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A priest holds a traditional lamp as he performs 'Maha Aarti' on the Holy Pushkar Lake during the annual Pushkar Camel Fair. (PTI Photo)

One or two states suggested that surplus land available with Public Sector Undertakings can be considered to be given to states, so that they can be used to do some projects such as setting up industry parks: FM (PIB)

GST on petroleum products can't be implemented until the GST council decides on a rate, saidFM Nirmala Sitharaman.

Not one state spoke about cryptocurrency today, FM Sitharaman

States to get Rs 95,082 crore on November 22: FM Sitharaman

I have suggested to the Finance Secretary that on November 22, instead of the normal monthly installment of tax devolution amount of Rs 47,541 crore, I have asked to release another Rs. 47,541 crore - a total of Rs 95,082 crore will be given to states on November 22: FM Sitharaman

Today's meeting was to understand what's states' perspective is and understand their requirements of infrastructural needs, says FM Sitharaman.

We have frontloaded many of the dues to states, which has been duly recognized by states; 50-year interest-free capital expenditure money given to states, almost like a grant, has been well-received, many states they want the scheme to be continued: FM

After second wave of Covid-19, we are witnessing robust growth. However, we are also looking at ways in which growth can be sustained and take it as close as possible to double digit growth, for which Centre and states need to work together: FM

I am grateful to CMs, Deputy CMs, Lt. Governors and State Finance Ministers who participated in the interaction and gave their views; 15 CMs and 3 Deputy CMs participated: FM

Press briefing by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman begins now.

Press briefing by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamanbegins now.

A child reacts as migrants gather at the Bruzgi-Kuznica Bialostocka border crossing in an attempt to cross the Belarusian-Polish border in the Grodno Region, Belarus. (ReutersPhoto)

Tamil Nadu reports 802 new Covid cases, 918 recoveries, and 12 deaths. (ANI)

"It is not a question of vegetarian and non-vegetarian. People are free to eat whatever they want. But the food being sold at stalls should not be harmful andthe stalls should not obstruct traffic flow,"Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel. (ANI)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has instructed Jal Shakti Ministry to decide on the allocation of water share of the respective basin states before preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery & Palar river linking project: Karnataka CMO. (ANI)

UK 'will not be cowed by terrorism' says PM after taxi blast

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday said Britain would "not be cowed by terrorism" after a homemade bomb destroyed a taxi outside a hospital in Liverpool, killing a passenger.

"We will never give in to those who see to divide us with senseless acts," he told a Downing Street news conference as police probed the motive behind the attack. (AFP)

Calcutta High Court today sought written response from BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari by November 29 on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's plea challenging his election to the Assembly from Nandigram constituency; next hearing is scheduled on December 1. (ANI)

"Stalls selling non-vegetarian items will not be allowed along public roads andin the 100-meter radius of schools, colleges andreligious places, Town Planning Committee of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has decided. The execution will start tomorrow,"Committee Chairman Devang Dani.

Devotees during the Mandala Pooja festival at Sabarimala temple, in Pathanamthitta district. (PTI Photo)

Hacker Sriki’s life could be in danger: Siddaramaiah

In a startling demand, Karnataka Leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah on Monday asked the BJP government to provide police security to hacker Srikrishna, suggesting that his life could be in danger.

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Those who do such things don't belong to Hindu religion: Khurshid on vandalisation of Nainital residence

I've said (in my book) that people who do such things don't belong to Hindu religion. Hindu religion is a beautiful religion that has given a fantastic culture to this country & I'm proud of it. This attack is not on me but on Hindu religion: Congress leader Salman Khurshid (ANI)

104-year-old woman in Kerala passes test to advance to Class 4

Owaisi to launch AIMIM in Rajasthan next month

India's October 2021 imports valued at $68.09 billion

Overall imports in October 2021 are estimated to be $68.09 billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 57.32% over the same period last year & a positive growth of 40.82% over October 2019: Ministry of Commerce & Industry (ANI)

India's October 2021 exports up 35% to $56.51 billion: Commerce Ministry

India’s overall exports (merchandise & services combined) in October 2021 are estimated to be USD 56.51 billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 35.16% over the same period last year & a positive growth of 29.13% over October 2019: Ministry of Commerce & Industry (ANI)

Parliamentary panel agrees on need for mechanism to regulate cryptocurrency

There was a consensus that a regulatory mechanism should be put in place to regulate cryptocurrency. Industry associations & stakeholders were not clear as to who should be the regulator: Sources (ANI)

Singapore to launch Vaccinated Travel Lane for fully vaccinated travellers from India

Following discussions b/w PMs Modi & Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore will be launching a Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) for fully-vac travellers from India with valid entry approvals - starting 29 Nov - pending resumption of commercial passenger: Singapore's diplomatic missions in India (ANI)

Hindi author Mannu Bhandari no more

Delhi Police registers two FIRs in connection with clash between ABVP and Left groups at JNU

Delhi Police says it has registered two FIRs in connection with an incident of a brawl between two groups of students on JNU campus on Sunday evening, based on the complaints of the two groups (ANI)

Congress discussing tie-up with NCP, MGP and GFP for 2022 Goa polls

The Congress is holding talks for a prospective alliance with the NCP, Goa Forward Party (GFP) and the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) for the Goa Assembly elections, due early next year, a Congress office-bearer said on Monday.

AICC Goa desk incharge Dinesh Gundu Rao told reporters that all these parties are of the view that Goa needs to be rid of a "corrupt and communal" government led by BJP. (PTI)

Female scribes arrested by Tripura Police granted bail on securing bond of Rs 75,00 each

The bail to the two female journalists has been granted on bail bond of Rs 75,000 each. The court has asked them to appear before Kakraban Police Station where the case was registered. After questioning, they would be released: Advocate Pijush Biswas who appeared before the court (ANI)

Women journalists detained in Assam and arrested by Tripura police granted bail by district court

Tripura: Two female journalists, Samriddhi Sakunia and Swarna Jha, arrested on charges of publishing false news aimed at disrupting communal harmony, have been granted bail by a court in Gomati district (ANI)

The journalists were arrested by Tripura police today after being held in Assam.

Where there is Congress, there is commission; where there is BJP there is mission: Nadda

I am serious about liquor ban, I am against liquor: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

At 5,270, Delhi's dengue cases rise to six-year high

The number of dengue cases in Delhi this season has crossed 5,270, the highest in the national capital in a year since 2015, according to a civic report released on Monday.

Nearly 2,570 fresh cases of the vector-borne disease were logged in the city in the last one week. However, no fresh fatality was reported. (PTI)

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in Melbourne

A life-sized bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi, gifted by the Indian government, has been vandalised here in an act Prime Minister Scott Morrison strongly condemned as "disgraceful", triggering shock and disappointment among the Indian-Australian community.

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NCB seizes 1,127 kg consignment in Nanded district

Parliamentary committee meeting on crypto finance begins (ANI)

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP govt of compromising on quality of Purvanchal Expressway in bid to lower project cost

(PTI)

Haryana schools in Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Jhajjar to remain closed till Nov 17 due to air pollution

Ex-Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh sent to 14-day judicial custody

Special PMLA court on Monday ordered 14-day judicial custody to former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh in money laundering case being probed by ED.

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Uttar Pradesh agrees to appoint ex-High Court judge to monitor Lakhimpur case probe

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday agreed before the Supreme Court to a suggestion for the appointment of a retired High Court judge to monitor the Lakhimpur Kheri case investigation.

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RSS worker hacked to death in front of wife in Kerala

A worker of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was hacked to death in Mambaram in the district on Monday morning, police said.

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Full lockdown, work from home for employees: Key takeaways from SC hearing on Delhi air pollution

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to call an emergency meeting on Tuesday to take measures like stopping non-essential construction transport, power plants and implementing work from home.

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MSRTC employees' strike enters 19th day, bus services shut at all depots across Maharashtra

Employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) remained firm on their demand for the loss-making corporation's merger with the state government and continued their strike on Monday, resulting in bus operations being shut at all 250 depots in the state, officials said.

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Congress names Pradnya Rajeev Satav -- wife of the late party leader Rajeev Satav -- as its candidate for MLC bypolls in Maharashtra.

(DHNS)

12 police personnel terminated in connection with an induction scam. The suspended personnel had allegedly used fake driving licenses to get the job of PCR drivers: Delhi Police

(ANI)

Delhi govt tells SC it is ready to impose complete lockdown to control air pollution

It also suggested the court that it would be meaningful if lockdown is implemented across the NCR areas in neighbouring states.

(ANI)

Wreath-laying ceremony of Rifleman Suman Swargiary held in Guwahati

Noted historian Babasaheb Purandare passes away

Eminent historian, author and theatre personality Babasaheb Purandare passed away in a Pune hospital on Monday.

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Delhi | Fire breaks out at B- 65, Laxmi Park in Nangloi, due to an LPG cylinder. 3 fire tenders rushed to the site. Four persons sustained burn injuries: Fire Department

(ANI)

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray announces state funeral for the notable historian and author Babasaheb Purandare, who passed away early this morning.

India reports 10,229 new Covid-19 cases, 125 deaths

With 10,229 more people testing positive for Covid-19, India's infection tally rose to 3,44,47,536 on Monday, while the active cases came down to 1,34,096, according to the Union Health Ministry's data.

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Gujarat ATS nabbed around 120 kg drugs; to address a presser at 11 am, today: Harsh Sanghavi, Gujarat Home Minister

Notable historian and author Babasaheb Purandare passedaway at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital of Pune around 5 am today.

Investment-friendly environment created by UP govt, says chief secy

Uttar Pradesh ranks first in the country in terms of establishment of MSME units, Chief Secretary Rajendra Kumar Tiwari said on Sunday and asserted an investment-friendly environment has been created by the state government.

Tiwari made the remarks after inaugurating the Uttar Pradesh Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair-2021 at the Pragati Maidan.

Prez Kovind to attend 'Victory Day' celebrations in B'desh on Dec 16

President Ram Nath Kovind will attend the 'Victory Day' celebrations in Bangladesh on December 16 apart from his other key engagements.

President Kovind will be visiting Bangladesh at the invitation of his Bangladesh counterpart Abdul Hamid.

Foreign Minister Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen confirmed the Indian President's visit to Bangladesh.

This will be the first visit by the 14th president of India to Bangladesh. He was sworn in on July 25, 2017. (IANS)