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Delhi violence: Absconding for 2 years, accused nabbed from Aligarh

Accused in the North East Delhi violence case, Wasim who had been absconding for the past two years was nabbed by the DCP team from Aligarh. He was a proclaimed offender in a case related to the death of head constable Rattan Lal, says Ravindra Yadav, Special CP, Crime/EoW, Delhi

 

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Bharat Jodo Yatra historic, people want to join it: Congress' J Ramesh

"In the last three days, Bharat Jodo Yatra in BJP-ruled Karnataka has gathered a lot of support. This shows that it's a historic yatra and people want to join it. Congress president Sonia Gandhi will join this yatra in Mandya on October 6," Congress Gen Secretary in-charge Communications J Ramesh

 

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CBI seeks four days more custodial remand of Vijay Nair

CBI seeks four days more custodial remand of Vijay Nair, former CEO of Mumbai-based Only Much Louder and communication strategist of AAP. CBI alleges that he was non-cooperative during the remand period. We need further remand of him to confront him (Nair) with some witnesses.

He was arrested last week for his alleged role in irregularities pertaining to excise policy of Delhi Govt

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Ex-UP CM Mulayam Singh Yadav stable in Critical Care Unit

Former UP CM and Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav is currently admitted to the Critical Care Unit (CCU) and is being treated by a comprehensive team of specialists, says Medanta Hospital 

 

1:44 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate AIIMS Bilaspur on Wednesday: Anurag Thakur

PM Narendra Modi is coming to Bilaspur on October 5. PM will inaugurate AIIMS Bilaspur which has been built with a cost of around Rs 1500 crores and will dedicate it to the people. Himachal Pradesh is a second home for PM Modi and people are waiting for him to come here, says Union Minister Anurag Thakur

 

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Make in India, make in world our motto: Rajnath Singh

"It was a smooth and comfortable flight in the indigenously built Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). It can fly in any terrain, weather, and altitude; it has the capability to attack. Our motto is - make in India, make for the world,"says Defence Minister Rajnath SIngh.

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Rajnath Singh takes sortie in Light Combat Helicopter 'Prachand' in Jodhpur | WATCH

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Iranian plane bomb threat: All actions taken as per laid down procedure, says IAF

On Oct 3, intimation was received of a bomb scare on an aircraft bearing Iranian registration, when it was transiting through Indian airspace. IAF fighter aircraft were scrambled, which followed the aircraft at a safe distance, says IAF. It adds, "Aircraft was offered option to land at Jaipur & then, at Chandigarh. But pilot declared his unwillingness to divert to either of them. After a while intimation was received from Tehran to disregard bomb scare. Aircraft continued on its journey towards final destination."
"All actions were taken by IAF as per laid down procedure, jointly with the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). The aircraft was under close radar surveillance by the Air Force throughout the Indian airspace," says IAF

12:41 PM

China-bound Mahan Air flight out of Indian airspace, confirms IAF

China-bound Mahan Air flight which had a bomb threat is now out of Indian airspace: Indian Air force confirms to ANI

 

12:33 PM

Iran bomb threat disregarded, plane not in Indian airspace now

After bomb threat in an Iranian plane over Indian airspace, IAF jets were scrambled. "We were following it maintaining a safe distance as per SOPs. However, the aircraft was allowed to continue on its flight towards China after Iranian agencies asked us to disregard the threat. We continued to follow it closely till the time it left Indian airspace. The aircraft is now out of Indian air space," says IAF sources, reports ANI.
 

 

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By-elections to seven Assembly seats across six states on Nov 3

By-elections to seven Assembly seats across six states, including Maharashtra, Bihar, Telangana, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana, to be held on November 3. The results will be 6th November

 

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1 year of Lakhimpur Kheri incident: Farmers hold 'rail roko' agitation in Amritsar

Farmers under the aegis of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee hold rail roko agitation for 3 hours to mark the first anniversary of Lakhimpur Kheri incident in Amritsar

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LCH capable of dodging enemy, carrying variety of ammunition: Rajnath Singh

For a long time, there was a need for attack helicopters and during the 1999 Kargil war, its need was felt seriously. The Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) is a result of research and development for two decades. And its induction into IAF is an important milestone in defence production", says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
He adds, "LCH is capable of dodging the enemy, carrying a variety of ammunition, and delivering it to the site quickly. LCH perfectly meets the needs of our armed forces in various terrains and it is an ideal platform for both our Army and Airforce."

11:47 AM

UAPA case against PFI lodged in Delhi

Case registered under sections of UAPA at the Shaheen Bagh police station against PFI

11:35 AM

Iranian plane bomb threat: Pilot asked to land in Jaipur, leaves Indian airspace

On way from Tehran, Iran to Guangzhou in China, Mahan Air contacted Delhi airport ATC after the airline received a bomb threat for an immediate landing at Delhi. Delhi ATC suggested the aircraft to go to Jaipur but the aircraft pilot refused and left Indian airspace, reports ANI quoting ATC sources