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`BJP is like coronavirus, they need only one dose which is Mamata`: TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee

Addressing a gathering in Agartala, Mamata Banerjee's nephew said, "We must fight and defeat BJP, otherwise the situation in Tripura would turn similar to Afghanistan."

India reports 12,514 new COVID-19 infections, active cases lowest in 248 days

The death toll climbed to 4,58,437 with 251 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am. The daily rise in new coronavirus infection has been below 20,000 for 24 straight days and less than 50,000 daily new cases have been reported for 127 consecutive days now.

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale extends support to NCB`s Sameer Wankhede, asks Nawab Malik to stop `conspiring`

The Republican Party of India (A) chief said that Wankhede is a Hindu Dalit and a follower of BR Ambedkar.

Sabyasachi withdraws controversial Mangalsutra campaign advertisement after backlash

Sabyasachi decided to take down the ad came hours after Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra issued a 24-hour ultimatum asking them to withdraw the advertisement which has an "objectionable and obscene" portrayal of mangalsutra or else face statutory action.

2022 UP Assembly polls: People have made up their minds to elect SP govt, says Akhilesh Yadav

The Samajwadi Party chief said that Uttar Pradesh will get back on the path to prosperity after the SP returns to power.

Delhi schools reopen today for all classes with 50% capacity

All classes in the national capital Delhi will resume from today after remaining closed for 19 months in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

31 children died by suicide every day in 2020, reveals govt data; experts blame COVID-19

According to the National Crime Records Bureau data, 11,396 children died by suicide in 2020, an 18 per cent rise from 9,613 such deaths in 2019 and 21 per cent rise from 9,413 in 2018.

Centre to hold nationwide Rangoli making competition, here`s how to participate

The registration has begun on Sunday. 

We will turn govt offices into `grain markets` if evicted forcibly, warns BKU leader Rakesh Tikait

The warning from the BKU leader came two days after the Delhi Police removed all the barricades from Tikri and Ghazipur borders for the smooth movement of traffic. However, the farmers called it a "move" to displace them.

Tamil Nadu: Ahead of Diwali, bars attached to TASMAC shops to reopen today

Tasmac, notably, had netted a revenue of Rs 465.79 crore during the two-day Diwali sale in 2020 and on Deepavali the revenue collected was Rs 237.91 crore.

COP26 summit: PM Narendra Modi arrives in Glasgow, interacts with Indian community as crowd sings `Modi Hai Bharat Ka Gehna`

PM Modi's bilateral meeting with UP PM Boris Johnson is expected to take place soon after Monday's opening ceremony, which will include cultural performances and a speech by the UK Prime Minister has said the summit will be the "world's moment of truth" and has urged world leaders to make the most of it.

Rajasthan: Judge, two others booked for sexually assaulting minor

The boy's mother in her complaint alleged that the judge, who handles cases related to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), and two other persons, had been sexually assaulting her son by intoxicating him with some narcotic substance for the past one month.

Kerala schools to reopen on Monday after 1.5 years, check guidelines here

The decision was taken as 95 per cent of the adult population in the state has been vaccinated with at least the first dose and there has been a reduction in the number of new COVID-19 cases. 

Delhi air quality remains poor for fifth day in row

The Central Pollution Control Board's data showed the capital recorded a 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) of 289. It was 268 on Saturday (October 30).

Indian Navy Recruitment 2021: Last day to apply for 300 sailor posts at joinindiannavy.gov.in, details here

Indian Navy Recruitment 2021: To apply for over 300 vacancies by visiting Indian Navy's official website, joinindiannavy.gov.in.

After 18 months, Delhi`s IGI Airport Terminal 1 resumes operations

The airport terminal had been remained closed after a nationwide lockdown was announced by the government since March 25, 2020. 

COVID-19 Delta variant found in 99 per cent samples in Delhi’s October survey

Genome sequencing data revealed that delta variant was detected in 99 per cent of the sample in October, 97 per cent in September, 86 per cent in August and 52 per cent in July. 

Afghan girl sends water from Kabul, Adityanath offers it at Ram temple site in Ayodhya

Adityanath hailed the Afghan girl for displaying 'an exemplary gesture of devotion'. He said "Along with Ganga jal, this water will also be offered there."

Zydus Cadila to reduce COVID vaccine price to Rs 265, final decision soon

Zydus Cadila's COVID-19 vaccine is the first vaccine to be approved by India's drug regulator for inoculation to 12 years and over.

MP: Drunk headmaster in govt school forces girl students to dance with him, suspended

Family members of girls had complained that headmaster Rajesh Munda in a drunken state forced them to dance with him after bolting a room in the school from inside on Friday (October 29)

AAP slams BJP’s move to regularise just 500 MCD employees

Deputy Speaker of Delhi assembly Rakhi Birla alleged that BJP is conspiring to “break the spirits of the Valmiki community, the Safai Karamcharis and other MCD employees”. 

Monkey menace at Lucknow Metro! Authorities use cutouts, angry langur sounds to keep them at bay

The Uttar Pradesh government devised a unique plan to deal with monkey menace at nine metro stations in Lucknow. 

Congress built railways, airports, roads, BJP selling all of them: Priyanka Gandhi

Gandhi alleged that the UP government under CM Yogi Adityanath was exploiting people of all castes and classes.

Clash between Chhattisgarh Congress leaders in public `unfortunate`: CM Bhupesh Baghel

On Saturday (October 30), Sushil Sunny Agrawal, former secretary of Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee (CPCC) was suspended from the party's primary membership after a scuffle broke out between him and a colleague over vehicle parking at Rajiv Bhavan, the party's state office here.

Another TMC turncoat back in fold, Rajib Banerjee `repents` joining BJP

TMC turncoat Rajib Banerjee rejoined party during a rally in Tripura in the presence of Abhishek Banerjee.

Political parties focusing on religion, caste ahead of Punjab elections

Not just the traditional political parties like Indian National Congress, Bhartiya Janta Party, Shiromani Akali Dal (B), but the new entrants like Aam Adami Party or Shiromani Akali Dal- Sayukat are also playing the same vote bank politics.

PM Narendra Modi to meet 40 DMs over low COVID-19 vaccine coverage

The 40 districts are spread across Jharkhand, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Maharashtra and Meghalaya among other states, and chief ministers of these states will also attend the meeting.

Delhi University Admission 2021: DU releases fourth cut-off list, check details

Since the first cut-off list was declared on October 1, a total of 63,504 students have secured admission by paying their fees.

11 killed, 4 injured in road accident in Dehradun`s Chakrata, CM Pushkar Dhami directs officials to expedite relief operations

"My condolences to those who died in the heart-rending road accident on Bulhad-Baila road in the Chakrata area," CM Dhami expressed.

COVID-19 third wave to hit India soon? US, UK, Russia witness record surge in cases

Globally, the number of weekly COVID-19 cases and deaths have increased slightly during the past few weeks, with nearly 3 million infections and over 49,000 new fatalities.

FSSAI Recruitment: Few days left to apply for over 300 vacancies at fssai.gov.in, check direct link to apply

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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Birth Anniversary: President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi pay tribute

Addressing the nation on the 146th birth anniversary of the first deputy prime minister and home minister of India, PM Modi asserted that the country will be able to achieve its goals only if people stay united.

India reports 12,830 new COVID-19 cases, active caseload drops to lowest in 247 days

The country has so far seen 3.42 crore infections, of which, 3.36 crore have recovered, while 4.58 lakh have succumbed to the virus.

Aryan Khan drugs case: Another FIR lodged against NCB witness Kiran Gosavi in Pune

This, reportedly, is the third case lodged against the NCB witness who is currently in police custody till November 5.

India preparing to produce over 5 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses in 2022: PM Narendra Modi at G20 summit

PM Modi told G20 leaders that India played the role of the 'pharmacy of the world' and delivered medicines to more than 150 countries. 

Congress synonymous with corruption, scams: Amit Shah

"Congress is synonymous with corruption and scams. The party does not bother about the development of any state. Congress always turns down its promise. Congress only does appeasement and cannot do any welfare work for Uttarakhand," said Amit Shah while speaking at the inauguration event of `Ghasiyari Kalyan Yojana` tin Uttarakhand.

Gujarat: 20 booked for attacking Dalit family for visiting temple

Six members of a Dalit family were allegedly attacked by around 20 men for visiting a temple in their village near Gandhidham town of Gujarat's Kutch district, police said on Friday.

Locals blame China as Arunachal Pradesh river turns black, thousands of fish die

According to preliminary findings, the cause of the deaths is large presence of TDS , which creates low visibility and breathing issues for aquatic species, in the water. Residents of Seppa blamed China for the rise in the TDS in Kameng river.

India Post Recruitment: Over 220 vacancies announced at indiapost.gov.in, check salary and last date here

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UPSC Recruitment: Bumper Assistant Professor, Assistant Director vacancies announced at upsc.gov.in, check details here

Over 60 vacancies have been announced and interested candidates can check all the important details below. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Pope Francis in Vatican City

This was the first-ever one-to-one meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church. 

Whatever goes in Congress` manifesto is a guarantee, not only a promise: Rahul Gandhi in Goa

"As far as what our strategy is for Goa, it is to become the voice of the people of Goa and to protect what is your interest," the Congress leader said ahead of Assembly elections in 2022.

Narendra Modi will become more powerful as Congress didn`t take politics seriously: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee said in Goa, “Congress could not take decisions. I cannot say everything right now because they didn't take politics seriously. Modiji is going to be more powerful because of the Congress."

IIM Jammu Recruitment 2021: Vacancies announced for non-faculty posts at iimj.ac.in, check details here

IIM Jammu Recruitment 2021: The deadline to apply for the posts is November 14, 2021.

How many accidental deaths did India see in 2020? NCRB releases data

The National Crime Records Bureau showed that the number of accidental deaths in 2020 was lower than in 2019.

Boy dips pizza slice in Coca-cola and eats it, netizens ask ‘kaun hai yeh log’

While we have come across various weird food combinations and even unique food trends like idli popsicle, some food habits are a total no-no for the majority.

India sees 14,313 new COVID-19 infections, active caseload increases to 1.61 lakh

There were also 549 coronavirus-related deaths and 13,543 recoveries between Friday and Saturday morning. 

Uttar Pradesh becomes first state to administer 13 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses

About 66.14 per cent of the state’s total eligible adult population have received at least one dose, while around 21.51 per cent are fully immunized. 

Former Himachal minister and senior Congress leader GS Bali dies at 67

Former Himachal minister GS Bali breathed his last at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on Friday night, his son Raghubir Singh Bali informed in a Facebook post on Saturday morning.

UP govt bans sale and use of firecrackers in NCR, cities where air quality is `poor`

The UP Home Department stated that the use of green firecrackers will be allowed in areas where air quality will be 'moderate' or better.