Latest LIVE: State funeral to be accorded to Paswan, say MHA officials

In a modification to the reopening guidelines, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) today allowed political parties to hold rallies in 12 election-bound states before October 15.

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'Ongoing process of modernisation with induction of Rafale, Apache will transform IAF'

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said the ongoing process of modernisation with induction of Rafale, Apache and Chinook will transform the Indian Air Force into an even more formidable strategic force. On the occasion of Air Force Day, he said the nation remains indebted to the contribution of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in securing our skies and assisting civil authorities in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. The ongoing process of modernisation with induction of Rafale, Apache and Chinook will transform the IAF into an even more formidable strategic force. Confident that in the years to come, the Indian Air Force will continue to maintain its high standards of commitment & competence, Kovind tweeted.

 

10:33 AM

Uday Shankar to step down as President of Walt Disney APAC, chairman Star & Disney India

Global media and entertainment conglomerate The Walt Disney Company on Thursday said Uday Shankar will step down as President of its Asia Pacific (APAC) business and Chairman of Star and Disney India with effect from December 31, 2020. Shankar has quit to pursue entrepreneurial interests outside the company. "Shankar will step down as President, The Walt Disney Company APAC, and Chairman, Star and Disney India, effective as of December 31, 2020," Rebecca Campbell, Chairman of Disney's Direct-to-Consumer and International segment said in a statement.

10:22 AM

Earthquake hits Ladakh

Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter scale occurred at 0922 hours in Ladakh: National Centre for Seismology (NCS)

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UNSC should not be misused with 'retaliatory intent' to name innocent civilians as terrorists: India

The UN Security Council should not be misused by countries with "retaliatory intent to name innocent civilians as terrorist" without credible evidence by invoking non-transparent working methods and procedures, India has said, referring to Pakistan's failed attempt to get four Indian nationals listed under the 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee. Pakistan had submitted the names of Indian nationals Angara Appaji, Gobinda Patnaik, Ajoy Mistry and Venumadhav Dongara for designation under the 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council. However, Pakistan's attempt was thwarted last month after the US, the UK, France, Germany and Belgium blocked the move in the Council to list Appaji and Patnaik. According to sources, no evidence was given by Pakistan in its case to get the individuals listed. Similarly, an earlier attempt by Pakistan to list Mistry and Dongara was blocked by the Council around June/July.

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IAF is undergoing a transformational change: Air Chief

As we enter the 89th year, the IAF is undergoing a transformational change. We are entering an era which will redefine where we employ aerospace power and conduct integrated multi-domain operations: IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria 

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All praises for Kamala Harris after the V-P debate

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JD(U) fields Sunil Kumar in Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha by-election in Bihar

Janata Dal (United) has fielded Sunil Kumar at Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha by-election, said party's state general secretary Naveen Arya on Wednesday. The by-poll of Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha constituency has been necessitated due to death of JD(U) sitting MP Baidyanath Mahto. Sunil Kumar is son of late MP Baidyanath Mahto. The by-poll for Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha constituency will be held on November 7 and the results will be announced on November 10.

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In Pics | IAF marks 88th Air Force Day

Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 Globemaster with fighter jets perform during the full dress rehearsal of Air Force Day Parade 2020 at Hindon Air Force base in Ghaziabad.

Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale performs during the full dress rehearsal of Air Force Day Parade 2020 at Hindon Air Force base in Ghaziabad.

Advance light helicopters (ALH) from the Indian Air Force's Sarang acrobatic team performs during the full dress rehearsal of Air Force Day Parade 2020 at Hindon Air Force base in Ghaziabad on Tuesday.

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'India continues to be a victim of terrorism sponsored across our borders'

India has been and continues to be a victim of terrorism sponsored across our borders. We have had the first-hand experience of the cruel link between transnational organized crime and terrorism. We believe our fight against terrorism...should also identify/hold accountable & take strong measures against States that encourage, support & finance terrorism, provide sanctuary to terrorists & terror groups: Yedla Umasankar, First Secretary/Legal Adviser at India’s Permanent Mission to UN

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Celebrations underway to mark 88th Air Force Day

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Delhi's air quality in poor category

Air Quality Index (AQI) is at 210 in Anand Vihar, at 214 in Patparganj and at 251 in Bawana; all three in 'poor' category, according to Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) data.

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India is proud of its air warriors: Modi

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The Nation is proud of its men and women in blue: Rajnath

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IAF celebrates 88th Air Force Day

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First convoy of Indian Army passes through newly-inaugurated Atal Tunnel

The first convoy of the Indian Army passed through the newly-inaugurated Atal Tunnel near Manali in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday. The tunnel helps in saving four to five hours of travel time and 46 kilometres distance Manali and Leh in Union Territory of Ladakh. On October 3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the Atal Tunnel, which at 9.02 km is the longest highway tunnel in the world and connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti Valley in Rohtang. Earlier, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the strategically important Atal Tunnel is dedicated to the armed forces protecting India's borders and those living in the remote terrains.

Visitors arrive to visit the Atal Tunnel as it was opened for tourists after its inauguration, in Rohtang on Monday.