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Samsung Workers Call Off Strike, Ready To Resume Work: Tamil Nadu

Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 15, 2024, Chennai

Over a month-long indefinite strike by the employees of Samsung India Electronics Ltd at its plant near here was called off on Tuesday and the workers have decided to resume work, the Tamil Nadu government said.

Doctors Hold Protest Meet In Kolkata, Facing Off State's Puja Carnival

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday October 15, 2024, Kolkata

Protesting junior doctors in Kolkata launched their 'Droher Carnival' (carnival of protest) today from city centre Esplanade - a short distance from the Red Road where the state government was hosting the Durga Puja Carnival.

"Less Time To Campaign": Opposition On Maharashtra Election Date

Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 15, 2024, Mumbai

The Opposition in Maharashtra on Tuesday said the 35-day period during which the Assembly elections process will take place is shorter than usual while the Election Commission gave enough time to the government to announce a slew of schemes.

"Investigating": Aviation Body After Bomb Threats To 6 Flights In Under 48 Hours

Reported by Vishnu Som | Tuesday October 15, 2024

After six planes received bomb threats in less than 48 hours, causing one of them to be diverted to a remote airport in Canada, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has said that it is investigating the episode.

"Lawrence Bishnoi Was 5...": Ram Gopal Varma On Threat To Salman Khan

NDTV Newsdesk | Tuesday October 15, 2024, New Delhi

Lawrence Bishnoi - the name of the notorious gangster has been all over the media since the killing of senior Maharashtra leader Baba Siddique. In a Facebook post, one of the accused claimed the murder was executed by the Bishnoi gang.

Don't See Impact On Trade After Canada Diplomatic Row, Says Centre: Report

Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 15, 2024, New Delhi

The escalation in the diplomatic row between India and Canada will not have an impact on the bilateral trade and investment ties between the two countries, government sources told PTI on Tuesday.

Maharashtra Polls To Test Chemistry Among Allies Post Shiv Sena, NCP Split

Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 15, 2024, Mumbai

With half a dozen key players post splits in the Shiv Sena and NCP, a fragmented polity, Maratha quota stir and a spirited opposition, Maharashtra will see a riveting contest in the assembly polls amid dramatic changes since the last elections.

Kerala Gets Ready For 3 Bypolls, Priyanka Gandhi Prepares For Poll Debut

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday October 15, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

Decks have been cleared for bypolls to two Assembly seats and the high-profile Wayanad constituency in Kerala with the Election Commission on Tuesday announcing the dates for the two-phase by-elections to 48 Assembly seats and 2 Lok Sabha seats.

"Violence No-Go Area": Poll Body Chief On Baba Siddique Murder

Edited by Rohit Paul | Tuesday October 15, 2024, New Delhi

Allaying fears over "law and order issues" affecting voting after last week's killing of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, the Election Commission has said it will be made very clear to the authorities that violence will be a "no-go area".

Delhi Man Buys iPhone After Selling 'Fake' Diljit Concert Tickets, Arrested

Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 15, 2024, New Delhi

A B.Tech dropout has been arrested for allegedly duping several people of lakhs of rupees by selling fake tickets for the upcoming Diljit Doshanj's concert here, officials said on Tuesday.

Mumbai Civic Body Announces Diwali Bonus For Employees Hours Before Maharashtra Poll Announcement

Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 15, 2024, Mumbai

A few hours before the code of conduct for the Maharashtra assembly elections kicked in, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday announced a Rs 29,000 Diwali bonus for its employees.

Hoax Calls Ground 3 Flights, Air India Jet Lands At Remote Canada Airport

Edited by Divyam Sharma | Tuesday October 15, 2024

An Air India direct flight from New Delhi to Chicago was diverted toIqaluit Airport in Canada today following a hoax bomb threat which was posted online.

"How Much More Can We Show?" Poll Panel's Point-By-Point EVM Rebuttal

Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi | Tuesday October 15, 2024

How much more transparent can one be, asked Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday as he again underlined that the EVMs or voting machines are safe and robust.

The Big Test For BJP, Opposition In Maharashtra On November 20

Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday October 15, 2024

Elections for 288 assembly seats of Maharashtra will be held on November 20. The counting of votes will take place three days later, the Election Commission announced this afternoon, setting off the countdown to the year's last key election.

Diplomatic Crisis Between India, Canada Leaves Several Punjab Families Worried

Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 15, 2024, Hoshiarpur/Phagwara/Kapurthala

Kunal Saini, a 21-year-old student from Hoshiarpur, feels his dream of studying in Canada is shattered. Hoshiarpur's Arvind Sharma, whose son is a permanent resident status there, fears that it will be difficult for him to secure a Canadian visa.