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The Supreme Court has announced that it will examine the details of political party donations made through electoral bonds. The move could potentially cause trouble for parties that have benefited from such donations, as there are concerns of a quid pro quo relationship between the donors and the favored regimes. The court has requested that the Election Commission provide the details of electoral bond funding as per their previous interim order. The validity of anonymous funding through electoral bonds has been challenged by several petitions. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/WIGEhzR

An off-duty J&K police head constable, Ghulam Mohammed Dar, was shot and killed by terrorists near his home in Kashmir's Baramulla district. Dar, who leaves behind his wife and seven daughters, was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Security forces are conducting a manhunt for the terrorists. The increase in targeted attacks is believed to be linked to security operations against terrorist infiltration attempts from Pakistan before winter sets in. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/mA87FlI

Protesters in Marathwada's Beed district set fire to the bungalow of NCP MLA Prakash Solanke, demanding reservation for the Maratha community. There were also reports of self-immolation attempts. Several other properties, including the NCP district headquarters and a hotel, were torched. Authorities imposed curbs on gatherings in the area and most government offices were shut. Protesters also targeted the office of a BJP MLA in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/iko0Ilw

Condos and playzones in Gurgaon and Noida are all set for Halloween. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/I6RnTtf

A migrant laborer from Uttar Pradesh was shot and killed by terrorists in Pulwama district, south Kashmir. The victim, identified as Mukesh Kumar, was attacked while walking to his workplace at a brick kiln. This incident follows a previous attack where a police inspector was wounded. Terrorists often target vulnerable individuals like migrant laborers. Concerns have been raised about the safety of non-local workers and residents in the region. Political leaders have condemned the attacks and called for swift action. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/hf41Zr6

India is set to deploy its own long-range air defence system by 2028-29. The indigenous long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) system, being developed under 'Project Kusha', will have interception capabilities comparable to the Russian S-400 Triumf. The LR-SAM will be able to detect and destroy stealth fighters, aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, and precision-guided munitions at ranges of up to 350km. It will provide comprehensive air defense cover to strategic and tactical vulnerable areas and will be integrated with the Indian Air Force's command and control system. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/tBkYpGK

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully auctioned two completed highway stretches for a total of Rs 6,584 crore under its monetisation programme. The first project, the 84-km Allahabad Bypass in Uttar Pradesh, was awarded to Cube Highways for Rs 2,156 crore, while the Lalitpur–Sagar-Lakhnadon (316 km) project in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh was awarded to IRB Infra Trust for Rs 4,428 crore. The private players will be responsible for maintaining and operating the highways for a period of 20 years, during which they will collect user fees. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/iW6IbFr

A passenger train collision near Vizianagaram killed three and injured several. The Visakhapatnam-Palasa train had halted, awaiting a green signal when it was struck by the Visakhapatnam-Rayagada train. This caused three Rayagada train coaches to derail. A major rescue effort was initiated with the involvement of NDRF, police, and local assistance. The authorities fear the death toll may rise due to severe injuries, and the operation was hampered by darkness at the scene. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/iOInFfZ

Opposition parties in India criticize the government's decision to abstain from voting on a UN resolution on the Israel-Hamas conflict. They argue that it goes against the country's principles and history, while the BJP emphasizes that India will never support terrorism. The resolution called for a humanitarian truce and unhindered access in Gaza. India explained its decision by stating that the resolution did not explicitly condemn the recent terrorist attacks by Hamas. Leaders like Sharad Pawar and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed their disappointment, while the BJP defended its position. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/ls0xpUn

Halloween is here and Delhi is set to celebrate the spookfest. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/pKBhYaC

The Indian government is working on setting up a single agency for infrastructure planning, monitoring, and evaluation to ensure maximum impact on the economy and quality of life. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has been asked to create an initial framework. This comes as the government has increased capital expenditure allocation and aims to evaluate projects' short-term and medium-term impacts. The finance ministry has also suggested productivity tests for completed projects and an assessment of freight modal share for rationalization. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/uZoA6dc

Two BSF personnel and a woman were injured in unprovoked shelling by Pakistan Rangers in the Arnia sector of the international border in Jammu. This is the second ceasefire violation in 10 days by Pakistan. Pakistani forces often resort to firing to clear border villages and provide safe passage for infiltrators. Villagers living close to the border fled to safer areas due to the shelling. Schools remained shut and some students attended class in a bunker for safety. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ni8qrX

Rashmi Ranjan Swain has been appointed as the in-charge Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir, replacing the longest-serving DGP Dilbag Singh. Swain, who is currently the special DG CID, will take over the role from November 1 while continuing his existing duties. He has previously served as the police chief of Jammu and Srinagar cities and has worked extensively in Jammu and Kashmir on central deputation. Swain has been instrumental in breaking the separatist ecosystem and disrupting links between Pakistan and non-political platforms. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/nygWuwp

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A parliamentary panel in India is considering recommending the re-inclusion of adultery as a crime in a gender-neutral form. The move has sparked a debate over the pros and cons of criminalizing adultery, after the Supreme Court decriminalized it in 2018. Supporters argue that adultery causes harm to the institution of marriage and affects families and society. However, critics argue that criminalizing adultery may not offer protection to affected women and may be misused to defame and blackmail women. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/IrKD2Bh

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Ireland's Tánaiste and foreign affairs minister, Micheál Martin, has criticized India's stance on the Russia-Ukraine war, urging New Delhi to take a stronger position against Russia. Martin expressed support for Ukraine and called Russia's actions a violation of the UN charter. He emphasized the importance of the multilateral rules-based order and urged other countries, including India, to take a strong stance. Martin also discussed human rights, stating that upholding fundamental rights is the obligation of all states. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/dFqMYg5

Restaurants across NCR are all set to offer patrons a perfectly spooky experience and a bloody good time with Halloween special menus and decor. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/pdFkL3J

The Indian Army has inaugurated its first vertical wind tunnel (VWT) at a training school in Himachal Pradesh. The state-of-the-art facility will simulate real-life free fall conditions, allowing military trainees to enhance their skills in combat free fall (CFF). The VWT creates a controlled environment with specific air velocities, enabling trainees to practice different CFF scenarios. The installation of the VWT is part of the Indian Army's efforts to modernize its training infrastructure and improve operational readiness. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/khKgx7b

The Sri Lankan cabinet has approved a policy to issue free tourist visas to travelers from India and six other countries, including China, Russia, and Japan. This move is part of efforts to revive the country's struggling tourism sector, which was severely impacted by the Easter Sunday bombings in 2019. The policy will be implemented as a pilot project until March 31, 2024, and aims to attract more tourists from these countries to boost the economy. Sri Lanka is currently facing economic and political challenges, including an acute shortage of essential items. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/n3rc8R0

#WorldCup: Dutch Embassy hosts the Netherlands cricket team. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/cfIOp9m

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A special court sentenced a woman to 20 years in prison for aiding in the rape of her niece by a man, and also ordered a criminal complaint against the victim's mother for turning hostile in court. The woman received a 20-year jail term along with her co-accused, Baldev Sagathiya, who was found guilty of impregnating the 16-year-old. Special judge J K Prajapati imposed a harsh sentence on the woman, observing that she had aided in the rape of her niece. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/eb6pHhu

Keeping alive the tradition of celebrating his birthday with his friends, former diplomat and author Bhaichand Patel hosted his birthday party in the city from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/aMrSGp4

Harshdeep Kaur performed in the city for a dandiya festival from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/D6odZbQ

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Be it wedding trousseau to the trendiest of high fashion looks, the Day 2 of Delhi Times Fashion Week offered a variety of couture from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/BSJqdRL

Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, the Northern Army Commander, recently visited the Indian Air Force's Western Command for a seminar on integrated operations in the northern sector. This visit follows the Northern Army Command's two-day Army Air Defence Conclave held in September to address evolving air threats and ensure national security. The conclave focused on joint strategies, with domain experts from the Army Air Defence, Indian Air Force, and Defence Public Sector Undertakings participating. This event is particularly relevant due to the increasing use of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles by adversaries in the region. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/JxFhgz8

Former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje, her close associate Narpat Singh Rajvi, and Jyoti Mirdha, daughter of Jat leader Nathuram Mirdha, figure among the 83 candidates BJP announced for the November 25 state polls on Saturday. The party is yet to name its candidates against CM Ashok Gehlot and his chief detractor Sachin Pilot at Sardarpura and Tonk respectively, keeping alive the suspense over whom it might field. It acceded to leader of opposition Rajendra Singh Rathore’s request to shift him from Churu to Taranagar. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/vmoQAbs

The Indian Army has launched a new project called 'Udbhav' to integrate ancient strategic knowledge with modern military practices. The project aims to address modern security challenges and prepare for future battles. It draws inspiration from ancient treatises such as Arthashastra, Nitisara, and The Kural, as well as centuries-old military campaigns. While some have questioned the project's relevance in today's digitized battlefields, the government and the Army are enthusiastic about integrating India's military heritage with contemporary military pedagogy. The project aims to synthesize ancient wisdom with modern practices to develop a unique approach to security challenges. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/VM7JzmQ

Over 600 students in India have had their admissions to medical colleges invalidated by the National Medical Commission for violating guidelines. This, combined with mismanagement of the counselling process, means that over 2,000 MBBS seats across the country will be left vacant. The Supreme Court had set a deadline of September 30 for admissions, but more than 1,500 seats remained vacant. The NMC has now invalidated the admissions of 600 more students who were admitted by colleges in violation of rules. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/EClkmKJ

Dhunuchi naach is a jugalbandi between the dancer and the dhaaki, performed after aarti. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/9Djw8Gx

PM Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off Namo Bharat, the country's first semi-high speed rail transit system, in Ghaziabad, calling it a "glimpse of India of the future" that is representative of the country's transformation. The 17km section from Sahibabad to Duhai Depot that the PM opened is part of the 82km Delhi-Meerut corridor, scheduled to be operational in 2025. The two other routes in the pipeline are from Delhi to Alwar via Gurgaon and Delhi to Panipat. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/4nm8xtA

Apprehending protests and demonstrations over the Israel-Palestine war, the J&K administration barred Friday congregation at Jamia Masjid in downtown Srinagar for the second consecutive week. In a statement, the mosque’s management board, Anjuman Auqaf, said police closed the entry gates of Jamia Masjid and directed the body not to open them for Friday prayers. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/fg3hlCj

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The J&K home department has set up a committee to identify foreigners illegally staying in the Union Territory since 2011. The committee will prepare a monthly report of missing foreigners in J&K and submit it to the Union home ministry. This move may impact over 350 women from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan who married Kashmiri militants and came to the Valley under a special package offered by the previous government. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/UqHxrjt

Swiss Embassy celebrates 75 years of friendship with India. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/38iNs0j

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed shock at the bombing of a Gaza hospital and called for action against the perpetrators. While Hamas blamed Israel for the attack, Israel claimed a misfired Palestinian rocket caused the blast. The US supported Israel's claim, while Arab countries blamed and condemned Israel. Modi also expressed concern over civilian casualties in the Israel-Hamas conflict and emphasized the need to hold those involved responsible. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/kCnFJoS

The Delhi High Court has upheld a trial court's order allowing MP Raghav Chadha to remain in the government bungalow assigned to him, halting his eviction. The high court has given Chadha three days to present his plea again before the trial court. The court found that the trial court had made an error in vacating its stay on Chadha's alleged non-compliance with certain provisions of the Civil Procedure Code. The high court's decision means that Chadha can continue to occupy the bungalow until the trial court decides on his application for interim relief. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/lJKwc0x

Swedish Embassy celebrates #SwedenIndiaSambhandh with a culinary fare. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/BHc1lMi

Over 10,000 civil defense volunteers in Delhi, whose salaries have been withheld since April, may have their services terminated. Initially, the proposal was to remove 189 volunteers from the revenue department, but Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal suggested terminating the services of all volunteers until the legal position on their employment is clarified. The volunteers, who are engaged in various departments, including transportation and revenue, have been protesting for the release of their salaries. Kejriwal also recommended future recruitment of volunteers be done through a proper exercise, rather than ad hoc methods. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/8U7DJti

A woman and her three-year-old son had a terrifying experience when the lift they were in fell from the eighth floor to the basement in a residential building in Ghaziabad. The woman tried to open the door but was unsuccessful, and the alarms were not working. Eventually, the lift moved up on its own and stopped on the ground floor, allowing them to exit safely. The incident has raised concerns about the maintenance and safety of the lifts in the building. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/OBYW4ve

A family in New Delhi was targeted by a fake Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid, during which the impostors claimed to have found hawala money and confiscated Rs 3 crore in cash. The family, suspicious of the raid, contacted the police after the impostors left. A pursuit ensued, resulting in the arrest of four suspects and the recovery of Rs 1 crore. The victim had recently sold a plot of land, which is suspected to have attracted the attention of the criminals. The investigation is ongoing to apprehend additional suspects. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/c91RIMh

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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has instructed its zonal offices to increase efforts in enforcing pollution norms. The MCD has formed surveillance teams and assigned officers to monitor open burning, illegal construction, demolition waste dumping, and dust on roads. Anti-smog guns have been provided to combat dust pollution, and road sweeping and sanitation measures have been intensified. The MCD has also designated sites for construction and demolition waste dumping. Other agencies have been asked to prioritize repairing potholes near hotspots. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/A1Hhf0j

Delhi recorded its lowest minimum temperature of the season, with the mercury dropping to 16.4 degrees Celsius. This is the lowest minimum temperature for the city in the first half of October since 1962. The maximum temperature on the same day was 34.7 degrees Celsius. The city's air quality also worsened, with the air quality index (AQI) reaching 220, considered "poor". The AQI is expected to remain poor for the next six days. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/f3j40zm

Two cash collection agents carrying around Rs 50 lakh were robbed in central Delhi by two men posing as traffic policemen. The imposters asked the employees to open the car's boot, while two others came and fled with the bag containing cash. The robbers did not show any weapons and told the victims that they were conducting a routine check. A case has been registered with the police. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/T7p1wRY

A petrol pump attendant in West Delhi's Mundka area was robbed of approximately Rs 10,000 at gunpoint by a group of six individuals on two motorbikes. The incident, captured in a viral video, shows the assailants swiftly attacking and robbing the attendant before making a quick escape. The incident took place at around 1:20 am on Tuesday. The police have launched an investigation into the matter. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/fedpG3j

The construction of a cultural centre in Vikaspuri, Delhi is set to begin soon, as the company for the project has been shortlisted and the tender is likely to be awarded soon. The cultural centre will include an auditorium, multipurpose hall, conference rooms, guest rooms, rehearsal and training hall, and art galleries. The aim of the project is to provide a platform for artists and promote India's cultural heritage. The centre will serve as a hub for various cultural activities such as music concerts, dance performances, theatre plays, and art exhibitions. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/ixb2PqZ