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Chirag Paswan: LJP implodes as uncle Paras isolates Chirag Paswan; Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) says ‘you reap what you sow’ | India News

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Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan failed to meet Pashupati Kumar Paras at his house in New Delhi. NEW DELHI: In a surprise turn of events, Chirag Paswan, the president of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) founded by his father late Ram Vilas Paswan, was on Monday unceremoniusly unseated as the leader of the party…

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File photo/ANI NEW DELHI: Twenty Jammu and Kashmir Police officers — including IG Kashmir Vidhi Kumar Birdi, DIG Central Kashmir Pande Rajiv Omprakash and SSP Srinagar Sundeep Chakravarthy — have been awarded the ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ for avenging the Pahalgam terror attack, news agency PTI reported.The Union home ministry announced on Friday that 1,466 police personnel from different states, union territories, and central organisations have been selected for the ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ for 2025.S Jaishankar Praises Germany’s Support After Pahalgam Attack, Calls For Zero Tolerance On TerrorAccording to an official statement, the medals are given to recognise work in four areas — special operations, investigation, intelligence, and forensic science — and to boost the morale of officials.Of the total personnel selected for the medal, 1,364 are honoured for their extraordinary performance in the field of special operations, 93 in the field of investigation and nine in the field of forensic science.The medal was instituted on February 1, 2024. It is given to members of state and union territory police, Central Armed Police Forces, Central Police Organisations, intelligence units, special branches, and forensic departments across the country.The medal is announced every year on October 31, the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.India launched Operation Sindoor in May this year after the Pahalgam terror attack. The armed forces struck terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir through precision strikes. India also hit multiple Pakistani airbases after Islamabad attempted an escalation.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosFrom Patel’s Vision To Operation Sindoor: PM Modi Defines India’s New Resolve At Statue Of UnityRajnath Singh, Pete Hegseth Sign 10-Year India-US Defence Pact To Strengthen Indo-Pacific SecurityAmit Shah Takes ‘Italy’ Jibe at Rahul Gandhi After Cong MP Targets PM Modi Over Chhath ‘Nautanki’S Jaishankar Praises Germany’s Support After Pahalgam Attack, Calls For Zero Tolerance On Terror’Don’t Test Us’: Afghanistan Warns Pakistan Of Crushing Response, Fragile Peace Holds After Talks‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With Afghanistan123 Photostories From noon chai to kahwa: 7 winter chai blends you can make at homeHrithik Roshan, Rajkummar Rao, and Randeep Hooda: Actors who underwent almost unrecognizable physical transformations5 daily habits that make people instantly respect youWhich direction is best to chant mantra as per your birth dateMahima Chaudhry and Sanjay Mishra’s viral ‘Wedding’ photos; Internet confusedDivine Interaction: The temple in India where Gods are said to ‘talk’ to each other10 Halloween books for children6 hidden health risks of overdoing protein in your diet‘Sheer’ing the way: 7 times Sydney Sweeney stunned in her ‘daring’ red carpet looksAmitabh Bachchan’s THIS biggest flop was India’s most expensive film, featuring seven superstars123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo Ball Net WorthGiannis AntetokounmpoVirat KohliLamar JacksonRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthPatrick MahomesMichael StrahanChet HolmgrenTua TagovailoaConnor McDavid Wife

File photo/ANI NEW DELHI: Twenty Jammu and Kashmir Police officers — including IG Kashmir Vidhi Kumar Birdi, DIG Central Kashmir Pande Rajiv Omprakash and SSP Srinagar Sundeep Chakravarthy — have been awarded the ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ for avenging the Pahalgam terror attack, news agency PTI reported.The Union home ministry announced on Friday that 1,466 police personnel from different states, union territories, and central organisations have been selected for the ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ for 2025.S Jaishankar Praises Germany’s Support After Pahalgam Attack, Calls For Zero Tolerance On TerrorAccording to an official statement, the medals are given to recognise work in four areas — special operations, investigation, intelligence, and forensic science — and to boost the morale of officials.Of the total personnel selected for the medal, 1,364 are honoured for their extraordinary performance in the field of special operations, 93 in the field of investigation and nine in the field of forensic science.The medal was instituted on February 1, 2024. It is given to members of state and union territory police, Central Armed Police Forces, Central Police Organisations, intelligence units, special branches, and forensic departments across the country.The medal is announced every year on October 31, the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.India launched Operation Sindoor in May this year after the Pahalgam terror attack. The armed forces struck terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir through precision strikes. India also hit multiple Pakistani airbases after Islamabad attempted an escalation.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosFrom Patel’s Vision To Operation Sindoor: PM Modi Defines India’s New Resolve At Statue Of UnityRajnath Singh, Pete Hegseth Sign 10-Year India-US Defence Pact To Strengthen Indo-Pacific SecurityAmit Shah Takes ‘Italy’ Jibe at Rahul Gandhi After Cong MP Targets PM Modi Over Chhath ‘Nautanki’S Jaishankar Praises Germany’s Support After Pahalgam Attack, Calls For Zero Tolerance On Terror’Don’t Test Us’: Afghanistan Warns Pakistan Of Crushing Response, Fragile Peace Holds After Talks‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With Afghanistan123 Photostories From noon chai to kahwa: 7 winter chai blends you can make at homeHrithik Roshan, Rajkummar Rao, and Randeep Hooda: Actors who underwent almost unrecognizable physical transformations5 daily habits that make people instantly respect youWhich direction is best to chant mantra as per your birth dateMahima Chaudhry and Sanjay Mishra’s viral ‘Wedding’ photos; Internet confusedDivine Interaction: The temple in India where Gods are said to ‘talk’ to each other10 Halloween books for children6 hidden health risks of overdoing protein in your diet‘Sheer’ing the way: 7 times Sydney Sweeney stunned in her ‘daring’ red carpet looksAmitabh Bachchan’s THIS biggest flop was India’s most expensive film, featuring seven superstars123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo Ball Net WorthGiannis AntetokounmpoVirat KohliLamar JacksonRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthPatrick MahomesMichael StrahanChet HolmgrenTua TagovailoaConnor McDavid Wife

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NEW DELHI: Twenty Jammu and Kashmir Police officers — including IG Kashmir Vidhi Kumar Birdi, DIG Central Kashmir Pande Rajiv Omprakash and SSP Srinagar Sundeep Chakravarthy — have been awarded the ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ for avenging the Pahalgam terror attack, news agency PTI reported. The Union home ministry announced on Friday that 1,466 police…

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India and the US have signed a landmark ten-year Defence Framework Agreement, marking a new era of defense cooperation. The pact, inked by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, outlines a roadmap for enhanced military collaboration and joint initiatives across the Indo-Pacific region. NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday met US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur, where the two leaders signed a landmark ten-year Defence Framework Agreement, signalling what Singh described as the beginning of a “new chapter” in India-US defence cooperation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), where Singh is representing India.’Industry Warriors Built This Victory’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Operation Sindoor Triumph“We have held telephonic conversations thrice. I am delighted to be meeting you in person on the sidelines of ADMM-Plus. On this occasion, I feel a new chapter will begin today with the signing of the Defence Framework. I am confident that under your leadership, India-US relations will further strengthen,” Rajnath said, as quoted by ANI.The agreement, signed in the presence of senior officials from both countries, lays out a decade-long roadmap for deeper military collaboration, capacity building, and joint initiatives across the Indo-Pacific region. Hegseth described the pact as a major step forward in the bilateral relationship. “I want to express gratitude to Minister Singh for the partnership we have with India. It’s one of the most consequential US-India relationships in the world. Our strategic alignment is built on shared interests, on mutual trust and commitment to a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region,” he said. “This 10-year US-India Defence Framework is ambitious. It’s a significant step for our two militaries, a roadmap for deeper and even more meaningful collaboration ahead. It underscores America’s long-term commitment to our shared security and our strong partnership.”Speaking about the meeting, Rajnath Singh later wrote in a post on X, “This Defence Framework will provide policy direction to the entire spectrum of the India-US Defence Relationship. It is a signal of our growing strategic convergence and will herald a new decade of partnership.”The meeting comes amid a broader intensification of high-level engagements between New Delhi and Washington. Earlier this week, External affairs minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, discussing bilateral ties and regional developments. Rajnath Singh’s visit to Malaysia also includes talks with his Malaysian counterpart Khaled Nordin and participation in the ADMM-Plus summit, where discussions are centred on regional stability and counter-terrorism cooperation. India currently co-chairs the Experts’ Working Group on Counter Terrorism with Malaysia for 2024–2027, reinforcing its growing role in shaping Indo-Pacific security dynamics.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAmit Shah Takes ‘Italy’ Jibe at Rahul Gandhi After Cong MP Targets PM Modi Over Chhath ‘Nautanki’S Jaishankar Praises Germany’s Support After Pahalgam Attack, Calls For Zero Tolerance On Terror’Don’t Test Us’: Afghanistan Warns Pakistan Of Crushing Response, Fragile Peace Holds After Talks‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed123 Photostories Divine Interaction: The temple in India where Gods are said to ‘talk’ to each other10 Halloween books for children6 hidden health risks of overdoing protein in your diet‘Sheer’ing the way: 7 times Sydney Sweeney stunned in her ‘daring’ red carpet looksAmitabh Bachchan’s THIS biggest flop was India’s most expensive film, featuring seven superstarsWhat the eyes say about health: Dietitian decodes 9 warning signs and how to fix them naturally11 unbelievable yet true facts about the lizards we see every dayFitness trainer shares 5 habits that actually help with weight loss in South Asian women5 ways to reuse your wedding lehenga this shaadi seasonHarvard-trained doctor ranks 10 popular sweeteners by health impact: Learn what is best for us123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo Ball Net WorthGiannis AntetokounmpoVirat KohliLamar JacksonRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthPatrick MahomesMichael StrahanChet HolmgrenTua TagovailoaConnor McDavid Wife

India and the US have signed a landmark ten-year Defence Framework Agreement, marking a new era of defense cooperation. The pact, inked by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, outlines a roadmap for enhanced military collaboration and joint initiatives across the Indo-Pacific region. NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday met US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur, where the two leaders signed a landmark ten-year Defence Framework Agreement, signalling what Singh described as the beginning of a “new chapter” in India-US defence cooperation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), where Singh is representing India.’Industry Warriors Built This Victory’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Operation Sindoor Triumph“We have held telephonic conversations thrice. I am delighted to be meeting you in person on the sidelines of ADMM-Plus. On this occasion, I feel a new chapter will begin today with the signing of the Defence Framework. I am confident that under your leadership, India-US relations will further strengthen,” Rajnath said, as quoted by ANI.The agreement, signed in the presence of senior officials from both countries, lays out a decade-long roadmap for deeper military collaboration, capacity building, and joint initiatives across the Indo-Pacific region. Hegseth described the pact as a major step forward in the bilateral relationship. “I want to express gratitude to Minister Singh for the partnership we have with India. It’s one of the most consequential US-India relationships in the world. Our strategic alignment is built on shared interests, on mutual trust and commitment to a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region,” he said. “This 10-year US-India Defence Framework is ambitious. It’s a significant step for our two militaries, a roadmap for deeper and even more meaningful collaboration ahead. It underscores America’s long-term commitment to our shared security and our strong partnership.”Speaking about the meeting, Rajnath Singh later wrote in a post on X, “This Defence Framework will provide policy direction to the entire spectrum of the India-US Defence Relationship. It is a signal of our growing strategic convergence and will herald a new decade of partnership.”The meeting comes amid a broader intensification of high-level engagements between New Delhi and Washington. Earlier this week, External affairs minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, discussing bilateral ties and regional developments. Rajnath Singh’s visit to Malaysia also includes talks with his Malaysian counterpart Khaled Nordin and participation in the ADMM-Plus summit, where discussions are centred on regional stability and counter-terrorism cooperation. India currently co-chairs the Experts’ Working Group on Counter Terrorism with Malaysia for 2024–2027, reinforcing its growing role in shaping Indo-Pacific security dynamics.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAmit Shah Takes ‘Italy’ Jibe at Rahul Gandhi After Cong MP Targets PM Modi Over Chhath ‘Nautanki’S Jaishankar Praises Germany’s Support After Pahalgam Attack, Calls For Zero Tolerance On Terror’Don’t Test Us’: Afghanistan Warns Pakistan Of Crushing Response, Fragile Peace Holds After Talks‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed123 Photostories Divine Interaction: The temple in India where Gods are said to ‘talk’ to each other10 Halloween books for children6 hidden health risks of overdoing protein in your diet‘Sheer’ing the way: 7 times Sydney Sweeney stunned in her ‘daring’ red carpet looksAmitabh Bachchan’s THIS biggest flop was India’s most expensive film, featuring seven superstarsWhat the eyes say about health: Dietitian decodes 9 warning signs and how to fix them naturally11 unbelievable yet true facts about the lizards we see every dayFitness trainer shares 5 habits that actually help with weight loss in South Asian women5 ways to reuse your wedding lehenga this shaadi seasonHarvard-trained doctor ranks 10 popular sweeteners by health impact: Learn what is best for us123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo Ball Net WorthGiannis AntetokounmpoVirat KohliLamar JacksonRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthPatrick MahomesMichael StrahanChet HolmgrenTua TagovailoaConnor McDavid Wife

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NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday met US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur, where the two leaders signed a landmark ten-year Defence Framework Agreement, signalling what Singh described as the beginning of a “new chapter” in India-US defence cooperation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence…

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Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha has ordered the termination of two government teachers for their alleged involvement with Lashker e Taiba’s overground network. Ghulam Hussain and Majid Iqbal Dar, currently imprisoned, are accused of facilitating terror activities, recruitment, and financing through drug money. This action is part of a wider crackdown on the terror ecosystem in the Union Territory. Representative image NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha on Thursday ordered the termination of two J&K government teachers found by an internal enquiry to be part of Lashker e Taiba’s (LeT) overground network in Jammu division’s Reasi and Rajouri districts respectively.The two staffers — Ghulam Hussain, who joined the J&K education department in 2004 and Majid Iqbal Dar, working there since 2009 — were dismissed by invoking Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution of India as part of the ongoing, broader crackdown on the terror ecosystem within the Union territory. Nearly 77 J&K govt staffers have been given marching orders under this provision since 2020.Both Hussain and Dar are currently lodged in prison in separate terror cases.Sources in J&K govt told TOI that Hussain was posted at Govt Primary School, Kalwa, Mahore, Reasi but covertly working for LeT to strengthen its terror network in Reasi and the surrounding areas.“The evidence collected by the law enforcement and intelligence agencies has revealed that he was in touch with LeT terrorists Mohd Qasim and Ghulam Mustafa through encrypted messaging applications and was carrying out terror activities at their behest. He would receive terror funds via local conduits and pass them on to families of known terrorists for support, besides using the money for terror recruitment and logistics.Ghulam was arrested in 2023. Sources, citing investigation details, said he was a highly-radicalised terror sympathiser and involved in recruitment of youth into the terror fold.Majid Iqbal Dar was appointed as a laboratory assistant in 2009 promoted as a teacher in 2019. As per the dossier on his terror links, Dar was working for LeT as an OGW and was involved in radicalising youngsters in Rajouri and surrounding areas. Investigation revealed that Dar was engaged in narco-terror activities and maintained a close link with LeT terrorist Mod Jabar. He was a reliable asset to LeT and was using drug money to finance terror activities and radicalise gullible youth, said a source.“Dar’s terror link was exposed in January 2023 when police recovered an IED planted near J&K Bank in Rajouri. During the course of investigation, the police arrested three persons including Dar. It was later revealed that Majid, along with LeT terrorists Jabar and Zohaib Shazad, had planted the IED on the instruction of an LeT handler based in Pakistan. They had received monetary compensation via a conduit,” said an officer.Sources said Dar continues to display radical tendencies inside the prison.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration Crackdown123 Photostories ‘Sheer’ing the way: 7 times Sydney Sweeney stunned in her ‘daring’ red carpet looksAmitabh Bachchan’s THIS biggest flop was India’s most expensive film, featuring seven superstarsWhat the eyes say about health: Dietitian decodes 9 warning signs and how to fix them naturally11 unbelievable yet true facts about the lizards we see every dayFitness trainer shares 5 habits that actually help with weight loss in South Asian women5 ways to reuse your wedding lehenga this shaadi seasonHarvard-trained doctor ranks 10 popular sweeteners by health impact: Learn what is best for usBollywood’s green brigade stars who prove plant power rules the plate3 most common nutrient deficiencies in Indians and how to overcome them5 hidden forests in and around Delhi that few people know about123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo Ball Net WorthGiannis AntetokounmpoGolden State Warriors vs Milwaukee BucksLamar JacksonRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthPatrick MahomesMichael StrahanChet HolmgrenTua TagovailoaConnor McDavid Wife

Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha has ordered the termination of two government teachers for their alleged involvement with Lashker e Taiba’s overground network. Ghulam Hussain and Majid Iqbal Dar, currently imprisoned, are accused of facilitating terror activities, recruitment, and financing through drug money. This action is part of a wider crackdown on the terror ecosystem in the Union Territory. Representative image NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha on Thursday ordered the termination of two J&K government teachers found by an internal enquiry to be part of Lashker e Taiba’s (LeT) overground network in Jammu division’s Reasi and Rajouri districts respectively.The two staffers — Ghulam Hussain, who joined the J&K education department in 2004 and Majid Iqbal Dar, working there since 2009 — were dismissed by invoking Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution of India as part of the ongoing, broader crackdown on the terror ecosystem within the Union territory. Nearly 77 J&K govt staffers have been given marching orders under this provision since 2020.Both Hussain and Dar are currently lodged in prison in separate terror cases.Sources in J&K govt told TOI that Hussain was posted at Govt Primary School, Kalwa, Mahore, Reasi but covertly working for LeT to strengthen its terror network in Reasi and the surrounding areas.“The evidence collected by the law enforcement and intelligence agencies has revealed that he was in touch with LeT terrorists Mohd Qasim and Ghulam Mustafa through encrypted messaging applications and was carrying out terror activities at their behest. He would receive terror funds via local conduits and pass them on to families of known terrorists for support, besides using the money for terror recruitment and logistics.Ghulam was arrested in 2023. Sources, citing investigation details, said he was a highly-radicalised terror sympathiser and involved in recruitment of youth into the terror fold.Majid Iqbal Dar was appointed as a laboratory assistant in 2009 promoted as a teacher in 2019. As per the dossier on his terror links, Dar was working for LeT as an OGW and was involved in radicalising youngsters in Rajouri and surrounding areas. Investigation revealed that Dar was engaged in narco-terror activities and maintained a close link with LeT terrorist Mod Jabar. He was a reliable asset to LeT and was using drug money to finance terror activities and radicalise gullible youth, said a source.“Dar’s terror link was exposed in January 2023 when police recovered an IED planted near J&K Bank in Rajouri. During the course of investigation, the police arrested three persons including Dar. It was later revealed that Majid, along with LeT terrorists Jabar and Zohaib Shazad, had planted the IED on the instruction of an LeT handler based in Pakistan. They had received monetary compensation via a conduit,” said an officer.Sources said Dar continues to display radical tendencies inside the prison.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration Crackdown123 Photostories ‘Sheer’ing the way: 7 times Sydney Sweeney stunned in her ‘daring’ red carpet looksAmitabh Bachchan’s THIS biggest flop was India’s most expensive film, featuring seven superstarsWhat the eyes say about health: Dietitian decodes 9 warning signs and how to fix them naturally11 unbelievable yet true facts about the lizards we see every dayFitness trainer shares 5 habits that actually help with weight loss in South Asian women5 ways to reuse your wedding lehenga this shaadi seasonHarvard-trained doctor ranks 10 popular sweeteners by health impact: Learn what is best for usBollywood’s green brigade stars who prove plant power rules the plate3 most common nutrient deficiencies in Indians and how to overcome them5 hidden forests in and around Delhi that few people know about123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo Ball Net WorthGiannis AntetokounmpoGolden State Warriors vs Milwaukee BucksLamar JacksonRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthPatrick MahomesMichael StrahanChet HolmgrenTua TagovailoaConnor McDavid Wife

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NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha on Thursday ordered the termination of two J&K government teachers found by an internal enquiry to be part of Lashker e Taiba’s (LeT) overground network in Jammu division’s Reasi and Rajouri districts respectively.The two staffers — Ghulam Hussain, who joined the J&K education department in 2004 and…

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CPI(Maoist) Odisha state committee member Ganesh Uike criticized colleague Chandranna’s surrender and denied claims of a new general secretary. Uike asserted the Naxal movement will continue despite setbacks, while police view the statement as a sign of internal crisis and disarray within the banned outfit. file photo NEW DELHI: CPI(Maoist) central committee (CC) member in charge of the banned outfit’s Odisha state committee, Ganesh Uike, has criticised his CC colleague Chandranna over his recent surrender before the Telangana police, and claimed that efforts to take the “Naxal movement” forward will continue notwithstanding the reverses over the last two years.Uike also disowned Chandranna’s claim that politburo member Devji had been chosen to succeed Basavraj as CPI(Maoist) general secretary. “This is a white lie since the central committee has not met even since general secretary Basavraj was neutralised. With the Central on an offensive against us, the conditions are still not conducive to hold a CC meeting,” Uike said in a statement issued on behalf of the CPI(Maoist) Odisha state committee.Stating that the “protracted people’s war” has encountered many hardships, including the current impasse, Uike claimed the party was trying to contain its losses and move forward. “The ‘party’ will continue to take the Naxal movement forward,” he stated.Chhattisgarh police officials, who are still verifying the authenticity of the Odisha state committee’s statement, said that if true, it concedes defeat and highlights the growing frustration and deep crisis/chasm within the Maoist ranks.“After the recent surrender of politburo member Sonu and CC members Rupesh and Chandranna, the Maoist leadership is shaken. To save face, it is resorting to falsehoods and hollow rhetoric about ‘continuing the revolution’. These empty words can no longer disguise the truth — that the outfit is in complete disarray, morally bankrupt and strategically cornered across all affected states,” Bastar range IGP P Sunderraj told TOI.“The Maoist leadership’s attempt to brand committed cadres who chose peace as ‘traitors’ only reveals their insecurity and helplessness. The latest statement, if authentic, exposes that Devji no longer enjoys authority even within the fragmented and weakened Maoist outfit,” he added.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration Crackdown123 Photostories ‘Sheer’ing the way: 7 times Sydney Sweeney stunned in her ‘daring’ red carpet looksAmitabh Bachchan’s THIS biggest flop was India’s most expensive film, featuring seven superstarsWhat the eyes say about health: Dietitian decodes 9 warning signs and how to fix them naturally11 unbelievable yet true facts about the lizards we see every dayFitness trainer shares 5 habits that actually help with weight loss in South Asian women5 ways to reuse your wedding lehenga this shaadi seasonHarvard-trained doctor ranks 10 popular sweeteners by health impact: Learn what is best for usBollywood’s green brigade stars who prove plant power rules the plate3 most common nutrient deficiencies in Indians and how to overcome them5 hidden forests in and around Delhi that few people know about123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo Ball Net WorthGiannis AntetokounmpoGolden State Warriors vs Milwaukee BucksLamar JacksonRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthPatrick MahomesMichael StrahanChet HolmgrenTua TagovailoaConnor McDavid Wife

CPI(Maoist) Odisha state committee member Ganesh Uike criticized colleague Chandranna’s surrender and denied claims of a new general secretary. Uike asserted the Naxal movement will continue despite setbacks, while police view the statement as a sign of internal crisis and disarray within the banned outfit. file photo NEW DELHI: CPI(Maoist) central committee (CC) member in charge of the banned outfit’s Odisha state committee, Ganesh Uike, has criticised his CC colleague Chandranna over his recent surrender before the Telangana police, and claimed that efforts to take the “Naxal movement” forward will continue notwithstanding the reverses over the last two years.Uike also disowned Chandranna’s claim that politburo member Devji had been chosen to succeed Basavraj as CPI(Maoist) general secretary. “This is a white lie since the central committee has not met even since general secretary Basavraj was neutralised. With the Central on an offensive against us, the conditions are still not conducive to hold a CC meeting,” Uike said in a statement issued on behalf of the CPI(Maoist) Odisha state committee.Stating that the “protracted people’s war” has encountered many hardships, including the current impasse, Uike claimed the party was trying to contain its losses and move forward. “The ‘party’ will continue to take the Naxal movement forward,” he stated.Chhattisgarh police officials, who are still verifying the authenticity of the Odisha state committee’s statement, said that if true, it concedes defeat and highlights the growing frustration and deep crisis/chasm within the Maoist ranks.“After the recent surrender of politburo member Sonu and CC members Rupesh and Chandranna, the Maoist leadership is shaken. To save face, it is resorting to falsehoods and hollow rhetoric about ‘continuing the revolution’. These empty words can no longer disguise the truth — that the outfit is in complete disarray, morally bankrupt and strategically cornered across all affected states,” Bastar range IGP P Sunderraj told TOI.“The Maoist leadership’s attempt to brand committed cadres who chose peace as ‘traitors’ only reveals their insecurity and helplessness. The latest statement, if authentic, exposes that Devji no longer enjoys authority even within the fragmented and weakened Maoist outfit,” he added.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration Crackdown123 Photostories ‘Sheer’ing the way: 7 times Sydney Sweeney stunned in her ‘daring’ red carpet looksAmitabh Bachchan’s THIS biggest flop was India’s most expensive film, featuring seven superstarsWhat the eyes say about health: Dietitian decodes 9 warning signs and how to fix them naturally11 unbelievable yet true facts about the lizards we see every dayFitness trainer shares 5 habits that actually help with weight loss in South Asian women5 ways to reuse your wedding lehenga this shaadi seasonHarvard-trained doctor ranks 10 popular sweeteners by health impact: Learn what is best for usBollywood’s green brigade stars who prove plant power rules the plate3 most common nutrient deficiencies in Indians and how to overcome them5 hidden forests in and around Delhi that few people know about123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLaMelo Ball Net WorthGiannis AntetokounmpoGolden State Warriors vs Milwaukee BucksLamar JacksonRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthPatrick MahomesMichael StrahanChet HolmgrenTua TagovailoaConnor McDavid Wife

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NEW DELHI: CPI(Maoist) central committee (CC) member in charge of the banned outfit’s Odisha state committee, Ganesh Uike, has criticised his CC colleague Chandranna over his recent surrender before the Telangana police, and claimed that efforts to take the “Naxal movement” forward will continue notwithstanding the reverses over the last two years.Uike also disowned Chandranna’s…

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New Delhi: In an unprecedentedly swift process, Union govt completed the formalities for appointment of Chief Justice of India within seven days of initiating the process as on Thursday President Droupadi Murmu designated Justice Surya Kant as the next CJI. He will take oath on Nov 24.Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal had sent a letter to CJI B R Gavai on Oct 24 seeking his recommendation for the next CJI. Immediately after reaching Delhi from an official visit to Bhutan, CJI Gavai on Oct 27 recommended appointment of Justice Kant, the most senior SC judge, as next CJI. Earlier, the three-stage process used to get completed in two weeks. The law minister tweeted: “I convey my heartiest congratulations and best wishes to him.”Justice Kant will have tenure of over one year and two months and will be the first one from Haryana to head SC in its 75-year-old history.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration Crackdown123 Photostories What the eyes say about health: Dietitian decodes 9 warning signs and how to fix them naturally11 unbelievable yet true facts about the lizards we see every dayFitness trainer shares 5 habits that actually help with weight loss in South Asian women5 ways to reuse your wedding lehenga this shaadi seasonHarvard-trained doctor ranks 10 popular sweeteners by health impact: Learn what is best for usBollywood’s green brigade stars who prove plant power rules the plate3 most common nutrient deficiencies in Indians and how to overcome them5 hidden forests in and around Delhi that few people know aboutChris Evans welcomes baby girl: How many kids do the original Avengers actors have?Charu Asopa’s former father-in-law visits her Bikaner home for the first time; takes him out for a traditional Rajasthani dinner123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingVanessa BryantGiannis AntetokounmpoGolden State Warriors vs Milwaukee BucksLamar JacksonRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthPatrick MahomesMichael StrahanChet HolmgrenTua TagovailoaConnor McDavid Wife

New Delhi: In an unprecedentedly swift process, Union govt completed the formalities for appointment of Chief Justice of India within seven days of initiating the process as on Thursday President Droupadi Murmu designated Justice Surya Kant as the next CJI. He will take oath on Nov 24.Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal had sent a letter to CJI B R Gavai on Oct 24 seeking his recommendation for the next CJI. Immediately after reaching Delhi from an official visit to Bhutan, CJI Gavai on Oct 27 recommended appointment of Justice Kant, the most senior SC judge, as next CJI. Earlier, the three-stage process used to get completed in two weeks. The law minister tweeted: “I convey my heartiest congratulations and best wishes to him.”Justice Kant will have tenure of over one year and two months and will be the first one from Haryana to head SC in its 75-year-old history.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration Crackdown123 Photostories What the eyes say about health: Dietitian decodes 9 warning signs and how to fix them naturally11 unbelievable yet true facts about the lizards we see every dayFitness trainer shares 5 habits that actually help with weight loss in South Asian women5 ways to reuse your wedding lehenga this shaadi seasonHarvard-trained doctor ranks 10 popular sweeteners by health impact: Learn what is best for usBollywood’s green brigade stars who prove plant power rules the plate3 most common nutrient deficiencies in Indians and how to overcome them5 hidden forests in and around Delhi that few people know aboutChris Evans welcomes baby girl: How many kids do the original Avengers actors have?Charu Asopa’s former father-in-law visits her Bikaner home for the first time; takes him out for a traditional Rajasthani dinner123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingVanessa BryantGiannis AntetokounmpoGolden State Warriors vs Milwaukee BucksLamar JacksonRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthPatrick MahomesMichael StrahanChet HolmgrenTua TagovailoaConnor McDavid Wife

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New Delhi: In an unprecedentedly swift process, Union govt completed the formalities for appointment of Chief Justice of India within seven days of initiating the process as on Thursday President Droupadi Murmu designated Justice Surya Kant as the next CJI. He will take oath on Nov 24.Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal had sent a…

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The ‘Iron Man’ didn’t just leave his imprint on independent India’s map. On his 150th birth anniversary today, a look at how he gave it the foundation it needed Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel didn’t just integrate India. He also helped construct the nation’s democratic institutions…Unification of India: This is the crown jewel of his glittering career. Just after attaining independence from colonial rule in 1947, India was confronted with a major challenge. About 40% of the country was under 565 princely states. Integrating them seamlessly into the fabric of a newly born nation was a masterly act of persuasion. There were some, such as the Nizam of Hyderabad, who held out. That’s when Vallabhbhai Patel, then India’s deputy prime minister and home minister, showed his iron fists. Operation Polo followed, forcing the recalcitrant Nizam to sign “the instrument of accession”. Partition had claimed at least 200,000 lives. Due to Patel’s resolute blend of diplomacy and force, one of the most demanding obstacles to a fully unified India was countered with minimum human cost. Hence, he justifiably became “the Iron Man of India.”Establishing the All-India Civil Services: The birth of civil services dates back to the early years of British rule. It was “the steel frame” of colonial rule. Which is why many were sceptical about its continuance in free India. Even before Independence, as home minister of the interim govt, Patel had been engaged with the issue of the future of the civil and police services. To that end, he had convened a conference of provincial premiers in Oct 1946. Post Independence, he held the firm view that an all-India merit-based administrative service was fundamental to hold Indians together. His efforts were key to the formation of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) as a replacement to ICS. This was a new steel frame for a newly independent nation. He is said to have told young officers to serve the people with integrity and humility.Pioneering the first national census: Patel also outlined the purpose of the census and mapped its vision. In Feb 1950, just 10 months before his death, Patel inaugurated a conference of census superintendents in Delhi. In the conference, the deputy PM underlined that the census will play a vital role in determining India’s administrative policies. “Census, he stated, was no longer a mere counting of heads but involved the extraction of valuable scientific data of sociological importance,” a report published in TOI said. He further elaborated on the outline of the exercise: “…the present census would devote greater attention to the collection and formulation of basic economic data relating to the means of livelihood of the people and other economic activities of the individual…” Patel further said, “I would like to stress Census affords an opportunity for the Government to reach every home throughout the length and breadth of the country.” Simply put, Patel put together the building blocks of the first census, which began in 1951.Leadership of the Bardoli Satyagraha: If Champaran Satyagraha brought Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi to national prominence, the Bardoli Satyagraha did the same for Patel. Like Champaran, Bardoli was a farmers’ protest against imposition of high taxes. Patel’s methodical and disciplined organisation of a mass movement, which led to a cancellation of the tax raise, earned him the endearing sobriquet of Sardar, by which he was referred to by many for the rest of his life. Much before the Bardoli Satyagraha (1928), though, Patel had provided a glimpse of his abilities while assisting Gandhi in Kheda Satyagraha (1918). This was another battle for peasant rights where Patel showcased his pragmatic leadership style and steadfastness to farmers’ cause.The Sardar on Indian ArmyOn Jan 17, 1948, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel spoke at Chowpatty in Mumbai. The meeting was attended by at least one lakh people. In an hour-long speech, India’s deputy PM said that if the country was to survive as a nation, it needed a strong army. TOI reported: “Mahatma Gandhi did not believe in armed strength, Sardar Patel added. But as a practical man, he could not accept the Mahatma’s advice so far as the military strength of India was concerned. Our army ought to be strong enough that no power would ever think of interfering in India.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration Crackdown123 Photostories What the eyes say about health: Dietitian decodes 9 warning signs and how to fix them naturally11 unbelievable yet true facts about the lizards we see every dayFitness trainer shares 5 habits that actually help with weight loss in South Asian women5 ways to reuse your wedding lehenga this shaadi seasonHarvard-trained doctor ranks 10 popular sweeteners by health impact: Learn what is best for usBollywood’s green brigade stars who prove plant power rules the plate3 most common nutrient deficiencies in Indians and how to overcome them5 hidden forests in and around Delhi that few people know aboutChris Evans welcomes baby girl: How many kids do the original Avengers actors have?Charu Asopa’s former father-in-law visits her Bikaner home for the first time; takes him out for a traditional Rajasthani dinner123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingVanessa BryantGiannis AntetokounmpoGolden State Warriors vs Milwaukee BucksLamar JacksonRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthPatrick MahomesMichael StrahanChet HolmgrenTua TagovailoaConnor McDavid Wife

The ‘Iron Man’ didn’t just leave his imprint on independent India’s map. On his 150th birth anniversary today, a look at how he gave it the foundation it needed Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel didn’t just integrate India. He also helped construct the nation’s democratic institutions…Unification of India: This is the crown jewel of his glittering career. Just after attaining independence from colonial rule in 1947, India was confronted with a major challenge. About 40% of the country was under 565 princely states. Integrating them seamlessly into the fabric of a newly born nation was a masterly act of persuasion. There were some, such as the Nizam of Hyderabad, who held out. That’s when Vallabhbhai Patel, then India’s deputy prime minister and home minister, showed his iron fists. Operation Polo followed, forcing the recalcitrant Nizam to sign “the instrument of accession”. Partition had claimed at least 200,000 lives. Due to Patel’s resolute blend of diplomacy and force, one of the most demanding obstacles to a fully unified India was countered with minimum human cost. Hence, he justifiably became “the Iron Man of India.”Establishing the All-India Civil Services: The birth of civil services dates back to the early years of British rule. It was “the steel frame” of colonial rule. Which is why many were sceptical about its continuance in free India. Even before Independence, as home minister of the interim govt, Patel had been engaged with the issue of the future of the civil and police services. To that end, he had convened a conference of provincial premiers in Oct 1946. Post Independence, he held the firm view that an all-India merit-based administrative service was fundamental to hold Indians together. His efforts were key to the formation of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) as a replacement to ICS. This was a new steel frame for a newly independent nation. He is said to have told young officers to serve the people with integrity and humility.Pioneering the first national census: Patel also outlined the purpose of the census and mapped its vision. In Feb 1950, just 10 months before his death, Patel inaugurated a conference of census superintendents in Delhi. In the conference, the deputy PM underlined that the census will play a vital role in determining India’s administrative policies. “Census, he stated, was no longer a mere counting of heads but involved the extraction of valuable scientific data of sociological importance,” a report published in TOI said. He further elaborated on the outline of the exercise: “…the present census would devote greater attention to the collection and formulation of basic economic data relating to the means of livelihood of the people and other economic activities of the individual…” Patel further said, “I would like to stress Census affords an opportunity for the Government to reach every home throughout the length and breadth of the country.” Simply put, Patel put together the building blocks of the first census, which began in 1951.Leadership of the Bardoli Satyagraha: If Champaran Satyagraha brought Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi to national prominence, the Bardoli Satyagraha did the same for Patel. Like Champaran, Bardoli was a farmers’ protest against imposition of high taxes. Patel’s methodical and disciplined organisation of a mass movement, which led to a cancellation of the tax raise, earned him the endearing sobriquet of Sardar, by which he was referred to by many for the rest of his life. Much before the Bardoli Satyagraha (1928), though, Patel had provided a glimpse of his abilities while assisting Gandhi in Kheda Satyagraha (1918). This was another battle for peasant rights where Patel showcased his pragmatic leadership style and steadfastness to farmers’ cause.The Sardar on Indian ArmyOn Jan 17, 1948, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel spoke at Chowpatty in Mumbai. The meeting was attended by at least one lakh people. In an hour-long speech, India’s deputy PM said that if the country was to survive as a nation, it needed a strong army. TOI reported: “Mahatma Gandhi did not believe in armed strength, Sardar Patel added. But as a practical man, he could not accept the Mahatma’s advice so far as the military strength of India was concerned. Our army ought to be strong enough that no power would ever think of interfering in India.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration Crackdown123 Photostories What the eyes say about health: Dietitian decodes 9 warning signs and how to fix them naturally11 unbelievable yet true facts about the lizards we see every dayFitness trainer shares 5 habits that actually help with weight loss in South Asian women5 ways to reuse your wedding lehenga this shaadi seasonHarvard-trained doctor ranks 10 popular sweeteners by health impact: Learn what is best for usBollywood’s green brigade stars who prove plant power rules the plate3 most common nutrient deficiencies in Indians and how to overcome them5 hidden forests in and around Delhi that few people know aboutChris Evans welcomes baby girl: How many kids do the original Avengers actors have?Charu Asopa’s former father-in-law visits her Bikaner home for the first time; takes him out for a traditional Rajasthani dinner123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingVanessa BryantGiannis AntetokounmpoGolden State Warriors vs Milwaukee BucksLamar JacksonRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthPatrick MahomesMichael StrahanChet HolmgrenTua TagovailoaConnor McDavid Wife

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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel didn’t just integrate India. He also helped construct the nation’s democratic institutions…Unification of India: This is the crown jewel of his glittering career. Just after attaining independence from colonial rule in 1947, India was confronted with a major challenge. About 40% of the country was under 565 princely states. Integrating them seamlessly…

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Bihar’s political landscape was shaken as Dularchand Yadav, a former associate of Lalu Prasad, was fatally shot during an election clash in Mokama Tal. The incident, involving supporters of rival strongmen Anant Singh and Jan Suraaj candidate Priyadarshi Piyush, marks a grim turn in the otherwise peaceful campaign. Authorities are investigating the violent confrontation. PATNA: Bihar don-turned-neta Dularchand Yadav, once a familiar face by RJD patriarch Lalu Prasad’s side, was shot dead Thursday during a clash in Patna’s Mokama Tal, allegedly by assailants linked to rival strongman Anant Singh.The 75-year-old was campaigning for Jan Suraaj candidate Priyadarshi Piyush when a confrontation between his supporters and Anant’s group turned violent, marking the first major political killing of an otherwise peaceful election season. Jan Suraaj members said their convoy, trailing a vehicle of Anant’s supporters, was attacked by 20-25 men armed with sticks and rods. Amid the chaos, Dularchand was fatally shot, they told police.Anant, nicknamed “Chhote Sarkar” for his influence in the region, alleged the attack was a conspiracy by former Mokama MP Surajbhan Singh, whose wife Veena Devi is contesting from the seat on an RJD ticket. “This is a ploy by Surajbhan to defame me ahead of the polls,” he said, demanding an impartial probe.SP Vikram Sihag said a preliminary investigation indicated both groups first clashed at Basawanchak village under Goswari police station before guns were drawn. “Dularchand’s supporters allege he was shot and run over by a vehicle belonging to Anant Singh’s men,” he said.Tejashwi Yadav blamed Nitish and Modi for “collapsing law and order” in Bihar.About the AuthorFaryal RumiShe is working with the Times of India as a Senior Digital Content Creator on the Patna desk.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration Crackdown123 Photostories Bollywood’s green brigade stars who prove plant power rules the plate3 most common nutrient deficiencies in Indians and how to overcome them5 hidden forests in and around Delhi that few people know aboutChris Evans welcomes baby girl: How many kids do the original Avengers actors have?Charu Asopa’s former father-in-law visits her Bikaner home for the first time; takes him out for a traditional Rajasthani dinner6 colour-changing animals that will leave you amazedWhy checking SNF percentage in milk packets is extremely important, and what does low SNF mean?Bollywood’s hidden family tree: Surprising celebrity connections you didn’t know aboutFrom small-town creator to owning a Rs 4.5 crore luxurious car: A look at Bigg Boss 19 contestant Mridul Tiwari’s lifestyle, net worth and more5 stunning earrings from Deepika Padukone’s jewellery collection to elevate your wedding look123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingVanessa BryantGiannis AntetokounmpoGolden State Warriors vs Milwaukee BucksLamar JacksonRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthPatrick MahomesMichael StrahanChet HolmgrenTua TagovailoaConnor McDavid Wife

Bihar’s political landscape was shaken as Dularchand Yadav, a former associate of Lalu Prasad, was fatally shot during an election clash in Mokama Tal. The incident, involving supporters of rival strongmen Anant Singh and Jan Suraaj candidate Priyadarshi Piyush, marks a grim turn in the otherwise peaceful campaign. Authorities are investigating the violent confrontation. PATNA: Bihar don-turned-neta Dularchand Yadav, once a familiar face by RJD patriarch Lalu Prasad’s side, was shot dead Thursday during a clash in Patna’s Mokama Tal, allegedly by assailants linked to rival strongman Anant Singh.The 75-year-old was campaigning for Jan Suraaj candidate Priyadarshi Piyush when a confrontation between his supporters and Anant’s group turned violent, marking the first major political killing of an otherwise peaceful election season. Jan Suraaj members said their convoy, trailing a vehicle of Anant’s supporters, was attacked by 20-25 men armed with sticks and rods. Amid the chaos, Dularchand was fatally shot, they told police.Anant, nicknamed “Chhote Sarkar” for his influence in the region, alleged the attack was a conspiracy by former Mokama MP Surajbhan Singh, whose wife Veena Devi is contesting from the seat on an RJD ticket. “This is a ploy by Surajbhan to defame me ahead of the polls,” he said, demanding an impartial probe.SP Vikram Sihag said a preliminary investigation indicated both groups first clashed at Basawanchak village under Goswari police station before guns were drawn. “Dularchand’s supporters allege he was shot and run over by a vehicle belonging to Anant Singh’s men,” he said.Tejashwi Yadav blamed Nitish and Modi for “collapsing law and order” in Bihar.About the AuthorFaryal RumiShe is working with the Times of India as a Senior Digital Content Creator on the Patna desk.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration Crackdown123 Photostories Bollywood’s green brigade stars who prove plant power rules the plate3 most common nutrient deficiencies in Indians and how to overcome them5 hidden forests in and around Delhi that few people know aboutChris Evans welcomes baby girl: How many kids do the original Avengers actors have?Charu Asopa’s former father-in-law visits her Bikaner home for the first time; takes him out for a traditional Rajasthani dinner6 colour-changing animals that will leave you amazedWhy checking SNF percentage in milk packets is extremely important, and what does low SNF mean?Bollywood’s hidden family tree: Surprising celebrity connections you didn’t know aboutFrom small-town creator to owning a Rs 4.5 crore luxurious car: A look at Bigg Boss 19 contestant Mridul Tiwari’s lifestyle, net worth and more5 stunning earrings from Deepika Padukone’s jewellery collection to elevate your wedding look123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingVanessa BryantGiannis AntetokounmpoGolden State Warriors vs Milwaukee BucksLamar JacksonRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthPatrick MahomesMichael StrahanChet HolmgrenTua TagovailoaConnor McDavid Wife

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PATNA: Bihar don-turned-neta Dularchand Yadav, once a familiar face by RJD patriarch Lalu Prasad’s side, was shot dead Thursday during a clash in Patna’s Mokama Tal, allegedly by assailants linked to rival strongman Anant Singh.The 75-year-old was campaigning for Jan Suraaj candidate Priyadarshi Piyush when a confrontation between his supporters and Anant’s group turned violent,…

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EKTA NAGAR/PATNA: Attacking Congress for “leaving no stone unturned to erase Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s legacy” and ignoring his role in uniting the country after Independence, home minister Amit Shah Thursday said the Modi govt had restored his rightful place in history by erecting the 182-ft ‘Statue of Unity’ at Ekta Nagar and holding an annual parade of all state and central police forces there on his birth anniversary.Marking Sardar Patel’s 150th birth anniversary this year, the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade, presided over by PM Modi, has been upgraded to the scale of the Republic Day parade, featuring contingents of state police and central paramilitary forces along with 16 BSF personnel honoured for Operation Sindoor.Also on display will be stunts by BSF’s Indian-bred dogs and motorcycle-borne Assam Police personnel, while tableaux from different states will celebrate ‘Unity in Diversity’. The showstopper will be a cultural extravaganza of 900 dancers performing against the backdrop of Patel’s towering statue, followed by a flypast by IAF’s Suryakiran team. Shah, addressing a presser in Patna, said the parade will henceforth be held every year on October 31.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration Crackdown123 Photostories Bollywood’s green brigade stars who prove plant power rules the plate3 most common nutrient deficiencies in Indians and how to overcome them5 hidden forests in and around Delhi that few people know aboutChris Evans welcomes baby girl: How many kids do the original Avengers actors have?Charu Asopa’s former father-in-law visits her Bikaner home for the first time; takes him out for a traditional Rajasthani dinner6 colour-changing animals that will leave you amazedWhy checking SNF percentage in milk packets is extremely important, and what does low SNF mean?Bollywood’s hidden family tree: Surprising celebrity connections you didn’t know aboutFrom small-town creator to owning a Rs 4.5 crore luxurious car: A look at Bigg Boss 19 contestant Mridul Tiwari’s lifestyle, net worth and more5 stunning earrings from Deepika Padukone’s jewellery collection to elevate your wedding look123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingVanessa BryantGiannis AntetokounmpoGolden State Warriors vs Milwaukee BucksLamar JacksonRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthPatrick MahomesMichael StrahanChet HolmgrenTua TagovailoaConnor McDavid Wife

EKTA NAGAR/PATNA: Attacking Congress for “leaving no stone unturned to erase Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s legacy” and ignoring his role in uniting the country after Independence, home minister Amit Shah Thursday said the Modi govt had restored his rightful place in history by erecting the 182-ft ‘Statue of Unity’ at Ekta Nagar and holding an annual parade of all state and central police forces there on his birth anniversary.Marking Sardar Patel’s 150th birth anniversary this year, the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade, presided over by PM Modi, has been upgraded to the scale of the Republic Day parade, featuring contingents of state police and central paramilitary forces along with 16 BSF personnel honoured for Operation Sindoor.Also on display will be stunts by BSF’s Indian-bred dogs and motorcycle-borne Assam Police personnel, while tableaux from different states will celebrate ‘Unity in Diversity’. The showstopper will be a cultural extravaganza of 900 dancers performing against the backdrop of Patel’s towering statue, followed by a flypast by IAF’s Suryakiran team. Shah, addressing a presser in Patna, said the parade will henceforth be held every year on October 31.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration Crackdown123 Photostories Bollywood’s green brigade stars who prove plant power rules the plate3 most common nutrient deficiencies in Indians and how to overcome them5 hidden forests in and around Delhi that few people know aboutChris Evans welcomes baby girl: How many kids do the original Avengers actors have?Charu Asopa’s former father-in-law visits her Bikaner home for the first time; takes him out for a traditional Rajasthani dinner6 colour-changing animals that will leave you amazedWhy checking SNF percentage in milk packets is extremely important, and what does low SNF mean?Bollywood’s hidden family tree: Surprising celebrity connections you didn’t know aboutFrom small-town creator to owning a Rs 4.5 crore luxurious car: A look at Bigg Boss 19 contestant Mridul Tiwari’s lifestyle, net worth and more5 stunning earrings from Deepika Padukone’s jewellery collection to elevate your wedding look123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingVanessa BryantGiannis AntetokounmpoGolden State Warriors vs Milwaukee BucksLamar JacksonRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthPatrick MahomesMichael StrahanChet HolmgrenTua TagovailoaConnor McDavid Wife

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EKTA NAGAR/PATNA: Attacking Congress for “leaving no stone unturned to erase Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s legacy” and ignoring his role in uniting the country after Independence, home minister Amit Shah Thursday said the Modi govt had restored his rightful place in history by erecting the 182-ft ‘Statue of Unity’ at Ekta Nagar and holding an annual…

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YADGIR/BENGALURU: Days after Karnataka HC stayed state govt order restricting public gatherings of more than 10 people, Yadgir district administration on Wednesday granted conditional permission for a RSS ‘path sanchalan’ (route march) in Gurmitkal, which happens to be a political stronghold of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The permission comes with 10 conditions, including ban on…

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SURI/MIDNAPORE/KOLKATA: The family of a 95-year-old man who died by suicide in his daughter’s Birbhum home on Thursday blamed “SIR fears” for his act, making it the second such case in Bengal in three days. Another man’s suicide attempt in Cooch Behar on Wednesday was also attributed to concerns over citizenship.CM Mamata Banerjee attacked what she termed “BJP’s politics of fear, division and hate” after Midnapore resident Kshitish Majumdar, who migrated from Bangladesh’s Barisal 40 years ago, was allegedly driven to suicide by the fear of “being pushed back or sent to detention camps”. His name was missing from 2002 rolls during the SIR, his daughter said.A man identified as Pradeep Kar (57) ended his life in Panihati on Tuesday. Police commissioner Murlidhar Sharma, who visited the 57-year-old’s home, said the deceased scribbled in a purported suicide note that “NRC is responsible for my death”.In Cooch Behar, Khairul Sheikh’s family claimed he consumed pesticide after brooding over the possibility of his name being struck off the electoral rolls because of a name mismatch between his voter card and Aadhaar. A resident of Jeetpur village in Dinhata, Khairul was hospitalised in a critical condition.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration Crackdown123 Photostories 3 most common nutrient deficiencies in Indians and how to overcome them5 hidden forests in and around Delhi that few people know aboutChris Evans welcomes baby girl: How many kids do the original Avengers actors have?Charu Asopa’s former father-in-law visits her Bikaner home for the first time; takes him out for a traditional Rajasthani dinner6 colour-changing animals that will leave you amazedWhy checking SNF percentage in milk packets is extremely important, and what does low SNF mean?Bollywood’s hidden family tree: Surprising celebrity connections you didn’t know aboutFrom small-town creator to owning a Rs 4.5 crore luxurious car: A look at Bigg Boss 19 contestant Mridul Tiwari’s lifestyle, net worth and more5 stunning earrings from Deepika Padukone’s jewellery collection to elevate your wedding look7 unique Indian baby boy names inspired by ‘colors of life’123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingVanessa BryantGiannis AntetokounmpoGolden State Warriors vs Milwaukee BucksLamar JacksonRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthPatrick MahomesMichael StrahanChet HolmgrenTua TagovailoaConnor McDavid Wife

SURI/MIDNAPORE/KOLKATA: The family of a 95-year-old man who died by suicide in his daughter’s Birbhum home on Thursday blamed “SIR fears” for his act, making it the second such case in Bengal in three days. Another man’s suicide attempt in Cooch Behar on Wednesday was also attributed to concerns over citizenship.CM Mamata Banerjee attacked what she termed “BJP’s politics of fear, division and hate” after Midnapore resident Kshitish Majumdar, who migrated from Bangladesh’s Barisal 40 years ago, was allegedly driven to suicide by the fear of “being pushed back or sent to detention camps”. His name was missing from 2002 rolls during the SIR, his daughter said.A man identified as Pradeep Kar (57) ended his life in Panihati on Tuesday. Police commissioner Murlidhar Sharma, who visited the 57-year-old’s home, said the deceased scribbled in a purported suicide note that “NRC is responsible for my death”.In Cooch Behar, Khairul Sheikh’s family claimed he consumed pesticide after brooding over the possibility of his name being struck off the electoral rolls because of a name mismatch between his voter card and Aadhaar. A resident of Jeetpur village in Dinhata, Khairul was hospitalised in a critical condition.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration Crackdown123 Photostories 3 most common nutrient deficiencies in Indians and how to overcome them5 hidden forests in and around Delhi that few people know aboutChris Evans welcomes baby girl: How many kids do the original Avengers actors have?Charu Asopa’s former father-in-law visits her Bikaner home for the first time; takes him out for a traditional Rajasthani dinner6 colour-changing animals that will leave you amazedWhy checking SNF percentage in milk packets is extremely important, and what does low SNF mean?Bollywood’s hidden family tree: Surprising celebrity connections you didn’t know aboutFrom small-town creator to owning a Rs 4.5 crore luxurious car: A look at Bigg Boss 19 contestant Mridul Tiwari’s lifestyle, net worth and more5 stunning earrings from Deepika Padukone’s jewellery collection to elevate your wedding look7 unique Indian baby boy names inspired by ‘colors of life’123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingVanessa BryantGiannis AntetokounmpoGolden State Warriors vs Milwaukee BucksLamar JacksonRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthPatrick MahomesMichael StrahanChet HolmgrenTua TagovailoaConnor McDavid Wife

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SURI/MIDNAPORE/KOLKATA: The family of a 95-year-old man who died by suicide in his daughter’s Birbhum home on Thursday blamed “SIR fears” for his act, making it the second such case in Bengal in three days. Another man’s suicide attempt in Cooch Behar on Wednesday was also attributed to concerns over citizenship.CM Mamata Banerjee attacked what…

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A Gujarat High Court has granted extended parole to a couple convicted of murder, allowing them to undergo IVF treatment. Jayendra Damor and Sejal Bariya, serving life sentences for a 2010 killing, received a rare judicial allowance to pursue parenthood while incarcerated. The court emphasized their surrender after the parole period concludes. AHMEDABAD: Fifteen years of separation. A shared sentence. Now, a Gujarat HC order offered a rare pause to a couple convicted of murdering the woman’s former boyfriend in 2010 – a chance to create life, even while serving time for taking one.Jayendra Damor and Sejal Bariya have been granted extended parole to undergo in-vitro fertilisation treatment, marking a rare judicial allowance for imprisoned convicts seeking parenthood. Damor and Bariya, both serving life terms in separate prisons for the killing of Pinakin Patel, are out on parole until Nov 2, following the order that described the plea as deserving of “sympathetic consideration”.The two were convicted by a Godhra district court in 2013 for conspiring to lure Patel – who allegedly continued to harass Bariya after their breakup – to a guesthouse in Pavagadh and killing him. At the time, Bariya was a PTC college student in Rajkot and in a relationship with Damor. Now in their late thirties, the couple told the court they wished to have a child through IVF. Bariya was first released on parole in 2023 for infertility treatment and began consulting a gynaecologist in Dahod. Based on medical reports, Damor sought parole for himself, citing his need to participate.On Oct 16, HC granted Damor temporary release to accompany Bariya. When the couple appeared before it again on Oct 28, Justice HD Suthar agreed to extend the parole period “Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the present case and for the reasons stated in the application, the same is partly allowed and the parole leave period granted earlier is extended up to Nov 2.on the same terms and conditions,” the court said. The bench, however, drew a clear line on leniency. “The applicant shall surrender before the concerned jail authority immediately after the aforesaid period is over,” it said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration Crackdown123 Photostories 3 most common nutrient deficiencies in Indians and how to overcome them5 hidden forests in and around Delhi that few people know aboutChris Evans welcomes baby girl: How many kids do the original Avengers actors have?Charu Asopa’s former father-in-law visits her Bikaner home for the first time; takes him out for a traditional Rajasthani dinner6 colour-changing animals that will leave you amazedWhy checking SNF percentage in milk packets is extremely important, and what does low SNF mean?Bollywood’s hidden family tree: Surprising celebrity connections you didn’t know aboutFrom small-town creator to owning a Rs 4.5 crore luxurious car: A look at Bigg Boss 19 contestant Mridul Tiwari’s lifestyle, net worth and more5 stunning earrings from Deepika Padukone’s jewellery collection to elevate your wedding look7 unique Indian baby boy names inspired by ‘colors of life’123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingVanessa BryantGiannis AntetokounmpoGolden State Warriors vs Milwaukee BucksLamar JacksonRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthPatrick MahomesMichael StrahanChet HolmgrenTua TagovailoaConnor McDavid Wife

A Gujarat High Court has granted extended parole to a couple convicted of murder, allowing them to undergo IVF treatment. Jayendra Damor and Sejal Bariya, serving life sentences for a 2010 killing, received a rare judicial allowance to pursue parenthood while incarcerated. The court emphasized their surrender after the parole period concludes. AHMEDABAD: Fifteen years of separation. A shared sentence. Now, a Gujarat HC order offered a rare pause to a couple convicted of murdering the woman’s former boyfriend in 2010 – a chance to create life, even while serving time for taking one.Jayendra Damor and Sejal Bariya have been granted extended parole to undergo in-vitro fertilisation treatment, marking a rare judicial allowance for imprisoned convicts seeking parenthood. Damor and Bariya, both serving life terms in separate prisons for the killing of Pinakin Patel, are out on parole until Nov 2, following the order that described the plea as deserving of “sympathetic consideration”.The two were convicted by a Godhra district court in 2013 for conspiring to lure Patel – who allegedly continued to harass Bariya after their breakup – to a guesthouse in Pavagadh and killing him. At the time, Bariya was a PTC college student in Rajkot and in a relationship with Damor. Now in their late thirties, the couple told the court they wished to have a child through IVF. Bariya was first released on parole in 2023 for infertility treatment and began consulting a gynaecologist in Dahod. Based on medical reports, Damor sought parole for himself, citing his need to participate.On Oct 16, HC granted Damor temporary release to accompany Bariya. When the couple appeared before it again on Oct 28, Justice HD Suthar agreed to extend the parole period “Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the present case and for the reasons stated in the application, the same is partly allowed and the parole leave period granted earlier is extended up to Nov 2.on the same terms and conditions,” the court said. The bench, however, drew a clear line on leniency. “The applicant shall surrender before the concerned jail authority immediately after the aforesaid period is over,” it said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration Crackdown123 Photostories 3 most common nutrient deficiencies in Indians and how to overcome them5 hidden forests in and around Delhi that few people know aboutChris Evans welcomes baby girl: How many kids do the original Avengers actors have?Charu Asopa’s former father-in-law visits her Bikaner home for the first time; takes him out for a traditional Rajasthani dinner6 colour-changing animals that will leave you amazedWhy checking SNF percentage in milk packets is extremely important, and what does low SNF mean?Bollywood’s hidden family tree: Surprising celebrity connections you didn’t know aboutFrom small-town creator to owning a Rs 4.5 crore luxurious car: A look at Bigg Boss 19 contestant Mridul Tiwari’s lifestyle, net worth and more5 stunning earrings from Deepika Padukone’s jewellery collection to elevate your wedding look7 unique Indian baby boy names inspired by ‘colors of life’123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingVanessa BryantGiannis AntetokounmpoGolden State Warriors vs Milwaukee BucksLamar JacksonRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthPatrick MahomesMichael StrahanChet HolmgrenTua TagovailoaConnor McDavid Wife

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AHMEDABAD: Fifteen years of separation. A shared sentence. Now, a Gujarat HC order offered a rare pause to a couple convicted of murdering the woman’s former boyfriend in 2010 – a chance to create life, even while serving time for taking one.Jayendra Damor and Sejal Bariya have been granted extended parole to undergo in-vitro fertilisation…

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India comes out in support of Afganistan plan to dam Pakistan-bound river | India News

India comes out in support of Afganistan plan to dam Pakistan-bound river | India News

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‘Committed To Af Sovereignty, Independence’ NEW DELHI: India backed Afghanistan’s announcement that it will build a dam on the Kunar river, saying it stands ready to support Afghanistan in sustainable water management, including on hydroelectric projects. Amidst Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions, the govt also reiterated its position that it is fully committed to the sovereignty and territorial…

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JGBS (ANI Photo), Goa Institute of Management (Source: X) NEW DELHI: Two Indian business schools — Jindal Global Business School (JGBS) of OP Jindal Global University and Goa Institute of Management (GIM) — have received the AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation, joining the top six percent of business schools worldwide.The AACSB accreditation evaluates institutions on parameters such as quality of teaching, research, societal contribution, and student learning outcomes through a multi-year peer-reviewed process. Only a small group of business schools in India have achieved this recognition, which aligns their standards with those of globally benchmarked management institutions.Professor C Raj Kumar, founding vice chancellor of OP Jindal Global University, said that it “sends a clear message that Indian universities can match international benchmarks.” At GIM, director professor Ajit Parulekar said the accreditation reflects the institute’s focus on “academic quality, research, and close engagement with the business community.”Established in 1916, AACSB International represents over 2,000 institutional members in more than 100 countries. With the inclusion of JGBS and GIM, India’s management education landscape now features a growing number of institutions aligning with international standards in governance, curriculum, and outcomes.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration CrackdownPM Modi Targets RJD-Congress Over Rahul Gandhi’s Chhath ‘Nautanki’ Remark, Calls Out Jungle RajVindicated But Not Free: Indian-American Man’s 43-Year Nightmare Continues, Faces DeportationIndian Workers Face New Challenge as US Tightens Work Visa Rules Amid Crackdown on H-1B Abuse123 Photostories Why checking SNF percentage in milk packets is extremely important, and what does low SNF mean?Bollywood’s hidden family tree: Surprising celebrity connections you didn’t know aboutFrom small-town creator to owning a Rs 4.5 crore luxurious car: A look at Bigg Boss 19 contestant Mridul Tiwari’s lifestyle, net worth and more5 stunning earrings from Deepika Padukone’s jewellery collection to elevate your wedding look7 unique Indian baby boy names inspired by ‘colors of life’How to reverse pre-diabetes in 21-days: Metabolic doctor shares complete planEarly-onset of colon cancer is rising in young adults: 5 things to know5 worst blood pressure medications and why it is important to check the presence of these in your BP medicineApple versus Avocado: Which is healthier for breakfastHow to grow colourful bougainvillea for balcony garden: 3 tips for healthy flowering123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingKaelin Bradshaw Cause of DeathPrince HarryAnthony DavisJimmy TataRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthH1B BanKash PatelNick MangoldLos Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota TimberwolvesConnor McDavid Wife

JGBS (ANI Photo), Goa Institute of Management (Source: X) NEW DELHI: Two Indian business schools — Jindal Global Business School (JGBS) of OP Jindal Global University and Goa Institute of Management (GIM) — have received the AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation, joining the top six percent of business schools worldwide.The AACSB accreditation evaluates institutions on parameters such as quality of teaching, research, societal contribution, and student learning outcomes through a multi-year peer-reviewed process. Only a small group of business schools in India have achieved this recognition, which aligns their standards with those of globally benchmarked management institutions.Professor C Raj Kumar, founding vice chancellor of OP Jindal Global University, said that it “sends a clear message that Indian universities can match international benchmarks.” At GIM, director professor Ajit Parulekar said the accreditation reflects the institute’s focus on “academic quality, research, and close engagement with the business community.”Established in 1916, AACSB International represents over 2,000 institutional members in more than 100 countries. With the inclusion of JGBS and GIM, India’s management education landscape now features a growing number of institutions aligning with international standards in governance, curriculum, and outcomes.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration CrackdownPM Modi Targets RJD-Congress Over Rahul Gandhi’s Chhath ‘Nautanki’ Remark, Calls Out Jungle RajVindicated But Not Free: Indian-American Man’s 43-Year Nightmare Continues, Faces DeportationIndian Workers Face New Challenge as US Tightens Work Visa Rules Amid Crackdown on H-1B Abuse123 Photostories Why checking SNF percentage in milk packets is extremely important, and what does low SNF mean?Bollywood’s hidden family tree: Surprising celebrity connections you didn’t know aboutFrom small-town creator to owning a Rs 4.5 crore luxurious car: A look at Bigg Boss 19 contestant Mridul Tiwari’s lifestyle, net worth and more5 stunning earrings from Deepika Padukone’s jewellery collection to elevate your wedding look7 unique Indian baby boy names inspired by ‘colors of life’How to reverse pre-diabetes in 21-days: Metabolic doctor shares complete planEarly-onset of colon cancer is rising in young adults: 5 things to know5 worst blood pressure medications and why it is important to check the presence of these in your BP medicineApple versus Avocado: Which is healthier for breakfastHow to grow colourful bougainvillea for balcony garden: 3 tips for healthy flowering123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingKaelin Bradshaw Cause of DeathPrince HarryAnthony DavisJimmy TataRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthH1B BanKash PatelNick MangoldLos Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota TimberwolvesConnor McDavid Wife

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JGBS (ANI Photo), Goa Institute of Management (Source: X) NEW DELHI: Two Indian business schools — Jindal Global Business School (JGBS) of OP Jindal Global University and Goa Institute of Management (GIM) — have received the AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation, joining the top six percent of business schools worldwide.The…

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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged newly elected Rajya Sabha members from the National Conference to vigorously advocate for Jammu and Kashmir’s political rights in Delhi. He cautioned them against losing their voice, citing past instances. Abdullah expressed confidence that the three NC members would champion the restoration of statehood and constitutional rights, addressing internal party dissent regarding unfulfilled promises. SRINAGAR: CM Omar Abdullah urged NC’s newly elected Rajya Sabha members to speak up for J&K’s political rights, warning them not to “lose their voice in Delhi’s pollution” like some of their predecessors. “Sometimes Delhi’s pollution seems to affect our colleagues. We have sent many big names to Parliament in the past, but once they reached there, they appeared to lose their voice,” Omar said Thursday in Handwara.His pointed jab — mixing political frustration with a smog-laced metaphor — drew cheers from supporters in the border town, where he promised that this time, the voices sent to New Delhi “will not fall silent”.The CM’s remarks came amid growing dissent within NC, with two Lok Sabha MPs — Aga Ruhullah Mehdi and Mian Altaf Ahmad — accusing his govt of failing to deliver on political and governance promises.Omar said the three NC members elected to RS last Friday — Chaudhary Mohammad Ramzan, Sajad Ahmad Kichloo and Shammi Oberoi — would “truly represent the people” and press for restoration of statehood and constitutional rights in Parliament. BJP also won one seat, with Sat Sharma clinching victory after a close contest.Recalling that his grandfather Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and father Farooq Abdullah had also sent J&K representatives to Parliament who “suffered the same fate”, Omar said this time he expected better. “I have faith the three members I am sending will become your voice in Parliament,” he said.Praising Ramzan as “the apt candidate”. Omar said despite “gerrymandering” in the Oct 2024 delimitation, Ramzan lost his assembly race by just 600 votes. “We are sending a strong voice to Parliament who will fight for J&K’s rights,” Omar said. “They will remind the Centre of the promises made — on industries, roads, rail links, tunnels — and of the assembly’s resolution seeking restoration of special status.”The comments followed open criticism from within his party. On Sunday, Anantnag–Rajouri MP Mian Altaf Ahmad said NC-led govt had failed to fulfil its commitments and that governance in the Union territory “needs improvement”.Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has repeatedly accused the NC brass of soft-pedalling on BJP and neglecting its 2024 pledges. “In one year, where has our political fight gone? Where are the 100,000 jobs that were promised?” Mehdi asked recently, alleging the party had drifted from its campaign agenda.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration Crackdown123 Photostories 3 most common nutrient deficiencies in Indians and how to overcome them5 hidden forests in and around Delhi that few people know aboutChris Evans welcomes baby girl: How many kids do the original Avengers actors have?Charu Asopa’s former father-in-law visits her Bikaner home for the first time; takes him out for a traditional Rajasthani dinner6 colour-changing animals that will leave you amazedWhy checking SNF percentage in milk packets is extremely important, and what does low SNF mean?Bollywood’s hidden family tree: Surprising celebrity connections you didn’t know aboutFrom small-town creator to owning a Rs 4.5 crore luxurious car: A look at Bigg Boss 19 contestant Mridul Tiwari’s lifestyle, net worth and more5 stunning earrings from Deepika Padukone’s jewellery collection to elevate your wedding look7 unique Indian baby boy names inspired by ‘colors of life’123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingKaelin Bradshaw Cause of DeathPrince HarryAnthony DavisJimmy TataRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthH1B BanKash PatelNick MangoldLos Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota TimberwolvesConnor McDavid Wife

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged newly elected Rajya Sabha members from the National Conference to vigorously advocate for Jammu and Kashmir’s political rights in Delhi. He cautioned them against losing their voice, citing past instances. Abdullah expressed confidence that the three NC members would champion the restoration of statehood and constitutional rights, addressing internal party dissent regarding unfulfilled promises. SRINAGAR: CM Omar Abdullah urged NC’s newly elected Rajya Sabha members to speak up for J&K’s political rights, warning them not to “lose their voice in Delhi’s pollution” like some of their predecessors. “Sometimes Delhi’s pollution seems to affect our colleagues. We have sent many big names to Parliament in the past, but once they reached there, they appeared to lose their voice,” Omar said Thursday in Handwara.His pointed jab — mixing political frustration with a smog-laced metaphor — drew cheers from supporters in the border town, where he promised that this time, the voices sent to New Delhi “will not fall silent”.The CM’s remarks came amid growing dissent within NC, with two Lok Sabha MPs — Aga Ruhullah Mehdi and Mian Altaf Ahmad — accusing his govt of failing to deliver on political and governance promises.Omar said the three NC members elected to RS last Friday — Chaudhary Mohammad Ramzan, Sajad Ahmad Kichloo and Shammi Oberoi — would “truly represent the people” and press for restoration of statehood and constitutional rights in Parliament. BJP also won one seat, with Sat Sharma clinching victory after a close contest.Recalling that his grandfather Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and father Farooq Abdullah had also sent J&K representatives to Parliament who “suffered the same fate”, Omar said this time he expected better. “I have faith the three members I am sending will become your voice in Parliament,” he said.Praising Ramzan as “the apt candidate”. Omar said despite “gerrymandering” in the Oct 2024 delimitation, Ramzan lost his assembly race by just 600 votes. “We are sending a strong voice to Parliament who will fight for J&K’s rights,” Omar said. “They will remind the Centre of the promises made — on industries, roads, rail links, tunnels — and of the assembly’s resolution seeking restoration of special status.”The comments followed open criticism from within his party. On Sunday, Anantnag–Rajouri MP Mian Altaf Ahmad said NC-led govt had failed to fulfil its commitments and that governance in the Union territory “needs improvement”.Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has repeatedly accused the NC brass of soft-pedalling on BJP and neglecting its 2024 pledges. “In one year, where has our political fight gone? Where are the 100,000 jobs that were promised?” Mehdi asked recently, alleging the party had drifted from its campaign agenda.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration Crackdown123 Photostories 3 most common nutrient deficiencies in Indians and how to overcome them5 hidden forests in and around Delhi that few people know aboutChris Evans welcomes baby girl: How many kids do the original Avengers actors have?Charu Asopa’s former father-in-law visits her Bikaner home for the first time; takes him out for a traditional Rajasthani dinner6 colour-changing animals that will leave you amazedWhy checking SNF percentage in milk packets is extremely important, and what does low SNF mean?Bollywood’s hidden family tree: Surprising celebrity connections you didn’t know aboutFrom small-town creator to owning a Rs 4.5 crore luxurious car: A look at Bigg Boss 19 contestant Mridul Tiwari’s lifestyle, net worth and more5 stunning earrings from Deepika Padukone’s jewellery collection to elevate your wedding look7 unique Indian baby boy names inspired by ‘colors of life’123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingKaelin Bradshaw Cause of DeathPrince HarryAnthony DavisJimmy TataRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthH1B BanKash PatelNick MangoldLos Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota TimberwolvesConnor McDavid Wife

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SRINAGAR: CM Omar Abdullah urged NC’s newly elected Rajya Sabha members to speak up for J&K’s political rights, warning them not to “lose their voice in Delhi’s pollution” like some of their predecessors. “Sometimes Delhi’s pollution seems to affect our colleagues. We have sent many big names to Parliament in the past, but once they…

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Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council’s five-year term concluded without any announcement of fresh elections or its future status. This has sparked concerns among regional leaders, who view the delay as detrimental to democracy, especially following recent violent protests demanding Sixth Schedule status and statehood. Representative image SRINAGAR: Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) completed its five-year term Thursday, with no announcement of fresh elections or on the council’s status.LAHDC was established under Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Act, 1995, during PM PV Narasimha Rao’s tenure and its first elections were held the same year. In the 2020 polls, BJP won 15 of 26 seats and took control of the council.Ladakh MP Mohmad Haneefa said with panchayat elections pending for several years, the hill council’s term ending without fresh polls being announced did not “augur well for the region”. “Govt has not issued any order on whether to extend its term or not. If no notification is issued for continuation and fresh elections are not held, it will not be good for democracy.”Chushul councillor Konchok Stanzin said the term being allowed to end without fresh elections indicated “the end of democracy” in the region. Kargil Democratic Alliance functionary Sajjad Kargili said “last remnants of democracy” were about to disappear.Administration was expected to issue an election notification between Sept 20 and 25 for polls around Oct 27-28. The process would have been completed by Nov 1 so that a new council could take charge on time.However, the situation turned volatile, particularly in Leh when police and paramilitary forces opened fire on protesters demanding Sixth Schedule status and statehood for Ladakh as demonstrations turned violent, killing four people and injuring more than 70, on Sept 24. Authorities in Leh imposed curfew-like restrictions, suspended mobile Internet, and arrested over 70 people, including climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. Govt has since restored Internet access and lifted restrictions. Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance, the two major political groupings, recently held talks with govt’s sub-committee on Ladakh region.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration Crackdown123 Photostories 3 most common nutrient deficiencies in Indians and how to overcome them5 hidden forests in and around Delhi that few people know aboutChris Evans welcomes baby girl: How many kids do the original Avengers actors have?Charu Asopa’s former father-in-law visits her Bikaner home for the first time; takes him out for a traditional Rajasthani dinner6 colour-changing animals that will leave you amazedWhy checking SNF percentage in milk packets is extremely important, and what does low SNF mean?Bollywood’s hidden family tree: Surprising celebrity connections you didn’t know aboutFrom small-town creator to owning a Rs 4.5 crore luxurious car: A look at Bigg Boss 19 contestant Mridul Tiwari’s lifestyle, net worth and more5 stunning earrings from Deepika Padukone’s jewellery collection to elevate your wedding look7 unique Indian baby boy names inspired by ‘colors of life’123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingKaelin Bradshaw Cause of DeathPrince HarryAnthony DavisJimmy TataRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthH1B BanKash PatelNick MangoldLos Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota TimberwolvesConnor McDavid Wife

Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council’s five-year term concluded without any announcement of fresh elections or its future status. This has sparked concerns among regional leaders, who view the delay as detrimental to democracy, especially following recent violent protests demanding Sixth Schedule status and statehood. Representative image SRINAGAR: Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) completed its five-year term Thursday, with no announcement of fresh elections or on the council’s status.LAHDC was established under Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Act, 1995, during PM PV Narasimha Rao’s tenure and its first elections were held the same year. In the 2020 polls, BJP won 15 of 26 seats and took control of the council.Ladakh MP Mohmad Haneefa said with panchayat elections pending for several years, the hill council’s term ending without fresh polls being announced did not “augur well for the region”. “Govt has not issued any order on whether to extend its term or not. If no notification is issued for continuation and fresh elections are not held, it will not be good for democracy.”Chushul councillor Konchok Stanzin said the term being allowed to end without fresh elections indicated “the end of democracy” in the region. Kargil Democratic Alliance functionary Sajjad Kargili said “last remnants of democracy” were about to disappear.Administration was expected to issue an election notification between Sept 20 and 25 for polls around Oct 27-28. The process would have been completed by Nov 1 so that a new council could take charge on time.However, the situation turned volatile, particularly in Leh when police and paramilitary forces opened fire on protesters demanding Sixth Schedule status and statehood for Ladakh as demonstrations turned violent, killing four people and injuring more than 70, on Sept 24. Authorities in Leh imposed curfew-like restrictions, suspended mobile Internet, and arrested over 70 people, including climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. Govt has since restored Internet access and lifted restrictions. Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance, the two major political groupings, recently held talks with govt’s sub-committee on Ladakh region.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Other Countries Will Also…’: Former US Ambassador Sounds Nuclear Alarm After Trump’s Nuke OrderRJD Leader Shahnawaz Alam On Fight Against Brother Sarfaraz In Jokihat | Battle For Bihar‘Can’t Break The Deal’: Pakistan’s ‘US Drones’ Admission On Border Tensions With AfghanistanDelhi Police Alleges 2020 Riots Were Timed With Trump Visit And Aimed To Spark Pan India Unrest‘Pak Is Infuriated With…’: MEA Slams Pakistan Over Border Tensions With AfghanistanBengaluru Road Rage Horror: Delivery Boy Chased, Crushed To Death By Martial Arts Trainer CoupleHostage Drama At Powai Studio: Mumbai Police Rescues 17 Kidnapped Children, Accused Killed’No Tolerance For Terror Or Its Sponsors’: Cyprus Echoes India’s Stand, Backs PM Modi’s DoctrineIndia’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More MonthsIndian-origin Woman Confronts JD Vance On Wife Usha’s Faith And Trump’s Immigration Crackdown123 Photostories 3 most common nutrient deficiencies in Indians and how to overcome them5 hidden forests in and around Delhi that few people know aboutChris Evans welcomes baby girl: How many kids do the original Avengers actors have?Charu Asopa’s former father-in-law visits her Bikaner home for the first time; takes him out for a traditional Rajasthani dinner6 colour-changing animals that will leave you amazedWhy checking SNF percentage in milk packets is extremely important, and what does low SNF mean?Bollywood’s hidden family tree: Surprising celebrity connections you didn’t know aboutFrom small-town creator to owning a Rs 4.5 crore luxurious car: A look at Bigg Boss 19 contestant Mridul Tiwari’s lifestyle, net worth and more5 stunning earrings from Deepika Padukone’s jewellery collection to elevate your wedding look7 unique Indian baby boy names inspired by ‘colors of life’123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingKaelin Bradshaw Cause of DeathPrince HarryAnthony DavisJimmy TataRonda Rousey and Travis Net WorthH1B BanKash PatelNick MangoldLos Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota TimberwolvesConnor McDavid Wife

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SRINAGAR: Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) completed its five-year term Thursday, with no announcement of fresh elections or on the council’s status.LAHDC was established under Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Act, 1995, during PM PV Narasimha Rao’s tenure and its first elections were held the same year. In the 2020 polls, BJP won 15…

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Shri Kali Mata temple in Patiala to get facelift as CM Mann, Kejriwal launch Rs 75 crore projects | India News

Shri Kali Mata temple in Patiala to get facelift as CM Mann, Kejriwal launch Rs 75 crore projects | India News

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Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal (Photo credit: ANI) PATIALA: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday launched projects worth Rs 75 crore to give a facelift to the historic Shri Kali Mata temple here. Addressing a gathering after the launch event, Kejriwal claimed…

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Khattar seeks details of action against builders not completing projects after 3 extensions | India News

Khattar seeks details of action against builders not completing projects after 3 extensions | India News

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Housing and urban affairs minister Manohar Lal Khattar (Photo credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Housing and urban affairs minister Manohar Lal Khattar has sought details of the number of realty projects in which deadlines have been extended and the action taken against developers whose projects remain incomplete even after three extensions. The move comes amid rising…

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‘Security guards’: Congress slams MHA over directive to hire ex-Agniveers in private security firms; calls move insult to soldiers | India News

‘Security guards’: Congress slams MHA over directive to hire ex-Agniveers in private security firms; calls move insult to soldiers | India News

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NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday slammed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) over its directive asking states and Union territories to facilitate the recruitment of ex-Agniveers into private security agencies and training institutes after they complete their term with the armed forces.Criticising the BJP, Congress leader Pawan Khera said on X that the government’s…

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Delhi artificial rain: Cloud seeding only ‘SOS measure,’ says IIT-Kanpur director; technique safe for humans, environment | India News

Delhi artificial rain: Cloud seeding only ‘SOS measure,’ says IIT-Kanpur director; technique safe for humans, environment | India News

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IIT Kanpur director Manindra Agrawal (Image credits: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur) NEW DELHI: Cloud seeding is only a short-term emergency tool to combat severe pollution and poses no threat to humans or the environment, IIT-Kanpur director Manindra Agrawal clarified. He said the process uses only minute quantities of chemicals to induce rain and is…

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