https://ift.tt/kLEA3Ip row spreads, NIT Srinagar declares early winter vacations

Protests at National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Srinagar over alleged blasphemous remarks targeting a particular religion by a student from outside J&K escalated on Thursday, spreading to other college campuses in the city. In response, NIT declared winter vacations from Thursday, ahead of the originally scheduled mid-December break, instructing students to vacate hostels immediately. It mentioned that all internal and semester-end exams will proceed according to schedule.

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https://ift.tt/KC0Oedy may lay down when governor can send Bills to President

Questioning the Kerala governor for sitting over bills passed by the state assembly for two years without offering any justification and then referring them to the President, the supreme court on Wednesday said it would examine laying down guidelines on when a governor can send bills to the President. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said it would consider framing guidelines on how governors can exercise the discretion they enjoy under the Constitution.

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https://ift.tt/clrdbxU man dies hours before son's evacuation from Uttarakhand tunnel

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https://ift.tt/FpwMdj6, not just pro-Pakistan slogans led to 7 J&K students' arrest: Cops

J&K Police arrests 7 veterinary students from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology in Srinagar for celebrating India's defeat in the ICC World Cup final. The arrest is not just for pro-Pakistan sloganeering but also for intimidating those who disagree with them. The students are charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act along with IPC sections 505 (mischief in public) and 506 (criminal intimidation). The police clarify that the aim is to terrorize others with pro-India feelings or anti-Pakistan sentiments.

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https://ift.tt/a0msnfd Arnold Dix, international tunnelling expert roped in for Uttarakhand rescue operation

After 17 days, all 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel were rescued. Arnold Dix, an international tunnel expert, played a major role in the rescue operation. Dix arrived on November 20 and inspected the site, ruling out collapse risks. He never promised a quick or easy rescue, but assured the workers would be home by Christmas. The workers were trapped in a 2 km-built portion of the tunnel after a portion caved in on November 12.

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https://ift.tt/eix8yf7 Minister Nirmala Sitharaman demands action, not words at COP 28

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urges concrete action on climate funding and technology transfer at the upcoming COP 28. India will showcase its achievements with its own funds. The Paris commitment has been funded by India without waiting for the promised hundred billion dollars. Sitharaman emphasizes the need for direction in COP 28 regarding technology transfer and funding. She also addresses the challenges and reaffirms the long-term vision of the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor, which is not dependent on geopolitical tensions.

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https://ift.tt/O1Bck90 trafficking network busted, Rohingya man among 5 arrested in Jammu and Kashmir

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https://ift.tt/XUE4Y35 a reminder of dangers of weak, inefficient govt: PM Modi

PM Modi, speaking on the anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks, emphasized the danger of weak governments and the need for a strong BJP government. He referred to the chaotic response to the Lashkar-e-Taiba attack in 2008 and the UPA coalition's decision not to retaliate against Pakistan's Inter-Services Agency, which mentored the attackers. Modi highlighted India's capability to recover from the attack and expressed confidence in the country's ability to crush terrorism. He also criticized Telangana CM and BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao for disrespecting Dr BR Ambedkar.

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https://ift.tt/MVqJlFU statute tweak ‘curbed’ free speech: PM Modi

PM Modi commemorates Constitution Day and highlights the first amendment of the Constitution during Nehru's tenure, which curtailed freedom of speech. He also mentions the rectification of the 42nd amendment, which was imposed during the Emergency by the Indira Gandhi government, through the 44th amendment. The 44th amendment restored powers to the judiciary and allowed judicial review of the election process. PM Modi recalls the adoption of the Constitution on November 26, 1949, and the decision to observe this day as Constitution Day.

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https://ift.tt/DFCm5Np BJP chief writes to lieutenant governor, central agencies flagging 'irregularities' in DJB's tendering process

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva has written to central probe agencies and Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, seeking an investigation into alleged irregularities in the tendering process for upgrading the sewage treatment plants run by the DJB. Sachdeva has accused the Delhi government of "hurriedly" awarding the upgrading and augmentation work at "escalated" costs. He has alleged a "scam" of around Rs 500 crore in the matter and called for cancellation of the projects awarded to the contractors.

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https://ift.tt/Xp3IOZD Modi points to Kashi, Ujjain & Ayodhya, says Mathura & Braj won't be left behind

The Braj region is gaining prominence with the development project collaboration between the BJP governments at the Centre and in UP. PM Narendra Modi visited Vrindavan to participate in Mirabai's birth anniversary and expressed pride in India's heritage. The PM emphasized the development of Mathura and Braj and lamented the lack of attention Mathura received in the past. The focus on Mathura coincides with Hindu groups' activism to claim ownership of the Krishna Janmabhoomi land where Shahi Idgah is located.

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https://ift.tt/AoHG4Z7 tunnel breakthrough note before late Monday

The government officials remained non-committal about the timeline for the breakthrough at Silkyara tunnel to rescue 41 trapped workers citing the situation getting technically “more complex” after the joints of the auger used for horizontal drilling got broken. But going by the time it would take for taking out the entire auger machine and then carrying out manual excavation, the breakthrough is possible not before late Monday, sources said. He also said that the agencies needed to dig another 12-15 meters for the breakthrough.

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https://ift.tt/6UP95Xi clergyman’s wife arrested in terror funding case

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir arrested Shabroza Bano, wife of separatist clergyman Sarjan Ahmad Wagay alias Barkati, for her involvement in an extensive fundraising campaign to fuel terrorism in Kashmir Valley. Barkati and his family raised approximately Rs 1.74 crore through crowdfunding campaigns, misusing a significant portion of the funds for undisclosed purposes, including financing secessionist and terrorist activities. Shabroza, one of the main conspirators, worked closely with her husband and communicated with Pakistan-based terrorist handlers.

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https://ift.tt/pVgJERu soldiers among terrorists: Army commander

Lt Gen Dwivedi indicated presence of retired Pakistani soldiers among terrorists in J&K. The recent Rajouri encounter resulted in the death of 5 army personnel and a top Lashkar-e-Toiba operative. The encounter also revealed the killings of 10 civilians in Rajouri and attacks on security forces at Kandi. The two terrorists killed in the Bajimaal encounter were Quari, a top Pakistan-based Lashkar commander, and a sniper. Lt Gen Dwivedi emphasized the importance of neutralizing these highly trained foreign terrorists.

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https://ift.tt/qjRtxzI bullet train project achieves milestone: 100 km of viaduct, 250 km of pier construction completed

The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has achieved another milestone in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor project by completing the construction of 100 km of viaduct and 250 km of pier work. Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a video showing the progress of the ongoing Bullet Train project. The project has achieved the construction of a cumulative 100 km of viaducts and 250 km of pier work. The viaducts include bridges over six rivers in Gujarat.

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https://ift.tt/ocmWIS3 alleges Indian plot to assassinate Sikh extremist Pannun

US authorities have reportedly foiled a plot to assassinate Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil, prompting a warning to India. An indictment has been filed against at least one alleged perpetrator in a New York court, but it remains sealed. US officials have said that they expect those responsible to be held accountable, while India has expressed surprise and concern over the allegations.

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https://ift.tt/r1dbUyT Court to government: Deny MSP to those lighting farm fires

Sending a clear “stick must follow the carrot” message to farmers whose refusal to stop stubble-burning has been a major factor behind air pollution in the national capital region, the Supreme Court on Tuesday suggested that the Centre stop buying their crop so that they are denied the benefit of minimum support price (MSP). The bench, also emphasised that the Centre and Punjab government must try to promote alternative crops to replace rice cultivation which has depleted water levels in the state and leads to stubble burning.

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https://ift.tt/7uJkUKN Gaza summit: India bats for lasting solution as Xi, Putin seek ceasefire

Foreign minister S Jaishankar addressed the BRICS leaders, treading carefully on the Gaza crisis. He blamed the Hamas attacks for the current situation but also called for the concerns of the Palestinian people to be addressed. EAM emphasized the need for a two-state solution and condemned civilian deaths and terrorism. In the recent case of the UN resolution, which was on a humanitarian truce, India opted to abstain as there are lack of condemnation of Hamas attacks.

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https://ift.tt/a2lRUF8 forces recover 2.5kg IED from near Kishtwar power project, defuse it safely

Prompt action by a joint team of security forces on Monday evening led to the recovery and defusion of a 2.5kg improvised explosive device (IED) planted by terrorists near Dul Hasti Power Project in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, official said.

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https://ift.tt/cRNZH3s dropping case: NIA arrests 1 more accused for delivering weapons to terrorists

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made another arrest in a case involving Pakistan-backed terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. The arrested individual, identified as Zakir Hussain, was involved in collecting and transporting weapons dropped by drones for terrorists in Kashmir. This is the eighth arrest in the case, with two suspects still on the run. The NIA is continuing its investigation to uncover the larger conspiracy of Pakistan-backed terrorist groups planning attacks in Kashmir and India.

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https://ift.tt/O0pgtUz tunnel collapse: ‘Lifeline’ after 200+hrs, 6-inch pipe to carry food for workers

After being trapped for over 200 hours, 41 workers in a collapsed tunnel in Uttarkashi's Silkyara have received some good news. Rescue teams successfully created an additional supply line by inserting a six-inch diameter pipe through the debris. The pipe will allow for the delivery of nutritious food, medicines, and improved ventilation. The workers will also receive a hot meal for the first time. The rescuers considered multiple options to reach the trapped workers.

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https://ift.tt/1cMNVnE questions delay in assent to bills: What was Tamil Nadu governor doing for 3 years?

Exasperated by the interminable delay on the part of Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi in processing bills sent for his assent after being passed by the assembly, one as far back as January 2020, the Supreme Court on Monday said, “After we passed the order, the governor took action. What was the governor doing for three years?” The SC was irked by the fact that the governor, after the court’s order frowning upon the delay, cleared some long-pending bills on November 13.

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https://ift.tt/fSFHurv crash kills 6 cops en route to PM’s Rajasthan rally

At least six policemen were killed when their car collided with a truck in Rajasthan's Churu district on Sunday en route to their VIP duty assignment for PM Narendra Modi’s election rally in Jhunjhunu. After the incident, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot shared his condolences and said, “Early this morning, sad news was received about the casualties of policemen in a vehicle accident from Sujangarh Sadar area of Churu. Our deepest condolences to the families of all the policemen who died in this accident.”

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https://ift.tt/cqw67bj polls: Hyderabad Police freeze Rs 8 crore belonging to private firm

The Hyderabad police have frozen a sum of Rs 8 crore that was transferred online from a bank account of Visaka Industries to a security service provider. The transaction was flagged due to its high value, in light of the upcoming Telangana Assembly polls. The police visited the bank's branch, enquired about the transaction, and froze the amount. Further investigation will be carried out to determine the legality of the transaction.

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https://ift.tt/O52Hf7J ex-minister sent to 14-day judicial custody in PMLA case

​Former J&K minister and Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan Party chairman Chaudhary Lal Singh, who was arrested by ED in Jammu on November 7 in connection with an alleged money laundering case, was sent to judicial custody for two weeks by a CBI special designated court on Saturday.The 64-year-old Lal Singh appeared before the court through video conferencing. The case involves an educational trust run by his wife and former MLA Kanta Andotra under PMLA.

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https://ift.tt/zCL9iAd Shah takes swipe at Rahul Gandhi over Ram Mandir inauguration date

Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a rally in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Shah mentioned how Gandhi used to taunt him about the dates for the inauguration of the Ram Mandir. Shah announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be performing the "pran pratishtha" of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024. He also promised that if the BJP retains power in Madhya Pradesh, the government will arrange for people from the state to visit the Ram temple.

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https://ift.tt/r0Ugzd2 poll bond donor info by tomorrow, Election Commission tells political parties

The Election Commission has instructed all political parties to provide details of their contributions received through electoral bonds until September 30. The parties are required to submit the donors' names, the amount of each bond, and bank credit details in a double-sealed envelope. The EC's request comes after the Supreme Court's directions and aims to gather more information than what is currently declared in the parties' annual audit reports. The deadline for submission is November 15.

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https://ift.tt/ZywelmX of Lok Sabha polls, PM Modi eyes big tribal push with Rs 24,000 crore scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch a Rs 24,000-crore scheme aimed at the holistic development of particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTG) in Jharkhand. The scheme, called the 'PM PVTG Mission', will provide basic facilities such as road and telecom connectivity, electricity, housing, clean water, education, health, and sustainable livelihood opportunities to PVTGs. Additionally, the PM will pay homage to tribal icon Bhagwan Birsa Munda and release the 15th instalment of PM-KISAN during his visit to Jharkhand. He will also inaugurate projects worth around Rs 7,200 crore in various sectors.

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https://ift.tt/HDXsm5Q shoots up to 'severe' as Delhi has a blast on Diwali

Despite the Supreme Court's ban on firecrackers, Delhi and the rest of NCR saw a significant increase in pollution levels during Diwali. The PM2.5 levels rose dramatically, breaching national safety and WHO standards. The pollution was attributed to emissions from firecrackers, stubble burning, and adverse meteorological conditions. Although this year recorded the second lowest Air Quality Index (AQI) on the day after Diwali since 2015, 21 out of 24 stations witnessed higher PM2.5 concentration compared to the previous year.

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https://ift.tt/80yDcsV Nadu's employment exchange losing relevance

The state employment exchange in Tamil Nadu is becoming increasingly irrelevant as government agencies rely more on competitive exams for recruitment. The number of people registered with the exchange has decreased from 81.3 lakh in March 2017 to 64 lakh. The exchange has been used for recruitment in posts not covered by the Tamil Nadu public service commission since 1971, but a court ruling in 2013 deemed the selection process through the exchange as invalid. With the rise of exclusive recruitment boards and career opportunities in the private sector, employment exchanges are losing their significance.

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https://ift.tt/kJhD9UV trapped in Char Dham tunnel crash; rescue ops on war footing

A portion of an under-construction tunnel of the Char Dham all-weather highway project collapsed in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. Around 40 laborers are feared trapped inside. Rescue teams are working to reach them and provide oxygen and food supply. The tunnel, part of the project to widen roads connecting four Himalayan shrines, is one of the longest tunnels and will reduce the distance between Uttarkashi and Yamunotri by 26km. The collapse occurred near the Silkayara side of the tunnel, but there is a safe space between the landslide area and the tunnel's dead-end.

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https://ift.tt/sNu3dmO government plans special assembly session to introduce UCC bill

The Uttarakhand government plans to hold a special session of the state assembly after Diwali to pass the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill. Once implemented, Uttarakhand will be the first state in India to adopt the UCC. A panel headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Desai has completed the draft report for UCC implementation in Uttarakhand, which is expected to be handed over to the state government soon. The UCC will provide a legal framework for marriage, divorce, land, property, and inheritance for all citizens regardless of their religion.

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https://ift.tt/6HlsJIX Modi vows panel to look at SC sub-quota demand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the formation of a committee to consider the demand for sub-categorization of scheduled castes (SC) in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The Madiga community, which constitutes nearly 50% of the SC population in Telangana, has long sought distinct quotas, claiming that other SC groups have received disproportionate benefits. The announcement is expected to have nationwide ramifications, bringing the issue of reservations and the creamy layer into the spotlight this election season. The issue is also pending in the Supreme Court.

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https://ift.tt/FJ2BRlb on migrant labourers: SIU raids LeT terrorist’s house in Shopian

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https://ift.tt/sYgKTtm on millets featuring PM Modi nominated for Grammy

Indian-American singer Falu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's collaboration on a song promoting the benefits of millets has been nominated for a Grammy award in the best global music performance category. The song, titled "Abundance in Millets," was released in celebration of the "International Year of Millets" and aims to raise awareness about the grain as a potential solution to world hunger. Falu was inspired to create the song after meeting PM Modi in New Delhi following her Grammy win in 2022.

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https://ift.tt/HGKxLME assembly clears bills to increase quota limit from 50% to 65%

The Bihar assembly has passed bills increasing quotas for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, and Extremely Backward Classes in government jobs and educational institutions from 50% to 65%. This brings the overall reservation to 75% when including the 10% for economically weaker sections. The bills were passed unanimously and will become law after the consent of the governor. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar called for a caste census and urged BJP legislators to appeal for special category status for Bihar.

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https://ift.tt/YVyaJWE firing kills BSF trooper

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https://ift.tt/CJk4l3t case: Ethics committee 'recommends' Mahua Moitra's sacking from Lok Sabha

The ethics committee of Lok Sabha is reportedly recommending the disqualification of Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra from the lower House. This decision is based on allegations that Moitra allowed a businessman to access her Parliament login and ask questions on her behalf, breaching parliamentary ethics and compromising national security. If the committee recommends disqualification, it could lead to a confrontation between the ruling party and the opposition.

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https://ift.tt/Q2Yehdv ex-minister arrested in Jammu, remanded in 7-day ED custody

Choudhary Lal Singh, a former minister in Jammu and Kashmir, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday night concerning a money laundering case. He was remanded in the agency's custody for seven days on Wednesday. The ED investigated the former minister for money laundering related to an educational trust run by his wife and former legislator, Kanta Andotra.

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https://ift.tt/JOQHkng funding case: SIA Kashmir raids multiple locations in Kashmir, New Delhi

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https://ift.tt/EP109Vo boosting aviation corps with new choppers, armed drones & missiles

The Indian Army is enhancing its strike, surveillance, and airlift capabilities by inducting various helicopters, drones, and missiles. Plans are underway to induct 126 light utility helicopters, 90 combat choppers, six heavy-duty Apache gunships, and 25 advanced light helicopters. The Army Aviation Corps is also setting up additional integrated aviation brigades. The old Cheetah and Chetak helicopters will be retired and replaced with new light utility helicopters. The recent induction of Israeli drones has boosted strategic surveillance along the Line of Actual Control.

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https://ift.tt/OEhSrJg of GPS trackers on terrorists out on bail to help curb narco-smuggling, terror-funding, terrorist activities: J&K DGP

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have started using GPS-tracking anklets on terrorists out on bail to monitor their activities and curb narco-smuggling and terrorist activities. The anklets will allow the police to track whether the individuals are meeting anyone to collect illegal items or funds and whether they are in contact with active terrorists. The move comes after a suspected Hizbul Mujahideen operative was granted bail with the condition of wearing a GPS tracker.

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https://ift.tt/zX7TlCx announces third list of 16 candidates for Telangana polls

The Congress party has released its third list of candidates for the upcoming Telangana Assembly polls. The list includes 16 names, with Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee chief Revanth Reddy set to contest against Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao. Reddy will be contesting from two seats, Kodangal and Kamareddy. This comes after the party's second list, which included 45 candidates, was released on October 27. The counting of votes for the Telangana Assembly will take place on December 3.

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https://ift.tt/MLWGioz Foreign Minister arrives in India, to co-chair Joint Commission Meeting with Jaishankar

Malaysian Foreign Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir has arrived in New Delhi for his first visit to India. The visit, scheduled from November 5-8, aims to strengthen the Enhanced Strategic Partnership between the two countries. Kadir will co-chair the 6th India-Malaysia Joint Commission Meeting with Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar. The meeting will review progress in areas such as politics, defense, security, trade, investment, and culture. The visit holds diplomatic importance and provides an opportunity to strengthen ties and discuss mutual interests.

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https://ift.tt/Evbd3Oh polls: Congress releases 7th list of candidates, denies ticket to Dharmendra Rathore

Congress unveiled its seventh roster featuring 21 candidates for the upcoming Rajasthan assembly elections on November 25. Among them, State Minister Shanti Dhariwal has been nominated to contest from the Kota North constituency. Candidates have until November 6 to file their nomination papers. The party has denied a ticket to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's confidant and Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation Chairman Dharmendra Rathore. He was seeking a ticket from the Ajmer North constituency.

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https://ift.tt/pKOoJNC releases sixth list of 22 candidates for Rajasthan assembly polls, denies ticket to minister Mahesh Joshi

The Congress party has released its sixth list of candidates for the upcoming Rajasthan assembly elections. The list includes 22 nominees, but does not feature Minister Mahesh Joshi, who represented the Hawa Mahal constituency. Instead, R R Tiwari, the president of the party's Jaipur unit, has been nominated. This brings the total number of declared candidates to 178 out of 200 seats. The elections are scheduled for November 25, with vote counting on December 3.

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https://ift.tt/BKopbCO threatening people, says MP CM on video of leader warning women of retribution during poll rally

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday posted a video of some Congress leaders on a social media platform and said the opposition party was now threatening the public. Speaking to reporters in Rau in Indore, he said, "The Congress has touched a new low. Congress leaders and workers are intimidating the public. Earlier, Kamal Nath (MP Congress chief) had also threatened government officials and employees." Attacking Nath and Digvijaya Singh, Chouhan asked if women do not have the right to choose the party they want to vote for.

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https://ift.tt/L4pXAiU magnitude earthquake hits Nepal, strong tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, causing strong tremors to be felt in Delhi-NCR and across north India. Residents of high-rise buildings took to the streets as the tremors lasted for over a minute. Social media was flooded with videos of swinging chandeliers and fans, highlighting the intensity of the earthquake. This is the third time in a month that strong quakes have struck Nepal, a country prone to earthquakes due to its mountainous terrain. In 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal claimed the lives of around 9,000 people.

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https://ift.tt/HLZt1aK names rivals to Ashok Gehlot & Sachin Pilot in Rajasthan, Azharuddin in Telangana

The BJP has released its third list of candidates for the Rajasthan assembly elections, including nominees against CM Ashok Gehlot and former Deputy CM Sachin Pilot. The party has also announced candidates for the Telangana state polls, excluding two MPs who previously contested unsuccessfully. The BJP has fielded candidates for 182 of the 200 assembly seats in Rajasthan so far. In Telangana, the party has released 88 names for the 119-seat assembly.

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https://ift.tt/XQwGfys 16 years ago, 7 Bata salespersons get relief from Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court has awarded compensation to seven former salesmen of Bata, who were terminated in 2007 for not following a modified roster. The compensation amounts range from over ₹19 lakh to ₹33 lakh. The court ruled that the termination was without any enquiry and that Bata had not provided any evidence of misconduct. While the court was reluctant to reinstate the salesmen due to the long gap since their removal, it awarded them 75 percent of their back wages for the last 16 years.

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https://ift.tt/tCk1wXv -city of Tansen - makes it to coveted UNESCO list

Gwalior, a city in Madhya Pradesh, India, has been included in UNESCO's Creative Cities Network under the music category. Known for its contribution to the Dhrupad form of singing and the Gwalior gharana of classical music, Gwalior has been recognized for its commitment to culture and creativity in urban planning. The city hosts the Tansen Sangeet Samaroh, one of India's biggest music festivals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other government officials have lauded Gwalior's inclusion in the network.

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