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Day: October 28, 2026

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Rahnuma:Talks ongoing with Ukrainian govt to secure release of Indian national in custody: MEA New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) India has been engaged in talks with the Ukrainian government to bring back an Indian national currently held in custody there, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday. Addressing a bi-weekly media briefing in […]

MP CM aims at 20 lakh jobs, new townships by 2047 Indore, Oct 28 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said the Madhya Pradesh government aims to create nearly 20 lakh job opportunities, develop 12 to 15 new townships and ensure planned urban expansion over 25,000 to 30,000 acres by 2047. Addressing the Urban Growth Conclave 2.0 in Indore, he stated that the state is prioritising the development of modern, investment-friendly, environmentally sensitive and citizen-centric cities. Yadav said work is progressing rapidly to develop Indore, Ujjain and Bhopal as metropolitan cities. Under the ‘Indore Future City’ project, about 5,000 acres will be developed with a focus on housing, industry and employment. He emphasised that cities are not merely residential spaces but major hubs of industry, commerce, investment and jobs. Future urban planning will integrate modern infrastructure, water security, affordable housing and improved quality of life. The Chief Minister said that investments worth nearly ₹12 lakh crore have already been realised in the state. Efforts are underway to attract further investment in industrial corridors, logistics, tourism, renewable energy, water management, modern infrastructure and advanced sectors such as semiconductors. He said these initiatives align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. During the conclave, Yadav released the drafts of the Treated Wastewater Recycling and Reuse Policy-2026 and the Madhya Pradesh Urban Affordable Housing and Habitat Policy-2026. A target has been set to achieve 50 per cent reuse of treated water by 2037. Financial agreements worth ₹2,013 crore were signed under the Urban Challenge Fund for urban infrastructure projects. Several MoUs were also inked for technical cooperation in industrial water reuse, solid waste management and urban development. Highlighting the impact of religious tourism, the Chief Minister said the development of “Shri Mahakal Mahalok” in Ujjain has led to nearly seven crore annual visitors, generating opportunities in hospitality, transport, commerce and real estate. He also pointed to improved international air connectivity, including the Indore-Abu Dhabi flight service. Urban Development and Housing Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said cities would be the engines of economic growth, noting that more than 50 per cent of India’s population is expected to live in urban areas by 2047. He cited Indore’s cleanliness achievements as a model of public participation. A Solar Round Table held during the conclave saw participation from over 20 investors. Discussions focused on solar energy use in urban local bodies (ULBs), cutting electricity costs and mobilising financial resources. Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company MD Manjit Singh proposed a 200 MW floating solar project with a battery energy storage system in Birsinghpur, valued at about ₹1,564 crore, to supply solar power to ULBs and provide two-hour evening electricity. The meeting also discussed raising funds for nearly 200 ULBs through pooled municipal bonds. Urban Development and Housing Commissioner Sanket Bhondve said the combination of solar energy and financial innovation would promote energy efficiency and sustainable urban growth. Key projects showcased in the event, included redevelopment of around 4,600 housing units in Bhopal’s Tortoise City; modernisation of the Central Vista and State Capital Complex; development of the former Hukumchand Mill land in Indore; the proposed Education, Knowledge and AI City in Bhauri, Bhopal; development of 11 major temple complexes in Ujjain; an integrated temple-tourism project in Chitrakoot; the 200 MW floating solar and battery storage project in Birsinghpur; in-situ redevelopment of 21,255 EWS housing units in Bhopal; and proposed compressed biogas plants in five cities.

Rahnuma:MP CM aims at 20 lakh jobs, new townships by 2047 Indore, Oct 28 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said the Madhya Pradesh government aims to create nearly 20 lakh job opportunities, develop 12 to 15 new townships and ensure planned urban expansion over 25,000 to 30,000 acres by 2047. Addressing the Urban […]

Wanted Bawaria criminal carrying Rs 1 lakh reward shot dead in encounter in Ghaziabad

Rahnuma:Wanted Bawaria criminal carrying Rs 1 lakh reward shot dead in encounter in Ghaziabad Ghaziabad, Oct 28 (IANS) A notorious Bawaria gang criminal carrying a cumulative reward of Rs 1 lakh was killed in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad district on Wednesday, officials said. Three policemen sustained injuries during the exchange of fire, […]

MP CM reviews blackbuck rescue Operation in Shajapur; calls it first of its kind in South Asia

Rahnuma:MP CM reviews blackbuck rescue operation in Shajapur; calls it first of its kind in South Asia Shajapur, Oct 28 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday reviewed the ongoing blackbuck and nilgai (blue bull) rescue operation under ‘Project Antelope Translocation’ at Ranthbhanwar village in Shajapur district. He described the initiative as a first-of-its-kind effort […]

Cyclone Arnab claims four lives, leaves trail of destruction in coastal Andhra (Roundup) Amaravati, Oct 28 (IANS) Very severe cyclone Arnab, which crossed Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday, claimed four lives, leaving a trail of destruction in coastal districts, uprooting thousands of trees, electricity poles and causing extensive damage to crops. Heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds lashed the region, causing widespread destruction of property. Dr B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema and Kakinada districts bore the brunt. According to preliminary reports, agricultural and horticultural crops over 2.24 lakh hectares, belonging to 3.45 lakh farmers across 14 districts, have been inundated or damaged. State Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu wrote to Union Minister for Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan that paddy accounted for 2.09 lakh hectares of the reported affected area. The impact in the Godavari delta was especially severe, with approximately 82% of the paddy area in West Godavari, 75% in Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema and 48% in Kakinada district reported as inundated. A total of 15,000 electricity poles collapsed due to gusty winds, disrupting power supply. Thousands of trees were also uprooted. Though the cyclone has crossed the coast, the State Disaster Management Authority has appealed to people to remain alert in view of the forecast of more heavy rains. Relief and restoration works in the affected areas have been launched on a war footing, with 34,000 personnel engaged in works clearing fallen trees and electricity poles. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said that power supply has been restored in all districts, with the exception of some areas in Konaseema and West Godavari districts. Restoration efforts are facing challenges due to factors such as mud and ongoing rain. Tree falling disrupted traffic movement on highways. Traffic movement on state highways and panchayat roads is expected to be restored by tonight. According to IMD, the cyclone crossed the coast with maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135 kmph, gusting up to 150 kmph. The cyclone made landfall around 2 a.m., and the process was completed by 8 a.m. After crossing the coast, it weakened into a severe cyclonic storm. According to the latest IMD bulletin, ‘Arnab’ moved very slowly with a speed of 7 kmph during the past six hours and lay centred at 2.30 p.m., about 40 km north-northeast of Narsapur, 40 km west-northwest of Yanam (Puducherry UT), 50 km west-southwest of Kakinada and 100 km northeast of Machilipatnam. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards during the next 48 hours and weaken gradually. It will weaken into a cyclonic storm in the evening and further into a deep depression by Wednesday night. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu told the media on Wednesday evening that four persons lost their lives in the cyclone. Two people died in Visakhapatnam after being struck by an electric pole and a falling tree, while one person each died in Anakapalli and Bhimavaram. He announced compensation of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of the deceased. He said that he wrote to the Centre seeking assistance for cyclone damage and also briefed Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the intensity of the cyclone and its impact on Andhra Pradesh. The Chief Minister said a preliminary assessment of the damage will be submitted to the Centre, followed by a comprehensive report. He said coconut plantations and other horticultural crops suffered damage. Chandrababu Naidu said that he would visit cyclone-affected regions – probably Konaseema and West Godavari districts on Thursday afternoon to personally assess the extent of the damage. He outlined the government’s response to Cyclone Arnab, the damage caused by the storm, and the relief measures being extended to affected people. The Chief Minister announced the relief measures, including 25 kg of rice for families whose houses were inundated; weavers and fishermen: 50 kg of rice, along with one kilogram each of onions, cooking oil and red gram dal. Financial assistance of Rs 1,000 per person will be given. The Chief Minister said agricultural and horticultural crops would be enumerated to assess losses and extend support to affected farmers. Financial assistance to affected people in the districts will begin from Thursday, excluding crop-related compensation, which will follow the damage assessment process. A decision on the relief measures will be taken at the virtual Cabinet meeting scheduled for Thursday. The Chief Minister stated that the state’s average rainfall deficit had declined from 39 per cent to 27 per cent following the rains associated with Cyclone Arnab. Visakhapatnam district recorded 21 cm of rainfall, while Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts received 18 cm and 14 cm, respectively. Krishna district recorded 9 cm of rainfall. He claimed that thanks to proactive measures, not a single tank breach occurred anywhere in the state. Through the Real-Time Governance Society (RTGS), the situation was monitored in low-lying areas and on roads across the state to track potential flooding caused by the rainfall. “We also kept drones ready to deliver medicines and food in case of emergencies. I have been continuously monitoring the situation through teleconferences with 30,000 field-level officials and staff members,” he said.

Rahnuma:Cyclone Arnab claims four lives, leaves trail of destruction in coastal Andhra (Roundup) Amaravati, Oct 28 (IANS) Very severe cyclone Arnab, which crossed Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday, claimed four lives, leaving a trail of destruction in coastal districts, uprooting thousands of trees, electricity poles and causing extensive damage to crops. Heavy rains accompanied by […]

Punjab Vigilance’s chargesheet against Majithia reveals money trail of Rs 736.96 crore: AAP

Rahnuma:Punjab Vigilance’s chargesheet against Majithia reveals money trail of Rs 736.96 crore: AAP Chandigarh, Oct 28 (IANS) The Punjab Vigilance Bureau’s filing of a 40,000-page chargesheet in the case against Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia had brought a Rs 736.96 crore money trail, shell companies and liquor businesses under scrutiny, Aam Aadmi Party […]

PM Modi to kick off Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 on Nov 2

Rahnuma:PM Modi to kick off Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 on Nov 2 New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo (BRESE) 2026 on 2nd November, which will bring together participants from over 130 countries, including global leaders, investors, industry and innovators, at Bharat […]