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<p><span><strong>Lucknow:</strong> Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of putting up fake posters claiming that the Congress will win more than 200 seats in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. He has also questioned the role of municipal officials in allowing the posters to appear across Lucknow and warned that those responsible would be held accountable if the PDA government comes to power in the state.</span></p><p><span>The posters read, “</span><em><span>200 seat haq hai mahara, UP ko hai Rahul Gandhi par bhadosa</span></em><span> (200 seats are our right, UP trusts Rahul Gandhi).” They feature Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, along with photographs of local party leaders.</span></p><p><span>The Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress have not formally announced an alliance for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Seat-sharing between the two parties is a point of contention. They have not even formally announced an alliance.</span></p><p><span>In a post on X, Akhilesh alleged that the BJP was unsettled by the possibility of an alliance between the Samajwadi Party and the Congress. He claimed that the posters were part of a plot to create confusion around the Opposition parties.</span></p><p><span>“‘</span><em><span>Gathbandhan</span></em><span>’ has upset the BJP. It is putting up ‘fake posters’ because it is so scared,” he wrote.</span></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">‘गठबंधन’ से भाजपा के पेट में हुआ दर्द ‘नक़ली पोस्टर’ लगा रही, इतना गई डर उप्र के म्युनिसिपल उच्चाधिकारियों को निलंबित कर देना चाहिए क्योंकि कुछ लोग बिना पैसा जमा किये सरेआम पोस्टर लगवा रहे हैं लेकिन कोई कार्रवाई नहीं हो रही है या तो इसका आधार भ्रष्टाचार है या शासन का दबाव। इन अज्ञात पोस्टरों को जब चोरी-छिपे लगाया जाता है तो स्थानीय राजस्व की हानि भी होती है, क्योंकि ऐसे पोस्टर बिना शुल्क के लगाए जाते हैं क्योंकि अगर शुल्क का आधिकारिक रूप से भुगतान किया गया तो भुगतान की रसीद भी काटनी पडेगी, ऐसे में साज़िशकर्ता का नाम बाहर आ जाएगा और वो पकड़ा जाएगा। राजस्व की इस हानि का ख़ामियाज़ा संबद्ध अधिकारियों से भरवाना चाहिए और उनके ख़िलाफ़ जाँच बैठाकर निलंबित भी कर देना चाहिए। ऐसी जितनी भी घटनाएं हो रहीं हैं हम उनका रिकार्ड तारीख़वार रख रहे हैं और ये रिकॉर्ड भी रख रहे हैं कि इस समय कौन सा अधिकारी इसके लिए ज़िम्मेदार था। पीडीए सरकार आ रही है अब वही इन भ्रष्ट अधिकारियों का सारा कच्चा-चिट्ठा खोलेगी। ED-CBI से लेकर EOW तक सबकों सक्रिय करके, इन सब भ्रष्ट अधिकारियों का पक्का हिसाब-किताब किया जाएगा।</p><p>— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) <a href="https://x.com/yadavakhilesh/status/2114290048946630719?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2026</a></p></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p><span>He also called for senior municipal officials in the state to be suspended, alleging that posters had been put up publicly without the required payment of fees and that no action had been taken.</span></p><p><span>He said that the posters could have caused a loss to local government revenue if they had been installed without paying the prescribed charges. He argued that an official payment would have generated a receipt and helped establish the identity of those behind the posters.</span></p><p><span>He alleged that the failure to act could point to either corruption or pressure from the state government. Akhilesh demanded an investigation and said officials responsible for any revenue loss should be made to compensate for it.</span></p><h2><span><strong>‘PDA government will demand answers’</strong></span></h2><p><span>He said that the Samajwadi Party was keeping a record of such incidents, including the dates on which they occurred and the officials responsible at the time.</span></p><p><span>“We are keeping a date-wise record of all such incidents and also recording which officer was responsible at the time,” he wrote.</span></p><p><span>He added that a PDA government would investigate the alleged wrongdoing and hold officials accountable. PDA (</span><em><span>Pichhda</span></em><span>, Dalit, </span><em><span>Alpsankhyak</span></em><span>) refers to the Samajwadi Party's political outreach to backward classes, Dalits and minorities.</span></p><p><span>He said that agencies, including the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), would be activated to investigate alleged corruption involving officials.</span></p><p><span>“The PDA government is coming to Uttar Pradesh. It will expose the entire record of these corrupt officials,” Akhilesh wrote.</span></p><p><span>The posters have appeared in Lucknow ahead of the next Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, which is scheduled for 2027.</span></p>

Akhilesh Yadav has demanded an inquiry into the posters, alleging that they were put up without municipal fees and accusing officials of allowing a possible loss to public revenue. He has warned that a PDA government would investigate those responsible.

UP Assembly elections 2027: Why Akhilesh Yadav calls Congress’ ‘200 seats’ posters a BJP plot

UP Polls 2027: Why Akhilesh sees BJP plot in Congress’ ‘200 seats’ posters

<p><span>Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an event in Patna, accusing the opposition party of repeatedly crossing the limits of political decency. Kharge's comment, made during the 139th birth anniversary celebration of former Bihar chief minister Dr Shri Krishna Singh, triggered a political row, with the Congress chief also targeting the BJP, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Centre's handling of black money.</span></p><p><span>In a post on X, Shah said Kharge had "torn apart all norms of decorum" by making an "indecent remark" about the Prime Minister's father. He accused the Congress of repeatedly using abusive language against Modi and his family.</span></p><p><span>"This is not the first time that the Congress party has used abusive language against Modi ji or his family. At times, they have hurled insults at his revered mother, at times called him 'merchant of death,' and at times mocked his poverty by calling him 'chaiwala.' Under Rahul Gandhi's leadership, the Congress party keeps crossing the limits of indecency every day," Shah wrote.</span></p><p><span>The Home Minister further said repeated electoral defeats had left the Congress frustrated and without any policy or issues to raise, adding that the party was losing public support as well as the confidence of its own workers.</span></p><p><span>"In the past 12 years, the repeated electoral defeats have bred such desperation and frustration in the Congress party that it no longer has any policy left, nor any issue; only the politics of slander remains," he said.</span></p><p><span>Shah added that voters had consistently responded to what he described as hateful comments against Modi and his family by the Congress.</span></p><h2><span><strong>What Did Kharge Say In Patna?</strong></span></h2><p><span>A commotion broke out during Kharge's address at the event in Patna on Sunday after a person in the audience reportedly said that Prime Minister Modi would not go anywhere.</span></p><p><span>Responding to the remark, Kharge said, "Modi ka baap bhi jayega."</span></p><p><span>The Congress president also accused the Prime Minister of making false promises, citing his pledge to bring back black money within the first 100 days of his government.</span></p><p><span>"PM Modi has a habit of telling lies. He had said that he would bring back black money in his first 100 days. I want to ask, where is that money?" Kharge said.</span></p><p><span>His remarks drew criticism from the BJP, with Shah accusing the Congress of allowing political discourse to sink to an unacceptable level.</span></p><h2><span><strong>Kharge Targets RSS, Questions Nitish Kumar's Political Shift</strong></span></h2><p><span>During his address, Kharge launched an attack on the RSS and its ideology, claiming that the organisation's activities had contributed to communal divisions.</span></p><p><span>"As long as the ideology of the RSS persists in this country, there will be no peace," he said.</span></p><p><span>The Congress chief argued that criticism of the RSS was rooted in what he described as its long-standing activities.</span></p><p><span>"If we speak about the RSS today, people might interpret it differently...well, the reason you are being targeted is that you have been engaged in this very same activity ever since your inception; that is why you are being targeted. Therefore, as long as the ideology of the RSS persists in this country, there will be no peace," Kharge said.</span></p><p><span>He also criticised former Bihar chief minister and JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar for joining the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), saying the move went against the socialist principles on which Kumar had built his political career.</span></p><p><span>"Even today, the RSS-BJP is rife with people who harbour notions of untouchability and hold views that run counter to the Constitution. It saddens me that Nitish Kumar, who entered the political scene carrying the ideology of the Socialist Party, has ended up in the lap of the BJP and the RSS. This is what happens when a person becomes weak and abandons their ideology," Kharge said.</span></p><h2><span><strong>Kharge Condemns Haldwani Purification Ritual</strong></span></h2><p><span>Kharge also condemned an incident in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, where members of a right-wing group allegedly carried out a </span><em><span>shuddhikaran</span></em><span> (purification) ritual at a venue near a temple following a Congress rally at Ramlila Ground.</span></p><p><span>Referring to the incident, which reportedly took place on August 8, 2026, Kharge questioned how social unity could be achieved if practices associated with untouchability continued decades after Independence.</span></p><p><span>"On August 8, 2026, in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, a purification ritual was performed for the stage located near a temple. 80 years after Independence, how will there be unity if untouchability prevails?" he said.</span></p><p><span>Congress leaders had criticised the ritual, alleging that it amounted to untouchability.</span></p><h2><span><strong>Kharge Questions Amit Shah's '30 Years' Remark</strong></span></h2><p><span>In a separate exchange, Kharge responded to Shah's claim that the Congress and Rahul Gandhi would not come to power for the next 30 years, questioning the basis for the prediction and accusing the Home Minister of trying to mislead the public.</span></p><p><span>"Who will even be around in 30 years? He says all this for one reason: to mislead people," Kharge said.</span></p><p><span>The Congress president also raised allegations concerning electronic voting machines (EVMs) and appointments to key positions, claiming that people loyal to Shah had been placed in influential roles.</span></p><p><span>"As long as he has these EVMs, and as long as he has his own loyalists planted in those positions, that is the basis for his claims," Kharge said.</span></p><p><span>He further alleged that even people within Shah's camp had raised concerns about possible wrongdoing.</span></p><p><span>"Even his own people have said that there is foul play," he added.</span></p><p><span>The exchange has added to the ongoing political confrontation between the Congress and the BJP, with both sides trading accusations over political conduct, electoral processes and the country's ideological direction.</span></p><p><span><strong>(With agencies' inputs)</strong></span></p>

The Home Minister further said repeated electoral defeats had left the Congress frustrated and without any policy or issues to raise, adding that the party was losing public support as well as the confidence of its own workers.

Union HM Amit Shah slams Mallikarjun Kharge over his 'baap' retort on PM Modi

<div><span>Amid speculation over a possible alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi on Sunday alleged that the two parties had never truly severed ties and continued to maintain a “secret alliance”.</span></div><div><span>Speaking to reporters in Ludhiana, the former Punjab Chief Minister accused the BJP and SAD of working together to introduce the three farm laws in 2020, which the Centre later repealed following widespread protests.</span></div><div><span>The Akali Dal walked out of its alliance with the BJP in September 2020 over the farm laws.</span></div><div><span>Channi alleged that the break-up had not ended the parties’ political understanding.</span></div><div><span>“The Akali-BJP alliance never truly broke. They worked together to impose those ‘black’ farm laws on Punjab. Since then, they have maintained a secret alliance. Now, it remains to be seen whether the cat will finally come out of the bag or continue to remain hidden,” he said.</span></div><div><span>Channi made the remarks as Congress marked the Pragat Diwas of Maharishi Valmiki in Ludhiana. On the occasion, he announced that a Congress government in Punjab would establish a university named after Maharishi Valmiki if the party returned to power in 2027.</span></div><div><span>He said the proposed institution would provide free education to children and young people from poor and middle-class families, irrespective of caste, from the primary level through to PhD programmes.</span></div><div><span>“With great pomp and show, the Pragat Diwas of Bhagwan Valmiki Ji Maharaj was celebrated in Ludhiana. On this occasion, I extend my heartiest congratulations to people across the world. We announced today that if a Congress government comes to power in the near future, we will establish a university in Punjab named after Bhagwan Valmiki Ji. Children and youth from poor and middle-class families, regardless of caste, will receive free education at this institution, from the primary level up to a PhD,” Channi told reporters.</span></div><h2><span>Kejriwal takes a swipe at BJP-SAD alliance buzz</span></h2><div><span>A day earlier, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal had taken a swipe at the BJP and SAD amid speculation over a possible alliance.</span></div><div><span>“Majithia and Amit Shah ji are extremely close, just like brothers. By allying with Majithia now, Amit Shah ji will eradicate drugs from Punjab. This will be the eighth wonder of the world. Wow, Modi ji, wow. What planning you’ve done,” Kejriwal wrote on X.</span></div><div><span>The political exchanges come as parties prepare for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.</span></div><div><span>In the 2022 Assembly polls, when the BJP and SAD contested separately, the Akali Dal won three seats and the BJP secured two in the 117-member House.</span></div><div><span>The AAP swept the election, winning 92 seats, while the Congress finished second with 18 seats as it looks to return to power in the state.</span></div><div><span>(with ANI inputs)</span></div>

A day earlier, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal had taken a swipe at the BJP and SAD amid speculation over a possible alliance.

‘Will the Cat finally come out?’: Congress claims Akali-BJP never truly broke, accuses them of betraying Punjab

‘Will the Cat finally come out?’: Congress claims Akali-BJP never truly broke

<p><span><strong>Patna:</strong> A man who interrupted Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge during an event in Patna was beaten up by party workers after his statement was allegedly misunderstood. Santosh Kumar, who was forced out of the auditorium, later said that he belonged to the Congress and had been protesting against the Narendra Modi government.</span></p><p><span>The incident took place during a programme marking the 139th birth anniversary of former Bihar Chief Minister Shri Krishna Singh. Kharge was addressing the gathering when Kumar interrupted him and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would not leave office until there was a revolt in the country.</span></p><p><span>His words were apparently interpreted as a statement that Modi would not leave power. The Congress president responded from the stage, saying, "</span><em><span>Modi ka baap bhi jayega</span></em><span> (Even Modi’s father won’t be able to save him)."</span></p><p><span>Congress workers then confronted Kumar, assaulted him and escorted him out of the auditorium.</span></p><p><span>As he was being taken out, he questioned that why people across the country were opposing the prime minister if there was no widespread dissatisfaction with the government. He said that he had raised his objection to the policies of the Modi government and expected the Congress to take a stronger stand against it.</span></p><p><span>He alleged that the government had been playing with the interests of the country, society and its people. When journalists asked whom he believed the government was harming, he accused the Modi government of treating the country's population of around 144 crore people as a spectacle over the past 12 years.</span></p><p><span>He said that he had interrupted Kharge to convey his opposition to the government's policies. According to Kumar, the Congress is the country's second-largest political party and should lead a stronger resistance against the government.</span></p><p><span>He said that the people in the auditorium mistook him for a BJP supporter. He claimed that this misunderstanding led to the assault.</span></p><p><span>He said that he had expected the Congress to take a more forceful position against the Modi government. In his view, the Opposition would have to mount a sustained and determined challenge to bring about a change in government.</span></p><p><span>When reporters asked why Congress workers had attacked him if he was opposing the prime minister, he repeated that those present had misunderstood his remarks and assumed he belonged to the BJP.</span></p>

Santosh Kumar said he interrupted Mallikarjun Kharge to demand stronger opposition to the Narendra Modi government. He alleged that Congress workers assaulted him because they mistook him for a BJP supporter.

He interrupted Kharge, was beaten up as BJP man: Who is Santosh Kumar?

<p><span><strong>New Delhi:</strong> Former CIA Director David Petraeus has warned that militaries have little time to adapt to modern warfare. Drones, autonomous weapons and frequent software updates are changing battlefield tactics and the way soldiers fight and survive.</span></p><p><span>He said the war between Russia and Ukraine had demonstrated how fast new technology could make established military tactics ineffective. He argued that armed forces must overhaul their training, equipment and decision-making processes at a pace that traditional military procurement systems often cannot match.</span></p><p><span>Petraeus has commanded US-led coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan and served as head of US Central Command, which oversees American military operations across a region stretching from Egypt to Pakistan. His experience in these roles has given him first-hand knowledge of how military strategy changes during prolonged confrontations.</span></p><p><span>“The high-tech drone war between Russia and Ukraine shows one of the biggest changes in the way wars are fought in our time. Every military in the world needs to understand how important revolutionary institutional change has become,” Petraeus said while addressing the NDTV World Summit in New Delhi.</span></p><p><span>His warning comes as countries, including India, assess the rising use of drones for surveillance, attacks and air defence. The war in Ukraine has shown that relatively inexpensive unmanned systems can threaten tanks, troops, supply routes and naval vessels. Militaries now have to rethink how they deploy their forces.</span></p><h2><strong>Why old war tactics no longer work</strong></h2><p><span>Drones and smart weapons have changed the way infantry and armoured units operate along the Russia-Ukraine front. Surveillance drones can detect troops and vehicles from above, allowing forces to direct attacks against targets that would previously have been difficult to locate.</span></p><p><span>Soldiers stationed along Ukraine's line of contact spend much of their time underground to avoid detection. Supplies are delivered through remotely operated ground vehicles and drones instead of conventional trucks. Troops may spend as long as 60 days at their positions because travelling to and from the front can expose them to enemy attacks.</span></p><p><span>Petraeus said that conventional military formations and battlefield methods could become easy targets in an environment where drones can identify movement across open ground.</span></p><p><span>“Traditional warfare, tanks, infantry, engineers, air defence, electronic warfare... all of these can no longer survive in their existing form. Even if you have built trenches, a drone can be flown into them. Anything out in the open will be easily visible," he said.</span></p><p><span>He said military leaders must find ways to protect troops and equipment while allowing forces to move, communicate and receive supplies under constant surveillance.</span></p><h2><strong>‘Armies must adapt within a year’</strong></h2><p><span>Petraeus believes the lessons from Ukraine must be adopted much faster by armed forces around the world. He said that Russia and Ukraine were changing battlefield tactics at a pace that other countries had not matched.</span></p><p><span>Asked what he would do if given five years to rebuild a modern military, he said the job would have to be completed in a year.</span></p><p><span>"The first thing I would say is that this will not be done in five years, but in one year, because we do not have five years," he said.</span></p><p><span>The process involves more than buying different types of drones. Militaries must also update the software that controls these systems and modify their hardware to respond to new battlefield threats. </span></p><p><span>Petraeus said armed forces should be able to make software changes every week and hardware changes every few weeks.</span></p><p><span>Such a pace poses a challenge for countries where defence procurement can take years, from selecting a weapon system to completing trials and bringing it into service. By the time a system is deployed, the technology and tactics used by an adversary may have changed.</span></p><h2><strong>Will AI drones decide who lives or dies?</strong></h2><p><span>Petraeus expects faster advances in autonomous weapons. These systems can identify and attack targets with limited or no human intervention. He said that fully autonomous systems were at the experimental stage, but their numbers could increase considerably by the end of 2026 or during 2027.</span></p><p><span>Asked whether he was comfortable with machines making decisions that could determine whether a person lived or died, he said that he trusted a properly programmed machine to follow the laws of war.</span></p><p><span>"If a machine has been programmed correctly, I have confidence that it will follow the laws of war. And that 'if it has been programmed correctly' part matters a great deal," he said.</span></p><p><span>His answer also shows why the design and testing of these weapons are so important. The ability of an autonomous system to distinguish between military targets and civilians, follow rules of engagement and operate reliably will determine how it is used in combat.</span></p><h2><strong>Ukraine's drones take on costly missiles</strong></h2><p><span>The war has opened a new front, with drones being used to destroy other drones. Ukraine has stepped up its use of interceptor drones to shoot down Russian unmanned aircraft, including Shahed-type attack drones.</span></p><p><span>In January 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the country was producing about 1,000 interceptor drones a day. His military chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, said that these systems destroyed more than 1,500 Russian drones in February 2026, including a substantial share of the Shahed drones launched towards Kyiv.</span></p><p><span>According to Reuters, interceptor drones were bringing down around 40% of Russia's Shahed-type drones across Ukraine by April, compared with about 25% during the winter.</span></p><p><span>The economics of air defence have helped drive this change. Petraeus said that some militaries had used Patriot missiles costing about $2 million each to destroy Shahed drones priced at around $50,000. Repeatedly using expensive missiles against cheaper targets places a heavy burden on defence budgets and can fast exhaust supplies.</span></p><p><span>Interceptor drones offer a less expensive way to counter some incoming threats, although their effectiveness depends on the type of target, detection systems and battlefield conditions.</span></p><h2>How Ukraine's drones hit Russia's Black Sea fleet</h2><p><span>Ukraine's use of unmanned systems has also changed naval warfare. Despite lacking a conventional navy comparable to Russia's, Kyiv has used aerial and sea drones to attack Russian vessels in the Black Sea.</span></p><p><span>Petraeus said that Ukraine had destroyed more than a third of Russia's Black Sea Fleet. Aerial drones help locate targets, while unmanned surface vessels carry out attacks against the ships. The threat has forced Russian vessels to operate from ports and other protected locations rather than move freely across the open sea, he said.</span></p><p><span>He also stated that Ukraine had sunk around 300 vessels carrying supplies to Crimea and attacked refineries within a range of 3,000 kilometres from its borders.</span></p><p><span>The use of relatively inexpensive unmanned systems against warships and energy infrastructure has added another challenge for military strategists. Navies now have to protect ships and ports against threats that can approach at low cost, operate without crews and be deployed in large numbers.</span></p>

Petraeus says the Ukraine war has exposed weaknesses in conventional military systems. Costly air defence missiles and vulnerable naval fleets show how drones are changing modern combat.

‘We don’t have 5 years’: Ex-CIA chief’s warning on future wars

<p><span>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for five districts in southern Odisha as a weather system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm and make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28. The Odisha government has cancelled leave for disaster response personnel and placed 225 rescue teams on high alert to deal with possible flooding, landslides and damage caused by strong winds.</span></p><p><span>Although the cyclone is forecast to cross the coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha is likely to experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, particularly in its southern districts. The IMD has warned of wind speeds reaching 50-60 kmph, with gusts of up to 70 kmph in areas under the red alert.</span></p><p><span>Manorama Mohanty, Director of the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, said on Sunday that the depression over the east-central and adjoining south-east Bay of Bengal was expected to strengthen over the coming days.</span></p><h2><span><strong>Cyclone Arnab: IMD Forecasts Landfall On October 28</strong></span></h2><p><span>"As of now, the depression lies over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal, and it is very likely to intensify further into a deep depression by today, 25th October. It is also likely to intensify further and become a cyclonic storm by the morning of 26th October, and into a severe cyclonic storm on 27th October. Thereafter, it is very likely to move northwestward, intensify further into a very severe cyclonic storm, and reach the west-central Bay of Bengal near the Andhra Pradesh coast around the morning of 28th October," Mohanty told ANI.</span></p><p><span>She said the system was expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam by the forenoon of October 28.</span></p><p><span>"It is very likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam as a very severe cyclonic storm by the forenoon of 28th October. While crossing the coast, the wind speed will be around 115 to 125 km/h, gusting to 140 km/h. Because of this, Odisha is likely to be impacted by rainfall activity and wind speed as well. However, the rainfall impact will be more significant," she added.</span></p><p><span>According to the IMD, the system was centred at 11.30 am on October 25 around 870 km east-south-east of Visakhapatnam, 960 km east-south-east of Kakinada and 1,130 km east of Bapatla.</span></p><p><span>The weather agency has forecast that the system will intensify into a cyclonic storm over the east-central and adjoining south-east Bay of Bengal by the early hours of October 26. It is then expected to move west-north-westwards, strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal by the morning of October 27, and become a very severe cyclonic storm by October 28.</span></p><h2><span><strong>Red Alert For Five Odisha Districts</strong></span></h2><p><span>The IMD has issued a red alert for Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri districts for October 28. These areas are likely to experience extremely heavy rainfall, with the possibility of flooding and landslides, particularly in hilly areas.</span></p><p><span>"After landfall, it is likely to move close to Malkangiri district, but it will remain in Andhra Pradesh. Because of this, we are expecting extremely heavy rainfall... Landslides may also occur because we are expecting very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, especially in the hilly areas," Mohanty said.</span></p><p><span>Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also forecast in Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Nabarangpur, Balangir, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Bargarh and Nuapada on October 28.</span></p><p><span>Rainfall is expected to remain widespread on October 29 before easing considerably from October 30.</span></p><h2><span><strong>Fishermen Warned Against Venturing Into Sea</strong></span></h2><p><span>The IMD has issued maritime warnings as the cyclone approaches the eastern coastline. Distant Cautionary Signal No. 1 has been hoisted at all ports in Odisha.</span></p><p><span>Sea conditions along the Odisha coast are expected to remain rough to very rough, with wind speeds of 40-50 kmph and gusts reaching 60 kmph.</span></p><p><span>Fishermen have been strictly advised not to venture into the sea until October 29. Authorities have also been asked to monitor coastal areas and prepare for possible weather-related emergencies.</span></p><h2><span><strong>Odisha Deploys 225 Rescue Teams, Cancels Staff Leave</strong></span></h2><p><span>The Odisha government has stepped up disaster preparedness, placing specialised response teams and equipment on standby across vulnerable districts.</span></p><p><span>Odisha Chief Fire Officer Ramesh Majhi said 225 teams had been proposed for deployment across the affected regions, with coverage planned at block headquarters.</span></p><p><span>"...we have proposed the deployment of a total of 225 teams across these regions, ensuring coverage at the block-headquarters level. These teams are equipped with 225 vehicles, including towing and transport vehicles for the movement of personnel. In the event of a severe storm, we have 1,510 high-power chainsaws ready for use...25 rescue tenders have been provided for critical situations...12 plasma cutters have been supplied. Furthermore, 225 tower lights have been distributed among the teams to facilitate operations during the evening or night," Majhi said.</span></p><p><span>He added that leave for personnel across the state had been cancelled and that response teams were on high alert under direct government supervision.</span></p><p><span>The equipment and vehicles are intended to support rescue operations, clear fallen trees and debris, and help people affected by flooding or infrastructure damage.</span></p><h2><span><strong>Andhra Pradesh And South Odisha Under Cyclone Alert</strong></span></h2><p><span>On Saturday, the IMD issued a cyclone alert, or orange message, for the Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha coasts as the system continued to intensify over the Bay of Bengal.</span></p><p><span>The depression is expected to strengthen in stages before reaching the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28. The forecast landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, with sustained winds of 115-125 kmph and gusts of up to 140 kmph, has prompted authorities in both states to prepare for severe weather.</span></p><p><span>While Andhra Pradesh is expected to face the cyclone's direct impact, Odisha is preparing for heavy rainfall, strong winds, and possible landslides in vulnerable areas. The IMD and state authorities have urged residents to follow official advisories as the system develops.</span></p><p><span><strong>(With ANI inputs)</strong></span></p>

Although the cyclone is forecast to cross the coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha is likely to experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, particularly in its southern districts.

Cyclone Arnab: IMD issues Red Alert in Odisha, 225 rescue teams on standby

<p>The Border Security Force (BSF) on Sunday apprehended four Pakistani fishermen and seized a fishing boat in Gujarat's Sir Creek area, close to the India-Pakistan border. Officials said that the men had entered Indian waters to catch crabs. Acting on specific intelligence, BSF personnel intercepted them in the marshy region of Kutch district, where border crossings are closely monitored.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://english.zeenews.com/india/article-fort-kochi-youtuber-amrit-singh-darren-kashi-art-cafe-jinnah-beef-case-3160522">Kerala cafe controversy - YouTuber booked for outrage over Gandhi-Jinnah artwork and beef menu </a></p><h2>Four Pakistani fishermen identified after BSF operation</h2><p>The operation took place on Sunday, the tidal creek that runs between Gujarat and Pakistan's Sindh province. The four men have been identified as Kadir Thaimor, Muhammad Mussa, Azgar Thaimor and Ahsan Jat. All four are from Chach Jaan Khan village in Sindh.</p><p>The group had crossed into Indian waters to catch crabs, a common fishing activity in the region's shallow creeks, as per media reports. BSF personnel acted after receiving specific information about their presence. A Pakistani fishing boat was recovered during the operation. Authorities have not publicly given details of the vessel's registration, the equipment found aboard or the next legal steps.</p><h2>Why is the Sir Creek area sensitive for India and Pakistan?</h2><p>Sir Creek is a narrow stretch of water and mudflats near the Arabian Sea. It separates parts of Gujarat's Kutch region from Sindh and is associated with a longstanding boundary dispute between India and Pakistan.</p><p>Unlike a clearly marked land crossing, the area contains tidal channels and waterlogged ground, making it difficult for fishing crews to identify where one country's waters end and the other's begin.</p><p>The same terrain makes surveillance demanding for border personnel. Shifting tides, shallow waterways and stretches of marshland can limit movement on foot or by boat. The BSF patrols the region to detect unauthorised entries and other cross-border activity, while fishing boats sometimes appear in the waterways close to the border.</p><h2>BSF security surveillance in Gujarat's Kutch region</h2><p>In May 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inspected BSF facilities around Sir Creek and Harami Nala.</p><p>He reviewed surveillance arrangements and visited a border outpost during the inspection. The visit came amid efforts to improve monitoring in sections of the border where the terrain complicates routine patrols.</p><h2>Previous Pakistani fishing boat seizures near Sir Creek</h2><p>Sunday's detention is not the first involving Pakistani fishermen in the Kutch creeks. In May 2026, BSF personnel found an abandoned suspected Pakistani boat near the maritime border. Fishing gear was recovered, but officials reported no suspicious material in the initial inspection.</p><p>Notably, such incidents have occurred repeatedly in the region, where fishing grounds lie close to the international border. Fishermen sometimes cross into restricted waters, although the circumstances of individual crossings can differ.</p><p>Further information about the case is awaited from the authorities.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://english.zeenews.com/india/article-congress-ecinet-sir-software-rti-gyanesh-kumar-resignation-2026-3160549">Congress alleges manipulation in SIR, seeks CEC exit over ECINET software row </a></p>

BSF apprehends four Pakistani fishermen and seizes boat in Gujarats Sir Creek. Read who they are, why they crossed the border and what officials said.

BSF catches 4 Pakistani fishermen in Gujarat's Sir Creek, seizes boat near India-Pakistan border

BSF catches 4 Pakistani fishermen in Gujarat's Sir Creek, seizes boat at border

<p>The Congress on Sunday accused the Election Commission of withholding technical details about the software used to examine voter lists during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), alleging that the refusal was aimed at hiding manipulation of electoral rolls.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://english.zeenews.com/india/article-fort-kochi-youtuber-amrit-singh-darren-kashi-art-cafe-jinnah-beef-case-3160522">Kerala cafe controversy - YouTuber booked for outrage over Gandhi-Jinnah artwork and beef menu </a></p><p>The party’s charge followed an RTI reply in which the poll body cited legal exemptions for protecting software-related information. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the Commission’s response had damaged public confidence in the revision exercise.</p><p>Jairam Ramesh, who holds the party’s communications portfolio, referred to a Hindustan Times report on a Right to Information (RTI) application filed by Telangana-based social activist MA Mujeeb Ayyub. In its reply dated October 16, the Election Commission declined to disclose the name and version of the software used to identify errors and inconsistencies in electoral rolls.</p><h2>Election Commission cites trade secrets in RTI reply</h2><p>The applicant had also sought to know whether artificial intelligence (AI) or other automated tools were used to check voter records, mark names for correction or deletion and protect genuine voters from incorrect warnings.</p><p>The Commission, however, invoked Section 8(1)(d) of the RTI Act, which protects commercially sensitive information, including trade secrets and intellectual property. It said the questions on AI, automatic checks and safeguards sought clarification rather than information covered under the law.</p><p>For a separate question on who reviews suspected errors, the Commission cited another exemption relating to personal safety and confidential sources. At the same time, it clarified that no new software had been developed or purchased specifically for the SIR.</p><p>The Commission maintained that the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) in each constituency was legally responsible for deciding whether a person's name should be included in or removed from the voter list. It said such decisions were based on documents and other records.</p><h2>Ramesh Questions AI Use and TCS Role in ECINET</h2><p>In a post on X, Jairam Ramesh accused the Commission of using "flimsy excuses" to avoid disclosing how the ECINET system works. He alleged that the software had enabled central control over voter lists and linked this to what he called "massive, centralised manipulation" during the SIR.</p><p>"The lack of transparency around the ECINET software and the use of AI has damaged the credibility of the entire process among citizens," he wrote.</p><p>Jairam Ramesh also questioned why people had learnt about Tata Consultancy Services' alleged role in developing ECINET through the company's disclosures rather than from the Election Commission. He claimed that AI had been used during the revision.</p><p> </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Election Commission of India continues to hide information about the controversial ECINET software at the heart of the disastrous SIR, that has been used to centralise manipulation of the electoral rolls. Today, a leading national daily revealed that the ECI has refused to provide information on the software being used in the SIR in its response to a Right to Information (RTI) application. Using flimsy excuses, the ECI has refused to name the software being used in the SIR, or confirm whether AI is being used and what safeguards are in place. The lack of transparency around the ECINET software and the use of AI has damaged the credibility of the entire process among citizens. The ECI is repeatedly refusing to provide this information because it will reveal the reality of the massive, centralised manipulation that has taken place. •Why did Indians find out from disclosures of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) that they developed the ECINET software? Why has this not been transparently disclosed by the ECI? •Why has the ECI repeatedly denied the use of AI in the SIR and electoral roll revision, when it is clearly being used? The ECINET software and the IT Division of the ECI were the focus of several objections raised by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi. The complaints even reached the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), which comes under the Prime Minister himself. The public knows that massive manipulation has taken place. Gyanesh Kumar must go. The SIR must be suspended forthwith.</p><p>— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) <a href="https://x.com/Jairam_Ramesh/status/2114259200515998124?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2026</a></p></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p> </p><h2>EC-SIR row</h2><p>The latest exchange comes after an investigation by The Indian Express reported that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had recorded objections at least 14 times in 10 months to decisions linked to the revision.</p><p>According to the report, their concerns related to access to voter records, changes to voter registration forms and orders allegedly issued without the full Commission's knowledge. The two commissioners also reportedly wrote to the Cabinet Secretary about changes in officials' responsibilities.</p><p>Jairam Ramesh claimed the objections had reached the Department of Personnel and Training. The Election Commission, however, said the letters concerned the work of an officer on deputation and were not related to its IT policy.</p><h2>Election Commission Defends ECINET</h2><p>In a statement issued on September 26, the Commission said authorised field officers had access to ECINET according to their legal duties. It also announced a review by a committee that would include an independent expert from an IIT or IIIT.</p><p>The panel maintained that decisions on the SIR were approved by the full Commission and that differing views were part of normal internal discussions.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://english.zeenews.com/india/article-election-commission-sir-software-rti-trade-secrets-3160511">Election Commission refuses to name SIR software, citing trade secrets in RTI reply </a></p>

Congress alleges manipulation in SIR after the Election Commission withholds software details under RTI. Jairam Ramesh demands CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation.

Congress alleges manipulation in SIR, seeks CEC exit over ECINET software row

<p><span>A ruckus broke out during Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's address at an event in Patna, Bihar, marking the 139th birth anniversary of Dr Shri Krishna Singh, after he made a sharp remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</span></p><p><span>According to ANI, a person present in the audience at the event said that PM Modi would not go anywhere. Responding to the remark, Kharge said, "Modi ka baap bhi jayega", triggering a commotion during the programme.</span></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">#WATCH | A ruckus broke out during Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge's address at the 139th birth anniversary celebration of Dr. Shri Krishna Singh in Patna, Bihar A person present at the event said that PM Modi would not go anywhere, Kharge responded, "Modi ka baap bhi jayega."</p><p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2114307258507235338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2026</a></p></blockquote><p><span>The incident comes amid the Congress-led INDIA bloc's ongoing protests against alleged electoral irregularities and claims of 'vote chori', with the party preparing for a major rally in Delhi on November 1.</span></p><h2><span><strong>Kharge Asks Congress MPs To Remain In Delhi For Three Days</strong></span></h2><p><span>Earlier on Sunday, Kharge asked Congress MPs to remain present in the national capital from October 30 to November 1, 2026, in connection with the protests over alleged 'vote chori' and irregularities involving the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).</span></p><p><span>In a communication to party MPs, the Congress president said their presence was required for the protests scheduled over the three days.</span></p><p><span>The message stated: "That on 30 October, 31 October and 1 November, 2026, in connection with ongoing protest on the issue of 'Vote Chori' and revelations in regard to irregularities by the Election Commission of India and the CEC, all MPs are requested to be present in Delhi."</span></p><p><span>The directive specifically covers November 1, when the Congress is scheduled to hold the <strong>'Save the Vote, Save the Country Jan March and Mega Rally'</strong> at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.</span></p><p><span>The party has accused the ECI of irregularities in the electoral process, allegations that have become a central focus of the INDIA bloc's protests.</span></p><h2><span><strong>Rahul Gandhi Urges People To Join November 1 Rally</strong></span></h2><p><span>Earlier on Sunday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appealed to students, farmers, labourers, women, young people and traders to join the proposed march and rally in Delhi.</span></p><p><span>In a post on X, Gandhi alleged that names had been removed from voter lists and that rules and laws had been violated. He also claimed that force had been used against people who raised questions about the alleged irregularities.</span></p><p><span>"Our votes are being stolen, and we will not tolerate this quietly under any circumstances," Gandhi wrote.</span></p><p><span>"Names have been removed from the voter lists. Rules and laws have been broken. And lathis have been used on those asking questions. Now the country will respond," he added.</span></p><p><span>Calling on people from different sections of society to participate, Gandhi described the rally as a campaign to protect democracy and urged them to gather in the national capital on November 1.</span></p><p><span>Announcing the programme, he wrote, <strong>"November 1 - Let's go to Delhi. Save the Vote - Save the Country Jan March and Mega Rally."</strong></span></p><p><span>The Congress has asked its MPs to remain in Delhi throughout the three-day period as the party and its INDIA bloc allies continue their campaign against alleged electoral irregularities.</span></p><p><span><strong>(With ANI inputs)</strong></span></p>

The incident comes amid the Congress-led INDIA blocs ongoing protests against alleged electoral irregularities and claims of vote chori, with the party preparing for a major rally in Delhi on November 1.

'Modi ka baap bhi jayega': Mallikarjun Kharge loses cool at Patna event | WATCH

<p><span><strong>New Delhi:</strong> A worker from Jharkhand has gone viral on social media after a video showed him cleaning the glass windows of a high-rise building from the outside of its 44th floor in Nankramguda, Telangana. During a conversation with the person recording the video, he shared details of his monthly salary, the benefits provided by his employer and why he no longer feels afraid of working at such a height.</span></p><p><span>Recorded by one Nirbhay Sharma, the video shows two workers suspended outside a high-rise building as they clean its glass windows and balconies. They hang several floors above the ground, suspended by ropes and safety equipment as they clean the building's exterior.</span></p><p><span>The conversation offers a glimpse into the working life of people who travel far from their homes to earn a living through physically demanding jobs.</span></p><p><span>When asked about his earnings, he said he receives Rs 25,000 a month for cleaning the glass windows and balconies of tall buildings. He also said his company provides rice, cooking gas and an allowance for travel.</span></p><p><span>He is originally from Jharkhand and has been doing this job in Telangana for the past five to six years. His candid replies have struck a chord with social media users, many of whom have called for better safety measures for workers who clean tall buildings.</span></p><blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background-color:#FFF;border-width:0;margin:0 auto;max-width:540px;width:100%;" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/De1P-Q3TYFN/" data-instgrm-version="14"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/De1P-Q3TYFN/">View this Reel on Instagram </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/De27HU9zGF6/">View this Reel on Instagram </a></p><script async="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background-color:#FFF;border-width:0;margin:0 auto;max-width:540px;width:100%;" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/De5s5jvTdnF/" data-instgrm-version="14"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/De5s5jvTdnF/">View this Reel on Instagram </a></p></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p> </p><p><span>The job requires workers to operate outside buildings at considerable heights, where they must carefully manage their equipment while cleaning large glass surfaces. A slip or equipment failure can lead to a serious accident.</span></p><h2><span><strong>‘I have got used to it’</strong></span></h2><p><span>His answer to a question about fear has become one of the most talked-about moments in the video. “Aadat ho gaya hai, 5-6 saal se kar rahe hain to ab dar nahi lagta (I have got used to it. I have been doing this for five to six years, so I don't feel scared anymore),” he says.</span></p><p><span>He talks casually about a job that many people would find frightening. He has spent the past five to six years cleaning the exterior of tall buildings.</span></p><p><span>Titled ‘Dangerous Work in Nankramguda’, the video has prompted emotional reactions from viewers. Several users have urged the workers to take extra care at such heights, while others have prayed for their safety as they go about their daily work.</span></p><p><span>One user commented, “Brother, please be careful while working. This is really risky.”</span></p><p><span>Another wrote, “May God protect all of you. What doesn't a person do for their family?”</span></p>

A viral video from Nankramguda, Telangana, shows two workers suspended outside a high-rise as they clean its glass windows and balconies. The clip has prompted social media users to comment on the risks of the job and the hardships workers face while earning a living away from home.

Cleaning glass on 44th floor, Jharkhand worker reveals salary and why he isn't scared

Cleaning glass on 44th floor, Jharkhand worker reveals salary & why he isn't scared

<div><span>External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Sunday described terrorism as a “deadly threat to peace”, calling for stronger international resolve to combat it in all its forms and manifestations.</span></div><div><span>He said using terrorism as an instrument of statecraft was unacceptable and could never be justified.</span></div><div><span>Addressing the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan on “Non-Dualism for World Understanding” at Bharat Mandapam on the occasion of United Nations Day, Jaishankar said terrorism persisted because some states had failed to demonstrate zero tolerance towards the threat.</span></div><div><span>“Terrorism is another deadly threat to peace. Its usage as an instrument of statecraft is simply unacceptable. It can never be justified. It can never be rationalised. Yet, it continues because not all states really display zero tolerance,” he said.</span></div><div><span>“Despite history holding so many lessons, some still allow political calculations to take precedence. The world must therefore develop sharper awareness about this common threat, and it must come together with stronger resolve and counter-terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” he added.</span></div><h2><span>Rubio defends US ties with Pakistan</span></h2><div><span>EAM S. Jaishankar’s remarks comes days after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Washington’s ties with Islamabad during his India visit.</span></div><div><span>In an interview with India Today, the US Secretary of State said that Washington’s ties with Pakistan would not come at the cost of its partnership with New Delhi, noting that both countries shared concerns over terrorism.</span></div><div><span>He added that the engagement could give Washington greater leverage over Islamabad’s decisions across a range of issues.</span></div><div><span>He asserted that the United States led the world in counter-terrorism efforts.</span></div><div><span>“I think it allows us to have, hopefully, more influence over the decisions they make on a variety of topics,” he said, adding that “no country in the world does more to go after terrorism than the United States”.</span></div><div><span>“In no way does the relationship with Pakistan come at the expense of our relationship with India,” Rubio said during the interview at Mumbai’s Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, one of the sites targeted in the 26/11 terror attacks in 2008.</span></div><h2><span>Jaishankar warns against global economic inequality</span></h2><div><span>The External Affairs Minister also highlighted the connection between peace, economic progress and shared prosperity, warning that uneven development in an interconnected world could fuel persistent instability.</span></div><div><span>“Progress and prosperity are the flip side of conflict and violence, and they too are equally indivisible. The world cannot advance half prosperous and half denied in an era of intricate supply chains, of globalised markets, and of common resources. This is simply a prescription for continuous instability,” he said.</span></div><div><span>Jaishankar’s remarks came a day after India condemned a deadly attack on a church in Karak, Jordan, on Friday, October 23, which claimed seven lives and left 34 others injured.</span></div><h2><span>Jaishankar calls for reforms in United Nations</span></h2><div><span>During his address, Jaishankar also called for reforms in the United Nations, arguing that the organisation’s shortcomings and limitations needed to be acknowledged and addressed. He said the case for reformed multilateralism was growing stronger by the day.</span></div><div><span>“Large parts of the world cannot be left out from decision-making. The UN must show leadership, not be a spectator to global crises,” he said.</span></div><div><span>Calling for renewed commitment to collective action, the minister urged the international community to continue working towards long-awaited changes in the global multilateral system.</span></div><div><span>“On this occasion, even as we recognise the need for such long-awaited changes, let us renew our commitment to work together. We are common, we are shared, we are united,” he said.</span></div><div><span>United Nations Day is observed on October 24 each year to mark the anniversary of the UN Charter’s entry into force in 1945. The United Nations officially came into being after the Charter was ratified by a majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council.</span></div><div><span>(with agencies input)</span></div>

The External Affairs Minister also highlighted the connection between peace, economic progress and shared prosperity, warning that uneven development in an interconnected world could fuel persistent instability.

‘Not an instrument of statecraft ’: Jaishankar slams global double standards using terror as policy days after US defends Pak ties

‘Terror not an instrument of statecraft ’: Jaishankar slams global double standards

<p><span>West Bengal is unlikely to face the direct impact of Cyclone 'Arnab', but the weather system is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to several parts of the state between October 27 and 30, the Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata said on Sunday. Heavy rain is likely in parts of south Bengal on Wednesday and Thursday, while northern districts may also receive heavy showers later in the week.</span></p><p><span>The depression over the east-central and adjoining south-east Bay of Bengal is moving south-eastwards at a speed of 8 kmph. According to the weather office, the system was located at 11.30 pm on Saturday around 470 km north-north-west of Srivijayapuram in the Andaman Islands, 860 km east-south-east of Visakhapatnam, 950 km east-south-east of Kakinada, 1,060 km east of Machilipatnam and 1,130 km east of Bapatla.</span></p><h2><span><strong>Cyclone Arnab May Strengthen Into A Severe Storm</strong></span></h2><p><span>The system is expected to move southwards before turning west-north-westwards over the east-central Bay of Bengal on Sunday. It is forecast to continue moving in that direction and intensify into a cyclone by Monday morning. If it develops into a cyclone, it will be named 'Arnab'.</span></p><p><span>The weather office expects the system to strengthen further over the sea and become a severe cyclone by Tuesday morning. It may then intensify into a very severe cyclone as it moves north-westwards towards the Andhra Pradesh coast.</span></p><p><span>The system is forecast to reach the coast on Wednesday morning and make landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam by Wednesday afternoon in an extremely severe form. Wind speeds at landfall could reach 115-125 kmph, with gusts of up to 140 kmph.</span></p><h2><span><strong>Fishermen Advised To Stay Away From Sea</strong></span></h2><p><span>Strong winds have begun developing over the east-central and south-east Bay of Bengal under the influence of the depression and the developing cyclone.</span></p><p><span>The West Bengal coast has been placed under alert from Tuesday. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea after that day, while those already at sea have been asked to return by Tuesday.</span></p><p><span>Wind speeds along the West Bengal coast are expected to reach 35-55 kmph from Tuesday, with rough sea conditions likely as the weather system develops.</span></p><h2><span><strong>Heavy Rain Forecast In South Bengal Districts</strong></span></h2><p><span>The developing system is likely to bring heavy rain to several districts of South Bengal. South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore and Jhargram are likely to receive heavy showers on Wednesday and Thursday. Purulia and Bankura may also experience heavy rain on Thursday.</span></p><p><span>Kolkata, Howrah and Hooghly are likely to receive scattered rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on Wednesday and Thursday.</span></p><p><span>Similar conditions are expected in North 24 Parganas, East Burdwan, West Burdwan, Birbhum, Murshidabad and Nadia from Wednesday to Saturday.</span></p><h2><span><strong>North Bengal May Receive Heavy Showers From Thursday</strong></span></h2><p><span>In North Bengal, heavy rain is likely in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar districts from Thursday. Other northern districts may experience scattered rain, thunderstorms and lightning.</span></p><p><span>The weather office said there would be no major change in temperatures across West Bengal over the next three days. Temperatures may fall by 2-3 degrees Celsius thereafter.</span></p><h2><span><strong>Kolkata Records Slightly Above-Normal Minimum Temperature</strong></span></h2><p><span>Kolkata recorded a minimum temperature of 23.4 degrees Celsius on Sunday morning, which was 0.4 degrees above normal. The maximum temperature on Saturday stood at 31.2 degrees Celsius, 0.5 degrees below normal.</span></p><p><span><strong>(With IANS inputs)</strong></span></p>

The depression over the east-central and adjoining south-east Bay of Bengal is moving south-eastwards at a speed of 8 kmph.

Cyclone Arnab: No direct impact on Bengal, heavy rain likely in several districts

<p><span><strong>New Delhi:</strong> Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, has said Operation Sindoor demonstrated the force’s ability to strike targets up to 200 kilometres inside the enemy territory across a 1,200-kilometre stretch of the western front. He said the operation proved that no target was beyond the IAF’s reach and that the force could carry out precise strikes whenever required.</span></p><p><span>“On the offensive side, calibrated targeting across the entire front, spanning 1,200 km in breadth and 200 km in depth, made it clear that no place is beyond the IAF's reach,” he said in an interview on Sunday (October 25).</span></p><p><span>He said the military offensive validated the IAF’s capability-based approach to warfare and demonstrated its role in responding swiftly to a crisis and deterring enemy attacks. The operation began in May last year in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. India carried out precision strikes against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.</span></p><p><span>The action was among India's most ambitious cross-border military operations since the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.</span></p><p><span>Singh, who commanded the operation for four days, said that the experience had strengthened the case for building a force around a range of integrated military capabilities. He also emphasised the need to continue improving the IAF's operational strength.</span></p><p><span>“Operation Sindoor has proved that the path we have chosen is the right one. We will continue on this path with even greater determination so that, if the country needs us again, the Indian Air Force can act even faster and with greater precision and decisiveness on the country's terms,” he said.</span></p><h2><span><strong>How Operation Sindoor combined military strength</strong></span></h2><p><span>Singh said that the operation's success came from the combined use of intelligence, network-based operations, precision weapons, electronic warfare and air defence systems. The IAF also used weapons capable of striking targets from outside the enemy's effective firing range and systems built to counter unmanned aerial systems (UAS).</span></p><p><span>He said that no single aircraft or weapon system could take credit for the outcome. The operation involved several platforms and technologies working together as one system.</span></p><p><span>“Operation Sindoor was primarily a validation of the capability-based approach of the Air Force. We have started thinking in terms of capabilities rather than individual aircraft and weapon systems, integrating every aircraft, sensor, weapon and network,” he said.</span></p><p><span>He added that this approach allowed the IAF to respond according to operational requirements and adapt fast when the enemy changed its strategy.</span></p><p><span>“At the military operations level, the most important lesson is that we must always have multiple options available and maintain the ability to adapt fast to changes in the enemy's strategy,” he said.</span></p><p><span>According to Singh, a force built around different capabilities can use several options rather than depend on a single weapon or platform. This flexibility helped India determine the nature of its response and prevent the confrontation from escalating, he said.</span></p><h2><span><strong>Indigenous weapons and air defence systems</strong></span></h2><p><span>Singh said some of India's indigenously developed weapons performed exceptionally well during the operation. They hit targets deep in enemy territory and inflicted heavy damage. He also said the IAF ensured that its attacks did not cause damage to civilians or civilian property.</span></p><p><span>India's indigenous and network-based air defence system also played an important role in countering large numbers of drones and weapons launched by Pakistan, according to the air chief. He said that these defensive capabilities gave the country the confidence to carry out its operations.</span></p><p><span>The operation, he added, showed the importance of speed, accuracy, integration and the ability to adapt to changing battlefield conditions.</span></p><h2><span><strong>What IAF plans to improve next</strong></span></h2><p>Singh said that the IAF must continue strengthening its combat capabilities, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems, electronic warfare, anti-drone technology and secure networks. Artificial intelligence-based decision-support systems will also be important in improving the force's ability to respond to future threats.</p><p><span>He said that the Air Force would need stronger logistics, maintenance facilities and infrastructure to sustain high-intensity military operations over long periods. Increasing domestic production would also be essential to support these requirements.</span></p><p><span>Singh said that work was already under way across these areas.</span></p><p><span>The air chief said that the IAF's long-term plans were in line with the national goal of Viksit Bharat 2047. He said that a developed India must also be secure and capable of dealing with crises. The IAF must be able to protect the country's rising economic, technological and strategic interests across different domains of warfare.</span></p><p><span>Singh said that achieving this goal would require a nationwide effort. The IAF is committed to playing its part. </span><span>The IAF, he said, aims to become one of the world's most capable, innovative and technologically self-reliant air forces by 2047. It seeks to protect India's security and support its progress.</span></p>

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said that Operation Sindoor validated the Indian Air Force’s capability-based warfare strategy. Indigenous weapons, integrated air defence, electronic warfare and intelligence systems played important roles in the strikes.

‘No target is beyond IAF’s reach’: How Operation Sindoor stunned Pakistan far beyond the border

‘No target is beyond IAF’s reach’: How Operation Sindoor struck 200 km deep

<div><span>Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Indian Air Force (IAF) Day Aerial Display-2026 at Namo Ghat in Varanasi on Sunday, marking the force’s 94th anniversary under the theme “Wings over Ganges”.</span></div><div><span>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were also present at the event, which featured aerobatic performances and displays of military aircraft.</span></div><h2><span>Surya Kiran, Sarang teams take to the skies</span></h2><div><span>The Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) took to the skies over Varanasi as part of the celebrations. The IAF’s premier display teams, including SKAT and the Sarang Helicopter Display Team, were scheduled to participate in the aerial showcase at Namo Ghat.</span></div><div><span>The display featured a range of aircraft, including the Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand, IL-76, IL-78, C-295 and AN-32, alongside frontline fighter aircraft such as the SU-30MKI and Rafale.</span></div><div><span>Aircraft from the Indian Navy and the Indian Army were also expected to participate, highlighting jointness in operations.</span></div><h2><span>PM Modi inaugurates garment  manufacturing facility</span></h2><div><span>Before attending the aerial display, Modi inaugurated Arvind Limited’s new garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi, highlighting the region’s potential for industrial investment, manufacturing-led growth and women-led development.</span></div><div><span>The inauguration marks a step towards strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s position as a destination for industrial investment and expanding its textile and apparel manufacturing sector.</span></div><div><span>The initiative, led predominantly by women, also reflects a focus on women’s participation in the workforce and the promotion of women-led development. The facility is expected to contribute to industrial growth in the region while creating opportunities in garment manufacturing.</span></div><h2><span>Women welcome PM with tricolour, flowers and traditional drums</span></h2><div><span>Earlier in the day, women welcomed the Prime Minister to Varanasi with BJP flags, the national Tricolour, flowers and traditional drums. They expressed gratitude for his initiatives aimed at women’s empowerment as he arrived to attend the IAF Day Aerial Display-2026 as the Chief Guest.</span></div><div><span>Modi reached Varanasi Police Line and proceeded by road to Namo Ghat. Eight welcome points were arranged along the route, with women greeting him at the first point, followed by other groups.</span></div><div><span>Poonam Maurya, District Panchayat President of Varanasi, said the Prime Minister had consistently supported women since taking office, helping them gain self-respect, become self-reliant and develop confidence.</span></div><div><span>“Ever since the Prime Minister took office, he has strongly supported women. Women used to be just added as names to the population, and they were never given priority anywhere. But ever since the Prime Minister came in, he has given women self-respect, made them self-reliant, and given them inner strength,” Maurya said.</span></div><div><span>She added that women in Kashi were eager to welcome the Prime Minister, who represents the Varanasi constituency.</span></div><div> </div>

The display featured a range of aircraft, including the Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand, IL-76, IL-78, C-295 and AN-32, alongside frontline fighter aircraft such as the SU-30MKI and Rafale.

PM Modi attends IAF day aerial display in Varanasi; Tejas, Rafale among aircraft on show

PM Modi attends IAF day aerial display in Varanasi; Tejas, Rafale among aircrafts

<p>Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday flagged off the third edition of the Kashmir International Marathon from Polo View, drawing 1,807 registered runners—including 73 foreign athletes from 12 countries—as the Valley firmly puts its scenic tracks and tourism potential on the international sports map.</p><p>The full marathon (42.195 km) started at 6:30 am, followed by the half marathon (21 km) at 7:45 am. The routes wound past Dal Lake, Boulevard Road, Nishat Garden, and other iconic stretches, offering runners one of the most picturesque courses in the world.</p><p>Organisers from the Department of Tourism, J&amp;K, reported 1,221 local participants, 513 from elsewhere in India, and 73 international runners. Of the total, 1,416 opted for the half marathon and 391 for the full marathon. Spot registrations were expected to push total turnout beyond 2,000.</p><p>A dedicated prize category for Jammu and Kashmir runners was introduced this year to boost local talent. The overall prize pool stands at ₹3.17 crore, with the open-category winner set to take home ₹25 lakh. The Chief Minister also inaugurated the Marathon Expo, which featured 20 stalls showcasing local handicrafts, handlooms, and produce.</p><p>Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, speaking on the sidelines, underlined the event’s growing stature and its role as a tourism ambassador:</p><p>"This year, as you have seen, there is more participation than last year. There are better facilities, and we have also improved the arrangements. We are trying to enhance it every year, and this is going to become a prominent name in the marathon circuit. We hope that in the coming years, you will see the Kashmir Marathon counted among the most renowned marathons globally."</p><p>He added that the government plans to set up a dedicated organising committee and build stronger national and international promotions to avoid scheduling clashes with other marathons and expand the event’s reach.</p><p>The J&amp;K Tourism Department highlighted its push for global recognition, including seeking membership in the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) and trademarking the "Kashmir Marathon" as an official brand.</p><p>Registrations this year exceeded the previous two editions. Participants praised the Valley's tracks as being among the finest in the world, carrying the message of a beautiful and peaceful Kashmir across India and abroad.</p><p>The marathon is now a permanent feature of the Tourism Department’s annual calendar, aimed at promoting sports tourism, extending the tourist season, and showcasing Kashmir’s natural beauty and hospitality on a global platform.</p>

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah flagged off the third Kashmir International Marathon, featuring 1,807 registered runners from India and abroad, as the government seeks to promote sports tourism and establish the Valley as a global marathon destination.

Kashmir marathon roars to global stage: CM Omar flags off 3rd edition with 73 foreign runners

Kashmir marathon on global stage: CM Omar flags off 3rd edition with 73 runners

<div><span>Tensions erupted in Kingaon village in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district during an RSS route march on Dussehra after protests broke out near a mosque on Sunday.</span></div><div> </div><div><span>Stone pelting was reported during the incident, prompting police to resort to a mild lathi charge to disperse the crowd. The situation is currently under control, reported news agency IANS.</span></div><div> </div><div><span>The incident occurred in the Yawal taluka when RSS volunteers passing in front of a mosque faced opposition from local residents. As the situation escalated, police resorted to a mild lathi charge to disperse the crowd, allowing the procession to continue and eventually conclude.</span></div><h2><span>Stone pelting reported during procession</span></h2><div><span>According to several media reports, some men in the area reportedly had women sit on the road to stage a protest as the RSS volunteers passed the mosque. Stone pelting was subsequently reported at some locations, raising tensions in the village.</span></div><div><span>Police intervened to disperse the crowd and bring the situation under control. Following the incident, a large number of police personnel were deployed in Kingaon as a precautionary measure.</span></div><div><span>The route march was completed after the crowd dispersed.</span></div><h2><span>Senior officials reach Kingaon</span></h2><div><span>The incident prompted the Jalgaon district administration to step up its response. Superintendent of Police Shrikant Dhivare, Additional Superintendent of Police Sandeep Gavit and other police and administrative officials reached Kingaon to assess the security situation.</span></div><div><span>Authorities are preparing to take strict action against those allegedly involved in creating a disturbance and engaging in stone pelting. Questions have also been raised over why the police did not anticipate the possibility of unrest during the procession.</span></div><div><span>Security has since been tightened in the area amid concerns over the prevailing tension.</span></div><div><span>Maharashtra has witnessed protests and reported attempts at violence during Hindu festivals in several places in the past. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has taken a firm stance on such incidents and ordered action in these cases.</span></div>

Police used lathi charge to disperse the crowd.

Tension erupts during RSS route march in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon; police resort to lathi charge

Tension erupts during RSS route march in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon

<div><span>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday called on the United Nations to lead amid global conflicts and push forward long-pending structural reforms, warning that the international community cannot afford to remain a ‘passive observer’ as wars in Ukraine and West Asia disrupt economies and affect people far beyond the battlefields.</span></div><div><span>Speaking at the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan on “Non-Dualism for World Understanding” at Bharat Mandapam on the occasion of United Nations Day, EAM S. Jaishankar called for reformed multilateralism, stressing that the global governance system must reflect the realities of the contemporary world and give developing nations a greater role in decision-making.</span></div><div><span>Jaishankar said the founding of the United Nations after the Second World War reflected a collective decision to prioritise cooperation over competition among nations.</span></div><div><span>He noted that the debate between countries pursuing their individual interests and those seeking collective solutions had long shaped international relations.</span></div><div><span>The UN’s establishment 80 years ago was an expression of the world’s commitment to working together, he said.</span></div><div><span>“Humankind has witnessed perpetual arguments between those who stress competitiveness and others who see a virtue in cooperation. These may be individual or even societal predicaments, but on the global stage, they translate into how nations behave with one another. The collective and cooperative instincts of the world were articulated, were expressed eight decades ago in the founding of the United Nations. It is fitting, therefore, that we gather to advance a sense of oneness as we celebrate the UN Day. After all, whether it is the challenges or the opportunities that confront the world, these can be best, most effectively addressed collectively,” the External Affairs Minister said.</span></div><h2><span>Wars in Ukraine and West Asia affect distant economies</span></h2><div><span>Highlighting the consequences of ongoing conflicts, Jaishankar pointed to the wars in Ukraine and West Asia, saying their economic fallout was being felt well beyond the regions directly involved.</span></div><div><span>People and economies with little influence over the course of these conflicts are bearing the costs, including through higher fuel and food prices and wider economic disruption, he said.</span></div><div><span>“There are today two major conflicts going on in the world: in Ukraine and in West Asia or the Middle East. Societies and economies, peoples far away, who have little say in the matter, are actually paying the cost. We cannot remain helpless spectators,” Jaishankar said.</span></div><div><span>He reiterated India’s position that dialogue and diplomacy, rather than military action, offered the way towards resolving conflicts. India is making its own efforts to promote peace and remains willing to work with other countries towards that objective, he added.</span></div><div><span>“India expresses global sentiment when we urge that dialogue and diplomacy are the only solution. We are making efforts ourselves and are open to working with other partners to that end,” Jaishankar said.</span></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">#WATCH | Delhi: At the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan on UN Day, EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar says, "... There are today two major conflicts going on in the world: in Ukraine and in West Asia or the Middle East. Societies and economies, peoples far away, who have little say in the matter, are actually paying the cost. We cannot remain helpless spectators. India expresses global sentiment when we urge that dialogue and diplomacy are the only solution. We are making efforts ourselves and are open to working with other partners to that end..."</p><p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2114247366782169144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2026</a></p></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><h2><span>India reiterates demand for reformed multilateralism</span></h2><div><span>Jaishankar also called for an overhaul of international decision-making institutions, including the United Nations Security Council, arguing that the existing framework could no longer justify excluding large parts of the developing world.</span></div><div><span>He said the need for reform was becoming increasingly pressing as countries, particularly those belonging to the Global South, continued to remain underrepresented in global governance.</span></div><div><span>“We live in an imperfect world, but we all continuously strive towards greater perfection. Where the UN is concerned, that means recognising its shortcomings and limitations, and seeking its improvement. The case for reformed multilateralism gets stronger by the day. Large parts of the world cannot be left out of decision-making,” he said.</span></div><div><span>EAM stressed that recognising the UN’s limitations must go hand in hand with efforts to improve its functioning and strengthen international cooperation.</span></div><div><span>He called on the organisation to take a more active role in addressing global challenges rather than remaining a bystander as conflicts escalate.</span></div><div><span>“On this occasion, even as we recognise the need for such long-awaited changes, let us renew our commitment to work together. We are common, we are shared, we are united,” Jaishankar said.</span></div><h2><span>UN day marks 80 years of the organisation</span></h2><div><span>Observed on October 24, United Nations Day commemorates the anniversary of the UN Charter entering into force in 1945. The organisation formally came into existence after the founding document was ratified by a majority of its signatories, including all five permanent members of the Security Council.</span></div><div><span>The UN was established with the stated aim of preventing future generations from experiencing the devastation of war. Its founding charter opens with a commitment to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war”.</span></div><div><span>Eight decades later, however, questions remain over whether its institutional structure can effectively address contemporary conflicts.</span></div><h2><span>Security council structure under scrutiny</span></h2><div><span>The Security Council remains dominated by the five permanent members, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia and China, reflecting the balance of power that emerged after the Second World War.</span></div><div><span>Rising powers such as India, Brazil, Japan and South Africa remain outside the permanent membership, despite representing a substantial share of the world’s population. This imbalance has weakened the council’s legitimacy and its ability to respond effectively to international crises.</span></div><div><span>The veto power held by each permanent member presents another obstacle. A single permanent member can block a resolution, preventing the council from taking action even when other members support it.</span></div><div><span>The UN also depends on member states for troops and funding, leaving its operations vulnerable when countries withhold financial contributions or refuse to provide resources.</span></div><h2><span>Conflicts expose limits of UN action</span></h2><div><span>The limitations of the system have become increasingly apparent during conflicts in recent years.</span></div><div><span>When Russia’s war against Ukraine began, the international community looked to the Security Council for a response. In Gaza, resolutions calling for an immediate ceasefire were blocked by the United States, while alternative drafts were blocked by Russia and China. As the council remained divided, the conflict continued.</span></div><div><span>The UN has also struggled to respond effectively to the civil war in Sudan, the military takeover in Myanmar and the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan.</span></div><div><span>As the organisation’s ability to secure agreement among major powers has weakened, countries have increasingly pursued security cooperation through smaller groupings outside the UN framework, including the Quad, AUKUS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).</span></div><h2><span>Geopolitical rivalry and funding pressures deepen crisis</span></h2><div><span>Renewed rivalry among major powers has further complicated the Security Council’s work, making consensus increasingly difficult. The UN Secretary-General, once seen as a potential global mediator, has often been left issuing statements that member states are not obliged to follow.</span></div><div><span>Concerns have also grown over the disregard for international humanitarian law, with UN schools in Gaza, peacekeepers in Lebanon and other UN facilities coming under fire.</span></div><div><span>Financial constraints have added to the organisation’s difficulties. Major powers have withheld dues as leverage, leaving peacekeeping missions and humanitarian agencies struggling to maintain operations.</span></div><div><span>The challenges facing the UN have raised questions about its capacity to fulfil the purpose for which it was established in 1945. Jaishankar’s remarks on UN Day underscored India’s call for an organisation that can respond more effectively to global crises rather than remain a helpless spectator to the conflicts it was created to help prevent.</span></div><div><span>(with ANI inputs)</span></div>

Jaishankar also called for an overhaul of United Nations Security Council, arguing that the existing framework could no longer justify excluding large parts of the developing world.

The world cannot remain helpless spectators to global crises: EAM S. Jaishankar calls for UN reform amid Ukraine and West Asia wars

The world cannot remain ‘helpless spectators’ to global crises: EAM S. Jaishankar

<p>Kochi police have registered a case against YouTuber Amrit Singh Darren over a social media video in which he objected to an artwork featuring Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Mahatma Gandhi at a Fort Kochi cafe and criticised the serving of beef there.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://english.zeenews.com/india/article-election-commission-sir-software-rti-trade-secrets-3160511">Election Commission refuses to name SIR software, citing trade secrets in RTI reply </a></p><p>The Fort Kochi police registered the first information report (FIR) against Darren on Saturday under Sections 353(2) and 192 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).</p><p>The action came after Darren uploaded a video on Instagram around 6 am on October 22. Police said his remarks could provoke tensions between two religious communities.</p><h2>What the YouTuber Alleged</h2><p>Darren, who posts on Instagram under the handle "littichokha_up_", said he was surprised to find images of Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, displayed alongside those of Gandhi inside Kashi Art Cafe.</p><p>He also objected to beef being served at an establishment named Kashi, a name he associated with Varanasi, the Hindu pilgrimage city in Uttar Pradesh.</p><p>In the video, Darren claimed that Muslims controlled 95 per cent of businesses and transport services in Fort Kochi and suggested that some residents were afraid to express their political views. </p><h2>What the Gandhi-Jinnah Artwork Depicts</h2><p>The artwork at the centre of the controversy is part of "Blood Brothers: Two Fathers from Gujarat", created by artist Riyas Komu.</p><p>Rather than being a standalone tribute to Jinnah, the installation uses repeated aluminium relief portraits of Gandhi and Jinnah to examine their connected histories and the Partition of India. </p><p>The cafe's name has also been disputed. According to a report by South First, "Kashi" is derived from the Japanese word for sweets or confectionery, and not from the religious city in Uttar Pradesh.</p><p>Cafe manager Jude Vipin told the publication that the menu included buffalo meat, chicken, fish and other dishes. Kashi Art Cafe operates as both a restaurant and an exhibition space and has been part of Fort Kochi's arts scene since 1997.</p><h2>Why Police Registered the Case</h2><p>Police said Darren's remarks went beyond criticism of a cafe. The FIR alleges that he linked the menu and artwork to the area's Muslim population in a manner that could promote hostility between communities.</p><p>While Section 353(2) of the BNS deals with statements that can promote enmity between groups, Section 192 relates to provocation intended or likely to cause rioting.</p><h2>Kerala CM, Opposition leader condemn video</h2><p>Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan condemned the video, saying it misrepresented Fort Kochi and sought to divide its communities.</p><p>"Communal hatred has no place here," Satheesan wrote on X, adding that the law would take its course. He said the Congress-led United Democratic Front government would act fairly and protect communal harmony.</p><p> </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Keralam stands united. Communal hatred has no place here. The recent Instagram video by a vlogger from outside the state, attempting to spread misinformation about Fort Kochi, portray our state in a negative light, and divide communities, is unacceptable. A case has been registered, and the law will take its course. The UDF government remains committed to communal harmony and justice without fear or favour. A New Era for God's Own Country. No room for hate. We will not allow anyone to even lay a finger on our communal harmony.</p><p>— V D Satheesan (@vdsatheesan) <a href="https://x.com/vdsatheesan/status/2114025343162122477?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2026</a></p></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p> </p><p>Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, a senior CPI(M) leader and former chief minister, also condemned the video. In a post on X, he accused the vlogger of using communal hostility for attention and demanded strict action against attempts to provoke religious divisions.</p><p>Vijayan also referred to claims Darren had made about Varkala, another Kerala tourist destination. "Keralam’s secular spirit will not yield to their politics of hatred," he said.</p><p> </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fort Kochi and Varkala are places where cultures meet, histories intertwine and diversity thrives. Now, a vlogger peddling hate for profit seeks to paint these vibrant destinations in communal colours. Having failed to divide Keralam, the Sangh Parivar is outsourcing its hate campaign to online provocateurs. But Keralam’s secular spirit will not yield to their politics of hatred. The State Government must take strict legal action against those spreading communal enmity.</p><p>— Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) <a href="https://x.com/pinarayivijayan/status/2113989459482161171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2026</a></p></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p> </p><h2>Muslim Youth League Files Complaint</h2><p>Separately, the Ernakulam district committee of the Muslim Youth League complained to the Kochi City Police, seeking action over Darren’s remarks.</p><p>Online reactions to the video have been divided, with some users supporting the YouTuber and others challenging his account of the cafe and the area.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://english.zeenews.com/world/article-france-protests-nearly-1000-arrested-trump-macron-2026-3160515">France protests turn violent - Nearly 1,000 arrested; Trump blames immigration, Macron hits back </a></p>

Fort Kochi police have registered a case against YouTuber Amrit Singh Darren over an Instagram video criticising Kashi Art Cafe for displaying artwork featuring Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Mahatma Gandhi and serving beef.

Kerala cafe controversy: YouTuber booked for outrage over Gandhi-Jinnah artwork and beef menu

YouTuber booked in Kochi for outrage over Gandhi-Jinnah artwork and beef menu

<p>The Election Commission has refused to identify the software used to spot errors in electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), citing legal protection for trade secrets, according to a report by Hindustan Times on Sunday.</p><h2>What the RTI applicant wanted to know</h2><p>The reply, dated October 16, was sent to MA Mujeeb Ayyub, a social activist from Karimnagar in Telangana. He had asked for the name and version of any software or AI platform used to identify irregularities in voter records. He also wanted to know whether the system automatically marks entries for checking, correction or deletion.</p><p>Ayyub sought details of safeguards against genuine voters being flagged by mistake and asked who reviews a flagged record before action is taken. </p><p>The Commission said that "no new software has been developed or procured for the SIR exercise". It also said electoral registration officers (EROs) make the final decisions on including or excluding voters after examining relevant facts and records.</p><h2>Why the Election Commission withheld the software details</h2><p>For the software's identity, the poll body invoked Section 8(1)(d) of the RTI Act, which protects "commercial confidence, trade secrets and intellectual property" under certain conditions. The exemption is not unconditional: the law permits disclosure if the competent authority finds that a larger public interest justifies it.</p><p>The Commission treated questions about automated alerts, artificial intelligence, machine learning and protection against incorrect flags as requests for clarification, rather than information covered by Section 2(f) of the RTI Act.</p><p>When asked who checks the flagged records, it cited Section 8(1)(g), a provision dealing with threats to personal safety and the protection of confidential sources. It referred to electoral registration officers' legal responsibilities under the Representation of the People Act, 1950.</p><h2>SIR voter list controversy and concerns over software access</h2><p>The RTI response comes amid separate disputes over the management of voter data. A September investigation by The Indian Express reported that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had lodged at least 14 written objections over 10 months. Some concerned access to electoral-roll systems and decisions about adding or removing names.</p><p>The Election Commission described differing views as part of its internal decision-making process and said its digital systems followed strict security arrangements. The Indian Express also reported that more than 13 crore entries had been removed from draft rolls across 30 states and Union Territories. Draft-roll exclusions should not be confused with final decisions, as electoral lists can change through claims and objections.</p><p>Former chief election commissioner OP Rawat told Hindustan Times that the RTI applicant should appeal the refusal. Under Section 19 of the RTI Act, a first appeal can generally be filed within 30 days of receiving a decision.</p><h2>How voters can check their names during SIR</h2><p>For ordinary voters, the immediate safeguard is to check that their names appear on the electoral roll. The Election Commission's official search service, <a href="https://electoralsearch.eci.gov.in/">electoralsearch.eci.gov.in</a>, allows people to verify their registration details.</p><p>The Commission's voters' portal, <a href="https://voters.eci.gov.in/">voters.eci.gov.in</a>, provides Form 6 for registration or a claim for inclusion and Form 8 to correct an existing entry. Anyone who finds an error can contact the electoral registration officer for the constituency or use the relevant online service.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://english.zeenews.com/world/article-france-protests-nearly-1000-arrested-trump-macron-2026-3160515">France protests turn violent - Nearly 1,000 arrested; Trump blames immigration, Macron hits back </a></p>

The Election Commission has refused to reveal the software used to identify errors in voter records during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), citing trade secret protections under the RTI Act.

Election Commission refuses to name SIR software, citing trade secrets in RTI reply

<p>The Congress will strongly reiterate its demand for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at the INDIA bloc’s rally in Delhi on November 1, Haryana Congress in-charge Sanjay Dutt and state unit president Rao Narendra Singh said on Saturday, according to reports.</p><p>The leaders emphasised that maintaining the integrity of electoral rolls, ensuring transparency in the electoral process and safeguarding every eligible citizen’s right to vote were essential to the country’s democracy. They asserted that the Congress would not compromise on these principles.</p><p>Dutt and Singh said the Congress’s nationwide ‘Vote Bachao Desh Bachao’ campaign had reached a crucial stage, with preparations being stepped up across Haryana to expand its reach to every district, block, village and polling booth.</p><p>According to reports, party workers have been instructed to document alleged irregularities in electoral rolls, raise awareness about eligible voters’ rights and mobilise a large contingent from Haryana for the November 1 rally.</p><p>The INDIA bloc’s rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan is being projected as the culmination of the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march against alleged irregularities in the Election Commission’s functioning and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.</p><p>The Congress has said that at least 10 lakh people are expected to participate in the march to protest what it describes as ‘vote chori’. The party added that the rally would convey a strong message of unity in defence of democracy and the Constitution.</p><p>Dutt described the ‘Vote Bachao Desh Bachao’ rally as part of a nationwide movement to safeguard citizens’ voting rights, strengthen democratic institutions and hold the BJP government accountable.</p><p>Dutt and Singh said concerns over the alleged lack of impartiality in the electoral process could not be adequately addressed while Gyanesh Kumar remained in office, asserting that his removal was necessary.</p><p>They further stated that if an investigation established his involvement in undermining the democratic system or violating the law, appropriate legal action, including arrest, should be taken.</p><p>Dutt questioned the Chief Election Commissioner’s role, stating that the Election Commission had a constitutional duty to ensure transparency and impartiality in the electoral process. He stressed that concerns regarding the potential removal of eligible voters’ names and discrepancies reported during the revision of electoral rolls required serious consideration.</p>

The Congress will press for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s removal at the INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally in Delhi, citing alleged electoral irregularities, concerns over the revision of voter rolls and the need to protect democratic rights.

INDIA bloc to hold rally demanding CEC's removal on Nov 1; at least 10 lakh people expected to participate: Congress

At least 10 lakh people expected at INDIA bloc rally demanding CEC removal on Nov 1

<p><span>In a major development in the fight against organised crime, Indian gangsters Himanshu Bhau and Neeraj Faridpuria have been arrested in Las Vegas, the United States. The arrests followed intelligence inputs and technical surveillance by Indian agencies, highlighting growing cooperation between Indian and US law enforcement agencies in tracking wanted criminals operating overseas.</span></p><p><span>In today’s episode of DNA, Rahul Sinha, Managing Editor of Zee News, conducted a detailed analysis of the arrests and examined how Indian agencies helped US authorities trace the two gangsters, who had been operating from abroad.</span></p><p><span>The arrests send a message to Indian criminals who flee overseas to escape the law that foreign countries may no longer offer them a safe haven. US authorities, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), reportedly acted on information shared by Indian agencies.</span></p><h2><span><strong>How Himanshu Bhau Was Arrested In Las Vegas</strong></span></h2><p><span>Himanshu Bhau was arrested in Las Vegas following inputs from the Haryana Special Task Force (STF) and Indian agencies, which used technical surveillance and informant networks to track him. Bhau had fled India in 2022 using a fake passport. Interpol issued a Red Notice against him in August 2023.</span></p><p><span>Bhau entered the world of crime at the age of 17 and is linked to more than 41 criminal cases, including murder, attempted murder, extortion, forgery and offences under the Arms Act. A reward of Rs 2.5 lakh had been announced for information leading to his arrest in Haryana, while Delhi Police had announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh.</span></p><p><span>He has also been linked to several high-profile incidents, including a firing incident at YouTuber Elvish Yadav's house and a shooting at a cafe in Rajouri Garden. In March 2022, three targeted killings were reported in Haryana within 24 hours.</span></p><h2><span><strong>Neeraj Faridpuria Also Arrested In The US</strong></span></h2><p><span>Neeraj Faridpuria was also arrested in Las Vegas after Indian agencies shared information with US authorities. He had previously been detained for violating US immigration laws but was released on bail. He later removed his electronic ankle monitor and went into hiding before being traced and arrested again.</span></p><p><span>Faridpuria reportedly began his criminal activities at the age of 14 and is linked to more than 25 serious criminal cases. In 2015, a lower court sentenced him to life imprisonment in a murder case. After securing bail in 2019, he allegedly fled India, travelling through Dubai to Canada and later to the US using a fake passport. Haryana Police had announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for information leading to his arrest.</span></p><h2><span><strong>Rival Gangs And The Fight For Control</strong></span></h2><p><span>Bhau and Faridpuria are associated with rival criminal networks linked to the Bambiha and Neeraj Bawana gangs, which have long been at odds with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. According to the analysis, associates based overseas, including in Portugal, Dubai and the US, have been involved in activities such as extortion, contract killings and illegal land grabbing.</span></p><p><span>Faridpuria has been described as an operational crime head of the Bambiha gang, while Bhau is said to have handled its international operations. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang's core areas of activity include Delhi-NCR, Haryana and Punjab, where its network overlaps with those of rival gangs.</span></p><p><span>Bhau's arrest could weaken his network, but it may not bring the gang's activities to an end. Yogesh Kadian is alleged to have managed parts of the network while Bhau was abroad. Other alleged associates, including Sahil Ritoli, Naseeb alias Daku Kulasiya and Aman Bhainswal, are also reported to remain outside prison and active.</span></p><p><span>The arrest could also affect the balance of power among rival criminal groups. However, the impact will depend on whether other members can continue running the network and maintaining its operations from within India or overseas.</span></p><h2><span><strong>What Happens Next? Deportation Or Extradition</strong></span></h2><p><span>Both gangsters are reportedly being held at the Henderson Detention Centre in Nevada. Their return to India could take place through deportation or extradition, depending on the legal circumstances.</span></p><p><span>If US authorities establish violations of immigration law, including the use of fake passports, deportation may be possible. The recent deportation of Anmol Bishnoi under immigration provisions has also highlighted this route.</span></p><p><span>India and the US signed an extradition treaty in 1997. Under the process, Indian authorities, including the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Home Affairs, would submit relevant evidence and court warrants to the US Department of Justice. A US court would examine whether the legal requirements had been met, after which the US Secretary of State would issue the final order.</span></p><p><span>Red Notices have already been issued against the two men, and their identities have reportedly been verified. Indian agencies are expected to coordinate with their US counterparts on the next steps to bring them back to India.</span></p><h2><span><strong>Lessons From International Crime Syndicates</strong></span></h2><p><span>The arrests also raise questions about the future of the gangs linked to Bhau and Faridpuria. The history of international criminal syndicates shows that the arrest of a leading figure does not always end a network.</span></p><p><span>Colombia's Medellin Cartel collapsed following the fall of Pablo Escobar, while the Cali Cartel expanded its influence. The arrest of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán also contributed to divisions within Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel. In India, the arrest of Chhota Rajan in Bali in 2015 was followed by a decline in the activities of his syndicate.</span></p><p><span>Whether Bhau's arrest leads to a similar decline or creates an opening for rival gangs remains to be seen. The arrests of Bhau and Faridpuria, however, underline the role of intelligence-sharing and international cooperation in tracking wanted criminals who attempt to evade justice by moving across borders.</span></p>

The arrests followed intelligence inputs and technical surveillance by Indian agencies, highlighting growing cooperation between Indian and US law enforcement agencies in tracking wanted criminals operating overseas.

US arrests Indian Gangsters Himanshu Bhau, Neeraj Faridpuria in Las Vegas

<div><span>More than 1,500 teaching and non-teaching staff members of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), along with Vice-Chancellor Professor Mazhar Asif and Registrar Professor Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, gathered at the university’s Ansari Auditorium lawns on Saturday to discuss the way forward amid ongoing student protests.</span></div><div><span>The meeting followed four rounds of talks and an appeal issued by a university committee on Friday night urging students to call off their agitation. The gathering came after a week of efforts by a seven-member high-level committee of university professors, constituted on October 18, to mediate with students demanding elections to the Jamia Millia Islamia Students’ Union (JMISU).</span></div><h2><span>Staff adopt two resolutions</span></h2><div><span>Faculty members and staff expressed dismay over incidents of vandalism and the defacement of campus walls with what they described as highly objectionable slogans. They said such acts undermined the academic atmosphere and the dignity of an institution with a 106-year legacy, according to a university release.</span></div><div><span>The gathering unanimously adopted two resolutions. The first called on protesting students to vacate the protest site and end their agitation to restore peace and normalcy on campus. The staff particularly objected to the occupation of the Ghalib statue lawns, which they said had been taken over illegally despite Gate No. 18 being the designated protest site.</span></div><div><span>Under the second resolution, faculty members and staff pledged to repaint the defaced walls and cover slogans they described as highly condemnable and detrimental to the country’s integrity, security and sovereignty.</span></div><div><span>They warned that the slogans could cause lasting and irreversible damage to JMI’s reputation and standing. The staff stressed that the standing of a historic institution should not be jeopardised by the actions of a handful of individuals, particularly when the consequences could affect the wider university community.</span></div><div><span>Teachers, describing themselves as key stakeholders who had devoted decades to the institution, said they could not allow the university to be held to ransom. They also voiced concern over what they called falsehoods and misinformation being circulated by students on social media, warning that these could harm the university’s reputation.</span></div><h3><span>BJP, opposition demand probe into 'Free Kashmir' slogans</span></h3><div><span>The controversy over "Free Kashmir" slogans at Jamia Millia Islamia intensified on Saturday, with BJP leaders demanding an investigation and strict action against those responsible. Congress leader Udit Raj also called for a probe, while Samajwadi Party spokesperson Ashutosh Verma said the slogans should be investigated separately from the students’ demand for union elections.</span></div><div><span>Both reiterated that Kashmir is an integral part of India. Meanwhile, students continued their indefinite hunger strike, which entered its 13th day, demanding the restoration of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students’ Union (JMISU) and elections.</span></div><h2><span>VC, registrar warn of impact on students’ prospects</span></h2><div><span>Vice-Chancellor Professor Mazhar Asif and Registrar Professor Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi expressed serious concern over the defacement of university property and the writing of objectionable slogans threatening the country’s integrity and sovereignty.</span></div><div><span>They warned that such incidents could damage JMI’s standing and undermine the credibility of its students, potentially affecting their future employment and placement prospects as well as opportunities for higher education.</span></div><div><span>Addressing the gathering, members of the high-level committee said the university had made swift efforts to address an issue that had remained unresolved for two decades, but the protesting students had continued to resist engagement.</span></div><div><span>The JMI Students’ Union was suspended in 2006 following recurring incidents of violent clashes, attacks on teachers and occasional disruptions to classes.</span></div><div><span>The committee said the current administration had promptly notified the formation of a JMISU Constitution Draft Committee on October 21, 2026. It described the move as an initiative that no Vice-Chancellor or Registrar had undertaken since 2006.</span></div><div><span>Despite this step, students on hunger strike had shown no willingness to engage with the administration to reach an amicable settlement, the committee said.</span></div><h2><span>Disciplinary review fails to bring students to talks</span></h2><div><span>The committee members reiterated that the university had continued reaching out to protesters. On October 21, the administration issued another notification stating that “all disciplinary action taken or initiated against students sitting on protests with causes originating from 12.10.26 till 5:30 pm of 21.10.26 will be reviewed”.</span></div><div><span>The concession, however, failed to bring the protesters to the negotiating table, according to the release.</span></div><div><span>The committee said students remained adamant and escalated tensions by inviting leaders and representatives of local, regional and national political parties and groups. Teachers warned that these developments could further worsen the campus atmosphere and lead to chaos, hooliganism, vandalism and additional defacement of university walls.</span></div><h2><span>Teachers’ outreach ends in confrontation</span></h2><div><span>After adopting the resolutions, teaching and non-teaching staff marched from the Ansari Auditorium lawns, passing through Gate No. 13 and crossing the main road to reach Gate No. 7. They then proceeded to the protest site to persuade students to end their agitation.</span></div><div><span>The staff spent two hours attempting to convince the protesters to call off the demonstration and restore normalcy on campus. However, the students continued chanting slogans and shouting at faculty members to “go back”, the university release said.</span></div><div><span>The students then allegedly began pushing security guards, staff members and teachers, while refusing to heed repeated appeals from senior faculty members. This happened despite the university having met their demands earlier in the week, according to the release.</span></div><div><span>The teachers and staff eventually withdrew from the protest site and returned to the Ansari Auditorium.</span></div><h2><span>JMI shifts classes online with immediate effect</span></h2><div><span>Following the day’s developments, the university administration issued a notification announcing that classes across all courses would move online with immediate effect.</span></div><div><span>The decision was taken in view of the prevailing situation and to ensure the safety and security of the university’s bona fide students.</span></div><div><span>JMI advised all students to follow their online class schedules and avoid visiting the campus. The university’s gates and libraries will remain closed while classes are held online, until further notice.</span></div><div><span>(with ANI inputs)</span></div><div> </div><div> </div>

Following the day’s developments, the university administration issued a notification announcing that classes across all courses would move online with immediate effect.

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