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9:40 PM

Tanzanian Prez Samia Suluhu Hassan to be conferred honorary doctorate by JNU

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who is on a four-day visit to India, will be conferred an honorary doctorate by Jawaharlal Nehru University on Tuesday, according to the Education Ministry.
 

President Hassan arrived here on Sunday on a four-day visit.

"The first woman President of Tanzania will be honoured with an honorary doctorate (Honoris Causa) by Jawaharlal Nehru University for her pivotal role in fostering stronger India-Tanzania relations, promoting economic diplomacy, and achieving success in regional integration and multilateralism.

"She proudly acknowledges herself as a "product of Indian education", attributing it to her ITEC training at NIRD, Hyderabad," the Education Ministry posted on social media site X.

9:35 PM

Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of exploiting Deoria violence for political gains

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav commented on the Deoria violence and said, "I don't want to say something that will cause disturbance but BJP is the most casteist party. They want to take political mileage out of the (Deoria) incident, that too when the entire fault is of the BJP government."

 

Targeting the BJP government over the Deoria violence, Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai on Tuesday said Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath should immediately resign as he has "failed" to maintain law and order. "Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has no moral right to remain in his post. When he is unable to handle law and order, he should resign on moral grounds," Rai told reporters at the UP Congress office.
 

He claimed that the people are "fed up with the Yogi government and its administration" and will give their answer in the coming Lok Sabha elections.

9:33 PM

Israel-Hamas war: No chance for negotiation, says Hamas

"The military operation is still continuing," Hossam Badran, a Hamas official, told AFP from Doha, adding that "there is currently no chance for negotiation on the issue of prisoners or anything else".

9:31 PM

Heavy rain in Bengaluru causes waterlogging in Devarabisanahalli area

9:30 PM

Cricket to feature in Los Angeles 2028 Olympic

Cricket has won its battle to be added to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic programme, multiple sources have told the Guardian, and will be joined by flag football as well as baseball and softball. The LA organising committee is expected to go public with its choice of sports for the Games within the next 24 hours, with suggestions that lacrosse and potentially squash could also be proposed as additional sports for 2028.

 

8:52 PM

Israel orders citizens living near Lebanese border to remain indoors

8:49 PM

Seven people died after debris fell on Dharchula-Gunji motorways, trapping a vehicle underneath

8:48 PM

NCDC set target of achieving Rs 1 lakh crore yearly disbursement in the next 3 yrs: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today addressed the 89th General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) here in the national capital. In his address, HM Amit Shah said that NCDC should set a target of achieving Rs 1 lakh crore yearly disbursement in the next three years along with targets for every quarter. The Minister desired that NCDC should explore avenues for borrowing at lower rates and lend to the cooperative sector keeping the interest rate low. NCDC’s objective must not only be to make profit but to achieve overall development of the cooperative sector.

 

8:19 PM

India condoles death of 10 Nepalese students in Israel: Nepal FO

India has condoled the death of 10 Nepalese students in Israel and voiced its support to the neighbouring country in its hour of grief, Nepal's foreign ministry said on Monday.

 

Israel has formally declared war on the Islamist militant group Hamas after its fighters launched an unprecedented attack on Saturday that has so far killed more than 700 people in Israel. Ten Nepalese students in Israel were killed by Hamas militants in the country's southern region.

 

In a letter to Nepal's Foreign Minister NP Saud, the Indian ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava expressed sadness over the killing of the Nepalese students.

 

In a letter addressed to Foreign Minister Saud, Ambassador Srivastava has expressed sorrow over the death of the Nepalese students and extended condolences to the bereaved family members, the statement from Nepal's foreign office said.

 

India being a close neighbour stands with Nepal in this hour of grief, Ambassador Srivastava said.

8:02 PM

Census comes within the purview of Central Government: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says, "Census comes within the purview of Central Government. In India, caste-based census was held before independence. After that, there was a conscious decision on how to have a census. I would like to ask Rahul Gandhi that when the recommendations of the Mandal Commission were made in the 90s, what was the stand taken by his father? He vehemently opposed it in the Parliament...They were in power for so long. They never took up this responsibility...This is a tactic by the Congress to hide from the sin they committed in the past few days."

 

6:24 PM

Few media companies are rehashing old and baseless allegations to tarnish the company name: Adani Group

Adani Group issues statement - "There is a renewed attempt by the Financial Times and its collaborators to rehash old and baseless allegations to tarnish the name and standing of the Adani Group. This is part of their extended campaign to advance vested interests under the guise of public interest...While we deny all such allegations, which are false and baseless, we also condemn such deliberate, and motivated attempts to destabilise the Adani Group. We are a law-abiding company which is fully compliant with all rules, regulations and disclosure requirements with full respect for the rule of law."

 

6:24 PM

CBI arrests five person in alleged loss of Rs. 31.50 crore to RLDA

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested five accused including two officials (now retired), each from the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) & Bank of Baroda, Shahdra, Delhi and three private persons in an ongoing investigation of a case for causing an alleged loss of Rs. 31.50 crore (approx) to RLDA: Central Bureau of Investigation

 

6:24 PM

BJP names 57 candidates for the upcoming polls; CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan to contest from Budhni

BJP has releasesed a list of 57 candidates for the upcoming election in Madhya Pradesh. CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan to contest from Budhni, State's HM Narottam Mishra to contest from Datia, Gopal Bhargava from Rehli, Vishwas Sarang from Narela and Tulsiram Silavat to contest from Sanwer.

6:22 PM

US confirms death of 9 citizens in attack on Israel by Hamas

Nine American citizens were killed Monday in the war between Israel and Hamas, the United States confirmed, adding with more unaccounted for amid fears they were taken captive.
 

"At this time, we can confirm the deaths of nine US citizens," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said.

 

"We can confirm that there are unaccounted for US citizens, and we are working with our Israeli partners to determine their whereabouts."

4:00 PM

EU foreign ministers to convene emergency meeting tomorrow

European Union's foreign affairs chief, Josep Borrell, called for an emergency meeting of the bloc’s 27 foreign ministers amid the ongoing escalataion of conflict between Israel and Palestine. 

3:59 PM

Israel declares 'complete siege' of Gaza, defence min says 'no food, electricity or fuel'

Israel’s defence minister, Yoav Gallant, declared that Israel is imposing a “complete siege” on Gaza, adding that there is “no electricity, no food, no water, and no fuel”, reported The Guardian. The Israel-Palestine fighting has continued for more than 48 hours, after the initial surprise Hamas attack on Saturday, with rocket sirens being activated in central and southern Israel Monday afternoon. The conflict has killed over 1,100 people on both sides, and Israeli media said that around 130 Israelis, including civilians and soldiers, have been taken as hostages.

3:58 PM

Germany ‘temporarily suspends’ aid to Palestine

Germany has said that it has temporarily halted the development aid to the Palestinian territories as it carries out a thorough review amid the attack on Israel by Hamas militants.

 

The aid included help for desalination projects, food security, and job creation, and amounted to $131 million, according to AFP.

3:57 PM

This is not about caste or religion, it is about poverty: Rahul Gandhi

"This is not about caste or religion, it is about poverty. Caste census is for the poor. Today, we have two Indias. We will not stop at caste census. There will be an economic survey after that," said Rahul Gandhi at a press conference after the CWC meeting.

3:45 PM

PM doesn't work for the OBS community at all: Rahul Gandhi

"For the PM it is unacceptable that in India the people who have 50% population, don't have any right to run the government. He doesn't work for the OBC community at all," he said. 

3:42 PM

States are also considering caste census and actioning this step: Rahul Gandhi

'Our CMs are also here and they also believe it is important. States are also considering this and actioning this step,' said Rahul. 

3:42 PM

We will force the BJP to carry out the caste census or get out of the way for us to carry out the census: RaGa

'We will force the BJP to carry out the caste census or get out of the way for us to carry out the census. Most parties in the INDIA alliance are unanimous to have a caste census. But if somebody has a slightly different opinion then it's no problem. A vast majority of the INDIA alliance is going to push the idea of a caste census,' said Rahul Gandhi. 

3:41 PM

CWC unanimously supports idea of having a caste census in the country, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today said that the Congress Working Committee unanimously supports the idea of having a caste census in the country.

3:39 PM

PM is incapable of doing the caste census, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress Working Committee in a unanimous decision has supported the idea of a caste census in the country. It is a progressive step. Our CMs (Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan) are also considering this and actioning this, said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the press meet on Monday. He further said, "The PM is incapable of doing the caste census. Our 3 out of 4 CMs are from the OBC category. Out of 10 BJP CMs, only one CM is from the OBC category. How many BJP CMs are from the OBC category? The PM doesn't work for the OBCs but to distract them from main issues."

2:45 PM

Sikkim flash flood: Death toll at 34, IAF begins rescuing stranded tourists

Thirty-four bodies, including those of 10 army jawans, have been recovered so far from the slush and debris of the flash flood in Teesta river that devastated Sikkim, while the search continued for the over 105 people who are still missing, officials said on Monday.

The Indian Air Force has started rescue and relief operations in the Himalayan state, airlifting the first batch of stranded tourists from Lachen to Mangan in North Sikkim.

2:21 PM

Will shortly issue notification for appointment of Manipur HC CJ: Centre to SC

The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that it will shortly issue a notification for appointment of the chief justice of the Manipur High Court.

The apex court was hearing two pleas, including the one alleging delay by the Centre in clearing the names recommended by the collegium for appointment and transfer of judges.

1:53 PM

India had world's highest number of preterm births in 2020: Lancet study

India recorded 3.02 million preterm births in 2020 -- the highest worldwide -- accounting for over 20 per cent of all preterm births globally, according to a study published in the The Lancet journal.

The research by authors from the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK, showed that over 50 per cent of all preterm births in 2020 occurred in just eight countries.

1:39 PM

Farewell of BJP, allies announced: Kharge on poll schedule for five states

With the Election Commission announcing the schedule for assembly polls in five states, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday said the party will go to the people with strength and outlined public welfare, social justice and progressive development as its guarantees.

"With the announcement of elections in 5 states, the farewell of BJP and its allies has also been announced. In Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram, the Congress party will go to the people with strength," he said on X.

1:34 PM

FIR against Hero MotoCorp Chairman Pawan Munjal for alleged forgery

Delhi Police has registered a first information report (FIR) against Hero MotoCorp's Chairman Pawan Munjal for allegedly falsifying accounts and availing tax credits on fake bills, according to an Economic Times report

1:17 PM

MP polls: Rival parties locked in fierce freebie-filled fight to win heart' of India

A fierce competition among parties to offer freebies and guarantees, a scramble for tribal, OBC, women votes and a touch of Hindutva all have combined to make the Madhya Pradesh assembly polls a high-stakes battle with main rivals BJP and the Congress pulling out all the stops to gain power.

After a close contest in 2018, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress are marshalling all resources at their disposal to notch a clear majority in the 230-member House to avoid post-result complications.

12:53 PM

Bombay HC takes dig at Centre's 'ease of doing business", says it is mindful of pendency of cases

The Bombay High Court recently took a dig at the Central government's "ease of doing business", and said while it was mindful of the pendency of cases in courts, it was the government that was by far the largest litigant and the one that most often sought adjournments.

A division bench of Justices Gautam Patel and Kamal Khata, which was on October 5 hearing a petition filed by one Ramkali Gupta in 2016 over property-related issues, said it was no stranger to repeated assertions from the Union government regarding the pendency of cases and impediments allegedly caused by the courts.