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10:49 PM

Manish Sisodia reiterates AAP's commitment to education at 'Shiksha Par Baat' event

Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Sunday engaged with parents at Kondli in east Delhi as part of the 'Shiksha Par Baat' initiative aimed at involving them in shaping the national capital's education policy.

According to a statement issued by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), feedback was taken on the Delhi Education Model during the event which also discussed the future of government schools in the city.
 

Over 500 parents who attended the event expressed their appreciation for the improvements brought about in Delhi's public education system during Sisodia's tenure as the education minister, the statement said.

"Let's talk about the future. I need your suggestions on what our government should do over the next five years for your children's education. What facilities should we provide in the schools, and how should we organise things," Sisodia said.

9:16 PM

Maharashtra elections: NCP (SP) announces third list; fields actor Swara Bhaskar's husband Fahad Ahmad

The Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (SP) on Sunday announced its third list of candidates for nine seats for the Maharashtra assembly polls, the names including actor Swara Bhaskar's husband Fahad Ahmad.
 

Ahmad, who was the state president of the Samajwadi Party youth wing, switched over to the NCP (SP), which promptly fielded him from Anushakti Nagar seat here.
 

He will take on Ajit Pawar-led NCP's Sana Malik, daughter of former minister Nawab Malik, who was arrested in February 2022 by the Enforcement Directorate for allegedly usurping a property in Kurla here with the help of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim's sister.

9:13 PM

Pre-Diwali shopping, Diljit Dosanjh concert cause traffic snarls in Delhi

Long traffic queues were witnessed at several parts of the national capital on Sunday as people thronged the markets ahead of Diwali, while heavy rush for back-to-back concerts of Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh also hit vehicular movement in some parts of south Delhi.
 

Traffic was hit near the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the venue for Dosanjh's second concert in as many days as part of his "Dil-Luminati India Tour 2024", as thousands lined up to catch a glimpse of the popular singer-actor.
 

According to the Delhi Police, adequate deployment has been made in and around the concert venue to maintain law and order.
 

A traffic advisory issued by the police said movement of heavy motor vehicles from the JLN Stadium red light to the BP Marg has been restricted from 4 pm to 11 pm. Commuters have been advised to avoid BP Marg, Lodhi Road, Lala Lajpat Rai Marg and stretches around the JLN Stadium during these hours.
 

Long queues of vehicles were also seen on the Mathura Road.

8:47 PM

Police find Chinese mobile network jammer in Delhi's Palika Bazaar

Delhi Police has seized a Chinese mobile network jammer from Palika Bazaar in the national capital during checking ahead of Diwali, officials said on Sunday.
 

"Our teams are checking all shops, hotels and other public places ahead of the festival season. During a special checking, a team found a suspicious object," Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Devesh Kumar Mahla said.
 

The device, which is acting like a mobile network jammer, was immediately seized, he said.
 

"We are following all the SOPs for the verification of the device. We would also request the local public that if they come across any suspicious object, they must immediately inform the police," Mahla added.
 

A jammer is a device that sends out radio signals to block or interfere other devices in its range, a senior police officer said.

8:02 PM

Migrant man dies trying to cross English Channel after small boat deflates

 An Indian man about 40 years old died on Sunday morning in northern France after the inflated boat he and other migrants had boarded to cross the English Channel deflated, French authorities said in a statement.
 

This year is proving to be the deadliest for migrants' crossing attempts aboard small boats since numbers began surging in 2018, according to the maritime prefecture that oversees French waters in the channel. The man's death Sunday pushed this year's tally so far to 56.

Around 5:30 a.m. local time, a group of migrants launched their small boat off the town of Tardinghen, some 15 miles (25 kilometers) west of Calais.

6:46 PM

Protesters disrupt a Netanyahu speech marking Oct 7 attacks, chanting 'Shame on you'

Protesters disrupted a speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a ceremony Sunday remembering the victims of Hamas' attack on southern Israel last year.

People shouted “Shame on you” and made a commotion, forcing Netanyahu to stop his speech shortly after it began. The major commemorative event is being broadcast live around the country.
 

Many Israelis blame Netanyahu for the failures that led to Hamas' Oct 7, 2023, attack and hold him responsible for not yet bringing home the remaining hostages held by the militant group in Gaza. 

6:18 PM

Work of highway widening in Mizoram to commence soon: CM Lalduhoma

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has expressed optimism that widening work of a national highway will commence soon and the compensation for those who would be affected by the project will be settled shortly as the central fund is expected for the same.
 

He said the Centre had agreed to provide Rs 1,190 crore to both the state forest department and land owners as compensation for the widening of the national highway, a part of which is known as NH-6 and the other portion as NH-306.

The national highway is the primary lifeline of Mizoram linking the northeastern state with the rest of the country through Assam.

5:28 PM

UDF slams Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's 'no disruption" remark on Thrissur

The opposition UDF on Sunday slammed Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over his statement that there was no disruption in the Thrissur Pooram and wondered why his government had ordered a three-tier probe if nothing happened during the festival held in April this year.
 

The Congress-led front alleged that the CM made such a comment to sabotage the ongoing investigation into the incidents that occurred on Pooram day.
 

The UDF also reiterated its charge that the Chief Minister joined hands with the BJP in disrupting the temple festival.

5:13 PM

Disengagement in Depsang, Demchok first step, de-escalation next: Jaishankar on border row with China

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said the disengagement of troops at Depsang and Demchok in Ladakh is the first step, and it is expected that India will return to the 2020 patrolling status. The next step is de-escalation, which will not happen until India is sure that the same is happening on the other side as well, the EAM said, obviously referring to China.

4:55 PM

Court to pass order on Engineer Rashid's regular bail plea on Monday

A Delhi court is likely to pronounce on Monday its order on a regular bail plea of Engineer Rashid, the Lok Sabha MP from J-K's Baramulla, in a terror funding case. Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh, who on September 10 granted interim bail to Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popular as Engineer Rashid, to enable him to campaign for the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, had earlier deferred the order on his regular bail application.

4:39 PM

50 flights get bomb threats

At least 50 flights operated by Indian airlines received bomb threats on Sunday, according to sources. In 14 days, more than 350 flights operated by the Indian carriers have received hoax bomb threats. Most of the threats were issued through social media.

4:25 PM

Assam Cabinet approves 3-pc DA hike for state govt employees

The Assam Cabinet on Sunday approved 3-per cent dearness allowance (DA) hike for state government employees, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The increase will be effective from July this year, he said.

3:59 PM

Peace can be established in Bengal only when cross-border infiltration stops: Amit Shah

Asserting that peace can be established in West Bengal only when cross-border infiltration stops, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday exhorted the people of the state to bring in change in the 2026 assembly elections. Inaugurating a new passenger terminal building and a cargo gate 'Maitri Dwar' at Petrapole land port in the state, Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed to the development of West Bengal.

3:30 PM

Protect key frequency bands used for satellite communications: Industry

The satellite-communication industry has urged the government to protect the key frequency bands used by them, particularly the Ka and Ku bands, from being allocated to terrestrial services. The Satcom Industry Association of India has also asked the government to reserve the 27.5-28.5 GHz band exclusively for satellite services, instead of transferring it to IMT (International Mobile Telecommunications) for flexible use, in line with global practices.

3:09 PM

PM Modi gifts Maharashtra's handicrafts to Iran, Uzbekistan presidents

Prime Minister Narendra Modi showcased Maharashtra's handcrafted works to the leaders of Iran and Uzbekistan and Jharkhand's art to Russian President Vladimir Putin during the recent BRICS Summit, according to officials. Modi gifted a Mother of Pearl (MOP) sea-shell vase to Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian.

2:39 PM

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi amazed by Ramayana performance in Laos seeing 'same devotion, dedication like Indians'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared a remarkable experience from his visit to Laos on the 115th episode of his monthly radio address, 'Mann Ki Baat'. During his trip, which coincided with Navratri, PM Modi attended a performance of "Phalak Phalam," the Lao version of the Ramayana. He was struck by the devotion and dedication of local artists to the epic, which mirrored the reverence Indians have for the Ramayana.

2:37 PM

'Viksit Maharashtra' important to achieve 'Viksit Bharat' goal: EAM Jaishankar

Ahead of the Maharashtra assembly polls, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said the state needs a government which is on the same page as the Centre. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Jaishankar also said India is a leader in fighting terrorism and has zero tolerance for it. "Maharashtra is a leading state in industry technology and infrastructure. Viksit Maharashtra is important for achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat," the BJP MP said.

2:05 PM

Jharkhand tough state but BJP hopeful of good results: Himanta Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that Jharkhand is a "tough state" in terms of BJP's prospect in the upcoming assembly elections there but the saffron camp is "hopeful" of coming to power. Sarma, who is the party's co-in charge for the poll-bound Jharkhand, also said he has been busy campaigning there and is not able to focus on the November 13 by-polls in Assam.

1:46 PM

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi says, 'We must resolve to make India, a global animation powerhouse'

In the 115th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said, "...Like Chhota Bheem, our other animated series Krishna, Motu-Patlu, Bal Hanuman also have fans all over the world. India's animated characters and films are being liked all over the world due to their content and creativity..." He also added that "India is on the way to bringing a revolution in the field of animation. India's gaming space is also growing rapidly. Indian games are also becoming famous all over the world."

1:26 PM

Amit Shah inaugurates passenger terminal at Petrapole in West Bengal, vows to stop infiltration

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated passenger terminal at Petrapole. He also said during the event "When there is no legal way of cross border movement, illegal migration takes place. Illegal migration harms Indo-Bangladesh peace. I want to say to the people of Bengal, make a change (in state government) in 2026 and we will stop the infiltration. There can be peace in Bengal, only if this infiltration stops"

 

1:13 PM

Police seize Rs 1.32 crore in south Mumbai ahead of Maharashtra Assembly polls; five detained

Police have seized Rs 1.32 crore cash from five persons in south Mumbai amid the election code of conduct in place for the Maharashtra assembly polls, an official said on Sunday. According to the police, they received information that five persons were carrying bags with cash at Bhoiwada in Bhuleshwar Bazaar on Saturday, and a trap was laid.

12:30 PM

Five people killed, 12 injured in separate road accident in MP's Betul district

Five persons were killed and 12 injured in separate accidents involving heavy vehicles in Madhya Pradesh's Betul district, police said. Two persons died, and 12 sustained injuries when a tractor-tractor transporting them overturned near Hanuman Dol on Betul-Parasia Road around 7 am today, an official said.

12:03 PM

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi urges people to celebrate birth anniversary of 'great men' Sardar Patel, Birsa Munda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that his government will celebrate 150th birth anniversary of country's first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and freedom fighter Birsa Munda, and urged the countrymen to become a part of the campaign. PM Modi further said that both Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Birsa Munda were great men who had different challenges but their vision was the same. He also recalled his visit to Ulihatu village in Jharkhand, the birthplace of Birsa Munda, on his birth anniversary last year.

 

 

 

11:48 AM

Mann Ki Baat: Various investigative agencies working with states to deal with cyber frauds, says PM Modi

In the 115th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that there is no system like 'digital arrest' in the law, this is just fraud, deceit, lie, a gang of criminals and those who are doing this are enemies of the society. Various investigative agencies are working in collaboration with the state governments to deal with the cyber fraud that is going on in the name of digital arrest. National Cyber ​​Co-ordination Centre has been established to create coordination among these agencies.

11:35 AM

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi sends his Diwali greetings in advance, urges people to be 'Vocal for Local'

PM Modi sent his greetings to the nation for the upcoming Diwali festivities, and urged the people to practice being 'Vocal for Local'. He also asked the people to support local businesses, and gave a message of continued progression of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat.'

11:34 AM

Mann Ki Baat: 'Run for Unity' on October 29, says PM Modi

PM Modi announced that the 'Run for Unity' organised on October 31 on the occassion of Sardar Patel's birth anniversary will be pre-poned to October 29 in view of Diwali on the same day.

11:32 AM

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi urges people to continue with 'Fit India' campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to continue with the 'Fit India' campaign despite the falling temperatures. He also appreciated the country-wide efforts being undertaken.

11:25 AM

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi addresses 'digital arrest' frauds, asks public to 'stop, think and take action'

A few minutes audio of a fraud call of 'digital arrest' was played on PM Modi's 115th episode of Mann Ki Baat. PM Modi urged the public to be cautious and 'stop' for a while when they recieve any such calls. Then they must 'think', be unafraid and 'take action' by reaching out to authorities in order to combat cybercrimes. PM also added that there is no provision of 'digital arrest' in India.

11:16 AM

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi lauds India's 'animation', 'gaming' industry

PM Modi appreciated the Indian animation industry citing cartoons like 'Chhota Bheem'. PM also added that India is witnessing a digital boom with the rising creativity in the Indian gaming sector. 

11:13 AM

PM Modi remembers Sardar Patel, Birsa Munda; urges country to celebrate their 150th anniversary year

PM Modi started his 115th address of 'Mann Ki Baat' remembering the legends Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and fighter Birsa Munda and expressed his gratitude to the two of them for their role in shaping India's future and showing the way ahead.