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Devendra Fadnavis reacts to Saif Ali Khan stabbing: ‘Mumbai not unsafe’ | Latest News India

Devendra Fadnavis reacts to Saif Ali Khan stabbing: ‘Mumbai not unsafe’ | Latest News India

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Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday termed the stabbing attack on actor Saif Ali Khan as “serious”, but added it was wrong to brand Mumbai as “unsafe”. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis called the attack on Saif Ali Khan a “serious incident”.(PTI file) “Mumbai is the safest mega city in country. The incident is serious but wrong to brand city as unsafe,” PTI quoted the chief minister as saying. Actor Saif Ali Khan is currently undergoing treatment at Mumbai’s Lilawati Hospital after he was stabbed by an intruder in his apartment around 3 am on Thursday. “The incident must be taken seriously. The government will take steps to make Mumbai safer,” Fadnavis added. “Police have given you all the details regarding this. What kind of attack is this, what is actually behind this and what was the intention behind the attack is all before you,” he added. Saif Ali Khan stabbing case LIVE updates Saif’s attacker identified using CCTV footage: Mumbai Police The Mumbai Police said that the intruder who stabbed Saif Ali Khan …

‘I am illiterate’: Ex-Chhattisgarh minister Kawasi Lakhma arrested by ED in liquor ‘scam’ | Latest News India

‘I am illiterate’: Ex-Chhattisgarh minister Kawasi Lakhma arrested by ED in liquor ‘scam’ | Latest News India

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The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday arrested Congress MLA in Chhattisgarh and former state excise minister Kawasi Lakhma in an alleged liquor scam case. Congress MLA and former state excise minister Kawasi Lakhma, right, being taken to court by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in an alleged liquor scam, in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.(PTI) The central agency had raided the properties of the former minister and his son Harish in Raipur, Sukma and Dhamtari districts as part of a money laundering investigation into the case late last month. It subsequently questioned the 71-year-old former minister and his son in the case. After the raids, Lakhma had claimed that he didn’t know anything about the scam and that he was ‘illiterate’, The Indian Express reported “They asked me if I knew about the liquor scam. I said I saw it on TV and read about it in the papers but it did not come to my knowledge. I’m an illiterate person. Whatever paper was placed before me, I signed. On what they took my signature, I do not know,” …

Supreme Court to hear Godhra train burning case on February 13 gujarat government latest updates – India TV

Supreme Court to hear Godhra train burning case on February 13 gujarat government latest updates – India TV

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Image Source : PTI (FILE) Supreme Court. Godhra train burning case: The Supreme Court on Thursday (January 16) said it will hear on February 13 the appeals filed by the Gujarat government and several other convicts in the 2002 Godhra train burning case. A bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and Aravind Kumar made it clear that no adjournment will be given in the matter on the next date of hearing. On February 27, 2002, 59 people were killed when the S-6 coach of the Sabarmati Express was burnt at Gujarat’s Godhra, triggering riots in the state. Several appeals have been filed in the apex court challenging the October 2017 verdict of the Gujarat High Court which had upheld the conviction of several convicts and commuted the death penalties of 11 people to life term. When the matter came for hearing on Thursday, a lawyer, appearing for a convict, submitted that no evidence has been put on record. “We don’t know. We will hear the matter and we had clarified this earlier. We will not adjourn this …

Label campaign materials created or enhanced using AI: ECI tells pol parties | Latest News India

Label campaign materials created or enhanced using AI: ECI tells pol parties | Latest News India

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Jan 16, 2025 01:39 PM IST The Election Commission of India (ECI) asked political parties to issue disclaimers in campaign ads and promotional content when they use synthetic content online and offline The Election Commission of India (ECI) has advised political parties to prominently label their campaign materials created or enhanced using artificial intelligence (AI) or other synthetic, digital means. The ECI in May 2024 asked political parties to take down deepfakes. (HT PHOTO) The advisory was issued days after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) filed cases in poll-bound Delhi against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for using modified content showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union minister Amit Shah. “Prominent and easily discernible labelling of Al-generated content would ensure responsible and transparent campaigning and informed voters,” the ECI advisory said. It added political parties must label all images, videos, audio, or other materials generated or significantly altered using AI with labels such as “AI-generated”, “Digitally Enhanced” or “Synthetic Content”. The ECI asked political parties to issue disclaimers in campaign ads and promotional content …

Local issues take center stage ahead of Delhi Assembly polls, residents raise concerns | Latest News India

Local issues take center stage ahead of Delhi Assembly polls, residents raise concerns | Latest News India

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New Delhi, Ahead of Delhi Assembly polls on February 5, residents across the national capital have raised concerns over a range of civic issues,including poor road conditions, water quality and rising pollution levels. Local issues take center stage ahead of Delhi Assembly polls, residents raise concerns Mohammad Sadiq, a resident of Seelampur in northeast Delhi, highlighted the ongoing issue of contaminated water. “We have electricity, but the water quality is very poor. We have to buy clean water for drinking and cooking, which costs between ₹30 to ₹50 per day. The condition of the roads in our area is another major concern. We expects the next government to resolve these issues,” he said. Another resident from Hardevpuri, Durgapuri in northeast Delhi, Harsh Tyagi, pointed to multiple problems, including narrow lanes, lack of parking, and insufficient green cover. “The pollution level in our area is high due to the lack of trees. The narrow lanes leads to parking congestion congestion and there is no proper drainage system,” Tyagi said. In northwest Delhi, Nisha Sharma, expressed concerns …

After Saif Ali Khan attacked, Maharashtra Opposition questions: Why big names are being targeted? | Latest News India

After Saif Ali Khan attacked, Maharashtra Opposition questions: Why big names are being targeted? | Latest News India

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Maharashtra Opposition leaders, including Priyanka Chaturvedi of the Shiv Sensa (UBT), expressed concern over the attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan by an intruder at his Bandra home in Mumbai and termed the incident as “worrisome”. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi(PTI file) “What a shame that Mumbai sees another high profile attempt on life, the attack on Saif Ali Khan yet again raises questions on Mumbai Police & the Home Minister,” Priyanka Chaturvedi posted on X. The Rajya Sabha MP added that the incident comes after a series of others that show a “deliberate attempt” to undermine Mumbai by targeting big names. “Baba Siddique ji’s family is still awaiting justice after his shocking murder. Salman Khan forced to live in a bullet proof house. Now it is Saif Ali Khan All in Bandra. An area which has the highest concentration of celebrities, which is supposed to have adequate security. If celebrities are not safe then who in Mumbai is?” Priyanka Chaturvedi questioned. Supriya Sule speaks to Karisma Kapoor NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule …

Proposed waste-to-energy plant in Delhi’s Bawana sparks protests, locals threaten to boycott polls | Latest News India

Proposed waste-to-energy plant in Delhi’s Bawana sparks protests, locals threaten to boycott polls | Latest News India

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New Delhi, The proposed waste-to-energy plant in Bawana has taken centre stage ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections with the local residents raising environmental and health concerns and a section threatening to boycott the polls if the project proceeds. Proposed waste-to-energy plant in Delhi’s Bawana sparks protests, locals threaten to boycott polls The plant has been planned on a 15-acre site near the Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility for hazardous waste in DSIDC Sector 5. Speaking to PTI, residents from over 15 nearby villages have claimed that the project will result in the destruction of trees, increased air and water pollution, and long-term health risks, including respiratory ailments as well as neurological disorders. They also argued that emissions from the waste-to-energy plant, such as dioxins, furans, particulate matter , and even heavy metals like mercury and lead, will not just worsen the air quality but also endanger public health. “The toxic emissions from this plant will put our lives at risk. We’re already struggling with pollution from nearby factories and other WTE plants here, which …

Delhi weather today: Rain lashes NCR, IMD predicts more showers; 29 trains delayed due to dense fog | Latest News India

Delhi weather today: Rain lashes NCR, IMD predicts more showers; 29 trains delayed due to dense fog | Latest News India

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A spell of overnight rain lashed Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and other places in the national capital region. Delhi is likely to experience light rain and thunderstorms till Sunday, according to a forecast by the India Meteorological Department. Delhi’s air quality has become severe(Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo) The IMD has predicted a yellow alert across all regions of Delhi, with light rain, smog, and shallow fog in the morning hours until Sunday. Conditions are also likely to be overcast today, as per the forecast. Delhi has been witnessing dense fog conditions over the past few days. As many as 29 trains to Delhi are running late due to fog conditions on Thursday, according to the Indian Railways. Also Read: Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Check weather forecast for January 16, 2025 The city’s minimum temperature stands at 12.05 degrees Celsius and maximum temperature at 21.41 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity is 44 per cent and the wind speed is 44 km/hour. ‘Severe’ air quality Delhi also suffers from air quality ranging from ‘severe’ to ‘very poor’. As …

NCP’s Hadapsar assembly candidate seeks clarity on verification of 5% votes | Latest News India

NCP’s Hadapsar assembly candidate seeks clarity on verification of 5% votes | Latest News India

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Jan 16, 2025 04:01 AM IST The court also directed that any doubts among voters or candidates regarding microcontrollers and chips should be addressed Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Prashant Jagtap who contested and lost the recently held state assembly polls from the Hadapsar assembly constituency has written to the Pune district collector, seeking clarity on verification of 5% of the votes which he had sought earlier. Several candidates who contested and lost the state assembly polls raised concerns over the credibility of electronic voting machines (EVMs) and the election process after the assembly election results were declared. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO) Jagtap has also requested the district collector to communicate to him the date when the verification process will be conducted. Several candidates who contested and lost the state assembly polls raised concerns over the credibility of electronic voting machines (EVMs) and the election process after the assembly election results were declared. Many like Jagtap paid the required fees and requested verification of five per cent of the votes under the Election Commission of India’s (ECI’s) …

Lawrence Bishnoi interview: Ex-DSP challenges dismissal, HC seeks state’s response by Feb 20 | Latest News India

Lawrence Bishnoi interview: Ex-DSP challenges dismissal, HC seeks state’s response by Feb 20 | Latest News India

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Punjab government by February 20 on a plea filed by dismissed deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Gursher Singh Sandhu challenging his dismissal following his indictment in gangster Lawrence Bishnoi interview controversy. Dismissed deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Gursher Singh Sandhu The Punjab government dismissed Sandhu on January 2 by invoking powers under Article 311 (2) (b) for allegedly facilitating the recording of Bishnoi’s interview in September 2022 when the gangster was lodged in the Kharar CIA facility. In March 2023, a private news channel aired two interviews of Bishnoi. The second one was later found to be recorded in a Rajasthan jail. The plea says the dismissal order could have been passed after conducting an inquiry and giving reasonable opportunity to the petitioner to clear his stand. The same can be exempted only on the satisfaction of certain reason to be recorded in writing that it is not reasonably practicable to hold such an inquiry, the plea added. It says disciplinary proceedings …