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  • NC-Congress Alliance Stakes Claim To Form Government In J&K, Omar Meets Lt. Guv |

    The National Conference (NC) and Congress alliance took a significant step on Friday by formally staking their claim to govern Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Minister-designate Omar Abdullah met with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to present the coalition’s letters of support, just hours after Congress publicly backed Abdullah.

    Abdullah’s election as the leader of the NC legislature party on Thursday cleared the path for his return as chief minister. He previously held the position from 2009 to 2014, leading a similar NC-Congress coalition.

    In the recent elections, the NC won 42 out of the 90 seats contested in three phases, while Congress secured six seats. With the support of four Independent legislators and the only Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA, the coalition boasts a solid majority in the 95-member House.

    After his meeting at the Raj Bhawan, Abdullah spoke to reporters, expressing urgency for the swearing-in ceremony. “I met the LG and presented the letters of support from the NC, Congress, CPI(M), AAP, and Independents who have backed us. I requested him to fix a date as soon as possible so that the government elected by the people can start functioning,” he stated.

    Abdullah indicated that the oath ceremony is tentatively set for Wednesday, although he acknowledged some delays. “This process will take some time. It’s not an elected government replacing another elected government; we are under central rule, and the LG has to prepare documents to send to Rashtrapati Bhavan,” he explained.

    He further clarified the steps involved: “From Rashtrapati Bhavan, the documents will go to the Home Ministry for processing, and then they will be sent back. We’ve been informed it will take at least two to three days. I hope this process can be completed quickly, allowing us to hold the oath ceremony on Wednesday.”

    Earlier on Friday, the six Congress MLAs convened to authorize the party’s high command in New Delhi to select the leader of their legislature party. JKPCC President Tariq Karra announced that the meeting unanimously decided to delegate this important decision to the central leadership.

  • Rajasthan’s Elderly Couple Die By Suicide, Blames Children In Suicide Note |

    Crime News: In a shocking incident that has surfaced in Rajasthan, an elderly couple died by suicide in Nagaur after jumping into a water tank. The couple left behind a suicide note in which they accused their sons and daughters-in-law of harassment over a property issue, police said on Friday. The deceased were identified as 70-year-old Hajarilal Vishnu and his 68-year-old wife, Chavri Devi. 

    Speaking on the incident, Nagaur Superintendent of Police Narayan Togas said that the couple jumped into a water tank at their home, and their bodies were found floating in the morning. 

    As per the preliminary investigation into the matter, it was revealed that the couple was staying alone in the house. It was the neighbours who informed their sons when they had not seen the couple for the past two days. The sons then informed the police, who reached the place only to find their bodies.

    Speaking on the incident, the Nagaur SP said, “Hazariram Vishnoi (70) and his wife Chawali Devi (68), residents of Karni Colony of the city, have prima facie committed suicide. On receiving the information, Kotwali police station reached the spot at 11 a.m. on Friday. The tank lid was found open in the courtyard of the house. When checked, the bodies of both were lying upside down in the water,” as quoted by news agency IANS.

    “A suicide note was pasted on the wall. The case seems to be of a domestic fight,” said the SP. The FSL team has collected evidence from the spot, and the police are investigating on the basis of the suicide note. The bodies have been kept in the mortuary of the district hospital.

    Hazariram, in his suicide note, has accused his sons, daughters-in-law, daughters, grandsons, and others. He wrote that son Rajendra, daughter-in-law Roshni, son Sunil, daughter-in-law Anita, grandson Pranav, and daughters Manju and Sunita harassed them. He also named other relatives who harassed him.

    “These people got three plots registered in their names by cheating and fighting with me. Daughters Manju and Sunita and son Rajendra got the car ‘RJ 07 GB 6173’ registered in their names after beating me and then sold it…I had bought a plot from Pukhraj Mali. Sunil and his wife Anita got a house in Karni Colony registered in their names. Now these people are not giving food to us, the parents. We are sick and hungry. They abuse us over the phone daily,” said the deceased in his suicide note.

    (With IANS Inputs)

  • Major Breakthrough: Saurabh Chandrakar, Owner Mahadev Betting App, Arrested In Dubai |

    Sourabh Chandrakar, the mastermind behind the Mahadev online betting app has been arrested in Dubai following an Interpol Red Corner notice issued at the request of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), officials said on Friday.

    According to officials, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities officially informed their counterparts in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) yesterday about Chandrakar’s arrest.

    ED officials announced that the documentation process for Chandrakar’s extradition will be completed in the coming days and submitted to the UAE authorities to facilitate his return to India.

    Last year in Dubai, after the ED requested the issuance of a Red Notice (RN) against Chandrakar, he and another promoter of the app, Ravi Uppal, were detained and placed under “house arrest.”

    “Not heard anything from UAE authorities yet,” Indian consulate sources in Dubai told PTI.

    The ED has claimed that its investigation into the Mahadev Online Book (MOB) gaming and betting app has revealed the involvement of several high-ranking politicians and bureaucrats from Chhattisgarh, the home state of Chandrakar and Uppal. According to PTI reports citing federal agency, the MOB app operates as an umbrella syndicate, facilitating illegal betting by providing online platforms that allow for user enrollment, creation of user IDs, and laundering money through a complex network of proxy bank accounts.

    The ED has arrested a total of 11 individuals in connection with this case and has filed two charge sheets so far.

     

    (With ANI, PTI Inputs)

  • Khalistani Terrorist Pannun Threatens To Break India; Urges China To Take Arunachal ‘Back’ |

    Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the general counsel of the banned outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) and designated a terrorist by India, has released a video threatening India’s sovereignty, claiming he will initiate independence movements in states beyond Punjab.

    According to the TOI report, in the latest video, Pannun said, “Mission of SFJ 2024: ONE India, To 2047: NONE India,” in response to Canada’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, David Morrison, stating that “Canada’s policy is clear: India’s territorial integrity must be respected. There’s one India, and that’s been made very clear.”

    Morrison stated this during a public hearing of the Canadian Foreign Interference Commission in Ottawa earlier this month. 

    According to TOI reports, In the video, Pannun addresses Chinese President Xi Jinping and states that “now is the time to order the Chinese army to take Arunachal Pradesh back” falsely claiming that “Arunachal Pradesh is the territory of China”.

    Pannun threatens to fuel independence movements in Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland next, “just like in Punjab”, to “Balkanise the Union of India”. 

  • 200 Kilograms Of Cocaine Worth ₹2,000 Cr From Seized From West Delhi, 2nd Big Haul In A Week |

    Delhi Police Special Cell have seized approximately 200 kilograms of cocaine valued at ₹2,000 crore from from a closed shop in West Delhi’s Ramesh Nagar on Thursday. The drug consignment was kept in packets of namkeen, news ageny ANI quoted sources as saying. The individual responsible for bringing in the drugs has reportedly fled to London, heightening concerns about international drug syndicates operating in the region, as to an NDTV report.

    Authorities tracked the cocaine using GPS technology installed in the vehicle used for its transport. This seizure is linked to a larger syndicate previously implicated in a record bust where 562 kilograms of cocaine worth ₹5,600 crore were confiscated. With this latest haul, the total amount of cocaine recovered by Delhi Police has now reached 762 kilograms, marking it as one of the largest drug seizures in the country’s history.

    The recent operation follows an earlier bust in Punjab, where authorities uncovered a major drug syndicate involved in the distribution of approximately ₹10 crore worth of cocaine. This syndicate was known for sourcing significant quantities from Dubai and the UK.

    On October 2, Delhi Police’s Special Cell made headlines by seizing over 500 kilograms of cocaine in a separate operation, underscoring the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in the capital.

     

  • Ratan Tata Death: Gujarat Declares Day Of Mourning To Pay Tributes To Iconic Industrialist |

    Ratan Tata Death: Following the demise of Indian industrial veteran Ratan Tata, the Gujarat government has announced a one-day state mourning on Thursday as a mark of respect to him. He passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday night.

    As per a notification issued by the state government, the national flag will be flown at half mast on government buildings across Gujarat on Thursday, and there will be no official programme during the day.

    Gujarat govt has declared one day of mourning in respect of Ratan Tata today. The national flag will be flown at half mast and no cultural or entertainment programme of the govt will be held today: Gujarat Govt
    — ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2024

    Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel reached Mumbai and offered floral tributes to Tata, whose mortal remains were kept in the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in the city for people to pay their last respects.

    In a statement, Patel expressed profound grief over Tata’s demise, saying India has lost its ‘Ratan’ (gem) and his death has left a void that can never be filled.

    Speaking on the demise of Ratan Tata, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said, “This loss can never be compensated. The country will always miss him. I pay my tributes to him.,” as quoted by news agency ANI.

  • East Asia Summits Opportunity To Further Deepen Engagement With ASEAN Countries: PM Modi |

    PM Modi said India shared close cultural and civilisation ties with the region, including with Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), who are enriched by a shared heritage of Buddhism and Ramayana.

    |Last Updated: Oct 10, 2024, 12:38 PM IST|Source: PTI

  • Industries’ Legacy And Philanthropist, How Ratan Tata Touched Lives Of Millions |

    Ratan Tata one of the most beloved Indian industrialists and esteemed chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86. He is characterised by bold global acquisitions and a strong commitment to ethical values. Starting from modest beginnings, he significantly expanded the company’s international presence.

    One of India’s most renowned business leaders is celebrated for his humility and compassion, as well as his vision, business acumen, integrity, and ethical leadership. In 2008, he was awarded Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second-highest civilian honour.


    From Humble Beginnings To Steady Ascent

    Ratan Tata was born on December 28, 1937, to Naval and Soonoo Tata. He and his younger brother, Jimmy, were raised by their grandmother, Navajbai R Tata, in Mumbai’s Tata Palace.

    At the age of 17, Ratan left for Cornell University in the U.S., where he studied architecture and engineering for seven years and received a degree in 1962. When was in America, from 1955 to 1962, greatly influenced him, especially the lifestyle in California, where he considered settling in Los Angeles. However, he returned to India when his grandmother’s health declined, leaving behind the life he had envisioned.

    After returning to India, Ratan Tata received a job offer from IBM, but JRD Tata disapproved. Instead, in 1962, he joined Tata Industries. He spent six months at Telco (now Tata Motors) before moving to Tisco (now Tata Steel) in 1963.

    In 1965, he became a technical officer at Tisco and, in 1969, served as the Tata group’s representative in Australia. In 1970, he briefly joined Tata Consultancy Services and became the director of National Radio and Electronics (NELCO) in 1971.

    He joined the board of Tata Sons in 1974 and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School the following year.

    Ratan Tata: Restructuring And Growth

    Ratan Tata began restructuring the Tata Group in 1991 and from 2000 onwards, the group experienced significant growth and globalisation under his leadership.

    He became Chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Trusts in 1991, the same year India opened its economy through reforms. Ratan Tata seized the opportunities presented by these changes while navigating various challenges.

    In the new millennium, Tata led several high-profile acquisitions, including Tetley, Corus, Jaguar Land Rover, Brunner Mond, General Chemical Industrial Products, and Daewoo. He served as chairman of the Tata Group for over two decades until his retirement in 2012.


    Ratan Tata’s Connection With The Masses

    You’ve likely seen Tata trucks, buses, or SUVs on the streets almost every day. Ratan Tata has tapped into the pulse of the Indian market to understand people’s needs and daily lives.

    In 2008, Ratan Tata launched the Tata Nano, the world’s most affordable car, making global headlines. He led the ambitious small car project with enthusiasm and determination. Many called it the “1 lakh car,” and Tata emphasised that “a promise was a promise,” announcing the base model would be priced at Rs 1 lakh.

    (With ANI Inputs)

  • Delhi CM Atishi’s Residence Vacated, Belongings Removed; AAP Slams BJP |

    The PWD has sealed the Delhi Chief Minister Atishi’s residence located at 6 Flagstaff Road. The department has put a double lock on its gate. This government residence was vacated after Arvind Kejriwal resigned from the post of Chief Minister. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleged that despite protocol, the bungalow has not been allocated to the current Chief Minister of Delhi, Atishi.

    The party claimed that undue pressure from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was causing the delay in handing over the property, despite Kejriwal having vacated the premises. Atishi, who assumed the role of Chief Minister after Kejriwal’s resignation, moved her belongings into a Civil Lines bungalow in North Delhi earlier this week.

    Meanwhile, the Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Vijender Gupta, accused Chief Minister Atishi of occupying the Sheeshmahal. He said, “When Chief Minister Atishi has already been allotted a government residence AB-17 Mathura Road, she is still illegally occupying the Sheeshmahal. Why did Arvind Kejriwal give the keys of Sheeshmahal to Atishi instead of handing them over to Delhi PWD officials?”

    “The officials of Kejriwal’s government are deliberately protecting this illegal occupation. I demand from the PWD department that Sheeshmahal should be sealed immediately and legal action should be taken,” he added.

    On Wednesday, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh held a press conference where he accused the BJP of obstructing the bungalow’s allocation to Atishi. Singh claimed that the Chief Minister’s camp office on the premises had already been vacated and provided documents to support the claim that Kejriwal had vacated the house in accordance with proper procedures.

    He further alleged that the BJP had ulterior motives to “usurp” the bungalow, preventing its allocation to the current Delhi Chief Minister.

  • ‘Muslims Have So Many Castes But…’: PM Modi Slams Congress Over ‘Divide And Rule’ Day After Haryana Victory |

    A day after a historic win in the Haryana Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing them of neglecting the diverse castes within the Muslim community and using divisive tactics among Hindus for political gain. “Congress has always used a divide-and-rule formula,” Modi stated during a virtual rally, where he laid the foundation for various development projects in Maharashtra worth over ₹7,600 crore.

    He criticized the party for creating narratives that foster division, claiming, “They keep Muslims under fear to convert them into a vote bank, while ignoring the different castes within the Muslim community.” Modi further asserted that Congress’s strategy is to pit one caste of Hindus against another, saying, “The more Hindus get divided, the more it benefits Congress.” He alleged that the party’s efforts to mislead the public, including Dalits and farmers, have been thwarted.

    Highlighting the support the BJP received from the Dalit and OBC communities in Haryana, Modi emphasized the welfare schemes that have benefited farmers. “Farmers know who provided them with MSP on crops,” he added.

    BJP’s Development Work

    Highlighting the BJP’s development work, Modi said farmers in Haryana are happy with the welfare schemes introduced by the party. He also congratulated the people of Maharashtra for various development projects, including 10 new medical colleges, the modernization of Nagpur Airport, and the construction of a terminal building for Shirdi Airport.

    Corruption Allegations

    PM Modi also accused Congress of rampant corruption during their rule, matching the current pace and scale of development. He emphasized that the recognition of Marathi as a Classical Language is a significant achievement, fulfilling the decades-old dream of the Marathi people.