Patna, Nov 4: The election activity is intensifying in Bihar, with campaigning for the first phase of polling set to end at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Before the silence period kicks in, Mahagathbandhan’s Chief Ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday made a series of major announcements at a press conference in Patna.

Tejashwi Yadav said that if the Grand Alliance forms the government, women will receive the entire Rs 30,000 annual assistance under the ‘Mai Bahin Maan Yojana’ in one single instalment (Rs 2,500 per month), which will be transferred directly to their bank accounts on January 14 — the day of Makar Sankranti.

He said this would ensure direct economic support to women.

Tejashwi also announced that Jeevika Didis (women self-help group members) and community mobilisers will be made permanent employees and given a monthly honorarium.

Interest on loans taken by these groups will be waived entirely, and each Jeevika Didi will get insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh, he said.

He added that if his government comes to power, the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) will be restored — benefitting teachers, health workers and police personnel.

Addressing a long-pending demand of employees, Tejashwi said postings would be ensured within 70 km of a worker’s home district.

He cited the example of nurses and government staff posted hundreds of kilometres away, leading to financial and family hardships.

The OPS offers assured post-retirement pension benefits to government employees.

Tejashwi Yadav has made a series of promises in his election manifesto called “Tejashwi’s pledge”, including government jobs for one member of every family, 200 units of free electricity, free electricity for farmers for irrigation purposes, and Jeevika Didis and contractual employees will be made permanent.

Campaigning for the first phase of elections — covering 121 seats across 18 districts — ends at 5 p.m. Voting will take place on November 6, and the result will come out on November 14.

Central Industrial Security Force formally inducted at Navi Mumbai International Airport, Navi Mumbai. Induction shall be done phase wise with 900 men being deployed initially

Navi Mumbai, October 29, 2025: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has been formally inducted at the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). The induction will take place in a phased manner, with an initial deployment of 900 personnel.
With the induction of NMIA on 29th October 2025, the CISF is now providing security cover to 71 airports across the country under its specialized Aviation Security Group (ASG).
The formal induction ceremony was held at Navi Mumbai International Airport and was graced by Shri Praveer Ranjan, Director General, CISF, as the Chief Guest. The event was also attended by Smt. Binita Thakur, ADG (Airport Sector).
During the ceremony, Capt. B.V.J.K. Sharma, CEO, NMIA, symbolically handed over the keys of the airport to Shri Sunit Sharma, Sr. Commandant & Chief Aerodrome Security Officer (CASO), NMIA.
While addressing the gathering, Director General CISF, Shri Praveer Ranjan, stated:
“The CISF is committed to ensuring the highest standards of aviation security at NMIA, in alignment with global benchmarks. Our personnel are trained, equipped, and prepared to deliver a secure, efficient, and passenger-friendly environment from day one.”
Speaking on the occasion, Capt.BVJK Sharma, CEO, NMIAL said, “We are pleased to welcome the CISF to Navi Mumbai International Airport. The induction of CISF marks a major step forward in NMIA’s preparedness to welcome passengers, reflecting our shared commitment to upholding the highest standards of passenger safety and airport security while offering a world-class passenger experience to the travellers.”Security Setup
The CISF will provide comprehensive security cover for the entire airport and its associated facilities. An initial strength of 900 personnel has been deployed against a sanctioned strength of 1,840, which will be increased progressively in line with the airport’s growth in passenger and cargo operations.
Security arrangements will be implemented in accordance with the latest Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) guidelines, covering both core and non-core functions of airport security. CISF personnel will be responsible for access control, pre-embarkation security checks, perimeter and airside security, cargo security, and specialized units such as Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs), Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads (BDDS), and K9 Units.
In close coordination with the local police and other agencies, CISF will ensure effective city-side management and conduct regular contingency drills to maintain the highest level of preparedness.
Pre-Induction Training
CISF personnel, already trained in airport security, have undergone pre-induction familiarization with NMIA’s facilities. They have also been trained in Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) procedures, which include security systems and equipment testing, passenger and baggage screening, access control, surveillance operations, and contingency response drills.
Before deployment, CISF teams carried out a detailed security sweep of the airport premises.
About NMIA
The Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited (NMIAL) is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project between Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL)—a subsidiary of Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL), which holds a 74% stake—and the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (CIDCO), a Government of Maharashtra undertaking, holding the remaining 26%.
Allotted the ICAO code “VANM”, NMIA is poised to become one of India’s busiest and most significant aviation hubs. Strategically located to serve the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and Western India, the airport spans 1,160 hectares (2,866 acres). Upon completion, it will have the capacity to handle 90 million passengers per annum (MPPA), featuring two parallel runways, state-of-the-art terminals, and modern cargo facilities to ensure seamless operations and enhanced passenger convenience.

Navi Mumbai: The Navi Mumbai Police’s Anti-Narcotics Cell has arrested Keyur Jayesh Gogri (29), son of Beena Gogri, National President of the BJP’s Bharat Raksha Manch, for allegedly selling hydro ganja smuggled from Thailand.

The arrest followed a raid at his residence in Kharghar Sector 19, where police seized 800 milligrams of hydro ganja worth ₹5,000.

Acting on a tip-off, a team led by Senior Police Inspector Sandeep Nigde of the Anti-Narcotics Cell conducted a raid on October 30 at Shivsai Building in Kharghar. During the search, police recovered plastic packets, a crusher, and a weighing scale from Gogri’s apartment.

A further inspection of his car led to the discovery of hydro ganja concealed under the seat.

According to officials, the contraband was reportedly smuggled from Thailand through illegal routes by two of Gogri’s friends. During interrogation, Gogri allegedly confessed that he had procured the substance from his friend Sharikh, a resident of Bhandup, who smuggled it from Thailand, and occasionally from Noman, who lives in Ulwe.

He admitted that he intended to sell the drug to local youths in the Kharghar area.

Following the seizure, the Anti-Narcotics Cell registered a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at the Kharghar Police Station, leading to Gogri’s arrest.

Police have since intensified their search for the two suppliers linked to the Thailand-based drug network.

“The seized hydro ganja has a clear international trail connected to Thailand. We are tracing the two other suspects involved in this smuggling network,” said Senior Police Inspector Sandeep Nigde of the Anti-Narcotics Cell.