Today’s Major News
- ₹5 Lakh Free Medical Treatment for Seniors Over 70 On the occasion of the 9th Ayurveda Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced free medical treatment up to ₹5 lakh for people aged 70 and above. This benefit will be available through the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, benefiting around 6 crore elderly individuals. Seniors are now included under PM-JAY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana). Modi also apologized to seniors in Delhi and Bengal, where the scheme is not yet implemented due to political reasons.
Full Story: The Prime Minister stated that this initiative aims to provide financial security in healthcare for seniors, enhancing benefits for all Ayushman cardholders.
- Allegations of Election Fraud in Haryana Dismissed – Election Commission’s Reply to Congress The Election Commission has dismissed Congress’s allegations of EVM manipulation in the Haryana Assembly elections, terming them baseless with a 1,600-page report. The EC warned Congress that unfounded claims could disrupt public trust, affirming that the election process was conducted impartially.
Full Story: Congress alleged EVM issues in 20 constituencies, but the EC found no evidence to support these claims.
- Clash Between Judges and Lawyers in Ghaziabad Court, Police Post Set on Fire A bail hearing dispute led to a confrontation between a judge and lawyers in Ghaziabad district court, escalating into a major incident. Following a heated argument, lawyers reportedly threw chairs in the courtroom and set a police post on fire, accusing the police of lathi-charge. The court premises remain tense.
Full Story: The dispute began when advocate Nahar Singh Yadav demanded his bail plea be transferred to another court, leading to an altercation.
- Ballot Boxes Set on Fire Before U.S. Election, 75% of Voters Fear Violence In Washington and Oregon, ballot boxes were set on fire just before the upcoming elections, destroying hundreds of ballots. Election officials are providing replacement ballots to affected voters. A survey revealed that 75% of U.S. voters fear potential violence due to the escalating tensions in the election season.
Full Story: Election-related violence has been a concern in recent years, with incidents on the rise.
- Accused in Salman Khan Threat Case Arrested in Noida Mumbai Police arrested Mohammad Tayyab (20) from Noida, who threatened Salman Khan over extortion demands. The accused, a Bareilly resident, was living with his uncle in Delhi and is not linked to any gang. He threatened Salman on October 25, stating that failure to pay would cost him his life.
Full Story: Police have seized the accused’s mobile phone, and the investigation is ongoing.
- Hezbollah Appoints Naim Qassem as New Chief, 32 Days After Nasrallah’s Death Hezbollah named Naim Qassem as its new chief 32 days after Hassan Nasrallah’s death in an Israeli attack. Qassem, the former deputy leader, will now lead the organization, reportedly operating from Iran for security. His appointment underscores Hezbollah’s commitment to its principles.
Full Story: Hezbollah’s statement detailed Qassem’s role in strengthening organizational discipline.
- Indian Air Force Lacks 4th Generation Advanced Fighter Jets, Tender for 114 Jets Soon The Indian Air Force is preparing to acquire 114 new 4.5-generation fighter jets due to a shortage. The government will soon issue an open tender to bolster security on the northern and western fronts, especially as older jets like the MiG-21 are phased out.
Full Story: Since the purchase of 36 Rafale jets in 2016, additional acquisitions are expected to further strengthen the Air Force.
- Adani Enterprises’ Profit Surges Eight-Fold to ₹1,742 Crore in Q2 Adani Enterprises reported an eight-fold profit increase to ₹1,742 crore for the July-September quarter, alongside a 16% revenue growth. The financial report highlights a strong annual profit growth for the company.
Full Story: Cost reductions and increased business activities are cited as key reasons behind the profit surge.
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