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New Delhi, October 8:<\/strong> The GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state finance ministers, on Thursday began deliberations on a series of proposed reforms aimed at making the Goods and Services Tax regime more taxpayer-friendly and improving the ease of doing business.<\/p>

At its 57th meeting, the Council is considering major changes under the proposed GST 2.0 framework, including scrapping the arrest powers of GST officers, decriminalising several offences and simplifying the registration process.<\/p>

The Council is expected to deliberate on removing criminal liability for nine offences, softening provisions for 24 others and raising the threshold for initiating criminal prosecution from the existing level to \u20b95 crore.<\/p>

Under the proposed changes, taxpayers involved in offences such as delayed return filing, classification disputes or delays in tax payment due to cash-flow issues may avoid arrest by paying the applicable tax, interest and proportionate penalty. GST officers would primarily focus on tax recovery, while law enforcement agencies would handle criminal proceedings.<\/p>

At present, GST officers can arrest individuals, with prior authorisation from a Commissioner-level officer, in serious cases involving tax evasion, fraudulent input tax credit (ITC) claims or wrongful refunds exceeding \u20b91 crore.<\/p>

The Council is also likely to consider a common procedure for raising GST demands across states. Taxpayers could receive a mandatory intimation before a formal notice, providing them an opportunity to respond. No GST notice may be issued for demands below \u20b910,000, a category that currently accounts for around 20 per cent of cases by number but involves a negligible amount of tax.<\/p>

To tackle fake input tax credit and discrepancies between buyer and supplier claims, the Council may consider introducing an invoice-matching system in monthly GST returns. The system would enable reconciliation of invoices and help ensure legitimate credit claims.<\/p>

Several measures aimed at easing compliance for small businesses are also on the agenda. Small sellers operating through e-commerce platforms may be allowed to use platform warehouses as their registered place of business in states where they do not have their own premises.<\/p>

Under the proposal, such suppliers would need a physical place of business in only one state, where physical verification and Aadhaar authentication would be completed. Registrations in other states could then be processed with the consent of the platform without direct involvement of tax officers. The move could benefit around 9.5 lakh small sellers seeking access to customers across the country.<\/p>

The Council may also consider redesigning GST registration forms to make the process simpler, with step-by-step guidance and clear document requirements. Taxpayers already registered in another state could have their details carried forward, reducing the paperwork required for registrations in multiple states.<\/p>

Another proposal seeks to limit GST rate revisions to once a year, with changes taking effect from the beginning of a financial year, providing greater predictability and stability for businesses.<\/p>

The Council is also expected to discuss intelligence-led logistics and transit checks. Under the proposed system, vehicles would be stopped only on the basis of specific prior authorisation from a senior officer and generally by the state of origin, except in cases involving missing documents or buyer-liable tax. The move is aimed at reducing multiple stoppages, transit delays and freight costs.<\/p>

For exporters, the Council may consider aligning the definition of exports with commercial activities involving foreign exchange earnings and removing ambiguity regarding the export status of services supplied through overseas branches of Indian companies. <\/p>

ExploreHistory<\/span>The meeting may also take up a proposal to withdraw the IGST exemption currently available on imports of gold, silver and platinum by specified banks and nominated agencies. These precious metals generally attract 3 per cent IGST, but the exemption is available to certain designated importers.<\/p>

Another proposal under consideration would allow employers to claim input tax credit on premiums paid for life and health insurance coverage provided to employees. While individuals purchasing such policies for themselves or their families are eligible for GST exemption, companies currently pay 18 per cent GST on employee insurance coverage without being able to claim ITC.<\/p>

The Council is also likely to discuss restructuring its officers\u2019 committees to make the mechanism more streamlined. The existing structure, comprising the Secretariat, an implementation committee, eight standing committees and 18 sectoral groups, may be consolidated into three bodies \u2014 the Secretariat, the Implementation Committee and a single Standing Committee of officers.<\/p>

The proposed reforms are expected to be implemented in a phased manner beginning early next year, subject to the Council\u2019s decisions and subsequent legal changes.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/8aed56be-e954-41d8-bbd4-dd1a5d10a373.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":"2026-10-08T09:25:50.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"GST Council Mulls Scrapping Arrest Powers, Decriminalisation and Easier Registration","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":211,"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":"2026-10-08T09:26:12.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-08T09:26:12.000000Z","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":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.61","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3698,"title":"GST Council Mulls Scrapping Arrest Powers, Decriminalisation and Easier Registration","slug":"gst-council-mulls-scrapping-arrest-powers-decriminalisation-and-easier-registration-1","excerpt":null,"content":"

New Delhi, October 8:<\/strong> The GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state finance ministers, on Thursday began deliberations on a series of proposed reforms aimed at making the Goods and Services Tax regime more taxpayer-friendly and improving the ease of doing business.<\/p>

At its 57th meeting, the Council is considering major changes under the proposed GST 2.0 framework, including scrapping the arrest powers of GST officers, decriminalising several offences and simplifying the registration process.<\/p>

The Council is expected to deliberate on removing criminal liability for nine offences, softening provisions for 24 others and raising the threshold for initiating criminal prosecution from the existing level to \u20b95 crore.<\/p>

Under the proposed changes, taxpayers involved in offences such as delayed return filing, classification disputes or delays in tax payment due to cash-flow issues may avoid arrest by paying the applicable tax, interest and proportionate penalty. GST officers would primarily focus on tax recovery, while law enforcement agencies would handle criminal proceedings.<\/p>

At present, GST officers can arrest individuals, with prior authorisation from a Commissioner-level officer, in serious cases involving tax evasion, fraudulent input tax credit (ITC) claims or wrongful refunds exceeding \u20b91 crore.<\/p>

The Council is also likely to consider a common procedure for raising GST demands across states. Taxpayers could receive a mandatory intimation before a formal notice, providing them an opportunity to respond. No GST notice may be issued for demands below \u20b910,000, a category that currently accounts for around 20 per cent of cases by number but involves a negligible amount of tax.<\/p>

To tackle fake input tax credit and discrepancies between buyer and supplier claims, the Council may consider introducing an invoice-matching system in monthly GST returns. The system would enable reconciliation of invoices and help ensure legitimate credit claims.<\/p>

Several measures aimed at easing compliance for small businesses are also on the agenda. Small sellers operating through e-commerce platforms may be allowed to use platform warehouses as their registered place of business in states where they do not have their own premises.<\/p>

Under the proposal, such suppliers would need a physical place of business in only one state, where physical verification and Aadhaar authentication would be completed. Registrations in other states could then be processed with the consent of the platform without direct involvement of tax officers. The move could benefit around 9.5 lakh small sellers seeking access to customers across the country.<\/p>

The Council may also consider redesigning GST registration forms to make the process simpler, with step-by-step guidance and clear document requirements. Taxpayers already registered in another state could have their details carried forward, reducing the paperwork required for registrations in multiple states.<\/p>

Another proposal seeks to limit GST rate revisions to once a year, with changes taking effect from the beginning of a financial year, providing greater predictability and stability for businesses.<\/p>

The Council is also expected to discuss intelligence-led logistics and transit checks. Under the proposed system, vehicles would be stopped only on the basis of specific prior authorisation from a senior officer and generally by the state of origin, except in cases involving missing documents or buyer-liable tax. The move is aimed at reducing multiple stoppages, transit delays and freight costs.<\/p>

For exporters, the Council may consider aligning the definition of exports with commercial activities involving foreign exchange earnings and removing ambiguity regarding the export status of services supplied through overseas branches of Indian companies. <\/p>

ExploreHistory<\/span>The meeting may also take up a proposal to withdraw the IGST exemption currently available on imports of gold, silver and platinum by specified banks and nominated agencies. These precious metals generally attract 3 per cent IGST, but the exemption is available to certain designated importers.<\/p>

Another proposal under consideration would allow employers to claim input tax credit on premiums paid for life and health insurance coverage provided to employees. While individuals purchasing such policies for themselves or their families are eligible for GST exemption, companies currently pay 18 per cent GST on employee insurance coverage without being able to claim ITC.<\/p>

The Council is also likely to discuss restructuring its officers\u2019 committees to make the mechanism more streamlined. The existing structure, comprising the Secretariat, an implementation committee, eight standing committees and 18 sectoral groups, may be consolidated into three bodies \u2014 the Secretariat, the Implementation Committee and a single Standing Committee of officers.<\/p>

The proposed reforms are expected to be implemented in a phased manner beginning early next year, subject to the Council\u2019s decisions and subsequent legal changes.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/2282b43f-a482-4311-bde9-05033b233fdf.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":"2026-10-08T09:22:31.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"GST Council Mulls Scrapping Arrest Powers, Decriminalisation and Easier Registration","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":166,"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":"2026-10-08T09:22:51.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-08T09:22:51.000000Z","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":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.61","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3697,"title":"GST Council Mulls Scrapping Arrest Powers, Decriminalisation and Easier Registration","slug":"gst-council-mulls-scrapping-arrest-powers-decriminalisation-and-easier-registration","excerpt":null,"content":"

New Delhi, October 8:<\/strong> The GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state finance ministers, on Thursday began deliberations on a series of proposed reforms aimed at making the Goods and Services Tax regime more taxpayer-friendly and improving the ease of doing business.<\/p>

At its 57th meeting, the Council is considering major changes under the proposed GST 2.0 framework, including scrapping the arrest powers of GST officers, decriminalising several offences and simplifying the registration process.<\/p>

The Council is expected to deliberate on removing criminal liability for nine offences, softening provisions for 24 others and raising the threshold for initiating criminal prosecution from the existing level to \u20b95 crore.<\/p>

Under the proposed changes, taxpayers involved in offences such as delayed return filing, classification disputes or delays in tax payment due to cash-flow issues may avoid arrest by paying the applicable tax, interest and proportionate penalty. GST officers would primarily focus on tax recovery, while law enforcement agencies would handle criminal proceedings.<\/p>

At present, GST officers can arrest individuals, with prior authorisation from a Commissioner-level officer, in serious cases involving tax evasion, fraudulent input tax credit (ITC) claims or wrongful refunds exceeding \u20b91 crore.<\/p>

The Council is also likely to consider a common procedure for raising GST demands across states. Taxpayers could receive a mandatory intimation before a formal notice, providing them an opportunity to respond. No GST notice may be issued for demands below \u20b910,000, a category that currently accounts for around 20 per cent of cases by number but involves a negligible amount of tax.<\/p>

To tackle fake input tax credit and discrepancies between buyer and supplier claims, the Council may consider introducing an invoice-matching system in monthly GST returns. The system would enable reconciliation of invoices and help ensure legitimate credit claims.<\/p>

Several measures aimed at easing compliance for small businesses are also on the agenda. Small sellers operating through e-commerce platforms may be allowed to use platform warehouses as their registered place of business in states where they do not have their own premises.<\/p>

Under the proposal, such suppliers would need a physical place of business in only one state, where physical verification and Aadhaar authentication would be completed. Registrations in other states could then be processed with the consent of the platform without direct involvement of tax officers. The move could benefit around 9.5 lakh small sellers seeking access to customers across the country.<\/p>

The Council may also consider redesigning GST registration forms to make the process simpler, with step-by-step guidance and clear document requirements. Taxpayers already registered in another state could have their details carried forward, reducing the paperwork required for registrations in multiple states.<\/p>

Another proposal seeks to limit GST rate revisions to once a year, with changes taking effect from the beginning of a financial year, providing greater predictability and stability for businesses.<\/p>

The Council is also expected to discuss intelligence-led logistics and transit checks. Under the proposed system, vehicles would be stopped only on the basis of specific prior authorisation from a senior officer and generally by the state of origin, except in cases involving missing documents or buyer-liable tax. The move is aimed at reducing multiple stoppages, transit delays and freight costs.<\/p>

For exporters, the Council may consider aligning the definition of exports with commercial activities involving foreign exchange earnings and removing ambiguity regarding the export status of services supplied through overseas branches of Indian companies. <\/p>

ExploreHistory<\/span>The meeting may also take up a proposal to withdraw the IGST exemption currently available on imports of gold, silver and platinum by specified banks and nominated agencies. These precious metals generally attract 3 per cent IGST, but the exemption is available to certain designated importers.<\/p>

Another proposal under consideration would allow employers to claim input tax credit on premiums paid for life and health insurance coverage provided to employees. While individuals purchasing such policies for themselves or their families are eligible for GST exemption, companies currently pay 18 per cent GST on employee insurance coverage without being able to claim ITC.<\/p>

The Council is also likely to discuss restructuring its officers\u2019 committees to make the mechanism more streamlined. The existing structure, comprising the Secretariat, an implementation committee, eight standing committees and 18 sectoral groups, may be consolidated into three bodies \u2014 the Secretariat, the Implementation Committee and a single Standing Committee of officers.<\/p>

The proposed reforms are expected to be implemented in a phased manner beginning early next year, subject to the Council\u2019s decisions and subsequent legal changes.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/31542cb4-0aa0-46df-a802-3a3dc0e73e15.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":"2026-10-08T09:01:44.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"GST Council Mulls Scrapping Arrest Powers, Decriminalisation and Easier Registration","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":314,"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":"2026-10-08T09:02:16.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-08T09:02:16.000000Z","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":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.61","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3695,"title":"When Nana Patekar Put Acting on Hold to Serve With Army During Kargil War","slug":"when-nana-patekar-put-acting-on-hold-to-serve-with-army-during-kargil-war","excerpt":null,"content":"

Mumbai, October 8<\/strong>: Veteran actor Nana Patekar had once put his successful acting career on hold to join Indian Army personnel during the Kargil War in 1999, recalling the experience years later during an appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati<\/em>. <\/p>

Patekar, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 76 after suffering a cardiac arrest in Goa, had undergone extensive military training for his 1991 film \u2018Prahaar: The Final Attack\u2019, in which he played the role of Major V.S. Chavan. He had trained with the Maratha Light Infantry for nearly three years for the film, which he also wrote and directed.<\/p>

When the Kargil conflict broke out, Patekar approached senior Army officers seeking permission to join troops at the war front. He was initially told that such permission could only be granted by the Defence Minister.<\/p>

Patekar recalled that he contacted then Defence Minister George Fernandes, whom he knew personally. During his 2024 appearance on KBC, he told Amitabh Bachchan that Fernandes initially said it would not be possible.<\/p>

Patekar then explained his extensive training and association with the Maratha Light Infantry. According to his recollection, Fernandes asked him when he wanted to go, and the actor replied, \u201cToday.\u201d<\/p>

He eventually received permission and travelled to the Kargil conflict zone in August 1999, where he spent around two months with Army personnel near the Line of Control.<\/p>

During his stay, Patekar travelled to several locations, including Dras, Leh, Kupwara, Baramulla and Sopore. He recalled that his weight dropped significantly during the deployment, from around 76 kg when he reached Srinagar to about 56 kg when he returned.<\/p>

Patekar said he was also associated with a Quick Reaction Team (QRT) and later worked at a military hospital in Srinagar, where he witnessed the difficult aftermath of the conflict.<\/p>

He recalled seeing the mortal remains of soldiers who had lost their lives in the war and described the experience as deeply distressing. He also recounted an emotional encounter with an injured soldier who had lost both his legs but still wanted to return to the battlefield.<\/p>

For Patekar, his experience during the Kargil conflict was not about seeking recognition but about serving the country.<\/p>

He also used the experience to reflect on life, saying that people should broaden their understanding of happiness and sorrow by looking beyond their own circumstances and recognising the struggles faced by others.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/2e545256-57a8-470c-be4f-91e59bee897f.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":"2026-10-08T07:20:17.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"When Nana Patekar Put Acting on Hold to Serve With Army During Kargil War","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":238,"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":"2026-10-08T07:20:39.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-08T07:20:39.000000Z","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":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.61","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3686,"title":"Will continue to serve nation with same spirit of duty, devotion: PM Modi","slug":"will-continue-to-serve-nation-with-same-spirit-of-duty-devotion-pm-modi","excerpt":null,"content":"

New Delhi, Oct 7: As he completed 25 years as head of government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he will continue to serve the nation with the same spirit of duty and devotion for building a developed India.<\/p>

Modi also said that he remains committed to working with even greater energy to realise the collective vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'.<\/p>

He said these 25 years have been a \"deeply fulfilling journey of service, shaped at every stage by the affection, faith and blessings of the people\".<\/p>

Thanking President Droupadi Murmu for her greetings on achieving the milestone, Modi said whatever progress the country has witnessed has been possible because crores of Indians chose to participate in the nation's transformation with confidence and determination.<\/p>

He said it is especially heartening to see this change reflected in everyday lives.<\/p>

\"Rashtrapati Ji, thank you for the wishes and generous words... I shall continue to serve our nation with the same spirit of duty and devotion as we all move together towards building a 'Viksit Bharat',\" he said on X.<\/p>

Modi also thanked Vice President CP Radhakrishnan for his warm wishes and kind words on his completion of 25 years as head of government.<\/p>

\"This journey of service has been strengthened at every step by the trust and participation of the people of India. Your observations from across the States and Union Territories are deeply encouraging. I remain committed to working with even greater energy to realise our collective vision of a 'Viksit Bharat',\" he said.<\/p>

In the morning, Modi offered prayers at the Shri Vinayaka Temple here and renewed his pledge to serve the country with utmost dedication.<\/p>

Modi has been continuously serving as head of government -- first as chief minister of Gujarat for three terms and subsequently as prime minister of India after winning three Lok Sabha elections -- since October 7, 2001.<\/p>

Earlier, addressing the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha' to mark a quarter-century as a head of government, Modi coined a slogan, \"We Will Do It\" and asserted that India will become a developed nation by 2047, but flagged casteist divisions during elections as a major challenge.<\/p>

Modi also highlighted his government's achievements in different sectors and said what once seemed unimaginable has become possible.<\/p>

\"The dream we are seeing today in 2026 of a developed India will surely come true. There is no reason for India to stop now. A hundred years ago, we were even less than 40 crore; today, we are more than 140 crore. The 140 crore citizens together will build a developed India by 2047, and we certainly will. We Will Do It,\" he said.<\/p>

The prime minister, however, cautioned that political fragmentation for vote-bank gains remains one of the nation's steepest hurdles, reminding citizens that when adversity strikes, it impacts every community and caste without discrimination.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/58e11972-288a-4867-a01f-00b7610dfac9.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":"2026-10-07T14:30:49.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Will continue to serve nation with same spirit of duty, devotion: PM Modi","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":323,"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":"2026-10-07T14:31:00.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-07T14:31:00.000000Z","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":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.61","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3684,"title":"Hindi promotion should create greater opportunities, not appear imposed: Dr Jitendra Singh","slug":"hindi-promotion-should-create-greater-opportunities-not-appear-imposed-dr-jitendra-singh","excerpt":null,"content":"

New Delhi, Oct 7: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said the promotion of Hindi should focus on creating greater opportunities and a stake in the language rather than making its use appear imposed.<\/p>

Addressing the third meeting of the Hindi Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, he said greater use of Hindi would naturally follow when knowledge of the language creates opportunities for employment and professional growth.<\/p>

\"The promotion of Hindi should be based on creating greater opportunities and stake in the language rather than making its use appear imposed,\" Singh, the Minister of State for Personnel, was quoted as saying in an official statement.<\/p>

He said the larger objective should be to promote Hindi in a manner that is simple, natural and inclusive, so that its use does not create a sense of imposition.<\/p>

Singh said the ultimate goal was to expand the use and reach of Hindi while ensuring that it remains aligned with the country's linguistic diversity and everyday communication needs.<\/p>

He, however, cautioned against viewing Hindi usage in isolation from the wider requirement of knowledge and professional competence.<\/p>

Insisting exclusively on Hindi, particularly in specialised fields where adequate literature and terminology may not be readily available, should not become a barrier to knowledge acquisition, he said.<\/p>

The minister referred to the experience of introducing Hindi in medical education and stressed that original technical terms can continue to be retained where necessary, while explanations and teaching can be provided in Hindi.<\/p>

Singh reiterated that creating a stake in a language was more effective for its promotion than merely imposing its use.<\/p>

As Hindi becomes increasingly useful for employment and professional opportunities, people would have a natural incentive to learn and use it, he said.<\/p>

He also referred to the growing demand for Hindi learning even in regions where it was traditionally less prevalent, linking such interest to emerging employment opportunities.<\/p>

The minister said the suggestions received from members of the Hindi Advisory Committee had been noted and that the Personnel Ministry would make serious efforts towards their implementation.<\/p>

Suggestions falling outside its jurisdiction would be forwarded to the concerned ministries and departments so that they could be examined at the appropriate level.<\/p>

Referring to a suggestion regarding language options in competitions conducted by the Ministry of Skill Development, Singh said that such options could help make these initiatives more accessible to beneficiaries from smaller towns, cities and rural areas.<\/p>

He suggested that language options, including suitable oral components where appropriate, could make such initiatives more accessible, and said the suggestion could be conveyed to the ministry concerned.<\/p>

Singh also referred to the suggestion of involving Hindi Advisory Committee members in programmes for teaching Hindi in schools.<\/p>

He said such proposals could be taken up with the Ministry of Education, particularly where programmes involve teachers and educational institutions, \"as the Personnel Department by itself may not be in a position to undertake such activities\".<\/p>

Emphasising the need for simple and accessible official Hindi, the minister said that government communication should not use unnecessarily difficult or highly formal Hindi.<\/p>

He said language used in official work should be easily understood in everyday communication rather than appearing like a literal translation from English.<\/p>

The minister stressed that while a substantial amount of work in the department is already carried out in Hindi, it may not always be practical to insist on 100 per cent use of Hindi, particularly in official communication with non-Hindi-speaking states.<\/p>

The sensitivities and convenience of people and officials in different linguistic regions have to be kept in mind, he said.<\/p>

Singh said there has been a significant change in the use of Hindi during the last 10-12 years after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took over, including increased use of the language by officers from southern parts of the country.<\/p>

He cited examples of officers and personnel in scientific and technical establishments using Hindi extensively in their official work despite being based in predominantly non-Hindi-speaking regions.<\/p>

The minister also highlighted improvements in the quality of translation in government work.<\/p>

Referring to the earlier occurrence of incorrect and sometimes misleading translations, he said such problems have reduced considerably.<\/p>

Singh noted that technology and AI-driven systems, along with the availability of larger datasets, are now contributing to improvements in translation, including in technically sensitive areas.<\/p>

\"The meeting also provided an opportunity for members of the Hindi Advisory Committee to place their suggestions before the department on matters relating to the promotion and wider use of Hindi in official work,\" the statement said.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/414a09f1-6fab-4a3b-b698-46ad41734d4f.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":"2026-10-07T14:00:37.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Hindi promotion should create greater opportunities, not appear imposed: Dr Jitendra Singh","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":262,"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":"2026-10-07T14:00:50.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-07T14:00:50.000000Z","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":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.61","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3683,"title":"Collective Efforts Needed to Build a Developed India: CM Yogi","slug":"collective-efforts-needed-to-build-a-developed-india-cm-yogi","excerpt":null,"content":"

Varanasi, Oct 7: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said the vision of a \"developed and self-reliant India\" envisaged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi can be realised only through collective efforts by every state, district, town and village.<\/p>

Addressing a programme organised to honour participants of the Seva Yatra who reached Kashi from Vadnagar in Gujarat under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, Adityanath said India has emerged as a secure and prosperous power on the global map under Modi's leadership.<\/p>

\"Prime Minister Modi began his journey as the chief minister of Gujarat and today 25 successful years of that journey have been completed. I heartily congratulate him on this occasion and convey my greetings to him on behalf of the people of Uttar Pradesh,\" he said.<\/p>

Adityanath said a developed and self-reliant India is Modi's vision, but it can be achieved only when every district, village, town and state works towards that goal.<\/p>

He said healthy competition is advancing across the country in the same spirit.<\/p>

Recalling the 2001 Bhuj earthquake in Gujarat, Adityanath said the entire country was worried at the time about how Gujarat would recover from the disaster.<\/p>

Under Modi's \"charismatic leadership\", Gujarat rose again and emerged as a model state, he said.<\/p>

The chief minister said the world had witnessed the transformation of Kashi and UP over the past 12 years.<\/p>

He alleged that around a decade ago, UP was under the influence of mafias, the safety of women and girls was a concern, traders lived in an atmosphere of fear and there was apprehension of disturbances even during festivals instead of an atmosphere of celebration.<\/p>

\"Under the guidance and leadership of Prime Minister Modi, mafias have been consigned to the dustbin of history, while the Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya, Maa Vindhyavasini Dham corridor, Maha Kumbh and activities in Mathura-Vrindavan are becoming the identity of a new Uttar Pradesh,\" Adityanath said.<\/p>

He said the journey from Vadnagar to Kashi is not only a tribute to Modi's commitment to service during his 25 years in public life but also strengthens the spirit of \"Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat\".<\/p>

Adityanath said young bikers travelled through 10 states, braving heat and rain, and their energy would be useful in fulfilling the resolve of making India a developed nation by 2047.<\/p>

He said the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, being held from September 17 to October 17, is progressing continuously.<\/p>

The chief minister also urged the youth to carry forward the message of BJP national president Nitin Nabin and remain prepared for the upcoming programmes.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/78758fff-c75c-4109-a43d-7df5c1ab9273.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":"2026-10-07T13:28:00.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Collective Efforts Needed to Build a Developed India: CM Yogi","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":257,"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":"2026-10-07T13:28:50.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-07T13:57:46.000000Z","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":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.61","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3682,"title":"Rahul, Priyanka, other MPs detained after being forcibly removed from protest site","slug":"rahul-priyanka-other-mps-detained-after-being-forcibly-removed-from-protest-site","excerpt":null,"content":"

New Delhi, Oct 7: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were forcibly removed on Wednesday by police and were detained after they along with other leaders staged a sit-in at the roundabout near Shangri-La hotel in central Delhi.<\/p>

Gandhi and other MPs and leaders were headed in buses to the Jantar Mantar protest site after they were stopped by the police from proceeding further.<\/p>

They staged a sit in at the roundabout itself, with Priyanka Gandhi lying on the road along with other women leaders, while carrying a copy of the Constitution.<\/p>

Security personnel gathered in large numbers at the site and they first forcibly removed Rahul Gandhi, and put him inside a police bus after carrying him on their shoulders.<\/p>

Some of the Congress leaders including Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and Udai Bhanu Chib alighted atop the bus carrying Rahul Gandhi, while Mumtaz Patel sat on its bonnet.<\/p>

A large posse of women police personnel then started removing Priyanka Gandhi and other women who were lying on the road. They were forcibly removed and put into buses and were taken away from the site.<\/p>

Opposition MPs earlier held a lunch meeting at a restaurant in central Delhi, from where they headed to the Jantar Mantar protest site in buses. Several other opposition MPs were also detained by the police.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/f9706294-0536-4f00-8c10-ca7d1a748da9.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":"2026-10-07T12:56:37.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Rahul, Priyanka, other MPs detained after being forcibly removed from protest site","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":214,"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":"2026-10-07T12:56:49.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-07T12:56:49.000000Z","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":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.61","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3680,"title":"Must seek Jantar Mantar protest permission 10 days before event: Delhi Police","slug":"must-seek-jantar-mantar-protest-permission-10-days-before-event-delhi-police","excerpt":null,"content":"

New Delhi, Oct 10: With INDIA bloc leaders marching to Jantar Mantar seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal, the Delhi Police on Wednesday reiterated that permission to protest at the site has to be sought 10 days in advance and gatherings not exceeding 1,000 people.<\/p>

The clarification comes amid heightened security in central Delhi, with the INDIA bloc holding a protest demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) planning a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10.<\/p>

Under the Delhi Police's standing order issued in compliance with a 2018 Supreme Court judgment in Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan vs Union of India, protests, demonstrations and sit-ins at Jantar Mantar require prior permission from the competent authority.<\/p>

The police guidelines prescribe the 18th-century obseravatory for gatherings of up to 1,000 people, while larger protests are to be shifted to other designated sites.<\/p>

Applications for permission are required to be submitted to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, New Delhi District, at least 10 days before the proposed event.<\/p>

The guidelines also prohibit demonstrations in the Central Vista area, including India Gate, C-Hexagon, Man Singh Road, Janpath, Rajpath and adjoining lawns.<\/p>

For larger gatherings, the Delhi Police has designated Ramlila Maidan for protests involving between 1,000 and 50,000 people, while gatherings exceeding 50,000 are to be held at Burari.<\/p>

The apex court, in its July 2018 judgment, had held that peaceful protest is a fundamental right but also directed that a mechanism be put in place to regulate demonstrations and balance the rights of protesters with public order and the interests of residents.<\/p>

The issue has assumed significance as the INDIA bloc MPs and supporters marched towards Jantar Mantar on Wednesday, a day after hundreds of opposition leaders and workers were detained following their march to the Election Commission and an over eight-hour sit-in inside Akashvani Bhawan.<\/p>

The opposition has accused Kumar of facilitating the deletion of lakhs of names from electoral rolls through the SIR exercise and has been demanding his resignation.<\/p>

The CJP has formally intimated Delhi Police about its proposed October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar, with its co-convenor Saurav Das submitting an intimation letter at the Parliament Street police station. The outfit has said thousands of people are expected to participate.<\/p>

The police restrictions come against the backdrop of several recent attempts by political parties and student organisations to mobilise at Jantar Mantar over the SIR issue. Protesters had also attempted to reach the site on earlier occasions amid heavy barricading and deployment of security personnel, with several of them being detained.<\/p>

Delhi Police has maintained that Jantar Mantar remains an authorised site for peaceful and approved demonstrations, but stressed that such protests are subject to prior permission and the prescribed crowd limit.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/40afb9dc-43ff-4103-acc5-9d775900047d.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":"2026-10-07T12:39:12.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Must seek Jantar Mantar protest permission 10 days before event: Delhi Police","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":356,"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":"2026-10-07T12:39:20.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-07T12:39:20.000000Z","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":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.61","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3674,"title":"Karnataka Faces Severe Drought as 90% Crops Damaged: Dy CM Parameshwara","slug":"karnataka-faces-severe-drought-as-90-crops-damaged-dy-cm-parameshwara","excerpt":null,"content":"

Ballari, (Karnataka), Oct 7: Karnataka is facing one of its worst drought situations in nearly 75 years, with around 90 per cent of crops damaged, and saving farmers from the crisis is the state government's priority, Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said on Wednesday.<\/p>

As many as 217 of the state's 240 taluks have already been declared drought-hit, while ground-truthing is under way in another 23 taluks, he said, adding that 10 to 15 of them could be added to the drought-hit list.<\/p>

\"The government has to come to the assistance of farmers and people. We have already taken several measures to provide as much assistance as possible,\" Parameshwara, who holds the revenue portfolio, told reporters after visiting drought-hit areas at Halakundi village in Ballari.<\/p>

\"Farmers in several areas had first sown Tur dal, which was damaged due to inadequate rainfall, and later opted for alternative crops such as jowar after receiving some rain, but those too had failed,\" the deputy chief minister said.<\/p>

According to him, around 90 per cent of crops had been damaged across Karnataka, including in irrigated areas.<\/p>

He added that the drought situation was particularly severe in Ballari, Vijayanagara and surrounding regions.<\/p>

The state government had decided to release Rs 2,500 as the first instalment of compensation to farmers from its own resources without waiting for Central assistance. Under the Centre's guidelines, the compensation was Rs 8,500 per hectare, but no funds had been released by the Centre so far, Parameshwara said.<\/p>

\"We will not sit here blaming the Centre, saying that not even a single paisa has come. We will provide whatever assistance is possible from our side. We will not abandon the farmer in distress,\" he said.<\/p>

An order had already been issued, and Deputy Commissioners had been instructed to release the first instalment immediately, with further assistance to be provided in the coming days, he said.<\/p>

The state had submitted two memoranda to the Centre, estimating losses of around Rs 46,000 crore in 177 taluks, and had sought Rs 11,000 crore to Rs 11,500 crore under NDRF guidelines, he said.<\/p>

\"We have said that the loss is Rs 46,000 crore. But as per the Central guidelines, we can seek only what we are eligible for. That is why we have sought around Rs 11,000 crore in compensation,\" Parameshwara said.<\/p>

Three Central teams had visited Karnataka and inspected drought-hit areas, he said, adding that the teams were not required to visit every village as they conducted sample inspections and also had access to satellite-based data.<\/p>

Parameshwara said the government had also instructed banks to defer recovery of farmers' loans and take steps towards restructuring and refinancing. Farmers need not worry about notices issued by banks, he said, adding that similar directions were being issued to private financial institutions and nationalised banks.<\/p>

The drought had also triggered drinking water shortages in several villages, and funds had been released for drinking water and other emergency relief works, he said.<\/p>

On the financial burden of drought relief, Parameshwara said the government would prioritise expenditure based on the availability of funds.<\/p>

\"We will decide on a priority basis, depending on the availability of finances, what work should be taken up first and what can be taken up later. Now, the farmer is our priority. Road works and other works can happen later. Saving the farmer is the first task,\" he said.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/0e2e55f4-9670-4f5c-9243-cf1e1b18ca94.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":"2026-10-07T11:55:55.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Karnataka Faces Severe Drought as 90% Crops Damaged: Dy CM Parameshwara","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":255,"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":"2026-10-07T11:56:08.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-07T11:56:08.000000Z","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":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.61","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3672,"title":"President Murmu Visits Historic Hadimba Temple, Atal Tunnel During Himachal Pradesh Trip","slug":"president-murmu-visits-historic-hadimba-temple-atal-tunnel-during-himachal-pradesh-trip","excerpt":null,"content":"

MANALI, OCT 7:<\/strong> President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a three-day visit to Himachal Pradesh, visited the historic Hadimba Temple in Manali and the Atal Tunnel at Rohtang on Wednesday, officials said.<\/p>

President Murmu arrived at the Bahang helipad around noon on Tuesday, where she was received by Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta, Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut and Manali MLA Bhuvneshwar Gaur.<\/p>

She then travelled to the Circuit House in Manali, where she is scheduled to stay until October 8.<\/p>

According to officials, President Murmu visited the historic Hadimba Temple during the afternoon and later travelled towards Sissu in the Lahaul Valley. During the visit, she also toured the Atal Tunnel at Rohtang<\/strong>, one of the key infrastructure projects connecting Manali with the Lahaul-Spiti region.<\/p>

Meanwhile, President Murmu\u2019s daughter, Itishree Murmu, visited the Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery and Estate<\/strong> in Naggar.<\/p>

During her interaction with museum curator Dr Larisa Surgina, Itishree Murmu appreciated the works of Russian artist Nicholas Roerich, widely known as the \u201cMaster of Mountains\u201d.<\/p>

She also expressed a desire to revisit the gallery with President Murmu and posed for photographs with children during the visit.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/dcc1735c-193f-4c37-9b61-d94ea5aabebd.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":"2026-10-07T11:25:13.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"President Murmu Visits Historic Hadimba Temple, Atal Tunnel During Himachal Pradesh Trip","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":335,"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":"2026-10-07T11:25:34.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-07T11:25:34.000000Z","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":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.61","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3671,"title":"Virat Kohli\u2019s Spokesperson Denies Claims He Was Paid To Visit Premanand Maharaj\u2019s Ashram","slug":"virat-kohlis-spokesperson-denies-claims-he-was-paid-to-visit-premanand-maharajs-ashram","excerpt":null,"content":"

NEW DELHI, OCT 7: <\/strong>A spokesperson for Indian cricketer Virat Kohli on Wednesday rejected allegations that the star batter was paid to make his first visit to the ashram of spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj, describing the claims as \u201ccompletely false, baseless and factually incorrect.\u201d<\/p>

Kohli and his wife, actor Anushka Sharma, are devotees of Premanand Maharaj and have visited his ashram in Vrindavan on several occasions.<\/p>

The denial came after Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma allegedly claimed that Kohli had received Rs 5 crore for his first visit to the ashram in 2023.<\/p>

\u201cWe would like to categorically state that the claims made by Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma in regards to Mr. Virat Kohli are completely false, baseless and factually incorrect,\u201d Kohli\u2019s spokesperson said in a statement.<\/p>

The spokesperson said Kohli\u2019s visits to the ashram were driven by his \u201cdeep faith and reverence for Maharaj Ji\u201d.<\/p>

\u201cWe strongly refute these claims and urge the media to exercise due diligence, verify facts before reporting or amplifying such statements, and report responsibly,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>

Kohli and Anushka have continued to visit the ashram at various points in the cricketer\u2019s career, including following his retirement from Test cricket in 2025.<\/p>

Their most recently reported visit to the ashram took place in July this year.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/f8b1bbad-8f55-44d2-9ce7-1dbed8cc4007.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":"2026-10-07T11:15:05.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Virat Kohli\u2019s Spokesperson Denies Claims He Was Paid To Visit Premanand Maharaj\u2019s Ashram","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":299,"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":"2026-10-07T11:15:17.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-07T11:15:17.000000Z","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":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.61","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3669,"title":"Make A Good Movie, Entertain People Again And Rebuild Your Image: SC To Rajpal Yadav","slug":"make-a-good-movie-entertain-people-again-and-rebuild-your-image-sc-to-rajpal-yadav","excerpt":null,"content":"

NEW DELHI, Oct 7:<\/strong> The Supreme Court on Tuesday advised actor Rajpal Yadav to make a good film and return to entertaining audiences as a way of rebuilding his public image, while taking note of his payment of Rs 1.15 crore in a long-running series of cheque-bounce cases.<\/p>

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana noted that Yadav had deposited Rs 1.15 crore in compliance with the court\u2019s previous order.<\/p>

The court was also informed by Yadav\u2019s counsel that a prospective buyer had been found for one of his properties and was willing to deposit Rs 85 lakh through a demand draft with the Supreme Court Registry by October 12.<\/p>

During the hearing, the bench said it was not satisfied with Yadav\u2019s conduct but was giving him some additional time to comply with the proceedings.<\/p>

Yadav, who appeared personally before the court, attributed his financial difficulties to losses incurred from his directorial film Ata Pata Laapata<\/em>.<\/p>

\u201cOver the last 13 years, I have also incurred losses amounting to Rs 200-250 crore. I suffered a loss with Ata Pata Laapata<\/em>. Rs 17 crore went down the drain,\u201d Yadav told the court.<\/p>

He also said the film, which was expected to release in around 1,200 theatres, ultimately could not be released in even a single theatre.<\/p>

Responding to the actor, Chief Justice Surya Kant asked whether he had any new film coming up and suggested that he return to filmmaking and entertainment.<\/p>

The CJI said, \u201cMake a good movie and entertain people again; that will help rebuild your image. We have some lawyers here who are also good actors\u2014why not make a movie featuring them?\u201d<\/p>

The matter has been listed for hearing next week.<\/p>

Dispute Over Film Financing<\/h3>

The legal dispute relates to a 2010 financial agreement under which Rajpal Yadav received Rs 5 crore from Murli Projects Pvt Ltd to finance his directorial debut Ata Pata Laapata<\/em>.<\/p>

According to the complainant, Yadav issued seven cheques of Rs 1.05 crore each in 2013 towards settlement of the financial assistance, but the cheques were dishonoured.<\/p>

The complainant further claimed that an agreement signed in 2012 required Yadav, his wife and their company to repay around Rs 11 crore, including interest.<\/p>

The Supreme Court had earlier granted Yadav temporary relief from surrendering in the case. On September 8, the court issued notice on his plea and said that, subject to a deposit of Rs 5 crore with the Registry, he could be exempted from surrendering.<\/p>

Delhi High Court Conviction<\/h3>

On July 10, the Delhi High Court upheld Yadav\u2019s conviction in multiple cheque-bounce cases and sentenced him to three months in prison.<\/p>

The High Court also directed him to pay more than Rs 1 crore to the complainant in each of the seven cases. It noted an extraordinary delay of 1,894 days, or more than five years, in filing petitions challenging the conviction.<\/p>

However, the court allowed around Rs 2 crore already paid by Yadav to be adjusted against the amount due and kept his sentence in abeyance for two months to enable him to approach the appellate court.<\/p>

Yadav\u2019s wife, Radha Rajpal Yadav, was also directed to pay around Rs 5.5 lakh as a fine to the complainant in each case, with a three-month simple imprisonment term in case of default.<\/p>

The High Court\u2019s order came on revision petitions filed by Yadav and his wife against a 2019 sessions court decision that had upheld their conviction by a magistrate in April 2018.<\/p>

The magistrate had initially sentenced Yadav to six months\u2019 imprisonment, which was later reduced to three months.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/f1035063-2ca4-4d6a-b27d-7ba285fd7092.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":"2026-10-07T09:54:46.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Make A Good Movie, Entertain People Again And Rebuild Your Image: SC To Rajpal Yadav","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":408,"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":"2026-10-07T09:55:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-07T09:55:01.000000Z","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":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.61","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3667,"title":"Char Dham Yatra Sets New Record With Over 56 Lakh Pilgrims","slug":"char-dham-yatra-sets-new-record-with-over-56-lakh-pilgrims","excerpt":null,"content":"

DEHRADUN, OCT 7:<\/strong> The ongoing Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand has set a new record, with more than 56 lakh pilgrims visiting the four Himalayan shrines so far this season, according to the state government.<\/p>

A government statement said the number of devotees undertaking the pilgrimage in 2026 has crossed 56.18 lakh, surpassing the previous all-time high of around 52 lakh pilgrims recorded in 2023.<\/p>

The record footfall at Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri reflects the growing popularity of religious tourism in Uttarakhand and the continued faith of devotees from across the country.<\/p>

Reacting to the surge in pilgrim numbers, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the record turnout was made possible by extensive arrangements to ensure safe, smooth and organised travel for devotees.<\/p>

\u201cEvery devotee coming to Devbhoomi Uttarakhand is our guest. The state government\u2019s constant effort is to ensure that every pilgrim\u2019s journey remains safe, smooth and pleasant,\u201d Dhami said.<\/p>

He said the rise in the number of devotees was also an indication of improved facilities and arrangements along the pilgrimage routes.<\/p>

The Chief Minister credited the coordinated efforts of the state administration, police, health department, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), local bodies and shrine priests for the successful conduct of the yatra.<\/p>

Dhami said facilities related to healthcare, traffic management, drinking water, sanitation, parking, accommodation, disaster management and overall pilgrim convenience had been continuously strengthened along the Char Dham routes.<\/p>

He added that special emphasis was being placed on seamless coordination among various departments to ensure the smooth conduct of the ongoing pilgrimage season.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/3bd1df81-4aa3-413e-aece-67c1bfbad9fa.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":"2026-10-07T09:39:44.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Char Dham Yatra Sets New Record With Over 56 Lakh Pilgrims","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":237,"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":"2026-10-07T09:40:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-07T09:40:06.000000Z","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":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.61","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3666,"title":"Swiss MP Nik Gugger Gets Special Place At PM Modi\u2019s Table During India Visit","slug":"swiss-mp-nik-gugger-gets-special-place-at-pm-modis-table-during-india-visit","excerpt":null,"content":"

NEW DELHI, Oct 7: <\/strong>Swiss National Councillor Nik Gugger, the first Swiss parliamentarian of Indian origin, received a special welcome during Swiss Federal President Guy Parmelin\u2019s state visit to India, finding himself seated beside Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a luncheon in New Delhi.<\/p>

Gugger was part of the Swiss delegation accompanying Parmelin on the state visit, which is focused on strengthening economic ties and cooperation in education and research. During the visit, India and Switzerland also signed agreements covering migration and exchanges for young professionals.<\/p>

For the lunch at Hyderabad House, Gugger arrived wearing traditional Indian attire \u2014 a white silk shirt with a champagne-coloured Modi jacket featuring gold stripes, paired with dark blue trousers and shoes. He was reportedly the only member of the Swiss delegation dressed in Indian clothing.<\/p>

His choice of attire caught Modi\u2019s attention. When the two met, the Prime Minister reportedly complimented Gugger on his clothing and immediately noticed that both were wearing similar Modi jackets.<\/p>

Gugger was then seated between prominent leaders, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on one side, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the other, and Swiss President Guy Parmelin nearby.<\/p>

The meeting had a personal significance for Gugger, who was born in India and adopted by a Swiss couple. He is the first Swiss parliamentarian of Indian origin and has played a role in strengthening ties between Switzerland and India, including efforts connected with the India-Switzerland free trade agreement concluded in 2024.<\/p>

Modi asked Gugger about his journey from India to Switzerland and his early life. The two reportedly interacted in a mix of Hindi and English.<\/p>

The luncheon also featured a blend of Indian and Swiss flavours, including dishes such as barley soup, a raclette preparation, nut tart and masala chai ice cream.<\/p>

Gugger and Modi also spoke about their respective backgrounds. Modi was born in Gujarat and grew up in modest circumstances, while Gugger was born in Karnataka and spent his early years in India before being adopted by Swiss parents.<\/p>

Their conversation also touched upon music, including German composer Ludwig van Beethoven, whose work was part of the programme for the concert held during the luncheon.<\/p>

Gugger described his interaction with Modi as a meaningful recognition of his efforts to build bridges between India and Switzerland. He said openness, trust, relationships and community-building were important principles in political life.<\/p>

The Swiss parliamentarian also received a prominent place at a state banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday evening, where he was seated beside the Indian President.<\/p>

Adding a personal touch to the visit, Prime Minister Modi invited Gugger and his parents, Fritz and Elisabeth Gugger, to return to India.<\/p>

For Gugger, the invitation marked a particularly emotional moment, reflecting the personal and diplomatic significance of his connection with India.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/9dbf9f84-494a-4b1e-98f9-bea0aeb1c8fb.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":"2026-10-07T08:59:50.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Swiss MP Nik Gugger Gets Special Place At PM Modi\u2019s Table During India Visit","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":248,"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":"2026-10-07T09:00:04.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-07T09:00:04.000000Z","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":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.61","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3662,"title":"\u2018We Will Do It\u2019: PM Modi Sets New Slogan For Building Developed India By 2047","slug":"we-will-do-it-pm-modi-sets-new-slogan-for-building-developed-india-by-2047","excerpt":null,"content":"

NEW DELHI, Oct 7:<\/strong> Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday unveiled a new slogan \u2014 \u201cWe Will Do It\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 while calling for collective efforts to transform India into a developed nation by 2047.<\/p>

Addressing the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha<\/strong> at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, Modi said the vision of a developed India would be achieved through visionary policies, hard work and the collective strength of the country\u2019s 140 crore citizens.<\/p>

He said one of the biggest challenges facing India was the division of society along caste and vote-bank lines, stressing that problems affecting people do not discriminate on the basis of caste or community.<\/p>

\u201cWhen a farmer\u2019s field lacks water, does the problem affect only one caste? When there is no electricity, does darkness fall only on one community?\u201d Modi asked, emphasising that solutions must benefit everyone.<\/p>

The Prime Minister expressed confidence that India would achieve its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.<\/p>

He said the country had grown from a population of less than 40 crore a century ago to more than 140 crore today, and this collective strength would drive India\u2019s transformation.<\/p>

Modi listed several national goals and repeated his new slogan: \u201cViksit Bharat by 2047 \u2014 We Will Do It; Top 3 Economy \u2014 We Will Do It; Self-Reliant India \u2014 We Will Do It; Global Manufacturing Hub \u2014 We Will Do It; Hosting the Olympics \u2014 We Will Do It; Step into Space \u2014 We Will Do It.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>

Highlighting his government\u2019s achievements, Modi said several developments that once appeared impossible had now become reality. He pointed to the achievement of bringing 25 crore people out of poverty within a decade<\/strong> as an example of India\u2019s potential.<\/p>

Referring to Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar<\/strong>, who was praised for his courage after allegedly foiling an attempt to crash an Israel-bound flydubai flight, Modi said the world was now talking about an Indian pilot and expressed confidence that a day would come when the world would talk about \u201cmade-in-India\u201d aircraft<\/strong>.<\/p>

\u201cThese goals will be achieved through visionary policies and relentless hard work. India may have challenges, but we also have 140 crore solutions,\u201d Modi said.<\/p>

Modi also marked 25 years as head of government<\/strong>, having first taken oath as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, before serving three terms in the state and subsequently becoming Prime Minister after winning three consecutive Lok Sabha elections.<\/p>

Recalling his journey, Modi said he had never imagined that he would reach such a milestone when he first became Gujarat Chief Minister.<\/p>

He expressed gratitude to the people of India for their trust and said, \u201cFor me, people are God; hardworking BJP workers are my strength.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>

The Prime Minister also thanked his colleagues in the BJP and NDA, as well as those committed to democracy. He said his well-wishers had encouraged him, while his critics had helped him look inward and improve.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/591dda1a-db2e-4d4a-ac35-2517efe72b48.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":"2026-10-07T07:32:05.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"\u2018We Will Do It\u2019: PM Modi Sets New Slogan For Building Developed India By 2047","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":227,"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":"2026-10-07T07:32:18.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-07T07:32:18.000000Z","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":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.61","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3661,"title":"Rupee Falls 22 Paise To 96.57 Against US Dollar After RBI Rate Hike","slug":"rupee-falls-22-paise-to-9657-against-us-dollar-after-rbi-rate-hike","excerpt":null,"content":"

MUMBAI, OCT 7:<\/strong> The Indian rupee weakened by 22 paise to 96.57 against the US dollar<\/strong> in early trade on Wednesday, following the Reserve Bank of India\u2019s decision to raise the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 per cent.<\/p>

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 96.37 against the US dollar before slipping to 96.57. The currency had settled at 96.35 per dollar<\/strong> on Tuesday.<\/p>

Market analysts said the RBI\u2019s rate hike reflected growing concerns over cyclical inflation, while the shift in its policy stance to \u201ccalibrated tightening\u201d<\/strong>, along with higher growth and inflation projections, signalled a more hawkish approach.<\/p>

DBS Bank Senior Economist and Executive Director Radhika Rao said the RBI\u2019s decision indicated that cyclical inflation risks were no longer benign.<\/p>

She noted that the combination of higher inflation projections and a tightening stance could keep short-term interest rates elevated. According to Rao, the policy shift could also provide some support to the rupee through wider interest-rate differentials, although a stronger US dollar remains a challenge.<\/p>

The RBI\u2019s latest rate hike marks a reversal from its recent easing cycle. The central bank had last raised the repo rate by 25 basis points in February 2023<\/strong>, taking it to 6.50 per cent. It subsequently kept rates unchanged through 2023-24 before beginning a rate-cut cycle in 2025.<\/p>

Meanwhile, the US dollar index<\/strong> was trading at 102.09, up 0.25 per cent, indicating continued strength in the greenback.<\/p>

Global oil prices also remained elevated, with Brent crude futures rising 0.97 per cent to USD 101.56 per barrel<\/strong>. Higher crude prices could add pressure on India\u2019s import bill and the rupee.<\/p>

On the domestic equity market, the Sensex fell 149.14 points to 72,918.67<\/strong>, while the Nifty declined 93.45 points to 22,682.65<\/strong> in early trade.<\/p>

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained net sellers, offloading equities worth \u20b92,961.30 crore<\/strong> on Tuesday, according to exchange data.<\/p>

The rupee\u2019s movement is expected to remain closely linked to global dollar trends, crude oil prices, foreign capital flows and the RBI\u2019s monetary policy stance.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/141843bd-dcef-4890-81f1-fd375e84305a.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":"2026-10-07T07:17:24.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Rupee Falls 22 Paise To 96.57 Against US Dollar After RBI Rate Hike","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":588,"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":"2026-10-07T07:17:42.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-07T07:17:42.000000Z","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":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.61","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3660,"title":"Starlink Operations Tailored For India\u2019s Security And Regulatory Requirements: Official","slug":"starlink-operations-tailored-for-indias-security-and-regulatory-requirements-official","excerpt":null,"content":"

NEW DELHI, OCT 7:<\/strong> Elon Musk-led satellite communications company Starlink<\/strong> has specifically designed its operations in India to comply with the country\u2019s security and regulatory requirements, a senior company official said on Wednesday.<\/p>

Speaking at the India Mobile Congress 2026<\/strong>, SpaceX\u2019s Starlink Business Operations Vice President Lauren Dreyer said the company has made significant investments in infrastructure and operational systems to serve the Indian market.<\/p>

Dreyer said Starlink has established controls across its operations to meet Indian security requirements and other regulations, while ensuring that Indian user data remains within the country.<\/p>

The government has already granted licences to three companies, including Starlink, to provide satellite communication services in India. However, the companies still require spectrum allocation and security clearances before commencing commercial services.<\/p>

Dreyer said Starlink has already established the necessary ground infrastructure in India and is prepared to begin operations once the remaining regulatory requirements are fulfilled.<\/p>

According to her, the company has set up 20 gateway sites equipped with hundreds of antennas<\/strong> across the country.<\/p>

She said Starlink has also established its operational framework specifically for India and has invested in the infrastructure required to provide satellite connectivity services to Indian users.<\/p>

The development comes as India moves towards expanding satellite-based communication services, particularly in areas where conventional terrestrial connectivity remains limited.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/495c96d0-4268-460d-9d68-3c501788b385.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":"2026-10-07T06:55:58.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Starlink Operations Tailored For India\u2019s Security And Regulatory Requirements: Official","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":469,"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":"2026-10-07T06:56:20.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-07T06:56:20.000000Z","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":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.61","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3657,"title":"Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Booked For Entering Akashvani Bhawan Without Permission","slug":"rahul-gandhi-priyanka-gandhi-booked-for-entering-akashvani-bhawan-without-permission-1","excerpt":null,"content":"

NEW DELHI, OCT 7:<\/strong> Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and their supporters for allegedly entering the Akashvani Bhawan premises without permission during the Opposition\u2019s protest against the Election Commission on October 6.<\/p>

According to police officials, the FIR was registered following a complaint alleging that Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, other Congress leaders and accompanying MPs entered the Akashvani Bhawan premises without authorisation.<\/p>

The two Congress leaders were among around 260 people detained on Tuesday after an INDIA bloc protest march towards the Election Commission was stopped by police. The protesters subsequently held a sit-in inside the Akashvani Bhawan premises that continued for more than eight hours.<\/p>

The Opposition parties were protesting against alleged irregularities in the functioning of the Election Commission under Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They also raised allegations of \u201cvote chori\u201d.<\/p>

Delhi Police said the INDIA bloc parties had planned to march from Parliament House to the Election Commission office on Tuesday. However, according to police, no application seeking permission for the march was submitted to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, New Delhi, and no permission had been granted.<\/p>

The registration of the FIR comes a day after the Opposition\u2019s protest, escalating the political confrontation between the Congress-led Opposition and the authorities over the functioning of the Election Commission and the electoral roll revision exercise.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/93b95027-8d64-4fd3-8c79-b436a039d59c.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":"2026-10-07T05:25:00.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Booked For Entering Akashvani Bhawan Without Permission","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":270,"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":"2026-10-07T05:25:13.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-07T05:27:29.000000Z","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":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.61","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3655,"title":"Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Booked For Entering Akashvani Bhawan Without Permission","slug":"rahul-gandhi-priyanka-gandhi-booked-for-entering-akashvani-bhawan-without-permission","excerpt":null,"content":"

NEW DELHI, OCT 7:<\/strong> Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and their supporters for allegedly entering the Akashvani Bhawan premises without permission during the Opposition\u2019s protest against the Election Commission on October 6.<\/p>

According to police officials, the FIR was registered following a complaint alleging that Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, other Congress leaders and accompanying MPs entered the Akashvani Bhawan premises without authorisation.<\/p>

The two Congress leaders were among around 260 people detained on Tuesday after an INDIA bloc protest march towards the Election Commission was stopped by police. The protesters subsequently held a sit-in inside the Akashvani Bhawan premises that continued for more than eight hours.<\/p>

The Opposition parties were protesting against alleged irregularities in the functioning of the Election Commission under Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They also raised allegations of \u201cvote chori\u201d.<\/p>

Delhi Police said the INDIA bloc parties had planned to march from Parliament House to the Election Commission office on Tuesday. However, according to police, no application seeking permission for the march was submitted to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, New Delhi, and no permission had been granted.<\/p>

The registration of the FIR comes a day after the Opposition\u2019s protest, escalating the political confrontation between the Congress-led Opposition and the authorities over the functioning of the Election Commission and the electoral roll revision exercise.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/f7daf4e1-eb69-478a-b8a8-c3ae745f4a00.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":"2026-10-07T05:24:09.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Booked For Entering Akashvani Bhawan Without Permission","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":181,"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":"2026-10-07T05:24:24.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-07T05:24:24.000000Z","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":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.61","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-24T16:03:56.000000Z","deleted_at":null}}],"meta":{"current_page":10,"last_page":60,"per_page":20,"total":1196}}