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Highlights: Sidhu assured Rahul Gandhi that he has withdrawn his resignation

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Don't worry, we have you covered.Follow all the updates here:Puducherry extends Covid-19 restrictions till Oct 31,  night curfew from 11pm to 5am The government of Puducherry extends #COVID19 restrictions in the union territory till 31st October 2021 (midnight).Corona Curfew from 11 pm till 5 am every day in Puducherry. pic.twitter.com/wCFMsfFFqVThe Puducherry administration extended the Covid-19 restrictions till October 31 and said that a ‘Corona curfew’ between 11pm and 5am everyday would be in place, reports ANI.Amit Shah flags off ‘Go-Go tourists buses’ in Port Blair, Andaman and NicobarUnion Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off 'Go-GO Tourist Buses' in Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands earlier this evening. pic.twitter.com/PgBPfq1eUgHome minister Amit Shah flagged off Go-Go tourist buses in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar islands as part of his visit, reports ANI.‘Everything sorted out’: Sidhu after meeting Rahul Gandhi“Everything has been sorted out,” says Navjot Singh Sidhu after meeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, reports ANI.Sidhu shared concerns with Rahul Gandhi, to continue as Punjab Congress president: Harish RawatHarish Rawat said that Navjot Singh Sidhu has shared his concerns with Rahul Gandhi and the party has told that they would be addressed, reports ANI. “He (Sidhu) assured Rahul Gandhi that he has withdrawn his resignation and he will resume his duties as the PCC president,” Rawat said.Sidhu will abide by Congress high command, continue working for party, says Harish RawatPunjab Congress leader Harish Rawat said that Navjot Singh Sidhu would abide by the party's central leadership and would continue working for the party, reports ANI. Navjot Singh Sidhu arrives at Rahul Gandhi's residence in Delhi#WATCH | Navjot Singh Sidhu arrives at the residence of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/gA4hdeoOMRPunjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu arrived at the residence of party leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, reports ANI. Maharashtra sees 2,149 new Covid-19 cases, 29 deathsMaharashtra reported 2,149 new Covid infections and 29 deaths as the state's tally reached 6,588,429 and the death toll climbed to 139,734. Of these, Mumbai added 480 new cases and five fatalities. The cities tally was recorded at 750,974 while the death toll was at 16,177.UK Conservative MP David Amess dies after being stabbed multiple times UPDATE: British lawmaker David Amess was stabbed to death at a church by a man who walked into a meeting with voters from his electoral district, police said https://t.co/Yx4DZgNtfq pic.twitter.com/FnqQTlVNC0UK MP David Amess died after being stabbed multiple times at a church by a man who walked into a meeting with voters from his electoral district, reports Reuters citing the police.Rajasthan allows sale, bursting of green crackers in state except NCR areaThe government of Rajasthan amends its earlier order, allows the sale & bursting of green crackers in the entire state, except NCR area. Bursting will be allowed from 8-10 pm on Diwali, Gurupurab & other festivals. 6-8 am on Chhath & 11:55 pm to 12:30 am on Christmas & New Year. pic.twitter.com/xyJ89ShWUYThe Rajasthan government amended its earlier order on ban of firecrackers and allowed the sale and bursting of crackers in the state except in the NCR area, reports ANI. Bursting will be allowed from 8pm to 10 pm on Diwali, Gurupurab and other festivals and between 6am to 8am on Chhath and between11:55 pm and 12:30 am on Christmas and New Year.US allows entry to fully vaccinated foreigners from November 8, reports AFP#BREAKING Fully vaccinated foreign visitors can enter US from November 8: White House pic.twitter.com/pamEQDGyZwThe US White House said that foreigners fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can enter the country from November 8, reports AFP.Karnataka reports 470 new Covid-19 cases, 9 deaths in 24 hoursKarnataka reports 470 new #COVID19 cases, 368 recoveries and 9 deaths in the last 24 hours.Total cases 29,82,869Total recoveries 29,35,238Death toll 37,931Active cases 9671 pic.twitter.com/vQqbh6rmCFKarnataka reported 470 new Covid-19 cases and nine more deaths as the state's tally reached 2,982,869 and the death toll climbed to 37,931, reports ANI.Kerala sees 8,867 new Covid-19 cases, 67 deaths in last 24 hoursKerala logged 8,867 new Covid-19 cses and 67 deaths in the last 24 hours. The death toll climbed to 26,734 and the active caseload was recorded at 94,756, reports ANI. 2 people arrested after speeding car knocks down crowd in Jashpur, Chhattisgarh#UPDATE | Both accused of the incident where a speeding car mowed down people in Pathalgaon, Jashpur arrested. Both - Bablu Vishwakarma and Shishupal Sahu - are residents of MP and passing through Chhattisgarh. Action is being taken against them: Jashpur SP office#ChhattisgarhTwo people have been arrested after the incident in Jashpur, Chattisgarh, where a speeding car ran over people during a rally, reports ANI. 1 dead, 16 injured after car runs over religious rally in Chhattisgarh's JashpurOne person dead and 16 others were injured after being run over by a car in Jashpur, Chhattisgarh.11 dead, 6 injured after trolley overturns in Chirgaon, Uttar Pradesh11 people, including four children, were dead and six other were injured after their trolley overturned in Chirgaon, reports ANI. The injured have been admitted to hospital.At least 32 dead, 53 wounded after blast in mosque in Kandahar, Afghanistan#BREAKING At least 32 dead, 53 wounded in Shiite mosque blast in Afghan city of Kandahar: medic pic.twitter.com/aVcu32aguTAt least 32 people were dead and 53 wounded following a bomb blast in a Shiite mosque in Kandahar, Afghanistan, reports AFP quoting a medic.Amit Shah arrives at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar islands, on 3-day visitAndaman and Nicobar Islands: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Port Blair on a three-day visit. He will participate in various events here. pic.twitter.com/gQfB8kFbS5Home minister Amit Shah arrived in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar islands, where he is scheduled to participate in various events during his three-day visit, reports ANI.Kandahar mosque attack: Reports show 16 dead, nearly 40 more injured after deadly blastLocal officials told TOLOnews that 16 people were killed and nearly 40 others were injured in today’s bombing attack on the Kandahar mosque: Afghanistan's TOLOnewsAs many as 16 people were killed and nearly 40 others have been injured in a bomb blast in a mosque in Kandahar, Afghanistan, reports ANI, citing TOLOnews.Dehradun admin to launch mega Covid-19 vaccination drive with focus on second dosesPeople who'll take 2nd dose during the period of Oct 18 to Nov 2, will be eligible to get various prizes via lucky draw. Prizes will be Electric scooter, refrigerator, TV, smart phones, etc. We've opened walk-in vaccination centres at Paltan Bazaar & Pacific mall: Dehradun DMThe Dehradun administration said that a mega Covid-19 vaccination drive is being launched and also announced prizes for people who get their second dose vaccine between October 18 and November 2, reports ANI. Odisha schools to reopen for class 11 on Oct 21, class 8 on Oct 25; Guidelines to be issued soonThe Odisha government has decided to reopen schools for class 11 from October 21 and for class 8 from October 25, reports ANI quoting state school education minister Samir Ranjan Dash. “Guidelines will be issued by the Department, whatever guidelines that we issued for classes 9th, 10th and 12th will continue,” Dash said.TN CM Stalin writes to counterparts in Delhi, Haryana, Odisha, Rajasthan for reconsidering blanket ban on crackersTamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin writes to his counterparts in Delhi, Haryana, Odisha and Rajasthan urging them to reconsider the blanket ban on sale of firecrackers and request that the sale of firecrackers that falls within the norms set by the Supreme Court and the National Green Tribunal may be permitted in their states.Body with severed hand found hanging at farmer protest site at Singhu borderThe body of a man in his 30s with a severed hand was found hanging close to the main stage of the farmer protest site at Singhu near the Delhi-Haryana border on Friday morning as police said the murder appears linked to the alleged desecration of the holy Sikh scripture. Read MorePM Modi addresses launch of 7 new defence companiesI urge these seven companies to prioritise 'research and innovation' in their work culture. You have to take lead in future technology, give opportunities to researchers. I would also urge startups to collaborate with these 7 companies: PM Modi on dedication of 7 new defence companiesCentre delegates power to Ladakh LG under Forest Rights ActThe President of India has empowered the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh to exercise the powers and discharge the functions of the State Government under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 within the Union territory.Aryan Khan video calls family from Mumbai's Arthur Road JailAryan Khan spoke with his father Shah Rukh Khan and mother Gauri Khan via video call from inside Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail,  ANI reported .Mumbai Special court has reserved order for 20th October on his bail application.Bangladesh on edge after Durga Puja violence, security tightenedBangladesh was on tenterhooks on Friday as Muslims will offer their weekly prayers and Hindus in the country will immerse the idols of Durga as the violence over the alleged desecration of the Quran continued overnight even as authorities deployed security personnel in large numbers to bring the situation under control. Read MoreDelhi boy Mridul Agarwal tops IIT entrance exam JEE-AdvancedMridul Agarwal of IIT Delhi scores top rank in JEE entrance exam; obtained 348 marks out of 360 marks. Kavya Chopra of IIT Delhi zone has topped in the female category with CRL 98. She obtained 286 marks out of 360. India’s cumulative Covid-19 vaccination coverage exceeds 97.14 croresIndia’s cumulative Covid-19 vaccination coverage exceeds 97.14 crores (97,14,38,553) as per provisional reports till 7 am today, informs Union ministry of health.JCO, soldier killed in encounter with terrorists in J-K’s PoonchTwo Indian Army personnel, including a junior commissioned officer (JCO), were killed in a gunbattle with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, reports said on Friday.India records 16,862 new Covid-19 cases, 11% less than than yesterdayIndia's Covid-19 tally falls to 16,862, 11% less than than Thursday's cases.  The tally has now reached 34,037,592.Petrol crosses ₹111 in Mumbai, costs ₹111.09 a litre todayPetrol crosses Rs.111 in Mumbai. After the revision in prices, it was selling at Rs.111.09 per litre. Alitre of diesel was priced at Rs.101.78 on Friday.Those attacking Durga Puja pandals will be hunted down, punished: Sheikh HasinaBangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has issued a tough warning against those involved in the attacks on Hindu temples and Durga Puja venues at several places, including Cumilla in the Chittagong division, and promised to bring to justice the culprits behind the violence.Prime Minister Narendra Modi extends Dusshera wishesविजयादशमी के पावन अवसर पर आप सभी को अनंत शुभकामनाएं।Greetings to everyone on the special occasion of Vijaya Dashami.Ex-US president Bill Clinton hospitalised with 'non-Covid infection'Former president Bill Clinton has been hospitalized with a non-Covid-related infection, a spokesman said Thursday evening.Clinton, 75, was admitted to a hospital in Irvine in southern California on Tuesday evening, Angel Urena tweeted.Safe from Taliban: 100 Afghan women football players evacuated to QatarAs many as 100 women footballers, including members of the national football team, were evacuated from Afghanistan, which is under the Taliban, on Thursday on a flight to Doha, the Qatari government said. “Around 100 footballers & their families including female players are on board,” Lolwah Al-Khater, Qatar's assistant foreign minister, said in a tweet. Read MoreMonsoon to complete its withdrawal todayThe monsoon withdrew from most parts of the country on Thursday, largely sticking to its usual schedule despite a late start to the withdrawal.Congress finalises succession plan for House panelsThe Congress party, which has struggled to effect a smooth succession plan for organisational positions, seems to have managed the process efficiently in its parliamentary wings. Read More

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