Security personnel remain alert after a plane made an emergency landing at an airport following a bomb threat in Jodhpur on October 20, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI
Nagpur police identify man behind series of airline bomb threats; suspicious in the run
Police in Maharashtra’s Nagpur have identified a 35-year-old man from Gondia in the state as the man behind a hoax bomb threat that sparked panic, delayed flights and increased security at airports and other businesses, officials said. The Nagpur City Police Special Branch has identified the person as Jagdish Uikey, author of a book on terrorism, who was arrested in 2021 in a case, the official said.
A firework explosion at a temple in Kerala’s Kasaragod has left more than 150 injured
More than 150 people were injured when firecrackers stored at Theru Anjootambalam Veererkavu temple in Nileshwaram in Kerala’s Kasaragod district caught fire during the Vellatam Theyyam ritual around midnight on Tuesday (October 29, 2024). The accident took place when a large crowd, including women and children, had gathered to witness the Theyyam, unaware that stray fireworks from the firework display would cause an explosion. Up to eight people were critically injured.
Akhnoor encounter: All three trapped militants killed in Jammu, Army says
On Tuesday (October 29, 2024) morning, the Indian Army killed two more militants in Akhnoor Jammu, where three militants tried to attack security forces. “After nightly patrolling, intense firefights took place this morning which resulted in a significant victory for our forces. Relentless operations and tactical excellence led to the elimination of three terrorists,” said the Army spokesman.
Never want to throw a broken bottle at Joint Committee Chairman: Kalyan Banerjee
Trinamool lawmaker Kalyan Banerjee, who was suspended for a day from the joint committee of Parliament on the Waqf Bill for misconduct, on Tuesday (October 29, 2024) accused BJP’s Abhijit Gangopadhyay of provoking him in a panel meeting last week and said he never did. about to throw a broken glass bottle on the Chair. “The other day I told the meeting that I had no intention of throwing it to the chairman and thanking him,” Mr Banerjee told reporters in New Delhi.
Kannur ADM killed: CPI(M) leader and former district panchayat president PP Divya arrested
Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM) leader and former Kannur district panchayat president PP Divya was taken into police custody over the death of Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu shortly after her anticipatory bail plea was rejected by the Thalassery High Court on Tuesday (October 29, 2024).
Delhi, Bengal govt not implementing Ayushman Bharat due to ‘political interests’: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (October 29, 2024) attacked the governments of Delhi and West Bengal for not implementing the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme due to “political interests” and said he was hurt that the elderly of the two states could not get free benefits. treatment under an expanded program. The Prime Minister on Tuesday (October 29, 2024) extended the government’s flagship health insurance scheme to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above.
Monopoly Bachao Syndicate: Rahul Gandhi alleges ‘nexus’ among Adani Group, key regulatory bodies, BJP
The Congress on Tuesday (October 29, 2024) leveled new conflict of interest allegations against SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch, with Rahul Gandhi claiming a “Bachao Monopoly Syndicate” was at work, which is at the heart of a “dangerous nexus” between the Adani Group, the main regulatory body, and BJP.
Hezbollah chose Naim Qassem to replace Nasrallah
Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah said on Tuesday (Oct 29, 2024) it had appointed deputy head Naim Qassem to replace slain secretary general Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the southern outskirts of Beirut more than a month ago. The group said in a written statement that the Shura Council had appointed Qassem, 71, in accordance with the established mechanism for electing the secretary general.
Brazil became the second BRICS country after India to not join China’s Belt and Road Initiative
In a major setback for China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Brazil has decided not to join Beijing’s multi-billion dollar initiative becoming the second country after India in the BRICS bloc to not approve the mega project.
Adani Enterprises’ Q2 net rose almost eightfold to ₹1,747 crore
Adani Enterprises Ltd. (AEL), the parent company of the Adani Group, for the second quarter ended September 30 reported a consolidated net profit of ₹1,747 crore compared to ₹228 crore in the year-ago period, a nearly eight-fold growth. Total revenue grew 15% year-on-year to ₹23,196 crore.
Injured Kane Williamson to miss third Test against India
Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the third Test against India starting in Mumbai on Friday (1 November 2024) in the hope that a groin strain will recover in time to face England next month, Cricket New Zealand said on Tuesday ( October 29). , 2024).
Published – 29 October 2024 19:14 IST
