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He is on a three-day visit to Italy to participate in the first in-person G20 Leaders' Summit since the start of Covid-19 pandemic. He has gone to the European country at the invitation of Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi.Queen Elizabeth II to rest 'for at least' next two weeks: Buckingham PalaceIn a statement, Buckingham Palace said that Queen Elizabeth II will rest 'for at least' next two weeks owing to her health conditions.Shaktikanta Das reappointed as RBI governorShaktikanta Das has been reappointed as the governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), an official statement said.BKU issues statement, says agitation against farm laws will continueIn a statement, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) said that the stir against central government's three farm laws “will continue”. Earlier in the day, barricades were removed from Delhi's Ghazipur border.Puneeth Rajkumar's last rites to be performed with state honoursKarnataka chief minister Bommai's principal secretary Manjunatha Prasad told ANI that the last rites of Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar will be performed with state honours at Kanteerava Studios in Bengaluru. Notably, the actor died earlier in the day after suffering a massive heart attack.Indian Army grants permanent commission to 39 women officersThe Indian Army on Friday granted permanent commission to 39 women officers, officials told ANI. Notably, the Supreme Court had asked the Army to grant the officers permanent commission by November 1.India extends ban on scheduled international commercial flights till Nov 30: DGCAThe DGCA has extended the ban on scheduled international commercial passenger flights to and/or from India until November 30, ANI reported.‘Sense of relief in the family’: Juhi Chawla says outside Sessions CourtAfter signing ₹1 lakh bond for Aryan Khan's bail, and getting accepted as his surety by the Special NDPS Court, Bollywood actor Juhi Chawla told reporters on Tuesday that there is “sense of relief” in the family. “We are all happy [that] it is over,” she added.Aryan Khan to stay in jail tonight; will be released tomorrow morningBollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's eldest son, Aryan Khan (23), has to stay in jail for one more day, ANI reported. “He will be released tomorrow morning,” Arthur Road Jail officials were quoted as saying.No Chhath Puja celebration at Yamuna river bank: DDMAThe District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has prohibited any Chhath Puja celebration at Yamuna river bank due to Covid-19 pandemic. The authority has only permitted celebrations at at designated sites, PTI reported.Special NDPS Court accepts Juhi Chawla as Aryan Khan's suretySpecial NDPS Court accepts Bollywood actor Juhi Chawla as Aryan Khan's surety. The 23-year-old's lawyer Satish Manishinde says she knows him from birth as they are associated professionally. Referring to Rhea Chakroborty's case, Manishinde added that everyone should be granted bail as nothing remains in the cruise ship drugs' case now.‘This was no age to go’: PM grieves over Puneeth Rajkumar's deathA cruel twist of fate has snatched away from us a prolific and talented actor, Puneeth Rajkumar. This was no age to go. The coming generations will remember him fondly for his works and wonderful personality. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/ofcNpnMmW3Following the demise of Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on Rome, took to Twitter to grieve over the news. “A cruel twist of fate has snatched away from us a prolific and talented actor, Puneeth Rajkumar. This was no age to go. The coming generations will remember him fondly for his works and wonderful personality. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” his Twitter post read.Suu Kyi aide sentenced to 20 years for treason: LawyerMyanmar junta has sentenced former State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi's aide to 20 years in prison on treason charges, AFP reported quoting lawyer.Aryan Khan's lawyers at Sessions Court to complete his release formalitiesThe lawyers of Aryan Khan have arrived at the Sessions Court to complete all formalities pertaining to the 23-year-old's release today. Among many bail conditions of Aryan, one is that the son of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan needs to pay a surety of ₹1 lakh in PR bond or with one more sureties.Calcutta HC orders complete ban on sale, use of firecrackersCalcutta High Court has ordered a blanket ban on the sale and use of firecrackers ahead of Diwali/Kali Puja/Chhath Puja/Christmas/New Year this year owing to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic in the state, ANI reported.Ex-SC judge Ashok Bhushan appointed as NCLAT chairpersonFormer Supreme Court judge Justice (Retd) Ashok Bhushan, has been appointed as the chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) for a period of four years or till he attains the age of 70 years or until further orders - whichever is the earliest, ANI reported on Friday.PM Modi in Italy for G20 summit, holds joint meeting with world leadersPrime Minister Narendra Modi holds a joint meeting with Charles Michel, President of European Council and Ursula von der Leyen, President of European Commission in Rome, Italy.Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar suffers heart attack; 'condition serious,' says doctorKannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar suffered a heart attack on Friday. The actor was admitted after suffering chest pain at 11.30am. "Trying our best to treat him. His condition is serious. Can't say anything as of now. His condition was bad when brought to hospital, treatment on in ICU," said Dr Ranganath Nayak, Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru.Tennis champion Leander Paes joins TMC in GoaTennis champion Leander Paes joins TMC in Goa in the presence of West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.Whole world will see Ayodhya Diwali Deepotsav this time: CM Adityanath in Lucknow“BJP workers fought against riots & overcame many challenges to make BJP win both in Centre & UP. Everyone is feeling proud that Ram Mandir is being constructed under PM Modi and Amit Shah's leadership. The whole world will see Ayodhya Diwali Deepotsav this time,” says Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath at the BJP membership drive launch event.Amit Shah launches ‘Mera Parivaar-BJP Parivar’ membership drive in LucknowLucknow: Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah launches 'Mera Parivaar-BJP Parivaar' membership drive. pic.twitter.com/W6UlgBi4SOUnion Home Minister Amit Shah to initiate ‘Mera Parivaar-BJP Parivar’ in LucknowAhead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections next year, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reached Lucknow to launch the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'Mera Parivaar-BJP Parivaar' membership drive on Friday.Will request farmers to open highway for people: Delhi Police“It is a Delhi Police initiative and we're removing the block which we've placed. We'll request farmers so that this highway is opened for people. We're hoping our gesture will be reciprocated by farmers,” said Dependra Pathak, Delhi Police Special Commissioner, Law & Order on removing barricading at Ghazipur border, as quoted by news agency ANI.Police barricading has also been removed from Tikri border.Nafisa Ali, Mrinalini Deshprabhu join TMC in Goa"We are elated to share that Nafisa Ali and Mrinalini Deshprabhu have joined the Goa Trinamool Congress family today in the presence of party Chairperson Mamata Banerjee," tweets All India Trinamool Congress.Sameer Wankhede denies Nawab Malik's allegations on his connection with cruise party organiser Kashif Khan“Absolutely a lie and I can't comment. Law will take its own course,” says Mumbai NCB Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede when asked about state minister Nawab Malik's allegations that he didn't nab Kashif Khan, one of the organisers of the cruise party, because he's his friend.‘Govt has failed,' says Priyanka Gandhi after meeting kin of farmers who died in UP's Lalitpur“The government has failed, it has completely ignored farmers. This is not an issue of these four farmers alone, this is an issue of the entire Bundelkhand,” says Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.Four farmers allegedly fell ill and died while waiting in the line for purchasing agricultural fertilizer in Lalitpur district of Uttar Pradesh.Watch: Police remove barricading at Tikri border#WATCH | Removal of Police barricading at Tikri (Delhi-Haryana) border underway. The barricading is also being removed from Ghazipur (Delhi-Uttar Pradesh) border. Farmers' agitations against the three farm laws have been going on at these borders. pic.twitter.com/GrC3G7VnzeFarmers have been protesting against Centre's three farm laws at Delhi borders for nearly a year. Earlier today, police barricading was removed from Ghazipur (Delhi-Uttar Pradesh) border.Welcome women cadets with same sense of fair play: Army chief Gen MM Naravane at passing out parade“As we open portals of NDA to women cadets, I expect you all to welcome them with the same sense of fair play & professionalism as Indian armed forces are known for the world over,” says Army Chief Gen MM Naravane at passing out Parade of 141st Course of NDA in Pune.Blocking road is not part of our protest: Rakesh TikaitFarmers' leader Rakesh Tikait on Friday asserted that blocking road is not a part of farmers' protest. “PM had said that farmers can sell crops anywhere. If roads are open, we'll also go to Parliament to sell our crops. First, our tractors will go to Delhi. We haven't blocked the way. Blocking road is not part of our protest,” news agency ANI quoted Tikait as saying.Police removes barricading from Ghazipur borderPolice barricading being removed from Ghazipur (Delhi-Uttar Pradesh) border where a farmers' agitation against the three farm laws is underway.A Police personnel at the spot told news agency ANI, "The barricades are being removed, the route is being opened. We received the orders."India logs 14,348 fresh Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours, nearly 2,000 cases lower than yesterdayIndia on Friday recorded 14,348 new coronavirus cases, nearly 2,000 less than the previous day. Currently, the country's recovery rate is 98.19% adn the active cases account for less than 1 percent of the total cases.Delhi Police to remove barricades at Ghazipur farmers' protest site todayDelhi Police will remove barricades at Ghazipur farmers' protest site today.Shaktikanta Das reappointed as RBI governor for three years"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," read an official statement.Petrol, diesel price rises againPetrol price in Delhi rose to ₹108.64 per litre on Friday, up by ₹0.35 while diesel costs ₹97.37 per litre, up by ₹0.35 today.In Mumbai, petrol and diesel prices per litre are ₹114.47 and ₹105.49 respectively. The fuels cost ₹109.02 and ₹100.49 per litre respectively in Kolkata, and ₹105.43 and ₹101.59 respectively in Chennai.UP releases ₹160 cr as assistance for 5 lakh flood-hit farmersThe Uttar Pradesh government has released a relief package of ₹160 crore through the State Disaster Response Fund to nearly five lakh farmers who were affected by the floods in 44 districts of the state.India, US hold counter terrorism meet, call for action against terror groupsDuring the 18th meet of US-India Counter Terrorism Joint Working Group & 4th session of US-India Designations Dialogue, India and the United States pledged to expand cooperation on law enforcement, information sharing, exchanging best practices, and increasing strategic convergence on counter-terrorism challenges under their joint partnership.They also called for concerted action against all terrorist groups, including groups proscribed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) 1267 Sanctions Committee, such as al-Qa’ida, ISIS/Daesh, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT), and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), the US State Department said in a statement.

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29-10-2021

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