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Bengaluru, October 13:<\/strong> An FIR has been registered against an Andhra Pradesh-cadre IAS officer and three others for allegedly abusing, assaulting and threatening police personnel during a late-night inspection at a pub in Bengaluru, police said on Tuesday.<\/p>

The incident reportedly took place around 1:30 am on October 10 at a pub falling under the jurisdiction of Cubbon Park police station.<\/p>

According to police, the complaint was filed by an inspector attached to the Central Crime Branch\u2019s (CCB) Special Investigation Squad, where he has been serving for the past six months.<\/p>

As per the FIR, the inspection was conducted following directions from the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner to check suspicious persons at bars and restaurants during late-night hours in the jurisdictions of Cubbon Park and Ashok Nagar police stations.<\/p>

During the inspection, the police team was checking customers\u2019 identity documents to verify their ages when four individuals allegedly entered into an argument with the inspector over a minor issue.<\/p>

The complaint names IAS officer Vikas Marmat, Abhay Udaysingh, Nithish and Roshan. They have been accused of obstructing the inspector in the discharge of his official duties, verbally abusing and assaulting police personnel, and issuing threats.<\/p>

Vikas Marmat is currently serving as the Special Officer of the Kuppam Area Development Authority in Andhra Pradesh.<\/p>

Police registered the case at Cubbon Park police station under Sections 115(2), 351(2), 352, 132 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The sections relate to voluntarily causing hurt, criminal intimidation, intentional insult, assault or criminal force against a public servant, and common intention.<\/p>

Further investigation into the incident is underway. The allegations against the accused have not yet been established in court.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/0ae07f24-93d0-4d9a-b755-c567d4221d0d.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":"2026-10-13T09:08:18.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Bengaluru: IAS Officer, Three Others Booked for Allegedly Assaulting Police at Pub","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":"2026-10-13T09:08:30.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T09:08:30.000000Z","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":3840,"title":"Bengaluru: IAS Officer, Three Others Booked for Allegedly Assaulting Police at Pub","slug":"bengaluru-ias-officer-three-others-booked-for-allegedly-assaulting-police-at-pub","excerpt":null,"content":"

Bengaluru, October 13:<\/strong> An FIR has been registered against an Andhra Pradesh-cadre IAS officer and three others for allegedly abusing, assaulting and threatening police personnel during a late-night inspection at a pub in Bengaluru, police said on Tuesday.<\/p>

The incident reportedly took place around 1:30 am on October 10 at a pub falling under the jurisdiction of Cubbon Park police station.<\/p>

According to police, the complaint was filed by an inspector attached to the Central Crime Branch\u2019s (CCB) Special Investigation Squad, where he has been serving for the past six months.<\/p>

As per the FIR, the inspection was conducted following directions from the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner to check suspicious persons at bars and restaurants during late-night hours in the jurisdictions of Cubbon Park and Ashok Nagar police stations.<\/p>

During the inspection, the police team was checking customers\u2019 identity documents to verify their ages when four individuals allegedly entered into an argument with the inspector over a minor issue.<\/p>

The complaint names IAS officer Vikas Marmat, Abhay Udaysingh, Nithish and Roshan. They have been accused of obstructing the inspector in the discharge of his official duties, verbally abusing and assaulting police personnel, and issuing threats.<\/p>

Vikas Marmat is currently serving as the Special Officer of the Kuppam Area Development Authority in Andhra Pradesh.<\/p>

Police registered the case at Cubbon Park police station under Sections 115(2), 351(2), 352, 132 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The sections relate to voluntarily causing hurt, criminal intimidation, intentional insult, assault or criminal force against a public servant, and common intention.<\/p>

Further investigation into the incident is underway. The allegations against the accused have not yet been established in court.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/d2e2dfe8-f442-4991-bf73-3696b5496e9e.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":"2026-10-13T09:07:56.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Bengaluru: IAS Officer, Three Others Booked for Allegedly Assaulting Police at Pub","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":123,"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":"2026-10-13T09:08:15.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T09:08:15.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","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":3838,"title":"Killing of Anti-Drug Activist Parminder Singh Jhota Sparks Political Row in Punjab","slug":"killing-of-anti-drug-activist-parminder-singh-jhota-sparks-political-row-in-punjab-1","excerpt":null,"content":"

Chandigarh, October 13:<\/strong> The killing of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota in Punjab\u2019s Mansa district has triggered a political controversy, with opposition leaders accusing the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of failing to maintain law and order and curb the drug menace.<\/p>

Former Punjab Congress president Raja Warring criticised the state government, alleging that Jhota\u2019s killing exposed the failure of its law-and-order machinery and the anti-drug campaign, \u2018Yudh Nashian Virudh\u2019.<\/p>

In a post on X, Warring expressed condolences to Jhota\u2019s family and supporters, alleging that the activist had not received adequate support from the government. He also recalled meeting Jhota\u2019s father and family when the activist was allegedly falsely implicated in a case and arrested in 2023.<\/p>

Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira also targeted the AAP government, claiming that the incident highlighted the growing influence of the drug mafia in Punjab. He alleged that the government\u2019s anti-drug campaign had failed to deliver meaningful results.<\/p>

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia alleged that Jhota was shot while recording drug dealers on camera. He said the activist had been fighting against drug abuse in Mansa.<\/p>

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal also condemned the killing, accusing the state government of criminal negligence. He alleged that the administration had failed to provide adequate support to the activist despite his efforts to raise awareness about the drug menace.<\/p>

Badal further criticised the government\u2019s \u2018Yudh Nashian Virudh\u2019 campaign, describing it as ineffective and calling for accountability over the deteriorating law-and-order situation in the state.<\/p>

BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu also attacked the state government, alleging that Punjab was facing growing lawlessness. Questioning Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann\u2019s handling of the Home portfolio, Bittu said the government had failed to ensure the safety of citizens.<\/p>

Meanwhile, AAP leader Baltej Pannu condemned the killing and said strict action would be taken against those responsible. He stated that no one would be allowed to take the law into their own hands and indicated that the alleged accused was a medical shop owner.<\/p>

According to reports, Jhota, known for his activism against drugs in Mansa, sustained bullet injuries after being shot by a medical shop owner. He was rushed to a hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.<\/p>

The incident has intensified the political debate over drug trafficking and law enforcement in Punjab, with opposition parties demanding accountability from the state government. The allegations levelled by opposition leaders remain political claims, while the case and the circumstances surrounding the killing are subject to investigation.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/518c2738-0b68-4c0d-89fd-b5cb9bfa8cd4.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":"2026-10-13T07:45:05.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Killing of Anti-Drug Activist Parminder Singh Jhota Sparks Political Row in Punjab","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":126,"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":"2026-10-13T07:45:17.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T07:45:17.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","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":3837,"title":"Killing of Anti-Drug Activist Parminder Singh Jhota Sparks Political Row in Punjab","slug":"killing-of-anti-drug-activist-parminder-singh-jhota-sparks-political-row-in-punjab","excerpt":null,"content":"

Chandigarh, October 13:<\/strong> The killing of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota in Punjab\u2019s Mansa district has triggered a political controversy, with opposition leaders accusing the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of failing to maintain law and order and curb the drug menace.<\/p>

Former Punjab Congress president Raja Warring criticised the state government, alleging that Jhota\u2019s killing exposed the failure of its law-and-order machinery and the anti-drug campaign, \u2018Yudh Nashian Virudh\u2019.<\/p>

In a post on X, Warring expressed condolences to Jhota\u2019s family and supporters, alleging that the activist had not received adequate support from the government. He also recalled meeting Jhota\u2019s father and family when the activist was allegedly falsely implicated in a case and arrested in 2023.<\/p>

Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira also targeted the AAP government, claiming that the incident highlighted the growing influence of the drug mafia in Punjab. He alleged that the government\u2019s anti-drug campaign had failed to deliver meaningful results.<\/p>

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia alleged that Jhota was shot while recording drug dealers on camera. He said the activist had been fighting against drug abuse in Mansa.<\/p>

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal also condemned the killing, accusing the state government of criminal negligence. He alleged that the administration had failed to provide adequate support to the activist despite his efforts to raise awareness about the drug menace.<\/p>

Badal further criticised the government\u2019s \u2018Yudh Nashian Virudh\u2019 campaign, describing it as ineffective and calling for accountability over the deteriorating law-and-order situation in the state.<\/p>

BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu also attacked the state government, alleging that Punjab was facing growing lawlessness. Questioning Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann\u2019s handling of the Home portfolio, Bittu said the government had failed to ensure the safety of citizens.<\/p>

Meanwhile, AAP leader Baltej Pannu condemned the killing and said strict action would be taken against those responsible. He stated that no one would be allowed to take the law into their own hands and indicated that the alleged accused was a medical shop owner.<\/p>

According to reports, Jhota, known for his activism against drugs in Mansa, sustained bullet injuries after being shot by a medical shop owner. He was rushed to a hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.<\/p>

The incident has intensified the political debate over drug trafficking and law enforcement in Punjab, with opposition parties demanding accountability from the state government. The allegations levelled by opposition leaders remain political claims, while the case and the circumstances surrounding the killing are subject to investigation.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/45b4f5b3-607d-4bea-9538-02447693d5ae.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":"2026-10-13T07:44:31.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Killing of Anti-Drug Activist Parminder Singh Jhota Sparks Political Row in Punjab","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":147,"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":"2026-10-13T07:44:50.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T07:44:50.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","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":3834,"title":"Modi Says India Grows With the World, Not at Others\u2019 Expense, Highlights Strong Economic Fundamentals","slug":"modi-says-india-grows-with-the-world-not-at-others-expense-highlights-strong-economic-fundamentals","excerpt":null,"content":"

New Delhi, Oct 13:<\/strong> Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India\u2019s economic growth was driven by strong fundamentals and sustained reforms, emphasising that the country aims to strengthen its position in the global economy through shared prosperity rather than at the expense of other nations.<\/p>

\u201cWe do not grow at anyone\u2019s cost. We grow with the world. And for the world,\u201d Modi said while addressing the Bloomberg Economic Forum, presenting India as a reliable economic partner amid geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions and intensifying global competition.<\/p>

Highlighting the country\u2019s economic performance, the Prime Minister cited India\u2019s 7.8 per cent GDP growth in the April-June quarter and foreign exchange reserves exceeding USD 700 billion. He also pointed to reforms in taxation, insolvency and labour laws as key factors supporting economic resilience.<\/p>

Modi said India\u2019s growth was backed by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, noting that the current account deficit had declined from more than 4 per cent of GDP around 12-13 years ago to approximately 0.5 per cent.<\/p>

\u201cIn this world full of uncertainties, India inspires reliability and stability,\u201d he said.<\/p>

The Prime Minister stressed that economic and technological strength should not be measured solely by the power a country possesses, but by how effectively it creates opportunities for others. Summarising his approach, he said, \u201cPower is to empower.\u201d<\/p>

Modi highlighted India\u2019s digital public infrastructure, expanding startup ecosystem and growing renewable-energy capacity as examples of how domestic capabilities could promote inclusive growth. He said India was sharing its expertise in digital identity, digital payments and public infrastructure with partner nations, particularly those in the Global South.<\/p>

Emphasising the government\u2019s approach to economic transformation, Modi said, \u201cFor us, reforms are not a compulsion. Reforms are our conviction.\u201d<\/p>

He also expressed concern over the growing use of supply chains, energy resources, critical minerals, payment systems and technology as instruments of geopolitical pressure. He called for greater international cooperation to strengthen economic security and build resilient systems.<\/p>

The Prime Minister further highlighted India\u2019s contribution to global public welfare, citing the supply of COVID-19 vaccines to more than 100 countries as an example of how the country\u2019s capabilities could address international needs.<\/p>

He called for collaboration on major global challenges, including climate change, public health, artificial intelligence and economic security, stressing the importance of partnerships in an increasingly fragmented global economy.<\/p>

Modi\u2019s remarks come as India seeks to attract greater investment, expand its participation in global supply chains and strengthen its position as a major manufacturing and technology hub.<\/p>

He said India\u2019s economic rise could benefit other nations by providing technology, talent and innovative solutions, reinforcing the country\u2019s ambition to become a key driver of global growth.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/baa2886a-44c8-46f8-9e29-68c0aad3abcc.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":"2026-10-13T06:26:02.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Modi Says India Grows With the World, Not at Others\u2019 Expense, Highlights Strong Economic Fundamentals","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":215,"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":"2026-10-13T06:26:19.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T06:26:19.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","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":3824,"title":"CM Suvendu hands over appointment letters to 11,000 police recruits, promises more jobs","slug":"cm-suvendu-hands-over-appointment-letters-to-11000-police-recruits-promises-more-jobs","excerpt":null,"content":"

Kolkata, Oct 12: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday handed over appointment letters to 11,000 aspirants in the first major police recruitment drive under the BJP government and announced more jobs in the police force in the next few months.<\/p>

Claiming that the change of guard in the state had made the recruitments possible, Adhikari said that 4,000 personnel would be recruited into the Kolkata Police by December, while the state Police Recruitment Board would issue a notification in November for 9,000 new posts in the force.<\/p>

He said that West Bengal would surpass Uttar Pradesh in the number of police personnel within the next two years.<\/p>

Addressing a programme at Netaji Indoor Stadium after handing over the appointment letters, Adhikari also announced that 650 police clerks would be recruited through the Public Service Commission.<\/p>

\"I do not want applause, nor do I want credit. I only want to say that this recruitment would not have happened if the government had not changed. The previous government had kept recruitment stalled over the OBC issue,\" he said.<\/p>

\"The tussle between the court and the government had held up the process. We convened a session of the Assembly and resolved the OBC deadlock,\" Adhikari said.<\/p>

He said that his government also had sorted out the case the previous administration had filed in the Supreme Court challenging the High Court division bench.<\/p>

\"If the government had not acted so swiftly, we would not have witnessed this moment of joy today,\" the CM added.<\/p>

Addressing the event, he urged the newly appointed police personnel to remain free of corruption and uphold integrity in the discharge of their duties.<\/p>

Adhikari assured aspirants that future recruitment would be conducted transparently and strictly in accordance with the rules.<\/p>

\"Whether it is the oral examination or the physical test, there will not be the slightest irregularity. Recruitment will take place according to the rules... Have faith (in the state government),\" he said.<\/p>

Adhikari also criticised the previous Trinamool Congress government for allegedly relying on civic volunteers to run police stations, while clarifying that his government had no hostility towards them.<\/p>

\"I am not blaming the civic volunteers. We increased their remuneration by Rs 2,000 before Durga Puja. Training is necessary to maintain discipline. Civic volunteers were not subjected to even the minimum examination,\" he said.<\/p>

The chief minister said that properly trained constables were necessary for police work and asserted that merit would be the sole criterion for government recruitment.<\/p>

He also promised that recruitment would be conducted every year in accordance with established rules.<\/p>

Adhikari said the government would announce the results for 4,000 Kolkata Police vacancies by December.<\/p>

He added that 300 sub-inspectors had been selected for the Kolkata Police and that a fresh recruitment drive for the state police would begin in January.<\/p>

Reiterating his confidence in the expansion of the state police force, the chief minister said, \"Within two years, West Bengal will surpass Uttar Pradesh in the number of police personnel.\"<\/p>

Adhikari also addressed the issues of dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees and the implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission.<\/p>

\"A 20 per cent DA hike has been announced. The difference between the DA paid by the Centre and the state was substantial. We are trying to bridge that gap. The earlier 18 per cent and the latest 20 per cent together mean that everyone will receive DA at the rate of 38 per cent in October,\" he said.<\/p>

The chief minister said that the October salary advance and DA at the rate of 38 per cent would be credited to everyone's bank account by October 15, a day before the Durga Puja rituals begin.<\/p>

Stressing the state's increase in the ration allowance for police personnel from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000, Adhikari assured them that it would be enhanced further in the next state budget.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/3502c516-6abe-4872-a40c-dbd0f536ed10.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":"2026-10-12T12:44:03.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"CM Suvendu hands over appointment letters to 11,000 police recruits, promises more jobs","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":353,"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":"2026-10-12T12:44:19.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-12T12:44:19.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","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":3823,"title":"Uttarakhand CM Dhami performs Ganga Aarti at Har ki Pauri to mark Modi's 25 years of public life","slug":"uttarakhand-cm-dhami-perform-ganga-aarti-at-har-ki-pauri-to-mark-modis-25-years-of-public-life","excerpt":null,"content":"

Dehradun, Oct 12: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and his cabinet colleagues on Monday performed Ganga Pujan and Aarti at Har Ki Pauri to mark the completion of 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tenure as an elected representative.<\/p>

He prayed for the prime minister's good health and long life, as well as for the prosperity and well-being of the nation and the state.<\/p>

Before attending the state Cabinet meeting held at the Mela Control Building on the banks of the Ganges in Haridwar, the chief minister and his colleagues performed the rituals at Har Ki Pauri.<\/p>

Dhami prayed for the prime minister's health and longevity and also wished for the prosperity, happiness, and progress of the country and the state.<\/p>

The Cabinet meeting in Haridwar was organised as part of the state government's initiative to hold meetings across various districts of the state.<\/p>

Prior to this, a meeting was held at Banbasa in Champawat district on October 4.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/8dee7321-697a-41df-b559-6e549c9f4c8f.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":"2026-10-12T12:29:00.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Uttarakhand CM Dhami perform Ganga Aarti at Har ki Pauri to mark Modi's 25 years of public life","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":916,"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":"2026-10-12T12:29:48.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-12T12:30:42.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","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":3822,"title":"ED Alleges Over Rs 800-Crore Liquor Scam Cash Delivered to Congress Office in Raipur","slug":"ed-alleges-over-rs-800-crore-liquor-scam-cash-delivered-to-congress-office-in-raipur","excerpt":null,"content":"

New Delhi, Oct 12: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday claimed that funds of about Rs 860-Rs 880 crore, generated from an alleged liquor scam in Chhattisgarh during the previous Congress regime, were delivered to the party's office in Raipur through its office bearers.<\/p>

In a statement, the central agency said that it filed a fresh (supplementary) chargesheet against Ramgopal Agrawal, former treasurer of the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC), on October 9 before a special PMLA court.<\/p>

It added that Agrawal's two flats, located in Anupam Nagar and Katora Talab areas of Raipur and valued at Rs 9.06 crore, were also provisionally attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on October 10.<\/p>

Agrawal, arrested by the ED in the case in August, is currently lodged in jail under judicial custody.<\/p>

There was no immediate comment from the Chhattisgarh Congress or Agrawal's lawyers on the ED charges.<\/p>

Last week, the agency arrested Agrawal in Raipur in a separate money laundering case linked to an alleged rice milling scam in the state.<\/p>

The ED alleged that a liquor syndicate controlled the Chhattisgarh Excise Department and the Chhattisgarh State Marketing Corporation Ltd (CSMCL), and generated proceeds of crime of more than Rs 2,883 crore between 2019 and 2023 through illegal commission on the supply of country liquor, sale of unaccounted liquor through government shops with duplicate holograms and annual commission from distillers apart from the FL-10A licence mechanism for foreign liquor.<\/p>

\"ED investigation has revealed that a substantial part of the cash generated by the syndicate was handled by Laxmi Narayan Bansal alias Pappu Bansal and delivered at Rajiv Bhawan, the office of the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee at Shankar Nagar, Raipur, on the directions of Agrawal.<\/p>

\"The cash was carried by persons associated with the syndicate and handed over at Rajiv Bhawan to Devendra Dadsena, the accountant working under Ramgopal Agrawal,\" the agency alleged.<\/p>

It added that the cash amount of about Rs 860-Rs 880 crore \"connected with the liquor scam\" was delivered through this channel. About Rs 72 crore remained under the control of Agrawal and was retained, used or distributed on his directions.<\/p>

Contemporaneous digital records of the syndicate, call detail records and statements recorded under Section 50 of the PMLA \"corroborate\" the delivery mechanism and his (Agrawal's) role, according to the agency.<\/p>

The ED has filed seven prosecution complaints (chargesheets) in this case and arrested a total of nine people including high-profile persons like Chaitanya Baghel, son of former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, former excise minister Kawasi Lakhma, ex-IAS officer Anil Tuteja, Anwar Dhebar, the elder brother of former Raipur mayor and Congress leader Aijaz Dhebar; and Arun Pati Tripathi, an Indian Telecom Service officer and former MD of CSMCL.<\/p>

It has attached assets worth Rs 610 crore as part of this investigation till now.<\/p>

\"Investigation into the identification of the other beneficiaries of the proceeds of crime is continuing,\" the ED said.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/65004fd0-490d-4911-b3d2-36c8db8e47a8.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":"2026-10-12T12:25:09.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"ED Alleges Over Rs 800-Crore Liquor Scam Cash Delivered to Congress Office in Raipur","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":188,"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":"2026-10-12T12:25:26.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-12T12:25:26.000000Z","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":3821,"title":"SCBA asks advocates to wear white ribbons on Tues over 'manhandling' of lawyers by police","slug":"scba-asks-advocates-to-wear-white-ribbons-on-tues-over-manhandling-of-lawyers-by-police","excerpt":null,"content":"

 New Delhi, Oct 12: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has asked advocates to wear white ribbons on Tuesday as a mark of solidarity with fellow lawyers who were allegedly mistreated and manhandled by the police during the recent protests in the national capital.<\/p>

A circular signed by SCBA Honorary Secretary Pragya Baghel said a majority of the executive committee members had decided to take the step in view of a resolution passed by the Association on October 10.<\/p>

The Association has also requested its members to gather in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue at 1.15 pm on Tuesday to observe a minute of silence in solidarity with members of the Bar.<\/p>

The circular urged advocates and members of the Bar to pin a white ribbon to their coats as a mark of solidarity with the lawyers who were reportedly mistreated and manhandled by the police.<\/p>

The protests in Delhi are being held to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.<\/p>

The SCBA had on Saturday condemned the reported use of \"excessive force\" against lawyers, who were on their way to Jantar Mantar to participate in a protest called by the CJP against the CEC.<\/p>

The Association also urged the CJI to intervene urgently in the matter.<\/p>

The SCBA's appeal comes amid concerns over the impact of the protests on lawyers and the smooth functioning of judicial institutions in the capital.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/531ffb6e-3f77-434c-b121-452c48cdb1c3.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":"2026-10-12T12:19:23.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"SCBA asks advocates to wear white ribbons on Tues over 'manhandling' of lawyers by police","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":137,"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":"2026-10-12T12:19:35.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-12T12:19:35.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","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":3820,"title":"Delhi Metro reopens 6 stations after closure due to Congress protest","slug":"delhi-metro-reopens-6-stations-after-closure-due-to-congress-protest","excerpt":null,"content":"

New Delhi, Oct 12: The DMRC on Monday reopened the entry and exit gates of all metro stations across its network after shutting six stations amid security restrictions due to the Congress's protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.<\/p>

The entry and exit gates of Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat and Barakhamba Road metro stations had remained closed since 6 am.<\/p>

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) earlier extended the closure of the six stations till 5 pm, citing security reasons, after initially scheduling the restrictions to end at 4 pm.<\/p>

In its latest service update, the DMRC said the entry and exit gates of all stations across the Delhi Metro network were now open.<\/p>

Interchange facilities at all the concerned stations were also available, it added.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/259f3127-9647-4cfc-9870-709bb24fbadb.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":"2026-10-12T12:14:07.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Delhi Metro reopens 6 stations after closure due to Congress protest","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":115,"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":"2026-10-12T12:14:20.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-12T12:14:20.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","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":3810,"title":"Palaniswami hails AIADMK regime for groundwork on Chennai Metro Phase 2 project","slug":"palaniswami-hails-aiadmk-regime-for-groundwork-on-chennai-metro-phase-2-project","excerpt":null,"content":"

Chennai, Oct 11: Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Chennai airport upon his arrival to inaugurate the Vadapalani-Poonamallee corridor of the Chennai Metro Phase II project, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday recalled that the DPR for the project was prepared and central approval secured during his party's tenure.<\/p>

In a statement on his social media, Palaniswami mentioned that he had personally met the Prime Minister on multiple occasions to press for project funding, culminating in the central government's approval of Rs 63,246 crore in 2024.<\/p>

He expressed immense satisfaction that the Vadapalani-Poonamallee corridor is now open to the public, calling it the fruition of the groundwork laid during the AIADMK administration.<\/p>

Taking a veiled dig at political theatrics, he remarked that he could have easily staged a photo-shoot on the metro bridge with sunglasses or filmed a reel in a safety helmet inside the tunnel.<\/p>

However, he stated that he has never believed in deceptive politics, preferring the ethos that actions should speak louder than words regardless of which party is in power.<\/p>

Palaniswami also appreciated and congratulated the officials and staff of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) for their commendable contribution to the capital city's development.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/33780c7b-e061-46e0-8bf3-2fac18f0457d.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":"2026-10-11T13:45:44.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Palaniswami hails AIADMK regime for groundwork on Chennai Metro Phase 2 project","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":322,"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":"2026-10-11T13:45:57.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-11T13:45:57.000000Z","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":3809,"title":"CM Omar Abdullah condemns police assault on Rajya Sabha MP during Delhi protest","slug":"cm-omar-abdullah-condemns-police-assault-on-rajya-sabha-mp-during-delhi-protest","excerpt":null,"content":"

Srinagar, Oct 11: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the use of force by the Delhi Police to deal with unarmed protestors is unacceptable.<\/p>

\"Unacceptable use of force by Delhi Police. Beating up an unarmed protester, setting aside the fact that in this case the victim is actually an elected member of Parliament, is unacceptable under any circumstances & is indefensible,\" Abdullah said in a post on his personal X account.<\/p>

He condemned the beating up of Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas by police during protests in Delhi. \"I join all my @JKNC_ colleagues in condemning this reprehensible brutality,\" he said.<\/p>

CPI(M) MP John Brittas alleged that he was brutally manhandled by the Delhi Police and CRPF personnel while on his way to take part in the protest called by CJP at Jantar Mantar against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over \"vote theft\".<\/p>

The MP claimed that police and CRPF picked him up while he was speaking to reporters.<\/p>

\"I came here after hearing that police have picked up our student activists,\" Brittas said.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/a58ec72f-b2b9-4a41-a231-858a0fb9ac04.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":"2026-10-11T13:32:11.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"CM Omar Abdullah condemns police assault on Rajya Sabha MP during Delhi protest","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":259,"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":"2026-10-11T13:32:23.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-11T13:32:23.000000Z","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":3805,"title":"Modi giving right direction to youth, Congress failed to do so: Haryana CM Nayab Saini","slug":"modi-giving-right-direction-to-youth-congress-failed-to-do-so-haryana-cm-nayab-saini","excerpt":null,"content":"

Chandigarh, Oct 11: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said the country's youth are talented and bringing glory to the nation and asserted that if anyone has or is giving the right direction to the youth, it is Prime Minister Narendra Modi.<\/p>

\"Congress cannot give right direction to youth. I want to tell the youth that they should search what the situation was during their time before 2014,\" he said while speaking to reporters in Panchkula after paying obeisance at Shri Mata Mansa Devi temple along with his family.<\/p>

\"If anyone could give them or is giving them the right direction, it is Prime Minister Narendra Modi,\" Saini said.<\/p>

On the opposition INDIA bloc MPs' protest in the national capital against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Saini said, \"INDI Alliance does not have any issue left. They want to divert people's attention by telling lies and spreading confusion, without having any real issue.\"<\/p>

Attacking the previous Congress-led UPA government, Saini said, \"Our youth does not know the situation that prevailed before 2014. People used to get cooking gas cylinders by standing in queue for three days.\"<\/p>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed those systemic flaws over the past twelve years and accelerated the nation's progress towards a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India), he said.<\/p>

\"Today, India's name is taken with respect across the globe. The country is shining on the world stage,\" he said.<\/p>

Saini said Congress neither had any policy nor intent while governing the country for 55 years.<\/p>

The chief minister said people are now going to remove them even from the role of the opposition. People have understood that they are not even playing the role of opposition in the right manner, he said.<\/p>

He also spoke about poll-bound Punjab and said the \"people of Punjab have made up their mind to bring BJP to power.\"<\/p>

\"Modi Yug is coming in Punjab. The person who changed the country, transformed the lives of the poor, and enhanced the country's prestige globally- this is Modi Yug,\" Saini asserted.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/8b989fad-f794-4a9f-b7cb-06b27c51da6a.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":"2026-10-11T12:38:40.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Modi giving right direction to youth, Congress failed to do so: Haryana CM Nayab Saini","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":252,"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":"2026-10-11T12:38:52.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-11T12:38:52.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","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":3803,"title":"Kharge, Rahul Gandhi to Meet CJI Monday Over \u2018Vote Chori\u2019 Issue","slug":"kharge-rahul-gandhi-to-meet-cji-monday-over-vote-chori-issue","excerpt":null,"content":"

NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 11:<\/strong> Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said he and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi have scheduled a meeting with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant between 4 pm and 5 pm on Monday to apprise him of the opposition\u2019s concerns over alleged \u201cvote chori\u201d.<\/p>

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Kharge said both leaders had written letters to the CJI seeking an opportunity to present their concerns. He clarified that they intended to request the Chief Justice\u2019s intervention rather than make any demands.<\/p>

\u201cWe have sought a time between 4 and 5 pm. We will also apprise him, as we cannot demand. Only with folded hands, we can request him,\u201d Kharge said.<\/p>

In a post on X, the Congress president reiterated that he and Rahul Gandhi would meet the CJI on Monday to brief him on the situation.<\/p>

Kharge also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing them of creating chaos across the country. Referring to the police deployment and detentions during Saturday\u2019s protests in Delhi, he alleged that the government was apprehensive about the youth agitation.<\/p>

He claimed that roads were blocked, communication channels disrupted, access to the airport restricted and mobile networks shut down during the security measures. Kharge also cited figures of around 32,000 police personnel and 7,500 CRPF personnel allegedly deployed in the national capital.<\/p>

The Congress chief accused the government of undermining peaceful democratic participation and said his party would continue its struggle to protect democracy and the constitutional rights of citizens.<\/p>

The protests have been organised by opposition parties demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of electoral irregularities and \u201cvote theft\u201d. The government and the Election Commission\u2019s position on the allegations was not included in the statements cited by Kharge.<\/p>

On Saturday, protests in Delhi witnessed widespread detentions, including those of opposition leaders and activists. Restrictions were also imposed on movement and public transport in parts of the capital as authorities sought to prevent protesters from reaching Jantar Mantar.<\/p>

Opposition parties have been holding demonstrations since Tuesday. INDIA bloc MPs first marched from Parliament towards the Election Commission but were stopped en route, following which Rahul Gandhi staged an eight-hour sit-in at the Akashvani Bhawan complex.<\/p>

The opposition subsequently organised gatherings and marches towards Jantar Mantar and Rajghat. On Friday evening, INDIA bloc leaders also met President Droupadi Murmu and submitted a memorandum seeking her intervention.<\/p>

The INDIA bloc has announced another protest march in Delhi on Monday over the \u201cvote chori\u201d issue and its demand for Kumar\u2019s resignation.<\/p>

The opposition\u2019s campaign has intensified following a report highlighting differences within the Election Commission. According to the report, Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi recorded objections at least 14 times over the past 10 months, including on matters related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.<\/p>

Last week, INDIA bloc parties finalised a joint action plan on the SIR issue, which includes rallies and \u201cSave Democracy\u201d marches.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/80a0e970-e3d8-4beb-9d07-054eb09dad8b.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":"2026-10-11T12:09:27.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Kharge, Rahul Gandhi to Meet CJI Monday Over \u2018Vote Chori\u2019 Issue","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":282,"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":"2026-10-11T12:09:36.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-11T12:09:36.000000Z","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":3802,"title":"Make strict security arrangements for Durga Puja, ensure smooth traffic: UP CM Yogi","slug":"make-strict-security-arrangements-for-durga-puja-ensure-smooth-traffic-up-cm-yogi","excerpt":null,"content":"

Gorakhpur (UP), Oct 11: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday directed officials to make strict security arrangements for Durga Puja and ensure smooth movement of traffic.<\/p>

\"Under no circumstances should traffic be disrupted during the festival. For this, discussions should also be held with Durga Puja committees so that arrangements made by each committee help ensure smooth traffic movement,\" he said.<\/p>

On Sunday, after arriving in Gorakhpur, Adityanath met with officials at Gorakhnath temple to review preparations for Durga Puja and Dussehra, law and order, and development work, according to an official statement released here.<\/p>

He placed special emphasis on ensuring a peaceful and joyous celebration of Durga Puja and Dussehra.<\/p>

\"Durga Puja committees should be consulted to ensure that Durga idols are not installed on roads. The number of people on roads is comparatively higher during festivals, so traffic must not be disrupted. Make a plan that ensures foolproof security while preventing any impact on traffic movement,\" he said.<\/p>

He also directed officials to pay special attention to cleanliness during the festival.<\/p>

Adityanath said officials should also meet with Durga Puja committees to ensure Durga idols and pandals are not excessively tall.<\/p>

He issued directions regarding the limit on DJ volume during idol immersion after the festivals.<\/p>

\"DJ sound must remain within the prescribed standards so that no one faces any inconvenience,\" he said and instructed officials to ensure compliance.<\/p>

Adityanath said where artificial ponds have been constructed, immersion should take place there. \"Arrangements should ensure idols reach the immersion sites without interruption,\" he said.<\/p>

There should be no encroachments along the routes, and any loose electrical wires or dilapidated poles should be replaced, the chief minister said and emphasised the need for effective crowd management.<\/p>

During the meeting, Adityanath sought information on river water levels and enquired about relief and rescue operations for people affected by floods and heavy rainfall.<\/p>

He said, \"All possible assistance must be provided to flood-affected people. River water levels must be monitored continuously.\"<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/e5a8a297-5c3b-44da-bba8-a7b7766b25e7.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":"2026-10-11T12:02:08.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Make strict security arrangements for Durga Puja, ensure smooth traffic: UP CM Yogi","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":273,"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":"2026-10-11T12:02:20.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-11T12:02:20.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","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":3800,"title":"IndiGo launches Guwahati-Itanagar direct flight service","slug":"indigo-launches-guwahati-itanagar-direct-flight-service","excerpt":null,"content":"

Itanagar, Oct 11: IndiGo has started a new direct flight service connecting Assam\u2019s Guwahati and Donyi Polo Airport near Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh.<\/p>

The country's largest airline started the operations to boost regional air connectivity between Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, an official statement said on Sunday.<\/p>

The flight operates five days a week - Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.<\/p>

The airline announced that the service will transition to a daily operation under its revised winter schedule, effective October 25.<\/p>

The direct flight route is tailored to resolve long-standing commuter demands for seamless transit, the statement said.<\/p>

The schedule provides travellers from the region with improved onward connectivity to major metropolitan and commercial hubs across the country, including Chennai, Bengaluru, Kochi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Jaipur, and Lucknow, it said.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/0d871f4e-6c87-47f9-9684-33819647c5ee.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":"2026-10-11T11:48:35.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"IndiGo launches Guwahati-Itanagar direct flight service","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":349,"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":"2026-10-11T11:48:46.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-11T11:48:46.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","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":3798,"title":"NMC Opens Applications for New MBBS Colleges, Seat Expansion for 2027-28; Deadline Dec 31","slug":"nmc-opens-applications-for-new-mbbs-colleges-seat-expansion-for-2027-28-deadline-dec-31","excerpt":null,"content":"

NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 11:<\/strong> The National Medical Commission (NMC) has invited online applications from institutions seeking to establish new MBBS colleges or increase the intake capacity of existing medical colleges for the 2027-28 academic session. The last date for submitting applications is December 31, 2026.<\/p>

The Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) issued a public notice on October 8, specifying the application schedule, mandatory documents, fee structure, bank guarantee requirements and assessment procedures for institutions seeking regulatory approval.<\/p>

Applications must be submitted through the designated NMC\/MARB online portal in accordance with the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, and applicable regulations, including the Establishment of Medical Institutions, Assessment and Rating Regulations, 2023, as amended.<\/p>

The application process consists of two parts. Part A, covering the primary application, opened on October 8 and will close at 11.59 pm on December 31. Part B, which deals with compliance with Minimum Standard Requirements (MSR) and assessment-related criteria, will open on November 1 and close at 11.59 pm on December 31.<\/p>

Institutions must complete Part A before proceeding to Part B. Once Part A has been successfully submitted and an application identification number generated, the submission will be considered final. No changes, replacements or additions to the submitted information or documents will be permitted.<\/p>

The commission has made it clear that applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. Applicants have been advised to complete the process well in advance to avoid last-minute technical difficulties, connectivity issues or payment gateway delays.<\/p>

For applications submitted successfully by November 30, where the fee has been paid but not credited to the NMC account, the deadline for payment reconciliation is December 4 at 11.59 pm. For applications submitted by December 31, the corresponding deadline is January 5, 2027, at 11.59 pm, subject to the conditions laid down in the notice.<\/p>

Detailed documentation and infrastructure norms<\/h3>

Institutions applying to establish new medical colleges must submit comprehensive information about the sponsoring organisation, management structure, land, buildings, teaching hospital, equipment and financial capacity.<\/p>

The documentation includes registration certificates, trust deeds, memoranda and articles of association, or other applicable constitutional documents. Details of trustees, directors, promoters and other individuals associated with the sponsoring entity must also be provided.<\/p>

Applicants are required to furnish a valid Consent of Affiliation from a recognised university in the prescribed format. The consent must comply with applicable regulations and remain valid on the date of application. Consent issued without the required local inspection by the affiliating university will not be accepted.<\/p>

The notice specifies that a Consent of Affiliation will be valid for only one application, irrespective of whether the application is approved or rejected. Institutions whose applications are rejected will have to obtain fresh consent before applying again.<\/p>

Applicants must also submit proof of ownership or lawful possession of the land proposed for the medical college and its teaching hospital. Details of the land area, buildings and compliance with applicable construction norms and Minimum Standard Requirements are mandatory.<\/p>

Building Completion, Fire Safety and Occupancy Certificates must be furnished wherever applicable. An affidavit confirming that the land is free from disputes, litigation, encumbrances, claims, liens and charges is also required.<\/p>

If an institution uses a hospital under a lease or another contractual arrangement, the lease or memorandum of understanding must remain valid for at least 30 years. The notice also prohibits the attachment of a single hospital to more than one medical college.<\/p>

Institutions proposing to use an existing hospital must provide its registration documents and statutory clearances, along with details of bed strength, department-wise bed distribution, occupancy rates, clinical facilities, outpatient infrastructure and patient attendance.<\/p>

Architectural plans, equipment inventories, engineering services, administrative facilities, ancillary services and staff details must also be submitted. Geo-tagged photographs of the proposed college and hospital are mandatory to demonstrate the actual status and readiness of the infrastructure.<\/p>

The NMC has warned that fabricated or manipulated photographs, including images generated or altered using artificial intelligence or other technologies to misrepresent the institution's actual condition, may lead to rejection of the application and further action under applicable provisions.<\/p>

Faculty strength and financial disclosures<\/h3>

Applicants must provide department-wise details of professors, associate professors, assistant professors and residents available on the date of submission, including their names, designations and AEBAS IDs.<\/p>

Government institutions must submit government orders sanctioning the required teaching and non-teaching positions, administrative personnel and supporting staff, including resident posts corresponding to the proposed annual intake.<\/p>

The financial requirements include audited balance sheets for the preceding three financial years, an authorisation permitting the NMC to obtain relevant financial information, and a solvency certificate issued by a chartered accountant within 90 days before the application deadline.<\/p>

Institutions must also submit an undertaking confirming that all information and documents provided are true, correct, complete and authentic. The undertaking must be furnished on Rs 500 non-judicial stamp paper.<\/p>

The commission has cautioned that incomplete, inaccurate, false, misleading or fabricated information may result in rejection of the application and other action permissible under applicable provisions.<\/p>

Application fees and bank guarantee requirements<\/h3>

The application fee for establishing a new medical college varies according to the proposed MBBS intake and whether the institution is government-run or privately managed.<\/p>

For private institutions, the prescribed fee is Rs 7.5 lakh plus 18 per cent GST for 50 seats, Rs 15 lakh plus GST for 100 seats and Rs 22.5 lakh plus GST for 150 seats.<\/p>

For government institutions, the fee is Rs 6.25 lakh plus 18 per cent GST for 50 seats, Rs 12.5 lakh plus GST for 100 seats and Rs 18.75 lakh plus GST for 150 seats.<\/p>

A separate, non-refundable registration fee of Rs 2 lakh is also prescribed. Registration fees must be paid separately for undergraduate and postgraduate courses, wherever applicable.<\/p>

Private medical colleges are required to furnish an electronic bank guarantee valid for six years. The prescribed amount for a new medical college is Rs 15 crore for 50 seats, Rs 20 crore for 100 seats and Rs 25 crore for 150 seats, subject to the additional-seat provisions specified in the notice.<\/p>

For increasing the intake capacity of an existing MBBS college, the prescribed bank guarantee is Rs 5 crore for every additional 50 seats, as applicable.<\/p>

Government medical colleges and institutions must submit an undertaking issued by the principal secretary of the concerned department, confirming compliance with the terms and conditions of the Letter of Permission, in lieu of a bank guarantee.<\/p>

Assessment and inspection process<\/h3>

The MARB will evaluate applications against applicable regulatory standards, including requirements relating to infrastructure, faculty availability, hospital facilities, equipment and other prescribed criteria.<\/p>

The assessment may involve physical, virtual or hybrid inspections. Institutions undergoing virtual inspections must arrange high-speed internet connectivity, suitable devices, high-resolution cameras and GPS facilities.<\/p>

For hybrid inspections, institutions must provide each assessor physically present at the college with a suitable tablet or device, high-speed internet, a high-resolution camera and accurate GPS facilities.<\/p>

The commission has clarified that only applications that are valid, complete and compliant with the prescribed requirements will be considered. Incomplete applications will be rejected, and further communication on such matters will not be entertained.<\/p>

The NMC has advised applicants to ensure that their infrastructure, faculty strength, hospital facilities, financial disclosures and supporting documents meet all applicable requirements before submitting their applications.<\/p>

The public notice has been circulated to medical colleges and institutions, state and Union Territory departments of medical education, and other concerned authorities for information and necessary action.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/c792443f-8537-48d6-90a2-83db764576ed.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":"2026-10-11T09:24:15.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"NMC Opens Applications for New MBBS Colleges, Seat Expansion for 2027-28; Deadline Dec 31","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":440,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":6,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-11T09:24:26.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-11T09:24:26.000000Z","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":3797,"title":"Assam: 12 Bangladeshi infiltrators arrested in Goalpara, human trafficking suspected","slug":"assam-12-bangladeshi-infiltrators-arrested-in-goalpara-human-trafficking-suspected","excerpt":null,"content":"

Guwahati, Oct 11: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said 12 Bangladeshi nationals, including three children, were apprehended in Goalpara district for illegally entering India, while he suspected the involvement of a human trafficking and infiltration network.<\/p>

In a graphic description shared along with a social media post, the CM said the apprehensions were made after a local spotted some people wandering and crying in panic on Friday night.<\/p>

Members of the group, comprising nine adults and three children, said they were brought to India via Jaflong in Meghalaya on October 5 by a broker named Sabor, Sarma said in the social media post on Saturday night.<\/p>

\"Later, a Khasi person accompanying the broker took them to Guwahati, where they were kept for three days,\" he said, adding the broker fled from near Guwahati railway station after allegedly taking 7,000 Bangladeshi Taka and a mobile phone from the group.<\/p>

Later, the group reached Goalpara by bus on Friday night and was eventually spotted by the local, Sarma said.<\/p>

\"The broker allegedly showed them video calls of other Bangladeshi nationals working in a company in Guwahati and promised them jobs,\" the CM said.<\/p>

For nine adults, a deal of Rs 20,000 per person was to be taken from the company owner and adjusted from wages, he added.<\/p>

\"A human trafficking and illegal migration angle is suspected. Authorities are investigating further,\" Sarma said.<\/p>

\"While these unwarranted guests will be dealt with accordingly, we will hunt down their hosts here and treat them with the right provisions of Indian law. We remain alert, as always,\" he added.<\/p>

Assam's Sribhumi, Cachar, Dhubri and South Salmara-Mankachar districts share 267.5 km of international border with Bangladesh.<\/p>

There is an integrated check post (ICP) at Sutarkandi in Sribhumi. Northeast has a total of three ICPs along the India-Bangladesh border, the other two being at Dawki in Meghalaya and Akhaura in Tripura.<\/p>

There is another ICP in the region at Darranga in Assam along the India-Bhutan border.<\/p>

Assam Police had earlier said the state force and BSF would do everything possible to prevent infiltration from Bangladesh.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/24fa0ebb-503e-4447-8e3c-74c678127ae2.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":"2026-10-11T09:16:01.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Assam: 12 Bangladeshi infiltrators arrested in Goalpara, human trafficking suspected","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":350,"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":"2026-10-11T09:16:15.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-11T09:16:15.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","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":3796,"title":"'Restores people's faith in justice system': Kapil Sibal after SC's directions to govt on protests","slug":"restores-peoples-faith-in-justice-system-kapil-sibal-after-scs-directions-to-govt-on-protests","excerpt":null,"content":"

New Delhi, Oct 11: Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Kapil Sibal on Sunday welcomed the Supreme Court's directions on protests in Delhi, saying the order restored the faith of people and professionals in the country's justice system.<\/p>

\"We are deeply grateful to the Supreme Court of India for passing an order that restores the faith of the Indian people, as well as the faith of professionals, in the justice system of this country,\" Sibal said.<\/p>

The top court on Sunday directed that people gathering peacefully should not be illegally detained and asked the Centre to ensure that Delhi Metro services function as per their normal schedule and internet services remain uninterrupted, subject to law and order conditions.<\/p>

A bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana also directed that lawyers, journalists and others should not be impeded from discharging their professional duties.<\/p>

The court issued notice to the Centre on a plea seeking contempt proceedings against authorities for allegedly violating its October 9 order concerning restrictions on metro and train services in Delhi in view of the protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and some student organisations.<\/p>

The applications before the court alleged that metro services were disrupted, New Delhi and Nizamuddin railway stations remained closed, and a large number of people were subjected to harassment and illegal detention on October 10.<\/p>

The protest was called against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the functioning of the Election Commission.<\/p>

Authorities had detained over 7,000 protesters, including CJP founder Abhijit Dipke, opposition leaders and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, amid a security clampdown to prevent the planned mobilisation at Jantar Mantar on Saturday.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/9089c056-9b94-4cbf-b084-af502b90aa08.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":"2026-10-11T09:10:30.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"'Restores people's faith in justice system': Kapil Sibal after SC's directions to govt on protests","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":275,"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":"2026-10-11T09:10:39.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-11T09:10:39.000000Z","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":"2026-10-25T05:47:53.000000Z","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":3795,"title":"Protests in Delhi: SC passes slew of directions, directs no illegal detention","slug":"protests-in-delhi-sc-passes-slew-of-directions-directs-no-illegal-detention-2","excerpt":null,"content":"

NEW DELHI, Oct 11:<\/strong> The Supreme Court on Sunday issued a series of directions concerning restrictions on public movement, transport services and peaceful assemblies in Delhi amid the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest, while issuing notice to the Centre on a plea seeking contempt proceedings over the alleged violation of its earlier directions.<\/p>

A special bench comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana emphasised that people gathering peacefully must not be detained illegally and that any detention must strictly follow the procedure established by law.<\/p>

The court directed the restoration of normal Delhi Metro and railway services, observing that restrictions on these services would be permissible only when justified under Article 19(2) of the Constitution.<\/p>

It also directed that internet services be restored, subject to applicable law and law-and-order considerations.<\/p>

On public movement, the bench said people should be allowed to move freely, subject to traffic regulations, and directed authorities to review the need for barricades.<\/p>

The court further stressed that lawyers, journalists and other professionals must not be prevented from discharging their professional duties.<\/p>

Emphasising the right to peaceful assembly, the bench said demonstrations must be permitted in accordance with the law, particularly in areas where prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) are not in force.<\/p>

It also directed that any notice board announcing restrictions under Section 163 near the Supreme Court be removed, if still in place, to ensure unhindered access to the apex court and other courts.<\/p>

The bench said habeas corpus petitions alleging mass detentions, along with connected matters, would be heard with the main cases on October 13.<\/p>

At the same time, the court reminded protesters that demonstrations must remain peaceful and should not involve instigating others.<\/p>

Reaffirming its constitutional responsibility, the Supreme Court observed that it was duty-bound under Article 32 to protect and enforce fundamental rights.<\/p>

The directions came amid heightened restrictions in the national capital linked to the CJP protest. The contempt plea concerns alleged non-compliance with the court\u2019s directions regarding metro and train services in Delhi.<\/p>

The court\u2019s notice to the Centre seeks a response to the allegations; the issuance of notice does not, by itself, establish contempt or a finding of wrongdoing.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/19b45341-4094-4bb6-adcc-098b92891903.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":"2026-10-11T09:06:57.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Protests in Delhi: SC passes slew of directions, directs no illegal detention","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":356,"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":"2026-10-11T09:07:07.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-11T09:07:07.000000Z","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":7,"last_page":60,"per_page":20,"total":1197}}