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  • ‘Closely Following Developments’: US Welcomes India-China Border Disengagement, But… |

    The United States has welcomed the ‘reduction in tensions’ along the India-China border following the recent disengagement of troops of the two neighbouring countries along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

    US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Tuesday that Washington is closely monitoring the situation, and it also discussed with New Delhi the latest developments along the LAC. However, he further clarified that the US has not played any role in the resolution.

    Speaking at the daily press briefing on Tuesday, Miller said, “We are closely following the developments, and we understand that both countries have taken initial steps to withdraw troops from the friction points along the LAC. We welcome any reduction in tensions along the border.” “We have talked to our Indian partners and taken a brief on it, but we did not play any role in this resolution,” he added.

    Meanwhile, the disengagement process in the Depsang and Demchok areas of the Eastern Ladakh sector is almost over, defence sources told news agency ANI. The armies of India and China are verifying the vacation of positions and removal of infrastructure by each other there, the ANI sources added.

    India has been working towards resolving this long-standing dispute to restore the pre-April 2020 situation prior to the onset of Chinese aggression in the area. On Friday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed that frontier troops of both nations are engaged in “relevant work” in line with the agreement reached on border issues. During a press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that this work is progressing “smoothly.”

    On October 25, Army sources told news agency PTI that the process is likely to get completed by October 28-29.

    The agreement framework was “signed” first at the diplomatic level and then military-level talks took place, the Army sources had said, adding the nitty-gritty of the agreement was worked in the Corps Commander-level talks, which was signed kast week. Adhering to agreements between the two sides, Indian troops then begun to pull back equipment to rear locations in these areas.

    The disengagement at the two friction points is in its “final stages”, PTI reported, citing an official source on Tuesday. Last week the agreement was arrived at only for these two friction points, and “talks were still underway” for other areas.

    The sources have said that patrolling will begin at the these points once the disengagement that began last week is completed and both sides will move their respective troops and dismantle temporary structures. Eventually, they added, the areas and patrolling status is expected to be moved back to pre-April 2020 level.

    The patrolling will be done by armed personnel and structures to be dismantled include temporary sheds and tents, a source said. The process follows the agreement firmed up between the two countries on patrolling and disengagement of troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, a major breakthrough to end the over four-year standoff.

    The ties between the two Asian giants had nosedived following a fierce clash in the Galwan Valley in June 2020 that marked the most serious military conflict between the two sides in decades.

  • DA Hike: More than four lakh pensioners of Madhya Pradesh will get 50 percent dearness allowance, arrears to employees in 4 installments

    The relief for sixth pay scale pensioners will be 239 percent.

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    Pensioners will get the benefit of increased allowance due to Diwali, 50 percent dearness relief from October 2024. Employees will get arrears of dearness allowance in four installments.

    State Bureau, Naiduniya, Bhopal: More than four lakh pensioners of the state will get dearness relief at the rate of 50 percent from October 2024. The state government has agreed to the proposal of Chhattisgarh government. Dearness relief for pensioners receiving sixth pay scale will be 239 percent. On the other hand, the arrears of dearness allowance from January to October 2024 will be given to the employees in four installments. The Finance Department has issued its orders.

    Departmental officials said that the Chhattisgarh government had sought consent by deciding to increase the dearness relief of pensioners from 46 to 50 percent from October. The state government has written a letter to the Finance Department agreeing.

    Dearness relief to pensioners

    Ganesh Dutt Joshi, patron of Pensioner Welfare Association, says that like every time, this time also the pensioners have been treated with second class. Employees will be given arrears of dearness allowance from January to October 2024, but pensioners will be given increased October dearness relief. There is repeated talk of agreement between the two states, but there is no provision for it.

    Benefit of dearness allowance will be given from November salary

    Instructions have been given to give the benefit of increased dearness allowance to the employees from the salary of October, but due to Diwali, most of the employees were paid on 28th October itself, hence the benefit of increased dearness allowance will be given from the salary of November, which will be given in December. Will receive.

    The arrears will be paid in four equal installments in December 2024, January, February and March 2025. The amount of arrears will be paid in lump sum to the nominated member of the employees who died between January to September 2024.

  • The happiness of Diwali turned into mourning, father beat his drunken son to death

    Manoj Yadav, Korba. Amidst the happiness of Diwali, a sensational case of murder has come to light from Korba district of Chhattisgarh. A father beat his drunken son to death. On receiving information about the incident, the police reached the spot, established a route and started investigation. The accused father has been arrested.

    This whole matter is Silyari Bhantha village under Urga police station. According to the information, the deceased youth Jeevrakhan Singh (31 years) often used to drink alcohol and used to beat and abuse his family. Even today he was fighting with his family members under the influence of alcohol. Meanwhile, the dispute escalated so much that his father Mansingh attacked him with a rod and brick and killed him. As soon as the information about the case was received, the police reached the spot and took the body into their custody and sent it for post-mortem. The murderer father has been arrested and further action has been taken.

    Information also came to light in the case that the deceased Jeevrakhan used to have daily disputes with the family members, due to which his wife was living in her maternal home with their child for the last three years. The deceased’s parents, Mansingh and mother Bhagwati, being upset with him, had gone to work in Jammu and Kashmir and had recently returned on Dussehra. During this time, Jeevarakhan had a dispute with his family members and his father got angry and took a terrible step.

  • LAC Disengagement: India, China Withdraw Troops, Dismantle Temporary Structures In Ladakh |

    The disengagement process between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh reached completion on Tuesday, with both armies now verifying positions and dismantling each other’s temporary infrastructure, news agency IANS reported citing defence sources. This process marks a significant step forward in the tense standoff that has gripped the region since Chinese incursions over four and a half years ago.

    Defence sources report that dismantling temporary structures in key areas like the Depsang plains and Demchok is nearly complete, with verification efforts already underway on both sides. “The verification process is being done physically as well as through unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs),” a source explained, underscoring the importance of accurate monitoring in ensuring stability.

    Following the troop withdrawal, soldiers from both sides have been relocated to rear positions as part of the disengagement strategy. Patrolling access, which had been blocked since April 2020, will soon resume at previously inaccessible points. The patrolling will be conducted by small teams of around 10 to 15 soldiers, enhancing communication and safety.

    Notably, Indian forces will regain access beyond the previously contested ‘bottleneck’ area in the Depsang plains, while in Demchok, patrols will be able to reach Track Junction and Charding Nullah.

    Last week, both nations acknowledged reaching an agreement on patrolling in Depsang and Demchok. Beijing confirmed that “the Chinese and Indian frontier troops are engaged in relevant work, which is going smoothly at the moment,” mirroring India’s prior announcement. Sources within the Indian Army note that coordinated patrolling is expected to begin in the coming days, with both sides exchanging prior information to avoid potential face-offs.

    Despite this progress, defence sources said to IANS that the large deployment of Indian troops sent to Ladakh during the 2020 standoff will remain in place. “There are no plans to move back by any troops from Ladakh in the near future till an atmosphere of mutual trust and verification is established,” they said, highlighting the ongoing need for vigilance.

    Similar disengagement protocols are also being discussed in Arunachal Pradesh, where a standoff in the Yangtse, Asaphila, and Subansiri Valleys has also drawn attention. 

  • Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav administered the National Unity Day oath at TT Nagar Stadium and flagged off the Run for Unity.

    Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav flagging off the “Run for Unity”.

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    “Run for Unity” reflects the country’s resolve for unity, health and fitness. The Chief Minister paid floral tributes on the portrait of Sardar Patel and administered the oath of national unity. The youth of the capital participated enthusiastically in the “Run for Unity” program.

    Bhopal. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the initiative of “Run for Unity” is unprecedented, reflecting the resolve for national unity, health and fitness on the birth anniversary of Iron Man Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. With independence, Sardar Patel was most concerned about the health of the country.

    Despite the opposing views adopted by various princely states, Sardar Patel gave the country its present form by merging the princely states in less than two years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the idea of ​​”Run for Unity” to the country to restore the noble and great personality of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the society.

    Chief Minister Dr. Yadav was addressing the “Run for Unity” program organized at Tatya Tope Nagar Stadium to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man dedicated to the integrity of India. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav offered floral tributes on the portrait of Sardar Patel and administered the oath of national unity to the people present.

    Chief Minister Dr. Yadav flagged off the energetic youth participating in the program. In the program, MLA Bhagwan Das Sabnani, Bhopal Mayor Malti Rai, Chief Secretary Anurag Jain, Additional Chief Secretary Rajesh Rajoura, Additional Chief Secretary Smita Bhardwaj Ghate and Sports Director Dr. Ravi Kumar Gupta, Joint Director BS Yadav and a large number of public representatives, officers and Youth were present.

    Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Vishwas Sarang said that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel played an important role in uniting the country. He fought against the kings and kingdoms who had different opinions and gave the country its present form. The “Run for Unity” program is an opportunity to reiterate our commitment towards maintaining the unity and integrity of the country.

    MP VD Sharma said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Yadav, along with the development and public welfare activities, the Indian cultural environment is being enriched by the events like Shastra Puja and Govardhan Puja organized by the state government. Participant under “Run for Unity” T.T. From Municipal Stadium via Kamala Nehru School, New Market, Roshanpura via T.T. Reached Municipal Stadium.

    Youth ran in “Run for Unity”

    A large number of youth participated in the “Run for Unity” organized at Tatya Tope Nagar Stadium. Players and coaches of the sports academy located at Tatyatope Stadium were also present in it.

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  • Viral Video: Congress did PC, Shoaib, seen with BJP candidate Sunil Soni, said the video was true, BJP had said it was fake.

    Nitin Namdev, Raipur. A video of Sunil Soni, BJP candidate for Raipur South by-election in Chhattisgarh, is going viral on social media, in which Sunil Soni is seen hugging a Muslim man and kissing his forehead. BJP had called it fake. Congress held a press conference today regarding this matter. Mohammad Shoaib, who was seen in the viral video, was also present in this press conference. Politics is going on regarding the video for the last two days. In this matter Mohammad Shoaib said that this video is not fake. This happened to me. I don’t have any objection to this video.

    Giving complete information about the video, Mohammad Shoaib said that we met Sunil Soni in the vegetable market in 2019. After that came paper photo. I was told that if someone had taken such a photo then the photo would have been posted. I had no idea. Our photo-video is going viral since two-three days. Many of our people and relatives come and ask, why is it going viral, what is the matter, whereas I have no knowledge about this matter. Then I told that Sunil Soni’s photo was taken in the vegetable market while he was meeting her. During this, Sunil Soni hugged and kissed his forehead and I congratulated him.

    Mohammad Shoaib told that this video is not fake. This happened to me. I don’t have any objection to this video. I meet everyone. I have also met the Chief Minister. I used to go to his place also. I also had a meeting with Dilip Singh Judev. I have met many leaders. I have gone to work. His sons had come from visiting. Yudhveer Singh had gone here. I have been associated with these people for a long time and there is no such thing.

    BJP leaders have complained in the police station

    Let us tell you that politics is going on in Chhattisgarh for the last two days regarding the viral video. Regarding this matter, a large number of leaders including senior BJP MLA Ajay Chandrakar and former MLA Shivratan Sharma had also complained to the Civil Line police station regarding the video. After the complaint, FIR was registered against the head of Congress Media. After that, today senior Congress leaders held a press conference, in which all the things were revealed based on the video. Many leaders including former minister Ravindra Choubey, former MLA Dhanendra Sahu, head of communication department Sushil Anand Shukla, former MLA Satyanarayan Sharma were present in this press conference.

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  • NCB Busts Massive Meth Lab Near Delhi NCR With Suspected Mexican Cartel Ties |

    New Delhi: A meth lab linked to a Mexican drug cartel was recently discovered in Noida, leading to the arrest of five people, including a warden from Tihar Jail and two businessmen from Delhi, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) reported on Tuesday.

    The NCB’s statement said that this lab was uncovered on October 25 in the Kasna industrial area of Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddh Nagar district, where authorities seized about 95 kg of methamphetamine, found in both solid and liquid forms.

    Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) operations unit in a joint operation with Special Cell, Delhi Police has busted a clandestine Methamphetamine manufacturing lab in Kasana Industrial Area of district Gautam Budh Nagar on 25th of October 2024 and found about 95 kg of Methamphetamine… pic.twitter.com/zWdhlHxNJ4
    — ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2024

    The Delhi Police’s Special Cell joined the investigation, as the drug network reportedly operates across multiple locations in the National Capital Region.

    A preliminary inquiry revealed that a Delhi-based businessman, found at the factory during the raid, and a Tihar Jail warden were key players in setting up the illegal lab. They sourced chemicals from multiple suppliers and imported the necessary machinery, according to NCB Deputy Director General (Operations) Gyaneshwar Singh.

  • Mahakal Diwali Puja: Mahakal will be worshiped with silver coins for happiness and prosperity in the nation.

    During Bhasma Aarti on Diwali, Aarti is also performed with sparklers.

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    The five-day festival of Mahakaal will start from today. First of all, Diwali is celebrated in the court of Mahakaal. On October 31, there will be Fuljhadi Aarti in Bhasma Aarti.

    Naidunia Representative, Ujjain. The five-day festival of lights will start from Dhan Trayodashi on Tuesday at Jyotirlinga Mahakal temple. With the wish of happiness and prosperity in the nation, Mahapuja will be done by offering a silver coin to Lord Mahakal.

    Diwali will be held on 31st October and Govardhan Puja will be held on 2nd November. For the festival of lights, attractive electric lights and floral decorations will be done in the temple.

    Dhantrayodashi: Silver coins will be sacrificed on Mahakal

    On Dhantrayodashi, great worship of Lord Mahakal will be done by the priest committee. President Pandit Lokesh Vyas said that silver coins have been made especially for the Mahapuja. With the wish of happiness and prosperity in the country, state and city, a silver coin will be offered to God and worship will be done.

    After this, coins will be offered to the king and distributed among the committee members. On this day, all the priests of the temple worship these coins at home. Let us tell you that in other temples, Annakoot starts from Kartik Shukla Pratipada, the next day of Diwali.

    Diwali: Avantikanath will be the first to receive Annakoot

    There is a tradition of celebrating Diwali on Roop Chaturdashi in Jyotirlinga Mahakal Temple. This time Diwali will be celebrated with Bhasma Aarti on 31st October at 4 am. Pt. Mahesh Pujari, who performed Bhasma Aarti, said, in the worldly world Lord Mahakal is considered the king of Ujjain. Therefore, whatever be the festival of Sanatan Dharma tradition, it is first celebrated in the courtyard of the king. Therefore, Diwali is celebrated in the temple on Chaturdashi instead of Amavasya. On this day, there is a tradition of applying ubtan to enhance the appearance. First of all, the king is bathed with hot water after applying saffron sandalwood paste. After this, special makeup is done by wearing new clothes and gold and silver jewellery. After this, Aarti is performed with sparklers after offering Annakoot to the Lord.

    Govardhan Puja: Govardhan Puja will be held in the cowshed.

    The Gaushala is run by the Mahakaleshwar Temple Management Committee in the premises of the Vedic Research Institute located in village Chintaman. According to the tradition of the temple, Govardhan Puja will be held in the cowshed on 2 November. Govardhan and Gomata will be worshiped by the temple administrator and committee members.

  • Controversy increases over Bless Bastar Prayer Festival, Hindu organizations allege conversion

    Ashutosh Tiwari, Jagdalpur. Controversy has arisen over the Bless Bastar Prayer Festival organized in the city between 8 and 10 November. Hindu organizations have opened a front against the event, alleging conversion. Also read: Liquor scam case: ED raids in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, investigation going on at the locations of bar operators in Raipur.

    Paul Dhinakaran and his family will participate in this prayer meeting organized by the Bless Bastar Prayer Mahotsav Organizing Committee. Hindu organizations allege that the organizing committee is organizing the prayer festival for the purpose of religious conversion. In this program innocent tribals will be converted.

    This program is being publicized on a large scale, but a controversy has arisen over the event amid allegations of religious conversion. Hindu organizations have demanded the administration to cancel the permission for the program.

    Paul Dhinakaran is a Christian preacher

    Let us tell you that Paul Dinakaran is a famous Indian Christian preacher and teacher. He is the president of Jesus Calls, an international prayer ministry that provides prayer and spiritual guidance for people.

  • UAE Steel Manufacturers Demand Crackdown On Illegal Steel Scrap Imports To India, Citing Fraudulent Documentation |

    UAE based Steel Manufacturing companies have filed written complaints to the Indian customs authorities about the illegal imports of steel scrap from the UAE into India citing concerns over alleged falsified documentation and evasion of export fees. UAE based Steel Manufacturing companies have urged the Indian Government to take immediate and stringent action and stop the illegal import of the steel scrap from UAE.

    In a letter exclusively accessed by ZEE, the companies claimed that certain shippers are allegedly
    smuggling steel scrap into India. The material is not only being shipped to India under falsified documents but also results in the loss of revenue to the Indian customs authorities. It also poses the risk of any commodity entering into the country by these illegal methods.

    The companies have submitted information relating to such illegal imports into India. The companies have highlighted certain violations which include changed Bill of lading, wrong declaration of the country of origin and the port of loading, false Certificate of Origin, false Pre-Shipment Inspection

    Certificate (PSIC).

    UAE and India have an excellent trade relationship under the auspices of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between the two countries.

    “The steel scrap shipments have originated illegally from the UAE by evasion of the export duty payable on such exports through falsification of the trade documents which is a serious violation of the CEPA and the international maritime law. We urge your good offices to take immediate action to stop this STEEL SCRAP imports into India which has originated illegally from the UAE,” the letter addressed to Surjit Bhujbal, a member of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes in Indian stated.

    UAE’s federal authorities recently imposed an export fee of AED 400 per metric ton on industrial waste, including steel scrap as part of a new waste management policy. The UAE based steel manufacturers have claimed that some shippers are circumventing these fees by generating fraudulent bills of lading which include creating separate documents for UAE and Indian customs, misrepresenting the port of origin and evade regulations.

    The companies also identified various tactics being used including incorrect HS code declarations and counterfeit Certificates of Origin. Highlighting the strong bilateral relationship between the UAE and India, the UAE based steel manufacturers emphasised the need for vigilance. The companies referenced the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between the two nations in May 2022 which aims to enhance trade and investment cooperation.

    Until the news is published, CBIT has declined to comment on the story.