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'Inconsequential', 'BJP's B Team': Aazad-Owaisi alliance faces heat from mainstream partiesLucknow: The formation of the 'Samajik Parivartan Morcha' ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly Polls on Thursday drew sharp reactions from the BJP, Samajwadi Party and Congress, with the ruling party asserting its commitment to marginalised sections and the opposition questioning the alliance's political prospects.Deccan Herald — India
Akhilesh Yadav accuses CM Yogi Adityanath of insulting Lord Krishna, says BJP will lose Uttar Pradesh polls in 2027Luckno: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday accused Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of insulting Lord Krishna through his alleged remarks about cowherds, and said the BJP would face defeat in the 2027 Assembly elections.Deccan Herald — India
Bulldozer rolls up outside TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's Kolkata residence as civic body clears footpathKolkata: A bulldozer was deployed outside TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's residence here on Thursday as civic workers demolished a temporary bamboo shed erected over the footpath and removed an iron gate allegedly obstructing pedestrian movement. A large contingent of Kolkata Police personnel and central forces was deployed outside the TMC national general secretary's residence at 121, Kalighat Road, as municipal workers were seen using a bulldozer to pull down the temporary structure.Deccan Herald — India
India bans export of lithium-ion battery recycled materialIndia bans export of lithium-ion battery recycled materialDeccan Herald — India
India reduces visa categories from 13 to 9, cuts fields in application forms by 65-70%: MHANew Delhi: The government has reduced the number of the main Indian visa categories from 13 to nine and sub-categories from 49 to 23, while cutting the number of fields in visa application forms by 65-70 per cent to simplify the process for foreign nationals, officials said on Wednesday. The changes are aimed at making the visa regime “more compact, coherent and responsive to the requirements of foreign nationals visiting India”, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a statement.Deccan Herald — India
AQI differences with private apps due to different methodology, not data under-reporting: CPCBNew Delhi: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Tuesday said that the difference in AQI values shown by private apps and its own platform is due to differences in the measurement of pollutant concentration and methodology, and not under-reporting. The statement, posted on X, came as a response to some media reports that raised concerns about the reporting of Air Quality Index (AQI) by the CPCB during and after Diwali.Deccan Herald — India
'Fabricated & malicious': India rejects Pannun's lawsuit against NSA Ajit Doval, former R&AW chief Samant GoelNew Delhi/Washington: India on Tuesday dismissed as "fabricated and malicious" allegations levelled against National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and former R&AW chief Samant Goel in a civil lawsuit filed by Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in a US court. New Delhi's remarks came after the US State Department said it delivered through a diplomatic note to the Indian side the summonses issued by the court to the officials in connection with the lawsuit.Deccan Herald — India
Supreme Court asks WhatsApp, others to list measures to prevent digital arrest, related cyber crimesNew Delhi: The Supreme Court has asked WhatsApp and other intermediaries to apprise it about their proposed measures to prevent digital arrest scams and related cybercrimes in the country.Deccan Herald — India
Why are we becoming 'vishwaguru' in air pollution: Mallikarjun Kharge targets Modi govtNew Delhi: Amid rising air pollution in the national capital, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday targeted the BJP government at the Centre, asking why Delhi was becoming a 'vishwaguru' in air pollution and whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dare to give the nation "Hawa Ka Hisaab". Delhi is battling rising pollution levels after Diwali , with stubble burning in neighbouring states contributing to the deterioration.Deccan Herald — India
'Our marriage has come to an end': Andhra DCM Pawan Kalyan announces separation from Russian wife Anna LezhnevaHyderabad: Telugu actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and his Russian wife, Anna Lezhneva, are parting ways, ending their marriage of 12 years. Anna is Kalyan’s third wife. His party, Jana Sena, is a partner in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).Deccan Herald — India
Another Diwali, same toxic tale: Delhi chokes as curbs go up in smokeNew Delhi: A story repeated every year, with little changing -- a toxic haze engulfs Delhi on Diwali night as pollution levels soar, firecracker restrictions are brazenly flouted and questions are raised over the reliability of the AQI tracking exercise itself. The national capital on November 8 recorded its most polluted Diwali in five years, exposing glaring enforcement failures and raising serious concerns over the health risks faced by Delhiites.Deccan Herald — India
Diwali fire scare: Rockets, aerial firecrackers banned in Mumbai till Nov 25Mumbai: In the wake of multiple fire incidents across the city, the Mumbai Disaster Management Authority on Monday banned the bursting of rockets and aerial firecrackers in the metropolis until November 25. According to the order issued by the authority, the restriction covers all residential buildings, rooftops, balconies, and slum pockets.Deccan Herald — India
From Kashmir’s pottery wheels to India’s Diwali homes, a fading craft finds new buyersSrinagar: As earthen lamps light up homes across India for Diwali, a young entrepreneur in Kashmir is finding an opportunity to revive an occupation that has been steadily disappearing from the Valley. At a pottery workshop in Ishber Nishat, Mohammad Umer and his family have prepared around 40,000 diyas this year, compared with 25,000 last year. Orders have come from within and outside Kashmir, with social media helping the family reach customers beyond the Valley.Deccan Herald — India
Congress defends Mallikarjun Kharge's remark on Diwali, says word 'Eid' literally means festivalNew Delhi: The Congress on Monday slammed the BJP over its criticism of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge 's "khushiyon ka Eid" remark on Diwali, saying those making a big deal out of the statement are "semantically ignorant" as the word 'Eid' literally means festival.Deccan Herald — India
Delhi records 'very poor' air quality on Diwali with 376 AQINew Delhi: Delhi's air quality was in the 'very poor' category on Sunday, but set to worsen after Diwali celebrations in the evening. The average Air Quality Index (AQI) for the day settled at 376 in the 'very poor' category as a thick layer of smog enveloped the city and reduced visibility. The air quality is forecast to turn 'severe' on Monday following Diwali celebrations, combined with vehicular emissions, as well as the peak stubble-burning season.Deccan Herald — India
Not a political book but a personal one: Sonia Gandhi on her memoirNew Delhi: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has said her upcoming memoir is not a political book but a personal one, and asserted that she wanted to portray her family honestly, as people she knew and loved. Writing in The Hindu ahead of the release of her book Belonging: A Journey of Love , Gandhi said it is her account of the place she came to call home. "For most of my life, I kept my inner world to myself.Deccan Herald — India
Armed Maoists gone, but 'dimagi Naxals' instigating people against Constitution: PM ModiJagdalpur: Targeting political opponents, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the threat of Naxalism has not ended even though armed Maoists have been eliminated, alleging that "dimagi Naxals" have infiltrated several organisations, including political parties, and are instigating people against the Constitution and democracy.Deccan Herald — India
'Whenever CCTV footage is called for...': Allahabad High Court says police have little regard for citizen’s rightsPrayagraj: Hearing a habeas corpus petition, the Allahabad High Court has observed that the civil liberties situation in Uttar Pradesh is "shameful" and police have "little regard" for citizens' fundamental rights.Deccan Herald — India
PM Modi conveys Diwali greetings, says will celebrate the festival with soldiersNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed his Diwali greetings to the nation, saying that, like in previous years, he will celebrate the festival with the brave soldiers of the country. In a video message posted on his social media handles, Modi said he will celebrate the festival with great enthusiasm. He also said the whole country was being illuminated with lights on the eve of Deepavali, and added that it reflects the country's resolve against darkness.Deccan Herald — India
'Tests not as per norms': Oil Ministry disputes Karnataka’s claim of excess ethanol in petrolNew Delhi: The Petroleum Ministry on Saturday disputed claims by the Karnataka government that petrol sold at certain retail outlets in the state contained 26-31 per cent ethanol, saying tests conducted by state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) found supplies across the country, including Karnataka, compliant with the prescribed 20 per cent blending standard.Deccan Herald — India
Mamata alleges pre-planned attack on Abhishek Banerjee's residence, threatens to move Supreme CourtKolkata: Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday alleged that the attack on TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee's residence was pre-planned and accused the BJP and police of targeting the party for supporting the INDIA bloc. Mamata, who was on her way to visit Abhishek's residence following the alleged midnight attack, said she would approach the Supreme Court over what she described as lawlessness and intimidation.Deccan Herald — India
Supreme Court clarifies OBC creamy layer ruling will not reopen past appointments, selections or promotionsNew Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday clarified that its March 11, 2926 judgment on determining the creamy layer status of Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates applies primarily to the parties before it and cannot be used to reopen already concluded selections, appointments, seniority or promotions. A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and R Mahadevan disposed of a miscellaneous application filed by the Centre seeking clarification on the temporal operation of the judgment.Deccan Herald — India
CBI books Kishore Biyani, Future Retail in alleged Rs 904 crore bank fraudNew Delhi: The CBI has registered an FIR against Future Retail Ltd and noted businessman Kishore Biyani in an alleged bank fraud of Rs 904.32 crore and conducted searches at premises linked to him in Mumbai on Friday, officials said. The CBI has also booked his brother Rakesh Biyani in the case registered under offenses of criminal conspiracy for cheating and also for offenses under the Prevention of Corruption Act, they said.Deccan Herald — India
Crackerless Diwali must be people’s movement, not a court order: Supreme CourtNew Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said a crackerless Diwali should be a people’s movement, not a judicial initiative, as it slammed the commercialisation of festivals and observed that restrictions alone cannot curb Delhi’s pollution crisis. “No restriction is going to work. The more orders we pass, the more violations will multiply,” a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant remarked while hearing the suo motu case on air pollution in Delhi-NCR.Deccan Herald — India
Constitution is supreme, no organisation above it, Supreme Court issues contempt notice to KPCC for remarks against CJINew Delhi: Underscoring that the Constitution is supreme and that “no individual or political organisation stands above it,” the Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the office-bearers of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), including its President, seeking their response on why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them over a now-deleted social media post directed at Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant. A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Vipul M.Deccan Herald — India
'Not just vote theft but rights theft': Rahul Gandhi slams Centre's 'Voter ID for welfare schemes' remarkCongress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Modi government over Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh's statement that voter ID will replace Aadhaar for identifying beneficiaries for social welfare programmes, calling it not just "vote theft" but "rights theft". The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha termed Modi government minister's announcement as "conspiracy" that benefits of schemes will now be determined not by Aadhaar, but by Voter ID.Deccan Herald — India
Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam move Supreme Court for bail in Delhi riots conspiracy caseNew Delhi: Former JNU students Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have approached the Supreme Court seeking bail in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case after the Delhi High Court recently rejected their plea. They cited the impending expiry of a one-year embargo and prolonged incarceration without trial progress.Deccan Herald — India
Bombay HC cancels bail granted to Mumbai ex-cop Sachin Waze in 2021 Antilia bomb scare caseMumbai: The Bombay High Court on Thursday cancelled the bail granted to dismissed police officer Sachin Waze, an accused in the 2021 'Antilia' bomb scare case. A bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Neela Gokhale allowed the appeal filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), probing the case, against a special court order granting bail to the former Assistant Police Inspector (API).Deccan Herald — India
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' for fourth day; likely to turn 'severe' ahead of DiwaliNew Delhi: Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday, with forecasts indicating a likely deterioration to the 'severe' category from Friday, days ahead of Diwali. The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 369 at 4 pm on Thursday, compared to 377 recorded at the same time on Wednesday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The city's average AQI was recorded at 350 on Tuesday and 324 on Monday.Deccan Herald — India
Delhi building collapse: CM Rekha Gupta orders inquiry, FIR against contractorDelhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday ordered an inquiry into the three-storey under construction building collapse, while also directing the registration of an FIR against the contractor. Gupta also ordered immediate suspension of the concerned junior engineer (JE) and assistant engineer (AE). The chief minister visited the site with senior officials and said that no official, who is found guilty of negligence in overseeing safety norms would be spared.Deccan Herald — India
'You don’t allow Parliament to run, have turned disruptions into a Congress culture': Amit Shah slams Rahul GandhiUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of disrupting parliamentary proceedings and resorting to boycotts, alleging that such conduct had become part of the Congress party’s culture. Addressing a rally in Karnal, Shah described Parliament as the highest forum for debate in a democracy and criticised Gandhi for not allowing discussions on important issues. “Rahul ji, you don’t allow Parliament to run, you dont discuss issues.Deccan Herald — India
Cyclone Murasu: Four bodies of missing Tamil Nadu fishermen recovered in Andhra PradeshOngole (Andhra Pradesh): Four bodies of Tamil Nadu fishermen who went missing after their boat capsized in the sea off the Andhra Pradesh coast amid Cyclone Murasu recently have been recovered, a senior official said on Thursday. Prakasam District Collector P Raja Babu said that fishermen had set out to the sea from Chennai on October 29 and were advised to move their boats to safe locations in view of the approaching cyclone.Deccan Herald — India
24-hour period to produce before magistrate starts from detention, not formal arrest: Supreme CourtNew Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the constitutional mandate of producing an arrested person before a magistrate within 24 hours begins from the moment of detention, when liberty is curtailed, and not from the time of formal arrest recorded by the police.Deccan Herald — India
IIT graduate held in Bengaluru for threatening Ayushmann Khurrana, Tusshar Kapoor posing as Bishnoi gang memberThe Mumbai Police Crime Branch has arrested a 30-year-old IT engineer from Bengaluru for allegedly sending extortion threats and demanding crores of rupees from Bollywood actors. The arrest comes after extortion demands were made to Tusshar Kapoor and Ayushmann Khurrana by an unidentified individual claiming to be from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The police tracked down and arrested Vaibhav Mishra in Bengaluru after the cyber and crime branch traced his digital trail.Deccan Herald — India
West Bengal government to include Syama Prasad Mookerjee in school curriculum, drop Singur chapterKolkata: The West Bengal government will introduce the life and contributions of Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee in the school curriculum and drop the chapter on the Singur anti-land acquisition movement from the books, School Education Minister Deepak Barman said on Wednesday. The revised syllabus, prepared by a committee that has completed its work, will place greater emphasis on the history of the state and its prominent personalities, Barman told reporters.Deccan Herald — India
Iran exempts ships from India, China, Qatar from transit restrictions in Strait of HormuzDubai: Iran has exempted commercial ships from four countries, including India and China, from transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz , a top Iranian official has said, amid continued attacks on vessels attempting to cross the strategic waterway. Amir Hayat Moghadam, Deputy Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, made the announcement in an interview with the Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA) on Tuesday.Deccan Herald — India
DH Evening Brief | Centre extends Agniveers' tenure by 2 years; Democrats seize Congress in midterm blow to Trump; K'taka hikes bus faresCentre extends tenure of Agniveers by 2 years, scheme overhaul opens path for permanent recruitment Four years after the introduction of the Agnipath scheme for recruiting soldiers in defence forces, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved vital modifications in the controversial scheme, paving the way for absorption of all Agniveers in the Army, Air Force and Navy as regular troops.Deccan Herald — India
'He was Punjab's most talented singer': Rahul Gandhi recalls interaction with Sidhu MoosewalaKickstarting the Punjab assembly polls campaigning from Sangrur, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reminiscences his meeting with slain Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. The Leader of Opposition (LoP) was addressing an 'Insaaf Rally' in one of Punjab's most politically- important cities Sangrur when he recalled his meeting with Moosewala, while singer's father Balkaur Singh being on the stage.Deccan Herald — India
Supreme Court rejects plea for rotation of SC/ST-reserved seats in Parliament, assembliesNew Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea seeking mandatory rotation of constituencies reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Parliament and state assemblies, saying that such decisions lie within the domain of the legislature and cannot be ordered by courts.Deccan Herald — India
Uttarakhand trekking tragedy: Two more bodies found buried in snow, total toll 4Dehradun/Uttarkashi: Bodies of two more trekkers, who were part of a group of eight that went missing six days ago on the Kedartal route, were recovered on Wednesday, officials said. Both recovered bodies are of men, they added. 2 more bodies recovered from Nepal avalanche, 12 still missing On Tuesday, bodies of two trekkers were found buried in an avalanche at the Kedarkhadak area, where the group had been camping.Deccan Herald — India