News Highlights: Health Ministry urges states/UTs to increase pace, coverage of 2nd dose

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An incident of fire andflooding was reported onboard the Indian Navy’s destroyer, INS Ranvijay at about 5:30 pm today. The situation was brought under control by naval teams. Foursailors suffered burn injuries andare being treated at the naval hospital, INHS Kalyani,Eastern Naval Command informed. (ANI)

Not a single posting took place in Punjab without 'money, gifts' to Pakistani journalist, alleges Sidhu's wife

Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu attacked former chief minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday over his friendship with Pakistani journalist Aroosa Alam, alleging that not a single posting of any official took place in ...

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Gopal Haadamani andhis fourkids consumed poison and died by suicide, in Borgal village of Hukeri today. The husband and the kids were depressed after the wife and their mother (respectively) passed away due to black fungus infection this year, Police, Sankeshwar PS said. (ANI)

Diesel price hits century in Bengal

The price of diesel crossed the century mark in West Bengal on Saturday as it was sold at Rs 100.09 per litre in Cooch Behar district, after a price hike of 35 paise.

In Purulia and Alipurduar districts, official diesel prices per litre are Rs 99.99 and Rs 99.78 respectively while in Kolkata, the fuel costs Rs 99.08 a litre during the day, according to a price list provided by state-owned fuel retailers.

The prices of diesel in Murshidabad and Birbhum districts are close to 99.50. (PTI)

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra interacts with women working at a field in Barabanki.

Increase pace, coverage of 2nd dose: Health Ministry to states/UTs

Union Health Ministry in a vaccination review meeting today urged states/UTs to increase the pace, coverage of the second dose. States to generate district-wise list of beneficiaries for administering the second dose. States/UTs advised drawing district-wise plan for saturation of beneficiaries. (ANI)

Jacqueline Fernandezwas called by EDto testify as a witness. She has duly recorded her statements andin the future will also be completely co-operating in investigations, Jacqueline Fernandez’s spokesperson in a statement. (ANI)

Protest rally by the banned Islamist political party Tehrik-e-Labaik Pakistan in Lahore

Maharashtra NavNirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, his mother, and sister test positive for Covid-19. Thackeray and his sister were admitted to Lilavati Hospital, ANI reported.

Australia edge South Africa in low-scoring World Cup thriller

Marcus Stoinis and Matthew Wade combined in a crucial 40-run stand to help Australia beat South Africa by five wickets in a low-scoring thriller in their opening Super 12 clash in the Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday. (Reuters)

China passes law to reduce pressure on children from homework

China passed a law Saturday to limit the pressure on children from homework and after-school tutoring, state media said, as the country reforms its ultra-competitive education system. The government has imposed several rules in recent months aimed at combating activities it considers harmful to the development of China's youth. Beijing has already banned minors from playing online games for more than three hours a week in an effort to tackle addiction. It has also launched a crackdown on private tutoring companies, ordering them to go non-profit. (AFP)

Delhi Commission for Women Chairperson Swati Maliwal has writtento SHO, Ranjeet Nagar over the rape of a seven-year-oldgirl who is admitted to a hospital in a critical condition, demanding a copy of FIR registered, details of accused arrested anddetailed action taken report in the matter, ANI reported.

Cricket fans, with their faces painted in the Indian and Pakistani national flag colours, pose for a picture ahead of the first match between India and Pakistan in Twenty20 World Cup super 12 stage in Dubai.

HC refuses to allow doctor to sit for exam after excessive leaves due to Covid-19

The Delhi High Court has refused to allow a doctor, who is pursuing a super-specialty course, to sit for his end-term examination by condoning his "excessive leaves" on account of contracting Covid-19 while treating patients, saying that the requirements of training and attendance in professional courses of this nature are beyond its remit.

Justice Prateek Jalan dismissed the petitioner-doctor's plea for condonation of leaves and said that the court's decision did not emanate from a lack of gratitude for the service rendered by doctors during the pandemic, but from the limitations under the regulations governing the course. (PTI)

Delhi now close to winning battle against dengue: Kejriwal

Amid a spike in cases of dengue in the national capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday claimed that Delhi was now "close to winning the battle" against the vector-borne disease. He encouraged all city residents to participate actively in the '10 Hafte, 10 Baje, 10 Minute' campaign on Sunday to combat dengue. (PTI)

Tata Power, IIT Delhi to collaborate in clean energy space

Tata Power on Saturday said it has inked a pact with IIT Delhi to work together on clean energy and other projects that can be transformed from research and development level to pilot stage.

Tata Power, one of India's largest private sector integrated utilities, and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in areas like smart grid technology, clean energy solutions, a company statement said. (PTI)

PM Modi meets Indian Covid vaccine manufacturers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Indian Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers on Saturday, within two days of the country achieving a key milestone of administering 100 crore doses of the jabs, official sources said. During the meeting, Modi discussed various issues including furthering the vaccine research, sources said. Representatives from seven vaccine makers -- Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Zydus Cadila, Biological E, Gennova Biopharma, and Panacea Biotech -- participated in the meeting. (PTI)

Thane Police seized 35.9 kg ganja from vehicle near Kharegaon

Anti Narcotics Cell of Thane Police seized 35.9kg ganja worth Rs 8.22 lakhs from a vehicle near Kharegaon on Mumbai-Nashik highway and arrested three drug peddlers, ANI reported.

150 mph without a driver: Indy autonomous cars gear up for race

There will be cars at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday but no driver in sight as racing teams mark a milestone in autonomous vehicle development.

Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia targets net zero emissions by 2060

Saudi Arabia's crown prince said on Saturday that the world's top oil exporter aims to reach zero-net emissions by 2060 and more than double its annual target to reduce carbon emissions.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and his energy minister said OPEC member Saudi Arabia would tackle climate change while ensuring oil market stability, stressing the continued importance of hydrocarbons. (Reuters)

4 people arrested on Bengaluru-Hyderabad highway for possessing MDMA, meth

Four people were arrested on the Bengaluru-Hyderabad highway for possessing MDMA, meth. Theirvehicles have been seized and the probe is under way, saidDirector General, NCB. (ANI)

Services on a section of Delhi Metro's Yellow Line, between the Vishwavidyalaya and the Model Town stations, will not be available for a few hours on Sunday morning due to maintenance work, the DMRC said.

3 more arrested in Lakhimpur violence case, 13 so far

Three more arrests were made on Saturday in connection with the Tikonia violence here which had left eight people, including four farmers, dead during a protest by farmers on October 3, officials said Saturday.

This takes to 13 the total number of arrests made so far, also including Union minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish, in connection with the violence. (PTI)

"Little Amal", a 3.5 metre tall puppet of a young Syrian refugee girl, arrives at St Paul's Cathedral, as part of its 8,000 km tour across Europe from Turkey to Britain to raise awareness for the plight of young refugees, in London, Britain.

Bharat Biotech's nasal Covid vaccine shows good results in Phase 2 trials

Bharat Biotech has almost completed the phase two trials for the nasal vaccine against Covid-19 and it has shown good results, the company'sChairmanDrKrishna Ella said. "This vaccine will help in controlling the transmission of Covid-19 infection," said DrKrishna Ella. (ANI)

One person stabbed to death by group in Delhi

One person was stabbed to death by unknown peoplein Baba Faridpuri, West Patel Nagar in Delhi yesterday. A case has been registered and the accused is absconding, toldDelhi Police. (ANI)

NCB raids under way at three places in Bandra.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the Saudi Green Initiative forum in the Saudi capital Riyadh.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs security review meeting

One shot dead, another injured following scuffle in Jammu

A 45-year-old man was killed and another critically injured in a firing incident following a scuffle over a minor issue between two neighbours on the outskirts of Jammu, officials said on Saturday.

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Police working to realize new J&K that Modi envisioned, says Shah

PM Modi interacts with beneficiaries of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat Swayampurna Goa' programme

Seven trekkers found dead in Uttarakhand; search on for remaining

Two more members of an 11-strong trekking team which had gone missing have been found dead taking the death toll to seven, while a search was underway for the remaining two, officials said here on Friday.

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Gulmarg receives season's first snowfall

TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee to reach Goa on October 28

Petrol, diesel prices skyrocket, add to common man's woes

Prices of petrol and diesel across the nation were hiked by 35 paise for the fourth consecutive day, a notification by oil marketing companies (OMCs) showed.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in J&K for 3-day visit

Alec Baldwin was told gun in fatal shooting on set was safe: Officials

On a ranch in northern New Mexico,AlecBaldwin was filming a new movie Thursday when his character, an outlaw, needed a gun.

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