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10:38 PM

NCP leader Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai

NCP leader Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai. An unidentified person fired at and injured Baba Siddiqui of the Ajit Pawar-led NCP in Mumbai's Bandra East on Saturday evening. The former state minister was admitted in Lilavati Hospital nearby, a police official said.

9:57 PM

Former DU professor GN Saibaba has passed away

Former Delhi University professor G N Saibaba died at a state-run hospital here due to health-related complications on Saturday, merely seven months after he was acquitted in a case of alleged links with Maoists after 10 years in prison. Saibaba, who was in his 50s, breathed his last at around 9 pm, an official said.

He died at due to gall bladder infection and other complications.

The Bombay High Court in March this year acquitted Saibaba in an alleged Maoist links case, noting the prosecution failed to prove the case against him.

8:28 PM

We run Delhi government taking inspiration from Ram Rajya, says Arvind Kejriwal

"Taking inspiration from the concept of 'Ram Rajya', we try to run our government in Delhi. Every child in Delhi, whether rich or poor, should get good education. Every person, whether rich or poor, should get good treatment. Earlier there used to be long power cuts, now 24 hours free electricity is being provided...Today on this occasion, I wish all the Ram devotees present here a very happy Dussehra," said Kejriwal.

7:59 PM

Seven hospitalised after suffering electric shock during procession in Chhattisgarh's Balod

Seven persons suffered electric shock injuries during a religious procession to mark Dussehra in Chhattisgarh's Balod district on Saturday, a police official said.

The incident took place in Kanwar village under Sanjari police post limits when the bamboo pole of a flag came in contact with a live wire, which snapped and fell on people taking part in the procession, the official said. "The injured include three women and a 14-year-old boy. They were going to immerse an idol of Goddess Durga after the end of Navratri. The person holding the flag, identified as Parmeshwar Patel, is critical. All of them are being treated at Dhamtari district hospital. A probe into the incident is underway," he said.

6:50 PM

Nine labourers dead, one injured after soil caves in at construction site in Gujarat's Mehsana

Nine labourers dead, one injured after soil caves in at construction site in Gujarat's Mehsana: Police

5:54 PM

Ankit Kalsi hits maiden double, HP takes control of Ranji Trophy match against Uttarakhand

Beginning the day two at 300 for one, the hosts scored at a brisk pace with Chopra and southpaw Kalsi batting together almost for the entire first session in which they added 124 runs for the loss of former.

5:43 PM

Global Hunger Index(GHI) 2024 ranks India under serious' category

The Global Hunger Index (GHI), a tool used by international humanitarian agencies to measure and track hunger levels with GHI scores based on under-nourishment and child mortality indicators across 127 countries, has ranked India 105th, which places it under the serious category of the analysis. The 2024 report, now in its 19th edition, is published this week by Irish humanitarian organisation Concern Worldwide and German aid agency Welthungerhilfe to highlight that hunger levels will remain high in many of the world's poorest countries for several decades in the absence of more progress in measures to tackle the issue.

5:35 PM

Taking precautionary measures to tackle heavy rains: TN govt

The Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management pointed out that challenges arise while initiating relief efforts in those areas, which receive 10 cm to 20 cm rainfall.

5:25 PM

Tata proved to be an excellent steward of JLR, will inspire generations of biz leaders: Ford

"Ratan was a leader of vision and integrity and proved to be an excellent steward of Jaguar and Land Rover," Ford said in a statement.

5:13 PM

Lalan frowns upon Akhilesh urging Nitish to dump NDA

Lalan was responding to queries from journalists about the statement given by the former Uttar Pradesh CM on Friday, when the latter had accused the Yogi Adityanath government of preventing him from paying tributes to legendary socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan.

5:01 PM

Junior doctor on fast admitted to hospital after his condition worsened

Another junior doctor, who was observing a fast-unto-death in protest over the rape-murder of a woman medic at RG Kar hospital, was admitted to a healthcare facility on Saturday after his condition deteriorated, an official said.

4:54 PM

Congress suspends MLA Sulbha Khodke for 'anti-party activities'

Khodke was one of the seven MLAs who cross-voted in the legislative council elections which resulted in the defeat of PWP leader Jayant Patil, a candidate of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance of the Opposition, earlier this year. There were numerous complaints about Khodke working against the party, said state Congress chief Nana Patole in a statement.

4:46 PM

RSS dedicated to serving country, says PM Modi

In a post on X, PM shared the link of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's annual Vijayadashami address made earlier in the day, calling it a must-listen.

4:38 PM

Disproportionate action by police: Digvijaya on FIR against his nephew

An FIR was registered against Aditya Singh, son of Digvijaya's younger brother Laxman Singh, along with his driver, for allegedly obstructing a state government campaign in Guna district on Friday, police said.

4:32 PM

UK's former PM Boris Johnson showers praise on change-maker' Modi's astral energy'

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson is all praise for change-maker Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a new memoir that reflects upon his eventful political career and recalls a curious astral energy that he felt on his very first meeting with the Indian leader.

4:21 PM

Cong analysing Haryana assembly poll loss, booth wise report sought: Kharge

Asked whether the Haryana results will have an impact on upcoming Maharashtra polls, the Congress chief said, "one election result will not have an impact on election in another state, but the question is why the results were like this, despite people in our favor?"

4:08 PM

Passing out parade of BSF cadets held at Latur training centre

These cadets completed a 44-week course from November 27, 2023, at the Subsidiary Training Centre in Chakur, an official said on Saturday. BSF Inspector General Vineet Kumar reviewed the passing out parade on Friday.

4:01 PM

Nepal President, PM extend best wishes as country observes Vijaya Dashami

President Paudel wished peace, prosperity and happiness to all Nepalis on the tenth day of Nepal's largest Hindu festival Dashain while Prime Minister Oli called for cooperation and harmony among all citizens. Urging all Nepalis to extend help at individual levels too to the disaster hit people to return to normalcy, Oli, in a statement, assured the disaster survivors of necessary assistance on the part of the government.

3:50 PM

UAE: Sustainability Week 2024 concludes attracting 526 business community representatives

During this year's Sustainability Week, which was organised by the chamber's Centre for Responsible Business from 7th-11th October, Dubai Chamber of Commerce launched a digital training platform to equip the local business community with essential knowledge and skills in sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.

3:44 PM

'Shastra Puja' clear indication if need be, weapons will be used with full force: Rajnath

On the occasion of Vijayadashami, Singh performed "Shastra Puja" (worship of weapons) at the Sukna military station in West Bengal, and said that the ritual is a "clear indication that if need be, weapons and equipment will be used with full force". The Sukna-based 33 Corps, popularly known as the 'Trishakti' Corps, is responsible for guarding the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in the Sikkim sector.

3:34 PM

Adityanath performs puja at Gorakhnath Temple on Vijayadashami

The chief minister, who is also the Gorakhnath Math Peethadhishwar (head seer) performed the rituals for Shrinath, an incarnation of Guru Gorakhnath, dressed in traditional Nath sect attire.

3:17 PM

Balasore repeated as data-logger video shows train changed track before collision in TN: Experts

Train number 12578, Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express, collided with the stationary goods train at the Kavaraippettai railway station in the Chennai rail division in Tamil Nadu at around 8:30 pm on Friday, leading to injuries to nine passengers.

3:10 PM

India expresses concern over attack on Puja mandap, theft at B'desh temple, calls for safety of Hindus

In a statement, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "We have noted with serious concern the attack on a Puja mandap in Tantibazar, Dhaka and the theft at the revered Jeshoreshwari Kali temple at Satkhira." He further said, "These are deplorable events. They follow a systematic pattern of desecration and damage to temples and deities that we have witnessed over several days now." 

2:59 PM

Rajasthan govt committed to getting Bharatpur international recognition: CM

The chief minister visited the entire area of the park, walking from the main gate to the bird 'viewpoint'. He expressed happiness on seeing the lakes filled with rainwater.

2:39 PM

Gujarat CM attends bhoomi pujan of National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism

2:38 PM

We have noted with serious concern the attack on a Puja mandap in Dhaka: MEA

On attack on Puja Mandap and desecration and damage to Hindu temples in Bangladesh, MEA says, "We have noted with serious concern the attack on a Puja mandap in Tantibazar, Dhaka and the theft at the revered Jeshoreshwari Kali temple at Satkhira. These are deplorable events. They follow a systematic pattern of desecration and damage to temples and deities that we have witnessed over several days now. We call upon the Government of Bangladesh to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and all minorities and their places of worship, especially during this auspicious festival time."

2:36 PM

Several people feared trapped after wall of private company collapses in Gujarat

The collapse took place near Jasalpur village in Kadi taluka of Mehsana district. The administration has started rescue operation. Ambulance and police are present at the spot

2:06 PM

Centre releases finance commission grant for RLB's in Andhra, Rajasthan

The Union Government has released the first instalment of the 15th Finance Commission grants for 2024-25 to Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan, the panchayati raj ministry said in a statement.

1:47 PM

Gazing at your dog can connect your brain with theirs, research shows

The linking of brains is probably important in shaping responses during social encounters and might result in complex behaviour that would not be seen in isolation, such as enhancing teamwork or learning. When social species interact, their brains connect. But this case of it happening between different species raises interesting considerations about the subtleties of the human-dog relationship and might help us understand each other a little better.

1:37 PM

VHP leader's murder: Pak-based terrorist among six chargesheeted by NIA

Prabhakar, also known as Vikas Bagga, was shot dead by the terrorists belonging to a BKI module at his confectionary shop at Nangal in Punjab's Roopnagar district on April 13, 2024.