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Breaking news: Amarinder Singh discussed farmers' protest with home minister, Captain's media advisor tweets

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Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit Bastar region & we want him to visit our districts too: Chhattisgarh Congress MLA Brihaspati Singh in Delhi pic.twitter.com/lATihZvy1oChhattisgarh Congress MLA Brihaspati Singh said that seven to eight MLAs have come to Delhi and also 15 to 16 MLAs would visit the national capital to meet the party's Chhattisgarh in-charge PL Punia. He also said that the MLAs want Rahul Gandhi, who is scheduled to visit the Bastar region, to visit their districts too, reports ANI.Amarinder Singh discussed farmers' protest with home minister: Captain's media advisor‘Met Union Home Minister @AmitShah in Delhi. Discussed the prolonged farmers’ agitation against #FarmLaws & urged him to resolve the crisis urgently with repeal of the laws & guarantee MSP, besides supporting Punjab in crop diversification’: @capt_amarinder. (File Pics) pic.twitter.com/ENZMj2IM7BAmarinder Singh's media advisor said that the former Punjab chief minister discussed farmers' protest with Union home minister Amit Shah and urged him to repeal farm laws to resolve the crisis urgently. Nitish says demand for special status to Bihar continueBihar chief minister Nitish Kumar said on Wednesday that the demand for special status to Bihar would continue, days after a senior JD(U) minister stated otherwise.Schools in Mumbai for classes 8 to 12 to reopen from October 4The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced that all schools in Mumbai, public and private, for classes 8 to 12 will reopen from October 4.Maken says Sibal, others shouldn't degrade party that gave them an identityCongress leader Ajay Maken said Sonia Gandhi had ensured that Kapil Sibal becomes a minister in Union Cabinet despite not having organizational background. “Everyone in the party is being heard. Want to tell Mr Sibal others that they shouldn't degrade the organization that gave them an identity,” ANI quoted Maken as saying. Former Punjab CM arrives at home minister Amit Shah residence in New Delhi#WATCH | Former Punjab CM and Congress leader Captain Amarinder Singh reaches the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi pic.twitter.com/787frIaou7Former Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh has reached the residence of Union home minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. Singh is meeting Shah a day after Navjot Singh Sidhu resigned as Punjab Congress chief.‘No new Nipah virus cases in Kerala’: Health minister Veena GeorgeNo new Nipah virus cases have been recorded in Kerala, state health minister Veena George said. “NIV Pune has informed us that in some samples collected from bats from a particular place the presence of antibodies against Nipah virus has been found. ICMR is doing further studies on this,” she also said, reports ANI.Covid-19: Over 91% in Kerala given first dose, ‘focus now on second doses’ says state health ministerKerala health minister Veena George said that more than 91% of the state's population has been administered the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. “We are now focusing on the second dose: Kerala Health Minister Veena George,” she said, reports ANI.Mamata Banerjee welcomes Luizinho Faleiro to TMCIt’s a matter of great pride for me to welcome Former Goa CM, 7-time MLA and stalwart Goan leader Shri @luizinhofaleiro to the Trinamool Congress family.Together we will stand up for every Goan, fight divisive forces and work towards ushering in a NEW DAWN for Goa. (1/3)West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee welcomed Luizinho Faleiro to the Trinamool Congress. “Together we will stand up for every Goan, fight divisive forces and work towards ushering in a NEW DAWN for Goa,” she tweeted.Former Goa CM Luizinho Faleiro joins TMC in KolkataFormer Goa chief minister Luizinho Faleiro joins the Trinamool Congress in Kolkata.3.5-magnitude earthquake strikes 62km northwest of AssamAn earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter scale was recorded at 62km west-northwest of Tezpur, Assam at 4.12pm, reports ANI citing the National Center for Seismology (NCS).Former Goa CM Faleiro meets West Bengal CM Mamata BanerjeeFormer Goa Chief Minister and MLA Luizinho Faleiro meets West Bengal CM and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee at Nabanna. He had recently quit Congress party and had also stepped down from his post as an MLA. pic.twitter.com/tQCmUgx8obFormer Goa chief minister Luizinho Faleiro, who recently quit the Congress party, met with West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, reports ANI.Those who left Cong should come back; we must introspect how to strengthen party, says Kapil Sibal on Punjab crisisSenior Congress leader Kapil Sibal said that people who have left the party should come back, regarding the crisis in Punjab. “This happening in a border state can be exploited by forces across the border,” he said. “We have to introspect how to strengthen party,” he added.Former cop Sachin Vaze's plea for house custody dismissedA Sessions Court on Wednesday rejected the house custody plea of dismissed police official Sachin Vaze who has been arrested by NIA in Antilia Bomb Scare Case and Mansukh Hiren murder case. The court however allowed him home food, and to be kept in hospital facility for a month at the Taloja Jail.‘Safe festivities will be a determining factor’: Dr VK Paul on fight against Covid-19Safe festivities this year will be a determining factor in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic: Dr. VK Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog(File photo) pic.twitter.com/v0LeXnvjWeDr VK Paul, Niti Aayog member, health, said that safe festivities would be a determining factor in country's fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, reports ANI. Union cabinet approves doubling of Nimach-Ratlam, Rajkot-Kanalus railway linesUnion Cabinet approves doubling of Nimach-Ratlam railway line at a total estimated cost of ₹1,095.88 crores and Rajkot-Kanalus railway line at a total estimated cost of ₹1,080.58 crores: Union Minister Anurag Thakur pic.twitter.com/TWcOQ5O4XGUnion cabinet has approved the doubling of Nimach-Ratlam railway line at a cost of ₹1,095.88 crore and Rajkot-Kanalus railway line at a cost of ₹1,080.58 crore, reports ANI.Delhi govt extends Mangu Singh's tenure as DMRC MD till March 31, 2022The Delhi government has extended the tenure of Mangu Singh as the managing director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) till March 31, 2022, reports PTI citing an official order.‘We will soon announce’: Kejriwal on AAP's CM candidate in Punjab.Arvind Kejriwal said that the AAP would soon announce the party's chief ministerial candidate for the Punjab assembly polls next year. “We will soon announce and you all will be proud of him,” he said.Arvind Kejriwal says Punjab CM Channi should full Amarinder Singh's promisesAAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said that whatever is happening in Punjab is very unfortunate. He also said that Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi should fulfill the promises made by Captain Amarinder Singh. Kejriwal was speaking at Chandigarh International Airport, before leaving for LudhianaNorth Korea missile launches pose threat to region, US to stick to diplomatic path: EnvoyNorth Korea's test-firing of a newly developed hypersonic missile is a threat to the stability of the region but the United States will not be deterred from pursuing a diplomatic path forward, a top US envoy said on Wednesday.Heavy rainfall in Paschim Medinipur causes waterloggingHeavy rainfall in Paschim Medinipur causes waterlogging in various parts of the district.DDMA allows Dussehra, Durga Puja celebrations this yearDelhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) allows Dussehra and Durga Puja celebrations this year but with restrictions such as crowds in venues cannot exceed total seats, no eateries, no fairs, 100% mask compliance, separate entry-exit points. Phased re-opening of remaining classes in schools to begin on November 1, the DDMA decided today. The modalities of the phased re-opening of remaining classes in schools will be decided in first DDMA meeting after Dussehra.Weather likely to improve from tomorrow: IMD KolkataWell marked low pressure rea now lies over western parts of Gangetic West Bengal, neighborhood and associated cyclonic circulation extends upto mid­tropospheric levels. Rainfall likely to continue over districts of South Bengal today. Weather likely to improve from tomorrow: IMD KolkataTaliban regime urges India to resume passenger flights to Kabul, request under reviewTaiban's Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan writes to DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) to resume commercial flights to Afghanistan (Kabul). Letter is under review by Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA). India had stopped all commercial flight operations to Kabul post August 15, reports ANI.North Korea Says New Missile has hard-to-stop hypersonic gliderNorth Korea said its latest rocket launch was a successful test of a “hypersonic missile,” suggesting the regime had come closer to putting nuclear warheads in high-speed gliders that can evade US missile defenses.UP CM launches "Nirbhaya - Ek Pahal" programme under Mission ShaktiCM Yogi Adityanath launches "Nirbhaya - Ek Pahal" programme under Mission Shakti - Phase 3 in Lucknow"75,000 women would get connected with state banks, get loans at cheaper interest rates and get benefits of state subsidies under PM Mudra Yojana for 3 months," he says.Boeing 737 MAX test flight for China's regulator a successBoeing Co's 737 MAX test flight for China's aviation regulator last month was successful and the planemaker hopes a two-year grounding will be lifted this year, the head of Boeing's China business said on Wednesday.I-T dept asks taxmen to accept applications till Sep 30 for settlement before Interim BoardThe Income Tax department has issued an order asking taxmen to accept till September 30, applications for settlement of pending tax cases.Japan ruling party elects Fumio Kishida leader, next PMJapan ruling party elects Fumio Kishida leader, next PM, repors AFP.ED summons Shiv Sena MP Bhavana Gawali on Oct 4 in money laundering caseEnforcement Directorate summons Shiv Sena MP Bhavana Gawali for Monday- October 4, in a money laundering case, reports ANI.Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi holds a state cabinet meetingPunjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi holds a state cabinet meeting in Chandigarh.Would stand by my commitment for betterment of Punjab: Navjot Singh SidhuA day after he resigned as president of Punjab Congress, Navjot Singh Sidhu uploaded a video on Wednesday, in which he obliquely criticised the appointment of induction of tainted MLAs into the Channi cabinet and appointments of DGP and advocate general. “ l will not misguide the high command or let anyone do so” he asserted, saying he would stand by his principles and commitments for the betterment of Punjab.Mehbooba Mufti claims she has been put under house arrest againLocked up in my house today yet again for attempting to visit the village in Tral allegedly ransacked by army. This is the real picture of Kashmir that visiting dignitaries must be shown instead of GOIs sanitised & guided picnic tours. pic.twitter.com/Hp9wcuw1qTMehbooba Mufti claims she has been put under house arrest again, was planning to visit village in Tral. Suicide reported at Delhi high court precincle An information has been received that one constable of Rajasthan Armed Constabulary, deployed in Delhi high court security, has reportedly committed suicide by his service weapon. He is company from Kotkasim Alwar and is 30-year-old. Today morning he came on duty around 9.30am. He had joined duty today after coming back from leave: Delhi Police.Rahul Gandhi on 2-day visit to Kerala amid reports of infighting in state Congress unitCongress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Kerala on Wednesday for a two-day visit amid growing dissent in the party's state unit.No personal rivalry with anyone: Navjot Singh SidhuNo personal rivalry with anyone; 17 years of my political career has been for a purpose, to make difference, to take a stand and to make people's lives better. This is my only religion...: Navjot Singh Sidhu who resigned as Punjab Congress chief, yesterday.Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude strikes Sikkim's LachungAn earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Ritcher scale struck the Lachung area of North Sikkim district on Wednesday. The earthquake struck around 9:04 am.US senator lauds India’s decision to resume Covid-19 vaccine exportA top Republican senator has welcomed India’s decision to resume the export of Covid-19 vaccines and asked the country to increase its production to meet its international obligations.India logs 18,870 fresh Covid-19 cases 378 deaths in last 24 hoursIndia recorded 18,870 new cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the last 24 hours, which pushed the nationwide tally to 33,716,451, while the death toll climbed to 447,751 with 378 daily fatalities, according to the Union ministry of health and family welfare on Wednesday.US administers 391.2 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines: CDCThe United States has administered 391,152,574 doses of Covid-19 vaccines as of Tuesday morning and distributed 472,646,105 doses, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.60 students test Covid-19 positive in Bengaluru boarding schoolIn Bengaluru boarding school, 60 students test Covid-19 positive.North Korea tests new hypersonic missile as it ramps up weapon systemsThe projectile North Korea fired off its east coast on Tuesday was a newly developed hypersonic missile, state news media KCNA reported on Wednesday, the latest in a series of new weapons tested by the reclusive state.5 killed in attack on Malian army convoyFive people were killed and four others wounded in an attack on an army-escorted convoy in western Mali, the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) said on Tuesday on their official website.Arvind Kejriwal's Punjab visit begins today; 'big announcements' expectedAam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal will begin his two-day visit to Punjab from Ludhiana on Wednesday. The party said on Tuesday that Kejriwal will make "big" announcements" during the visit, which comes just few months ahead of the assembly elections in the states.SAD protest march from Mohali to Chandigarh today over land compensationThe Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) plans to hold a protest march in Punjab on Wednesday from Mohali to the chief minister's residence in Chandigarh over demands for greater compensation for farmers whose lands have been acquired by the government to develop various road projects which will pass through 19 districts of the state.Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC IPO to open today; sets price band at ₹695-712/shareThe three-day initial public offering (IPO) of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC will open for subscription on Wednesday and end on October 1, the company had announced in a virtual press conference on Friday.Bombay HC to hear today Anil Deshmukh's plea against ED summonsThe Bombay high court will on Wednesday hear the plea filed by Maharashtra's former home minister Anil Deshmukh against summons issued to him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in an alleged money laundering case.DDMA likely to decide today on Ramlilas, reopening of schools for classes 6-8The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is scheduled to hold a meeting on Wednesday where it is expected to take a call on allowing Ramlilas during the Navratri and reopening of schools for junior classes, news agency PTI reported quoting officials.Gang clash at Ecuador prison kills 24 inmates and injures 48A riot in a penitentiary in coastal city of Guayaquil killed 24 inmates and injured 48 more Tuesday, Ecuadorian officials said.1 in 4 Indians fully vaccinatedIndia’s mass inoculation programme closed in on a yet another major milestone on Tuesday, with almost one in every four eligible Indians (24.8%) having been fully vaccinated by the end of day. Another 43.5% have been party vaccinated.

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29-09-2021

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