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<p><strong>Jammu:</strong> A total of 239 candidates are in the fray from the 26 constituencies going to polls in the second phase of the three-phase Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections as 27 nominations were withdrawn on Monday.</p> <p>Monday was the last day of the withdrawal of nomination papers for the second phase covering assembly segments spread across central Kashmir districts of Budgam, Srinagar and Ganderbal, and Poonch and Rajouri districts in Jammu region.</p> <p>Prominent among those in the fray for these seats are National Conference leader Omar Abdullah who is contesting from two seats, Pradesh Congress Committee chief Tariq Hamid Karra, Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina and jailed separatist leader Sarjan Ahmad Wagay alias… Read More »J-K Polls: Omar Abdullah, Tariq Karra Among 239 Candidates In Fray For 2nd Phase After 27 Nominations Withdrawn

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Tarlochan Singh was allegedly shot dead by some unidentified attackers in Khanna in Ludhiana district on Monday evening, police said. Tarlochan Singh (60), who hailed from Ikolaha village, was attacked when he was returning home from his farm. He was rushed to a hospital where he was declared brought dead. Tarlochan Singh was the president of the AAP’s kisan wing in Khanna. Police said efforts were on to trace the accused, and added that an investigation was underway.

<p><strong>New Delhi:</strong> The defence ministry on Monday sealed a Rs 26,000 crore deal with state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for procurement of 240 aero engines for Su-30MKI aircraft.</p> <p>The aero-engines will be manufactured by the Koraput division of HAL and are expected to fulfil the need of the Indian Air Force to sustain the operational capability of the Su-30 fleet.</p> <p>In a major boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the defence ministry signed a contract with HAL for 240 AL-31FP aero engines for Su-30MKI aircraft at a cost of over Rs 26,000 crore, an official readout said.</p> <p>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described it as “significant milestone in our Make in India campaign”. “It will… Read More »Defence Ministry Inks Rs 26,000 Cr Contract With HAL To Manufacture 240 Aero Engines For Su-30MKI Aircraft

Thousands of people from the Kuki-Zomi tribe came out on the streets of Kangpokpi district headquarters today, protesting against the proposed removal of the 9 and 22 Battalions of Assam Rifles Kangpokpi and Churachandpur. Organised under the aegis of the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), the protest highlighted the community’s deep fears about the deteriorating security situation and the critical need for Assam Rifles to maintain peace. Following the rally, the protestors gathered at Kangpokpi for a massive public meeting. They mourned the recent deaths of four Kuki-Zomi people who were killed in Jiribam on September 7. The meeting concluded with the community making a powerful five-point declaration in response to recent violence. The Five-Point… Read More »Mourning, 5-Point Declaration Mark Kuki-Zomi Mass Rally in Kangpokpi

Human faeces found smeared on the lock of a mid-day meal cooking centre at a school have sparked outrage in Tamil Nadu. The Namakkal district police are investigating the incident following a complaint by the school’s headmaster on Tuesday. “The school authorities gave a complaint only after washing off the faeces,” said Superintendent of Police S Rajesh Kannan. “We have some leads. We should be able to crack the case in a few days,” he added. Union Minister and BJP leader L Murugan has condemned the incident, urging the Tamil Nadu government to take swift action against those responsible.  “This incident is as cruel as hurling faeces into a drinking water tank,” he said, referring… Read More »Faeces Found Smeared On Lock Of School Kitchen In Tamil Nadu