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23:49 Prez rule revoked in J-K ahead of forming new govt
President's rule was withdrawn in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, paving the way for the formation of a new government in the union territory.
A gazette notification to this effect was issued by the Union home ministry.
"In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 73 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019) read with Articles 239 and 239A of the Constitution of India, the order dated the 31st October, 2019 in relation to the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall stand revoked immediately before the appointment of the chief minister under Section 54 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019," the notification signed by President Droupadi Murmu said.
The National Conference-Congress alliance won the recent Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections and is set to form the government.
NC vice president Omar Abdullah will be the next chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir. He has been elected as the leader of the alliance.
Central rule was imposed in Jammu and Kashmir on October 31, 2019, following the formal division of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories -- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. -- PTI
22:07 CRPF jawan killed, four personnel injured in accident at MP's Balaghat
A jawan of the Central Reserve Police Force was killed and four others were injured when their patrolling vehicle hit a tree in Maoist-affected Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh on Sunday, the police said.
Tarkeshwar (22), a native of Dhamtari in neighbouring Chhattisgarh, was killed on the spot, and four others sustained injuries, Balaghat superintendent of police Nagendra Singh said.
The injured, including inspector Umesh (30), assistant sub-inspectors Yadunandan Paswan (57), Birju Das (44) and jawan Rakesh Yadav (30), are undergoing treatment at a hospital in Gondia district in neighbouring Maharashtra, he said.
Singh said the victims belonging to the 7th D Company 4 of the CRPF were out on a patrol task when their SUV rammed into a tree near Kudan village, about 100 km from the district headquarters.
The driver of the hired private vehicle fled the scene after the accident, he said. -- PTI
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21:50 No terror angle in train derailments: UP police
No terror angle has been found in the derailment of Sabarmati Express and Kalindi Express so far, a senior police officer said on Sunday.
"Incidents of objects including an iron road, gas cylinders and fire extinguisher, being placed on the tracks were witnessed....(But) There was no terror angle emerged so far," deputy commissioner of police (West) Rajesh Kumar Singh said.
He did accept these were attempts to sabotage.
On August 17, 20 coaches of the Ahmedabad-bound Sabarmati Express passenger train derailed near Govindpuri station in Kanpur after the engine hit an "object placed on the track."
There were no casualties in the derailment that occurred between Kanpur and Bhimsen railway stations. On September 9, an attempt was made to derail the Kalindi Express, which was headed towards Bhiwani from Prayagraj, by placing an LPG cylinder on the track in the Shivrajpur area.
The train hit the cylinder before coming to a griding halt. The pact threw the cylinder off track. -- PTI
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21:48 IMD predicts thunderstorms in parts of Mumbai on Monday
Parts of Mumbai received moderate rainfall on Sunday evening, linked to the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon.
The Mumbai Centre of the Met Department stated a possibility of rain or thunderstorms towards evening or night on Monday in parts of Mumbai.
Some parts of the megapolis received light or moderate showers on Sunday evening.
A yellow alert issued by the IMD stated a possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning followed by light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds at isolated places on Monday in Palghar, Thane, Dhule and Nashik districts.
The rest of the districts in the state are likely to receive light rains, the forecast said. -- PTI
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21:36 Delhi's air quality turns 'poor' after Dussehra, likely to improve
Delhi's air quality worsened to the 'poor' category on Sunday, the day after Dussehra, with the Centre deciding to closely monitor the situation before taking anti-air pollution measures under Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan.
Effigies of demon king Ravana, his brother Kumbhakarna and son Meghnad packed with firecrackers went up in flames at open grounds in the national capital during Dussehra celebrations on Saturday.
Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index reached 224 on Sunday, according to the 4 pm AQI bulletin from the Central Pollution Control Board.
The Commission for Air Quality sub-committee reviewed the current air quality and weather forecasts from the India meteorological department and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), according to a statement.
It said Delhi's air pollution had already started declining, dropping to 222 by 5 pm, and is expected to decline further.
The IMD/IITM forecast also predicts air quality to improve to the 'moderate' category. -- PTI
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21:31 Bengal docs' stir: Nationwide shutdown from Monday
The Federation of All India Medical Association, a body representing Resident Doctors' Associations across India, on Sunday called for a nationwide shutdown of elective services in hospitals from Monday in solidarity with medics' ongoing protest in West Bengal, an official of the body said.
The decision was taken after a meeting of FAIMA on Saturday.
The body, however, requested all RDAs to ensure that emergency services remain functional 24/7, he said.
FAIMA said it stands in full solidarity with the junior doctors of West Bengal.
"After exhaustive discussions, we have unanimously decided that it is time to unite on a national scale. We had given an ultimatum for escalation to the Chief Minister of West Bengal in a previous letter, however no satisfactory action has been seen, compelling us to request all RDAs and medical associations across the country to join us in our call for a shutdown of elective services across the country, commencing Monday," the body said in a communication. -- PTI
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20:56 Lawyer who slapped BJP MLA hailed as hero by Hindu right group
A lawyer who was caught on camera slapping a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA was given a grand welcome on Sunday by a Hindu right group, with participants hailing him with chants of sher aya, sher aya.
Advocate Awadhesh Singh was given the welcome at a 'shastra poojan' event organised by Karni Sena in Lakhimpur Kheri.
A video of the event where people hailed Singh as a hero circulated widely on social media.
The District Bar Association president came to limelight after he slapped BJP MLA Yogesh Verma on October 9 during the nomination filing for Urban Cooperative Bank at the bank's headquarters.
In the wake of the ensuing controversy, BJP state general secretary Govind Narayan Shukla served a show-cause notice to Singh, his wife and former UCB chairperson Pushpa Singh, and BJP members Anil Yadav and Jyoti Shukla.
No FIR has been lodged so far in the matter, even though three complaints from both parties have been filed with police.
On Saturday, under the banner of Patel Seva Sansthan, various social and business outfits held a sarva samaj panchayat in support of Verma.
The group handed a memorandum to superintendent of police Ganesh Prasad Saha at the collectorate demanding action in the matter. -- PTI
20:42 Man held for Axis Bank branch loot in UP's Shamli, 30 lakh recovered
A man was arrested for allegedly looting an Axis Bank branch in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district and over Rs 30 lakh of the stolen money was recovered from him, the police said.
He robbed the bank of Rs 36 lakh at gunpoint on October 1.
The branch manager Naveen Jain told police that a masked man had entered his cabin and held him at gunpoint.
"He asked me to bring cash of Rs 40 lakh. He threatened to kill me if I failed to provide the cash," Jain said.
Jain later sent his cashier Rohit to bring the cash and after getting the money, the accused fled on his bike, the police said.
According to the bank manager, the man threatened to commit suicide or kill the manager if he failed to bring the cash, the police said.
He told the manager that he needed the money to repay a loan, they said.
The police has recovered Rs 30,20,000 and two pistols from the accused, Amarjit, Saharanpur range deputy inspector general Ajay Kumar Sahni said. -- PTI
20:22 TN train collision: Technical team suspects sabotage
A three-member technical team of senior railway officials from the signal & telecom, engineering and operations department raised serious apprehension of sabotage after inspecting the accident site at Kavaraippettai Railway Station in Tamil Nadu, railway sources said.
On October 11, train No12578 Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express collided with a stationary goods train at around 8.30 pm at Kavaraippettai Railway Station in Chennai Rail Division, Tamil Nadu, causing injuries to nine passengers.
"The team of senior officials have found that the mechanical parts of the interlocking system were opened. Normally, these parts get broken after an accident due to the heavy impact of the locomotive and coaches," a source, close to the inspection team, said.
"It looks like the miscreants, who interfered with the interlocking system, gained knowledge from some well-trained person and tried doing it elsewhere earlier for experience," he added. -- PTI
20:14 13-year-old boy dies after explosion in iron pipe in Punjab's Phagwara
A 13-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries following an explosion in an iron pipe in Phagwara, the police said on Sunday.
The explosion took place on Saturday when two minor boys were filling potassium into an iron pipe over the rooftop of a house in Sham Nagar here on the occasion of Dussehra, they said.
Powdered potassium is filled in the hole of an iron pipe and then another iron rod is pressed into it to create a firecracker sound.
The boys Ashish (13) and Aman (14) were first rushed to the civil hospital in Phagwara from where they were shifted to a private hospital, said city police station SHO inspector Amandeep Nahar.
Later, Ashish was referred to a hospital in Amritsar where he succumbed to his injuries, he added. -- PTI
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20:05 Nashik temple priest, advocates to share views before Par panel on Waqf bill
The head priest of a Nashik temple, three advocates and representatives of a Muslim organisation are among those who will share their views on the Waqf bill before a parliamentary panel on Monday.
The Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is meeting here on Monday and Tuesday to hear representatives of Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind, Delhi, and Goa-based Sanatan Sanstha.
The panel headed by BJP's Jagdambika Pal will also hear Mahant Sudhirdas Maharaj, the head priest of Nashik's Shri Kalaram temple.
Advocates Ashwini Upadhyay, Vishu Shankar Jain and Amita Sachdeva will also share their views on the bill before the panel.
Sachdeva represents the Hindu Janjagruti Samiti, Goa.
Former chairperson of the Karnataka State Minorities Commission, Anwar Manipadi, is also listed to share his opinions on the draft law.
The Joint Committee of the two Houses has received a staggering 1.2 crore email responses amid campaigns launched by rival groups to ratchet up support for their respective viewpoints regarding the draft law. -- PTI
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19:49 Over 1,300 kg illegal firecrackers seized in Delhi, 3 arrested
The Delhi police arrested three people and seized more than 1,300 kilograms of illegal firecrackers from several areas of the national capital, officials said on Sunday.
They were identified as Manoj Kumar, Sanjay Atri and Vipin Kumar.
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The officials said Manoj Kumar had been involved in selling banned crackers since the Covid-induced lockdowns and Atri supplied the crackers.
"Total 1,323 kilograms of banned crackers were seized from two godowns. The owner of both the godowns and the driver who used to supply the crackers were nabbed," deputy commissioner of police (crime) Satish Kumar said.
Acting on a tip, police on Friday conducted a raid in Baprola village of outer Delhi and seized the illegal firecrackers, he said.
According to the police, Manoj Kumar and driver Sanjay Atri were nabbed first.
The duo revealed during interrogation that they supplied crackers in Prem Nagar and Kirari areas. -- PTI
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19:33 One cop was with Siddique during attack: Police
One police constable was guarding former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique when he was fatally shot the day before, a Mumbai police officer said on Sunday, adding that two pistols and 28 live cartridges were recovered from the two accused.
The police are also verifying a social media post in which an alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has taken up the responsibility for the murder of the NCP (Ajit Pawar) leader.
The 66-year-old NCP leader was waylaid by three persons at Kher Nagar in Mumbai's Bandra area just outside his MLA son Zeeshan Siddique's office and shot at on Saturday night.
He was rushed to the Lilavati Hospital where he was declared dead.
"The police have set up 15 teams which are fanned out of Maharashtra and investigation is on to identify who provided logistical support to the shooters. Two pistols and 28 live rounds were recovered from the accused," said Deputy Commissioner of Police (crime branch) Datta Nalawade.
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19:11 Heroin worth Rs 4.5 cr seized in Assam; four nabbed
Drugs worth nearly Rs 4.5 crore have been seized and four persons were arrested from Karimganj district of Assam on Sunday, a senior official said.
According to Karimganj Superintendent of Police Partha Protim Das, who led the operation, a vehicle coming from Mizoram was intercepted at the Chewali Beel area after getting a tip-off from a source.
"A thorough search led to recovery of 548.82 grams (48 soap boxes) of heroin from the secret chamber of the vehicle. We also apprehended four persons in this regard," he said.
Das said the vehicle was registered in Mizoram and it was coming from Aizawl, and necessary legal action has been initiated.
Another senior official said that the total value of the seized drugs will be nearly Rs 4.5 crore as per Narcotics Control Bureau standards. -- PTI
Actor Salman Khan leaves from Baba Siddique's residence, in Mumbai/ANI Photo
18:50 Salman Khan pays respects to Baba Siddique at late NCP leader's house
Superstar Salman Khan on Sunday paid homage to close friend Baba Siddique at the late Nationalist Congress Party leader's house in Bandra.
Siddique, 66, was shot at on Saturday night just outside his MLA son Zeeshan Siddique's office.
He was taken to the Lilavati Hospital where he was declared dead.
Salman, who was accompanied by his bodyguard Shera, was spotted leaving Siddique's residence in Maqba Heights apartments on Sunday evening.
With Shera, his security, and police officials by his side, the 58-year-old actor waded through a sea of people to reach a black car from the main gate of the Bandra-based apartments.
Salman was also one of the few film celebrities who rushed to the hospital last night to meet Siddique's family.
His family members Sohail Khan, Sshura Khan, Arpita Khan Sharma, and Alvira Agnihotri as well as friend Iulia Vantur were also pictured walking towards Siddique's residence on Sunday evening. -- PTI
18:33 Dancer raped in captivity by event manager for 3 days in his UP home
A 26-year-old dancer was allegedly kept hostage for three days and raped by a man in his flat here, the police said on Sunday.
The accused was identified as Vinay Gupta, an event manager by profession, they said.
According to police, Gupta had contacted the victim, a native of Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, who works as a dancer, for an event in Agra.
On October 8, Gupta took the complainant to his residence, where his wife served her sedated tea, after which the woman fell unconscious.
"When she woke up she found herself tied in a room," the woman told the police.
She alleged that Gupta kept her hostage for three days and raped her.
He told her to become a prostitute to earn more money, the police said.
The complainant also alleged that Gupta had forced other women into prostitution as well, the police said.
"The victim somehow managed to flee from Gupta's house and reached the Tajganj police station where she filed a complaint on Friday," Syed Areeb Ahmad, assistant commissioner of police (Taj Suraksha and Traffic), Agra said. -- PTI
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18:14 Man stabbed to death, two injured during garba event in Thane near Mumbai
A man was killed and two others were injured after a group of people attacked them during a garba' (ritualistic dance associated with Navratri) event in Maharashtra's Thane district, an official said on Sunday.
Eight persons have been detained so far in connection with the alleged assault near a temple at Devichi Ali on the intervening night of Saturday-Sunday, he said.
A garba programme was underway when a group of people arrived at the venue and stabbed Sachin (Nanu) Parmar and attacked two others with sharp weapons. Parmar was rushed to a hospital where doctors pronounced him dead, he said.
The police are yet to ascertain the motive behind the crime, he said, adding that a probe is underway. -- PTI
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17:53 Siddique murder: One of accused in police custody
A court in Mumbai on Sunday remanded one of the two accused arrested for allegedly shooting dead former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique to police custody till October 21.
The court directed the police to conduct a bone ossification test to determine the age of the second accused after he claimed to be a minor.
The police were directed to produce the second accused again after conducting the test.
The court will then decide if proceedings against him will be conducted at a juvenile court or the regular court.
The police produced the alleged assailants, identified as Haryana residence Gurmail Baljit Singh (23) and another man, a Uttar Pradesh native, in the court on Sunday afternoon.
A former Congress veteran Siddique (66), who had joined the Ajit Pawar-led NCP earlier this year, was waylaid by three men at Kher Nagar in Mumbai's Bandra area just outside his MLA son Zeeshan Siddique's office and shot at.
He was taken to the Lilavati Hospital where he was declared dead, the police said. -- PTI
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17:33 3 hurt in clash over playing DJ music during Dussehra in UP; 14 held
Three people were injured after two groups clashed over playing DJ music during the burning of effigies at a village in Ballia district on Dussehra, the police said on Sunday.
The clash broke out at Kharoni village in the Bansdih police station limits on Saturday night between two groups of people over playing DJ music during the Dussehra festivities.
The police had to intervene to bring the situation under control. The injured were rushed to the community health centre in Bansdih from where Ankit Singh (25) was referred to the district hospital where his condition is stated to be critical.
Based on the complaints lodged by both sides, the police have registered a case against 24 individuals under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Fourteen accused persons have been taken into custody for questioning, the police said.
Additional superintendent of police (North) Anil Kumar Jha said the matter is being investigated and appropriate action will be taken against those found guilty as per the law. -- PTI
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17:04 No spot booking at Sabarimala, all devotees will get darshan: Minister
Kerala Devaswom minister VN Vasavan on Sunday made it clear that there will be no spot booking at Sabarimala, but assured that no devotee who comes to the Lord Ayyappa temple during the annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season will miss out on darshan.
The assurance came a day after the BJP threatened to carry out agitations if the government goes ahead with its plan to not allow spot booking and permit darshan only through the virtual queue system.
In the virtual queue system, pilgrims can book their darshan tickets and prasadam online through the official website of the Sabarimala temple.
In spot booking, pilgrims can book slots for their darshan at designated centres identified by the Devaswom Board.
The opposition Congress-led UDF too has been urging the government to retain spot booking along with the virtual queue booking as it cannot expect all the devotees to be familiar with the technology.
Vasavan said that the president of the Travancore Devaswom Board, the apex body that manages the Sabarimala Temple, had recently assured that all pilgrims who come to the temple will get darshan of Lord Ayyappa. -- PTI
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16:43 77 Bengal hospital docs threaten mass resignation
Over 75 senior doctors at West Bengal's Kalyani JNM Hospital have threatened a mass resignation, seeking justice for the RG Kar hospital victim, and expressing solidarity with junior medics on a fast-unto-death to press for their demands.
A total of 77 doctors of the medical facility have informed the Registrar of West Bengal Health University via email about their decision to stop work, starting October 14.
They cited mental devastation and inability to work in the current state of mind among the reasons behind the move.
In their communication, the doctors said they stand in solidarity with the junior medics on a fast-unto-death, whose health is deteriorating.
They also expressed concern over the apparent lack of visible effort from the state government to resolve the issue.
The agitators have been demanding justice for the RG Kar hospital medic who was raped and murdered, immediate removal of health secretary NS Nigam, workplace security and other measures. -- PTI
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16:27 DU ex-professor Saibaba's body to be donated to hospital, says family
The body of former Delhi University professor GN Saibaba who passed away in Hyderabad, will be donated to a hospital as he wished, said a statement issued by his family on Sunday.
Saibaba, 54, was released from a Nagpur jail after 10 years, in March this year.
He was released after being acquitted by the High Court in an alleged Maoist links case.
Saibaba's body will be kept at Jawahar Nagar, Hyderabad, for his relatives, friends and well-wishers to pay homage, on Monday.
Afterwards, his body will be donated to a hospital as per his wishes.
His eyes have already been donated to LV Prasad Eye Hospital, the family said in a statement.
The former professor who taught English at Ram Lal Anand College of Delhi University passed away on Saturday due to post-operative complications, seven months after he was acquitted in the alleged Maoist links case.
He was terminated from service by the DU and his official accommodation was taken away after he was arrested in 2014.
Saibaba's death will continue to weigh heavily on public conscience, said Prof Saikat Ghosh, one of the few DU teachers who raised his voice against his imprisonment and the treatment given to him in the jail. -- PTI
16:15 Undertrial booked in POCSO case hangs himself in Gujarat sub-jail
A 24-year-old undertrial allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in the toilet of a barrack in Himatnagar sub-jail in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district, the police said on Sunday.
The incident occurred on Saturday morning, and an entry was made in the station diary of Himatnagar B-division police station later in the day, the police official said.
Vipul Mathasuliya hanged himself from a rope tied to the ventilator of a toilet on the first floor of the barrack on Saturday morning when prisoners lined up for breakfast, said J G Chavda, district jail superintendent, Himatnagar District Prison.
Mathasuliya was accused of raping a minor and was booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
He was lodged at the sub-jail since July, he said.
The reason for the extreme step is unclear, the official said.
The body was sent to Ahmedabad for forensic post-mortem, and a case of accidental death was registered, he said. -- PTI
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15:49 Wangchuk, 20 others detained for protesting in Delhi
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and 20 other protestors were detained by the Delhi Police for protesting outside the Ladakh Bhawan here on Sunday, officials said.
Around 20 to 25 protesters, who were on fast with Wangchuk, were detained and taken to the Mandir Marg police station, they said.
Heavy police deployment was arranged to maintain the law and order.
Some of the protesters argued that they were not protesting, but sitting peacefully.
A senior police officer said the protesters do not have any permission to sit outside the Ladakh Bhawan.
"They have filed an application to hold protest at the Jantar Mantar. Their application is under consideration. They are not allowed to protest at any other site. We have detained a few people, who will be released soon," he said.
Wangchuk, along with his supporters, marched to Delhi from Leh demanding Ladakh's inclusion in the sixth schedule of the Constitution.
They were detained at the capital's Singhu border earlier on September 30 by the Delhi Police and released on the night of October 2. -- PTI
Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar
15:25 Ajit Pawar urges to stop politicising Siddique's killing
Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday urged everyone to resist from politicizing the killing of NCP leader Baba Siddique and said that this is not a time for "exploiting" the pain of others for political advantage.
In a post on X, Pawar said that the NCP has been devastated by the tragic loss of Baba Siddique and struggling to grasp the cruelty of this incident.
"A leader deeply loved by many, and personally, I have lost a dear friend whom I have known for years. We are heartbroken, struggling to grasp the cruelty of this incident. This is not just a political loss--it's a deeply personal tragedy that has shaken us all," he said.
"I strongly urge everyone to resist the temptation to politicize this horrifying event. This is not a time for division or for exploiting the pain of others for political advantage. Right now, our focus must be on ensuring that justice is served. We will not rest until those responsible are brought to account," Ajit Pawar added.
The Maharashtra deputy CM also urged people to show respect and compassion rather than allowing opportunistic voices to turn this tragedy into a political spectacle.
"This is a time for unity, for mourning, and for remembering a leader who was deeply cherished by so many," Ajit added.
Ajit Pawar met Baba Siddique's son Zeeshan Siddique at the Cooper Hospital. -- PTI
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan Initiating a boy into writing his first letter at the Vidyarambham ceremony held at Raj Bhavan/Courtesy Kerala Governor on X
15:06 Vidyarambham: Toddlers step into world of letters in Kerala on Vijayadasami
Thousands of toddlers, some crying, others silent and curious, were initiated into the world of letters in temples across Kerala where the Vidyarambham ritual was held on the auspicious Vijayadasami day on Sunday, marking the culmination of the nine-day-long annual Navratri festival.
Vijayadasami is observed as the day of Vidyarambham, the beginning of learning, in the southern state.
In accordance with customs, scholars, writers, teachers, priests and other prominent figures in society made children, usually aged two to three years, write their first letters of learning starting with the mantra -- Hari Sree Ganapathaye Namaha -- at temples and cultural centres across the state.
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan initiated many children into the world of letters at the Raj Bhavan here where elaborate arrangements for the ceremony were made.
"Heartiest greetings to Keralites the world over on #vijayadashmi. My best wishes to all children who are having their #Vidyarambham - initiation into the world of alphabets and knowledge," Khan said in a Facebook post.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also introduced children into the world of letters and knowledge at his residence. -- PTI
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14:56 Two coaches of empty local train derail on Western Railway; services hit
Two coaches of an empty local train derailed while entering a car shed from Mumbai Central, affecting operations on the Western Railway on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
There were no reports of any injuries as the train was empty when it derailed around 12.10 pm, said Vineet Abhishek, chief public relations officer of Western Railway.
The derailment has severely affected the suburban services as the slow track towards Dadar is blocked, he said.
"The slow track towards Dadar between Churchgate and Mumbai Central is blocked. However, trains are being diverted to the fast line between these two stations to ensure continued operations," the official said.
He said efforts are underway to rerail the coaches and restore services. -- PTI
14:49 Fire erupts in factory in Delhi's Bawana industrial area, no one injured
A fire broke out at a factory in Bawana industrial area here on Sunday, officials of the Delhi Fire Services said.
No casualties have been reported in the incident.
"We received a call regarding a fire in a factory at 9.20 am at Sector 3 in Bawana industrial area. A total of 16 fire tenders were pressed into service," said the official.
The DFS official said that the fire officials are still trying to douse the flames. No one has received any injuries in the fire, he said.
The official said they have also informed the police about the incident. -- PTI
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14:28 Wanted criminal killed in encounter in UP
A man wanted in 48 criminal cases and carrying a reward of Rs 1.5 lakh on his head was killed in an encounter with police in Bulandshahr in which two police personnel were also injured on Sunday, officials said.
The incident took place when Circle Officer, Anupshahr, police station in-charge Ahaar, and the SWAT team were pursuing two suspects on a motorcycle.
The suspects, upon noticing the police, attempted to flee and opened fire on the officers.
"In the ensuing exchange of fire, one of the suspicious individuals was injured while the other managed to flee. The injured succumbed to injuries while being transported to a hospital. The deceased criminal has been identified as Rajesh," police said in a statement.
Rajesh was named in over 48 cases ranging from attempt to murder and causing physical harm lodged against him in several police stations of Bulandshahr and Aligarh.
A reward of Rs 1.5 lakh had been previously announced for Rajesh's arrest. -- PTI
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14:04 Some leads found in Siddique's murder: Fadnavis
Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the police have found some leads in connection with the killing of NCP leader and former state minister Baba Siddique.
Different angles behind the killing were being probed, but the police will talk about it later, Fadnavis, who holds charge of the state home department, told reporters in Gondia district.
Siddique (66), who joined the Ajit Pawar-led NCP in February this year after quitting the Congress, was waylaid by three persons at Kher Nagar in Mumbai's Bandra area just outside his son's office and shot at on Saturday night. He was taken to the Lilavati Hospital where he was declared dead.
"Everyone of us has been shocked due this horrific and tragic incident. Baba Siddique was very close to me, we had worked together for years," Fadnavis said.
"Some leads have been found, but I cannot reveal them now. Some angles behind the attack are also found, but police will talk about it once the legal procedure is over," the BJP leader said. -- PTI
13:54 Two cadres of militant outfit PREPAK arrested in Manipur
Two cadres of the banned militant outfit People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak were arrested in Manipur's Imphal West district, the police said on Sunday.
The two cadres, aged 34 and 18, were allegedly involved in extorting businessmen in the state capital Imphal.
Two mobile phones and a two-wheeler were seized from their possession during the arrest on Saturday, the police said.
The state government has recently set up an anti-extortion cell to combat rising extortion cases by underground groups.
IGP (Intelligence) K Kabib earlier said that extortion has reached unprecedented levels over the last 16 months, especially after ethnic violence erupted in May last year.
It is suspected that extortionists have been using weapons looted from police armouries. -- PTI
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13:36 Train coach catches fire near MP's Chhatarpur; no casualty
A coach of the Gita Jayanti Express train caught fire on Sunday morning in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district, an official said.
No casualty was reported and the fire was immediately controlled, he said.
The train coach caught fire at around 7.30 am near Ishanagar police station, 25 km from the district headquarters.
The incident delayed the train for about one hour, station master Ashish Yadav said.
The train had a two-minute halt at Ishanagar station.
As the train moved ahead, railway staffers witnessed smoke coming out of D5 coach of the Gita Jayanti Express (11842), which runs between Kurushetra and Khajuraho and, stopped it, the official said.
The railway staff immediately controlled the blaze using fire extinguishers, he said.
The fire broke out possibly due to heating of rubber in the lower part of the coach, Yadav said.
There was no damage to the coach, he added. -- PTI
An ambulance carrying the mortal remains of Baba Siddique being brought to his house in Bandra, Mumbai/ANI on X
13:24 Full state honours for Baba Siddique's last rites
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday announced that Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique's last rites would be performed with full state honours, who was shot dead in Mumbai on Saturday night.
According to the Chief Minister Office, Siddique will be given full state honours as he served as minister in the Maharashtra government during 2004-2008 and also as chairman of Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority.
Meanwhile, the Mumbai Crime Branch has registered a case at Nirmal Nagar Police Station in connection with the murder under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Arms Act and Maharashtra Police Act. -- ANI
Actor Divya Khosla/File image
12:56 Divya Khosla Slams Alia Bhatt!
Actor Divya Khosla launched a scathing attack on Alia Bhatt, accusing her of manipulating the box office numbers for her latest film, Jigra, reports ANI.
Divya alleged that Alia purchased tickets of her own movie and announced 'fake collection' to deceive the public.
Divya took to her Instagram Stories on Saturday to slam Alia, sharing a picture of an empty theatre and criticising the film's reported earnings.
In her post, she wrote, "Went to Citi Mall PVR for Jigra show. Theatre was totally empty...all theaters going empty everywhere.''#Aliabhatt mein sach mein Bahut #Jigra hai.. khud hi tickets karide aur fake collections announce kar diye. Wonder why paid media is silent. #weshdnotfooltheaudience #truthoverlies #HappyDussehra," Divya added.
As per trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film, which is directed by Vasan Bala, raked in Rs 4.55 crore on the opening day in India.
Jigra faced a box-office clash with the Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri starrer Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, which performed better than Alia's film.
Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video minted Rs 5.71 cr on Friday.
Reportedly, Jigra made it Alia's lowest opener since 2014's Highway, which was the second film of her career.
12:42 Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 strikes Assam's Udalguri
An earthquake of magnitude of 4.2 struck Assam's Udalguri on Sunday morning, the National Center for Seismology said.
According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred around 7:47 am.
The earthquake's epicentre was located at 26.73 North latitude and 92.31 East longitude, with a depth of 15 km.
"EQ of M: 4.2, On: 13/10/2024 07:47:33 IST, Lat: 26.73 N, Long: 92.31 E, Depth: 15 Km, Location: Udalguri, Assam," the National Center for Seismology posted on X.
No reports of damage or casualties have been received yet. -- ANI
12:25 2 booked for duping man of Rs 70 lakh in scooters purchase deal in Maha
The police registered a case against a man and his son, both directors of an automobile company, for allegedly cheating a man from Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra of Rs 70.19 lakh in a scooters purchase deal, an official said on Sunday.
Between November 29, 2023 and October 11 this year, the 45-year-old victim, hailing from Vashi in Navi Mumbai who was into the two-wheelers distribution business, transferred an advance payment of Rs 1.20 crore to the company's bank account for the purchase of 168 scooters as per a proforma invoice.
However, the accused, hailing from Pune, only delivered 56 scooters valued at Rs 49.8 lakh, failing to supply the remaining consignment and also did not return the outstanding amount of Rs 70.19 lakh, the official from APMC police station said. When the victim demanded supply of the remaining two-wheelers, the accused failed to respond.
Having realised that he had been cheated, the victim filed a complaint, based on which a case was registered on Friday against the two accused, aged 62 and 40, under relevant legal provisions for cheating and criminal breach of trust), the official said. -- PTI
Slain NCP leader Baba Siddique/ANI Photo
12:12 Delhi police to assist in Siddique murder probe
A team from the Special Cell of the Delhi police is set to be dispatched to Mumbai to assist in the investigation of the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, the police sources said on Sunday.
Baba Siddique (66) was waylaid by three men at Kher Nagar in Mumbai's Bandra area just outside his MLA son Zeeshan Siddique's office and shot at on Saturday night.
The former Maharashtra minister was taken to a hospital where he was declared dead.
"A team comprising four to five members from the Special Cell will go to Mumbai to investigate and assist the Mumbai police. The team will look into the gangster angle," said the source.
The Mumbai police said that the crime branch has launched a probe into the case from different angles, including a possible contract killing, business rivalry or threat over a slum rehabilitation project. -- PTI
The cylinder lying on railway track near Dhandhera in Uttarakhand/ANI on X
11:39 Cylinder found on railway track in Uttarakhand
An empty cylinder was found on the railway track near Dhandhera in Uttarakhand on Sunday morning, said a Northern Railway official.
The loco pilot of a goods train informed the station master at Roorkee that a cylinder was found on the track between Landaura and Dhandhera, Northern Railway chief PRO Himanshu Upadhyay.
The spot is about one km from Dhandhera station.
The pointsman immediately reached the spot and found the cylinder to be completely empty.
It was later placed under the custody of the station master at Dhandhera.
The local police and GRP have been informed about the incident.
An FIR is being registered at the Civil Lines police station in Roorkee, said the NR official.
11:11 Baba Siddique was shot twice in the chest: Doctor
A doctor from the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai, where Baba Siddique was taken after he was shot at, has said the former Maharashtra minister probably died before being shifted to the medical facility.
Siddique was unconscious when he was brought to the Lilavati Hospital on Saturday night after being shot at. Doctors tried for almost two hours to save him, but in vain, he said.
Speaking to reporters after the incident on Saturday night, doctors at the medical facility said, "There were two wounds of gunshots at the front of his chest. There was lot of blood loss, and he was unconscious when his family members brought him to the hospital."
Asked whether Baba Siddique had passed away before being brought to the hospital, one of the doctors said, "It is possible. There was no response from him when he was brought in. He was unconscious. We undertook resuscitation, but Siddique was declared dead at 11.27 pm on Saturday."
The doctors stated they tried for almost two hours to save his life. The NCP leader was first taken to the emergency ward and later shifted to the ICU. There was no heart activity, they said.
On other injuries the NCP leader may have received, the doctors said the autopsy would reveal the exact number and nature of wounds.
"We had no time to check how many gunshot-related wounds were there. The postmortem will reveal further details," they said. -- PTI
Siddique was unconscious when he was brought to the Lilavati Hospital on Saturday night after being shot at. Doctors tried for almost two hours to save him, but in vain, he said.
Speaking to reporters after the incident on Saturday night, doctors at the medical facility said, "There were two wounds of gunshots at the front of his chest. There was lot of blood loss, and he was unconscious when his family members brought him to the hospital."
Asked whether Baba Siddique had passed away before being brought to the hospital, one of the doctors said, "It is possible. There was no response from him when he was brought in. He was unconscious. We undertook resuscitation, but Siddique was declared dead at 11.27 pm on Saturday."
The doctors stated they tried for almost two hours to save his life. The NCP leader was first taken to the emergency ward and later shifted to the ICU. There was no heart activity, they said.
On other injuries the NCP leader may have received, the doctors said the autopsy would reveal the exact number and nature of wounds.
"We had no time to check how many gunshot-related wounds were there. The postmortem will reveal further details," they said. -- PTI
10:48 Netanyahu condoles Ratan Tata's death; calls him 'proud son of India'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condoled the death of Indian industry titan Ratan Tata, calling him a champion of the friendship between Israel and India.
The former Tata Group chairman passed away on Wednesday evening aged 86. In a post on X addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Netanyahu highlighted Ratan Tata's contributions to fostering Israel-India ties.
'To my friend, Prime Minister @narendramodi. I and many in Israel mourn the loss of Ratan Naval Tata, a proud son of India and a champion of the friendship between our two countries,' he said on Saturday.
Netanyahu asked Prime Minister Modi to convey his condolences to Ratan Tata's family.
"In sympathy, Benjamin Netanyahu," he said as he concluded the post. On Thursday, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong paid homage to Ratan Tata, calling him a true friend of his country.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his condolences on Friday over Ratan Tata's death, praising his contributions to innovation and manufacturing while acknowledging his role in strengthening industries in India and France. -- PTI
09:59 Criminals no longer fear the law in Maha: Cong
The Congress on Saturday said the killing of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique is a serious indictment of the 'crumbling' law and order situation in Maharashtra and demanded a thorough and transparent investigation into the incident.
Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was shot dead by three men in Mumbai's Bandra area on Saturday. Two of the assailants have been arrested, according to officials.
The shocking incident prompted the opposition to question the law and order situation in the state, where assembly elections are expected to be held next month.
In a post on X, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the tragic demise of Siddique is shocking beyond words.
"In this hour of grief, I offer my deepest condolences to his family, friends and supporters," he said.
"Justice must be ensured, and the present Maharashtra Govt must order a thorough and transparent investigation. The culprits must be brought to book at the earliest. Accountability is paramount," Kharge said.
Congress general secretary in-charge organisation K C Venugopal said, "Shocked, stunned and outraged at the killing of Baba Siddique ji. Siddique ji served the people with dedication and worked hard to preserve communal harmony. His passing away is a massive loss to the people of Mumbai and Maharashtra."
This incident is a serious indictment of the crumbling law and order situation in Maharashtra, Venugopal said on X.
Siddique had on multiple occasions intimated the authorities about the threat to his life and he suffered despite being under Y-plus security, he said.
"That this shooting took place on the road, in the middle of bustling markets, shows that criminals no longer fear the law in Maharashtra. Even leaders of the ruling alliance are not safe in the heart of its capital any more. The ruling regime must answer - when senior public figures aren't safe, how will the ordinary citizen feel safe today?" Venugopal said.
Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said on X, "Shocked beyond words to hear about the murder of Baba Siddique. I had first met him in 1999, with Shri Sunil Dutt. His going away is a personal loss." -- PTI
08:56 Top banks lead charge at IIM-L placements
Virendra Singh Rawat/Business Standard
Leading banks and top consultancy firms lined up at the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow for summer placements, with the highest domestic stipend hitting Rs 3.95 lakh per month.
Major financial recruiters included Barclays, Bank of New York Mellon, Paytm Money, American Express, and CitiGroup, while consulting giants Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, EY, and McKinsey & Company also marked their presence.
IIM Lucknows 2024-26 Post Graduate Programme batch secured 576 offers across diverse sectors.
The average stipend stood at Rs 1.43 lakh and a median stipend was at Rs 1.50 lakh per month.
International offers saw a peak stipend of Rs 1.75 lakh per month, emphasising the institutes global reach.
The highest domestic stipend was Rs 3.95 lakh per month.
Despite economic challenges, Priyanka Sharma, chairperson, student affairs and placements at IIM Lucknow, the unique curriculum, combined with several learning opportunities, empowers students to develop the skills needed to excel.
"This, along with the unwavering commitment of IIM Lucknow to student development and the alumni network, continues to attract top recruiters from diverse industries," Sharma said.
IIM Lucknows hybrid placement model, which offers both online and offline options, ensured a seamless and inclusive process for its 234 freshers and 342 students with prior work experience.
New recruiters such as Arcesium, eBay, Essar, GMR Group, PepsiCo Agro, and Virtusa joined a list of legacy firms like Accenture, Amazon, and HUL, offering students jobs in domestic and international roles.
Leading banks and top consultancy firms lined up at the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow for summer placements, with the highest domestic stipend hitting Rs 3.95 lakh per month.
Major financial recruiters included Barclays, Bank of New York Mellon, Paytm Money, American Express, and CitiGroup, while consulting giants Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, EY, and McKinsey & Company also marked their presence.
IIM Lucknows 2024-26 Post Graduate Programme batch secured 576 offers across diverse sectors.
The average stipend stood at Rs 1.43 lakh and a median stipend was at Rs 1.50 lakh per month.
International offers saw a peak stipend of Rs 1.75 lakh per month, emphasising the institutes global reach.
The highest domestic stipend was Rs 3.95 lakh per month.
Despite economic challenges, Priyanka Sharma, chairperson, student affairs and placements at IIM Lucknow, the unique curriculum, combined with several learning opportunities, empowers students to develop the skills needed to excel.
"This, along with the unwavering commitment of IIM Lucknow to student development and the alumni network, continues to attract top recruiters from diverse industries," Sharma said.
IIM Lucknows hybrid placement model, which offers both online and offline options, ensured a seamless and inclusive process for its 234 freshers and 342 students with prior work experience.
New recruiters such as Arcesium, eBay, Essar, GMR Group, PepsiCo Agro, and Virtusa joined a list of legacy firms like Accenture, Amazon, and HUL, offering students jobs in domestic and international roles.
08:49 Baba Siddique's body taken for post-mortem
Police on Sunday morning shifted former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique's body to the Mumbai municipal corporation's Cooper Hospital for postmortem, an official said.
The body of Siddique, 66, who was shot dead by three assailants in Mumbai on Saturday, was shifted from Lilavati Hospital to Cooper Hospital around 6 am, the official said.
Siddique was waylaid by three men at Kher Nagar in Mumbai just outside his son's office around 9.30 pm and shot at.
He was taken to Lilavati Hospital, where he was declared dead. -- PTI
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