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Delhi's civil defence volunteers stare at uncertainty

The civil defence volunteers in Delhi are protesting frequently, as their salaries have been withheld since April this year. On the other hand, the future of these civil defence employees is in Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's hands. The Delhi government, led by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), is planning to terminate 10,000 civil defence employees by the end of October 2023, said an officer of the Delhi government who is aware of the matter.

CBI TO GRILL OFFICIALS IN KARNATAKA UNIVERSITY'S RS 300-CR FEE SCAM

CBI is also planning to seek help from the Mysuru crime branch officials who had stumbled upon a racket in 2017.

Amid early snowfall Kashmir witnesses record-breaking tourist arrivals

At a time when it's still autumn in Kashmir, hundreds of tourists were taken by surprise to witness snowfall at various locations in the valley. Most of them had come to enjoy the autumn hues and the golden coloured chinar trees of Kashmir, but got snow instead.

AKHILESH'S OUTBURST MAY HIT SP-CONGRESS LS EQUATIONS IN UP

The act of announcing Congress candidates for constituencies where the Samajwadi Party (SP) was expecting a small share of Assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh has resulted in an open feud between the two major partners, the Congress and the SP of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A). This, according to Congress leaders, has made an alliance between the two parties in Uttar Pradesh a bigger challenge.

TMC WATCHES SILENTLY AS MAHUA DRAMA UNFOLDS

TMC insiders say Mamata and Abhishek Banerjee are not favourably disposed towards Mahua Moitra since 'she is not a team player'.

India may take Canada to FATF for inaction on terror funding

Hardening its stance against Canada, India is exploring options to approach the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) over Ottawa's inaction against terror funding operations on its soil despite New Delhi having shared \"credible and clinching\" evidence with it umpteen times.

BACKERS OF HAMAS LAUNCH INFOWAR TO CONSTRAIN IDF

A campaign seeking to portray Israel as the aggressor has been launched, and this has been assisted by the comparatively poor performance of Netanyahu government.

ISRAELI TOURISTS RETURNING TO THEIR HOMELAND IN DROVES

Fearing the loss of their loved ones and driven by patriotic fervour, most Israelis have returned to their country.

FIRST INDIAN MILITARY HERITAGE FESTIVAL TO BE HELD 21-22 OCTOBER

The United Service Institution (USI) of India, the country's oldest think tank, will be organising the first Indian Military Heritage Festival, at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, on 21-22October 2023.

'Dogs outnumber endangered vultures in consuming carcasses'

The declining population of endangered vultures has proven to be a catalyst for the growing stray dog population at landfills and dump sites across the country where the canines are monopolizing the task of disposing of carcasses instead of their winged competitors.

IDF CLAIMS KILLING OF TOP HAMAS FIGHTER

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it has killed a commander in Hamas's commando forces who led one of the attacks on southern Israel communities last week.

Amid Israel-Hamas conflict, India needs to maintain Iran ties tactfully: Ex-diplomats

'New Delhi need not get swayed by speculation that Iran may have played a role in supporting the Hamas attack'.

Is China waiting for a 'Middle East War'?

Long Kaifeng argues that the only way to abolish American hegemony is through a new world war.

Terrorism as an instrument of foreign policy

The lack of a universally accepted definition of terrorism complicates efforts to combat state-sponsored glorification of untold terrorism.

Design crusaders foster accessibility, inclusivity for the disabled

NCPEDP-Mphasis Universal Design Awards have spread awareness about universal design in the past 13 years.

TMC projects Abhishek while BJP battles dissension

Under Abhishek's leadership, the party has taken up a high-decibel campaign against the Centre on MGNREGA and PM Awas Yojana funds.

THREE STATES WILL DECIDE FUTURE OF THREE CONGRESS LEADERS

Congress' biggest test lies ahead in the Hindi belt.

CHALLENGES GALORE FOR CONGRESS IN RAJASTHAN

Selection of candidates poses a tough challenge to the ruling party.

CM Gehlot's voters in Sardarpura have remained loyal for 25 years

Considered a VVIP constituency in Rajasthan, Sardarpura is the home ground of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot who is determined to complete his second hat-trick or sixth straight win in Assembly election to be held on 25 November.

BUDHNI SEAT IS CM CHOUHAN'S IMPREGNABLE FORTRESS

BJP stalwart and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has won this seat on four occasions, including the 2006 byelections.

Threat of flash floods looms on Kashmir, Ladakh

Scientists and glaciology experts have already voiced their concerns about the melting of glaciers in Kashmir and Ladakh.

CONGRESS TO DECLARE 107 CANDIDATES IN MP NEXT WEEK

The party has decided not to give tickets to more than half-a-dozen sitting MLAs.

Voting in Hindi heartland likely to be semi-final for 2024 elections

Both BJP and Congress will be tested on their ability to overcome anti-incumbency fatigue and several other issues.

DELHI GOVT MAY SOON START MOHALLA BUS SERVICES

The Delhi government, led by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), may soon launch the Mohalla bus service to provide lastmile connectivity to commuters. According to an officer of the Transport ministry, \"The government expects to launch the Mohalla bus service in the next two months.

ILLEGAL CASINO BUSTED IN DELHI, 5 ARRESTED

A major crackdown against illegal casinos in Chattarpur by Delhi police resulted in the arrest of five people. They were running an illegal casino in a farmhouse in Dera village in south Delhi. Also, the police recovered cash worth approximately Rs 8 lakh, and illegal liquor was also seized.

'Poor' Delhi air quality increases residents' health risks

The air quality in the national capital from Friday to Saturday morning went from 242 to 276 both assessed as \"poor\", according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR-India).

War is not solution to Israel-Palestine conflict, say students

Even as a war rages following Hamas' attack on Israel, some national and international students have said that war is not the solution and efforts to restore peace should be made.

ISRAELI TOURISTS RETURN HOME FROM INDIA TO DEFEND NATION AGAINST HAMAS

Around 12,000 Israeli tourists holidaying in India are returning to their country.

ISRAEL TO FOCUS ON NORTH GAZA, THE SEAT OF HAMAS COMMANDERS

As part of the Israeli Defence Forces' (IDF) counteroffensive, Operation Iron Sword, in retaliation to the gruesome attacks on Israel by Hamas terrorists, the Israeli military has reported that it has eliminated two Hamas commanders responsible for the deadly incursion from across the border a week ago on 7 October. The individuals targeted were Merad Abu Merad, the leader of Hamas' aerial system, and Ali Qadi, a commander of a commando force within the organisation.

ISI's anti-India cyber hate army continues to swell

Sensing an opportunity to foment anti-India hatred in the backdrop of New DelhiOttawa tension, Pakistan's ISI has taken to social media and information highway in a big way, employing special teams that produce reels and songs in Punjabi with the aim of spreading fake news about the \"ill-treatment of Sikhs in India\".