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Delhi Police opposed bail for Umar Khalid and others in the 2020 riots UAPA case, citing chats about Donald Trump as evidence of a pre-planned, pan-India conspiracy. The affidavit claims the plot aimed to attract international media attention and portray the CAA as a pogrom against Muslims, leading to 53 deaths and property damage. NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has opposed the bail plea of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others in the UAPA case linked to “larger conspiracy” behind the 2020 north-east Delhi riots. In an affidavit to the Supreme Court on Thursday, it said that the “materials and chats” on record referring to Donald Trump indicated that the “conspiracy was pre-planned and sought to be replicated and executed pan India.”The counsel for Umar Khalid, on Tuesday argued before a Delhi court that no criminality could be attributed to Khalid in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. He contended that there was no evidence of any criminal act by Khalid, emphasizing that mere membership in a WhatsApp group did not constitute a crime, especially since Khalid had not sent any messages in the group.Delhi Encounter: Four Most Wanted Bihar Gangsters Killed in Joint OperationThe affidavit further said that the “conspiracy” was aimed at drawing attention of the “international media” and portray the Citizenship Amendment Act as “an act pogrom of Muslims community in India,” ANI reported citing the statement.The issue of CAA was carefully chosen as to serve as a “radicalising catalyst” camouflaged in the name of “peaceful protest”, affidavit said, according to the news agency.It said that the “deep-rooted, premeditated and pre-planned conspiracy” led to the death of 53 people and large-scale damage to public property.Kahild’s counsel, however, has pointed out inconsistencies in the police’s claims, noting that Trump’s visit was only reported on February 13, yet the FIR alleged that conspirators knew the date by February 8. He also highlighted call detail records showing Khalid was not present at a December 8, 2019 meeting in Jangpura where the alleged conspiracy was planned, and referred to a protected witness’s statement about a separate secret meeting supposedly tied to the conspiracy.The affidavit came after SC criticized the Delhi Police for not filing its reply to the bail applications of Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, and Shifa Ur Rehman. The pleas challenge the Delhi high court’s order denying them bail in the UAPA case concerning the alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2020 northeast Delhi riots.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 MediaVideosIndian-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 AbuseBJP Tears Into Congress for Reciting Bangladesh’s National Anthem in AssamFrom Deep-Tech To Defence: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Urges End To India’s Foreign DependenceHardeep Puri Announces Plan to Cut Freight Costs with India’s Own Crude Oil Tanker FleetBangladesh Next Afghanistan? 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NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has opposed the bail plea of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others in the UAPA case linked to “larger conspiracy” behind the 2020 north-east Delhi riots. In an affidavit to the Supreme Court on Thursday, it said that the “materials and chats” on record referring to Donald Trump indicated that…

‘A woman had more guts …’: Rahul Gandhi takes shot at PM Modi over Operation Sindoor – watch | India News

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NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha launched a pointedly gendered attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, contrasting him with former PM Indira Gandhi. Speaking ahead of the Bihar polls, he compared the 1971 war situation to Operation Sindoor, saying that then PM Gandhi, “being a woman”, handled the situation with more strength “than…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the Mahagathbandhan, accusing them of releasing a ‘rate list’ of corruption instead of a manifesto. He alleged that the opposition’s agenda is centered on extortion and loot, while also criticising the Congress for disrespecting Bihar’s people. PM Modi recalled past incidents to highlight alleged lawlessness during RJD rule. PM Modi (PTI) NEW DELHI: Accusing the Mahagathbandhan of corruption, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the opposition alliance in Bihar, claiming it had released a “ratelist” instead of a manifesto.Addressing a rally in Chhapra, PM Modi said, “The leaders of ‘Jungle Raj’ are constantly misleading you, luring you. RJD’s declaration, Congress’s manifesto is not a manifesto. They have revealed their rate list. The real motive behind their every declaration is extortion, ransom, loot, corruption, all this…”Follow Bihar Assembly Election 2025 Live UpdatesThe prime minister also targeted the Congress, accusing its leaders of disrespecting the people of Bihar. He referred to a 2022 incident when former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi had urged people not to allow “bhaiyas” from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to enter the state — a remark made in the presence of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.“Friends, I want to remind you — those with the lantern (RJD), the hand (Congress), and their INDIA alliance partners, how they have insulted Bihar,” PM Modi said, as quoted by ANI.Also read | ‘If you tell Modi to dance…’: Rahul Gandhi opens Bihar campaign with attack on PMRecalling the 1998 Champa Biswas case, PM Modi said the incident exposed the lawlessness during the RJD’s rule. He alleged that the then government had turned the chief minister’s office into a hub for “mafia” activities.“In Bihar in 1998, what happened to the wife of a Dalit IAS officer will make today’s youth shudder if they learn about it. The wife of the Dalit IAS officer had written a letter to the governor revealing that RJD goons had raped her for several days and had not spared other women in the family either, torturing them as well. During the RJD government, even the chief minister’s office had turned into an office of mafias,” he said.As Bihar heads into a high-stakes election, the NDA — which includes the BJP, JD(U), LJP (Ram Vilas), Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), and Rashtriya Lok Morcha — will face the Mahagathbandhan, led by the RJD and comprising Congress, CPI-ML, CPI, CPM, and Mukesh Sahani’s VIP.The state will vote in two phases on November 6 and 11, with the results to be declared on November 14.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 MediaVideosIndian-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 AbuseBJP Tears Into Congress for Reciting Bangladesh’s National Anthem in AssamFrom Deep-Tech To Defence: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Urges End To India’s Foreign DependenceHardeep Puri Announces Plan to Cut Freight Costs with India’s Own Crude Oil Tanker FleetBangladesh Next Afghanistan? 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NEW DELHI: Accusing the Mahagathbandhan of corruption, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the opposition alliance in Bihar, claiming it had released a “ratelist” instead of a manifesto.Addressing a rally in Chhapra, PM Modi said, “The leaders of ‘Jungle Raj’ are constantly misleading you, luring you. RJD’s declaration, Congress’s manifesto…

‘Yuvrajs out on bail’: PM Modi mocks Rahul, Tejashwi; invokes ‘5 Ks’ to attack opposition | India News

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday accused the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) of insulting Chhathi Maiyya and using the issue for votes in the Bihar assembly elections.Speaking at a poll rally in…

Assam’s tribute to Zubeen Garg: GST from final film Roi Roi Binale to be donated; funds to support flood victims, needy students | India News

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The Assam government will be donating its entire share of GST collected from the upcoming Assamese film Roi Roi Binale, the last movie featuring Zubeen Garg. The amount will be handed over to the Kalaguru Artiste Foundation, a charitable organisation set up by the late singer for humanitarian work.CM Himanta Biswa Sarma told reporters on…

JAWANIYA (BHOJPUR): Rivers give in abundance. But when swollen with fury, they plunder without mercy. This July, the primeval Ganga took everything that belonged to this riverine village in Bhojpur district of Bihar. It became a land grabber, a livelihood snatcher, a home wrecker and, as one gathers after visiting the habitation, a destroyer of dreams.Parts of Jawaniya now look like a lunatic’s playground — houses carved into pieces like cakes, dead bamboo forests and roads that abruptly end before a rivercreated precipice. About 200 homes, two water tanks, two schools and three temples were swallowed in the swirling waters. Over 300 bighas (1 bigha equals to 0.6 acres) of fecund land were gnawed away. Ward No. 5, and much of Ward No. 4, don’t exist anymore. Substantial parts of the village are now deemed unsafe. Jawaniya is comatose.A Void For HomeEighty-one-year-old Sriram Sahu has lived through many floods, but none like this. “I’d never seen so much water, such strong currents,” he says. Vijay Thakur, who lost 90% of his land, affirms. “Flood doesn’t scare us,” he says. “Soil erosion (katav) does. We had never imagined it would be this bad.” Ward member Ashish Pandey says the only mercy was that nobody died. “We managed to empty the homes in advance,” he says.The river has left a gaping hole in every Jawaniya heart. The loss of homes isn’t just financial. The sudden physical erasure of a place — where everyone lived, loved and grew up — has filled most villagers with an unbearable melancholy. “Ghar nahi raha, bas ab ghar ka moh bhar hai (There’s no home anymore, just a yearning for it),” says Sandeep Chaudhary of the EBC Bind community. Like most who lost their homes, his family has moved to a bandh (embankment), over a kilometre away. But, like a restless vagabond, he returns to the riverbank every now and then.The embankment is a narrow strip; barely wide enough to set up a tent. To walk to the other side, you gingerly trudge up the slope. The camps are made of canvas and reed. These are survival units where you’ll find sewing machines, gas cylinders, and old trunks kept messily for lack of space. A man sleeps on a charpoy beside a buffalo while a girl pets a rooster on her lap. “I can endure. But my kids haven’t seen hard times. How can they bear all this?,” says a tearyeyed middle-aged woman.In one of the tents, Sandeep’s younger brother, Vijay, is studying mathematics. He is preparing for his Class 12 examinations. They earlier lived in a concrete home with eight rooms. Four of them have fallen into the river, parts of the remaining half hang in the air like a person standing on one leg. Their father, a sharecropper, had toiled all his life to build the house. Scattered school notebooks and a pitch-black hearth tells the story of a hurried evacuation amid a bed of red hibiscus flowers that looks incongruous in these glum surroundings.The family belongings are stored in four places. Some items are with their married sister, who lives about 20km away; the remaining articles are kept either at a temple, or with a friend. Only the bare necessities are at the embankment. Like some others, the Chaudharys are building a reed hut at some distance from the riverbank. “We haven’t left the village. But the village has left us,” says Sandeep.Weighing ChoicesNeeraj’s father, Mangru, is not at home. He is campaigning for the BJP candidate, Rakesh Ojha. So is Pawan Thakur, a bhumihar by caste, who owned 20 bighas of land and is now homeless, landless and jobless. A group of eight men have travelled on motorbikes to a nearby village, where UP deputy CM and BJP leader Keshav Prasad Maurya is addressing an election meeting.A village of yadavs, brahmins, binds, gonds (tribals) and bhumihars, Jawaniya has about 1,500 voters. The Shahpur assembly seat, of which it is a part, has been mostly held by RJD. Two-time MLA Rahul Tiwary is now aiming for a hat-trick. Both candidates have visited Jawaniya.Sentiments, barring those among the yadavs, seem more inclined towards Ojha, described as a “naya yuva chehra (a new youthful face)”. Locals say that he ran a langar (free food service) during the floods. Among others who provided relief materials was Bhojpuri singer-actor Pawan Singh, who distributed 1,500 tents and 2,000 bamboo poles. Jan Suraaj leader Prashant Kishor spent Diwali with the villagers.Nearby villages such as Karja Bazaar were also flooded in July. The waters have receded. But in Jawaniya, they have left behind a sandy bed. Earlier the land, locals say, was fit for wheat, pulses, millets and sesame. “Now we can only grow watermelons,” says Neeraj.Jawaniya is conjoined with another village, Chakki Naurangia, both on the Bihar-Uttar Pradesh border. Homes and lands in both villages have been lost forever. “The district administration ran a flood relief camp for two and a half months. Every family received a gratuity of Rs 7,000,” says Tanai Sultania, DM, Bhojpur, over the phone. It is also learnt that house compensation has been partially disbursed and the villagers are likely to be settled in Bilauti, about 30km away. But several villagers said they haven’t received the compensation yet.Vijay Ram, a Dalit, from Chakki Naurangia, stands staring at the river. Like many others, he has moved to the relief camp. The melancholy of loss, he says, lingers. “This village is my birthplace — I keep coming back,” he explains. Today, he has brought his wife to the riverbank. She wanted to see their ‘home’. He points about 200 metres away. “That’s where it was,” he tells her. There’s nothing there, only a river now at peace with itself.About the AuthorAvijit GhoshAvijit Ghosh is an associate editor with The Times of India. He is addicted to films, music, cricket and football—and not necessarily in that order. He is the author of Bandicoots in the Moonlight, Cinema Bhojpuri, 40 Retakes, and now, Up Campus, Down Campus, a novel set in 1980s JNU. He tweets from the handle @cinemawaleghoshRead MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBangladesh Next Afghanistan? 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JAWANIYA (BHOJPUR): Rivers give in abundance. But when swollen with fury, they plunder without mercy. This July, the primeval Ganga took everything that belonged to this riverine village in Bhojpur district of Bihar. It became a land grabber, a livelihood snatcher, a home wrecker and, as one gathers after visiting the habitation, a destroyer of…

A retired Chandigarh DSP, Dilsher Singh, allegedly shot AAP functionary Nitin Nanda during a wedding dispute in Ropar, Punjab. Nanda sustained a head injury and is undergoing surgery. Police have registered an attempted murder case against Singh and two others, with a property dispute cited as the likely motive. PATIALA: Retired Chandigarh DSP Dilsher Singh allegedly shot AAP functionary Nitin Nanda after a quarrel at a wedding near Anandpur Sahib in Punjab’s Ropar district Wednesday. The bullet hit Nanda in the back of the head, and he was rushed to PGI Chandigarh 80km away for surgery. A case of attempted murder has been registered against Dilsher and two others, who are on the run, said police. Teams are out looking for them. A long-running property dispute was the probable trigger for the shooting, said an officer. Nanda, who owns stone crushers in Punjab and Himachal, unsuccessfully contested the 2017 and 2022 Punjab polls.Ex-Punjab DSP fired from his licensed pistol He joined AAP in May 2024. A witness in the plot case, who was present at the wedding Wednesday, has been booked along with the former DSP, said sources. “According to the statement given by Nanda’s relatives, three gunshots were fired but police could not find any empty shells from the spot, suggesting a single shot was fired,” said SSP Khurana. The former DSP allegedly fired from his licensed pistol.SSP Khurana said the bullet hit the “superficial area on the back of his head” and he might undergo surgery. AAP has condemned the attack and demanded a thorough and impartial investigation.About the AuthorBharat KhannaBharat Khanna is a Principal correspondent with The Times of India. A journalist for 15 years, he covers Patiala and neighbouring districts and writes on power sector, pollution, environment, politics, contemporary trends, crime, farmer issues, and issues of Punjab.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBangladesh Next Afghanistan? Security Expert Warns As Yunus Woos Zakir Naik, Hafiz Aide’They Talk, We Act’: JDU’s Bijendra Prasad Yadav Slams Tejashwi, Rubbishes Mahagathbandhan ManifestoBJP’s Neeraj Kumar Singh Exudes Confidence Of Bihar Poll Win With ‘Big Majority’ | ExclusiveWATCH: Moment When Indian-Origin Businessman Darshan Singh Sahsi Killed By Bishnoi Gang In CanadaIndia Tears Into ‘Baseless Claims’ on Pahalgam Attack In Myanmar Rights Briefing At United NationsPresident Murmu Poses With IAF Pilot Shivangi Singh Pakistan Said It Captured In Op SindoorFrom Sidhu Moose Wala To Canada: Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Expands Threat To Global Punjabi SceneDiljit Dosanjh Faces Khalistani Fury: Big B Gesture Sparks Outrage Ahead of Australia Concert ShowDelhi’s ₹3.2 Crore Cloud Seeding Mission Falls Flat, Experts Cite Low Moisture and Weak CloudsAmid Rising Waters and Discontent, Supaul Voters Turn the Bihar Election into a Fight for Change123 Photostories Beyond the spotlight Bollywood stars chase passions that define their true selvesWorld Sandwich Day 2025: 10 types of sandwiches from across the worldHalloween 2025 from Paris to Prague: How Europe’s old towns are embracing spooky ChicHow buying vegetables post your morning walk can help one live longer7 amazing donkey secrets you probably didn’t know6 South Indian banana varieties one needs to try10 places in India that are a must-visit in the month of November6 tiger reserves perfect for a November getawayChanderi to Kalamkari: 5 classy cotton sarees for the wedding seasonShilpa Shetty, Milind Soman to Kareena Kapoor: Bollywood celebs and their love for yoga123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingTom Aspinall FatherTaylor Swift ExJustin Herbert GirlfriendNina LinJD VanceNikola JokicCleveland Cavaliers vs Boston CelticsSimone BilesLos Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota TimberwolvesConnor McDavid Wife

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PATIALA: Retired Chandigarh DSP Dilsher Singh allegedly shot AAP functionary Nitin Nanda after a quarrel at a wedding near Anandpur Sahib in Punjab’s Ropar district Wednesday. The bullet hit Nanda in the back of the head, and he was rushed to PGI Chandigarh 80km away for surgery. A case of attempted murder has been registered…

Despite troop disengagement from two face-off sites in Ladakh, India and China remain forward deployed for a sixth winter, with no actual de-escalation on the ground. While diplomatic efforts aim to manage tensions and maintain peace, the PLA continues its infrastructure build-up along the frontier. NEW DELHI: A year after troop disengagement between India and China from the two remaining face-off sites at Depsang and Demchok in Ladakh, there is no actual de-escalation on the ground, with the rival armies set to remain forward deployed for the sixth successive winter, reports Rajat Pandit.The military thrust amid diplomatic detente is to manage tensions and “maintain peace and tranquillity” along the LAC. People’s Liberation Army, however, continues with its relentless infrastructure build-up along the frontier.At the 23rd round of corps commander-level meeting at Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on Oct 25, “both sides agreed to continue to use existing mechanisms to resolve any ground issues along the border to maintain stability”, MEA said on Wednesday. The meeting between the Indian 14 Corps commander and the South Xinjiang military district chief was held in “a friendly and cordial atmosphere”. The two sides “noted the progress” since the 22nd round between them a year ago and “shared the view that peace and tranquillity has been maintained in border areas”, MEA added.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBangladesh Next Afghanistan? Security Expert Warns As Yunus Woos Zakir Naik, Hafiz Aide’They Talk, We Act’: JDU’s Bijendra Prasad Yadav Slams Tejashwi, Rubbishes Mahagathbandhan ManifestoBJP’s Neeraj Kumar Singh Exudes Confidence Of Bihar Poll Win With ‘Big Majority’ | ExclusiveWATCH: Moment When Indian-Origin Businessman Darshan Singh Sahsi Killed By Bishnoi Gang In CanadaIndia Tears Into ‘Baseless Claims’ on Pahalgam Attack In Myanmar Rights Briefing At United NationsPresident Murmu Poses With IAF Pilot Shivangi Singh Pakistan Said It Captured In Op SindoorFrom Sidhu Moose Wala To Canada: Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Expands Threat To Global Punjabi SceneDiljit Dosanjh Faces Khalistani Fury: Big B Gesture Sparks Outrage Ahead of Australia Concert ShowDelhi’s ₹3.2 Crore Cloud Seeding Mission Falls Flat, Experts Cite Low Moisture and Weak CloudsAmid Rising Waters and Discontent, Supaul Voters Turn the Bihar Election into a Fight for Change123 Photostories Beyond the spotlight Bollywood stars chase passions that define their true selvesWorld Sandwich Day 2025: 10 types of sandwiches from across the worldHalloween 2025 from Paris to Prague: How Europe’s old towns are embracing spooky ChicHow buying vegetables post your morning walk can help one live longer7 amazing donkey secrets you probably didn’t know6 South Indian banana varieties one needs to try10 places in India that are a must-visit in the month of November6 tiger reserves perfect for a November getawayChanderi to Kalamkari: 5 classy cotton sarees for the wedding seasonShilpa Shetty, Milind Soman to Kareena Kapoor: Bollywood celebs and their love for yoga123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingTom Aspinall FatherTaylor Swift ExJustin Herbert GirlfriendNina LinJD VanceNikola JokicCleveland Cavaliers vs Boston CelticsSimone BilesLos Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota TimberwolvesConnor McDavid Wife

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NEW DELHI: A year after troop disengagement between India and China from the two remaining face-off sites at Depsang and Demchok in Ladakh, there is no actual de-escalation on the ground, with the rival armies set to remain forward deployed for the sixth successive winter, reports Rajat Pandit.The military thrust amid diplomatic detente is to…

Stick to ‘1 government, 1 narrative’: Principal secretary to PM Modi P K Mishra’s advice to babus | India News

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NEW DELHI: Citizens don’t distinguish between ministries as for them there is only “one Govt of India”, P K Mishra, principal secretary to PM Modi, told top bureaucrats while urging them to ensure that communication meant for the public must reflect “one govt, one purpose, one narrative”.TOI has learnt that Mishra, while addressing secretaries of…

DGCA to relax pilot duty time rules from November 1 | India News

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NEW DELHI: India will by Saturday implement relaxed flight duty time rules for pilots to ensure the cockpit crew operating flights are not fatigued. DGCA on Wednesday said the seven remaining clauses of revised flight duty time limitations (FDTL) would be implemented from Nov 1. Fifteen clauses of the relaxed rules were implemented on July…

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Singapore envoy thanks PM Modi for mentioning country’s investment in Mumbai port at India Maritime Week | India News

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MUMBAI: Singapore’s High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for highlighting the launch of PSA Mumbai’s Phase 2 Terminal Expansion during his address at the India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai.He noted that Singapore is glad to be India’s largest foreign investorIn a post on X, Wong wrote, “A…

The ministry of external affairs is working to repatriate nearly 500 Indians detained in Thailand after crossing from Myanmar. These individuals are believed to be victims or perpetrators of cyber scam hubs operating in Southeast Asia. India previously repatriated 549 nationals rescued from similar facilities. NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Wednesday assured that it was working to repatriate nearly 500 Indians detained in Thailand after they crossed over the border amid Myanmar scam hub crackdown.”We are aware of Indian nationals who have been detained by Thai authorities. They had crossed into Thailand from Myanmar over the past few days. Our Mission in Thailand is working closely with Thai authorities to verify their nationality and to repatriate them, after necessary legal formalities are completed in Thailand,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement.Though the statement did not specify the exact number of Indians stranded, Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that nearly 500 people crossed over after a crackdown on scam hub in Myanmar.India Tears Into ‘Baseless Claims’ on Pahalgam Attack In Myanmar Rights Briefing At United Nations”The Indian government will send a plane to take them back directly,” PTI quoted him saying.Earlier in March, India repatriated 549 nationals rescued from such facilities near the Myanmar–Thailand border.UN findings show that cyber scam centres in Myanmar are part of a larger transnational criminal network operating across Southeast Asia, where hundreds of trafficked people are forced into online fraud. Similar hubs exist in Cambodia, Laos, the Philippines and Malaysia. Among those who recently fled Myanmar into Thailand are both Indian victims and alleged perpetrators of these scams.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 MediaVideosWATCH: Moment When Indian-Origin Businessman Darshan Singh Sahsi Killed By Bishnoi Gang In CanadaIndia Tears Into ‘Baseless Claims’ on Pahalgam Attack In Myanmar Rights Briefing At United NationsPresident Murmu Poses With IAF Pilot Shivangi Singh Pakistan Said It Captured In Op SindoorFrom Sidhu Moose Wala To Canada: Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Expands Threat To Global Punjabi SceneDiljit Dosanjh Faces Khalistani Fury: Big B Gesture Sparks Outrage Ahead of Australia Concert ShowDelhi’s ₹3.2 Crore Cloud Seeding Mission Falls Flat, Experts Cite Low Moisture and Weak CloudsAmid Rising Waters and Discontent, Supaul Voters Turn the Bihar Election into a Fight for ChangeChirag Paswan Accuses Owaisi of Dividing Muslims Through Fear Politics’If You Ask PM To Dance…’: Rahul Gandhi Targets Modi, Says BJP Remote Controls Nitish KumarUP CM Yogi Adityanath Targets RJD’s ‘Osama’ in Shahabuddin’s Stronghold, Sparks Ram Temple Showdown123 Photostories Chanderi to Kalamkari: 5 classy cotton sarees for the wedding seasonShilpa Shetty, Milind Soman to Kareena Kapoor: Bollywood celebs and their love for yogaFrom cheese to chicken to chocolate, 6 indulgent sandwiches that are worth trying at homeFrom her controversial exit from Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai to refusing to work with Sunil Grover: Times when Shilpa Shinde made headlinesPriya Sachdev Kapur shares photos from Sona Comstar’s Chennai plant as she carries forward Sunjay Kapur’s Rs 30,000 crore legacy amid legal fight with Karisma Kapoor’s kids (Photos)6 types of Kashmiri breads every foodie needs to try7 Minimalist Indian baby names for your little girlHow long should it take a person to poop ideally, and how does it determine how healthy a person is?Do female students outperform boys? Here’s what US teens think about gender bias in schoolsTimes when Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 contestants mastered the art of spoiling the tasks123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingDarshan Singh SahsiPrince HarryPraneeth Kumar UsiripalliAdin RossHurricane MelissaSidney CrosbyPenguin GameMLB Trade RumorsCharles HullFortnite Tips

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NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Wednesday assured that it was working to repatriate nearly 500 Indians detained in Thailand after they crossed over the border amid Myanmar scam hub crackdown.“We are aware of Indian nationals who have been detained by Thai authorities. They had crossed into Thailand from Myanmar over the past…

Defence minister Rajnath Singh stated that a two-thirds majority for NDA in Bihar would be a fitting tribute to former PM Jawaharlal Nehru on his birthday, November 14, the day poll results are declared. Singh emphasised that PM Modi is building the nation Nehru envisioned, contrasting it with the RJD’s ‘goonda raj’ and highlighting Bihar’s progress under Nitish Kumar. Defence minister Rajnath Singh NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that a two-thirds majority for the NDA in Bihar would be a “befitting tribute” to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birthday, November 14 — the day poll results will be declared.Speaking at an election rally in Barh, Patna district, Singh said, “The day the Bihar poll results will be out happens to be the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. He may not be one of our ideologues, may not belong to our party, but he was the first prime minister of our nation. I do respect him.” ‘NDA Coming To Power With Thumping Majority’: Bihar Minister Sanjay Saraogi On Assembly PollsHe added, as quoted by PTI, “If people vote the NDA to power by a two-thirds majority in Bihar on November 14, this will be a true tribute to Pt Nehru in real terms on his birthday. Do you want to accomplish this task or not?”Singh said the kind of nation Nehru envisioned is the same kind of nation Prime Minister Narendra Modi is striving to build — a developed and strong India.Targeting the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Singh said the people of Bihar no longer want “goonda raj” and credited chief minister Nitish Kumar for restoring order and development. “Nitish Kumar has largely been successful in undoing damage inflicted by RJD’s jungle raj,” he said. He said voters face a clear choice in the Bihar assembly polls — whether to return to “jungle raj” or continue on the path of progress. Speaking at another rally in Darbhanga Singh said, “We will release our manifesto on Thursday and implement every single word in it.”Singh said the BJP practices “fair and clean politics,” avoiding caste or religion-based politics. He also highlighted India’s economic growth, saying, “India has progressed from 11th position to 4th place in terms of economy under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership,” adding that “in a few years, it will reach the third spot.”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 Sidhu Moose Wala To Canada: Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Expands Threat To Global Punjabi SceneDiljit Dosanjh Faces Khalistani Fury: Big B Gesture Sparks Outrage Ahead of Australia Concert ShowDelhi’s ₹3.2 Crore Cloud Seeding Mission Falls Flat, Experts Cite Low Moisture and Weak CloudsAmid Rising Waters and Discontent, Supaul Voters Turn the Bihar Election into a Fight for ChangeChirag Paswan Accuses Owaisi of Dividing Muslims Through Fear Politics’If You Ask PM To Dance…’: Rahul Gandhi Targets Modi, Says BJP Remote Controls Nitish KumarUP CM Yogi Adityanath Targets RJD’s ‘Osama’ in Shahabuddin’s Stronghold, Sparks Ram Temple ShowdownPak Minister Khawaja Asif Accuses Afghanistan Acting Under India’s Influence, Issues Brutal WarningDonald Trump Calls PM Modi ‘Killer’, Asim Munir a ‘Great Fighter’, Repeats India-Pak Ceasefire ClaimAmazon Launches Largest Layoff Drive Yet, Cutting 30,000 Corporate Positions to Boost Efficiency123 Photostories From her controversial exit from Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai to refusing to work with Sunil Grover: Times when Shilpa Shinde made headlinesPriya Sachdev Kapur shares photos from Sona Comstar’s Chennai plant as she carries forward Sunjay Kapur’s Rs 30,000 crore legacy amid legal fight with Karisma Kapoor’s kids (Photos)6 types of Kashmiri breads every foodie needs to try7 Minimalist Indian baby names for your little girlHow long should it take a person to poop ideally, and how does it determine how healthy a person is?Do female students outperform boys? 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Defence minister Rajnath Singh NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that a two-thirds majority for the NDA in Bihar would be a “befitting tribute” to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birthday, November 14 — the day poll results will be declared.Speaking at an election rally in Barh, Patna district, Singh said, “The…

NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to respond to the US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims on India-Pakistan truce. Pointing out Trump’s recent remarks made at Apec summit in South Korea, Rahul said, “Trump is insulting Modi in country after country. Latest is South Korea.”‘If You Ask PM To Dance…’: Rahul Gandhi Targets Modi, Says BJP Remote Controls Nitish KumarHighlighting snippets from Trump’s speech where he “repeated that he used trade to frighten Modi into stopping Operation Sindoor” and “said 7 planes were shot down”, the Congress leader said: “Don’t be scared Modi ji, find the courage to respond.”While PM Modi has steered clear from making any direct remarks on Trump’s claims, India has, at several occasions, clarified that India-Pakistan truce was completely bilateral in nature, at the request of Pakistan DGMO and did not involve any third party intervention.Earlier in the day, while Trump admired PM Modi as a “great-looking guy, killer and tough as hell”, he also said that it was his efforts that made India and Pakistan stop fighting. “If you look at India, and Pakistan, so, I’m doing a trade deal with India, and I have great respect and and love. As you know, for Prime Minister Modi, we have a great relationship. Likewise, the prime minister of Pakistan is a great guy. And the field marshal, they have a field marshal. He’s a great fighter. He really is, he’s a great guy too,” he said.”And I’m reading that 7 planes were shot down. They’re going at it and they’re really starting to go and this is a big thing,” he added.”These are 2 nuclear nations, and they’re really starting to go and this is a big thing. And I called Prime Minister Modi and I said we can’t make a trade deal with you know. I said, no, we can’t. you starting a war with Pakistan. We’re not going to do it. And then I called Pakistan, I said we’re not going to do trade with you because you’re fighting with India,” he claimed.FULL: Trump gives remarks at APEC summit in South KoreaAbout 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 Sidhu Moose Wala To Canada: Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Expands Threat To Global Punjabi SceneDiljit Dosanjh Faces Khalistani Fury: Big B Gesture Sparks Outrage Ahead of Australia Concert ShowDelhi’s ₹3.2 Crore Cloud Seeding Mission Falls Flat, Experts Cite Low Moisture and Weak CloudsAmid Rising Waters and Discontent, Supaul Voters Turn the Bihar Election into a Fight for ChangeChirag Paswan Accuses Owaisi of Dividing Muslims Through Fear Politics’If You Ask PM To Dance…’: Rahul Gandhi Targets Modi, Says BJP Remote Controls Nitish KumarUP CM Yogi Adityanath Targets RJD’s ‘Osama’ in Shahabuddin’s Stronghold, Sparks Ram Temple ShowdownPak Minister Khawaja Asif Accuses Afghanistan Acting Under India’s Influence, Issues Brutal WarningDonald Trump Calls PM Modi ‘Killer’, Asim Munir a ‘Great Fighter’, Repeats India-Pak Ceasefire ClaimAmazon Launches Largest Layoff Drive Yet, Cutting 30,000 Corporate Positions to Boost Efficiency123 Photostories From her controversial exit from Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai to refusing to work with Sunil Grover: Times when Shilpa Shinde made headlinesPriya Sachdev Kapur shares photos from Sona Comstar’s Chennai plant as she carries forward Sunjay Kapur’s Rs 30,000 crore legacy amid legal fight with Karisma Kapoor’s kids (Photos)6 types of Kashmiri breads every foodie needs to try7 Minimalist Indian baby names for your little girlHow long should it take a person to poop ideally, and how does it determine how healthy a person is?Do female students outperform boys? Here’s what US teens think about gender bias in schoolsTimes when Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 contestants mastered the art of spoiling the tasksHow to stop hair fall fast: Doctor shares 7 tips to follow for 21 daysVelvet is back and Sreeleela just gave it a modern makeover with her sharara20 striking photos show cyclone montha’s approach to andhra pradesh coast at 100kmph123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingDarshan Singh SahsiPrince HarryPraneeth Kumar UsiripalliAdin RossHurricane MelissaSidney CrosbyPenguin GameMLB Trade RumorsCharles HullFortnite Tips

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NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to respond to the US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims on India-Pakistan truce. Pointing out Trump’s recent remarks made at Apec summit in South Korea, Rahul said, “Trump is insulting Modi in country after country. Latest is South…

Union home minister Amit Shah launched a strong attack on the INDIA bloc in Bihar, accusing Congress and RJD leaders of dynastic politics and corruption. He asserted that the ambitions of Sonia Gandhi and Lalu Prasad Yadav to see their sons in top posts would fail, as the Prime Minister and Chief Minister positions are not vacant. Amit Shah (Photo: PTI) NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on the INDIA bloc during a series of rallies in Bihar on Wednesday, accusing Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav of promoting dynastic politics and corruption. Shah took sharp digs at both leaders, saying their ambitions to see their sons as chief minister and prime minister would fail, as “both the posts are not vacant.”In Khagariya, Amit Shah Frames Bihar Poll As Choice Between NDA’s Five Pandavas And RJD’s Jungle Raj’PM, CM seats not vacant’Addressing a crowd in Begusarai, Shah said, “The BJP has given tickets to many youngsters for the Bihar assembly polls, but the RJD and Congress have not, as Lalu ji wants to make his son Tejashwi to become the Chief Minister and Sonia Gandhi wants her son, Rahul to become the Prime Minister.”He went on to mock the opposition leadership, saying, “I want to say this to Sonia ji and Lalu ji — ‘Bihar mein na CM pad khali hai, Delhi mein PM pad khali hai. Aapke beto ka number nahi lagne wala hai’.”Shah also branded the opposition alliance as a corrupt coalition, remarking that the Mahagathbandhan was actually a ‘thug bandhan,’ led by leaders mired in scams.’Lalu and Rahul protect infiltrators’Shah further accused the RJD-Congress alliance of shielding infiltrators in Bihar’s voter lists. Taking aim at Rahul Gandhi, he said, “Rahul Baba had come here a month and a half ago. Now, after a month, he has come again today. When he came earlier, he had taken out a ‘Ghuspaithiya Bachao Yatra’.”Shah asked the crowd, “Today I have come to ask the people of Begusarai, and the followers of Lord Parashuram: should there be Bangladeshi infiltrators on Bihar’ s voter lists? Both Lalu (Yadav) and Rahul (Gandhi) have become protectors of Bangladeshi infiltrators. But today I promise you that our four candidates will identify them and remove every single infiltrator from the soil of Bihar.”He continued, “An infiltrator takes a share of our ration and grain, takes work meant for our labourers, and with their vote creates an anti-India government. Lalu and Rahul are protectors of infiltrators on the voter lists. Tell me: should the infiltrators be removed or not? Can Rahul remove them? Only Narendra Modi can remove them.”‘This election is not about making someone CM’Shah described the upcoming 2025 Bihar Assembly elections as a battle for the state’ s future, stating that, “The upcoming Bihar election of 2025 is not about making someone an MLA, a minister, or even a chief minister. This election is to save Bihar from jungle raj (lawlessness). We have witnessed jungle raj before, Begusarai was once an industrial district, but one by one, all industries on this land disappeared,” he said.His remarks come amid uncertainty over the NDA’s chief ministerial face, with the opposition mocking the alliance over it. “Bihar’ s soil was soaked in blood because of heinous crimes. Industries of crime, murder, ransom, extortion, and abduction began to flourish. For 15 years, Lalu and Rabri devastated the land of Bihar. Now, after 20 years, that same jungle raj is returning in the form of Tejashwi and Rahul’ s alliance,” the Union minister added.Cautioning voters, Shah said, “People of Bihar, be careful, one mistake will push Bihar back by 20 years. But if you make the right decision, under the leadership of Modi ji, a ‘Viksit Bihar’ will be built.”Shah praises Nitish-Modi duoAddressing another rally in Samastipur, Shah continued his attack on the opposition, targeting Lalu and Rabri over multiple corruption cases.”Lalu and Rabri Devi were involved in the fodder scam, land-for-jobs scam, hotel scam, export scam, and disproportionate assets scam. Can this ‘Mahathugbandhan’ do any good for Bihar? Only the Nitish Kumar and Narendra Modi duo can bring development to the state,” he said.Dismissing any doubts over NDA unity, Shah described the alliance as ‘paanch paandav,’ a strong team of five parties, and asserted that they would secure a “historic victory” in the coming polls.’They want to snatch Karpoori Thakur’s legacy’Shah also accused the opposition of attempting to politicise the legacy of former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur. “Modi ji bestowed Bharat Ratna upon Jannayak Karpoori Thakur. Now, they (opposition) want to take away the title from Karpoori ji. We will not let this happen. People have seen the real face of Congress that had prevented Babu Jagjivan Ram from becoming the PM,” he alleged.’Should Article 370 have been revoked?’Speaking later in Darbhanga, Shah highlighted Modi government’s work in both Ayodhya and Kashmir, stating that, “Here, a temple of Sita Mata is also being built. Brothers and sisters, tell me Kashmir is ours, isn’t it? Why is there any doubt? I am asking clearly: Is Kashmir part of India or not? And should Article 370 have been revoked or not?”He further alleged that, “For 70 long years, a Congress-led government, along with leaders like Lalu, kept Article 370 in place. But Prime Minister Modi abolished Article 370 forever on August 5, 2019. There was a time when terrorists would leave India’ s soil bloodied…But then a surgical strike was carried out, the second time an air strike was conducted, and the third time, Operation Sindoor was executed, during which Pakistan was cleaned up.”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 MediaVideosAmid Rising Waters and Discontent, Supaul Voters Turn the Bihar Election into a Fight for ChangeChirag Paswan Accuses Owaisi of Dividing Muslims Through Fear Politics’If You Ask PM To Dance…’: Rahul Gandhi Targets Modi, Says BJP Remote Controls Nitish KumarUP CM Yogi Adityanath Targets RJD’s ‘Osama’ in Shahabuddin’s Stronghold, Sparks Ram Temple ShowdownPak Minister Khawaja Asif Accuses Afghanistan Acting Under India’s Influence, Issues Brutal WarningDonald Trump Calls PM Modi ‘Killer’, Asim Munir a ‘Great Fighter’, Repeats India-Pak Ceasefire ClaimAmazon Launches Largest Layoff Drive Yet, Cutting 30,000 Corporate Positions to Boost EfficiencyIndia, EU Narrow Differences As Piyush Goyal Wraps High-Stakes Brussels Push For Swift Trade Deal“Even Ate The Animals’ Fodder” Prashant Kishore Slams Tejashwi After INDIA Bloc’s Bihar ManifestoOne Dead, Thousands Evacuated as Cyclone Montha Tears Through Andhra and Odisha123 Photostories Do female students outperform boys? 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NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on the INDIA bloc during a series of rallies in Bihar on Wednesday, accusing Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav of promoting dynastic politics and corruption. Shah took sharp digs at both leaders, saying their ambitions to see their sons…

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Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif, left, and Indian-origin businessman Darshan Singh Sahsi Pakistan issued a strong warning to Afghanistan’s Taliban after peace talks in Istanbul collapsed, threatening to use only a fraction of its military power to crush the regime. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched his Bihar election campaign with sharp attacks on Prime Minister…

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NEW DELHI: As Bihar gears up for the upcoming elections, the state is tightening its security and monitoring activities across towns. But amid the heightened vigilance, a disturbing incident in Barsoi has stirred public anger and raised questions about police conduct.According to the now viral video footage, a police officer allegedly misbehaved with a man…

Yogi Adityanath LUCKNOW: The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday announced a Rs 30 per quintal increase in sugarcane prices for the 2025-26 crushing season, terming it a major pro-farmer decision that will benefit lakhs of cultivators across the state. With the latest revision, the price of the early variety of sugarcane has been fixed at Rs 400 per quintal and the common variety at Rs 390 per quintal, Sugarcane Development and Sugar Industry Minister Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary said. “The increase will result in an additional payment of around Rs 3,000 crore to farmers,” he said during a press conference here. This marks the fourth time during this government’s tenure that the state advisory price for sugarcane has been raised. Officials said the decision is expected to boost farmers’ income and inject fresh momentum into the state’s rural economy. “The government considers it its top priority to honour the hard work of farmers. Sugarcane growers are not just producers but strong pillars of the state’s economy,” Chaudhary said, adding that ensuring timely and fair payment for their produce remains the government’s firm commitment. According to the minister, sugarcane farmers have so far received payments worth Rs 2,90,225 crore during the current administration. By comparison, a total of Rs 1,47,346 crore was paid between 2007 and 2017 during the previous Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party governments. “The current government has therefore made Rs 1,42,879 crore more payments in just eight and a half years,” he claimed. Chaudhary further said Uttar Pradesh currently has 122 operational sugar mills, placing it second in the country in sugar production. While 21 mills were sold off cheaply during previous regimes, the state’s transparent management and investor-friendly policies have attracted over Rs 12,000 crore in new investment in the sector, he claimed. The minister said that in the past eight years, four new mills have been established, six closed mills have been reopened, and 42 mills have expanded their crushing capacity, equivalent to the addition of eight large mills. Two sugar mills have also installed compressed biogas (CBG) plants, strengthening the alternative energy base in the sugarcane sector. Under the state’s “Smart Ganna Kisan” initiative, the entire process of area registration, scheduling, and the issuance of supply slips has been made online, he said. Farmers now receive their supply slips directly on mobile phones, and payments are transferred to their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The central government has recognised the system as a model initiative, the minister said. Highlighting the ethanol sector’s growth, Chaudhary said production in Uttar Pradesh has increased from 41 crore litres to 182 crore litres, while the number of distilleries has gone up from 61 to 97. The sugarcane acreage in the state has also expanded from 20 lakh hectares to 29.51 lakh hectares, making Uttar Pradesh the leading state in the country in sugarcane cultivation, he added.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosUP CM Yogi Adityanath Targets RJD’s ‘Osama’ in Shahabuddin’s Stronghold, Sparks Ram Temple ShowdownPak Minister Khawaja Asif Accuses Afghanistan Acting Under India’s Influence, Issues Brutal WarningDonald Trump Calls PM Modi ‘Killer’, Asim Munir a ‘Great Fighter’, Repeats India-Pak Ceasefire ClaimAmazon Launches Largest Layoff Drive Yet, Cutting 30,000 Corporate Positions to Boost EfficiencyIndia, EU Narrow Differences As Piyush Goyal Wraps High-Stakes Brussels Push For Swift Trade Deal“Even Ate The Animals’ Fodder” Prashant Kishore Slams Tejashwi After INDIA Bloc’s Bihar ManifestoOne Dead, Thousands Evacuated as Cyclone Montha Tears Through Andhra and OdishaGround Report From Supaul: Voters Reveal Poll Mood; Employment, Liquor Ban Key Issues | BiharChampion Of Global Boot-Licking? 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LUCKNOW: The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday announced a Rs 30 per quintal increase in sugarcane prices for the 2025-26 crushing season, terming it a major pro-farmer decision that will benefit lakhs of cultivators across the state. With the latest revision, the price of the early variety of sugarcane has been fixed…

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A Tamil Nadu police officer’s heartwarming rescue of a trapped puppy from a roadside pit melted hearts online. Officer Vinoth and his team used teamwork and quick thinking to save the trembling pup as its anxious mother watched. The grateful puppy’s tiny gesture of thanks turned the viral video into a powerful symbol of compassion and hope. NEW DELHI: Not all heroes sweep through the skies; some kneel by roadside pits with hearts of gold and a rope in hand. In Tamil Nadu, a police officer turned from law enforcer to life saver when he rescued a trembling puppy trapped in a roadside pit, creating a moment that tugged at every heart online.After faint whimpers echoed from a roadside pit, locals quickly realized a puppy had slipped into trouble. In true modern-day fashion, they did what any compassionate (and camera-ready) human would do: dial the rescue team and hit record, turning concern into a viral act of kindness.The now-viral video, shared by Coimbatore police officer Vinoth himself, begins with him widening the metal opening of the pit. The officer and his team then fashioned a makeshift loop using a water pipe and rope. With teamwork, one rescuer carefully slid the rope into the pit while another lit the path for the rescue. A third one guided a hook-like rod, steering the loop closer until it looped the frightened puppy waiting in the dark.Throughout the event, the mother dog stood guard, observing the entire operation very anxiously. When the trembling pup finally emerged from the pit, the mother rushed forward toward her kid. She licked, nudged, and cuddled her little one as if sealing the moment with love.And just when viewers thought their hearts couldn’t melt any faster, came the twist. The tiny, partially wet soul paused mid-waddle, walked toward Vinoth, and seemed to offer a puppy-sized “thank you” before returning to its mother’s side.The internet, predictably, couldn’t stay calm. Comment sections overflowed with ‘paw-sitive’ vibes, blessings for the officer, and heartfelt applause for his act of compassion.In that brief moment, humanity shone brighter than any flashlight in the pit. Officer Vinoth’s act wasn’t just a rescue; it was a reminder that compassion is still alive and wagging.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. 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NEW DELHI: Not all heroes sweep through the skies; some kneel by roadside pits with hearts of gold and a rope in hand. In Tamil Nadu, a police officer turned from law enforcer to life saver when he rescued a trembling puppy trapped in a roadside pit, creating a moment that tugged at every heart…

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A Gurgaon CEO’s viral post highlights a Gen Z employee’s candid leave request for a breakup recovery. Jasveer Singh of Knot Dating instantly approved the request, praising the employee’s unfiltered honesty. This incident sparked online discussion, with many commending the supportive workplace culture shift towards open conversations about mental well-being and emotional health. Representative image (AI) NEW DELHI: A Gurgaon-based entrepreneur’s post about an employee’s unusually candid leave request has gone viral after he described it as the “most honest” application he has ever received.Jasveer Singh, co-founder and CEO of Knot Dating (matrimony app), shared the email on X, saying the note reflected how Gen Z employees are more open and unfiltered about their emotions and mental well-being.“Gen Z doesn’t do filters,” Singh wrote in his post, referring to a message from an employee who sought time off to recover from a breakup.The employee’s email read: “I recently had a breakup and haven’t been able to focus on work. I need a short break. I’m working from home today, so I’d like to take leave from the 28th to the 8th.”The CEO’s post quickly gained traction online, with many users applauding both the employee’s honesty and Singh’s response. When asked if he approved the request, Singh confirmed, “Leave approved, instantly.”The comment drew praise for his supportive stance, with several users noting that such openness marked a positive shift in workplace culture where mental health and emotional well-being are discussed more openly.One user commented, “This is perfectly okay. Better yet, don’t explain what it’s for at all.” Another joked, “There are people who don’t even take that many leaves for their marriage,” to which Singh replied, “But I think breakups require more leave than marriage.”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 MediaVideosPak Minister Khawaja Asif Accuses Afghanistan Acting Under India’s Influence, Issues Brutal WarningDonald Trump Calls PM Modi ‘Killer’, Asim Munir a ‘Great Fighter’, Repeats India-Pak Ceasefire ClaimAmazon Launches Largest Layoff Drive Yet, Cutting 30,000 Corporate Positions to Boost EfficiencyIndia, EU Narrow Differences As Piyush Goyal Wraps High-Stakes Brussels Push For Swift Trade Deal“Even Ate The Animals’ Fodder” Prashant Kishore Slams Tejashwi After INDIA Bloc’s Bihar ManifestoOne Dead, Thousands Evacuated as Cyclone Montha Tears Through Andhra and OdishaGround Report From Supaul: Voters Reveal Poll Mood; Employment, Liquor Ban Key Issues | BiharChampion Of Global Boot-Licking? Pakistan Competes For Gold In Trump Flattery OlympicsEscalation Fears Mount As Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks End Without Conclusion In Turkey’7 Brand-New Beautiful Planes Shot Down’: Trump Repeats India-Pak Ceasefire Claim In Japan123 Photostories Pankaj Tripathi, John Abraham, Rajinikanth: Celebrities living ordinary lives will make you believe in the joy of simplicityIntermittent fasting? Study reveals skipping breakfast can cause irreversible damage to healthPremanand Ji Maharaj’s teachings on love and marriage: Quotes that inspire devotion and compassionReasons to watch SS Rajamouli and Prabhas’ ‘Baahubali- Thes Epic’ in theatres againHonouring Maa Annapurana: Why eating in silence benefits both mind and body6 world-famous dishes that started as struggle foodSeoul simmers: Protests greet Donald Trump in South KoreaFrom kaftans to coastlines: Kareena Kapoor’s vacay vibes are always on pointFrom Wednesday Addams to Maleficent: Iconic Halloween costume ideas from Hollywood movies and seriesMagnesium: 10 surprising natural sources you probably never knew about123Hot PicksCyclone MonthaBank Holiday TodayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingDarshan Singh SahsiPrince HarryPraneeth Kumar UsiripalliAdin RossHurricane MelissaSidney CrosbyPenguin GameMLB Trade RumorsCharles HullFortnite Tips

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