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Mumbai Crime Branch arrests a shooter in Baba Siddique murder case
The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested a shooter identified as Gaurav Vilas Apune in the murder case of Baba Siddique. The investigation of the Mumbai Crime Branch revealed that Gaurav Vilas who was involved as a shooter in the Plan B made by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang for the murder of Baba Siddique had gone to Jharkhand to practice his firing. In further interrogation, Apune revealed that Plan B was prepared for backup in case Plan A failed.
Delhi Pollution: AQI remains in very poor category; smog blankets city reducing visibility
The air quality of the national capital continued to remain in the 'very poor category,' with the city blanketed with smog for the eighth consecutive day post-Diwali on Friday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 383 as of 8 am today, categorised as 'very poor.' Visuals show visibility worsen at Tilak Marg due to smog as the AQI in the surrounding areas fell to 349, according to the CPCB.
Assam Rifles conducts Inspector General's Conference 2024 in Shillong
Assam Rifles conducted its Inspector General's Conference 2024 on November 6 and 7 where they discussed preparing a road map on the acquisition of new generation weapon systems and military equipment for Assam Rifles, a press statement read. The conference was held at the Directorate General Assam Rifles Headquarters in Laitkor, Shillong and was chaired by Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, the Director General of Assam Rifles.
EAM Jaishankar discusses ties with Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and discussed with him ways to take forward contemporary bilateral partnership, with a focus on areas like industrial parks, innovation and semiconductors. Jaishankar is here on the second leg of his two-nation tour which also took him to Australia.
BJP's Chugh warns Omar Abdullah govt against murdering mandate of democracy
BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Thursday, warned the Omar Abdullah government, against "murdering the mandate of democracy by resorting to disruptive and violent means." Reacting strongly to the BJP members being marshalled out of the Assembly while they were trying to voice dissent against the resolution on Article 370, Chugh said, "it was a blatant attempt to stifle the voice of the people."
India celebrates Chhath Puja: Leaders and Devotees offer Arghya to Lord Surya on third day
On the third day of Chhath Puja, devotees from across India performed Sandhya Puja by offering Arghya to Lord Surya. Political leaders including Nitish Kumar, Lalu Yadav, Atishi, Arvind Kejriwal, Manoj Tiwari, and others gathered by water bodies at sunset, presenting fruits, sweets, and thekua as prasad to Lord Surya, accompanied by hymns and prayers to Chhathi Maiya.
Army, Police launch joint operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla
The Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a joint operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla on Thursday after observing terrorists' suspicious activity, the army said. The Army said that on being challenged terrorists opened indiscriminate fire, adding that the operation is in progress.
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First Published: Nov 08 2024 | 7:34 AM IST
