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  • US has imposed sanctions on 19 Indian companies and two citizens

    The US has imposed sanctions on 400 companies and people across the world on charges of helping Russia. These include 19 companies and two citizens of India. These companies are accused of helping Russia in the Ukraine war.

    The US has imposed sanctions on 19 Indian companies and two citizens. The US says these companies had helped Russia in the fight against Ukraine. The US has imposed sanctions on about 400 companies and people from many countries. Apart from India, these include companies and citizens from China, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey and UAE. According to media reports, Vivek Kumar Mishra and Sudhir Kumar, directors of Delhi-based company Ascend Aviation, have been banned. The US State Department has also given detailed information about the allegations leveled against four Indian companies.

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    These include Ascend Aviation India, Mask Trans, TSMD Global and Futrevo. The US State Department alleges that Ascend Aviation sent more than 700 shipments to Russian companies between March 2023 and March 2024. These included Common High Priority List (CHPL) items worth more than $200,000. Similarly, Mask Trans is accused of supplying CHPL items worth more than $300,000 to Russia between June 2023 and April 2024. TSMD Global has been accused of supplying CHPL items worth $430,000 to Russia.

    What are the charges

    Similarly, the US State Department has accused the Indian company Futrevo of supplying CHPL items worth $1.4 million to Russia. These include electronic components. These items were supplied between January 2023 and February 2024. This is not the first time that the US has imposed sanctions on Indian companies. Earlier in November last year, Si2 Microsystems was also banned. The company was accused of supplying integrated circuits of American origin to the Russian military.

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  • Indian and Chinese troops exchange Diwali sweets as Ladakh border disengagement process marks end of conflict 

    The Indian and Chinese troops exchanged sweets along the Line of Actual Control as the border disengagement process completed marking the end of more than four-year-long conflict between the two Asian giants, media reports said.

    The troops exchanged sweets on the occasion of India's Hindu festival of Diwali at five locations along LAC including two in Ladakh.
    Indian and Chinese troopers exchange Diwali sweets border crisis ends. Photo courtesy: PTI X

    The troops exchanged sweets on the occasion of India’s Hindu festival of Diwali at five locations along LAC including two in Ladakh.

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the disengagement of Indian and Chinese troops along the LAC is “almost complete”, updating about the consensus reached by India and China.

    Singh on Thursday said, “India and China have held diplomatic and military talks to resolve conflicts in some areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Recently, they reached a broad consensus to restore the ground situation, based on equal and mutual security.

    “This agreement includes patrolling and grazing rights in traditional areas. Disengagement is almost complete, and efforts will continue to move beyond disengagement, but that may take some time.”

    The disengagement was held at two points of Ladakh, Depsang and Demchok.

    The troops of the two Asian giants returned to the status which prevailed before the deadly Galwan clash in 2020.

    Last month, India and China reached a consensus and agreed to disengage along the border “in a coordinated and planned way”.

    Both the armies had agreed to withdraw from their positions to their respective positions on their sides and verify each others’ positions after that.

    For over four years, the two countries were engaged in a military standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) following the Galwan clash which took place in June 2020.

    Galwan Clash

    The Galwan skirmish erupted from a dispute over a temporary bridge built by the Chinese in the Galwan River valley in Ladakh.

    On June 15, 2020, Indian and Chinese troops engaged in a six-hour clash in the rugged terrain of Ladakh, engaging in hand-to-hand combat with makeshift weapons such as stones, batons, and iron rods.

    The face-off occurred in near-complete darkness and freezing temperatures, leading to fatalities as soldiers fell or were pushed from ridges.

    Twenty Indian soldiers were martyred in the clash, while China officially acknowledged four casualties, although reports indicate higher Chinese losses, as soldiers drowned in the choppy waters of the Galwan River.

    Among the Indians, Colonel B Santosh Babu, the Commanding Officer of the 16th Bihar Regiment, was martyred during the unprovoked aggression by PLA troops.

    The Galwan clashes highlighted China’s aggressive stance towards its neighbouring countries.

    Many observers on social media noted similarities between the Chinese attack on Philippine navy ships and the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.

  • Indian stock market opens in red; selling seen in PSU bank, pharma sectors

    Sensex trades lower amid weak global cues

    The Indian stock market opened in red for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as selling was seen in PSU bank and pharma sectors in early trade.

    Sensex was trading at 80,057.15 after falling 311.88 points or 0.39 per cent. At the same time. Nifty was trading at 24,372.75 after falling 94.10 points or 0.38 per cent. The market trend remained positive.

    On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), 1,666 stocks were trading in green, while 586 stocks were trading in red. The Nifty Bank was at 52,890.30 after slipping 430.40 points or 0.82 per cent. The Nifty Midcap 100 index was trading at 56,460.75 after climbing 209.45 points or 0.37 per cent.

    The Nifty Small cap 100 index was at 18,355.35 after climbing 156.40 points or 0.86 per cent. Maruti, IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors, TCS and ITC were the top gainers in the Sensex pack.

    At the same time, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finserv, Titan, HCL Tech, PowerGrid and Asian Paints were the top losers. Maruti, BEL, IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors and Bajaj Auto were the top gainers in the Nifty pack. Cipla, Dr Reddy’s, Sun Pharma, Shriram Finance, Bajaj Finserv and Titan were the top losers.

    In Asian markets, except the Tokyo market, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Jakarta and Seoul markets were trading in the red. US stock markets had closed in the red on the previous trading day. According to market experts, in the near term, the market will be influenced by two factors — one positive and the other negative.

    Sensex snaps five-day losing streak, Nifty closes above 24,300

    The positive is the sharp decline in FII selling to just Rs 548 crore on Tuesday. This is an indication that the FII tactical trade of ‘Sell India, Buy China’ is coming to an end. With more DII and retail money coming to the market and FII selling tapering off, the market may get a near-term boost, aided by the festive mood.

    But the uptrend is unlikely to sustain since the Q2 earnings numbers indicate softness in earnings for FY25, said experts. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 548 crore on Tuesday, while domestic institutional investors bought equities worth Rs 730 crore on the same day. There was a boom in the market on Tuesday.

    At the end of trading, the market rose on the strength of bank shares. Sensex closed at 80,369.03, up 363.99 points or 0.45 per cent. Nifty was at 24,466.85 after rising 127.70 points or 0.52 per cent. (With inputs from IANS)

  • Indian govt sends 30 tonnes of essential medical supplies to Palestine 

    Indian government sends 30 tonnes of medical supplies to Palestine
    India sends 30 tonnes of medical supplies to Palestine. Photo Courtesy: Randhir Jaiswal X page

    The Indian government has shipped 30 tonnes of medical supplies to Palestine as humanitarian assistance amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

    The medical supplies include essential life-saving and anti-cancer drugs.

    MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X: ” Extending humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine, sends 30 tons of medical supplies comprising essential life-saving and anti-cancer drugs to Palestine.”

    Palestine and Israel have been engaged in a conflict for more than a year now.

    The conflict begun on October 7,2023 after Hamas members attacked Israel.

    Israel commenced its ground offensive after the Hamas attack.

    Israel-UNRWA-Hamas

    Monday’s vote by the Israeli Knesset banning the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) contradicts principles of the UN Charter, violates Israel’s obligations under international law, and sets a dangerous precedent, the head of the Agency, Philippe Lazzarini has warned. The UN chief pledged later he would take the issue to the General Assembly.

    “This is the latest in the ongoing campaign to discredit UNRWA and delegitimize its role towards providing human-development assistance and services to Palestine refugees,” Lazzarini said in a post on X, following reports of the long-anticipated vote being taken by Knesset members, passing by a margin on 92-10.

    Lazzarini added that the two bills which will reportedly come into effect within 90 days “will only deepen the suffering” of Palestinians, especially in Gaza where people have been going through “more than a year of sheer hell”.

    “These bills increase the suffering of the Palestinians and are nothing less than collective punishment,” he said.

    The UN Secretary-General issued a statement in New York late on Monday warning that if implemented the laws would “likely prevent UNRWA from continuing it’s essential work.”

    António Guterres stressed UNRWA provided the principal way of delivering aid and it would have “devastating consequences” were Israel to outlaw the agency.

    “I am bringing this matter to the attention of the UN General Assembly and weill keep the Assembly closely informed as the situation develops,” Guterres said.

    Virtually the entire population of the Gaza Strip depends on humanitarian assistance, with UNRWA as the “backbone” of UN’s relief efforts in the war-ravaged enclave.

    In addition to helping deliver food and other lifesaving essentials, UNRWA is also crucial for overseeing the ongoing polio vaccination drive.

    No alternative to UNRWA

    UNRWA’s importance has been reiterated by several countries as well as UN’s leadership, including the Secretary-General, who has described the agency’s historic and leading humanitarian role as “irreplaceable”.

    Lazzarini further stated that putting an end to UNRWA and its services “will not strip the Palestinians from their refugee status”.

    “That status is protected by another UN General Assembly resolution until a fair and lasting solution is found to the plight of the Palestinians,” he said.

    “Failing to push back these bills will weaken our common multilateral mechanism established after World War Two,” he added.

    UNRWA was established by the General Assembly in December 1949 “to carry out […] direct relief and works programmes” for Palestine refugees. It began its operations on 1 May 1950.

  • Indian Passport: This is the expiry date of your passport, know when you can get it renewed

    Indian Passport : Passport is one of the most powerful documents in the world. Passport opens the doors of the world for you and without it you cannot travel internationally.

    Another strength of the passport is that it also works to ensure your identity as an Indian citizen while traveling abroad. But like most things, passport is also valid for a fixed period of time and it also has an ‘expiry date’. Do you know for how many years a passport remains valid? Along with this, it is also important to know for how long a passport can be renewed after it expires.

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    Validity of passport

    According to the official website of the passport service, the validity of a normal passport issued to adults in India is 10 years. Whereas the validity of passports issued to minors is only 5 years. The validity of minors’ passports expires even after they turn 18 years of age. That is why it should be kept in mind in the passports of minors that they should not turn 18 before the validity of 5 years ends.

    When renewing

    If you are thinking of renewing your passport, you should pay special attention to some things. Passport can be renewed 1 year before its expiry and 3 years after its expiry. The process of renewing the passport should be started 9 months before its expiry. To check the validity of your passport, you can call the toll free number of National Call Center 1800-258-1800.

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  • Indian real estate sector raises Rs 13,500 crore via IPOs in 2024 to date

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    IANS

    The real estate sector in India raised nearly Rs 13,500 crore via initial public offerings (IPOs) from the markets this year to date, almost double the amount raised in 2023, according to a report on Tuesday.

    With 123 fresh issues (As of October 20) across multiple sectors, 2024 has already surpassed the total number of IPOs witnessed in 2023, according to a report by Colliers India.

    Since 2021, the bourses have witnessed 21 real estate IPOs, significantly higher than the 11 listings in the previous four years, during 2017-2020.

    In the post-pandemic era, 21 real estate companies have raised Rs 31,900 crore through IPOs, more than double the funds raised in the preceding four-year period (2017-2020).

    real estate growth story in India.

    IANS

    Traction in IPOs in real estate is largely led by housing finance institutions, that attracted 46 per cent of the capital raised during 2021-2024, followed by real estate investment trusts (REITs), at 22 per cent share.

    Leading real estate developers with a primary focus on residential assets too raised significant funds at Rs 5,600 crore, more than 10 times compared to the preceding four-year period, the report noted.

    “The positive outlook for IPO activity in India is underpinned by higher investment in infrastructure, favourable demographics, and higher consumer spending supported by a conducive regulatory framework.” said Badal Yagnik, Chief Executive Officer, Colliers India.

    Driven by strong demand across residential, commercial, and retail segments, IPOs by real estate developers, HFCs, and REITs with underlying assets such as Grade A offices and malls are likely to see continued momentum in the near-mid-term.

    Furthermore, the expectation of a probable reduction in the lending rates can further boost real estate activity, said the report.

    In recent years, real estate IPOs on the stock exchanges have not only grown in volume but have also diversified into newer categories as well. Leading flex space operators have been expanding their portfolios across cities and expediting their IPO plans.

    “At over 30 per cent gains, the year-to-date performance of the BSE Realty Index has been impressive, significantly outpacing the Sensex,” said Vimal Nadar, Senior Director and Head of Research, Colliers India.

    (With inputs from IANS)

     

  • Sensex Dips, Nifty Bank Rises: Indian Market’s Mixed Opening

    Sensex trades lower amid weak global cues

    The Indian stock market, after a robust start to the Diwali week, opened in the red on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The Sensex was trading at 79,660.76, a drop of 344.28 points or 0.43 per cent, while the Nifty was trading at 24,257.70, after falling 81.45 points or 0.03 per cent in the opening trade.

    The market trend remained mixed with 635 stocks trading in the green and 405 stocks trading in the red on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The Nifty Bank was at 51,404.35 after rising 145.05 points or 0.28 per cent.

    The Nifty Midcap 100 index was trading at 55,728.40 level after slipping 8.20 points or 0.01 per cent. At the same time, the Nifty Small cap 100 index was at 18,065.00 after gaining 2.70 points or 0.01 per cent.

    Top Gainers and Losers in the Market

    Among the top gainers in the Sensex pack were NTPC, ICICI Bank, L&T and SBI Bank, while Bharti Airtel, M&M, Bajaj Finserv, Infosys and Axis Bank were the top losers. In the Nifty pack, the top gainers were NTPC, Eicher Motors, BHEL, ICICI Bank and Coal India, while M&M, Bharti Airtel, Axis Bank, Shriram Finance and HDFC Life were the top losers.

    In the Asian markets, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Tokyo were trading in green, while the markets of Shanghai, Jakarta and Seoul were trading in red. The US stock market closed on the green mark on the last trading day.

    Market Experts’ Analysis and FII Activities

    Market experts have noted that the decline in the intensity of FII selling bodes well for the market, but FIIs may continue to sell since the premium valuations of the Indian market are being questioned now in the context of concerns regarding FY25 growth and weakness in urban consumption.

    Sensex closes 151 points down, Reliance and Tata Motors top losers

    On October 28, Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 3,228 crore, while domestic institutional investors bought equities worth Rs 1,401 crore. On Monday, Indian stock markets experienced a significant rebound, with the Sensex surging by 602 points, closing at 80,005, and the Nifty climbing 158 points to settle at 24,339. The benchmark indices had recorded the best session in one month.

    In other news, Swiggy, the Indian food delivery major, filed a red herring prospectus with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) on October 28. The company has decided to open its maiden public issue for subscription on November 6, which will close on November 8.

    The much-awaited IPO of the country’s second largest food delivery company is a combination of fresh issuance of equity shares worth Rs 4,499 crore and an offer-for-sale of 17.5 crore equity shares by several existing shareholders.

    Global Market Trends and Future Predictions

    All the sectoral indices ended in the green with PSU Bank index rose 3.8 percent, Metal index added 2.5 percent, while pharma, media, realty up more than 1 percent each.

    According to Vikram Kasat, Head – Advisory, PL Capital – Prabhudas Lilladher, the next few months are crucial given US presidential elections, state elections in India, demand scenario in festival and wedding season and food inflation trends in India.

    “With Diwali approaching, the sentiment is expected to remain upbeat in this holiday-shortened trading week. India VIX fell 2% indicating lower volatility, going ahead,” he said.

    According to experts, with the US markets setting new record highs, the global stock market rally appears intact. The steady decline in crude and stability in the US bond yields impart resilience to the stock market despite lingering tensions in the Middle East.

    “More importantly, the financial segment is doing well and is in the pink of health. Q2 results of leading banking names like HDFC, Kotak and Axis indicate improving prospects, ” according to market watchers.

    (With inputs from IANS)

  • The 30th Indian Plumbing Conference, the largest ever gathering of the Plumbing industry comes to Hyderabad, to be held in November with a theme Water-The New Currency

    Hyderabad to Host the 30th Indian Plumbing Conference: Industry's Largest Gathering Focuses on Water as the 'New Currency'Hyderabad, October 28, 2024: The 3-day, 30th Indian Plumbing Conference, India’s largest Plumbing Conference coming to Hyderabad after a gap of 9 years. It will be held in the city from November 21 to 23rd at Hitex with a theme of Water–the new currency. The theme emphasizes water’s vital role in sustainability and climate action, promoting initiatives like Green Credits and Water Credits to support India’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. By encouraging water-efficient technologies and aligning with national carbon reduction targets, this conference aims to enhance water management, inspire innovation, and foster economic resilience.

    The conference will be organised by the 31-year-old Indian Plumbing Association (IPA), an NGO and an apex body of plumbing professionals in India, which has over 7000 members across India.

    Shri Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, the Deputy CM, Government of Telangana; Shri D. Sridhar Babu, Minister for IT, Electronics & Communications, Industries & Commerce, Government of Telangana were invited as the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour respectively.

    The Keynote Speaker will be Mr. Søren Nørrelund Kannik-Marquardsen, Commercial Counsellor, Head of the Trade Council New Delhi & Regional Coordinator for South Asia, Embassy of Denmark in India

    1500 plus delegates from across India and abroad will participate. Eighty exhibitors to showcase their products and services. More than 5000 visitors are expected to visit the conference cum expo.

    This year’s conference will be the largest gathering of plumbing, water, sanitation, and building industry experts from around the globe.

    The conference will host engaging technical sessions and panel discussions, including Water—The New Currency; Moving Towards Net Zero Water in the Built Environment; Water—Revitalizing the Heritage; High Challenges for High-Rise Buildings; Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene and Water Scenario in the Hospitality Sector

    The conference will feature distinguished speakers, including Dr. Rama Kant, Deputy Adviser (PHE), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs; Shri. Avinash Mishra, Chairman, Water Audit Council & Former Adviser, NITI Aayog; Prof. Srinivas Chary, CEO, WASH Innovation Hub and Centre Director, ASCI; Shri. Stanley Samuel, Founder, Eco Soft PTE, Singapore; Shri. Nitin Bassi, Senior Program Lead, CEEW; Shri. Rahul Sachdeva, Senior Program Manager, NIUA; Shri. Goutam Reddy, Vice Chairman, RE Sustainability Ltd; Smt. Charu Thapar, Executive Director-Property and Asset Management, Asia Pacific JLL; Shri. HC Vinayaka, Vice President, Technical EHS and Sustainability, ITC; Shri. Prem Thakur, VP Technical Services, IHCL (Taj Group); Sh. Valluri Srinivas, CEO, Synergy Infra Consultants

    Speaking at Marigold Hotel at the Curtain Raiser Meeting on Friday night on the Water Economy, Gurmit Singh Arora, the National President of IPA said There is no life without water. Water and air, the two essential fluids on which all life depends, have become global garbage cans.”

    “Water is not just a resource; it is the lifeblood of our communities and economies. As we gather for the 30th Indian Plumbing Conference in Hyderabad, we embrace the theme ‘Water—The New Currency’ to highlight the critical importance of sustainable water management and innovative plumbing practices. Together, we can pave the way for a future where water is respected, conserved, and utilized to its fullest potential.”, he said.

    By 2030, India will have less than half of the total water demand. As per a NITI Aayog report, by then India will be able to supply 744 billion cubic meters of water against a demand for 1,498 billion cubic meters — a shortfall of over 50 per cent. In recent incidences, we have seen Bengaluru and Chennai experiencing Day 0, Gurmit Singh added.

    “Day Zero” is the situation when a city’s water supply is almost completely depleted. When “Day Zero” is reached, taps run dry, and municipalities may enforce water restrictions and rations, Gurmeet Singh, who is also the National President of the Indian Green Building Council. He is an expert on water conservation. His domain knowledge includes water treatment, wastewater treatment, water refining, sewerage treatment, protection and preservation of water bodies, water audits, plumbing methods and practices.

    In the domestic water sector, the loss of water on account of leakages in mains, communication and service pipes and valves is approximately 30 to 40%5 of the total flow in the distribution system, he added

    Speaking further he said, the present utilisation of water can be estimated as about 750 BCM (billion cubic meters) whereas, for the year 2050, it is estimated to be 1180 BCM.6

    He explained water-saving calculations in residential projects with 3-star rating plumbing products. He also explained how improving processes and technologies enhance water efficiency. He stressed the importance of Water Auditing (the process that measures and analyzes water usage to identify ways to reduce water consumption and improve water conservation).

    The Water Audit establishes the quantity and the volume of water being used, wastage, leakages, excess use etc and identifies areas where consumption can be reduced.

    Gurmit Singh conducted the I Save Water Pledge. He made 300-plus audience in the hall take the pledge by raising their right hand in the affirmative and repeating the following lines after him

    “I Pledge that

    from today onwards

    I Will Save Water

    and Spread the Message

    to Save Water

    To my Family, Friends and Neighbours.

    I am a Goodwill Ambassador

    to Save Water

    I am a Champion

    We Are the Champions”

    Avinash Mishra, Chairman of Water Audit Council (WAC), (an initiative of the Indian Plumbing Association) spoke about Water Audit. The former Adviser to Niti Aayog, Government of India on Water, Land Resources, Environment, Forests; Climate Change, Panchayat Raj Verticals. There is no water measurement in our country.

    The primary objective of WAC is promoting water sustainability throughout India through extensive water audits of built-up areas, Avinash Mishra said. WAC conducts online training programs designed to train people to develop a holistic understanding of water management practices and prepare them for real-world challenges in the field of water auditing and management Avinash Mishra shared

    The theme of the conference resonates deeply with the current global conversation about sustainability, resource management, and the pivotal role that water plays in our communities and economies. Water is a natural wealth and it is now being traded at some stock exchanges. Green credits and water credits are now the buzzwords, said Sanjay Bhilare, Chairman of Hyderabad Chapter, IPA while welcoming the gathering.

    The conference will have knowledge-sharing sessions on water management in built spaces such as Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and others.

    Elaborating on how significant this conference is to Hyderabad and Telangana, Sanjay said that Hyderabad is at a juncture of development. It has blooming and robust real estate recording rapid growth. Infrastructure projects are flourishing, and there is a need for robust plumbing systems, water, waste management, recycling of treated water and rainwater harvesting. Good plumbing not only ensures the longevity of our buildings but also enhances the quality of life for residents and communities, he added.

    We will launch the Telugu version of ‘A Guide to Good Plumbing Practices’. It will be a Plumbing Engineering handbook, he added.

    A Panel Discussion was organised on “Water Economy”. P. Sravan Kumar, Vice Chairman of the Hyderabad chapter of IPA moderated the discussion. Y. Linga Reddy, Chief Engineer, R&B, Govt of Telangana; Ar. VVL Narasimham, Chairman, Telangana Chapter, IIA; Avinash Mishra; M. Vijaya Sai, President, NAREDCO Telangana Chapter; C. Sekhar Reddy, National Vice President, IGBC; M.K.R. Sai, Senior President, Projects, My Home Group and Linga Reddy, Chief Engineer – R&B, Government of Telangana were the panellists

    The panel delved into the essential role of water reuse and recycling within building infrastructure, advocating for a strategic approach based on Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replenish, and Respect. They highlighted how this framework can conserve water while optimizing economic resources.

    Goutam Reddy, Vice Chairman, RE Sustainability Ltd; Prof. Srinivas Chary, CEO, WASH Innovation Hub and Centre Director, ASCI; Srinivas Valluri, President, National FSAI and many other industry veterans graced the curtain raiser meeting

    Some of the supporters of the conference according to Sanjay include Sudhakar Pipes, Lubrizol, Kirloskar, CRI Pumps and others.


    Mansi Praharaj

  • Indian police arrest unemployed Delhi man for sending hoax bomb threats to airlines

    Indian police arrest Delhi man for sending hoax bomb threats to airlines
    Indian police arrest man for sending hoax bomb threat to airlines. Photo Courtesy: Pixabay

    A 25-year-old unemployed man from Delhi has been arrested for making hoax bomb threats, marking the second such arrest since a surge in similar threats began targeting airlines last week, according to media reports.

    Delhi Police officials said the man admitted to making the threats “to draw attention to himself” after watching reports of similar incidents on television.

    Since October 14, over 275 flights have been affected by hoax bomb threats. Last week, Mumbai Police had detained a 17-year-old in connection with similar threats.

    The Delhi Police said on Saturday that two threat messages were sent to Indira Gandhi International Airport between Friday night and early Saturday from a social media account.

    A case was registered, and the investigation traced the account to Shubham Upadhyay of Rajapuri, Uttam Nagar, West Delhi.

    Upadhyay admitted he issued the threats for attention after seeing similar incidents reported on TV.

    Police officials stated that Upadhyay is unemployed and has completed education up to Class 12.

    “We reassure the public that all necessary security measures are in place, and there is no cause for alarm. We encourage everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities,” the Delhi Police said in a statement, according to media reports.

    Deputy Commissioner of Police (IGI) Usha Rangnani noted that during the night of October 26-29, “two suspicious and potential bomb threat messages were received at IGI Airport through an email account.”

    She added, “Immediate action was taken and standard security protocols were followed, but the threat was found to be a hoax.”

    Following the incident, a case was filed under Section 3(1)(d) of the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against Safety of Civil Aviation (SUA SCA) Act, 1982, and Section 351(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further investigation linked the messages to Upadhyay’s account, according to media reports.

    Earlier, on October 16, Mumbai Police had detained a 17-year-old school dropout from Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, for threats made against four flights on October 14.

    The teenager allegedly issued the threats using an X account in a friend’s name following a monetary dispute. Of the four flights impacted, two were delayed, including Air India’s AI 119 from Mumbai to New York, which was diverted to New Delhi, while one flight was cancelled.

    In an advisory issued Friday, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology emphasized that hoax bomb threats to airlines pose a “threat to public order,” urging social media platforms to curb the spread of such misinformation promptly.

    The ministry warned that platforms could face action for failing to uphold their due diligence obligations.

    Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu reiterated that the government prioritizes airline passenger and crew safety.

     “We are deeply concerned in the wake of recent hoax bomb threats disrupting air travel. I assure you that safety and security are our highest priorities, and we are committed to taking strict action against those behind these malicious acts. Let’s work together to ensure safe skies for all,” he posted on X.

  • Confident of making Indian Space Station a launching point for lunar exploration: ISRO chief

    Confident of making Indian Space Station a launching point for lunar exploration: ISRO chief

    IANS

    With the expertise in lander technology ISRO is confident of making Bhartiya Antriksh Space Station a launching point for lunar exploration, said Dr. S. Somanath, Chairman of the Indian space agency.

    He said this while delivering a lecture on ‘Indian Space Odyssey: In Search of New Frontiers’ at the prestigious Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture 2024, hosted by Akashvani at Rang Bhawan in New Delhi.

    In his lecture, Somanath, a distinguished scientist, provided insights into India’s Space Vision 2047. He highlighted the mission of an Indian landing on the Moon.

    “ISRO has made significant improvements in lander technology,” said Dr. Somanath while introducing “the concept of a Bhartiya Antriksh Space Station as a launching point for lunar exploration”. He also spoke extensively about the development of reusable rockets, and shared plans for future exploration. This included missions to Venus to study its orbit, surface, and subsurface after successful missions to the Moon and Mars.

    Besides space missions, Somanath said that ISRO focuses on meeting the country’s application needs in natural resource management, satellite communication, and navigation.

    Sreedhara Panicker Somanath

    IANS

    ISRO has, since the beginning, developed indigenous capabilities in building satellites, space transportation systems, and associated ground segments.

    Meanwhile, Somanath also praised India’s space journey “as a testament to its indomitable spirit and commitment to leveraging space technology for the betterment of humanity”.

    The country’s space programme will continue to inspire and shape a world where space technology fosters a safer and better planet, he noted.

    The lecture was attended by more than 600 college students, organised by Prasar Bharati, India’s public service broadcaster at the Rang Bhawan Auditorium of Akashvani.

    The prestigious annual lecture series commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, and began with an inaugural address by Shri C. Rajagopalachari in 1955.

    (With inputs from IANS)