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"Congratulations": Priyanka Gandhi Wishes J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

Asian News International | Wednesday October 16, 2024, Srinagar

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday congratulated National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on taking oath as the Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Opinion | Assembly Polls: The BJP May Have An Edge In Maharashtra, Too

KV Prasad | Wednesday October 16, 2024

Can Sharad Pawar once again pull a rabbit out of the hat? The upcoming polls should clarify the future and the leadership of the NCP.

"File Personal Affidavit In Ridge Tree-Cutting Case": Supreme Court To Delhi Lt Governor

Reported by Sunil Prabhu | Wednesday October 16, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court has asked Delhi LG VK Saxena, in his capacity as the chairperson of the DDA, to file an affidavit explaining what steps are being taken to fix responsibility for the alleged illegal felling of over 600 trees in the Ridge area.

"My Son Has Come Back": Actor Darshan Case Victim's Father After Grandson Is Born

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday October 16, 2024, Chitradurga

The wife of Renukaswamy, the fan who was allegedly kidnapped and brutally tortured to death by Kannada superstar Darshan and his gang, gave birth to a baby boy on Wednesday.

"Unusual" Airfare Surge Raised In Meeting Of Parliament Panel On Transport

Written by Vasudha Venugopal | Wednesday October 16, 2024, New Delhi

The issue of rising fares was raised in the first meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport. Headed by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Jha, the committee will look at critical aspects of transport and connectivity in the country.

Bride In Exchange For Vote? UP Pump Attendant's Unusual Request To MLA

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday October 16, 2024

An MLA in Uttar Pradesh found himself in a piquant situation when a 43-year-old petrol pump attendant asked him for his help in getting married because he had voted for him. A video of the exchange is now going viral.

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"

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 Surinder Choudhary As His Deputy

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

Surinder 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

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

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

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

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

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

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.