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A group of farmers in the Bathinda district of Punjab allegedly compelled a government official, who was a member of a team tasked with preventing farm fires, to burn the stubble that was left in a field on Friday, thereby courting controversy. The incident was made public after Bhagwant Mann, the chief minister of Punjab, uploaded a supposedly complete footage of it on his X account. प्यारे पंजाबियों ये किस राह पर चल पड़े ??…सरकारी कर्मचारी पराली ना जलाने का संदेश लेकर गया पर उसी से आग लगवा दी…हवा को गुरु साहिब ने गुरु का दर्जा दिया…हम इस दर्जे को बर्बाद करने के लिए अपने हाथों में तीलियां लेकर अपने बच्चों के हिस्से की ऑक्सीजन को खत्म करने में लगे… pic.twitter.com/lqt15gBKhO — Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) November 4, 2023 Mann denounced the act and stated that an FIR report had been filed. The event happened within the boundaries of the Nahian Wala police station in Mehma Sarja village, according to Bathinda Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gulneet Singh Khurana. “To pe

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday launched a scathing attack on opposition leaders, saying that the probe agencies will not spare anyone in the Delhi Excise Policy case including Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao’s daughter K Kavitha, whose name was mentioned in a charge sheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the case. He also alleged that the Congress is using foreign money to win elections, and targeted Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel over the allegation that he (Baghel) received more than Rs 500 crore kickback from the promoters of Mahadev betting app. Thakur further accused Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and the party’s president Mallikarjun Kharge of trying to win elections with foreign money, which he said came from overseas through the Mahadev betting app. “Rahul Gandhi has to reply. Aap satta (betting) ke raste satta (power) me aana chahate hain. (You want to come to power playing a game of betting). This will cost the Co

Rajasthan Polls: A total of 544 candidates, which included Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Dr CP Joshi and former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, filed their nomination papers for the Assembly elections. On the fifth day of the nomination filing period for the Assembly elections, 544 candidates submitted their papers for 191 constituencies. Thus far, the state has received 1,462 nomination forms from 1,079 candidates. Chief Electoral Officer Praveen Gupta said that nomination papers would not be filed on Sunday, thus Monday will be the last day for filing nominations. Raje filed nomination from Jhalrapatan seat. After the nomination, she wrote on ‘X’, “Three and a half decades of togetherness and nomination for the 10th time!… Whatever I am today is because of my Jhalawar family.” Assembly Speaker Dr Joshi filed his nomination for the Nathdwara seat. Voting for 200 seats in the state is to be held on November 25. With PTI inputs. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/iVB

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella and other senior leaders in Rome to discuss ways to strengthen the partnership between both the countries in defence, cybersecurity, and counter-terrorism. Jaishankar visited Italy at the invitation of his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani after concluding a four-day visit to Portugal. During their meeting, President Mattarella expressed his strong support for improving ties between India and Italy and India-EU linkages, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a Saturday press release. Jaishankar said, “Valued his (Mattarella) guidance for the further development of our strategic partnership. In a volatile and uncertain world, the India-Italy relationship is a factor of stability.” Honored to call on President Sergio Mattarella today. Valued his guidance for the further development of our strategic partnership. In a volatile and uncertain world, the 🇮🇳 🇮🇹 relationship is a factor of stabilit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that he is “deeply saddened” by the loss of lives after a strong earthquake in Nepal. The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.4 and caused significant damage. PM Modi said, “Deeply saddened by loss of lives and damage due to the earthquake in Nepal. India stands in solidarity with the people of Nepal and is ready to extend all possible assistance. Our thoughts are with the bereaved families and we wish the injured a quick recovery.” Deeply saddened by loss of lives and damage due to the earthquake in Nepal. India stands in solidarity with the people of Nepal and is ready to extend all possible assistance. Our thoughts are with the bereaved families and we wish the injured a quick recovery. @cmprachanda — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 4, 2023 Due to the earthquake, 128 people have died and at least 141 individuals have reportedly been injured. The most affected areas were Jajarkot and West Rukum, with Jajarkot reporting 92 deat

Air quality in New Delhi continued to remain in the ‘severe’ category as a thick layer of smoke and haze engulfed the city on Saturday. Early on Saturday, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 413 (severe category), data from the Central Pollution Control Board showed. #WATCH | Thick layer of smog engulfs Delhi as Air Quality continues to be in the ‘Severe’ category (Visuals from India Gate) pic.twitter.com/iZ5rvjj5Rh — ANI (@ANI) November 4, 2023 The national capital’s air quality plunged to 468 on Friday from 392 on Thursday owing to northwesterly winds that carry pollutants from the stubble fire from nearby states. #WATCH | Delhi: Morning visuals from Anand Vihar as the AQI in the area stands at 448, in the ‘Severe’ category as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). pic.twitter.com/tBs1YWaY3n — ANI (@ANI) November 4, 2023 An AQI between O and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate, 201 and 300 poor, 301 and 400 very

Strong tremors were felt in Delhi and nearby cities after an earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hit Nepal late on Friday night. “Earthquake of Magnitude: 6.4, Occurred on 03-11-2023, 23:32:54 IST, Lat: 28.84 & Long: 82.19, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nepal,” National Center for Seismology posted on X, formerly Twitter. A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake jolted Nepal on Friday night, the National Center for Seismology said. The tremors were also felt in North India, including Delhi, Noida and Gurugram, and Bihar, but officials had no immediate reports of injuries or serious damage. The epicentre of the quake was in Nepal at a depth of 10 km, the NCS said. People in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) felt strong tremors and rushed out of their homes. This is the third time in a month that strong earthquakes have struck Nepal. Last month, the national capital region witnessed multiple tremors. Strong tremors were felt in Delhi on October 3 after multiple earthquakes hit Nepal within

An FIR has been registered against Bigg Boss winner and YouTuber Elvish Yadav by Noida Police. As per reports he is accused of smuggling and illegally organising rave parties. Why Elvish Yadav has been arrested? According to a report by India Today , Noida Police arrested five people from Sector 49 in connection with a rave party. The rave party was busted following raids by the Drugs Department, Forest Department and Noida Police. During the raid in Noida sector 49, on Friday, nine snakes, including five cobras were recovered. Police also seized about 20 ml of snake venom. The name of Elvish Yadav came up when the five arrested people, during the questioning, revealed that they used to supply snakes to parties by the Bigg Boss OTT2 winner. A report by Aaj Tak said the FIR has been lodged by the Animal Welfare Officer of People for Animals, Gaurav Gupta. Gupta said the information about such activities was being received in Noida and it was revealed that Elvish Yadav, along wit

Four Indian bankers warned on Friday that the central bank’s decision to sell government bonds and intervene in the foreign currency market had harmed trade volumes. According to bankers informed of the event, officials from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) met with select lenders on Thursday and discussed these problems, among others. “Since the RBI has announced its intention to conduct open market bond sales, trading volumes have gone down sharply and yields are stuck in a very narrow range,” one of the bankers said. “There is hardly any interest to go for big positions on either side.” Because they are not permitted to speak to the media, all of the bankers requested anonymity. The RBI did not respond to an email from Reuters requesting comment. On October 6, the central bank announced its intention to sell bonds through auctions in order to control banking system liquidity. Bond yields rose as a result of the unexpected news. Due to uncertainty about the timing and tenor of

Delhi-NCR once again woke up to haze and toxic smoke with the air quality of the national capital remaining in severe category on Friday. The AQI, or the air quality index, in the Lodhi Road area, was recorded at 438, in Jahangirpuri it was at 491, in the RK Puram area at 486 and around IGI Airport (T3) 473. Air quality across Delhi deteriorates to Severe category as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). AQI in Lodhi Road area at 438, in Jahangirpuri at 491, in RK Puram area at 486 and around IGI Airport (T3) 473 pic.twitter.com/EXV0Pq3Rnl — ANI (@ANI) November 3, 2023 AQI in Noida Sector 125 at 400 in 'Very Poor' category; in Sector 62 at 483, Sector 1 at 413 and Sector 116 at 415 in 'Severe' category. #WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Air quality in Noida continues to deteriorate. Latest visuals from the city. AQI in Noida Sector 125 at 400 in 'Very Poor' category; in Sector 62 at 483, Sector 1 at 413 and Sector 116 at 415 in 'Severe' categor

A recent report has raised concerns about the ability of Indian organisations to fend off cyberattacks, with nearly half of such incidents going unprevented due to a lack of proactive measures. According to the report, a staggering 64 per cent of cybersecurity teams are too preoccupied with dealing with critical incidents to take a proactive stance against potential threats. The report, conducted by Columbia-based cybersecurity firm Tenable, surveyed 825 IT and cybersecurity professionals, including 69 individuals from India, in 2023. It revealed that a significant 78 per cent of Indian respondents believed their organisations could improve their defences against cyberattacks if more resources were dedicated to preventive cybersecurity efforts. However, the study also found that 71 per cent of organisations in India prioritised uptime over essential tasks such as patching and remediation, creating a disconnect between IT and security teams. This lack of coordination was acknowledged

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said that ED notice summoning him for questioning in connection with a money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam was illegal and that it was sent at the behest of the BJP. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal responds to ED, “The summon notice is illegal and politically motivated. The notice was sent at the behest of the BJP. Notice was sent to ensure that I am unable to go for election campaigning in four states. ED should withdraw the notice immediately.”… https://t.co/QlLIu4AUx1 pic.twitter.com/XCnUMLlgHe — ANI (@ANI) November 2, 2023 The ED has summoned Kejriwal today and will record his statement once he deposes at the probe agency’s Delhi office at 11 am. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has remained tight-lipped about whether the chief minister will appear before the ED or not. The Delhi Chief Minister’s Office said that in reply to the ED notice, Kejriwal has termed it as “illegal and politically motivated” and

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Thursday was conducting raid at the residence of another Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raaj Kumar Anand in Civil Lines area. The raid by ED officials at the Delhi Cabinet minister was as part of probe into a money laundering case. The ED officials were carrying out searches at the AAP leaders residence since Thursday morning. The probe agency was also carrying out searches in at least nine other locations in the national capital. Sources told News18 that several Delhi government officials are on radar. #WATCH | ED raid underway at the residence of Delhi Minister Raaj Kumar Anand in Civil Lines area. Searches started early morning today. Raids are underway at 9 premises linked to him. Details awaited pic.twitter.com/2Q0ZuFIjGo — ANI (@ANI) November 2, 2023 The searches at Anand's residence come hours before Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal is set to appear before the ED in the alleged Delhi

Set to redefine the paradigms of teaching and learning, the Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School (NMAJS) was unveiled on Wednesday on the occasion of Mrs. Ambani’s birthday in Mumbai. The school is located adjacent to the Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS) campus at the Bandra-Kurla Complex, and has been conceptualised and designed as a state-of-the-art campus, with flexible learning spaces, provision for students to collaborate and work in small or large groups, and to facilitate personalised instruction. NMAJS is poised to take forward the journey of excellence that DAIS has already depicted, ever since it was established in 2003 under the visionary leadership of Nita Ambani. A teacher at heart and an educationist with extraordinary passion and commitment, Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson, has led DAIS into the league of the best schools in the world in just over 20 years. “We always wanted DAIS to be a happy school where teaching is a pleasure and learning a joy. As we

Delhi’s air quality remained in the “very poor” category for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday as the maximum temperature was recorded at 32.3 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature settled at 16.4 degrees Celsius. According to the India Meteorological Department, the relative humidity at 5:30 pm stood at 48 per cent. Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 357 at 7 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s data. The AQI in the national capital remained in the “very poor” category for the fifth consecutive day while several areas like Anand Vihar, Bawana and Rohini entered the “severe” category. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered “good”, 51 and 100 “satisfactory”, 101 and 200 “moderate”, 201 and 300 “poor”, 301 and 400 “very poor”, and 401 and 500 “severe”. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/urgevA6 FP Staff

The price of commercial LPG cylinders has been hiked by Rs 101.5 per cylinder on Wendesay. The revised price of 19 kg LPG cylinder will be effective from November 1 and will cost Rs 1,833 from Rs 1,731 earlier in Delhi. This is the second time in two months that the prices of LPG cylinders were increased. On 1 October, 2023, the price was increased by Rs 209 per cylinder. The price of the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased by state-run oil marketing companies – Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation. While the cost of commercial LPG cylinders have been increased, the cost of domestic LPG, which is used in households for cooking, remained steady and unchanged. New price of 19kg commercial LPG cylinder City                             Price (Rs/cylinder) Delhi               –          Rs 1,833.00 Mumbai          –          Rs 1,785.50 Chennai          –          Rs 1,999.50 Kolkata           –          Rs 1,9

The air quality in Delhi continued to remain “very poor” for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday, as the overall air quality index stood at 373, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). There’s also a good chance that things won’t get better in November. Two data sets released on Tuesday by the CPCB on Delhi’s air quality showed that there has been progress in addressing the issue; however, nothing has changed. Let’s take a look. October AQI this year is the worst since 2020 According to CPCB data, October this year saw the “worst” air quality in Delhi since 2020. This October’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) for the Capital was 210, compared to 210 in October 2022 and 173 in October 2021. For those unversed, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered “good,” 51 and 100 “satisfactory,” 101 and 200 “moderate,” 201 and 300 “poor,” 301 and 400 “very poor,” and 401 and 500 “severe.” In contrast to the corresponding period during the last six years (aside from the C

North Korea is planning to shutter approximately a dozen embassies, including those in Spain, Hong Kong, and several African countries, according to media reports and analysts. This move could result in the closure of nearly 25 per cent of Pyongyang’s diplomatic missions worldwide. The recent closure of North Korea’s diplomatic missions is seen as a reflection of the challenges the reclusive nation is facing in generating income from overseas activities due to international sanctions, as noted by South Korea’s unification ministry on Tuesday. On Monday, North Korean state media outlet KCNA said the country’s ambassadors paid “farewell” visits to Angolan and Ugandan leaders last week, and local media in both African countries reported the shutdown of the North’s embassies there. Both Angola and Uganda have forged friendly ties with North Korea since the 1970s, maintaining military cooperation and providing rare sources of foreign currency such as statue-building projects. The embass

The Andhra Pradesh High Court Tuesday granted interim bail for four weeks to former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in the Skill Development Scam case. The court granted bail to the TDP chief on health grounds. He is currently lodged in Rajamahendravarama prison. Advocates representing Naidu had informed the High Court that he has to undergo cataract surgery. The court posted the regular bail petition to November 10. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had arrested Naidu on September 9 in connection with the alleged Rs 3,300 Andhra Pradesh Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) scam. His arrested had led to apolitical turmoil in the state. Several TDP leaders alleged that Naidu’s arrest was nothing but a political “witch-hunt” and that he was held on the basis of false allegations. The Andhra Pradesh Police’s Crime Investigation Department (CID) had initiated a probe into the case in March this year. The investigation followed notices to former Indian Railway Traffic S

A five-judge Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will begin hearing a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Centre’s electoral bonds scheme. The hearing, starting today, comes after a three-judge bench had earlier referred the matter to a larger bench “in view of the importance of issue raised”. The apex court will look at two important issues: the legality of anonymous donations to political parties and the violation of citizens’ right to information about the funding of political parties. But for those who are confused about what electoral bonds are and why they are being questioned, we have you covered. What are electoral bonds? Similar to a promissory note, electoral bonds are an instrument through which donors can fund political parties anonymously. They were introduced by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in 2017 with the Finance Bill (2017). On 29 January, 2018 the Narendra Modi-led NDA government notified the El

Onion prices remained at a very high level in the national capital on Monday and were being sold at an average price of Rs 78 per kilogram in the retail market, according to government data. But, the all-India average price of onion was at around Rs 50.35 per kg while the maximum rate was Rs 83 per kg and modal price was at Rs 60 per kg, as per the data compiled by the Department of Consumer Affairs. The minimum rate is Rs 17 per kg. Local vendors are selling onions at Rs 80 per kg while the key kitchen staple is available at Rs 75 per kg on e-commerce portals Bigbasket and Otipy. On Saturday, the Centre imposed a Minimum Export Price (MEP) of USD 800 per tonne on onion exports till December 31 to boost availability of the vegetable in the domestic market.   The USD 800 per tonne MEP translates into about Rs 67 per kg. The MEP is there for all varieties of onion except Bangalore Rose and Krishnapuram onions, and for cut, sliced or broken in powder forms. Besides, the Centre has

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met with the family members of 8 former naval officers who were sentenced to death in Qatar. Jaishankar posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, “Met this morning with the families of the 8 Indians detained in Qatar. Stressed that Government attaches the highest importance to the case. Fully share the concerns and pain of the families.” “Underlined that Government will continue to make all efforts to secure their release. Will coordinate closely with the families in that regard,” he added. Met this morning with the families of the 8 Indians detained in Qatar. Stressed that Government attaches the highest importance to the case. Fully share the concerns and pain of the families. Underlined that Government will continue to make all efforts to secure their release.… — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 30, 2023 The eight Indian nationals have been imprisoned in Qatar since October 2022 and were accused of allegedly spying

Questioning Congress leader and Wayanad MP, Rahul Gandhi’s “silence” over Kerala’s serial blasts, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said, “Who are these people who want to create chaos here from outside.” “I condemn the bomb blast incident in Kerala…,” Thakur told reporters in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur on late Sunday evening. “The silence of Rahul Gandhi who is an MP (Wayanad) from the state, clearly shows that Congress is silently supporting them…After all, who are these people who want to create chaos here from outside?… Congress and the Communist Party are silently supporting them (people behind the blasts) and are not taking action against them…,” he added. On Sunday evening, Rahul Gandhi in a post on X condemned the incident and termed it “deeply disturbing”. He also expressed condolences to the bereaved family and said, “I hope for a quick recovery for those injured”. “There is no place for hatred and violence in a civilised society. The govt must conduct a thorough probe and b

A passenger train derailed in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district late Sunday evening. According to ANI, citing Divisional Railway Manager, the train was going to Rayagada from Visakhapatnam. Andhra Pradesh | A passenger train which was going to Rayagada from Visakhapatnam derailed in Vizianagaram district. More details awaited: Divisional Railway Manager (Pictures taken by locals shared with ANI) pic.twitter.com/ZcynNnoJye — ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2023 Andhra CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has ordered to take immediate relief measures and to send as many ambulances as possible from Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli, the nearest districts of Vizianagaram, and to make all kinds of arrangements in nearby hospitals to provide good medical care. విజయనగరం జిల్లా కంటకాపల్లి రైలు ప్రమాద ఘటనపై సీఎం తీవ్ర దిగ్భ్రాంతి వ్యక్తం చేశారు. వేగంగా సహాయక చర్యలు చేపట్టాలని, క్షతగాత్రులకు సత్వర వైద్య సేవలు అందేలా చూడాలని అధికారులను ఆదేశించారు. 1/2 — CMO Andhra Pradesh (@AndhraPradeshCM) October 29, 202

Following a complaint over the selling of offensive images of Hindu gods and goddesses, the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) sent a notice to the Delhi police on Sunday. DCW Chief Swati Maliwal has sent Delhi Police a notice and requested a report on the actions done in relation to the case. DCW Chief, Swati Maliwal, posted on ‘X’, saying, “We received a complaint that a man sells objectionable and obscene photos of Hindu Gods and Goddesses made using Photoshop to people for money.” “A notice has been sent to the police to immediately arrest the man who committed this disgusting and shameless act. Will not leave this man!” she added. हमे एक शिकायत मिली कि एक आदमी पैसे लेकर हिंदू देवी-देवताओं की फोटोशॉप से बनाई आपत्तिजनक एवं अश्लील तस्वीरें लोगों को बेचता है। इस घिनौनी और बेशर्मी की हदें पार करने वाली हरकत करने वाले आदमी को तुरंत गिरफ़्तार करने के लिए पुलिस को नोटिस भेजा है। इस आदमी को छोड़ेंगे नहीं! pic.twitter.com/6u0JoiFMTB — Swati Maliwal (@SwatiJaiHind) October 29, 2023