant you all strength peace and progress he said in a post on XSiddhidatri means the one who grants supernatural powers Siddhi denotes supernatural ability or meditative skill while Dhatri signifies giver or bestowerShe is venerated on the ninth day of Navaratri known as Navadurga and fulfils all divine aspirationsShiva is also known as Ardhanarishwara because one side of his body represents Siddhidatri According to Vedic scriptures he achieved all siddhis by worshipping this Goddess IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/may-navratri-bring-good-fortune-prosperity-to-all-pm-modi-on-mahanavami-641053.html Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tns-doorstep-pds-delivery-reached-45-pc-of-elderly-disabled-beneficiaries-641055.html Chennai Oct 1 The doorstep delivery of essential Public Distribution System PDS commodities to senior citizens aged 70 and above and persons with disabilities PwDs launched in August under the Thayumanavar Scheme has yet to push coverage beyond previous levels raising concerns about its initial rollout Despite the governments aim to improve food security for vulnerable groups official data show that only 40 per cent to 45 per cent of the targeted population actually received commodities through door delivery during August and SeptemberThe rest continued buying from ration shops or were not available at home had shifted residence or were reported deceased Overall supply to this segment remains stuck at about 70 per cent the same level seen before the scheme beganThe initiative was introduced to cover an estimated 1673 lakh ration cards benefiting 217 lakh people Officials had anticipated that direct delivery would lift coverage beyond 70 per cent but August saw a dip to 65 per cent recovering to 70 per cent in September Roughly 8 per cent of the listed beneficiaries were found to be no longer alive and their names have been flagged for deletion while many others appear to have relocatedAnother key operational issue is the timing of delivery Door delivery is currently done in the second week of each month but a significant number of beneficiaries prefer to collect rations in the first weekTo address this the Cooperation Department plans to shift the service to the first Saturday and Sunday of the month starting in October hoping to improve reachPerformance has varied across districts Ariyalur Perambalur and Kanniyakumari have already recorded 80 per cent 81 per cent coverage including those who still buy directly and excluding deceased beneficiariesChennai continues to lag with an average offtake of only 53 per cent though slightly better than the 50 per cent before the schemes launchDistrict Collectors have been instructed to identify more eligible persons with disabilities to widen the base Fieldlevel staff face logistical hurdles Each home delivery takes time due to biometric procedures and travel especially in multistorey apartments without lifts Female staffers in particular report difficulty managing long delivery rounds without adequate supportEven so beneficiaries who have successfully received their supplies say doorstep delivery reduces the burden of travelling to ration shops especially for those who are frail or dependent on othersAuthorities believe that refining delivery schedules updating beneficiary lists and reallocating service clusters could help the scheme gain momentum in the coming months IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tns-doorstep-pds-delivery-reached-45-pc-of-elderly-disabled-beneficiaries-641055.html Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/preparations-completed-for-hm-amit-shahs-visit-to-haryana-on-oct-3--641061.html Chandigarh Oct 1 IANS Preparations completed for Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shahs visit to the state on October 3 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on WednesdaynbspHM Shah will be attending programmes in Kurukshetra and Rohtak during his daylong visit CM Saini said the government has formulated plans to strengthen cooperative societies formed for the welfare of farmersnbspnbspThe cooperative societies had lost the trust of farmers during the Congress regime but the present state government will work to restore this trust The process of enrolling new members will begin soon and this will also be facilitated online to ensure that farmers receive timely benefits the Chief Minister told the media herenbspResponding to a question regarding the Congress leaderships decision to appoint former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda as Leader of the Opposition the Chief Minister extended congratulations to both Hooda and Rahul Gandhi but questioned the delay asking if the decision was to appoint Hooda only why did it take them so longnbspnbspTaking a jibe at the Congress CM Saini said their policies are flawed and they have no real concern for the public welfarenbspIn response to another question he said that Congress has always been a party of factions and internal rifts He contrasted this with the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that the Prime Minister has always empowered the poor while the Congress and the INDIA bloc have only focused on strengthening themselvesnbspMeanwhile CM Saini released Rs 40479 crore as the second instalment of the state Finance Commissions grant to the Panchayati Raj Institutions marking a significant boost to rural developmentnbspnbspThe amount will be transferred directly to the accounts of 5719 Gram Panchayats 144 Panchayat Samitis and three Zila Parishads providing new impetus to development work and strengthening public facilities at the local levelnbsp https://dailyworld.in/politics/preparations-completed-for-hm-amit-shahs-visit-to-haryana-on-oct-3--641061.html Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rss-legacy-and-pm-modis-emphasis-on-discipline-nationalism-and-cultural-pride-641064.html New Delhi Oct 1 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS underscoring his deeprooted connection with the organisation which he has always called a privilege to be associated with its legacynbspnbspIn a podcast with Lex Fridman broadcast earlier this year he had reiterated how the RSS had given his life a purpose and instilled in him the values of selfless servicePM Modis RSS background shaped his emphasis on discipline nationalism and cultural pride Even as he transitioned into mainstream politics the Sanghs imprint remained visible in his rhetoric and policy prioritiesnbspDespite his ideological alignment and background as a pracharak his public appearances at RSS events were relatively rare since becoming the Prime Minister in 2014 His duties that came with the office had kept him from regular participation in events hosted by what is seen as the ideological mentor of the Bharatiya Janata Party BJPnbspSome saw this as an institutional distance from the Sangh to preserve an image of constitutional neutrality while others attributed it to his growing stature in the countrys polityIn the 2024 Lok Sabha election when the BJP lost a few seats in comparison to the earlier Parliamentary election especially in West Bengal and Jharkhand critics pointed to the partys expanding chasm with RSS There were allegations of discontent within the party rift between the old and the new all pointing to the political party reportedly shifting farther from an organisation from which it derives ideological inspirationnbspIncidentally RSS volunteers and its affiliated organisations have been working in the tribal and backward areas in such states for decades Though officially it denies any political involvement the Sangh has contributed a large number of leaders to the BJP Thus the social work undertaken by the organisation or its affiliates has sometimes been assumed as politically motivatedSo when the BJP lost three Lok Sabha seats in Jharkhand compared to the 12 it won in 2019 and climbed down in West Bengal from 18 in 2019 to 12 2024 some analysts attributed it to a conspiracy theory On the contrary when PM Modi hailed 100 years of RSS as a very proud and glorious journey of the worlds largest NGO in his Independence Day speech and lauded its volunteers for their dedicated service to the nation the Opposition targeted him calling it shameful and an insult to the freedom struggleMurmurs of discontent also arose from the same people who had accused him of drifting away from the Sangh when as Prime Minister he first visited the RSS headquarters in Nagpur on March 30 this yearnbspPM Modis visit to the RSS centenary celebration as the Chief Guest in New Delhi on Wednesday is also being viewed as carrying deep symbolic and political significance As with his praise for RSSs 100yearlong legacy as an extraordinary example of sacrifice selfless service nationbuilding and discipline and his unveiling of a Rs 100 coin and a postage stamp commemorating the eventnbspIncidentally the RSS marks its foundation day every year on Vijayadashami rather than the date it was established https://dailyworld.in/politics/rss-legacy-and-pm-modis-emphasis-on-discipline-nationalism-and-cultural-pride-641064.html Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-attend-rss-centenary-celebrations-on-oct-1-in-delhi-640797.html New Delhi Sep 30 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS as the Chief Guest on October 1 at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in DelhinbspnbspAccording to an official release from the Prime Ministers Office PMO the event will begin at 1030 am during which the Prime Minister will unveil a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and coin to mark the occasionPrime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS as the Chief Guest on 1st October 2025On this occasion the Prime Minister will release a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and coin highlighting the RSS contributions to the nation and will also address the gathering the press release statednbspFounded in 1925 in Nagpur by Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar the RSS began as a volunteerdriven organisation committed to nurturing cultural awareness discipline and social responsibility among citizens Over the past 100 years the RSS has grown into one of Indias most influential sociocultural organisationsDescribing the ideological vision of the organisation the press release said RSS is a unique peoplenurtured movement for national reconstruction Its rise has been seen as a response to centuries of foreign rule with its continuing growth attributed to the emotional resonance of its vision of Indias national glory rooted in DharmanbspA core focus of the Sangh the release stated is the formation of national character It seeks to instil devotion to the motherland discipline selfrestraint courage and heroism it said adding that the Sanghs ultimate goal is Sarvangeena Unnati allround development of the nationIn the past century RSS and its affiliated organisations have made significant contributions in areas such as education health social welfare and disaster relief RSS volunteers have played key roles in response efforts during floods earthquakes cyclones and other natural disasters often serving on the frontlines of relief and rehabilitationnbspThe centenary event aims not only to celebrate the legacy of the organisation but also to recognise its continued role in shaping Indias cultural narrative and fostering unity across communitiesnbspThe centenary celebrations not only honour the historical achievements of the RSS but also highlight its enduring contributions to Indias cultural journey and its message of national unity the press release concluded https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-attend-rss-centenary-celebrations-on-oct-1-in-delhi-640797.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/nitish-kumar-offers-prayers-at-patan-devi-temple-on-mahaashtami-640798.html Patna Sep 30 IANS On the auspicious occasion of Mahaashtami Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited the historic Patan Devi temple on Tuesday to offer prayers to Goddess DurganbspAccompanied by Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary Principal Secretary Deepak Kumar and several senior bureaucrats the Chief Minister performed rituals and prayed for the peace and prosperity of the statenbspPriests of the Patan Devi temple welcomed Nitish Kumar with Mata Ki Chunri before he spent time inside the sanctum offering his respects to the deitynbspAfter the temple visit he also toured several Durga Puja pandals across Patna greeting devotees and inspecting the festive preparationsOn Mahasaptami Nitish Kumar visited several Durga Puja pandals in Patna to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga on Monday eveningnbspThe Chief Minister first offered prayers at the Shri Shri Durga Puja Mahotsav Shiv Mandir Khajpura and the Shri Shri Durga Ashram Sheikhpura where he extended festive greetings to the people of BiharnbspHe also performed rituals at the Shiv Temple in KhajpuranbspAcross the city massive crowds thronged prominent pandals to mark MahaashtamiMajor gathering spots included Dak Bungalow Square Bakarganj Fraser Road Ashok Rajpath Boring Road Patliputra Colony Rajvanshi Nagar Gola Road Danapur Patna City and Malsalami creating a vibrant and devotional atmospherenbspTo manage the heavy turnout Patna Traffic Police implemented special traffic diversionsnbspTraffic SP Aparajit Lohan informed that key routes including Bailey Road and Dak Bungalow Square have been rerouted to avoid congestionnbspVehicles coming from Patna Junction toward Dak Bungalow Chowk are being diverted via Harding Road and Veer Chand Patel PathWe appeal to citizens to follow the traffic advisories visit the pandals peacefully and avoid spreading rumours Lohan saidnbspWith Maha Navami and Dussehra celebrations set to follow Patna continues to witness a grand festive spirit combining religious devotion with elaborate cultural displays https://dailyworld.in/politics/nitish-kumar-offers-prayers-at-patan-devi-temple-on-mahaashtami-640798.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/after-op-sindoor-jointness-of-tri-series-on-top-of-govt-agenda-rajnath-singh-640799.html New Delhi Sep 30 IANS Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday praised the triservices synergy during Operation Sindoor that enabled timely decisions and enhanced situational awareness reiterating the governments aim to further promote jointnessnbspAddressing a seminar organised by the Indian Air Force IAF at Subroto Park in Delhi Rajnath Singh said Our governments objective is to further promote Jointness and integration among the triservices This is not only a matter of policy but a matter of survival in the fastchanging security environmentThe evolving character of warfare combined with the complex interplay of traditional and nontraditional threats makes jointness a core operational necessity rather than a matter of choice he saidnbspJointness has become a fundamental requirement for our national security and operational effectiveness today While each of our services possesses the capacity to respond independently the interconnected nature of land sea air space and cyberspace makes collaborative strength the true guarantor of victory he addedThe seminar on the theme Fostering Greater Jointness Synergy through Shared Learning in the domain of Inspection and Audits Aviation Standards and Aerospace Safety underscores the necessity for Indias Armed Forces to embrace deeper integration to meet the demands of modern warfare and to maximise defence preparednessnbspThe Defence Minister highlighted the importance of IAFs Integrated Air Command and Control System IACCS working in unison with the Indian Armys Akashteer and the Indian Navys Trigun making a joint operational backbone during Operation SindoorDuring Operation Sindoor the triservices synergy produced a unified realtime operational picture It empowered commanders to take timely decisions enhanced situational awareness and reduced the risk of fratricide This is the living example of jointness delivering decisive results and this success must become the benchmark for all future operation he saidnbspThe Union Minister recalled the recent Combined Commanders Conference held in Kolkata where Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined the importance of jointness and integrationnbspHe stated that this reflects the governments clear commitment to ensuring that the Armed Forces are not only among the best in the world in terms of values and traditions but also pioneers of futureready systems https://dailyworld.in/politics/after-op-sindoor-jointness-of-tri-series-on-top-of-govt-agenda-rajnath-singh-640799.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/amid-karur-tragedy-tvk-leader-calls-for-youth-revolution-then-deletes-post-640842.html Chennai Sep 30 TVK election campaign management General Secretary Aadhav Arjuna has triggered a political storm with a nowdeleted social media post urging a youth revolution against the authorities In a latenight post on X on Monday Aadhav Arjuna wrote If walking on the streets leads to beatings and posting a comment on social media leads to arrest then when the police have become mere servants of those in power the only way to restore order is through a youth revolution Just as young people and the Gen Z generation united against authorities in Sri Lanka and Nepal youth will rise here too That rise will lay the foundation for regime change and the end of state terror When demons rule even funeral grounds devour corpsesThe post which many saw as incendiary was deleted within minutes but screenshots had already gone viralPolitical parties across Tamil Nadu still reeling from the Karur tragedy reacted sharplyThe controversy unfolds as the state mourns the devastating stampede at actorpolitician Vijays TVK rally in Velayuthampalayam Karur on September 27 The rally part of TVKs election campaign turned catastrophic when an overcrowded venue saw panic and a deadly crushFortyone people including eight children lost their lives and over 60 others were injuredChief Minister MK Stalin who rushed to Karur hours after the incident announced an inquiry commission under retired High Court judge Justice Aruna Jagadeesan and promised that rules and guidelines for political rallies would be framed after the reportHe urged the public not to spread unverified claims or malicious comments during this sensitive timeAIADMK general secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami expressed condolences but blamed poor crowd management and called for an impartial probe that goes beyond eyewashVijay who has faced both grief and criticism after the deaths described the stampede as an unimaginable tragedy and pledged personal support including Rs 20 lakh to each bereaved familyHe has also demanded accountability for any lapses in security and venue arrangementsOpposition leaders argued that Aadhav Arjunas remarks risk inflaming emotions when families are still mourningRuling DMK figures condemned the post as irresponsible while AIADMK said it revealed TVKs frustration after the deadly rallyAs the state reels from the Karur disaster the deleted post has added a volatile political edge to an already tense atmosphere IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/amid-karur-tragedy-tvk-leader-calls-for-youth-revolution-then-deletes-post-640842.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/as-protests-continue-against-nss-supremo-traditional-political-rivals-playing-cards-cautiously-640849.html Thiruvananthapuram Sep 30 While protests against Nair Service Society NSS General Secretary G Sukumaran Nair are intensifying across Kerala political parties navigate the issue with strategic caution Posters boards and demonstrations have emerged in multiple districts following Nairs recent remarks on the Sabarimala temple which were widely interpreted as favourable to the CPIMled Left Democratic Front LDF governmentThe controversy began last week when Nair praised the government for altering its stance on the Sabarimala temple issueFor the Congress this was viewed as a breach of the NSS longheld policy of maintaining equal distance from both political frontsWhile Nair clarified that his comments only reflected the NSS perspective on Sabarimala and not a political endorsement the CPIM celebrated the remarks while the Congress scrambled to contain potential falloutSenior Congress leaders have since rushed to engage directly with NairVeteran leader PJ Kurien and Lok Sabha MP Kodikunnil Suresh have already met him followed on Tuesday by senior legislator Thiruvanchoor RadhakrishnanTheir efforts are aimed at ensuring the NSS does not upset Congress electoral prospects with local body polls looming in a few weeks and the Assembly elections scheduled for AprilMay next yearThe BJP meanwhile has opted for a waitandwatch strategyThough its share of Nair community votes continues to grow this is what the Congress fears as it would be a boon for the LeftFor the first time however there is visible dissent within the community against Nairs perceived soft corner towards the LeftOn Tuesday a protest board appeared near Ernakulam mocking Nair as Kattappa serving Chief Minister Pinarayi VijayanSimilar protests have erupted in Pathanamthitta when local Karyogam workers voicing disapproval of Nairs stanceDespite the uproar political observers note that Nairs remarks have come as a morale booster for the ruling LeftA Minister speaking on condition of anonymity told IANS Nairs statement has come as a blessing in disguiseIt provides us with a strong foundation ahead of the electionsWith discontent simmering at the grassroots and political rivals calculating their moves the NSS chiefs statement has sparked a rare alignment of strategy controversy and community politics setting the stage for highstakes battles in the months ahead IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/as-protests-continue-against-nss-supremo-traditional-political-rivals-playing-cards-cautiously-640849.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/flood-situation-people-need-immediate-relief-not-photo-shoot-says-ktaka-bjp-to-siddaramaiah-640853.html Bengaluru Sep 30 The Karnataka BJP on Tuesday chided Chief Minister Siddaramaiah saying people need immediate and effective relief and not photo shoot of his flood situations aerial survey Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is undertaking aerial survey of flood situation in north Karnataka districts of Kalaburagi Bidari Yadgir and Vijayapura on TuesdayLeader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R Ashoka stated that Its a relief that your government which seemed to be in deep slumber has finally taken note of the flood situation in Kalyana Karnataka better late than neverBut what the people of floodravaged Kalyana Karnataka need is not a photo shoot of your aerial survey but immediate and effective relief Ashoka statedPeople expect that your aerial survey should not turn out to be just another symbolic exercise he statedSo before your plane takes off let your governments relief work take off this is my earnest appeal with the following demands Announce Rs 50000 emergency relief per affected family immediately he demandedStop making excuses like software glitches server down or other bureaucratic hurdles as done in previous years Immediately release Rs 50000 as emergency relief to every affected family staying in relief camps Dont delay aid and force flood victims to spend Deepavali in darkness and despair he reiteratedOnce the floodwaters recede district incharge ministers MLAs and officials must visit every village and conduct a comprehensive survey of crop damage property loss and livestock impact he urgedDuring my tenure as Revenue Minister in the previous BJP led government then CM B S Yediyurappa ensured onthespot cheque distribution This Congress government should do the same and provide immediate compensation at the site Ashoka statedAshoka further stated Postflood the risk of widespread epidemics increases The Health Department must wake up and act immediately Mobile health vans should be dispatched to every village to raise awareness stockpile essential medicines in large quantities and take all necessary preventive measures to curb the spread of infectious diseasesIn this time of suffering for the people of Kalyana Karnataka the Congress government must respond with compassion A special economic package of Rs 10000 crore should be announced not just announced but also released to support reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts Ashoka appealedThere have been several instances in the past two years where many genuine victims of floods and droughts were excluded from relief he claimedThis time ensure that no one is left out Publicly release all information about who received what compensation and prevent any political misuse or corruption in the relief process Ashoka stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/flood-situation-people-need-immediate-relief-not-photo-shoot-says-ktaka-bjp-to-siddaramaiah-640853.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/uproar-in-kerala-assembly-as-speaker-disallows-cong-discussion-notice-on-threat-to-rahul-gandhi-640865.html Thiruvananthapuram Sep 30 The Kerala Assembly descended into chaos on Tuesday after Speaker AN Shamseer refused permission for an emergency motion on the alleged death threat against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi The notice moved by the state Congress President Sunny Joseph was intended to spark an immediate debate but the Speaker ruled that the issue lacked both urgency and significance under Assembly rulesShamseers observation that the matter was a trivial issue infuriated the Opposition who accused the Chair of undermining a grave security concernLeader of the Opposition VD Satheesan hit back sharply stating that belittling a threat to a national leader was unacceptable and unbecoming of the Chair He insisted that the House had every right to take up such matters of public importanceThe Speaker however stood firm He pointed out that the controversy stemmed from remarks made during a television debate and argued that such statements could not form the basis of an emergency motionIf someone says something in a TV discussion how can it be discussed here he asked reiterating that the subject did not warrant urgent considerationThe response only escalated tensions Opposition members stormed the well of the House waving banners and shouting slogans against the government and the SpeakerSlogans reverberated through the chamber as members accused the ruling front of attempting to silence discussion on a critical issue creating dramatic scenes rarely witnessed in the AssemblyAmid the uproar the Speaker rushed through pending business before adjourning the House abruptly for the dayThe hasty conclusion underlined the severity of the deadlock as both sides refused to back downThe Congress has made clear that it will not let the issue fade framing it as a test of the governments seriousness on matters of security and democratic accountabilityThe ruling Left meanwhile maintains that the controversy is being inflated for political mileage and insists that proper procedures must be followedWith local body polls just weeks away and Assembly elections due next year the row over Rahul Gandhis security has quickly morphed into a flashpoint in Kerala IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/uproar-in-kerala-assembly-as-speaker-disallows-cong-discussion-notice-on-threat-to-rahul-gandhi-640865.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/from-pok-to-balochistan-rising-uprisings-signal-collapse-of-pakistan-armys-grip-640869.html New Delhi Sep 30 The protests that have broken out in Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK are a clear signal of how badly the Pakistan Army is collapsing due to rising corruption The army has managed to keep the issue under wraps for long in a bid to protect its corrupt officials but now the people have taken to the streets and are fighting backThe issue of corruption in the Pakistan Army over which the people are fighting is not limited to PoK but it extends up to Balochistan tooDespite the internet being cut and phone services suspended news regarding the protests in PoK has reached the entire world At least 2 people were killed and 22 others were injured after the police opened fire in PoKWhile there are longstanding issues such as the development of the region Indian officials say that the people of Pakistan are fed up with the brazen corruption in the Pakistan Army One of the biggest issues in the army that the people are now flagging is the culture of commission whether arms deals or developmental worksThe Pakistan Army for long had roped in retired officials to deal with the middlemen and take commission All this was not visible to the public and the rest of the world since the retired officials were working behind the scenesThere is no doubt that the Pakistan Army is the most powerful institution in Pakistan Today it has a puppet in the form of Shehbaz Sharif and hence this racket that it undertakes has become even easierIn 2015 Pakistan signed one of the biggest deals for a naval project called the Hangarclass submarine programme This deal was estimated at around 5 billion However the details of this deal remain sketchy and no information has even been given to the Parliament or the publicHowever the Pakistan Army has not just been complicit in giving information about defence deals The corruption even extends to housing and land Schemes such as the Defence Housing Authority DHA have made the Pakistan Army the biggest property developer in the country The DHA which runs into millions of dollars has managed to escape scrutiny as a result of which corruption is at an alltime highThe DHA has a special legal status that protects it from government oversight This has enabled the Pakistan Army officials to indulge in largescale corruption These issues have not only irked the public but a section within the army as wellIndian officials say that corruption has peaked the most under Field Marshal Asim Munir Recently a letter that was issued in the name of The Guardians of Honour exposed the uneasy calm within the army The letter accuses Munir of incompetence corruption and political oppressionThe crisis was reportedly sparked off due to the standoff with former Prime Minister Imran Khan and the courtmartial of Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed former head of the ISIWhile Asim Munir has largely managed to put down dissent the mask is currently wearing off An Intelligence assessment on the situation in Pakistan suggests that the protests in Balochistan and PoK could be turning points for Munir and his men There is no sign of the protests in both regions dying down and the situation could get only worse in the days to comeFurther the army also fears that these issues particularly corruption political interference and development could spill into the major cities of the country The army would no doubt try and put down the dissent with the use of massive forceHowever it is also mindful of the events that have taken place in Bangladesh Nepal and Sri Lanka Further it has also realised that it is having the worst time in Balochistan It has faced embarrassment on several occasions apart from incurring huge lossesThese are clear indications that the clout is gradually wearing out and the army would need to gear up for tough days ahead IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/from-pok-to-balochistan-rising-uprisings-signal-collapse-of-pakistan-armys-grip-640869.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/brijendra-singh-announces-haryana-sadbhav-yatra-to-promote-harmony-inspired-by-bharat-jodo-yatra-640874.html DW Bureau Chandigarh Haryana is set to witness a defining movement of social and political renewal in the form of the Sadbhav Yatra Beginning 5th October 2025 from Danoda village in Narwana constituency the padyatra will be led by senior Congress leader and former Member of Parliament Brijendra Singh son of veteran leader and former Union Minister Chaudhary Birender SinghSadbhav meaning harmony has come under stress in the past decade as the BJP has exacerbated caste regional and communal discord in Haryana through its divisive politics The primary aim of the Sadbhav Yatra is to revive bhaichara in Haryanvi societyThe yatra will also highlight national and regional issues including Vote Chori electoral malpractice failing foreign policy and international isolation unemployment paper leaks poor law and order situation agrarian distress government employees grievances flawed new army recruitment process and deterioration of democratic institutions under the BJP governmentSpeaking at the occasion Shri Brijendra Singh said Congress has always believed in unity and today Haryana needs bhaichara more than ever This Yatra is not just a political march it is a peoples mission to restore harmony and to raise the voice of farmers workers youth traders and women Through the Sadbhav Yatra we are marching together to reclaim the spirit of brotherhood and justice across all 36 biradaris of HaryanaThe padyatra will traverse all 90 constituencies across the state covering 26002800 km for over 6 to 7 months In its first phase the yatra will pass through 14 constituencies Narwana Kalayat Safidon Jind Julana Narnaund Uchana Uklana Adampur Nalwa Hisar Barwala Hansi and BawaniKheraThe yatras slogan Congress ka Haath Bhaichaare ke Saath seeks to unite the people of Haryana in the mission to restore social harmony It speaks to the shared heartbeat of Haryanas 36 Biradaris The Yatra logo reflects Haryanas identity and collective spirit featuring two rising hands orange for valour and sacrifice and green for agriculture and prosperity celebrating the land of Jawan and Kisan At its centre the Congress hand within the tricolour circle signifies harmony inclusivity and unitySadbhav Yatra is inspired by Rahul Gandhis Bharat Jodo Yatra where he took the Congress vision and values directly to the people of India The Sadbhav Yatra will also seek to encourage and unify Congress workers and leaders which is especially necessary since the 2024 Assembly Election results to stand up against the governments detrimental policies https://dailyworld.in/politics/brijendra-singh-announces-haryana-sadbhav-yatra-to-promote-harmony-inspired-by-bharat-jodo-yatra-640874.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/we-are-not-opposed-to-caste-census-object-to-cong-govt-playing-politics-ktaka-bjp-chief-640876.html Kalaburagi Karnataka Sep 30 Karnataka BJP President and MLA BY Vijayendra stated that the partys state unit is not against the caste census but is opposed to the politics being played over the issue by the Siddramaiahled government He said this while speaking to reporters in Kalaburagi on Tuesday about the controversial socioeconomic and academic survey known as the caste census He accused the state government of using the caste census as a political tool saying The state government is playing a game of chess in the name of the caste census They are trying to divide Hindu society Does the state government even have the authority for thisWe are not opposing the caste census but there is confusion about the CMs intentions Is Siddaramaiah conducting this for genuine social justice to the backward and oppressed communities or to cook his own political rice he questionedHe added Theres no genuine concern visible in his approach and that has led to public doubtResponding to a question about the caste census Vijayendra said The Chief Minister lashed out against the BJP yesterday He asked if we are opposing even the Central governments caste survey Didnt you spend Rs 180 crore on the Kantharaj report Why didnt you implement it even when you were the Chief Minister he questionedHe clarified Today spending Rs 500600 crore on the survey is not something the BJP is opposing But since Independence no Congress or UPA government has taken such bold decisions about a caste census Even though the Manmohan Singh government had decided on it Rahul Gandhi opposed it he pointed outIn response to another question he said The BJP is clearly committed to providing social educational and economic justice to backward and oppressed communities The confusion is being created by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah not the BJP We oppose Siddaramaiahs mindset he saidHe further asked What has the High Court said Why are you keeping questions that dont serve any purpose There are more than 60 questions and not all of them are mandatory he noted citing the High CourtTaking a dig at the aerial survey by CM Siddaramaiah in floodaffected districts of the north Karnataka region First give compensation to AICC President Mallikarjun Kharges family Alongside respond to the distress of farmers as wellWhen a farmer says his crop is destroyed and asks for compensation for 4 acres of tur pigeon pea crop Mallikarjun Kharge says Even I have 40 acres of land and my crops are completely destroyed I havent received any compensation either Vijayendra slammedHe criticised this statement and pointed out According to NDRF National Disaster Response Fund guidelines the compensation for dryland is Rs 6000 per hectare But when B S Yediyurappa was the Chief Minister himself a farmer leader he toured all districts and provided NDRFmodel relief from the states own funds to floodaffected areasHe continued Im not saying that Siddaramaiah doesnt care about farmers But that concern should be visible In response to a question he asked If you dont show concern for farmers who are in a dire situation now then when will youHe further stated that compensation of Rs 25000 to Rs 30000 per acre should be givenFormer Deputy Chief Minister and MP Govind Karjol stated We are not the ones creating confusion over the caste census it is the Congressled government and the Congress high command that are doing soAre there Christian Lingayats Are there Jain Panchamasalis Are there Christian Dalits Karajol questionedHe clarified further in response to another question Dont refer to anyone as Christian Dalits When a person converts to another religion from the day of conversion they are no longer entitled to the privileges or associations of their previous religion That connection with their past preconversion status is severedIf someone converts to Christianity they become Christian if to Islam then they belong to Islam he saidHe further added If there was genuine concern for economic or educational welfare then Siddaramaiah who was Chief Minister from 2013 to 2018 should have acted He appointed Kantharaj and received a report spending Rs 180 crore on it What happened to that report It was thrown into the dustbin he criticisedWe are not misleading anyone It is Siddaramaiah and the Congress party who are misleading people he allegedThey had previously released the numerical data of castes Why did they not keep the data confidential when it was supposed to be kept secret he questioned IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/we-are-not-opposed-to-caste-census-object-to-cong-govt-playing-politics-ktaka-bjp-chief-640876.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/madrasas-promoting-conversions-will-not-be-allowed-to-operate-in-mp-says-bjp-as-nhrc-launches-probe-640881.html Bhopal Sep 30 BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma on Tuesday said that madrasas promoting religious conversions will not be allowed to operate in Madhya Pradesh He said such institutions would be shut down and strict instructions had been issued to District Collectors to take immediate action The statement follows the National Human Rights Commissions NHRC decision to investigate allegations of an illegal conversion racket running through unauthorised madrasas in various districts of the state The racket allegedly targets Hindu children enrolling them in madrasas with the intent to convert them to IslamSpeaking to IANS Rameshwar Sharma said The NHRC has taken cognisance of the matter Strict action will be taken against madrasas promoting religious conversions Mullahs and Maulvis involved in this will also face consequences Conversion of children will not be tolerated under any circumstances The government has issued clear instructions to officials to act swiftly The culprits will not be sparedHe further alleged that some Maulanas were attempting to convert nonMuslims by teaching them Urdu but emphasised that no one in Madhya Pradesh can succeed through such meansMeanwhile in response to the complaint the NHRC has written to the Principal Secretary of Madhya Pradeshs School Education Department directing an enquiry into the allegations and demanding an Action Taken Report ATR within 15 days Authorities have also been asked to email a copy of the report to the CommissionThe complaint dated September 26 alleged that a wellorganised illegal conversion racket was operating in multiple districts of Madhya Pradesh targeting 556 Hindu children across 27 unauthorised madrasas for conversion to IslamMeanwhile the first fiveandahalf years of Madhya Pradeshs stringent antireligious conversion law branded in political circles as the Love Jihad law paint a picture far removed from its stated intentThe Madhya Pradesh Religious Freedom Ordinance brought into force in January 2020 and its successor the Madhya Pradesh Religious Freedom Act 2021 promised uncompromising action against religious conversions through coercion deception or marriage IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/madrasas-promoting-conversions-will-not-be-allowed-to-operate-in-mp-says-bjp-as-nhrc-launches-probe-640881.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/they-dont-want-people-to-live-peacefully-bjp-on-maha-congress-x-post-640894.html Mumbai Sep 30 The Bharatiya Janata Party BJP on Tuesday accused the Congress of attempting to incite riots through what it described as deliberately disturbing statements and social media posts The allegation follows the registration of an FIR by Mumbai Police against an unidentified person after Maharashtra BJP lodged a complaint over a Congress social media post that depicted a BJP office in flames during protestsSpeaking to IANS BJP MLA Ram Kadam said the opposition was disturbing the peace and social harmony of the stateThe way riots and arson occurred in Nepal look at the statements made by the Congress party and the opposition at that time The peaceful atmosphere and social harmony are being deliberately disturbed by Congress leaders he saidQuestioning the intent of the Congress post he added Why show images of our BJP office on fire on their social media Who are you inciting and what is your intent behind this Do they want to incite riots Does Congress not want people to live peacefullyThe FIR was filed by Maharashtra BJP Social Media Cell Coordinator Prakash Gade at the Marine Drive Police Station under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly attempting to provoke violenceThe contentious post by Maharashtra Congress showcased a BJP office set ablaze and linked it to demonstrations in Ladakh Uttarakhand and Bihar It made reference to the recent protests in Leh where people have been demanding statehood and inclusion under the Sixth ScheduleThe BJP should not see the end of the people Otherwise just as the Gen Z in Leh set the BJP office on fire a similar situation will arise across the entire country the post declaredReacting to the controversy BJP national spokesperson Aniket Nikam shared a copy of the FIR on X and said This is a direct warning to those attempting to disrupt the peace of this state BJP worker stands with MaharashtraThe political row comes in the backdrop of various protest movements across the country Ladakh has been witnessing strong demonstrations for statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion Uttarakhand has seen widespread unrest over paper leak cases and in Bihar the Congress has been mobilising people through its Voter Adhikar YatraAgainst this backdrop BJP leaders claim that the Congress party instead of standing for peace is resorting to provocative tactics that could ignite tensions IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/they-dont-want-people-to-live-peacefully-bjp-on-maha-congress-x-post-640894.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ensure-no-legitimate-voter-is-left-out-pramod-tiwari-to-eci-on-bihar-list-release-640907.html New Delhi Sep 30 As the Election Commission of India prepares to release the final voter list for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections senior Congress MP Pramod Tiwari accused the BJP of manipulating voter lists in previous elections and urged the ECI to ensure that no eligible voter is excluded this time Speaking to IANS Tiwari said Im just waiting for the release of the voter list It will take a little time and people will examine it The voter list must ensure that every citizen of Bihar who is eligible to vote is includedHe went on to allege that in previous instances including elections in Haryana Maharashtra and even Parliamentary polls legitimate voters had been removed from the list under BJP influenceUnder the BJPs direction the names of 65 lakh voters were removed That should not happen again Every valid recognised voter must find their name in the list The BJP has won Haryana Maharashtra and even recent rounds of parliamentary elections by deleting genuine voters and adding fake ones We will wait examine the list and then take necessary action he addedTiwaris comments come as the Special Intensive Revision SIR process concludes in Bihar culminating in the publication of the revised electoral roll on Tuesday The voter list update marks a significant milestone in the runup to the 2025 Bihar Assembly electionsAccording to the Election Commission this is not just a formal step but a crucial opportunity for citizens to confirm that their names and details are accurately recorded The Commission clarified that while the current revision phase concludes with the final publication voters will still be able to make corrections or file claims and objections until the official election notification is issuedThe SIR process allowed residents to submit requests for inclusion correction or objection With the disposal of all recorded objections the final revised list is now being made public IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ensure-no-legitimate-voter-is-left-out-pramod-tiwari-to-eci-on-bihar-list-release-640907.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/gst-20-comes-as-booster-shot-for-andhras-fisheries-pharma-auto-amp-dairy-sectors-640912.html New Delhi Sep 30 The GST rate cuts that kicked in on September 22 will give a big push to economic growth in Andhra Pradesh across sectors ranging from the fishing harbours of Visakhapatnam to the auto hubs of Anantapur and Chittoor as well as the coffee plantations of Araku Valley and the craft clusters of Kondapalli and Etikoppaka according to an official statement issued on Tuesday Lower tax rates will bring down prices for consumers ease working capital for MSMEs and expand market competitiveness for exporters The impact will be visible across fisheries dairy automobiles pharmaceuticals medical devices renewable energy handicrafts and everyday essentialsAndhra Pradesh contributed 41 per cent of Indias fish production in 202223 The sector accounts for 74 per cent of the states GSDP and provides employment to around 145 lakh people in the 9 coastal districts of the stateWith GST reduced from 12 or 18 per cent to 5 per cent on fish oils extracts preserved products fishing gear diesel engines pumps aerators and key chemicals input costs will decline easing the burden on small processors and traditional fishing communities Andhra Pradesh accounts for over 30 per cent of Indias seafood exports shipped mainly from Visakhapatnam Port to markets such as the US China the EU Southeast Asia and the Middle East These reforms will improve affordability boost competitiveness in global trade and strengthen livelihoods along the states coastline the statement saidThe states dairy sector is ranked 4th nationally in milk production and supports 24 lakh farmers many of them women in selfhelp groups and cooperatives Major brands like Heritage and Vijaya anchor collection chilling processing and retail networks across the stateWith GST reduced to zero on UHT milk and paneer from 12 per cent to 5 per cent on ghee and butter and from 18 per cent to 5 per cent on icecream these products will become cheaper for consumers This will boost demand and generate higher incomes for dairy farmers and SHGled cooperatives in districts such as Krishna Srikakulam West Godavari East Godavari Guntur Chittoor and VizianagaramAndhra Pradesh has also emerged as a key auto hub with major plants of Kia Isuzu Hero and Ashok Leyland alongside over 100 autocomponent MSMEs in districts such as Anantapur Chittoor Visakhapatnam and Nellore The sector employs more than 11000 people including skilled technicians ITI diploma holders and engineers The GST rate cuts have made threewheelers small cars and motorcycles up to 350cc engine capacity and all auto parts more affordable This will increase consumer demand and reduce working capital pressures for manufacturers which also strengthens the competitiveness of Andhras auto exports to Europe the US and South Korea according to the statementIn the pharma sector the state is home to over 250 bulk drug and API units across Anakapalli Visakhapatnam Atchutapuram Naidupeta and Pydibhimavaram The sector employs more than 89000 highly skilled workers supporting both manufacturing and RampDGST cuts from 12 per cent to nil on 30 cancer drugs and from 12 per cent to 5 per cent on medicines for personal use make healthcare more affordable across India Global companies such as Dr Reddys Aurobindo Pharma GSK Lupin and Biocon operate in the state while exports led by the USA 52 per cent South Africa and China reinforce Andhras role as a pharma powerhouseThe states AP MedTech Zone AMTZ in Visakhapatnam houses over 100 manufacturing units producing medical devices diagnostics and healthcare technologies With GST reduced from 18 per cent to 5 per cent on devices like thermometers and medical apparatus and from 12 per cent to 5 per cent healthcare has become more affordable and accessible for domestic patients while strengthening Andhra Pradeshs exports to over 80 countriesWith capacity growing more than sevenfold between 2014 and 2024 clusters in Kurnool Kadapa and Anantapur have positioned the state as a frontrunner in renewable energy adoption The GST rate cuts are poised to boost this sector furtherSimilarly the states handicrafts sector also stands to benefit from the GST rate cuts Andhra Pradesh is famous for its GItagged Etikoppaka amp Kondapalli Toys stone carvings and leather puppetry which will get a boost the statement added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/gst-20-comes-as-booster-shot-for-andhras-fisheries-pharma-auto-amp-dairy-sectors-640912.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/maha-cabinet-approves-gcc-policy-2025-three-tier-cancer-treatment-policy-640914.html Mumbai Sep 30 The Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday approved the Global Capability Centre GCC Policy 2025 The policy is proposed to attract Investment and multinational cooperation for development of GCCs in the state which will be in tune with the mission Viksit Bharat and Viksit Maharashtra 2047The governments move comes when it is chasing the ambitious goal of a trillion dollar economy by 2030 while keeping its top position in attracting domestic and foreign direct investmentsThe cabinet clearance for Maharashtra GCC Policy comes days after the Confederation of Indian Industry released the Model State GCC Policy offering a ready framework to help states design their own strategies accelerate GCC growth beyond the metros and generate largescale highquality jobs This is about ensuring that Indias knowledge capital is inclusive futureready and globally benchmarkedCIIs model policy assumes significance because nearly 95 of Indias 1800plus GCCs are currently concentrated in just six Tier1 cities While these metros have been the engines of growth future expansion will depend on the ability of states to unlock potential in Tier2 and Tier3 cities The model policy focuses on enabling these emerging hubs diversifying the geographic footprint of GCCs and building statelevel ecosystems that are attractive to global enterprisesIn addition the state cabinet has cleared a comprehensive policy for cancer treatment wherein citizens will get quality cancer treatment The policy proposes a Threetier comprehensive cancer treatment serviceCancerrelated specialty treatment will be available in 18 hospitals across the state In this a company called Maharashtra Cancer Care Research and Education Foundation MAHACARE Foundation will be established A fund of Rs 100 crores will be provided for the share capital of the companyThe cabinet also gave approval to levy additional electricity sales tax on electricity consumption by industrial commercial and other categories of consumers This will make funds available for power supply for solar agricultural pumps under Pradhan Mantri Kusum GhatakB and other schemesThe cabinet also cleared the establishment of MahaGeotech Corporation to bring dynamism in administration by using Geospatial Technology Using this technology will help in strategic planning and decision making in various fields said the government releaseMoreover the cabinet also approved the setting up of a civil court at Phaltan in Satara district with necessary posts and expenditure provisions IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/maha-cabinet-approves-gcc-policy-2025-three-tier-cancer-treatment-policy-640914.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/apologise-to-nation-bjp-to-cong-on-chidambarams-2611-revelation-on-us-intervention-640916.html New Delhi Sep 30 Following former Union Minister P Chidambarams revelation that the then United Progressive Alliance UPA government considered military retaliation after the 2611 Mumbai terror attacks but refrained due to US pressure and diplomatic advice BJP leaders on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party demanding an apology from Chidambaram and Sonia Gandhi Reacting to Chidambarams comments senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said This is not shocking at all We have been saying this for a long time This was their weakness Why did Chidambaram suddenly remember all this after so many yearsBJP MP Arun Sao criticised Congress handling of national security saying If theres a terror attack on the country the government should not come under pressure Under Prime Minister Modi India is giving a befitting reply to crossborder terrorism Its all about leadership capability Congress appears to stand with Pakistan they question the Army disregard the Constitution and show no concern for national securityBJP leader Rameshwar Sharma added Congress leaders are slowly revealing the truth Had they admitted this back then the country would have rejected them outright When Atal Bihari Vajpayee was Prime Minister the US asked him not to conduct nuclear tests He still went ahead saying it was a matter of pride Similarly PM Modi carried out surgical strikes Today no one neither the US nor China can dictate terms to India Chidambaram and Sonia Gandhi should apologise If they had taken action post2611 we might have prevented future terror attacksAnother BJP leader Asim Arun also slammed the Congress government and said What Chidambaram has said isnt surprising The Congressled UPA was known for policy paralysis We all knew Pakistan was behind the 2611 attacks PM Modi responded decisively to attacks in Pulwama and Pahalgam Thats what strong leadership looks like Congress failed and people removed them The people will continue to bless us for decisive governanceChidambaram in a recent interview stated Two or three days after I took over Condoleezza Rice came to meet me and the Prime Minister to say Please dont react I said its a decision for the government to take But an act of retribution did cross my mindHe further revealed that then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had discussed potential retaliation while the attacks were still ongoing However the UPA government was ultimately advised by the Ministry of External Affairs and senior diplomats not to react militarily IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/apologise-to-nation-bjp-to-cong-on-chidambarams-2611-revelation-on-us-intervention-640916.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jampk-lg-manoj-sinha-pays-obeisance-at-mata-vaishno-devi-shrine-prays-for-peace-amp-prosperity-640921.html Jammu Sept 30 JampK Lt Governor Manoj Sinha paid his obeisance at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine on Tuesday praying for peace and prosperity in the country and the UT Heartfelt greetings to all on the sacred festival of Maha Ashtami Today at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple performed worship and rituals and prayed for the happiness peace prosperity and good health of all citizens the LG said in a post on his X handleOn day eight of the auspicious nineday festival of Navratri devotees of Maa Durga worship Maa MahagauriNavratri being observed from September 22 to October 1 is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and holds a special significance at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrineThe pilgrimage to the cave shrine in the Trikuta hills of Reasi district is going on smoothly and over 135 lakh devotees have performed the Yatra during this NavratriChants of Jai Mata Di and bhajans echo throughout the Katra base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi and the route as devotees continue to arrive in the town from across the country and abroad to seek the deitys blessingsThe base camp the route and the Bhawan housing the temple of Mata Vaishno Devi are dazzling with lights and flowerdecked decorationsThe spiritual purity and traditional gaiety resonating during the Navratri are soulsoothingA multitier security grid involving the police CRPF paramilitary forces and quickresponse teams is in place throughout the festival officials saidThe pilgrimage to the revered shrine resumed on September 17 after being suspended for 22 days due to a devastating landslide along the track caused by torrential rains on August 26 which resulted in the death of 34 people and injuries to 20 others IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jampk-lg-manoj-sinha-pays-obeisance-at-mata-vaishno-devi-shrine-prays-for-peace-amp-prosperity-640921.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/maha-govt-approves-gcc-policy-to-create-4-lakh-high-skilled-jobs-640931.html Mumbai Sep 30 IANS The Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday approved the Global Capability Centre GCC policy to establish the state as a leading hub of GCCs in the country leveraging its diverse industrial base financial leadership and technological expertisenbspThe policy proposes to establish 400 new GCCs create four lakh high skilled jobs by integrating industry driven curricula fostering cutting edge research and equipping the workforce with advanced digital and technical skillsnbspIt aims to promote GCCled research foster multinational collaborations attract high value and knowledge intensive investments develop world class business districts and a robust digital data bankThe policy aims to propel tier2 and tier3 cities such as Nashik Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar into the global GCC landscape creating new economic hubs and fostering balanced technology driven growthnbspThe policy will remain in effect for five years Financial Year 202930 from the date of notification or until the next policy comes into effectnbspThe state government plans to set up dedicated GCC parks equipped with future ready infrastructure walk to work design and plug and play officesnbspThe state government will promote cluster development especially specialised GCC units within flagship initiatives such as Innovation City and Maharashtra Global Med ZoneThe state government proposes to provide one time capital subsidy of Rs 10 crore for small units with investment of Rs 50 crore Rs 20 crore for medium units with investment of Rs 100 to 250 crore and Rs 50 crore for large units with investment of Rs 250 to 300 crorenbspThe interest subsidy of Rs 25 crore per unit will be given for five years and power tariff subsidy of Rs 20 lakh per unit per annum for five years pay roll subsidy up to Rs 50000 for three years for 100 employees per GCC and stamp duty exemption for one timenbspIn addition the state government will provide exemption in electricity dutyThe state government proposes to give reimbursement towards rent green certification patent filing and research and development grantsnbspThe government will provide nonfiscal incentives to facilitate GCC establishment including industry status additional floor space index with premium concessions critical infrastructure fund zoning relaxation single window clearance approvals for right of way open access and property to related freebiesAccording to the policy the state government will establish Maharashtra GCC Growth Council which will serve as a combined thinktank and advisory group ensuring the policy remains aligned with regional economic priorities global business trends and industry specific workforce requirementsnbspTo ensure effective execution one per cent of the overall policy budget of Rs 10 crore per year whichever is lower will be earmarked for policy promotion capacity building stakeholder outreach and impact monitoring https://dailyworld.in/politics/maha-govt-approves-gcc-policy-to-create-4-lakh-high-skilled-jobs-640931.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/beware-of-urban-naxals-bjp-blasts-cpis-d-raja-over-call-for-talks-with-maoists-640938.html New Delhi Sep 30 The BJP on Tuesday strongly criticised CPI leader D Raja over his remarks questioning the Centres Naxal Mukt Bharat initiative saying the country must remain vigilant against those who in its view sympathise with extremists Raja speaking at a press conference in Delhi on Monday had cast doubt on the operation aimed at eliminating Maoist influence calling the rhetoric around Naxal Mukt Bharat hollow and likening it to past slogans such as Congress Mukt BharatHe questioned the governments strategy and urged that talks with Naxal groups be considered rather than relying solely on military measures He warned that continued dominance of the BJP and the RSS would imperil the Constitution and urged citizens to act to save the Constitution by removing them from powerReacting to Rajas comments Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao told IANS The country has a Constitution and the country has a democracy It is not anyones right to kill innocent defenceless people or to oppress them The Constitution does not allow such actions Anyone who speaks against the countrys Constitution or tries to run a parallel government in the country there is no provision for that in the ConstitutionPeople who have been oppressed and killed by these Maoists also have Constitutional rights Law order and Constitution should prevail in the nation and the Modi government is working in that area he addedBJP national spokesperson Tuhin Sinha accused Raja of showing sympathy for Naxalism and warned of a broader threat from what he called urban NaxalsThe BJP has been saying this for a long time that urban Naxals are a bigger threat than Naxalism D Rajas statement shows his sympathies towards Naxalism People who have this kind of Naxal thinking are a threat to our Constitution Sinha told IANSThe Naxals who do not accept our Constitution are being defended by the CPIM leaders These people pose a bigger threat to us as they provide shelter to the Naxals and also spread their influence across the nation We should be vigilant against such people he addedRLD leader Malook Nagar told IANS that Naxalite incidents are rising in several states and said the government must find ways to control themIf the socalled INDIA bloc questions this also then what does that show us Do they want the country to burn again into the Naxalism he askedUttar Pradesh Congress chief Surendra Rajput affirmed to IANS that the country will operate under the Constitution and that Maoism will be eradicatedThis is the truth Whoever follows a path of violence will be met with strict action as per the Constitution he saidHowever senior CPIM leader Hannan Mollah defended Rajas remarks citing casualty figures and calling for dialogueAt least 400 people have been fatally shot Any country uses dialogue and not guns Difference of opinion is not a crime Shooting someone for a difference in opinion is barbarism They Maoists are willing to talk but the BJP is shooting at them This is against the democratic rights This is all being done in this undeclared democracy Whatever Raja has said is true Mollah told IANS IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/beware-of-urban-naxals-bjp-blasts-cpis-d-raja-over-call-for-talks-with-maoists-640938.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-slams-rahul-gandhis-south-america-trip-opposition-defends-640942.html New Delhi Sep 30 As Leader of Opposition LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is currently on a tour of South America the BJP on Tuesday criticised the move calling it excessive secrecy surrounding the trip However Opposition parties have come out in his defence dismissing the BJPs allegations as politically motivated and baseless BJP leader Tuhin Sinha questioned the purpose and confidentiality of the visitSpeaking to IANS he said Rahul Gandhi is a strange leader who travels all the way to South America to observe Navratri instead of participating in the Navratri pujas happening in the country If his trip is indeed an official visit as claimed by Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera then what is the need for so much secrecy Why has he not shared his South America itinerary yetThe BJPs remarks triggered a swift response from the Opposition They defended the LoPShiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi rejected the BJPs claim that Rahul Gandhi is missingShe said I think saying that he is missing is wrong It is not right to use the BJPs narrative on this issue Congress through its official spokesperson has confirmed that he is in South America meeting people Calling him missing will only create the wrong impression among the publicCongress leader Rajesh Thakur also defended Rahul Gandhis visit contrasting his actions with those of Prime Minister Narendra ModiHe is not shameless like the Prime Minister who is always focused on elections Rahul Gandhi travels abroad to meet students and citizens of the country engaging in meaningful dialogue It is not like Modi who rushes to election sites for photo ops The BJP leaders are nervous because their own members Dilip Jaiswal Sanjay Jaiswal and Ashok Choudhary are under scrutiny Their secrets are being exposed so they are trying to divert attention by targeting Rahul GandhiCPIM leader Hannan Mollah dismissed the BJPs comments as foolish saying Rahul Gandhis foreign trip has nothing to do with the Bihar polls He was involved in the Bihar Yatra for a long time raising critical issues such as vote rigging and the failures of the Nitish government I dont think the BJPs criticism should be taken seriously Those remarks are idioticRLD leader Malook Nagar also reacted and said When elections are near and leaders go abroad they should reflect on how it affects the perception of the alliance Congress is the biggest party and Rahul Gandhi is its biggest leader so these decisions must be carefully consideredRahul Gandhis current South American tour is scheduled to include interactions with political leaders university students and members of the business community across four countries The Congress media and publicity department head Pawan Khera announced the trip on Saturday but did not disclose the specific countries Gandhi will visitIn a post on X Khera stated Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Shri Rahul Gandhi has embarked on a visit to South America He is scheduled to engage with political leaders university students and members of the business community across four countriesAccording to Congress this marks Rahul Gandhis first overseas visit in September and aims to deepen democratic trade and strategic ties It builds upon historical IndiaSouth America cooperation and reinforces solidarity among Global South nationsDuring his visit to Brazil and Colombia Gandhi is expected to meet university students and hold discussions with presidents and senior leaders to strengthen democratic and strategic relationships The party also highlighted that Gandhi will engage with business leaders to explore new opportunities especially as India seeks to diversify trade and partnerships amid ongoing US tariffs IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-slams-rahul-gandhis-south-america-trip-opposition-defends-640942.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ahead-of-bihar-polls-eci-publishes-final-electoral-list-640947.html New Delhi Sep 30 The Election Commission of India on Tuesday published the muchawaited final voter list as part of the Special Intensive Revision SIR in pollbound Bihar During the enumeration phase of the SIR held from June 24 to July 25 more than 724 crore electors out of a total of 789 crore submitted their details The draft rolls however showed about 65 lakh voters missingThese 65 lakh missing voters include 22 lakh deceased 283 per cent 36 lakh 459 per cent who have permanently shifted or could not be traced and seven lakh 089 per cent found enrolled in more than one place the ECI data revealed earlierNotably Chief Election Commissioner CEC Gyanesh Kumar along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi will visit Bihar on October 4 and 5 to review preparations for the upcoming Assembly electionsThe highlevel visit will take place just a few days after the publication of the SIRbased final electoral roll in the stateThe current term of the 243member Bihar Assembly ends on November 22 making elections in the politicallysignificant state imminentAccording to officials the Election Commission EC team will hold meetings with senior state officials to take stock of administrative security and logistical arrangements for the upcoming Bihar Assembly pollsIt is customary for the poll authority to visit a state to assess ground readiness before announcing the election scheduleSpeculation is rife that once the EC team returns to Delhi after its Bihar tour the formal announcement of the Assembly elections could follow within daysThe SIR of the voter list conducted in Bihar after more than two decades triggered sharp criticism from Opposition partiesThey alleged that the exercise could disenfranchise crores of genuine votersThe Commission however rejected these allegations asserting that the revision exercise was aimed at ensuring greater accuracyNotably based on past trends the poll panel is expected to conduct the elections in three to four phases though the exact number will depend on security and logistical considerationsThe challenge is compounded by the upcoming festival season with Diwali and Chhath Puja scheduled during the same period requiring careful planning to avoid disruption for votersIn the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections voting was held in three phases October 28 November 3 and November 7 with results declared on November 10The CECs visit signals that the announcement of poll dates is imminent likely in early October IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ahead-of-bihar-polls-eci-publishes-final-electoral-list-640947.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/union-minister-kumaraswamy-warns-ktaka-govt-against-fight-with-centre-says-trust-pm-modi-640961.html BengaluruNew Delhi Sep 30 Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday urged the Congressled government in Karnataka not to engage in frequent fights with the Central government saying such confrontations are unproductive Speaking at a press conference at his residence in New Delhi Kumaraswamy said Trust Prime Minister Narendra Modi Submit your request properly and the Centre will respond Stop the harsh rhetoricHe revealed that not a single Minister or official has met with Union Ministers so far regarding flood havoc in north KarnatakaBy now relief measures should have already been implemented Enough of just holding video conferences and getting angry Will anger solve problems First divide Ministers into teams and send them Where has all their strength and courage gone Earlier they did padayatras foot marches but now when it comes to state development theyve failed to engage constructively with the Centre he addedThe Union Minister said Its been over a year since the Narendra Modi government began its third term and yet no state Minister has met me Just criticising wont help Come to Delhi talk to the Centre present the ground reality properly The Centre will respondKumaraswamy criticised the state government for focusing on irrelevant issues like caste census which he said only leads to new problemsThis government has done nothing beneficial for the people Stop blindly praising the Kantharaj Commission You gave guarantees are those guarantees helping Kalyana Karnataka now he askedHe cited the poor condition of Bengaluru cityThe Ministerincharge of Bengaluru is very busy so the Chief Minister had to tour the city without him The Chief Minister went to inspect a repaired pothole but the tar layer laid behind him was already peeling off he saidKumaraswamy criticised the state governments financial management saying Im not saying guarantees have emptied the Treasury but the public didnt ask for them either Now in the name of Dussehra the government has increased bus ticket prices Even RTC is now competing with private buses in hiking faresSitting in airconditioned rooms in Bengaluru and wasting time is not the solution Stop being lazy and immediately help the floodaffected people the Union Minister said expressing strong dissatisfaction with the state governmentKumaraswamy criticised the state government saying it is in a Kumbhakarnalike slumber while people in Kalyana Karnataka are suffering due to severe floodingHe hit out at the state government asking Only now have the Chief Minister and his 36 Cabinet Ministers woken up What were all these Ministers doing until nowHe said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah only conducted an aerial survey of the floodhit districts after media and opposition parties started criticising the state governmentFloods are a recurring problem every year For the last three months this government has been in deep sleep he addedKumaraswamy expressed disappointment over the Chief Ministers responses to Oppositions demands for reliefHow will criticising the Opposition solve the issues of flood victims His statements are unworthy of the office he holds There are 36 Ministers where have they all gone he askedHitting out at the Congress governments inaction Kumaraswamy demanded that two to three Ministers be sent to each district special teams be formed and that Ministers stay in the affected districts for at least three days to truly understand and respond to peoples sufferingIf I didnt have health issues I would have camped in the floodaffected regions for at least a week he saidI was ready to visit two days ago but officials advised against it due to bad weather After the floods only a few Ministers visited affected areas and that too just for show Is this how things should be handled he askedKumaraswamy accused the state government of failing farmers in KarnatakaTheyre not getting timely loans When I was Chief Minister I ensured 35 per cent of loans were disbursed What is this government doing They made big promises now tell us how much have you actually given The loan disbursal has dropped to just 17 per cent Is this their concern for farmers he askedKarnataka has received heavy rainfall this year with reservoirs filling beyond expectations While this initially brought joy to farmers excessive rains in several districts have now turned into floods During the GowriGanesha festival itself floods occurred in Kalyana Karnataka and Belagavi regionsEven now six districts in Kalyana Karnataka are severely floodhitIve spoken to the District Collectors of these districts In each district more than 1 lakh hectares of crops have been damaged Homes are flooded people are displaced and even cattle are suffering As many as 12 goshalas cow shelters are completely submerged and animals have died Kumaraswamy saidEvery day 45 lakh cusecs of water is flowing in from Maharashtra On top of that heavy rains in the Bhima and Krishna river basins in Kalyana Karnataka are adding to the flood levels The simultaneous inflow of such huge volumes of water has caused widespread destruction he addedThe Union Minister concluded by saying that there has been major devastation in floodhit districtsEntire villages are underwater People have been suffering for days This problem has persisted for the past 10 yearsYet this time even after such unprecedented floods not a single Minister has visited the victims In Chikkamagaluru too there has been heavy rain massive crop damage and destruction of homes Even then the state government has not stepped in to help the people Kumaraswamy said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/union-minister-kumaraswamy-warns-ktaka-govt-against-fight-with-centre-says-trust-pm-modi-640961.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/vadodara-municipal-corporation-organises-public-welfare-fair-for-urban-street-vendors-under-pm-svanidhi-scheme-640964.html Vadodara Sep 30 The Vadodara Municipal Corporation on Tuesday relaunched the PM SVANidhi Scheme 20 for street vendors as part of the Urban Development Year celebrations Over 3000 street vendors were registered during the twoday programme held at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium in Vadodara The Municipal Corporation has set a target to register more than 50000 vendors within the next six months The public welfare fair attracted a large number of beneficiaries who praised Prime Minister Narendra Modis scheme for its positive impact on their livelihoodsThe loan amounts under the PM SVANidhi Yojana 20 have been increased with new slabs of Rs 15000 Rs 25000 and Rs 50000 available Vendors from diverse communities including the Kela community have received loan cheques from banks and expressed their happiness and appreciation for the governments effortsArun Mahesh Babu Municipal Commissioner of Vadodara Municipal Corporation said On the occasion of PM Modis birthday we have launched PM SVANidhi Yojana 20 We are receiving a very good response Government representatives have also attended the event This scheme will benefit many people and increase business opportunitiesSeveral beneficiaries shared their experiences with IANSMehul Vaghela said I received a message that I will get Rs 50000 as a loan This is really good and will help me expand my business I want to thank PM Modi for this schemeSimilarly beneficiary Yohan Edhi said We are very happy with this scheme I received the money and will invest it in my business It is a great help in growing my enterpriseThe Union Cabinet had approved the restructuring and extension of the PM SVANidhi Scheme until March 31 2030 The extended scheme aims to benefit 115 crore street vendors including 50 lakh new beneficiariesLaunched by the Ministry of Housing amp Urban Affairs MoHUA in 2020 the scheme supports street vendors who were affected by the COVID19 pandemic by providing working capital loans to help restart their businesses It also promotes financial inclusion and encourages the adoption of digital transactions among street vendorsPM SVANidhi is a centralsector microcredit scheme initiated on June 1 2020 to offer handholding support to street vendors The scheme facilitates collateralfree working capital loans of Rs 10000 initially with subsequent loans of Rs 20000 and Rs 50000 along with a 7 per cent interest subsidy To further incentivise digital transactions street vendors receive cashback of up to Rs 100 per monthThe objective of the scheme is to formalise the street vendor sector and open new avenues for economic advancement Street vendors form a vital component of the urban informal economy ensuring the availability of goods and services at affordable prices directly to city residentsKnown by various names such as vendors hawkers thelewala rehriwala and theliphadwala they supply a wide range of goods including vegetables fruits readytoeat street food tea pakodas bread eggs textiles apparel footwear artisan products and stationery IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/vadodara-municipal-corporation-organises-public-welfare-fair-for-urban-street-vendors-under-pm-svanidhi-scheme-640964.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cong-govt-in-karnataka-snatching-land-from-poor-farmers-union-minister-kumaraswamy-640972.html New DelhiBengaluru Sep 30 Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday accused the Congressled Karnataka government of snatching the land of poor farmers Addressing a press conference at his residence in New Delhi Kumaraswamy stated We know what all illegal activities are happening under the banner of the Bidadi Township project in KarnatakaPointing out that in 2006 he proposed the creation of five townships of which one was near Bidadi he said I conducted four public meetings with farmers even held discussions A majority of attendees were women farmers I didnt acquire even a single inch of landSlamming the Siddaramaiah government he said They claim to be implementing my dream project But now they are handing over 500 acres to one person 200 acres to another and 300 to someone else just distributing land to their favourites They must not forget this is public land not something you earned or ownI had planned to implement the project at a cost of Rs 60000 crore I even secured approval from the Union Governments Economic Affairs Committee But after my government fell the project was shelved Still I never took over any land he emphasisedLet Deputy CM D K Shivakumar swear and say how many peoples houses he has destroyed Union Minister Kumaraswamy said launching a scathing attackThey manipulated the original Naija Society by bringing in a vegetable society from Vijayapura and made the fake one seem real In another case they created fake members to grab land in the name of a society I have all the documents and proof of these frauds he claimedThe city of Bengaluru which was built by Kempegowda has now fallen into the hands of antisocial elements thieves and land mafias who are looting and ruining it he concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cong-govt-in-karnataka-snatching-land-from-poor-farmers-union-minister-kumaraswamy-640972.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/punjab-cm-to-inaugurate-animal-feed-factory-at-rajpura--640979.html Chandigarh Sep 30 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will inaugurate the animal feed factory set up by De Heus Animal Nutrition India a fullyowned subsidiary of the Netherlandsbased Royal De Heus at Rajpura on WednesdaynbspMarisa Gerards Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to India Nepal and Bhutan will also be present in the inaugural ceremony according to a statementnbspCompany officials on Tuesday said that built at a cost of Rs 150 crore the Rajpura plant is among the largest and most advanced facilities of its kind in IndiaThe factory has an installed capacity of 18 lakh metric tons MT of animal feed expandable to 24 lakh MT It features two dedicated production lines one for cattle and buffalo feed and another for poultry and pig feednbspEquipped with European technology and automated processes the plant will manufacture a comprehensive range of products including compound feed premixes concentrates and speciality feedsnbspAccording to the officials De Heus animal feed products come with nutrition essential for the growth and production of animals supporting their optimal developmentThis helps keep the animals healthy with improved reproductive cycles and consistent production enabling farmers to increase farm incomes and profitabilitynbspThe Rajpura facility is expected to generate over 300 direct jobs and create opportunities for hundreds of local suppliers and channel partners With raw materials sourced domestically the factory will also stimulate regional agribusinessesRoyal De Heus is a familyowned enterprise now in its fourth generation It emphasises close partnerships with farmers and channel partnersnbspIn India the company complements its products with farmer extension services onfarm training and access to global nutritional expertise reinforcing its commitment to sustainable progress in local communities Co De Heus Chairman of the Board of Royal De Heus said in the statementnbspnbspThe company assures support in rehabilitation efforts and reaffirms its longterm commitment to stand by Punjab in both progress and times of need https://dailyworld.in/politics/punjab-cm-to-inaugurate-animal-feed-factory-at-rajpura--640979.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-govt-announces-one-day-mourning-over-vk-malhotras-demise-640984.html New Delhi Sep 30 The Delhi government has declared a day of state mourning on Wednesday following the demise of BJP leader and Delhis first Chief Executive Councillor Vijay Kumar Malhotra an official said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed sorrow over his demise calling it an immense and irreplaceable lossCM Gupta said that the state government would ensure that his last rites are conducted with full honours an official statement saidToday the Chief Minister visited his residence to pay respects to Professor Malhotra who was the first President of Delhi BJP and reiterated that his passing away is an immense and irreplaceable lossShe said that Professor Malhotra who also served as a Member of Parliament and a legislator in Delhi was a frontline warrior of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and the BJPHe not only shaped Delhis politics but also set new standards of public service earning respect as a true servant of the people she saidAs the first President of Delhi BJP he strengthened the partys foundations and guided countless workers with his example of service discipline and dedication she saidThe Chief Minister said Professor Malhotras life exemplified patriotism organisational skill and simplicity He was a guiding figure for party workers and his selfless dedication will continue to inspire everyoneThe Chief Minister added that his passing leaves a deep void not just for the BJP family but also in the social and political life of DelhiProfessor Malhotra passed away around 6 AM at AIIMS Hospital on Wednesday The 94yearold BJP leader had been undergoing treatment for agerelated ailments at AIIMS for some timeFollowing the news of his passing away President Droupadi Murmu Vice President CP Radhakrishnan Prime Minister Narendra Modi Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and former President Ram Nath Kovind visited his residence to pay floral tributes and offer condolences to the family IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-govt-announces-one-day-mourning-over-vk-malhotras-demise-640984.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/govt-plans-to-extend-aid-to-flood-affected-farmers-before-diwali-maha-minister-640988.html Mumbai Sep 30 Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane on Tuesday said that nearly 125 to 150 crore acres of agricultural land in the state have been affected due to heavy rains and floods He announced that the state government would extend support to farmers before Diwali As per the primary estimate nearly 125 to 150 crore acres of agricultural land are affected Out of it nearly one crore acres of land were damaged in September alone The issue of farmers is genuine and we will try to provide additional help Bharane told reporters hereHow to help farmers is our priority The current assistance is insufficient he addedHe further stated We will also try to provide all the concessions to the farmers that are applicable during the scarcity situation in the stateLarge parts of central Maharashtra have witnessed heavy downpours since the beginning of the monsoon season leading to widespread crop losses The kharif season in particular has seen significant damage to soybean and cotton plantations he saidMeanwhile an officer from the revenue department said that the damage assessment was still in progress Some areas are still inaccessible Officials have been asked to visit the affected areas physically so that no farmer is left out However primary estimates indicate that nearly 40 per cent of the total area under cultivation is completely damaged he addedAccording to the officer the reports of assessment are expected to be completed by October 5Speaking separately to reporters in Nagpur Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the government was working to finalise relief measures By October 5 all the damage assessment reports will be completed Based on that report Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will sit together and hold a meeting regarding financial assistance and other measures for rain and floodhit farmers he saidBawankule assured that the governments priority was to support the affected farming community The Maharashtra government may delay a couple of its projects but it will prioritise farmers when it comes to facilitation and providing assistance he said He further added The government will try to assist the norms of the NDRF IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/govt-plans-to-extend-aid-to-flood-affected-farmers-before-diwali-maha-minister-640988.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-govt-committed-to-upliftment-of-women-and-poor-rajasthan-cm-640990.html Jaipur Sep 30 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that the state government is committed to the upliftment of villages farmers women and the poor Speaking at the foundation stone laying and inauguration ceremony of development projects under Seva Pakhwada in Jaitaran Beawar he described the fortnightlong campaign as a powerful medium to ensure good governance access to public facilities and holistic development for all citizensThe Chief Minister highlighted that Seva Pakhwada conducted since September 17 on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday reflects the vision of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas Sabka Vishwas Sabka Prayas Rural and urban Seva Camps have been organised statewide to ensure the benefits of government schemes reach the most vulnerable sections of society In rural camps citizens are assisted with land registration lease Girdawari Qurejat name transfers certificates and connection to welfare schemes Urban camps focus on road and drainage repairs beautification trade licenses building approvals tax payments and EWS certificates he said So far 4121 rural camps have helped complete approximately 53000 name transfers and 54000 corrections distributed over 82000 crop insurance policies under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and resolved more than 78000 pending NFSA cases Over 64000 Swamitva leases and 85000 Mangala Pashu Bima Yojana animal insurances have also been issued Urban camps have delivered 8000 leases and 42000 certificates He added that the government has achieved historic milestones in energy infrastructure and employmentFarmers in 22 districts now receive electricity during the day Projects like the Ramjal Setu Link Project Yamuna Water Agreement and energy initiativesincluding the Banswara nuclear plantare transforming Rajasthans growth landscape So far 91000 youth have been employed in government jobs with 154000 posts in process while private sector opportunities are growing through investment projects worth Rs 4 lakh croreHighlighting social initiatives under PM Modi Sharma praised campaigns like Swachh Bharat Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and environmental awareness efforts noting that Rajasthan has planted 19 crore trees in two years as part of a 50crore treeplanting target Concluding his address the Chief Minister emphasised Jaitarans historic and cultural heritage and reaffirmed the governments commitment to inclusive development and public service unveiling projects worth Rs 362 crore for the region IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-govt-committed-to-upliftment-of-women-and-poor-rajasthan-cm-640990.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/victim-families-are-inconsolable-venugopal-on-karur-stampede--640992.html Chennai Sep 30 Congress general secretary organisation K C Venugopal on Tuesday visited Karur to console the bereaved families of those killed in the stampede at actorturnedpolitician Vijays rally The families who have lost their loved ones are inconsolable The whole of Tamil Nadu and India are in pain We are here to tell the victims they are not alone the whole country stands with them he saidThe September 27 Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK public meeting at Velusamypuram turned into one of the deadliest political gatherings in recent Tamil Nadu historyFortyone people including women and children were killed and more than 60 were injured when panic and overcrowding erupted as thousands struggled for space to see VijayThe surging crowd led to chaos and many were trampled Venugopal accompanied by AICC Tamil Nadu incharge Girish Chodankar TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai CLP leader Rajesh Kumar Karur MP Jothimani Sennimalai and other senior Congress leaders said the tragedy was beyond imagination and emphasised that the party stood firmly with the victimsChief Minister M K Stalin who reached Karur within hours of the incident expressed deep grief and ordered immediate relief of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the deceased and free treatment for the injuredHe also set up a oneman judicial commission under retired judge Arun Jagadeesan to investigate the lapses that led to the tragedyStalin later said We will ensure such a horrific event never repeatsOpposition leader and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami called the incident heartwrenching and criticised the government for failing to enforce adequate crowd controlHe demanded a fair and swift probe and better safety arrangements for future political gatheringsFrom the BJPled NDA MP and actor Hema Malini visited Karur with a team of MPs including Anurag Thakur and Rekha Sharma She said the visit was to share the grief and understand what went wrongIf a larger and safer venue had been provided this could have been avoided she remarked TVK founder Vijay visibly shaken released a video message saying he has never faced such pain in his lifeI didnt visit Karur immediately as my presence might create an unusual situation I will meet the families soon he said adding that he was ready to face any action and wanted the truth to come outThe Karur stampede has triggered urgent calls across the political spectrum for stricter safety norms and better coordination between organisers and authorities to prevent another such disaster IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/victim-families-are-inconsolable-venugopal-on-karur-stampede--640992.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/manipur-pays-glowing-tributes-to-freedom-fighter-hijam-irawat-on-his-birth-anniversary-640994.html Imphal Sep 30 Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla former Chief Minister N Biren Singh and a host of political leaders on Tuesday paid rich tributes to Jana Neta Hijam Irawat on his 129th birth anniversary A state function was held on Tuesday at Irawat Square Thangmeiband in Imphal West District A Raj Bhavan statement said that Jana Neta Hijam Irawat Irabot 18961951 widely revered as Lamyanba was a prominent social reformer political leader and freedom fighter of ManipurHe championed the cause of the poor peasants and workers striving for equality and social justice throughout his life His relentless efforts in promoting education uplifting the downtrodden and his revolutionary zeal for progress and prosperity of the state remain a lasting legacy the statement saidThe Governor on the occasion paid floral tributes at the statue of Jana Neta Hijam Irawat Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh Congresss Lok Sabha Member from Inner Manipur parliamentary constituency Angomcha Bimol Akoijam along with leaders of various political parties MLAs and other dignitaries paid their heartfelt respects to the leaderFormer CM Singh in a post on his X handle said Had the honour of joining the people of Manipur in observing Jana Neta Hijam Irawat Day a moment to reflect on the enduring legacy of one of our most courageous and progressive leadersThe struggle he waged was not just of his time it is a continuing call to action for us all Let us draw inspiration from his vision to build a Manipur that is inclusive equitable and united in purpose Hijam Irawats life reminds us that transformative change is possible when one stands firm on the side of the people Singh addedManipur Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel CommissionercumSecretary Home N Ashok Kumar Additional Chief Secretary Tribal Affairs amp Hills Commissioners senior officers and other distinguished guests also attended the observance and joined in paying homage to the great leader on his birth anniversaryThe 129th Birth Anniversary of Jananeta Hijam Irabot was also separately observed on Tuesday in Imphal organised by the Congress and other opposition partiesAddressing the gathering Manipur state Congress President Keisham Meghachandra Singh highlighted the life struggles and enduring relevance of Irabots ideas in contemporary ManipurThe Congress leader recalled Irabots fight against feudalism caste and ethnic discrimination and exploitation of the poor emphasising the continuing need for equality and social justice He noted the freedom fighters work in mobilising peasants farmers and workers for fair wages and land reforms drawing parallels with the presentday economic hardships faced by small traders and labourersSingh also an MLA underscored Irabots vision of unity across caste class and ethnic lines his democratic spirit and the importance of inspiring youth through education and social engagement IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/manipur-pays-glowing-tributes-to-freedom-fighter-hijam-irawat-on-his-birth-anniversary-640994.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/andhra-pradesh-cm-seeks-central-funds-under-purvodaya-scheme-640995.html Amaravati Sep 30 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday requested the Centre to extend financial support to the state under the Purvodaya scheme announced for the holistic development of eastern states According to the Chief Ministers Office CMO he submitted a detailed representation to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman requesting the Union government to extend financial support under PurvodayaThe Chief Minister highlighted that the Purvodaya scheme initiated by the Centre for the holistic development of eastern states has already identified Bihar Jharkhand West Bengal Odisha and Andhra Pradesh as key beneficiariesThe scheme primarily aims to unlock the economic potential of eastern regions by promoting agriculture industry and infrastructure growth thereby bridging regional disparities and boosting inclusive developmentStressing the need for balanced growth CM Naidu said that the state government has prepared comprehensive plans to utilise the schemes funds effectively for regional progressOutlining his vision the CM informed FM Sitharaman that the state government aims to promote horticulture in Rayalaseema expand coffee plantations cashew and coconut farms in north Andhra and strengthen aquaculture activities in coastal AndhraHe asserted that targeted funding for these projects under Purvodaya would not only improve productivity but also generate employment and enhance income levels in rural areasNaidu specifically underlined that the schemes implementation would play a transformative role in uplifting backward regions such as North Andhra and Rayalaseema which have historically lagged in terms of industrial and economic developmentThe Chief Minister who arrived in the national capital on Tuesday will participate in the CIIs curtainraiser partnership summit where he is expected to outline investment opportunities in the state and invite investors to participate in the CII Partnership Summit scheduled to be held at Visakhapatnam on November 14 and 15The state government is conducting road shows in various countries to invite industrialists to the Partnership SummitNaidu will also meet Union Home Minister Amit ShahAfter the night halt in Delhi he will proceed to Visakhapatnam on October 1 and from there visit Datti village in the Vizianagaram district to participate in the pedala sevalo NTR Bharosa pension distribution programme IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/andhra-pradesh-cm-seeks-central-funds-under-purvodaya-scheme-640995.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/chhattisgarh-govt-clears-key-welfare-recruitment-measures-640996.html Raipur Sep 30 The Chhattisgarh government has decided to invite proposals from banks and financial institutions for providing shortterm loans against salaries to government employees This initiative seeks to address the emergency financial needs of state servants The Finance Department has been authorised to take further action and finalise the Memorandum of Understanding MoU with eligible institutions In a Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday at Mahanadi Bhawan Mantralaya Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai presided over a series of impactful decisions aimed at strengthening financial support and inclusive governance across Chhattisgarh In a landmark move for disability welfare the Cabinet approved the refund of Rs 2450 crore to the National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation NHFDC This amount represents outstanding loans disbursed to persons with disabilities for selfemployment and education at a concessional interest rate of 3 per cent The decision underscores the governments commitment to empowering differentlyabled citizens Further the Cabinet granted a onetime relaxation in the School Education Departments Recruitment and Promotion Rules 2019 to facilitate direct recruitment of 100 Special educators The state finance department has already sanctioned hiring while the selection will be on merit bypassing the usual written test This move is expected to expedite the inclusion of qualified educators in the states academic framework especially for children with special needs This decision is expected to accelerate the integration of qualified educators into the states academic framework especially for children with special needs The meeting also marked a ceremonial transition in the states top bureaucracy Chief Secretary Amitabh Jain a 1989 batch IAS officer was bid farewell upon his retirement The Council extended a warm welcome to Vikas Sheel a 1994 batch IAS officer who has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary The Cabinets emphasis on financial accessibility educational support for vulnerable groups and streamlined recruitment processes signals a forwardlooking governance model for Chhattisgarh IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/chhattisgarh-govt-clears-key-welfare-recruitment-measures-640996.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/union-minister-joshi-criticises-ktaka-govt-for-bus-fare-price-hike-640997.html BengaluruNew Delhi Sep 30 Union Minister for Food Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday accused the Chief Minister Siddaramaiahled Karnataka government of resorting to daylight robbery Speaking to the media in New Delhi on Tuesday Union Minister Joshi stated This is the peak of misgovernance The common people who believed in the governments promises and voted it to power are now trapped in financial hardshipUnion Minister Joshi said that while Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken steps to reduce the Goods and Services Tax GST and bring down the prices of various commodities the Karnataka government was doing the opposite by continuously increasing pricesPrime Minister Narendra Modi reduced GST to support the economic uplift of ordinary citizens As a result essential goods are now available at affordable prices But here in Karnataka the Congress government is pushing people to the streets through relentless price hikes Joshi assertedJoshi further strongly criticised the government in Karnataka stating that by increasing bus fares during the Dussehra festival it has effectively imposed a Mahishasura Tax on travellers commuting between Bengaluru and the historical city of Mysuru where the Dussehra festival is traditionally celebrated on a grand scale by the state governmentUnion Minister Joshi alleged that by hiking fares for the BengaluruMysuru route the government has turned into a Mahishasura for the people of the state According to mythology Mahishasura was a demon king who was killed by goddess ChamundeshwariUnion Minister Joshi further slammed the state government stating Already prices of over 48 essential items have been increased Now even before Dussehra begins the government has hiked the bus fare on this key route by Rs 2030 burdening the common manEarlier defending the fare hike the transport department clarified that this special fare collection has been in practice for the last 20 years during Dussehra and other holidays and the increase was only on the BengaluruMysuru route because special services operate on oneway traffic and often return with empty or nearempty busesIt added that operating costs for special services remain high due to vehicles being deployed from other divisions It said this hike helps cover the additional operational costs and ensures smooth management of festival traffic IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/union-minister-joshi-criticises-ktaka-govt-for-bus-fare-price-hike-640997.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/drug-menace-will-be-dealt-with-iron-hand-says-new-hyderabad-police-commissioner-640998.html Hyderabad Sep 30 Hyderabads new Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar on Tuesday asserted that the police would deal with the menace of drugs with an iron hand Addressing a press conference after assuming office he said drugs were the biggest problem faced by Hyderabad which is the fastestgrowing city in the countryAs the drug menace is destroying the future of youth the police will deal with it firmly he saidPast drugrelated cases will be reviewed thoroughly tracing back to the root networks and legal action will be taken against all those involvedSajjanar said the HyderabadNarcotics Enforcement Wing HNEW team would be further strengthened and awareness campaigns like Say No to Drugs would be intensified across the cityExpressing concern over cybercrimes particularly those targeting senior citizens he highlighted scams such as digital arrest and stock market frauds To counter these threats awareness programmes will be organised in colonies apartments and bastisHe declared that People Welfare Policing will be the top priority He believes that this new approach would go a long way in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Hyderabad citizens The focus areas will include maintenance of law and order traffic and road safety protection of women and children adoption of AIbased technology prevention of cyber and financial crimes 247 citizen services and welfare of police personnelThe Police Commissioner also termed food adulteration as a serious health hazard assuring strict legal action against those involved in such activitiesHe also noted that traffic problems in the city are becoming more complex with the increasing number of vehicles With GST reduction the number of vehicles has increased We will set longterm goals to resolve traffic issues and save citizens valuable time on the roads Special attention will be paid to drunkanddrive cases Those driving under the influence of alcohol are like moving suicide bombs on our roads Such acts will not be tolerated he saidSajjanar stated that crimes against women and children will be dealt with most sternlyHe also underlined Hyderabads unique identity as a city of communal harmony Hyderabad is synonymous with peace and communal amity This historic city is known for its unity in diversity We will continue to strengthen the GangaJamuni Tehzeeb culture of togethernessHighlighting the importance of police welfare he said the department gives the highest priority to the wellbeing of hardworking Hyderabad police personnel Officers and staff who deliver exceptional services will be duly recognised and rewarded IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/drug-menace-will-be-dealt-with-iron-hand-says-new-hyderabad-police-commissioner-640998.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/avinash-kumar-appointed-new-chief-secretary-of-jharkhand-641002.html Ranchi Sep 30 Senior IAS officer Avinash Kumar has been appointed the new Chief Secretary of Jharkhand succeeding Alka Tiwari whose tenure ended on Tuesday The state government issued a formal notification on Tuesday evening through the Department of Personnel Administrative Reforms and Official Language announcing the appointment of the 1993 batch officer of the Jharkhand cadreAlong with the top bureaucratic post Avinash Kumar has also been entrusted with other responsibilitiesAccording to the notification he will also serve as Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister and Chief Resident Commissioner of Jharkhand Bhavan New DelhiUntil now Avinash Kumar had been holding key positions including the Development Commissioner the Chairman and Managing Director of Jharkhand Energy Development Corporation Limited and the Managing Director of Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam LimitedAvinash Kumar after assuming the charge as the new Chief Secretary met Chief Minister Hemant Soren here on Tuesday eveningAjay Kumar Singh a 1995batch IAS officer currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary of the Health Medical Education and Family Welfare Department has been given the additional charge of Development Commissioner until further orders as per the notificationAvinash Kumars appointment comes against the backdrop of seniority reshuffling in the state bureaucracy His predecessor Tiwari 1988 batch had taken charge as Chief Secretary on November 1 2024 and retired on TuesdayFollowing her retirement the top contender on the seniority list was Shailesh Kumar Singh 1991 batch But he is currently serving as Secretary in the Rural Development Ministry on Central deputationNext in line was Nidhi Khare 1992 batch who is also on Central deputation With both senior officers unavailable Avinash Kumar who was third in seniority emerged as the natural choiceOther senior officers including 1995batch IAS officers Ajay Kumar Singh Satyendra Singh and Nitin Madan Kulkarni were also considered strong contenders However the state government finally decided in favour of Avinash Kumar IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/avinash-kumar-appointed-new-chief-secretary-of-jharkhand-641002.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bombay-hc-directs-ncb-to-return-actress-rhea-chakrabortys-passport-641004.html New Delhi Sep 30 The Bombay High Court on Tuesday offered a big relief to actress Rhea Chakraborty by directing the NCB to return her passport that was seized in 2020 The passport was seized by the NCB in connection with a drugs case linked to the death of the late actor and Chakrabortys former partner Sushant Singh RajputSaying that there was no reason to doubt the actresss intentions a bench headed by Justice Neela Gokhale ordered the restoration of her passport with some conditionsThe court said she must attend every hearing unless exempted by the trial courtChakraborty was also directed to provide details of her travel schedule including flight and hotel details to the prosecution at least four days before flying out of the country the court saidWhile ordering restoration of her passport the HC said she must share her mobile number keep her phone active and inform the probe agencies immediately upon her returnThe actress was arrested on September 8 2020 by the Narcotics Control Bureau NCB in the drugs case associated with Rajputs death on June 14 2020 She was later granted bail on the condition of depositing her passport with the NCBShe recently filed a fresh plea through her lawyer Ayaz Khan requesting the release of her passport for pursuing professional work abroadThe actress claimed that due to the seizure of her passport she could not freely pursue professional assignments abroadHer counsel argued before the bench that the actress had followed all court instructions in the past and intends to continue doing so in futureThe HC accepted his plea and noted that the other accused in the case had also been granted similar relief earlierThe NCB opposed the plea arguing that being a celebrity she should not be given special treatment and warned that there was a risk of her abscondingThe probe agencys lawyer said there was a threat that the actress may never return to the country after her foreign trip IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bombay-hc-directs-ncb-to-return-actress-rhea-chakrabortys-passport-641004.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/netanyahus-approval-exhibits-bonds-with-us-president-641005.html New Delhi Sep 30 US President Donald Trump was confident on Monday of possessing the formula that could bring peace in Gaza even before meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel at the White House Netanyahu who met the President in person for the fourth time since Trump assumed office for a second term beginning this year did not hesitate to stamp his approval on the 20point programme The two leaders share a common thread in many aspects as has been evident in earlier instances In a significant move this time Netanyahu called the Prime Minister of Qatar from the White House considered to be at the behest of the President and apologised for the strike on Doha earlier this month There were reports of the death of lowranking Hamas members and a Qatari national who was a member of security forces Incidentally Qatar is a US ally and among the mediators trying to find a solution to the Gaza situation In a joint address to the media after the talks Trump said that the two premiers really had a hearttoheart conversation and that it was productive Netanyahu added Israel was targeting terrorists and not targeting Qatar Earlier this month the United States voted to condemn the strike in a United Nations Security Council resolution Critics however point out that Washington has not been as forthcoming when Israel similarly targeted Lebanon Syria Yemen Iran and Tunisia They accuse Trump of being pleased with Doha giving him a USD 400million aircraft as a personal gift during his recent visit Though Trump expressed exasperation at Israel for not complying with his call for a ceasefire he has not been as critical as he has been towards Russian Premier Vladimir Putin over his ceaseless pounding of Ukraine they add Meanwhile the United Kingdom Australia Canada and France among others joined the growing list of countries in recognising the state of Palestine Trump and Netanyahu both had condemned the nations saying that the recognition of Palestine as a state without going down strongly on the Hamas organisation serves as a reward for it Now world leaders have mostly welcomed the programme as an attempt at finding a lasting solution to the Gaza crisis Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the plan provides a viable pathway to longterm and sustainable peace security and development for the Palestinian and Israeli people as well as for the larger West Asian region He expressed hope that all concerned parties will come together in support of President Trumps initiative to end the conflict and secure lasting peace The new US initiative to deliver an end to the war in Gaza is profoundly welcome and I am grateful for President Trumps leadership said Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain in a statement on Monday We call on all sides to come together and to work with the US Administration to finalise this agreement and bring it into reality Hamas should now agree to the plan and end the misery by laying down their arms and releasing all remaining hostages it added European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen posted on the social media X Welcome President realDonaldTrumps commitment to end the war in Gaza Encourage all parties to now seize this opportunity The EU stands ready to contribute Many other leaders have similarly joined them in extending their wishes for a quick and longlasting solution Hamas has said it will respond perhaps on Wednesday after President Trump said the group had three or four days to respond IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/netanyahus-approval-exhibits-bonds-with-us-president-641005.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/maha-cabinet-approves-tax-hike-on-sale-of-electricity-to-fund-pm-kusum-scheme-641008.html Mumbai Sep 30 The Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday approved a hike of 990 paise per unit in the additional tax on sale of electricity Additional Time of SupplyServicing Equipment to be recovered from industrial and commercial consumers of the private electricity distribution companies and the staterun Mahavitaran The state Cabinet has cleared the increase in additional time of supplyservicing equipment to 2094 paise per unit from the present level of 1104 paise per unitThe mobilisation of money through the increase will be used to fund the Pradhan Mantri Kusum PhaseB YojanaThe government statement said that Pradhan Mantri Kusum GhatakB Yojana will enable farmers to irrigate during the day by providing sufficient electricity to agricultural pumps in the stateThe government proposes to install a total of 650 lakh solar agricultural pumps in the state under the Pradhan Mantri Kusum GhatakB Yojana the statement addedAs of now more than 423 lakh solar agricultural pumps have been installed in the stateThe state government needs funds worth Rs 359138 crore to complete installation of the remaining 227 lakh solar agricultural pumps by March 2026The state government expects mobilisation of Rs 147 crore per month and Rs 1764 crore annually following the rise in additional time of supplyservicing equipmentIn order to ensure the availability of necessary funds for the effective implementation of this scheme it has been decided to increase the rate of additional electricity sales tax on the units sold by the companiesAccording to the government statement the Pradhan Mantri Kusum GhatakB Yojana in Maharashtra is part of the national PMKUSUM scheme which aims to support farmers in installing standalone solar agriculture pumps to replace diesel pumps in offgrid areasUnder this scheme farmers receive financial support for pump installation with the state government providing a significant portion of the cost as a subsidy and loan making solar irrigation more accessible and promoting renewable energyUnder this scheme the Central government provides a 30 per cent subsidy on the benchmark cost of the pump and a loan of up to 30 per cent of the project cost is also availableFinancial support is given for pumps up to 75 horsepower though higher capacity pumps can be installed with the farmer covering the excess cost IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/maha-cabinet-approves-tax-hike-on-sale-of-electricity-to-fund-pm-kusum-scheme-641008.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/punjab-seeks-long-term-flood-rehabilitation-package-from-finance-commission-641014.html New Delhi Sep 30 Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema on Tuesday called on 16th Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya to seek the longterm rehabilitation package citing the experience with devastating floods that caused an estimated damage of Rs 20000 crore particularly in border areas Cheema highlighted the strain placed on the states finances due to its unique status as a frontline border state natural calamities and the structural disadvantages arising from the shift to the Goods and Services Tax GST regimeHe initiated the discussion by addressing the immediate need to reform the State Disaster Response Fund SDRF norms He underscored that existing SDRF norms proved too restrictive and rigid severely constraining the states ability to provide timely and adequate reliefIt is imperative that these guidelines be comprehensively reviewed to incorporate flexibility and provisions for statespecific disasters he emphasisedFurthermore the Finance Minister stressed that the SDRF must be converted into a noninterestbearing reserve fund akin to the National Disaster Response Fund NDRF noting that the states fund currently holds a gigantic interest accumulation of Rs 7623 crore out of a total balance of Rs 12268 croreThe Finance Commission Chairman acknowledged the concern raised by Punjab and assured that it would be discussed with Commission members in a meetingReiterating the demands put forth by the state in the previous meeting with the 16th Finance Commission the Finance Minister also made an argument for dedicated financial support to states sharing a hostile borderHe said the heightened tensions with Pakistan particularly in the wake of Operation Sindhoor caused massive economic losses to the states border districts through repeated disruptions to daily life industrial activity and the movement of goodsPunjab continues to face unique security challenges including drone incursions crossborder smuggling and narcoterrorism which demand constant heavy investment in security and law enforcement Cheema was quoted as sayingHe apprised the Chairman that the state is investing heavily in infrastructure and police modernisation to create an effective second line of defence in support of the Border Security Force BSF He requested a dedicated border area package to strengthen police forces and law enforcement infrastructure for which the state has requested Rs 2982 crore in its memorandum to the commission He said this support is crucial for ensuring both national security and regional stabilityFinance Minister Cheema presented the states latest fiscal indicators noting a revenue deficit of Rs 23957 crore and a fiscal deficit of Rs 34201 crore in 202526 with the debttoGSDP ratio standing at 4450 per cent IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/punjab-seeks-long-term-flood-rehabilitation-package-from-finance-commission-641014.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/trump-says-gaza-deal-settled-threatens-tough-response-if-hamas-refuses-641015.html Washington Sep 30 US President Donald Trump expressed confidence on Tuesday that he would be able to end the war in Gaza saying that he got it settled and going to get that done We got it I think settled Well see Hamas has to agree If they dont its going to be very tough on them but it is what it is But all of the Arab nations Muslim nations have agreed Israel has agreed Amazing thing it just came together Trump said while addressing more than 800 senior military officers in VirginiaHis statement comes a day after the administration formally announced a 20point peace plan to end the IsraelHamas war in GazaThe peace plan for Gaza outlines the establishment of a temporary technocratic government with Israel pledging not to annex the Strip and ensuring that no residents are forced to leave The agreement calls for an immediate end to the war if accepted with all captives both alive and deceased returned within 72 hoursSpeaking to reporters before his address on Tuesday Trump said he will wait for three or four days for Hamas to accept the proposalWere just waiting for Hamas and Hamas is either going to be doing it or not and if its not its going to be a very sad end With Hamas we want it very simple We want the hostages back immediately and we want some good behaviour And you know pretty pretty simple You dont get simpler Think of it Weve signed every country in the Middle East This is like an impossible thing Its never been done before This is more than Gaza Gaza is mixed up but this Gaza is a piece of it he addedHe reiterated his threat warning that if Hamas refuses to sign he will allow Israel to do what they have to doI would let them go and do what they have to do You know we have killed about 25000 Hamas So certainly they paid a big price for October 7 And this is a whole new group Their leadership has been killed three different times so they paid a big price We hope that theyre going to have a nice calm life Maybe it wont happen but if it does itll be one of the greatest things ever to happen Well have actual peace in the Middle East he notedThe war in Gaza began almost two years ago when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 2023 killing 1200 people and taking 251 hostages Around 48 people are believed to remain in captivity and about 20 are thought to be alive IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/trump-says-gaza-deal-settled-threatens-tough-response-if-hamas-refuses-641015.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-sanskriti-jain-appointed-bhopal-municipal-corporation-commissioner-in-ias-reshuffle-641019.html Bhopal Sep 30 In a sweeping administrative reshuffle the Madhya Pradesh government has transferred 24 IAS officers across various districts and departments Among the key appointments Sanskriti Jain 2015 Collector of Seoni has been appointed Commissioner of Bhopal Municipal Corporation with additional charge as Additional Managing Director of MP Metro Rail Corporation Suresh Kumar 2010 previously Collector of Panna has been appointed Divisional CommissionercumDeputy Commissioner of Chambal Division in MorenaSheelendra Singh 2010 serving as Collector of Chhindwara has been moved to the Urban Development and Housing Department as Additional SecretaryNeha Marvya Singh 2011 who was Collector of Dindori now takes charge as Director of Denotified Nomadic and SemiNomadic Tribes in BhopalSanjeev Srivastava 2011 formerly Collector of Bhind has been posted as Additional Secretary in the Public Works Department while Rajesh Batham 2012 from Ratlam district assumes his new role in the Forest DepartmentRajni Singh 2013 who was Deputy Commissioner of Labour in Indore has been appointed as Collector of Narsinghpur district Neeraj Kumar Vashistha 2013 previously Director of Denotified Tribes has now been appointed as Collector of Pandhurna districtSheetala Patle 2014 who was Collector of Narsinghpur has been transferred to Seoni and Ankit Asthana 2014 the outgoing Collector of Morena has been appointed Deputy Secretary in the Industrial Policy and Investment Promotion Department with additional charge as Managing Director of MP Industrial Development CorporationLokesh Kumar Jangid 2014 replaces Asthana in Morena while Chandrashekhar Shukla 2014 moves from Singrauli to the Revenue Department Abhay Arvind Bedekar 2014 who held the post of Collector in Alirajpur has been appointed Additional Managing Director of the MP Tourism BoardAjay Dev Sharma 2014 Collector of Pandhurna has now been transferred to the Revenue Department with additional charge as Additional Commissioner for Land Resource ManagementNeetu Mathur 2014 previously Additional Commissioner in Rewa Division takes over as Collector of AlirajpurAnju Pawan Bhadauria 2014 CEO of Raisen has been posted as Collector of Dindori and Jamuna Bhide 2014 Secretary of the Tribal Cell at Raj Bhavan is now Collector of Niwari districtBidisha Mukherjee 2015 who was Additional Managing Director of the MP Tourism Board has been transferred to the Public Health Engineering Department as Deputy SecretaryKirori Lal Meena 2016 Additional Commissioner in the Urban Administration Department Bhopal becomes Collector of BhindGaurav Banal 2016 Additional Collector of Indore takes charge as Collector of Singrauli while Harendra Narayan 2016 Commissioner of Bhopal Municipal Corporation moves to Chhindwara as CollectorMisha Singh 2016 Additional Collector of Jabalpur has now been posted as Collector of RatlamAdditionally Tanvi Hooda 2014 Additional Commissioner in the Commercial Tax Department Indore has been given additional charge as Labour Commissioner Indore IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-sanskriti-jain-appointed-bhopal-municipal-corporation-commissioner-in-ias-reshuffle-641019.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/priyanka-gandhi-on-private-trip-in-ranthambore-640773.html Jaipur Sep 29 The allfamous Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan is set to reopen for tourists on October 1 but the park has already begun hosting distinguished visitors On Monday morning Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived in Ranthambore for a private visit drawing attention to the upcoming tourism seasonPriyanka Gandhis convoy reached a luxury property near the Reserve by road amid heavy security arrangements She was accorded a traditional Rajasthani welcome by the hotel staff before checking inAccording to sources she is expected to stay for three to four days and will embark on multiple Tiger safaris inside the park Her visit is strictly private but given her political stature the Special Protection Group SPG has strengthened security in and around Sawai MadhopurExtra personnel have been deployed at the hotel and across Ranthambore National Park to ensure smooth arrangements during her stay This is not Priyanka Gandhis first trip to Ranthambore She is known to be a great admirer of forests wildlife and especially tigersLocals say she visits the tiger reserve two to three times every year often with family or close friends In 2022 she even celebrated her birthday at Ranthambore reinforcing her emotional bond with the parkDuring her visits Priyanka Gandhi prefers to spend time in the jungle watching tigers and tigresses in their natural habitat along with other wildlife such as leopards deer and migratory birds Her repeated trips underline her love for nature and conservation while also putting the spotlight on Ranthambore as a key ecotourism destinationRanthambore remains one of Indias most popular wildlife destinations attracting nature lovers photographers and celebrities from across the globe With Priyanka Gandhis latest visit Ranthambore once again finds itself in the limelight promising a vibrant start to the 2025 tourist season IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/priyanka-gandhi-on-private-trip-in-ranthambore-640773.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-bjp-seeks-cbi-probe-into-karur-stampede-claims-rahul-gandhi-pressuring-vijay-640776.html Chennai Sep 29 The BJPs Tamil Nadu unit on Monday intensified its attack on the DMK government over the Karur rally tragedy that claimed 41 lives with party spokesperson ANS Prasad demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation CBI probe and also alleging that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was pressuring TVK chief Vijay in the aftermath of the incident Prasad said the oneman commission led by retired Madras High Court judge Aruna Jagadeesan announced by the state government was a mere eyewash and would not satisfy the publics demand for accountabilitySix crore people of Tamil Nadu want to know the truth Only a CBI investigation can ensure impartiality he saidHe also stressed the need for transparency in the postmortem of the deceased urging the government to follow all legal safeguards including examinations by senior forensic experts and complete video documentationThe government must clarify whether these procedures were followed to preserve evidence Prasad addedThe BJP leader criticised the DMKs move to replace the initial investigating officer DSP Selvaraj with ADSP Premanandan describing it as another sign of reluctance to pursue the case seriouslyInstead he urged the state to appoint an Inspector Generalrank officer supported by a DIG and multiple experienced DSPs to probe all angles including crowd control security deployment and local administrative decisionsSignificantly Prasad brought national politics into focus alleging that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi who spoke to Vijay to convey condolences is indirectly pressuring him not to challenge the DMKSources say Rahul Gandhi has warned Vijay against taking a stand hostile to the ruling government These interactions must also be part of the investigation he saidThe BJP maintained it stands with the victims families and urged Vijay to honour the 41 who died supporting him by resisting political pressure and ensuring the truth emergesThe Tamil Nadu BJP will not allow this tragedy to be diluted or buried Prasad saidThe demand comes amid intensifying political sparring after the deadly stampede at Vijays campaign meeting in Karur where serious questions remain over crowd management and safety protocols IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-bjp-seeks-cbi-probe-into-karur-stampede-claims-rahul-gandhi-pressuring-vijay-640776.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pothole-tragedy-bengaluru-bcom-student-run-over-by-tipper-lorry-in-bengaluru-640777.html Bengaluru Sep 29 A 22yearold female student was killed after coming under the wheels of a tipper lorry when she fell on the road while trying to avoid a pothole on Monday in the limits of KR Puram traffic police station in Bengaluru The deceased has been identified as Dhanushree a secondyear BCom student at a private college in Bengaluru The incident occurred near Budigere Cross close to Avalahalli She was travelling on a twowheeler when while attempting to avoid a pothole on her way to college she suddenly swerved and lost balance falling onto the roadA tipper lorry coming from behind ran over her killing her on the spot The lorry driver fled without stopping after the accident The impact was so severe that the victims head was crushed under the wheels The incident has triggered outrage among local residentsResidents have complained that the Budigere Cross road is filled with potholes with soil and jelly stones scattered across the stretch making commuting particularly dangerous for twowheeler ridersPersonnel from KR Puram traffic police and Avalahalli crime police stations rushed to the spot after the incident The Avalahalli police have registered a hitandrun case and launched a hunt for the accused driver while the KR Puram traffic police are also investigating The body of the student has been shifted to a private hospitalThe poor road infrastructure and pothole menace in Bengaluru has triggered a debate and IT industry leaders have raised the issue and rapped the Karnataka governmentDeputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar who is also Bengaluru Development Minister had triggered a controversy by stating that the IT companies cant blackmail him that they will move out of the city citing poor road conditions in BengaluruLater Shivakumar said he will meet representatives of IT companies regarding the issue Responding to a question he said Of course I am meeting IT companies They are our friends but they should also know their responsibilitiesChief Minister Siddaramaiah after taking up road inspection in Bengaluru on last Saturday stated that during the monsoon season potholes on the roads have increased and a onemonth deadline has been given to repair them and make the roads motorable for trafficIt is true that there are potholes on the roads However if these potholes had been repaired during the BJP governments tenure the roads would not have reached this condition Steps must be taken to fill the potholes before the end of the monsoon season he statedCM Siddaramaiah further stated in some places garbage has been left unattended on the roads Instructions have been issued to remove the waste immediately failing which action will be taken against the concerned commissioner and engineers IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pothole-tragedy-bengaluru-bcom-student-run-over-by-tipper-lorry-in-bengaluru-640777.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-hails-pm-modis-strong-decisions-like-op-sindoor--640779.html New Delhi Sep 29 IANS Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modis strong decisions on issues related to Operation Sindoor Surgical Strike Article 370 and Triple TalaqnbspPM Modis strong decisions are an inspiration for all party workers she said speaking at an event to launch a new office for the Delhi BJPnbspShe said it was a matter of pride that the new Delhi BJP office is being inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra ModinbspShe said the new office will inspire the cadre and encourage them to do their best for the public and the partyEarlier before inaugurating the Delhi BJPs new office PM Modi praised the city leaders struggles in the past and hoped the new premises would infuse new energy in the outfitnbspIn a post on social media X PM Modi said The history of BJP workers in Delhi has been a unique example of struggle and dedication Amidst every challenge they not only kept the organisation alive but also made an extraordinary contribution to strengthening itnbspI am fully confident that the permanent state office built for them will infuse the organisation with new strength new direction and renewed selfconfidence he saidIn the morning CM Gupta Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva and other leaders offered prayers at the new office at 5 Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg a few hundred metres away from the National BJP office on the same roadnbspThe new Delhi BJP office a fivestorey building has been constructed in South Indian architectural style on a plot of around 825 square metersnbspThe basement of the new office has car parking groundfloor conference room reception hall and canteen On the first floor there is an auditorium with a seating capacity of 300 people On the second floor there are rooms for the various fronts and staff of the partyThe third floor has been designated for the offices of the state vice president general secretary and secretary On the fourth floor there are rooms for leaders from other states while on the fifth floor there are offices for the state BJP president and state organisation general secretary as well as the offices of Delhi MPsnbspThe journey of state BJP or Jan Sangh leaders started from Naya Bazar after Independence During the days of the Jana Sangh politics was conducted from the office in Naya Bazar in the Walled City After this the first office after the establishment of the BJP was built in Ajmeri Gate Later it shifted to 20 Rakabganj Road before finally reaching 14 Pandit Pant Marg near Parliament where it has remained for the past 35 years https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-hails-pm-modis-strong-decisions-like-op-sindoor--640779.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-inaugurates-delhi-bjp-office-hails-party-workers-role-in-countering-emergency--640780.html New Delhi Sep 29 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday formally inaugurated the Delhi BJPs new office in central Delhi and recalled the role played by the partys city workers in helping Partition refugees fighting for public rights during the Emergency and protecting Sikhs in the 1984 riotsnbspHighlighting the Delhi BJP governments efforts to fulfil expectations of the public after coming to power following a gap of 27 years he said the dream of Viksit Bharat Viksit Delhi can be achieved only if the government and the party move ahead togetherPM Modi praised the Rekha Gupta governments efforts to build houses for slumdwellers improve hospitals introduce ebuses and clean the YamunanbspTasking Delhi BJP workers to ensure that every citizen gets the benefit of the GST cut PM Modi also asked city BJP leaders to celebrate all festivals so that the city thrives as MiniIndia and reflects the cultural diversitynbspIt is very important for unity that patriotism is fuelled by the celebration of festivals from all states in Delhi he saidnbspHe said the BJP workers need to strive to make a worldclass Capital and this will be a matter of pride for citizens from every corner of the countryHe also hailed the contributions of early founders and leaders of the Delhi unit of Jansangh and BJP including LK Advani VK Malhotra Kedarnath Sahani Sahib Singh Madan Lal Khurana Arun Jaitley and Sushma SwarajnbspAhead of inaugurating the Delhi BJPs new office PM Modi praised the city leaders struggles in the past and hoped the new premises would infuse new energy in the outfitnbspIn a post on social media X PM Modi said The history of BJP workers in Delhi has been a unique example of struggle and dedication Amidst every challenge they not only kept the organisation alive but also made an extraordinary contribution to strengthening itI am fully confident that the permanent state office built for them will infuse the organisation with new strength new direction and renewed selfconfidence he saidnbspIn the morning CM Gupta Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva and other leaders offered prayers at the new office at 5 Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg a few hundred metres away from the National BJP office on the same roadnbspThe new Delhi BJP office a fivestorey building has been built in South Indian architectural style on a plot of around 825 square metersThe basement of the new office has car parking groundfloor conference room reception hall and canteen On the first floor there is an auditorium with a seating capacity of 300 people On the second floor there are rooms for the various fronts and staff of the partynbspThe third floor has been designated for the offices of the state vice president general secretary and secretary On the fourth floor there are rooms for leaders from other states while on the fifth floor there are offices for the state BJP president and state organisation general secretary as well as the offices of Delhi MPs https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-inaugurates-delhi-bjp-office-hails-party-workers-role-in-countering-emergency--640780.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ashwini-vaishnaw-flags-off-7-new-trains-from-bihar-including-three-amrit-bharat-express-640722.html Patna Sep 29 IANS Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday inaugurated seven new train services from Bihar including three Amrit Bharat Express trains aimed at providing affordable longdistance travel options for lower and middleincome passengersnbspVaishnaw flagged off the new services virtually from New Delhi while Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary symbolically inaugurated them at Patna JunctionnbspThe newly launched Amrit Bharat Express trains will operate between DarbhangaMadar Ajmer MuzaffarpurCharlapalli Hyderabad and ChhapraAnand Vihar DelhiIn addition four passenger trains were introduced on shorter routes within Bihar These passenger trains will run between JhajhaDanapur PatnaBuxar NawadaPatna and PatnaIslampurnbspnbspHighlighting the significance of the launch Vaishnaw said these trains would provide hasslefree and affordable transportation for Bihari migrants and daily passengersnbspOn the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and with the partnership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar we are launching seven new trains that will connect various cities and offer lower fares for the middle and lowerincome groups he saidThe Railway Minister credited Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his past contributions to the railway sectornbspnbspWhen Nitish Kumar was the Union Railway Minister he took the department to new heights A slowdown came between 2004 and 2014 but after PM Modi took charge Indian Railways began transforming once again achieving new milestones Vaishnaw notednbspThe introduction of the Amrit Bharat Express a costeffective alternative to the premium Vande Bharat trains is part of the Centres push to modernise railway services while keeping travel affordable for millionsDeputy CM Samrat Choudhary who was present at the Patna event expressed gratitude for the Centres focus on Bihars infrastructure growthnbspI am thankful to PM Narendra Modi CM Nitish Kumar and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for transforming Bihar in sectors including rail and road infrastructure Choudhary saidnbspHe announced upcoming projects such as a ring road in Bhagalpur and a fourlane road connecting Sultanganj Bhagalpur to Deoghar Jharkhand along with a new railway line to link the two prominent pilgrimage sitesnbspHighlighting the scale of Central assistance Choudhary added During the UPA government Bihar was getting only around Rs 1000 crore annually for the railway sector In the last 11 years of the Narendra Modi government the Centre has provided more than Rs one lakh crore for railway development in Bihar https://dailyworld.in/politics/ashwini-vaishnaw-flags-off-7-new-trains-from-bihar-including-three-amrit-bharat-express-640722.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-nitish-kumar-launches-20-658-projects-worth-rs-11-921-crore-in-bihar-640723.html Patna Sep 29 IANS Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a staggering 20658 projects worth Rs 11921 crore during a mega event held at Sankalp 1 Anne Marg the CMs official residencenbspThe projects include 16065 public amenities and development projects with an investment of Rs 7805 crore for sectors such as roads water health and rural infrastructure and 4593 projects worth Rs 4116 crore were inaugurated across various departments to strengthen social and administrative facilitiesAmong these 97 projects worth Rs 997 crore and 137 projects worth Rs 2467 crore are specifically related to building construction for key departments including Science and Technology Technical Education Animal and Fisheries Resources Social Welfare Transport SCST Welfare Backward and EBC Welfare Minority Welfare Sports Labour Resources Revenue and Land Reforms Art and Culture Youth Disaster Management Home Agriculture General Administration and Commercial TaxnbspThese projects are being implemented by the Building Construction Department and the Bihar State Building Construction Corporation LimitedThe Chief Minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple schemes under the Public Health Engineering Health and Tourism DepartmentsnbspIn a significant move to support farmers he transferred Rs 8129 crore via Direct Benefit Transfer DBT to the accounts of 13716 beneficiaries of the Chief Ministers Private Tubewell Scheme under the Minor Water Resources DepartmentnbspCongratulating all departments involved Nitish Kumar said the launch of these schemes would provide new impetus and direction to Bihars development and directly improve the quality of life for its peopleOur government is committed to the overall development of the state he emphasisednbspThe event was attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary Minor Water Resources Minister Santosh Suman along with senior bureaucrats and political leadersnbspThe massive rollout of projects comes as the state gears up for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections underlining the governments focus on infrastructure expansion and welfare initiatives https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-nitish-kumar-launches-20-658-projects-worth-rs-11-921-crore-in-bihar-640723.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-andhra-cms-congratulate-team-india-on-winning-asian-cup-640738.html Amaravati Sep 29 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy have congratulated the Indian cricket team on winning the Asia Cup Telangana Chief Minister congratulated the Indian team for emerging as Asian Cup champions He said that the final match against Pakistan kept everyone on the edge of their seats until the very endHe praised Tilak Varma for playing a pivotal role in Team Indias remarkable victory bringing great pride and honour to the state of Telangana in international cricketAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also conveyed his heartiest congratulations to Team India on their emphatic victory over Pakistan and for lifting the Asia Cup Your determination teamwork and spirit have made the nation proud A glorious moment for Indian cricket he posted on XAndhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer congratulated Team India led by Captain Suryakumar Yadav on their spectacular victory in the finals of the Asia Champions Trophy 2025 against Pakistan in Dubai on SundayThe Governor said that Team India has made the nation and the people proud with their outstanding performance He wished them to win more successes in the futureDeputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan congratulated Team India on winning the Asia Cup Team India has once again demonstrated excellence and composure on the biggest stage claiming their 9th Asia Cup title with a dominant performance in the final said the Jana Sena leaderThis historic victory reflects the collective effort teamwork and resilience of the entire squad and is a perfect advance Dussehra gift to every Indian filling hearts with pride and joy Pawan Kalyan addedWhat a match Kudos to Team India for snatching victory from the jaws of defeat posted Minister for Human Resources Development Nara Lokesh Tilk Varma you are a hero for delivering a memorable win against our archrivals Kuldeep Yadav you deserve all the praise coming your way for completely turning the match around Proud of Team India Lokesh addedFormer Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy conveyed hearty congratulations to the Team India cricket team on their outstanding victory in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan Your exceptional skill dedication and teamwork have made the entire nation proud A special shoutout to our very own Telugu star Tilak Varma for his crucial performance in the final and consistent brilliance throughout the tournament Truly commendable effort posted Jagan Mohan Reddy IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-andhra-cms-congratulate-team-india-on-winning-asian-cup-640738.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tvk-leader-aadhav-arjuna-to-visit-families-of-karur-stampede-victims-seeks-protection-640743.html Karur Sep 29 TVK General Secretary Aadhav Arjuna has announced plans to visit the families of the 41 individuals who lost their lives in the devastating stampede at Veluchamipuram in Karur He is likely to personally offer condolences and extend financial assistance to the bereaved households To ensure a safe and smooth visit amid the tense atmosphere Aadhav has filed a petition in court requesting adequate security arrangements before he proceedsThis move comes as Arjuna broke his silence nearly 29 hours after the tragedy with a deeply emotional post on X where he shared his personal grief and drew parallels to the pain of those who lost loved onesFor the past twentyfour hours I have been living through the greatest sorrow of my life The cries of those who died are shaking my heart I am struggling to overcome the pain of death he wroteRecalling his childhood trauma he added When I was five years old I saw my mother die by suicide That pain has returned with these deaths I cannot yet prepare my mind to bear the grief these families are going throughThe stampede which occurred late Saturday night during a massive TVK campaign event claimed 27 lives from the Karur district alone while others were from Erode Dindigul Tiruppur and SalemOne village Emur lost five members including Priyadarshini and her young daughter Tharanika as well as Chandra Arukkani and 10yearold Prithik a tragedy that has deeply shaken the regionChief Minister MK Stalin expressed profound sorrow and said he had instructed immediate relief and medical assistanceEvery possible step is being taken to save lives and support the bereaved families he saidOpposition leader Edappadi K Palaniswami offered condolences while demanding accountability for what he called poor crowd management The administration should have been better prepared to manage such a massive crowd Those responsible must be held accountable he saidTVK president and actor Vijay who has announced Rs 20 lakh compensation to each bereaved family and Rs 2 lakh for the injured called the tragedy an irreparable loss that no words of comfort can easeAuthorities continue to investigate the lapses in safety measures that led to the deadly crush IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tvk-leader-aadhav-arjuna-to-visit-families-of-karur-stampede-victims-seeks-protection-640743.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/b-team-of-pakistan-bjp-hits-out-at-congress-for-not-congratulating-team-india-640745.html New Delhi Sep 29 BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Monday accused Congress of being against Indias national interest and being a BTeam of Pakistan In a post on X he slammed Congress and the Leader of Opposition LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for not congratulating Team India on winning the Asia Cup 2025 after defeating Pakistan on SundayCongress is against Indias national interest On one hand Rahul Gandhi has not yet congratulated the Indian cricket team on thrashing Pakistan on the sports battlefield On the other hand when Pakistan is completely cornered you have Congress leaders asking for sportsman spirit against PakistanWhy does Congress always support Pakistan over India he questionedThe BJP national spokesperson also called Congress the BTeam of PakistanTaking aim at Gandhi Bhandari said In Operation Sindoor Congress stood with Pakistan In Operation Tilak Congress stands with Pakistan Rahul Gandhi is the best friend of Asim MunirPeople erupted in joy on Sunday night as Team India secured a thrilling fivewicket victory over archrivals Pakistan to lift the Asia Cup 2025 marking their ninth triumph in the Continental tournamentIndias success was scripted first by their spinners with Kuldeep Yadav spearheading a stunning turnaround on a twopaced pitch From 1131 in the 13th over Pakistan crumbled to 146 all out in 191 overs losing their last nine wickets for just 33 runsAcross cities towns and villages fans celebrated the historic win with chants fireworks and social media was buzzing with excitementThe final played at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai lived up to the intense IndiaPakistan rivalryPrime Minister Narendra Modi referred to Indias famous victory as Operation Sindoor on the games fieldOperation Sindoor on the games field Outcome is the same India wins Congrats to our cricketers PM Modi posted on X soon after the victory IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/b-team-of-pakistan-bjp-hits-out-at-congress-for-not-congratulating-team-india-640745.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-andhra-cms-congratulate-team-india-on-winning-asia-cup-640748.html Amaravati Sep 29 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy have congratulated the Indian cricket team on winning the Asia Cup Telangana Chief Minister congratulated the Indian team for emerging as Asian Cup champions He said that the final match against Pakistan kept everyone on the edge of their seats until the very endHe praised Tilak Varma for playing a pivotal role in Team Indias remarkable victory bringing great pride and honour to the state of Telangana in international cricketAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also conveyed his heartiest congratulations to Team India on their emphatic victory over Pakistan and for lifting the Asia Cup Your determination teamwork and spirit have made the nation proud A glorious moment for Indian cricket he posted on XAndhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer congratulated Team India led by Captain Suryakumar Yadav on their spectacular victory in the finals of the Asia Champions Trophy 2025 against Pakistan in Dubai on SundayThe Governor said that Team India has made the nation and the people proud with their outstanding performance He wished them to win more successes in the futureDeputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan congratulated Team India on winning the Asia Cup Team India has once again demonstrated excellence and composure on the biggest stage claiming their 9th Asia Cup title with a dominant performance in the final said the Jana Sena leaderThis historic victory reflects the collective effort teamwork and resilience of the entire squad and is a perfect advance Dussehra gift to every Indian filling hearts with pride and joy Pawan Kalyan addedWhat a match Kudos to Team India for snatching victory from the jaws of defeat posted Minister for Human Resources Development Nara Lokesh Tilk Varma you are a hero for delivering a memorable win against our archrivals Kuldeep Yadav you deserve all the praise coming your way for completely turning the match around Proud of Team India Lokesh addedFormer Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy conveyed hearty congratulations to the Team India cricket team on their outstanding victory in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan Your exceptional skill dedication and teamwork have made the entire nation proud A special shoutout to our very own Telugu star Tilak Varma for his crucial performance in the final and consistent brilliance throughout the tournament Truly commendable effort posted Jagan Mohan Reddy IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-andhra-cms-congratulate-team-india-on-winning-asia-cup-640748.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-rural-local-body-elections-to-be-held-in-five-phases-in-oct-nov-640758.html Hyderabad Sep 29 Elections to rural local bodies in Telangana will be held in five phases in OctoberNovember the State Election Commission announced on Monday Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies ZPTCs Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies MPTCs and Gram Panchayats will go to pollsElections to MPTCs and ZPTCs will be held in two phases on October 23 and 27 while Gram Panchayats will go to polls in three phases on October 31 November 4 and November 8Over 167 crore voters will be able to cast their votes in these elections State Election Commissioner Rani Kumudini announced the muchawaited election scheduleVotes polled in ZPTCs and MPTCs will be counted on November 11 while counting in gram panchayats will be taken up after the pollingElections will be conducted in 565 mandals in 31 districts Polling will be held for 565 ZPTCs 5749 MPTCs 12733 gram panchayats and 112288 wardsThe polling will be conducted by using ballot boxes and ballot papers The ballot boxes have been borrowed from Gujarat Karnataka Maharashtra and Andhra PradeshThe State Election Commissioner said that the number of voters is 16703168 comprising 8165894 males 8536770 females and 504 othersThe SEC appealed to all voters and contesting candidates to strictly observe the Model Code of Conduct to cast their votes freely and fairly and to make the election process successfulElections will not be held for 14 MPTCs 27 gram panchayats and 246 wards due to stay orders issued by courts in different casesShe said the High Court had directed the SEC to complete the election process on or before September 30 The SEC filed a petition with a prayer to grant an extension of 45 days from SeptemberRani Kumudini said the SEC has completed all preelection activitiesThe government through two GOs on September 26 issued comprehensive guidelines on reservations to Mandal Zilla Parishads and Gram PanchayatsThe SEC on September 27 held a meeting with statelevel officers like the Chief Secretary DGP Principal Secretary Panchayat Raj amp Rural Development and others to review the arrangements for the elections IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-rural-local-body-elections-to-be-held-in-five-phases-in-oct-nov-640758.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rahul-cong-waiting-for-paks-permission-to-join-asia-cup-victory-celebrations-amit-malviya-640759.html New Delhi Sep 29 BJP leader Amit Malviya took a swipe at Congress on Monday for failing to congratulate Team India on their victory in the Asia Cup 2025 He stated that Congress is waiting for permission from Pakistan before joining in the celebration of Indias success In a post on X Amit Malviya the BJPs IT Cell chief posted It seems Indias stunning win against Pakistan in the Asia Cup final has left Rahul Gandhi and the entire Congress in a comatose stateComparing it to the Indian Armed Forces decisive military action Malviya said Just like after Operation Sindoor when they couldnt bring themselves to congratulate the Indian Army for its stupendous strikes they now appear to be waiting for permission from Mohsin Naqvi and their other handlers in Pakistan before joining the nation in celebrating the Indian cricket teams successHe said that Congress has not congratulated Team India on social media even once for thrashing Pakistan thrice in the tournament and bringing the Asia Cup homeOnce again Pakistan Rahul Gandhi and Congress find themselves on the same side of the divide Malviya addedEarlier in the day BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari also accused Congress of being against Indias national interest and being a BTeam of PakistanIn a post on X he slammed Congress and the Leader of Opposition LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for not congratulating Team India on winning the Asia Cup 2025 after defeating Pakistan on SundayCongress is against Indias national interest On one hand Rahul Gandhi has not yet congratulated the Indian cricket team on thrashing Pakistan on the sports battlefield On the other hand when Pakistan is completely cornered you have Congress leaders asking for sportsman spirit against PakistanWhy does Congress always support Pakistan over India he questionedThe BJP national spokesperson also called Congress the BTeam of Pakistan Taking aim at Gandhi Bhandari said In Operation Sindoor Congress stood with Pakistan In Operation Tilak Congress stands with Pakistan Rahul Gandhi is the best friend of Asim MunirPeople erupted in joy on Sunday night as Team India secured a thrilling fivewicket victory over archrivals Pakistan to lift the Asia Cup 2025 marking their ninth triumph in the Continental tournamentIndias success was scripted first by their spinners with Kuldeep Yadav spearheading a stunning turnaround on a twopaced pitch From 1131 in the 13th over Pakistan crumbled to 146 all out in 191 overs losing their last nine wickets for just 33 runsAcross cities towns and villages fans celebrated the historic win with chants fireworks and social media was buzzing with excitementThe final played at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai lived up to the intense IndiaPakistan rivalry IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rahul-cong-waiting-for-paks-permission-to-join-asia-cup-victory-celebrations-amit-malviya-640759.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/from-dhaka-to-ankara-isi-pushes-bangladesh-into-new-strategic-axis-against-india-640766.html New Delhi Sep 29 Bangladesh which is facing turmoil following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government is now cozying up to Turkey Turkey roped in Bangladesh at the behest of the ISI Pakistan with the broader intention of attracting the South Asian Muslim community The JamaateIslami at the behest of the ISI coaxed the Muhammad Yunus government to stitch a closer alliance with Turkey The intention is to ensure that there is a flow of funds and arms and ammunition from Turkey into BangladeshThe Indian agencies say that Bangladesh has become the fourthlargest buyer of Turkish weapons This is a worrying sign because the weapons would be used against India and this is what the Jamaat and ISI have been planning While India has all the capabilities to beat down such aggression the problem is that the armed forces would have to deal with an unwanted issueTies between India and Bangladesh were solid as long as Sheikh Hasina was in power The border was largely secure and the forces of both sides would work seamlesslyAfter Yunus was made caretaker of the interim government of Bangladesh the trust issues with India have become immense Yunus has only pointed out that the ties have worsened because India provided Hasina asylum The ISI has been ruling the roost in Bangladesh as it can control Yunus through the JamaatWhile the rising ISI presence in Bangladesh has kept the Indian agencies on its toes this new dimension with Turkey jumping into the picture is a major cause for concernTurkey has always been a backer of both Pakistan and on several occasions supported Bangladesh where the Rohingya refugee issues are concerned Signs of the bond between the two countries strengthening were visible when a Turkish delegation led by Haluk Gorgun president of the Defence Industry Agency met with Yunus and other heads of the Bangladesh armed forces The two sides discussed defence cooperation and procurement of equipment that included the Bayraktar TB2 drones TRG300 rocket systems artillery shells infantry rifles and machine gunsFurther Turkey also assured that it would build two defence complexes in Narayanganj and Chittagong These developments have given terror organisations in Bangladesh a major boost Despite Pakistan carrying out the Pahalgam attack Turkey has always backed Islamabad When the Indian armed forces carried out Operation Sindoor to avenge the Pahalgam attack Turkey had openly backed PakistanRadical elements in Bangladesh feel that they would always have the backing of Turkey even if they provoke India with a terror strike These developments also come in the backdrop of terror outfits such as the Ansarullah Bangla Team JamaatulMujahideen and HarkatulJihadIslami Bangladesh raising their ugly head in recent months Many leaders of these outfits were released from jail despite committing heinous crimes in the aftermath of the Hasina ousterIndian agencies say that it was evident that these decisions to release leaders of proscribed terror groups were taken by Yunus only at the behest of the Jamaat The Jamaat has always propagated violence against India and has worked closely with the ISI to create problems for IndiaFollowing the Liberation War both the Jamaat and ISI had planned on largescale illegal immigration with the intention of creating demographic changes that would lead to communal tensions in IndiaIntelligence Bureau officials say that this new alignment comprising Bangladesh Turkey and Pakistan is a worrying signal These defence agreements should be seen in a broader light as there is every chance that they may go into the wrong handsAlthough the Bangladesh army realises its limitations when it comes to fighting the Indian armed forces the issue is that today the ISI calls the shots The Pakistani spy agency with the help of the Jamaat would encourage radical terror groups to carry out attacks in India They feel that they would have Ankaras back in the event of India retaliating against any attack on its soil IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/from-dhaka-to-ankara-isi-pushes-bangladesh-into-new-strategic-axis-against-india-640766.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/karur-stampede-death-toll-rises-to-39-cm-stalin-visits-site-orders-probe-640629.html Karur Sep 28 The death toll rose to 39 in the tragic stampede that occurred during the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagams TVK political rally in Tamil Nadus Karur said officials on Sunday The rally was being addressed by party president actor Vijay on Saturday when the stampede occurred leaving at least 39 people dead and over 50 others injuredThe public meeting held at Velusamypuram in Karur was part of Vijays fastgrowing outreach campaign across Tamil NaduAccording to police and local officials thousands of supporters began gathering on the narrow approach roads from early morning to secure a vantage point for the evening addressThe event started around 720 pm but as crowds swelled in the confined space a section became dangerously congested Witnesses said people began fainting and stumbling as panic rippled through the dense crowd Several victims were trampled in the chaos before rescue teams could reach themTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin who rushed to Karur late at night to console bereaved families and meet the injured at Karur Medical College Hospital confirmed that of the 39 who lost their lives nine were children and 16 were womenMore than 50 persons are injured and are being treated at Karur Medical College Hospital and nearby private facilities he saidThe death toll may rise further as some remain critical The state government has announced a onemember judicial commission to investigate the incidentRetired Madras High Court judge Justice Aruna Jagadeesan will lead the inquiry and submit findings as early as possible Stalin saidAsked whether TVK chief Vijay could face action the Chief Minister stated that further steps will depend entirely on the Commissions reportQuestions have been raised about whether the meeting was held on an inadequately narrow road that was unable to accommodate the surge of attendeesCM Stalin did not comment on the suitability of the venue but assured that accountability will follow once the probe concludesIn the immediate aftermath the government rushed senior ministers and medical teams to Karur Emergency care units were set up to treat the injured and additional ambulances and rescue personnel were deployedThe tragedy has sparked a wave of grief across Tamil Nadu with condolences pouring in from political leaders cutting across party lines Safety arrangements at political gatherings are now under sharp scrutiny as the state reels from one of its deadliest crowd disasters in recent years IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/karur-stampede-death-toll-rises-to-39-cm-stalin-visits-site-orders-probe-640629.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/unfortunate-and-deeply-regrettable-tamil-nadu-dgp-on-karur-stampede-640631.html Karur Sep 28 Tamil Nadu Director General of Police DGP G Venkataraman on Sunday described the stampede at actorturnedpolitician Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK rally in Karur as deeply regrettable An unfortunate incident happened a regrettable one Venkataraman told reporters in an early morning briefing adding that the tragedy was caused by an unexpected surge in the crowd and poor amenities at the venueThe DGP said one of the triggers for the rush was confusion over the timing of Vijays arrival Permission for the meeting was sought between 3 pm and 10 pm But the TVK Twitter account said he would arrive at noon so people began gathering from 11 am He actually came at 740 pm The public had to wait in the hot sun without enough food and water he explainedWhile organisers expected about 10000 attendees nearly 27000 people converged on Velusamypuram to see Vijay Police had prepared for around 20000Our intention is not to blame anyone but these are the facts Venkataraman said adding that a frenzied welcome for Vijay at one point caused a forward push as fans followed him into the venueOn questions about possible security lapses the DGP stressed that the event was held on a public road making additional barricading difficult The police are only extra help we clearly briefed organisers about crowd and safety measures he saidThe senior officer added that while about 500 police personnel were initially deployed more forces were mobilised as the situation escalatedPresently ADGP Law amp Order Davidson Devasirvatham three Inspectors General two DIGs 10 Superintendents of Police and over 2000 additional personnel have been rushed to KarurThe state government has ordered a judicial inquiry headed by retired High Court judge Justice Aruna Jagadeesan to investigate the cause and fix accountabilityThe tragedy among Tamil Nadus worst at a political event has triggered widespread calls for stronger safety norms and better crowd management at large gatherings IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/unfortunate-and-deeply-regrettable-tamil-nadu-dgp-on-karur-stampede-640631.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/karur-stampede-vck-seeks-rs-50-lakh-compensation-for-victims-families-640638.html Karur Sep 28 Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi VCK leader and Member of Parliament Thol Thirumavalavan has called on the Tamil Nadu government to increase the compensation for families of those killed in the devastating stampede at the TVK president and actor Vijays rally in Karur The death toll has climbed to 39 with dozens of others battling injuries in hospitalsThe tragedy unfolded after Vijay finished his speech and left the venue As the massive crowd began dispersing heavy congestion turned chaotic trapping and crushing many Over 50 people fainted and emergency teams rushed them to the Karur Government Medical College Hospital and nearby private facilities Among the victims are 17 women13 men and nine children several remain in intensive careChief Minister MK Stalin who visited Karur past midnight to console grieving families and meet the injured announced Rs 10 lakh each from the Chief Ministers Public Relief Fund to the families of the deceased and Rs one lakh to those seriously hurtSpecial medical teams and senior officials have been deployed to coordinate emergency care But Thirumavalavan said the announced amount is inadequate given the scale of the tragedy The heartwrenching incident in Karur during Vijays campaign has taken the lives of over 30 people including women and children who were crushed and suffocated in the stampede he said in a statementI urge the Chief Minister to raise the compensation from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 50 lakh per family Adequate compensation must also be extended to those injuredHe further appealed for wartimelevel emergency measures to save the critically wounded and ensure the best possible medical treatmentMy deepest condolences and sympathy go to the bereaved families he addedThe Karur stampede has sparked shock and sorrow across Tamil Nadu with leaders from across parties demanding stronger crowd safety and management at political events The state government has ordered a judicial inquiry to determine the causes and lapses that led to the disaster and to recommend steps to prevent such incidents in the future IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/karur-stampede-vck-seeks-rs-50-lakh-compensation-for-victims-families-640638.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/karur-stampede-tn-police-book-tvk-karur-secretary-640640.html Karur Sep 28 The Karur Town police have registered a case against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagams TVK Karur West district secretary VP Mathiyazhagan in connection with the stampede at party president and actor Vijays rally in Velysamupuram that left 39 people dead and 83 others injured The incident occurred on Saturday Police said the case was filed under four sections of the Indian Penal Code for alleged violation of safety norms and failure to ensure proper crowd control during the campaign meetingOfficials clarified that so far Mathiyazhagan alone has been named in the First Information Report but investigators are examining whether lapses by others contributed to the tragedyThe investigation is continuing and further culpability will be fixed after a detailed inquiry a senior officer saidThe massive public meeting part of Vijays statewide political tour for his TVK party drew thousands who had waited since morning under the hot sun with inadequate food and drinking waterThe crowd swelled further after the partys official social media handles said Vijay would arrive at noon although the actorpolitician reached the venue only at 740 pmMany fainted in the congestion panic spread and a deadly crush followed Ambulances rushed the injured to Karur Medical College Hospital and private facilities nearbyTamil Nadu Director General of Police G Venkataraman called the incident deeply regrettableOur intention is not to blame anyone but to present facts and ensure this never happens again he said adding that the police are reviewing event permission proceduresChief Minister MK Stalin who flew to Karur late Saturday night met survivors and bereaved families He announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 10 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs one lakh each to those critically injuredCM Stalin also ordered a judicial inquiry headed by retired High Court judge Justice Aruna JagadeesanSuch a tragedy should never recur Those responsible will face action he saidViduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi president Thol Thirumavalavan demanded that compensation for victims families be enhanced to Rs 50 lakh calling the disaster an unimaginable human tragedy that warrants both accountability and greater reliefThe Tamil Nadu government has deployed senior ministers and officials to oversee medical treatment and relief measures while the probe progresses IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/karur-stampede-tn-police-book-tvk-karur-secretary-640640.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/vice-president-cp-radhakrishnan-to-visit-bihar-today-640641.html New Delhi Sep 28 The Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan will be on a daylong visit to Bihar on Sunday during which he will attend key cultural and spiritual engagements As part of his official itinerary the Vice President will serve as the Chief Guest at the closing session of the third edition of Unmesh International Literature Festival in Patna The festival has become a significant platform for literary exchange and cultural dialogue bringing together writers poets and intellectuals from across India and the worldDuring his visit the Vice President will grace the valedictory session of the third edition of Unmesha International Literature Festival in Patna as the Chief Guest The Vice President will also visit Shri Chamunda Devi Mandir at Katra Muzaffarpur Vice Presidents Secretariat mentioned in a press releaseIn addition to his participation in the literary event the Vice President will also visit the revered Shri Chamunda Devi Temple in Katra located in the Muzaffarpur district where he is scheduled to offer prayers His arrival in Katra is expected at around 100 pm A dedicated helipad has been constructed near Bhadayee Chowk approximately three kilometres south of the temple adjacent to NH527C to facilitate his arrival by helicopterIn preparation for the Vice Presidents visit the Muzaffarpur district administration has undertaken extensive arrangements The temple premises and surrounding roads have been cleaned and repaired and the temple has been adorned with decorative banners and traditional bandanwars Authorities have also erected barricades on both sides of the approach roads to control crowd movement and ensure securitySenior officials including District Magistrate and SSP Sushil Kumar conducted thorough inspections on Saturday Two helicopters were used to conduct aerial test runs and access routes were cleared of obstructions including makeshift huts along the pathResidents are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Vice President IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/vice-president-cp-radhakrishnan-to-visit-bihar-today-640641.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/karur-tragedy-aiadmk-chief-meets-victims-families-seeks-impartial-probe-640643.html Karur Sep 28 Tamil Nadu Opposition leader and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday visited the families of those who lost their lives in the devastating stampede during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK chief Vijays rally in Karur The death toll in the tragedy has climbed to 39 including several women and children while over 80 people remain injured and under treatment in government and private hospitalsPalaniswami after consoling the bereaved families at Karur Government Hospital strongly criticised the lack of adequate safety arrangements at the rallyHe pointed to reports that a sudden power outage left the venue in darkness causing panic and triggering the deadly crush Precautionary measures should have been in place TVK has already held meetings in four districts Authorities should have anticipated the turnout and made proper security arrangements But it seems no effective planning was done he saidThe AIADMK chief also alleged that police protection for opposition rallies was often insufficient Even for my own campaign events police have not provided full security But when ruling party meetings are held the government ensures tight protection This selective approach is dangerous Had proper arrangements been made these deaths could have been avoided he remarkedPalaniswami stopped short of directly blaming any single leader but stressed that political parties must act responsibly Leaders should keep to their announced schedules Delays cause unnecessary surges and restlessness in large gatherings I am not blaming anyone personally but India has rarely seen such a large number of deaths at a political event The tragedy points to police and administrative lapses he saidHe also flagged concerns about reports of an ambulance entering the rally venue unexpectedly saying it raised questions and must be part of the official inquiry There should be a fair and thorough investigation This is beyond politics we owe the truth to the families who lost their loved ones he saidChief Minister MK Stalin has announced Rs 10 lakh compensation each to the families of the deceased and Rs one lakh for the injured from the Chief Ministers Relief Fund A judicial commission headed by retired High Court judge Justice Aruna Jagadeesan will probe the incidentPalaniswami urged the state to act transparently ensure accountability and implement new safety protocols to prevent such tragedies The government must rise above politics and work to protect peoples lives at mass gatherings he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/karur-tragedy-aiadmk-chief-meets-victims-families-seeks-impartial-probe-640643.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/major-bureaucratic-reshuffle-in-mp-18-ias-officers-transferred-640646.html Bhopal Sep 28 In an administrative reshuffle the Government of Madhya Pradesh has issued transfer and posting orders for 18 IAS officers aiming to strengthen districtlevel governance and streamline departmental leadership The order dated September 27 was released by the General Administration Department early Sunday morningAs per order Sanjana Jain 2016 batch CEO of District Panchayat Satna has been appointed Additional Collector in MaiharJagdish Kumar Gome 2016 batch serving in the Culture and Tourism Departments and the MP Tourism Board will now take charge as CEO of District Panchayat SingrauliHar Simranpreet Kaur 2018 batch Additional Mission Director at the State Education Centre Bhopal has been posted as CEO of District Panchayat KatniAnjali Joseph Jonathan 2018 batch Deputy Secretary in the Department of Technical Education Skill Development and Employment will now serve as CEO of District Panchayat HardaSujan Singh Rawat 2018 batch CEO of District Panchayat Narmadapuram has been transferred to Gwalior in the same roleSrishti Deshmukh Gowda 2019 batch who was awaiting posting has been appointed Additional Collector in KhandwaNidhi Singh 2019 batch Joint Commissioner in Land Records and Settlement Gwalior will now serve as Additional Labour Commissioner in IndoreHimanshu Jain 2020 batch CEO of District Panchayat Shivpuri has been posted to NarmadapuramSarjana Yadav 2020 batch Additional Collector in Jabalpur will now be the CEO of District Panchayat SehoreVaishali Jain 2021 batch SubDivisional Officer in Rajgarh has been posted as CEO of District Panchayat and Additional Collector in RatlamDivyanshu Chaudhary 2021 batch SubDivisional Officer in Mandla will hold similar dual responsibilities in DindoriSrijan Verma 2021 batch SubDivisional Officer in Singrauli has been posted as CEO of District Panchayat and Additional Collector in BurhanpurArchana Kumari 2021 batch SubDivisional Officer in Shujalpur will serve as the CEO of the District Panchayat and Additional Collector in AnuppurShivam Prajapati 2021 batch SubDivisional Officer in Punasa has been appointed as the CEO of District Panchayat and Additional Collector in ShahdolSoumya Anand 2021 batch Assistant Collector in Shahdol will now serve as the CEO of District Panchayat and Additional Collector in SheopurAakip Khan 2023 batch Assistant Collector in Mandla has been posted as SubDivisional Officer in Pipariya NarmadapuramPankaj Verma 2023 batch Assistant Collector in Seoni will serve as SubDivisional Officer in Punasa KhandwaAdditionally Sapna Anurag Jain IAS has been appointed Additional Director at the Narmada Valley Development Authority IndoreThese postings are effective immediately and will remain in force until further ordersIn another order the state government has issued fresh transfer orders for several officers of the State Administrative Service SAS marking another round of administrative reshuffling aimed at enhancing governance across departmentsThe order was released by the General Administration Department and outlines new postings for officers currently serving in various capacitiesAs per the directive Shailendra Singh Solanki a 2007 batch officer presently posted as Chief Executive Officer of the District Panchayat in Sidhi has been transferred to Indore where he will take charge as Additional Director at the Narmada Valley Development AuthorityDr Ichchhit Gadpale from the 2008 batch and currently serving as CEO of the District Panchayat in Rajgarh has been appointed Deputy Secretary in the Home DepartmentVijay Raj a 2011 batch officer serving as CEO of the District Panchayat in Shivpuri will now assume the role of Additional Commissioner at the Municipal Corporation in GwaliorShailendra Singh also from the 2011 batch and posted as CEO of the District Panchayat in Satna has been transferred to Maihar as Additional CollectorAnupama Chauhan a 2006 batch officer serving as CEO of the District Panchayat in Shajapur will now join the General Administration Department as Deputy SecretaryNamah Shivay Arjaria a 2012 batch officer who was the CEO of the District Panchayat in Chhatarpur has been appointed State Protocol Officer in BhopalShashwat Singh Meena another 2012 batch officer serving as CEO of the District Panchayat in Mandla will now take charge as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Industrial Policy and Investment PromotionAnjali Shah also from the 2012 batch and posted as CEO of the District Panchayat in Seoni has been transferred to Narsinghpur as Additional Collector IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/major-bureaucratic-reshuffle-in-mp-18-ias-officers-transferred-640646.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/karur-stampede-police-book-tvk-leaders-including-general-secretary-bussy-anand-640657.html Karur Sep 28 Police have booked Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK General Secretary Bussy Anand Karur West district secretary VP Mathiyazhagan and state officebearer CT Nirmal Kumar under multiple sections for alleged violations linked to the deadly crowd crush at the party president and actor Vijays rally in Karur that claimed 39 lives and left many injured The public meeting held at Veluchamipuram on the outskirts of Karur on Saturday had drawn thousands who had queued since morning to see Vijay during his statewide political tourEyewitnesses said that a sudden crowd surge in a tightly packed space led to panic with people stumbling and being trampled amid inadequate crowd control and poor lightingAmbulances struggled through congested approach roads as rescuers rushed victims to the Karur Government Medical College Hospital and nearby private facilitiesOf the 39 victims 27 were from the Karur district Two each hailed from Erode Dindigul and Tiruppur and one from Salem Emur village in Karur suffered a particularly grievous blow five residents Priyadarshini and her young daughter Tharanika Chandra Arukkani and 10yearold Prithik were among the deceasedDozens more including children remain under treatment with some reported to be criticalThe tragedy sparked nationwide grief President Droupadi Murmu Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and Chief Minister MK Stalin conveyed condolencesCM Stalin flew overnight to Karur met the injured and announced Rs 10 lakh compensation to the families of the deceased and Rs one lakh for the injured from the Chief Ministers Relief FundHe also ordered a judicial inquiry led by retired High Court judge Justice Aruna Jagadeesan to determine accountability and recommend measures to prevent such disastersKarur City Police said the case names the TVK leaders for alleged violations of safety norms and deficiencies in event management that investigators believe contributed to the fatal stampedeDetailed sections invoked were not immediately disclosed with officers saying further additions are possible as evidence is compiled and statements recordedAs rescue and relief operations continued on Sunday political leaders across parties urged strict enforcement of safety protocols at mass events Authorities indicated that the commission of inquirys report will be expedited even as families in Karur and neighbouring districts began funerals for loved ones lost in the chaos IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/karur-stampede-police-book-tvk-leaders-including-general-secretary-bussy-anand-640657.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/shown-what-true-courage-looks-like-pm-modi-to-navy-officers-who-did-navika-sagar-parikrama-640664.html New Delhi Sep 28 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the Indian Navy officers Lieutenant Commander Dilna and Lieutenant Commander Roopa who embarked on Navika Sagar Parikrama and travelled a distance of 50000 kilometres and congratulated them for the thrilling journey Addressing the 126th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat PM Modi said During this time of Navratri we worship Shakti and celebrate the power of women From business to sports and from education to science in every field the daughters of the nation are raising their flag high everywhere Today they are overcoming such challenges that seem unimaginableHe was talking about two women Indian Navy officers who embarked on Navika Sagar Parikrama and travelled a distance of 50000 kilometresIf I ask you this question can you stay in the sea continuously for 8 months Can you travel 50000 kilometres on a sailboat that is propelled only by wind And that too at a time when the weather at the sea can turn rough at any moment You would think a thousand times before attempting this But two brave officers of the Indian Navy accomplished this feat during the Navika Sagar Parikrama he saidThey have shown what true courage and determination look like he said praising Lieutenant Commander Dilna and Lieutenant Commander RoopaBoth women officers also shared their experiences of Navika Sagar Parikrama with the Prime MinisterLt Commander Dilna told PM Modi that she is from the Logistics Cadre in the Indian Navy She mentioned that she was commissioned in the Navy in 2014 Lt Commander Roopa told the Prime Minister that she joined the force in 2017 in the Naval Armament Inspection CadreBoth officers told the Prime Minister that their fathers had served in the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy and hence became an inspiration for them to join the defence forcesPM Modi asked the officers about their experiences during the parikramaIn life we get one opportunity that changes our lives This circumnavigation was one such opportunity given to us by the Indian Navy and the Indian government In this expedition we sailed approximately 47500 km We left Goa on October 2 2024 and returned on May 29 2025 It took us 238 days to complete this expedition when only the two of us were on the boat said Lt Commander DilnaShe also mentioned that they both trained for three years for this expedition learning about navigation operating communication emergency devices diving etcShe also mentioned a proud moment when both of them hoisted the Tricolour at Point Nemo the remotest location on Earth We became first Indians first Asians first humans in the world to reach that location she addedLt Commander Roopa sharing her experience said I would like to say that the number of people who have circumnavigated the globe on a sailboat is much less than those who have reached the top of Mount EverestWe have been sailing together for four years so we know each others strengths and weaknesses Our boat has only one set of equipment which never failed that is the power of teamwork she addedThe Prime Minister lauded the officers for their journeyDilna and Roopa listening to your stories gives me a truly thrilling experience The courage you have shown is remarkable You have my heartfelt thanks and certainly your hard work and achievements will inspire the youth of our country immensely PM Modi said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/shown-what-true-courage-looks-like-pm-modi-to-navy-officers-who-did-navika-sagar-parikrama-640664.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-reiterates-call-to-adopt-swadeshi-urges-people-to-buy-khadi-products-on-oct-2-640671.html New Delhi Sep 28 Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the 126th episode of Mann Ki Baat on Sunday called on the countrymen to adopt Swadeshi this Gandhi Jayanti and express pride in it October 2 is Gandhi Jayanti Gandhiji always emphasised the adoption of Swadeshi and Khadi was the most prominent among them Unfortunately after Independence the charm of Khadi was fading away but during the last 11 years the countrys attraction towards Khadi has increased significantly Khadi sales have seen a surge in recent years PM Modi saidI urge all of you to buy one Khadi product or the other on October 2 Say it with pride these are Swadeshi Share it on social media with the hashtag Vocal for Local he addedJust like Khadi our handloom and handicraft sector is also witnessing significant changes the Prime Minister said adding that several examples are emerging in India that show that when tradition and innovation are fused amazing results can be achievedOne example is Yaazh Naturals in Tamil Nadu he saidThere Ashok Jagdishan ji and Prem Selvaraj ji left their corporate jobs and took up a new initiative They made yoga mats from grass and banana fibre dyed clothes with herbal dyes and provided employment to 200 families by training them PM Modi mentionedHe also mentioned Ashish Satyavrat Sahu of Jharkhand who has brought tribal weaving and garments to the global stage through the Johargram brandThanks to his efforts people in other countries have also become aware of Jharkhands cultural heritage he saidSweety Kumari from Madhubani district in Bihar has also started Sankalp CreationsShe has transformed Mithila painting into a means of livelihood for women Today over 500 rural women have joined her and are on the path to selfreliance All these success stories teach us that our traditions hold innumerable sources of income If our resolve is strong success cannot elude us he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-reiterates-call-to-adopt-swadeshi-urges-people-to-buy-khadi-products-on-oct-2-640671.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-pays-homage-to-bhupen-hazarika-zubeen-garg-and-sl-bhyrappa-in-mann-ki-baat-640679.html New Delhi Sep 28 Addressing the Mann Ki Baat Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to Assamese singers Bhupen Hazarika and Zubeen Garg and Karnataka author SL Bhyrappa and remembered their contributions to the nation PM Modi played two songs of Bhupen Hazarika and said These sounds bear witness to how Bhupen Hazarikas songs connect different countries around the world In fact a very commendable effort has been made in Sri Lanka In this Sri Lankan artistes have translated Bhupen Da jis iconic song ManuheManuhar Baba into Sinhala and Tamil I played you the audio of these very songsHe also mentioned that he had the privilege of participating in his birth centenary celebrations in Assam It was truly a memorable event he saidRemembering Zubeen Garg PM Modi said Amidst Assam celebrating the birth centenary of Bhupen Hazarika a few days ago a moment of sadness too descended People are mourning the untimely demise of Zubeen GargZubeen Garg was a renowned singer who made his mark across the country He had a deep connection with Assamese culture Zubeen Garg will always remain etched in our memories and his music will continue to captivate generations to come he said also playing songs of the singerPaying homage to S L Bhyrappa PM Modi said A few days ago our country also lost the great thinker and philosopher S L Bhyrappa I had personal contact with Bhyrappa and we had indepth conversations on various topics on several occasionsHis works will continue to guide the thinking of the younger generation Translations of many of his Kannada works are also available He taught us how important it is to be proud of our roots and culture I pay my heartfelt tribute to SL Bhyrappa ji and urge the youth to read his oeuvre he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-pays-homage-to-bhupen-hazarika-zubeen-garg-and-sl-bhyrappa-in-mann-ki-baat-640679.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/whats-centre-state-govts-plan-for-revenue-generation-tejashwi-yadav-640686.html Patna Sep 28 IANS Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday questioned how the Centre and state government plan to increase the revenue and fulfil the promises made ahead of the Assembly electionsnbspnbspSpeaking to the reporters Yadav said We want to ask the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister how the announced budget which is over Rs 7 lakh crore will be made possible This is not just my question but the question of the people of BiharWhat is your revenue generation and what future plans exist for revenue growth to sustain this My question is very simple and regarding corruption I also seek clarity The Prime Minister has counted so many corruption cases I want to ask whether any action was taken in these cases or not he questionednbspTejashwi also raised the same issue during a press conference earlier in the daynbspThere are specific questions I want to ask Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who has been in power for the last 20 years The people also seek answers to these questions I hope the Chief Minister will respond personally rather than delegating the task to someone else I have mentioned numerous times that this government merely imitates others because it lacks vision he saidTejashwi further alleged that the total budget of Bihar is Rs 317 lakh crore and the government possesses Rs 395 lakh crore in total of which Rs 2 lakh crore is committed expenditureThat leaves Rs 195 lakh crore available for various schemes including those that are pending My question is what ideas does this government have for generating revenue he questionedPrime Minister Modi has announced schemes totalling Rs 115 lakh crore during rallies from May to September this year Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during his Pragati Yatra announced schemes worth Rs 50000 crore Together their commitments have reached approximately Rs 708 lakh crore so far What is the Chief Ministers vision We are eager to find out Tejashwi Yadav added https://dailyworld.in/politics/whats-centre-state-govts-plan-for-revenue-generation-tejashwi-yadav-640686.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sewa-parv-aims-to-bring-together-communities-institutions-and-individuals-for-nation-building-jk-l-g-sinha-640689.html Jammu Sep 28 IANS Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor LG Manoj Sinha said on Sunday that the Sewa Parv aims to bring together communities institutions and individuals in a collective movement of nation buildingnbspThe LG participated in Shri Mata Vaishno Devis Sewa Parv held at KatranbspHe addressed the gathering and highlighted the significance of festival of service creativity and cultural pride which is guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of a Viksit Bharat2047nbspWith collective commitment to service to ensure meaningful impact on communities the Sewa Parv is improving public health and promoting ecological sustainability the LG saidIn his address he highlighted the importance of community participation for inclusive growth and women empowermentfocused initiatives to ensure womenled developmentnbspHe added that the active participation of women in decisionmaking at all levels of society and in the economy should be our prime objectivenbspHe further appreciated the Shrine Boards endeavours towards solid waste management water conservation and promoting public healthnbspHe participated in a cleanliness drive at Darshani Deodi as a part of the Sewa Parv event organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and Reasi district administrationHe visited the medical camp and stalls put up by different departments and planted a Rudraksha sapling at the Spiritual Growth Centre in KatranbspSanction letters were also handed over to beneficiaries under various schemesnbspSaraf Singh Nag Reasi District Development Council Chairman Baldev Raj Sharma BJP MP from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Assembly seat Ramesh Kumar Jammu Divisional Commissioner Pragati Kumar Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University ViceChancellor Sarah Rizvi Udhampur Deputy Inspector General of Police Reasi Range Sachin Kumar Vaishya Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board CEO Nidhi Malik Reasi Deputy Commissioner senior officials civil society members Swachhagrahis and representatives of various social organisations attended the Sewa Parv celebrations https://dailyworld.in/politics/sewa-parv-aims-to-bring-together-communities-institutions-and-individuals-for-nation-building-jk-l-g-sinha-640689.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 18:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/haryana-cm-seeks-investments-by-japanese-companies--640691.html Chandigarh Sep 28 IANS Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday held a meeting with top functionaries of Japanese companies in Gurugram inviting them to make investments in the statenbspOn the occasion a memorandum of understanding MoU was also signed with Honda Company for construction and demolition waste managementnbspUnder this agreement the state government will provide land and waste for setting up the plant while Honda will manufacture tiles from the wasteThe Chief Minister is likely to visit Japan from October 6 to 8 during which he will visit the Haryana PavilionnbspAs part of this Chief Minister Saini held discussions with senior officers of major Japanese companies operating in the state to boost investment an official statement saidnbspHe also discussed the establishment of a dedicated cluster for Japanese companies in Haryana and invited them to set up this cluster in NarayangarhnbspCM Saini said Narayangarh is strategically located close to Chandigarh Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand and Punjab at a distance of only 40 to 45 km which will significantly boost tradeDiscussing water supply facilities in Manesar the Chief Minister said the detailed project report DPR has been prepared and work will commence soon after tenderingnbspA budget provision of around Rs 3000 crore has been made to ensure water availability in Manesar through a pipeline from the Munak CanalnbspThis arrangement has been planned keeping in view the expected population growth for 25 to 30 years to ensure there will be no water scarcitynbspChief Minister Saini emphasised the proper treatment of chemical water discharged by industrial units and encouraged the adoption of advanced technologiesIndustries should recycle and reuse their wastewater for which a plan has been prepared through Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development CorporationnbspIn the first phase this system will be implemented in Manesar at a cost of around Rs 78 crore enabling industries to reuse waternbspThe Chief Minister stressed the importance of utilising corporate social responsibility CSR funds for meaningful development worksnbspHe said that CSR funds should be spent through the Deputy Commissioner to ensure their optimum utilisation and maximum benefit to the people https://dailyworld.in/politics/haryana-cm-seeks-investments-by-japanese-companies--640691.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 18:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/we-bow-in-reverence-to-devi-maa-pm-modi-on-navratris-fifth-day-640527.html New Delhi Sep 27 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to the nation on the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri dedicated to Goddess Skandamata In a post on X PM Modi wrote On this Navratri today we bow our heads in reverence to Devi Maa May her grace instil confidence in everyones life May all devotees receive the Mothers blessingsThe fifth day of Shardiya Navratri 2025 is dedicated to Maa Skandamata the fifth form of Goddess Durga Skandamata is associated with the Vishuddha Chakra symbolising purity and clarity Her devotees believe she removes stress and suffering and they consider her the embodiment of motherhood love and empathyUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the divine mother and described the significance of the dayOn the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri we pray to Mother Skandamata the fifth form of Adi Shakti Maa Durga that she continue to shower her grace upon the entire animate and inanimate world May Mothers blessings pave the way for the progress and prosperity of all the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister posted on XDevotees all over the country throng to temples to worship and offer flowers fruits and prayers to the goddess seeking her blessings for protection guidance and wellbeing Flowers are considered especially dear to Maa Skandamata and she is offered yellow and saffroncoloured bhog items Devotees offer them during puja to gain her graceGoddess Skandamata symbolises motherhood compassion and the power to guide her devotees toward both spiritual and material success Skandamata is portrayed with her son Kartikeya on her lap seated on a lion and holding lotus flowers in her handsNavratri which means nine nights in Sanskrit is a Hindu festival celebrating Goddess Durga and her nine avatars known collectively as Navdurga The festival is celebrated with great devotion across India with rituals and prayers honouring the goddess in her nine forms IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/we-bow-in-reverence-to-devi-maa-pm-modi-on-navratris-fifth-day-640527.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 16:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/we-bow-in-reverence-to-devi-maa-pm-modi-on-navratris-6th-day-640529.html New Delhi Sep 27 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to the nation on the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri dedicated to Goddess Skandamata In a post on X PM Modi wrote On this Navratri today we bow our heads in reverence to Devi Maa May her grace instil confidence in everyones life May all devotees receive the Mothers blessingsThe fifth day of Shardiya Navratri 2025 is dedicated to Maa Skandamata the fifth form of Goddess Durga Skandamata is associated with the Vishuddha Chakra symbolising purity and clarity Her devotees believe she removes stress and suffering and they consider her the embodiment of motherhood love and empathyUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the divine mother and described the significance of the dayOn the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri we pray to Mother Skandamata the fifth form of Adi Shakti Maa Durga that she continue to shower her grace upon the entire animate and inanimate world May Mothers blessings pave the way for the progress and prosperity of all the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister posted on XDevotees all over the country throng to temples to worship and offer flowers fruits and prayers to the goddess seeking her blessings for protection guidance and wellbeing Flowers are considered especially dear to Maa Skandamata and she is offered yellow and saffroncoloured bhog items Devotees offer them during puja to gain her graceGoddess Skandamata symbolises motherhood compassion and the power to guide her devotees toward both spiritual and material success Skandamata is portrayed with her son Kartikeya on her lap seated on a lion and holding lotus flowers in her handsNavratri which means nine nights in Sanskrit is a Hindu festival celebrating Goddess Durga and her nine avatars known collectively as Navdurga The festival is celebrated with great devotion across India with rituals and prayers honouring the goddess in her nine forms IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/we-bow-in-reverence-to-devi-maa-pm-modi-on-navratris-6th-day-640529.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 16:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/we-bow-in-reverence-to-devi-maa-pm-modi-on-navratris-5th-day-640530.html New Delhi Sep 27 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to the nation on the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri dedicated to Goddess Skandamata In a post on X PM Modi wrote On this Navratri today we bow our heads in reverence to Devi Maa May her grace instil confidence in everyones life May all devotees receive the Mothers blessingsThe fifth day of Shardiya Navratri 2025 is dedicated to Maa Skandamata the fifth form of Goddess Durga Skandamata is associated with the Vishuddha Chakra symbolising purity and clarity Her devotees believe she removes stress and suffering and they consider her the embodiment of motherhood love and empathyUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the divine mother and described the significance of the dayOn the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri we pray to Mother Skandamata the fifth form of Adi Shakti Maa Durga that she continue to shower her grace upon the entire animate and inanimate world May Mothers blessings pave the way for the progress and prosperity of all the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister posted on XDevotees all over the country throng to temples to worship and offer flowers fruits and prayers to the goddess seeking her blessings for protection guidance and wellbeing Flowers are considered especially dear to Maa Skandamata and she is offered yellow and saffroncoloured bhog items Devotees offer them during puja to gain her graceGoddess Skandamata symbolises motherhood compassion and the power to guide her devotees toward both spiritual and material success Skandamata is portrayed with her son Kartikeya on her lap seated on a lion and holding lotus flowers in her handsNavratri which means nine nights in Sanskrit is a Hindu festival celebrating Goddess Durga and her nine avatars known collectively as Navdurga The festival is celebrated with great devotion across India with rituals and prayers honouring the goddess in her nine forms IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/we-bow-in-reverence-to-devi-maa-pm-modi-on-navratris-5th-day-640530.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 16:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/odishas-jharsuguda-filled-with-enthusiasm-for-pm-modis-visit-640542.html Jharsuguda Sep 27 People in Odishas Jharsuguda on Saturday expressed excitement and pride as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepared to arrive in the city to inaugurate development projects valued at Rs 60000 crore The city is witnessing elaborate arrangements with a vibrant roadshow planned along a twokm stretch from the airport to the public meeting venue where traditional dance and music performances will take place on both sides of the roadBJP MLA and actorturnedpolitician Sidhant Mohapatra said that it is a matter of great pride and happiness for Odisha that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the stateSpeaking to IANS Mohapatra said He will interact with the youth and bring several gifts and initiatives not just for Odisha but for the entire nation People across the state are excited and eagerly waiting to hear him PM Modi always comes with a vision and concrete plans he never leaves without giving something meaningfulCalling PM Modi the biggest inspiration for the youth the BJP MLA said Young people should learn from him how to value and use time productively We are all waiting to see what new announcements he brings for Odisha this timeMinister Nityananda Gond also expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for introducing the development projects for the states progressSpeaking to IANS Gond said Today is a proud day for Odisha as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Jharsuguda Wherever PM Modi goes he inspires enthusiasm among people We the people of Odisha are deeply thankful to him because every time he comes he brings something meaningful for the stateWith the doubleengine government in place he is introducing new schemes and gifts for Odishas development Today at the Yuva Samabesh he will focus on empowering the youth and when the youth progress the nation progresses he addedThe excitement among the attendees is equally evident One participant Sadanand Naik even dressed as Prime Minister Modi for the public meetingEarlier I did not use to dress like this Once when I went to Haridwar a sadhu told me that I looked like PM Modi and advised me not to shave and instead grow a beard Since then Ive kept it this way he saidAll arrangements for the Yuva Samabesh at Amalipali Ground have been completed with students and youths from various districts arriving in large numbersIm excited to see PM Modi in person and hear what he has to say for the youth an attendee told IANSSecurity has been tightened across Jharsuguda for the highprofile visit The Special Protection Group SPG has taken control of the meeting ground ensuring every person entering the venue undergoes thorough checksAdditional forces have been deployed at the airport while barricades have been set up along the roadshow route Vehicles heading towards the venue are also being screened with access restricted only to those carrying SPGauthorised passes IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/odishas-jharsuguda-filled-with-enthusiasm-for-pm-modis-visit-640542.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/i-love-muhammad-row-eight-arrested-in-karnatakas-davanagere-640545.html Davanagere Sep 27 Karnataka Police arrested eight persons on Saturday in connection with the I Love Mohammad row and related violence in Davanagere district The police stated that four special teams have been formed to track and arrest more individuals who allegedly disturbed peace and law and order in the regionAccording to police the action follows a clash on September 24 between two communities in the Karl Marx Nagar locality of Davanagere city over a banner issue During the incident there were allegations that stones were pelted at Hindu houses In this connection three FIRs were registered against around 100 people and eight persons from both sides were arrestedPolice are also monitoring social mediaDavanagere district SP Uma Prashanth has warned that strict action would be taken against anyone spreading false newsShe appealed to the public to approach the police in case of any eventualities instead of resorting to showdowns or taking the law into their own hands She further urged citizens to maintain peace in the districtDavanagere city known for its peaceful atmosphere turned tense following the appearance of I Love Muhammad banners Over the banner issue an argument broke out between two communities which escalated to the point of a physical clash The situation was brought under control after police intervention and cases have been registered against both communitiesThe problem began when a banner suddenly appeared in Karl Marx Nagar that read I Love Muhammad The situation remains volatile and police have made tight security arrangements Locals countered the I Love Muhammad posters with I Love Mahadev postersA section of people alleged that living in Karl Marx Nagar has become difficult They complained that they did not know whether they were living in Pakistan or in IndiaMeanwhile women belonging to another community gathered and expressed anger alleging that youths belonging to another community were speaking to them in a vulgar manner IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/i-love-muhammad-row-eight-arrested-in-karnatakas-davanagere-640545.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/beyond-superheroes-how-desi-comics-are-shaping-a-new-india-640555.html New Delhi Sep 27 Indias comic book industry is undergoing a creative renaissance led by a new generation of homegrown creators who are transforming the nations cultural narrative Long overshadowed by Western imports indigenous comics are now front and centre weaving together mythology social commentary and contemporary themes with striking originality The comic journey in India began in the 1960s with Indrajal Comics which introduced Western icons like The Phantom to Indian readers However it was in 1967 that a real breakthrough came with Anant Pais Amar Chitra Katha ACK a pioneering series that presented Indian mythology history and folklore in an engaging visual format Selling over 100 million copies in more than 20 languages ACK became a cultural cornerstone in Indian householdsBy the 1970s and 80s a new wave of Indian superheroes emerged through Raj Comics Characters like Nagraj inspired by serpent mythology and Super Commando Dhruva captivated readers and defined what many now recall as the golden age of Indian comics This era flourished until the 1990s when the rise of television video games and digital media gradually drew audiences away from printFast forward to today the industry is experiencing a robust revival With the widespread penetration of smartphones and affordable Internet comics are reaching readers not just in metropolitan centres but deep into Tier2 and Tier3 cities Events like Comic Con India which is the desi version of the hugelypopular international event Comic Con have evolved into major cultural gatherings spotlighting local talent and driving commercial growthGlobally this resurgence is part of a larger trend According to Mordor Intelligence the global comic book market is projected to grow from 814 billion in 2025 to 2361 billion by 2030 with India emerging as a key contributorWhat distinguishes the current wave is the bold creativity of Indian storytellers who are breaking free from the notion that comics are solely for children Their stories now appeal to adults and international readers blending vernacular nuances with universal themesTake Chacha Chaudhary created by Pran Kumar Sharma in 1969 The redturbaned bespectacled hero whose brain works faster than a computer along with Sabu and Channi Chachi tackled everything from petty thieves to social issues like corruption and environmentalism Chacha remains a beloved icon across media from television to animationNagraj launched in 1986 stood out with his snakebased powers rooted in Indian folklore Over time his narratives matured delving into moral ambiguity and darker story arcsmirroring the evolution of reader sensibilitiesGotham Chopra and Jeevan J Kangs The Sadhu introduced a British soldier who transforms into a mystic in colonial India Mixing supernatural elements with spiritual themes it struck a chord with global readers as wellSarnath Banerjees The Harappa Files 2011 offered a wry critique of postliberalisation India capturing urban dissonance through illustrated vignettes His earlier work Corridor 2004 explored the fragmented lives of Delhis Connaught Place dwellers using a blend of text photography and illustrationIn Kari Amruta Patil examined gender politics and myth through a deeply personal lens marking a significant shift in how comics could explore identity and emotionAppupens Legends of Halahala a wordless graphic novel pushed visual storytelling into surreal philosophical territoryproving that silence can sometimes say the most according to an article in news website India NarrativeToday Indian comics are thriving across digital platforms multilingual formats and vibrant fan communities They reflect a society grappling with its past while boldly shaping its futureFrom the timeless appeal of Chacha Chaudhary to the avantgarde brilliance of Legends of Halahala homegrown comics are no longer just entertainmentthey are a vital expression of Indias evolving cultural identity IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/beyond-superheroes-how-desi-comics-are-shaping-a-new-india-640555.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/new-bengaluru-mumbai-superfast-train-approved-tejasvi-surya-says-approval-fulfils-30-year-old-demand-640566.html Bengaluru Sep 27 Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya on Saturday said that the Railways Ministry has approved a new superfast train between Bengaluru and Mumbai fulfilling a 30yearold demand of citizens from both cities Surya shared that Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has assured him of starting a superfast train between Bengaluru and MumbaiUnion Minister of Railways is of the view that both cities are major economic hubs and capacity expansion at their stations has now made this possible said SuryaSurya further pointed out that despite Bengaluru and Mumbai being two of Indias most important economic hubs the two cities had been connected by only one train the Udyan Express which takes over 24 hours to complete the journeyThis was a demand pending for 30 years In the last three decades despite the growth of both cities we have had only one superfast train between Bengaluru and Mumbai Last year alone over 26 lakh people travelled by air between the two cities This new service will make travel more affordable and convenient for lakhs of citizens Surya saidThe announcement follows consistent followup on the issue which was raised in Parliament Public Accounts Committee meetings and with senior Railway officials over the past four years Surya statedLauding Suryas efforts Ashwini Vaishnaw added I am very happy that Tejasvi ji has been persistently following up for a superfast train between Bengaluru and Mumbai Thank you Tejasvi ji for pursuing it so well You have always been fighting for the people of BengaluruThe new train will significantly decongest travel and provide a comfortable alternative to flights and buses and further strengthen economic and social ties between the two metrosOn behalf of the people of Karnataka and Kannadigas Surya expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ashwini Vaishnaw for making this longpending dream a reality He also thanked V Somanna Minister of State for Railways for his support in making this possibleThe service is expected to benefit lakhs of daily commuters business travellers and families while boosting connectivity between two of Indias most dynamic metropolitan regions IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/new-bengaluru-mumbai-superfast-train-approved-tejasvi-surya-says-approval-fulfils-30-year-old-demand-640566.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-mp-dinesh-sharma-criticises-violence-linked-to-i-love-muhammad-slogan-640568.html Lucknow Sep 27 BJP MP Dinesh Sharma on Saturday condemned the recent violence linked to the I Love Muhammad poster controversy and urged communities to uphold peace and mutual respect His comments came in the wake of violent protests in several parts of the country including Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka Speaking to IANS Sharma said This is not appropriate No religion teaches violence The life of Prophet Muhammad itself stands as a testament to patience and compassion A woman used to throw garbage at him daily and when she stopped one day he went to check on her and cared for her during her illness Thats the example to follownot violenceHe added If the intention behind holding up I Love Muhammad pamphlets is love then why resort to stone pelting Violence undermines the message People must not fall for conspiracies or misinformation designed to stir unrestMeanwhile a planned sitin protest by Muslim clerics in Bareilly Uttar Pradesh following Friday prayers escalated into violence yesterday but on Saturday the city saw a more peaceful atmosphereIn the aftermath of the unrest civic and security measures have been stepped up to restore normalcyThe protest was organised in response to alleged derogatory remarks against the Prophet After Friday prayers a large crowd gathered with many people holding posters with the slogan I love MohammedTensions mounted when protesters reportedly began pelting stones at police In response law enforcement officials carried out a lathi charge to disperse the crowd and restore order According to reports over 1000 demonstrators congregated near Islamia Ground damaging vehicles and attacking police lines The clash resulted in injuries to at least 10 police personnel and led to the detention of around 50 participantsThe controversy began on September 4 during the Barawafat EideMiladunNabi procession in Rawatpur Kanpur A group put up an I Love Muhammad banner along the procession route This led to objections from local Hindu groups who claimed that a new tradition was being introduced in a space traditionally used for Barawafat celebrationsPolice intervened promptly According to DCP Dinesh Tripathi the governments rules prohibit introducing new customs into religious processions While some individuals had removed the traditional tent and placed a new tent along with the banner police restored the tent and signage to the traditional location No FIR was filed specifically for the banner Tripathi clarifiedHowever both Hindu and Muslim groups accused each other of tearing posters during the incident creating confusion despite police mediationThis sparked protests across multiple states subsequentlyIn Bareilly the cleric Maulana Tauqeer Raza had called for the sitin at Islamia Ground prompting authorities to stage a flag march before Friday to deter disturbancesIn contrast to Fridays violence todays atmosphere in Bareilly has been largely calm The municipal corporation has initiated a cleanup drive to clear debris from the streetsFor security reasons police personnel remain deployed along routes leading to Maulana Tauqeers residence keeping surveillance tight and movement monitoredThe escalation in Bareilly mirrors broader tensions over religious expression in public spaces In the midst of the turmoil AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi questioned the suppression of free speech asking Why were people being stopped from expressing their love for Prophet Mohammed He defended the slogan as just an expression of free speechAuthorities had already braced for potential unrest by placing the district under Section 163 which prohibits protests without official sanction Despite that the protest went ahead turning volatile within hours IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-mp-dinesh-sharma-criticises-violence-linked-to-i-love-muhammad-slogan-640568.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/us-pharma-tariff-vaiko-warns-of-economic-war-seeks-special-parliament-session-640571.html Chennai Sep 27 Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MDMK general secretary Vaiko has warned that the United States latest decision to impose a steep 100 per cent import duty on medicines could deal a severe blow to Indias pharmaceutical exports and trigger a wider trade crisis Quoting data from the World Trade Organization WTO Vaiko said pharmaceuticals form Indias single largest industrial export segmentEach year India ships about 127 billion worth of medicines to the US the bulk of which are generic drugsGenerics are copies of patented medicines whose 20year exclusive rights have expired enabling any qualified company to manufacture and sell themWhile India also exports patented and branded drugs their volume is far lower compared to generics Indian firms such as Dr Reddys Lupin and Sun Pharma are among the biggest suppliers to the US market But President Donald Trump has now announced that from October 1 all medicines imported from companies without manufacturing plants in America will face a 100 per cent tariffThe White House indicated that firms setting up production in the US could avoid the levyThis move directly targets Indias pharmaceutical industry Vaiko said noting that last year Indian companies exported medicines worth Rs 31000 crore to the US and in just the first half of this year shipments had already crossed Rs 32000 crore The new duty threatens to sharply reduce competitiveness and cut deep into Indias foreign exchange earningsThe latest tariff comes on top of an earlier 25 per cent duty Washington had imposed after India continued importing crude oil from Russia despite US pressure That had already raised the effective import tax on Indian products entering the US to about 50 per centAdditional tariffs on other goods 50 per cent on kitchen and bathroom fittings 30 per cent on furniture and 25 per cent on heavy trucks have added to the strainCalling it an economic war against India Vaiko urged the Union government to act swiftlyThe Centre must immediately convene a special session of Parliament to discuss the US sanctions and find solutions to protect Indian exporters and jobs he said adding that New Delhi should engage Washington diplomatically while safeguarding national trade interests IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/us-pharma-tariff-vaiko-warns-of-economic-war-seeks-special-parliament-session-640571.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-yogi-warns-rioters-after-bareilly-violence-says-future-generations-will-think-twice-before-rioting-640573.html Lucknow Sep 27 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday issued a stern warning in the wake of Fridays violence in Bareilly He said those who incite riots will face such consequences that future generations will think twice before disturbing law and order Speaking at the Viksit Uttar Pradesh Vision2047 programme in Lucknow CM Yogi said a cleric in Bareilly had threatened to block the city after Friday prayers but forgot who is in power in the stateThe Chief Minister asserted that his government would not allow curfews or blockades We made it clear there would be neither blockades nor curfews Instead we will teach them such a lesson that their harmful tendencies will be corrected he saidHe further said Earlier rioters were invited to the Chief Ministers residence and honoured Mafia people were given free rein to control districts and governments even saluted professional criminals You must have seen many instances where those in power felt proud to shake hands with a mafias dog he saidThe CM alleged that earlier governments had created a system of One District One Mafia where local strongmen dictated administration and ordinary people were forced to live at their mercyAgriculture was destroyed youths jobs were sold off and extortion gangs flourished Their agents auctioned transfers and postings We have attacked these immoral and illegal practices and that is why their followers are now shouting he remarkedHe also claimed that before 2017 festivals often turned violent but his government had brought a decisive end to such disturbancesSometimes bad habits dont leave easily so they must be corrected sternly Yesterday in Bareilly you saw a corrective action The cleric thought he could threaten us and force his way but we showed him the authority of the state Adityanath saidThe Chief Minister said his government had deployed bulldozers against those who attempt to divide society in the name of caste and religionWhen dishonest and corrupt people come to power they misuse authority and exploit society We built the bulldozer precisely for such people he saidFridays violence in Bareilly broke out when a procession carrying I love Muhammad posters and placards did not obey police orders to disperseA large number of people took to the streets carrying placards and posters reading I Love Muhammad and chanting slogans as they marched towards Islamia Ground and Khalil School Chowk Police used force when people shouting NaraeTaqbeer did not disperse despite ordersHowever on Saturday the city remains peaceful and no untoward incident has been reported IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-yogi-warns-rioters-after-bareilly-violence-says-future-generations-will-think-twice-before-rioting-640573.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kirit-somaiya-alleges-massive-birth-certificate-scam-in-maha-claims-97-per-cent-beneficiaries-are-illegal-bangladeshis-640574.html New Delhi Sep 27 BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has alleged a largescale fake birth certificate scam in Maharashtra claiming that the misuse of newly amended laws has allowed thousands of undocumented foreign nationals particularly Bangladeshi Muslims to secure fake birth documents and Aadhaar cards Speaking to IANS Somaiya claimed In 2024 the Indian government amended the law transferring powers previously held by judicial magistrates to tehsildars After this a nationwide scam began In Maharashtra approval was given to issue birth certificates to 224000 people Upon review it was found that 97 per cent of them were Muslims from a Bangladeshi background aged 25 30 40 and 50 and had no proof of birth in Maharashtra or IndiaAccording to Somaiya the Maharashtra government has so far registered 28 FIRs arrested 2000 people and plans to arrest another 3000 in the coming months He said that the Unique Identification Authority of India UIDAI after verifying the irregularities has already cancelled thousands of Aadhaar cards issued based on these fake birth certificatesSomaiya also raised concerns about the presence of Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants urging the state government to deport those who have no valid documents or proof of Indian citizenshipI have requested Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to take strict action against the 47000 individuals whose birth certificates and Aadhaar cards were issued without verification These people either belong to Bangladesh or are Rohingyas and should be deported immediately he saidHe cited the example of Malegaon where authorities have cancelled the birth entries of 3977 individuals for lack of any supporting documents In Malegaon five FIRs have been filed and 539 people have been presented in court Among them 28 are government officials and many are agents Investigations are ongoing against 1539 individuals Somaiya addedIn Sambhajinagar complaints were received against 800 people and 140 have already been presented in court The scam Somaiya said has now spread to Mumbai particularly the Mankhurd areaThe tehsildar and district officer had only approved residency for three people but a corrupt BMC officer issued documents to 106 individuals he allegedHe noted that due to the strict action in 2024 the number of birth certificate applications in 2025 dropped sharply from 224000 to barely 2000Somaiya praised Maharashtras handling of the situation sayingCentral officials have acknowledged that Maharashtra has brought this issue to national attention Just like 47000 fraudulent cases were cancelled in Maharashtra similar action is being taken in other statesTaking a political dig Somaiya contrasted Devendra Fadnavis welfareoriented schemes with what he alleged were corruptionridden programs under Uddhav ThackerayThe plans that Uddhav Thackeray made were for himself his team and his people to siphon money But Devendra Fadnavis planned to give money to Ladli Behnas Somaiya said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kirit-somaiya-alleges-massive-birth-certificate-scam-in-maha-claims-97-per-cent-beneficiaries-are-illegal-bangladeshis-640574.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/nss-general-secretary-stands-firm-on-sabarimala-meeting-640580.html Thiruvananthapuram Sep 27 Nair Service Society NSS General Secretary G Sukumaran Nair on Saturday reiterated his stance in support of the Pinarayi Vijayan government over last weeks meeting convened by the Travancore Devaswom Board which manages the Sabarimala temple Speaking to the media before addressing a public meeting at the NSS headquarters in Perunna Changanacherry Nair said he had already made his position clear and had nothing further to addNair responded to the ongoing protests against him from a section of the NSS units by saying Those who wish to protest may continue but it will not change my stance People who want to protest can go ahead Thats their choice and its directHe added that the protests would only give him a little publicity and emphasized there was no need to repeatedly question his positionLater after the meeting he told the media that he was responding to the recently held Sabarimala meeting organised with the full support of the Vijayan governmentThe equidistant policy in politics has been there for the NSS since the days of Mannathu Padmanabhan and there is no change in it said NairThe meeting primarily convened to approve the NSSs annual income and expenditure statement has drawn attention due to Nairs firm political stance particularly on the Sabarimala issue which has been a point of contention in Kerala politicsWith protests emerging across various parts of the state Nairs position is expected to generate further debate within the gatheringAmidst this Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan weighed in on the controversy criticizing shifts in the Vijayan governments policy on Sabarimala that have shifted time and againFor the Congressled UDF we have only one position a truly secular approach which has been consistent always Satheesan saidHe accused Vijayan of changing his approach over the years claiming Till recently Vijayan was banking on minority community appeasement tactics and when it failed to win rewards he shifted to majority community appeasement We have always maintained a truly secular positionThe remarks underline the polarized debate surrounding Sabarimala where political affiliations and public sentiment intersectWhile Nair dismisses the protests as inconsequential yet acknowledges their publicity Satheesans criticism reflects the Oppositions broader concern over perceived shifts in government policyAs the NSS meeting proceeds at Perunna officials are set to finalize financial matters and the spotlight remains on the General Secretarys stance and its ripple effects across the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/nss-general-secretary-stands-firm-on-sabarimala-meeting-640580.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/dharmasthala-case-whistleblower-took-skull-to-delhi-before-lodging-complaint-confirms-dk-shivakumar-640583.html Bengaluru Sep 27 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has confirmed that Chinnaiah known as the masked man has taken a skull to Delhi before lodging complaints regarding the mass grave case Speaking to the media at his residence in Sadashivanagar on Saturday Shivakumar responded to various questionsOur governments only intention is to reveal the facts of the Dharmasthala case to the public Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar has reiterated while responding to a statement by Dharmadhikari of Dharmasthala Veerendra Heggade thanking the Congressled government for a transparent investigationFurther answering a question about Veerendra Heggades statement that the formation of the SIT Special Investigation Team has cleared the blot on him Shivakumar said Let the investigation report come out first Ill speak after that Ive seen Veerendra Heggades statement in the media Theres no point in commenting on it before the report is releasedPoliticians may say whatever they want But I represent the government and cannot speak like others Once the report is submitted either the Chief Minister or the Home Minister will issue an official statement I will speak after that he clarifiedWhen asked whether the government would take action against those who are allegedly trying to mislead the public despite the Supreme Court dismissing the PIL he replied This is not the time to discuss that A petition was filed in the Supreme Court and it was dismissedThe court directed the petitioners to approach local authorities to pursue their demand to conduct an investigation and sent them back Shivakumar maintainedNo one is speaking about the Supreme Courts directives They went all the way to Delhi with the skull But let the investigation team officially submit the report to us Shivakumar maintainedEarlier Shivakumar stirred a controversy saying that there is a conspiracy to defame the Hindu pilgrimage centre DharmasthalaThe statement caused embarrassment to the Congressled government and the BJP slammed the state governmentT Jayanth one of the activists fighting against temple authorities had stated that along with complainant Chinnaiah and others they had gone to Delhi in a car with a skull to seek guidance in the caseHeggade BJP Rajya Sabha member stated on Friday that the Special Investigation Team SIT probing the mass grave case is bringing out the truth and he expressed his gratitude to the Congressled government in the stateBJP State President B Y Vijayendra had said The Congressled government is actively aiding a systematic conspiracy aimed at discrediting and diminishing the reputation of the revered Hindu religious centre Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/dharmasthala-case-whistleblower-took-skull-to-delhi-before-lodging-complaint-confirms-dk-shivakumar-640583.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/posters-featuring-obscene-images-of-ex-mla-mewaram-jain-removed-in-rajasthan-640588.html Jaipur Sep 27 Posters and hoardings featuring alleged obscene images of former MLA Mewaram Jain which were pasted on walls in different parts of Rajasthans Barmer Baytu and Balotra were taken down by municipal authorities on Saturday The incident triggered a fresh political storm just days after Jain returned to the Congress foldMeanwhile Congress distanced itself from the developmentsThe district units of Barmer Jaisalmer and Balotra issued a joint statement denying any involvement These objectionable posters were put up by unknown individuals The District Congress Committees have no connection with them This is an attempt to defame the party and the organisation the Congress saidThe party said strict legal action would be taken against those misusing its nameThe posters carried a message accusing the Congress of harbouring rapists and read Barmer is shamed Barmers Congress will not tolerate the disrespect of women we do not accept rapistsThe posters were marked in the name of the District Congress Committees of Barmer Jaisalmer and BalotraMunicipal Commissioner Surendra Singh Rajawat confirmed that the posters were removed swiftly and said legal action would be taken against those who installed themReacting to the controversy Jain said Even though the court has given a clean chit my opponents have put up these posters This is the height of depravityJains lawyer Sultan Singh also claimed the posters were an attempt to malign his client and the Congress adding that a police complaint has been filedJain further alleged that antisocial elements had misused his photographs and the Congress Committees nameHe demanded action against all those involved including printing press owners and hoarding contractorsJain was expelled from the Congress in January 2024 after a gangrape case was filed against him in Jodhpur under multiple sections including the POCSO Act An obscene video had also surfaced online at the timeHe remained suspended for nearly 20 months until his reinstatement was approved by the disciplinary committee of the Congress on September 22Jain met Congress incharge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa in Delhi before his return was confirmed IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/posters-featuring-obscene-images-of-ex-mla-mewaram-jain-removed-in-rajasthan-640588.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-mohan-yadav-declares-balaghat-free-of-naxal-tag-640470.html Bhopal Sep 26 IANS Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced a historic milestone on Friday declaring Balaghat the last bastion of Naxalite activity in Madhya Pradesh free of its longstanding Naxalaffected labelnbspSpeaking at a public event in Bhopal he aligned the states progress with Union Home Minister Amit Shahs pledge to eradicate Naxalism nationwide by March 2026nbspBalaghat has shed the tag of Naxalism the only Naxalaffected district has now come out With Lal Salam fading we are confident India will soon be free of this menace CM Yadav asserted while addressing a gathering assembled at the programme Urban Transformation Summit 2025 in BhopalNaxalism in Madhya Pradesh rooted in the 1980s thrived amid dense forests and tribal discontent fuelled by land alienation poverty and mining encroachmentsnbspBalaghat spanning 9429 sq km in southeastern MP bordering Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra became a hotspot due to its rugged terrain and marginalised Gond and Baiga tribesnbspRemote villages like Baihar and Lanji offered ideal hideouts for CPIMaoist guerrillas who ran janatana sarkars peoples governments redistributing land and extorting mining operations to fund their insurgency while opposing exploitative developmentThe districts violent history peaked in the 2000s with ambushes on police and infrastructure sabotagenbspA 2011 incident saw Naxals kill villagers suspected of being informers By 2021 Balaghat Mandla and Dindori were merged into a unified antiNaxal zone to streamline operations Post2015 surrenders surged over 10000 nationwide by 2025 driven by robust counterinsurgency and rehabilitation programmesnbspMP Polices Hawk Force bolstered by 325 new posts neutralised 10 Naxals in six months including clashes on January 3 in Dharamara forest February 19 on the MandlaBalaghat border four women cadres killed and June 14 four more including three women with a grenade launcher seizedBalaghat once among six national districts of concern now stands transformed with MPs Naxal footprint nearly eradicatednbspCM Yadav credited integrated security measures CRPF COBRA units and local police with development initiatives like womens selfhelp groups industrial jobs and solarpowered farming Challenges like terrainaided hideouts and IED risks persist but experts note a 40 per cent drop in violence due to infrastructure and rehabilitationnbspAs India nears its 2026 goal Balaghats turnaround signals a shift from red corridors to growth hubs heralding a new era for Madhya Pradesh https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-mohan-yadav-declares-balaghat-free-of-naxal-tag-640470.html Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/prayed-to-ma-durga-for-new-govt-in-bengal-to-lead-state-towards-prosperity-amit-shah-640471.html Kolkata Sep 26 IANS Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that he had prayed to Goddess Durga for a new government in West Bengal after the Assembly elections in the state next yearnbspnbspHM Shah visited the Kalighat Temple in the morning and worshipped Goddess KalinbspI prayed to Maa Durga so that after the Assembly elections next year the people of West Bengal get such a government which would lead the state towards prosperity Let peace return in West Bengal Let us create Bengal in the way imagined by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore the Union Home Minister said at the inauguration of the community Durga Puja pandal of Santosh Mitra Square in central Kolkata The principal organiser of this pandal is BJP councillor in Kolkata Municipal Corporation KMC Sajal GhoshThe Puja theme for Santosh Mitra Square this year is Operation Sindoor highlighting the valour of the Indian Armed Forces who demolished several terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir in MaynbspSpeaking on the occasion the Union Home Minister also said that he sincerely hopes that after the elections next year West Bengal will reemerge as a safe prosperous and peaceful statenbspHe also expressed condolences for the families of 10 individuals in West Bengal including eight in Kolkata who died from electrocution on Tuesday There had been torrential rainfall in West Bengal before the Durga Puja A total of ten people have died I express my condolences to the families of the victims Shah saidMay the festival of Durga Puja in West Bengal which is a globally acclaimed occasion now lead the state towards the path of prosperity Our leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi dreams of Vikshit Bharat through the route of prosperous Bengal Let his dreams be fulfilled the Union Home Minister saidnbspHM Shah also recollected iconic educationist social reformer and philanthropist Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar on the occasion of the latters birth anniversarynbspHis contribution towards academic development will never be forgotten He dedicated his entire life to the Bengali language the traditions of Bengal and the education of women of Bengal the Union Home Minister saidnbspHM Shah arrived in Kolkata on Thursday and said Be it the Durga Puja of West Bengal or the GarbaRas of Gujarat the entire country is engaged in the worship of Mother Durga with enthusiasm and devotion https://dailyworld.in/politics/prayed-to-ma-durga-for-new-govt-in-bengal-to-lead-state-towards-prosperity-amit-shah-640471.html Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-yogi-distributes-scholarships-to-nearly-4-lakh-students-says-discrimination-in-scheme-has-ended-640472.html Lucknow Sep 26 IANS Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday distributed scholarships to nearly 4 lakh students He said that the era of discrimination in the scheme has now come to an endnbspA total of Rs 8997 crore was deposited in the bank accounts of 396602 students in the statenbspThe distribution of scholarships is aimed at enhancing the educational environment as well as ensuring that children focus on studies without worrying about financesnbspSpeaking at the event Yogi said that earlier scholarships were often delayed and restricted with many students deprived of their duenbspToday scholarships are directly credited to students accounts through DBT In the past thousands were left out but now with verification through technology and Artificial Intelligence the system has become transparent and inclusive Minority students too are being provided with advanced facilities he saidnbspCM Yogi underlined the importance of education as the foundation of social upliftmentnbspBabasaheb used to say that no government can ensure welfare without good education We must use the best facilities provided by the government to move forward instead of becoming dependent on the government he saidnbspHe said the government is continuously expanding the scope of scholarshipsnbspCM Yogi also invoked Indias journey towards 2047 This year marks the Centenary Resolution Year We are moving ahead with the 2047 Resolution Campaign to lay the foundation of a developed India and a developed Uttar Pradesh he saidnbspHe further warned against divisive forces that he said once enslaved the country and are now trying to obstruct development under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadershipThey are working to divide society Our efforts should be to unite people to ensure that every child especially the deprived gets access to quality education he addednbspThe Chief Minister also recalled that before 2017 there was discrimination in the distribution of scholarships When our government came to power in 2017 we cleared scholarships for 201617 and 201718 simultaneously he saidnbspOn the occasion the Chief Minister symbolically handed over scholarship cheques to selected students https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-yogi-distributes-scholarships-to-nearly-4-lakh-students-says-discrimination-in-scheme-has-ended-640472.html Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/paper-chor-gaddi-chhor-rahul-gandhi-on-paper-leaks-joblessness-640483.html New Delhi Sep 26 IANS Highlighting unemployment as the biggest challenge Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday hit out at the frequent alleged paper leaks in staff selection exams sharing a new slogan Paper Chor Gaddi Chhor to target the BJPnbspGandhi showed solidarity with jobless youth and pointed to a recent paper leak in Uttarakhand saying Today the BJPs other name is Paper Chor paper thief Repeated paper leaks across the country have ruined the lives and dreams of millions of hardworking youthIn a sharp attack on the BJP on the social media platform X Gandhi said The paper leak in Uttarakhand is the latest example Millions of youth worked day and night but the BJP ruined all their hard work by stealingnbspSlamming the Union government for alleged inaction and failure to prevent paper leaks the Congress MP from Raebareli said We have been continuously demanding that a robust and transparent system be established to prevent paper leaks But the Modi government is turning a blind eye to this because they are concerned not with youth unemployment but with their own powerGandhi also criticised the government for alleged failure to address unemployment Unemployment is the countrys biggest problem today and it is directly linked to vote theft Paper Chors know that even if youth dont get jobs they will remain in power by stealing votes in electionsnbspYouth are on the streets chanting Paper Chor Gaddi Chhor Paper Thieves Vacate the Throne he saidnbspGandhi described the fight against paper leaks as crucial for democracy This isnt just a fight for youth jobs its a fight for justice and democracy I stand firmly with every student and youth in this fight for justiceThe slogan circulated by Gandhi on Friday is the latest version of his earlier slogan Vote Chor Gaddi Chhor Vote thief Vacate the Throne which he has been shouting at political rallies accusing the BJP of manipulating elections in collusion with the Election Commission of IndianbspIn a social media post on September 23 Gandhi identified joblessness as the biggest challenge before the youth claiming that unemployment levels had risen to the highest in 45 yearsnbspWhen any government comes to power by winning the trust of the people its first duty is to provide employment and opportunities to the youth But the BJP does not win elections honestly they stay in power by stealing votes and holding institutions captive Thats why unemployment has reached its highest level in 45 years he wrote on X https://dailyworld.in/politics/paper-chor-gaddi-chhor-rahul-gandhi-on-paper-leaks-joblessness-640483.html Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/omar-abdullah-calls-sonam-wangchuks-arrest-unfortunate-blames-centre-for-breaking-promises-640486.html Srinagar Sep 26 IANS Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah on Friday termed the arrest of Ladakhi climate activist Sonam Wangchuk as very unfortunate as he blamed the Union government for not honouring its promisesnbspThe Chief Minister initially expressed ignorance about Wangchuks arrest but then told reporters that the arrest of the climate activist was very unfortunatenbspHe accused the Union government of repeatedly backtracking on promises made to the people of LadakhnbspI dont know why the Central government backtracks on the promises it made to the people of Ladakh just like promises were made to us in Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told reporters adding that before the last Hill Council elections in Leh a Union Minister had visited the region at a time when locals had announced a boycott of the pollsThat Union Minister made certain promises after which people participated in the elections and the BJP emerged victorious Those assurances remain unfulfilled he saidnbspReplying to a query about allegations that he justified the violence in Leh the Chief Minister rejected the charge and criticised the Leader of Opposition LoP in Jammu and Kashmir assembly and BJP leader Sunil Sharma for making habitual excusesnbspI have never justified violence nor am I the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh The LoP should stop making excuses What is the fault of the people of Jammu and Kashmir Just because he is the LoP and not the Chief Minister the Central government refuses to restore statehood CM Abdullah askedNational Conference NC President and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah told a press conference on Thursday that the protests in Leh were not stoked by outside powers but were the result of broken promisesnbspFarooq Abdullah warned the Union government of the serious consequences of the strife continuing in the sensitive border area of Ladakh when what he called China is sitting on our headnbspMeanwhile curfew continued in the Leh town for the third consecutive day on Friday and in Kargil town where it was imposed on ThursdaynbspOfficials said the situation is peaceful and no decision has yet been taken on relaxing the imposed curfew to allow life to limp back to normal in the region https://dailyworld.in/politics/omar-abdullah-calls-sonam-wangchuks-arrest-unfortunate-blames-centre-for-breaking-promises-640486.html Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:43:00 +0530