New Delhi, Oct 15: The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to restrain the CJP and its founder Abhijeet Dipke from holding a protest at Connaught Place's Central Park on October 16, even as it took on record the police's assurance that all possible steps would be taken to regulate and control the activity of the protesters.<\/p>
A bench of Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma was hearing a plea by a Connaught Place vendor seeking a direction to the police to regulate the protest according to existing law laid down by the Supreme Court.<\/p>
The petitioner's senior counsel submitted that traders and vendors would be \"on the streets\" if they lost another weekend to closures due to protest in central Delhi during the festive season.<\/p>
Dipke on Wednesday called on \"patriots\" to gather at Central Park on October 16 with the national flag, alleging that CJP members Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were \"jailed for unfurling the tricolour\".<\/p>
The call came on a day Das and Ranka were sent to five-day judicial custody and were lodged in Tihar Jail for allegedly violating their peace bonds and trespassing into Jantar Mantar, which has been denotified as a protest area.<\/p>
During the hearing on Thursday, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Chetan Sharma submitted that steps have been taken to control the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)'s activities and assured that the apprehension of the petitioner would be taken care of.<\/p>
The court took the assurance on record.<\/p>
\"The petitioner apprehends that the conduct of respondent no. 6 (CJP) is likely to disrupt business activity in Connaught Place... When confronted, the ASG assures that the apprehension of the petitioner shall be taken care of as the respondents have already taken steps in the matter to control and regulate the activity of respondent no. 6 and if so required, all possible steps in accordance with law shall be taken. The assurance is taken on record,\" the order said, while listing it for further hearing on November 3.<\/p>
Even as the senior counsel for the petitioner urged the court to pass a \"specific\" direction restraining the CJP, the bench said, \"Don't insist. We have passed the order.\"<\/p>
Senior advocate Sachhin Puri, appearing for a licensed street vendor who sells readymade garments at Palika Bazar, argued that Connaught Place was not a designated protest site, and any agitation in the central park there would affect their business.<\/p>
The court observed that the authorities have already denotified Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site, and asked why the petitioner apprehended that the police would not take necessary action in relation to the proposed protest.<\/p>
The ASG responded that the police would \"perform its duty\".<\/p>
The petition, filed as a PIL by Anil Kumar Gupta, said that until its de-notification, the conditions governing protests at Jantar Mantar were not enforced, which led to vendors losing business.<\/p>
\"On or about 20.07.2026, a large agitation spilled beyond the designated area. The roads around Jantar Mantar and Parliament Street were barricaded and came to a standstill. Customers stopped coming to Connaught Place and Palika Bazar, and the petitioner could not vend, which caused loss on a daily basis,\" the plea stated.<\/p>
The matter came up before the bench after it agreed to hear the petition on an urgent basis earlier in the day.<\/p>
\"In the heart of Connaught Place Central Park, a protest is called. It seems we are being targeted. This is not a site (for protest). They have already started shutting down. This is the Dussehra weekend. This protest has to be stopped,\" the petitioner's senior counsel had said while mentioning the matter in the morning.<\/p>
Central Delhi has witnessed massive protests being carried out by opposition parties, student groups and civil society members since June-July over various issues, including matters related to the functioning of the Election Commission.<\/p>
Earlier, the Supreme Court has issued directions in the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan and Shaheen Bagh protest cases that traffic, office gates and arterial roads cannot be blocked due to protests.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/1e3fedc5-86d7-4790-a700-6bd417881f7d.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":"2026-10-15T12:59:43.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Delhi HC refuses to stop CJP's October 16 protest at Connaught Place","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":156,"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":"2026-10-15T13:00:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-15T13:00:01.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3914,"title":"Union Minister Piyush Goyal Calls on Youth to Drive India\u2019s AI Journey","slug":"union-minister-piyush-goyal-calls-on-youth-to-drive-indias-ai-journey","excerpt":null,"content":"
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal called upon young Indians to embrace emerging technologies, continuously upgrade their skills and contribute to India\u2019s journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. Addressing the inauguration of the SRCC Centenary Conclave on \u201c<\/em>Pathways to Viksit Bharat\u201d,<\/em> he emphasised that investments in manufacturing, technology adoption and skill development would create opportunities for India\u2019s youth and strengthen the country\u2019s position in the global economy.<\/p> Shri Goyal said that countries are increasingly being assessed as manufacturing and investment destinations on the basis of political stability, resilient supply chains and fair and transparent trading practices. He noted that India has an opportunity to attract investments, expand manufacturing and adopt new technologies, including in northern and northeastern India, to generate employment and support economic growth.<\/p> He called upon young people to prepare for the changing employment landscape by developing skills in AI, cybersecurity and the practical application of emerging technologies. Shri Goyal said that large language models and other AI systems would need to be developed into practical tools that businesses and ordinary citizens could use. Drawing a parallel with India\u2019s growth in the information technology sector during the 1990s and 2000s, he urged the youth to take a leading role in developing and applying new technologies rather than limiting themselves to their adoption.<\/p> Shri Goyal also emphasised the importance of continuous learning and personal development. He encouraged students to view skill enhancement as a lifelong responsibility and to identify emerging opportunities that could help them contribute to business growth, ease of doing business and ease of living. He said that India\u2019s youth could play a significant role in translating technological advances into practical solutions across sectors.<\/p> Highlighting the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, Shri Goyal said that the goal of becoming a developed nation by the centenary of India\u2019s Independence represents a collective commitment of 1.4 billion Indians. Referring to former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam\u2019s call to overcome an inferiority complex and defeatist thinking, he stressed the need for confidence, ambition and a positive national outlook.<\/p> He also referred to the role of India\u2019s culture, traditions and heritage in shaping the country\u2019s future, and underscored the importance of collective effort and a sense of duty among citizens. Shri Goyal encouraged students to set ambitious goals and define their individual aspirations, noting that the combined efforts of citizens could contribute to India\u2019s emergence as a leading global power.<\/p> Shri Goyal highlighted the entrepreneurial spirit of young Indians, particularly startup founders who are taking risks, addressing challenges and pursuing innovative solutions. He said that the energy, determination and ambition of young entrepreneurs reflect the changing aspirations of India and contribute to the country\u2019s growing engagement with the global economy.<\/p> He expressed confidence that India would remain among the fastest-growing large economies over the next 20\u201325 years, supported by its youthful population, demographic dividend, large domestic market and entrepreneurial drive. He noted that Indian professionals are contributing to global businesses, technological development and scientific research, reflecting the growing role of India in shaping the global economic and technology landscape.<\/p> Speaking on Free Trade Agreements, the Minister stated, \u201cThe US bilateral trade agreement\u2019s first tranche has been finalized and is going through final contours, the legal drafting. We hope to be able to finalize and operationalize that soon, once we get the competitive advantage over our peer countries.\"<\/p> Concluding his address, Shri Goyal urged students to take responsibility for their own learning, adapt to emerging technologies and contribute to the country\u2019s development. He said that sustained effort, ambitious goals and the willingness to take on new challenges would enable young Indians to contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and help create better opportunities for future generations.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/ad893893-97d8-485e-a2d0-9ac74429265f.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":"2026-10-15T12:29:35.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Union Minister Piyush Goyal Calls on Youth to Drive India\u2019s AI Journey","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":94,"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":"2026-10-15T12:29:51.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-15T12:29:51.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3912,"title":"Op Sindoor, Balakot Airstrike, Surgical Strike reflect India\u2019s shift from diplomatic condemnation to proactive action to eliminate terrorism: Rajnath Singh","slug":"op-sindoor-balakot-airstrike-surgical-strike-reflect-indias-shift-from-diplomatic-condemnation-to-proactive-action-to-eliminate-terrorism-rajnath-singh","excerpt":null,"content":" NEW DELHI: \u201cOperation Sindoor, Balakot Airstrikes and Surgical Strikes weren\u2019t just military operations; they symbolised a decisive shift in the nation\u2019s approach, moving from diplomatic condemnation to proactive action aimed at rooting out terrorism by reaching its very source,\u201d said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at a Defence Conclave in New Delhi on October 15, 2026. Reiterating India\u2019s stand on cross-border terrorism, he asserted that any further terrorist acts originating from Pakistan would invite an even stronger response. He emphasised that while India\u2019s cultural ethos favoured dialogue, coexistence and peaceful resolution of disputes, its commitment to peace should not be mistaken for weakness. He added that since 2014, the \u2018shelf life\u2019 of most terrorists had fallen to less than a year, with security forces neutralising them within a year of their taking up arms against India.<\/span><\/p> Defence Minister termed strength and capability as essential to maintaining peace, and underlined that India hopes for peace, but remains prepared for war that sometimes becomes necessary to protect the nation. \u201cOur commitment to peace remains steadfast, yet we are fully prepared to confront any challenge. Our goal is to build an India that, while advocating for peace, remains vigilant when it comes to security and is fully capable of safeguarding its sovereignty, integrity, and national interests,\u201d he said.<\/p> On the evolving security landscape, Shri Rajnath Singh underscored the need for heightened vigilance and preparedness in an era of hybrid, high-tech and hyper warfare. He highlighted the growing complexity of security threats in the digital age, identifying what he described as the \u20185D Security Threat\u2019 - Disinformation, Destabilisation, Disruption, Deception and Destruction. He pointed out that terrorism was evolving beyond organised groups, and emerging threats include \u2018lone-wolf\u2019 attacks and \u2018white-collar terrorism\u2019, which make it increasingly difficult for security agencies to identify radicalised individuals and prevent potential attacks.<\/p> Rajnath Singh referred to the recent incident involving a co-pilot who allegedly attempted to crash a passenger aircraft and Captain Smit Machhar who risked his life to avert a major terror attack. \u201cThe incident underscored the threat posed by lone-wolf attackers while demonstrating how the courage and commitment of an individual could thwart the designs of those driven by hatred. A single alert and courageous individual could help foil an entire terrorist plot. The fight against terrorism requires not only the capabilities of security agencies but also the active participation of aware and responsible citizens,\u201d he said.<\/p> On defence preparedness, Rajnath Singh underscored the need to combine \u2018hard power\u2019 with \u2018soft power\u2019 and called for a shift towards \u2018smart power\u2019. \u201cModern defence strategies must integrate precision-guided weapons and loitering munitions with cost-effective weaponry, human intelligence with artificial intelligence, and advanced systems with low-cost, agile and adaptable technologies to address evolving security challenges,\u201d he said.<\/p> Raksha Mantri attributed India\u2019s growing confidence in its defence capabilities to reforms, changes in operational methods and a transformed mindset under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He stated that in the last twelve-and-a-half years, the Government has shifted its focus from meeting immediate defence requirements to building an Aatmanirbhar and future-ready defence ecosystem. He highlighted that reforms in licensing regulations and measures to improve ease of doing business helped expand the country\u2019s defence manufacturing base, with more than 500 companies now engaged in the sector and hundreds of new industrial licences issued.<\/p> On the reforms in defence procurement, Shri Rajnath Singh said priority is being given to domestic industries for the modernisation of the defence forces through measures such as Defence Acquisition Procedure and \u2018Buy Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured\u2019 category. He noted that 75 per cent of the modernisation budget has been earmarked for procurement from Indian industries, adding that the reforms had strengthened collaboration between the public and private sectors. The nation is shifting from a \u2018Whole of Government Approach\u2019 to a \u2018Whole of Country Approach\u2019 and, gradually to a \u2018Whole of the People Approach\u2019, with start-ups, MSMEs, individual innovators and large corporations contributing to national defence under the spirit of \u2018Nation First\u2019, he said.<\/p> Rajnath Singh described Operation Sindoor as a demonstration of India\u2019s growing technological capabilities and the defence forces\u2019 confidence in advanced indigenous systems, including the Akash missile system and BrahMos, alongside other cutting-edge equipment. He said the success of the operation reflected the growing confidence in India\u2019s domestic defence industry and its contribution to national security. \u201cThe defence forces had issued five positive indigenisation lists covering 509 items, including defence equipment, weapon systems and platforms, with a sixth list prepared for release soon. Similarly, Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) had identified 5,012 items for indigenisation, including Line Replacement Units, sub-systems, spares and components, of which 3,255 had been indigenised,\u201d he said,<\/p> On the growth witnessed by the defence sector due to the Government\u2019s efforts, Shri Rajnath Singh stated that defence production has risen to a record over Rs 1.78 lakh crore from Rs 40,000 crore in 2014, with defence exports touching an all-time high of Rs 39,000 crore from Rs 686 crore in 2013-14, and India defence products reaching nearly 100 countries. He exuded confidence that the nation would achieve defence production targets of Rs 2 lakh crore this year and Rs 3 lakh crore by 2029, and export defence equipment worth Rs 50,000 crore by 2029.<\/p> Defence Minister attributed the growth to reforms that simplified export procedures, including the introduction of the Defence EXIM Portal, online approvals, the Open General Export License, streamlined quality certification and the \u2018Green Channel\u2019 policy. These measures, he said, enhanced India\u2019s global credibility and prepared domestic industries to compete in international markets.<\/p> Emphasising the importance of research, development and innovation in achieving Aatmanirbharta in defence, Shri Rajnath Singh highlighted that the government has created opportunities for start-ups, MSMEs and young innovators through initiatives such as iDEX, iDEX Prime and ADITI scheme. \u201cThe Ministry of Defence has approved procurement of goods and services worth over Rs 2,400 crore from start-ups and MSMEs and sanctioned projects exceeding Rs 1,500 crore for new technology development. As of March 2026, iDEX had engaged 676 start-ups and innovators and facilitated the signing of 551 contracts. From a few dozen defence startups in 2018, the ecosystem had grown to more than 2,000, with young enterprises working across drones, artificial intelligence, quantum technology, cybersecurity, robotics and other advanced fields,\u201d he added.<\/p> On the expansion of India\u2019s defence industrial ecosystem, Raksha Mantri said defence production was no longer confined to the public sector, as DPSUs, private industries, more than 16,000 MSMEs, supply units and innovation centres are all contributing to the sector. \u201cThe corporatisation of OFB has helped transform them from loss-making entities into profitable enterprises. The growing network of public and private stakeholders is India\u2019s new defence industrial family,\u201d he said.<\/p> Further highlighting the reforms in defence procurement, Rajnath Singh stated that the sector was undergoing modernisation and indigenisation with greater transparency and accountability. Citing progress in ammunition manufacturing, he said 159 of the 175 ammunition variants used by the Defence Forces were now indigenously produced, representing more than 90 per cent self-reliance in ammunition variants. Referring to India\u2019s exports of bulletproof jackets to over 100 countries, he noted that the country was the fourth in the world to establish a national standard for bulletproof jackets aligned with international norms. He also spoke about the implementation of the One Rank One Pension scheme and the creation of the Chief of Defence Staff post, terming them as significant measures undertaken to strengthen the defence framework.<\/p> Defence Minister concluded the address by expressing confidence that, when India completes 100 years of its independence, it will become \u2018Viksit Bharat\u2019 and provide leadership to the world across domains, including technology, the economy, and defence.<\/p> Prayagraj (UP), Oct 15: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday accused the Samajwadi Party of corruption in government recruitment and claimed that nobody was safe \"before 2017\".<\/p> Addressing a meeting in support of BJP-NDA candidate Ashok Rathore for the Allahabad-Jhansi graduate constituency of the Legislative Council, Adityanath appealed to voters to support him in the October 23 election. Registered graduate voters in the constituency elect a member to the state's Upper House.<\/p> \"Before 2017, nobody was safe,\" he said, alleging that the mafia threatened traders, women and ordinary citizens and challenged the administration and judiciary.<\/p> Targeting the SP government, Adityanath alleged that after recruitment advertisements were issued, people tried to extort money from candidates.<\/p> \"As soon as an advertisement was issued, the uncle-nephew duo would set out to collect money,\" he said, seemingly referring to SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and his family.<\/p> He alleged that some candidates received appointment letters without appearing for examinations, while genuine aspirants were left disappointed and courts had to intervene.<\/p> The chief minister claimed that the BJP government provided more than four times as many government jobs in its two terms since 2017 as the SP did during its four terms in power. \"We have issued appointment letters to more than 9.5 lakh youths so far,\" he said. Adityanath announced that the government aimed to provide jobs to more than one lakh youths over the next six months.<\/p> He claimed that Uttar Pradesh's startup count had risen from around 120 before 2017 to more than 24,000. \"Young people are no longer just job seekers. They have also become job providers,\" he said. Adityanath said the government was offering interest-free, collateral-free loans under the CM Yuva scheme to encourage entrepreneurship.<\/p> He also highlighted benefits for teachers, claiming that education-sector teachers received social security cover ranging from Rs 40 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore and cashless medical treatment up to Rs 5 lakh. He said the honorarium for shiksha mitras had increased from Rs 3,000 to Rs 18,000. Describing Prayagraj as a centre of faith, education, and justice, he said the city has seen infrastructure development and action against the mafia under the BJP government. He also cited the Maha Kumbh as an example of the state's development.<\/p> \"Samajwadi Party (SP) considers its family to be the state, while for us, the state is our family. The 25 crore people of Uttar Pradesh are our family,\" he said.<\/p> Adityanath urged graduates and other educated voters to elect Rathore, saying those who had \"played with the aspirations of the youth\" should be given a reply through the ballot.<\/p> Although the SP was formally founded on October 4, 1992, Mulayam Singh Yadav first served as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister from 1989 to 1991 as a member of the Janata Dal. He later served as Chief Minister for two more terms under the banner of his own newly formed party: from 1993 to 1995 (in coalition with the BSP) and from 2003 to 2007. The party subsequently returned to power under his son, Akhilesh Yadav, who served as chief minister from 2012 to 2017, completing a full five-year term.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/0b8d2675-6640-45b8-81fe-8f04980016bb.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":"2026-10-15T11:50:38.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"CM Yogi Adityanath accuses SP of corruption in government recruitment","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":99,"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":"2026-10-15T11:50:53.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-15T11:50:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3907,"title":"Vice Prez CP Radhakrishnan to attend commissioning of naval warship in Karnataka","slug":"vice-prez-cp-radhakrishnan-to-attend-commissioning-of-naval-warship-in-karnataka","excerpt":null,"content":" New Delhi, Oct 15: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan will be the chief guest at the commissioning ceremony of multi-purpose naval warship INS Samarthak at Karwar in Karnataka on Friday, his office said.<\/p> On the same evening, Radhakrishnan will travel to Kozhikode in Kerala to attend the inauguration of 'Navaratri Sargotsavam 2026', organised by Kesari Weekly, Matangi Trust and Navaratri Sargotsava Samithi.<\/p> INS Samarthak is capable of undertaking maritime reconnaissance and surveillance and can participate in low-intensity operations.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/487e01fd-ad47-4819-813a-5ef15839b8e1.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":"2026-10-15T11:41:41.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Vice Prez CP Radhakrishnan to attend commissioning of naval warship in Karnataka","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":90,"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":"2026-10-15T11:42:10.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-15T11:42:10.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3906,"title":"BJP President Nitin Nabin to Visit Jharkhand for Two Days from October 23","slug":"bjp-president-nitin-nabin-to-visit-jharkhand-for-two-days-from-october-23","excerpt":null,"content":" Ranchi, Oct 15 : BJP national president Nitin Nabin will visit Jharkhand for two days from October 23 to attend the party\u2019s state working committee meeting, a party leader said on Thursday.<\/p> The two-day meeting is scheduled to begin on October 24.<\/p> \u201cThe national president will arrive in Ranchi on October 23 evening. He will address the inaugural session of the working committee meeting on October 24,\u201d BJP state general secretary Amar Bauri said in a statement.<\/p> This will be Nabin\u2019s second visit to Jharkhand. He had earlier visited the state for two days in June.<\/p> \u201cHis address will provide guidance to the state\u2019s party office-bearers, elected representatives, and party workers on strengthening the organisation, defining the role of party workers, and effectively advancing the party\u2019s programmes,\u201d Bauri said.<\/p> The organisation\u2019s work will be reviewed during the two-day meeting, and a comprehensive blueprint for upcoming <\/a>political<\/a> and organisational activities will be prepared. <\/p> FollowPolitics<\/span><\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/5c2a7319-0f50-4ae0-895d-d3bda3337cfa.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":"2026-10-15T11:34:22.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"BJP President Nitin Nabin to Visit Jharkhand for Two Days from October 23","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":84,"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":"2026-10-15T11:34:43.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-15T11:34:43.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3897,"title":"Shai Hope\u2019s Century, Keemo Paul\u2019s Five-Wicket Haul Power West Indies to 24-Run Win Over India","slug":"shai-hopes-century-keemo-pauls-five-wicket-haul-power-west-indies-to-24-run-win-over-india","excerpt":null,"content":" Hyderabad, Oct 15:<\/strong> Shai Hope\u2019s explosive unbeaten century and Keemo Paul\u2019s five-wicket haul guided the West Indies to a 24-run victory over India in the fourth T20 International on Wednesday, levelling the five-match series at 2-2 and setting up a thrilling decider in Bengaluru. <\/p> After India elected to bowl, the West Indies posted a formidable 247\/3 in 20 overs, powered by Hope\u2019s unbeaten 102 off just 50 deliveries. Paul then dismantled India\u2019s batting line-up with figures of 5\/41, restricting the hosts to 223 all out.<\/p> Chasing a challenging target of 248, India got off to a flying start as Sanju Samson launched an aggressive assault on the West Indies bowlers. The opener smashed 56 off just 23 balls, including six fours and four sixes, helping India race to 60 without loss in the first four overs.<\/p> However, Paul changed the momentum in the fifth over by dismissing Samson and Ishan Kishan in quick succession. Kishan managed just six runs off three deliveries, leaving India at 69\/2.<\/p> Shreyas Iyer departed for 16 after being dismissed by Shamar Springer, while Abhishek Sharma scored 29 off 24 balls before Gudakesh Motie struck twice in the 12th over. Motie removed Abhishek and Naman Dhir, who was dismissed for a golden duck, leaving India struggling at 132\/5.<\/p> Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy briefly revived India\u2019s hopes with an attacking partnership of 59 runs off just 26 deliveries. Tilak contributed 43 off 25 balls, while Reddy smashed 41 off 20 balls.<\/p> Reddy attacked Shamar Joseph in the 16th over, collecting a four and two sixes as India scored 21 runs from the over. With the required run rate still within reach, the partnership threatened to turn the contest around.<\/p> Romario Shepherd ended the stand by dismissing Tilak in the 17th over. Paul then returned to remove Reddy and Prince Yadav in successive deliveries before dismissing Axar Patel for three, completing his second five-wicket haul in T20 Internationals.<\/p> Earlier, Hope delivered a sensational batting performance to anchor the West Indies innings. His unbeaten 102 came off 50 balls and included a series of powerful strokes, with the batter completing his century with a six off the final delivery of the innings. It was his third T20I century and second hundred of the series.<\/p> The visitors dominated the powerplay, reaching 79\/1 in six overs. Hope continued his assault as the West Indies brought up 100 runs in just 7.4 overs.<\/p> Sherfane Rutherford provided excellent support, remaining unbeaten on 49 off 26 balls. The pair added 91 runs in just 43 deliveries to propel the visitors towards a massive total. Shimron Hetmyer also made a valuable contribution with 33 off 12 balls, while Rovman Powell scored 24 off 17 deliveries.<\/p> The West Indies struck 17 sixes during their innings, putting India\u2019s bowling attack under immense pressure. <\/p> With the series now level at 2-2, both teams will face off in the fifth and final T20 International in Bengaluru on Saturday, with the series trophy at stake.<\/p> Brief Scores:<\/p> West Indies: 247\/3 in 20 overs \u2014 Shai Hope 102* (50), Sherfane Rutherford 49* (26), Shimron Hetmyer 33; Prince Yadav 1\/36.<\/p> India: 223 all out \u2014 Sanju Samson 56 (23), Tilak Varma 43 (25), Nitish Kumar Reddy 41 (20); Keemo Paul 5\/41.<\/p> Result: West Indies won by 24 runs. 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complex, Sarma took stock of various project components and interacted with officials.<\/p> The project has a stipulated completion period of 30 months, but the chief minister instructed the executing team to accelerate work and ensure timely completion without compromising on quality.<\/p> The complex will house the main assembly building, an MLA hostel, an auditorium with a seating capacity of 800, and other essential facilities.<\/p> Sarma directed the Public Works Department (PWD) to ensure the complex reflects the stature and dignity of democratic institutions while embodying the aspirations of a progressive and forward-looking Assam.<\/p> The chief minister also inspected the ongoing construction of the Khanikar Multi Sports Complex and reviewed its progress, directing the executing agency to accelerate construction while maintaining the highest quality standards and ensuring timely delivery.<\/p> Sarma directed the PWD to develop the complex into a state-of-the-art sporting facility equipped to meet the needs of aspiring sportspersons.<\/p> He pointed out that the facility should serve as a lasting asset for Assam, providing future generations with opportunities to train, excel and compete at higher levels.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/ee3d2cdd-916a-407e-9349-356f9a526e3d.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":"2026-10-14T12:53:33.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Assam CM Himanta reviews progress of second assembly complex, sports facility in 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Limited.<\/p> The seizure order worth Rs 2,032.81 crore was issued on October 12 under section 37A of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).<\/p> The company responded to the ED action in a regulatory filing on Tuesday, stating that it \"disputes\" the agency's allegations and will take all appropriate steps, as legally advised, to safeguard its interests and the interests of all its shareholders and other stakeholders.<\/p> The ED investigation stems from a Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) action concerning write-offs or provisions of Rs 2,101.46 crore made by RPL in its books of account. These write-offs were related to overseas investments and advances made to companies in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and the Cayman Islands, according to the agency.<\/p> The ED said Reliance Natural Resources Limited (since merged with RPL) raised USD 300 million through foreign currency convertible bonds in 2006.<\/p> Of this, an amount of USD 275 million was invested in its wholly-owned Singapore subsidiary, Reliance Natural Resources (Singapore) Pte Ltd (RNRL-S).<\/p> \"RNRL-S placed these funds on deposit with Deutsche Bank (Suisse) SA, Geneva, and the deposits were used as collateral for loans extended to entities incorporated in the British Virgin Islands.<\/p> \"The investigation found that these BVI entities were controlled and managed from India by the Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG) through front persons, who acted as per the group's directions,\" the ED claimed.<\/p> The agency's probe found that the loan proceeds were utilised for varied purposes, including \"temporary roundtripping of funds\" to India through foreign entities based in Mauritius.<\/p> The funds benefited the RAAG and were parked outside India, the ED claimed.<\/p> The BVI entities \"failed\" to repay the loans extended by the Deutsche Bank. As part of the \"cover up\", documents were \"fabricated\" to show that RNRL-S and Indonesian subsidiaries of RPL had made advances to these BVI entities for apparently genuine business purposes.<\/p> The ED alleged that this documentation was \"backdated\" and prepared to project these transactions as genuine business transactions.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/5e21c182-7256-4a92-bb01-cf9ab9e8804a.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":"2026-10-14T12:48:00.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"ED seizes Reliance Power assets worth over Rs 2,000 crore in FEMA probe","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":189,"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":"2026-10-14T12:48:57.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-14T12:50:09.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3885,"title":"Mansa murder: Accused held in Rajasthan, mob sets ablaze his medical store amid bulldozer action","slug":"mansa-murder-accused-held-in-rajasthan-mob-sets-ablaze-his-medical-store-amid-bulldozer-action","excerpt":null,"content":" <\/p> Chandigarh, Oct 14: Anger against the medical store owner accused of killing anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh alias Jhota spilled onto the streets of Punjab\u2019s Mansa town on Wednesday, with authorities razing a portion of his house and mobs setting ablaze his shop nearby to slogans and loud cheers.<\/p> Jhota, known for raising his voice against drug abuse and illegal sale of addictive substances at chemist shops, was shot in broad daylight at a busy marketplace on Tuesday.<\/p> Ashwani Kumar, the medical store owner who opened fire on Jhota after he questioned him for selling addictive drugs to an elderly man, has been taken into custody from Salasar in Rajasthan, police said<\/p> The incident took place while the activist was hosting a Facebook Live.<\/p> The daylight killing has triggered a political slugfest in Punjab, which goes to polls early next year, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann vowing the strictest punishment for the accused, and opposition leaders claiming a complete breakdown of law and order amid a \u201cJungle Raj\u201d in the state.<\/p> Reiterating the state government's zero-tolerance policy towards drug trafficking, Mann appealed to the people to maintain peace.<\/p> \u201cAn unfortunate incident has taken place in Mansa in which social worker Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot dead. I want to make it clear that Punjab Police will leave no stone unturned to ensure the strictest punishment for the culprits,\u201d Mann said in a video message.<\/p> \u201cAnybody found hatching a conspiracy in this matter will also not be spared,\u201d he added.<\/p> Bathinda Range DIG Harjit Singh said Kumar has been arrested and an FIR has been registered against two persons.<\/p> Earlier, police detained Akali Dal Waris Punjab De leader Manpreet Singh Ayali and his supporters after they were stopped at Halwara Chowk in Jagraon as they headed to Mansa to express grief with Jhota\u2019s family.<\/p> Former chief minister and Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi also accused Punjab Police of stopping him from heading toward Mansa.<\/p> A heated argument took place between Channi's supporters and some police officers when they were stopped from going ahead.<\/p> \u201cPunjab Police is stopping us at the instance of the Mann government to hide its failure,\u201d Channi claimed.<\/p> Earlier, dramatic scenes unfolded in the Veer Nagar area as an excavator razed the front portion of Kumar's house located in an alley.<\/p> People could be seen climbing the boundary walls of the nearby houses to catch a glimpse of the demolition, which, according to police, followed information about unauthorised construction on the premises.<\/p> The bulldozer action was also initiated at Kumar's store located about 700 metres from the house, before angry mobs, including some 'Nihangs', ripped it apart amid heavy police presence, with a large crowd filming the act.<\/p> They vandalised the store, where Jhota was shot, with swords, sticks and stones, with the crowd raising slogans against the accused as the structure came apart brick by brick, before it was set ablaze.<\/p> The mob also dragged the furniture from the store onto the road and set it ablaze.<\/p> A joint action committee comprising various organisations formed after Jhota\u2019s murder has given a call for a Punjab Bandh on Thursday, demanding handover of the probe to the CBI, and a post-mortem at the PGIMER in Chandigarh.<\/p> Several politicians also visited Mansa on Wednesday to express grief with the victim's family.<\/p> Congress MP Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, who met the bereaved family, termed the killing a \u201cchilling reflection\u201d of the \u201cdeteriorating\u201d law and order in Punjab.<\/p> He also asked Mann to resign as the chief minister if his government cannot ensure the safety of its people.<\/p> The drug menace is one of the biggest issues facing Punjab today, which the Mann government has failed to curb, Warring said.<\/p> Punjab Congress president Pargat Singh said his party stands firmly with Jhota\u2019s family, and will raise its voice at every level to ensure justice for him.<\/p> Addressing a group of protesters in Mansa, Singh said the drug trade in Punjab poses a serious challenge to the future of the state's younger generation.<\/p> \u201cPreventing drug trafficking, identifying the networks involved in this trade, and taking strict action against those responsible are among the government's primary responsibilities,\u201d the Jalandhar Cantt MLA said.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/b34b7d7e-7432-425e-b88a-39d8ce7afec0.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":"2026-10-14T12:43:02.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Mansa murder: Accused held in Rajasthan, mob sets ablaze his medical store amid bulldozer 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the scheme will be renamed the Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana, while its pension and family benefit components will also receive new names.<\/p> Under the revised provisions, monthly disability pension assistance will be \u20b9375 for beneficiaries aged up to 79 years and \u20b9625 for those aged 80 years and above.<\/p> The Cabinet has also reduced the benchmark disability requirement for pension eligibility from 80 per cent to 40 per cent. In another significant change, the minimum age requirement has been removed, making eligible persons with disabilities entitled to assistance from birth.<\/p> The revised eligibility criteria, beneficiary coverage and assistance rates under the disability pension scheme will be implemented within three months of the issuance of the guidelines, the statement said.<\/p> The Cabinet's approval is expected to benefit approximately 3.20 crore beneficiaries across all 36 States and Union Territories.<\/p> Under the revised nomenclature, the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme will be renamed the Pradhan Mantri Vridhavastha Pension Yojana, while the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme will become the Pradhan Mantri Vidhawa Pension Yojana.<\/p> Similarly, the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme will be called the Pradhan Mantri Divyangjan Pension Yojana, and the National Family Benefit Scheme will be renamed the Pradhan Mantri Parivar Labh Yojana.<\/p> The pension schemes for senior citizens and widows, along with the National Family Benefit Scheme, will otherwise continue in their existing form.<\/p> Launched on August 15, 1995, the National Social Assistance Programme provides financial support to poor households as part of the Centre's responsibility under Article 41 of the Directive Principles of State Policy of the Constitution.<\/p> The Centre provides 100 per cent central assistance under the programme to ensure uniform availability of support to eligible beneficiaries across the country.<\/p> The revised disability pension eligibility criteria are aligned with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, which recognises 40 per cent disability as the benchmark for eligibility for relevant benefits and provides for disability-related assistance to be at least 25 per cent higher than that under comparable schemes for other categories.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/8df03147-5708-4056-a5ae-90240f532260.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":"2026-10-14T12:35:00.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Cabinet Approves Rs 53,428 Crore Social Assistance Scheme, Revises Disability Pension Rules","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":221,"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":"2026-10-14T12:35:27.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-14T12:51:21.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3883,"title":"CBI court sentences ex-govt official to 4-year jail in corruption case","slug":"cbi-court-sentences-ex-govt-official-to-4-year-jail-in-corruption-case","excerpt":null,"content":" New Delhi, Oct 14: A special CBI court here has sentenced a dismissed government official to four years' rigorous imprisonment in a corruption case, saying such cases must be dealt with a very strong hand to signal deterrence.<\/p> Special Judge Chhavi Kapoor was hearing the arguments on sentencing against Neeraj Khatri who had been earlier convicted under Prevention of Corruption Act provisions regarding criminal misconduct by a public servant.<\/p> The CBI had sought the maximum sentence, arguing that corruption \"destroys societal will to progress\" and that the convict deserved no leniency.<\/p> Khatri's counsel sought a lenient view, saying he suffers from a chronic spinal disorder, persistent back pain and numbness in the lower limbs. It was also said that he had been dismissed from service and had no real means to support his family.<\/p> In an order dated October 6, the court said, \u201cCorruption cases are to be dealt with a very strong hand so as to signal deterrence. Imposition of appropriate punishment is the manner in which the courts respond to the society\u2019s cry for justice against the criminals.\u201d<\/p> It said that while undue sympathy and an inadequate sentence harm public confidence in the justice system, a disproportionately severe sentence should also be avoided.<\/p> The court noted that Khatri has already been convicted in two other CBI cases under the PC Act and that the sentences in those cases have been suspended by the Delhi High Court, which is hearing his appeals against the convictions.<\/p> \"Thus, his antecedents cannot be termed to be clean. Hence, there are no grounds to afford leniency and grant minimum sentence to him,\" it said.<\/p> The court, however, did not award the maximum seven-year term, taking into account Khatri's age and the fact that he has already been dismissed from government service.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/71402db0-d3cc-4045-9dfe-292b449306da.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":"2026-10-14T12:28:23.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"CBI court sentences ex-govt official to 4-year jail in corruption case","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":153,"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":"2026-10-14T12:28:34.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-14T12:28:34.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3882,"title":"JNU row: BJP Mahila Morcha seeks NCW action against Cong MP Akoijam","slug":"jnu-row-bjp-mahila-morcha-seeks-ncw-action-against-cong-mp-akoijam","excerpt":null,"content":" New Delhi, Oct 14: A BJP Mahila Morcha delegation called on National Commission for Women chairperson Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar on Wednesday, demanding action against Congress MP from Inner Manipur Angomcha Bimol Akoijam who was sacked from JNU over sexual harassment allegations.<\/p> The delegation, led by the party's Mahila Morcha president Roop Kumari Choudhary, also urged the commission to ensure the safety of the 11 students who had complained against Akoijam.<\/p> This comes a day after a delegation of BJP women MPs met President Droupadi Murmu and sought her intervention for the suspension of Akoijam from the Lok Sabha.<\/p> After the meeting on Wednesday, Choudhary said the delegation drew the attention of the NCW chairperson to the \"serious allegations\" against the Congress MP and urged her to take cognizance of the matter.<\/p> She said the delegation told the NCW chairperson that though the JNU has dismissed Akoijam following an inquiry into the sexual harassment allegations against him, the Congress has not taken any action against him so far.<\/p> \"We urged her to take cognizance of the matter, underscoring need to ensure safety of those 11 female students who showed courage to complain against the Congress MP for his misconduct,\" the BJP Mahila Morcha president told reporters.<\/p> Besides leaders of the BJP Mahila Morcha, five women MPs of the party were also part of the delegation, she added.<\/p> On Tuesday, a delegation of BJP women MPs submitted a memorandum to President Murmu, seeking \"swift and impartial legal\" proceedings by the competent authorities against Akoijam.<\/p> The delegation also sought Akoijam's \"immediate suspension\" from parliamentary proceedings pending the inquiry, citing the need to uphold \"moral propriety and the dignity\" of Parliament.<\/p> Akoijam, a professor at the Centre for the Study of Social Systems under Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)'s School of Social Sciences, was dismissed with immediate effect on October 9 following an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against him, charges he has denied.<\/p> At least 11 female students had reportedly filed sexual harassment complaints against him in May this year. The complaints alleged that he invited students to his campus residence on the pretext of meetings or gatherings and attempted to sexually harass them. Some students had also alleged that he made obscene and inappropriate remarks in class.<\/p> An FIR was registered against Akoijam on Sunday on charges of sexual harassment and insulting a woman's modesty based on a complaint lodged by JNU's chief security officer.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/61e2e002-6d7c-444c-ad96-11167d45c0ee.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":"2026-10-14T12:22:22.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"JNU row: BJP Mahila Morcha seeks NCW action against Cong MP 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(Prevention of Atrocities) Act and sections 221 (Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 356(2) (Defamation) and 3(5) (Common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) based on the complaint by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Vivek Bhagat, posted in Connaught Place sub-division of New Delhi district.<\/p> Earlier, the independent journalist had alleged sexual assault charges against the ACP and an enquiry of her complaint is being investigated by the Crime Branch of Delhi Police.<\/p> According to the FIR, Bhagat was performing law-and-order duty at Jantar Mantar on October 3 when he allegedly overheard the journalist making derogatory remarks about his Megh\/Mehgwal caste in public view near Buta Singh roundabout and questioning his appointment as an ACP.<\/p> The complainant alleged that he ignored the remarks and continued performing his official duties.<\/p> However, around 3 pm, the journalist allegedly accused him of sexual assault during the handling and detention of protesters and, along with her colleagues, repeatedly confronted him, thereby obstructing his official work.<\/p> The FIR further alleges that the independent journalist and others staged a protest outside Parliament Street police station later that evening, raised slogans against the ACP.<\/p> Bhagat also alleged that posts and reels containing similar accusations were circulated on X and Instagram by her and certain members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), including Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das and Ratna Singh.<\/p> The ACP claimed that the caste-related remarks, public accusations and social media posts caused him mental distress and damaged his reputation.<\/p> The FIR also mentions that the journalist's separate complaint alleging sexual assault by the ACP had been transferred to the Crime Branch and was under 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statement issued by the prime minister\u2019s office.<\/p> The projects include a new passenger terminal building at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh, built for Rs 640 crore. Spread over 23,800 square metres, the modern terminal is designed to handle 35 lakh passengers annually.<\/p> It incorporates geothermal energy to enhance energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint, reflecting the importance of sustainable infrastructure in Ladakh\u2019s ecologically sensitive environment, the statement said. <\/p> Blending modern passenger amenities with elements of Ladakh\u2019s rich cultural heritage, the terminal will improve passenger convenience and strengthen air connectivity with the rest of the country, it said.<\/p> Modi will also dedicate to the nation the 298-km-long Nimmu-Padum-Darcha Road, constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).<\/p> Connecting Nimmu in Leh with Darcha in Himachal Pradesh through the remote Zanskar Valley, the road provides an alternative connectivity corridor to Ladakh, supplementing the Srinagar\u2013Leh and Manali\u2013Leh highways, the statement said.<\/p> Traversing challenging Himalayan terrain, including the high-altitude Shinkun La Pass, the road marks a significant engineering achievement. Its strategic importance lies in enhancing operational mobility and strengthening logistical support for the Armed Forces, it said.<\/p> It will also benefit residents of Zanskar by improving access to healthcare, education, markets and essential services, according to the statement.<\/p> As part of efforts to strengthen energy security and harness Ladakh\u2019s renewable energy potential, the prime minister will inaugurate the 9 MW Hanu small hydroelectric project and the 66 kV double-circuit Dah-Hanu-Khaltsi transmission line. <\/p> The projects will strengthen power evacuation infrastructure and improve the reliability of Ladakh\u2019s electricity network, marking a step towards harnessing the region\u2019s hydropower resources.<\/p> Recognising the importance of preserving Ladakh\u2019s ancient archaeological heritage, the prime minister will inaugurate India\u2019s first Petroglyph Conservation Park at Sindhu Ghat in Leh.<\/p> Ladakh is home to hundreds of prehistoric rock art sites featuring carvings of wildlife, human figures and symbolic representations that offer valuable insights into thousands of years of human history.<\/p> The prime minister will also inaugurate 40 water bodies developed across 40 villages under Project Him Sarovar, an initiative aimed at addressing Ladakh\u2019s unique geographical and climatic challenges through water conservation, in line with the objectives of Mission Amrit Sarovar. <\/p> s<\/span>Agriculture in Ladakh faces a seasonal imbalance between water availability and demand. Farmers often experience water scarcity during the crucial sowing season, even as snowmelt and glacial runoff provide substantial water resources during other periods.<\/p> Project Him Sarovar seeks to address this challenge by conserving water when it is available and ensuring its availability when required, thereby supporting irrigation, sustaining agricultural livelihoods and strengthening long-term water security in the region, the statement said.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/3c6d0553-5f25-4b35-8c24-a5d008b3df4b.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":"2026-10-14T11:20:35.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":true,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"PM Modi to Inaugurate Five Projects Worth \u20b93,350 Crore in Ladakh on Thursday","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":193,"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":"2026-10-14T11:20:58.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-14T11:20:58.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3870,"title":"Vaishnaw Warns of Global Economic Turbulence Ahead, Cites AI Disruptions and Rising Debt in Rich Nations","slug":"vaishnaw-warns-of-global-economic-turbulence-ahead-cites-ai-disruptions-and-rising-debt-in-rich-nations","excerpt":null,"content":" New Delhi, October 14:<\/strong> Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has warned that the world could face heightened economic and technological turbulence over the next few years, driven by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI), disruptions in employment and mounting debt levels in developed economies.<\/p> Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026, Vaishnaw said India was strengthening its economic and technological resilience to protect growth from external shocks.<\/p> Vaishnaw, who holds the portfolios of Electronics and Information Technology, Information and Broadcasting, and Railways, said global technology supply chains would remain interconnected across multiple countries. However, governments and businesses would need to continuously assess their partners to ensure that excessive dependence on a particular country or company did not compromise their resilience.<\/p> He emphasised that trust, reliability and strategic independence were becoming increasingly important considerations alongside cost in technology supply chains.<\/p> According to the minister, countries must regularly evaluate their international partnerships and ensure that suppliers share similar priorities and approaches to security and reliability.<\/p> Vaishnaw cautioned that the coming years could prove more turbulent than previous decades, with technological changes and financial vulnerabilities creating additional pressure on the global economy.<\/p> He pointed to high debt levels in wealthy economies, warning that any significant financial adjustment over the next three to five years could trigger wider economic disruptions.<\/p> The minister also highlighted the potential impact of AI on employment, particularly in the services sector, where automation and changing work patterns could reshape industries and labour markets.<\/p> He said the combination of financial uncertainty and rapid technological transformation made preparedness a major priority for governments and businesses.<\/p> Vaishnaw further stressed that cybersecurity concerns and concentrated production in certain semiconductor segments had increased the importance of building dependable technology supply chains.<\/p> Cisco Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Chuck Robbins supported India's approach, noting that the country had the scale, engineering talent and technological capabilities needed to develop critical technologies while working with trusted international companies in other areas.<\/p> Robbins said India's position as a reliable partner for American and global businesses helped create an environment conducive to investment.<\/p> The discussions highlighted the growing importance of technological self-reliance, trusted international partnerships and economic preparedness as countries navigate emerging global risks.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/3fbc8cd4-1194-4a44-b78b-266e3e4667ba.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":"2026-10-14T06:56:11.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Vaishnaw Warns of Global Economic Turbulence Ahead, Cites AI Disruptions and Rising Debt in Rich Nations","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":228,"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":"2026-10-14T06:56:31.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-14T06:56:31.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3868,"title":"Sheikh Hasina Calls Tarique Rahman\u2019s Decision to Skip BRICS Summit \u2018Immature\u2019, Says Bangladesh Lost Opportunities","slug":"sheikh-hasina-calls-tarique-rahmans-decision-to-skip-brics-summit-immature-says-bangladesh-lost-opportunities","excerpt":null,"content":" New Delhi, October 14:<\/strong> Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has criticised Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for skipping the BRICS summit held in New Delhi, describing the decision as \u201cimmature\u201d and contrary to Bangladesh\u2019s national interests.<\/p> In an interview with news agency IANS, Hasina said Bangladesh\u2019s participation in the summit could have created opportunities for economic growth, investment, infrastructure development and international cooperation.<\/p> She argued that foreign policy should be guided by national interests rather than personal differences or short-term political considerations.<\/p> \u201cIt was deeply unfortunate that Bangladesh chose not to participate. In my view, it was an immature decision and one that did not serve Bangladesh\u2019s national interest,\u201d Hasina said.<\/p> India had invited Rahman to attend the summit in his capacity as the current chair of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). However, he declined the invitation to the gathering held in New Delhi on September 12 and 13.<\/p> Hasina suggested that her presence in India may have influenced Rahman\u2019s decision, questioning why personal and political considerations should affect relations between neighbouring countries.<\/p> She recalled that former Bangladesh president Ziaur Rahman had visited New Delhi in 1979 while she was living in India. She also referred to his visit to London in 1980, when she was present there, arguing that her presence had not prevented him from travelling.<\/p> \u201cRelations between two countries cannot be determined by personal considerations or political sensitivities involving one individual,\u201d she said.<\/p> The Awami League leader defended her government\u2019s approach to international relations, saying Bangladesh had maintained strong ties with India while expanding cooperation with China, Russia, Japan, the United States, Europe and other partners.<\/p> She stressed that closer relations with one country should not come at the expense of another and called for an independent, balanced foreign policy guided by national interests.<\/p> Referring to Bangladesh\u2019s founding leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, she reiterated the principle of \u201cfriendship to all, malice to none\u201d.<\/p> Hasina also criticised what she described as anti-India rhetoric being encouraged for domestic political purposes, warning that using relations with one country against another could undermine Bangladesh\u2019s diplomatic interests.<\/p> Relations between New Delhi and Dhaka have faced renewed tensions following Hasina\u2019s virtual media interaction in New Delhi on August 5.<\/p> After the event, Dhaka reiterated its demand for her extradition and sought to link the issue with Rahman\u2019s planned visit to India. New Delhi, however, distanced itself from the interaction, stating that it had neither played a role in the event nor endorsed Hasina\u2019s remarks.<\/p> Hasina, who has been living in Delhi since leaving Bangladesh in August 2024 following the collapse of her government amid mass protests, also accused the current administration of undermining democratic institutions.<\/p> She alleged restrictions on media freedom, political persecution, weakening law and order, insecurity among minorities and economic difficulties. She further claimed that the exclusion of a major political force from the democratic process would make it difficult for Bangladesh to achieve lasting stability.<\/p> Without providing specific details about when she might return, Hasina said her intention was to stand alongside the people of Bangladesh and work towards restoring democracy, voting rights and the rule of law.<\/p> She called for free, fair and inclusive elections, arguing that the country\u2019s future should be decided by its people.<\/p> Hasina acknowledged that returning to Bangladesh could pose serious risks, noting that a Bangladeshi court had sentenced her to death. However, she maintained that she was not afraid and questioned the fairness of what she described as a politically motivated judicial process.<\/p> \u201cThe greater concern today is not personal safety. It is the destruction of justice in Bangladesh,\u201d she said.<\/p> She added that restoring democratic institutions and ensuring the rights of citizens remained central to her political objectives.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/d3e7094f-106c-4331-8e90-37d5b2b9e196.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":"2026-10-14T05:46:45.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Sheikh Hasina Calls Tarique Rahman\u2019s Decision to Skip BRICS Summit \u2018Immature\u2019, Says Bangladesh Lost Opportunities","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":159,"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":"2026-10-14T05:47:04.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-14T05:47:04.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3867,"title":"ICF to Finalise Design of 24-Coach Vande Bharat Sleeper Train by November 10","slug":"icf-to-finalise-design-of-24-coach-vande-bharat-sleeper-train-by-november-10","excerpt":null,"content":" New Delhi, October 14 :<\/strong> The Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, is expected to finalise the design of the 24-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper train by November 10, 2026, more than four years after releasing its technical specifications.<\/p> A senior ICF official told PTI that the design had reached an advanced stage and was expected to be completed by the November deadline.<\/p> Following the finalisation, manufacturing of the prototype will begin, with completion targeted for May or June 2027. The prototype will subsequently undergo trials before the remaining trainsets are introduced into service.<\/p> ICF released the technical specifications for the 24-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper train on April 4, 2022. According to the specifications, each train will feature 19 AC three-tier coaches with 1,215 berths, four AC two-tier coaches with 192 berths, and one First AC coach with 24 berths.<\/p> The Railway Ministry has envisaged the manufacture of 50 trainsets in the 24-coach configuration at ICF Chennai. To support the project, propulsion equipment orders were placed with Medha and Alstom on December 17, 2024. Medha is expected to supply equipment for 33 trainsets, while Alstom will supply the remaining 17.<\/p> In February 2025, the Railway Ministry stated that full-scale production of the 24-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper trains was planned for the 2026\u201327 financial year.<\/p> Separately, the Railways had announced plans to manufacture 10 Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets in a 16-coach configuration in collaboration with ICF and BEML. One pair has already been introduced on the Howrah\u2013Kamakhya route, while two other pairs are reportedly ready for launch. The remaining trainsets are at various stages of manufacturing.<\/p> In addition, Kinet Railway Solutions Ltd, an Indo-Russian joint venture involving Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd and Transmashholding, is scheduled to manufacture 120 16-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets at its factory in Maharashtra by the end of 2027.<\/p> Another 80 trainsets in the 16-coach configuration are planned to be manufactured by the BHEL-Titagarh consortium.<\/p> The expansion of the Vande Bharat Sleeper fleet is aimed at strengthening India's long-distance rail services and advancing domestic railway manufacturing capabilities.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/f782919e-8924-4a48-b156-0b94e9726a18.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":"2026-10-14T05:06:08.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"ICF to Finalise Design of 24-Coach Vande Bharat Sleeper Train by November 10","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":196,"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":"2026-10-14T05:06:29.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-14T05:06:29.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3864,"title":"Had a warm and productive conversation with Mark Carney: PM Modi after phone call with Canada PM","slug":"had-a-warm-and-productive-conversation-with-mark-carney-pm-modi-after-phone-call-with-canada-pm","excerpt":null,"content":" New Delhi, Oct 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a \"warm and productive\" conversation with his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, on Tuesday, with both agreeing to build on the positive momentum in bilateral ties.<\/p> Modi said the two leaders agreed to work towards concrete outcomes across key areas of the India-Canada Strategic Partnership, including trade, energy, technology, security and people-to-people ties.<\/p> \"Had a warm and productive conversation with Prime Minister Mark Carney. We agreed to build on the positive momentum in India-Canada ties and work towards concrete outcomes across key areas of our Strategic Partnership, including trade, energy, technology, security and people-to-people ties,\" Modi said on X.<\/p> The prime minister said that together, India and Canada are contributing towards a more stable and prosperous world.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/30edab5f-50cf-4c11-bf3e-407f2472e536.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":"2026-10-13T14:01:39.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Had a warm and productive conversation with Mark Carney: PM Modi after phone call with Canada PM","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":180,"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":"2026-10-13T14:01:51.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T14:01:51.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3863,"title":"Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on pleas by lawyers, traders to regulate protests","slug":"delhi-hc-seeks-centres-stand-on-pleas-by-lawyers-traders-to-regulate-protests","excerpt":null,"content":" New Delhi, Oct 13: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the Centre's stand on petitions by traders, vendors and lawyers seeking regulation of protests in the national capital according to the governing standard operating procedures.<\/p> A bench of Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma asked the counsel appearing for the central government and other authorities to seek instructions before listing the matter for hearing on Friday.<\/p> The bench also asked the petitioners to bring on record a copy of the protest-related petitions filed in the Supreme Court.<\/p> \"We don't want to cover an area already sub judice in the Supreme Court,\" the bench told the petitioners.<\/p> Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma informed that the petitions in the top court have been adjourned to October 15.<\/p> Central Delhi has been witnessing massive protests by various opposition parties, student groups and civil society members since June-July this year over various issues, including matters related to the functioning of the Election Commission.<\/p> The senior lawyers appearing for the petitioners argued that the Supreme Court has passed several directions on regulating protests, which ought to be complied with.<\/p> Senior counsel appearing for the traders, Sanjay Poddar, asserted that being the festive season, October to February is the \"best time for business\", which was adversely impacted due to the recent protests.<\/p> Senior counsel Sacchin Puri, appearing for petitioner Rishabh Saxena, emphasised that hundreds and hundreds of people carried out a protest in Central Delhi in the recent past, bringing everything to a halt.<\/p> The cases were taken for hearing after the bench earlier on Tuesday allowed Puri's request for an urgent hearing.<\/p> \"Traders have lost up to Rs 2,000 crore in recent times because of barricading and how protests are happening... People can't approach areas like Connaught Place. It is completely unapproachable,\" Puri submitted while mentioning the matter.<\/p> The PIL by Rishabh Saxena, a lawyer, filed through advocate Harsh Ahuja, asserted that pursuant to the top court's directions in cases of Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan and Shaheen Bagh protest, traffic, office gates and arterial roads cannot be blocked due to protests.<\/p> However, several \"major agitations\" were held at Jantar Mantar in the recent past, which witnessed \"sit-ins lasting weeks, marches and gatherings spilling onto the surrounding roads\", it added.<\/p> \"Law and those conditions have been violated with impunity by agitators. Each such agitation brings road closures, barricading and traffic diversions to the heart of the city, and causes loss of time and daily earnings to commuters, traders, vendors, drivers and daily-wage workers,\" Saxena's plea alleged.<\/p> The plea asserted that while it does not seek any prohibition on peaceful assembly, the law laid down by the Supreme Court should be enforced strictly, in letter and in spirit<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/b9b1746d-92a1-47d6-8c27-1a7b21eda80d.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":"2026-10-13T13:49:08.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on pleas by lawyers, traders to regulate protests","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":243,"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":"2026-10-13T13:49:22.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T13:49:22.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","last_login_ip":"122.161.242.141","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","deleted_at":null}}],"meta":{"current_page":6,"last_page":61,"per_page":20,"total":1204}}
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