Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed his happiness over Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Hemant Soren's upcoming swearing-in ceremony as Jharkhand Chief Minister, stating that the INDIA bloc is very happy with the results of the recent Assembly elections. Shivakumar praised Soren's administration, saying he has worked hard and gained the trust of the people. He arrived at Ranchi on Wednesday for CM-designate Hemant Soren's swearing-in ceremony, scheduled to take place on Thursday. While talking to the reporters, the Karnataka Deputy CM said, "We are very happy that under the leadership of the Chief Minister and our alliance, he has given a good administration. He has taken a lot of pain. Where there is pain, there is gain. He has worked hard and won the confidence of the people of his state. The INDIA alliance is very happy with the results." Commenting on the of the INDIA bloc in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Shivakumar said, "We are introspecting the results... We have to respect the people's mandate." Hemant Soren will take oath as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand on November 28, after the JMM-led alliance won the majority in the state Assembly elections. This marks the first time in Jharkhand that an incumbent government has returned to power after completing a full five-year term. Earlier, Hemant Soren had tendered his resignation as the Jharkhand Chief Minister to Governor Santosh Gangwar and staked a claim to form the new Government, at the Raj Bhawan. "We have started the procedure to form the (INDIA) alliance government and in that series, we have staked a claim to form Government in front of the Governor. I also tendered my resignation to him...Congress and the RJD in charge were also present here...On 28 November the oath ceremony will take place," Soren had said earlier. Hemant Soren-led JMM steered the INDIA bloc to victory with 56 seats in the 81-member Jharkhand assembly. The JMM won 34 seats, while its allies secured 22 seats. Among the allies, the Congress won 16 seats, the RJD won four, and the CPI-ML won two seats. The BJP-led NDA won only 24 seats in Jharkhand. The BJP secured 21 seats, while its allies the AJSU party, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), and JD-U won one seat each. Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha won a seat with its chief, Jairam Kumar Mahato, emerging victorious in the Dumri constituency. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
28 November,2024 12:42 PM IST | Ranchi | ANIAam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal launched a scathing attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, allegedly accusing him of making Delhi the "gangster and extortion capital" of India. Speaking to the media in Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal criticised the deteriorating law and order situation in the capital, stating that in the past one to two years, there has been a significant increase in gang violence, extortion calls to businessmen and frequent shootings. He further compared the current situation to the underworld dominance in Mumbai in the 1990s. "In the last one to two years, the law and order in Delhi has been deteriorated. We have heard that in the decade of 1990s, the underworld dominated in Mumbai - there used to be open shootouts there... We didn't think that Delhi would face a similar situation. Gangsters have captured Delhi, businessmen are getting ransom calls and firing is common. I have come here (Nangloi) to meet Roshan Lal on whom shots were fired a few days back when he came to open his shop," he said. AAP national convener further accused the BJP of preventing him from meeting the victim, saying, "BJP has sent thousands of its people to stop me. I wasn't allowed to meet him... Who is responsible for all this? (Union HM) Amit Shah has this responsibility of Delhi's law & order and under him, Delhi has become a gangster and extortion capital." "Why is the BJP not allowing me to meet him? What are they trying to hide? I want the law and order in Delhi to improve so that the common man, businessmen and women are safe. The people of Delhi gave me responsibility for education, health and electricity, which I have sorted. The people of Delhi gave the responsibility of law to the centre, which has deteriorated. People are frightened to come out of their homes. People are getting calls for extortion. There is more than one such incident," Arvind Kejriwal added. Responding to the allegations, Special CP (Law and Order) Madhup Tewari stated that the shooting incident in Nangloi, which occurred two months ago, was resolved quickly with the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of weapons. "We have received the information that this incident (Nangloi firing) - which is a two-month-old incident is again being highlighted. We want to clarify that Delhi police took quick action in that and have arrested two accused within a day and have also recovered the weapons. I don't know why it is being highlighted again, even when we took very effective action," he said. Earlier, the Delhi Police's Special Cell on September 30 had arrested two sharpshooters from the Jitender-Gogi gang a day after shots were fired at a sweets shop in Nangloi in a reported extortion bid, said police. The police recovered a semi-automatic pistol with five live cartridges, a country-made pistol with four live cartridges, and a motorcycle used in the crime. According to the police, the two accused are Hari Om alias Lalla, 27, a resident of Rohini Sector 20, and Jatin, 21, from VPO Mundka. In a bid to extort money, the assailants fired gunshots at the counter and employee of a sweets shop in Nangloi and threw extortion slips featuring coloured photographs of deceased gangsters Jitender alias Gogi and Kuldeep Fajja on one side and names of jailed gangsters Deepak alias Boxer, Ankesh Lakra, and Vishal on another side, said police. Police used CCTV footage from the neighbourhood and manual inputs to identify the duo. Further acting on a tip-off, police arrested the duo from Rohini. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
28 November,2024 12:37 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIDelhi Police nabbed five people, including a juvenile, for allegedly stabbing a 41-year-old man in the Harsh Vihar area in northeast Delhi, an official said on Tuesday. The accused were apprehended shortly after the murder on Monday night and police recovered the weapon used for the crime, he said. Police received a PCR call on Monday evening regarding an unidentified man lying in a pool of blood near Harsh Vihar. A police team reached the spot where the victim, later identified as Ajay (41), was found to have multiple injuries. The body was sent to GTB Hospital's mortuary and an FIR was registered, the officer said. "The team identified all the accused and arrested Harsh (19), Rajeev (19), Ritik (22), Shivam (19) and a 17-year-old juvenile was apprehended," he said. During interrogation, the accused confessed to assaulting Ajay while attempting to rob him to buy alcohol. The confrontation escalated when Ritik stabbed the victim, leading to his death. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
28 November,2024 12:29 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIThe Indian Army along with its partner forces flew a total of 140 sorties spanning over 77 hours, transporting 925 passengers and 8,385 kg of cargo from November 17-20, while ensuring that even the remotest and Naxal-affected areas of Maharashtra could participate in the Maharashtra elections 2024, officials said on Wednesday, reported news agency PTI. The Maharashtra elections 2024 were held on November 20, and the results were declared on November 23. "The Indian Army has played a pivotal role in ensuring that even the remotest and Naxal-affected areas of Maharashtra participated in the Assembly elections," a senior army official said, reported PTI. The army, along with other security forces, "mobilised critical resources" to enable voters in these challenging regions to cast their ballots, reported PTI. The army deployed two Advanced Light Helicopters (ALHs) to augment the much-needed air effort to facilitate movement of election officials and logistics such as Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) to areas lacking surface connectivity, "including those affected by Naxalism", reported PTI. This ensured that the election process was successfully carried out even in the most difficult and remote locations, the army said. From November 17-20, the army along with its partner forces "flew a total of 140 sorties spanning over 77 hours, transporting 925 passengers and 8,385 kg of cargo", the force said. Of this, the Indian Army conducted 17 sorties, clocking approximately 22 hours of flight time and carrying 124 passengers. During the de-induction phase from November 20-21, the forces collectively flew 56 sorties over 23 hours, moving 408 passengers and 6,980 kg of cargo. The Indian Army alone conducted nine sorties, totalling 10 hours of flight time, and carrying 73 passengers, it said. "Notably, the army's aviation helicopters facilitated the induction of election officials and EVMs from Wadsa to various hard-to-reach locations, including Sawargaon (165 km), Gyarapatti (70 km), Muramgaon (68 km), and Katezari (50 km) -- areas severely impacted by the Naxalite movement," the official said, reported PTI. The successful execution of these operations highlighted the army's crucial role in supporting democratic processes and ensuring the participation of every citizen in the election process, no matter how remote their location, he added. (With inputs from PTI)
28 November,2024 12:22 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentWith imperatives to validate the National M-SAR construct through an ‘all-inclusive’ and ‘collaborative’ approach, the National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercises & Workshop (SAREX-24) will be held under the aegis of the NMSAR Board in Kochi from November 27 to 30, 2024. Considering the vast expanse of India’s 4.6 million sq. km Search and Rescue Region (ISRR), the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has consistently advocated for cooperative engagements not only with domestic resource agencies but also with friendly foreign nations. The 11th edition of SAREX-24 will focus on Mass Rescue Operations (MRO), designed to respond to large-scale contingencies at sea. The theme of the exercise, "Enhancing Search and Rescue Capabilities through Regional Collaboration," underscores the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) steadfast commitment to assisting with large-scale emergencies, irrespective of location, nationality, or circumstances, within the Indian Search and Rescue Region (ISRR) and beyond. The two-day event will be inaugurated by Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS, Defence Secretary, in the presence of Director General S. Paramesh, PTM, TM, Director General of the Indian Coast Guard and National Maritime Search and Rescue Coordinating Authority. Day One of the event, scheduled for November 28, 2024, will feature a variety of programs, including tabletop exercises, workshops, and seminars. These sessions will involve the participation of senior officials from government agencies, ministries, armed forces, key stakeholders, and foreign delegates. On Day Two, a sea exercise will be conducted off the Kochi coast, simulating two large-scale contingencies. The exercise will include the participation of ships and aircraft from the Indian Coast Guard, Navy, and Indian Air Force, as well as a passenger vessel and tug from the Cochin Port Authority and boats from Customs. The response matrix during the sea exercise will showcase various evacuation methodologies, incorporating cutting-edge technology such as satellite-aided distress beacons, drones deploying life buoys, air-droppable life rafts, and remote-controlled life-saving equipment. These demonstrations aim to highlight the advancements in search-and-rescue operations and enhance preparedness for maritime emergencies. The exercise is designed not only to evaluate the efficiency of operations and coordination with national stakeholders but also to emphasise cooperative engagements with littoral states and Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs). Over the years, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has emerged as a premier maritime agency, effectively steering the Government of India's efforts toward establishing a stable and efficient Maritime Search and Rescue (M-SAR) framework. The ICG's responsibilities have expanded further with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) member states to coordinate SAR operations in the Indian Ocean Region, where it has been designated as the implementing agency under the MoU's provisions. Additionally, the ICG has been nominated as the nodal agency for SAR activities in the Indo-Pacific Region.
28 November,2024 11:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar SharmaPollution levels in Delhi increased slightly on Thursday morning with the air quality in the 'very poor' category, officials said. At 9 am, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 313, compared to a reading of 301 at 9 am on Wednesday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. A thick layer of haze continued to blanket the national capital. According to the CPCB data, the AQI measured at DTU as of 7 am was 261, Pusa at 281, ITO at 284, Lodhi Road at 250, and IGI Airport (T3) at 301, which are in the 'poor' category. However, several places in Delhi recorded the air quality as 'severe' with AQI in Dwarka Sec 8 at 332, Jahangirpuri at 354, Sonia Vihar at 315, Wazirpur at 330, Ashok Vihar at 318, and Bawana at 341 as of 8 am today. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'. Of the 38 monitoring stations that recorded air quality data, none reported levels in the severe category, according to the CPCB data. Meanwhile, the city's minimum temperature settled 0.2 notches below normal at 10.2 degrees Celsius, the Indian Meteorological Department said. The IMD has forecast mainly clear sky during the day while the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 26 degrees Celsius. Amidst the rising pollution levels in Delhi, the government has instructed the administration to use truck-mount water sprinklers to mitigate the effects of air pollution. Earlier, the Supreme Court directed the Delhi government and Police to immediately set up checkpoints on all 113 entry points to Delhi to check the entry of trucks in the national capital. It appointed 13 members of the Bar as court commissioners to visit the entry points to Delhi and verify whether entry of trucks is being stopped. The apex court also expressed dissatisfaction with the compliance of GRAP IV measures saying despite orders passed by the apex court and CAQM, there is a failure on the part of the Delhi government and Police to comply with clauses under GRAP stage IV. As per the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-IV restrictions imposed by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), the entry of trucks is prohibited in Delhi and public construction projects have been halted until further notice. Stage IV of the GRAP was activated in the national capital keeping in view the rising level of pollution. (With inputs from Agencies)
28 November,2024 11:18 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentWelcome to Mid-Day's Top News at this hour! We bring you a curated selection of the most significant and compelling news from around the globe. Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today. Equity markets rise in early trade amid buying in HDFC Bank, SBI Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened on a positive note in early trade on Thursday amid buying in blue-chip stocks like HDFC Bank and State Bank of India. The BSE benchmark Sensex rose 95 points to 80,329.08 in early trade. The NSE Nifty went up 48.15 points to 24,323.05. Mumbai: Bandra club member survives monkey attack Renowned writer Sarayu Ahuja was bitten on her left arm by a langur at the upscale Otters Club in Bandra West on Wednesday morning when she was having coffee with friends. “Yesterday, as per my routine, I was having coffee with some friends at the club. This monkey came and joined us at the table. Sighting the monkey was not a surprise; it has been spotted at the club quite often. It hops onto tables, sometimes members give it something to eat. So I was not startled to see it,” Ahuja said. Read more. Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde concedes, ball in BJP’s court Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde all but conceded his claim for the top job on Wednesday, saying he left the decision to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, paving the way for the Bharatiya Janata Party to name its chief ministerial candidate. Read more. King Kohli reclaims his throne “I have said this before, Virat Kohli doesn’t need us, we need him.” With these 13 words, Jasprit Bumrah added a few more million fans to his already burgeoning collection, showing himself to be not just a fabulous bowler, but also an excellent leader more than happy to share the credit around in his moment of tremendous glory. Read more. Shoojit Sircar on B-town stars battling mental health: 'I can see that loneliness' At the moment, Shoojit Sircar is all about observing and learning. Reason? His latest film, I Want to Talk, had a slow start at the box office. “The pre- and post-COVID releases are a different dynamic altogether. I’m getting beautiful reactions from whoever is walking into the theatres. But I would have expected a bit more footfall,” the director tells us candidly over a phone call. Read more.
28 November,2024 10:47 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA 30-year-old Dalit man was allegedly beaten to death by the sarpanch and seven others over a land dispute in a village in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district, an official said on Wednesday. Narad Jatav was fatally attacked on Tuesday evening after he and his maternal uncle objected to a road created through their land to a hotel belonging to the sarpanch, Padam Dhakad, in Indergarh village. The accused, including Dhakad's sons and wife, are on the run. Following the dispute, Narad allegedly removed the water supply line from a common borewell to the hotel. Dhakad and his family then beat him with sticks and killed him, police said. The eight accused booked in the case are absconding and efforts are being made to nab them, said police. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
28 November,2024 08:10 AM IST | Shivpuri | AgenciesThe government will make protesters involved in the Sambhal violence pay for damage to public property while posters of “stone pelters” will be displayed at public places, an official said on Wednesday. Four people died and scores, including police personnel, were injured after a confrontation erupted over a court-ordered survey of the city’s Shahi Jama Masjid in Kot Garvi area, following a petition claiming that a Harihar temple once stood at the site. “The UP government is adopting a firm stance against the individuals involved in the Sambhal violence. Posters of the stone pelters and miscreants will be displayed publicly, and recovery of damages will be sought. A reward may also be announced for information leading to their arrest,” an official spokesperson said. The violence erupted on Sunday when a large crowd gathered near a mosque and began chanting slogans as a survey team resumed its work. The situation escalated when the protesters clashed with security personnel, set vehicles on fire, and pelted stones. Police threatened victim’s kin: Akhilesh SP chief Akhilesh Yadav urged the SC to take cognisance of allegations that the police threatened the kin of a Sambhal violence victim. The family one of the four men killed has claimed that a day after violence erupted, around 20 policemen came to their house and warned them against talking to the media. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
28 November,2024 08:08 AM IST | Lucknow | AgenciesTwo representatives of labourers and shopkeepers in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district were on Wednesday detained after fresh protests at the Katra base camp against a proposed ropeway project along the trek route to the Vaishno Devi shrine. Bhupinder Singh and Sohan Chand were released after an hour-long detention by the police. According to police, an FIR was registered against eight people on Tuesday, a day after violent protests in Katra in which a policeman got injured. The strike was called off after the district administration assured the protestors of holding talks with different stakeholders, including Shrine Board officials, to address their concerns. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
28 November,2024 08:06 AM IST | Jammu | AgenciesAs a deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclone and move towards Tamil Nadu, the Indian Coast Guard has started coordinating with the state agencies to ensure seafarers' safety. The ICG said that its ships, aircraft and radar stations issued advisories for fishing boats to return to the harbour. "Deep Depression in the #BayofBengal likely to intensify into a cyclone and move towards #Tamilnadu, as per #IMD. @IndiaCoastGuard Region HQs (East) is coordinating with state agencies to ensure seafarers' safety. #ICG Ships, Aircraft & Radar Stations issuing advisories for fishing boats to return to harbour," the ICG said in a post on X on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the Deep Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved slowly north-northwestwards with a speed of 3 kmph during past 6 hours. "The Deep Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved slowly north-northwestwards with a speed of 3 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centred at 1730 hours IST of today, the 27th November 2024 over the same region near latitude 8.9degN and longitude 82.1degE, about 100 km east-northeast of Trincomalee, 320 km southeast of Nagappattinam, 420 km southeast of Puducherry and 500 km south-southeast of Chennai," the IMD said. "It is very likely to continue to move north-northwestwards skirting Sri Lanka coast and intensify into a cyclonic storm during next 12 hours. Thereafter, it will continue to move north-northwestwards and reach near north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts as a deep depression around morning of 30th November," the IMD added. Meanwhile, Pamban Port in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram experienced strong winds on Wednesday due to a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the deep depression is expected to move north-northwestwards and intensify into a cyclonic storm later today (November 27). Fishermen in the Cuddalore district were seen pulling their boats ashore due to rough seas. Authorities have declared a holiday for schools and colleges in nine districts, including Villupuram, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Ramanathapuram, and Trichy, due to heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. Schools in Chennai, Kanchipuram, Chengalpet, Ariyalur, Sivagangai, and Pudukottai will also remain closed today. Madras University, Karaikudi Alagappa University, Bharathidasan University, and the Directorate of Technical Education have postponed their scheduled semester exams, citing heavy rainfall predictions. Revised dates will be announced later. The IMD has predicted widespread heavy rainfall today due to the possible cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected at a few places, with extremely heavy rain at one or two locations in Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, and the Karaikal area. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also likely at isolated places in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Chengalpet, Villupuram, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Pudukottai districts, as well as in Puducherry," the IMD said in a release earlier. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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