01102024-TT-01.qxd 9/30/2024 10:51 PM Page 1 13 CHANDIGARH | GURUGRAM | JALANDHAR | BATHINDA | VOL. 144 NO. 272 | 14 PAGES | ~5.00 | REGD. NO. CHD/0006/2024-2026 ESTABLISHED IN 1881  HIMACHAL PRADESH USHA SLAMS IOA PANEL FOR NOT HONOURING PARIS MEDALLISTS SPORT /thetribunechd KHARGE’S REMARK ON PM MODI TRIGGERS SLUGFEST NATION tuesday | 1 october 2024 /thetribunechd www.tribuneindia.com We expect gods to be kept off politics: SC raps Chandrababu ED books K’taka CM for laundering J&K last phase today NEW DELHI: The ED on Monday booked Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and others in a money laundering case linked to MUDA, official sources said. Siddaramaiah’s wife BM Parvathi, brother-inlaw Mallikarjuna Swamy and Devaraju — from whom Swamy had purchased land and gifted it to Parvathi — have also been named. — TNS IIT-Dhanbad told to admit Dalit student DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday came to the rescue of a Dalit student, who could not secure admission in IIT-Dhanbad after missing the deadline to deposit fees as it ordered the institute to admit him to a BTech course. “A talented student like the petitioner who belongs to a marginalised group… should not be left out,” it said. — TNS NEW HAMAS, PALESTINIAN SC PULLS UP BENGAL FOR LEADERS KILLED AMID DELAY IN INSTALLING CCTV CEASEFIRE CALL WORLD CAMERAS BACK PAGE LADDU ROW Asks Andhra CM why second opinion not taken Satya Prakash Tribune News Service Polling officials head to their booths in Gulmarg, Baramulla, on the eve of the third and last phase of the J&K Assembly elections. Over 39 lakh voters will decide the fate of 415 candidates in 40 seats. PTI INSIDE Modi speaks to Netanyahu, says terrorism has no place in world Asserts India committed to supporting peace efforts Tribune News Service DADASAHEB PHALKE FOR ACTOR MITHUN Mithun Chakraborty, veteran actor and BJP leader, was on Monday named recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award New Delhi, September 30 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu about the recent developments in West Asia and asserted that terrorism had no place in the world. In a telephonic conversation, PM Modi expressed India’s commitment to supporting efforts for early restoration of peace and stability. “Spoke to Prime Minister @netanyahu about recent developments in West Asia. Terrorism has no place in our world. It is crucial to prevent regional escalation and ensure the safe release of all hostages. India is committed to supporting efforts for an early restoration of peace and stability,” Modi said on X. The Modi-Netanyahu conversation comes amid escalation of hostilities in West Asia. While PM Modi did not mention any specific incident, Israeli strikes in Lebanon last week killed seven high-ranking commanders and officials continued on page 8 New Delhi, September 30 The Supreme Court today rapped Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for going public with allegations about use of adulterated ghee for preparing laddus offered as ‘prasadam’ at the famous Tirumala Tirupati Temple, saying it was inappropriate for him to make such a statement without waiting for the outcome of a probe ordered by the state. “At least, we expect the CONCERNS CRORES OF DEVOTEES When somebody gives a report, doesn’t prudence dictate you to take a second opinion? When you ordered the probe, what was the need for going public? This is a matter of the sentiments of crores of devotees. SC Bench ❝ gods to be kept away from politics,” said a Bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan as it sought to know if there was a need to make a public statement Cliffhanger in Ladwa as Cong’s Mewa gives tough fight to Saini Pradeep Sharma Tribune News Service Ladwa (Kurukshetra), Sept 30 It’s no cakewalk for caretaker CM Nayab Singh Saini, who is locked in a tough electoral battle with Congress’ outgoing MLA Mewa Singh in the Ladwa Assembly segment of Kurukshetra district. c m y b Civic, farm issues weigh heavy on voters’ mind Political observers feel Saini’s electoral fortunes hinge on the performance of “votecutter” Sapna Barshami of the INLD-BSP who may add , a twist to the otherwise direct BJP-Congress fight. Several lingering issues are set to make a dent in the BJP’s vote share. These included legal MSP guarantee, unemployment, drug addiction and illegal immigration. The lack of development, continued on page 8 when a probe into the matter had already been ordered and the report was awaited. “We are prima facie of the view that when the investigation was under process, it was not appropriate for the high constitutional authority (Naidu) to make a statement which can affect the sentiments of crores of people,” the Bench said, seeking assistance of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to decide if the SIT set up by the Andhra Pradesh Government should continued on page 8 Tytler moves HCin anti-Sikhriotscase, calls it witch-hunt New Delhi, September 30 Congress leader Jagdish Tytler on Monday approached the Delhi HC challenging the framing of charges for murder and other offences against him in a case related to the killing of three persons in Delhi’s Pul Bangash during the anti-Sikh riots, claiming he was a victim of “witch-hunt”. BACK PAGE