Uniform Civil Code to be Implemented in Uttarakhand This Month: CM Dhami

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma tweets, "My meeting with the Chairman of Tata Companies N Chandrasekharan was a fruitful one. In addition to topics relating to the upcoming Advantage Assam 2.0, we talked at length about the rich potential Assam offers to investors and entrepreneurs"

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy says, " In this new year, the farmers also should have a good year so govt will support them. Every land which is suitable for agriculture will be given 'Rythu Bharosa', Rs 12,000 per year. All the farmers without land will be given Rs 12,000 per year, this scheme is called 'Indiramma Atmiya Bharosa Scheme'. The ration card problem has been there for many years. All the people without ration cards will be given new ration cards. All these schemes will start on 26th January"

Here's what Telangana minister Ponnam Prabhakar said on state government implementing 'Rythu Bharosa' scheme for farmers from January 26.

"The Telangana government has taken a decision to increase the amount from Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,000 per acre for farmers under 'Rythu Bharosa' scheme. We would also give Rs 12,000 per year to agriculture families. Ration cards would be provided to families on January 26."
 

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says, "- I am not Chanakya. I am a very ordinary worker. I have come here to watch Chanakya Natika. This is the 1710th play. Chanakya Natika is for everyone to watch. Even after so many years, when politics and foreign policy are considered, Acharya Chanakya's name is mentioned. Acharya Chanakya Natika was prepared 2500 years ago."

On special trains for the Maha Kumbh North Central Railway Shashikant Tripathi says, "... During the 50 days (including 2-3 days additional days before and after) of the Kumbh Mela, 13,000 trains will run, which will have 10,000 regular trains and 3,000 special trains. There are around 700 Mela Special Trains for long-distance... Around 1800 short-distance trains will operate for 200-300 kms... We are also running a ring rail for the devotees who want to go to Chitrakoot, Banaras and Ayodhya, including Prayagraj. This train will move in a circuit originating from Prayagraj..."

Vijay Kumar Mahato, SDPO says, " 4 people died in an accident that took place between auto and truck in the Mufassil Police Station area...injured are being treated. The truck has been seized"

On Bengaluru's City Civil Court granted bail to Nikita Singhania (wife), Nisha Singhania (Mother in law) and Anurag Singhania (Brother in law), Vikas Modi, brother of deceased Atul Subhash says, "We had given 15 objections opposing the bail and they were very strong grounds to oppose the bail... The biggest clause in the objection was that the investigation is still not complete...After getting the bail order, we will approach the High Court and if we do not get any relief from the High Court, we will approach the Supreme Court..."

Accused Nikita Singhania’s former lawyer Vivek Srivastava says, "... Sessions court granted the bail to her (Nikita Singhania), her mother and brother. Her uncle is already on interim bail from Allahabad High Court... If Atul's family wants to get the bail cancelled, they can go to the High Court. If Nikita and her family feel that it is difficult to go to Bengaluru and fight the case, they can file a petition in the Supreme Court and get the case transferred. Many such cases have been transferred by the Supreme Court in the past as well. Transfer is a normal process. There is nothing special in it because in the eyes of the court... The rest depends on the Supreme Court on what decision it gives. But generally, decisions are taken keeping in mind the situation of women..."

On the Anna University alleged sexual assault BJP leader Tamilisai Soundarajan says, " We met the governor and submitted a memorandum, he was listening to the matter with much concern...we all condemn the state govt for not letting us raise our voice against the atrocity...why are you arresting us? Is there any undeclared emergency in Tamil Nadu?...why are you not allowing us to even gather at a place?..."

On the murder of Journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel says, "...It should be investigated...No one is safe here. Incidents are happening continuously, there should be a fair investigation. It has become a habit of the BJP to name Congress in any incident...The Congress party has released in the media that he (the accused) joined the BJP 10 days ago and he also visited the CM's residence, so it has also been demanded that the CCTV footage of 15 days should also be made public. Now that the SIT has been formed, it should also be a point of investigation whether he visited the CM's residence or not and whether he joined BJP or not..."

Dwarka DCP Ankit Singh says, "An intensive campaign was being run against illegal intruders in Dwarka district. During this campaign, we found 5 people...Investigation revealed that all of them were residents of Bangladesh and they have been dported... 450 people were in the suspicious category in Dwarka district, out of which more than 300 people have been verified. All these people had come here on Assam or West Bengal IDs. We have sent our team to Assam and West Bengal for verification ..."

Here's what BJP candidate from Janakpuri Assembly constituency Ashish Sood said on his candidature.

"The Central and the state leadership have given me this opportunity. I am very grateful to them. They gave me the chance to carry the flag of BJP and take the Lotus forward in Janakpuri at this crucial moment." 

On his candidature from Krishna Nagar Assembly Constituency, BJP leader Anil Goyal says, "I want to thank Prime Minister Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, National President JP Nadda for showing faith in me, I will try my best to live up to their faith. We will build a developed Krishna Nagar...This (AAP) is just an announcement party, they make promises and forget them ..."

Preparations for Mahakumbh are underway in full fledge.  

The city of Prayagraj will host Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 from 13th January to 26th February 2025.  

Union Minister Piyush Goyal says, "We hope that corporation elections are held soon, the Supreme Court gives its approval and good people sit in the Municipal Corporation and we all work fast under the guidance of the triple-engine government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and make Mumbai an international level city. The Prime Minister had said that in the third term, we will work 3 times faster, we all are working with the same vision. During the Lok Sabha elections, we had taken a resolution in the context of North Mumbai that we will make North Mumbai 'Uttam Mumbai 'and today a lot of work was discussed to make it a reality..."

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat says, "Jodhpur Udyog Handicraft Festival has emerged as a major hub of industry, handicraft and trade in Jodhpur for the last 34 years. Handicraftsmen, industrialists from 20 states of the country will participate in the festival. Various conferences will be organized regarding industry and handicraft..."

On his candidature from the Bijwasan Assembly constituency, BJP leader Kailash Gahlot says, "...I thank the central leadership, PM Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Delhi BJP President for giving me the opportunity to contest elections from here... The people of Delhi have been cheated a lot. The Aam Aadmi Party which used to say that we will work for the common man, has forgotten the common man and has become 'Khas Aadmi Party'...No government can work in Delhi without taking the Center and the Lieutenant Governor along... We have to take everyone along in Delhi, only the BJP can do development in Delhi..."

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi visited Omkareswar Floating Solar Project in Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh, earlier today.

"Under the leadership of PM Modi, this revolution is happening in the country. India is becoming a leader in the renewable energy sector. This project is one of its kind. I want to thank PM Modi and the MP government for this project."

On BPSC protest, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, "It is being completely politicised. We feel that the people of Bihar will have to recognise these people who are the BJP's 'B' team and are trying to crush this independent movement. This is highly condemnable."

On the controversy over Prashant Kishor's vanity van, he says, "An attempt was made to end the movement. Actors sit in the vanity van and the producer and the director make them sit, we know who is the producer and who is the director and why the actor was made to sit, everyone knows."
 

On January 1, Ritesh, The Brother Of Suresh Chandrakar, Called The Journalist. Mahendra Ramteke, The Supervisor, Was Also Present. The Two Men Attacked Mukesh Chandrakar, Hitting Him On The Head, And Then Stabbed Him To Death. After The Murder, They Dumped The Body In The Septic Tank And Informed Contractor Suresh Chandrakar About The Crime Over The Phone.

Ritesh Fled To Delhi From Bijapur Via Raipur The Next Day And Was Arrested There. Mahendra And Dinesh, Also Involved In The Murder, Were Arrested In Bijapur. The Location Of Suresh Chandrakar, The Mastermind And Main Accused, Is Being Traced, And He Will Be Arrested Soon.

To Conceal Evidence, Dinesh, Who Has Been Arrested, Carried Out Concrete Work In The Septic Tank. A Special Investigation Team (Sit) Has Been Formed To Investigate The Case, And A Forensic Team Is Also Involved.

Three accused in Atul Subhash suicide case granted bail.

Hearing on bail pleas of three accused
Bail pleas of Nikita Singhania, Nisha Singhania and Anurag Singhania.

"The Central government must be panicking. This is a fight of three crore Punjabis, crores of Haryana residents, and 80 crore farmers and workers. The Modi government must respect their voices. MSP should be a legal guarantee. This pledge, of debt-free farmers and workers, will not break. The only two options are: either forcefully remove us, or accept our demands. We’re not going anywhere," says Farmer Leader Sarwan Singh Pandher.

Here's what AAP leader and candidate from Jangpura Assembly constituency Manish Sisodia said on his candidature.

"The people of Delhi are with Arvind Kejriwal ji, and the election is just a formality. In a few days, Kejriwal ji will return as Chief Minister and continue his work, including promises like Rs 2100 for women, free treatment for those over 70 in Delhi's hospitals, and Rs 18,000 per month for temple priests, gurdwara granthis. Along with improving schools, hospitals, electricity, and water, Kejriwal ji will keep working for the people of Delhi, who know who delivers results."

BJP Candidate from New Delhi seat Parvesh Verma offers prayers at Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place after party fielded him against AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal.

"Public will fight the election in Delhi, and Kejriwal will be kicked out of Delhi," said BJP Candidate from New Delhi seat Parvesh Verma. 

"Seven lakh farmers have committed suicide so far. We are leaders of farmers, but no one has done anything about the deaths of these farmers or to prevent further suicides. Recently, the Supreme Court said that Dhaliwal's life is very important. That day, I also said that while Dhaliwal's life is important, what about the children of the 7 lakh farmers who are no longer with us?" asks farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal.  

On his candidature from the Jangpura Assembly constituency against AAP's Manish Sisodia, BJP leader Tarvinder Singh Marwah says, "I thank the party leadership for giving me a ticket from the Jangpura Assembly constituency. The public is also astonished as to why Manish Sisodia changed his seat. I have always contested elections from the Jangpura Assembly constituency...Manish Sisodia is an outsider and he should vacate this seat otherwise he will lose his security deposit...He has been involved in various scams and he will again go to jail..."

On his candidature from Rohini assembly seat, BJP leader Vijendra Gupta says, "I thank the party leadership for having faith in me... I am indebted to the people of Delhi that whenever I went to them, they supported me... This time BJP government will be formed in Delhi. We have to remove this 'AAPda' from here..."

On his candidature from Mehrauli assembly seat, BJP leader Gajendra Yadav says, "BJP is the only party who chooses its common party workers and gives them tickets. I thank the party leadership for this... AAP has been into severe corruption in Mehrauli. There are damaged roads and drains everywhere... The people are not able to bear the situation anymore. BJP will win from there..."

Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar says, "We inspected the arrangements being made before the Maha Kumbh. Preparations for the Maha Kumbh have been going on on a very large scale for the last few months... The arrangements made for the Maha Kumbh are very good and we are constantly taking steps to improve them... Special funds have been given for traffic control, fire safety, disaster management... Proper security arrangements have been made... 40 per cent more force has been deployed compared to the 2019 Prayagraj Kumbh Mela..."

Congress leader Pawan Khera says, "... Congress will launch a campaign 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan Abhiyan' throughout the country. We will set up galleries in every district to discuss how BJP and RSS have always disrespected Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and the Constitution... We will initiate this campaign with a rally in Mau on 26th January 2025..."

Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal says, "He (Prashant Kishor) is a political businessman... I have said earlier also that if evidence is found at any centre before the results are declared, then before that the exam at that centre will be cancelled and the exam will be conducted again, but evidence must be found. The government is sensitive... even today the government is getting every centre investigated confidentially..."

Uttarakhand is set to make history by becoming the first Indian state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in January: CM Dhami

On PM Modi terming Delhi government as 'Aapda Sarkar,' BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla says, "In the last 10 years, the misrule reached such heights that a party (AAP) that promised to fight against corruption only committed scams everywhere... Instead of serving the poor, the party that considers Delhi's resources as 'Baapda' have truly become 'Aapda' today..."

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi says, "...In the assembly constituencies in Delhi where Muslims live, the garbage of Delhi is thrown in those areas. No clinics and schools have been built in Muslim-dominated areas. There is no development in those areas..."

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday promised to waive the "inflated" water bills received by people in Delhi if his party returns to power in the upcoming assembly polls in the national capital next month. In a press conference here, Kejriwal said that people were "distressed" due to water bills worth thousands and lakhs of rupees being sent to them by the Delhi Jal Board.

BJP's National Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi accused the ruling Aam Admi Party of misusing the taxpayer's money.

At a press conference in the National Capital, Trivedi said, "...Delhi government's dependence on money granted by the central government has increased 3 times in comparison to 2014-15... They (AAP) have pushed Delhi people into a disastrous situation through their mismanagement and by misusing the taxpayers' money..."

Lashing out at Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that he built a Sheesh Mahal using Delhiites' money and that he needs to give an account to the people of the national capital.

"Some children came to meet me at my home. I asked them what Arvind Kejriwal had done for Delhi. One of the children said that he built a big Sheesh Mahal for himself. When he (Arvind Kejriwal) came into politics, he used to say that he would not take a government car or a government bungalow; today, he built a Sheesh Mahal using Delhiites' money.

Kejriwal ji, you will have to give an account to the people of Delhi..." said Shah while addressing the inauguration program of the new working women's hostel block 'Sushma Bhawan.'.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attacked Opposition for spreading venom in society in the name of caste and asked people to thwart such conspiracies with a view to strengthening the shared culture and heritage of villages.

Inaugurating the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav, the Prime Minister said his government has been focusing on rural development since 2014 and villages will play a key role in realising the dream of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

In an oblique reference to Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders, Modi said some people are trying to spread venom in society in the name of caste and weaken the social fabric.

Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday offered a chadar on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Ajmer Sharif Dargah. He called himself "fortunate" for visiting Dargah and gave out PM Modi's message of "brotherhood."

"We are fortunate to come here. We have brought the chadar on behalf of PM Modi. I also read the message of PM Modi that we all, with an intent of brotherhood, will work for our society, country and world peace. We sought blessings here..." said Kiren Rijiju while speaking to reporters.

The death toll from the firecracker factory explosion in Sattur has risen to six, Tamil Nadu Police confirmed on Thursday.

Providing an update, South Zone IGP Anand Sinha said, "Six people died in an explosion that took place at a firecracker manufacturing factory in the Sattur area of Virudhunagar district."

According to initial reports, three people were reported dead after the blaze broke out at the firecracker manufacturing unit in the Sattur area of Virudhunagar district.
Further details are awaited.

BJP's manifesto expected to be released after January 15: Sources

BJP releases its first list of 29 candidates for Delhi assembly elections expected to be held in February 2025 with Parvesh Verma to contest from the New Delhi assembly seat against AAP's Arvind Kejriwal.

Former Lok Sabha MP Parvesh Verma will contest against AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and Congress's Sandip Dixit from the New Delhi seat in a three-cornered contest.
Dushyant Gautam from Karol Bagh, Dushyant Gautam is also holding the BJP national general secretary position.

Manjinder Singh Sirsa from Rajouri Garden, Kailash Gehlot from Bijwasan, Arvinder Singh Lovely from Gandhi Nagar.

BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri will contest against Delhi Chief Minister Atishi from Kalkaji.
 

One person was killed and another suffered injuries in a blast at a factory in Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri district of Telangana on Saturday.

The condition of the injured person, who was undergoing treatment at a hospital, is stable, police said.

According to preliminary information, the explosion took place at the factory involved in the production of explosive materials and is suspected to be linked to magnesium.

Quoting company officials, they said four people were present at the spot when the incident occurred.

A police officer explained that immediate access to the blast site was not possible due to the highly explosive nature of the magnesium material there.

Two persons were killed and three others injured when a speeding SUV ploughed into a roadside hut in Madhya Pradesh's Betul district, police said on Saturday.

The accident occurred in Gondu Madai village, around 35 km from the district headquarters, on Friday night, an official said.

Chicholi police station in-charge Hariom Patel said the SUV driver lost control of the wheel and crashed into a hut.

He said the driver, Makhan Singh (26), and Dayaram Parte (45), an occupant of the hut, died on the spot.

Delhi police have filed a charge sheet against one co-accused, Ritik, alias Peter, under the sections of MCOCA. The charge sheet was filed before a duty judge on December 26, during the winter vacations.It is the first charge sheet filed in this case.

Link Special Judge Vishal Gogne listed the matter for consideration before the concerned judge, Kaveri Baweja, on January 9. The case was pending consideration before the concerned court today, but the court is unavailable today.

The re-examination of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) was held on Saturday at the Bapu Pariksha Parisar after the examination was cancelled earlier.
Ahead of the examination, strict security arrangements were made to ensure a smooth conduct of the examination.

Gaurav Kumar, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) said that jawans were deployed in four centers across the city.

"There are four centers in Patna. Our jawans are deployed at all these centers. We will ensure that examinations are conducted smoothly. Traffic routes have also been taken care of. Students have arrived at the centre and the examinations are underway peacefully..."

District Magistrate (DM) Chandrashekhar Singh spoke on the protests near the Gandhi statue in Gandhi Maidan and said that it was a restricted area.

Man Divorces Wife via Triple Talaq on Video Call, Mumbai Police Probe DowUnion Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday reached Ajmer to offer chadar on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Ajmer Sharif Dargah. He said that the intent behind the visit is "reinforcing the message of unity".

"Heading to Ajmer Sharif Dargah with a 'chadar' on behalf of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodiji, a gesture of faith that unites millions & reflects the values of peace & brotherhood. During 'Urs,' lakhs of people visit, and we are focused on making their journey easier while reinforcing our message of unity," Rijiju posted on X

 As many as 19 flights were diverted at the Delhi airport early Saturday morning and more than 200 flights delayed as low visibility due to dense fog impacted operations for the second straight day.

The country's largest airline IndiGo had temporarily put arrivals and departures on hold at the airport early in the morning.

An official said 19 flights were diverted at the airport between 12.15 am and 1.30 am due to reduced visibility.

Out of them, 13 were domestic, 4 international and 2 non-scheduled flights. More than 200 flights were delayed and operations have returned to normal now, the official added.

"While landing and takeoffs continue at Delhi Airport, flights that are not CAT III compliant may get affected. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information. Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted," the Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said in a post on X at 6.56 am.

CAT III facility allows aircraft to operate in low visibility conditions. Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital is operated by DIAL.

Delhi police detained women who were protesting outside the residence of Aam Admi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal's residence in Delhi.
"We have come from Amritsar to put forward our matters. Do not cheat the women of Delhi as you did with the women of Punjab, " a woman told reporters while being detained.

"Do not make a promise of Rs 2100 to the women of Delhi"

A group of women from Punjab staged a protest on Saturday. The protestors accused the AAP-led Punjab government of backtracking on the promise of providing Rs 1000 to every woman.

Niranjani Akhara arrived in Prayagraj on Saturday for the Maha Kumbh Mela.

The procession featured seers smeared in ashes, wearing garlands, and riding horses, with one saint on an elephant. Many other saints followed, carrying the Akhara's flags.

A seer of Niranjani Akhara told ANI, "Today, there is the Nagar Peshwai and Chawni Prawesh of Niranjani Akhara. Today, our Akhada will tour the entire town and enter the Chawni."

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday flagged off a 'water ambulance' from Gandhinagar for Mahakumbh.
The city of Prayagraj will host Maha Kumbh 2025 from January 13 to February 26.
Meanwhile, a walkathon was held in Prayagraj district to promote food safety standards ahead of the Mahakumbh 2025 in UP.

The Mahakumbh Mela is a significant pilgrimage that attracts crores of people from all over the world to Prayagraj. The event, which occurs every 12 years, is an important occasion for spiritual renewal and cultural exchange.

'Our goal is to create employment opportunities for rural India': PM Modi 

PM Modi inaugurates 'Grameen Bharat Mahotsav' in Delhi

As Prayagraj gears up for the Mahakumbh Mela, a large number of foreign devotees are also arriving at the "Kriyayoga Ashram and Research Institute Of Swami Yogi Satyam" camp at Mahakumbhand to participate in yoga classes.

Swami Bhavanand, a resident of Brazil and Kriya Yoga trainer at the Kriyayoga Ashram and Research Institute of Swami Yogi Satyam said that Kriya Yoga and the Kumbh Mela are inseparable.

Three people died after a fire broke out in a firecracker manufacturing factory in the Sattur area of Virudhunagar district in the early hours of Saturday.
According to the officials, the fire and rescue department has reached the spot.

The cold wave prevailing in the entire country gripped the city of Prayagraj on Saturday.

Visuals from Prayagraj showed people layered in proper winter clothing and sitting near bonfires to protect themselves from the chilly weather.

Despite the Cold conditions devotees were seen taking a bath in the Sangam Ghat. Rajeev Kumar Singh, a visitor from Pratapgarh said that it was a ritual for the people to take a bath in the Sangam Ghat and they would continue to do so despite the adverse weather.

Several trains bound for the New Delhi railway station were delayed on Saturday due to extreme fog and poor visibility in the north Indian states.

Trains delayed included the Vande Bharat Express, Jammu Rajdhani, Andhra Pradesh Express and the Grand Trunk Express.

Earlier today, schedules of aircraft operating from the national capital and other Northern regions were also impacted due to the dense fog.
Indigo Airlines issued an advisory for the same.

Taking to social media X, the airline in a post wrote about the current fog conditions in North India.

A sub-inspector in the Uttar Pradesh police, Pradeep Kumar, has been killed in a road accident. The victim was riding a motorbike and was moving towards NH 24 from the Anand Vihar ISBT side when he met with an accident and died on the spot, said officials.

A PCR call was received at 10:35 pm at police station PIA on Friday regarding a fatal accident over Telco T point Flyover, Road No 56, said police.

A broken piece of a yellow number plate with the number partially mentioned has been recovered from the spot, said police.

A hit-and-run case u/s 281/106(1) BNS PS PIA has been registered. Notably, 47-year-old Pradeep Kumar, a resident of Trilokpuri, Delhi, was posted as SI at Traffic Circle, Ghaziabad.
 

Fifteen flights were diverted at the Delhi airport early Saturday morning as low visibility due to dense fog impacted operations for the second straight day.

Due to the adverse weather conditions, many flights were delayed and the country's largest airline IndiGo temporarily put arrivals and departures on hold.

An official said 15 flights were diverted at the airport between 12.15 am and 1.30 am due to reduced visibility.

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the three-day Goa Food and Cultural Festival at Margao.
He said that the event would empower self-help groups and inspire Goans on the path to becoming self-reliant.

"Pleased to attend the Goa Food and Cultural Festival at Margao in the presence of Tourism Minister Shri Rohan Khaunte, Margao MLA Shri Digamber Kamat, BJP Goa General Secretary Shri Damu Naik, and other dignitaries. Felicitated Tiatrist Shri John D'Silva, Founder of Pastry Palace, and Writer-Director of Tiatr, Rose Fern. It is heartening to note that all the stalls at this festival are by locals and self-help groups, furthering Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji's vision of Vocal for Local. I am certain that this 3-day festival will empower our self-help groups and inspire Goans on the path to becoming truly Swayampurna," CM Sawant posted on X.

Delhi Police detained and deported five Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in the national capital, officials said.

According to the police, the accused were residing in the country illegally after their visas had expired.

Speaking to ANI on Friday, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) South East district, Ravi Kumar said, "We have set up an illegal detention cell that keeps a watch on illegal immigrants, including Bangladeshis, and deports them. From a guest house in Sarita Vihar, the illegal detention cell team arrested five people from Bangladesh. They were staying illegally in India. Their visas had expired but they were still overstaying. They have been deported."

Assam Police seized 11,100 bottles of Codeine-based cough syrup worth Rs two crore from a vehicle near Damcherra in the Cachar district of the state on Friday.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in a post on X that CacharPolice conducted the anti-narcotics operation based on credible intelligence.

"Based on credible intelligence, an anti-narcotics operation was conducted by @CacharPolice
near Damcherra where a vehicle transporting illegal substances was intercepted. Upon thorough search, 11,100 bottles of Codeine-based cough syrup valued at Rs2cr were recovered. Commendable efforts by @assampolice," Sarma wrote on X.

Over 55 Trains Delayed; Flights Affected Due to Dense Fog 

Mohan Mondal was nabbed by NIA on Thursday in connection with the May 2023 case, said the agency.

Bijoy Krishna Bhunia was kidnapped and killed in Goramahal village in Moyna in Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal.

Mohan Mandal had non-bailable warrants issued against him after he had absconded.

He is the third accused to be arrested in the case, with two others, identified as Naba Kumar Mondal and Suvendu Bhowmick, having been arrested earlier.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted one more accused in a 2020 narco-terrorism case relating to the seizure of 17 kgs of heroin along with cash in Jammu and Kashmir.

Syed Saleem Jahangir Andrabi alias Saleem Andrabi has been charged under relevant sections of the NDPS Act, IPC and UA(P) Act in the third supplementary chargesheet filed by NIA before the agency's Special Court in Jammu, said the agency in a press release.

The accused, a resident of district Kupwara, was arrested in July 2024 after evading arrest for the last four years in the case. With this, a total of 16 accused have so far been chargesheeted in the case.

Delhi was shrouded in dense fog as a cold wave gripped the city on Saturday morning. As the harsh winter continued many homeless people were seen staying at night shelters.

According to the India Meteorological Department, Delhi recorded 10.2 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am on Saturday. At this time yesterday, the city's temperature was 9.6 degrees Celsius.