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Delhi CM Atishi calls on PM Modi

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New Delhi:  Delhi Chief Minister Atishi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Monday. This is the first meeting after she became chief minister of Delhi.

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) put out just one line on X, saying, “Chief Minister of Delhi, Atishi, called on PM Narendra Modi.”

Atishi later posted on X, saying, “Called on Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji today. I look forward to full cooperation between the Centre and the Delhi government for the welfare and progress of our capital.”

Atishi took over as the chief minister from Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal on September 17. However, she took charge on September 25 drawing parallels between her leadership transition and the epic Ramayana, likening her situation to Bharat’s refusal to sit on Lord Ram’s throne, highlighting her personal connection and loyalty to Kejriwal. She pointed to the media the empty chair and said that this will remain vacant till Kejriwal returns to power.

Atishi is the third woman to become Chief Minister of Delhi and also the youngest to hold the top post. Her succession to the CM post followed Kejriwal’s resignation as the Chief Minister after his bail in the liquor policy scam by the Supreme Court.

Atishi, who represents Delhi’s Kalkaji constituency, is not only the third woman to serve as Delhi’s Chief Minister but also the youngest to hold the position.

Her tenure began amid tensions between the AAP-led Delhi government and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the Centre. One of the recent flashpoints has been the controversy over the allotment of the Chief Minister’s residence, Sheesh Mahal, and projections from the Finance Ministry suggesting Delhi is facing a revenue deficit for the first time in its history.

These issues continue to fuel political rivalry between the two parties as Atishi steps into her role at a critical juncture for Delhi’s governance and finances.

Delhi will go to the polls early next year unless the Election Commission prepones it with the elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand as demanded by the Aam Aadmi Party.

President’s rule revoked, new government to take shape in J&K

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President Droupadi Murmu signed a notification on Sunday night, officially revoking President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir, paving the way for the formation of a new government in the Union Territory (UT).

The President’s rule had been in place since October 31, 2019, following the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A, which stripped J&K of its special status and reorganized it into a UT.

The notification stated that the order issued on October 31, 2019, is revoked under the powers of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, and the Constitution, just ahead of the appointment of the new Chief Minister.

National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah, who is set to take the oath as Chief Minister, has staked a claim to form the government. The NC secured 42 seats in the 90-member Assembly, with support from alliance partners Congress (6 seats) and CPM (1 seat). Additionally, Independent candidates and the lone AAP MLA have extended their backing, comfortably pushing the coalition past the majority mark.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha had recommended the end of Central rule to facilitate the government’s formation.

Anil Vij meets JP Nadda as BJP prepares for govt formation in Haryana

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New Delhi: Senior BJP leader and former Home and Health Minister of Haryana, Anil Vij, met with the party’s national president J.P. Nadda on Sunday.

The meeting has sparked some buzz in the political circles of the state as the government formation is in process.

Vij, who has won the Ambala Cantt assembly seat for the seventh time, is reported to have congratulated the party chief for BJP’s third consecutive victory in Haryana.

After securing a third consecutive victory in Haryana, the BJP is now engaged in the process of forming a new government. The top leadership has officially endorsed Nayab Singh Saini as the candidate for Chief Minister.

The swearing-in ceremony for the new Haryana government will take place on October 17. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the ceremony along with chief ministers of some states ruled by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Meanwhile, the party on Sunday named Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav as central observers for the Haryana BJP legislature party meeting, which will elect the next Chief Minister for the state, the party said in a post on X.

Recently, Anil Vij had also claimed that he could be a candidate for the Chief Minister position, but he later stepped back from that assertion. He stated that if the top leadership discusses his potential candidacy, he would certainly work towards making Haryana the best state in the country.

When asked if he was in talks regarding his political future, Vij clarified that he was not currently in discussions with anyone. He expressed his willingness to accept any decision made by the party’s top leadership.

“I will diligently fulfil any responsibility assigned to me by the leadership, ” he said.

In the recent Haryana Assembly elections, the BJP achieved a remarkable victory, winning 48 out of the 90 assembly seats, and defying all exit polls. This marks the party’s third consecutive term in the state, and despite an anti-incumbency wave, the BJP managed to secure an outright majority. This success has left party workers feeling energised and optimistic.

Baba Siddique murder: One accused gets police custody till Oct 21; another sent for medical test

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Mumbai:  A Mumbai court on Sunday remanded one of the two prime accused behind the killing of Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Ziauddin Siddique to police custody till October 21 and the other for a medical test to determine his age status.

While Gurnail Singh has been given police custody for a week, the other accused — reportedly a minor — has been sent for an ossification test to determine his true age, said a lawyer assisting the court.

The duo have been charged with shooting Siddique near his Congress MLA son Zeeshan Siddique’s office in Nirmal Nagar, Bandra, on Saturday evening, sending shockwaves in political circles. They were presented at the Esplanade Court on Sunday afternoon.

A Mumbai Police official said that they are questioning the two arrested accused, while 15 police teams are on the lookout for the third accused, and they are collaborating with the police in other states.

The police have recovered 28 live bullets from the accused plus two mobiles and further investigations are underway into the conspiracy behind Siddique’s suspected contract killing by the trio who came here from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on September 2.

He said that the Mumbai Police managed to nab two of the three assailants shortly after they shot Siddique, while the third one, identified as Shiva Kumar, managed to escape.

The responsibility for Siddique’s elimination has been claimed by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang that targetted Bollywood actor Salman Khan and threatened his father Salim Khan on multiple occasions during the past year.

According to an official, among the angles being probed by the police are – who had authorised the killing, the international tentacles to the crime, the exact motives behind the fatal attack on Siddique, how the shooters got the weapons, the cash and the getaway vehicle, with 28 live cartridges found, whether there were other potential targets, and other things.

President Murmu & PM Modi extend Dussehra, Durga Puja greetings to all Indians

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New Delhi:  As Indians across the nation and the world celebrate Dussehra and Durga Puja on Saturday, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended their warm wishes on the festivals that signify the victory of good over evil.

In a post on her official social media handle X, President Murmu wrote, “On the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in India and abroad.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his wishes to the nation on the occasion of Vijayadashami and invoked the blessings of Lord Ram and goddess Durga on the countrymen.

In a post on his official X handle PM Modi said, “Best wishes to the countrymen on Vijayadashami. With the blessings of Maa Durga and Lord Shri Ram, I wish that all of you achieve victory in every sphere of life.”

President Murmu and PM Modi will be attending the Dussehra festivities on Saturday evening organised by the Shri Dharmik Leela Committee in Delhi.

The event is slated to begin at 5.30 P.M and the 101-year-old Ramleela that has been going on for the last 8 to 10 days will culminate with all three effigies being burnt to mark the victory of good over evil.

With many top leaders and celebrities expected to attend the event, watertight security arrangements have been made and the Special Protection Group (SPG) is taking care of the security.

Apart from Prime Minister Modi who will attend the Ravana Dahan, President Murmu has also been invited.

Among the political leaders invited to attend the culmination of the festival on the occasion of Vijayadashami are former Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.

This time on the occasion of Dussehra, film personalities have also been invited for Ravana Dahan in the Ramlila being organised at the historic Red Fort.

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan, well-known film director Rohit Shetty and Bollywood heroine Kareena Kapoor have also been invited to witness the victory of truth over evil.

GB Nagar gets new Police Post on Noida Expressway

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Noida : The Gautam Buddha Nagar district gets a new Police Post , Sector 129 of Thana Expressway.The Police Chawki situated in Jaypee Wish Town, Sector 134 Noida, was inaugurated by DCP Ram Badan Singh and ACP Twinkle Jain.  This is an initiative of Association of Apartments (AOA) of Kosmos society, Sector 134 Noida.

After the inaugural ceremony the DCP Ram Badan Singh said  “ we are happy to inaugurate one more police post in Noida. CCTV cameras will also be installed soon.” he added.

Sector 134 of  Noida is surrounded by high rise society on one side and the villages on the other. Keeping in mind the security of the residents the AOA members met DCP many times and convinced them to open a police post near their society in Jaypee Wish Town Noida.

The AOA members present on this occasion were Sunil Bhardwaj, Dharmendra Chaudhary, Kavita Sharma, Sachin Bajpai, Devendra and Asad Anwar. AOA member Sunil Bhardwaj who is also a BJP member worked hard to make this happen.

The Gautam Buddha Nagar police commisionarate opened up three police posts in Noida in  2023. Some more new Police stations are awaited in Noida.

PM Modi meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on sidelines of ASEAN Summit

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New Delhi:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit in Laos.

During the meeting, PM Modi extended his condolences on the loss of lives due to Hurricane Milton in the US and also discussed strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation in regional matters.

The meeting highlighted the strong diplomatic relationship between India and the US, reaffirming their commitment to working together on global and regional challenges.

Earlier on Thursday, PM Modi held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Japan and New Zealand on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit in Laos.

PM Modi congratulated the newly-appointed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on his new responsibility and wished him success in leading Japan to greater heights. He also underscored that India will continue to accord the highest priority to its ties with Japan, a trusted friend and strategic partner.

The Prime Minister also met New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon which was the first meeting between the two leaders. PM Modi welcomed New Zealand’s decision to join the International Solar Alliance and also extended an invitation to Luxon to visit India on mutually convenient dates, which he accepted.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday during the ASEAN summit, said that the 21st century is the “Asian century” of India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries.

“I believe that the 21st century is the Asian century of India and ASEAN countries. Today, when there is a situation of conflict and tension in many parts of the world, the friendship, coordination, dialogue and cooperation between India and ASEAN remains very important, ” he remarked.

During the Summit, Prime Minister Modi announced a 10-point plan to strengthen connectivity and resilience based on Laos’ theme as the 2024 ASEAN Chair and in celebration of 10 years of the ‘Act East’ policy.

The 10-point plan to strengthen the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Partnership includes enhancing physical, digital, cultural and spiritual connectivity towards achieving cyber, disaster, supply chain, health and climate resilience.

PM Modi pays tribute to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary

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New Delhi:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to Loknayak Jaiprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary. PM Modi said that his ideals will remain a source of inspiration for every generation.

“My heartful tribute to Loknayak Jaiprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary. He dedicated his life for positive change in the country and society. His personality and ideals will remain a source of inspiration for every generation, ” PM Modi said in a post on X.

Loknayak Jaiprakash Narayan is regarded as a hero of the anti-emergency movement in 1975. Fondly called ‘JP’, he pioneered “total revolution”, a slogan he coined to mobilise the people against the then Indira Gandhi government, which imposed the Emergency in 1975.

The veteran leader became the face of the mass movement against the Indira government. In 1977 the Janata Party was voted into power and became the first non-Congress party to form a government at the Centre under his guidance.

Several top politicians from Bihar are products of the JP movement, including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, former CM and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, former Deputy CM Sushil Modi of the BJP and others.

The ‘Loknayak’ was one of the prominent faces of the Quit India Movement and was known for his selfless service towards the nation and its people.JP never contested an election but received tremendous support from the people, especially, when he led the fight against the Emergency.

He was one of the founding members of the Congress Socialist Party (CSP). After Independence, he constituted the Socialist Party, which was merged with J.B. Kripalani’s Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party to form the Praja Socialist Party. While Nehru was keen on JP joining the Union government, he sought to distance himself from electoral politics, opting to focus on social causes instead. He strived his whole life to strengthen democracy in the country.

Cocaine worth Rs 3.3 crore seized in Delhi; 2 Nigerian nationals, taxi driver held

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New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Friday claimed to have busted a syndicate with the arrest of three men, including two foreign nationals, and the seizure of cocaine worth Rs 3.3 crore from their possession.

Police have seized 563 grams of cocaine from the possession of the two arrested Nigerian nationals, officials said.

The two Nigerian nationals, along with a taxi driver, were arrested on September 27.

“Acting on a tip-off, Nigerian national Joshua Amarachukwa (30) was apprehended. His driver or associate, identified as Vinit (24), was also apprehended,” a senior police officer said.

According to police, cocaine weighing 257 grams was seized from Amarachukwa’s possession.

During interrogation, Amarachukwa disclosed that another Nigerian national, Mike, had supplied the drug to him and that he used to sell cocaine in Delhi-NCR.

Police said Vinit accompanied Amarachukwa during every deal and assisted him by providing transport facility in his taxi.

“On the instance of Joshua, another accused, Kone N Golo Seydou alias Mike (27), was apprehended from Sohna in Haryana and cocaine weighing 306 grams was seized from his possession,” the officer said, adding that further investigation is underway.

Police said the seized cocaine is worth Rs 3.3 crore in the international market.

After revenue deficit projections for Delhi, Atishi throws this challenge to BJP

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New Delhi:  After the Finance Ministry flagged Delhi’s revenue deficit projections for the year 2024-25, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Thursday responded by challenging the BJP to show even one state where they govern with a profit.

“BJP governs 22 states. I challenge them to name one where they are in profit. I will present Delhi’s accounts, and let the BJP do the same for any state they control, ” Atishi said during a press conference here on Thursday.

She expressed confidence in Delhi’s financial management and promised to present the government’s accounts for public scrutiny.

In a key decision at a cabinet meeting, Atishi announced an increase in the MLA fund from Rs 10 crore to Rs 15 crore annually.

She said, “The Delhi government made a significant move by increasing the MLA fund from Rs 10 crore to Rs 15 crore per year. No other state in the country has allocated such a large amount as the MLA fund.”

At the same time, Atishi accused the BJP and Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena of political manoeuvring, after her belongings were allegedly removed from the Chief Minister’s residence at 6 Flagstaff Road.

She claimed the BJP, unable to win in Delhi, is now attempting to seize control of the Chief Minister’s official residence.

“BJP could not defeat the Aam Aadmi Party in the elections. They could not form a government. So, they run Operation Lotus. They put our ministers and leaders in jail as a conspiracy but still, they fail to break our party and government. Now when all their tricks have failed, they want to occupy the Chief Minister’s residence. Aam Aadmi Party leaders have not come into politics for big bungalows and cars. If needed, we will work for the people even sitting on the road, ” she said.

She said that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is focused on serving the people of Delhi, even if it means working from the streets.

Atishi also accused LG Saxena of engaging in “cheap politics, ” alleging that he stalled Delhi government projects, empowered criminals, and illegally ordered the felling of 1100 trees.

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