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1:17 PM

Two killed, 64 injured as state transport buses collide on highway in Pune

Two persons were killed and 64 injured after two state transport buses collided with each other on the Pune-Solapur Highway in Maharashtra, police said on Tuesday. The accident occurred near Varvand village in Pune district around 5 pm on Monday, an official said. A Pune-bound bus of the Maharashtra State Transport Corporation (MSRTC) collided with a bus heading towards Solapur, police inspector Narayan Deshmukh said.

1:02 PM

Karnataka Examination Authority proposes Aadhaar-liked registration for all exams

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has proposed Aadhaar-linked registration for students aspiring for professional course seats from next year, with an intention to put an end to the menace of seat blocking, official sources said on Tuesday.The KEA has submitted this proposal to the e-Governance department.

"The e-Governance department is in favour of our proposal and they have sent a proposal to the Government of India for approval, we are awaiting the approval soon," KEA Executive Director H Prasanna said.

12:48 PM

Palestinian medical officials say an Israeli strike in northern Gaza killed 34

Gaza's Health Ministry said an Israeli strike on a five-story building where displaced Palestinians were sheltering in northern Gaza killed at least 34 people early Tuesday, more than half of them women and children. The ministry's emergency service said another 20 people were wounded in the strike in the northern town of Beit Lahiya, near the Israeli border.

12:22 PM

Centre creating system that gives opportunity to every youngster: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Tuesday that his government is working to create a system that gives opportunity to every youngster and allows the youth to fulfil their aspirations. Addressing a 'Rozgar Mela' after distributing appointment letters for government jobs to over 51,000 people, he spoke of his government's efforts to boost the presence of new technologies and modern sectors such as space and semiconductors so that new employment opportunities are created.

12:20 PM

Delhi HC grants bail to co-accused in PMLA case involving AAP leader Satyendar Jain

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted bail to two accused -- Vaibhav Jain and Ankush Jain -- in a case of alleged money laundering involving senior AAP leader Satyendar Jain. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri granted regular bail to the duo nearly 10 days after the former Delhi minister was granted relief.

A court had granted bail to Satyendar Jain, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in May 2022, citing "delay in trial" and his "long incarceration".

12:03 PM

Mayawati accuses BJP and Congress of undermining Dalit reservation

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Tuesday accused the BJP and the Congress of attempting to alter reservation policies for Dalits in states governed by them, claiming these changes threaten the unity and rights of marginalised communities. The four-time former Uttar Pradesh chief minister took to social media to express concern over the "new system" of sub-reservation for Dalits implemented by the BJP government in Haryana and the Congress governments in Telangana and Karnataka.

11:43 AM

News update: Kerala Court rejects anticipatory bail plea of CPI(M) leader Divya

11:38 AM

DCW recruitment irregularities case: AAP MP Swati Maliwal given nod to travel to US

The Rajya Sabha MP had sought permission a attend a program at UN and to meet her sister from November 2 to 15, 2024.

 

11:20 AM

If employment-generating industries are not there, how will jobs be available: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India used to wait for new technologies earlier. He said, "The technology which used to become outdated and useless in the Western countries, then it used to reach us. This mindset was created that modern technology cannot be developed in our country. What a great loss was caused by this mindset, India not only lagged behind in the race of modern development, but the most important sources of employment also started going away from us. In the modern world, if the industries which generate employment are not there, then how will employment be available? That is why we have started working to free the country from that old thinking of the previous governments. From the space sector to semi-conductors, from electronics to electric vehicles, we have made progress in every new technology."

11:14 AM

Confident that Ayurveda will continue to be useful for entire humanity: PM Modi

In a post on X, PM Modi said, “I wish all my countrymen a very happy Ayurveda Day. This auspicious occasion of Lord Dhanvantari’s birth anniversary is associated with the utility and contribution of Ayurveda in our great culture, the importance of which is being acknowledged by the whole world today.” 

11:13 AM

Sale of Khadi has increased by 400% compared to the UPA government: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Khadi industry is growing, benefiting artisans, weavers, and traders alike. "This growth is beneficial not only for the Khadi industry but also for various sections of society. It leads to increased employment opportunities and boosts economic development," he added.

10:59 AM

Two more terrorists killed in Jammu encounter following attack on army convoy

Security forces on Tuesday morning gunned down two terrorists holed up in a forest area near a village in the Akhnoor sector in Jammu and Kashmir, taking the number of militants killed in the 27-hour-long gunfight near the Line of Control (LoC) to three, officials said.

10:44 AM

Delhi registers poor air quality with AQI 272 on Tuesday morning

The national capital's air quality on Tuesday morning was recorded in the 'poor' category with an AQI of 272, an improvement from that AQI of 304 recorded a day ago, according to Central Pollution Control Board data. Out of a total of 40 monitoring stations, data from 37 has been shared by the department. Among these, 10 stations -- Anand Vihar, Alipur, Aya Nagar, Bawana, Jahangirpuri, Mundka, Narela, Wazirpur, Vivek Vihar, and Sonia Vihar -- were in the "very poor" category, while the remaining in the "poor" category.

10:30 AM

News update: ED raids IAS officer in connection with alleged irregularities in Jharkhand liquor trade

10:29 AM

Nara Lokesh meets Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in US, seeks support for advancing IT in Andhra

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh on Tuesday said he met with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and expressed desire for collaborative efforts to drive digital transformation and opportunities in the state. Lokesh, who is currently touring the USA, in a social media post said he also sought the tech giant's guidance and support in advancing IT in the state. "Had an insightful meeting with @satyanadella, CEO of @Microsoft. Sought his valuable guidance and support in advancing IT, AI, and skill development in Andhra Pradesh. Looking forward to collaborative efforts to drive digital transformation and opportunities in the state," Lokesh said in the post.