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11:20 PM

Rajnath Singh to inaugurate DefConnect 4.0 event in Delhi on Monday

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is slated to inaugurate an event on Monday that will bring together armed forces, defence PSUs, innovators and policymakers to discuss ways to advance indigenous innovation. 'DefConnect 4.0' will be held at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi Cantonment, and will be a significant step towards advancing indigenous innovation and celebrating the growing defence ecosystem of the country, the defence ministry said in a statement.

 

10:25 PM

BJP calls Kejriwal's 'Janata ki Adalat' nothing more than 'political drama'

Lashing out at Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal over his 'Janata ki Adalat' event, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Praveen Khandelwal called it a "political drama" and an "insult" to the democratic system. "Arvind Kejriwal holding 'Janata ki Adalat' event is nothing more than a political drama. When he was the chief minister of Delhi, how many times did he hold the 'Janata ki Adalat'?...Through 'Janata ki Adalat', Arvind Kejriwal is showing that he made the condition of Delhi worse," the BJP MP from Chandni Chowk said.

9:38 PM

BJP's poll promises won't have any impact on Jharkhand elections: Congress leader Ajoy Kumar

AICC executive committee member Ajoy Kumar on Sunday criticised the BJP's 'Panch Pran,' the five key points of its manifesto for Jharkhand Assembly polls, calling it an "election jumla" intended to betray the people again. "The BJP's 'Panch Pran', part of the party's election manifesto released on Saturday, is a tactic to deceive the people of Jharkhand again," said the former parliamentarian.

9:09 PM

Odisha CM on 3-day visit to Delhi to attend home ministry meet on Maoist-related issues

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday left for New Delhi on a three-day official visit. Majhi is scheduled to attend a review meeting on Maoist-related issues organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday morning, officials said.

 

8:51 PM

Haryana Assembly elections: Bhupinder Singh Hooda leaves for Delhi ahead of counting

Ahead of Haryana poll results on October 7, Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda, a frontrunner for the chief minister's post, on Sunday left for Delhi where he is likely to meet party leadership.

8:09 PM

Wangchuk's supporters say their detention at Delhi border a huge disappointment

Supporters of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who were detained on September 30 at the Delhi border, said on Sunday the detention was a huge disappointment for them and alleged that they were treated like "terrorists" upon reaching the national capital.

7:56 PM

EAM meets President Muizzu, appreciates his commitment to enhance bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday greeted Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, who arrived in New Delhi for his first bilateral visit to India. Jaishankar expressed appreciation for Muizzu's commitment to strengthening the India-Maldives relationship. He also expressed confidence that Muizzu's talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will bring a new boost to their friendly ties.

7:19 PM

Delhi's maximum temperature settles at 35.7 degree Celsius

The national capital on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 35.7 degrees Celsius, two notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department. The relative humidity oscillated between 72 per cent and 52 per cent during the day.

7:00 PM

More women's participation needed in Parliament, Assemblies: Rahul

Flagging inequality in leadership roles in Parliament and state assemblies, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said for true equality, more and more women's participation is necessary in these institutions. The former Congress chief urged women to participate in his party's 'Shakti Abhiyan', which aims to create an equal space for 'women's interests' in politics.

6:11 PM

Muzaffarnagar riots: Court acquits seven men due to lack of evidence

A local court here has acquitted seven accused in the Muzaffarnagar riots case due to lack of evidence, a counsel said on Sunday. The Special Investigation Team has filed charge sheets in 175 of 510 riot cases, but only 21 people have been convicted in three cases so far.

6:02 PM

'First Announce, Second Think': Congress slams govt after it 'approves' railway services demerger

The Congress on Sunday slammed the Centre after it reportedly rolled back the merger of eight railway services to create one, and said the "First Announce, Second Think" mentality of Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to spell danger to the country's institutions. There was no official word from the government on the reported move.

5:53 PM

Register Kultuli case under POCSO Act: Mamata to police

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday directed the police to register the alleged rape-murder case of a 10-year-old girl in South 24 Parganas district under the POCSO Act, and ensure that the culprits get capital punishment within three months. Banerjee, while speaking at the Kolkata Police Body Guard Lines after virtually inaugurating several Durga Pujas, asserted that crime has no colour, caste or religion.

5:25 PM

Maldives President arrives in New Delhi for first bilateral visit

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady of Maldives, Sajidha Mohamed arrived in New Delhi on Sunday, for his first bilateral visit to India. During this visit, President Muizzu will hold meetings with President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior officials.

4:58 PM

IMD sounds Orange alert in three districts of Kerala

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued an orange alert in three districts of Kerala predicting very heavy rainfall there. An orange alert indicates heavy rainfall ranging from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in 24 hours.

4:37 PM

Wangchuk sits on fast at Ladakh Bhawan in Delhi along with supporters.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk sits on fast at Ladakh Bhawan in Delhi along with supporters. 

4:30 PM

Indian Army team beats US Military in arena polo match

The Indian Army arena polo team delivered a gritty performance, defeating the US Military in a thrilling test match, marking their first international engagement since 2019. The Indian team, comprising Prithvi Singh, Yatinder Kumar, Mrityunjay Singh and RK Gautam, won 13-10 at the Lakeside Polo Club near here.

4:13 PM

Record production of 1,545 MT of apple juice concentrate this year so far: CM

The Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation has processed a record 1,545 metric tonnes of apple juice concentrate across its three plants this year so far, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Sunday. "It includes 814 metric tonnes (MT) from the Parala plant in Shimla district, 653 MT from the Parwanoo plant in Solan district, and 78 MT from the Jarol plant in Mandi district," he added.

3:54 PM

Ex-J'khand CM Champai Soren hospitalised

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren was hospitalised following blood sugar-related complications, an official said on Sunday. He was admitted to the Tata Main Hospital in Jamshedpur around 9 pm on Saturday.

3:39 PM

7 killed as fire breaks out in shop-cum-residential building in Mumbai

Seven persons, including three minors, were killed after a fire broke out in a double-storey shop-cum-residential structure in Mumbai on Sunday morning, a fire official said. The incident took place at 5.20 am at Siddharth Colony in Chembur area, he said.

3:28 PM

NPCIL plans to operate small nuclear plants for private players

In a first, Nuclear Power Corporation of India will operate 220 MW capacity small nuclear plants for private players who will provide both funding and land for the project, a senior government official has said. A development on this front is likely by this year-end or early 2025, the official told PTI.

3:11 PM

Wangchuk seeks alternative venue for fast after police deny permission for Jantar Mantar

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday expressed his frustration on being denied permission to sit on a fast demanding Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh at the Jantar Mantar in the national capital, and sought an alternative. Sharing a copy of the letter sent by Delhi Police rejecting his request for sitting on a fast at the Jantar Mantar, Wangchuk, in a post on X, said, "Another rejection, another frustration. Finally this morning we got this rejection letter for the officially designated place for protests."

2:54 PM

J&K Assembly poll results: Three-tier security arrangements in place at counting centres

Stringent security arrangements have been put in place at all district headquarters in Jammu and Kashmir for the counting of votes on Tuesday for the 90-member assembly, paving way for first elected government in the Union Territory following the abrogation of Article 370 five years ago.

 

2:46 PM

UP CM Yogi unveils logo of Maha Kumbh-2025 in Prayagraj

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled the logo of Maha Kumbh-2025 in Prayagraj today. Earlier in the day, CM Yogi reviewed the preparations for the mega event. He also met with saints and performed puja during his visit to Prayagraj. During his visit, CM Yogi discussed the progress of the preparation work with officials and conducted site inspections at key locations.

2:25 PM

Authorities get into action to clear waterlogging, downed trees after heavy rains in Bengaluru

Waterlogging and incidents of tree falling have been reported from some parts of the city, following heavy showers on October 5 night. Teams from the city civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) are actively working to restore normalcy by baling out water from spots that are inundated, and by clearing trees that were uprooted, official sources said on Sunday.

2:15 PM

IAF's dazzling aerobatic prowess in Chennai steals hearts, breathtaking display dominate Marina sky

A spectacular aerial display showcasing the prowess and manoeuvrability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft over the iconic Marina sky captivated the hearts of Chennaiites who turned up in thousands on a sultry Sunday and witnessed the IAF's range of new aircraft including Rafale, roar in action.

 

2:10 PM

Will campaign for BJP if PM provides free electricity in NDA-ruled states before assembly polls: Kejriwal

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide free electricity in the NDA-ruled states before the Delhi Assembly elections, promising to campaign for the saffron party if he fulfills this demand. Addressing a public gathering at 'Janta Ki Adalat', Kejriwal accused the BJP's "double engine" governments of failing across the states, predicting their ouster from Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir.

1:49 PM

Free rice, sugar to be distributed via fair price shops in Pondicherry before Diwali

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy announced here on Sunday that his government has decided to distribute 10 kg rice and 2 kg sugar, free of cost, through fair price shops to card holders before Diwali. Addressing media here, he said the decision to distribute free rice and sugar to all families covered under public distribution system in the Union Territory before Diwali was taken in keeping with the pleas from various quarters.

1:08 PM

Chembur shop cum residential building fire death toll increases to seven

At least seven people, including two children of a family, were killed in a fire tragedy at Mumbai's Chembur shop today early morning. The fire broke out on the ground floor of a multi-storey building at 5:20 am in plot no 16/1, Sidharth Colony, KN Gaikwad Marg, Chembur (E) which claimed the lives of the seven members of the Gupta family.

1:07 PM

One person detained in alleged rape of minor girl in Bengal's South 24 Parganas

West Bengal Police detained a person in the alleged rape of a minor girl in South 24 Parganas today. The tragic incident has shaken the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. A 10-year-old girl was found dead in a canal in Kultali, and the police have detained a person who confessed to killing her. The girl had gone missing the previous evening while returning from tuition, and her family had approached the police.

1:05 PM

Adani starts India's biggest hydrogen blending in natural gas programme

Adani group has started blending green hydrogen in natural gas that is supplied to households for cooking purposes in parts of Ahmedabad, with a view to cut emissions and meet net-zero targets. Adani Total Gas Ltd, the group's city gas joint venture with French energy giant TotalEnergies, has started blending 2.2-2.3 per cent of green hydrogen in piped natural gas supplies in Shantigram in Ahmedabad, the firm said in a post on LinkedIn.