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BREAKING: Sidhu's resignation not accepted, says Congress MLA Bawa Henry

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Don't worry, we have you covered.Follow all the updates here:Several Rajasthan govt officers, teachers, police personnel suspended over REET cheating scandalThe Rajasthan government has suspended one RAS and two RPS officers, along with 13 government teachers and three police personnel, on suspicion of their role in the REET 2021 cheating scandal, ANI reported quoting the state education department.Sidhu's resignation not accepted: Cong MLA Bawa HenryCongress MLA Bawa Henry told news agency ANI on Tuesday that Navjot Singh Sidhu's resignation as the party's Punjab president has not been accepted, and the matter will be resolved soon. “There are 3-4 issues, they are being discussed in the party forum, high command will resolve them,” he added.60 students of Bengaluru boarding school tested Covid positiveAs many as 60 students from a boarding school in Karnataka's capital Bengaluru tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday, ANI reported by quoting J Manjunath, DC Bengaluru Urban District.Deputy commandant of Jaguar unit of Jharkhand Police passes awayThe deputy commandant of Jaguar unit of Jharkhand Police, Rajesh Kumar, who sustained injuries during an encounter in Latehar, succumbed to his injuries, ANI reported quoting the state police on Tuesday.Ban on bursting, sale of firecrackers in Delhi till Jan 1, 2022The Delhi Pollution Control Committee on Tuesday imposed a complete ban on bursting and sale of all kinds of firecrackers till January 1, 2022, ANI reported.Tamil Nadu to reopen schools for classes 1 to 8 from November 1Tamil Nadu government has decided to allow reopening of schools for classes 1 to 8 from November 1.Gautam Seth resigns as Gen Secy (in-charge training) of Punjab Cong after Navjot Sidhu's exitGautam Seth resigns as the general secretary (in-charge training) of Punjab Congress following the resignation of party's state chief Navjot Singh Sidhu earlier in the day, ANI reported.Yoginder Dhingra resigns as General Secy of Punjab Cong in solidarity with Sidhu who resigned as the state party chief, reports ANIYoginder Dhingra on Tuesday resigned as the general secretary of Punjab Congress "in solidarity with Navjot Singh Sidhu" who resigned as the state party president hours before, ANI reported.350-page charge sheet filed in Mumbai's Sakinaka rape and murder case: PoliceMumbai Police has filed an around 350-page charge sheet in the Sakinaka rape and murder case, ANI reported. Earlier, a man was held for the alleged rape of a 30-year-old women, who was also assaulted with an iron rod inserted in her private parts. The victim had later died during the treatment in Mumbai.Punjab cabinet minister Razia Sultana resigns after Sidhu's exitPunjab cabinet minister Razia Sultana resigned on Tuesday in solidarity with Navjot Singh Sidhu, who resigned as the president of Punjab Congress chief hours before. Sultana took oath as a minister two days before.International commercial flight services suspended till Oct 31The office of Director General of the Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday announced that scheduled international commercial flight services suspension has been further extended till October 31, 2021.‘Not meeting any politician in Delhi’: Amarinder SinghThis man (Navjot Singh Sidhu) is unstable... I am here to vacate Kapurthala House, the residence of Punjab CM in New Delhi. I am not going to meet any politician here: Former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh in Delhi pic.twitter.com/LNKyRUgaWmAfter reaching Delhi, former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh said that he is “not going to meet any politician” in the city. “I am here to vacate Kapurthala House, the residence of Punjab CM in New Delhi,” he was quoted as saying by ANI.Home ministry issues Covid guidelines; asks states to follow 5-fold strategy ahead of festive seasonThe Union home ministry on Tuesday issued fresh Covid-19 guidelines for the upcoming festival season, asking states and Union territories (UTs) to follow five-fold strategy and enforce compliance.Kanhaiya Kumar, Jignesh Mevani join Congress in presence of Rahul GandhiKanhaiya Kumar, and Jignesh Mevani join Congress in presence of Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Tuesday. Gandhi has called a special press conference in the national capital.Former Goa CM Faleiro to join TMC in Kolkata on Sept 29, reports ANIFormer chief minister of Goa, Luizinho Faleiro, who resigned from Congress on yesterday will join Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Kolkata tomorrow, news agency ANI reported.‘He’s not upset with me': Channi after Sidhu's exit as state Cong chiefIt will be settled if he is upset...though he is not upset with me...: Punjab CM Charanjit Sigh Channi on Navjot Singh Sidhu being upset over bureaucratic set up and his commands not being followed after cabinet expansion in Punjab pic.twitter.com/ckOTGyPahsSoon after Navjot Singh Sidhu's resignation as the Punjab Congress president, chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi said that whatever was the matter behind the former's resignation “will be settled if he (Sidhu) is upset.” However, Channi quickly noted that Sidhu is “not upset with me.”Punjab Cong treasurer Gulzar Inder Singh Chahal also resignedPunjab Congress treasurer Gulzar Inder Singh Chahal, who is also Navjot Singh Sidhu's protege, has resigned from his post. This development comes soon after Sindhu's resignation as the Punjab Congress chief.‘Living proof of maxim’: Television producer Nikhil Alva on Punjab Congress crisisThe Punjab Congress is living proof of the maxim that reality is stranger than fiction. #PunjabCongressFollowing the resignation of Navjot Singh Singh as Punjab Congress chief and former CM Captain Amarinder Singh's Delhi visit, television producer Nikhil Alva said on Tuesday that the Punjab Congress is “living proof of the maxim that reality is stranger than fiction.”‘Could not bear to see a Dalit’: AAP claims Sidhu's resignation is due to Channi becoming Punjab CMAam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleged that Navjot Singh Sidhu resigned as the Punjab Congress president because he "could not bear" that a Dalit has been made the state's chief minister - referring to Charanjit Singh Channi's recent appointment to the top spot in the state cabinet.UP allows holding of wedding ceremonies, other events at open spacesThe Uttar Pradesh government's home department on Tuesday announced that it will allow holding wedding ceremonies and other events at open spaces, with the number of people in attendance to depend on the area. Till now, the cap at weddings and such events was 100 persons.‘Told you so…he is not a stable man': Capt takes indirect jibe at Sindhu after latter's resignation as Punjab Cong chiefI told you so…he is not a stable man and not fit for the border state of punjab.Former Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday took to Twitter to indirectly comment on what looked like Navjot Singh Sidhu's resignation as the president of Punjab Congress. “I told you so…he is not a stable man and not fit for the border state of punjab,” Singh tweeted without naming or tagging anyone in the post.Navjot Singh Sidhu resigns as Punjab Congress chiefNavjot Singh Sidhu resigns as the president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC). In his letter to Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Sidhu wrote that he will continue to serve the party. Read more here.Former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh leaves for Delhi; may meet Amit Shah tonightFormer chief minister of Punjab Captain Amarinder Singh departed for Delhi this afternoon. This is his first trip to the national capital following his resignation from the CM's post. Singh is likely to meet Union home minister Amit Shah tonight.Sensex recovers after plunging over 1000 ptsSensex recovers after plunging more than 1000 points on Tuesday, while Nifty down by 222 points.‘Will raise issues of farmers of state’: Rakesh Tikait in ChhattisgarhAfter arriving in Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur, BKU leader Rakesh Tikait said that they will raise the issues of farmers of the state. He added that MSP is the biggest problem in the country, and they will raise that issue as well. “We'll talk about how vegetable farmers of state can be more benefitted and what policies need to be made for them,” Tikait was quoted as saying by ANI.Pakistan home to 12 foreign terrorist outfits: US Congressional reportPakistan is home to at least 12 groups designated as 'foreign terrorist organisations' by the US, including five of them being India-centric like the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), according to the latest Congressional report on terrorism.1.7 crore saplings planted in seven years of Arvind Kejriwal government: Gopal Rai1.70 crore saplings planted in seven years of Arvind Kejriwal government: Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai.Mayawati demands justice for family of 4-year-old Dalit girl found dead in UP's AligarhBSP president Mayawati expressed serious concern on Tuesday over the recovery of the body of a four-year-old Dalit girl from a paddy field in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh and demanded justice for the family after a proper inquiry.Delhi court orders in-camera hearing in domestic violence case against Honey SinghDelhi court orders in-camera hearing in domestic violence case filed against Punjabi singer Yo Yo Honey Singh by his wife, reports PTI.India's drug regulator allows Serum Institute to enrol children between 7-11 for its Covid vaccine trialIndia's drug regulator on Tuesday allowed vaccine manufacturer Serum Institute to enrol children between seven and 11 years of age for its Covid-19 vaccine trial, reports Reuters.Need to enhance use of modern drones: PM ModiNeed to enhance use of modern drones and sensors to get high quality farm data and real time solutions: PM Modi.WHO asks for more data from Bharat Biotech for CovaxinWorld Health Organization (WHO) has asked for more data from Bharat Biotech for its Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin. The Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) for the vaccine will be delayed by a few more days: WHO sources to ANI.UP allows staging of Ramleelas in open spacesUttar Pradesh government has allowed staging of Ramleelas in open spaces and the number of people to attend will depend on the size of the area.PM Modi dedicates to nation 35 crop varieties with special traitsPM Narendra Modi dedicates to the nation 35 crop varieties with special traits. He also inaugurates the newly constructed campus of the National Institute of Biotic Stress Tolerance Raipur, Chhattisgarh.Calcutta HC refuses to stay September 30 Bhabanipur bypollsCalcutta High Court refuses to stay 30th September Bhabanipur bypolls.Around 25 inmates of Mandoli Jail no.11 caused injuries to themselvesAround 25 inmates of Mandoli Jail no.11 caused injuries to themselves. Two inmates wanted to go out of the ward without any reason. On not being permitted, they caused injuries to themselves and also instigated some others to self-inflict injuries: Prison officialsED arrests aide of Shiv Sena MP in money laundering caseThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday arrested an aide of Shiv Sena MP Bhavana Gawali in connection with an alleged money laundering investigation, officials said.Election Commission to hold by-elections for 3 parliamentary segments, 30 assembly seats on October 30By-elections to three Parliamentary Constituencies of UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh and 30 Assembly constituencies of various states to be held on 30 October: Election Commission.India records 18,795 new Covid-19 cases, 179 deaths in last 24 hoursIndia recorded 18,795 new cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the last 24 hours, which pushed the nationwide tally to 33,697,581, while the death toll climbed to 447,373 with 179 daily fatalities, according to the Union ministry of health and family welfare on Tuesday. Microsoft CEO Calls TikTok deal ‘strangest thing’ he’s worked onMicrosoft Corp. Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella said the company’s bid to acquire the US assets of ByteDance Ltd.’s TikTok was the “strangest thing” he’s ever worked on.US State Department 'condemns' North Korea missile launchThe US State Department said Monday it "condemns" North Korea's apparent missile launch and urged Pyongyang to engage in dialogue.Petrol, diesel pricesThe price of petrol and diesel in Delhi is at ₹101.39 per litre and ₹89.57 per litre respectively today.Petrol and diesel prices per litre- ₹107.47 & ₹97.21 in Mumbai, ₹109.85 and ₹98.45 in Bhopal, ₹101.87 and ₹92.67 in Kolkata, ₹99.15 and 94.17 in Chennai respectively.PM Modi to chair a meeting of Council of Ministers todayPrime Minister Narendra Modi to chair a meeting of Council of Ministers today, reports ANI.Japan set to lift all virus emergency steps nationwideJapan is set to lift all coronavirus emergency measures when they expire later this week as the infections slow and the nation tries to reactivate its economy.Deshbhakti curriculum in Delhi govt schools from todayThe Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi will be rolling out its deshbhakti curriculum from Tuesday with an aim to instil patriotism among students and inspire them to feel proud for their nation.Bengal post-poll violence: Supreme Court to hear today Mamata govt's final arguments against CBI probeThe Supreme Court is expected to hear on Tuesday the final arguments of the West Bengal government against the move by the Calcutta high court to hand over the post-poll violence cases to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).Top US diplomat to travel to India on October 6, 7A top American diplomat will visit India next month to hold talks with her Indian counterparts on bilateral and regional issues, the US State Department said on Monday, days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a successful bilateral summit here with President Joe Biden.US VP Kamala Harris hires two advisers as her portfolio growsVice President Kamala Harris has hired two new advisers at a time when she is leading the charge for the Biden administration on a number of issues including voting rights and immigration from Central America.North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into seaNorth Korea on Tuesday fired a suspected ballistic missile into the sea, Seoul and Tokyo officials said, the latest in a series of weapons tests by Pyongyang that raised questions about the sincerity of its recent offer for talks with South Korea.

Hindustan Times

28-09-2021

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