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West Bengal News Highlights: Agitating junior doctors call off strike across hospitals

Agitating junior doctors call off strike across hospitals in West Bengal following meeting with CM Mamata Banerjee

India News Highlights: Former BJP MLAs Lois Marandi, Kunal Sarangi join JMM ahead of Jharkhand assembly polls

India News Live: India pushes for BRICS economic growth, trade in national currencies ahead of PM Modi's Russia trip

On PM Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Russia, India's Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar says, "India is a founding member of BRICS and is committed to economic cooperation within the framework of BRICS. In these years, there are growing interest in the international community among a number of countries of global south and others to cooperate with BRICS. The main issue that the BRICS has been dealing with is further expansion of economic cooperation, trade settlement in national currencies, sustainable development, particularly Prime Minister's LiFE mission to address the problems of climate change, to work towards further digital inclusion, financial inclusion of the marginalised sections of society and share with the fellow members of BRICS some of the achievements in India, women-led development, DPI or UPI how to make these more widely acceptable, essentially deepening the economic cooperation and sharing the benefits with a larger part of the global south..."

India News Live: Punjab aims for 70% reduction in stubble burning to combat pollution, says Agriculture Minister

Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian emphasized that, despite Punjab being 300 km from Delhi, efforts to combat stubble burning have been effective. Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian stated, "...Punjab is located 300 km from Delhi. We have supplied machines to farmers; previously, stubble burning was reduced by 50%, and this time we aim to achieve a 70% reduction. We have made progress in decreasing pollution and will continue to work on further reductions."

Delhi News Live: RML Hospital launches pollution-related illness clinic amid rising air quality concerns

Dr. Amit Jindal from RML Hospital stated, "Pollution levels in Delhi NCR have surged significantly, leading to an increase in patients presenting with respiratory, eye, and skin issues in our outpatient departments. We have noticed a higher number of patients in our chest OPD. Under the guidance of our medical superintendent, Dr. Ajay Shukla, we have established a pollution-related illness clinic every Monday from 2 to 4 PM. Today, we treated patients experiencing cough, sneezing, colds, throat irritation, watery eyes, and skin burning—these are the primary symptoms we are seeing, which we can link to rising pollution levels. Additionally, we have incorporated psychiatry into this clinic, as pollution can sometimes lead to feelings of depression and hopelessness. Therefore, we also have dedicated doctors available for counseling in the clinic."

Israel Hezbollah War Live: Israel airport authority says flights halted at Ben Gurion airport

Israel's airport authority suspended all takeoffs and landings at Ben Gurion Airport, though no reason was given for the decision. The airport authority stated, "In coordination with the security system, landings and takeoffs at the airport have been halted."

Delhi News Live: CAQM calls on citizens to follow GRAP guidelines as Delhi's AQI hits 'Very Poor' category

The CAQM is urging citizens to adhere to the specific guidelines outlined in the Citizen Charter of Stage-II, in addition to those of Stage-I of the GRAP. According to the CPCB Bulletin, Delhi recorded a daily average AQI of 310, placing it in the 'Very Poor' category. The overall air quality in Delhi is expected to remain in this category in the coming days due to unfavorable meteorological and climatic conditions, as indicated by forecasts from the IMD/IITM. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has called on agencies responsible for implementing GRAP measures, including the Pollution Control Boards of NCR states and the DPCC, to ensure the effective and strict execution of actions under Stage-II alongside those of Stage-I.

India News Live: NIA arrests three more accused in ISIS-inspired car bomb blast

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday arrested three more accused in the October 2022 ISIS-inspired car bomb blast case of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, reports NIA

India News Live: DCW orders immediate removal of all contractual employees following WCD Ministry directive

DCW Assistant Secretary issues an order to remove all contractual employees DCW contractual employees with immediate effect. Order passed in compliance with the WCD Ministry April 2024 order, with approval of Delhi LG

India News Live: Five Naxalites killed in anti-Naxal operation in Koparshi area

Five Naxalites were killed in an anti-Naxal operation in the Koparshi woodland area after they opened fire on security personnel. In the aforementioned wooded region, a search is underway, and the dead Naxalites are being identified, reports Neelotpal Gadchiroli SP

Maharashtra Assembly Election Live: Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi announces list of 16 candidates

India News Live: Rouse Avenue Court issues notice to ED on AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan's bail plea

In the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case, the Rouse Avenue court has issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan's bail application. Khan is currently in judicial custody after being arrested by the ED on September 2.

Delhi News Live: CAQM implements GRAP-II in Delhi NCR to combat air quality crisis

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has mandated the implementation of GRAP-II in Delhi NCR. The order states, "To prevent further deterioration of air quality, the Sub-Committee has decided that all actions outlined under Stage II of the GRAP for Very Poor Air Quality will be enforced by all relevant agencies in the NCR, alongside the Stage-I actions already in effect, starting at 8:00 A.M. on October 22, 2024."

India News Live: Krishan Bedi takes charge as Haryana Minister

Krishan Bedi took on his role as Haryana Minister in Chandigarh, with Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini present. CM Saini expressed, "I congratulate Krishan Bedi and thank the people of Haryana for granting the BJP such a significant mandate for the third consecutive time. Under PM Modi's leadership, we will drive Haryana towards progress and development."

India News Live: Congress' CEC meeting on Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly polls underway at AICC headquarters in Delhi

India News Live: Sonam Wangchuk welcomes resumption of talks between centre and Ladakh apex body on December 3

"We are happy to inform that officers from Ministry of Home Affairs, along with Joint Secretary for Ladakh, handed over a letter from the ministry, which states that the talks of the Centre with the apex body of Ladakh and KDA (Kargil Democratic Alliance), which had stalled, will resume on December 3. This was our main demand that has been fulfilled. Now we are hopeful that positive and honest discussion takes place from both sides," says climate activist Sonam Wangchuk

India News Live: EAM Jaishankar highlights India's diplomatic engagements amid global conflicts

At a summit, EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar remarked, "Prime Minister Modi visited Russia to meet President Putin and then traveled to Kyiv. Consider the last ten years—there's currently a war in Ukraine. How many countries or leaders can engage directly with both Moscow and Kyiv like this? Similarly, there's ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and many may not realize that we've maintained dialogue with both Iran and Israel multiple times over the past year. Countries trust us to advocate for their interests. The G7 is eager to have us join their conference, recognizing India as a significant democratic market economy and an influential player."

India News Live: MHA officials propose talks with climate activist Sonam Wangchuk amid indefinite hunger strike

Officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs met with climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to propose dates for discussions about his demands concerning Ladakh. Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Ladakh Bhawan in Delhi, accompanied by around two dozen supporters, seeking a meeting with the nation's top leadership

Baba Siddique Live: Police custody of four accused extended till Oct 25

Accused Gurmail Singh, Dharmaraj Kashyap, Pravin Lonkar and Harish Kumar sent to police custody till October 25. Four accused- Gurmail Singh, Dharmaraj Kashyap, Pravin Lonkar and Harish Kumar, were brought to Esplanade court in Mumbai after their police custody ended today

India news live: India and China are on path of 'economic rejuvenation,' says S Jaishankar

On a day when the MEA announced disengagement with China on LAC after a period of four years, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that both nations can't be discounted from global ecosystem of economic developments. In an interview during the NDTV World Summit, Jaishankar said that "We (India and China) are on a track of economic rejuvenation." Talking about the border issue, Jaishankar said that "We are neighbours. We have unresolved boundary issues." On the economic rise of both Asian giants, Jaishankar said, "Two large neighbouring countries rise next to each other in the same time frame is not easy." He added that "This will require a lot of skill and diplomacy."

India News Live: Bihar Police welcomes 1,249 new recruits, including three transgender members

On Police Commemoration Day, Bihar DGP Alok Raj stated, "Today is a proud moment for Bihar Police as the Chief Minister distributed 1,249 new appointment letters. All newly appointed officers will undergo training in Rajgir before being assigned to various districts. Notably, this marks the first time three members of the transgender community are joining the Bihar Police to serve the public, which is a historic achievement."

Cyclone Dana Live: Odisha aims for ‘Zero casualty’ target

Odisha government announced its preparedness for the approaching cyclonic storm, aiming for "zero casualties" after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed its formation over Bihar. IMD officials anticipate that a low-pressure area will likely develop over the east-central Bay of Bengal and the nearby north Andaman Sea by Monday. They expect it to intensify into a depression by Tuesday morning and potentially become a cyclonic storm by Wednesday.

Jammu Kashmir News Live: LG Manoj Sinha condoles over tragic loss of life in Ganderbal terror attack, promises swift action

J&K LG Manoj Sinha expressed condolences over the tragic loss of life in the Ganderbal terror attack, involving locals and tunnel construction workers. It is an unfortunate incident and some locals and outsiders, who were working at the tunnel construction site, have lost their lives. The police have been given a free hand and we are expecting that the people responsible for this will be arrested soon," says LG Manoj Sinha after meeting the family of Shashi Bhushan Abrol who was killed in the Ganderbal terror attack on Sunday

Delhi News Live: Three arrested and over Rs 1 cr seized in Rohini robbery case

"In a significant development, we have apprehended three suspects and seized over Rs 1 crore in cash. The investigation is ongoing," stated Additional CP Crime Sanjay Bhatia during a press conference about the alleged robbery of Rs 2 crore in cash and gold ornaments at knife point from a scientist's home in Rohini, Delhi, on October 18.

Delhi News Live: BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal holds a meeting with Delhi Police officials and other government organisations over security arrangements in Old Delhi markets

BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal convened a meeting with Delhi Police officials and representatives from various government organizations to discuss security arrangements in Old Delhi markets. DCP North District Raja Banthia stated, "MP Khandelwal called the meeting, which included officers from all departments, police, and trade associations. We focused on the issues facing the Old Delhi area, particularly the Chandi Chowk Lok Sabha constituency. We plan to visit the field to assess the situation. MP Khandelwal will also join us for this inspection, after which we'll determine the best solutions. Ensuring security during the Diwali festival is our top priority, and we discussed our plans for the next ten days."

Jammu Kashmir News Live: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah vacates Budgam assembly segment, retains stronghold of Ganderbal

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah steps down from the Budgam assembly segment while maintaining his family's stronghold in Ganderbal.

India News Live: Chennai Police seizes 700 gram of heroin from Kulgam resident; drug peddler arrested

Amod Ashok Nagpure, SSP Udhampur, reported, "Last evening, a special team from Chennai police intercepted a suspicious vehicle at a checkpoint, leading to the seizure of approximately 700 grams of heroin from a man named Mohammad Ashraf, a resident of Kulgam, Kashmir. The estimated value of the heroin in the international market is around Rs. 6 crores. Ashraf is a known drug peddler who came here to sell drugs in Udhampur. He has been arrested, and an FIR has been filed at the Chennai police station. We are currently investigating the case and aim to uncover the entire network soon."

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: IMD issues heavy rainfall warnings as Cyclone 'Dana' approaches

Speaking on Cyclone 'Dana', IMD scientist Dr. Soma Sen Roy stated, "Heavy rainfall warnings have been issued for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands today and tomorrow, as well as for coastal Andhra Pradesh and coastal Odisha on October 23. Extremely heavy rainfall is anticipated in Gangetic West Bengal and coastal Odisha on October 24 and 25. Additionally, Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, and Meghalaya can expect heavy rainfall from October 23 to 25. In Delhi, maximum temperatures are expected to be around 33-34 degrees Celsius, with minimum temperatures ranging from 18 to 20 degrees Celsius."

India News Live: First BRICS summit post-expansion kicks off on October 22, reports Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

This summit marks the first gathering following last year's expansion of BRICS at the Johannesburg Summit. Both founding and new members will be in attendance. The event kicks off on October 22 with a welcome session, followed by a leaders-only dinner that evening. The main activities occur on October 23, featuring a closed plenary session in the morning and an open plenary in the afternoon, as noted by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.

India News Live: SC refuses to stay ongoing Grade-I posts exam in Telangana

Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the ongoing examination conducted by the Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) to fill up 563 Grade-I posts in various government departments, saying such an order will lead to “chaos”.

India News Live: India brings great value to BRICS, says Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

Ahead of PM Modi's visit to Kazan to attend BRICS Summit, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, we attach a tremendous deal of importance to BRICS

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: Warnings issued; NDRF on alert, as Odisha starts prep to ensure zero casualties

"We have started all the the preparations...Warnings have been issued to a few districts...In the evening I will hold a review meeting with the SRC, the Director General of fire services, the additional DG of law and order and the secretaries of various departments...We will ensure that there are zero casualties and the people are evacuated in advance...All necessary arrangements have been made in the relief centres...The NDRF is already on the alert. We are also in touch with the central government," Odisha Revenue And Disaster Management Minister, Suresh Pujari told ANI.

Cyclone Dana Live Updates: IMD issues red alert warning in isolated areas of Puri, Khurda, Ganjam, and Jagatsinghpur districts

IMD issued a red alert warning for isolated areas in the districts of Puri, Khurda, Ganjam, and Jagatsinghpur due to isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall

India news live: Bomb threat to be cognizable offence? Here's what aviation minister said

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said, "We are making it a cognizable offence, so based on that amendment, there is a going to be a punishment and also fine."

India news live: We are thinking of amending Aircraft Security Rules, says Aviation Minister

Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu speaks on hoax bomb threats received by airlines

Since the first day we have taken this seriously

We need to follow a protocol in each and every point

Getting threats which are repetitive and hoax

Chaired multiple meetings of all stakeholders

We have thought of some legislative action

We are thinking of amending Aircraft Security Rules

While we are trying to tackle this situation, we are not taking this lightly, we are supposed to follow a strict procedure

We have enhanced security at airports, CCTVs

BCAS has met airlines three times

Whatever we are deciding with MHA, everyone is working the common goal

We have to follow the ICAO guidelines

India news live: Govt plans to take legislative actions to deal with instances of bomb threats to airlines, says aviation minister

He said, "...From the Ministry, we have thought of some legislative action if it is required. We have come to the conclusion that there are two areas that we can explore - 1) Amendment in Aircraft Security Rules...one of the ideas that we want to propagate by changing these rules is that once we catch hold of the perpetrator who is behind this, we want to put them in the no-flying list... 2) Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against Safety of Civil Aviation Act..."

India news live: Aviation Minister speaks on airlines getting bomb threats

"Trying to amend aircraft security rules, we want to put culprits on no-fly list": Aviation minister on hoax bomb calls

India news live: Mulling law changes to deal with bomb hoax threats, says aviation minister

Mulling law changes to deal with bomb hoax threats, said aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu

Israel-Iran Conflict News Live: Ronaldo and Al-Nassr''s ACL game moved amid Iran security fears

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League Elite game with Esteghlal of Tehran on Tuesday will be as closely watched in India as it is in Saudi Arabia and Iran.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said in a statement released last Tuesday that Esteghlal had to move its home fixture with Al-Nassr to the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai due to the security situation in Iran.

The decision was greeted by surprise in India as, on Oct. 7, the AFC ruled that Mohun Bagan Super Giants of Kolkata had been “considered to have withdrawn” from the second tier AFC Champions League Two for refusing to travel to Iran to play its Oct. 2 fixture against Tractor SC in the northwestern city of Tabriz.

J&K attack news live: No talks should be held with Pakistan till it stops terror attacks, says Farooq Abdullah

Former chief minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday lashed out at Pakistan for perpetrating terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, saying Islamabad will have to stop terror incidents here if it wants to have friendly relations with India.

Abdullah said there can be no talks between New Delhi and Islamabad till the neighbouring country stops killings in Jammu and Kashmir.

"I do not know what action India should take, that is the domain of the central government. It is a problem for us and we have been going through it for years now. I have been seeing it for 30 years now. I have told them many times to stop it but their thinking is like that only.

"How can there be talks? You kill our innocent people and then you call for talks. First stop the killings," Abdullah said while commenting on the terror attack at a construction site in Ganderbal district on Sunday.

India news live: UDAN has transformed India's aviation sector, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday the government's UDAN scheme, an initiative aimed at connecting smaller cities with air travel and making flying more affordable, has transformed India's aviation sector.

It has led to an increase in the number of airports and air routes, ensuring that crores of people have access to flying, he said on X on the eighth anniversary of the Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme.

"At the same time, it has had a major impact on boosting trade and commerce and furthering regional growth. In the times to come, we will keep strengthening the aviation sector and focusing on even better connectivity and comfort for the people," he said.

India news live: SC grants 2 weeks more to expert panel to file report on NEET-UG reforms

The Supreme Court on Monday extended by two weeks the time granted to the Centre-appointed seven-member expert panel to file its report on exam reforms after reviewing the National Testing Agency's functioning in holding the NEET-UG.

The top court on August 2 had passed its formal order and expanded the remit of the seven-member expert panel, headed by former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief K Radhakrishnan, to review the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and recommend exam reforms to make the controversy-ridden NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate), transparent and free from malpractices.

News Live: US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen dead, reports Turkish TV

Turkish public television reported Monday that US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, who Ankara says masterminded a failed 2016 coup, has died.

Citing posts on X and social media by groups close to Gulen, they said the 83-year-old died in hospital overnight.

India news live: SC restrains Karnataka from declaring results of half-yearly exams of classes 8 to 10

The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the Karnataka government for "harassing" students by conducting board exams for different classes, and restrained it from declaring results of board examinations of classes 8, 9 and 10 till further orders.

A bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma directed that if the exam has not been conducted in any district, then it shall not be taken.

"Why are you harassing the students? You are the state. You should not behave like this. Don't make it an ego issue. If you are really concerned about the welfare of students, then please open good schools. Don't throttle them,” the bench told senior advocate Devadatt Kamat, appearing for the Karnataka government.

Israel-Iran Conflict News Live: THAAD anti-missile system is 'in place' in Israel, says US Defence Secretary Austin

The U.S. military has rushed its advanced anti-missile system to Israel and it is now "in place", Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

THAAD, or the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, is a critical part of the U.S. military's layered air defense systems and adds to Israel's already formidable anti-missile defenses.

"The THAAD system is in place," Austin said, speaking to reporters before his arrival in Ukraine on Monday.

World news live: President Muizzu introduces UPI payment service to boost Maldivian economy

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has taken "necessary steps" to introduce India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in the archipelago nation, slated to benefit the Maldivian economy substantially.

Developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), UPI is an instant real-time payment system for facilitating inter-bank transactions through mobile phones.

Muizzu on Sunday set up a consortium to introduce UPI in the country and appointed TradeNet Maldives Corporation Limited as its leading agency, according to a press release by the President's Office.

J&K attack news live: It is time to end terrorism, otherwise the results will be very severe, says NC President Farooq Abdullah

NC President Farooq Abdullah said, "This attack was very unfortunate... Immigrant poor labourers and a doctor lost their lives. What will the terrorists get from this? Do they think they will be able to create a Pakistan here... We are trying to put this to an end so we can move on from the misery... I want to tell the leadership in Pakistan that if they want good relations with India, they need to put an end to this. 'Kashmir Pakistan nahi Banega.' Let us live with dignity and succeed... If they couldn't create a Pakistan for 75 years, how would it be possible now?... It is time to end terrorism, otherwise the results will be very severe... How will talks be held if they kill our innocent people?..."

India news live: India has shown digital innovation, democratic values can coexist, says PM

India has shown digital innovation, democratic values can coexist; it has shown tech is tool for inclusion, and not for control, division, says PM Modi

India news live: Despicable act of targeted violence won't deter India in building infra projects in J-K, says Congress

he Congress on Monday condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal and said this "inhumane and despicable act" of targeted violence will not deter India in building key infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir.

A doctor and six labourers were killed when terrorists struck a tunnel-construction site on the Srinagar-Leh national highway in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Sunday, officials said.

In a post on X, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, "We strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal where several construction workers and a doctor have been killed." "This inhumane and despicable act of targeted violence shall not deter India in building key infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir. As a nation, we are together in our fight against terrorism," Kharge said.

World News live: Cubans struggle with an extended power outage and a new tropical storm

Many Cubans waited in anguish and some took to the streets in protest as widespread blackouts stretched into their third day. Their concerns were heightened as a Hurricane Oscar hit Cuba’s eastern coast with winds and heavy rain.

In Santo Suárez, part of a populous neighborhood in southwestern Havana, people went into the streets banging pots and pans in protest Sunday night.

India news live: Fight against terror, infiltration, religious tension to continue, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the fight against terrorism, infiltration and conspiracy to create religious tension will continue even though the country has established relative peace in Jammu and Kashmir, the Northeast and Naxal-affected areas.

Addressing a function on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, Shah said the sacrifice of police martyrs will not go in vain and the country will definitely become a fully developed nation by 2047.

“In the last 10 years, relative peace has been established in Jammu and Kashmir, the Northeastern region and LWE-affected areas. However, our fight is not over. We will continue to fight against narcotics, cybercrime, conspiracy to create religious tension, infiltration, and terrorism among others which continue to pose challenges to us,” he said.

Weather news live: Low pressure area formed over Bay of Bengal

The cyclonic circulation over the Andaman sea on Monday intensified into a low-pressure area and is likely to turn into a cyclonic storm by October 23, the IMD said.

The India Meteorological Department in a special message said Sunday's upper air cyclonic circulation over North Andaman Sea and adjoining Bay of Bengal has formed a low-pressure area over the eastcentral Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Andaman Sea in the early morning.

Israel-Iran Conflict News Live: Israel gives the US its demands for ending war in Lebanon, Axios reports

Israel gave the United States a document last week with its conditions for a diplomatic solution to end the war in Lebanon, Axios reported on Sunday, citing two U.S. officials and two Israeli officials.

J-K attack news live: Security forces on high alert

Security forces on high alert around Gagangir forests in Gagangir area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district following the incident last night.

India news live: BJP slams Kejriwal over 'pricey' items at Flagstaff Road bungalow, Atishi hits back

The BJP on Sunday, citing an unverified inventory, alleged that crores of rupees were spent on state-of-the-art household goods including a "missing" hi-tech toilet seat in the 6, Flagstaff Road bungalow which was occupied for over nine years by the AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi chief minister.

Kejriwal after stepping down as the Delhi chief minister vacated the Flagstaff Road bungalow earlier this month.

No immediate reaction was available from the Public Works Department (PWD) of the Delhi government which owns and allots the bungalow, on the inventory of items shared by the BJP.

J-K attack news live: Gadkari condemns 'horrific' attack on migrant labourers

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday condemned the "horrific" terror attack on migrant labourers in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district.

The terrorists opened fire on a camp housing labourers of a private company working on the construction of a tunnel in the Gund area of the district, they said.

Two labourers died on the spot while two others sustained injuries, the officials said, adding that further details are awaited.

World news live: Indonesia's Prabowo to swear in cabinet of over 100 ministers, deputies

Indonesia's newly minted leader, President Prabowo Subianto, will officially swear in his cabinet on Monday, which analysts said reflected continuity of his predecessor's main policies.

Prabowo took office on Sunday as the eighth Indonesian president, taking the mantle from Joko "Jokowi" Widodo. In a fiery speech to lawmakers, he promised to eradicate corruption and aim to reach self-sufficiency in food and energy.

Late on Sunday, Prabowo said he would inaugurate his cabinet of 48 ministries with over 100 ministers and deputies, including the re-appointments of Sri Mulyani Indrawati as finance minister and Bahlil Lahadalia as energy minister.

J-K attack news live: Killing innocent civilians, spreading violence crimes against humanity, says Priyanka Gandhi

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday condoled the deaths in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal and said killing innocent civilians and spreading violence and terror among the people are crimes against humanity.

A doctor and six labourers were killed when terrorists struck a tunnel construction site on the Srinagar-Leh national highway on Sunday, officials said.

In a post in Hindi on X, Priyanka Gandhi said the killing of six civilians, including five labourers, in a cowardly terrorist attack in Ganderbal is highly condemnable.

"Acts like killing innocent civilians and spreading violence and terror among the general public are crimes against humanity. The whole country is united against this," she said.

India news live: Fire breaks out at Mandai Metro Station in Pune past midnight, no one injured

A fire broke out on the ground floor of the Mandai Metro Station here past midnight but no one was injured in the incident, an official said on Monday.

According to the fire department, the incident occurred when some foam caught fire during a welding work.

Delhi AQI news live: Air quality plunges to 'very poor', AQI hits 307

Delhi woke up to a thick layer of fog today as the air quality dropped into the 'very poor' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 307, according to SAFAR-India.

The worsening pollution can be attributed to several factors, including stubble burning in neighbouring states. September saw a 19.8 percent rise in stubble-burning incidents in Haryana, although Punjab recorded a 28.7 percent decline.

More details here.

World news live: Pak Parliament passes constitutional amendment bill capping chief justice's term

Pakistan's National Assembly passed the controversial 26th Constitution Amendment Bill, capping the chief justice's tenure for three years, early on Monday following an overnight debate, the country's media reported.

During the voting in the 336-member National Assembly, 225 members supported the bill, the Dawn reported. The government needed 224 votes to pass the amendment.

Bengaluru rains live: Holiday declared for schools, anganwadis

In the wake of the rain, Bengaluru deputy Commissioner has announced a holiday for anganwadis and schools in Bengaluru on October 21. Many private schools switched to online classes due to rains and waterlogging across the city

World news live: Russia calls US statements on readiness for nuclear talks 'deception'

Recent statements by U.S. President Joe Biden's administration that Washington is ready for nuclear talks without preconditions with Russia, China and North Korea are a "deception," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

"The call to talk about strategic stability, about control over nuclear weapons without preconditions is a deception," Lavrov told the news outlet Argumenty I Fakty in remarks published early on Monday.

"What does 'without preconditions' mean? This means that the Americans reserve the right to declare us an enemy in their doctrinal documents."

Haryana cabinet news live: Portfolios allocated; CM Saini keeps home, finance

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini kept key departments, including home and finance, while Anil Vij got energy and transport as portfolios were allocated to the Council of Ministers on Sunday, three days after the swearing-in of a new government in the state.

Saini will handle 12 portfolios. Besides home and finance, he is also in charge of planning, excise and taxation, town and country planning and urban estates, information, public relations, language and culture, criminal investigation, law and legislative, and housing for all departments.

Israel-Iran Conflict News Live: Israel to target Hezbollah's financial arm, announces imminent strikes in Lebanon

Israel's military announced Sunday it will now take aim at the Lebanon-based Hezbollah's financial arm and plans to attack a “large number of targets” in the coming hours in Beirut and elsewhere.

Israeli military spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said they will issue evacuation warnings for people in parts of Beirut, and “anyone who will be near the sites used to finance Hezbollah's terrorist activity is required to stay away from them immediately.”