{"success":true,"category":{"id":15,"name":"National","slug":"national","description":null,"icon":null,"image":"https:\/\/earthnewsbharat.com\/media\/categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp"},"data":[{"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":459,"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":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":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":360,"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":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":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":282,"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":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":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":365,"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":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":3792,"title":"BJP Asks Rahul Gandhi to Act Against Congress MP Akoijam, Questions \u2018Smash Patriarchy\u2019 Slogan","slug":"bjp-asks-rahul-gandhi-to-act-against-congress-mp-akoijam-questions-smash-patriarchy-slogan","excerpt":null,"content":"

New Delhi, Oct 11: The BJP on Sunday launched a fresh attack on Rahul Gandhi, asking why the Congress has not taken any action against its party MP and professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, who was recently dismissed from JNU on a sexual harassment charge.<\/p>

Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters here, party MP Bansuri Swaraj asked Gandhi whether 'nari samman' was just a slogan for his party and not a policy.<\/p>

Swaraj also targeted Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, saying their silence on the issue indicates they are \"consenting and condoning\" Akoijam's alleged \"sexually predatory conduct.\"<\/p>

\"Rahul Gandhi, this nation calls you out for your selective outrage, your motivated stance and for your false narrative,\" Swaraj charged.<\/p>

\"If 'smash the patriarchy' is not a motivated stance and not mere political rhetoric for you, then take action against your MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam,\" she demanded.<\/p>

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Friday dismissed Akoijam from service with immediate effect after its inquiry into the allegations found him guilty. He was a professor at the Centre for the Study of Social Systems under JNU's School of Social Sciences.<\/p>

According to reports, at least 11 female students filed sexual harassment complaints against the professor in May this year.<\/p>

The complainants alleged that Akoijam invited students to his campus residence under the pretext of meetings or gatherings and attempted to sexually harass them. Some students had also alleged that he used to make obscene and inappropriate remarks in class.<\/p>

Swaraj said the silence of the Congress leadership, including Gandhis, on such a \"serious issue\" has exposed their \"duplicity\".<\/p>

\"The Congress has not set up any internal inquiry into the matter, or served any show cause notice to Akoijam so far. The party has not yet started any process to suspend him or take disciplinary action against him,\" she said.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/803827e4-13fb-448a-9342-4527f6bf8f65.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":"2026-10-11T08:46:38.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"BJP Asks Rahul Gandhi to Act Against Congress MP Akoijam, Questions \u2018Smash Patriarchy\u2019 Slogan","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":257,"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":"2026-10-11T08:46:49.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-11T08:46:49.000000Z","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":3789,"title":"India Condemns Attack on Riyadh Airport, Expresses Solidarity with Saudi Arabia","slug":"india-condemns-attack-on-riyadh-airport-expresses-solidarity-with-saudi-arabia","excerpt":null,"content":"

NEW DELHI, Oct 11:<\/strong> India on Sunday strongly condemned the reported attack on Saudi Arabia\u2019s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which reportedly killed 12 people and injured more than 300.<\/p>

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia as \u201ccompletely unacceptable\u201d and called for an immediate halt to such incidents.<\/p>

\u201cWe strongly condemn the repeated attacks on Riyadh\u2019s King Khalid International Airport over the past few days, including the dastardly attack on October 10, which have led to loss of lives, injuries and damage to property,\u201d the MEA said in a statement.<\/p>

The ministry also expressed condolences to the families of those killed and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.<\/p>

Saudi Arabia has blamed Houthi militants for the attack.<\/p>

Reaffirming India\u2019s support for the Gulf nation, the MEA said New Delhi stood in solidarity with the people and government of Saudi Arabia in defending the country\u2019s sovereignty.<\/p>

\u201cWe stand in solidarity with the people and the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in defence of their sovereignty, and hope that peace and normalcy returns to the region at the earliest,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>

India\u2019s statement underscored its opposition to attacks targeting civilians and critical civilian infrastructure and called for an end to the violence in the region.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/03af2240-da3b-4393-82f6-dfb003b832d4.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":"2026-10-11T07:29:14.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"India Condemns Attack on Riyadh Airport, Expresses Solidarity with Saudi Arabia","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":503,"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":"2026-10-11T07:29:28.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-11T07:29:28.000000Z","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":3788,"title":"Chennai Metro: PM Modi inaugurates Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch, rides along with CM Vijay","slug":"chennai-metro-pm-modi-inaugurates-poonamallee-vadapalani-stretch-rides-along-with-cm-vijay","excerpt":null,"content":"

Chennai, Oct 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail Project, built at a cost of around Rs 4,900 crore.<\/p>

PM Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay together flagged off the new services and travelled on the Metro train.<\/p>

The new services are covered under Corridor four of Phase two of the Metro Rail project.<\/p>

In the newly inaugurated stretch, there are a total of 11 elevated Metro Stations covering approximately 15 km.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/0e31a324-f3e8-41a9-ae56-ff1bcf14b937.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":"2026-10-11T07:09:56.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Chennai Metro: PM Modi inaugurates Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch, rides along with CM Vijay","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":298,"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":"2026-10-11T07:10:08.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-11T07:10:08.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":3786,"title":"BJP worse than British: Akhilesh after security at Jayaprakash Narayan centre stepped up","slug":"bjp-worse-than-british-akhilesh-after-security-at-jayaprakash-narayan-centre-stepped-up","excerpt":null,"content":"

Lucknow, Oct 11: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said BJP people were worse than the British after the administration allegedly beefed up security at the Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre (JPNIC) in Lucknow ahead of the socialist leader's 115th birth anniversary.<\/p>

\"Jayaprakash Narayan, who fought for the freedom movement, has today been virtually imprisoned under BJP rule,\" SP chief Akhilesh Yadav.<\/p>

\"Even the most ruthless dictators in the world probably never imposed such a restriction on paying homage to a great soul on the occasion of his birth anniversary,\" Yadav said in a post on X in Hindi.<\/p>

He also said that the BJP people are worse than the British.<\/p>

The X post by Akhilesh Yadav came hours after the administration stepped up security at the centre.<\/p>

SP chief may visit the centre to pay floral tributes at Narayan's statue located inside the premises.<\/p>

Heavy barricading has been put up outside the JPNIC entrance, while tall tin sheets have been installed across its gates, completely blocking its view from outside.<\/p>

According to official sources, senior police officers have been asked to ensure adequate security arrangements to maintain law and order.<\/p>

Similar restrictions had led to dramatic scenes in the past.<\/p>

On October 11, 2023, Akhilesh Yadav scaled the gates of JPNIC after being denied entry and paid floral tributes to the socialist leader. The administration cited construction work and safety concerns for restricting access.<\/p>

Built in the memory of Jayaprakash Narayan, JPNIC was inaugurated in 2016 by Yadav, the then-Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.<\/p>

The complex has since become a point of political friction between the Samajwadi Party and the BJP, particularly over access to the premises during events commemorating the socialist leader.<\/p>

In August, the UP Cabinet approved a 30-year lease arrangement with a consortium of private firms for operating and maintaining the complex.<\/p>

Under the arrangement, the consortium will pay an annual lease rent, along with an upfront premium of Rs 10.11 crore and a performance guarantee of Rs 25 crore.<\/p>

It will also bear the cost of completing pending construction work and undertaking repairs.<\/p>

Ownership of the land and assets will remain with the Land Development Authority.<\/p>

Lucknow Police have also set up barricades outside Akhilesh Yadav's residence to apparently prevent him from visiting the JPNIC building.<\/p>

Police have deployed heavy barricading outside both the JPNIC complex and his residence.<\/p>

Countering Yadav, UP minister and Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party chief Om Prakash Rajbhar hinted at financial irregularities during the development of the centre under the SP leader's tenure as chief minister and sought a reply in a post on X.<\/p>

\"Tell us, out of those Rs 865 crore, how much ended up in your pocket? Why did you keep yourself, Dimple ji, Dharmendra ji, and the Saifai family in the JPNIC management committee? Why did you keep your family involved in running a building built with public money?\" Rajbhar asked in the post in Hindi.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/91d77afc-110a-41d9-9157-0701c9aec1f3.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":"2026-10-11T06:49:36.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"BJP worse than British: Akhilesh after security at Jayaprakash Narayan centre stepped up","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":236,"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":"2026-10-11T06:49:50.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-11T06:49:50.000000Z","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":3785,"title":"PM Modi holds roadshow in Chennai","slug":"pm-modi-holds-roadshow-in-chennai","excerpt":null,"content":"

Chennai, Oct 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Sunday to lay the foundation stone for projects and also dedicate projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore.<\/p>

Upon his arrival at the airport by 11 am, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay accorded him a warm welcome.<\/p>

PM Modi briefly held a roadshow and waved at the BJP workers and supporters who lined up behind barricades near the airport to welcome him.<\/p>

As Modi's motorcade moved out of the airport, a serpentine queue of BJP workers and supporters waiting on roadsides waved to him and raised \"Bharat Mata Ki Jai,\" slogans.<\/p>

Tamil Nadu BJP accorded him a warm welcome by also holding cultural programmes like traditional dance shows on specially earmarked spaces on the roadside near the airport.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/cbe8382b-ae90-4d09-a9f9-b7f4f6236d51.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":"2026-10-11T06:19:48.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"PM Modi holds roadshow in Chennai","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":273,"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":"2026-10-11T06:20:00.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-11T06:20:00.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":3784,"title":"CJP Leaders Dipke, Ranka and Das Released on Condition to Maintain Peace for One Year","slug":"cjp-leaders-dipke-ranka-and-das-released-on-condition-to-maintain-peace-for-one-year","excerpt":null,"content":"

New Delhi, Oct 11: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were under preventive arrest following their detention at the Delhi airport ahead of the Jantar Mantar protest, but were later released after being produced before the executive magistrate on Sunday.<\/p>

They were released on condition that they would not \"breach peace\" for a year, CJP legal affairs head Ratna Singh said.<\/p>

Earlier on Sunday morning, police said the CJP leaders were put under preventive arrest after their flight landed in the national capital.<\/p>

Section 126 (security for keeping peace) and 170 (arrest to prevent commission of cognisable offences) of the BNSS were invoked against the CJP leaders.<\/p>

In a post on X, Delhi Police said, \"Preventive arrest u\/s 126\/170 BNSS of Sh. Abhijeet Dipke, Sh. Ashutosh Ranka and Sh. Saurav Das was done on 10.10.2026. All due legal procedures were followed and they were produced before the SEM Court, Delhi Cantt on 11.10.2026.\"<\/p>

\"A bail bond as surety bond of Rs 50,000 was filled for maintaining peace and good behaviour, for a period of one year, and they were released by the SEM Court.<\/p>

CJP legal affairs head Singh confirmed on X that the three leaders have been released. \"Executive Magistrate court releases Abhijeet, Saurav and Ashutosh,\" she posted on X.<\/p>

The CJP leaders' detention on Saturday came amid an unprecedented security clampdown in Delhi, where more than 7,000 protesters were detained at multiple locations, foiling protesters from reaching Jantar Mantar.<\/p>

Several opposition leaders, including former chief ministers Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan and Manik Sarkar, were also detained while attempting to join the protest.<\/p>

The CJP has renewed its call for a protest at Jantar Mantar on Sunday as police continued its heavy security arrangements, with over 30,000 police and paramilitary personnel to be deployed in the city.<\/p>

The CJP and opposition parties have been demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/5268f048-eaa2-4327-a9d6-d395b762bb9c.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":"2026-10-11T06:11:51.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"CJP Leaders Dipke, Ranka and Das Released on Condition to Maintain Peace for One Year","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":557,"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":"2026-10-11T06:12:04.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-11T06:12:04.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":3782,"title":"PM Modi Extends Navratri Greetings, Wishes Peace and Prosperity for All","slug":"pm-modi-extends-navratri-greetings-wishes-peace-and-prosperity-for-all","excerpt":null,"content":"

NEW DELHI, Oct 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Navratri, wishing everyone happiness, peace, prosperity and good health.<\/p>

In a post on X in Hindi, Modi described Navratri as the grand festival of Shakti-Sadhana<\/em> and prayed for the blessings of Mother Jagdamba to bring happiness and well-being into everyone's life.<\/p>

\u201cHeartiest greetings to all countrymen on the grand festival of Shakti-Sadhana, Navratri. By the grace of Mother Jagdamba, may happiness, peace, prosperity, and good health dwell in everyone's life, further strengthening the resolve for the nation's unity and progress,\u201d the Prime Minister said.<\/p>

Navratri is a nine-day Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the divine feminine, celebrated with prayers, religious rituals and festivities across the country.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/4b6c1ea6-b52b-4ffb-8e2b-578ff870d66e.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":"2026-10-11T05:45:52.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"PM Modi Extends Navratri Greetings, Wishes Peace and Prosperity for All","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":250,"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":"2026-10-11T05:46:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-11T05:46:06.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":3777,"title":"Rajnath Singh emphasizes self-reliance in defence, international cooperation","slug":"rajnath-singh-emphasizes-self-reliance-in-defence-international-cooperation","excerpt":null,"content":"

NEW DELHI<\/strong>: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the participants of the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur on October 10, 2026. Hosted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) from 26 September to 12 October 2026, the multinational air exercise brought together air forces from seven Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs) including Australia, Bangladesh, France, Germany, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America along with 32 observer nations.<\/p>

Congratulating the IAF and all organisations and personnel involved in the successful conduct of the exercise, the Raksha Mantri welcomed the participating nations and appreciated their contribution to strengthening professional understanding and operational cooperation. He noted that the presence of participating air forces had added significant value to the exercise and expressed hope that the contingents would return with valuable professional insights and a deeper understanding of India's capabilities and perspectives. He highlighted the importance of self-reliance in the defence sector, technological innovation and international partnerships in addressing the evolving challenges of modern warfare.<\/p>

Addressing the gathering, Rajnath Singh observed that modern warfare was undergoing a profound transformation, extending beyond the traditional domains of land, sea and air to encompass space, cyber, the electromagnetic spectrum and the information domain. He highlighted the growing influence of unmanned systems, drones, artificial intelligence, electronic warfare and long-range precision weapons in shaping contemporary military operations.<\/p>

\u201cFuture military power will be defined less by the number of platforms we possess. It will be determined by the speed of sensing, understanding, deciding, and acting,\u201d he said, underlining that speed, precision, information and integration had emerged as defining attributes of military capability. He also emphasised the need for continuous vigilance in view of the rapidly changing geopolitical environment and the uncertainties associated with technological advancements in the defence sector.<\/p>

The Defence Minister said that India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had recognised the importance of strengthening national resilience against emerging security challenges and had adopted Atmanirbharta in defence as a national policy. He stressed that a nation must possess the capability to produce its own weapons and critical technologies to sustain itself during prolonged conflicts and periods of uncertainty.<\/p>

Highlighting the transformation of the Indian Defence Forces, RM said that the Indian Air Force had evolved from a force operating with limited resources at the time of Independence into a modern aerospace power equipped with advanced aircraft, precision weapons, sophisticated sensors, integrated networks and increasingly advanced indigenous technologies. He emphasised that Atmanirbhar Bharat did not mean isolation from the world, but the development of domestic capabilities to design, develop, manufacture, maintain and upgrade critical defence technologies.<\/p>

Referring to India's growing aerospace and defence manufacturing ecosystem, the Raksha Mantri highlighted indigenous programmes and systems, including the Tejas fighter aircraft, helicopters such as Dhruv, Rudra, Prachand and the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), the Akash air defence system, AESA radars, electronic systems, and emerging unmanned and aerospace technologies. RM also referred to the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme as an important step towards mastering fifth-generation stealth fighter technology and underscored the importance of advanced aero-engine development and co-production. He said that India was keen to explore cooperation with like-minded countries in research, co-development, co-production, maintenance, training and innovation. Emphasising the growing importance of trusted partnerships and resilient supply chains, he stated, \u201cThe defence relationships of the future will be about technology and trust, not just about platforms.\u201d<\/p>

The Raksha Mantri observed that building strong indigenous capabilities must go hand in hand with meaningful cooperation with trusted partners. India must be capable of acting independently when required while also operating effectively with other nations when their interests and responsibilities converge, he emphasised.<\/p>

In this context, RM highlighted the significance of Exercise Tarang Shakti in translating the principles of capability, technology, interoperability and trust into operational experience. The exercise provided participating air forces an opportunity to operate alongside one another, exchange operational knowledge, assess procedures and understand different platforms, doctrines and approaches to mission planning. He noted that multinational exercises enabled aircrews and commanders to learn from one another, examine existing assumptions and identify opportunities to improve their systems and processes.<\/p>

Describing the spirit of the exercise, Shri Rajnath Singh said, \u201cDifferent nations. Different aircraft. Different experiences. But one sky. That is the message of Tarang Shakti.\u201d He emphasised that the value of the exercise extended beyond the sorties flown and scenarios practised, encompassing the ability to communicate, coordinate and operate effectively with partner forces. The RM called upon the Indian Air Force to incorporate the lessons of the exercise into its training, tactics, technology, doctrine and future capability development. He expressed confidence that the participating nations would carry forward the professional relationships and mutual understanding developed during the exercise to explore new avenues of aerospace and defence cooperation.<\/p>

The second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti builds on the success of its inaugural edition in 2024 and reinforces India's commitment to constructive defence engagement and international cooperation. The exercise brought together diverse combat, transport, surveillance and air-to-air refuelling capabilities, providing opportunities for joint mission planning, operational learning and enhanced interoperability. The participation of indigenous platforms, including the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand, also highlighted India's progress in indigenous aerospace design, engineering and manufacturing.<\/p>

The contemporary relevance of the exercise is underscored by the decisive role of air power in Operation Sindoor, which demonstrated the Indian Air Force\u2019s ability to execute precise, calibrated and effective operations in furtherance of national security objectives. The operation highlighted the importance of operational preparedness, integrated planning, credible deterrence and the effective application of air power in a complex security environment. The experience gained from operational employment reinforces the value of multinational exercises such as Tarang Shakti in advancing professional understanding and preparing for the evolving challenges of modern warfare.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/53e398f1-4f81-41a9-870f-22d3a1bb9913.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":"2026-10-10T13:49:13.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Rajnath Singh emphasizes self-reliance in defence, international cooperation","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":444,"likes":0,"shares":0,"reading_time":5,"allow_comments":true,"is_ai_generated":false,"ai_source_url":null,"ai_source_handle":null,"ai_source_image":null,"created_at":"2026-10-10T13:49:20.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-10T13:49:20.000000Z","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":3776,"title":"Access to Quality Healthcare for Tribal, Rural Communities Is Central to Vision of Viksit Bharat\u201d: CP Radhakrishnan","slug":"access-to-quality-healthcare-for-tribal-rural-communities-is-central-to-vision-of-viksit-bharat-cp-radhakrishnan","excerpt":null,"content":"

NEW DELHI: The Vice-President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, today addressed the Second Convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Deoghar, Jharkhand, and congratulated the graduating doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals. Describing the convocation as a celebration of the aspirations of the Santhal Pargana region, he said that AIIMS Deoghar symbolises the growing opportunities in medical education and healthcare for tribal and rural communities.<\/p>

Highlighting the legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, Sidho-Kanhu and Tilka Manjhi, the Vice-President urged the graduates to carry their knowledge beyond institutional boundaries and serve villages, tribal communities and the most remote parts of the country. He said that the highest meaning of medical knowledge lies in service to society, and called upon the young professionals to uphold competence, integrity, empathy and ethical conduct. He emphasised that a medical degree is not merely an achievement but an obligation to serve the underserved and vulnerable with compassion and dedication.<\/p>


<\/p>

The Vice-President appreciated AIIMS Deoghar\u2019s contribution to strengthening regional healthcare. He commended its community outreach initiatives covering malaria elimination, lymphatic filariasis surveillance, anaemia, hearing health and school health, noting that the responsibility of a medical institution extends well beyond its campus.<\/p>


<\/p>

Referring to the expansion of medical education and healthcare infrastructure under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Vice-President said that the number of medical colleges in the country has increased from 387 before 2014 to 846. He said that institutions such as AIIMS Deoghar reflect the commitment to balanced and inclusive development. Access to quality healthcare and higher education in every State, district and village, he emphasised, is essential to realising the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.<\/p>


<\/p>

The Vice-President noted with satisfaction that women constituted 132 of the 173 graduating students. He said this reflected the country\u2019s progress from women\u2019s empowerment towards women-led development and underscored the transformative role of education in enabling women to realise their potential.<\/p>


<\/p>

Addressing the graduates, the Vice-President urged them to remain connected to the communities the Institute was established to serve, embrace emerging technologies responsibly, and ensure that advances in artificial intelligence, telemedicine and digital diagnostics benefit people in remote areas as well as cities. He also called upon them to champion a \u201cNo to Drugs\u201d message among young people and commended nursing professionals for their essential role in providing compassionate patient care.<\/p>


<\/p>

The Vice-President expressed confidence that the Institute would continue to grow as a centre of clinical excellence, scientific research and compassionate service to Jharkhand and the wider eastern region. He concluded by urging the graduates to make competence, compassion and character the guiding principles of their professional lives and contribute meaningfully to the making of a Viksit Bharat.<\/p>


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The convocation was attended by the Governor of Jharkhand, Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar; Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav; Jharkhand Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare, Dr. Irfan Ansari; Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Dr. Nishikant Dubey; Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Shri Pradip Kumar Varma; Deoghar MLA, Shri Suresh Paswan; President of AIIMS Deoghar, Professor M. V. Padma Srivastava; and Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Deoghar, Professor Nitin M. Gangane, among other dignitaries, faculty members, graduating students and their families.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/085a8480-6d96-4138-a0e3-303bf350e0c5.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":"2026-10-10T13:27:01.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Access to Quality Healthcare for Tribal, Rural Communities Is Central to Vision of Viksit Bharat\u201d: CP Radhakrishnan","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":341,"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":"2026-10-10T13:27:13.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-10T13:27:13.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":3773,"title":"Dr. Jitendra Singh Urges Industry to Accelerate Commercialisation of Indian Innovation, Scale Up Capabilities for Strategic Sovereignty by 2047","slug":"dr-jitendra-singh-urges-industry-to-accelerate-commercialisation-of-indian-innovation-scale-up-capabilities-for-strategic-sovereignty-by-2047","excerpt":null,"content":"

NEW DELHI: Industry must come forward to accelerate innovation, translate scientific research into commercial ventures and scale up India\u2019s technological capabilities to achieve the national objectives set for 2047 and strengthen the country\u2019s strategic sovereignty, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Minister\u2019s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space.<\/p>

Addressing the 121st Annual Session of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in New Delhi today, the Minister emphasised the need to bring Government, industry, academia, research institutions and start-ups together to convert scientific capabilities into indigenous technologies, commercially viable enterprises and globally competitive solutions. Held at New Delhi, the session brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders to discuss India\u2019s growth and innovation priorities.<\/p>

Dr. Jitendra Singh said India\u2019s next phase of technological growth must move beyond the adoption of technologies developed elsewhere towards creating indigenous solutions with global relevance. The expansion of the space ecosystem following policy reforms, alongside greater private-sector participation in strategic technology areas, demonstrates the opportunities that emerge when scientific capabilities are supported by an enabling policy environment and entrepreneurial initiative.<\/p>

Citing progress under the National Quantum Mission, the Minister said India had set an eight-year target of achieving 2,000 kilometres of quantum-secure communication and had achieved the 1,000-kilometre milestone in three years, according to his address. He emphasised the strategic and security significance of quantum communication and the importance of developing domestic capabilities in frontier technologies.<\/p>

The Minister also referred to the growth of India\u2019s bioeconomy from around US10 billion in 2014 to approximately US196 billion, with an ambition to reach US$300 billion by 2030. He cited the expansion of the biotechnology start-up ecosystem as evidence of the opportunities emerging in life sciences and advanced research. These developments, he said, demonstrate the potential of scientific innovation to generate new enterprises, strengthen domestic capabilities and create economic value.<\/p>

Dr. Jitendra Singh stressed that industry engagement should begin at the inception of research projects, enabling scientists to understand market requirements, identify technological needs and develop solutions with a clear pathway to commercial deployment. Industry bodies such as PHDCCI can play an important role in connecting researchers with businesses, facilitating investment and building partnerships that help innovations progress from laboratories to prototypes and market-ready products.<\/p>

Referring to the Government\u2019s Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) initiative, the Minister said greater private-sector participation in research and development was essential to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into commercial applications. He encouraged industry to participate more actively in research-led innovation and help build an ecosystem in which scientific excellence leads to sustainable enterprises and globally competitive products.<\/p>

The Minister also stressed the importance of indigenous technologies and reliable energy supplies for India\u2019s ambitions in artificial intelligence, data infrastructure and advanced manufacturing. Developing domestic capabilities in strategic and emerging technologies, alongside deeper collaboration between industry and scientific institutions, would be essential to strengthening India\u2019s technological self-reliance and strategic sovereignty.<\/p>

Dr. Jitendra Singh said India\u2019s next leap would depend on combining new thinking with faster execution and the ability to scale successful innovations. Stronger partnerships among Government, industry, academia and start-ups would help accelerate commercialisation, expand the country\u2019s innovation base and build the technological capabilities required to realise India\u2019s ambitions for 2047.<\/p>","featured_image":null,"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":"2026-10-10T13:18:29.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":false,"is_breaking":false,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":false,"seo_title":"Dr. Jitendra Singh Urges Industry to Accelerate Commercialisation of Indian Innovation, Scale Up Capabilities for Strategic Sovereignty by 2047","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":374,"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":"2026-10-10T13:18:38.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-10T13:18:38.000000Z","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":3767,"title":"Dalai Lama congratulates Navi Pillay on Nobel Peace Prize","slug":"dalai-lama-congratulates-navi-pillay-on-nobel-peace-prize","excerpt":null,"content":"

Dharamshala (HP), Oct 10: Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Saturday congratulated Navi Pillay on being named this year\u2019s Nobel Peace Prize recipient, recognising her efforts to promote peace and international law.<\/p>

In a letter to Pillay, also available on the Central Tibetan Administration\u2019s website, the Dalai Lama said she had devoted her life to advocating for people around the world who were denied their rights.<\/p>

\u201cI have long believed that a country governed by the rule of law, with an independent judiciary and a free press, is best placed to serve its own people and, in turn, the wider global community. Where the rule of law is absent, injustice and suffering inevitably follow,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>

\u201cAs a Tibetan, I deeply appreciate your efforts, during your tenure as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, to call on China to address the underlying issues in Tibet,\u201d he said.<\/p>

The Dalai Lama welcomed Pillay to the community of Nobel Peace laureates and expressed hope for her continued contribution to making the world a better place.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/4eda983d-f254-4f73-a79b-6e2dc193bd09.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":"2026-10-10T12:53:54.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Dalai Lama congratulates Navi Pillay on Nobel Peace Prize","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":375,"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":"2026-10-10T12:54:09.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-10T12:54:09.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":3764,"title":"BJP operates by 'suppressing' voices: CM Shivakumar","slug":"bjp-operates-by-suppressing-voices-cm-shivakumar","excerpt":null,"content":"

Bengaluru, Oct 10: Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday alleged that the BJP operates by \"suppressing\" voices and silencing people.<\/p>

Speaking to reporters, he said the government should listen to the voice of people.<\/p>

Shivakumar was reacting to the restrictions imposed on protestors in New Delhi\u2019s Jantar Mantar where various civil society organisations under the banner of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).<\/p>

\u201cThey (BJP) always suppress us, they suppress you, and they suppress everyone. They try to silence everyone and every voice, ignoring the Constitutional provisions. That is the way they operate. They are doing it in that manner,\u201d the Chief Minister said.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/aec317a6-36a8-4073-aad4-bf85c062a1dd.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":"2026-10-10T12:33:30.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"BJP operates by 'suppressing' voices: CM Shivakumar","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":215,"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":"2026-10-10T12:33:40.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-10T12:33:40.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":3763,"title":"Mumbai Police Detain 200 at August Kranti Maidan Over CJP Protest Support","slug":"mumbai-police-detain-200-at-august-kranti-maidan-over-cjp-protest-support","excerpt":null,"content":"

Mumbai, Oct 10: Police detained around 200 people, including members of activist Tushar Gandhi-led organisation and supporters of the CPI (M), for protesting at the August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai in solidarity with the Cockroach Janata Party's demonstration in New Delhi, officials said.<\/p>

In a separate action, several workers of the Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) were detained while demonstrating near Hutatma Chowk in south Mumbai to back the CJP, they said.<\/p>

Hundreds of people, including those belonging to Tushar Gandhi-led 'Hum Bharat Ke Log' organisation, and activists of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) assembled at the August Kranti Maidan in south Mumbai without permission and around 200 of them were detained for protesting, an official said.<\/p>

The process of registering an FIR against them was underway, he said.<\/p>

One of the protesters, Rubaid Bhojani, alleged that the police took the protesters into custody \"very brutally\".<\/p>

\"We voted for the Prime Minister, but he betrayed us. We demand Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar's resignation,\" Bhojani said.<\/p>

Earlier in the day, Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, was picked up from Bandra and taken to D N Nagar police station. A large number of people gathered outside the police station. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray also visited the police station.<\/p>

Gandhi, who heads the organisation 'Hum Bharat Ke Log', had shared a poster in a post on X, urging citizens to join a protest gathering at August Kranti Maidan at 3.30 pm.<\/p>

Activist Feeroz Mithiborwala was also taken into custody from his residence and shifted to the MIDC police station.<\/p>

Meanwhile, additional police personnel, including women officers, were deployed at the Shivaji Park in Dadar to prevent CJP members from staging a demonstration.<\/p>

Security was also stepped up at other locations across Mumbai.<\/p>

Authorities maintained that August Kranti Maidan is not designated as a protest site in accordance with a Bombay High Court order, prompting preventive action to maintain law and order.<\/p>

The CJP has called a demonstration at Jantar Mantar against the CEC over allegations of voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and changes relating to Form 6, used for voter registration.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/de09ca9b-917a-46ae-a11e-35e6c467d8d7.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":"2026-10-10T12:12:11.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Mumbai Police Detain 200 at August Kranti Maidan Over CJP Protest Support","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":393,"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":"2026-10-10T12:12:24.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-10T12:12:24.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":3762,"title":"Rahul Urges Youth to Continue Protests, Says Constitution\u2019s Attackers Will Lose","slug":"rahul-urges-youth-to-continue-protests-says-constitutions-attackers-will-lose","excerpt":null,"content":"

Chennai, Oct 10: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday urged the youth to \u201ckeep protesting\u201d and asserted that \u201cwe are going to ensure that this regime and the people who have attacked the Constitution are defeated\u201d.<\/p>

Gandhi, who is in Chennai for his Chhatron Ki Goonj event, also said the \u201ccore characteristic\u201d of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS is \u201ccowardice\u201d.<\/p>

He said Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Shah, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval are slowly finding the space closing around them.<\/p>

\"I've been fighting Narendra Modi and the RSS for over a decade now. I understand them like you would understand your opponent -- inside out, like the back of my hand,\" Gandhi said on X.<\/p>

The core characteristic of these people is \"cowardice\", the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said.<\/p>

\"Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Mohan Bhagwat, Gyanesh Kumar and Ajit Doval, the villains of this story, are slowly finding the space closing around them. We are closing that space,\" he said.<\/p>

\"Mr. Modi, do whatever you want. Call out all the police: 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, whatever you want. Arrest all the leaders. Arrest all the young people. Arrest us all. We are surrounding you, and we are not going to back down,\" Gandhi said.<\/p>

\"Mark my words: we already have the information we need. We are going to defend our Constitution. We are going to protect the voice of the Indian people. And we are going to ensure that what was done to India over the last 10-15 years will never, ever be done again,\" he said.<\/p>

Gandhi said he was proud of the youth of India. He urged them to keep protesting and asserted that \"we are standing with you\".<\/p>

\"We are going to ensure that this regime and the people who have attacked our Constitution are defeated,\" he asserted.<\/p>

Gandhi also shared a video of his remarks.<\/p>

Gandhi's remarks come amid the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Saturday.<\/p>

Delhi Police detained more than 3,000 protesters attempting to reach the site, while over 600 people with criminal records were also detained as a preventive measure. Police said permission for the protest had not been granted and prohibitory orders were in force in the New Delhi area.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/deaff73c-cfe1-4095-ac1e-b722836b0eed.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":"2026-10-10T12:04:55.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Rahul Urges Youth to Continue Protests, Says Constitution\u2019s Attackers Will Lose","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":225,"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":"2026-10-10T12:05:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-10T12:05:06.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":3760,"title":"Tennis Stars Bhupathi, Sania Apply for SOM Positions in AITA","slug":"tennis-stars-bhupathi-sania-apply-for-som-positions-in-aita","excerpt":null,"content":"

New Delhi, Oct 10: Former India tennis stars Mahesh Bhupathi, Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna are among the prominent names to have applied for Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM) positions in the All India Tennis Association (AITA).<\/p>

Bhupathi has confirmed to PTI that he has submitted his application for the position.<\/p>

With Bhupathi and Sania also throwing their hats in the ring after Leander Paes, India's most successful tennis players have now expressed interest in being part of AITA governance.<\/p>

Two-time Grand Slam champion Rohan Bopanna has also filed his application.<\/p>

The list of applicants also includes former Davis Cup skipper Anand Amritraj, Gaurav Natekar in the men's category, while Sania is among the eight applicants in the women's category.<\/p>

The AITA had invited applications for SOM positions as part of its governance-related measures following the introduction of National Sports Governance Act.<\/p>

The initiative is linked to the framework for sportsperson representation under the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026.<\/p>

According to AITA sources, a total of 26 applications have been received across the men's and women's categories, with 18 applicants in the men's list and eight in the women's list.<\/p>

The men's list also features former Davis Cup players and administrators, including Mustafa Ghouse, Vishal Uppal, Srinath Prahlad, Sandeep Kirtane and Nandan Bal.<\/p>

Rohan Gajjar, Vijayant Malik, Vasudeva Reddy, Nikshep B R, Tejbir Singh Bhandari and Chinmay Pradhan are among the other applicants.<\/p>

In the women's category, Sai Jayalakshmy, Radhika Kanitkar, Rushmi Chakravarthi, Archana Venkata Raman, Arthi Venkataraman, Amrita Mukherjee and Arati Natekar have also applied.<\/p>

The amended AITA Constitution provides for four SOM representatives on the General Body (two men and two women) and two SOM representatives on the 15-member Executive Committee (one man and one woman).<\/p>

The SOM framework is part of the broader effort to provide sportspersons with a role in the governance of national sports federations under the new sports governance rules.<\/p>

The SOM selection is a separate process, involving the preparation of a roster of eligible former players -- 20 men and 20 women. The process to elect SOM will be completed on November 5.<\/p>

AITA will hold its elections on November 27.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/71360c7d-ca8b-4de6-bc8d-4719ef4ed169.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":"2026-10-10T11:51:51.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"Tennis Stars Bhupathi, Sania Apply for SOM Positions in AITA","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":423,"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":"2026-10-10T11:52:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-10T11:52:06.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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":3759,"title":"CJI: \u2018Child In Conflict With Law\u2019 Defines A Circumstance, Not A Child\u2019s Identity","slug":"cji-child-in-conflict-with-law-defines-a-circumstance-not-a-childs-identity","excerpt":null,"content":"

NEW DELHI, OCT 10:<\/strong> Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Saturday emphasised that a child\u2019s involvement in a legal offence should not define their identity, calling for a justice system focused on rehabilitation, dignity and a second chance.<\/p>

Speaking at the National Annual Stakeholders\u2019 Consultation marking 10 years of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, organised by the Supreme Court\u2019s Juvenile Justice Committee in association with UNICEF, the CJI stressed that children must not be permanently labelled because of their past actions.<\/p>

He said the expression \u201cchild in conflict with law\u201d describes a circumstance rather than an identity and urged authorities to ensure that such children\u2019s names are kept out of news reports and off the internet.<\/p>

According to the CJI, the Act rests on the principle that giving a child another opportunity is more likely to help them become a productive member of society than branding them a criminal.<\/p>

He also emphasised that rehabilitation cannot end when a child leaves an institution. True reintegration, he said, means restoring the young person\u2019s place in their family, school and community without stigma.<\/p>

Focus On Care, Rehabilitation And Legal Support<\/h2>

The CJI observed that many children who come into conflict with the law have experienced interrupted schooling, family difficulties and poverty. In some cases, he said, a child facing legal proceedings may previously have been a child in need of care and protection who did not receive timely support.<\/p>

\u201cOur answer to such a predicament is restoration, not retribution,\u201d he said.<\/p>

Highlighting the importance of legal representation, Surya Kant referred to the National Legal Services Authority\u2019s child-friendly legal services scheme of 2024, which provides for legal assistance at police stations and legal services clinics at Juvenile Justice Boards.<\/p>

He expressed concern that several Boards still lack such clinics, potentially leaving children without adequate representation when decisions concerning their care and well-being are made.<\/p>

The CJI urged legal services institutions to consider establishing dedicated teams of trained defence lawyers for children. He said the same lawyer should ideally assist a child throughout the process, from the police station and initial proceedings to the final order and rehabilitation.<\/p>

He also called for regular joint training involving judicial officers, police personnel, probation officers, psychologists and other professionals to improve their understanding of adolescence, trauma and poverty.<\/p>

CJI Calls For Better Evaluation Of Rehabilitation<\/h2>

Surya Kant stressed the need for regular, independent assessments of the juvenile justice system, with due safeguards for privacy.<\/p>

He said evaluations should examine whether children return to school, find employment and avoid further involvement with the justice system.<\/p>

He noted that the Juvenile Justice Act had been in force for a decade, adding that while 10 years may be a short period for legislation, it represents more than half of a childhood.<\/p>

Justice Nagarathna Highlights Pendency Before Juvenile Justice Boards<\/h2>

Addressing the consultation, Supreme Court judge Justice B. V. Nagarathna said the anniversary provided an opportunity to assess the implementation of the legislation and its impact on children.<\/p>

She stressed that adults have a responsibility to understand children\u2019s anxieties and avoid dismissing their concerns, warning that doing so could leave them feeling alienated or rejected.<\/p>

Justice Nagarathna said Juvenile Justice Boards should not function as miniature criminal courts. Instead, their approach must recognise children\u2019s capacity for development and change.<\/p>

Referring to an India Justice Report study published in November 2025, she said that, for the year ending October 2023, around 55 per cent of cases before Juvenile Justice Boards across 18 states and two Union Territories remained pending.<\/p>

According to the figures she cited, more than 55,000 children were awaiting decisions. Of 1,00,904 cases before 362 Boards during the period, 45,097 had been disposed of.<\/p>

She also noted that 111 of 470 responding Boards, or 24 per cent, were functioning without a complete bench comprising a principal magistrate and two social worker members.<\/p>

Justice Nagarathna said these figures related to 2023 and underlined the need to strengthen the system.<\/p>

Concluding her remarks, she emphasised that juvenile justice must remain focused on a child\u2019s future rather than allowing past mistakes to determine the rest of their life.<\/p>

\u201cWhen a child breaks the law, the law must not break the child,\u201d she said.<\/p>","featured_image":"posts\/9388ac76-415e-452c-8e22-59a0b4916bb5.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":"2026-10-10T11:42:45.000000Z","scheduled_at":null,"is_featured":false,"is_trending":true,"is_breaking":true,"is_editor_pick":false,"is_top_story":true,"seo_title":"CJI: \u2018Child In Conflict With Law\u2019 Defines A Circumstance, Not A Child\u2019s Identity","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":null,"og_image":null,"schema":null,"views":336,"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":"2026-10-10T11:43:04.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-10-10T11:43:04.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"category":{"id":15,"parent_id":null,"name":"National","slug":"national","icon":null,"image":"categories\/7b1c4922-46bb-4ec3-baed-114b608c36ac.webp","description":null,"seo_title":null,"seo_description":null,"seo_keywords":null,"status":"active","sort_order":0,"show_in_navbar":false,"show_in_sidebar":false,"show_on_homepage":false,"is_featured":false,"created_at":"2026-07-01T05:03:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:55:01.000000Z","deleted_at":null},"author":{"id":1,"name":"Super Admin","username":"superadmin","email":"admin@earthnewsbharat.com","email_verified_at":null,"phone":null,"avatar":null,"bio":null,"social_links":null,"locale":"en","timezone":"Asia\/Kolkata","status":"active","last_login_at":"2026-10-26T11:34:37.000000Z","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}}],"meta":{"current_page":9,"last_page":62,"per_page":20,"total":1221}}