Maharashtra Election Highlights: MVA manifesto to be released tomorrow at 6 pm

India News Live: VD Chafekar elected Executive Director of ReCAAP ISC in Singapore, MEA informs

Ministry of External Affairs tweets, "... VD Chafekar of India has been elected as the Executive Director of Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) in Singapore. India remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering regional maritime security and cooperation."

India News Live: All 3 labourers die in Gujarat concrete block collapse

Three workers died as a temporary structure collapsed at a construction site on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor in Gujarat's Anand district on Tuesday evening.

The incident took place at Vasad village located on the under-construction Bullet Train route, said district Superintendent of Police Gaurav Jasani.

While police said that part of an under-construction bridge collapsed, the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), which is executing the project later, claimed that a temporary structure of steel and concrete blocks being used for foundation work fell.

Jharkhand Assembly Elections Live: Jharkhand only believes in guarantees of PM Modi, says BJP leader Pratul Shah Deo

“Jharkhand, like the nation, only believes in the guarantees of PM Modi. We said we would remove Article 370, Article 35(A) from Kashmir, triple talaq, and we did. We built Ram Mandir… On the other hand, (Jharkhand CM) Hemant Soren’s government is based on lies,” says BJP leader Pratul Shah Deo after the release of ‘Ek Vote, 7 Guarantee’ by Congress-JMM-RJD-CPI(M) during a press conference in Ranchi today.

Maharashtra Assembly Elections Live: Sena candidate Suvarna Karanje files complaint against Sunil Raut, seeks his arrest

Shiv Sena candidate Suvarna Karanje today filed a complaint against MLA Sunil Raut for his comments against her. In the complaint, she has demanded the disqualification of Sunil Raut from contesting assembly elections and his arrest. She also requested the CEO to enhance her security.

India News Live: Concrete blocks collapses at Gujarat bullet train project site; 1 labourer rescued, 2 still trapped

Concrete blocks collapsed at the construction site of the bullet train project in Anand, Gujarat, today. Rescue operations are underway. Anand police and fire brigade officials have reached the spot.

National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited says, “This evening, at the Mahi River, at the construction site of the bullet train project, three labourers got trapped in between concrete blocks. A rescue operation is in progress using cranes and excavators. One labourer has been rescued and is currently in the hospital.”

India News Live: Rahul Gandhi questions why PM Modi ‘hasn’t publicly said he wants to challenge idea of discrimination in society’

Addressing a meeting on caste census in Hyderabad, Congress MP & LoP Rahul Gandhi says, "I am still wondering why the Prime Minister has not publicly said that he wants to challenge the idea of discrimination in Indian society. Why hasn't he said that he wants to know how many Dalits are there in India's boardrooms? How many OBCs are there in the judicial system?... Why is he scared of asking these questions?”

Maharashtra Assembly Elections Live: People want an accessible CM and Eknath Shinde is exactly that, says Shiv Sena’s Milind Deora

Shiv Sena candidate from Worli assembly constituency in Mumbai, Milind Deora says, "... People want an accessible CM and Eknath Shinde is exactly that. I can confidently say that he is the most accessible CM in the country... My biggest aim is to serve justice to the people of Maharashtra, and especially Mumbai. We will remove every hurdle that comes our way... Aaditya Thackeray was a given a good opportunity to work constructively, but sadly he didn't stand up to the expectations."

Jharkhand Assembly Elections Live: CPI (M) accuses PM Modi, Amit Shah of making 'communal speeches', seeks EC intervention

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of making "communal" remarks in poll-bound Jharkhand and urged the Election Commission to take action against them.

"The utterly communal speeches being made by BJP leaders led by the Prime Minister and Home Minister in the Jharkhand election campaign are a clear violation of the model code of conduct as well as the guidelines issued by the EC to all political parties," CPI(M) said in a statement.

"The Prime Minister in his speeches has directly targeted the Muslim community, vilifying members of the community as 'ghuspethias'. He has gone so far in his communal and hate-filled speeches as to make the charge that 'those people are taking away your (adivasis') bread and your daughters,'" it said.

CPI(M) called it an attempt to drive a wedge between communities to garner votes and said it was condemnable that the EC did not take suo moto notice of such speeches.

Maharashtra Assembly Elections Live: MVA manifesto to be released tomorrow at 6 pm

“Tomorrow at 6 pm, we will release the manifesto of Maha Vikas Aghadi in the presence of Rahul Gandhi. This manifesto will be for the betterment of people and is important for the foundation of the new Maharashtra,” says Congress candidate from Bramhapuri Assembly seat, Vijay Wadettiwar.

J&K Encounter News Live: Joint operation by Indian Army, J&K police, CRPF was launched following specific inputs

Based on specific intelligence input regarding presence of terrorists in general area Kaitsan forest, a joint operation was launched by Indian Army, Jammu & Kashmir Police and CRPF in the general area Chuntawadi Kaitsan, Bandipora. Contact was established and firefight ensued. Operation is in progress, Chinar Corps of the Indian Army informs.

Jharkhand Assembly Elections Live: Their objective is to snatch Jharkhand and remove a tribal CM, says Kharge on mega BJP campaigns

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge says, "...In the Jharkhand elections, PM Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and many ministers are campaigning here. There are 81 assembly seats in Jharkhand but ministers and Chief Ministers from Assam and other parts of India are campaigning in Jharkhand. In such a small election like this, leaders have gathered in large numbers. If leaders in large numbers would have campaigned in the parliamentary elections it would have made sense but in Jharkhand Assembly elections, as many ministers are roaming as the number of our candidates. Their objective is to snatch Jharkhand to come to power and remove a tribal CM... They will not be able to remove the Jharkhand government from power. Hemant Soren will become the CM of Jharkhand again..."

Jharkhand assembly elections live: Joint manifesto released by Congress-JMM coalition

Congress-JMM-RJD-CPI-M release joint manifesto for Jharkhand Assembly elections.

India News Live: Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir

Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in the Ketsun forest area of Bandipora, Jammu & Kashmir. Exchange of fire is underway, reports news agency ANI.

India News Live: India-Qatar FIUs meet in Delhi to strengthen cooperation in combating money laundering and terrorism financing

A nine-member delegation, led by Head of the Financial Intelligence Unit of Qatar (FIU-Qatar), Sheikh Ahmed Al Thani, visited the Financial Intelligence Unit of India (FIU-IND) in New Delhi on November 4th and 5th, 2024 to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing. During the discussions, key topics included the use of IT systems and tools, fostering public-private partnerships, strategic analysis, and addressing the challenges posed by virtual digital assets. The meeting was attended by Head of FIU-IND, Vivek Aggarwal

Jharkhand assembly elections live: Congress leader Sachin Pilot reacts to UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s remarks

Commenting on the remarks of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Congress leader Sachin Pilot said, “Such things should not be said. During the campaign, we should talk about development, issues, and people. Such things are said to divert people's attention...”

Jharkhand assembly elections live: JMM-led coalition ‘harbinger of corruption’, alleges UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday accused the JMM-led coalition in Jharkhand of being a “harbinger of destruction and corruption”.

Addressing a rally in Jamshedpur, he also alleged that the JMM is allowing entry of Bangladeshi infiltrators who indulge in “love jihad and land jihad” in Jharkhand.

Adityanath alleged that a conspiracy was hatched to change the demography of Jharkhand.

"The JMM-led coalition in Jharkhand is a harbinger of corruption and destruction. Corruption has peaked during this regime. They are allowing entry of Bangladeshi Rohingya infiltrators who are indulging in love jihad and land jihad in Jharkhand," the BJP leader said at the rally.

India News Live: CBI raids 16 locations in Jharkhand in connection with illegal mining scam

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted searches at 16 locations in connection with Jharkhand's illegal mining scam in Nimbu Pahad, CBI officials inform.

Jharkhand Assembly Elections Live: I believe that I will win, says JMM candidate Manoj Chandra

“Everyone in Simaria Vidhan Sabha has been feeling betrayed for the past 15 years and I have been present with them for all their problems and celebrations. I am receiving a lot of love from the people and I believe that I will win,” says JMM candidate from Simaria Assembly seat, Manoj Chandra.

India News Live: Winter Session of Parliament to be held from November 25 to December 20 

The Winter Session of Parliament begins on 25th November and will continue till the 20th of December 2024, announced Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.

He further announced that on November 26, 2024, the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution, an event would be held in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan to mark the occasion.

India News Live: One terrorist apprehended in J&K, ammunition recovered

During a cordon and search operation at Bongam Chogul Jd Oof Police Station Handwara, in Jammu & Kashmir, police along with 22RR and 92 BN CRPF, apprehended one terrorist associate namely Ashiq Hussain Wani and recovered one pistol along with one magazine and seven live rounds.

Wayanad Bypolls Live: Focus should be on food processing, improving situation of farmers, says Priyanka Gandhi

Congress candidate for Wayanad Lok Sabha bypolls, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "I feel our focus should be on food processing, improving the situation of farmers here, creating more opportunities for farmers and tourism...I will continue everything he (Rahul Gandhi) has been fighting for and all the issues he has been working hard to resolve, I will continue that work."

Jharkhand Assembly Elections Live: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses public rally in Ranchi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses a public rally in Ranchi ahead of the Jharkhand assembly elections and says, “.... Mandal Murmu has withdrawn his name as proposer of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren and decided to join BJP. Mandal Murmu understood that JMM's ship was sinking. It is clear that the NDA will form the government here...”

Jaishankar in Australia Live: ‘It is quite a challenge,’ says EAM Jaishankar on India-China ties

“At the bilateral meeting between PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, what was agreed was that Foreign Minister and National Security Advisor would meet their counterparts...how we see this relation is that...it is quite a challenge because you have two most populous countries in the world, both of whom have been rising, in a broadly parallel time frame...how do you establish an equilibrium between yourselves at the border areas...as well as establish a working relationship on other issues...how do your new expressions of influence and activities impact on the relationship in a way come into contact with each other, these are a complex set of issues and do require lot of thinking and management.”

Jaishankar in Australia Live: EAM Jaishankar on disengagement between India & China in Depsang & Demchok

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar says, “What we negotiated on October 21 was the last set of disengagement agreements, which essentially means after the summer of 2020, Chinese and Indian troops were deployed along with LoC in distances which were extremely concerning, priority has been finding the ways to separate the troops...also resuming patrol...the disengagement chapter has been done...the part which awaits us is de-escalation which is the build-up of forces along LoC..”

Jaishankar in Australia Live: India's bilateral ties with Quad members grown substantially, says EAM

During the Ministerial event at the inaugural session of ‘Raisina Down Under’ at Canberra, EAM S Jaishankar said today, " Sometime ago I started reflecting on why the QUAD worked out the way it did...important part of the explanation is that India's different bilateral relations with QUAD members have grown very substantially...the bilateral that changed the most is Australia...today we have agreed on a practice of annual summit...this is my 5th visit to Australia in the last 3 years".

Rae Bareli Disha Meeting News Live: Rahul Gandhi holds DISHA meet in Rae Bareli

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, chaired a DISHA (District Development Coordination and Monitoring) committee meeting in Raebareli today.

These meetings, held quarterly and led by the local Member of Parliament, aim to review and coordinate the implementation of various development projects and welfare schemes at the district level.

Canada Temple Attack News Live: Highly condemnable, says Mann

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann further noted, "What happened in Canada in the past few days is highly condemnable. Punjabis, especially those related to Canada, consider it their second home. Punjabis reside there in Surrey and Toronto. So, nobody wants such incidents of violence there. I condemn it. I demand the Govt of India to talk to Govt of Canada regarding the action that has to be taken so that such incidents do not happen in the time to come. People who believe in 'Sarbat da bhala' reside across the world. They are peaceful people who pave their path through hard work...I demand Modi Govt to talk to Canada Govt..."

Waqf Amendment Bill News Live: JPC Chair to meet protesting farmers in Karnataka on Nov 7

Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill, Jagdambika Pal, is set to meet with protesting farmers in Bijapur and Hubballi, Karnataka, on November 7. The visit follows a wave of controversy sparked by notices categorizing certain farmers' lands as Waqf property in regions such as Hubballi and Bijapur. The issue has led to a significant backlash, with several BJP leaders staging a dharna in solidarity with the affected farmers. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya had also raised the matter with Pal, expressing concerns and urging the JPC to address the farmers' grievances.

Canada Temple Attack News Live: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann condemns attack on Hindu Sabha Temple

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann condemned the recent attack on a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada, calling on the Indian government to address the issue with Canadian authorities to prevent future incidents.

"I strongly condemn the incident," Mann said, referencing the clashes between protesters carrying Khalistani flags and individuals at the temple on Sunday. Speaking to reporters in Bathinda, he urged the Indian government to engage with Canada to ensure the safety of the Indian diaspora and protect religious institutions abroad.

India News Live: HD Kumaraswamy booked for obstructing probe into illegal mining scam

An FIR has been filed against Union Minister and JDS leader H.D. Kumaraswamy after a complaint from ADGP M. Chandrashekar. The complaint alleges that Kumaraswamy and his son Nikhil attempted to intimidate the ADGP and obstruct his investigation into an illegal mining scam. ADGP Chandrashekar has been leading the inquiry into the case, which is currently under the supervision of the Supreme Court.

SC verdict on private property Live: State can, however, stake claim over resources that are material and are held by community, for public good, says Supreme Court

Wikipedia Row News Live: Centre issues notice to Wikipedia over bias and inaccuracies

The Government of India has issued a notice to Wikipedia, addressing concerns over perceived bias and inaccuracies within its content. In a letter, the government highlighted numerous complaints regarding the platform's editorial practices, indicating that a small group of individuals appears to have significant control over the content. The government also questioned why Wikipedia should not be regarded as a publisher rather than merely an intermediary, according to sources.

Maharashtra Election News Live Updates: Devendra Fadnavis expresses confidence in sixth campaign from Nagpur South West seat

Deputy CM and BJP candidate Devendra Fadnavis expresses confidence in his sixth campaign from the Nagpur South West Assembly seat, stating, "I've won here five times, and the support and affection from the people remain with me. I am certain of victory this time."

Salman Khan News Live: Salman Khan gets fresh threats linked to Lawrence Bishnoi

In a troubling development, actor Salman Khan has received another threat linked to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The Mumbai Police Traffic Control reported a message stating, "This is Lawrence Bishnoi's brother. If Salman Khan wants to stay alive, he should go to our temple and apologize or give Rs 5 crore. If he does not comply, we will kill him. Our gang is still active." Authorities are currently investigating the source of the threat.

Baba Siddiqui Murder Case News Live: Mumbai Crime Branch recovers fifth weapon

The Mumbai Crime Branch has uncovered another pistol at the residence of Rupesh Mohol in Pune, marking the fifth weapon recovered in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Baba Siddiqui. Authorities are still searching for one additional weapon and three live cartridges related to the case, as confirmed by the Mumbai Police.

Jharkhand News Live: JMM appeals to President over delayed chopper takeoff for CM Soren due to PM Modi's security; BJP reacts

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has sought the intervention of the President of India following the delayed takeoff of Chief Minister Hemant Soren's helicopter, which was reportedly caused by security protocols related to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. JMM leaders expressed concerns that the delay hindered Soren's schedule and underscored issues related to protocol during political events.

In response to the JMM's appeal, BJP spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo dismissed their concerns as mere excuses stemming from fear of electoral defeat. Shah Deo stated, "Initially, they accused the Chief Electoral Officer and then blamed the Election Commission of India for the election dates. Now they're claiming there's no equal playing field. Everyone understands that when the Prime Minister visits an area, he follows specific flying protocols, and decisions are made accordingly. Their appeal to the President seems trivial, and they might as well reach out to the UN Secretary-General. Once the vote counting occurs on November 23, they'll be facing a significant loss, which is why they're making these excuses out of fear."

Uttar Pradesh News Live: UP approves new manual for DGP appointment

The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a new manual for appointing the state’s Director General of Police (DGP). Under the revised guidelines, the DGP will now serve a minimum tenure of two years. A Nominating Committee, led by a retired High Court judge, will be established to oversee the selection process. Additionally, the manual stipulates that the DGP appointment will only be considered if the officer has at least six months of service remaining.

Maharashtra Assembly Elections News Live: Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Sunil Raut booked for remarks against woman contender

An FIR has been registered against Sunil Raut, the Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate from the Vikroli constituency and brother of Sanjay Raut, under sections 79, 351(2), and 356(2) of the BNS. The case pertains to his alleged objectionable remarks about a woman candidate from the CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction.

Canada Temple Attack News Live: Massive crowd rallies outside Brampton Temple days after Khalistani attack

On the evening of November 4, a large crowd gathered outside the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, Canada, showing solidarity with the temple and the broader Hindu community following a recent attack on November 3 attributed to Khalistani supporters. Participants in the rally called on Canadian politicians and law enforcement to take a firmer stance against the activities of Khalistani separatist groups and to ensure the safety of religious communities in the country.

Organisers urged the authorities to avoid any actions that could be perceived as supporting these groups, underscoring the need for stronger measures to prevent similar incidents.