Canada backstabled India, its behavior is ‘complaining’; Khalistan is a criminal enterprise, says Sanjay Verma
Calling Canada’s behavior “complaining”, Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Verma said India has been backstabbed and treated in the most unprofessional manner by a country that is supposed to be a friendly democracy. In an unexpected deterioration in relations, Mr Verma was declared a “man of interest” by Canada last week in the investigation into the June 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian national declared a Khalistani terrorist by India. Before Canada could take further action, New Delhi recalled Mr. Verma and five other diplomats. who are also named.
Kolkata Airport prepares to deal with impact of cyclone Dana; flight operations will be suspended for 15 hours
As the period of suspension of flight operations lengthened after cyclone Dana, the Kolkata airport authorities started making arrangements to ensure the safety of people and aircraft and the infrastructure at the facility. Flight operations at the airport will be suspended for 15 hours from 6pm on Thursday (October 24, 2024). All entrances and exits of the terminal building will be sealed after the last flight departs from the Kolkata airport while aircraft parked in the bay will be tied up, said airport Director Dr Pravat Ranjan Beuria.
Madhabi Buch failed to appear at the PAC, the meeting was postponed
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Madhabi Puri Buch, Thursday (October 24, 2024) skipped the meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for personal reasons. Chairman and Congress leader KC Venugopal adjourned the meeting after informing members of Buch’s absence. BJP members who had earlier questioned Mr. Venugopal’s decision to summon him, met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to register their protest.
More than 70 flights received bomb threats on October 24, bringing the total to 250 in 11 days.
More than 70 flights of various Indian airlines received bomb threats on Thursday (October 24, 2024), according to sources. The sources said that around 20 flights each of Air India, Vistara, and IndiGo got the threat, while Akasa Air got the threat for around 14 flights. In 11 days, nearly 250 flights operated by Indian carriers have received bomb threats. An Akasa Air spokesperson said some flights operating on October 24 had received security alerts.
Maharashtra Assembly polls: Supreme Court directs NCP Ajit Pawar to comply with order on use of ‘clock’ symbol
The Supreme Court on Thursday (October 24, 2024) ordered the NCP faction led by Ajit Pawar to comply with the orders of March 19 and April 4 to inform the voters that the dispute with the rival Sharad Pawar camp over the allocation of the “NCP” clock symbol” is a sub-judice in The apex court has asked the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister to give an undertaking that he will not violate the apex court’s order and will not do so during the assembly polls.
Terrorists shoot UP workers in J&K’s Tral; 3rd attack in a week
Terrorists shot and injured a laborer from Uttar Pradesh in the Tral area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday morning, officials said. Shubam Kumar, a resident of Bijnore, sustained an injury on his arm when terrorists fired at him in Batagund village, officials said. He said that Mr. Kumar has been taken to the hospital for treatment.
Ganderbal attack: Terrorist caught on CCTV footage, investigation underway
CCTV footage of a Pheran-clad terrorist allegedly involved in the Gagangir attack in Jammu and Kashmir has emerged here, but investigators say they are yet to establish whether the AK-wielding assailant carried out the October 20 attack that left seven dead. Ultra can be seen entering a prefabricated hut, believed to be in Gagangir construction construction site – where seven people including six non-local workers – died in a terror attack, official sources said.
Grenade goes off in evidence room of J&K Baramulla court, police injured
A policeman was injured in an explosion in a court evidence room in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Thursday (October 24, 2024). “A grenade (collected as evidence in a case) exploded in the ‘malkhana (evidence room)’ of a court in Baramulla town on Thursday,” a police official said.
Supreme Court directs coercive action against booked journalists in Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court on Thursday (October 24, 2024) ordered no coercive measures against journalists in connection with four FIRs registered against them in Uttar Pradesh. A bench headed by Justices BR Gavai, PK Mishra and KV Viswanathan issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government seeking its response on the petition filed by journalist Mamta Tripathi, seeking quashing of the FIRs.
The Supreme Court refused to entertain the plea alleging contempt of demolition order by three States
The Supreme Court on Thursday (October 24, 2024) refused to accept a plea alleging contempt of the order regarding demolition of properties by authorities in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. A Bench headed by Justice BR Gavai and comprising Justices PK Mishra and KV Viswanathan said it did not like to entertain the pleas filed by the petitioners which were directly or indirectly related to the conduct of the accused.
BRICS is a statement of world order change: EAM Jaishankar
Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar at the 16th BRICS Summit in BRICS Plus format highlighted the important steps taken by the countries that have gained independence from colonial rule, noted the rapid socio-economic development and progress and emphasized that “BRICS itself as a statement of how deeply the old order has changed.” Speaking at the summit, Mr. Jaishankar said, “On the one hand, there is a steady diversification of production and consumption. Nations that have achieved independence from colonialism have accelerated development and socio-economic progress. New capabilities emerge, making it easier to use more talents.
All INDIA bloc candidates fight Uttar Pradesh polls with ‘cycle’ symbol
INDIA bloc candidates will contest all nine seats in the upcoming polls on the party’s election symbol, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has announced. He said that the decision of the alliance was not informed by the mathematics of seat sharing, but the pursuit of victory. “Congress and Samajwadi Party are united and stand together for a big victory. Bloc India will write a new chapter of victory in this by-election,” said Mr. Yadav in a post on X.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah met PM Modi in Delhi
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (October 24, 2024) during his first visit to the national capital after assuming office last week. Mr. Abdullah is expected to hand over the resolution passed by the Cabinet asking the Center to restore the State of Jammu and Kashmir. In a stunning victory in the recent Assembly polls in the Union Territory, for the first time in 10 years, Mr. Abdullah’s National Conference won 42 of the 90 Assembly seats.
No respite from pollution as Delhi’s air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category
The national capital on Thursday (October 24, 2024) continued to struggle with rising pollution as the air quality index settled in the ‘very poor’ category in most urban areas. The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 328 at 9 am with a layer of smog covering the city in the morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
A Delhi-based app developer bought JioHotStar’s domain, hoping to sell it to Reliance
The Delhi-based app developer has bought the jiohotstar.com domain in the hope that once the upcoming merger between Reliance’s Viacom18 and Disney+ Hotstar is complete, Reliance will buy the domain back from them. The technician plans to use the proceeds from possible sales to finance his higher education. The $8.5 billion merger between Viacom18 and Disney’s HotStar was signed earlier this year, and is awaiting regulatory approval. The deal is expected to be finalized in November, which could create one of India’s largest media and entertainment entities.
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s wife released on bail in Toshkhana corruption case
Bushra Bibi, the jailed wife of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, was on Thursday (October 24, 2024) released on bail almost nine months after her arrest in the Toshakhana corruption case. The release came a day after Islamabad High Court judge Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb accepted the bail plea of the 50-year-old former first lady against PKR 1 million bail bond.
Security forces kill nine militants in northwest Pakistan
Pakistan’s security forces killed nine terrorists, including two suicide bombers and a “high-value” terrorist, during an operation in the country’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Thursday, October 24, 2024. The intelligence-based operation was carried out late. on Wednesday (October 23, 2024) in the province’s Bajaur district, according to the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Donald Trump is accused of groping models he met through Jeffrey Epstein
A former model has accused Donald Trump of groping her after the two were introduced by sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in the 1990s, The Guardian newspaper reported on Wednesday (October 23, 2024). Stacey Williams says she met the Republican White House candidate at a party in 1992 after being introduced by an unscrupulous financier, with whom she was dating. “So it became very clear that she and Donald were very good friends and spent a lot of time together,” said Ms. Williams.
Hezbollah weapons factories hit south Beirut: Israeli Army
Israel’s military said on Thursday (October 24, 2024) it struck several Hezbollah weapons production facilities in an overnight raid on the southern Beirut stronghold. “Overnight, the IAF (air force) conducted an intelligence-based attack on several weapons storage and manufacturing facilities belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the Dahiyeh region,” the military said in a statement. Lebanese state media reported that six buildings were leveled in at least 17 Israeli strikes overnight.
IND vs NZ Second Test: Washington Sundar bowls New Zealand out for 259; India lost Rohit Sharma early
All-rounder Washington Sundar justified his selection to help India beat New Zealand by 259, but the hosts lost captain Rohit Sharma early in the first innings when he was drawn by stumps on the second day of the Test in Pune on Thursday (October 24, 2024). ). India crawled to 16 for one in 11 overs with Yashasvi Jaiswal (6 not out) and Shubman Gill (10 not out) at the crease, trailing by another 243 runs in the first innings. Southee’s team cleared Rohit for a nine-ball duck, forcing the hosts to be extra cautious with the first innings debacle in the Bengaluru Test still fresh in their minds.
Former India women’s hockey captain Rani Rampal announced her retirement
Former India women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal announced her retirement on Thursday (October 24, 2024), ending a illustrious 16-year career in which she was an inspiration to overcome poverty and conservative views in the small town in Haryana where her father worked. as a cart puller. The 29-year-old will go down as one of India’s most decorated hockey players after leading the women’s team to its best Olympic final – a fourth place at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
Published – October 24, 2024 19:26 IST
