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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says Lord Ram worked to integrate all sections of society
Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says he has tested positive for coronavirus
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president J P Nadda hold meeting with party leaders from Gujarat to deliberate upon candidates for upcoming assembly polls in state
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot says old pension scheme should be implemented across India, those saying it will put burden on exchequer not right as it is all about financial management
Veteran Kannada actor Lohithaswa T S passes away at private hospital in Bengaluru after prolonged illness
Demonetisation was organised loot, helped convert black money into white: Trinamool Congress (TMC)
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot says old pension scheme should be implemented across India, those saying it will put burden on exchequer not right as it is all about financial management
Senior Gujarat Congress leader Mohansinh Rathwa quits the party and joins the BJP
Delhi turned into "dumping yard" in last 15 years of BJP's tenure in MCD, says AAP leader Atishi ahead of civic body polls
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge arrives in poll-bound Himachal Pradesh, to address election rallies in Shimla, Nalagarh
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan accuses Centre of using Governors to encroach into state governments' authority where horse-trading not possible
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann says Anand Marriage Act that seeks to give statutory recognition to marriage in Sikh community will be implemented in true letter and spirit
BJP does not give freebies, it empowers people: Party chief J P Nadda to PTI
Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath says no pressure on party workers to participate in ongoing 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' led by Rahul Gandhi
All governments after Independence and people of India contributed in their own way in taking India forward: PM Narendra Modi
We have to move forward with new energy while taking along the world with us: PM Narendra Modi after unveiling logo, theme and website of India's G20 presidency
It's a matter of pride for all Indians; it will bring greater glory for all Indians: PM Narendra Modi on India's upcoming presidency of G20 grouping
India's first privately developed rocket -- Vikram-S -- set for launch between November 12 and 16: Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace
India's G-20 presidency is coming at time of crisis and chaos in the world: PM
-India's G-20 presidency is coming at time of crisis and chaos in the world, PM Modi says at event.
-He also says that the world is curious about India, wants to understand it, evaluate its recent successes.
Russia has been a steady partner: S Jaishankar in Moscow
-For us, Russia has been a steady partner and as I said any objective evaluation of the relationship over many decades would confirm that it has served both countries very well for many decades: EAM S Jaishankar during a press briefing, in Moscow.
(ANI)
We have substantial and time-tested relations with Russia: S Jaishankar at a press briefing
-We have substantial and time-tested relations with Russia. We have been trying to find ways to expand this relationship & make it more durable. We discussed areas where there are natural interests between both countries: EAM S Jaishankar during a press briefing
(ANI)
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met for a meeting in Moscow, Russia today
(Reuters)
There have been strong and continuing contacts between our governments at various levels: EAM in Moscow
-There have been strong and continuing contacts between our governments at various levels. PM Modi and President Putin met recently in Samarkand this September and our Defence ministers spoke to each other: EAM Dr S Jaishankar in Moscow
(ANI)
We'd be discussing how our shared goals are best achieved: EAM
-Our meeting today is devoted to assessing state of our bilateral cooperation, exchange in perspectives on international situation & what that means to our respective interests. We'd be discussing how our shared goals are best achieved: EAM
(ANI)
"You want those who oppose developments in state or BJP that works for development", says Min Anurag Thakur in HP
- "When Cong was there in Centre and State, they did work to only loot."
- "What Congress couldn't do in 60 years, we did in 8 years; made AIIMS in HP with Rs 1500 cr budget. You want those who oppose developments in state or BJP that works for development: Union Minister Anurag Thakur in Himachal Pradesh. (ANI)
Eight-coach trains introduced on Red line: Delhi Metro
- Delhi Metro on Tuesday introduced two eight-coach trains, converted from the existing fleet of six-carriage trains, for passenger services on its Red line to boost the carrying capacity on the old corridor.
- The Red line connects the Rithala station in Delhi and the Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) station in Ghaziabad.
- "The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has introduced its first-ever set of two eight-coach trains, which have been converted from the existing fleet of 39 six-coach trains, for passenger services on the Red Line (Line-1 -- Rithala to Shaheed Sthal New Bus Adda) from today," it said in a statement.
- With this induction, all the trains on the line will be stopping near the far end of the platforms. This head stopping (trains stopping near the end of the platform) will also be more convenient for the passengers waiting for the trains, officials said. (PTI)
NCP's Jayant Patil met Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari today
- NCP's Jayant Patil led a delegation to meet Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari today.
- NCP has demanded the resignation of State Minister Abdul Sattar for using derogatory words against NCP leader Supriya Sule. (ANI)
IMD issues rainfall alert in Chennai and nearby areas
For the next 3 hours, Chennai & nearby areas will receive moderate to heavy rainfall. Fisherman are advised not to venture near the sea areas for 5 days till November 12th, stated IMD
(ANI)
India is becoming self-sufficient in urea production: Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted, "India is becoming self-sufficient in urea production! Production of Neem Coated Urea has started at HURL's Sindri Plant. Due to 'Made in India' urea production, our farmer brothers will get a lot of benefit from it."
(ANI)
Renault, Google expand ties in automotive software
Renault and Google said on Tuesday that they are expanding their partnership in software services for future Renault vehicles, adding that Google will become the preferred cloud supplier to the French automaker. Read here
DMK in Tamil Nadu call for all party meet on EWS verdict
- DMK in Tamil Nadu call for all party meet on economically weaker sections verdict: NDTV reports
- Tamil Nadu govt likely to move top court seeking review
Foxconn to be biggest shareholder in Lordstown Motors
Lordstown Motors Corp has agreed a deal under which a Foxconn affiliate will invest up to $170 million in the electric vehicle (EV) maker, making the Taiwanese contract manufacturer its biggest shareholder with a near 20% stake. Read here
Prime Minister to unveil Logo, Website & Theme of India’s G20 Presidency today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the logo, theme and website of India’s G20 Presidency today at 4:30 PM via video conferencing.
- India will assume G20 Presidency on December 1, 2022.
- The Presidency offers a unique opportunity for India to contribute to the global agenda on pressing issues of international importance.
- The Logo, Theme, and Website of India’s G20 Presidency will also reflect the country’s message and the overarching priorities of the world.
- G20 is the premier forum for international economic cooperation representing around 85% of the global GDP, over 75% of the global trade, and about two-thirds of the world population.
Three prominent Indian businesswomen among 20 Asian lady entrepreneurs in Forbes November issue
Three top Indian businesswomen are featured in the Forbes Asia November issue highlighting 20 Asian women who came up with varying strategies that helped their businesses soar despite the uncertainty of the new normal and three years of Covid-19.
The list is as follows:
- Soma Mondal, Chairperson of Steel Authority of India Ltd
- Namita Thapar, Executive Director at India business of Emcure Pharma
- Ghazal Alagh, Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Honasa Consumer
Elon Musk takes a dig at AOC, tweets "Your feedback is appreciated, now pay USD 8" T-shirt
Ever since Elon Musk and New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez got into a Twitter spat with the new Twitter owner Elon Musk, netizens have brazenly been using the exchange as fodder for new memes!
Most recently, Elon Musk took yet another sly dig at the Congresswoman on Twitter by posting a photo of a T-shirt that read "Your feedback is appreciated, now pay USD 8."
Without attaching any text to the photo of the new merchandised T-shirt, Elon Musk left the micro-blogging users in splits.
Elon Musk's response comes after he tweeted a screenshot of the price of the Congresswoman's supporter T-shirt which is priced at USD 58.
Trump's attorney claims if midterm results are not announced by the next morning, it will look suspicious for democrats
One of former President, Donald Trump’s attorneys claims if the midterm election results are not announced by the next morning, it will look suspicious for Democrats, reports CNN.
Delhi's air quality continues to remain in 'very poor' category
Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Tuesday morning with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 321. On Monday morning the overall AQI of the city stood at 326.
The National Capital Region (NCR) also continued to witness bad air as Noida also registered very poor air quality with an AQI of 354 while Gurugram's AQI stood at 326 and continued to remain in the 'very poor' category.
AQI recorded at all major monitoring stations in the national capital also stood in the 'very poor' category.Pusa recorded AQI of 322 while Dhirpur recorded an AQI of 339.
Lodhi Road recorded 317, Delhi Airport (T3) recorded an AQI of 323 and Mathura road recorded an AQI of 338.
The AQI at Delhi University stood at 336. while that at IIT Delhi stood at 293 in 'poor category.' Ayanagar also was in the 'very poor' category at 330 at 8:45 am on Tuesday.Air Quality Index from 0 to 100 is considered as good, while from 100 to 200 it is moderate, from 200 to 300 it is poor, and from 300 to 400 it is said to be very poor and from 400 to 500 or above it is considered as severe.
(Image: Reuters)
Elon Musk Tells Twitter followers to vote for a Republican Congress
Twitter Inc. owner Elon Musk told his audience of more than 100 million followers on the social-media platform to vote for Republicans -- on the eve of midterm elections where Democrats are poised for losses.
“To independent-minded voters: Shared power curbs the worst excesses of both parties, therefore I recommend voting for a Republican Congress, given that the Presidency is Democratic,” Musk wrote Monday.
Biden approval ticks lower as Democrats brace for midterm losses: Poll
US President Joe Biden's public approval rating dipped to 39% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll on Monday, reinforcing nonpartisan election forecasters' expectations that his Democratic party was in for a drubbing in Tuesday's midterm elections.
The two-day national poll found that Americans' approval of Biden's job performance had dropped by one point, nearing the lowest point of his presidency.Biden's unpopularity is helping drive the view that Republicans will win control of the U.S. House of Representatives and possibly the U.S. Senate as well on Tuesday.
The University of Virginia's Center for Politics on Monday forecast that Republicans would easily win a majority in the House, picking up a net 24 seats, and would eke out a slim majority in the Senate.
Himachal Elections: Big Jolt to Congress as 26 Leaders Join BJP Ahead Of Polls
In a big jolt to Congress, 26 party leaders, including Dharampal Thakur Khand, former General Secretary of the Pradesh Congress Committee joined the ruling BJP on Monday. The leaders jumped the boat in the presence of Jairam Thakur and BJP state elections in charge Sudhan Singh.
(News18)
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