Cop assaulting businessman in Chennai caught on cam, booked
CHENNAI: A head constable from the West Mambalam police station has been booked on charges of assaulting a businessman at a textiles showroom in Pondy Bazaar. The victim, Siva (36), who runs a real estate business with his associate Tamilarasan (38), told the police the confrontation arose from a long-standing dispute over commission dues amounting to Rs 10 lakh. Both men hail from Thanjavur and reportedly had a fallout after Siva failed to pay commissions. Police said Tamilarasan had approached his friend Senthil, a head constable, seeking help to settle the dispute. Senthil visited the Panagal Park area showroom a few weeks ago, where Siva was shopping.What began as a conversation soon escalated into an argument, and Senthil allegedly slapped Siva several times. The assault was recorded on the stores CCTV cameras.
LDF secures 14 wards in Kannur unopposed as nomination scrutiny ends
KANNUR: With the completion of the final scrutiny of nominations in Kannur, the LDF has secured uncontested victories in 14 wards across the district. The presiding officers have rejected a total of four nominations, two from Anthoor municipality, both filed by UDF candidates, and two from Kannapuram panchayat, one each from the UDF and the BJP rendering the CPM unopposed. LDF candidates have now secured six wards of Kannapuram, three wards of Malapattam panchayat, and five wards of Anthoor municipality. In Anthoor municipality, CPM candidates K V Premarajan in Thalivayal ward and E Rajitha in Kodallur ward were declared winners without facing any opposition. Similarly, in Kannapuram panchayat, Usha Mohan in Ambalapuram ward and Mohanan T E in Chemmaravayal ward were elected unopposed, marking a significant outcome shaped entirely by the scrutiny process rather than electoral competition. In Kannapuram panchayat, the nomination of INC candidate in Ambalapuram ward was rejected after the nominator denied the signature during scrutiny, and in Chemmaravayal ward, the nomination of BJP was rejected because the nominee refused to sign, both under Section 55(2)(c) of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act. In Anthoor municipality, the nominations in both Thaliyil ward (INC) and Kodallur ward (IUML) were rejected after the respective nominees submitted written and in-person statements confirming that they had not signed the nomination papers. The nomination papers of the Congress in Malappattam and Anthoor and the BJP in Kuthuparamba were rejected on close scrutiny due to fake signatures.
72,005 in the fray for local body elections in Kerala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A total of 72,005 candidates are officially in the fray across the state for the upcoming local body elections, as per provisional data released by the State Election Commission late on Monday. The final picture of the candidates became clear after the deadline for withdrawal of nominations ended on Monday. The list of candidates includes 37,786 women, 34,218 men and one transgender person. Meanwhile, all major fronts are facing the menace of rebel candidates who have refused to withdraw their candidature despite efforts by party leadership to mollify them. While the LDF and the UDF have five rebel candidates each in Thiruvananthapruam corporation, 11 rebels are causing headache to the Congress-led front in Kochi corporation. Six-time BJP councillor Shyamala S Prabhu, who turned a rebel this time, is taking on the official candidate of the saffron alliance in Kochi corporations Cherlai ward. While the UDF has six rebel candidates in the fray in Thrissur corporation, four rebel candidates are poised to play spoilsport for the LDF that rules the civic body. The BJP-led NDA too has a rebel candidate in Vadookara ward, its sitting seat in Thrissur corporation. Kannur, the lone UDF-ruled corporation, has rebel trouble for the Congress-led front in three seats. A CPM rebel candidate in Kannur corporation withdrew his candidature on Monday, offering relief to the LDF. Relief for Wayanad UDF as YC rebel withdraws The UDF in Wayanad heaved a sigh of relief after Youth Congress leader Jasheer Pallivayal, who had entered the fray as a rebel for the district panchayat, withdrew his nomination on Monday following last-minute intervention by senior party leaders. In Alappuzha district panchayats Ambalappuzha division, the conflict within the UDF over the seat has been resolved, with the IUML agreeing to withdraw its rebel candidate at the last minute. The LDF has already secured 14 seats unchallenged. In Kannur, LDF secured two additional unopposed victories in Anthoor municipality after the nomination papers of UDF candidates were rejected during fresh scrutiny on Monday. With this, five LDF candidates have been elected unopposed in the civic body.
Speech-impaired delivery agent leaves man emotional, touches hearts
Ambala: A speech-impaired Blinkit delivery agent has won everyones hearts after a video of him went viral, showing him working hard despite having a disadvantage. A content creator from Haryana posted a video on Thursday, November 20, which showed a speech-impaired delivery agent asking him for help. The heartwarming Instagram reel instantly went viral. In Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Opposition mounts against UDFs tie-up with Welfare Party
KOZHIKODE: Pressure is mounting on the UDF not to have an alliance with the Welfare Party of India, the political wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami, even while the Congress-led front is going ahead with its plan of local-level adjustments with the party in the local body elections. The latest to raise voice against the tie-up is Abdul Hameed Faizy Ambalakadavu, the working secretary of the Sunni Yuvajana Sangam (SYS), who sought to remind the UDF that the Jamaat and Muslim Brotherhood are the two sides of the same coin. In a Facebook post on Sunday, Faizy said Jamaat had declared that the Muslims who cooperate with the democratic system or exercise their franchise would automatically be out of Islam. The same organisation later formed a political party to be a part of the same system by becoming an ally of different political fronts, he said. Faizy said this should be viewed seriously because the Jamaat is a cadre organisation that would not hesitate to resort to any strategy to achieve its aim. If the Jamaat is elected in Sunni-majority mahals, the organisation will convert the local body ward and mahal as its own, he said. Faizy recalled that the Solidarity Youth Movement, the youth organisation of the Jamaat, had carried the photos of leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt during the protest march to the Kozhikode Airport last April. IUML has surrendered its Sunni ideology Faizy said the efforts from the part of certain persons to forge alliance with the Jamaat was the reason behind the issues in Samastha Kerala Jem-Iyyathul Ulama. Diluting the Samasthas stand that deviant groups should be kept at distance would lead to acceptance of the ideology of forces like Jamaat, he said. Meanwhile, the INL has expressed concern over the development of the Panakkad family members declaring the Jamaat candidates. Panakkad Syed Rasheed Ali Shihab Thangal had declared the candidates for Kodur panchayat in Malappuram, which included the names of Welfare Party members. INL state general secretary Kasim Irikkur said the incident marked a change in Kerala politics. The IUML has donated many seats to the Welfare Party neglecting the opposition from local-level leaders and workers, he said. Kasim added that the IUML has surrendered its Sunni ideology.
Kochi's Chellanam 20-20 suffers collective meltdown after success in last poll
KOCHI: In the local body elections of 2020, Chellanam, a coastal village in Kochi, saw a unique collective gaining traction. Declaring an all-out war against all mainstream political parties, a WhatsApp collective that grew into a political party contested the elections and snatched power. Fast forward to 2025, Chellanam 20-20 is nowhere to be seen. The aspiring collective has lost ground and support, and matters have come to such pass that is it not contesting the elections this year. The attrition within the party defection of members and disintegration has led to the decline of the collective. Formed as a volunteering group during the Covid surge, like-minded residents of the village engaged in a daily battle with a battering sea, contested the ensuing local body elections, surprising all major fronts. Campaigning through social media and gathering support, Chellanam 20-20 contested in all 21 wards of the panchayat, winning eight seats. The collective has not held any activities or meetings under the party banner in the last few years. After snatching power in the panchayat, and losing it later in a no-confidence motion, the party has technically ceased to come together, said Simal Antony, who had won from ward 7 (Police Station ward) under the Chellanam 20-20 banner. Coming to this years elections, none of us who won last time as part of the collective is planning to contest, he added. Since the last civic polls, Chellanam panchayat has seen a dramatic turn of events and multiple presidents being sworn in. The LDF, with a clear majority under CPMs K D Prasad as its president, ruled the local body till October 2021 (for around 9 months). But the front was ousted after eight Chellanam 20-20 members and four UDF members voted in favour of the no-confidence motion. The change saw the UDF-Chellanam 20-20 alliance gaining power in the local body with the collectives K L Joseph becoming the panchayat president. Shortly afterwards, two members of the party -- Joseph and member Mary Simla -- defected to the LDF, and the alliance lost majority. The party disintegrated gradually and ceased operations completely. Chellanam 20-20 had joined hands with the successful collective of Kizhakkambalam Twenty20 in the last Lok Sabha polls, but its members told TNIE that there was no merger of the two apolitical parties.
The Gritty Lives Of Kambala Buffaloes: How Karnataka Trains Its Fastest Athletes
In Kambala, buffaloes are not farm animals. They are trained competitors, treasured assets and community symbols. Owning a strong Kambala buffalo pair is pride and responsibility.
Himachal man who lost his memory reunited with family after 45 years
Rikhi was working at a hotel in Haryana's Yamunanagar when he met with a major road accident during a trip to Ambala. He sustained a head injury and went missing back in 1980
Kerala local body polls: LDF to base campaign on Attingal model
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The first municipality in the district and the third in the state to have won the ISO certification for citizen services, Attingal is a key area to look upon, not only on the political front but also in development aspects. The municipality was formed even before the country attained Independence. The picture of the local body election is all set here, with the ruling LDF planning to root its campaign on its Attingal-model development claim, and the opposing UDF and BJP raising practical issues like revenue generation and town hall construction. Attingal had been the fortress of the Left since 1979, with the Congress coming to power only once in 2000-2005. BJP made its maiden entry into the council in 2005, with one seat. While UDFs seats reduced from 13 in 2010 to five in 2015, BJP rose from one to four seats in the same period. An ambitious leap happened for the party when it managed to win seven seats in the 2020 elections, pushing Congress to third place. However, following the resignation of two councillors and LDFs victory in both seats in the bypolls, the party once again came back to third position. On the other hand, the by-election result is another factor of motivation for the LDF, as the leaders do not consider BJP to be a strong force here. We were able to provide housing, food and water connections to almost all people here, said municipal chairperson S Kumari. Over 62 families were brought out of the extreme poverty tag by providing documents like the Aadhaar and ration cards, ensuring their housing and food requirements. Pointing out the repeated bagging of ISO certification, LDF candidate and former municipality chairperson Pradeep M said that they have achieved an Attingal model of development. The improved health facilities, including the setting up of multiple dialysis units, skill development and employment programmes have been successful, he said, adding that the front is expecting another tenure in the municipality. However, he remarked that more development work needs to be done, especially in the Kachery junction. Upon being asked about the displacement of roadside traders during the National Highway widening, Pradeep stated that all procedures went legally, noting that only one case remains pending in court. In contrast, opposition councillors argued that influential individuals were unaffected, while only small-scale traders faced displacement. Congress candidate and Ambalamukku councillor K J Ravikumar rejected all claims made by the Left leaders. Except for the Attingal bus stand income and the tax paid by people, the Left councils have not implemented any projects that generate revenue for the municipality, he said. Terming that the best period of the municipality was when the Congress governed it and won the Swaraj Award for the best municipality, he alleged the CPM and BJP of having adjustment politics, which is even reflected in the declaration of candidates. On the other hand, the BJP is trying to centre its campaign around real-time issues like the eight-year-long construction of the Town Hall. If voted to power, we would definitely speed up the construction activities, BJPs Karichiyil ward councillor Jeevanlal C S said. Stating that only private firms are benefiting from the job fairs hosted by the municipality, he added that the party has several youth-oriented projects too. Attingal is an RSS-stronghold, and we expect that too to translate into votes, he said.
800 Years, One Royal Family And A Kambala That Still Stops Coastal Karnataka
No other buffaloes are allowed to race alongside this pair. It is a gesture of respect that has survived centuries, even as governments, borders and laws have changed around it.
Missed Sabarimala darshan turns blessing
PATHANAMTHITTA: For Girija Murali from Kollams Kallambalam, this years Sabarimala pilgrimage was to be a long-awaited spiritual moment. Carrying virtual queue passes, she began the climb with hope, accompanied by two children and six other women, as part of a 17-member group. But on Tuesday, the hill shrine was overwhelmed by an unexpected surge of pilgrims forcing Girija, two children and six other women to turn back from Pampa to Nilakkal. Exhausted and anxious thinking that they would not be able to have darshan despite having valid passes, they began the journey downhill, their disappointment quiet but palpable. But what unfolded next turned that despair into relief. When the matter came to ADGP S Sreejiths attention, chief coordinator for Sabarimala Police, he immediately instructed officers to ensure darshan for the group. Police personnel traced the women, and guided them all the way back up the hill, ensuring that the elderly and the children were comfortable through every step of the climb. Soon, Girija and the others finally stood before Lord Ayyappa with their hands folded -- a moment they thought had slipped away just hours earlier. After a peaceful darshan, the group descended the hill, expressing gratitude to the officers who had intervened at the right time. According to the ADGP, the difficulty arose because several pilgrims reached Pampa on Tuesday without virtual queue passes.
Kambala Runners: The Men Who Train By Climbing Trees And Tilling The Earth
Runners climb areca nut trees for grip strength and balance, pushing their feet against smooth bark until their legs burn. They swim across ponds at sunrise to build lung capacity.
Malayan family reinstated for ritual at Shiva temple in Kerala's Kunnummakkara
KOZHIKODE: The administration committee of the Elambangottu Kavu Shiva temple in Kunnummakkara, Vadakara, has reversed its controversial decision to bar members of the backward Malayan community from performing a decades-old percussion ritual. The move comes in the backdrop of legal pressure and public backlash over caste-based discrimination. The controversy stemmed from the committees decision last year to exclude a Malayan family comprising brothers Sudheesh M, Vinodhan M, and Ratheesh M, and their uncle Kunjiraman from the traditional vadhyam (percussion) performance, breaking a practice that had spanned nearly 60 years at the temples Mandala Vilakku and Shivaratri festivals. According to the familys complaint, temple committee president Sudheeran K M told Sudheesh in 2024 that the kuthuvilakku ritual would be taken over by the Nambeesan caste, a decision that would also end the Malayan familys participation in vadhyam. Earlier this month, Sudheesh was allegedly asked to sign a document under duress and offered Rs 10,000 as dakshina to step aside, the complaint said. We are local residents and live within a 500-metre perimeter of the temple. The temple authorities arranged percussionists from the Marar community, who are living in Villiappally, around 5 km away from our village, Sudheesh said. Though one of the brothers was later allowed to perform after discussions, the family claimed they were barred from performing before the sanctum sanctorum and made to stand outside the nalambalam and were refused permission to join the ritual procession (pradakshinam), causing public humiliation based on caste. The issue took a new turn when the State SC/ST Commission intervened on November 14, directing Edacherry police to register a case and submit a report within 20 days.
Digital arrest scam: SC restrains grant of bail to persons accused of duping 73-year-old woman AoR
NEW DELHI: In the suo motu case of digital arrest scams, the Supreme Court on Monday, in an unusual and rare decision, restrained the release from jail of the persons accused of duping a 73-year-old woman Advocate-on-Record. It was pointed out to the court that the accused in the woman AoR's case might be released soon, as the 90-day period is about to expire, then the bench passed its order restraining the accused's release. The top court's two-judge bench, headed by Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, passed the restraining order before taking a strict view of the incident. The Court importantly directed that the accused will not be granted bail by any Court during the pendency of the investigation and subject to further orders, and fixed the matter for further hearing on Monday, November 24, the day Justice Kant will become the 53rd CJI. During the hearing on Monday, AoR (Advocate On Record) and lawyer, Vipin Nair mentioned SCAORA's (Supreme Court's Advocate on Record's Association) intervention in the case, by filing an application, as he argued that how badly the woman AoR faced harassment. Echoing similar voices with Nair, the Solicitor General Tushar Mehta supported SCAORA's intervention, saying he personally interacted with the woman AoR when she faced the ordeal. Hearing these submissions from Nair and Mehta, the bench allowed SCAORA's intervention application. The top court was hearing the suo motu case involving victims of digital arrests related to forged documents. Talking to TNIE , Nair said that SCAORA has been permitted to assist the Court on the next date of hearing. In the Suo moto Digital arrest matter, Justice Kant and Justice Bagchi on Monday allowed the intervention application filed by SCAORA espousing the case of a senior lady AOR, who was duped of Rs. 3.29 crores, Nair told TNIE. The court had earlier, in one of its hearings, called for harsh and stringent action to be taken to control cyber frauds, particularly digital arrest scams, adding that it will deal with this issue with iron hands. The court had earlier, in its last hearing on October 27, widened the ambit of the issue of digital arrest cases, as it had issued notices to all the states and Union Territories in the matter relating to these kinds of frauds across the country. On October 17, the court took suo motu cognisance of the issue after hearing a complaint by a senior citizen couple who had been defrauded of their life savings through a digital arrest scam last week. Earlier, the court had said, The fabrication of judicial orders bearing forged signatures of the judges strikes at the very foundation of the public trust in the judicial system, besides the rule of law. Such action constituted a direct assault on the dignity of the institution. Such a grave criminal act cannot be treated as an ordinary or routine offence of cheating or cyber crime. The top court also sought the assistance of the Attorney General (AG) for India, R Venkataramani, in the issue. It highlighted that the fabrication of judicial orders bearing forged signatures of the judges strikes at the very foundation of the public trust in the judicial system, besides the rule of law. Expressing its displeasure over such kind of offences, the apex court had said, such kind of action constituted direct assault on the dignity of the institution. The apex court also had earlier stressed that there must be a coordinated effort between the central and state police and other authorities to unearth the full extent of the enterprise involving forging judicial documents, extortion, robbery of innocent people, most importantly, the senior citizens. In the complaint, the 73-year-old woman from Ambala in Haryana alleged that scammers illegally forged Supreme Court orders to confine her in a digital arrest and extort more than Rs 1 crore. She claimed that the fraudsters produced a fake judicial order purportedly issued by the Supreme Court judge and forcing her to surrender and succumb to the demands of the scamsters. After going through the complaint of the woman, the top court issued notice to Union of India (UOI) through the Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the CBI through its Director, Principal Secretary Department of Home, SP Cyber Crime at Ambala. Noting that the issue was serious, the top court also asked the Haryana government and SP cyber crime Ambala to file the status report of the investigation taken place so far.
UDFs Vyshna Suresh ineligible to contest in local body election in Thiruvananthapuram
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Congress faced a setback in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation elections after its youngest candidate in the Muttada ward, Vyshna Suresh, was removed from the voters list. The Election Commission took the decision after verifying a CPM complaint that the address she submitted for inclusion in the voters list was incorrect. The final voters list published on Saturday did not include Vyshnas name. The CPMs Muttada branch committee member Dhanesh Kumar had complained that the building number she provided, belongs to another family . The house owner, Raheem Shah, reportedly informed the officials that he does not know Vyshna and has not rented out the house to her. Officials confirmed that the address issue flagged in the complaint was valid. They noted that Vyshna, who presently lives in a rented house in Ambalamukku, did not produce supporting documents to prove that the disputed address was her residence.
Hanged At Dawn, Cremated In Secret: Inside Nathuram Godse's Execution
Nathuram Godse and Narayan Apte were hanged before sunrise on November 15 at Ambala Central Jail. Godse appeared inconsolable, while Apte remained composed
Koodiyattam steps into the present
Recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, Koodiyattam is often described as Indias oldest surviving form of theatre. But beyond its grand lineage, the Sanskrit drama tradition is also a living record of social history. For centuries, Koodiyattam unfolded inside the dimly lit wooden theatres of Keralas temples, the koothambalams , where a single act could stretch across days and an entire play might take 40 days to complete. Audiences arrived knowing that they were entering a detailed narration. The forms grammar was and remains nuanced. The flicker of an eyelid ( neta abhinaya ), a curl of the palm ( hasta abhinaya ), or the stillness of a face conveyed emotions. When Japans Kabuki barred women, and many classical traditions confined them to the wings, Koodiyattam embedded a radical principle. Female roles must be performed by women. In Keralas temple theatres, long before modern reforms, women had a stage of their own. It specifically is a rule that all the female roles be done only by women. That is the greatest thing, says Koodiyattam artiste G Venu, who is bringing a new production of the Sanskrit classic Mrichchakatikam to Chennai. But the stage was not always open to everyone. For most of its history, Koodiyattam was the domain of specific communities. Chakyars performed the male roles, Nangyars the female ones. Performances were confined to temple precincts. The art was often hereditary, and tightly guarded. This custom cracked in the mid-20th century, when the legendary Guru Mani Madhava Chakyar took the form outside temple walls. He faced intense criticism, even social sanctions but his decision democratised Koodiyattam, paving the way for institutions like Kerala Kalamandalam to train students from any background. The forms survival today owes much to this break with exclusivity. G Venu Venu, who himself spent 15 years training as an outsider, embodies that shift. The repertoire had become very static inside temples. There is so much more potential to this art form, he says. His Chennai production of Mrichchakatikam reveals why he believes the form still has new stories to tell. The ancient Sanskrit play centres on a commoner, not a king or deity. There is a thief who is a polymath, trained in 64 traditional arts, a gambler who renounces vice to become a Buddhist monk, a heroine whose courage and moral clarity made her a symbol of resilience during Indias freedom struggle. Venu shares that one of Mahatma Gandhis close disciples staged Mrichchakatikam while mobilising political support in south India because she found the heroine so different, bold, and kind. Its social momentum, Venu says, makes the play perfect for today. His version turns Mrichchakatikam into a meeting between eras. It leaves the temple, returns to the world, and in Chennai, audiences will see an ancient tradition pulsing with new life. Book your seats WHAT: Mrichchakatikam by G Venu presented by Chidagni Foundation WHEN: November 16, 6 pm WHERE: Bharata Kalakshetra Auditorium TICKETS: BookMyShow
With more names out, Thiruvananthapuram district panchayat election race takes shape
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As the political fronts announce their candidates, the picture for the Thiruvananthapuram district panchayat election is slowly taking shape. The LDF has put out its list for all 28 divisions, while the UDF has named 12 candidates, with the rest expected over the weekend. The BJP is likely to do so by Sunday. Notably, the sitting district panchayat president, D Suresh Kumar, and vice-president Shailaja Begum are not contesting this time. The LDFs list shows CPM contesting 21 divisions, CPI four, and Kerala Congress (M), Janata Dal (Secular), and RJD fielding one candidate each. Fathima Hissan, contesting from Kilimanoor, is the youngest LDF candidate and B P Murali (Navayikulam) is the senior-most candidate. Speaking to mediapersons, LDF district secretary V Joy said there was unanimity over the candidates announced. He added that the front is aiming for a strong victory across the district as the leadership intervention resolved internal disputes which helped them ensure a smooth list. The UDFs announced candidates include: Pradeep Sivagiri (Elakamon), Deepa Anil (Kilimanoor), Ansajitha Russel (Vellarada), Frida Simon (Kanjiramkulam), Anjitha Vinod Kottukal (Balaramapuram), Agnes Rani (Venganoor), Priya Chandran (Pallichal), Ganga V R (Karakulam), Mini Jayachandran (Murukkumpuzha), S Sajith Muttapalam (Kizhuvilam), Chandrika V (Chirayinkeezhu), and Nabeel Noushad Kallambalam (Manamboor). Nine of the twelve candidates announced are women. District Congress Committee (DCC) secretary Sudheer Shah told TNIE that the final list will be out by Saturday. The UDF is running its campaign highlighting anti-incumbency, emphasising grassroots development, transparent governance, and breaking the alleged ties between the LDF and the BJP. BJP sources indicate that the party is finalising candidates with a strategy to target divisions where it can make inroads.
Home and away Can Twenty20 up its game?
KOCHI: When Twenty20 swept 17 of 19 seats in Kizhakkambalam grama panchayat in 2015 barely two years after its formation it was seen as a political anomaly. This corporate-backed civic experiment had unexpectedly evolved into a hyperlocal movement. Its subsidised Bhakshya Suraksha Market, welfare and infrastructure interventions, and the much-discussed Gods villas seemed to signal a new model of local governance, one that voters rewarded again in 2020. That election also marked the partys first major expansion: it retained Kizhakkambalam and extended influence to three neighbouring panchayats Aikaranad, Mazhuvannoor, and Kunnathunad. Now, a decade into its dramatic entry, Twenty20 is attempting its most ambitious leap yet. The party has announced plans to contest in 55 local bodies, including key municipalities such as Maradu, Tripunithura, and Thrikkakara, as well as Kochi corporation. The pitch is clear: Positioning itself as the alternative for voters tired of the traditional UDF-LDF binary. But can a hyperlocal movement built around a corporate ecosystem scale into a statewide political force? Political observers say the answer is almost certainly no. In the beginning, the party had possibilities. But it could not keep up with its promises. The founders political statements affected its image as an independent force. The party does not have a clear roadmap or agenda to grow in Kerala, and many early leaders have left, said senior journalist and political analyst M G Radhakrishnan. The party has selected panchayats across Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Ernakulam, where it currently holds two district panchayat seats, to further its ambitions. But analysts argue that geographical spread alone does not guarantee political depth. According to Dr D Dhanuraj, founder of the Centre for Public Policy Research, a Kochi-based think tank, expansion beyond a local cluster requires the organisational muscle of alliances. In Kunnathunad and nearby areas, Twenty20 can operate independently. But to win assembly or Lok Sabha seats, you need a strong institutional framework, clear policies, and committed cadre. That is a continuous and long-term process, he said. Twenty20s immediate impact, however, cannot be dismissed. In the 2021 assembly election, it contested eight seats in Ernakulam and significantly dented the UDFs prospects in Kunnathunad, Kochi, Kothamangalam, and Vypeen. Its founder, Sabu Jacob, maintains that Twenty20 is the only force willing to address chronic civic failures. LDF and UDF have failed to tackle even basic issues like mosquito menace, waterlogging, drinking water scarcity, waste disposal, and traffic congestion. These are areas ripe for corruption, which is why established parties hesitate. Only Twenty20 can take these issues head-on, he earlier told TNIE. But even Sabu acknowledges setbacks. The Kitex Groups decision not to invest further in Kerala, he admits, curtailed the states development potential a move widely seen as politically charged. Political observers unanimously agree: Twenty20 may retain Kizhakkambalam and its neighbouring strongholds, and may even snatch a few more local bodies. But a pan-Kerala presence remains unlikely. They may win in pockets. But expanding even within Ernakulam -- let alone the state is going to be difficult, Radhakrishnan said. Dhanuraj echoed this point, noting that the partys influence is heavily concentrated. People in panchayats around Kizhakkambalam may elect them. But building presence in districts where they have no history or local grounding is an entirely different challenge, he said. As Kerala heads into local body elections, Twenty20 appears poised to disrupt and potentially spoil the prospects of the major fronts, particularly the UDF. But the broader question remains: Is it an emerging political alternative or simply a hyperlocal outlier with limited room to grow? For now, analysts say its future is firmly tied to where it began: Kizhakkambalam and its immediate neighbourhood. In a league of its own Twenty20s performance over the previous two local-body elections in Kizhakkambalam and neighbouring panchayats Local body Seats won /total seats Kizhakkambalam 17/19 Kizhakkambalam 18/19 Aikaranad 14/14 Mazhuvannoor 14/19 Kunnathunad 11/18
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Red Fort Blast: Air Ticket From Srinagar To Delhi Found From House Of Doctor Held From Saharanpur
Saharanpur (UP), Nov 13: A flight ticket showing that Dr. Adil Ahmad, a Jammu and Kashmir native arrested from Saharanpur last week, had travelled from Srinagar to Delhi on October 31, just days before the November 10 car explosion near Red Fort that killed 13 people and injured over 20. According to officials, the air ticket bearing Adils name and travel date was recovered from a garbage pile outside his rented house in Aman Vihar Colony, Manakmau, along Ambala Road [] The post Red Fort Blast: Air Ticket From Srinagar To Delhi Found From House Of Doctor Held From Saharanpur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Twenty20 to contest in 60 local bodies, focus on Kochi corporation
KOCHI: Twenty20, the political outfit promoted by the Kitex Group, will contest local body elections to 55 panchayats, four municipalities, and Kochi corporation. The party will be in the running for selected panchayats in Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Palakkad districts, but the focus will be on Kochi corporation and neighbouring municipalities, Kitex chairman Sabu Jacob said on Monday. Speaking to TNIE , he said Twenty20 will battle it out in all wards of Kochi corporation and the municipalities of Maradu, Tripunithura and Thrikkakara. Despite holding the reins of Kochi corporation, the LDF and the UDF have been unable to address even basic issues such as mosquito menace, waterlogging, drinking water, water disposal, and traffic congestion. Political parties are not keen to solve problems that offer room for corruption. Only Twenty20 can take these issues head on. We will transform Kochi into a vibrant city. We will conduct a study and implement a Rs 5,000 crore project to make Kochi a high-tech hub, he said. According to Sabu, Twenty20 will cross swords in Thrikkakara, Tripunithura, and Maradu as the development of these municipalities is linked to the development of Kochi. We will offer more opportunities to women candidates. In the panchayats of Poothrikka and Thiruvaniyoor, all our candidates will be women. Nearly 80-90% of all our candidates in the seven panchayats under Kunnathunad assembly constituency will be women. Generally, political parties sideline women, but we believe women better understand the problems of the common man. While political parties are not keen to field women candidates, we promote them, Sabu said. Twenty20 has transformed the panchayats of Kizhakkambalam, Kunnathunad, Aikaranad and Mazhuvannur by introducing good governance, he said. These panchayats have set an example. We study social issues and manage the local bodies professionally. Kizhakkambalam panchayat has posted a budget surplus of Rs 32 crore over the past 10 years. In our first term, savings averaged Rs 2.5 crore per annum. In the second term, this rose to Rs 4 crore. We aim to raise annual surplus to Rs 6 crore in our third term. Aikaranad panchayat saved Rs 14 crore over five years. We achieved this without compromising on development, Sabu added. Local bodies in Kerala lose Rs 4,000 crore - Rs 5,000 crore every year to corruption. Our motto is to ensure development by ending graft, he said.
Hyundai i20 behind Red Fort blast linked to Pulwama resident, multi-state probe on
The investigation into Monday's explosion near Red Fort that claimed eight lives has revealed the white Hyundai i20 involved in the blast, bearing a Gurugram registration number, was last owned by a resident of Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir, sources said. Based on inputs from Delhi Police, Gurugram Police detained Mohammad Salman, a resident of Gurgaon, for questioning. During interrogation, Salman disclosed that he had sold the car about a year and a half ago to one Devendra, a resident of Okhla in southeast Delhi, and handed over all sale-related documents to Gurugram Police, sources added. Further probe revealed that Devendra subsequently sold the vehicle -- a Hyundai i20 with the registration HR26CE7674 -- involved in the blast to a buyer in Ambala, Haryana. Investigators said details of the transaction and ownership trail are being verified and shared with central security agencies. According to sources, the car was eventually purchased by a man named Tariq from Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. Police are now working to establish how the explosion occurred when the slow-moving car halted at a traffic light near the Red Fort Metro station on Monday evening. The blast that also injured 20 people initially sent intelligence and security agencies into a tizzy as no clear material evidence of bomb like shrapnel and others has been recovered from the site so far. However, the extent of the impact pointed to a possible terror angle. Either they (the occupants in the car) were transporting explosives from one place to another or were taking a vehicle laden with explosives material in a crowded area, which then exploded. It is still a subject of investigation, said a source, adding that the truth will likely emerge as forensic analysis continues. Following the explosion, a nationwide alert was sounded, leading to enhanced security in crowded areas. The intelligence agencies are probing all angles including the potential role of Pakistan-based terror modules Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind. The agencies said that they had alerted the state law enforcement of a possible terror attack at crowded places in Delhi by terror outfits based in Pakistan. The sources stated that the intensity of the blast was extremely high and car and auto fragments were seen scattered across the road. Window panes were flung at a distance of around 300 meters and shattered due to the force of the explosion, they added. It also shattered nearby streetlights and damaged surrounding structures. Meanwhile, the US Embassy issued an advisory urging its citizens to avoid the areas surrounding the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk in Delhi and also crowds. A blast that comes with a warning: Delhis old fear returns
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The Sheeshmahal controversy that dogged Arvind Kejriwal during his tenure as Delhi Chief Minister has resurfaced this time in Punjab. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief of misusing Punjab government resources for personal comfort, alleging that he had been allotted a 7-star, two-acre luxury bungalow in Chandigarhs Sector 2 from Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns quota. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Delhi BJP dubbed Kejriwal Punjabs Super CM and claimed that the man who pretended to be an aam aadmi (common man) has built another Sheesh Mahal. The party also shared what it claimed were satellite images of the property, saying, After vacating the Sheesh Mahal in Delhi, Punjabs Super CM has had an even more magnificent one prepared in Chandigarh. Big Breaking - Super CM 2 CM 2 Acre 7 pic.twitter.com/d3V4W23yRw BJP Delhi (@BJP4Delhi) October 31, 2025 Rebel AAP MP Swati Maliwal echoed the BJPs claims, alleging that Kejriwal was using Punjab government aircraft for personal and party-related travel. Yesterday, he boarded a government helicopter from outside his house for Ambala, and from there, a Punjab government private jet took him to Gujarat for party work. The entire Punjab government seems to be serving one man, she wrote on X. The AAP swiftly hit back, dismissing the allegations as fake and fabricated. Ever since the Prime Ministers fake Yamuna story was exposed, the BJP seems to have lost its cool. Fake Yamuna, fake pollution figures, fake claims of rainfall, and now fake 7-star claims, the party said in a statement. , , , 7 7 https://t.co/ZlGsIYwtNr Aam Aadmi Party Delhi (@AAPDelhi) October 31, 2025 AAP argued that the Chandigarh administration falls under the BJP-led Centres control, questioning, If the BJP claims the house was allotted, where is the allotment letter? The party said the image being circulated was merely of the Punjab chief ministers camp office. The row mirrors last years controversy over alleged illegal construction at Kejriwals official residence on Flag Staff Road in Delhi, where he was accused of violating norms and spending over Rs 45 crore on renovations. That residence, dubbed the Sheesh Mahal by the BJP, had triggered a political storm during the Delhi election campaign .
Bihar poll push: Haryana BJP rallies migrant workers to vote back home
CHANDIGARH: The Haryana unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has devised a multi-pronged strategy to assist the migrant population from Bihar living in Haryana to return home and cast their votes in the forthcoming polls. Bihar goes to polls in two phases on Nov 6 and 11. Special buses have been arranged to ferry these voters back to Bihar, and factory owners have been requested to grant paid leave to migrant workers. As the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan engage in a tough contest, the saffron party hopes its efforts will impress natives of Bihar residing in Haryana and help sway the vote. This move is part of the BJPs broader strategy to maximize voter turnout in the Bihar elections. According to party sources, the initiative also aims to ensure that migrant workers exercise their right to vote and encourage others to do the same, regardless of their political preferences. Sources said the party has identified a significant population of migrants from Bihar living across 12 districts of Haryana. The majority of these voters are industrial labourers employed in factories across the National Capital Region (NCR) including Gurugram, Faridabad, Rewari, Jhajjar, Rohtak, Sonipat, Kurukshetra, Panipat, Hisar, Ambala, Yamunanagar, and Karnal. The saffron party has contacted over one lakh voters residing in Haryana, while the total number of migrants from Bihar with votes registered back home is estimated to be between 2.5 and 3 lakh. The strategy aims to ensure that these registered Bihar voters are present at their respective polling booths on election day. The partys outreach focuses on promoting the BJP governments message of good governance, drawing a clear contrast with the past, said a party leader. Sources added that the BJP had initiated this strategy months earlier, during Bihar Diwas celebrations in March, with an eye on the upcoming Bihar elections in November. The outreach, designed to strengthen emotional and social bonds, culminated during Chhath Puja festivities, which were attended by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. Recently, the BJP organized a series of meetings including one chaired by CM Nayab Singh Saini to finalize the election strategy. Senior leaders were assigned specific responsibilities to handle the logistical arrangements for migrant voters, ensuring their presence in Bihar on polling day. To facilitate this, the party is dispatching Vistarakas (campaign workers) from Haryana to Bihar for voter mobilization and engagement. Haryana BJP leaders are also actively reaching out to factory owners, urging them to grant paid leave to Bihari migrant workers to remove a major obstacle to their participation in the assembly polls, sources said.
Following major setbacks, Maoists replace top positions to sustain morale among cadres
RAIPUR: Amid repeated setbacks, the strength of the politburo and Central Committee (CC) members in thedecision-making body inCPI (Maoist), have dwindled from 45 to 20 during the last couple of years, and now to a single digit. However, the Red Brigade of left-wing extremists, facing a serious leadership crisis, have simultaneously undertaken damage control exercises to fill the void created by the loss of important influential leaders. And their mid-level or senior commanders were assigned the ranks as the frontline Maoist leaders, the intelligence sources told. There are barely 2-3 politburo and around half a dozen CC members remaining, taking responsibility in different regions like Abujhmad, Jharkhand, Odisha border, Amravati border and other key hideouts. Abhay for anonymity: How Maoists evade police action In a discreet move, the senior leaders are given positions as figureheads to show up numbers as a strength, ensuring that the morale of their cadres is not dented, a senior officer in the know-how of the development andbased in Bastar region further revealed. The Politburo & CC members are bestowed with key responsibilities, different organisational roles, besides steering military activities. The Maoist guerrillas, after over four decades of waging war on the state and security forces, are fast losing ground, and their influence has substantially declined in the last few years. The Maoist organisation, under the given circumstances, are not following their customary procedures regarding promotion of their senior cadres to the politburo or as CC members, the practice firmly followed earlier. For elevation to the top position, neither proposals are sought nor general body meetings or discussions that used to happen spanning over mutiple days earlier to elevate seniors through the department promotional committee are taking place now, the officer added. Another reason for such a make-do approach is that the topMaoist leaders not able to interact safely and conveniently amid existing challenges and restricted mobility. So, the procedures the Maoists executed to make up the higher positions, remain conventionally digressed, appearing rudimentary and makeshift, TNIE learnt. In 2025, more top Maoist leaders were killed than in any other year. The forces eliminated the general secretary of CPI (Maoist), Basava Raju alias Nambala Keshav Rao, and at least eight CC members cited to be the masterminds of several violent incidents where many jawans and innocent civilians were killed. India on verge of eradicating Naxal-maoist terror: PM Modi
President Murmus Rafale moment with IAF pilot Pakistan claimed it captured during Op Sindoor
As President Droupadi Murmu became the first Indian head of state to fly in the Rafale aircraft, a notable moment saw her alongside an Indian Air Forece (IAF) pilot Pakistan falsely said it had captured in Operation Sindoor. On Wednesday, Murmu, the Supreme Commander of the Indian armed forces, took a half-hour sortie in a Rafale aircraft from the Air Force Station in Haryana's Ambala. Ahead of the exercise, she posed with Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh just before taking to the skies. Singh, the countrys first woman Rafale fighter jet pilot, was claimed to have been captured during Operation Sindoor by a pro-Pakistan social media handle. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check had on 10 May dismissed the claim as fake. The Rashtrapati Bhavan released a photograph of the president posing with Singh atop a ladder used for boarding and deboarding the aircraft. The sortie on Rafale is an unforgettable experience for me. This first flight on the potent Rafale aircraft has instilled in me a renewed sense of pride in the nation's defence capabilities. I congratulate the Indian Air Force and the entire team of Air Force Station, Ambala for pic.twitter.com/Ud3LX8uqBU President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 29, 2025 The Rafale jets were used in Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 to destroy terror infrastructure in Pakistan-controlled territories, following the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The strikes triggered four days of clashes that ended with a cessation of hostilities on May 10. Before the sortie, the President was given a guard of honour and briefed on the Rafales operational capabilities. Wearing a G-suit and sunglasses, Murmu was seen posing for pictures and flashing a thumbs-up gesture before the French-made jet, flown by Group Captain Amit Gehani, Commanding Officer of 17 Squadron, took off at 11:27 am. The sortie lasted about 30 minutes, covering roughly 200 kilometres, and reached a height of about 15,000 feet above sea level and a speed of approximately 700 kilometres per hour, according to the Presidents office. IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh also flew a Rafale fighter jet from the same fleet, leading a formation sortie in coordination with the aircraft carrying the President. Upon landing, the President shared her delight in the visitors book, saying, The sortie on Rafale is an unforgettable experience for me. This first flight on the potent Rafale aircraft has instilled in me a renewed sense of pride in the nation's defence capabilities. I congratulate the Indian Air Force. Notably, Murmu made history as the first president to fly in two different IAF fighter aircraft. She had earlier undertaken a sortie in a Sukhoi-30 MKI in April 2023 from Tezpur, Assam. President Murmu's flight follows in the footsteps of former Presidents who have flown in fighter jets, starting with APJ Abdul Kalam (Sukhoi 30 MKI) on June 8, 2006, and Pratibha Patil (Sukhoi 30 MKI) on November 25, 2009. Manufactured by Dassault Aviation, Rafale jets were formally inducted into the IAF's 17 Squadron, the 'Golden Arrows', in September 2020 at the Ambala Air Force Station. The first five Rafale aircraft, which had arrived from France on July 27, 2020, were inducted into the Squadron.
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President Murmu takes Rafale sortie, poses with jets first woman pilot
Ambala: President Droupadi Murmu undertook a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet from the Air Force Station here on Wednesday, and described it as an unforgettable experience that instilled in her a renewed sense of pride in the nations defence capabilities. During her visit, the president posed with Squadron leader Shivangi Singh, just before she Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
President Murmu soars high in Rafale in Ambala, IAF Chief joins in another aircraft
VIDEO: President Droupadi Murmu Takes Sortie in Rafale Fighter Jet from Ambala Airbase
President Droupadi Murmu took a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet from Ambala Air Force Station, Haryana. The event marks another proud moment for the Indian Air Force, with Air Chief Marshal A P Singh also flying from the same base.
President Droupadi Murmu Takes Sortie In Rafale Fighter Jet
AMBALA, Oct 29: President Droupadi Murmu undertook a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet from the Air Force Station in Haryanas Ambala on Wednesday. Air Chief Marshal A P Singh also flew in a sperate aircraft from the same airbase. Before getting on to the Rafale jet, the President wore a G-suit. Murmu, who was [] The post President Droupadi Murmu Takes Sortie In Rafale Fighter Jet appeared first on Northlines .
President Murmu Takes Sortie In Rafale Fighter Jet At Ambala Air Force Station
President Murmu took a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet at the Ambala Air Force Station. The Rafale played a key role in 'Operation Sindoor' against terror targets in Pakistan.
President Murmu Flies In Rafale Fighter From Airbase Key To Op Sindoor
President Droupadi Murmu has taken off from the Ambala Air Force Base in Haryana for a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet.
Historic flight: President Murmu takes Rafale sortie in Ambala - watch
President Droupadi Murmu flew in a Rafale fighter jet from Ambala Air Force Station. This marks a significant moment for the Indian Air Force and showcases India's advanced defence capabilities. The President previously flew in a Sukhoi-30 MKI in 2023. The Rafale jets were inducted in 2020 and played a role in Operation Sindoor in May 2025.
President Murmu arrives in Ambala to take sortie in Rafale fighter jet
Rafale jets were used during Operation Sindoor, launched by India in response to the April 22 dastardly Pahalgam terror attack
President Droupadi Murmu To Fly Sortie In Rafale Fighter Jet Shortly
President Droupadi Murmu will take a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet from Ambala Air Force Base in Haryana shortly.
LIVE | President Droupadi Murmu takes historic Rafale sortie at Ambala Airbase, showcases air power
President Droupadi Murmu To Fly Sortie In Rafale Fighter Jet Tomorrow
President Droupadi Murmu will take a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet from Ambala Air Force base in Haryana on Wednesday.
President Murmu to Take Sortie in Rafale Tomorrow
President Droupadi Murmu will on Wednesday take a sortie in a Rafale jet, the Indian Air Force's frontline fighter aircraft from the Ambala airbase
President Droupadi Murmu to take a sortie in Rafale Fighter on October 29
NEW DELHI: Supreme Commander of Armed Forces, President Droupadi Murmu, will be taking a sortie in an Indian Air Force combat fighter on Wednesday. In a statement, the Rashtrapati Bhawan said: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, will visit Ambala, Haryana, on October 29, where she will take a Sortie in Rafale. Earlier on April 8, 2023, the President took a sortie in a Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter aircraft at the Tezpur IAF station, Assam. She will be the first President to fly in IAFs most modern Rafale fighter aircraft. DroupadiMurmu has already flown in a Sukhoi-30MKI in 2023 President Murmu was scheduled to visit Ambala on October 18, but had to postpone her visit due to unknownreasons. It will be her maiden visit to one of the oldest Indian Air Force stations, which houses one of the Squadrons of the French-built fighter aircraft Rafale.The Rafale jet is considered a 4.5 generation fighter aircraft and is armed with unmatched weapon systems and sensors with multi-role capability. As earlier reported by TNIE, besides jamming enemy radars, the Rafale has the capability to strike enemy targets from an unchallenged standoff range of more than 300 km. The Rafale jets are loaded with India-specific modifications, including Israeli helmet-mounted displays, radar warning receivers, low-band jammers, 10-hour flight data recording, infra-red search and tracking systems, among others. The earlier sortie of President Murmu in a Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter aircraft was at the Tezpur Air Force Station in Assam on April 8, 2023. The President was airborne for around 30 minutes, flying over Brahmaputra and Tezpur valley with the mighty Himalayas on one side. President Murmu is the third President and the second woman President to undertake such a sortie. Prior to her, former Presidents like Pratibha Patil and APJ Abdul Kalam had also flown in the fighter jet. With Rajnath onboard, first Rafale jet for IAF shows off skills in France
President Murmu to take sortie in Rafale fighter jet on Wednesday
President Droupadi Murmu will experience a Rafale fighter jet sortie in Ambala, Haryana on Wednesday. This follows her previous flight in a Sukhoi-30 aircraft in Assam earlier this year. The President's visit to Ambala will mark another significant aviation experience for her. The Rashtrapati Bhavan confirmed the upcoming event.
Inclined to entrust CBI with investigation of all digital arrest cases: Supreme Court
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said it is inclined to entrust to the CBI the probe into digital arrest cases after taking into consideration the magnitude and pan-India spread of such crimes, and sought details of FIRs registered in different states and union territories. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi issued notices to all the States and UTs on digital arrest cases and posted the suo motu cases registered by it on a complaint of an elderly women defrauded by fraudsters on November 3. The top court noted the submissions of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the CBI, that cyber crime and digital arrest cases are originating from off-shore locations like Myanmar and Thailand and directed the probe agency to come up with a plan to probe these cases. We will monitor the progress of the CBI investigation, issue whatever directions are necessary, it said. The bench asked the CBI to respond whether it needs more resources, including cyber experts who are not in police force, to investigate digital arrest cases. On October 17, taking note of rising incidents of online frauds in the country, especially digital arrests to dupe citizens by fabricating judicial orders, the top court sought responses of the Centre and the CBI, saying such offences strike at the very foundation of public trust in the system. The top court took cognisance of a glaring case of digital arrest of a senior citizen couple in Haryana's Ambala on the basis of forged orders of the court and probe agencies by fraudsters to extort Rs 1.05 crore. The bench said it is no ordinary crime where it could have asked the police to expedite the probe and take the case to its logical conclusion but a matter where coordinated efforts between the central and state police are required to unearth the full extent of the criminal enterprise.
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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a suo motu matter on victims of digital arrest who are defrauded by using forged documents on October 27. According to the apex court's cause list, the suo motu petition titled In Re: victims of digital arrest related to forged documents will come up for hearing before a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi on Monday. While hearing the matter on October 17, the top court observed that, prima facie, a stern action on a pan-India basis with coordinated efforts between the Central and state police was required to unearth the full extent of the criminal enterprise involving forgery of judicial documents, cyber extortion and cyber arrest of innocent people, especially senior citizens. It sought responses from the Centre, the CBI and others in the matter, saying such offences strike at the very foundation of public trust in the judicial system. The top court had taken cognisance of a case of digital arrest of a senior citizen couple in Haryana's Ambala on the basis of forged orders of the court and probe agencies by fraudsters to extort Rs 1.05 crore. SC voices concern over rising instances of digital arrest in country, seeks Centre's response We are, however, aghast at the fact that the fraudsters fabricated judicial orders in the name of the Supreme Court of India and various other documents, the bench had said. It also said that forgery of documents and brazen criminal misuse of the name, seal, and judicial authority of the apex court or a high court was a matter of grave concern. Fabrication of judicial orders bearing forged signatures of judges strikes at the very foundation of public trust in the judicial system, besides the rule of law, the bench said. Such acts constitute a direct assault on the dignity and majesty of this institution; therefore, such grave criminal acts cannot be treated as ordinary or routine offences of cheating or cybercrime, it observed. The apex court also requested Attorney General R Venkataramani to assist it in the matter. It had flagged the rising number of digital arrest cases across the country and sought responses of the Centre, the CBI and others in the suo motu case after a 73-year-old woman wrote to the Chief Justice of India, B R Gavai, on September 21, informing about the incident of defrauding the couple using court orders. Digital arrest explained: How to protect yourself from virtual handcuffs The bench directed the Superintendent of Police, Cyber Crime, Ambala, to file a status report on the probe conducted in the case of the senior citizen couple so far. The matter was brought to the court's notice by the complainant woman, who alleged that scamsters produced a forged court order with a stamp and a seal for arrest and surveillance of the couple between September 3 and 16 to defraud more than Rs 1 crore through multiple bank transactions. The woman said the court orders were shown through multiple audio and video calls by people impersonating as CBI, ED and judicial officers to arrest them. The top court was informed that two FIRs were lodged with the cyber crime department in Ambala under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhitya.
Snow leopard population in doubled Himachal; two new species recorded for first time
CHANDIGARH: The highly endangered snow leopard population in Himachal Pradesh has almost doubled, rising to 83 from 44 individuals recorded in 2021, according to the latest survey jointly conducted by the Nature Conservation Foundation and the Wildlife Wing of the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department. Significantly, for the first time, two new species, the Pallass cat and the woolly flying squirrel, have also been spotted during this survey. The second state-wide snow leopard assessment report, The Status of Snow Leopard in Himachal Pradesh 2025 , confirms the species strong presence across high-altitude landscapes, particularly in Spiti, Pin Valley, Upper Kinnaur and Tabo, which recorded the highest densities. The copy of the report, which is with this newspaper, reads, Our sampling resulted in 44 individual adult snow leopards identified from 262 independent detections across the six sites. At the level of the sites, our sampling from high occupancy stratum resulted in USL having 12 individual snow leopards from 90 detections, Tabo with 6 individual snow leopards from 46 detections, Pin with 8 individual snow leopards with 35 detections and Kinnaur having 9 individual snow leopards from 58 detections. From the low occupancy stratum, Lahaul-Pangi had 8 individual snow leopards from 32 detections, and Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) had 1 individual snow leopard from 1 detection. The survey found snow leopard density ranging from 0.16 to 0.53 individuals per 100 km. Using large-scale camera trapping across six representative sites covering nearly 26,000 km, researchers photographed adult leopards 262 times, leading to an estimated state-wide count of 83 adults, excluding cubs. At the state level, our SECR analysis resulted in the estimated snow leopard density of 0.35 (95% CI: 0.23 - 0.53) snow leopards per 100 km and abundance of 83 (95% CI: 67 - 103) adult snow leopards in Himachal Pradesh. Density and abundance in the high occupancy strata were 0.46 (0.37 - 0.57) snow leopards per 100 km and 59 (48 - 73) snow leopards. In the low occupancy strata, density and abundance were 0.18 (0.14 - 0.23) snow leopards per 100 km and 24 (19 - 30) snow leopards, it added. The report further stated that mountain ungulates such as blue sheep and ibex are key determinants of the snow leopard population. It is widely accepted that the availability of wild ungulates determines the population of large carnivores. We found fluctuations in wild ungulate abundance over the years, and the snow leopard density has largely remained constant. Blue sheep fluctuated in abundance from 786 in 2020 to 1,094 in 2024, whereas ibex fluctuated in abundance from 92 in 2020 to 146 in 2024, it read. It is not just snow leopards; during this survey, two new species the Pallass cat and the woolly flying squirrel were also recorded for the first time. This large-scale camera trapping exercise across the state also recorded other mammals residing in snow leopard landscapes of Himachal Pradesh. In 2024, we got a newer and first-time record for two species, the Pallass cat recorded near Nako in Kinnaur, and the Woolly flying squirrel recorded from Miyar Valley in Lahaul, stated the report. The survey states that blue sheep, Himalayan brown bear, Himalayan wolf, Himalayan ibex, common leopard, mountain weasel, Himalayan musk deer, red fox, stone marten and yellow-throated marten were also recorded. The incidental detections of these mammals contribute to refining range maps, documenting previously unrecorded occurrences, and identifying critical biodiversity hotspots within the landscape. These findings enhance understanding of species distribution, habitat use and potential ecological corridors, offering crucial data for conservation planning beyond snow leopards. As seen from the ensemble outputs, the two main prey species of the snow leopard, ibex and blue sheep, are found dispersed across the snow leopard landscape of Himachal Pradesh. The Ibex occurs primarily in rugged areas from around Pin Valley in Spiti going west, including regions of Kibber to Lossar in Spiti and large areas of Lahaul including Bhaga, Miyar and Chandra valleys. Parts of Chamba (Pangi and Bharmour) are also regions of high occurrence for them. The blue sheep on the other hand are a bit more restricted with high occurrence areas around Hangrang valley of Kinnaur and across the Spiti region, particularly Tabo and USL. They prefer more undulating areas with proximity to cliffs, it reads. It further added, Musk deer were predicted to occur predominantly across the Greater Himalayas with particularly high occurrence in Chamba (especially Pangi), parts of Lahaul, Kullu and lower Kinnaur. Musk deer detections were mostly in areas near tree cover. Brown bears were found to occur predominantly across the valleys in Lahaul, Chamba (Pangi and Bharmour), and parts of Kinnaur. Additionally, they were found to occur at the edge of Pin Valley connecting towards the Kullu and Kinnaur regions. They seem to prefer regions along the valley, especially near meadows. Wolves were seen to occur in more rolling, plateau-like areas around Spiti and Lahaul. Interestingly, common leopards were found to have high occurrence along the southern rims of the snow leopard distribution within Himachal Pradesh, with increased occurrence in parts of Kinnaur (upper and lower) and high elevations of Kullu and Chamba. They also were seen to occur in pockets of Lahaul, it concluded. The study followed the Snow Leopard Population Assessment of India protocol, developed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in line with the Global Snow Leopard Ecosystem Protection Programme (GSLEP). Talking to this newspaper, Deputy Conservator of Forest, Spiti Wildlife Division, Goldy Chhabra said, The Spiti landscape is one of Indias most ecologically significant and biodiverse regions. Going forward, our vision is to deepen scientific understanding of the movement ecology of the snow leopard, a keystone species and apex predator of this landscape. Simultaneously, we aim to document lesser-known species, including herpetofauna and amphibians, among others, to showcase the true species richness and ecological importance of the Spiti landscape to the world. Leopard sighting in Haryana A search operation for a leopard was launched and an alert sounded by the forest department in Dhulkot after receiving information about the big cats sighting in a village in Ambala district of Haryana. CCTV footage from the nearby area purportedly showed a wild animal resembling a leopard, they said, but the forest department is yet to confirm its presence. The forest department made an announcement in the village, urging residents to remain vigilant. A search for the animal is underway, according to officials.
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Fraudsters armed with forged Supreme Court orders allegedly defrauded a septuagenarian woman in Ambala of over 1 crore, prompting the Supreme Court to call for coordinated action by Central and State authorities
SC voices concern over rising instances of digital arrest in country, seeks Centre's response
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday took serious note of the digital arrest of a senior citizen couple in Haryana's Ambala on the basis of forged orders of the court and probe agencies by fraudsters to extort Rs 1.05 crore. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi flagged the rising number of digital arrest cases across the country and sought the response of the Centre, CBI in a case registered as suo motu after the 73-year-old woman wrote to Chief Justice of India B R Gavai. The bench said forging apex court, high court orders, signatures of judges to digitally arrest innocent people, including senior citizens, strikes at the bottom of trust and faith of people in judicial institutions. The fabrication of judicial orders bearing forged signatures of judges strikes at the very foundation of the public trust in the judicial system besides the rule of law. Such action constituted direct assault on the dignity of the institution, the top court said. It added that such a grave criminal act cannot be treated as an ordinary or solitary offence of cheating or cyber crime. We are also inclined to take judicial notice of the fact that the instance case is not the sole instance. It has been largely reported many times in the media that such crimes have taken place in different parts of the country. We are, therefore, of the view that action and coordinated efforts between the central and state police are required to unearth the full extent of the criminal enterprise involving forging judicial documents, extortion/robbery of innocent people most importantly the senior citizens, the bench said. It sought assistance of the Attorney General and directed the Haryana government and Ambala cyber crime department to file a status report on the probe done so far in the case of senior citizen couple. The matter was brought to the court's notice by the complainant woman who alleged that scamsters produced a forged court order with stamp and seal for arrest and surveillance of the couple between September 3 and 16 to defraud over Rs 1 crore through multiple bank transactions. The woman said the court orders were shown through multiple audio and video calls by people impersonating as CBI and ED officers to arrest them. The top court was informed that two FIRs were lodged with the cyber crime department at Ambala under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhitya (BNS).
SC Voices Concern Over Rising Instances Of Digital Arrest In Country, Seeks Centres Response
New Delhi, Oct 17: The Supreme Court on Friday took serious note of the digital arrest of a senior citizen couple in Haryanas Ambala on the basis of forged orders of the court and probe agencies by fraudsters to extort Rs 1.05 crore. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi flagged the rising number of digital arrest cases across the country and sought the response of the Centre, CBI in a case registered as suo motu after the [] The post SC Voices Concern Over Rising Instances Of Digital Arrest In Country, Seeks Centres Response appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SC Flags Rise in Digital Arrest Cases, Seeks Centres Reply
SC takes suo motu cognisance of Ambala digital arrest fraud; seeks Centre, CBI response on rise in cyber extortion cases targeting senior citizens.
'Assault On Judiciary': SC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Fraud Involving Forged Court Documents
The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of a digital arrest scam after a senior citizen couple from Ambala lost Rs 1.5 crore to fraudsters impersonating CBI officers.
Karnataka association to shortly release rules for conduct of Kambala races
Among the rules include a bar for Kambala jockeys or other personnel from hitting buffaloes when they enter the plain land after crossing the slush track
Doubling of coastal railway line to be executed in three phases, says K.C. Venugopal
The first phase will cover the doubling of the 14-kilometre stretch from Ambalappuzha to Alappuzha
CHANDIGARH: Senior IAS officer Amneet P. Kumar on Thursday urged Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini to register an FIR and arrest those named in her husband Y. Puran Kumars suicide note. She also requested security for her family. Chief Minister Saini visited Amneet on Thursday to offer condolences, accompanied by senior officials including Minister Krishan Lal Panwar, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, Home Secretary Sumita Misra, and others. Amneet, Commissioner and Secretary in Haryanas Foreign Cooperation Department, was part of an official delegation to Japan led by the CM. She returned to India on Wednesday upon receiving the news of her husband's death. Sources said Amneet, in a confidential letter to the CM, expressed anguish over grave injustice and administrative inaction 48 hours after her husband's death. The nine-page suicide note names senior police officers for his alleged harassment and mental torture. In her letter, Amneet expressed deep grief and a sense of injustice over the loss of her husband, a Presidents Medal awardee. She urged that his suicide note, titled Final Note, be treated as a dying declaration, citing cognizable offences under the SC/ST Act, and called his death a major loss to those who saw him as a symbol of empowerment. In her demands to the CM, Amneet has sought: Immediate registration of an FIR against all individuals named in the suicide note and complaint, suspension and arrest of the accused to prevent tampering with evidence or influencing the investigation, permanent security cover for her family, particularly her two daughters, citing threats and emotional distress, protection of the familys dignity and rights in the face of continued harassment and fear. Meanwhile, Kumar's body has been kept at the mortuary of Government Medical Super Specialty Hospital (GMSH), Sector 16. Officials stated that the autopsy would be conducted by a board of doctors once the family is ready and procedural clearances are obtained. Oppn demand impartial probe On Thursday, several political leaders urged the government for an impartial investigation into the death of the senior IPS officer. Former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda demanded an impartial probe saying that it is the state governments responsibility to ensure justice. If a senior police officer is not safe in the state, one can imagine the plight of ordinary citizens, Hooda said. Congress MP from Ambala, Varun Chaudhary, alleged that Scheduled Caste officers are being harassed by senior officials in the BJP government, pushing them into mental distress. An FIR should be registered against those named in the suicide note. All documents recovered from Kumars house should also be preserved, he added. Former Union Minister and Congress MP from Sirsa, Kumari Selja said, If an honest officer is driven to suicide due to systemic failures, it is a matter of grave concern. I extend my condolences to the bereaved family and demand a high-level, impartial investigation to ensure such incidents do not recur. Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Surjewala called the incident a case of forced suicide, describing it as both shocking and deeply tragic. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he said, While the Chief Minister remains silent, we hope the Chandigarh Administration and the Union Home Ministry will heed to the plea of Puran Kumars wife and ensure justice. He questioned, Is Haryanas BJP government so prejudiced that a Dalit IPS officer neither receives a hearing nor justice?
Schoolboy injured after being hit by speeding van in Ashok Nagar
A senior official of the city traffic police said R. Rajakaviyan, a Class 7 student, was on his way to a private school in West Mambalam on a bicycle from his home on Ashok Nagar 7th street when the accident occurred
Chandigarh MP Tewari demands MRTS for the city, point of call status for the airport
CHANDIGARH: Congress Member of Parliament from Chandigarh and former Union Minister Manish Tewari said that an integrated Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) connecting Chandigarh with its adjoining cities of Mohali, Panchkula, and New Chandigarh must be established. He also reiterated the need to grant Point of Call status to the Chandigarh International Airport to enable more international flights from the region. Addressing an event organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) today, he recalled that during his tenure as the Member of Parliament from Anandpur Sahib, he had written to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in November 2019, urging for the establishment of the MRTS Chandigarh linking it with Ambala, Panchkula, Mohali, New Chandigarh and Kurali. Tewari stressed that this proposed transport system would link Chandigarh with neighbouring areas of Punjab and Haryana, making not only intra-city transportation easier but also enhancing regional business connectivity as it would unleash the creative, innovative and economic potential of the region. However, he lamented that the Central Government has not been paying due attention to the issue, while the Punjab and Haryana governments and the Chandigarh administration currently lack the capacity to undertake such a major project independently. He also reiterated the need to approve the Chandigarh International Airport as a Point of Call to facilitate more international flights. Tewari explained that many domestic airlines operating from Chandigarh also fly to international destinations, and there is no restriction on them to increase their international operations; however, granting a Point of Call status would open up many more global routes from the airport as foreign Airlines would be able to operate to and fro from the Mohali-based Chandigarh International Airport. He noted that he has repeatedly raised this demand with the Central Government since 2019 onwards, but due to pressure from mega airport operators, this is being subverted as they do not want regional aviation hubs to develop. Tewari said that several administrative reforms are required in Chandigarh and that he has been consistently voicing these demands both inside and outside Parliament. He emphasised the urgent need for major fundamental structural changes in the city to make business activities more efficient and profitable. The current Governance Model of Chandigarh is unviable, ossified, redundant and unsustainable to meet the aspirations of the people of Chandigarh. There should be a properly empowered Mayor in Council directly elected by all the electors of Chandigarh for a term of a five-year term. The Mayor in Council must have control over all subjects except land, public order and police, which can best in the Chief Secretary or Administrator till the Political Questionof Chandigarh is finally settled. He said the Centre must take the initiative as a 100% Centrally funded and financed project, as this has become a pressing need of the hour. Tewari further underlined the need for policy reforms and infrastructure improvements to make industrial operations smoother and more business-friendly in the region. He assured the gathering that he would continue to strongly advocate for the concerns of the industrial, commerce and business sectors of the region.
Between Lands and Shambala show out
The project is expected to benefit approximately 1 lakh commuters by providing a safe, comfortable, and efficient travel option. Moreover, it will help alleviate traffic congestion on the Delhi-Ambala Highway (NH-44).
Introducing an old resident ofWest Mambalam
A houseowner has made this baobab feel welcome by giving it breathing space; but it has to be protected from passersby
Alert Railway Staff, Doctors Help Woman Deliver Baby At Ambala Station
A woman travelling from Jammu to Kanpur gave birth to a baby at Ambala Cantonment station with help from police and doctors; both are stable at Civil Hospital Ambala Cantonment.
Top Maoist leaders remain prime targets for forces in Chhattisgarh; nine leaders eliminated in 2025
RAIPUR: The ongoing anti-Maoist operation after the monsoon has been intensified with a renewed warning conveyed to the top Maoist leaders, asking them to give up arms and surrender, or else be prepared to be eliminated. The Chhattisgarh police and the Central forces affirmed that the sustained offensive against the left-wing extremists inflicted massive setback to the banned outfit, owing to which the Maoist leaders evidently remain fully aware that there is no safe place for them anywhere in the affected Bastar region. Bastar Inspector General of police, Sundarraj P, claimed that they consistently get solid information about the locations of top Maoist leaders, and they can be eliminated anytime by security forces. They can either surrender and join the mainstream or get killed in the ongoing decisive operations by the troops, the IG told TNIE . Despite adverse weather and tough geographical conditions besides other challenges, the forces are vigorously engaged in strategically planned anti-Maoist campaigns, keeping in mind the March 31, 2026, deadline set by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Most of the Central Committee (CC) members, who are only next to the Politburo of CPI (Maoist) in hierarchy, remained active in the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee during the last three decades, during which they waged a war against the state and the forces. Many of these CC members were cited to be the masterminds of numerous violent incidents, even leading to casualties of several jawans and the killing of innocent civilians. 71 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarhs Dantewada in a single day following 'Lon Varratu' campaign appeal Police believe the remaining top 10 Maoist leaders are active in Bastar and adjoining border states. The CC members carry huge bounty on their heads in various states of the country.In the year 2025, the forces eliminated the general secretary of CPI Maoist Basava Raju alias Nambala Keshav Rao and eight CC members. The Bastar police also shared the names of the remaining top 10 Maoist leaders who the police believe are active in Bastar and adjoining border states. They includefour Polit Bureau membersGanpathi alias Mupalla Laxman Rao alias Ramanna, Malojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupathi, Devji alias Devanna alias Sudarshan, and Mishir Besra alias Bhaskar. Additionally, six CC members are Ganesh Uike, Anal Da alias Marandi, Malla Raji Reddy alias Murli, Ramder alias Majjidev, Madvi Hidma alias Deva alias Sainath, and Pullari Prasad Rao alias Malkapuram alias Bhaskar. The inhospitable rugged terrain of Abujhmad, spread over 4000 sq km in the district of Narayanpur and touching Bijapur, Dantewada, and Kanker was once the common address for most of the top Maoist leaders for decades. The dense forests earlier provided safe havens and hideouts for armed Maoist cadres and their top leadership. During the last three years, the Maoists' strongholds have been significantly weakened due to the establishment of several security camps and ongoing anti-Maoist operations, besides the development initiatives by the government in the region. The forces are swiftly acting on intelligence inputs about the movement of Maoist cadres, even in the dense forested terrain. The polit bureau CC members are bestowed with key responsibilities, different organisational roles, besides military activities in the banned outfit.
CM launches Citizen Connect Centre
The centre, established at Vellayambalam, will facilitate citizen feedback, grievances redressal, and public communication. The public can share their opinions, suggestions, and complaints through the toll-free number 1800-425-6789
Five killed in collision between two cars in Kurukshetra
KURUKSHETRA: Five people were killed in a head-on collision between two cars on the KaithalKurukshetra road, around 8 kilometres from here, on Monday morning, police said. Station House Officer (SHO) of Adarsh Police Station, Dinesh Singh, stated that the accident occurred around 7 am near Ghararsi village and is believed to have been caused by overspeeding. The impact was so severe that both vehicles were completely mangled. Locals had to cut open the car doors to rescue those trapped inside, Singh said. One of the cars, carrying six passengers from Bubka village in Ambala, sustained significant damage in the collision. Five of its occupants died on the spot. The deceased were identified as: Praveen, son of Swaraj Pawan and Rajendra, sons of Bal Kishan Urmila, wife of Pawan Suman, wife of Sanjay Another passenger, 18-year-old Vanshika, suffered serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment. Four people travelling in the other car were also injured. They were identified as: Santosh (45), wife of Dharampal and resident of Papanawa Jati Road Rishipal (55), son of Karm Singh Leela Devi (52), wife of Rishipal Praveen (40), son of Jita Ram The group was reportedly en route to Mulana in Ambala for medical treatment. It is learnt that Leela Devi had recently undergone surgery and was being taken for a follow-up consultation. The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem examination, while the injured have been admitted to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital for treatment, police added.
Another inmate flee from Central Jail Ambala, climb jail wall with help of electricity wire
An inmate, Ajay Kumar, facing serious charges, escaped from Central Jail Ambala on Saturday, marking the second security lapse in 45 days. He scaled an 18-foot electricity pole and used a wire to cross the boundary wall, exploiting power cuts. Two officials were suspended.
Crime Branch expands probe as Pallippuram man confesses to long-standing murder
The CB believes Bindhu was murdered in May 2006. Sebastian told investigators that the murder was carried out to extort 1.5 lakh, which Bindhu had received as an advance for the sale of her property in Ambalappuzha
Sikhs observe 350th Shaheedi Shatabdi Nagar Kirtan Yatra in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Hyderabad witnessed an overwhelming display of devotion and reverence during the Shaheedi Nagar Kirtan, dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahibji on Friday, September 26. The Nagar Kirtan Yatra departed from the Gurdwara Saheb Barambala, located in Kishanbagh towards Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh on Friday. The event was attended by Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Man assaulted at Saidapet railway station dies; one arrested
The Mambalam GRP registered the case after officials from the Government Royapettah Hospital alerted them about the death of the man, who was admitted to the hospital with severe injuries from Saidapet railway station earlier this week.
Chandigarh Diary | Haryanas Anil Vij drops minister from his X bio
Haryana minister Anil Vij has dropped the word minister from his bio on social media platform X. Earlier, his bio read Anil Vij Minister Haryana, India, but it now says Anil Vij Ambala Cantt Haryana, India. Vij said he does not want to gain popularity or followers because of his ministerial post. He added that his followers grew faster without the minister tag and that Vij itself is a tag now. About a year ago, he also removed the tag from his Facebook account. In the past, Vij has openly criticised his own party leaders, accusing them of running a parallel BJP in Ambala Cantonment. Jakhar, Mundian in war of words post Modi visit Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar and Punjab cabinet minister Hardeep Singh Mundian clashed after Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to flood-hit areas and his announcement of a Rs 1,600 crore relief package. Jakhar said he was not aware of Mundians political rank or career. I know state agriculture minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian, but I had not heard of Mundian until he attended PM Modis meeting, he remarked. In response, Mundian accused Jakhar of having a feudal mindset. He said he had respected Jakhar as a wise leader, but was shocked by his comment. The exchange has added to the ongoing political mudslinging in Punjab. Rahul Gandhis gift for six-year-olda new cycle A six-year-old boy from flood-hit Amritsar has received a new bicycle, promised to him by senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. During his September 15 visit to Ghonewal village in Ajnala, Gandhi met Amritpal Singh, who was crying after his cycle rusted in floodwaters. Gandhi hugged him, called him a brave boy, and promised him a replacement. On Monday, a team from the Amritsar Congress Committee, led by Sourabh Madaan Mithu, delivered the cycle on Gandhis behalf. They also connected Amritpal with Gandhi through a video call, where the boy and his family thanked him for the kind gesture. Harpreet Bajwa Our correspondent in Chandigarh hsbajwa73@gmail.com
Saatvik, GK Energy, Jinkushal Launch IPOs to Raise 1,480 Crore
Ambala-based Saatvik Green Energy announced a 900 crore initial public offering in the price band of 442465 per equity share of face value 2
Congress MP Priyanka buys toys for Anganwadi children in Wayanad
Wayanad: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday inaugurated an Anganwadi at Sulthan Bathery here, interacted with the children and bought them their favourite toys. Priyanka inaugurated the Varipra Smart Anganwadi in Ambalavayal Panchayat and then asked the children about their favourite toys, a party statement said. She jotted down the toy mentioned by each Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
SC refuses to entertain plea by kin of slain Maoist leader Basavaraju
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea by the kin of top Maoist leader Nambala Keshav Rao, who was killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh in May, over the handing over of his body for performing final rites. Rao, widely known as Basavaraju, along with 26 others was killed in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
'Parallel BJP In Ambala': Anil Vij's Claim Sparks Buzz Of Internal Rift In Haryana
Anil Vij sparked speculation about an internal rift within the BJP-led Haryana government by alleging that a parallel BJP was operating in Ambala.
Dalit leader from Telangana appointed as Maoist Partys general secretary
Hyderabad: The Communist Party of India (Maoist) has appointed Thippiri Tirupathi alias Devuji as the general secretary of the banned outfit. The move follows the killing of former chief of the Maoist party Nambala Keshava Rao alias Basavaraj, along with 27 guerrillas in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh on May 21. The Maoist party has also Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Thippiri Tirupati Appointed as CPI (Maoist) Central Committee Secretary
Karimnagar native, who joined the Maoist movement in 1983, takes charge after Nambala Kesava Raos death; carries 1 crore bounty and linked to 2010 Dantewada attack.
Fire Breaks Out In Vishal Mega Mart's Ambala Outlet | Watch Video
Firefighting operations are currently underway, as per ANI report.
Kavya, Shambala and Disciplined catch the eye
Anil Vij orders immediate water drainage from Ambala Cantonment Industrial Area
Schools across India face closures this week due to a blend of festivals and weather concerns. Delhi-NCR observes Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi on September 5th, while Kerala celebrates Onam. Teacher's Day may see brief school events. Punjab and Himachal Pradesh extend holidays due to weather, and Haryana's Ambala and Jhajjar districts are closed due to rain warnings.
