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Fahad Ahmad emphasized the connection between Samajwadi Party and NCP-SCP through their shared ideology of 'Samajwadi', saying that both the parties are like families. Fahad Ahmad joined the NCP (Sharad Chandra Pawar) on Sunday and was fielded from the Anushakti Nagar seat against Sana Malik of NCP (Ajit Pawar). «The roots of Samajwadi Party and NCP-SCP are connected with 'Samajwad'...The public has been waiting for elections in Maharashtra to get rid of the current government. Samajwadi Party and NCP-SCP are like families. There is a very strong relationship between Mulayam Singh Yadav and Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule and Akhilesh Yadav,» he said.

Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to citizens in his monthly ‘Mann ki Baat’ broadcast to be wary while sharing steps that they should take to deal with the issue. Modi said several people had asked him to speak on Digital Arrest, the term used for the cyber fraud menace where fraudsters make calls impersonating police personnel, or sleuths from CBI or Narcotics Control Bureau and at times the Reserve Bank of India to get information from unsuspecting people. The PM underlined that it is very important for people to understand this “dangerous game” and the modus operandi of the gangs. “The First Move is that they collect all of your personal information… ‘You went to Goa last month, didn’t you? Your daughter studies in Delhi, right’? They collect so much information about you that you will be surprised,” he said.

Bijora village, a sloth bear lost its life after ingesting a makeshift bomb disguised with corn flour, allegedly intended to attract and kill wild boars. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. near the Laugur forest range, where a patrol team discovered the bear’s body, severely injured with extensive wounds in its mouth from the explosion. Authorities revealed that local villagers often set such crude bombs near forested areas to control wild boar populations, which they view as crop threats. These traps, commonly placed in fields adjacent to the forest, are lethal, causing severe injuries upon consumption and making animals easy targets for hunters. Forest officials believe the bear, while wandering near Bijora village, accidentally encountered one of these bombs.

The Uttar Pradesh government said it aims to create a new world record by lighting 25 to 28 lakh lamps along the banks of the Saryu River, while special eco-friendly lamps will illuminate the Ram temple. These lamps are designed to prevent stains and soot from affecting the temple's structure and will remain lit for extended periods. Ninety-five percent of the decoration work on the ghats is complete. A unique feature of this year's Deepotsav is that 10,000 people will be allowed to participate in the celebrations. A viewing gallery is being constructed at Ram Ki Paidi for the attendees, which will be ready before the event.

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Amritpal Singh, for their involvement in illegal arms smuggling, drug trafficking, extortion, and other criminal activities. Revealing the details, the Commissioner of Police stated that this racket had been operational in the state and was planning a major action to disrupt law and order. The four individuals have been identified as Lakhwinder Singh from Haibowal village, Garhshankar Police Station, Hoshiarpur; Gurbhej Singh from Gudara village, Bajakhana Police Station, Ferozepur; Satinder Singh (alias Kala) from Palahi village, Mehtiana Police Station, Hoshiarpur; and Bharat (alias Bhau) from Barar Mohalla, Patti, Tarn Taran.

That spring time change can be tougher on your body. Darker mornings and lighter evenings can knock your internal body clock out of whack, making it harder to fall asleep on time for weeks or longer. Studies have even found an uptick in heart attacks and strokes right after the March time change, Associated Press. «Fall back» should be easier. But it still may take a while to adjust your sleep habits, not to mention the downsides of leaving work in the dark or trying exercise while there's still enough light. Some people with seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression usually linked to the shorter days and less sunlight of fall and winter, may struggle, too, AP reported.

Compressed Biogas Sector in the State. The cabinet meeting on Sunday stated Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding between Reliance Bio-Energy Limited and Government of Assam for promoting Compressed Biogas Sector in the State. As per the understanding, a network of integrated compressed bio-gas infrastructure will be established in the State. This initiative will ensure reduction of pollution created by fossil fuels without endangering food security.Significant employment and income for the farmers, by developing Bio value chain ecosystem.

Diwali and Chhath Puja festivities, Indian Railways has announced the deployment of over 7,000 special trains, including clone trains, to accommodate the expected surge in passengers. Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information & Publicity at the Railway Board, highlighted several measures being introduced by the Railway Ministry to handle the increased demand.

Israel's deadly strikes, Iran lauded its defences while media outlets dismissed the assault as «weak», signalling what analysts say is the Islamic republic's reluctance to escalate further. Saturday's Israeli attack on military sites followed an October 1 missile barrage by Iran — its response to the killing of militant leaders it backs and a Revolutionary Guards commander. Iran said the strikes around Tehran and in the provinces of Khuzestan and Ilam killed at least four soldiers and caused «limited damage» to radar systems.

How the Islamic Republic chooses to respond to the unusually public Israeli aerial assault on its homeland could determine whether the region spirals further toward all-out war or holds steady at an already devastating and destabilizing level of violence. In the coldly calculating realm of Middle East geopolitics, a strike of the kind that Israel delivered before dawn Saturday would typically be met with a forceful response.

Standard time will last until March 9 when we will again «spring forward» with the return of daylight saving time. The transition into spring with daylight saving time can be challenging for many people. The shift to darker mornings and lighter evenings can disrupt your internal body clock, making it difficult to fall asleep at the usual time for weeks or even longer. Research has shown an increase in heart attacks and strokes shortly after the March time change.

Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar the North East India is now centre stage in our national story. In the last 10 years, the central government has invested 3.37 lakh crore rupees in this area The Vice-President said, “The North East is now centre stage in our national story”, emphasizing the growing prominence of the North East region in India’s national narrative. He remarked, “We are seeing a phase of Purvodaya that was never imagined, even by the people of this land.” Dhankhar emphasized that the transformation of the North-East is a testament to the spirit of inclusion driving India’s progress. “For decades, this region faced challenges relating to development and connectivity, but today it has become a true priority,” he observed, reflecting on how the region’s development is advancing rapidly each day.

Bandra station, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said the country needs international-class infrastructure that also takes into account the local needs of the poor – that makes business easier, travel easier and keeps people safe. «The recent stampede at Mumbai's Bandra Terminus station is the latest example of India's crumbling infrastructure. The Balasore train accident in June last year claimed the lives of 300 people, but instead of compensating the victims, the BJP government has entangled them in a long legal battle,» said Rahul Gandhi in a post on X. Read More:Nine persons injured in stampede at Bandra railway station in Mumbai

Regulatory changes like amendment in the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code and standardization of bond wordings would give a fillip to newly introduced product underwritten by general insurance companies, called surety bonds, experts said. This product launched in 2022 is going to play a crucial role in supporting India's infrastructure development and heavily reduce reliance on bank guarantees for project finance. As a result, banks can focus on other productive sectors for lending. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, which is the pioneer of the product said that it has been able to add more than 50 beneficiaries who have started accepting surety bonds. According to Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Chief Technical Officer TA Ramalingam, possible amendments in the legal framework are crucial in providing insurance companies with equal legal recourse as banks under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).

Mithun Chakraborty on Sunday asserted that the «masnad» (throne) of West Bengal will be of BJP after the 2026 assembly elections in the state, promising to do whatever it takes to achieve the goal. Chakraborty, who has received India's highest film honour Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year, was felicitated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the inauguration of a membership drive of the BJP in West Bengal. Speaking at the programme at the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) here, Chakraborty said, «In 2026, the masnad will be ours and we will do everything to achieve the goal.» Stating that he had campaigned for the party for 37 days in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the former Rajya Sabha member said that he was pained at the results in which BJP had come down from 18 seats in 2019 to 12 out of 42 constituencies in West Bengal.

Telangana Special Police (TGSP) have been suspended for alleged misconduct and incitement of agitation. Some TGSP personnel (constables) held agitations inside the Battalion campus in Telangana as well as on the streets of several places, including Hyderabad, and the families of the constables held sporadic protests in the state, demanding uniform policies for all police personnel and better working conditions. «With a view to upholding discipline and integrity within the Telangana Special Police, the 39 personnel involved in misconduct are placed under suspension for unbecoming of government servants, including incitement of others for agitation among Battalion personnel,» a release from Telangana Police said. The suspended personnel were found to have acted in violation of conduct rules and have engaged in behavior contrary to the one expected from government servants and they allegedly instigated unrest within the Battalion, adversely affecting morale and operational efficiency, it said.

Narendra Modi has congratulated Arjun Erigaisi, the Indian chess prodigy who recently achieved a significant milestone by surpassing the 2800 Elo rating mark in live chess ratings. This accomplishment makes Erigaisi the youngest Indian and only the second player from the country, after the legendary Viswanathan Anand, to cross this coveted threshold. The 21-year-old grandmaster reached this milestone on October 24, during the 2024 European Chess Club Cup. Representing Team Alkaloid, Erigaisi secured victory in a critical fifth-round match against Russian player Dmitry Andreikin, playing with the White pieces.

Raymond Chairman and Managing Director Gautam Singhania has lashed out at Lamborghini India head Sharad Agarwal and Asia Head Francesco Scardaoni. In a tweet, the Raymond boss said that the duo never 'check wat the customer issues are'. «I'm shocked at the arrogance of India Head @Agarwal_sharad and Asia Head Francesco Scardaoni. Not one has reached out to even check what the customer issues are,» tweeted Gautam Singhania.

US election 2024 campaign is all set to witness Kamala Harris and Tim Walz crisscrossing the United States to visit all seven battleground states — Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — in the coming days. This is part of Democratic Presidential and VP candidates' final blitz before the November 5 polling day and a direct message to Donald Trump. Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, will spend Sunday in Philadelphia, attending church services in the morning and visiting a barbershop. The vice president also plans to stop at a Puerto Rican restaurant and a youth basketball facility, as per an AP report. On Monday, Walz, the Minnesota's governor who is Harris' running mate, will campaign in Manitowoc and Waukesha, Wisconsin, before a joining Harris for a rally in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where the singer Maggie Rogers is scheduled to perform.