The South Industry actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Instagram has been hacked, according to the reports. On Monday night, some of the pictures and videos from her work and personal life were shared on her Instagram account, which was not posted by Samantha Prabhu.

After some time, fans noticed the unusual activity on her Instagram account and asked if Samantha’s account had been hacked. Soon, some of the fans also shared a screenshot of the post which was not shared by Samantha.

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Samantha’s digital manager Sheshanka Binesh then went on to investigate the damage control mode, and wrote in an Instagram story, clarifying that it was a technical glitch, and the Instagram account was not hacked.

Meanwhile, Sheshanka Binesh wrote, “Due to a technical glitch, a post on Instagram was accidentally cross-posted to Samantha’s account. We are working on the matter and will take it forward with Team Instagram. Apologies for any confusion.”

Further, Samantha is ready to make her official debut on Season 7 of Koffee with Karan. It is still unclear when exactly Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s episode will air. On the show, Samantha is heard saying to Karan Johar, “You are the reason for sad marriages,” as they look to be having fun, discussing some recent happenings.

Samantha is working on her next project film ‘Kushi’. It is a romantic drama, also starring Vijay Deverakonda. It will hit the theatres on December 23, 2022, this year. It will be released in many languages like Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.

Television anchor taken into police custody for airing misleading video on Rahul Gandhi

SpiceJet Delhi-Dubai plane makes emergency landing in Karachi

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After being criticized by the people for a hate speech video of Mahant Bajrang Muni who belongs to Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur in Khirabad district. Again, a video of him has been circulating on Twitter, where he was seen provoking the Muslim community and says, Agar tum ek Hindu maroge to main dus muslim marung (If you will kill one Hindu then i will kill 10 Muslims in return).

The video was tweeted on Firday by Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair. In the video, Muni can be seen surrounded by the people wearing saffron attire enjoying and clapping at every word being uttered by the mahant.

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Take a look at the hate speech video of mahant Bajrang Muni from UP’s Sitarpur

In an almost 2 minutes long video, the mahant begins his speech by saying in Hindi, Agar main mar bhi gaya to is desh ke Hindus ke ander itni garmi chorke ke jaunga ke Khairabad ko Shri Ram nagar bna denge (Even if I got killed, I will fill so much heat in Hindus that will turn Khairabad in Shri Ram Nagar). He further added in his speech, agar tum kisi hindu ladki ko love jihad main fasaker attyachar kroge, to main 10 muslim ladkiyo ko love Sanatana main fasaker attayachar karunga ( if you commit atrocities by trapping Hindu women in love jihad, then I will trap 10 Muslim girls in love Sanatana and harassed them).

Mahant also released a video of himself in which he tried to counter Alt News co-founder Zubair. In his video, Muni said, from top to bottom, all the posts of Zubair on Twitter are against Hindus. Meanwhile, Muni also claimed that a Muslim boy had entered his ashram and tried to kill him. He said the boy was given Rs 28 lakh by people from Sheeshe Wali mosque in the district to kill him.

This is not the first time this type of incident came in limelight. Earlier, videos of similar events of hate speech have surfaced on social media targeting a particular community that includes the Dharam Sansad in Haridwar and the Hindu Mahapanchayat in Delhi.

Amit Shah’s remarks regarding imposition of Hindi language in the country draw flak on Twitter

Madhya Pradesh: Group of men including journalist stripped at Sidhi police station, SHO says they were kept in underwear because of security purposes

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The Kashmir Files, a film that hit the theatres last week, is still ruling. Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s helmed has created a massive controversy on social media. Amid the ongoing buzz, the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah has said that an honest investigation should be carried out to find out the culprits, Times Now reported.

Abdullah further said that Jagmohan was the governor at that time who is no more. If he were alive today, he would have told the reality and this is the reason why he wants the case to be investigated. He continued that every film portrays the story in a unique way and it is important for them to tell the exact truth.

The Kashmir Files is based on the true events of the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in the 1990s from Jammu and Kashmir. Starring Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, Darshan Kumar, Mithun Chakraborty and others, the film is one of the most discussed topics on the internet and secured 8.3 ratings by IMDb. Three states, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Gujarat, have declared the film tax-free. Assam Chief Minister Hemant Biswas Sharma has also urged state officials to watch the film.

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Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also applauded the film and said that it revealed the truth. He urged the parliamentarians to watch the film and said that the makers of the film had the guts to portray the truth and whatever they thought the truth is, they tried to put it out. He further said that there are conspiracies to discredit it. These people have not tried to accept or welcome the truth, PM Modi added.

Meanwhile, police have warned against downloading links for The Kashmir Files sent to the WhatsApp number. The links end up hacking phones and emptying bank accounts.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on December 6 in Lok Sabha addressed the matter of civilian killings in Nagaland that took place on December 4 in the Mon district. HE said that army received information on the movements of extremists and mistakenly fired upon civilians.

Nepal confirms first two cases of Omicron variant in country

The former Chief Minister of Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh has now joined hands with BJP and is set to contest the election in alliance with BJP. He recently launched his party named Punjab Lok Congress. Apart from this, Singh also inaugurated his party office in Chandigarh.

NIA opposes bail to Bhima-Koregaon accused activist Sudha Bharadwaj

In the latest update in the Bhima-Koregaon case, NIA has opposed bail to activist Sudha Bharadwaj and has said that there should be an urgent hearing in Supreme Court regarding this case.

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio attends funeral service of civilians killed in army’s anti-insurgency operation

The Chief Minister of Nagaland Neiphiu Rio today attended the funeral service of civilians killed in the army’s anti-insurgency operations at Oting. At the funeral service, he was a poster in which it was written that civilians were cold-bloodedly murdered at Oting village. Several people were also showing placard at the funeral and were demanding justice.

Myanmar court jails civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi for four years

Myanmar court has sentenced Aung San Suu Kyi for four years over inciting dissent against the military and breaching Covid rules. It is reported that she has been jailed for two years for imprisonment under section 505(b) and two years’ imprisonment under natural disaster law.

Shashi Tharoor says will not host Sansad TV show until suspension of 12 MPs revoked

The winter Parliament session has began and at the starting of the winter session, 12 MPs from opposite were suspended over causing a ruckus in the monsoon session. However, to show the form of protest, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that he has decided to suspend his hosting of the Sansad TV show “To the Point” until the suspension of 12 Opposition members of Rajya Sabha is revoked.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to give a statement on Nagaland firing incident in Parliament

The paramilitary forces opened fire due to which several villagers were killed and that resulted in the horribly off-script incident in which 13 villagers and one soldier were killed at an Indo-Myanmar border district in Nagaland. Today, in the Parliament, Home Minister Amit Shah will give a statement about the incident t9o both the houses.

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India wins second Test against New Zealand, wins series by 1-0

Team India on December 6 registered its biggest win in terms of runs over New Zealand and clinched the Test series by 1-0 on Mumbai. Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue defeated New Zealand by 372 runs in the 2nd Test match. Opening batsman Mayank Agarwal and R Aswin along with Axar Patel were the hero of the match.

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to arrive in India for 21st India-Russia summit

The President of Russia Vladimir Putin is all set to arrive in India today for the 21st annual India-Russia summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. At the summit, India and Russia are going to sign the pacts to boos the area of trade, defence, investment, technology and energy.

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Pfizer to allow generic version of its Covid-19 pill to be made and sold in India cheap

The US Drugmaker Pfizer Inc. on Tuesday announced a deal to make its oral antiviral Covid-19 medication available more cheaply in poorer countries, if the promising pill passes trials and regulatory approval.
The company has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental Covid-19 pill.

High Court allows sale of herbal hookah in bars, restaurants in Delhi

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday allowed the use of herbal hookahs in restaurants, bars in Delhi. The court also ordered that strict COVID-19 norms should be followed and disposable pipes must be used. The court also mentioned that when the cinemas have been reopened then it would not be right to keep petitioners hanging.

Economic recovery is now taking hold, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Tuesday said that numerous indicators are suggesting that economic recovery is now taking hold. He further said that India has emerged as a top performer in the startup landscape.

He further mentioned that banks should be investment-ready when the investment cycle picks up.

West Bengal Assembly passes resolution against Centre’s order to extend BSF jurisdiction to 50 km from international border

In today’s top news, the West Bengal Assembly passed a resolution against the Centre’s order to extend Border Security Forces (BSF) jurisdiction to 50 km from the international border. Earlier, the Punjab government also passed a resolution against the Centre’s decision and called it an insult to the state police and have asked for its withdrawl.

Indrani Mukerjea’s bail plea rejected by High Court in Sheena Bora murder case

The accused in Sheena Bora murder case Indrani Mukerjea’s bail plea has been rejected by the High Court. Indrani has been lodged at the Byculla prison since her arrest in the murder case in August 2015.

Nawab Malik shares chat between Kashiff Khan, Kiran Gosavi, asks why Khan not being questioned

National Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik on Tuesday shared the purported WhatsApp chats between the only witness in drugs on cruise case KP Gosavi and an informer Kashiff Khan, on his official social media. He shared the chats and said that here is a WhatsApp chat between KP Giosavi and informer Kashiff Khan. Nawab Malik further questions that why Kashiff Khan is not being questioned? He further asks that what is the relationship between Kashiff Khan and Sameer Dawood Wankhede.

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Kartarpur Sahib Corridor to reopen from November 17

Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday, November 16, announced that a major decision has been taken to reopen the Kartarpur Sahib corridor from tomorrow, November 17. In a tweet, Amit Shah said that this decision has been taken to benefit a large number of Sikh pilgrims and this decision reflects the immense reverence of the Modi government towards Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and the Sikh community.

PM Modi lands in Sultanpur to inaugurate Purvanchal Expressway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate the Purvanchal Expressway today. PM Modi’s C-130J Super Hercules has now landed at Karwal Kheri in Sultanpur district. He will inaugurate the 341 Km long Purvanchal Expressway shortly.

(1) ANI UP on Twitter: “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reaches Karwal Kheri in Sultanpur district to inaugurate the 341 Km long Purvanchal Expressway, shortly https://t.co/PcXJDUnAJk” / Twitter

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Schools shut for a week, government officials to work from home, construction activities not to be allowed between November 14-17, says Delhi CM Kejriwal after emergency meet on air pollution

Schools in Delhi will shift completely to offline classes starting Monday, all construction activity will be shut down, and government officials will work from home, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after chairing an emergency meet on air pollution in the city.
Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday called an emergency meeting to tackle severe air pollution in the city. The move comes after the Supreme Court asked authorities to take immediate measures.

Mahua Moitra appointed as State in-charge of Trinamool Congress Goa, with immediate effect

The Member of Parliament from Krishnanagar Lok Sabha, Mahua Moitra has been appointed as the State in charge of All India Trinamool Congress, Goa with immediate effect. Elated by the news of being appointed as the State in-charge, Mahua Moitra in a tweet, said that she is looking forward to doing her very best. She further thanked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Assam Rifles commandant, others killed in ambush in Manipur

As per multiple reports, a convoy of a Commanding Officer of the Assam Rifles unit was ambushed by terrorists in the Singhat sub-division of Manipur’s Churachandpur district.
Col Viplav Tripathi (CO-46 AR), wife, and his son died on the spot and the other injured were shifted to Behiang Primary Health Centre.

Manipur Chief Minister in a tweet condemned the attack on a convoy.
He said: “The state forces and paramilitary are already on their job to track down the militants. The perpetrators will be brought to justice.”

Maharashtra LoP Devendra Fadnavis condemns violence, appeals for peace, section 144 imposed in Amravati

Maharashtra Leader of opposition Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that he condemns protests and violence happening in Maharashtra.
He said: “Tripura Police have exposed fake photos posted on social media. I appeal to the people of Amravati to maintain social harmony and peace. There should be action against leaders giving inciting speeches.”

Amravati’s minister Yashomati Thakur has informed that Section 144 has been imposed in Amravati in view of violence during protests against Tripura violence.

90 active Zika virus cases in Kanpur, 31 recovered

Active Zika virus cases on Saturday in Kanpur now stands at 90, informs chief medical officer of Kanpur City, Dr Nepal Singh. 13 more Zika virus positive cases reported in the city yesterday, he added.

Kerala’s southern districts expect heavy rains, IMD issues orange alert

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said in a Facebook post on Saturday that heavy rains are expected in the southern districts of Kerala. Emergency relief camps will be set up in landslide/flood-prone areas. In the wake of orange and yellow alerts issued by the Indian Meteorological Department, caution is needed in hilly areas, he added.

Minutes after the SC demanded emergency plan, Delhi CM Kejriwal calls emergency meet on city’s air quality

Minutes after the Supreme Court signaled the scale of the crisis, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called an urgent meeting to discuss the poor air quality situation in the city.
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Health Minister Satyendar Jain, Environment Minister Gopal Rai and the Chief Secretary will be attending the meeting, a Delhi government spokesperson said.

Stone pelting reported at different places in Maharashtra during a protest march against violence in Tripura, government appeals for calm

Incidents of stone-pelting during protests against recent communal violence in Tripura were reported in Nashik, Amravati and Nanded districts of Maharashtra, informs Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse-Patil.

He said: “Muslims across the state had taken out a protest march today against the violence in Tripura. During this, stone pelting was done in Nanded, Malegaon, Amaravati, and some other places. I appeal to all Hindus and Muslims to maintain peace.” READ STORY

Bihar Panchayat polls sixth phase counting underway

The results for the sixth phase of the Bihar panchayat election 2021 started coming in on Saturday morning. At least 848 panchayats in 37 districts will see the results in this phase. The counting will be completed on Sunday.
The results today will decide the fate of 94,188 candidates. The state election commission has made elaborate arrangements for counting votes. READ STORY

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If possible, impose 2-day lockdown, says CJI Ramana over Delhi air pollution

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Saturday told the Centre that air pollution is a serious situation and masks are being worn at home also. The observations came while hearing a plea on worsening air quality in the national capital. The court suggested imposing a two-day lockdown in the city amid worsening air quality.

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NCB Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede’s father, wife and sister met Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Tuesday in Mumbai.  

After the meeting Wankhede’s father said: “My daughter-in-law, daughter and I met the Governor today. We gave him a memorandum. The Governor assured us that everything will be fine.”

CRPF sends five additional companies to Jammu and Kashmir in wake of recent civilian killings

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Tuesday said that it will send five additional companies to Jammu and Kashmir in wake of the recent civilian killings. These companies will be deployed there within a week. The force earlier sent 25 companies in J&K.

112 terrorists killed, 135 apprehended and two surrendered in Jammu and Kashmir so far this year, informs CRPF

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Tuesday said that a total of 112 terrorists killed, 135 apprehended and two surrendered in Jammu and Kashmir so far this year.

Punjab CM Channi accepts Advocate General APS Deol’s resignation

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Sidhu’s wish prevailed as Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi accepts Advocate General APS Deol’s resignation.

Navjot Sidhu has been questioning Deol’s appointment ever since he was given the charge of Punjab Advocate General. Deol was a counsel for former director general of police Sumedh Singh Saini in the 2015 post sacrilege police firing incidents.

Delhi HC seeks Delhi government’s reply over spike in dengue cases

The Delhi High Court today sought response of the Delhi government and North Delhi Municipal Corporation on a plea for taking steps to control the outbreak of dengue like regular fogging, forming inspection teams to check any growth of mosquito larvae on the premises and imposing penalties for violations.

China opts out of Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan citing scheduling reasons

China on Tuesday opted out of Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan saying that it is not attending the security dialogue on Afghanistan convened by India due to scheduling reasons.

Delhi security dialogue on Afghanistan is discuss common approach to deal with Afghanistan crisis. The security officials from Russia, Iran and five Central Asian countries for a security dialogue on Afghanistan on Wednesday will explore firming up a common approach for practical cooperation in confronting increasing threats of terrorism, radicalisation and drug trafficking following the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul in August.

Former Maharashtra CM Fadnavis alleges land deals between Nawab Malik and 1993 Mumbai blast convicts

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday accused NCP minister Nawab Malik of engaging in dubious property deals with two Bombay blast convicts.

Fadnavis said that Nawab Malik brought property from an underworld person who was convicted in the 1993 Mumbai blasts.

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Delhi government to launch campaign against open burning of garbage from November 11 to December 11, says Environment Minister Gopal Rai

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Tuesday that the Delhi government will launch a campaign against open burning of garbage from November 11 to December 11.

As the Delhi air quality is continues to remain in very poor state, the Delhi government today called an emergency meeting to discuss ways to improve air quality.

Kisan Mahapanchayat in Lucknow on November 22 will prove to be last nail in coffin for Centre, says BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said on Tuesday that the Kisan Mahapanchayat in Lucknow on November 22 will prove to be the last nail in the coffin for the Centre and the ongoing farmers’ protests against the three new farm laws will intensify in Purvanchal.

The mahapanchayat in Lucknow is being organised by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of around 40 farmer unions.

New Delta variant of Covid-19 in China spreads over 40 cities, Heihe city announces reward for tracing source of outbreak

New Delta variant of Covid-19 in China spreads over 40 cities, Heihe city announces reward for tracing source of outbreak

The latest Covid-19 outbreak triggered by the Delta variant has spread to over 40 cities and across 20 provinces and regions in China with rise in cases in the double-digits since the past three weeks.

The authorities in China are continuing to strictly follow a zero-Covid strategy with strict border closures, targeted lockdowns and long quarantines.

India one of the greatest teams, says Ravi Shastri before signing off as India’s head coach

Ravi Shastri delivered a moving speech in the dressing room as his tenure as the Indian head coach came to an end following India’s match against Namibia in T20 World Cup 2021.
He said: “The current team will go down as one of the greatest teams to have played the game.”

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West Bengal cabinet expansion likely today

West Bengal Cabinet is likely to expand on Tuesday. According to reports, after the proposed West Bengal Cabinet expansion, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee may keep the finance portfolio with herself, while making Chandrima Bhattacharya the Minister of State (MoS) for finance.

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The Income Tax (I-T) department has detected unaccounted income of over Rs 50 crore following raids on sand mining, liquor and real estate businesses in the border towns of Rajasthan recently, the Central Board of Direct Taxes said on Thursday. 

Out of this, unaccounted cash of Rs 2.31 crore and jewellery worth Rs 2.48 crore had been seized, it said.

In Diwali message, UK PM Boris Johnson appeals to follow Covid-19 protocols

The United kingdom Prime Minister on Thursday extended the Diwali greetings to everyone around the world. 

He said: ‘I want to wish everyone in the UK and the world, and particularly our friends in India, who have suffered so much earlier this year, a very Happy Diwali.’

BSF, Border Guard Bangladesh come together to celebrate Diwali in Tripura

The Border Security Force of India and Border Guard Bangladesh on Thursday lit candles and exchanged sweets to celebrate the festival at Akhaura in Tripura.

BSF, Pakistan Rangers exchange sweets at Attari-Wagah border on Diwali

Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers on Thursday exchanged sweets at the Attari-Wagah border on the occasion of Diwali.

Indian Army and Pakistan Army exchange sweets at Tithwal crossing bridge on the Line of Control (LoC)

12 BJP-ruled states, Odisha and Bihar announce additional cuts after Centre reduces excise duty on petrol and diesel

In an attempt to provide relief to people reeling under the impact of spiralling fuel prices, Twelve BJP-ruled states including Assam, Tripura, Manipur, Karnataka, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand announced additional cuts in petrol and diesel prices hours after the Centre reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹ 5 and ₹ 10 on the eve of Diwali.

The price cuts are in effect from Thursday, when the nation celebrates Diwali.

Odisha’s ruling Biju Janta Dal also announced a VAT reduction of ₹ 3 per litre on both petrol and diesel. 

Bihar’s Janata Dal (United) government today reduced VAT rates on petrol and diesel by over ₹ 3 per litre.

23 Dead and few others seriously ill after allegedly consuming poisonous liquor 

At least 23 people have died and a few others got seriously ill on the eve of Diwali after allegedly consuming poisonous liquor in Bihar’s Gopalganj and West Champaran districts, local authorities informed on Thursday.

While 15 people have died in Gopalganj’s Mohammadpur area, eight people have died in Bettiah area of West Champaran district.

25 people, including 6 IAF personnel, test positive for Zika virus in Kanpur

Twenty-five people, including six Indian Air Force personnel, on Wednesday tested positive for Zika virus in kanpur. 

The total number of infection has reached to 36 in the district. 

District Magistrate Vishak G informed that among the fresh cases, 14 are women. Six IAF personnel have also contacted the infection, he said.

Odisha reduces VAT on petrol and diesel by Rs 3 each per litre

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday announced reduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) of ₹3 each on petrol and diesel, which will be applicable from midnight of November 5.

In order to provide relief to general public from the rising fuel prices, the decision was taken, said the State government in a statement here. The reduction of ₹3 is over and above the decrease in excise duty announced by Centre.

Delhi air quality could deteriorate to severe on Nov 5, says forecast

Delhi air quality is set to deteriorate and reach the upper end of the very poor category on Thursday, going by a morning bulletin issued by the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi.

On November 5, the air quality will remain in the very poor category, but could deteriorate to severe if there are firecracker emissions on Diwali day, the forecast said.

8 die in West Champaran after consuming spurious liquor

At least eight persons have lost their lives after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in West Champaran district in Bihar  

US to allow travellers vaccinated with Covaxin to enter country from Nov 8

The United States has given a green signal to travellers vaccinated with Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin to enter the country. The revised rules will come into effect from November 8, when the US is all set to open its borders to vaccinated foreign travellers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses soldiers in Nowshera sector of Jammu and Kashmir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of Diwali, keeping up with his practice of spending the festival with Army jawans.For those who don’t know, this is not the first time when PM Modi is celebrating Diwali with the soldiers. Last year, he celebrated Diwali with the troops in J&K.

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The BJP, which dominates the northeast, has faced a setback in 2 of its rulling northern states Himachal Pradesh and Haryana in the bypolls for the 29 assembly and 3 Lok Sabha seats. By winning all three assembly seats in Himachal Pradesh — Fatehpur, Arki and Jubbal-Kotkhai —  as well as the Mandi Lok Sabha seat, the Congress swept the Himachal and Rajasthan bypolls.

Finally, the former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday left the Congress second time. Earlier he was resigned from the Congress in 1984.

India’s 2011 World Cup winning star Yuvraj Singh has decided to comeback in international cricket after 2 years. He will be taking the ground next year in February. He was last played in Road Safety matches.

Captain Amarinder Singh officially resigns from Congress, announces new party today, names it as Punjab Lok Congress

Over a month after leaving the Congress, former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday officially resigned from the party and revealed the name of his new party as Punjab Lok Congress.

Bypoll 2021 results, Congress wins all 3 assembly seats in Himachal Pradesh, BJP ahead in Madhya Pradesh, Shiv Sena takes Dadar and Nagar Haveli

The Congress has won the 3 assembly seats in Himachal Pradesh while the party won the Dhariawad assembly seat in Rajasthan with 18,725 votes and is leading in the Vallabhnagar assembly constituency.  Whereas, the BJP has won the Thowra seat in Assam, and is leading in 4 other seats along with its ally.

KL Rahul likely to lead second-string India in upcoming home T20I series against New Zealand

Indian opener KL Rahul is likely to appoint as the Indian team captain for the upcoming three-match T20I home series against New Zealand. The series will begin at the end of this month. The two teams are currently playing in the T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read full report

Delhi Commission for Women issues notice to Delhi Police over online rape threats to Virat Kohli’s 9-month daughter

The Delhi Commission for Women has issued a notice to the Delhi Police over the online threats to the daughter of Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma.

Hateful comments against Kohli’s 9-months daughter were started on social media after India’s loss to Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in Dubai. He was also trolled after he backed his teammate Mohammad Shami who was targeted for his religion after the loss. Read full report

Bypoll 2021 results, Trinamool Congress begins celebration in Bengal, BJP ahead in Madhya Pradesh, Congress leads in Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh

Celebrations have begun in West Bengal as Trinamool Congress’ Udayan Guha has won the Dinhata by a margin of 1,63,005 votes. Of the 5 seats in Assam, the BJP is gaining in all three seats while Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal-United is ahead in both seats it held in Bihar. The BJP is also ahead in the one seat it held in Madhya Pradesh and two others. In Rajasthan, the Congress is ahead in 2 seats — Vallabhnagar and Dhariawad.

IT department seizes Rs 1000 crore assets of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in Benami property case

The Income Tax Department has seized worth Rs 1,000 crore assets linked to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. After the raid in the Benami property case, the IT Department has seized 5 properties, including Nirmal Tower at Nariman Point in Mumbai, a sugar factory and a resort.

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Yuvraj Singh makes comeback after retirement, says will be back on pitch in February

Yuvraj Singh has shocked the cricket world by sharing a post on Instagram in which he announced that he will be marking his comeback after retirement. He shared a video and wrote a caption, in which he said that god decides a person’s destiny and on public demand, he will be back on the pitch hopefully in February! He further said that there is nothing like this feeling. Read full story

Bypoll 2021 results underway, BJP takes lead in Madhya Pradesh, Congress ahead in Rajasthan

The counting of votes for by-elections in a total of 32 seats across 13 states is currently taking place. According to the latest update, BJP is leading in 2 out of 5 seats in Assam, INLD on 1 seat in Haryana, Congress on 2 out of 3 seats in Himachal Pradesh and BJP on all 3 seats in Madhya Pradesh.

In Mizoram, the Mizo National Front leading on 1 seat, whereas, Congress is leading on both seats in Rajasthan, BJP on the lone seat in Telangana and TMC on all 4 seats in West Bengal.

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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.

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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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