News updates: BJP releases the first list of 66 candidates for Jharkhand election 2024

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4:14 PM

BJP protests against Delhi govt, demands tabling of CAG report

The BJP on Saturday held a protest outside the residence of Delhi Chief Minister Atishi in Civil Lines and demanded that the CAG report be tabled in the Delhi Legislative Assembly.

3:55 PM

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to file nomination papers after a roadshow with Rahul Gandhi to the Wayanad Collectorate

Congress candidate Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for the upcoming Wayanad Lok Sabha bypolls to file her nomination on the 23rd of October. She will be accompanied by Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi 

3:41 PM

Bus carrying 45 students falls into gorge in Haryana's Panchkula, 3 hurt

The bus fell into the gorge near Tikkar Tal in Morni after the driver lost control over the vehicle.

3:30 PM

SP has sought 12 seats from MVA to contest in Maharashtra assembly polls: Akhilesh

Talking to reporters in north Maharashtra's Dhule district, Yadav said his party has declared candidates on a few seats where it has sitting MLAs and also in constituencies where it feels it is strong. Yadav said his party is the one that is satisfied with a few seats.

3:17 PM

Commercialisation of education is adversely impacting its quality: Dhankhar

Speaking at a function organised by a private educational institute in Rajasthan's Sikar, Dhankhar said, "I see all around that what began as charitable work has now become commerce. Education becoming a business is not good for the future of the nation."

3:06 PM

Two terrorists behind several grenade attacks arrested in J-K's Poonch

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday claimed to have solved several grenade attack cases in Poonch with the arrest of two terrorists of the Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force (JKGF) in the district.

Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Jammu Zone, Anand Jain said the arrest of Abdul Aziz and Manwar Hussain of Hari village is a "very big achievement" for the security agencies.

2:54 PM

Over 20 flights receive bomb threats on Saturday

Among them are IndiGo's flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Istanbul, and Jodhpur to Delhi as well as Vistara's flight from Udaipur to Mumbai.

2:25 PM

PFC, BEML ink pact to finance, infra projects in defence, railways

BEML and PFC entered into a strategic MoU which aims at intensifying cooperation in financing and executing critical infrastructure projects

2:21 PM

Netanyahu’s residence targeted as tensions rise with Hezbollah, Hamas

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesperson confirmed that the prime minister was not in the vicinity during the incident, and there were no casualties.

2:15 PM

Govt commits murders to hide their shortcoming: Akhilesh on Bahraich encounter

On Bahraich encounter, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav says, "In Bahraich there has been a murder, it is not an encounter. This government commits murders to hide their shortcomings..."

2:14 PM

Five-year-old molested by tenant's teen children aged 13, 16 and 6

2:12 PM

Strict action will be taken against those involved: Chirag Paswan on Bihar hooch tragedy

On Bihar hooch tragedy, BJP MP Chirag Paswan says, "It is very sad that due to the consumption of Illicit liquor many people have lost their lives...Investigation is being done in this incident and many accused have been arrested. This shows the seriousness of our government...Strict action will be taken against those involved and no one will be spared..."

 

On the Jharkhand Assembly elections, he says, "The seat-sharing talks for the Jharkhand assembly elections are in the final stages...The announcement regarding the seat sharing will be made soon"

1:42 PM

Plea on deplorable conditions of washrooms in Delhi's district courts; HC orders inspection

Delhi High Court has ordered inspection of washroom facilities in all the district courts here on the aspects of hygiene, functionality and safety, saying access to clean and secure toilets is a basic necessity especially for women. The high court directed the Principal District and Sessions judges of all district courts in the city to take cognisance of the matter to ensure that inspections of all washroom facilities, both for men and women, are carried out within their respective jurisdictions.

1:35 PM

Arvind Kejriwal to discuss Delhi Assembly polls with party leaders at 5 pm today

In line with the preparations for the Delhi Assembly polls, Aam Aadmi Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal will hold a meeting with the leaders of the party today. The meeting will be held in Pitampura area of Delhi at 5 pm. Aam Aadmi Party is unlikely to contest Jharkhand and Maharashtra assembly polls as the party wants to focus on Delhi elections rather than creating confusion in the minds of voters in two states that could lead to splitting anti-BJP votes.

1:11 PM

ED continues raids at MUDA office for second consecutive day

The Directorate of Enforcement continued raids at the MUDA office for the second consecutive day on Saturday in connection with the alleged corruption in the allotment of 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi in Mysuru. The officials barred outsiders from entering the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) premises.