India News Live Updates: IT Ministry issues advisory to social media companies regarding misinformation

27 Oct 2024 | 12:12:39 AM IST

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India News Live Updates: MNS (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena) releases a list of 15 candidates for the Maharashtra assembly elections.

Jharkhand polls: AJSU Party fields Yashoda Devi from Dumri

4 people in West Bengal lost their lives in Cyclone Dana. Odisha saw zero casualties in the cyclone even when it was centred in the state… Mamata Banerjee promised everyone that she would transform the state and make it London, but she managed to make it like Venice… Tomorrow, we will have a formal inauguration of the party’s membership drive which has been going on across the country, for which Amit Shah is coming to Kolkata

– BJP leader Agnimitra Paul

Need to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2070, says Union Minister Manohar Lal

Congress releases another list of 16 candidates for Maharashtra Assembly elections; Sachin Sawant to contest from Andheri West

Farmers continue their protest at the Moga-Ferozepur Highway against the State Government over various demands, including paddy procurement

Fire broke out at an ATM in Mahila Colony of Shahdara earlier today. The fire was taken under control. No casualties or injuries have been reported

Railways and RPF have provided many facilities to ensure the convenience of passengers at Anand Vihar Railway Station before Diwali and Chhath Puja. This includes security arrangements, mic arrangements in help booths and other facilities

Iran raises the death toll from the Israeli attack to 4 killed, all from country’s military air defence, reports AP

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu spent time with the villagers in remote Dodra-Kwar

Yesterday I went to Vikaspuri and they attacked me with their goons. Do you want to kill me? If you have the courage, contest elections against me. You (BJP) have government in 22 states, I have built 500 mohalla clinics in Delhi, you should have built 5,000 clinics… I am not greedy for power. I have left the CM chair, I am not worried whether I will come back or not, I am worried that Delhi’s work should not stop

– AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal

Andhra Pradesh Congress President YS Sharmila broke down while speaking about the comments made by YSRCP MP YV Subba Reddy

She said, “…God is watching, and justice will prevail. YSRCP cadres and workers should answer my questions. In the 2019 elections, the YSRCP came to power with 151 out of 175 seats. How did they get such a majority? It was because of the party being named after Rajasekhar Reddy, which brought them victory. My mother worked very hard before that election, and I worked tirelessly during the padayatra. I gave my full support to the YSRCP. What has Jagan Mohan Reddy done for me? Can he answer this? He is doing injustice to me and my children. For the last five years, I have been confined within four walls. Jagan Mohan Reddy dragged us to court, is it fair?

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed the annual function of Sainik Vidyalaya Ghorakhal, via video conference

During this, the Chief Minister made two announcements related to training and sports infrastructure in Sainik Vidyalaya. He said that a stadium with synthetic track will be built in Sainik School and a football field with artificial grass will also be constructed. While congratulating the school for making a record of giving maximum entries in the National Defense Academy (NDA) for the 10th time and winning the Defense Minister Trophy for the 10th time, the Chief Minister said that this historic school prepares hardworking, dedicated, disciplined and determined citizens of the nation and society. He said that after getting education from this school, many people are serving in the country’s army and other fields at high positions today: CMO.

Anant Nath elected president of Editors Guild of India

It is a family entertainer. On the occasion of the festivals, especially Diwali, families want to do something together. And there is a movie which can be watched by everyone together, it has comedy, horror, romance, songs are good. It is like the Bhel Puri for Indians

– On her upcoming film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Actress Vidya Balan

MNS (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena) releases a list of 15 candidates for the Maharashtra assembly elections

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini arrives at the residence of Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda

Ministry of Electronics & IT issues advisory to curb hoax bomb threats on social media platforms; directs them to timely remove hoaxes, report threats, and cooperate with authorities: Ministry of Electronics & IT

Calls for strict observance of due diligence by the Intermediaries under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and IT Rules, 2021. Non-compliance with due diligence requirements shall revoke protection under section 79 and may invite consequential action under any law. Social Media Platforms obligated under IT Rules, 2021 to timely assist authorised government agencies in investigations and cybersecurity; But not later than 72 hours.

Visuals from the Vikravandi area of Villupuram district where the first state conference of actor Vijay’s party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) will be held tomorrow, October 27

Indian Navy has mobilised significant relief efforts in response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Dana in Odisha, focusing on the immediate needs of affected villages, including Kanhapur, Bagapatia, Barahipur, Magarkanda, Charigheria, and Satabhaya. Relief camps have been established at Batipada and Talchua, providing essential support to those impacted by the cyclone: Indian Navy

To address the urgent need for sustenance, a total of 9,000 meals have been distributed to the affected populations. Recognising the challenges of reaching remote areas, two mobile relief teams have been deployed to facilitate the distribution of meals and medical aid directly to the communities in need.

We will spread Arvind Kejriwal’s message to everywhere. At present, a discussion is underway across the country over free water, free electricity, free healthcare facilities, free education and free bus rides for women in Delhi. This was possible only because in 2013, people showed their faith in Arvind Kejriwal and the broom (AAP’s symbol)

– AAP leader Rakhi Birla, addressing a gathering in Delhi’s Ambedkar Nagar

Baba Siddique murder case

All the 9 accused arrested in the case were produced before Esplanade court in Mumbai today after the end of their police custody. The court sent accused Harish to the custody of Mumbai Crime Branch till October 28 and the rest of the accused to police custody till November 4. The court sent accused shooters Gurmail Singh, Dharmaraj Kashyap, Pravin Lonkar to judicial custody.

During the intervening night of 25th/26th October 2024, two suspicious and potential bomb threat messages were received at IGI Airport via a social media account: DCP, IGI Airport Usha Rangnani

Threat was found to be a hoax. A case was registered and accused Shubham Upadhyay, a resident of Uttam Nagar, Delhi was apprehended. Upon interrogation, he admitted to sending the messages after seeing similar news reports on television, in an attempt to draw attention to himself. The matter is currently under further investigation.

Maharashtra elections 2024

“It will be a huge contest. Milind Deora is a clean face and he was made an MP after he joined us. I feel that it will be good contest between Milind Deora and Aaditya Thackeray,” says Shiv Sena leader Bharatshet Gogawale on reports that party could field Milind Deora against Aaditya Thackeray in Worli Assembly constituency.

We are deeply concerned by the evolving escalation in West Asia and its ramifications for peace and stability in the region and beyond: MEA

We reiterate our call to all concerned to exercise restraint and return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy. The ongoing hostilities are to nobody’s benefit, even as innocent hostages and civilian populations continue to suffer. Our Missions in the region are in contact with the Indian community.

Hoax bomb threats: Govt warns of consequential action in case of ‘due diligence’ compliance failure by social media platforms

Hoax bomb threats to airlines: Govt issues advisory to social media platforms to remove misinformation

Delhi: Fans await entry at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium for Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati concert

Cyclone Dana

“As of now, well-marked low pressure is lying over north Odisha and during the next 12 hours, it will further weaken and become insignificant. In the last 24 hours, extremely heavy rainfall has occurred in four places, while 11 and 19 places reported very heavy and heavy rainfall, respectively,” says Bhubaneswar IMD Director Manorama Mohanty.

Cyclone Dana: “As of now, well-marked low pressure is lying over north Odisha and during the next 12 hours, it will further weaken and become insignificant. In the last 24 hours, extremely heavy rainfall has occurred in four places, while 11 and 19 places reported very heavy and heavy rainfall, respectively,” says Bhubaneswar IMD Director Manorama Mohanty.

IT Ministry issues advisory to social media companies regarding misinformation.

Gujarat ATS registered an espionage case today… We received information that a person named Pankaj Kotiya was transferring sensitive information from Porbandar to Pakistan… He was in contact with a Pakistani woman named Riya… He used to transfer sensitive information related to the Coast Guard ships and their movement… He received a total amount of Rs 26,000 from 11 different bank accounts… This is a case of a war against the Government of India and a case has been registered under section 61 and 148 of the BNS… This is not a case of a honey trap, he was doing this for monetary benefit. She also mentioned that she is a Pakistani agent and worked in the Pakistan Navy. He knew that he was giving the information to a Pakistan Navy officer.

– Gujarat ATS SP K. Siddharth on the arrest of an accused from Porbandar for spying for Pakistan,

The world is coming to India because there are opportunities in India…We should not hesitate to keep our national interests forward…How many countries have the ability to go to Ukraine and Russia and talk with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Vladimir Putin?… The world has expectations from India…Someone has to do something till how long will the war go on…On the issue of Ukraine, we stood up and spoke and when we spoke many other countries came to us and said that we wanted to speak but were not able to but at least you spoke…The world never saw such an amazing G20 which was hosted by India…Today there is a very different perception of India with a different PM, different government.

– External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

BJP releases second list of 22 candidates for Maharashtra election.

Sickle cell anaemia major problem among tribals, efforts on to overcome it under National Sickle Cell Anaemia Mission: President Murmu

Need documentation, standardization to save tribal knowledge of traditional herbs, plants with medicinal values: President Murmu

Nationalist Congress Party – Sharad Chandra Pawar Party’s Parliamentary Board has released the second list of party’s official candidates for the Maharashtra elections.

The list contains 22 candidates.

Infectious diseases like malaria, filaria and TB still not fully eradicated from country: President Droupadi Murmu in Chhattisgarh

PM Modi to visit Gujarat’s Vadodara on October 28 where he, along with his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez, will jointly inaugurate the TATA Aircraft Complex for manufacturing C-295 aircraft at TATA advanced systems limited (TASL) Campus.

Later in this day, he will travel to Amreli to inaugurate Bharat Mata Sarovar at Dudhala.

Ten Iranian guards killed in attack in Southeastern Iran.

PM Modi to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development projects worth over Rs 4,900 crores in Amreli

PM Narendra Modi, along with the Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez, to jointly inaugurate the TATA Aircraft Complex for manufacturing C-295 aircraft in Vadodara.

It will be the first private sector Final Assembly Line for military aircraft in India.

It’s a collective failure. I’m not somebody who would blame just the batters or the bowlers. We will come out with better intent, better ideas and better methods.

– India captain Rohit Sharma after defeat to New Zealand

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma inaugurates Terminal 1 of Jaipur International Airport.

Delhi’s Patiala House Court has sent Annu Dhankar, female associate of Himanshu alias Bhau gang to seven-day judicial custody.

She has been arrested in connection with the murder of Aman Joon at Burger King restaurant in Rajouri Garden.

Mitchell Santner picked 13 wickets in the match against India to help New Zealand to historic win

New Zealand beat India by 113 runs to register first series win in India.

Hezbollah claims first targeting of Tel Aviv-area air base

Lok Sabha LoP and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi congratulated Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge as he completed two years in office, today

Tamil Nadu: Severe waterlogging witnessed in several parts of Madurai after incessant rainfall in the area, visuals from Narimedu area

India reach 178/7 at tea on day three, need 181 runs to win the second Test against New Zealand in Pune.

IMD’s forecast for Tamil Nadu

Today’s meeting was positive. If all government’s work together, we can reduce the threat of pollution: Delhi Minister Gopal Rai

Firecrackers have been banned in Delhi. This could save lives: Delhi Minister Gopal Rai

Hamas says strongly condemns Israeli strikes on Iran.

Iran says two soldiers killed in Israeli strikes

Haryana: Four people died after a fire broke out at a house in Saraswati Enclave in Gurugram last night. Fire has been brought under control.

This problem has been intentionally created by the AAP govt (of Punjab). This problem is neither from the side of farmers nor from the central govt… Rs 44,000 crore has already been released by the central govt (for Punjab), 2 months back to procure crops on the MSP… People who are enemies of Punjab – like Arvind Kejriwal and Raghav Chadha have a hold there and they are not passing orders to Inspectors to procure crops… Tomorrow, we will meet the governor. If the CM (Bhagwant Mann) resigns, this issue can be solved in 2 days.

– Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on farmers’ protests

Pakistan foreign office statement: Israeli strikes on Iran constitute ‘dangerous escalation’ in region

Female associate of Himanshu alias Bhau Gang namely Annu Dhankar involved in the murder case was brought to Patiala House Court, in Delhi

She was apprehended near the International Indo-Nepal border at UP’s Lakimpur Kheri: Delhi Police

BluJ Aero demonstrated prototype of India’s first unmanned logistics VTOL aircraft at the Nadergul Airfield in Hyderabad.

UAE condemns military targeting of Iran, urges restraint and diplomatic solutions to avoid escalation.

BJP releases a list of star campaigners for the Maharashtra assembly elections.

The list includes the names of PM Narendra Modi, Union Ministers JP Nadda, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, among other leaders.

The government is likely to call a special joint session of Parliament on November 26 to mark the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution: Sources told ET Now

Delhi BJP president Virendraa Sachdeva is experiencing high itching and breathing issues. He has no such health history: Delhi BJP

Commonwealth agrees ‘time has come’ for talks on legacy of slavery

Emirati airline flydubai cancels flights to Jordan, Iran, Iraq and Israel, diverts others amid regional tensions

Farmers hold protests near Phagwara Main Chowk in Kapurthala, Punjab.

Farmers in Punjab announced a fresh one-day protest against the State Government over various demands, including paddy procurement.

Fighting for democracy, justice, values enshrined in Constitution central to my life: Priyanka Gandhi to people of Wayanad

Country’s development is only possible when tribal brothers and sisters become active participants in it: President Murmu

The person there in the US, Elon Musk, is making, heads turn with the type of rockets that he has captured with the chopsticks recently and people are asking when ISRO is going to do this… Everyone is looking at Elon Musk, what he is doing there and how we can come up with some fantastic idea that we can beat him. Of course, everybody wants to beat him, but he is above all of that. I think he is such a great man doing fantastic work. We are all inspired by this work. It is because of this that the space is becoming very attractive today. Young people are looking at it with great passion. We are looking at it in a manner in which the technology is becoming accessible to people… The application domain is growing. Also, its impact on the economy, employability, and job creation is growing. These domains are very important and that’s why the government has recently taken the initiative to open up the space sector, bringing in more private investment and private participation. It’s a domain that cannot be kept controlled and regulated. Of course, there is some knowledge that needs to be controlled and regulated, but the application domains, doing work, creating value in this have to get out of those vaults that have been covering the space systems.

– ISRO chief S Somanath at IIT Delhi

Tribal community is a storehouse of knowledge that can contribute significantly towards India’s development: President Murmu

Tribal community understands nature very closely and has been living in harmony with environment for centuries: President Droupadi Murmu

This journey will be my first as public representative but not my first as “public fighter”: Priyanka Gandhi the people of Wayanad

ED, New Delhi has conducted search operations on yesterday in Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Bengaluru in relation to the illegal sale of tickets of Coldplay and Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Dilluminati’ concerts. During the search operations, several incriminating materials such as Mobile phones, laptops, sim cards used in the scam were recovered and seized: ED

BJP’s National President Jagat Prakash Nadda has appointed Dr Ravindra Kumar Rai, former MP as the working president of BJP Jharkhand. This appointment will be effective immediately.

Government extends ITR filing deadline for corporates by 15 days till November 15: Tax department

Chasing 359 runs, India reach 81 for one in their second innings at lunch on the third day of the second Test against New Zealand in Pune

Lahu Kanade, sitting MLA from Shrirampur, dropped and ticket given to Hemant Ogale

Congress gives ticket to Anuja kedar.

She is the wife of MLA Sunil Kedar Savner, who was convicted and subsequently disqualified in a corruption case.

Iraq announces resumption of flights from all airports, state news agency reports.

US hires chartered flight to deport Indians who stayed in country illegally

Karnataka: Congress leader Ajjampeer Khadri who filed nomination as an independent candidate for Shiggaon by-polls, met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah along with cabinet minister Zameer Ahmad Khan at his residence.

Udhna railway station, in Surat witnesses a surge in passengers, long queues can be seen at the station ahead of the festive season which includes Diwali and Chhath Puja.

US conducted a large-frame charter removal flight to India of Indian nationals who did not establish legal basis to remain in the United States.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), conducted a large-frame charter removal flight to India of Indian nationals who did not establish legal basis to remain in the United States.

Saudi Arabia condemns military targeting of Iran, calls for restraint and de-escalation, state news agency says.

Iran to resume flights after Israeli attack: aviation authority, reports AFP

India bowl out New Zealand for 255 in second innings, need to chase 359 to win second Test.

Now the Congress party wants to snatch away all the lands of farmers and give it to one vote bank. This they are doing in the name of vote bank politics. They gave unlimited powers to Waqf in 1995 and in 2013. Now in Karnataka, the story has come from the media and from other sources – the thousands of acres of land belonging to farmers which they have proof for, they want to transfer to the Waqf and the ministers and the government is actually giving the protection and the legal aid for doing this. This shows that their mindset, their priority is to snatch away farmers’ lands and to give it off to a particular vote bank.

– BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla

Waterlogging witnessed at several parts of Madurai after incessant rainfall in the area, visuals from Suriya Nagar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar meets Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy, in Bengaluru

Chinar Corps, Indian Army says, “On 25 Oct night, during an operational move in Kulgam district, a vehicle of Indian Army skid and overturned. Tragically, one sepoy lost his life, while few soldiers sustained injuries who were promptly evacuated for medical care. All soldiers are stable.”

Seven policemen including DSPs Gursher Sandhu and Sammer Vaneet suspended – in connection with an interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi while in incarceration.

Israel military says planes returned safely after striking military targets in Iran

US says Israeli strikes on Iran should ‘complete’ exchange of fire between enemies, warns Tehran against retaliation, reports AP

Spear Corps, Indian Army, says, “Acting on specific intelligence of movement of cadres in general area Changkhao in Longding district, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam Rifles launched a search operation on 25 Oct 24. Contact was established, wherein the troops were fired upon. Reacting swiftly, the troops retaliated and in the exchange of fire, one cadre of NSCN(K-YA) was neutralized. One pistol and war-like stores were recovered from the area of the incident.”

US urges Iran to ‘cease its attacks’ on Israel to break cycle of fighting: White House

Adani Airport Holdings Limited has incorporated a subsidiary — “CELERITAS INTERNATIONAL FZCO” in UAE

US says Israeli strikes on Iran should ‘complete’ exchange of fire between enemies, warns Tehran against retaliation.

Israel army warns Iran will ‘pay heavy price’ if it begins new round of escalation

US is aware of specific targets, says Senior Biden administration official, declining to discuss further.

Israeli attack was designed to be effective: Senior Biden administration official

Iran says it shot down Israel’s attack, country activates air defence

Suresh Chandra Yadav, former president of the District Congress Committee, Prayagraj (Gangapar) relieved from the post with immediate effect for filing nomination papers against the INDIA alliance candidate in the Phulpur Assembly by-election against the decision of the party’s leadership.

The depression (remnant of the severe cyclonic storm “DANA”) over north Odisha moved slightly westwards during the past 6 hours and weakened into a well-marked low-pressure area over the same region. It is likely to weaken further and become insignificant during the next 12 hours.

Iranian Air Defence: Israel attacked certain military centers in the provinces of Tehran, Khuzestan and Ilam.

Israel army says struck Iran’s missile manufacturing facilities

Israel says it has completed its strikes on Iran, including missile plants

Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 hits Tibet’s Xizang

Israeli Military: IDS struck surface-to-air missile arrays and additional Iranian aerial capabilities, that were intended to restrict Israel’s aerial freedom of operation in Iran.

US, Israeli officials say three waves of strikes on Iran took place, Axios says

US and Israeli official have said that three waves of strikes on Iran took place, an Axios reporter posted on X early on Saturday, adding that the second and third waves focused on missile and drone bases and production sites.

Israeli public broadcaster says operation against Iran is over

Israeli public broadcaster said on Saturday the operation against Iran was over after three waves of strikes.

Cyclone Dana: 4431 pregnant women have been shifted to health centres, with 1600 childbirths reported, and all mothers and babies are healthy. The situation is being monitored 24/7. With Lord Jagannath’s blessings, we will successfully overcome the cyclone: Odisha CMO

Iran cancels flights on all routes until further notice, IRNA says

A spokesperson for Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization said flights on all routes have been cancelled until further notice, the country’s state news agency IRNA reported on Saturday.

Beyonce endorses Kamala Harris for President

Netanyahu, top Israel officials conduct security assessment on Iran strikes: statement

Congress candidate from Jamshedpur East, Dr Ajoy Kumar writes to ECI

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader and the party’s candidate from the Shivadi assembly seat in Mumbai, Bala Nandgaonkar says, “15 years ago I contested the election from here and won but in between PM Modi’s wave came and everything was lost… I am loyal to the Thackeray family. If I get a chance to bring Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray together, then I will definitely do it.”

Israel strikes 200 Hezbollah targets; northern Gaza raids continue

Israel’s attack on Iran expected to be a one-night affair, ABC News says

Israel’s attack on Iran is ongoing and is expected to be a one-night affair, ABC News reported early on Saturday in the Middle East and late Friday hours in the United States. ABC cited one source, who also said there were no Israeli casualties or damage to war planes reported thus far.

Delhi: Air quality around Akshardham Temple slightly improves to 218, categorised as ‘Poor’ according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Iraq suspends flights in all airports until further notice: State News Agency

Advisory to pilots says Iran closes the country’s airspace after Israeli attack.

UP Environment Minister orders measures to curb dust, improve AQI in Noida

Noida: On an emergency meeting related to GRAP, Uttar Pradesh Environment Minister Dr Arun Kumar says, “Instructions have been given to minimise dust pollution. The AQI level here should not deteriorate at all… Instructions have been given to sprinkle water at various places… Old vehicles which emit a lot of smoke should be banned… Industries have been told not to use generator sets and the electricity department has also been asked to supply electricity continuously so that generator sets are not used. Instructions have been given to plant grass and sprinkle water on the sides of the roads where there is more dust…”

Israel strikes on Iran ‘exercise of self-defense’: White House

Nothing stops investment firms and banks from coming to India… There is no area where the private sector cannot come in. India has actually opened the private sector, even in sensitive sectors like defence production and space… We have controlled and regulated our businesses really well… It was PM Narendra Modi who said, no red-tape but only red carpet for businesses in the country.

– Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

German Chancellor Scholz “closely following” Ariha Shah case, says Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

AAP MLA Vinay Mishra appointed as Vice Chairman of Delhi Jal Board

Chinese hackers targeted phones affiliated with Harris campaign, source says

“Made impossible for me to work…”: Union Minister Kumaraswamy on past alliance with Congress

Iran media says ‘no fire or explosion’ reported at Tehran oil refinery

Israeli strikes on Iran didn’t include nuclear or oil facilities, US media says

Israel’s strikes on Iran did not include attacking Iranian nuclear facilities or oil fields, and focused on military targets, NBC News and ABC News reported late on Friday, citing an Israeli official.

West Asia conflict escalates as Israel starts ‘precision strikes’ on military targets in Iran