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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Sunday that NCP leader Baba Siddique, who was shot dead in Mumbai, will be cremated with full state honours. According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Siddique will receive this honour in recognition of his service as a Maharashtra minister from 2004 to 2008 and as chairman of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA). The Mumbai Crime Branch has registered a case at Nirmal Nagar Police Station, invoking relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Arms Act, and the Maharashtra Police Act in connection with the murder.
Sources from the Delhi Police Special Cell revealed that a special investigation team will be sent to Mumbai to assist in the investigation. It is believed that a suspected gangster's motive for the killing was to assert his influence in Mumbai.
President Droupadi Murmu leaves from Delhi for Algeria, her first leg of a week-long three-nation visit to Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi. This will be the first-ever visit by the President of India to the three African nations. The president will also hold bilateral meetings and will interact with the Indian diaspora.
On Sunday morning, police shifted the body of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique to Cooper Hospital, part of the Mumbai municipal corporation, for a postmortem. Siddique, 66, was fatally shot by three attackers in Mumbai on Saturday. His body was moved from Lilavati Hospital to Cooper Hospital around 6 a.m., according to an official. The incident occurred at Kher Nagar, near his son's office, around 9:30 p.m., where Siddique was ambushed and shot by the assailants. He was rushed to Lilavati Hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has promised strict action against those involved in the killing of former state minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique, who was shot dead by unidentified attackers in Mumbai on Saturday evening. Calling the incident "extremely unfortunate," Shinde told the media that two suspects have been arrested, while a third remains at large. "I spoke with the doctors and the police. Two individuals, from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, have been arrested. The third accused is absconding. We have instructed Mumbai Police to take strict action against those responsible," Shinde stated in Thane.
Following the incident, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with senior police officials, visited Lilavati Hospital, where Baba Siddique was declared dead after succumbing to his injuries.
The Kerala Raj Bhavan clarified that government officers will still be welcome at the Governor's residence, but they must have the Chief Minister's authorisation for official matters. This clarification came after Governor Arif Mohammed Khan remarked that officers were visiting Raj Bhavan without prior approval from the Chief Minister. The clarification aimed to address misunderstandings about officer visits. Earlier, Governor Khan had criticised Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's remarks regarding gold smuggling, questioning if it was his responsibility to inform the President about activities threatening national security. "If I become aware of activities detrimental to the country's security, isn't it my duty to report to the President?" he stated.
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Plans afoot to make Puri Jagannath temple's 'Mahaprasad' free
The Odisha government is planning to distribute the Mahaprasad' at Puri's Jagannath temple to devotees free of cost, a state minister said on Sunday. The planned move could materialise soon, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan told reporters here.
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EC must clarify on questions raised by Congress about EVMs, says Sibal
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Sunday said the Election Commission must clarify on the questions raised by the Congress about EVMs in the recently-concluded Haryana Assembly polls. Sibal asserted he is of the opinion that misuse of EVMs does take place in the elections.
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Wangchuk, 20 others detained for protesting outside Ladakh Bhawan
Sonam Wangchuk and 20 other protestors were detained by Delhi Police for protesting outside the Ladakh Bhawan here on Sunday, officials said. Around 20 to 25 protesters, who were on fast with Wangchuk, were detained and taken to the Mandir Marg police station, they said.
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Family of Ex-DU prof Saibaba to donate his body to govt medical college
The family members of former Delhi University professor G N Saibaba, on Sunday said his body will be donated to the government medical college here, as per his wish.
They said his mortal remains would be handed over to the state-run Gandhi Medical College here on October 14.
Saibaba (58) died at a state-run hospital here due to post-operative complications, seven months after he was acquitted in an alleged Maoist links case.
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Farmers block roads, squat on rail tracks to protest tardy paddy purchase in Punjab
Punjab farmers blocked roads and squatted on rail tracks across the state on Sunday, protesting against the slow procurement of paddy during the ongoing Kharif marketing season. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha called for a statewide road blockade from 12 to 3 p.m., while the Bharti Kisan Union (Ekta Ugrahan) announced a three-hour 'rail roko' protest. Police diverted traffic to alternate routes. In Ludhiana, disruptions occurred in various locations, including Samrala, Kohara, Khanna, Raikot, Doraha, Payal, and Jagraon.
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NPRD claims inadequate medical care led to Saibaba's untimely death
The NGO National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) has claimed that prolonged imprisonment and inadequate medical care worsened former Delhi University professor and disability rights activist G N Saibaba's pre-existing health conditions, contributing to his untimely death.
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Security beefed outside Salman's residence after Baba Siddique's killing
Security has been heightened outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence, Galaxy Apartment, following the killing of former minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique on Saturday evening. Visuals showed security personnel stationed outside the actor's home. Salman Khan visited Lilavati Hospital later that night to offer his condolences to Siddique's family.
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Two people killed in road crash in Shimla, says police
Two people were killed, and another was injured after a car overturned and veered off the road on Chakkar Road, police reported. The accident occurred when the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to fall from the link road. The injured person was rushed to Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital for treatment.
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'I have lost a dear friend whom I have known for years': Ajit Pawar on Baba Siddique's killing
Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar tweets, 'The NCP has been devastated by the tragic loss of Baba Siddique, a leader deeply loved by many, and personally, I have lost a dear friend whom I have known for years. We are heartbroken, struggling to grasp the cruelty of this incident. This is not just a political loss—it’s a deeply personal tragedy that has shaken us all. I strongly urge everyone to resist the temptation to politicize this horrifying event. This is not a time for division or for exploiting the pain of others for political advantage. Right now, our focus must be on ensuring that justice is served. We will not rest until those responsible are brought to account.'
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Police arrests BJP leaders and party workers in Hubballi
Police detained BJP leaders and party workers in Hubballi who had gathered to submit a memorandum to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The BJP leaders were protesting against the cabinet's decision to withdraw cases against rioters in Hubballi who had attacked police.
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Mahagathbandhan demands official language status for Bhojpuri in Bihar
The demand for granting official language status to Bhojpuri, considered one of the most widely spoken dialects in Bihar, has gained momentum, with the opposition Mahagathbandhan strongly backing the cause. Senior leaders from the RJD, Congress, and CPI(ML) Liberation, all part of the Mahagathbandhan, have announced plans to raise the issue in Parliament.
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Three killed in collision between trucks on expressway in UP's Baghpat
Two speeding trucks collided on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway on Sunday, killing three people standing on the roadside and seriously injuring another, police reported. Khekra Circle Officer Preeta stated that the accident occurred near Lahchaura village in the Chandinagar police station area of Baghpat around 5 a.m. Police have sent the bodies for post-mortem and are taking further legal action based on complaints from the victims' families. According to the families, the accident was caused by the truck drivers' negligence.
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Last rites of NCP leader Baba Siddique to be performed with full state honours
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Sunday that NCP leader Baba Siddique, who was shot dead in Mumbai, will be cremated with full state honours. According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Siddique will receive this honour in recognition of his service as a Maharashtra minister from 2004 to 2008 and as chairman of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA).
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Fire breaks out at factory in Delhi's Bawana industrial area, no injuries reported
A fire broke out at a factory in the Bawana industrial area on Sunday, according to the Delhi Fire Services (DFS). No casualties have been reported. We received a call about the fire at a factory in Sector 3, Bawana industrial area, at 9:20 am. Sixteen fire tenders were dispatched to the scene, a DFS official stated. Firefighters are still working to extinguish the flames, and no injuries have been reported, the official added. The police have also been informed about the incident.
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Initiative aimed at revolutionising infrastructure: PM Modi on GatiShakti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan as a transformative initiative, aimed at revolutionising India's infrastructure and accelerating development across various sectors. Launched on October 13, 2021, the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP) focuses on providing multi-modal connectivity infrastructure to different economic zones.
Topics : Pinarayi Vijayan Eknath Shinde Droupadi Murmu Baba Siddique NCP Mumbai Maharashtra Kerala govt Maharashtra government Kerala
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First Published: Oct 13 2024 | 8:10 AM IST
