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Amaravati, October 28:<\/strong> The landfall process of very severe cyclonic storm Arnab continued along the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday, with the storm\u2019s centre remaining close to the shoreline, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.<\/p>

According to the IMD, the cyclone\u2019s northern spiral band had moved further inland, and the landfall process was expected to continue for approximately three more hours.<\/p>

The storm was located over the west-central Bay of Bengal, close to the Andhra Pradesh coast, near latitude 16.4 degrees north and longitude 82.0 degrees east. It was positioned around 30 kilometres east of Narsapur, 45 kilometres south-southwest of Yanam, 70 kilometres south-southwest of Kakinada and 90 kilometres east-northeast of Machilipatnam.<\/p>

The IMD said Cyclone Arnab was likely to continue moving northwestwards and cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near the south of Yanam.<\/p>

The system was forecast to maintain maximum sustained wind speeds of up to 135 kilometres per hour, with gusts reaching 150 kilometres per hour during the following three hours.<\/p>

Heavy rainfall and strong winds affected several areas, including Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam, Kakinada and Konaseema districts. District officials also reported fallen trees at various locations due to the cyclone\u2019s impact.<\/p>

Police Rescue Stranded People in Kakinada<\/h3>

In Kakinada district, police rescued four people who became stranded in floodwaters near the Bombay Katta area following heavy rainfall and seawater inundation.<\/p>

According to a district police press release, the four individuals had reported for duty in the morning but remained trapped until night after floodwaters surrounded their accommodation, leaving them unable to leave.<\/p>

After receiving information about their situation, police launched a rescue operation and safely evacuated all four people. They were subsequently provided transport to return home.<\/p>

Three People Stranded at Anchorage Port<\/h3>

Meanwhile, three people were reported stranded at the Central Water Commission (CWC) godowns at Kakinada Anchorage Port after floodwater and seawater inundated the premises.<\/p>

The flooding also caused a complete disruption of electricity, leaving workers unable to exit the facility. Night-shift personnel, the operations team and LPA staff were among those affected, police said.<\/p>

G Raju, an employee of a private company, said he was trapped by floodwaters while working the afternoon shift when the cyclone struck the area. He said the rescue team eventually reached the location and brought those stranded to safety.<\/p>

Another resident, C Durga Prasad of Nadakuduru, said he was caught in floodwaters while travelling towards the Kakinada bus stop. He expressed gratitude to the police for responding to information from local residents and carrying out the rescue.<\/p>

Authorities Issue Safety Advisory<\/h3>

Police have urged residents to avoid unnecessary outdoor movement and stay away from flooded roads and waterlogged areas.<\/p>

People trapped in dangerous situations or requiring emergency assistance have been advised to contact Dial 112<\/strong> or the Kakinada Police Control Room.<\/p>

Authorities continue to monitor the situation as Cyclone Arnab\u2019s landfall process progresses along the Andhra Pradesh coastline.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/cb84bdd3-9e52-4459-b7c9-2a9e08f93c7f.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":15,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-10-28T05:03:55.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":true,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Cyclone Arnab Continues Landfall Along Andhra Pradesh Coast, Heavy Rainfall Triggers Flooding","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":71,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":3,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-28T05:04:04.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-28T05:04:04.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.240.244","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":4186,"title":"Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh addresses Session on System & Synthetic Biology at ESTIC 2026","slug":"union-minister-dr-jitendra-singh-addresses-session-on-system-synthetic-biology-at-estic-2026","excerpt":null,"content":"

NEW DELHI:<\/strong> Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, has said that India\u2019s rich genetic diversity holds significant potential to make the country an important global resource for gene research, with other nations looking towards India for its unique genetic resources in the coming years.<\/p>

Addressing a session on System and Synthetic Biology at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasised the need to build domestic capabilities in emerging areas of biotechnology and translate India\u2019s scientific strengths into research opportunities and practical applications.<\/p>

The Minister said India\u2019s remarkable genetic and phenotypic diversity provides a valuable foundation for research, particularly in understanding variations in disease patterns and exploring new possibilities in healthcare. He expressed confidence that as India develops and scales up its research capabilities, the country can emerge as an important source of genetic resources for the global scientific community.<\/p>

Dr. Jitendra Singh also stressed the importance of strengthening indigenous technological capabilities in gene synthesis. Dependence on overseas suppliers for specialised research requirements can create challenges for Indian scientists in terms of time, access and research continuity. Building domestic capabilities in this area would help researchers pursue their work more efficiently and strengthen the country\u2019s biotechnology ecosystem.<\/p>

The Minister said India has considerable scientific talent and that the government has accorded high priority to research and innovation. He emphasised the need to strengthen the support systems required to take research forward, including greater industry participation and funding for promising scientific work.<\/p>

Dr. Jitendra Singh also spoke about the growing convergence of disciplines and the need to bring together biology, engineering, mathematics and other areas of expertise. Such interdisciplinary collaboration is becoming increasingly important as scientific research moves towards more complex applications and new technology pathways.<\/p>

Referring to advances in nuclear medicine, the Minister discussed the importance of creating greater awareness about emerging research opportunities and enabling wider participation in the sector. He referred to provisions under the recently enacted SHANTI Act that open nuclear medicine research to private-sector participation, adding that such initiatives can create opportunities for further research and industry engagement.<\/p>

The discussion also touched upon the need to strengthen the pathway from scientific discovery to technology development and practical application. Greater collaboration among research institutions, industry and entrepreneurs can help promising discoveries progress towards products and solutions that benefit society.<\/p>

The session was included Dr. Rajesh S. Gokhale, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), and brought together scientists and experts to discuss the potential of system and synthetic biology and the development of emerging biotechnology capabilities in India.<\/p>

ESTIC 2026 brings together scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, start-ups and young researchers to strengthen the interface between scientific research, technological innovation and national development. The conclave provides a platform to explore emerging technologies, encourage collaboration and support the translation of scientific knowledge into practical applications.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/e7e4392d-392b-4e8b-911e-10da208f6db1.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":15,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-10-27T14:13:47.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh addresses Session on System & Synthetic Biology at ESTIC 2026","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":100,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":3,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-27T14:13:55.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T14:13:55.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.240.244","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":4184,"title":"Rs 24-cr rehabilitation centre for persons with disability in Jammu to expand services","slug":"rs-24-cr-rehabilitation-centre-for-persons-with-disability-in-jammu-to-expand-services","excerpt":null,"content":"

New Delhi, Oct 27: Union minister Virender Kumar on Tuesday reviewed the ongoing construction of the permanent premises of the Composite Regional Centre (CRC) for persons with disabilities in Jammu and emphasised timely completion of the Rs 24-crore facility to strengthen rehabilitation, skill development and empowerment services.<\/p>

The centre, coming up at Village Chak Jawala in Vijaypur of Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, will expand access to rehabilitation, special education, early intervention and support services for persons with disabilities, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said.<\/p>

The permanent premises will enhance the institutional capacity of CRC Jammu, which is currently operating on a limited scale in Jammu city, the ministry said.<\/p>

Kumar said the centre would provide physiotherapy and specialised training for children with disabilities to help them become self-reliant. Training for parents and caregivers would also be facilitated to enable them to better support children with disabilities.<\/p>

A Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra will be established at the facility to facilitate access to assistive devices, while disability-related courses, including B.Ed. and M.Ed. programmes, are also planned, the ministry said.<\/p>

The facility will also house laboratories for the measurement, manufacture and fitting of customised artificial limbs and other assistive devices, helping beneficiaries carry out daily activities with greater ease and independence.<\/p>

During the visit, CRC Jammu Director Rohnika Sharma briefed the minister on the progress of construction, work completed so far and the remaining activities required for timely completion and operationalisation of the facility.<\/p>

Kumar emphasised the need for appropriate infrastructure and timely completion of the project to ensure effective delivery of services to persons with disabilities.<\/p>

He said empowering persons with disabilities was integral to the vision of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas' and the goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.<\/p>

The centre will address the long-standing need for a comprehensive rehabilitation facility in the Jammu region, bringing disability-related services closer to beneficiaries, from children to senior citizens, the ministry said.<\/p>

CRC Jammu functions under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities through the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities in New Delhi<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/d0c786c3-13b1-4a95-a4e8-0f73516c105c.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":15,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-10-27T13:47:43.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Rs 24-cr rehabilitation centre for persons with disability in Jammu to expand services","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":92,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-27T13:47:52.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T13:47:52.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.240.244","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":4183,"title":"ED attaches assets of K'taka Cong MLA, others in online betting linked PMLA case","slug":"ed-attaches-assets-of-ktaka-cong-mla-others-in-online-betting-linked-pmla-case","excerpt":null,"content":"

New Delhi, Oct 27: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday said it has attached assets worth more than Rs 23 crore as part of its ongoing money laundering investigation against Karnataka Congress MLA K C Veerendra and some others in connection with an alleged online betting network.<\/p>

A provisional order was issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on October 23 and the assets were found in the \"possession\" of Veerendra, Gulshan Khattar (promoter of Fonepaisa Payment Solutions), and his wife Neha Tandon, the central agency said in a statement.<\/p>

The value of the properties is Rs 23.35 crore, it added.<\/p>

The 51-year-old legislator, who represents the Chitradurga assembly seat in Karnataka, was arrested by the ED in August 2025 from Sikkim while on a business trip to lease a casino. He is now out on bail.<\/p>

The ED had called him the \"prime accused\" in the case. Veerendra has always denied the ED charges.<\/p>

The money laundering probe stems from FIRs filed in multiple states alleging cheating, impersonation and extortion of the public through illegal online betting websites, including King567 and other associated platforms.<\/p>

The ED claimed that proceeds of crime were found to have been received \"in the hands of\" Fonepaisa Payment Solutions, which received commission for providing services as a key payment gateway and financial intermediary in the \"illegal\" online betting ecosystem.<\/p>

Out of these proceeds of crime, properties worth Rs 33 crore were attached in January, according to the agency.<\/p>

The ED probe found that a company named SimTech received credits from identified mule bank accounts linked to king567.<\/p>

Tandon is the director of this company but she had \"no active role\" in its management; her husband Gulshan Khattar handled it, the agency said.<\/p>

The total attachment of assets in this case stands at Rs 343 crore while the ED has filed two charge sheets before a designated court in Bengaluru.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/c05ac656-1d44-4a34-a1b2-21d1fe6c7da9.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":15,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-10-27T13:43:26.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"ED attaches assets of K'taka Cong MLA, others in online betting linked PMLA case","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":99,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-27T13:43:35.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T13:43:35.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.240.244","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":4182,"title":"Vice President C P Radhakrishnan meets Russian parliamentary delegation led by Chairman of State Duma","slug":"vice-president-c-p-radhakrishnan-meets-russian-parliamentary-delegation-led-by-chairman-of-state-duma","excerpt":null,"content":"

NEW DELHI: <\/strong> The Chairman, Rajya Sabha, C. P. Radhakrishnan today met the Russian parliamentary delegation led by the Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Vyacheslav Volodin, in New Delhi.<\/p>

Welcoming H.E. Mr. Vyacheslav Volodin and the accompanying Russian delegation, the Chairman, Rajya Sabha expressed pleasure at meeting them and congratulated H.E.     Vyacheslav Volodin on his re-election as the Chairman of the State Duma. He also extended his congratulations on the successful conduct of the election of deputies to the ninth convocation of the State Duma in September 2026.<\/p>

Recalling recent special gestures reflecting the close ties between the two nations, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan mentioned that it was immensely pleasing when the Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister, Shriman Narendra Modi Ji, gifted a Russian edition of the Thirukkural<\/em> to H.E. President Vladimir Putin during the BRICS Summit in Delhi in September 2026.<\/p>

Highlighting the regular exchanges between parliamentarians of both countries, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan recalled key recent high-level v<\/strong>isit of Ms. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi in May 2025 <\/strong>along with five Members of Parliament to Russia in the context of the Pahalgam terror attack and India\u2019s Operation Sindoor and in December 2025<\/strong> during the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit held during the State visit of President Vladimir Putin to India.<\/p>

Referring to key pillars of bilateral cooperation, the Chairman noted that preparations are currently underway for the 80th<\/sup> anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Russia. He expressed gratitude to Russia for its continued support toward the joint resolve of both nations in countering terrorism. On the economic front, he expressed firm confidence that both countries will achieve the bilateral trade target of USD 100 billion in annual trade by 2030, as agreed upon by the leadership of both nations. He also identified inter-regional cooperation, science and technology, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people ties as other vital areas of ongoing cooperation.<\/p>

In conclusion, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan stated that such discussions play a vital role in understanding mutual priorities, sharing experiences, and exploring actionable avenues for collaboration, and reaffirmed the commitment to further strengthening ties for the mutual benefit of the people of both nations.<\/p>

During the Call on, Hon\u2019ble Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha Shri Harivansh; Hon\u2019ble Members of Rajya Sabha Shri Raghav Chadha; Dr. K. Laxman; Shri Sujeet Kumar; Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi; Dr. Laxmi Kant Bajpai; Dr. Radha Mohan Das Agrawal; Shri Sanjay Kumar Jha; Secretary-General Rajya Sabha Shri P.C. Mody; Secretary to HVPI Shri Amit Khare; and Secretary, Shri K.S. Somashekhar were also present.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/c608b0b3-ca22-4412-adc6-9780e533d486.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":15,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-10-27T13:14:18.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Vice President C P Radhakrishnan meets Russian parliamentary delegation led by Chairman of State Duma","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":83,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":3,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-27T13:14:25.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T13:14:25.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.240.244","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":4180,"title":"'Jungle raj in Punjab': State BJP chief Dhillon demands AAP govt's resignation","slug":"jungle-raj-in-punjab-state-bjp-chief-dhillon-demands-aap-govts-resignation","excerpt":null,"content":"

Chandigarh, Oct 27: Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon strongly criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on Tuesday for the alleged deteriorating law and order situation in the state, branding it a failure on every front.<\/p>

He claimed that the people of Punjab are in constant fear, with the rule of law seemingly replaced by a \"jungle raj.\"<\/p>

Dhillon pointed out that there have been several shooting incidents across the state in recent days, resulting in multiple fatalities.<\/p>

He referenced various incidents, including the killing of the son of an AAP sarpanch by unidentified assailants who opened fire outside a gurdwara in Chite Kalan village, Amritsar district, on Monday night. He also mentioned a double murder that occurred in Moga on Sunday, among other events.<\/p>

According to Dhillon, these incidents are not isolated but have become a daily reality in Punjab. He demanded that the government take responsibility and resign.<\/p>

\"As many as 18 murders have reportedly taken place in October alone so far. Businesspeople are falling victim to extortion; young people are being killed in broad daylight. The police are also under threat, with six police personnel having lost their lives and police stations coming under attack. When even those responsible for protecting the law are not safe, who can ordinary citizens turn to for protection?\" he asked in a statement.<\/p>

Dhillon questioned who would take responsibility: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann or the \"Super CM,\" Arvind Kejriwal.<\/p>

He alleged that Kejriwal has been absent from public events in Punjab since the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa, even though, according to Dhillon, all decisions concerning Punjab are being made by Kejriwal.<\/p>

He further claimed that the AAP government has failed on all fronts during its four-and-a-half years in power. Punjab, he asserted, needs accountability \"rather than false statements and publicity campaigns.\"<\/p>

With Punjab elections scheduled for early next year, Dhillon declared that it is time for the state to rid itself of this government.<\/p>

He added that the people of Punjab would no longer tolerate what he deemed an ineffective government.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/bba9d799-cc6e-494d-913b-f7606a788093.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":15,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-10-27T12:59:09.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"'Jungle raj in Punjab': State BJP chief Dhillon demands AAP govt's resignation","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":58,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-27T12:59:15.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T12:59:15.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.240.244","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":4175,"title":"Indian hospitals must have basic minimum standard of patient safety, quality care: NITI Aayog member","slug":"indian-hospitals-must-have-basic-minimum-standard-of-patient-safety-quality-care-niti-aayog-member","excerpt":null,"content":"

New Delhi, Oct 27 : <\/strong>NITI Aayog member Dr M Srinivas on Tuesday urged hospitals to focus not just on patient care but also on patient safety and quality standards.<\/p>

Speaking at the 20th edition of 'FICCI HEAL 2026', he said there is a need to \"have a match of both hospital and hospitality\" at government as well as private hospitals.<\/p>

\"The country should have a basic minimum standard of quality and safety in every hospital. We must come to a level where the world should recognise that Indian hospitals have a minimum standard of patient care,\" the former AIIMS director said.<\/p>

He said India has created a robust digital health ecosystem through Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, and this is going to be a game changer because the country has a gold mine of data.<\/p>

\"Once this data is harnessed, Artificial Intelligence can be optimally utilised to achieve transformative outcomes not only for the nation but also for the Global South,\" he said.<\/p>

Dr Srinivas said that through the National Health Authority, the government is coming out with structured data with interoperability.<\/p>

\"We will have one platform of ABHA ID and electronic health records, which will be interoperable. That is something that we are pushing for,\" he added.<\/p>

He said that placing people at the centre of the healthcare system -- by giving the right treatment at the right time and protecting them from extra financial burden -- is the key, and this is the focus of Pradhan Mantri-Jan Aarogya Yojana.<\/p>

\"We have seen an increasing number of non-communicable diseases; we must focus on preventing these diseases rather than just treating them at tertiary care hospitals,\" he further noted.<\/p>

Speaking on patient care, Dr Srinivas said there is a need to have a match of both hospital and hospitality at government and private hospitals.<\/p>

\"There is a need for private hospitals to adopt the universal health scheme,\" he said, urging private hospitals to extend affordable healthcare to tier-2 and 3 cities as well to avoid unequal distribution of care.<\/p>

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Kenji Shibuya, CEO, Medical Excellence JAPAN, said, \"India and Japan have a unique opportunity to lead the healthcare transformation together. India's vision of 'Heal in India' is truly inspiring. By integrating advanced medical care, Ayurveda, and wellness awareness, India is positioning itself as a global healing destination.\"<\/p>

Dr Ashutosh Raghuvanshi, Chair, FICCI Health Services Committee and MD and CEO of Fortis Healthcare, said, \"As we look towards Viksit Bharat 2047, the healthcare sector must work towards a system that combines world-class capabilities with affordability, access, and trust. This will require sustained investment, stronger prevention and early diagnosis, a skilled healthcare workforce, and closer collaboration across the public and private sectors.\"<\/p>

Anuj Pasrija, Country Lead, J&J MedTech India and VP (Surgery), Johnson and Johnson said, \"Hospital of the future will not be defined merely by its buildings, beds, or operating rooms. It will be defined by its ability to stay connected with the patient across the entire journey of patient care.\"<\/p>

Varun Khanna, Co-Chair, FICCI Health Services Committee and MD and Group CEO of Aster DM Quality Care Ltd, said, \"As we celebrate 20 years of FICCI HEAL, let us renew our commitment to building a healthcare system that is more accessible, affordable, equitable, innovative, and focused on delivering value and quality to every single patient.\"<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/a13bf47a-78ec-4a11-bd3e-731626aa89e4.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":15,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-10-27T11:32:19.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":true,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Indian hospitals must have basic minimum standard of patient safety, quality care: NITI Aayog member","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":89,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":3,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-27T11:32:19.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-27T11:32:19.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.240.244","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":4164,"title":"Punjab needs BJP govt committed to freeing state from drugs, murders: Tarun Chugh","slug":"punjab-needs-bjp-govt-committed-to-freeing-state-from-drugs-murders-tarun-chugh","excerpt":null,"content":"

Chandigarh, Oct 26: BJP leader Tarun Chugh on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Bhagwant Mann government over the alleged deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab, citing daylight murders, kidnappings, drug trafficking and the growing menace of gangsters.<\/p>

He said the people of Punjab increasingly recognise that freeing the state from drugs, extortion, mafia networks and gangster violence requires a BJP government backed by firm political resolve and decisive leadership.<\/p>

Under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, ordinary citizens are increasingly concerned about their safety, while criminals appear emboldened, he said.<\/p>

Chugh referred to Sunday's double murder in Moga, the recent kidnapping of a 27-year-old youth from Patiala whose body was subsequently recovered in the Sangrur area, and a few more recent incidents of crime.<\/p>

In a statement, the BJP leader said these incidents raise serious questions about the state government's ability to maintain law and order.<\/p>

He demanded that Chief Minister Mann explain the arrests made, the police action taken and the steps being undertaken to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.<\/p>

Chugh stressed that the government cannot evade accountability when the lives and safety of Punjab's citizens are at stake.<\/p>

He said drug trafficking, extortion and gangster networks have become a grave challenge not only for policing but also for Punjab's security and future.<\/p>

Chugh called for a thorough and impartial investigation into allegations concerning drug supply chains, the illegal sale of pharmaceutical drugs, networks allegedly operating from prisons, and the smuggling of narcotics and weapons from Pakistan through drones.<\/p>

He emphasised that the entire supply chain must be investigated rather than focusing solely on small-time offenders.<\/p>

Chugh reiterated the commitment articulated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah that drugs will be eradicated from Punjab under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi by December 31, 2029.<\/p>

Those involved in selling and supplying 'chitta' (synthetic drugs) as well as individuals operating the wider drug trafficking network must be brought within the ambit of the law and subjected to stringent punishment.<\/p>

He said achieving this objective requires action against the entire network, including its alleged masterminds, financiers, \"political protectors\" and international links. Where matters involve national security, the relevant central investigative agencies must also play their appropriate role.<\/p>

Chugh said the BJP is committed to making Punjab fear-free, crime-free and drug-free.<\/p>

\"People of Punjab deserve a government that stands with victims rather than criminals, dismantles drug networks instead of allowing them to flourish and protects the future of the state's youth,\" he said.<\/p>

Chugh demanded immediate action in murder and kidnapping cases, public disclosure of the outcomes of the anti-drug campaign and impartial investigations into allegations of political patronage to criminal networks.<\/p>

He expressed confidence that the BJP's resolve under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi would play a decisive role in freeing Punjab from the grip of drugs and gangsterism.<\/p>

Punjab BJP Kewal Singh Dhillon also criticised the AAP government over the alleged deteriorating law-and-order situation.<\/p>

He alleged that incidents of daylight murders and shootings across Punjab have instilled fear among ordinary citizens. The recent firing incident in Moga, he added, exposes the reality behind the state government's claims regarding law and order.<\/p>

Notably, two persons were killed while three others sustained injuries when some unidentified persons opened fire at them in Punjab's Moga district on Sunday evening, police said on Monday.<\/p>

Dhillon said that 23 police stations in Punjab have witnessed grenade attacks while serious incidents, including an attack on the police headquarters using a rocket launcher, have also taken place.<\/p>

The state BJP chief demanded that the Punjab government take strict action against criminals, strengthen the police force and ensure the safety of citizens.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/c77e76e5-d660-481c-bbdb-4f7c7c4a3bef.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":15,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-10-26T14:32:37.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Punjab needs BJP govt committed to freeing state from drugs, murders: Tarun Chugh","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":135,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":4,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-26T14:32:43.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T14:32:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.240.244","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":4159,"title":"Election commissioners' appointment should remain free from political dominance: Former SC judge","slug":"election-commissioners-appointment-should-remain-free-from-political-dominance-former-sc-judge","excerpt":null,"content":"

Thane, Oct 26: Former Supreme Court judge Abhay Oka has said the appointment process for Election Commissioners must remain free from political dominance, underlining the need for robust legal mechanisms and a framework to safeguard the integrity of independent institutions.<\/p>

Speaking at a lecture titled \"Freedom of Speech and Us\" on Sunday organised in Thane, Justice Oka (retd) raised critical questions regarding accountability in high-profile Constitutional appointments.<\/p>

He said it is imperative to establish a system and legal provision ensuring that political hegemony does not dictate the appointment of Election Commissioners, questioning what happens next if an election commissioner, such as Gyanesh Kumar, is removed from office.<\/p>

\"Former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani had proposed a collegium system nearly 14 years ago, which would have included the Prime Minister, Law Minister, Leaders of the Opposition in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India, to ensure a truly independent selection process,\" he claimed.<\/p>

He reiterated that free and fair elections are the bedrock of democracy.<\/p>

Noting that freedom of speech is the fundamental right of every citizen to express their views and perspectives, he said that an argument must be met with an argument, not with physical force.<\/p>

\"To preserve our nation's democracy, freedom of speech must be protected, as life loses its meaningful essence without it,\" he added.<\/p>

The former Supreme Court judge also criticised what he described as \"systematic environmental exploitation\".<\/p>

\"Temperatures in Thane and Mumbai touching 38 to 40 degrees Celsius were unprecedented. Thousands of trees had been cut down across Thane over the past decade to clear space for various projects, the consequences of which citizens are now bearing,\" he said.<\/p>

Lamenting a lack of environmental sensitivity among political leaders, he added that maintaining a scientific temper does not mean going against religion, citing practices like idol immersion in natural water bodies as contrary to scientific stewardship.<\/p>

Referring to Thane's proposed circular metro project, the former SC judge said citizens have the right to question whether spending Rs 12,000 crore on metro corridors could alternatively have been achieved at a fraction of the cost, such as by optimising roads and significantly expanding the fleet of the Thane Municipal Transport service.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/2ce43ae7-6843-49e8-91ec-decc7cd89ccf.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":15,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-10-26T12:35:03.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Election commissioners' appointment should remain free from political dominance: Former SC judge","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":83,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-26T12:35:09.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T12:35:09.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.240.244","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":4158,"title":"Rajnath to visit Philippines to attend ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus","slug":"rajnath-to-visit-philippines-to-attend-asean-defence-ministers-meeting-plus","excerpt":null,"content":"

New Delhi, Oct 26: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will travel to the Philippines this week to attend a meeting of a grouping comprising ASEAN nations and some of its dialogue partners that is expected to deliberate on evolving regional security situation.<\/p>

Singh will present India's views in dealing with major security challenges including the threat of terrorism facing the region at the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) to be held at Cebu from October 28 to 29.<\/p>

ADMM-Plus is a platform comprising 11-nation ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and its eight dialogue partners -- India, China, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Russia and the United States.<\/p>

Defence Minister Singh will lead the Indian delegation at the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus at Cebu, according to an official statement.<\/p>

He will also hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts of participating countries on the margins of the event.<\/p>

India became the dialogue partner of ASEAN in 1992 and the inaugural ADMM-Plus was convened in Hanoi on October 12, 2010.<\/p>

The Philippines is the chair of ADMM-Plus for 2026.<\/p>

Under the construct of ADMM-Plus, India is co-chairing the experts working group on counter-terrorism with Malaysia for the cycle 2024-2027.<\/p>

India's active participation in the grouping underscores the deepening defence diplomacy in Southeast Asia under the Act East policy, aimed at ensuring peace, stability and collective growth in the region, the defence ministry said.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/466082da-4414-4307-9602-71fa06a26e2d.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":15,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-10-26T12:28:06.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Rajnath to visit Philippines to attend ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":111,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-26T12:28:13.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T12:28:13.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.240.244","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":4157,"title":"SC Directs States, UTs to Fund Basic Facilities for Women Advocates in District, Taluk Courts","slug":"sc-directs-states-uts-to-fund-basic-facilities-for-women-advocates-in-district-taluk-courts","excerpt":null,"content":"

NEW DELHI, Oct 26:<\/strong> The Supreme Court on Monday directed all states and Union Territories to allocate funds for providing dedicated bar rooms, washrooms and other essential facilities for women advocates practising in district and taluk courts.<\/p>

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana strongly disapproved of the absence of separate bar rooms for women lawyers, stressing that such facilities must be provided irrespective of the number of women advocates practising in a court.<\/p>

\u201cIf there are no ladies' bar rooms, we strongly disapprove of it. It is the duty of all high courts and state governments to ensure that wherever women members are practising, they are provided an exclusive women's bar room with all facilities,\u201d the bench said.<\/p>

Emphasising that the directive must be implemented, the court said the requirement could not be set aside on grounds of inadequate funding or lack of space.<\/p>

\u201cThis is the mandate. We do not want to deviate from that. It has to be complied with, whether additional funds or land are required. Whatever is required must be done,\u201d the bench observed.<\/p>

The court posted the matter for further hearing on December 2.<\/p>

The apex court was hearing a plea filed by a group of women advocates highlighting concerns over accessibility, inclusiveness and the long-term sustainability of women's participation in the legal profession.<\/p>

The petitioners had flagged the lack of adequately equipped women's bar rooms and other essential facilities in courts, tribunals and commissions across the country.<\/p>

The Supreme Court had earlier stressed the need to create working conditions that enable women advocates to discharge their professional responsibilities safely, effectively and on an equal footing with their male counterparts.<\/p>

Taking note of the concerns raised, the court had observed that the absence of basic facilities for women lawyers could not be dismissed as a matter of mere convenience.<\/p>

The latest direction underscores the responsibility of state governments and high courts to ensure that women advocates have access to appropriate infrastructure and a supportive professional environment across district and taluk courts.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/b1bd25b5-29eb-4a9b-96f4-0e633e8265a4.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":15,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-10-26T12:21:35.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"SC Directs States, UTs to Fund Basic Facilities for Women Advocates in District, Taluk Courts","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":88,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-26T12:21:42.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T12:21:42.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.240.244","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":4155,"title":"India, US fine-tuning trade agreement; most discussions over: Union Minister Goyal","slug":"india-us-fine-tuning-trade-agreement-most-discussions-over-union-minister-goyal","excerpt":null,"content":"

Hague, Oct 26: India and the US have concluded most of the discussions for a proposed bilateral trade pact, and they are now fine-tuning the agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.<\/p>

\"We have concluded most of the discussions and are fine-tuning the agreement,\" he said here while talking about the India-US trade agreement.<\/p>

The minister is here on a two-day official visit. He is accompanying a business delegation.<\/p>

Addressing the India-Netherlands Business Forum here, he said India has concluded nine free trade agreements in the last four and a half years.<\/p>

India and the US, in February, announced finalisation of the framework for the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement (BTA). However, changes in the tariff landscape in the US have led to further negotiations on the pact.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/363e6fc6-9d59-406b-b0f8-1aa5673631db.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":15,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-10-26T12:07:21.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"India, US fine-tuning trade agreement; most discussions over: Union Minister Goyal","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":65,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":1,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-26T12:07:28.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T12:07:28.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.240.244","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":4154,"title":"Tiger Shroff firing case: Police custody of four accused, including two women, extended till Oct 28","slug":"tiger-shroff-firing-case-police-custody-of-four-accused-including-two-women-extended-till-oct-28","excerpt":null,"content":"

Mumbai, Oct 26: A court here on Monday extended till October 28 the police custody of four persons, including two women, held for allegedly aiding the shooters in the Tiger Shroff firing case.<\/p>

Kunal (21) and Sumit (19), residents of Haryana's Sonipat district, and Radha (23) and Babita (23), both from Uttar Pradesh, are among the 11 people arrested in the case.<\/p>

Kunal, Sumit, Radha and Babita were produced before Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (Esplanade Court) S Khedkar at the end of their previous remand on Monday.<\/p>

Police sought extension of their custody stating they had full knowledge of the conspiracy, adding that the accused need to be confronted with the previously arrested co-accused. The data recovered from their phones needs to be analysed, police further told court.<\/p>

The investigation revealed that the accused were communicating on Signal app, which they destroyed. Data comprising photos and videos, including of the weapons used in the crime, has been recovered from their phones, police said.<\/p>

Custody was required for verification of this data, police said, adding that the voice samples of two accused were yet to be collected.<\/p>

The defence, represented by Ajinkya Migral, contended that custody cannot be granted on mechanical grounds.<\/p>

The confrontation between the accused doesn't require strict police custody, and it can be done in jail as well with court's permission. Hence, the accused should be sent to judicial custody, the defence argued.<\/p>

After hearing both sides, the court extended police custody of the four accused till October 28.<\/p>

As per the police, these accused had travelled to Amritsar to procure the weapons, while the two women smuggled the firearms by train to Mumbai, handing them over directly to the attackers.<\/p>

At least two men fired five to six rounds at Shroff's car in Juhu area on October 18 before speeding away on a motorcycle, which was found abandoned in Andheri. The actor escaped relatively unhurt, while his driver and a bystander were injured.<\/p>

A case has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Arms Act for attempt to murder and other offences.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/28e3be80-4d21-463e-b3b9-bdd4c331f97e.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":15,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-10-26T12:01:04.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Tiger Shroff firing case: Police custody of four accused, including two women, extended till Oct 28","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":66,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-26T12:01:14.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T12:01:14.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.240.244","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":4153,"title":"DGPs, IGPs Conference to Be Held in Tirupati From Dec 4 To 6; PM Modi, HM Shah to attend","slug":"dgps-igps-conference-to-be-held-in-tirupati-from-dec-4-to-6-pm-modi-hm-shah-to-attend","excerpt":null,"content":"

AMARAVATI, Oct 26:<\/strong> The conference of Directors General of Police (DGPs) and Inspectors General of Police (IGPs) will be held at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Tirupati from December 4 to 6, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other dignitaries scheduled to attend.<\/p>

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary G Sai Prasad on Monday chaired an inter-departmental committee meeting at the state Secretariat to review preparations for the high-level conference.<\/p>

The Chief Secretary directed officials from various departments to undertake comprehensive arrangements and ensure that there was no scope for lapses during the event.<\/p>

According to an official press release, the three-day conference will bring together senior police officials from across the country and is scheduled to be attended by Prime Minister Modi, Union Home Minister Shah and other dignitaries.<\/p>

Sai Prasad also issued specific instructions to officials regarding the arrangements to be made by their respective departments for the smooth and successful conduct of the conference.<\/p>

The departments concerned have been asked to coordinate closely and ensure that all logistical, security and other necessary arrangements are completed well in advance.<\/p>

The conference of DGPs and IGPs is a key annual gathering of senior police leadership, providing a platform to deliberate on issues related to policing, internal security and other matters concerning law enforcement.<\/p>

The Andhra Pradesh government is coordinating preparations for the conference in Tirupati, with the Chief Secretary reviewing the arrangements to ensure the event is conducted smoothly.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/31eb0720-0661-4b12-9bd3-a7bdd3f9948a.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":15,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":1,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-10-26T11:51:38.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"DGPs, IGPs Conference to Be Held in Tirupati From Dec 4 To 6; PM Modi, HM Shah to attend","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":112,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-26T11:51:04.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T11:51:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.240.244","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":4149,"title":"Priyank Kharge defends father's remark on PM Modi, accuses BJP of 'double standards'","slug":"priyank-kharge-defends-fathers-remark-on-pm-modi-accuses-bjp-of-double-standards","excerpt":null,"content":"

Bengaluru, Oct 26: Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday defended his father and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing the BJP of making an issue out of it while overlooking statements made by its own leaders.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Mallikarjun Kharge made the remarks while addressing a function in Patna to mark the 139th birth anniversary of Bihar's first Chief Minister Krishna Singh.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Responding to a heckler who shouted that Modi would not go, the senior Kharge retorted, \"Modi ka baap bhi jayega, baap bhi jayega\" (Even Modi's father will have to go).<\/p>

 <\/p>

Priyank Kharge said, \"BJP likes to make issues out of non-issues.\"<\/p>

 <\/p>

He said the context in which the remark was made should first be understood.<\/p>

 <\/p>

A BJP supporter at the event had challenged Mallikarjun Kharge, saying that neither he nor his father could do anything to Modi, and that the Congress leader's remark was a retort to the heckler. Priyank told reporters.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"That was a retort. And, as all of you are aware, it is generally how people talk, in any language,\" he said.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Priyank Kharge accused the BJP of double standards, citing remarks allegedly made by Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah about former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and other political leaders.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"BJP should also look at their own history. Modi spoke ill about Rajiv Gandhi from the stage where there are thousands of people gathered. Amit Shah had spoken about Indra Gandhi, saying, 'Even if your grandmother returns to earth from heaven then also the DNA cannot be changed',\" Kharge said.<\/p>

 <\/p>

The minister alleged that the top BJP leaders had used words like \"jersey cow,\" and \"hybrid calf.\"<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"These so-called cultured people forget what Mr Modi and Mr Shah have spoken. If you file an FIR or a hundred people come and troll us, nothing is going to change. We don't need to learn culture from them,\" he said.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Asked about the BJP's reaction, Priyank Kharge said the party objected when its own language was used in response to its statements.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"These are things that they have said. If you reply back in their own language, they have a problem,\" he said.<\/p>

 <\/p>

He also accused the BJP of trying to divert attention from other issues and questioned the whereabouts of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.<\/p>

 <\/p>

\"They want to turn their attention from their favourite person, Gyanesh Kumar. Where is he hiding. That is the problem. They just want some deviation from the current problems that they're facing. They don't want to answer questions,\" he said.<\/p>

 <\/p>

Congress has been alleging that the BJP is misusing the Election Commission through Gyanesh Kumar and been questioning the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the country.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/f2acbe60-c10e-443d-a8d3-68cf4549dded.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":15,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-10-26T09:16:05.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Priyank Kharge defends father's remark on PM Modi, accuses BJP of 'double standards'","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":102,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":3,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-26T09:16:12.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T09:16:12.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.240.244","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":4148,"title":"SC notice to Centre, EC on plea challenging SIR in Maharashtra","slug":"sc-notice-to-centre-ec-on-plea-challenging-sir-in-maharashtra","excerpt":null,"content":"

New Delhi, Oct 26: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a plea challenging the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Maharashtra.<\/p>

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notices to the Centre, Election Commission of India and others on a plea filed by Arun Anandagiri, a chartered accountant and journalist by profession.<\/p>

Senior advocate Arvind Datar, appearing for the petitioner, submitted that voters temporarily relocated during redevelopment in Mumbai and Pune have been deleted as \u201cperson not found\u201d.<\/p>

He said around 20 million out of the 97.9 million total voters in Maharashtra have been deleted from the draft rolls and another 12.2 million electors have been struck off under \u201clogical discrepancies\u201d.<\/p>

The petition stated that till the issue is adjudicated by the top court, the revision exercise in the state should be kept in abeyance and no voter whose name appeared in the pre-SIR list should be excluded or deleted.<\/p>

The top court has posted the matter for hearing on November 5.<\/p>

The draft electoral rolls released after the SIR conducted across Maharashtra have seen 20.68 million electors, or 21.14 per cent, dropped from the voters\u2019 list across the state.<\/p>

The office of the state chief electoral officer had said that across Maharashtra, of the 97,854,049 registered voters, as many as 20,688,487 electors, or 21.14 per cent, have been excluded from the draft electoral rolls as they could not be traced at their given addresses during the SIR exercise.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/7e3dbc9d-9a11-4186-8487-0e35f2245e6b.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":15,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-10-26T09:06:54.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"SC notice to Centre, EC on plea challenging SIR in Maharashtra","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":87,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-26T09:06:59.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T09:06:59.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.240.244","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":4147,"title":"CM Yogi Adityanath targets Akhilesh over infiltrators, accuses SP, Cong of backing illegal immigrants","slug":"cm-yogi-adityanath-targets-akhilesh-over-infiltrators-accuses-sp-cong-of-backing-illegal-immigrants","excerpt":null,"content":"

Kanpur (UP), Oct 26: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday targeted Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav over his remarks on infiltrators, asking why he was so fond of Bangladeshi and Pakistani infiltrators.<\/p>

He also accused the SP and Congress of opposing citizenship for persecuted minorities while helping illegal immigrants.<\/p>

Addressing a programme at Bithoor here on Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti, Adityanath took a swipe at the SP and Congress over their opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), alleging they had an inherent hostility towards Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs.<\/p>

\"Why do you have so much love for Bangladeshi infiltrators, Akhilesh ji? Pakistani infiltrators who work to snatch the rights of the poor here -- it is not just during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls that you and your party have forcibly got the names of these infiltrators included, thereby depriving the poor here of their rights. You have continuously indulged in such mischief,\" he said.<\/p>

\"When an infiltrator comes, he does not come alone. These are the very people who get ration cards made for them and, after getting the ration cards made, ensure that the ration meant for the poor reaches them. And this was the reason why, before 2017, the poor used to starve, farmers were forced to commit suicide, daughters' safety was at risk and nobody felt secure. Foreign infiltrators would come and occupy land wherever they pleased,\" the chief minister alleged.<\/p>

Adityanath said the Citizenship Amendment Act provided for citizenship and a dignified life to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs who had been forced to leave Pakistan, Bangladesh or Afghanistan and had been living in India for more than five years.<\/p>

\"Remember, the Samajwadi Party and the Congress opposed this. That means they have an inherent enmity towards Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs. They harbour this hostility by birth. They opposed it at that time, indulged in vandalism and attempted arson. They also attempted violent incidents in Kanpur,\" he alleged.<\/p>

The CM's remarks came amid a political row over Yadav's recent statement in Lucknow that the biggest infiltrators in Uttar Pradesh were from Uttarakhand, an apparent dig at Adityanath, who was born in the hill state.<\/p>

The statement triggered protests in Uttarakhand, with the BJP and various organisations staging demonstrations and burning effigies of the SP chief at several places.<\/p>

Adityanath also accused the SP of attempting to divide society and said its return to power would revive the state's earlier atmosphere of violence and lawlessness.<\/p>

\"The friendship between Lord Ram and Nishad Raj symbolises how the end of demonic rule came about. As long as this friendship continues, the SP and Congress are destined to be wiped out,\" he said, referring to the alliance between Lord Ram and Nishad Raj in the Ramayana.<\/p>

Targeting the SP over its earlier tenure, he said, \"Akhilesh ji, you got power once through inheritance. A clay pot cannot be put on the fire again and again. The people of the state have sent you packing after seeing your deeds. Stop dreaming of returning to power. Remember, a throne may come to someone once through inheritance, but wisdom does not. One has to work for wisdom and come down to the ground.\"<\/p>

Adityanath also alleged that the SP and Congress had obstructed the construction of the Ram temple and the development of Ayodhya. He said the BJP government had developed Ayodhya and other religious sites while giving due recognition to the state's cultural heritage.<\/p>

Taking a swipe at the SP, he said, \"The SP means riots. The SP means corruption. The SP means dynastic politics. The SP means playing with the lives of the youth. The SP means lawlessness in the state.\"<\/p>

He further warned people against trusting the party, saying it was now invoking Lord Ram despite its past opposition to the Ram temple movement.<\/p>

\"They will come wearing new disguises. Now even the Samajwadi Party is chanting the name of Ram. But remember, you are Bajrangis. Bajrangi can recognise Kalanemi (mythical demon from Ramayana who changed his personality to trick Lord Hanuman). Do not trust these people,\" he said.<\/p>

Adityanath also referred to the 1931 Kanpur riots, recalling the killing of journalist Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi while he was trying to save innocent Hindus. He alleged that the father of BJP MLA Rahul Bachcha Sonkar was also killed by rioters.<\/p>

He said the BJP government had ensured a peaceful atmosphere in the state, citing the recent Dussehra celebrations as an example.<\/p>

The CM said the government was providing free ration to 16 crore people, housing to 65 lakh poor families under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and Ayushman Bharat benefits to 10 crore people in the state. He also said two crore people were benefiting from the Ujjwala scheme and that free LPG cylinders would be provided to eligible beneficiaries for Diwali.<\/p>

Adityanath said the government had also developed the Brahmavart Ghat and Maharshi Valmiki's ashram at Bithoor, besides building a memorial to Nana Saheb Peshwa and Tatya Tope, leaders of the 1857 uprising.<\/p>

On the occasion, the CM dedicated development projects, 29 inauguration and 21 foundation laying, worth over Rs 411 crore in Bithoor and Bilhaur assembly constituencies of Kanpur.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/24b7c3b5-8973-4123-aa6a-91c16fd3d4b2.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":15,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-10-26T09:01:34.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"CM Yogi Adityanath targets Akhilesh over infiltrators, accuses SP, Cong of backing illegal immigrants","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":94,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":5,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-26T09:01:40.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T09:01:40.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.240.244","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":4146,"title":"Values, Spirit Of Service Define Indian Culture: BJP President Nitin Nabin","slug":"values-spirit-of-service-define-indian-culture-bjp-president-nitin-nabin","excerpt":null,"content":"

Jaipur, Oct 26:<\/strong> BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Monday said values and the spirit of service are the defining features of Indian culture, stressing that good thoughts become meaningful only when translated into action.<\/p>

Addressing a programme titled \u201cSpiritual Awakening for World Renewal\u201d organised by the Brahma Kumaris institution at Abu Road in Rajasthan's Sirohi district, Nabin said values acquire significance when they are reflected in service to society.<\/p>

\u201cGood thoughts become meaningful only when they become part of our values. Values hold great importance in Indian culture, and they become effective when they are put into practice through service,\u201d he said.<\/p>

Nabin said the spirit of service and dedication would help take the country forward, emphasising the importance of putting cultural values into practice in everyday life.<\/p>

He also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, saying the prime minister was guiding the country with a similar spirit and believed that all 140 crore Indians should unite to work towards a common goal.<\/p>

Speaking about the power of the mind, the BJP president said it could become both a source of bondage and a means of liberation, depending on how it was guided.<\/p>

\u201cThe mind is the greatest strength. We must try to overcome the ego,\u201d he said, underlining the importance of self-awareness and inner discipline.<\/p>

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and state BJP president Madan Rathore were also present at the programme.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/dd5b4103-cb17-4eef-92fa-25c4af931f20.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":15,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-10-26T08:54:15.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Values, Spirit Of Service Define Indian Culture: BJP President Nitin Nabin","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":78,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-26T08:54:25.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T08:54:25.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.240.244","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":4145,"title":"BRICS Parliamentary Forum: Om Birla Says Global Challenges Transcend Borders","slug":"brics-parliamentary-forum-om-birla-says-global-challenges-transcend-borders","excerpt":null,"content":"

New Delhi, Oct 26: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said parliaments can play a crucial role in building mutual trust, easing tensions between countries and addressing global challenges through dialogue, diplomacy and cooperation.<\/p>

Inaugurating the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum at the historic Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, the former Parliament building, Birla said regional conflicts, wars, economic instability, trade tensions, terrorism and climate change transcend national boundaries, making international cooperation increasingly important.<\/p>

\u201cParliaments can play a special role\u201d in strengthening mutual understanding and trust, reducing international tensions and resolving global challenges peacefully, he said while addressing parliamentary delegates in Hindi.<\/p>

New Delhi is hosting the two-day forum, which also marks the 20th anniversary of the BRICS Parliamentary Forum. Birla welcomed delegates from BRICS member countries and highlighted the importance of parliamentary engagement in strengthening international partnerships.<\/p>

Noting that BRICS countries together account for nearly half of the world's population and around one-third of its landmass, Birla said the grouping holds a significant share of the global economy and trade. Despite differences in geography, culture, language and social structures, he said, member countries share a commitment to humanity and democratic values.<\/p>

The Lok Sabha Speaker also praised the unanimous joint statement adopted at the BRICS Heads of State meeting held in India under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.<\/p>

He emphasised that the commitments made at the summit must translate into concrete outcomes, with parliaments contributing through legislation, budgetary decisions, deliberations and oversight.<\/p>

Separately, the Prime Minister's Office highlighted a piece written by Birla on social media, outlining the role of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in promoting dialogue and cooperation among member and partner countries.<\/p>

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, while welcoming the delegates to the historic Central Hall, described BRICS as an important multilateral platform for advancing global and regional cooperation, given the grouping's substantial share of the world's population.<\/p>

He said that under Modi's leadership during India's BRICS presidency, the grouping had adopted a \u201cpeople-centric and humanity-first\u201d vision, guided by the theme of \u201cBuilding for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability\u201d.<\/p>

Harivansh also highlighted Modi's role in championing the expansion of BRICS to strengthen the voice of the Global South. He said the New Delhi Declaration advocates reforms in global governance and supports a multipolar world order.<\/p>

Calling for greater collaboration among member countries, Harivansh urged them to combine their strengths to promote inclusiveness, deepen partnerships and advance global progress.<\/p>

India assumed the chairmanship of the BRICS Parliamentary Forum at its 11th edition in Brasilia in June 2025, where Birla was appointed chairperson of the 12th forum.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/cf026a42-9bee-440c-81a8-e735b4a07309.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":15,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-10-26T08:46:47.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"BRICS Parliamentary Forum: Om Birla Says Global Challenges Transcend Borders","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":111,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":3,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-26T08:46:53.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T08:46:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.240.244","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":4144,"title":"'Extremely unfortunate': Rajnath Singh on Kharge's PM remarks","slug":"extremely-unfortunate-rajnath-singh-on-kharges-pm-remarks","excerpt":null,"content":"

New Delhi, Oct 26: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday decried Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi as \"extremely unfortunate\" and said it reflects that the main opposition party has not just suffered a political downfall but an ideological downfall as well.<\/p>

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday sparked a controversy with his remarks \"Modi ka baap bhi jayega\", in response to an audience member's comment that \"the PM would not go anywhere\", during an event in Bihar\u2019s Patna.<\/p>

The incident took place while Kharge was speaking at the programme to celebrate the 139th birth anniversary of Bihar's first chief minister, Shrikrishna Singh.<\/p>

When asked about Kharge's remarks, Singh told reporters it is \"extremely unfortunate\". The Congress president's remarks have hurt the sentiments of crores of people of the country, he added.<\/p>

\"Given the position Kharge ji holds, he is expected to demonstrate greater seriousness, restraint, dignity and responsible conduct in public life. If the national president of Congress himself uses such language, it is not only contrary to the dignity of his post, but also raises serious questions about Congress's political culture,\" he said.<\/p>

The standard of Congress politics is declining every day, he added.<\/p>

Singh said Kharge's remarks reflect that the Congress has suffered not just a political downfall, but an ideological downfall as well.<\/p>

\"And Congress should remember that in a democracy, the public keeps account of everything and gives a fitting reply when the time comes,\" he added.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/e14ad330-d826-48e2-a19e-c7054bc88b97.webp","gallery":null,"video_url":null,"video_file":null,"video_thumbnail":null,"category_id":15,"subcategory_id":null,"author_id":1,"editor_id":null,"status":"published","published_at":"2026-10-26T08:37:50.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"'Extremely unfortunate': Rajnath Singh on Kharge's PM remarks","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":102,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":2,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-26T08:37:56.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T08:37:56.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.240.244","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-28T08:45:30.000000Z","deleted_at":null}}],"meta":{"current_page":1,"last_page":62,"per_page":20,"total":1228}}