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Babul Supriyo should have told BJP before leaving the party. His exit is not a loss for BJP. He is not a mass leader & not a good political organiser. However, personally, he is my good friend: West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari

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Davis Cup: Bopanna and Ramkumar crack in must-win doubles match; India lose 1-3 to Finland

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Kerala to reopen schools from November 1

School-based classes for standards 1 to 7 (primary section) and 10 and 12 will begin on November 1, other classes will begin on November 15. The decision was taken at a Covid-19 review committee meeting.

(ANI)

States demand extension of GST compensation period

The Opposition-ruled states have raised their pitch for extending the period of Goods and Services Tax compensation cess payment to states beyond July 2022 when it is legally going to lapse.

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It's just the beginning, many more to come...: Trinamool Congress' Abhishek Banerjee on former BJP leader Babul Supriyo joining TMC

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Resolution praising Amarinder Singh's contribution towards Punjab and Cong unanimously passed at CLP meeting, says Ajay Maken

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'I am sorry Amarinder', said Congress President Sonia Gandhi after I spoke with her over my resignation, this morning: Amarinder Singh after resigning as Punjab Chief Minister

He is friends with (Pakistan Army chief) Qamar Javed Bajwa and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, I will oppose if he is chosen as the next CM face...: Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh

(ANI)

Punjab Cong MLAs authorise party president Sonia Gandhi to pick new CLP leader, says Ajay Maken

(ANI)

Navjot Singh Sidhu is an incompetent man, he is going to be a disaster. I will oppose his name for the next CM face. He has a connection with Pakistan. It will be a threat to national security...: Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh

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Karnataka reports 889 new Covid-19 cases, 1,080 recoveries and 14 deaths today.

Active cases: 15,755
Total recoveries: 29,13,713
Death toll: 37,587

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Chardham Yatra begins following Covid-19 protocol, after remaining suspended for months due to second wave of pandemic

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Karnataka cops arrest gang extorting money over nude videos

Criminal Investigation Department (CID) sleuths from Karnataka have arrested a three-member gang who blackmailed and extorted money from people posing as young women on social media. The accused persons after trapping people made their nude videos and extorted money, CID sources said on Saturday.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah launches 'Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0' in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while invoking blessing for pure water of 115 nations for Ayodhya Ram Mandir, New Delhi, Saturday, September 18, 2021.

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I feel humiliated, says Amarinder Singh after resigning as Punjab CM

(ANI)

I am in the Congress party, will consult with my supporters and decide the future course of action: Amarinder Singh after resigning as Punjab CM

(ANI)

CM Captain Amarinder Singh has met Punjab Governor and submitted his and his council of ministers’ resignation. He will address the media at the Raj Bhavan gate in a few minutes from now: Raveen Thukral, Media Advisor to Punjab CM

(ANI)

Mamata Banerjee won the WB elections by fluke. Had it not been for a few electoral factors she would have lost. And now she is harbouring ambition of being a prime minister. I wish her good luck in her daydreaming: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya in Gujarat on an article in TMC's mouthpiece

(ANI)

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh will address a press conference at Punjab Raj Bhawan Gate at 4:30 pm: Raveen Thukral, Media Advisor to Punjab CM

(ANI)

'Amarinder Singh decides to quit as Punjab CM'

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has decided to put in his papers ahead of the crucial Congress Legislature Party meeting in Chandigarh on Saturday evening, sources close to him said.

(PTI)

The meeting between Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh and party MLAs who are loyal to him is underway at his official residence in Chandigarh.

(ANI)

Former Union Minister and ex-BJP MP Babul Supriyo formally joins Trinamool Congress (TMC). Supriyo had quit BJP following the recent Union Cabinet reshuffle.

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Indore reports 22 new dengue cases in last 24 hours; tally at 225

Porns film case: Kundra seeks bail citing 'no evidence' against him, says he's being made 'scapegoat'

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Mumbai: Three held for posing as Naxals to extort Rs 50 lakh from elderly doctor

Two men and a woman were arrested for allegedly posing as Naxals and attempting to extort Rs 50 lakh from an elderly doctor in suburban Goregaon, police said on Saturday. Investigations have revealed that the trio had planned the extortion by watching videos on YouTube, an official said. A 76-year-old doctor, who has a clinic at Pandurang Wadi area Goregaon (east), had on Wednesday received an envelope containing a letter from a Naxal organisation, in which a demand for Rs 50 lakh had been made, he said. (PTI)

Porns film case: Kundra seeks bail citing 'no evidence' against him, says he's being made 'scapegoat'

Businessman Raj Kundra, an accused in the pronographic content case, on Saturday moved a bail application in a court here, claiming that he was being made a "scapegoat" and that there was not a single evidence in the supplementary charge sheet of him being actively involved in creation of alleged questionable content. The crime branch, probing the case, had recently filed a supplementary charge-sheet against Kundra and three others in the case pertaining to alleged creation of pornographic films and publishing them through some apps. (PTI)

A meeting has been called by the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) has been called,Punjab Congress General Secretary Pargat Singh said.

When asked about reports about Capt Amarinder Singh's resignation, he said all matters will be discussed in the meeting. (ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said it was an unforgettable and emotional moment for him as over 2.50 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses were administered in the country on his 71st birthday. “With your efforts, India has created a world record of administering over 2.5 crore vaccines in a single day, a feat not even the most powerful nations have been able to achieve,” Modi said during an interaction via video link with healthcare workers and beneficiaries in the coastal state. (PTI)

I-T Department conducted a search andseizure operationat various premises of a prominent actor in Mumbai and also a Lucknow-based group of industries engaged in infrastructure development. In the operations, 28 premises in Mumbai, Lucknow, Kanpur, Jaipur, Delhi, Gurugram were covered, theCentral Board of Direct Taxes stated

BJP has named Union Minister Sarbananada Sonowal and Minister of State (MoS) L Murugan as its candidate for upcoming by-polls to Rajya Sabha from Assam and Madhya Pradesh respectively.

"Maharashtra govt is committed to being in power for 5 years. Shiv Sena works on its commitments. If anyone's feeling joyous over CM's 'future friend'remarks, let it be for 3 years. Shiv Sena does not stab anyone in the back,"Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut told ANIon a possible alliance with BJP.

RN Ravi was sworn-in as Governor of Tamil Nadu

No injuries as 4.3-magnitude earthquake rattles Los Angeles

A small earthquake shook the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area Friday night, but there weren't any immediate reports of major damage or injuries.

The magnitude-4.3 quake struck shortly after 7:58 p.m. and was centered near Carson, about 21 miles (34 kilometers) southeast of downtown LA, according to preliminary information from the USGeological Survey website.

Its depth was reported at about 14 kilometers, the USGS reported.

France recalls ambassadors to US, Australia over sub deal

America's oldest ally, France, recalled its ambassador to the United States on Friday in an unprecedented show of anger that dwarfed decades of previous rifts.

The relationship conceived in 18th century revolutions appeared at a tipping point after the US, Australia and Britain shunned France in creating a new Indo-Pacific security arrangement.

It was the first time ever France has recalled its ambassador to the US, according to the French foreign ministry. Paris also recalled its envoy to Australia.

Uttarakhand government issues Char Dham Yatra SOP

-Registration and e-pass will be mandatory for 'darshan' in the four dhams. Along with this, it isnecessary for devotees to either be fully vaccinated or a negative Covid-19 report not older than 72 hours.

-For devotees from Kerala, Maharashtra andAndhra Pradesh, a negative Covid report not older than 72 hours before the date of travel has been made mandatory, despite being fully vaccinated.

-Holy dip in the 'kunds' at the dhams is prohibited. For compliance with the arrangements related to the journey, the checkpoints set up on the travel routes will be checked.

Indore CHMO Dr Bhure Singh Setia informed that 22 cases of dengue were reported in Indore on Friday, taking the total number of dengue cases in the district to 225, including 38 children.

PAN-Aadhaar linkage deadline extended till March 2022

The government on Friday extended by six months till March 2022 the deadline to link PAN with biometric ID Aadhaar.

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FDA advisory panel rejects widespread Pfizer booster shots

An influential federal advisory panel has soundly rejected a plan to offer Pfizer booster shots against Covid-19 to most Americans.

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BCCI may approach Anil Kumble, VVS Laxman for head coach's post

Life may come to a full circle for Anil Kumble as the Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI might ask him to apply for the post of head coach of the Indian team along with VVS Laxman once Ravi Shastri finishes his term after the T20 World Cup..

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