News Postcard

The Delhi High Court has rejected the request to cancel the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to the Law Minister of West Bengal, Moloy Ghatak, in relation to the coal theft case in the state. Ghatak did not appear before the ED on 11 out of 12 occasions, which led the court to deny his plea. In such circumstances, relief cannot be considered by this court when the person has not appeared before the ED except once. http://dlvr.it/Sz3Tpw

On Sunday morning, a suburban train struck 51-year-old Manoharan and his two children as they were crossing the tracks at the Veppampattu railway station in Chennai. Manoharan's wife is presently receiving care in a government hospital in Chennai for a protracted illness. He made the decision to take his daughters, Dharshini, 18, and Dharini, 17, to see their mother in the hospital on Sunday since it was a holiday, according to police source. http://dlvr.it/Sz3ThC

In Thanjavur, police have detained a quack who practises siddha after a taxi driver passed away after using a medication prescribed by him to treat impotence. Authorities are also investigating whether the quack poisoned the driver for refusing his approaches on a sexual basis. Ashokrajan, 27, was named as the dead by the police. The 47-year-old accused Kesavamoorthi operated a clinic on Cholapuram's East Street. Ashokrajan was dead, and according to the police, Kesavamoorthi. http://dlvr.it/Sz3TXJ

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi called upon the Telangana to watch the Natu Natu dance of the BRS-BJP-AIMM but also said to not give the vote to them. She claimed that the three parties are in cahoots with each other but have done nothing significant for Telangana. Priyanka appealed to the people to concentrate and focus on the track record of governments led by Congress and BJP in various states, and BRS in Telangana. http://dlvr.it/Sz3TNp

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge trained guns at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and called it a party of anti-Dalits whose goal is to propagate the agenda of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He also said that the Constitution of India has provided social justice and several laws for the protection of Dalits which were made by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and others. "This country's Constitution provides for social justice, and several laws have been made for Dalits by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, Pt Jawaharlal Nehru and others together. Had we been anti-Dalit by nature, this would not have happened. They (BJP) are anti-Dalits," Kharge said on Saturday. http://dlvr.it/Sz1hyT

Following the terror attacks on October 7, Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan made a shocking statement on Saturday, stating that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “should be shot and killed without a trial” during the ongoing ground offensive by Israel against Hamas in the beleaguered Gaza Strip. Speaking against the Israeli PM at a Kasargod, Kerala, demonstration in support of Palestine, Unnithan publicly endorsed the "Nuremberg model," which refers to the Nazis' trial in Nuremberg for the Holocaust. http://dlvr.it/Sz1hsz

S Venkitaramanan, the former governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has passed away at the age of 92. Prior to his role as RBI governor, he served as the finance secretary and an advisor to the government of Karnataka. Venkitaramanan's tenure as governor saw significant developments, including the adoption of the IMF's stabilisation program and the launch of economic reforms in India. Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das, and senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh have offered their condolences. http://dlvr.it/Sz1hmN

The power utility in Kerala has requested permission from the central government to establish a thorium-based nuclear power plant in the state. The proposal suggests that the abundant thorium deposits in Kerala's coastal areas could provide a cost-effective solution for generating power. The state is exploring alternative energy sources to address power shortages, and one option is to use land near an existing NTPC unit for the proposed power plant. The proposal highlights the reduced risk of nuclear proliferation and waste management associated with thorium-based power generation. http://dlvr.it/Sz1hhq

Yet another suspected hooch tragedy surfaced when five people were killed in three neighbouring hamlets in the Sitamarhi district of dry state Bihar. Earlier, on Friday, three people died, while two passed away on Saturday morning. Another man, who had consumed spurious liquor on Thursday night along with the five who have died, is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Sitamarhi town, the villagers said. http://dlvr.it/Sz1hZt

Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a rally in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Shah mentioned how Gandhi used to taunt him about the dates for the inauguration of the Ram Mandir. Shah announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be performing the "pran pratishtha" of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024. He also promised that if the BJP retains power in Madhya Pradesh, the government will arrange for people from the state to visit the Ram temple. http://dlvr.it/Syrh7h

Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur accused Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel of not contributing the state's share to the Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojana, depriving 18 lakh poor people of houses. Thakur also highlighted various scams that occurred during the Congress regime, including the PSC recruitment scam. He assured that the PSC scam would be investigated and promised one lakh vacancies would be filled after the BJP forms the government. http://dlvr.it/Sypy7q

http://dlvr.it/Sypxpy

West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has accused AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi of cutting votes to benefit the BJP. Chowdhury claimed that Owaisi takes bribes from the BJP to make the electoral contest easier for them. He also criticized the BJP for turning to Owaisi as a reliable leader to counter the storm of change in Telangana. Chowdhury supported Rahul Gandhi's call for a caste-based census and accused the BJP of being opposed to the idea. He also commented on the treatment of jailed West Bengal Minister Jyotipriya Mallick. http://dlvr.it/SypxWz

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for using Lord Ram and the Ram Mandir in their election campaign in five states. Raut questioned the promotion of Ram Lalla in the campaign and accused the BJP of trying to stop people from visiting the deity if they lose the elections. He also called on the Election Commission to take action against the BJP. Raut further accused the Congress Party of disrespecting Indian culture and halting the construction of the Ram Mandir. http://dlvr.it/SypYTq

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary. Kharge praised Nehru for his role in taking India to new heights and being a fearless guardian of democracy. Nehru's birthday is celebrated as Children's Day in India, as he emphasized the importance of love and affection towards children. Various activities and events are organized on this day to honor Nehru's legacy. http://dlvr.it/SypDXg

http://dlvr.it/SymXPw

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met former British prime minister Tony Blair here and discussed bilateral ties, the West Asia situation and Africa. Jaishankar is on a five-day official visit to the UK with an aim to review various aspects of bilateral ties and give "new impetus to the friendly ties". "Nice to catch up with former UK PM Tony Blair this morning. Discussed our bilateral ties, the West Asia situation and Africa," Jaishankar said in a post on X. http://dlvr.it/SymX2T

A Ved Vidyalaya in Jaipur, Rajasthan is providing Vedic education to students who learn up to 2,000 mantras from the Yajur Veda. The school, established in 2017, is part of the 26 Ved Vidyalayas in the state. The chief minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, has allocated funds to renovate Sanskrit Mahavidyalayas, Vidyalayas, and temples. The students have a strict schedule, starting at 5 am and ending at 10 pm, with only a short break for playing and chores. http://dlvr.it/SymWjH

PM Modi raked up the issue of the Mahadev app 'scam' and asked the Congress to reveal how much money the Chief Minister got and how much of it was transferred to the party's high command. "...The 'Mahadev betting app scam' is worth Rs 508 crore and the investigating agencies have recovered loads of cash in this case. A close aide of the Chhattisgarh CM is also in jail,' PM Modi said during the election rally in Chhattisgarh's Mungeli on Monday. http://dlvr.it/Sym7yT

Eighty fishermen released from a jail in Karachi in Pakistan reached Vadodara in Gujarat by train on Sunday, from where they were taken to Veraval in the state's Gir Somnath district by bus to be reunited with their families for Diwali, an official said. The fishermen were released by Pakistani authorities on Thursday and were handed over to a team of the state's fisheries department at the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab the next day, an official release said. http://dlvr.it/Sylpq9

Apple CEO Tim Cook extended Diwali wishes, hoping for warmth, prosperity, and togetherness. He shared a photo of children releasing sky lamps. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also wished everyone happiness, prosperity, and good health for the festival. Diwali, known as the 'festival of lights', symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Various world leaders, including UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US Vice President Kamala Harris, also extended greetings. http://dlvr.it/SykYFR

Ruling BRS Working President and Telangana IT Minister K T Rama Rao on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "hoodwinking" people with his promise of constituting a committee for empowering Madigas, an SC community, over their demand for categorisation of Scheduled Castes. ​​Rama Rao also took a jibe at the BJP saying the national party is not in the race in the November 30 assembly polls in the state. ​​PM Modi on Saturday said the Centre would soon form a committee which would adopt all possible ways for empowering Madigas with regard to their demand for categorisation of SCs. http://dlvr.it/SykY3z

JD(S) Karnataka President H D Kumaraswamy criticized Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for not fulfilling key election promises in Karnataka, but making similar promises in Telangana. Kumaraswamy mocked Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar for pledging five hours of power to farmers in Telangana when they already receive 24-hour power supply. He also highlighted the shortage of staff and buses in Karnataka, as well as the failure to provide financial benefits to eligible families. Kumaraswamy further criticized the power situation in the state, citing frequent load shedding and police stations operating without electricity. http://dlvr.it/SykXqN

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Madhya Pradesh Congress Chief Kamal Nath for threatening officials in Niwari district if Congress comes to power. Poonawalla questioned whether the Congress party is a "store of love" or a "store of threats." Poonawalla also highlighted that this is not the first time Nath has threatened officials, showing the Congress party's arrogance. He called on the Election Commission to take action. Kamal Nath had warned officials to consider their actions as Congress will return to power in the state. http://dlvr.it/SykHtz

Migration for employment is a major concern in the Jhabua assembly constituency in Madhya Pradesh. Residents, like Ran Singh, migrate to Gujarat for work due to limited opportunities in Jhabua. The area is mainly focused on farming cotton, millets, and maize. The upcoming state assembly elections have not created much election atmosphere in Jhabua. The Congress has fielded Vikrant Bhuria as their candidate, while the BJP has nominated Bhanu Bhuria. Both candidates blame each other for the lack of efforts to address migration and increase employment opportunities. http://dlvr.it/Syk4Bw

The BJP on Saturday released its manifesto for the November 17 Madhya Pradesh elections promising MSP for wheat at Rs 2,700 per quintal and paddy at Rs 3,100 and houses for beneficiaries of the state's flagship scheme 'Ladli Bahna'. ​​Free education to girls from poor families up to post-graduation, free education to poor students up to Class 12 and cooking gas cylinder at Rs 450 for beneficiaries of Ladli Bahna and 'PM Ujjwala' schemes are among its other highlights. http://dlvr.it/Syhsg2

Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar took over command of the Eastern Fleet, the Sword Arm of the Eastern Naval Command, from Rear Admiral Gurcharan Singh on Friday (November 10). The change of guard took place at an impressive ceremony held at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. He was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1990 and is a specialist in Navigation and Direction. The Flag Officer is an alumnus of the prestigious Naval Academy, Defence Services Staff College, and has done his Higher Command Course in Japan. http://dlvr.it/SyhsTF

BJP leader Ajatshatru Singh, the grandson of the last Dogra ruler Maharaja Hari Singh, on Saturday said people from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) are going to organise a conference in Geneva in March to highlight their plight. Talking to reporters here on his return from London, where he celebrated Jammu and Kashmir's accession day on October 26 as a special invitee to the UK Parliament's House of Commons, he said he met a large number of people from PoK there. http://dlvr.it/SyhsFH

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit the UK from November 11-15 to meet his UK counterpart James Cleverly and other dignitaries. The visit aims to strengthen the growing bilateral partnership between India and the UK, including the ongoing negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement. During a telephone conversation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK counterpart Rishi Sunak discussed the progress of the FTA and the ongoing Cricket World Cup. They also condemned Hamas's attacks on Israel and emphasized the need to de-escalate tensions in the region. http://dlvr.it/SyhbXJ

Two prominent leaders of the Congress party in Assam have resigned from their posts and are expected to join the BJP. Suresh Bora, the former president of the Nagaon District Congress Committee, resigned citing evolving circumstances. Poritush Roy, Assam Pradesh Youth Congress Working President, expressed dissatisfaction over the party's working and claimed it favored "Blue Blooded" people. Both leaders are said to be close to senior Congress leader Rakibul Hussain. http://dlvr.it/SyhLHg

http://dlvr.it/Syfk73

http://dlvr.it/Syfjn3

Hailing the India-US ties, Jaishankar in his opening remarks said that the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue would be an opportunity to advance the vision of the leaders of the two nations. "The highlight this year was the PM Modi's state visit to the United States in June. It has opened a new chapter in our relationship. US President Biden's visit to Delhi in September contributed immensely to the positive trajectory of our ties. The dialogue today will be an opportunity to advance the vision of our respective leaders," Jaishankar said. http://dlvr.it/SyfKQS

Dharani, an Integrated Land Records Management System in Telangana, has become a contentious issue ahead of the assembly polls. The system, launched by the government in October 2020, aims to streamline land administration and provide a one-stop solution for registrations. However, opposition parties have accused the ruling party of using Dharani to "grab lands" and have vowed to abolish it if they come to power. The government, on the other hand, argues that Dharani eliminates middlemen and gives farmers control over their land. http://dlvr.it/SyfK0G

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to people on the occasion of Dhanteras. In a social media post, Prime Minister Modi extended warm Dhanteras greetings to his family members in the country, emphasizing the festival's significance in symbolizing health and prosperity. He prayed for their well-being and happiness, invoking the blessings of Lord Dhanvantari. The Prime Minister also expressed his hope for a prosperous and healthy India as it strives towards development and progress. http://dlvr.it/SydyzT

Flying Wedge Defense and Aerospace has become the first entity to secure DGCA Type Certification for indigenous Unmanned Aircraft technology in India. This certification is necessary for any drone, aircraft, or aeroplane to operate in the country. While other companies have obtained certification through Transfer of Technology agreements with Chinese companies, Flying Wedge has achieved it through truly indigenous technology. http://dlvr.it/Syc7P5

http://dlvr.it/Syc6zX

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be attending the 62nd Foundation Day Parade Ceremony of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) as the chief guest. The ITBP is responsible for guarding the India-China border and is tasked with various functions such as vigilance, prevention of border violations, and checking illegal immigration and smuggling. The force is also deployed to restore order in case of disturbances and provides security to sensitive installations and important individuals. http://dlvr.it/Sybk2p

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party during a rally in Madhya Pradesh. He accused the party of bringing destruction when in power and lacking a development roadmap for the state. Modi urged voters to support the BJP, warning that a vote for Congress would halt free ration and health treatment. He highlighted the BJP's achievements, including the construction of four crore houses, and vowed to extend the scheme of free ration. Madhya Pradesh is set for polls on November 17. http://dlvr.it/Sybjm0

http://dlvr.it/SybM4v

http://dlvr.it/SyYTz6

The QS World University Rankings: Asia for 2024 has been released, featuring 856 institutions from 25 countries. Peking University has been named the best university in the region for the second year in a row, followed by the University of Hong Kong and the National University of Singapore. India has the most represented higher education system with 148 universities, followed by Mainland China and Japan. The analysis reveals a mixed performance among universities, with some declining in position and others improving. Indian universities stand out in research productivity and faculty expertise. http://dlvr.it/SyYTXv

Former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin, Congress party's candidate from Jubilee Hills Assembly segment in the city, on Wednesday said he is not worried about AIMIM putting up a candidate there and exuded confidence that people of the constituency are with him. According to political analysts, the AIMIM candidate may split the Congress vote share in the constituency. http://dlvr.it/SyY4Wh

Under this scheme, bee boxes will be installed along with fencing, keeping them slightly above the ground. Some flowering plants will be planted around the boxes and a natural habitat created by arranging shade over the boxes. "It is expected that these bees will act as 'bee warriors' to prevent intruders and smugglers from cutting the fence. By attacking them, they will play an important role in preventing the fence from being cut," a senior BSF officer said. http://dlvr.it/SyY4Ff

Congress Telangana in-charge Manikrao Thakare on Tuesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the controversial Kaleshwaram project reflects that BJP is trying to help the ruling party Bharat Rashtra Samithi in winning the Telangana assembly elections so that they can receive support from the BRS in 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The Congress leader's reaction came hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of corruption and appeasement in the state during an election rally in Hyderabad. http://dlvr.it/SyXjZK

With the Supreme Court taking a stern view of the pollution situation in Delhi, former environment minister and senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday said both Centre and states have been complicit in their "inaction". He urged the court to intervene to reverse what he said was the "weakening" of the NGT by the Modi government. The court asked Punjab, Haryana, UP and Rajasthan to stop stubble burning, saying it cannot let "people die" due to pollution. http://dlvr.it/SyVrvb

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Madan B Lokur has criticized the judiciary's unwillingness to grant bail and its failure to see through the tactics used by probe agencies to keep accused individuals in jail. Justice Lokur stated that the courts have forgotten the basic principles of bail and highlighted the issue of incomplete chargesheets and withheld documents. He also expressed concern over the trend of corruption cases being lodged against political adversaries and the dropping of investigations if suspects change loyalties. http://dlvr.it/SyVrV7

Mizoram recorded 32.68 pc voter turnout at 11 am after voting kicked off in the Northeastern state from 7 am, the Election Commission of India stated. The voter turnout in Mizoram was recorded at 12.80 pc voter turnout until 9 am this morning. Voting for the 40-member state assembly is slated to go on till 3 pm. The counting of votes is scheduled for December 3. Mizoram being a literate state usually witnesses high voter turnouts. In 2018, the total voter turnout was 84.9 per cent with a total of 6,28,608 votes polled. http://dlvr.it/SyVRSP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hit out at the Congress for failing to contain Naxalism in Chhattisgarh and said whenever the party comes to power at the Centre, Naxalites and terrorists get emboldened. Addressing a rally in Surajpur district of Chhattisgarh, Modi also targeted Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel over the alleged Mahadev betting app scam with the slogan "30 take kakka, khule aam satta" (30 per cent commission government, openly operating betting). http://dlvr.it/SyVR7P

The Indian Air Force's C-130 J aircraft carrying over 9 tonnes of relief material departed from India to deliver relief material to Nepalgunj as the ongoing humanitarian relief mission for Nepal continues. The IAF noted that the overall relief material that has been airlifted for Nepal is more than 21 tonnes. On Sunday, India sent an emergency aid package, comprising medical equipment, relief materials and more, for people affected by the magnitude 6.4 earthquake in Nepal. http://dlvr.it/SyV4Th