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Police tightens security, alerts rail and metro after blast

Delhi Police has beefed up security arrangements in various markets, which are bustling with shoppers during the festival season, and asked the railway and Metro staff to be on high alert following the blast in front of CRPF school in Rohini's Prashant Vihar area, officials said on Monday. The strong explosion ripped through a wall of the CRPF school on Sunday morning. No one was hurt in the blast which also damaged hoardings of nearby shops and window panes of vehicles parked near the site.

Stay vigilant against cyber frauds while shopping online this Diwali

Diwali and Dhanteras just around the corner, online shopping is set to soar. This time of year is not only a peak for e-commerce but also a prime opportunity for digital fraudsters. With the increase in transactions on e-commerce platforms, shoppers must be more vigilant than ever to avoid falling victim to scams.

Criminals like Bishnoi belong to no specific region: Haryana DGP

Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapoor, speaking on Monday, condemned gangster Lawrence Bishnoi while stressing that criminals involved in cases like the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique belong to no specific city or region. He assured the public that strict action would be taken against perpetrators, irrespective of location or background.

CHINA PARRIES QUESTION ON MODI-XI MEET

China's Foreign Ministry on Monday parried questions on a possible meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia this week.

PM Modi to depart for Russia today

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that India plays a vital role in BRICS, bringing significant value, particularly in sectors such as economic growth, sustainable development, and global governance reforms.

BJP makes history: Membership reaches 10 crore milestone, target 11 crore

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday achieved a significant milestone with its membership reaching 10 crores.

Jharkhand: Junior doctor dies after falling from 3rd floor of hostel

A junior doctor on Monday died after allegedly falling off the third floor of hostel with his female friend at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Science (RIMS) campus in Jharkhand, police said.

Civil aviation ministry plans to put hoax bomb callers on no-fly list

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday said that the Civil Aviation Ministry is considering amending existing laws to deal with false bomb threats on aircraft and plans to put those who make such threats on a no-fly list.

CM Dhami virtually flags off Lalkuan-Bandra Superfast train

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami virtually flagged off the Lalkuan-Bandra Superfast train from his official residence in Dehradun on Monday.

SC halts declaration of exam results for classes 8, 9, and 10 in Karnataka

The Supreme Court on Monday directed that the results of half-yearly exams for classes eight, nine and tenth in any district of Karnataka should not be declared until further notice.

CONG CONFRONTS RISING OBSTACLES AS MAHARASHTRA POLITICAL GAME UNFOLDS

The battle of by-polls in Rajasthan has become an uphill task after the defeat Haryana elections. The Congress is facing significant challenges following this defeat. Winning the state elections poses a significant challenge, but preserving the alliance is proving even tougher. The situation is particularly concerning, with small alliance parties in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar expressing threats, while in Maharashtra, trust issues are emerging among allies.

ECI appoints Ajay Singh as Jharkhand DGP

The Election Commission of India on Monday approved Ajay Kumar Singh's appointment as Director General of Police, Jharkhand.

Mosque committee begins demolition of illegal portion of Sanjauli Mosque

The Sanjauli Mosque case committee Chairman Lucky Mohammad Latif Negi on Monday said that the demolition work of the illegal portion of the mosque would start from the roof of the mosque after the Himachal Waqf Board granted permission for the partial demolition of the Sanjauli Mosque following a court order from the Municipal Corporation Shimla.

"'Kashmir Pakistan nahi banega': Farooq Abdullah

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Monday condemned the terror attack in Gagangir and said that he wants to tell the leadership in Pakistan that if they want good relations with India they need to put an end to terror and let people of Jammu and Kashmir live with dignity and succeed.

PM MODI ACKNOWLEDGES SACRIFICE OF COPS

Taking to social media X, Modi wrote in a post, \"Today, on Police Commemoration Day, we honour the bravery and sacrifice of our police personnel.

Junior docs end hunger strike though Mamata refuses to hear complaints

Protesting junior doctors in West Bengal today announced the withdrawal of their 17-day-old hunger-strike after a two-hour meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at Nabanna, the State secretariat.

Rahul Gandhi condemns Gagangeer terror attack as 'cowardly and unforgivable crime'

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday condemned the recent terrorist attack in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of several people, including a doctor and migrant labourers.

Amit Shah hails 8 years of UDAN scheme

Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme on its eighth anniversary, highlighting its success in connecting underserved regions and promoting affordable air travel.

Instilling fear of law among criminals is UP govt's priority

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday that instilling the fear of law among criminals is one of the priorities of his government.

Yadav withdraws resignation amid OBC representation concerns

Former Haryana minister and senior Congress leader Captain Ajay Singh Yadav on Monday again voiced concerns over the under-representation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) within the Congress party's Haryana unit and national bodies like the Congress Working Committee (CWC).

NIA team arrives at Ganderbal after deadly terror attack

Protests were held condemning the terror attack and demanding swift action against those responsible

Severe cyclonic storm to lash Bengal, Odisha

The low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal on Monday intensified and is likely to turn into a severe cyclonic storm by October 23 and reach the coasts adjoining Odisha and West Bengal the next day, bringing heavy rain in the two states for three days till Friday, the Met office said.

Top security officials brief Home Secy about repeated hoax bomb threats to airlines

CISF guards 68 civilian airports by deploying about 40,000 personnel

BIG WIN FOR DIPLOMACY AS INDIA, CHINA REACH LAC PACT

Agreement will facilitate patrolling in Depsang and Demchok areas

Saini tightens grip, keeps home, finance with self

Vij gets crucial energy, Arti Singh health, Rao Narbir Singh industries

After Naidu in Andhra, Stalin talks about raising more kids in TN

The Lok Sabha delimitation exercise may make people think about raising “16 children”, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Monday while referring to a Tamil adage. His comments came just two days after his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N Chandrababu Naidu asked women to have more children to stabilize the population in his state.

Haryana results reinforce message of stability, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Monday that the Haryana poll result has reinforced people's message of stability that was visible in his government's return to power for the third straight term at the Centre, comments which came as he prepares to spearhead the BJP's campaign in the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly polls.

Office Furniture Trends For 2024: What's In And What's Out

As we step into 2024, the world of office furniture is undergoing a significant transformation.

Obama Calls Kamala Harris 'Most Prepared Nominee Ever'

Former US President Barack Obama at a campaign event in Las Vegas endorsed Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and emphasised her preparedness for the presidency.

Bomb Threats For 24 Flights In Last 24 Hrs

As many as 24 flights of Indian airlines received bomb threats on Sunday, according to sources.