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Big Stories Today: Aryan Khan not free yet, Gurugram namaz disrupted again, Leander Paes joins Trinamool

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Aryan Khan will spend one more night in Mumbai prison as the release papers did not reach on given time. The jail officials said that there will not be any special treatment for anyone.

While in Gurugram, Muslims offering namaz in a locality were again faced with protesters, many reportedly from right-wing groups, shouting slogans against the prayers and holding up placards that read Gurugram administration, wake up from your sleep.<br>Police were deployed in large numbers in Sector 12-A; around 30 protesters were detained. After vociferous protests earlier this month in Sectors 12-A and 47, police acted quickly today.

In other news, Former Indian tennis champion Leander Paes joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Goa. TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee made the announcement on Friday and said Leander Paes is like her younger brother.

Delhi government to allow cinema halls, theatres, multiplexes to reopen with 100% capacity from November 1

Delhi government announced on Monday that cinema halls, theatres and multiplexes can be opened with 100% capacity. While Marriage ceremonies, funerals and last rites-related gatherings will be allowed with a maximum of 200 people.

JioPhone Next to be available from Diwali for Rs 6,499

Reliance on Friday announced the launch of their much anticipated JioPhone Next. The smartphone has been made in a collaborative effort of Jio and Google. The smartphone will be available from November 4th, worth Rs 6,499 apeice.

Aryan Khan bail order out, HC sets 14 bail conditions

In the latest development in Aryan Khan’s case, the bail order of Shah Rukh Khan’s son and two others are out. In the bail order, High Court set 14 conditions in which the HC said that Aryan needs to surrender his Passport and also needs to appear before NCB every Friday.

In the order, it was also mentioned that each of the applicants should pay a bond of Rs 1 lakh with one or more sureties in the amount.

Bangladesh win toss and opt to field, as Roston Chase makes his T20I debut

In their do or die match in T20 World Cup 2021, Bangladesh have won the toss and opted to field first against West Indies. Roston Chase will be making his T20Is debut for Windies.

Teams:

West Indies (Playing XI): Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Roston Chase, Nicholas Pooran(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Kieron Pollard(c), Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Dwayne Bravo, Akeal Hosein, Ravi Rampaul

Bangladesh (Playing XI): Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Naim, Liton Das(w), Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah(c), Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed

Calcutta HC orders complete ban on sale and use of firecrackers this Diwali

The Calcutta High Court on Friday ordered a complete ban on sale and use of firecrackers this Diwali/Kali Puja/Chhath Puja/Christmas/New Year due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation in the state.
Only wax or oil-based diyas are permitted to be used.
Police instructed to keep a strict vigil on use/sale of firecrackers.

30 detained after protests disrupt namaz in Gurugram for third successive week

Muslims offering namaz (or daily prayers) in a Gurgaon locality were again faced with protesters, many reportedly from right-wing groups, shouting slogans against the prayers and holding up placards that read Gurugram administration, wake up from your sleep.
Police were deployed in large numbers in Sector 12-A; around 30 protesters were detained. After vociferous protests earlier this month in Sectors 12-A and 47, police acted quickly today.

Schools, colleges to reopen on November 16 in West Bengal, notification issued

In an official notification issued by the West Bengal government schools and colleges in West Bengal will reopen for offline classes on November 16.
The schools will reopen for students of Classes 9 to 12, according to a notice issued by the School Education Department on Thursday evening.

PM Modi meets European Council President Michel Charles

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a joint meeting with Charles Michel, President of the European Council and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission in Rome, Italy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is travelling to Rome, Italy and Glasgow, UK, from Friday to November 2 to attend the 16th G-20 Summit and the World Leaders’ Summit of COP-26 respectively.

Tennis champion Leander Paes joins Trinamool Congress in Goa

Former Indian tennis champion Leander Paes has joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Goa. TMC chief Mamata Banerjee made the announcement on Friday and said Leander Paes is like her younger brother.

Mamata Banerjee reached Goa on Thursday at a time when the TMC is camping in the poll-bound state with the hope of making inroads into the BJP bastion.

IRCTC shares rebound after Railway Ministry withdraws decision on Convenience Fee

Shares of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) saw a marked recovery on Friday morning after the government reversed a decision wherein the company was asked to share 50 percent of the convenience fee revenue with the Ministry of Railways.

IRCTC shares plunged as much as 29 per cent to hit an intraday low of Rs 650.10 on the BSE after the company informed exchanges that Railway Ministry asked it to share half of all the convenience fee revenue it earns.

Sensex tanks by over 700 points in early day trade today

Domestic stocks on Friday continued to slide, following a selloff in the previous session.
Investors were concerned over relentless foreign outflows seen in the last six sessions amid cuts in India equity rating by many foreign brokerages citing expensive valuations vis-a-vis other emerging markets.

PM Modi reaches Rome to attend G20 Summit

In another top news of the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Rome to attend the G20 Summit. PM Modi reached Rome after he was invited by Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi. It is reported that he will also call on Pope Francis in the Vatican during his two-day Rome visit.

Read Also: Big Stories Today: Aryan Khan gets to know he’s got bail but still in jail, 3 women farmers run over in Haryana

PM Modi’s going to have a tight schedule in these two days. And, on the first day of his visit, he is going to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his first day in Rome.

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das gets three-year extension

In today’s top news, the Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das has got a three-year extension and he will remain in office till 2024. In the official statement, it was mentioned that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the reappointment of Shaktikanta Das as Reserve Bank of India Governor for a period of three years beyond 10.12.2021 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

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Dharmendra Pradhan submits resignation to PM Modi amid student protests

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hours before the third round of talks between the Centre and the Cockroach Janta Party.

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Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a major development amid the ongoing student protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.

Pradhan announced the decision through a post on X, just hours before the Centre was scheduled to hold the third round of talks with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has been leading the agitation over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations.

The resignation of the Education Minister had remained the primary demand of the protesters, who have been camping at Jantar Mantar for more than a month seeking accountability and reforms in the examination system.

The latest development comes at a crucial time as both sides prepare for another round of discussions aimed at resolving the prolonged standoff.

As of now, there has been no official announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office on whether Pradhan’s resignation has been accepted. Further details are awaited.

Resignation comes before key Centre-CJP meeting

The announcement was made only hours before representatives of the Centre and the Cockroach Janta Party were expected to meet for the third round of negotiations.

The talks are being closely watched as the government attempts to end the month-long protest, with the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan remaining one of the protesters’ central demands.

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CJP says Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation non-negotiable ahead of third round of talks

CJP has hardened its stand before the third round of talks with the Centre, insisting that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation remains its primary and non-negotiable demand.

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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has reiterated that the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remains its top demand, just hours before the third round of discussions with the Centre on Saturday.

CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said the organisation would see little purpose in continuing negotiations if the government was unwilling to remove the minister.

In a post on X, Ranka said Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation was “non-negotiable” and added that there was no point in holding further discussions if the government rejected the demand.

The third round of talks is scheduled for Saturday afternoon after Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met CJP representatives for nearly two hours during the second round of discussions on Friday.

According to the CJP, it has placed three key demands before the Centre:

  • Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
  • A guarantee that no legal action will be taken against protesting students.
  • Compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide following the NEET paper leak.

During Friday’s meeting, the Centre agreed in principle to two of the demands — ensuring no legal action against protesting students and providing compensation. However, the demand for the Education Minister’s resignation remains unresolved.

Speaking after the meeting, JP Nadda said the protesters had also submitted five suggestions for reforms to the examination system. He said the government would hold internal discussions before responding during Saturday’s meeting.

Government sources, however, indicated that Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation is not under consideration. According to the sources, the government believes resignation is not the appropriate course of action and continues to back the minister.

Meanwhile, the Centre has announced several measures aimed at tackling examination paper leaks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the establishment of fast-track courts to hear paper leak cases, while the government is preparing amendments to strengthen the law with stricter punishments and higher fines.

The Centre has also replaced the Education Secretary and removed 47 officials of the National Testing Agency (NTA), while promising broader reforms within the examination body.

Responding to the action against NTA officials, Ashutosh Ranka said the move alone was insufficient. He maintained that accountability ultimately rests with the Education Minister and reiterated that Dharmendra Pradhan must resign.

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PM Modi’s Instagram reel on exam paper leaks crosses record 303 million views amid Jantar Mantar protests

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s direct video address addressing exam paper leaks has crossed 303 million views on Instagram amid student demonstrations at Jantar Mantar.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has crossed a global digital milestone, with a single Instagram reel gathering over 303 million views within a 24-hour period. The massive social media turnout eclipsed the previous global record of 300 million views. The digital milestone unfolded against the backdrop of ongoing demonstrations by thousands of youth and student protesters gathered at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar demanding systemic reforms and accountability following examination malpractices.

Following the high engagement on his initial post, the Prime Minister released a follow-up video message titled “Thank you friends” to express gratitude to young citizens for their constructive suggestions and feedback.

Late-night message addresses student concerns

The record-breaking digital engagement began with a rare late-night selfie video posted by Prime Minister Modi. In the clip, he directly addressed public anxieties regarding examination paper leaks and promised strict executive action against offenders.

By utilizing a direct video format aimed at connecting with younger demographics, the Prime Minister emphasized that the administration treats competitive exam malpractices with extreme seriousness rather than as a minor issue.

Cabinet plans fast-track courts and strict penalties

Detailing actions undertaken over the preceding two and a half months, the Prime Minister stated that the primary objective of the administration has been protecting candidates from losing an academic year. He highlighted the extensive administrative coordination required to arrange re-examinations swiftly for affected candidates.

Furthermore, Prime Minister Modi announced that the Union Cabinet will move forward with a strict legal framework. The proposed measures include establishing fast-track courts and imposing harsh penalties on individuals or criminal syndicates involved in leaking examination papers.

The initial late-night communication generated a surge of approximately one million new followers on the Prime Minister’s profile overnight. In his follow-up statement, PM Modi appreciated the active dialogue created among the youth, remarking that citizen engagement helps strengthen governance.

“This love of yours will remain, and our bond will continue to connect with even more vibrancy,” the Prime Minister stated, thanking supporters for their active involvement.

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