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आज का इतिहास:बॉर्डर सिक्योरिटी फोर्स की स्थापना हुई; इसके 2.57 लाख सैनिक करते हैं बांग्लादेश-पाकिस्तान सीमा पर भारत की रक्षा https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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Parliament stalled as VP refuses to revoke suspension of 12 MPs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A confrontation over the suspension of 12 Rajya Sabha opposition MPs ensured Parliament remained stalled on Tuesday with Rajya Sabha chairperson M Venkaiah Naidu refusing to reconsider his decision and opposition parties staging a walk out in protest even as they forced adjournments in the Lok Sabha. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3IaV9Go

Kids with poorly controlled asthma more at Covid risk, says study https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Children with poorly controlled asthma infected with Covid-19 are more likely to require hospitalisation than children with well-controlled asthma, or those without asthma, a new study shows. The authors suggest prioritising this group for vaccination has important implications worldwide. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3E9bKIr

Parl panel: Junk distortions of national heroes in NCERT books https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

School textbooks should highlight the lives of hitherto unknown men and women from different states and districts, who have positively influenced national history, honour and oneness, says a parliamentary panel while stressing that NCERT should consider the suggestions received while framing the National Curriculum Framework. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3IaaarY

Q2 GDP growth at 8.4%, govt sees double-digit rise in FY22 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The country’s economy grew by 8.4% in the July-September quarter, broadly in line with expectations, led by a steady farm sector and double-digit expansion in public administration, defence and other services as the impact of the base effect waned and weighed on the overall numbers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3D605IZ

'Demographic shift in Assam, Bengal likely behind jurisdiction move' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BSF director general Pankaj Kumar Singh on Tuesday said the “demographic balance has been upset to a great degree” over a period of time in border states like Assam and West Bengal and the Centre possibly extended the border force’s jurisdiction to 50 km in these states and Punjab so that it could help and coordinate with state police to catch hold of infiltrators. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3o8IlZt

Govt seeks 5 names of reps from SKM to be on panel on MSP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A day after repeal of the three farm laws in Parliament, the government on Tuesday informally reached out to protesting farmer unions seeking five names of their representatives for a proposed committee, which is to be constituted to deliberate on different issues, including minimum support price (MSP). from Times of India https://ift.tt/31ji55D

Shashi Tharoor apologises after his `Lok Sabha attractive place to work` caption and selfie with six women MPs sparks row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"Who says the Lok Sabha isn't an attractive place to work?" Tharoor had written while posting a a selfie with Supriya Sule, Preneet Kaur, Thamizhachi Thangapandian, Mimi Chakraborty, Nusrat Jahan Ruhi and Jyothimani. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3lmQDuG

Winter Session, Day 2: More fireworks likely, 12 suspended MPs to meet Rajya Sabha chairman today https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The `Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021` was passed by the Lok Sabha and later by Rajya Sabha on Monday. In an address to the nation on November 19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the repealing of the three Central farm laws on the day of Guru Nanak Jayanti.  from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/31fZkja

Farm stir at Delhi borders to end? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A meeting of 32 farm groups was held at Singhu border on Monday. BKU Ekta Dakaunda president Buta Singh Burjgill and BKU Kadian president Harmeet Singh Kadian said an emergency meeting of 42 representatives from Punjab and other states — who used to participate in talks with the Centre — will be held on December 1 to formally discuss the issue of protests at Delhi borders. They refused to comment on the longevity of their struggle but hinted at lifting it after December 1. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZAfMdM

There’s no plan to recognise bitcoin as currency: Govt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Centre has not received a proposal to recognise bitcoin as a currency in India, the government told Parliament on Monday, while adding that the Reserve Bank of India has recommended widening the definition of “bank note” for the launch of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Responding to a question on whether the government has any proposal to recognise bitcoin as a currency, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman replied in the negative in Lok Sabha. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3FVixGb

Gaganyaan control hub, rehab centre: What Guj may get, why https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Isro has been actively considering creation of new infrastructure to cater India’s human spaceflight programme, including for its first mission Gaganyaan in Gujarat. No formal decision is made as of November 29. Isro chief K Sivan said, “Gaganyaan is much bigger involving many national agencies and labs. For optimal utilisation of resources and considering various technical aspects and human safety, it’s necessary to spread facilities across many places. It’s a creation of new infrastructure.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/31fzLPH

Govt healthcare spend up at 41% in FY18 from 29% in FY14 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The share of government spending in total health expenditure increased significantly to 40.8% in 2017-18, up from 32.4% in previous year, and went up from 28.6% in 2013-14 during the UPA regime, the National Health Accounts estimates show. The findings show government spending on health as a share of total government expenditure increased to 5.1% from 3.7% between 2013-14 and 2017-18, indicating higher investments in the sector as compared to previous years. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3E9CNDA

Covid: SC says create portal to make ex-gratia process easier https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As many people who lost their dear ones to Covid-19 have not filed an application for compensation, the Supreme Court on Monday said that online portals should be created by all states so that people can apply online and upload documents instead of going to the office of collector and district authorities. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3xyDHqy

कर्नाटक के स्वास्थ्य मंत्री सुधाकर का दावा:डेल्टा जितना खतरनाक नहीं है ओमिक्राॅन, द. अफ्रीका में डाॅक्टराें से चर्चा के बाद कहा-संक्रमण गंभीर नहीं https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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Omicron risk very high, may change pandemic course: WHO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Omicron coronavirus variant is likely to spread internationally, posing a “very high” global risk of infection surges that could have “severe consequences” in some areas, the WHO said on Monday. It urged its 194 member states to accelerate vaccination of high-priority groups and, in anticipation of increased case numbers, to “ensure mitigation plans are in place” to maintain essential health services. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3d3O6kJ

Missing ‘S’ gene in RT-PCR test can point to Omicron https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With the emergence of the Omicron variant, public health experts want laboratories to conduct RT-PCR tests in whole for all the three genes, particularly on international travellers, to help detect the absence of the ‘S’ gene. Maharashtra state task force member Dr Shashank Joshi on Monday told TOI that a complete RT-PCR report for Covid included that of the ‘N’ , ‘S’ , ‘E’ and ‘ORF’ genes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3xzdKav

Supreme Court on pollution: NCR states on 48-hour notice https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Shifting focus of anti-air pollution drive to the states, the Supreme Court on Monday gave a 48-hour ultimatum to Delhi, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan and Punjab to execute directions of the Commission on Air Quality Management in the NCR. It said failure to do so will force the court to set up an implementation force. The direction came after SG Tushar Mehta said that the commission had in September directed the states to take measures in anticipation of rise in pollution. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3d35fuE

Parliament approves repeal of farm laws by voice vote https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

If their passage was contentious and unleashed a trail of tumultuous events, the burial of the three farm sector reform laws was not a quiet affair either. On the opening day of winter session of Parliament on Monday, the government secured approval of both Houses for the repeal amid protests by the opposition parties which insisted on a debate. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3liF9sh

Covid: Expert panel mulls nod to addl vax dose to elderly https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amid mounting fear over the new SARS-COV2 variant Omicron, an expert committee on Covid immunisation is considering to recommend an “additional dose” to those who are immunocompromised or are elderly and at high risk of infection or death due to Covid-19 infection, an official source said. A final decision on the issue will be taken by NTAGI next week, which will be then considered by the health ministry for approval. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3D4G1Xw

72 कर्मचारियों ने की वैक्सीन के 1052 नमूनों की जांच:रेगुलेटर और सेंट्रल लैब ने तौर-तरीके बदले तो 7-8 वर्ष में आने वाली वैक्सीन एक वर्ष में लगने लगी, गुणवत्ता भी रही बरकरार https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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Data breach: ‘Make independent and non-executive directors liable' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Independent directors and non-executive directors on board a top social media, internet or electronics hardware company should also face legal and criminal proceedings for willful offences around data violations and in cases of complicity or negligence, the parliamentary panel on personal data protection (PDP) has said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32HSjIX

India leading in startups turning point in growth story: PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Turning the spotlight on the importance of startups, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country, in a way, is leading in the world in this domain and this could be a turning point in India’s growth story. The country now has more than 70 startups or unicorns that have crossed the $1-billion valuation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31450Nk

India and Russia drawing up mega defence plan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

From clinching deals on Kalashnikov assault rifles and very-short range air defence missile systems to a military logistics pact, upgraded combat exercises and joint projects, Russia is looking to challenge US as India’s pre-eminent strategic partner and defence supplier. Ahead of the Modi-Putin summit, coinciding with inaugural dialogue between their foreign and defence ministers, hectic negotiations are underway to put finishing touches on a wide-ranging strategic-defence agenda. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Ee0tGA

Govt support & subsidy needed for diabetes patients: CJI Ramana https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

CJI N V Ramana, a diabetic for 30 years, said governments should provide “support and subsidy for diabetic care” as the cost of getting treated for this life-long disease is beyond the reach of common patients. Justice Ramana said scientists could find vaccine for Covid within months but there has been no breakthrough in curing diabetes for centuries and that it has to be managed by observing a strict restrictive regimen for control of sugar levels, diet and lifestyle. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3E5zo8O

10 मिनट में जेप्टो ने 450 करोड़ की फंडिंग जुटाई:स्टैनफोर्ड छोड़ा, घर वालों ने रोका, लक्ष्य तो क्विक कॉमर्स स्टार्टअप था, कोरोना के बीच शुरू की कंपनी, मार्केट वैल्यू 2250 करोड़ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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Eye on variant, India updates norms for international passengers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

All international passengers, except those under five years of age, flying into India from Covid at-risk countries must undergo RT-PCR test on arrival, starting from 12.01am (IST) of December 1, 2021. This will include those transiting from these places too. Those testing negative must home quarantine for seven days and then re-test on the eighth day. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3D5CUP0

West seeing surge despite higher fully-vaccinated population https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At a time when a new variant has led to restrictions on travellers from South Africa and other African nations, many western courtries are seeing a surge in Covid cases despite a larger propottion of their population being fully vaccinated with Germany, US and the UK reporting more than 50,000 Covid cases daily, according to the John Hopkins university Covid resource centre. The highest 65,584 cases were reported by Germany on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Zvhygb

Containment key, monitor hotspots, govt tells states https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In view of the possible threat that Omicron can pose to the country, the Centre has further beefed up preparations. The health ministry advised states and UTs to immediately focus on intensive containment, active surveillance, increased vaccination coverage as well as enforcement of Covid appropriate behaviour. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3liym1H

दुनिया में ओमिक्रॉन की दहशत:डब्ल्यूएचओ की चीफ साइंटिस्ट डॉ. सौम्या ने कहा- वैरिएंट कोई भी हो, वैक्सीन को बिल्कुल बेकार नहीं कर सकता https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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‘Omicron 6 times more transmissible than Delta, can infect vaxxed’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The newly emerged variant of concern B.1.1.529 (Omicron) may not respond to monoclonal antibody therapy or cocktail treatment, experts fear. Based on preliminary analysis of Omicron infections in South Africa and elsewhere, experts suggest that it has six times higher potential to spread (R value) than the Delta variant that had triggered the second wave in India. It could also evade the immune system. It may also cause vaccine breakthrough infections. from Times of India https://ift.tt/318sMaO

BJP sweeps Tripura civic polls, bags 329 of 334 seats https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A BJP landslide buried the opposition in the Tripura civic polls on Sunday, with 329 out of the 334 seats at stake in 13 urban local bodies going to the saffron party in a poll that both Trinamool Congress and CPM termed “murder of democracy”. While BJP grabbed the lion's share of votes overall with 59%, TMC emerged as the strongest opposition party in the seats it contested with a 24% vote share. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cZksx4

US co set to offer top package, hire at IIT-B for 1.5cr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

US-based IT firm, Cohesity, and first-time recruiter Glean, are likely to make the coveted US offers on day one of the placement season at IIT Bombay. Cohesity is expected to offer the highest package of Rs 1.46 crore, followed by Glean, that has a package of Rs 1.12 crore on offer. These packages include incentives and stock options. The annual placement season will kick off virtually at all major IITs on December 1. Students are expecting this year’s placements to start on a good note. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31aLm23

PM Modi skips all-party meet on eve of winter session https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The opposition indicated that it plans to raise several issues ranging from fresh demands put forward by agitating farm unions such as removal of junior home minister Ajay Mishra over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence to the Pegasus controversy even as the government is set to move for repeal of the new farm laws in Parliament on Monday. The all-party meeting on Sunday, which was not attended by PM Narendra Modi, saw the opposition listing several issues they intend to raise in the winter session. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3E1qokN

UP teachers’ test put off after paper leak, 29 held https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The UP teachers eligibility test (TET) scheduled for Sunday was cancelled after it was found that a question paper had leaked and cops rounded up 29 people of a network of exam frauds from various places in the state, prompting CM Yogi Adityanath to direct stern action against the suspects, including pressing charges under National Security Act and Gangsters Act. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3o18JnT

Militancy rising in Kashmir, youth ready to take up arms: Omar Abdullah https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Addressing a public meeting in Doda, Omar Abdullah said, "Militancy is increasing again in the areas from where it was wiped out during our rule. Even in Srinagar, people are feeling unsafe. These militants have not come from outside, but they are the youths of Kashmir who are ready to take up arms due to anger and other reasons." from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/32w3vrS

All-party meeting today ahead of Parliament`s Winter Session, PM Narendra Modi likely to attend https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

During the meeting, the Centre is likely to appeal to the opposition urging its support for smooth conduct of the upcoming Winter Session. Several issues including the cancellation of farm laws and the farmers' demand of law on Minimum Support Price and the government reduction of fuel prices are expected to come up during the meeting.  from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3xsAAjU

Paytm reports 461cr loss for quarter ended September https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Paytm’s parent One97 Communications on Saturday reported a loss of Rs 461 crore for the quarter ended September 2021 compared to Rs 390 crore in the corresponding quarter last year and Rs 394 crore in the previous quarter ended June 2021. Losses widened on the back of a 40% jump in expenses in the second quarter. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nYcU3J

As African nations banned, SA says it’s ‘punishment’ for honesty https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nations in southern Africa protested bitterly on Saturday as more of the world’s wealthiest countries cut them off from travel, renewing a debate over border closures from the earliest days of the coronavirus pandemic and compounding the problems facing poorly vaccinated countries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HZvL6A

Almost 1 in 10 women aged 15 & above a tobacco user: NFHS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

About 9% of girls and women aged 15 years and above surveyed had used tobacco in some form with the percentage of users in rural India higher at 10.5%, according to the the National Family Health Survey -5 (2019-21). Tobacco usage among males across India was at 38% with men in rural areas accounting for 42.7% of users. The urban users of tobacco among men and women accounted for 28.8% and 5.4% respectively. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DZW765

Cyclone over Bay of Bengal likely next week https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The first cyclone over the Bay of Bengal (BoB) in the 2021 post-monsoon season could develop in the south Andaman Sea in a few days and hit India’s eastern coast in the first week of December, several weather models indicate. India Meteorological Department said a low-pressure system is likely to develop over south Andaman Sea around November 29-30. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nXENZN

Bihar’s share of poor highest, Kerala’s least, says Niti index https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bihar, with its dismal scores across key development indicators such as nutrition, child and adolescent mortality, maternal health, years of schooling, sanitation and electricity, has topped the list of states with the largest share of population who are poor, according to think tank Niti Aayog’s report, which has identified 25.01% of the country’s population as “multi-dimensionally poor”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3E2LaAB

Legislature doesn’t assess law impact, leads to big issues: CJI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

CJI NV Ramana on Saturday said the legislature does not conduct studies or assess the impact of the laws that it passes, which sometimes leads to "big issues" and result in over-burdening of cases on the judiciary. He also highlighted that simply re-branding the existing courts as commercial courts, without creating a special infrastructure, will not have any impact on the pendency. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cW7WhK

Farmers defer tractor rally to Parliament, say stir on https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Farmers’ unions on Saturday decided to suspend their tractor march to Parliament, scheduled from Monday, in the wake of government’s move to list the repeal of farm laws in Lok Sabha. They said their protests would continue till they get a “written assurance” from the Centre on their six pending demands, including a legal guarantee on MSP. They will wait for the response to the email sent to PM Modi over their demands and take a call on next course of action on December 4. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3rgnfKG

President Kovind: Exercise discretion in court utterances https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hailing the judiciary for maintaining the highest standards of conduct and for being the most trusted institution in which people have reposed faith, President Ram Nath Kovind, however, said judges should exercise utmost discretion while passing observations in court proceedings as it could lead to dubious interpretation. Kovind also emphasised the need to bring reform in the judiciary to make justice more speedy and accessible and also to improve gender balance in the institution. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZukUjH

Covid variant worry: PM Modi seeks review of plan to ease international travel curbs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said there is a need to be proactive in the light of the new SARS-CoV-2 “variant of concern” Omicron and directed officials to review plans for easing of international travel restrictions in the wake of reports related to the new mutations of the virus. Modi chaired a comprehensive meeting to review the situation relating to Covid-19 and vaccination on Saturday, immediately after WHO designated Omicron a 'variant of concern'. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cX8dB8

With no policy yet, citizens opt for 3rd dose privately https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fear of exposure to Covid-19 virus is driving health care workers and even some vaccine trial participants (who got vaccinated in September-October last year), mainly from the vulnerable groups, to opt for the third dose privately. Private organisations are extending their vaccination drive for third doses without providing a certificate. Meanwhile, the government is likely to come out with its policy on additional dose in the coming week for people with predefined conditions. However, their primary objective will be to immunise the 10-12 crores who remain unvaccinated. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3xtXvLK

WTO puts off key Geneva meet over variant concerns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Four days before kick-off, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) put off a ministerial meeting that was to decide on crucial global rules, citing heightened risk after the outbreak of the “particularly transmissible” African variant of the coronavirus. The decision, which came on Friday night, followed a fresh Covid wave in Europe with countries such as Switzerland hit particularly hard. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32tF4eC

No need to panic over new Covid-19 variant: ICMR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amid mounting concern over cases of new 'variant of concern' Omicron, the ICMR on Saturday said there is no need to panic and urged people to not delay their second vaccine dose. “The structural changes detected in the virus may not necessarily give rise to a functional change of concern. It may not necessarily be lethal or result in severe form of disease. There is no such data, as of now,” says Samiran Panda, Head of Epidemiology & Communicable Diseases, at ICMR. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HZvTTx

‘No proof’ against alleged supplier of Aryan, Arbaaz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A special Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act court that granted bail to the alleged drug supplier of Aryan Khan and Arbaaz Merchant in the cruise liner drug seizure case has observed that barring his statement there is no prima facie evidence to show that he was the supplier of the contraband. “Therefore, contention of the prosecution cannot be accepted that applicant is peddler and that he supplied contraband to accused no 2 (Merchant),” special judge VV Patil said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3lfHwMj

No such thing as too much dissent: Bombay HC judge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

“Governments will come and governments will go, but the idea of India, the Constitutional idea of India, resilient though it has proved to be, must be protected,” Justice Gautam Patel of the Bombay high court said on Friday, adding “history will not judge us by our highways or bridges or statues, it will judge us by how well we have preserved the Constitutional idea of India and saved it from being undermined.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/3p8A9rc

‘Judges-appointing-judges’ system needs reform: Kovind https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Six years after the Supreme Court nixed Parliament’s NJAC Act that had replaced the “judges-selecting-judges” collegium system, President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday gave fresh momentum to calls for reforming the selection method and suggested nurturing of grassroot-level judges, chosen through an all-India exam, for promotion to higher judiciary. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cUe5es

आज का इतिहास:126 साल पहले नोबेल पुरस्कारों की स्थापना हुई, अल्फ्रेड नोबेल की वसीयत के आधार पर दिए जाते हैं नोबेल पुरस्कार https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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Regular international flights from Dec 15, with ‘risk’ grading https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Centre has allowed resumption of regular international flights from December 15, nearly 21 months after services were suspended. Now both Indian and foreign airlines can add capacity. Air bubbles, that gave limited flights to some countries during Covid, will burst on December 14, allowing passengers flying between India and rest of the world to also take connections from nearby hubs as per air service agreements with those countries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cQ6OMv

Oppn set to join hands in House to take on govt before polls https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With an eye on a string of assembly elections due early next year in several states, including Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, opposition parties are preparing to join ranks to take on the central government on a host of common issues during the winter session of Parliament starting Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3D0kE9E

Constitution Day: Opposition boycotts Central Hall event https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Alleging that the government is riding roughshod over the Constitution in governance and law-making, the opposition on Friday boycotted the Constitution Day function in the Central Hall of Parliament. Congress, Trinamool Congress, Left parties, RJD, NCP, Shiv Sena, SP and DMK among others stayed away from the function after Leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge spoke to them on Thursday evening with the plan for boycott. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32shTRW

Dynastic parties threat to democracy, says PM Modi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amid a boycott by opposition parties of “Constitution Day” celebrations and ahead of Parliament’s winter session beginning next week, PM Narendra Modi savaged dynastic parties calling them a threat to a healthy democracy and elaborated that problems arise when a party is run by the same family, generation after generation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3rhyTET

Jittery nations rush to restrict travel as new variant emerges https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

European countries on Friday joined Singapore, Israel and others in restricting travel from southern Africa in a frantic effort to keep a newly identified, and apparently significantly evolved, variant of the coronavirus from crossing into their borders. This time, restrictions came within hours of South Africa’s announcement — at least 10 countries had announced measures before South African scientists had finished a meeting with WHO experts about the variant on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3rhh6h4

Pocso court hears, convicts, sentences man in 1 day https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A suspect in the rape case of a minor girl was tried, heard, convicted and sentenced to a life term in prison by a Pocso court in Bihar’s Araria district in a single day’s proceedings, reportedly setting a new record and benchmark for speedy trials in a country besieged with pendency of cases in courts. The judge, Shashikant Ray, also directed the convict to pay Rs 7 lakh as compensation for the girl’s rehabilitation. The order was passed on October 4. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nS6e7k

Sensex plunges 1,688 pts as new virus variant spooks global markets https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new variant of Covid-19 virus, first found in Botswana which can possibly resist available vaccines, pushed global investors onto the backfoot, that in turn led to a sell-off in risky assets. As a result, investors on Dalal Street too pressed the panic button, leading to a 1,688-point slide in the sensex — the biggest single-session loss in over seven months — which closed at 57,107. In late trades, the index had even entered the sub-57k mark, its first foray in that territory in 3 months. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3CXvg9s

India to Pakistan: Expedite 26/11 trial, give up double standards https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Underlining that it is not ready to accept any sort of "closure" on the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, the government gave a renewed push to punish the guilty on the 13th anniversary of the terror strikes by summoning a senior Pakistani diplomat and calling for an expeditious trial in the long pending case. In a note verbale, it also asked Pakistan to abide by its commitment to not allow territories under its control to be used for terrorism against India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DXtExI

Over RS 4Kcr laundered via cryptos unearthed by ED in 1 year https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Virtual crypto currency exchanges have emerged as the new tax havens laundering large amount of illegal cash with anonymity as more than Rs 4,000 crore of such transactions have been unearthed by ED in the past one year alone. The government listed a bill in Parliament to ban all private crypto currencies not only to curb increasing instances of money laundering in the country using the virtual currency but also to meet the standards set by FATF, the Paris-based intergovernmental watchdog. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3FNlqbW

'Developed nations’ colonial mindset impeding India’s devpt' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hit out at the colonial mindset of developed nations which is attempting to restrict developing nations like India from using those resources and paths which they themselves took to become developed and regretted that some in India are using western benchmarks and environment to impede the country's progress from Times of India https://ift.tt/3lcTHcW

Jewar airport builder to pay Rs 10 lakh per day for delay https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A penalty of Rs 10 lakh a day will be imposed on the concessionaire building Noida international airport if it exceeds the deadline of September 29, 2024. A day after the airport project was launched by the PM, officials said when the concessionaire, Zurich AG, and the UP government had signed the final agreement, it had been decided the company would be liable to pay 0.1% of the bank guarantee it had deposited every day as liquidated damages if the project breached the deadline. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3p0xS1n

RBI keeps big business houses out of banking https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Reserve Bank of India has not accepted a proposal to consider large corporates or industrial houses for a banking licence. It has however allowed promoters of banks to hold up to 26% in their banks, which is a positive for many lenders including Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, Bandhan Bank and CSB Bank. The new norms allow those who have already diluted stakes to hike their shareholding. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3CVPLDr

केंद्र की तैयारी:नीट-पीजी के लिए केंद्र ईडब्ल्यूएस में क्रीमीलेयर के लिए आय सीमा फिर तय करेगा, काउंसलिंग पर एक महीने राेक https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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Religious conversion does not change caste: Madras HC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Conversion from one religion to another religion will not change the caste of a person which he belongs to, Madras high court has ruled, nixing a bid by a Dalit man, who embraced Christianity, to obtain an inter-caste marriage certificate to get priority in government jobs. Dalit-converts are treated as backward community (BC) members and not as SCs, as per law. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3rebOTx

Govt plans law for lenders to pursue defaulters abroad https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government has proposed changes to the bankruptcy legislation by adopting a global model law that will enable lenders to apply the insolvency law to defaulters’ assets lying overseas. These will include the offshore personal assets of the promoter if they have issued a personal guarantee. The changes would also allow execution of orders against defaulters by overseas courts that have adopted the model law. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3l94rJr

Global hires go beyond IT, tap more desi talent https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India appears to be the flavour of current times for recruiters globally with Indian talent the most sought after amid a rise in cross-border hiring. Jobs from various global markets are being outsourced to skilled talent in India, and this is not restricted to IT alone. Recruitment firms say the trend is broad-based and is also playing out in non-IT fields such as digital marketing, content, design, accounting, administrative, project management, supply chain and even manufacturing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cOsPLH

UN upgrades Nepal, Bangladesh to group of developing nations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The UN General Assembly has adopted a historic resolution to graduate three nations, including Bangladesh and Nepal, from the least developed country (LDC) category to the developing country grouping, a major milestone demonstrating the countries’ significant development progress. The UNGA adopted the resolution at its 76th session. The three countries that got clearance for graduation are Bangladesh, Nepal and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. “ from Times of India https://ift.tt/3xqDB4s

Amit Shah cites improved security, pushes for investment in NE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Citing the improved security scenario in the northeast region, political stability in all the eight constituent states, peace initiatives taken by Narendra Modi government to end insurgencies prevalent for decades as well as improved road, rail and air connectivity, home minister Amit Shah on Thursday invited industries to take advantage of this ‘conducive’ environment and invest in the northeast region. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3p0WFSP

NFHS says sex ratio at birth in India a worry https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) data for 2019-21 indicates that India has more females than males with its overall sex ratio having risen to 1,020 after seeing a dip from 1,000 in 2005-06 to 991 in 2015-16. The sex ratio at birth (SRB), however, was still worryingly low at 929, indicating continued sex selection at birth, despite an improvement from the previous survey. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3p3A2gr

Teesta driving Jafri to make wild claims: SIT on Gujarat riots https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The special investigation team, which had investigated nine major cases related to the 2002 post-Godhra riots in Gujarat under the supervision of the apex court, on Thursday said it had done a thorough probe into the allegations levelled by Zakia Jafri and Teesta Setalvad about a larger conspiracy involving then CM Narendra Modi and found them to be baseless. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3xv1k3h

Widespread violence mars civic polls in Tripura, oppn alleges rigging https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amid allegations of widespread electoral malpractice by BJP and attacks on 23 TMC and CPM candidates, Tripura’s bitterly fought elections to 13 civic bodies on Thursday recorded a preliminary voter turnout of 82% that could go up after the final count. Both TMC and CPM declared the elections a farce and demanded a repoll, pointing to violence that left 32 people injured across the state. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3FHLGo2

In presence of Li, Qureshi, MEA Jaishankar slams BRI at SCO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Any serious connectivity initiative must be consultative, transparent and participatory, the government asserted at an SCO meet on Thursday. Without naming China or Pakistan, who were represented by Premier Li Keqiang and foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi respectively at the meeting, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said such initiatives must also conform to the most basic principle of international law — respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DVitp9

As farmers dig in on MSP, govt experts point out cons https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Even as farm unions are pitching for a legal guarantee to MSP, government experts say that legalising MSP to procure 23 crops would disrupt market equilibrium, drive out private trade, and lead to inflation and a decline in agricultural exports. Officials feared that farmers would actually be hit and cited Niti Aayog’s working paper on farm reforms to argue that liberalised markets were more favourable to growth than government support and interventions in the market over a period of time. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32A4ibq

Centre may ban all Hurriyat factions for financing terror https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Centre may soon ban Hurriyat Conference as an “unlawful organisation’ under the UAPA, citing the alleged involvement of its constituents and leaders in terror financing in Jammu & Kashmir. Sources said the home ministry would take a final call on outlawing all factions of the Hurriyat Conference — including the moderate Hurriyat and Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, once led by late hardline leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani — under Section 3(1) of UAPA. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30ZgVw4

New Covid-19 variant: India calls for strict screening for travellers from 3 countries https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In the wake of multiple cases of new Covid-19 variant B.1.1529 reported in Botswana, South Africa and Hong Kong, the Centre has asked states to conduct “rigorous screening and testing” of all international travellers coming from and transiting through these countries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3CTBqr9

Will revisit EWS reservation criteria, Centre tells SC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After facing a barrage of questions from the Supreme Court over fixing an annual income limit of Rs 8 lakh for determining economically weaker sections (EWS), the Centre on Thursday agreed to "revisit" the criteria for the "economically backward among forwards" to get reservation benefits in government jobs and educational institutions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3I3SzlM

Modi, Yogi toast infra, roast oppn at Noida airport launch https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Modi on Thursday set the ball rolling for Delhi-NCR’s second international airport – at Jewar in Greater Noida – to be ready by October 2024. While the PM, who laid the foundation stone for the Noida International Airport, lashed out at previous governments for keeping UP in darkness and deprivation, chief minister Yogi Adityanath raked up “ganna (sugarcane)”, “danga (riots)” and “Jinnah” in his speech to target Samajwadi Party and his main election rival Akhilesh Yadav. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cQtdJM

अब जाएंगे फ्री बिजली के दिन:केंद्र ला रहा नया बिजली कानून, इससे सब्सिडी ग्राहक के खातों में आएगी, बिल का तरीका बदलेगा, कंपनियां पूरा वसूलेंगी https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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सरकारें आईं-गईं, एक दशक बाद भी प्रोजेक्ट अधूरा:जम्मू-कश्मीर में 3 सीएम, 1 राज्यपाल, दाे उप राज्यपाल बदले, पर नई विधानसभा नहीं बनी https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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नेशनल फैमिली हेल्थ सर्वे ने दी राहत:देश की आबादी में पहली बार प्रति 1000 पुरुषों पर 1020 महिलाएं; जन्म के समय का लिंगानुपात 2015-16 के मुकाबले 10 अंक सुधरा https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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गोवा फिल्म फेस्टिवल में दिखाई जाएगी फिल्म सुनपट:उत्तराखंड से पहली बार किसी फिल्म ने जगह बनाई, दुनिया की बेहतरीन फिल्मों के साथ होगी प्रदर्शित https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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मॉर्निंग न्यूज पॉडकास्ट:बैन लगने की खबरों से क्रिप्टोकरेंसी मार्केट क्रैश, मनचाहे रूट पर घुमाएंगी भारत गौरव ट्रेनें https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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दुनियाभर में कम होंगे पेट्रोल-डीजल के दाम:केंद्र पेट्रोल-डीजल की कीमतें थामने रणनीतिक तेल भंडार से 50 लाख बैरल क्रूड जारी करेगा, अमेरिका भी जारी कर रहा https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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कृषि कानूनों पर रिपोर्ट गलतफहमी करेगी दूर:सुप्रीम काेर्ट द्वारा नियुक्त समिति के सदस्य ​​​​​​​घनवत का दावा- सीजेआई काे चिट्ठी लिखी, रिपाेर्ट  सार्वजनिक करने का किया आग्रह https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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Centre lists bill to repeal farm laws in legislative agenda for Winter Session of Parliament https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 seeks to repeal the Farmers` Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance, Farm Services Act, 2020, and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3nNC0lG

अब नए श्रम कानून टालने की तैयारी में केंद्र:कानून लागू करने की समय सीमा बढ़ाई, लेकिन अगली तारीख तय नहीं; इसमें कंपनियों के लिए नियुक्ति-बर्खास्तगी आसान https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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बच्चों के वैक्सीनेशन पर फैसला नहीं:देश में कोरोना के नए केस लगातार घट रहे, इसलिए बच्चों को टीका और बूस्टर डोज लगाने की जल्दबाजी में नहीं केंद्र सरकार https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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बेंगलुरू-चेन्नई में भारी बारिश, बाढ़ के हालात:आंध्र, कर्नाटक और तमिलनाडु बेहाल; 57 मौतें, हाईवे भी डूबे, कर्नाटक समेत 4 राज्यों में 25 नवंबर तक भारी बारिश का अलर्ट https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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‘Stir not over yet’: SKM takes farm fight to poll-bound Uttar Pradesh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Unmoved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to repeal the three contentious farm laws, Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Monday unleashed the combined might of 40 farm unions in Lucknow and warned of a prolonged agitation till all its six demands, including a legal guarantee on MSP for crops and Union junior minister Ajay Mishra Teni’s dismissal over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, were met. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nGYoxp

Delhi pollution: Winds of change may boost AQI to ‘poor’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Strong winds improved Delhi's air quality marginally on Monday, but it continued to remain "very poor". The overall air quality index (AQI) was 311 on Monday in comparison to 349 on Sunday. AQI is likely to touch the "poor" category on Tuesday, but may deteriorate again on Wednesday as wind speeds may slow down. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3r0zkTT

सिद्धू की चन्नी सरकार को धमकी:लुधियाना रैली में कहा- रेत अभी भी महंगी, सस्ती नहीं हुई तो इस्तीफा दे दूंगा; चन्नी बोले-हमने कर दी https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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Defence minister Rajnath Singh visits Bangladesh High commission on country`s Armed Forces Day https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Defense minister Rajnath Singh said, "the extraordinary leadership in India rose to the occasion against all odds and limitations in 1971, in support of a struggling nation fighting against the injustice and unspeakable atrocities perpetrated by the Pakistani Army." from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/30RYzx8

मॉर्निंग न्यूज पॉडकास्ट:हिटमैन के लकी मैदान पर न्यूजीलैंड का क्लीन स्वीप, PM को भेजी चिट्ठी में किसानों ने लिखी मन की बात https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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CAG lens on natural resources to prevent any 'windfall gain' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Assessing ‘windfall gain’, made a commonplace term by the coal scam, is back in currency and likely to be a permanent feature with the comptroller and auditor general (CAG) beginning the process of national resources accounting (NRA) that seeks tighter scrutiny and accounting of mineral and energy resources from the states. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DDSFOo

No proof of conspiracy: HC in Aryan bail order https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

WhatsApp chats extracted from the mobile phone of Aryan Khan disclose "nothing objectionable" nor is there any evidence to show he and his friend Arbaaz Merchant or Munmun Dhamecha and other co-accused had hatched any conspiracy to commit drug offences, and they had already been behind bars for 25 days, said the Bombay high court in its reasoned order, made available on Saturday, while granting them bail on October 28. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qXuV4k

No proof of conspiracy: HC in Aryan bail order https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

WhatsApp chats extracted from the mobile phone of Aryan Khan disclose "nothing objectionable" nor is there any evidence to show he and his friend Arbaaz Merchant or Munmun Dhamecha and other co-accused had hatched any conspiracy to commit drug offences, and they had already been behind bars for 25 days, said the Bombay high court in its reasoned order, made available on Saturday, while granting them bail on October 28. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HFG9jL

Farm unions may write to govt for talks on MSP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Samyukta Kisan Morcha, the joint platform of farm unions spearheading the protests, may write to the government seeking resumption of talks on pending demands, mainly a legal guarantee for procurement of all crops at minimum support price (MSP), even as planned protests, including a daily tractor march to Parliament from November 29, are scheduled to go on. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3x5cpI0

Clip shows Sidhu 'calling' Pak PM 'bada bhai'; BJP hits out https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BJP on Saturday hit out at Congress after its Punjab president Navjot Singh Sidhu reportedly called Pakistan PM Imran Khan his "elder brother" during a trip to Kartarpur Sahib, alleging the opposition party sees terror groups like IS and Boko Haram in Hindutva and finds a "bhai jaan" in Khan. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qU2Ydo

Court gives first bail in Antilla bomb scare case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A special NIA court on Saturday granted bail to an alleged bookie, accused in the Antilla bomb scare case. Arrested in March, Naresh Gaur (31), is the first among the ten accused to be granted bail in the case. The NIA had accused him of providing SIM cards to a co-accused and was alleged to be a part of the conspiracy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qVPQET

चाइल्ड पोर्नोग्राफी पर भास्कर इन्वेस्टिगेशन:पोर्न रैकेट के अपराधी 2-3 डॉलर में नाबालिगों से पोस्ट करवाते थे बच्चों के अश्लील वीडियो; डार्क वेब, सोशल मीडिया पर 300 ग्रुप्स https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

सीबीआई ने 14 राज्यों में मारे थे छापे from देश | दैनिक भास्कर https://ift.tt/3CyXmYu

17 dead, 100 missing in AP flash floods https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At least 17 people were killed after flash floods ravaged the four Rayalaseema districts of Chittoor, Kadapa, Kurnool and Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh on Friday. The incessant rains started on Thursday evening, triggered by the deep depression formed over the Bay of Bengal, throwing life out of kilter in the region. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HD3IJQ

Rahul, Rohit guide India to comfortable win in 2nd T20I, help pocket series https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Skipper Rohit Sharma and his deputy KL Rahul stitched an enterprising century-plus opening stand to power India to a comfortable 7-wicket win over New Zealand in the second T20I and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match series. Chasing a modest 154 under heavy dew condition, India crossed the finish line with 16 balls to spare. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nxDxMC

प्रकाशोत्सव पर लेह स्थित 11,562 फीट ऊंचे गुरुद्वारे के दर्शन:गुरुद्वारा श्री पत्थर साहिब जहां राक्षस ने गुरु नानक देव पर पत्थर फेंका, वह उनका स्पर्श पाकर मोम बन गया https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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अब आम खाना होगा 'आम':निचले हिमाचल के बागवान अब उगाएंगे आम की सदाबहार किस्म, 12 महीने लगेंगे फल, आर्थिक स्थिति भी होगी मजबूत https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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RBI proposes new law to regulate digital lending https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The panel said that the digital lending ecosystem comprises both balance sheet lenders (those who lend their own money) and marketplace lending (a platform that allows others to lend). Within these two forms of lending, there are peer-to-peer lending platforms, neo banks, and “buy now pay later” players. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DzcCWp

Ensure cryptos don’t end up in wrong hands: PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India, the PM said, was developing indigenous capabilities in telecom technology such as 5G and 6G, in what is being seen as a significant development because of the keenness of many outside players to be part of India’s 5G rollout. Both India and Australia have kept Chinese firms out of its 5G structure. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30FIMRm

SC rejects Deshmukh’s plea to examine CBI’s PE report https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At the outset of hearing, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Deshmukh, referred to former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh on whose plea CBI probe was ordered against the former minister and said the court had passed the order placing confidence in him but the cop was himself absconding now. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nCQsNH

Second Chinese village along Arunachal border: Satellite images https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The new enclave of 60 buildings in the Shi Yomi district, which did not exist in 2019, has come up “six km inside” the territory claimed by India “in the region between the LAC and the International Boundary” shown on Indian maps, as per NDTV, which accessed the satellite images. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30DGjH7

Supreme Court orders CBI probe into HZL divestment in 2002 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Faulting the closure of CBI’s preliminary enquiry (PE) despite listing numerous irregularities in the sale in the PSU while brushing aside the CAG’s critical report, a bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and BV Nagarathna ordered CBI to conduct full-fledged investigations into 18 suspicious grounds surrounding the deal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kKSadO

Amravati violence: Sharad Pawar accuses BJP, says party leaders `lost their minds` after losing power in Maharashtra https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

NCP chief Sharad Pawar said, "People belonging to the ideology of the party that is ruling the country (BJP) carried out another kind of riot. They attacked shops and forcibly shut down small enterprises in Amravati. This is a proof that BJP has lost their mind after losing power in the state." from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3DxlKuD

देश के 28 राज्यों के 7,299 स्कूलों पर कोरोना असर:पहली बार सरकारी स्कूलों में एडमिशन 7% बढ़े और निजी में 9% घटे; वजह- 62% ने पैसों की तंगी के कारण स्कूल बदला https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

पहली और दूसरी कक्षा के 3 में से 1 बच्चे ने स्कूल का मुंह नहीं देखा from देश | दैनिक भास्कर https://ift.tt/3DrQOMx

Recurrent pollution crisis is due to inertia of officials: SC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A bench of Chief Justice NV Ramana and Justices DY Chandrachud and Surya Kant ordered strict implementation of the slew of decisions taken on Tuesday at the court-ordered emergency meeting of the Commission on Air Quality Management in NCR and adjoining areas, involving senior officials of the Centre and governments of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HywoDI

SC relief for three booked under UAPA by Tripura https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A bench of Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices D Y Chandrachud and Surya Kant issued notices to the Centre and the Tripura government on the joint petition filed by the three after hearing advocate Prashant Bhushan briefly. The bench said two others accused under UAPA have already been granted bail. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nmC8sm

Govt eyes first dose for all adults by first week of Dec https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Over 114 crore doses have been administered so far — 38.4 crore people have received both doses, while 37.4 crore were jabbed once. This assumes significance as it indicates that while majority of the country’s eligible adult population has now initiated vaccination, the second dose coverage has also increased substantially. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3coCs3m

'Coal phase down taken from US-China COP26 statement' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BASIC statement, officials said, made it clear India would not agree to phase out of coal subsidies — India was joined by South Africa, Australia, Indonesia, Venezuela, Nigeria, China among others. A compromise was worked out bringing the language close to the G-20 statement, they added. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HzOKUU

Gurgaon gurdwara association offers space for namaz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Gurdwara Singh Sabha Committee of Gurgaon, which has five gurdwaras affiliated to it — at Sadar Bazar sabzi mandi, Sector 39 (near Medanta), Sector 46, Jacobpura and Model Town — said it will approach the administration to seek permission to allow Muslims to offer namaz in small groups without compromising on Covid protocols from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DwtgWI

Moitra moves SC against ordinances on ED, CBI chiefs’ tenure https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sources said Moitra argued that the SC had held that ED director’s tenure cannot be extended beyond his retirement except in “rare and exceptional cases” and only for a “short period”. She said the “one year at a time” extensions cannot be construed as “short”, given the total tenure of ED and CBI directors were for two years from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HHZcKr

Himanta ready to discuss Ulfa(I)’s core demand of ‘sovereignty’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Not once since the then undivided Ulfa's inception in 1979 had a CM come close to accepting that the topic of sovereignty could be on the agenda for a dialogue. In 2005, then PM Manmohan Singh broke convention to announce that the Centre was ready to discuss “core issues” raised by Ulfa. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nnyyye

एशिया की पहली महिला ट्रक ड्राइवर का निधन:राष्ट्रपति कर चुके थे सम्मानित, अफसरों से कहा था- इंदिरा देश चला सकती हैं, मैं ट्रक क्यों नहीं https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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DNA Exclusive: Was there a secret pact between Jawaharlal Nehru and Mountbattens? Details here https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Wednesday (November 17) talked about the classified documents related to the Mountbattens and Nehru which could provide crucial insights into the events surrounding India’s Independence. from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3cCAyfX

आज का इतिहास:कार्टूनिस्ट से किंगमेकर बने बाला साहेब ठाकरे का निधन; अंतिम यात्रा में इतने लोग उमड़े कि पूरा मुंबई थम गया https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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PM attacks SP at e-way inauguration https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

PM Modi said whenever he visited the state during SP’s stint in government, the party leadership would “vanish” after completing the formality of “receiving” him. “Unko itni sharam aati thi....kaam ka hisaab dene ke liye unke pass kuch tha hi nahi (they were ashamed...they didn't have anything to show in the name of work).” from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HuXYC4

‘SC, HCs can’t interfere in daily temple rituals’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

“If a devotee is aggrieved by non-performance of any daily ritual properly or deviation from daily practices in a temple, he/she can file a civil suit or approach an appropriate forum for grievance redressal. The HCs and the SC cannot deal with it,” said a bench of Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices A S Bopanna and Hima Kohli. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3oDaHtx

India resumes vaccine exports to 4 countries https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government had stopped vaccine exports as the brutal second wave hit India in April-May this year. It’s only after India had administered close to a billion doses of vaccines did the government relax restrictions. Commercial contracts were also kept in abeyance as production was procured for domestic use. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qKnUDQ

Daughter, son-in-law of Jaypee founder held https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police said the two were directors of a company called JC World Hospitality Pvt Ltd and were living in Greater Noida. "We have arrested them from their residence," an officer said. According to police, one investor, Dhirendra Nath, along with a few others filed a complaint against the company and its directors. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kIbAjC

Amid surge in wealth, China leapfrogs US to top spot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Net worth worldwide rose to $514 trillion in 2020, from $156 trillion in 2000, according to the study. China accounted for almost one-third of the increase. Its wealth skyrocketed to $120 trillion from a mere $7 trillion in 2000, the year before it joined the World Trade Organization, speeding its economic ascent. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30u87Oe

BJP to retain UP, SP to be distant second: Survey https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BJP is projected to win 239 to 245 of the 403 seats, with the Samajwadi Party finishing a distant second with 119-125 seats, though more than doubling its 2017 tally. BSP is projected to lose a significant share of its votes to both SP and BJP and finish third with around 30 seats, while Congress could end up with five to eight seats. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3oDP6kM

तेलंगाना के गांव को मिली अंतरराष्ट्रीय पहचान:पोचमपल्ली को यूएन ने चुना बेस्ट टूरिज्म विलेज, यहां घर-घर हथकरघा बुनते हैं साड़ी, घरेलू बाजार ही 200 करोड़ से ज्यादा का https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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मॉर्निंग न्यूज पॉडकास्ट:आज हरक्यूलिस से एक्सप्रेस-वे पर लैंड कर सकते हैं PM मोदी, दिल्ली के प्रदूषण पर केजरीवाल सरकार देगी जवाब https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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जानलेवा प्रदूषण से निपटने के लिए रणनीति जरूरी:विशेषज्ञ ने कहा - साल में दो बार प्रदूषण के मूल स्रोतों का अध्ययन कर उस पर रोक लगाने से हो सकता है समाधान https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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149 साल पुरानी ‘दरबार मूव’ की परंपरा खत्म:सरकार खुश, लेकिन जम्मू के कारोबारी नाराज; 10 हजार कर्मचारी 6 महीने के लिए जम्मू आने से यहां के बाजारों में बढ़ती थी रौनक https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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Hosps improvise as unused Covid vax doses near expiry https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hospital administrators, particularly those in the private sector, have adopted ingenious methods to clear their vaccine stockpile — including cutting the price of shots, using corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds to vaccinate people for free, and exchanging doses with other hospitals to use up the idle stock. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3njH0OS

Book protesters vandalise Khurshid’s Nainital home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Around two dozen men, who onlookers said belonged to right-wing outfit Bajrang Dal, staged a demonstration in front of the house, where they burnt an effigy of the Congress leader, vandalised his house, and set fire to a portion of the residence. An FIR has been registered against around 20 people, police said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Cn6W0e

Govt amends rules to spur extension of ED, CBI chiefs’ tenures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government on Monday amended the Fundamental Rules, 1922 to bring them in sync with amendments to Central Vigilance Commission Act and the Delhi Police Special Establishment Act, which govern the ED and the CBI respectively. The Acts, amended through ordinance route, had extended the maximum tenure of CBI and ED director to five years. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Hp49aH

PM woos tribals, says earlier govts ignored their welfare https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Stating that the government made tribal welfare a priority, the Prime Minister said, "the contribution of tribal society was either not told to the country, and even if told, very limited information was given" by those in power previously. This was because “those who ran the government in the country for decades after independence, gave priority to their selfish politics”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kAdnHp

Hold emergency meet to tackle air pollution: SC to Centre, NCR states https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The CJI-led bench said, “Stubble burning is not the major cause of pollution. Dust, industry and vehicles are main contributors. If you take steps relating to these three issues, pollution will come down. Stubble burning we can tackle by taking long term measures.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/3njE4lk

नहीं रहीं 'आपका बंटी' लिखने वाली मन्नू भंडारी:मशहूर लेखिका का 90 की उम्र में गुरुग्राम में निधन; मंदसौर में हुआ था महेंद्र कुमारी का जन्म https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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Fully-vaccinated Indians to have quarantine-free travel in Singapore from November 29 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Travellers under the vaccinated travel lane (VTL) are not subject to stay-home notice on arrival. Instead, they will be required to produce a negative pre-departure test taken within two days prior to departure and undergo an on-arrival PCR test from Zee News :India National https://ift.tt/3kHmuG6

CBI, ED chiefs can now be in office for up to 5 years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The twin ordinances amend the Central Vigilance Commission Act and the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, which govern the ED and the CBI, respectively. They pave the way for extension of the terms of the chiefs beyond the mandatory two years by another possible three years, through three extensions of a year each. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cey8Ut

Glasgow climate deal reached, not enough progress https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As with the emissions targets where progress was made but success remained elusive, the decision on “loss and damage” lacked a clear plan for a funding facility, much to the disappointment of climate vulnerable countries. Work on having a definite plan to compensate disaster-hit countries will now be shifted to COP27 in Egypt next year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3CfhNtk

India gets initial deliveries of Russian S-400 systems https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The S-400 system can detect, track and destroy incoming strategic bombers, jets, spy planes, ballistic missiles and drones at a range of 380-km. The first squadron will be "suitably deployed in the western sector" to tackle aerial threats from both Pakistan and China before they can enter Indian airspace, top sources said on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3oruRqs

मंडे पॉजिटिव:सोशल मीडिया के झूठ से गांव में झगड़े हो रहे थे, इसे रोकने के लिए लाइब्रेरी खोली, उन्हें बता रहे कि सही जानकारी यहीं पर मिलेगी https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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Steady fall in Covid cases halted in post-Diwali week https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

While cases in Kerala and Tamil Nadu continued to drop, a number of states and Union territories registered small increases in numbers. Among these, the rise was significant in Jammu & Kashmir, which recorded a 34% spike in cases with the weekly count rising to 1,104 from 827 in the previous seven days. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3CdWo3G

Kartarpur yatra likely to restart as Punjab leaders meet PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

“We have a memorandum for the PM requesting to reopen the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, a wish of millions of Guru Nanakdev devotees across the world. The PM responded positively to our request to reopen the corridor soon,” said BJP state general secretary Dayal Sodhi, who was part of the delegation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Dizidl

Congress to go solo in UP polls next year: Priyanka Gandhi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Addressing over 7,000 Congress workers from Meerut, Agra and Aligarh zones during the party’s ‘Pratigya Sammelan’ held in Bulandshahr on Sunday, Priyanka said the BJP government doesn’t understand the rights of the people and the meaning of independence because they haven’t fought for India’s freedom. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30qlPS4

26 Maoists gunned down near Maha-C'garh border https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At least 26 Maoists were gunned down by Gadchiroli police C60 commandos on Saturday after a 10-hour gun-battle near Mardintola village, in the Gyarapatti-Kotgul forest region of Dhanora taluka along the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border. Sources said that Milind Teltumbde, a central committee (CC) member of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) in charge of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh zones, had also been killed in the gunfight. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30l3Z2U

Choose between Akhilesh’s ‘JAM’ and Yogi’s ‘JAM’ in polls: Amit Shah https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Elaborating the acronym ‘JAM’, Shah said, “Akhilesh has come in the field with JAM that means Jinnah (Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan), Azam Khan (SP member) and Mukhtar (jailed mafia don and MLA Mukhtar Ansari). While Yogi Ji’s ‘JAM’ means Jan Dhan bank accounts, Aadhaar cards and Mobile for everyone to eradicate corruption from its root. Now, people have to decide which JAM they would prefer.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/3opUAj2

Delhi schools shut for a week, construction ban for 3 days https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Responding to the “air emergency” in the capital, where air quality has remained in the “severe” zone for seven of the last nine days, the Delhi government has shut all schools, colleges and educational institutions for a week, banned construction activity for three days and announced it is working on a “lockdown” proposal to help the city breathe. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3CdCndi

Manipur remains last bastion of active insurgency in NE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Poll-bound Manipur remains the last bastion of active armed insurgency in the northeast and the only state of the region where no peace initiative has yet materialised into a fruitful dialogue ever since the oldest of the outfits – United National Liberation Front (UNLF) — hit the road to insurrection in 1964. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3wN6V4z

Extended Covishield dosage gap more potent, show studies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The extended gap of at least 12 weeks between the two doses of Covishield has resulted in better immune response among majority of vaccinated Indians, subsiding any immediate requirement for booster shots, an official assessment of real-life data from sero prevalence studies has shown. Citing the findings, experts have also ruled out any possibility of reducing the gap between two shots of Covishield. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cc4sqS

Delhi schools shut for a weak, construction ban for 3 days https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Responding to the “air emergency” in the capital, where air quality has remained in the “severe” zone for seven of the last nine days, the Delhi government has shut all schools, colleges and educational institutions for a week, banned construction activity for three days and announced it is working on a “lockdown” proposal to help the city breathe. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YHLTaX

'ISI backing small jihadi outfits in Afghanistan to hinder Taliban' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pakistan’s ISI is sponsoring and putting together an alliance of smaller jihadi groups in Afghanistan, distinct from the Taliban and the ISKP, according to a new report. These new jehadists are distinguished by their even more extreme ideology and apparently undermine the Taliban. A new report in Foreign Policy says the Islamic Invitation Alliance (IIA) has been funded by the ISI and was created in 2020, and has been on the radar of US intelligence for over a year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3c9RQRd

26 Maoists gunned down near Maha-C'garh border https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At least 26 Maoists were gunned down by Gadchiroli police C60 commandos on Saturday after a 10-hour gun-battle near Mardintola village, in the Gyarapatti-Kotgul forest region of Dhanora taluka along the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border. Sources said that Milind Teltumbde, a central committee (CC) member of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) in charge of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh zones, had also been killed in the gunfight. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3otUkPV

'Manipur terror attack well-planned precision strike’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ambush in which Colonel Viplav Tripathi, his wife and son and four soldiers were killed and six others injured in Manipur was “well-planned and executed with precision” by a heavily-armed insurgent group, Indian security establishment officials said here on Saturday. Coupled with the “increasing inflow” of illegal Chinese-made weapons the ambush set alarms bells clanging in the Indian security establishment. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30n4zNS

Govt concerned over crypto use for laundering, terror https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The government is looking at “forward looking and progressive” regulation of cryptocurrency with government sources making it clear that an unregulated market for digital currency cannot be allowed to become avenues for money laundering and terror financing. Following a meeting chaired by PM Narendra Modi on Saturday, it emerged there was a strong view that attempts to mislead the youth through non-transparent advertising, that “over-promises”, needed to be stopped. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3FdWbPP

Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa are engaged https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rajkummar Rao and long time girlfriend, Patralekhaa are all set to tie the knot in Chandigarh on November 14. Now, pictures and videos from their pre-wedding festivities have surfaced over the internet. A super adorable video of Rajkummar getting down on his knees for Patralekhaa will melt your hearts. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qxVwEP

बिहार में पत्रकार को जिंदा जलाया:पेड़ के नीचे बोरे में मिला शव; भाई का आरोप- अस्पताल संचालक ने खबर लिखने पर मर्डर करवाया https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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शोध में हुआ खुलासा:हिंदुओं व मुस्लिमों की लंबाई क्रमश: 1 और 1.27 सेमी घटी, जबकि संपन्न वर्ग की महिलाओं व पूर्वोत्तर के लोगों की हाइट में बढ़ोतरी https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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सुप्रीम चेतावनी का असर:सेना अपने क्षेत्र में सुप्रीम, पर सबसे बड़ी कोर्ट अपने अधिकार क्षेत्र में सुप्रीम : जस्टिस चंद्रचूड़ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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Already fulfilled Delhi meet demands, say Taliban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In another reaction to the Afghanistan conference convened in Delhi, the Taliban foreign ministry said the government in Kabul has already fulfilled the demands raised in the meeting and for the second time in two days, the Taliban welcomed the conference and said they won’t allow the country to be used against others. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3onAg1K

Subverting civil society is new frontier of war: Ajit Doval https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The new frontier of warfare is about subverting civil society and IPS officers have to be at the forefront of this battle to keep the nation intact, national security advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval said in his address to IPS trainees at the SVP National Police Academy in Hyderabad on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DnWF5a

Lost 10 yrs of life in 18 months due to Covaxin stress: Ella https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In a face-to-face interview, Ella opened up to TOI about the thrill of developing India’s first indigenous Covid-19 vaccine, but also spoke about the dangers and controversies that dogged the company throughout. “The past 18 months were tough. I have not battled so much for anything in the last 25 years (since he set up Bharat Biotech),” he says. “I feel as if I have lost 10 peaceful years in this battle.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nbD3vA

Pak may let passage of Indian wheat to Afghanistan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pakistan PM Imran Khan said Friday Islamabad will favourably consider India’s proposal to deliver wheat to Afghanistan via the land route passing through Pakistan. While India is yet to officially hear from Pakistan on the proposal, the announcement by Khan’s office is still significant as the assurance by the Pakistan PM comes in a meeting with the Taliban acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, in Islamabad. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3CaTEUD