PM Modi at NDTV World Summit: India’s Youth Potential Can Take Us to New Heights

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:13pm on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India

At the NDTV World Summit, PM Narendra Modi highlighted India's progress and the continued need for hard work. He addressed global challenges such as the pandemic and wars but emphasized India’s positive outlook. Modi discussed milestones like building 12 crore toilets and 16 crore gas connections, but stressed that more needs to be done. He spoke of India’s “look forward” approach, aiming for a developed nation by 2047. The Prime Minister also praised India's digital revolution, driven by small businesses using platforms like UPI, setting an example for the world.

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West Bengal Doctors End Strike After Meeting with Mamata Banerjee

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:17pm on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India

Junior doctors in West Bengal called off their 15-day hunger strike after meeting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday. The strike was held to protest the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. A group of 17 doctors met Banerjee to discuss their demands, including safety and healthcare reforms. Although they received some assurances, the doctors expressed concerns about the state government's response. The protests had drawn widespread public support, and the doctors ended the strike due to their deteriorating health and requests from the victim’s family.

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"Exact a Price": J&K Governor Vows Revenge for Ganderbal Terror Attack

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:06pm on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha vowed to avenge the terror attack in Ganderbal that killed seven people, including a local doctor and six laborers. "I've asked the J&K Police and security forces to exact a price that will be remembered by the terrorists," Sinha said. The attack targeted an under-construction tunnel. Sinha added that India will not forget the attack and warned Pakistan of its role in fostering terrorism. Farooq Abdullah, National Conference President, also condemned the violence, saying, "Kashmir Pakistan nahi banega."

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Hoax Bomb Threat Calls to Be a Cognizable Offense, Aviation Minister Announces Stricter Measures

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:28am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced that hoax bomb threats to airlines will be classified as a cognizable offense, with offenders placed on airlines' no-fly lists. The announcement follows a series of hoax threats disrupting flight operations across India. Naidu emphasized that new amendments to existing laws, including the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation Act, will be introduced. With over 75 threats in recent days, Naidu called the situation "sensitive" and stressed the importance of coordinated action with other ministries to address the issue.

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Kolkata RG Kar Junior Doctors to Meet CM Mamata Amid Strike Over Rape-Murder Case

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:12am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India

Protesting junior doctors from Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College are set to meet West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today. Their demands include the removal of Health Secretary NS Nigam, with the outcome of the meeting determining the future of their strike. The protests began after the rape and murder of a junior doctor in August. While Banerjee has urged the doctors to end their hunger strike, she ruled out Nigam’s removal, emphasizing that healthcare services must continue.

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Pak-Based The Resistance Front Claims Ganderbal Terror Attack That Killed Doctor and 6 Migrant Workers

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:06am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India

The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the terror attack in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday, which killed a doctor and six migrant workers. The attack, marking a shift in strategy by targeting both locals and non-locals, was orchestrated by TRF chief Sheikh Sajjad Gul. The terrorists conducted reconnaissance for a month before the attack, which took place at a construction site. Leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Omar Abdullah condemned the violence, emphasizing the need for unity against terrorism in the region. Five others were injured in the assault.

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Pro Khalistani Group Claims Responsibility for Rohini School Blast, Delhi Police Writes to Telegram

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:55am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India

Delhi Police are investigating a blast at the CRPF school in Rohini, which a pro-Khalistan group, Justice League India, claimed responsibility for on Telegram. The explosion, which caused damage but no injuries, was described as a low-intensity improvised explosive device (IED) designed to send a message without causing harm. The group’s post stated, “If Indian coward agency… thinks they can hire filthy goons… they can’t imagine how capable we are to strike anytime.” The police have contacted Telegram for information about the group, while the National Investigation Agency is also probing the incident.

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Six Construction Workers and Doctor Killed in 'Dastardly' Terror Attack in Jammu and Kashmir

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:05am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India

In a tragic incident in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, six construction workers and a doctor were killed in a terror attack. The assailants opened fire on a camp housing workers who were building a tunnel. The victims included Dr. Shahnawaz and workers from Punjab, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the attack as "dastardly and cowardly," while Union Minister Nitin Gadkari called it "horrific." Security forces are conducting operations to apprehend the attackers, who left behind an INSAS rifle and burned two company vehicles at the site.

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Terrorists Kill Doctor And 6 Workers In Jammu & Kashmir; CM Omar Abdullah, Amit Shah Condemn the Attack

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:35am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India

A terrorist attack on a tunnel construction site in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed the lives of a doctor and six migrant workers. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for the attack. The incident took place at a camp housing workers involved in the Z-Mohr tunnel project. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other leaders condemned the attack, calling it a cowardly act. Security forces have cordoned off the area, with investigations underway to track the attackers. The Z-Mohr tunnel is strategically vital for the Indian Army.

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Pak-based Lashkar Front Claims J&K Attack, Killing Doctor And 6 Others

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:30am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India

The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir, killing a doctor and six migrant workers. The attack, targeting both locals and non-locals, marks a shift in TRF's strategy. TRF chief Sheikh Sajjad Gul reportedly masterminded the assault, which was carried out by his local module. The victims were part of a construction team working on the Z-Morh tunnel project. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the attack, which follows a recent killing of a migrant worker in Shopian on October 18.

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