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Punjab CM opens Shahpur Kandi Project of Rs 3,394 crore

Pathankot, Nov 5 (IANS) On the sacred occasion of the Parkash Purab of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday gifted the people of the state a landmark project of Rs 3,394.49 crore by formally inaugurating the Shahpur Kandi Project, which will significantly boost the state’s electricity generation and irrigation facilities.Congratulating everyone on the Parkash Purab while dedicating the project to the people, the Chief Minister said today “marks a historic day for the nation, especially for Punjab.”He expressed heartfelt gratitude on behalf of all Punjabis to the engineers, employees, and labourers who worked tirelessly day and night to turn this dream project into reality.Mann said the dam project will prove to be a blessing for farmers, i...

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Charu Asopa’s former father-in-law reunites with granddaughter Ziana; actress expresses gratitude for his presence

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Mumbai Nov 5 (IANS) Television actress Caru Asopa recently shared a few pictures of her ex-father-in-law spending some time at her new house in Bikaner with his granddaughter Ziana. In the pictures, little Ziana was seen striking a cute pose with her grandfather. Charu penned an emotional note for her daughter’s grandfather, thanking him for all the life lessons he taught during his stay with them.“Some bonds are made of stories, love, and endless warmth. Having Baba at home was truly special; we shared laughter, long talks, and countless little moments that will stay close to our hearts. Ziana learnt so much from her dadu, from small life lessons to big values, and even I found myself learning through his stories, stories of strength, struggle, and grace,” she wrote.“There’s something tru...

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Mahindra’s commercial EV manufacturer surpasses 3 lakh sales milestone

INDIA, TOP STORIES

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd subsidiary, Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Ltd, on Wednesday announced that it has sold over 3 lakh electric commercial vehicles, and claimed it is the first original equipment manufacturer in India to achieve this milestone.The company also reported that it sold 1 lakh vehicles in just 12 months.Mahindra's fleet of electric vehicles, including the Treo range, Zor Grand, e-Alfa three-wheelers, and Mahindra ZEO four-wheeler, which have collectively covered over 5 billion kilometres and offset more than 185 kilotonnes of carbon dioxide, equivalent to planting over 4.3 million trees, the company said.Through its early focus on EVs and concerted efforts to electrify the last mile mobility, MLMML has been continuously working with multiple partne...

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South Korea’s defence chief backs idea of building nuclear submarine at local shipyard

Manipur Governor urges journalists to uphold truth, ethics in media

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Imphal, Nov 5 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday urged journalists and broadcasters to uphold truth, ethical values, and maintain restraint in their work. Addressing the Diamond Jubilee celebration of Akashvani Imphal, the Governor said that the journalists’ pen and the broadcasters’ microphone are powerful tools; they can either heal or harm.“The responsibility to use them wisely rests with every media professional,” he remarked.Bhalla, former Union Home Secretary, emphasised that responsible media must inform, enlighten, and unite people, rather than dividing them.The Governor released the Diamond Jubilee Souvenir and distributed citations to officers of Akashvani, Imphal and sponsors of the celebration and congratulated the Akashvani Imphal family for six decades of ...

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‘Significant transformation’: SC lauds progress in India’s road transport infrastructure

INDIA, TOP STORIES

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court has lauded India’s remarkable strides in road transport infrastructure, observing that the country has undergone a "significant transformation" in its travel and transport landscape. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih, while delivering judgment in a batch of appeals concerning inter-state transport permits between Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, commended the "quantum leap" in India’s road infrastructure."Leaving behind the humble beginnings, focus on infrastructure development has seen a quantum leap. India has developed, in this century, an intricate network of highways providing accessibility to nearby cities and towns from the remotest of villages, thereby establishing 'last-mile connectivity'," the Justice Datta-he...

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2025 dengue death toll in Bangladesh crosses 300 with 10 new fatalities

Another suicide reported from West Bengal; fear of SIR exercise claimed as reason behind step

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Kolkata, Nov 5 (IANS) Another case of suicide allegedly due to the fear of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, has been reported from West Bengal, said the police on Wednesday.This time, a young man's body was found hanging at his in-laws' house at Bhangar in South 24 Parganas district. The family claimed that their son-in-law committed suicide allegedly out of fear of the SIR exercise. Police said that the deceased man's name is Shafiqul Gazi.Shafiqul's wife told media persons that her husband had been in a state of panic for the past few days. He was not talking to anyone properly and had also stopped eating and drinking.Sometimes he would sit with papers and would tell his wife that they did not have all the papers required for the SIR."He used to tell me that '...

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South Korea: Police file arrest warrant for man over stabbing spree in Seoul

Air India issues alert for flyers over delays in flights

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New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Air India on Wednesday alerted its passengers that the departure of some of the airline’s flights will be delayed due to "a third-party connectivity network issue that had impacted check-in systems at some airports".The Tata Group airline said the system has now "been restored". However, some of the Air India flights may continue to be delayed for some time as the situation normalises progressively, according to a statement."Passengers flying with us today may check their flight status on https://airindia.com/in/en/manage/flight-status.html before heading to the airport and allow extra time for their journey," the Air India statement said.Meanwhile, Air India had said on Tuesday that it was operating a relief flight to ferry the passengers of the San Francisco-Delhi...