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New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, the Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested two wanted and “desperate” criminals accused in a violent attack and rioting incident that took place in North Delhi earlier this year, the Delhi Police said on Tuesday.The arrest comes after an intensive operation led by Inspector Satender Poonia and his team from the Intelligence and Surveillance Cell (ISC).According to police, the attack occurred on the night of July 18, 2025, in the Bhalswa Dairy area, where four identified men, along with several unidentified associates, allegedly assaulted members of a neighbouring family using knives and sticks with the intent to kill.Five people were injured in the attack. After committing the offence, the attackers fled the scene."In the attack, five per...

Patna, Nov 4 (IANS) As campaigning for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections concluded on Tuesday, the BJP asserted that there is a strong wave in favour of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).Speaking to IANS, BJP leader Rohan Gupta said: "The situation is clear — there is a wave in favour of the NDA. People see this election as a battle between good governance and misrule, between ‘Jungle Raj’ and development. The victory will be for progress and effective governance. The public has experienced 20 years of good governance and also witnessed the era of Jungle Raj; they have not forgotten that period. People understand that the ongoing wave of development under the NDA must continue. They will reject Jungle Raj and vote for stability and growth, ensuring an NDA victory."BJP ...

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar in New Delhi on Tuesday, with talks focused on strengthening Strategic Partnership across various sectors and also developments in the region, including the Gaza Peace Plan.In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar stated, "An excellent meeting with FM Gideon Sa'ar of Israel today in New Delhi. Productive discussions on strengthening our Strategic Partnership across various domains. Reaffirmed our zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Appreciate FM Sa’ar sharing the Israeli perspective on developments in the region, the Gaza Peace Plan and efforts to build a durable and lasting solution. Also exchanged views on our cooperation in multilateral...

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Union Steel and Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday launched the third round of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for specialty steel, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.The Steel Ministry’s PLI scheme has so far attracted a commitment for investment of Rs 43,874 crore, which is expected to create direct employment for 30,760 people and an estimated production of 14.3 million tonnes of specialty steel. As of September 2025, participating companies in the first two rounds of the PLI scheme have invested Rs 22,973 crore and generated 13,284 jobs, the statement said.The PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel, approved by the Cabinet in July 2021, is a key initiative under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision to make India a global hub fo...

Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (IANS) Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday hit back at Leader of Opposition and former CM Naveen Patnaik over his allegations of betrayal by the BJP-led state government, saying that the people of Nuapada and the women associated with Mission Shakti would give a befitting reply to the Biju Janata Dal for the neglecting the region during its 24-year rule. “It seems he has now realised what betrayal feels like! The people of Nuapada are preparing to give a fitting reply to @Naveen_Odisha for betraying their trust over his 24 years in power. The Subhadra sisters (women beneficiaries under the flagship Subhadra scheme) will surely give their response to Naveen Patnaik in the upcoming election for always betraying the women of Mission Shakti,” posted Parida...

Patna, Nov 4 (IANS) Ahead of the first round of voting in the highly anticipated Bihar Assembly polls, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Tuesday said that people are in a full mood to change the government, with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav emerging as the clear alternative.Speaking to IANS, Pramod Tiwari said: "Tejashwi Yadav, the Chief Ministerial candidate of the Mahagathbandhan, has announced that on Makar Sankranti, January 14, Rs 30,000 will be transferred to women’s bank accounts. I congratulate him. The Old Pension Scheme will be restored, and Rs 300 will be given as a bonus. Farmers will receive additional prices above the fixed rate for their produce, and relief will be provided in electricity charges. This will definitely be a government that values women, farmers, and the unemployed....