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Chief Election Commissioner's Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing In Uttarakhand

Chief Election Commissioner's Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing In Uttarakhand

NDTV Newsdesk | Wednesday October 16, 2024

A helicopter with Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and additional Chief Election Officer of Uttarakhand Vijay Kumar Jogdande on board made an emergency landing in the state's Pithoragarh district today.

Amid Bomb Hoaxes, Aviation Officials Have "Critical Leads, A Few Suspects"

Amid Bomb Hoaxes, Aviation Officials Have "Critical Leads, A Few Suspects"

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday October 16, 2024, New Delhi

The worrying flurry of bomb threats to Indian airlines - 12 in the past 48 hours - were discussed in a meeting of the parliamentary standing committee on transport, sources told NDTV Wednesday.

Omar Abdullah On Why He Chose Jammu's Surender Choudhary As His Deputy

Omar Abdullah On Why He Chose Jammu's Surender Choudhary As His Deputy

Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 16, 2024, Srinagar

Surender Choudhary -- a former member of the PDP and the BJP -- was chosen as deputy chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

Maharashtra BJP Reminds Eknath Shinde Of "Sacrifices" Ahead Of Seat-Sharing

Maharashtra BJP Reminds Eknath Shinde Of "Sacrifices" Ahead Of Seat-Sharing

Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 16, 2024, Mumbai

Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday said Chief Minister Eknath Shinde should be willing to make "sacrifices", in terms of seat-sharing for the assembly polls, like the BJP has done to keep the alliance intact.

PM Modi Renews His Membership As BJP's First Active Member

PM Modi Renews His Membership As BJP's First Active Member

Asian News International | Wednesday October 16, 2024, New Delhi

On September 2, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the BJP's 2024 membership drive 'Sanghatan Parva, Sadasyata Abhiyan 2024' by renewing his membership and urging party workers to make special efforts to connect with the youth.

Opinion | Why Foreign Tourists Hesitate To Visit India

Opinion | Why Foreign Tourists Hesitate To Visit India

Bharti Mishra Nath | Wednesday October 16, 2024

To attract foreign tourists, the Indian tourism industry must up its hospitality game. There needs to be better coordination between the Centre and states to enhance the visitors' experience.

Supreme Court Recommends Names To Centre For Appointment As Judges In 3 High Courts

Supreme Court Recommends Names To Centre For Appointment As Judges In 3 High Courts

Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 16, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud has recommended to the Centre the names of three advocates for appointment as judges of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

Bomb Threats On 2 More Planes - 12 Indian Flights Impacted In 3 Days

Bomb Threats On 2 More Planes - 12 Indian Flights Impacted In 3 Days

Edited by Srishti Kapoor | Wednesday October 16, 2024

A Bengaluru-bound Akasa Air flight and Delhi-bound IndiGo flight received bomb threats, taking the number of such threats to 12 in three days.

Exploring Universe's Mysteries From India's Highest Scientific Lab In Hanle

Exploring Universe's Mysteries From India's Highest Scientific Lab In Hanle

Written by Pallava Bagla | Wednesday October 16, 2024, Hanle

Hanle is India's gateway to the Universe, and the Himalayan Chandra Telescope has been operating here for nearly 25 years revealing several secrets of the universe, said Annapurni Subramaniam, Director of Indian Institute of Astrophysics.

Young IPS Officers Have To Adopt Ruthless Approach To End Anti-National Acts: Amit Shah

Young IPS Officers Have To Adopt Ruthless Approach To End Anti-National Acts: Amit Shah

Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 16, 2024, New Delhi

Mr Shah said the police system should be alert to minimise crimes happening within the borders of the country

Nayab Singh Saini To Take Oath Tomorrow After Fulfiling This Key Promise

Nayab Singh Saini To Take Oath Tomorrow After Fulfiling This Key Promise

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Wednesday October 16, 2024, New Delhi

Nayab Singh Saini was today elected as the BJP's legislature party leader in Haryana and will take oath as the Chief Minister for the second term on Thursday.

Amid Row Over Siddaramaiah Land Case, Key Official Quits Citing Health

Amid Row Over Siddaramaiah Land Case, Key Official Quits Citing Health

Reported by Pratibha Raman, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Wednesday October 16, 2024, Mysuru

Mysuru urban development body chief Mari Gowda resigned Wednesday - citing health concerns - amid an ongoing investigation into land scam allegations against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife, and other members of his family.

3% Hike In Dearness Allowance For Government Employees Cleared Ahead Of Diwali

3% Hike In Dearness Allowance For Government Employees Cleared Ahead Of Diwali

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday October 16, 2024

The central government is set to raise the dearness allowance (DA) for its over crore employees and pensioners by 3 per cent, taking the total to 50 per cent from 53 per cent.

Prashant Kishor Names Ex-Vice Chief Of Army Staff As Candidate For Bihar Bypoll

Prashant Kishor Names Ex-Vice Chief Of Army Staff As Candidate For Bihar Bypoll

Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 16, 2024, Patna

Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party on Wednesday named former vice chief of army staff, Lieutenant General Krishna Singh, as its candidate for bypoll to Tarari assembly seat in Bihar.

BJP MLA's Son Booked For Assaulting Tribal Man During Dussehra In Chhattisgarh

BJP MLA's Son Booked For Assaulting Tribal Man During Dussehra In Chhattisgarh

Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 16, 2024, Bemetara

The incident occurred on October 13 when a dispute between Sahu and another man escalated, and Mandavi was trying to intervene.

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