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Sanaa, October 13:<\/strong> Yemen\u2019s Houthi rebels on Tuesday reported multiple airstrikes targeting areas under their control, including locations near the Red Sea coast and the Saudi border.<\/p>

According to the rebel-run Al-Masirah television network, two airstrikes struck Kamaran Island in the Red Sea, while another hit Qanawis district, around 55 kilometres northwest of the port city of Hodeida.<\/p>

The broadcaster also reported airstrikes in Yemen\u2019s Jawf province, which borders Saudi Arabia, and blamed Riyadh for the attacks. Saudi authorities had not issued an immediate response to the allegations.<\/p>

In a separate development, the Houthis claimed to have shot down a Saudi drone over Saada province, a stronghold of the rebel group in northern Yemen along the Saudi border.<\/p>

The reported strikes came hours after air raid sirens sounded in Saudi Arabia\u2019s capital, Riyadh, on Monday evening, with residents reporting explosions.<\/p>

The Houthis also claimed to have fired a ballistic missile towards King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which has reportedly faced a series of deadly attacks in recent days.<\/p>

The latest developments come amid escalating regional tensions, with reports of airstrikes, drone activity and missile attacks raising fresh concerns over security in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.<\/p>

The claims made by the Houthi-run broadcaster and the rebels could not be independently verified, and Saudi Arabia had not immediately commented on the reported strikes.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/a15a45d6-6755-4916-b50c-7b3553316dbc.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":"2026-10-13T11:27:22.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Houthis Report Multiple Airstrikes on Areas Under Their Control in Yemen","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":184,"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":"2026-10-13T11:27:37.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T11:27:37.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3851,"title":"Houthis Report Multiple Airstrikes on Areas Under Their Control in Yemen","slug":"houthis-report-multiple-airstrikes-on-areas-under-their-control-in-yemen","excerpt":null,"content":"

Sanaa, October 13:<\/strong> Yemen\u2019s Houthi rebels on Tuesday reported multiple airstrikes targeting areas under their control, including locations near the Red Sea coast and the Saudi border.<\/p>

According to the rebel-run Al-Masirah television network, two airstrikes struck Kamaran Island in the Red Sea, while another hit Qanawis district, around 55 kilometres northwest of the port city of Hodeida.<\/p>

The broadcaster also reported airstrikes in Yemen\u2019s Jawf province, which borders Saudi Arabia, and blamed Riyadh for the attacks. Saudi authorities had not issued an immediate response to the allegations.<\/p>

In a separate development, the Houthis claimed to have shot down a Saudi drone over Saada province, a stronghold of the rebel group in northern Yemen along the Saudi border.<\/p>

The reported strikes came hours after air raid sirens sounded in Saudi Arabia\u2019s capital, Riyadh, on Monday evening, with residents reporting explosions.<\/p>

The Houthis also claimed to have fired a ballistic missile towards King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which has reportedly faced a series of deadly attacks in recent days.<\/p>

The latest developments come amid escalating regional tensions, with reports of airstrikes, drone activity and missile attacks raising fresh concerns over security in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.<\/p>

The claims made by the Houthi-run broadcaster and the rebels could not be independently verified, and Saudi Arabia had not immediately commented on the reported strikes.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/fda480a3-870d-479c-b0ce-a4b17f869cc4.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":"2026-10-13T11:26:04.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Houthis Report Multiple Airstrikes on Areas Under Their Control in Yemen","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":149,"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":"2026-10-13T11:26:28.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T11:26:28.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3849,"title":"IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air Suspend Flights to Saudi Arabia Until October 17 Amid Rising Tensions","slug":"indigo-air-india-akasa-air-suspend-flights-to-saudi-arabia-until-october-17-amid-rising-tensions","excerpt":null,"content":"

New Delhi, October 13:<\/strong> Indian airlines IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air have suspended several flights to and from Saudi Arabia until October 17, 2026, citing the escalating security situation in the Middle East and concerns over safe flight operations.<\/p>

IndiGo announced the cancellation of flights connecting Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah until Saturday. The airline advised passengers to check their flight status on its official website before leaving for the airport and said updates would be shared through the contact details provided at the time of booking.<\/p>

The airline also stated that it was coordinating with relevant authorities and that passenger safety remained its top priority.<\/p>

Akasa Air has extended the suspension of all flights to and from Riyadh and Jeddah until October 17, citing the deteriorating security situation in the region.<\/p>

The airline said affected passengers could opt for a full refund, which would be credited to their original payment method within seven days, or reschedule their journeys without additional charges. Passengers who booked through travel partners have been advised to contact them directly for assistance.<\/p>

Air India has also cancelled flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah until October 17. The airline said it was closely monitoring developments and assessing the situation to determine when safe operations could resume.<\/p>

Affected Air India passengers are being offered full refunds on cancelled bookings, the airline said.<\/p>

The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has amplified the airlines\u2019 travel advisories, urging passengers to take note of the cancellations and check directly with their respective carriers for the latest updates.<\/p>

Indian National Killed in Riyadh Airport Attack<\/h3>

The flight suspensions come amid heightened regional tensions following a reported attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10.<\/p>

Earlier, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed the death of Indian national Mohammed Yousef Ali, who was injured in the incident. India\u2019s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Vipul, along with embassy officials, attended his funeral service and conveyed condolences to the bereaved family, assuring them of continued assistance.<\/p>

According to the report, the death toll from the October 10 attack rose to 13 following confirmation of the Indian national\u2019s death.<\/p>

Meanwhile, the Houthis reportedly issued a warning to international airlines, foreign workers and commercial travellers against using Saudi aviation hubs, declaring Saudi airspace unsafe while exempting the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.<\/p>

Passengers Advised to Check Flight Status<\/h3>

With airlines continuing to assess the evolving security situation, passengers travelling between India and Saudi Arabia have been advised to verify their flight schedules before heading to airports.<\/p>

Travellers whose flights have been cancelled should contact their respective airlines or travel agents to confirm refund and rescheduling options.<\/p>

The suspensions are currently scheduled to remain in place until October 17, subject to further assessments and updates from the airlines.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/5e2cadec-af7d-41c6-90ea-7c27be6ded91.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":"2026-10-13T11:13:28.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air Suspend Flights to Saudi Arabia Until October 17 Amid Rising Tensions","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":202,"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":"2026-10-13T11:13:49.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T11:13:49.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3844,"title":"Punjab CM Mann Announces \u20b91 Crore Ex-Gratia for Family of ASI Killed in Line of Duty","slug":"punjab-cm-mann-announces-rs1-crore-ex-gratia-for-family-of-asi-killed-in-line-of-duty","excerpt":null,"content":"

Chandigarh, October 13:<\/strong> Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced an ex-gratia payment of \u20b91 crore for the family of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Iqbal Singh, who was shot dead by assailants in Tarn Taran district.<\/p>

ASI Iqbal Singh was killed on Sunday evening when unidentified assailants opened fire on him on Lauhka Road in Tarn Taran district while he was returning home.<\/p>

Paying tribute to the police officer, Mann said the Punjab Government stood firmly with his family during this difficult time.<\/p>

In a post on X, the Chief Minister saluted Singh\u2019s courage and sacrifice, describing his death as a martyrdom in the line of duty.<\/p>

Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav also expressed condolences and confirmed that the officer\u2019s family would receive an additional \u20b91 crore as an insurance payout from HDFC Bank.<\/p>

Yadav said the Punjab Police stood with the bereaved family and assured that Singh would be accorded full police honours.<\/p>

With the government\u2019s ex-gratia payment and the bank\u2019s insurance payout, the family is set to receive a total of \u20b92 crore in financial assistance.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/aaba3f41-d30c-4825-b4fd-53d20aaa7559.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":"2026-10-13T09:39:35.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Punjab CM Mann Announces \u20b91 Crore Ex-Gratia for Family of ASI Killed in Line of Duty","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":171,"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":"2026-10-13T09:39:53.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-13T09:39:53.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","deleted_at":null}},{"id":3841,"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-1","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\/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":186,"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":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":127,"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":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":133,"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":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":151,"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":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":221,"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":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":376,"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":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":921,"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":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":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":"2026-10-12T12:25:26.000000Z","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":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":141,"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":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":119,"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":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":331,"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":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":265,"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":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":260,"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":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":295,"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":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":283,"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":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","last_login_ip":"49.36.193.101","two_factor_enabled":false,"created_at":"2026-06-28T06:58:01.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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>

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