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Big Stories Today: Petrol, diesel prices to be cut by Rs 5, 10 from tomorrow, WHO okays Covaxin, Pakistan refuses airspace for Srinagar-Sharjah flights

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Central government on Wednesday announced the reduction of excise duty on petrol and diesel. from tomorrow onwards the prices of petrol and diesel will be reduced by Rs 5 and 10, respevtively.

Afghanistan win toss, opt to field first against India in Abu Dhabi


In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 between India and Afghanistan, Afghanistan win toss and opt to field first. 

The India vs Afghanistan T20 WC 2021 match is taking place at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi from 7.30 pm IST. Its a must-win game for team India, who are yet to win their first match in the tournament. Afghanistan has registered two wins so far. India, to keep their hopes alive of reaching the semi-finals, will have to register a win against Afghanistan tonight.

PM Modi to spend Diwali with Army jawans in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri

Sticking to the tradition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the border outposts area of Nowshera sector in Jammu & Kashmir’s Rajouri.

WHO approves Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for emergency use

Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin has got WHO approval on Wednesday as the technical advisory team has recommended the India-made vaccine for emergency use listing for 18 years and above. This marks a major victory for India’s journey in vaccination against Covid-19.

Centre releases Rs 17,000 crores GST compensation to states

The Central Government has released GST Compensation of Rs. 17,000 crore to States today.

The total amount of compensation released to the States/UTs so far including the aforesaid amount during the year 2021-22 is Rs. 60,000 crore.

Delhi’s air quality turns very poor day ahead of Diwali

The air quality in Delhi deteriorated as it entered the very poor category for the first time this season. The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city was reported 316 on Wednesday afternoon.

Delhi’s neighbouring cities — Faridabad (310), Ghaziabad (334) and Noida (316) — also recorded very poor air quality. Before this, the highest AQI of the season recorded in Delhi was 298 in the poor category on October 17.

Sensex ends Samvat 2077 on weak note, slips 257 points to settle below 60,000

The benchmark indices on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange (NSE) ended the last day of Samvat 2077 year on a negative note, slipping over a quarter per cent on Wednesday weighed by weakness in banking and automobile stocks amid a negative trend in global markets ahead of the policy outcome of the US Federal Reserve.

Pakistan’s Babar Azam becomes No. 1 batsman in ICC T20 rankings

Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s two successive half-centuries in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 have helped him overtake England’s Dawid Malan and grab the top position for batters in the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings.

Delhi High Court restrains heads of nine institutes of Jawaharlal Nehru University from taking major decisions

The Delhi High Court has restrained the heads of nine JNU centres from taking any major decisions and said that their appointment by the university’s Vice-Chancellor was prima facie without any authority.

High court stated that the Vice-Chancellor is not vested with the power to appoint Chairpersons of Centres or Special Centres as the JNU statute confers the power of appointment on the Executive Council.

Delhi’s air quality a day before Diwali best in 5 years, says Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai

Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday that the air quality in the national capital a day before Diwali is the best in 5 years.
Earlier he said, Delhi Police and sub-divisional magistrates have been asked by the Delhi Government to keep a round-the-clock vigil to prevent the sale, purchase, and bursting of firecrackers on Diwali, with a special focus on border areas.

Pakistan refuses use of its airspace for Srinagar-Sharjah flights

Pakistan has once again declined the use of its airspace for flights from Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar to Sharjah.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called the move very unfortunate and tweeted: “Pakistan did the same thing with the Air India Express flight from Srinagar to Dubai in 2009-2010. I had hoped that Go First being permitted to overfly Pak airspace was indicative of a thaw in relations, but alas, that wasn’t to be.”

Tamil Nadu government declares holiday for schools in 15 districts

Tamil Nadu government has declared a holiday for schools in 20 districts on Wednesday to avoid accidents caused by water stagnation amid the prediction of heavy rainfall by the Indian Meteorological Department.

Schools in Chengalpet, Kancheepuram, Thiruvallur, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Ranipet, Trichy, Ariyalur, Namakkal Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Vellore, and Karur will be closed today.

PM Modi holds meeting with districts having low Covid vaccination coverage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a review meeting with district magistrates of over 40 districts having low Covid-19 vaccination coverage.
The meeting, being held via video conferencing, includes districts with less than 50 per cent coverage of the first dose and low coverage of the second dose of vaccine.

Delhi CM Kejriwal urges people to follow Covid-19 protocols ahead of Diwali

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal extended his greetings for Diwali to all the citizens of Delhi, and on this occasion announced a new web portal to take local business globally.

Kejriwal said that last year, the Covid-19 virus spread rapidly during the festival season, and asked people to be extra cautious this year.

Delhi Police arrest 2 with heroin worth Rs 18 crore

Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested two drug smugglers with 6 kg of heroin worth Rs 18 crores from Delhi.
Delhi Police had launched a special anti-drug enforcement drive under Operation Spider. The two accused–Asim and Varun–were arrested in this operation after the officials received information related to a drug mafia.

The police said that the accused had found a new way to produce drugs. Drug plants were set up in the house itself. These drugs were then supplied all over India, including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and Punjab.

Tripura police file five criminal cases against 71 persons for alleged fake and provocative posts on vandalism of a mosque

The Tripura Police on Wednesday morning registered five criminal cases against 71 people for allegedly posting provocative and fake posts on social media.

Tripura Police in a Facebook post Appealed to people to stay away from spreading fake news and rumours, the police have also warned that strict action would be taken against those trying to create hatred in the society.

10,000 EV charging stations in the next three years, says OIL chairperson SM Vaidya

Oil India Limited chairperson SM Vaidya said that 10,000 electric vehicles charging stations will be set up in next three years.
2000 electric vehicle charging stations will be established in the next 12 months and another 8000 in the next two years to achieve target of 10,000 EV charging stations in the next three years, h3e said.

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Congress chief Kharge says PM Modi was addressing rally in Bihar after skipping all-party meet on Pahalgam terror attack

“If you stop the water, where will you store it? Do we have the dams for it? These issues will be addressed later, not now,” he cautioned.

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday for skipping an all-party meeting in Delhi convened to address the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people.

Kharge accused the Prime Minister of not treating the tragedy with the seriousness it deserved, pointing out that Modi chose to address an election rally in Bihar instead of attending the crucial discussion.

Speaking to reporters, Kharge revealed that the all-party meeting, attended by himself, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and representatives from various political parties, saw Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who chaired the session, acknowledge security lapses in the attack.

“I raised the issue of the Prime Minister’s absence right at the start. When 26 lives have been lost and many injured, his absence shows a lack of seriousness,” Kharge said, expressing dismay at Modi’s decision to prioritize a campaign event over national security deliberations.

Kharge lamented the government’s failure to protect citizens despite a three-tier security system in Pahalgam. “Instead of addressing us on how this happened—whether it was a security, intelligence, or police failure—Modi was busy delivering speeches in Hindi and English at a rally,” he remarked.

He disclosed urging Union Home Minister Amit Shah to treat the incident as a challenge and ensure such tragedies are prevented in the future. “Shah assured us that steps would be taken to avoid recurrence,” Kharge noted, stressing the need for robust arrangements.

Emphasizing national unity, Kharge affirmed the Opposition’s support for the government’s decisions in combating terrorism. “We stand together to protect the country. This isn’t the time to pinpoint flaws but to unite,” he said, refraining from immediate criticism of specific measures.

However, he raised concerns about India’s suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, questioning the government’s preparedness. “If you stop the water, where will you store it? Do we have the dams for it? These issues will be addressed later, not now,” he cautioned.

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Pakistan PM Sharif says ready for neutral investigation into Pahalgam terror attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed on Thursday to “track and punish” those responsible for the attack, promising to pursue terrorists and their supporters relentlessly.

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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed readiness for a “neutral, transparent, and credible” investigation into the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people on April 22.

Speaking at a military academy event in Abbottabad, Sharif rejected India’s accusations of Pakistan’s involvement in “cross-border terrorism,” emphasizing Islamabad’s openness to an impartial probe to uncover the truth behind the attack that targeted tourists in the scenic Baisaran meadow.

Sharif also underscored the strength of Pakistan’s military, stating, “Our armed forces are fully equipped to safeguard our sovereignty and territorial integrity against any aggression, as proven by their resolute response to India’s reckless incursion in February 2019.”

His remarks came amid escalating tensions, with both nations imposing severe retaliatory measures. India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, citing Pakistan’s alleged support for terrorism, while Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian airlines and warned that any attempt to disrupt Indus water flows would be treated as an “act of war.”

The situation along the Line of Control (LoC) worsened, with the Indian Army reporting “unprovoked” small arms fire from multiple Pakistani posts overnight on Friday, marking the second consecutive night of cross-border exchanges.

“Indian troops responded appropriately with small arms,” the Army stated, noting no casualties. Pakistan has not officially confirmed the incident, though both sides acknowledged similar gunfire the previous night.

Diplomatic relations have deteriorated sharply. Pakistan expelled Indian diplomats and military advisers, revoked visas for Indian nationals (except Sikh pilgrims), and closed the Wagah border crossing. India, in turn, implemented measures like suspending visa services for Pakistanis and reducing diplomatic staff in Islamabad.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed on Thursday to “track and punish” those responsible for the attack, promising to pursue terrorists and their supporters relentlessly.

The United Nations has called for “maximum restraint” from both nations, which have a history of multiple wars, while U.S. President Donald Trump minimized the crisis, suggesting it would be resolved “one way or another.”

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MP tourism department rejects association with influencer Tanya Mittal after she says terror has no religion amid Pahalgam attack uproar

Critics argued that her comment oversimplified a fraught issue, failing to resonate with a nation mourning the Pahalgam victims and navigating heightened security concerns.

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Influencer Tanya Mittal has ignited a firestorm of controversy with her statement, “Terrorism has no religion,” made in the wake of the devastating Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that claimed 26 lives.

The remark, shared across her sizable Instagram and YouTube platforms, aimed to denounce terrorism but instead triggered widespread backlash for appearing to trivialize the tragedy’s gravity.

Social media erupted with criticism, with many users slamming Mittal for her perceived insensitivity at a time when the nation grapples with the attack’s aftermath. The timing and context of her comment, seen as glossing over the complex religious and political dimensions of the incident, fueled heated debates online.

While a few supporters defended her call for unity, the majority deemed her words ill-judged, arguing that addressing terrorism requires acknowledging its deeper roots rather than resorting to broad platitudes.

Amid the uproar, speculation swirled about Mittal’s alleged ties to the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department, prompting the agency to issue a swift clarification.

“Ms. Tanya Mittal is not associated with MP Tourism in any capacity,” the department stated, countering erroneous media reports and social media posts that had linked her to their campaigns. The move aimed to shield the department’s reputation from the influencer’s controversial stance.

The episode underscores the delicate role influencers play in shaping public discourse. With millions of followers, figures like Mittal wield significant sway, but their statements on sensitive issues like terrorism carry weighty responsibilities. Critics argued that her comment oversimplified a fraught issue, failing to resonate with a nation mourning the Pahalgam victims and navigating heightened security concerns.

The Madhya Pradesh Police have also intensified their crackdown on inflammatory online content related to the attack, recently arresting two individuals in Damoh for posting objectionable material. This reflects India’s growing vigilance over digital narratives surrounding national security.

The controversy has sparked broader discussions about influencer accountability. While Mittal’s intent may have been to promote peace, her words highlighted the risks of addressing complex issues without nuance.

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