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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 Elected Leader Of BJP Legislature Party, Oath Tomorrow

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

NDTV News Desk | 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

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 45 per cent from 38 per cent.

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.

Diwali Gift For Government Employees In This State, Dearness Allowance Hiked

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

The decision will benefit nearly 3.9 lakh state government employees and the hike will be effective from October 1 this year, officials said.

"Varanasi Touched My Soul": US Envoy On Experiencing Ganga Aarti At Dashashwamedh Ghat

Asian News International | Wednesday October 16, 2024, Uttar Pradesh

The US Ambassador was deeply moved by the Ganga Aarti, and said that the aarti "was more than just a ceremony, it was a beautiful reminder of how tradition shapes us."

"Should Recognise Territorial Integrity," Says S Jaishankar In Pakistan

Edited by Srishti Kapoor | Wednesday October 16, 2024, New Delhi

External Afairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised the need for territorial integrity and cooperation based on mutual respect, in his remarks at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Pakistan.

Indian Man Breaks World Record With The Smallest Washing Machine Ever

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Wednesday October 16, 2024

Indian engineer Sebin Saji has set a Guinness World Record by creating the world's smallest functioning washing machine, measuring just 1.28 by 1.32 by 1.52 inches.

Omar Abdullah Takes Oath, Congress Sits Out Of J&K Government

Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Wednesday October 16, 2024, Srinagar

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has been sworn in as the Chief Minister as the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir got its first government since losing its special status.

"Ghost Obstruction" On Development Work In Chhattisgarh? BJP MP To Cut Lemon

Reported by Anurag Dwary,Nilesh Tripathi | Wednesday October 16, 2024, Chhattisgarh

BJP MP Bhojraj Nag of Kanker suggested that cutting a lemon could help speed up development work in Chhattisgarh.

Priyanka Gandhi Billboards In Wayanad As Congress Preps For A Big Poll Debut

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

Congress has declared its General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi as its candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election.

"Punjab Should Declare Itself Helpless": Supreme Court On Delhi Air Pollution

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

The Supreme Court - as Delhi faces (predictably) worsening air pollution levels - slammed the Punjab and Haryana governments Wednesday, calling them out for failing to act on June 2021 orders to prosecute violators of anti-pollution laws.

Bihar By-Elections: Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj To Announce Candidates Today

IANS | Wednesday October 16, 2024, Patna

The Jan Suraaj, launched by political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor, will announce on Wednesday its candidates for by-elections in Bihar, scheduled for November 13.

Watch: German Envoy Smashes Coconut, Ties '<i>Nimbu-Mirchi</i>' To New Car

Watch: German Envoy Smashes Coconut, Ties 'Nimbu-Mirchi' To New Car

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

Mr Ackermann said that as the pollution in Delhi increases during winters, he switched to an EV to "contribute" to reducing it.