Israel-Hezbollah War Highlights: Israel’s counter-strike plans against Iran are ready, reports say

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World News Highlights: Trudeau admits he failed to present solid evidence on Nijjar killing

Canada only shared intelligence, lacking concrete proof before publicly accusing India of being involved in Nijjar's death

World News Highlights: Clear indications' India violated Canada's sovereignty, says Justin Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, testifying before a foreign interference inquiry, accused India of making a "massive mistake" by violating Canada's sovereignty. This marks a significant escalation in the diplomatic tensions between the two nations.

World News Highlights: Canadian MP calls for PM Trudeau's resignation as Liberal leader amid diplomatic row with India

Amid a diplomatic row between India and Canada, a Liberal Canadian MP has called for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation as party leader ahead of the next elections, asserting that the country's 'people have had enough'. "The message that I've been getting loud and clear - and more and more strongly as time goes by - is that it is time for [Trudeau] to go. And I agree," Member of Parliament Sean Casey was quoted as saying by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation on Tuesday

India News Highlights: Supreme Court to deliver judgment tomorrow on pleas against section 6A of Citizenship Act

A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court is set to deliver its judgment tomorrow on petitions challenging Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, which grants citizenship to immigrants who entered Assam from Bangladesh before January 1, 1966. The court reserved its judgment nearly 11 months ago.

Delhi News Highlights: Delhi's air quality stays 'poor' for third consecutive day

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'poor' category for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, with some monitoring stations recording levels that slipped into the 'very poor' and 'severe' categories. Emissions from transportation account for approximately 19.2 per cent of Delhi's air pollution, according to the Centre's Decision Support System for Air Quality Management in Delhi.

Israel-Hezbollah War Highlights: Israel’s counter-strike plans against Iran are ready, reports say

Israel's strategy to respond to this month's Iranian attack is ready, according to reports in global media. Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have assured the US that the planned counterstrike will focus solely on military targets, avoiding oil and nuclear facilities.

World News Highlights: LS Speaker Birla meets presiding officers of world parliaments in Geneva

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday met with the presiding officers of parliaments of Switzerland, the Maldives, Thailand, Armenia and Nepal on the sidelines of Inter Parliamentary Union assembly in Geneva. Birla, during his interaction with Eric Nussbaumer, the President of the National Council of Switzerland, made a strong pitch for strengthening parliamentary cooperation between the two countries.

Israel-Hezbollah War Live: Intense airstrikes kill mayor of Nabatyeh region in South Lebanon

Lebanese sources report that the municipal compound was destroyed, resulting in the deaths of Nabatieh Mayor Ahmad Kahil, along with members Sadiq Ismail and Qassem Hijazi, media official Muhammad Bitar, and employee Muhammad Zahri due to intense Israeli strikes on Nabatieh. This attack has raised concerns that Israel's escalating air campaign, aimed at weakening Iran-backed Hezbollah, might increasingly target public officials and buildings, which have previously been spared from such assaults.

India News Live: 77% voter turnout recorded in Punjab panchayat polls

The Punjab State Election Commission announced on Wednesday that the voter turnout for the panchayat polls was 77 percent. Elections for the positions of 'sarpanch' and 'panch' were conducted on Tuesday from 8 AM to 4 PM, without political party symbols. Mansa district recorded the highest turnout at 83.27 percent, while Tarn Taran had the lowest at 64.40 percent, according to the commission's statement.

Maharashtra Assembly Election Live: BJP CEC meeting underway to finalise seat sharing & candidates

A BJP Central Election Committee meeting is currently in progress to finalize seat sharing and candidates for the Maharashtra Assembly election. The meeting includes PM Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, party chief and Union Minister JP Nadda, among others.

Aviation News Live: FIR filed in hoax bomb threat case involving Akasa Air flight; social media accounts suspended

Delhi Police reported that an FIR has been filed under sections 217 and 351(4) of the BNS, along with section 3(1)(d) of The Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against Safety of Civil Aviation Act, 1982, regarding the recent hoax bomb threat involving an Akasa Air flight. A thorough investigation is ongoing. Furthermore, in coordination with the relevant social media platform, all accounts responsible for disseminating these false threats have been suspended to prevent further misuse and ensure public safety, according to the Delhi Police.

Aviation News Live: Delhi Police registers FIR, begins probe in seven hoax threats to flights

The Delhi Police has filed an FIR related to bomb threats made against several domestic and international flights in the past two days and has initiated an investigation, according to official sources on Wednesday. An Akasa Air flight bound for Bengaluru, carrying over 180 passengers, returned to the national capital on Wednesday afternoon due to a bomb threat.

India News Live: Chhattisgarh to start paddy procurement at support price from November 14

Procurement of paddy at the support price from farmers in Chhattisgarh will start from November 14, an official said on Wednesday. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at Mantralaya Mahanadi Bhawan in Nava Raipur earlier in the day, a public relations department official said.

Aviation News Live: Civil Aviation Minister chairs high-level committee amidst bomb threats; says Mumbai police arrested a minor in the case

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu expressed deep concern about recent disruptive actions targeting Indian airlines, impacting both domestic and international operations. He revealed that he chaired a high-level committee on October 14, which included officials from the DGCA, BCAS, CISF, MHA, and MoCA. Naidu stated that he is closely monitoring the situation and that law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing all related cases. He also mentioned that the Mumbai Police have arrested a minor responsible for issuing bomb threats against three flights.

India News Live: CM Naidu announces landmark policies to transform Andhra Pradesh into an industrial hub

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu tweeted that the Cabinet has approved six groundbreaking policies aimed at transforming the state into an industrial powerhouse, a significant move towards fulfilling the promise of creating 2 million jobs. He stated that these policies are designed to attract investment, generate employment, promote entrepreneurship, and advance clean energy initiatives. Naidu emphasized the focus on job creation and empowering the youth of Andhra Pradesh to think and act globally, highlighting initiatives like "One Family, One Entrepreneur."

India News Live: Over 400,000 rooftop solar systems installed under PM Surya Ghar, says Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced on Wednesday that more than 400,000 rooftop solar systems have been installed nationwide under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. He made this statement during the curtain raiser event for the 7th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly, set to take place from November 3-6 in the national capital.

India News Live: PM Modi to celebrate International Abhidhamma Divas in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in the celebration of International Abhidhamma Divas and the recognition of Pali as a classical language at approximately 10 AM on October 17 at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. He will also deliver an address during the event.

Kolkata News Live: BJP leader Locket Chatterjee demands CBI inquiry after body found near Krishnanagar stadium

BJP leader Locket Chatterjee, along with several party workers, protested after a body was found near the Krishnanagar stadium. Chatterjee highlighted the rising number of rape incidents in West Bengal and accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of ignoring these issues and attempting to suppress them. She called for a CBI inquiry into the Krishnanagar incident, expressing doubt about receiving justice otherwise.

Delhi News Live: Kejriwal calls for electing Dalit mayor immediately in Delhi mayoral polls

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal called on the ruling party in the MCD to conduct the mayoral elections and ensure that a member from the Dalit community is elected. He accused the opposition BJP of conspiring to delay the elections and deprive the Scheduled Caste community of their rights.

India News Live: Drone footage reveals swelling Vaigai River as Madurai faces heavy rains

Drone footage reveals that the Vaigai River is swelling as Madurai faces heavy rainfall. The persistent rains have increased the river's water flow, with drone visuals capturing the current situation. Earlier today, Arun Thamburaj, the district monitoring officer, and Corporation Commissioner Dinesh Kumar inspected the areas affected by the rain. They visited T.M. Nagar, which has been submerged for more than two days, and also examined conditions in Sellur. The officials closely assessed the situation, particularly observing the rising water levels in the Vaigai River due to the recent downpour.

Aviation News Live: IGI Airport Police responded to seven bomb threat incidents in October; action being taken, says Delhi Police

In October 2024, the IGI Airport Police responded to seven bomb threat incidents, all of which were determined to be hoaxes after detailed inspections. The Delhi Police stated that legal action has been taken against those responsible for these false alarms to deter misuse and ensure the safety and security of passengers and airport operations.

SCO Summit Live: EAM Jaishankar thanks Pakistan's leadership for hospitality as he departs from Islamabad

EAM Dr. S Jaishankar has departed from Islamabad after participating in the 23rd meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government. He expressed gratitude on X to Pakistan’s leadership, including PM Shehbaz Sharif and FM Ishaq Dar, for their hospitality and courtesies.

Aviation News Live: Delhi Police registers 6 cases in connection with various incidents of bomb threats on flights

Aviation News Live: SpiceJet responds to bomb threat on flights

SpiceJet's X handle received a direct message reporting a bomb threat related to two flights. The airline quickly alerted the appropriate authorities and adhered to safety protocols, allowing all passengers to disembark safely. Following the necessary approvals from the authorities, the aircraft were cleared for further operations, as per a statement by SpiceJet spokesperson.

India News Live: EC briefs observers for upcoming bye-elections in Jharkhand and Maharashtra

Election Commission of India held a briefing for General, Police, and Expenditure Observers who will be deployed in Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and constituencies where bye-elections were announced on October 15, 2024. The meeting, conducted at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, was attended by over 625 senior officers from the IAS, IPS, Indian Revenue Service, and other Central Services. Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu provided the observers with important insights into their critical roles in their designated constituencies.

Extortion Case Live: Gangster Deepak Boxer taken into special cell custody for two days

Gangster Deepak Boxer has been placed in the custody of the Special Cell for two days following his remand by the Patiala House Court in an extortion case. He was transported in a SWAT vehicle from the court. Additionally, Jatin, Akash, Hariom, and Ankesh Lakra were also presented in court, and their judicial custody has been extended for 14 days.

Delhi News Live: AAP national convener and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal writes to Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi

AAP national convener and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has written to Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi, stating that this year, the MCD Mayor was meant to be elected from the SC community. He expressed that after being released from jail, he discovered a conspiracy to avoid conducting the Mayor elections, which he believes has unjustly denied the SC community its rights. Kejriwal urged Oberoi to hold the Mayor elections as soon as possible to restore those rights.

India News Live: Maharashtra will take its revenge on those who have betrayed the state, says Congress

Congress party accused the Mahayuti government of overseeing the "wholesale surrender" of Maharashtra's interests, asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded that the state does not merit new projects or central assistance. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh warned that the people of Maharashtra will soon seek retribution against those who have betrayed the state.

India News Live: New J&K CM Omar Abdullah prioritizes public convenience by opting out of 'Green Corridor'

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated on Wednesday that he will not have a "green corridor" while traveling by road to prevent inconvenience to the public. Abdullah, who was sworn in as chief minister, marks the first elected government in the Union Territory since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Less than three hours after taking office, he announced on X that he had instructed the Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police to ensure there would be no "green corridor" or traffic stoppage during his travels, emphasizing the need to minimize public disruption and limit the use of sirens.

India News Live: J&K CM Omar Abdullah chairs meeting of administrative secretaries at Civil Secretariat in Srinagar

SCO Summit Live: EAM Jaishankar calls SCO meet 'productive,' lists eight key takeaways

--Promoting the dialogue around the concept of "One Earth, One Family, One Future."

--Recognition of India's initiatives, including the SCO Startup Forum and SWG on Startups and Innovation.

--Inclusion of digital inclusion and DPI in the SCO cooperation framework.

--SCO inspired by Mission LiFE to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).

--Focus on enhancing global food security by promoting climate-resilient grains like millets.

--Commitment to fair connectivity projects in line with international law and UN principles.

--Reaffirmation of a rules-based, open, and transparent multilateral trading system centered around the WTO.

--Opposition to protectionist measures and unilateral sanctions that hinder sustainable development.

SCO Summit Live: India withdraws support for China's OBOR initiative in SCO

India has chosen not to support China's One Belt, One Road (OBOR) connectivity initiative in the SCO joint statement, while all other member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have expressed their support for the initiative.

Chennai Rains Live: No cyclone expected as rain forecasted across Tamil Nadu, says Director of Chennai Regional Meteorological Centre

S. Balachandran, Director of the Chennai Regional Meteorological Centre, confirmed that the current weather system is not expected to become a cyclone. He forecasted light to moderate rain with thunderstorms across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, with isolated heavy rainfall possible in districts like Chennai, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram. The depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is currently about 320 km east-southeast of Chennai and is expected to cross the northern Tamil Nadu-southern Andhra Pradesh coast near Chennai on the morning of October 17th.

India News Live: Nayab Singh Saini stakes claim to form govt in Haryana

BJP leader Nayab Singh Saini met Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya at the Raj Bhavan on Wednesday to claim the mandate to form the next government in the state, according to party sources. This meeting followed Saini's unanimous election as the leader of the BJP legislature party in Haryana during a meeting in Panchkula, which was also attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav as central party observers. Saini's candidacy was put forward by elected MLAs Krishan Kumar Bedi and Anil Vij.

Cabinet Briefing News Live: Centre Approves Rs 2,642 Crore Railroad Bridge Over Ganga in Kashi to Enhance Connectivity

The Centre has approved the construction of a new railroad bridge over the Ganga River in Kashi, with an investment of Rs 2,642 crore. The bridge will feature four railway lines on the lower deck and a six-lane highway on the upper deck. It will connect the Northern, Eastern, and Western zones, and is expected to reduce diesel imports by approximately eight crore liters, saving around Rs 630 crore annually.

Kolkata Doctor Case Live: Bengal govt should own up for failing to carry out its duties, says Governor Bose

Governor CV Ananda Bose stated today that the Bengal government should take responsibility for its failure to fulfill its obligations, particularly in the RG Kar case. He emphasized that safeguarding the lives and property of citizens is a fundamental duty of the state, and the government has not met this responsibility.

Aviation News Live: Parliamentary panel raises concerns over hoax calls to airlines; civil aviation secretary confirms action underway

A parliamentary panel has addressed the issue of hoax calls to airlines, with the civil aviation secretary stating that efforts are underway to identify the individuals responsible and take appropriate action.

India News Live: Four dead from illicit liquor consumption in Siwan, Bihar; legal action against police initiated

Four individuals died after consuming illicit liquor in Siwan, Bihar. While 2 to 3 others were referred to Patna for treatment. A total of 15 people were admitted to the civil hospital. Legal action is being pursued against the Bhagwanpur SHO and the Prohibition ASI of the Bhagwanpur police station, according to DM Mukul Kumar Gupta.

India News Live: IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Delhi diverted to Ahmedabad due to security alert

IndiGo flight 6E 651, traveling from Mumbai to Delhi, was diverted to Ahmedabad following a security alert. The aircraft was isolated, and all passengers were safely evacuated. An IndiGo spokesperson emphasized that the safety and security of customers and crew is the top priority in all operations.

India News Live: Helicopter carrying Chief Election Commissioner makes emergency landing ; everyone on board safe, reports Uttarakhand govt

The helicopter transporting Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and Additional Chief Election Officer of Uttarakhand, Vijay Kumar Jogdand, had to make an emergency landing in Pithoragarh district. According to the Uttarakhand government, everyone on board is safe.

India News Live: Akasa Air flight diverted to Delhi after bomb threat alert

An Akasa Air flight, QP 1335, traveling from Delhi to Bengaluru on October 16, 2024, was diverted due to a bomb threat. The flight was carrying 174 passengers, including three infants, along with seven crew members. Following a security alert, Akasa Air's Emergency Response teams are overseeing the situation and have instructed the pilot to divert the plane to Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi as a precaution. The captain is adhering to all emergency procedures for a safe landing, which is expected around 14:00 hrs, according to an Akasa Air spokesperson.

India News Live Updates: MUDA chief K Marigowda resigns amid ongoing probe against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

MUDA chief K Marigowda has stepped down while an investigation into Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is ongoing. He cited concerns over his health for reason of resignation. "I have given my resignation to the Secretary of the Urban Development Department, the CM instructed me to resign, so I have resigned. My health is not good, so I resigned. MUDA investigation is ongoing. Let the investigation take place. The investigation will reveal the truth. There is no pressure on me. I resigned due to ill health. The CM has not put any pressure on me regarding the issue" says Mari Gowda

SCO Summit in Pakistan Live Updates: Jaishankar hails and promotes Indian 'national endeavours' at SCO Summit

Jaishankar further noted, "From an Indian perspective, our own global initiatives and national endeavours are also strongly relevant for the SCO. The International Solar Alliance promotes renewable energy. The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure prepares us for climate events. Mission LiFE advocates a sustainable life-style. Practicing Yoga and promoting millets make a difference to wellness and to environment. The Global Biofuel Alliance recognises the task of energy transition. The International Big Cat Alliance protects our bio-diversity. At home, we have demonstrated the value of digital public infrastructure, just as we have shown the impact of women-led development..."

SCO Summit in Pakistan Live Updates: Collective endeavours can expand resources and encourage investment flows, asserts Jaishankar

SCO Summit in Pakistan Live Updates: Collaborative connectivity can create new efficiencies; world of logistics, as indeed of energy, could undergo sea change, says Jaishankar

SCO Summit in Pakistan Live Updates: Cross-border terrorism, extremism and separatism will not encourage trade, energy flows, connectivity, says EAM

The EAM further noted, "...Our endeavours will progress only when our commitment to the Charter remains firm. It is axiomatic that development and growth requires peace and stability. As the Charter spelt out, this means being firm and uncompromising in countering the ‘three evils’. If activities across borders are characterised by terrorism, extremism and separatism, they are hardly likely to encourage trade, energy flows, connectivity and people-to-people exchanges in parallel..."

SCO Summit in Pakistan Live Updates: Technology holds great promise, as well as raising host of concerns, says Jaishankar

SCO Summit in Pakistan Live Updates: We meet at a difficult time in world affairs; two major conflicts underway, each with global repercussions, says Jaishankar

SCO Summit in Pakistan Live Updates: Disruptions of various kinds, such as extreme climate events, supply chain uncertainties, financial volatility, impacting growth, says Jaishankar