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8:57 PM

4 students dead in stampede during concert in Kerala college, reports PTI

Four students died and several were injured in a stampede at CUSAT University in Kochi. The accident took place during a music concert by Nikhita Gandhi that was held in the open-air auditorium on the campus. Arrangements have been made at the Kalamassery Medical College, as per Health Minister Veena George.

8:02 PM

Maharashtra: 27-year-old shot dead by a Maoist in Kapewancha

A 27-year-old youth was shot dead by a Maoist in Kapewancha, Aheri yesterday night on the pretext of being a police informer and giving information about the Maoist movement which led to the encounter with one female Maoist in September 2022. Gadchiroli Police clarified that he was not a police informer and that Maoists kill innocent tribals on the pretext of being an informer for an incident which occurred 14 months back. Anti-Naxal Operations have been launched in the area: Neelotpal, SP Gadchiroli

6:50 PM

Passing out Parade (POP) held at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala: Indian Navy

Passing out Parade (POP) held at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala today. 158 trainees comprising Midshipmen of 105 Indian Naval Academy Course, cadets of 38 Naval Orientation Course (Coast Guard), 35 and 36 Naval Orientation Course (Extended) passed out with flying colours, marking the culmination of their ab- initio training. The passing out trainees included 8 foreign cadets from 5 countries: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Myanmar and the first international women trainee from Mauritius: Indian Navy

 

The Parade was reviewed by the Chief Guest Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, who awarded medals to meritorious Midshipmen and Cadets on completion of the Ceremonial Review.

6:49 PM

We have absolutely zero tolerance towards corruption: BJP's Manoj Tiwari in Telangana

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said, "We have absolutely zero tolerance towards corruption. Anyone who is corrupt will be punished, whether that connection is with Delhi's liquor scam or with a scam in Telangana's village... The liquor scam in Delhi has a connection with Telangana. The script of the whole liquor scam was written in Telangana in which three people are already in jail and the remaining are going to go... People ask me when Arvind Kejriwal and Kavitha of BRS will go to jail, this is up to the agencies and the court...Whether it is Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh, Satyendar Jain in jail or soon-to-go Arvind Kejriwal or K Kavitha, we will fight for truth and we have zero tolerance. We don't know when they will go to jail, but we are sure they will because any corrupt person cannot escape."

6:48 PM

Landline facility being set up by BSNL to enable trapped workers to talk to their family members

A landline facility is being set up by BSNL at Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarkashi to enable stranded workers to talk to their family members.

 

"We are all set to send this device (telephone) into the tunnel through the pipe, enabling workers to make and receive calls to both the administration and their families," said Rakesh Choudhary, DGM, BSNL.

5:49 PM

CBI has registered preliminary enquiry against TMC MP Mahua Moitra on directions of Lokpal: Officials

5:24 PM

Uttarkashi Tunnel Crash: Draft method may be used to rescue workers

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami held a high-level meeting with all the agencies and officials of the state administration engaged in the ongoing rescue operation to rescue the workers trapped in the tunnel under construction in Silkyara, Uttarkashi. In the meeting, CM said that getting the workers out safely is our top priority: CMO

4:00 PM

Bharati Airtel: A penalty of over Rs 3 crore imposed on the company by CGST Commissionerate, Jammu

4:00 PM

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: Four convicts sentenced to life imprisonment, fifth gets 3 years in jail

A court here on Saturday sentenced four convicts in the killing of TV journalist Soumya Vishwanathan in 2008 to life imprisonment while the fifth convict was sent to three years in jail. Ordering the quantum of punishment, the court said the offence does not fall in the category of rarest of rare cases. So request for death penalty is refused, it said.

3:00 PM

Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurates 60th anniversary celebrations of ISRO's rocket launch

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday inaugurated the 60th-anniversary celebrations of ISRO's rocket launch and lauded the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) for its pivotal role in turning India's space aspirations into reality. Addressing the programme here, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology & Atomic Energy and Space (Independent Charge) noted that the success of the Chandrayaan mission aligns with the 60th year of ISRO's inaugural rocket launch. In his address, Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs V Muraleedharan commended ISRO's global contributions, citing the praise received from dignitaries during official foreign visits.

2:46 PM

SC notice to Andhra CM Reddy, CBI on plea seeking cancellation of his bail

The Supreme Court has sought a response from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and the CBI on a plea seeking cancellation of bail granted to him in a disproportionate assets case. A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Pankaj Mithal issued a notice to Reddy and the agency on a plea filed by disgruntled YSR Congress MP Raghu Ramakrishna Raju. "Issue notice. The Registry to place the cases before an appropriate court in the first week of January 2024, after seeking a direction from Hon'ble the Chief Justice of India," the bench said.

2:35 PM

Rs 36,468 crore worth of order for Tejas fighter aircraft placed under Modi govt: Officials

Under the Narendra Modi government, an order of Rs 36,468 crore for the delivery of 83 LCA Mk 1A Tejas aircraft has been placed with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, official sources said on Saturday, as the prime minister visited the defence PSU and took a sortie in the fighter jet. The delivery of these Tejas aircraft is scheduled to begin by February 2024, they said, asserting that the government has taken giant steps for increasing India's defence preparedness and indigenisation, which includes Tejas fighter aircraft.

2:15 PM

13 more Israeli hostages to be freed by Hamas militants on Saturday

A second group of 13 Israeli hostages, mostly children, are expected to be freed by Hamas militants on Saturday after they were abducted during the horrific onslaught on the country on October 7. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office confirmed that it received the names on Friday night of people to be released on Saturday, the second day of the exchange deal. The first exchange of 13 Israelis taken hostages for 39 Palestinian prisoners concluded successfully on Friday evening evoking mixed reactions on both sides.

1:59 PM

Rajasthan elections: State registers over 40% voter turnout till 1 pm

Rajasthan recorded 40.27 per cent polling for 199 assembly constituencies till 1.30 pm, the Election Commission informed on Saturday. Voting began at 7 am after days of hectic campaigning by major political parties, including the ruling Congress and BJP. However, polling for the Karanpur assembly constituency was adjourned following the death of Congress candidate Gurmeet Singh Koonar.

 

1:58 PM

Gaza cease-fire enters second day with more hostages to be exchanged

Hamas was expected to swap more of its hostages Saturday for prisoners held by Israel on the second day of a cease-fire that has allowed critical humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip and given civilians their first respite after seven weeks of war. On the first day of the four-day cease-fire, Hamas released 24 of the about 240 hostages taken during its Oct 7 attack on Israel that triggered the war, and Israel freed 39 Palestinians from prison. Those freed from captivity in Gaza were 13 Israelis, 10 Thai nationals and citizen of the Philippines. During the four days, Hamas is to release at least 50 Israeli hostages, and Israel 150 Palestinian prisoners.

 

1:26 PM

BJP accuses Rahul of poll code violation with his X post, seeks EC's action

The BJP Saturday accused Rahul Gandhi of violating poll guidelines with his post on X on the day of the Rajasthan assembly polls and urged the Election Commission to seek suspension of the Congress leader's social media account and initiate other actions against him. In his post, Gandhi urged people to elect the Congress and said, "Rajasthan will choose free treatment. Rajasthan will choose cheaper gas cylinder. Rajasthan will choose interest-free agricultural loan. Rajasthan will choose English education. Rajasthan will choose OPS. Rajasthan will choose caste census."

1:15 PM

ED searches realty major DLF in money laundering case against Supertech

The Enforcement Directorate has searched the premises of realty major DLF in Gurugram as part of a money laundering investigation against real estate firm Supertech and its promoters, official sources said Saturday. The central agency has recovered some documents during the action that was carried out over the past few days, they said. The action is linked to the ED investigation against Supertech, the sources said.

1:00 PM

The ministries that make the most money are under the KCR family: Rahul Gandhi

12:46 PM

Barring corruption, no work done by BRS govt in 10 years: Amit Shah

Targetting the BRS government in Telangana over its alleged failures, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said in the last 10 years, the Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao-led dispensation, barring engaging in corruption, has done nothing concrete for the people. Addressing a press conference, he said the people of Telangana are ready to see off the BRS government in the November 30 assembly polls. Today youth, farmers, dalits and backward are totally disappointed. Telangana people believe that BRS did nothing else, but corruption, he claimed and said the state which was revenue surplus is now reeling under debt of lakhs of crores of rupees.

12:36 PM

Odisha CM approves 12 key projects with investment of Rs 84,918 crore

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has approved 12 key projects with a cumulative investment intent of Rs 84,918.75 crore. These projects will create employment opportunities for 42,281 people across various sectors, an official said. The investment proposals in apparel and textiles, green hydrogen and green ammonia, steel, power and renewable energy, chemical and petrochemical downstream sectors were approved at the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting chaired by the chief minister on Friday, the official said.

12:29 PM

We are confronted with fundamental questions on ethical AI treatments: CJI

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday said identity and its recognition by the State plays a crucial part in what resources people get and their ability to express their grievances and demand their rights. Addressing the plenary session of the 36th 'LAWASIA' conference virtually, he spoke on "Identity, the Individual and the State - New Paths to liberty". LAWASIA is a regional association of lawyers, judges, jurists and legal organisations, which advocates for the interests and concerns of the Asia Pacific legal progression.

12:08 PM

PM Modi flew sortie on Tejas aircraft in Bengaluru

11:58 AM

Rajasthan registers 24.74% voter turnout till 11.30 am, says EC

Rajasthan on Saturday recorded 24.74 per cent polling for 199 assembly constituencies till 11.30 am, the Election Commission informed. Voting began at 7 am on Saturday after days of hectic campaigning by major political parties, including the ruling Congress and BJP. However, polling for the Karanpur assembly constituency was adjourned following the death of Congress candidate Gurmeet Singh Koonar.

11:49 AM

iPhone notifications to MPs: Apple to meet CERT-In officials this month

Apple's cyber security executives from the US are expected to meet officials of CERT-In this month regarding the show cause notice issued to the company in the wake of several opposition MPs receiving a warning notification on their iPhones. Last month, several opposition leaders claimed they have received an alert from Apple warning them of "state-sponsored attackers trying to remotely compromise" their iPhones and alleged hacking by the government. CERT-In, which comes under Meity, had issued a show cause notice to Apple in this regard.

11:46 AM

Aditya L1 spacecraft nearing its final phase, says Isro Chief Somanath

Aditya L1 spacecraft, India's first space-based mission to study the Sun, is nearing its final phase, and maneuvers to enter the L1 point are expected to be completed by January 7, 2024, according to ISRO Chairman S Somanath. "Aditya is on the way. I think it has reached almost its final phase," the ISRO chief told PTI on the sidelines of an event organised at VSSC to commemorate the 60th year of the First Sounding Rocket Launch. He said that the last preparations for the spacecraft's entry into the L1 point are currently underway incrementally.

11:24 AM

Governor Kalraj Mishra cast his vote at a polling booth in Jaipur

11:06 AM

BRO to transport vertical drilling machines at U'khand tunnel site

The Border Roads Organization team personnel have been instructed to transport machines to enable vertical drilling on the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi through the road they recently built to access the top of the hill, officials said on Saturday. "Soon, a joint meeting of all the departments concerned will be held and decision will be taken on when work on the vertical drilling will commence," said the official. Officials are exploring the option of vertical drilling too as the heavy duty auger machine that was used in the horoizontal drilling through the mouth of the tunnel from the Silyara side hit an obstacle on Friday evening.

11:03 AM

BJP candidates chosen by gods: Chidambaram alleges misuse of probe agencies during polls

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday accused the BJP-led Centre of misusing investigating agencies during elections and cited the example of Telangana where he said at least four candidates of his party were summoned or their premises searched in the midst of the poll campaign. Chidambaram said no candidate of the BJP has been searched by the probe agencies and took a swipe, saying "it is obvious that all candidates of the BJP were chosen by the gods and carry divine blessings".

10:52 AM

Cong govt failed to deliver on promises, will get befitting reply from people: Rajasthan BJP chief

Rajasthan BJP president C P Joshi on Saturday accused the Congress government of failing to deliver on its promises and indulging in corruption, and said people will give a befitting reply to the party in the assembly elections. "After coming to power, the Congress forgot its promises. It only committed corruption and cheated people," Joshi told PTI in Chittorgarh as voting got underway in the state. He said the people have unshakable faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi because he does what he says.

10:07 AM

Cong govt failed to deliver on promises, will get befitting reply from people: Rajasthan BJP chief

Rajasthan BJP president C P Joshi on Saturday accused the Congress government of failing to deliver on its promises and indulging in corruption, and said people will give a befitting reply to the party in the assembly elections. "After coming to power, the Congress forgot its promises. It only committed corruption and cheated people," Joshi told PTI in Chittorgarh as voting got underway in the state. He said the people have unshakable faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi because he does what he says.