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Big Stories Today: Rising Zika figures in UP has Delhi worried, Army launches Rajouri combing, BJP national executive meet tomorrow

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Australia beat West Indies by eight wickets in T20 World Cup

Australia beat West Indies by eight wickets in a Group 1 fixture of the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Chasing a target of 158, Australia won the game with 22 balls to spare. Earlier, Josh Hazlewood starred with the ball as Australia. 

Delhi pollution can spur surge in Covid-19 cases, warns AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) director Dr Randeep Guleria on Saturday cautioned against severe cases of Covid-19 due to rising air pollution as the national capital’s air quality reached dangerous levels. Urging people to wear masks to protect themselves from both Covid and pollution, Guleria said bad air can also have a major impact on respiratory health.

Major army operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri after terrorists sighted

The Army on Saturday has launched a major combing operation in the Khablan forests of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district after villagers reported the presence of heavily armed terrorists in the area.
The Thanmandi-Rajouri road has been closed to traffic as a precaution.

Delhi government puts capital on alert after rise in Zika cases in Uttar Pradesh

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday announced that the government has put the capital on alert over the alarming spike in Zika cases in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur district,
He said: Delhi government is carefully monitoring the developments.

Kanpur reports 13 new cases of Zika virus, total tally reaches 79 in Uttar Pradesh district

Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur has become the new hub of the Zika virus. With 13 new cases reported in Kanpur on Saturday, the total tally of cases of the mosquito-borne disease reaches 79.

32 dead so far in three Bihar districts due to suspected consumption of spurious liquor

After Gopalganj and West Champaran, four people died in the Samastipur district in Bihar late on Friday, November 5, 2021, due to suspected consumption of spurious liquor.

Officials said that four people died in Rupauli Panchayat in the Patori block of Samastipur district and the cause of their deaths could be known only after the post-mortem reports.

Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh sent to judicial custody for 14 days in money laundering case

Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh has been sent to judicial custody for 14 days in a money laundering case. The NCP leader was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with money laundering and extortion charges on Nov 2.

Delhi government extends its free ration scheme for six more months, After Centre announces to close the scheme

Delhi government on Saturday extended their free ration scheme for six more months after Centre announced that they will stop the scheme after November. Delhi CM Kejriwal also urged Modi government to extend the scheme for poor.

Sachin Vaze’s police custody extended by 7 days in Goregaon extortion case

Mumbai’s Esplanade Court has extended sacked police officer Sachin Vaze’s police custody till November 13.
Vaze was produced before the court on Saturday following which his custody was extended by a week. The case also includes former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh, who is currently absconding. Mumbai Police had taken Vaze’s custody on Monday.

BJP to hold national executive meeting tomorrow in Delhi, PM Modi, Shah scheduled to attend

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold its national executive meeting on Sunday in Delhi, with senior party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah, scheduled to be in attendance.
The meeting will take place in hybrid form, with some attendees to be present physically, while others will attend virtually.

10 dead, several injured in a fire at Ahmednagar’s Hospital in Maharashtra

At least 10 patients died and several others were injured after a massive fire ripped through the ICU of the Ahmednagar Civil Hospital on Saturday, informed District Collector Rajendra Bhosale.
Four fire tenders have been rushed to the spot to douse the flames which were spreading to other adjoining wards with attempts underway to control the blaze and shift the patients from the affected areas.

Top Punjab government lawyer attacks Navjot Sidhu amid resignation row

Punjab Advocate General APS Deol has on Saturday hit back at Punjab Congress chief Navjot Sidhu who has demanded his resignation for representing two accused cops in the 2015 sacrilege and police firing case.
Deol slammed the former cricketer for repeated utterances (that) seek to derail the earnest efforts of the state to ensure justice in the drugs matter and the sacrilege cases”.

Kerala gold smuggling case prime accused Swapna Suresh released from jail

Swapna Suresh, prime accused in the Kerala gold smuggling case, was released from jail on Saturday after spending 16 months behind bars. Kerala High Court granted her bail on November 2.
She got bail on November 2 in the case registered by NIA under UAPA on a Rs 25 Lakhs bail bond and 2 solvent sureties.

Anil Deshmukh’s ED custody ends today, to be presented before special PMLA court

Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh will be presented before the special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court today. The 71-year-old was sent to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) till November 6.
He was arrested by the ED on Monday night after 12 hours of questioning.

Bharat Biotech’s partner Ocugen seeks FDA approval in US for Covaxin use for children

Bharat Biotech’s US partner Ocugen has announced that it had asked the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) of Covaxin for children below 18.
Bharat Biotech’s clinical lead for Covid-19 vaccines Dr. Raches Ella said: “We are pleased to announce our EUA filing to the US-FDA through our partners-Ocugen.”

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BJP-led Mahayuti surges ahead in BMC polls as Thackerays lose Mumbai stronghold

The BJP-led alliance has taken a strong lead in the BMC elections, signalling a major political shift in Mumbai as counting continues across Maharashtra.

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The BJP-led alliance is heading towards a decisive victory in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, dealing a major blow to the Thackeray cousins’ long-standing control over Mumbai’s civic administration. Early trends from the ongoing vote count show the ruling alliance opening a clear lead in the country’s richest municipal body.

With results still being tallied, the BJP-led bloc is ahead in 115 wards of the BMC. Of these, the BJP is leading in 86 wards, while Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena has an edge in 29 wards.

In contrast, the Thackeray cousins appear to be struggling to retain their grip on the civic body they once dominated for decades. Together, they are leading in 77 wards, with Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) ahead in 71 wards and Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leading in six.

High-stakes election after nine-year gap

The BMC elections were held after a nine-year gap, following a four-year delay, making the contest one of the most closely watched civic polls in Maharashtra. Over 1,700 candidates were in the fray for 227 seats in Mumbai alone. The BMC’s annual budget exceeds Rs 74,400 crore, underscoring the political and financial significance of the results.

In the 2017 elections, the undivided Shiv Sena, which then included Eknath Shinde, had retained control of the BMC, continuing its decades-long dominance.

BJP ahead across Maharashtra civic bodies

The BJP’s strong showing is not limited to Mumbai. Across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, early trends indicate that the party is leading overall. Combined figures show the BJP ahead in 909 wards, while its ally, the Shinde-led Shiv Sena, is leading in 237 wards.

In the party-wise standings, the Congress is placed third with leads in 179 seats, largely from Bhiwandi-Nizampur, Nagpur and Kolhapur. The Shiv Sena (UBT) follows with 118 seats, closely trailed by Ajit Pawar’s NCP, which is leading in 112 wards.

Pune also tilts towards BJP

Pune has emerged as another key battleground, especially as rival factions of the Nationalist Congress Party, led by Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar, joined hands for the civic polls. Despite the alliance, the BJP is leading in 52 seats in Pune, while the combined NCP factions are ahead in seven seats.

Large-scale polling across the state

Polling for 2,869 seats across 893 wards in the 29 civic bodies was held on Thursday. Around 3.48 crore voters were eligible to cast their ballots, deciding the political fate of 15,931 candidates, including those contesting in Mumbai.

Besides Mumbai and Pune, counting is underway in several other municipal corporations, including Navi Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, Nagpur, Nashik, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Vasai-Virar, Mira-Bhayandar, Solapur, Kolhapur and Aurangabad, among others.

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International Bihar and Purvanchal Festival to be held in Sydney on March 22

Praveen Kumar reiterated, “The land of Bihar produces gold. Such a region cannot remain poor. What is needed is collective effort, work in the right direction, and the creation of opportunities for the people.”

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With the objective of providing a new global direction to development, investment, and opportunities in Bihar and the Purvanchal region, the International Bihar and Purvanchal Festival will be organised on March 22, 2026, in Sydney, Australia. This was announced by Praveen Kumar, the chief organiser of the event, during a press conference held in Patna on January 15.

Praveen Kumar said several prominent personalities from India and abroad, along with representatives from industry, policymakers, and members of the Indian diaspora, will participate in the Sydney event.

On this platform, the vision of a “Developed Bihar and Purvanchal” will be formally launched, and a concrete roadmap for Bihar’s overall development will be deliberated upon. He said the festival is not merely a cultural event but a global platform to mobilise international cooperation, investment, and policy-level support for Bihar.

“We will extend support at every level for the development of Bihar and Purvanchal and create opportunities that enable better utilisation of local talent and resources,” Praveen Kumar said.

Referring to his earlier remarks made during a podcast, Praveen Kumar reiterated, “The land of Bihar produces gold. Such a region cannot remain poor. What is needed is collective effort, work in the right direction, and the creation of opportunities for the people.”

It was also informed during the press conference that the Sydney event will feature special sessions on investment, education, skill development, culture, and diaspora engagement for Bihar. The objective is to highlight that Bihar is not only rich in potential but also capable of providing leadership on the global stage.

According to the organisers, the festival will prove to be a significant step towards giving Bihar a new international identity.

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PM Modi urges people to read Tirukkural on Thiruvalluvar Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thiruvalluvar Day appealed to people to read the Tirukkural, calling it a reflection of the humane and harmonious ideals of Tamil philosopher-poet Thiruvalluvar.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged people across the country to read the Tirukkural, highlighting its enduring relevance and the intellectual legacy of Tamil philosopher-poet Thiruvalluvar.

Marking Thiruvalluvar Day, which coincides with the Pongal celebrations every year, the prime minister paid tribute to the revered scholar, describing him as a symbol of harmony, compassion and Tamil cultural excellence.

In a message shared on social media platform X, Modi said Thiruvalluvar’s works and ideals continue to inspire countless people even today. He noted that the philosopher envisioned a society rooted in compassion and balance.

The prime minister encouraged citizens to engage with the Tirukkural, a classical Tamil text that deals with various aspects of human life, ethics and governance, calling it a window into the profound intellect of Thiruvalluvar.

Thiruvalluvar Day is observed annually to honour the philosopher-poet, whose literary contributions remain central to Tamil culture and thought.

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