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New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday sought to capitalise on the recent firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff to criticise the police, and hinting that while actual crime continues, the force is busy detaining students and activists at Jantar Mantar. In a post on X, Dipke wrote, “Instead of cracking down on students and activists, the police should focus on actual criminals. This is what happens when the Govt and police have their priorities completely misplaced.”The remark comes hours after a shooting incident linked to celluloid figure Tiger Shroff drew public attention and raised questions about security and law enforcement response.Dipke appears to have used the high-profile incident as an opportunity to highlight what he calls the pol...

Ahmedabad, Oct 19 (IANS) Gujarat Vidyapith is training students in natural farming through monthly practical sessions on its campus, teaching them to prepare natural fertilisers and pest-control formulations as part of efforts to promote chemical-free food production and environmental conservation.The students receive 20 hours of training every month, covering both the theory and practice of natural farming, including the cultivation of vegetables using natural methods.The programme also introduces them to the potential benefits of reducing the use of chemical fertilisers and adopting farming practices that support soil health.Binesh Kothiwar, a student at Gujarat Vidyapith, said the training had helped students understand how natural farming could improve crop yields, soil quality, food...

Bhopal, Oct 19 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Police on Sunday continued their crackdown on illegal narcotics with major seizures of cannabis plants from eight fields in Neemuch and Dhar districts. As Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Director General of Police Kailash Makwana have called for stern action against narcotics drug peddlers, joint police teams exposed illegal cannabis cultivation in the two districts. More than 52,000 green cannabis plants weighing over 34 quintals, with an estimated value of Rs 5.89 crore, were seized. Eight cases have been registered under the NDPS Act.In Neemuch district, under the supervision of Superintendent of Police Rajesh Vyas, four joint teams from Kukdeshwar, Manasa and Rampura police stations conducted aerial surveillance with drones on October 16, followed by...

Amravati (Maharashtra), Oct 19 (IANS) Various government welfare schemes launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have brought significant relief to beneficiaries in Maharashtra, with people acknowledging the support received through initiatives aimed at improving housing, cooking facilities, and food security.Anita Arun Shukla, a beneficiary from Amravati, said on Sunday that she had received assistance under several government schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana and the public distribution system (ration scheme).Expressing her gratitude to Prime Minister Modi, Shukla said these initiatives had helped her and her family and that she was extremely happy with the benefits extended through the government's welfare pro...

Unnao (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 19 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) has brought a significant change in the lives of several economically weaker families in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district. The scheme has turned their long-cherished dream of owning a permanent home into reality.For families who once struggled to live under leaking roofs and in dilapidated houses, the scheme has provided not just concrete homes but also a sense of security, dignity and hope for a better future.Beneficiaries Ram Kishori and Roma Kumari expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that having a permanent roof over their heads has transformed their lives.Ram Kishori, a resident of Narendra Nagar, while interacting with IANS, recalled the difficulties her family faced before receiving assis...

Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) An Indian Air Force (IAF) cargo aircraft flew an ailing civilian from Leh to Delhi airbase in a humanitarian action over harsh terrain and weather at the high-altitude, an official said.Soon after the IAF plan arrived in Delhi, a waiting ambulance carried the ailing person to the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) for providing life-saving treatment, the official added on Sunday.In a post on social media platform X, the Western Air Command shared information about the evacuation and said, "An Indian Air Force (IAF) C-130J aircraft undertook a short-notice casualty evacuation late at night, airlifting a critically-ill 30-year-old civilian patient from Leh to Palam for further medical care.""The mission was carried out in darkness and challenging weather co...

Kobe (Japan), Oct 18 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi has called for a sustained mechanism to connect businesses in the state with the Gujarati diaspora in Japan, with a focus on opening new markets and creating opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).Speaking at an interaction with members of the Gujarati and Indian communities at Kobe’s India Club during his visit to Japan under the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit initiative, Sanghavi said: "Engagement with the overseas community should go beyond occasional meetings and translate into long-term economic partnerships."He stressed the need for continuous dialogue between Gujarat and Gujaratis living abroad, rather than limiting interactions to welcoming delegations visiting the state once every two ye...

Bhubaneswar, Oct 18 (IANS) The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Sunday lodged a complaint for creation and circulation of Al-generated, deepfake and voice-cloned videos 'defaming', 'degrading' and targeting former bureaucrat and senior party leader Sujata Rout Karthikeyan by a social media account on Instagram and Facebook. Strongly condemning the circulation of videos against senior BJD leader, the party demanded in its complaint the registration of an FIR in the matter, a thorough investigation and strict legal action against those responsible.The complaint was submitted by BJD leader Amrita Mishra at Capital Police Station in Bhubaneswar against the unknown operators of the social media account "Odianka Chhata" on Instagram and Facebook.According to the complaint, videos allegedly up...

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Indian Navy’s three-masted sail training ship INS Sudarshini has departed Salalah in Oman after a four-day port call, continuing her historic transoceanic deployment Lokayan-2026, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday.The ship visited Salalah from October 14 to 17, during which professional interactions and sporting engagements with the Royal Navy of Oman fostered camaraderie and strengthened people-to-people ties, the Ministry said.“The voyage reflects the Indian Navy’s rich maritime heritage and its commitment to nurturing professional seamanship, resilience and leadership among naval trainees,” the Ministry said in a statement.“As Lokayan-2026 progresses through its tenth month, INS Sudarshini’s voyage exemplifies the Indian Navy’s spirit of exploration, profes...

Pune, Oct 18 (IANS) A 69-year-old man died after falling into an 8 to 10-foot-deep pit dug for a drainage line project by the Pune Municipal Corporation in the Yerawada area of Pune in Maharashtra, police said on Sunday.The incident took place around 12.30 p.m. on October 17 near Chitra Chowk vegetable market. The deceased has been identified as Pradeep Pardeshi, a resident of Yerawada.According to police, Pardeshi was walking along the road when an autorickshaw passing nearby allegedly brushed against him, causing him to lose his balance and fall into the excavation pit.Senior Police Inspector Yuvraj Nandre of Laxmi Nagar Police Station told IANS that drainage line work had been underway at the location for the past 15 days.He said barricades had been installed around the excavation site ...