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The Modi government is committed to building a terror-free India with its policy of zero tolerance, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday. Shah also said that a two-day anti-terror conference, beginning here on Thursday, will further enhance coordination among agencies to strengthen Bharat's security bastion. "The Modi government is committed to building a terror-free India with its policy of zero tolerance," he wrote on 'X'. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the government is committed to rooting out the evil of terrorism by following a zero-tolerance policy against it, an official statement said. The annual conference has over the years emerged as a meeting point for operational forces, technical, legal and forensic experts and agencies engaged in counter-terrorism for deliberations on issues impacting national security and threats emerging out of terrorism. The key focus of the conference is on developing synergies among various stakeholders by establishing channels for coordinated action against the menace of terrorism in the spirit of the 'Whole of the Government approach' and to present substantive inputs for future policy formulation, the statement said.

The Telangana government's comprehensive socio-economic, employment, political and caste survey, an election promise of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, began on Wednesday. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy described the survey as a 'yajna' to achieve social justice for the oppressed classes and equality of opportunities. The massive exercise that began on Telangana soil is an "adventure" that will change the country's social outlook under Rahul Gandhi's leadership, he said on 'X'. Reddy also met Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and briefed him about the survey. The CM urged the Governor to take the survey to the notice of the Centre so that it can be taken into consideration during the national census to be held in 2025. Reddy, who was accompanied by Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and other leaders, explained the details regarding the survey and its process to the Governor, an official release said. The CM and leaders told the Governor that Telangana will stand as a role model for the country with regard to the survey in the state, it said.

Inflation shot up during BJP rule, Modi’s policies have increased unemployment, alleges Rahul Gandhi.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge dissolves party unit in Himachal Pradesh.

Cabinet approves PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme to provide financial support to meritorious students so that financial constraints do not prevent any youth of India from pursuing quality higher education.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and discussed ways to deepen the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership. During the meeting, Jaishankar also conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greeting to Albanese. The minister is on an official visit to Australia from November 3-7.

One terrorist has been eliminated by security forces in the ongoing operation Kaitsan during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora. Security forces launched a joint operation after an encounter broke out in the region. 

Ahead of the state's Assembly elections, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) unit of Maharashtra has expelled 40 of its workers/leaders from the party in 37 different Assembly constituencies for not following party discipline and breaking it.

  Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a review meeting on the Public Distribution System (PDS) at Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. Minister of Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department, Krushna Chandra Patra, and Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja were also present. The CM Majhi directed the provision to provide three months of rice in advance to respective beneficiaries from October to December. 

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday asked officials to ensure that the drone policy the state is drafting is the best in the country. The chief minister reviewed the policy for 2024-29 which entails the goals of the Andhra Pradesh Drone Corporation over the next five years. In a statement, Naidu added, "The drone policy being drafted by our state should be the best in the country. Ensure that Andhra Pradesh emerges as the country's best centre for the drone industry."

Naidu said drone manufacturers should be roped into the southern state to make investments by offering them good and attractive incentives. 

 

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Modi govt committed to building terror-free India, says Amit Shah

The Modi government is committed to building a terror-free India with its policy of zero tolerance, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday. Shah also said that a two-day anti-terror conference, beginning here on Thursday, will further enhance coordination among agencies to strengthen Bharat's security bastion. "The Modi government is committed to building a terror-free India with its policy of zero tolerance," he wrote on 'X'. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the government is committed to rooting out the evil of terrorism by following a zero-tolerance policy against it, an official statement said. The annual conference has over the years emerged as a meeting point for operational forces, technical, legal and forensic experts and agencies engaged in counter-terrorism for deliberations on issues impacting national security and threats emerging out of terrorism. The key focus of the conference is on developing synergies among various stakeholders by establishing channels for coordinated action against the menace of terrorism in the spirit of the 'Whole of the Government approach' and to present substantive inputs for future policy formulation, the statement said.

10:37 PM

Nepal, India agree to expedite water resources, energy cooperation

Nepal and India have agreed to expedite hydropower projects and advance cooperation on energy, water resources and other key areas, a top minister of the Himalayan nation said on Wednesday.

 

Nepalese Energy and Water Resources Minister Deepak Khadka, who visited India from November 3 to 6, made the comments during a brief talk with media persons at Tribhuvan International Airport here upon his arrival.

 

During the visit, which he called "important" and "fruitful, Khadka met India's Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Water Resources Minister C R Patil and discussed advancing cooperation on energy, water resources and irrigation.

 

"During the visit, the two sides agreed to expedite the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project and Arun Third hydropower project, among others, said Nabin Raj Singh, Director General of the Department of Electricity Development, who was also part of the delegation led by Khadka.

10:35 PM

Fire breaks out in Patna scrap shop, no casualties

A fire broke out at a shop dealing in scrap items in the Shastri Nagar area of Patna on Wednesday evening, police said.

 

No casualties have been reported.

 

Six fire tenders which were pressed into service brought the blaze under control, police said.

 

The fire broke out at around 7.15 pm at a shop dealing in scrap items. Officials of the local police station and fire brigade immediately reached the spot. The fire was brought under control by 8.45 pm," Station House Officer of Shastri Nagar Police Station Amar Kumar told PTI.

 

Efforts are on to ascertain the reason behind the fire, he said.

10:31 PM

Auto Expo to be held under Bharat Mobility from Jan 17-22 next year

India's flagship motor show Auto Expo will be held under the umbrella of Bharat Mobility, the government's initiative bringing all mobility-related trade shows under one platform, from January 17 next year here.

 

The six-day Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 will be held between January 17 and 22 next year at Bharatmandapam; Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Center) Dwarka, and India Expo Center & Mart, Greater Noida, simultaneously. Bharat Mobility Global Expo is an annual event and it appears that now on Auto Expo is likely to be held every year. Auto Expo is a biennial event.

 

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal told reporters that this will be the second largest expo in the world in this segment and the industry should take it to the top position.

10:04 PM

Eighteen workers injured in accident at steel plant in Maharashtra's Wardha district: Police

9:30 PM

SpiceJet says AGM for 2023-24 fiscal will be held before Dec 31

SpiceJet on Wednesday said the annual general meeting for 2023-24 will be held on or before December 31 as the company has been given up to three more months to conduct the meeting.

 

The crisis-hit carrier, which had recently raised Rs 3,000 crore, said it had received emails from the BSE regarding the non-submission of the annual report for the financial year ended March 31, 2024.

 

"In this regard, we wish to inform you that the company has obtained an extension of up to three (3) months from the Registrar of Companies under Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2013, for conducting the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company for the financial year ended March 31, 2024," it said in a filing.

 

Further, the airline said the AGM will be held on or before December 31, 2024, and the annual report for the 2023-24 fiscal will be sent to all stakeholders in terms of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 within prescribed time.

9:29 PM

Telangana govt's caste survey begins; CM briefs Guv

The Telangana government's comprehensive socio-economic, employment, political and caste survey, an election promise of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, began on Wednesday. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy described the survey as a 'yajna' to achieve social justice for the oppressed classes and equality of opportunities. The massive exercise that began on Telangana soil is an "adventure" that will change the country's social outlook under Rahul Gandhi's leadership, he said on 'X'. Reddy also met Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and briefed him about the survey. The CM urged the Governor to take the survey to the notice of the Centre so that it can be taken into consideration during the national census to be held in 2025. Reddy, who was accompanied by Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and other leaders, explained the details regarding the survey and its process to the Governor, an official release said. The CM and leaders told the Governor that Telangana will stand as a role model for the country with regard to the survey in the state, it said.

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Inflation shot up during BJP rule, Modi’s policies have increased unemployment, alleges Rahul Gandhi

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We will give Rs 3,000 per month under Mahalaxmi scheme for women in Maharashtra: Rahul at rally in Mumbai

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Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge dissolves party unit in Himachal Pradesh

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Tata Steel reports Rs 759 crore net profit in Jul-September quarter: Regulatory filing

5:33 PM

CBSE cracks down on dummy schools. Affiliation of 21 schools withdrawn, 6 schools downgraded: Board secretary

5:33 PM

Reliance Power says unit Rosa Power prepays another 4.85 Bn rupees debt To Varde Partners

5:32 PM

PM announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF for next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Hardoi

The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.

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Cabinet approves PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme to provide financial support to meritorious students

Cabinet approves PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme to provide financial support to meritorious students so that financial constraints do not prevent any youth of India from pursuing quality higher education