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Economic Times | 27 Oct, 2021 | 04.42PM IST
Schools in Delhi will be reopening from 1st November, Monday for all classes. However parents will not be forced to send their children to school. All the classes will continue in the hybrid mode with 50% attendance in class. The DDMA also declared that Chhath Puja festivities will be allowed in Delhi but some strict protocols must be followed. Only limited number of people will be allowed as per Covid protocols.
The number of Delta AY.4.2 variant of coronavirus cases increased to 7 in Karnataka, after three more people were found to be infected with it in the city. Centre and the state will initiate certain measures to check the super-spreader variant of COVID-19, which has spread in some foreign countries.
- India to soon roll out guidelines for Covid-19 vaccination drive for children.
- The first priority group will be children with comorbidities like cancer, respiratory, neurological, rheumatic, cardiac, liver, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and developmental disorders.
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Senior counsel Amit Desai, arguing for bail of Arbaz Merchant in drugs-on-cruise, tells Bombay HC, “There was no mention of allegation of “use” (of drugs) in the arrest memo. It talks about personal consumption only so the arrest memo itself demolishes the conspiracy thing.”
All the allegations levelled against me are false: NCB Mumbai Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede after appearing before a 5-member team of the agency in Mumbai
Visuals: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the Army Commanders’ Conference at South Block in Delhi.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the Army Commanders’ Conference at South Block in Delhi. https://t.co/YsT5eDnroB
— ANI (@ANI) 1635331649000
Senior counsel Amit Desai, arguing for bail of accused Arbaz Merchant, tells Bombay HC that based on assessment of articles recovered on Oct 3, only consumption was alleged. “If there was no conspiracy at that moment, how come conspiracy came later,” he asks
Low-pressure area has formed in central parts of South Bay of Bengal. It’s expected to move towards Tamil Nadu coast in next 2-3 days. Moderate rainfall is expected over entire TN and Puducherry from Oct 29-31, fishermen warning also issued: IMD, Director General, Chennai
Drugs on cruise case: Bombay High Court resumes hearing on bail applications of Aryan Khan and other accused; senior counsel Amit Desai starts arguments for the bail of Arbaz Merchant
Visuals: Mughal road reopened after 3 days in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir. It was closed following snowfall
#WATCH Mughal road reopened after 3 days in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir. It was closed following snowfall. https://t.co/zkth163cIz
— ANI (@ANI) 1635329582000
Former AG Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Aryan Khan in drugs on cruise ship case, at the Bombay High Court
Former AG Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Aryan Khan in drugs on cruise ship case, at the Bombay High Court Hearing o… https://t.co/fnf9JeTiJQ
— ANI (@ANI) 1635329383000
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya holds a meeting with health ministers of states and UTs to discuss scaling up the COVID-19 vaccination drive in the country
Visuals: BJP MLA Krishna Kalyani, who resigned from the party earlier this month, joins Trinamool Congress in presence of State Minister Partha Chatterjee in Kolkata
West Bengal: BJP MLA Krishna Kalyani, who resigned from the party earlier this month, joins Trinamool Congress in p… https://t.co/Llps1nvE8b
— ANI (@ANI) 1635328805000
Punjab Cabinet gives nod for summoning of 16th special session of 15th Punjab Assembly on November 8 to oppose the Centre’s notification extending the jurisdiction of BSF from 15-km to 50-km along the international border besides repealing the three black farm laws: State Govt
The passage of this new law (China’s new Land Boundary Law) does not in our view confer any legitimacy to the so-called China-Pakistan “Boundary Agreement” of 1963 which Government of India has consistently maintained is an illegal and invalid agreement”: MEA
We also expect that China will avoid undertaking action under the pretext of this law which could unilaterally alter the situation in the India-China border areas: MEA on China’s new ‘Land Boundary Law’
Such unilateral move will have no bearing on the arrangements that both sides have already reached earlier, whether it is on the boundary question or for maintaining peace and tranquility along LAC in India-China border areas: MEA on China’s new ‘Land Boundary Law’
China’s unilateral decision to bring about a legislation which can have implication on our existing bilateral arrangements on border management as well as on the boundary question is of concern to us: MEA on China’s new ‘Land Boundary Law’
Covid surge in West Bengal: Authorities create 24 containment zones in Baruipur
According to the official, all markets under the Sonarpur-Rajpur municipality, Baruipur municipality and Joynagar II block in Baruipur subdivision will be shut for three days starting on Thursday. “We will not allow any crowding anywhere. Wearing mask has been made compulsory here. Market places will remain shut for the next three days. Areas under Narendrapur, Sonarpur, Baruipur and Bakultala police stations will be shut during these days. All these steps have been taken after a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases. We are trying to combat the rise and break the chain of transmission of the virus effectively,” a senior official of Baruipur sub-division said. Officials will review the situation on Saturday and decide whether to continue with the restrictions.
All schools in Delhi will be permitted to open from 1st Nov. Experts suggested that no parent will be forced to send their children to school. All schools will have to ensure that classes take place in hybrid mode with max of 50% strength in classrooms
– Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia
In today’s DDMA meeting it was decided that chhath puja will be permitted in Delhi. This will be done with very strict protocols at the spots decided by the govt beforehand. Limited number of people will be allowed, with adherence to COVID protocols
– Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia
Our personal life has been invaded. If he (Nawab Malik) keeps targeting us, we’ll file defamation case…will move court. Since his son-in-law was arrested in a drug case, he is targeting us
– NCB officer Sameer Wankhede’s father Dnyandev Wankhede
We face life threats. He (Nawab Malik) is an influential figure and is like ‘Raavan’- has 10 hands, 10 mouths, money, can do anything…I am a Dalit, how can my son be Muslim? My wife was Muslim
– NCB officer Sameer Wankhede’s father Dnyandev Wankhede
Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar at AIIMS Delhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar at AIIMS Delhi. The Governor is admitted… https://t.co/g3TXRjH4pK
— ANI (@ANI) 1635322356000
This includes 46.09 lakh refunds of AY 2021-22 amounting to Rs 6657.40 crores: Income Tax Department, Government of India
CBDT issues refunds of over Rs 1,02,952 crore to over 77.92 lakh taxpayers from 1st April, 2021 to 25th Oct, 2021. Income tax refunds of Rs 27,965 cr have been issued in 76,21,956 cases and corporate tax refunds of Rs 74,987 crore have been issued in 1,70,424 cases: IT Dept
There was policy paralysis. Perhaps respect for India was at its lowest, corruption of Rs 12 Lakh Cr! There were questions on internal security. It seemed our democratic system would collapse any time. At that time BJP decided to field then Gujarat CM as its PM candidate
– Home Minister Amit Shah
‘Mukhya Mantri Teerth Yatra Yojna’ which was halted due to COVID will be resumed. We are trying that trains for ‘Teerth Yatra’ be made operational again within the next one month… All of you can register again
– Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
After 1960s and by 2014 people doubted if multi-party democratic system can be successful…People wondered if the system failed, as it didn’t yield fruitful results. With great patience they took a decision and gave power to PM Modi with absolute majority
– Union HM Amit Shah, in Delhi
West Bengal government on Monday, 25th October announced a ban on manufacture, storage, sale or distribution of gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco and/or nicotine as ingredients for a period of one year with effect from 7th November 2021.
2013 Gandhi Maidan, Patna serial blasts case: NIA Court Patna convicts 9 out of 10 accused, one accused acquitted in the absence of evidence.
India is committed to respecting rights of all nations as per UN Convention on Law of Sea, UN clause 1982. We’re fully determined to protect the legitimate rights and interests of our country in relation to our territorial water and exclusive economic zone
– Defence Min Rajnath Singh
I spoke to Sonia Gandhi. She asked me about my well-being and whereabouts. I said, I’m fine, your party is an all India party so get all like-minded people and parties together to form a strong alternative (to ruling party) and call a meeting of all people
– RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav
Visuals: Capt Amarinder Singh speaks on Sidhu’s tweet on him
#WATCH | Capt Amarinder Singh speaks on Sidhu’s tweet on him, “He knows nothing, talks too much, doesn’t have brain… https://t.co/dXAs9GTCQW
— ANI (@ANI) 1635316993000
Now Ayodhya has also been included in Delhi Govt’s Tirth Yatra Yojana; to be free of cost for the aged people. They can also bring a member/kin along: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Tomorrow we are taking some people with us, around 25-30 people, and we will be meeting the Home Minister on this issue
– Captain Amarinder Singh, in Chandigarh over Centre’s three farm laws
When the time comes we will fight all 117 seats, whether adjustment seats or we contest on our own
– Former Punjab CM Captian Amarinder Singh
We also demand the Centre withdraw notification citing the increase in BSF range from 15 km to 50 km or else, we will be forced to abolish it by November 8. This will affect Centre-State relations
– Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi
Yes, I will be forming a new party. The name will be announced once the Election Commission clears it, along with the symbol. My lawyers are working on it
– Captain Amarinder Singh, in Chandigarh
India to soon roll out guidelines for Covid-19 vaccination drive for children
Only green crackers can be sold in West Bengal & bursting of such crackers shall be allowed for 2 hrs during Diwali from 8-10 pm, 2 hours during Chhatt Puja from 6-8 am and 35 minutes during Christmas & New Year’s eve from 11:55 pm to 12:30 am: West Bengal Pollution Control Board
On the other hand, I was Punjab Home Minister for 9.5 years. Somebody who has been the Home Minister for 1 month seems to say that he knows more than me…Nobody wants a disturbed Punjab. We must understand we have been through very difficult times in Punjab
– Capt Amarinder Singh
They mock me regarding security measures. My basic training is that of a soldier. I have been in the service for 10 years – from my training period to the time I left the Army, so I know the basics
– Captain Amarinder Singh, in Chandigarh
In view of Model Code Conduct violation complaints against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma ahead of bye-polls followed by his “unconditional apology”, the Election Commission of India “issues warning to Sarma to be more careful, exercise restraint and strictly follow MCC.”
Punjab govt has decided to call a special session of Legislative Assembly on November 8. We demand the Centre abolish farm laws by November 8 or else, we will abolish them at the special session on Nov 8
– Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi
Supreme Court asks the Committee to examine the allegations thoroughly and place report before court and posts the hearing after 8 weeks.
The three-member committee will be headed by RV Raveendran, former Supreme Court Judge. Other members will be Alok Joshi and Sandeep Oberoi.
SC orders probe into Pegasus allegations
Supreme Court says that some of the petitioners are direct victims of Pegasus; it is incumbent upon the Centre to seriously consider the use of such a technology
“If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from yourself” – CJI starts pronouncing order into alleged Pegasus spyware case, by reading George Orwell’s quote.
Today India is the largest manufacturer and supplier of generic medicines…We believe in ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. We’re seeing to it that the world gets affordable medicine
– Chemical & Fertilisers Minister Mansukh Mandaviya at Invest India’s Investors Summit
When first wave of COVID-19 hit, the world didn’t have (Corona) medicines. We not only brought our own situation under control, met our own medicine requirements but also supplied medicines to over 150 nations. This is our commitment
– Chemical & Fertilisers Min Mansukh Mandaviya
People on both banks off the river and low lying area of Cauvery cautioned to move to safer place and take all precautionary measures
Karnataka | People on both banks off the river & low lying area of Cauvery cautioned to move to safer place & take… https://t.co/coWQmLqEDQ
— ANI (@ANI) 1635310253000
NCB kept saying it probes on the basis of electronic evidence…I demand the vigilance committee get Call Detail records of Sameer Wankhede, Prabhakar Sail, Kiran Gosavi and Wankehde’s driver Mane. If electronic probe is done, everything will be clear
– Maharashtra Min Nawab Malik
They (NCB) first said they will intervene, by evening they said since the letter had no signature or name, hence no intervention. But given the allegations in the letter, if you still overlook, it raises questions on the entire institution
– Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik
Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi spoke with RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav yesterday over phone after the meeting of the party’s general secretaries
Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi spoke with RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav yesterday over phone after the meeting… https://t.co/f2kubkCx0p
— ANI (@ANI) 1635309063000
In its ongoing investigation against outlawed Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) group in terror funding case, NIA today carried out searches at the residential premises against its cadres in J&K
In its ongoing investigation against outlawed Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) group in terror funding case, NIA today carried… https://t.co/N122xtv9Cm
— ANI (@ANI) 1635307948000
India logs 13,451 new COVID19 cases in last 24 hours: Health Ministry
- 14,021 recoveries yesterday
- 585 deaths in last 24 hrs
- Active cases at 1,62,661, lowest in 242 days
- Total recoveries: 3,35,97,339
- Death toll: 4,55,653
- Total Vaccination: 1,03,53,25,577 (55,89,124 yesterday)
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to chair a meeting of Delhi Cabinet today.
Jumla-version of the vaccine story won’t save lives. Actual vaccination will: Rahul Gandhi
Jumla-version of the vaccine story won’t save lives. Actual vaccination will. #DutyToVaccinate https://t.co/oFRBWkHwMW
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) 1635304638000
Toll in Tamil Nadu firecracker shop incident jumps to six
10 persons also got injured after fire broke out at a firecracker shop in Sankarapuram town of Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu last night
Fuel price hike
- Price of petrol & diesel in Delhi is at Rs 107.94 per litre & Rs 96.67 per litre respectively today.
- Petrol & diesel prices per litre-Rs 113.80 & Rs 104.75 in Mumbai, Rs 108.45 & Rs 99.78 in Kolkata; Rs 104.83 & Rs 100.92 in Chennai respectively
Goa govt launches initiative for free breast cancer screening for 1 lakh women
Business News›News›Newsblogs›COVID India News LIVE Updates: Delhi schools to open from Monday; Chhath puja festivities allowed following strict protocols LIVE BLOGEconomic Times | 27 Oct, 2021 | 04.42PM ISTSchools in Delhi will be reopening from 1st November, Monday for all classes. However parents will not be forced to send their children to school. All the classes will continue in the hybrid mode with 50% attendance in class. The DDMA also declared that Chhath Puja festivities will be allowed in Delhi but some strict protocols must be followed. Only limited number of people will be allowed as per Covid protocols. The number of Delta AY.4.2 variant of coronavirus cases increased to 7 in Karnataka, after three more people were found to be infected with it in the city. Centre and the state will initiate certain measures to check the super-spreader variant of COVID-19, which has spread in some foreign countries. India to soon roll out guidelines for Covid-19 vaccination drive for children. The first priority group will be children with comorbidities like cancer, respiratory, neurological, rheumatic, cardiac, liver, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and developmental disorders. !1 New UpdateClick here for latest updatesSenior counsel Amit Desai, arguing for bail of Arbaz Merchant in drugs-on-cruise, tells Bombay HC, “There was no mention of allegation of “use” (of drugs) in the arrest memo. It talks about personal consumption only so the arrest memo itself demolishes the conspiracy thing.”All the allegations levelled against me are false: NCB Mumbai Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede after appearing before a 5-member team of the agency in MumbaiVisuals: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the Army Commanders’ Conference at South Block in Delhi.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the Army Commanders’ Conference at South Block in Delhi. https://t.co/YsT5eDnroB— ANI (@ANI) 1635331649000Senior counsel Amit Desai, arguing for bail of accused Arbaz Merchant, tells Bombay HC that based on assessment of articles recovered on Oct 3, only consumption was alleged. “If there was no conspiracy at that moment, how come conspiracy came later,” he asksLow-pressure area has formed in central parts of South Bay of Bengal. It’s expected to move towards Tamil Nadu coast in next 2-3 days. Moderate rainfall is expected over entire TN and Puducherry from Oct 29-31, fishermen warning also issued: IMD, Director General, ChennaiDrugs on cruise case: Bombay High Court resumes hearing on bail applications of Aryan Khan and other accused; senior counsel Amit Desai starts arguments for the bail of Arbaz MerchantVisuals: Mughal road reopened after 3 days in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir. It was closed following snowfall#WATCH Mughal road reopened after 3 days in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir. It was closed following snowfall. https://t.co/zkth163cIz— ANI (@ANI) 1635329582000Former AG Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Aryan Khan in drugs on cruise ship case, at the Bombay High CourtFormer AG Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Aryan Khan in drugs on cruise ship case, at the Bombay High Court Hearing o… https://t.co/fnf9JeTiJQ— ANI (@ANI) 1635329383000Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya holds a meeting with health ministers of states and UTs to discuss scaling up the COVID-19 vaccination drive in the countryVisuals: BJP MLA Krishna Kalyani, who resigned from the party earlier this month, joins Trinamool Congress in presence of State Minister Partha Chatterjee in KolkataWest Bengal: BJP MLA Krishna Kalyani, who resigned from the party earlier this month, joins Trinamool Congress in p… https://t.co/Llps1nvE8b— ANI (@ANI) 1635328805000Punjab Cabinet gives nod for summoning of 16th special session of 15th Punjab Assembly on November 8 to oppose the Centre’s notification extending the jurisdiction of BSF from 15-km to 50-km along the international border besides repealing the three black farm laws: State GovtThe passage of this new law (China’s new Land Boundary Law) does not in our view confer any legitimacy to the so-called China-Pakistan “Boundary Agreement” of 1963 which Government of India has consistently maintained is an illegal and invalid agreement”: MEAWe also expect that China will avoid undertaking action under the pretext of this law which could unilaterally alter the situation in the India-China border areas: MEA on China’s new ‘Land Boundary Law’Such unilateral move will have no bearing on the arrangements that both sides have already reached earlier, whether it is on the boundary question or for maintaining peace and tranquility along LAC in India-China border areas: MEA on China’s new ‘Land Boundary Law’China’s unilateral decision to bring about a legislation which can have implication on our existing bilateral arrangements on border management as well as on the boundary question is of concern to us: MEA on China’s new ‘Land Boundary Law’Covid surge in West Bengal: Authorities create 24 containment zones in BaruipurAccording to the official, all markets under the Sonarpur-Rajpur municipality, Baruipur municipality and Joynagar II block in Baruipur subdivision will be shut for three days starting on Thursday. “We will not allow any crowding anywhere. Wearing mask has been made compulsory here. Market places will remain shut for the next three days. Areas under Narendrapur, Sonarpur, Baruipur and Bakultala police stations will be shut during these days. All these steps have been taken after a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases. We are trying to combat the rise and break the chain of transmission of the virus effectively,” a senior official of Baruipur sub-division said. Officials will review the situation on Saturday and decide whether to continue with the restrictions.All schools in Delhi will be permitted to open from 1st Nov. Experts suggested that no parent will be forced to send their children to school. All schools will have to ensure that classes take place in hybrid mode with max of 50% strength in classrooms- Delhi Dy CM Manish SisodiaIn today’s DDMA meeting it was decided that chhath puja will be permitted in Delhi. This will be done with very strict protocols at the spots decided by the govt beforehand. Limited number of people will be allowed, with adherence to COVID protocols- Delhi Dy CM Manish SisodiaOur personal life has been invaded. If he (Nawab Malik) keeps targeting us, we’ll file defamation case…will move court. Since his son-in-law was arrested in a drug case, he is targeting us- NCB officer Sameer Wankhede’s father Dnyandev WankhedeWe face life threats. He (Nawab Malik) is an influential figure and is like ‘Raavan’- has 10 hands, 10 mouths, money, can do anything…I am a Dalit, how can my son be Muslim? My wife was Muslim- NCB officer Sameer Wankhede’s father Dnyandev WankhedeUnion Home Minister Amit Shah meets West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar at AIIMS DelhiUnion Home Minister Amit Shah meets West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar at AIIMS Delhi. The Governor is admitted… https://t.co/g3TXRjH4pK— ANI (@ANI) 1635322356000This includes 46.09 lakh refunds of AY 2021-22 amounting to Rs 6657.40 crores: Income Tax Department, Government of IndiaCBDT issues refunds of over Rs 1,02,952 crore to over 77.92 lakh taxpayers from 1st April, 2021 to 25th Oct, 2021. Income tax refunds of Rs 27,965 cr have been issued in 76,21,956 cases and corporate tax refunds of Rs 74,987 crore have been issued in 1,70,424 cases: IT DeptThere was policy paralysis. Perhaps respect for India was at its lowest, corruption of Rs 12 Lakh Cr! There were questions on internal security. It seemed our democratic system would collapse any time. At that time BJP decided to field then Gujarat CM as its PM candidate- Home Minister Amit Shah’Mukhya Mantri Teerth Yatra Yojna’ which was halted due to COVID will be resumed. We are trying that trains for ‘Teerth Yatra’ be made operational again within the next one month… All of you can register again- Delhi CM Arvind KejriwalAfter 1960s and by 2014 people doubted if multi-party democratic system can be successful…People wondered if the system failed, as it didn’t yield fruitful results. With great patience they took a decision and gave power to PM Modi with absolute majority- Union HM Amit Shah, in DelhiWest Bengal government on Monday, 25th October announced a ban on manufacture, storage, sale or distribution of gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco and/or nicotine as ingredients for a period of one year with effect from 7th November 2021.2013 Gandhi Maidan, Patna serial blasts case: NIA Court Patna convicts 9 out of 10 accused, one accused acquitted in the absence of evidence.India is committed to respecting rights of all nations as per UN Convention on Law of Sea, UN clause 1982. We’re fully determined to protect the legitimate rights and interests of our country in relation to our territorial water and exclusive economic zone- Defence Min Rajnath SinghI spoke to Sonia Gandhi. She asked me about my well-being and whereabouts. I said, I’m fine, your party is an all India party so get all like-minded people and parties together to form a strong alternative (to ruling party) and call a meeting of all people- RJD leader Lalu Prasad YadavVisuals: Capt Amarinder Singh speaks on Sidhu’s tweet on him#WATCH | Capt Amarinder Singh speaks on Sidhu’s tweet on him, “He knows nothing, talks too much, doesn’t have brain… https://t.co/dXAs9GTCQW— ANI (@ANI) 1635316993000Now Ayodhya has also been included in Delhi Govt’s Tirth Yatra Yojana; to be free of cost for the aged people. They can also bring a member/kin along: Delhi CM Arvind KejriwalTomorrow we are taking some people with us, around 25-30 people, and we will be meeting the Home Minister on this issue- Captain Amarinder Singh, in Chandigarh over Centre’s three farm lawsWhen the time comes we will fight all 117 seats, whether adjustment seats or we contest on our own- Former Punjab CM Captian Amarinder SinghWe also demand the Centre withdraw notification citing the increase in BSF range from 15 km to 50 km or else, we will be forced to abolish it by November 8. This will affect Centre-State relations- Punjab CM Charanjit Singh ChanniYes, I will be forming a new party. The name will be announced once the Election Commission clears it, along with the symbol. My lawyers are working on it- Captain Amarinder Singh, in ChandigarhIndia to soon roll out guidelines for Covid-19 vaccination drive for childrenOnly green crackers can be sold in West Bengal & bursting of such crackers shall be allowed for 2 hrs during Diwali from 8-10 pm, 2 hours during Chhatt Puja from 6-8 am and 35 minutes during Christmas & New Year’s eve from 11:55 pm to 12:30 am: West Bengal Pollution Control BoardOn the other hand, I was Punjab Home Minister for 9.5 years. Somebody who has been the Home Minister for 1 month seems to say that he knows more than me…Nobody wants a disturbed Punjab. We must understand we have been through very difficult times in Punjab- Capt Amarinder SinghThey mock me regarding security measures. My basic training is that of a soldier. I have been in the service for 10 years – from my training period to the time I left the Army, so I know the basics- Captain Amarinder Singh, in ChandigarhIn view of Model Code Conduct violation complaints against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma ahead of bye-polls followed by his “unconditional apology”, the Election Commission of India “issues warning to Sarma to be more careful, exercise restraint and strictly follow MCC.”Punjab govt has decided to call a special session of Legislative Assembly on November 8. We demand the Centre abolish farm laws by November 8 or else, we will abolish them at the special session on Nov 8- Punjab CM Charanjit Singh ChanniSupreme Court asks the Committee to examine the allegations thoroughly and place report before court and posts the hearing after 8 weeks.The three-member committee will be headed by RV Raveendran, former Supreme Court Judge. Other members will be Alok Joshi and Sandeep Oberoi.SC orders probe into Pegasus allegationsSupreme Court says that some of the petitioners are direct victims of Pegasus; it is incumbent upon the Centre to seriously consider the use of such a technology“If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from yourself” – CJI starts pronouncing order into alleged Pegasus spyware case, by reading George Orwell’s quote.Today India is the largest manufacturer and supplier of generic medicines…We believe in ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. We’re seeing to it that the world gets affordable medicine- Chemical & Fertilisers Minister Mansukh Mandaviya at Invest India’s Investors SummitWhen first wave of COVID-19 hit, the world didn’t have (Corona) medicines. We not only brought our own situation under control, met our own medicine requirements but also supplied medicines to over 150 nations. This is our commitment- Chemical & Fertilisers Min Mansukh MandaviyaPeople on both banks off the river and low lying area of Cauvery cautioned to move to safer place and take all precautionary measuresKarnataka | People on both banks off the river & low lying area of Cauvery cautioned to move to safer place & take… https://t.co/coWQmLqEDQ— ANI (@ANI) 1635310253000NCB kept saying it probes on the basis of electronic evidence…I demand the vigilance committee get Call Detail records of Sameer Wankhede, Prabhakar Sail, Kiran Gosavi and Wankehde’s driver Mane. If electronic probe is done, everything will be clear- Maharashtra Min Nawab MalikThey (NCB) first said they will intervene, by evening they said since the letter had no signature or name, hence no intervention. But given the allegations in the letter, if you still overlook, it raises questions on the entire institution- Maharashtra Minister Nawab MalikCongress interim chief Sonia Gandhi spoke with RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav yesterday over phone after the meeting of the party’s general secretariesCongress interim chief Sonia Gandhi spoke with RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav yesterday over phone after the meeting… https://t.co/f2kubkCx0p— ANI (@ANI) 1635309063000In its ongoing investigation against outlawed Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) group in terror funding case, NIA today carried out searches at the residential premises against its cadres in J&KIn its ongoing investigation against outlawed Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) group in terror funding case, NIA today carried… https://t.co/N122xtv9Cm— ANI (@ANI) 1635307948000India logs 13,451 new COVID19 cases in last 24 hours: Health Ministry14,021 recoveries yesterday585 deaths in last 24 hrs Active cases at 1,62,661, lowest in 242 days Total recoveries: 3,35,97,339 Death toll: 4,55,653 Total Vaccination: 1,03,53,25,577 (55,89,124 yesterday)Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to chair a meeting of Delhi Cabinet today.Jumla-version of the vaccine story won’t save lives. Actual vaccination will: Rahul GandhiJumla-version of the vaccine story won’t save lives. Actual vaccination will. #DutyToVaccinate https://t.co/oFRBWkHwMW— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) 1635304638000Toll in Tamil Nadu firecracker shop incident jumps to six10 persons also got injured after fire broke out at a firecracker shop in Sankarapuram town of Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu last nightFuel price hikePrice of petrol & diesel in Delhi is at Rs 107.94 per litre & Rs 96.67 per litre respectively today. Petrol & diesel prices per litre-Rs 113.80 & Rs 104.75 in Mumbai, Rs 108.45 & Rs 99.78 in Kolkata; Rs 104.83 & Rs 100.92 in Chennai respectivelyGoa govt launches initiative for free breast cancer screening for 1 lakh women