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Congress leaders hail appointment of Dalit leader Channi as Punjab CM

Congress leaders on Sunday hailed the election of Charanjit Singh Channi to be the first Dalit chief minister of Punjab and hoped the decision will fortify social justice and open new doors of empowerment for the community and other disadvantaged sections.

After Channi was elected the Congress Legislature Party leader, Rahul Gandhi tweeted, "Congratulations to Shri Charanjit Singh Channi Ji for the new responsibility. We must continue to fulfill the promises made to the people of Punjab. Their trust is of paramount importance."

Delhi BJP expelling three councillors over graft charges 'hollow, cosmetic' actions: AAP

The expulsion of three councillors by the Delhi BJP over graft charges are "hollow and cosmetic" actions, the AAP alleged on Sunday, and claimed that the saffron party is hastily covering up for their corrupt deeds as it fears losing next year's civic body polls.

Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta on Sunday expelled three municipal councilors from the party for six years, and said more heads will roll if they are found involved in financial irregularities. (PTI)

LoP Devendra Fadnavis slams MVA govt

CBI to interrogate Bengal minister on Monday in I-Core ponzi scam case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will question West Bengal minister Manas Ranjan Bhunia at his residence on Monday in connection with its probe into the I-Core ponzi scam, a source in the agency said. Bhunia, the minister for water resources investigation and development, will be quizzed at his home as he is a senior citizen, the source said.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Nikola Selakovic, met External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar in Hyderabad House in New Delhi

Mumbai Crime Branch conducted raids at various areas in Ghatkopar yesterday and arrested three fake doctors for running a medical clinic without any valid degree. A case was registered today under relevant sections of IPC and Maharashtra Medical Practitioners Act. (ANI)

Shiva Thapa storms into semi-finals of boxing nationals

Five-time Asian Championships medallist Shiva Thapa entered the semi-finals of the 5th men's Boxing Nationals with a thrilling win over Ankit Narwal, here on Sunday.

The Assam boxer showed great footwork and used all his experience to put pressure on his RSPB opponent with precise punches.

Though Thapa faced a stiff challenge, he did not let the momentum slip and completed a 4-1 win in the 63.5kg quarter-final.

Children have never been responsible for wars insurgencies, violence andpoverty, yet they're the worst sufferers of problems we create. Afghanistan is one example. Afghani children are going to suffer the most if we don't take concrete action now,Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi said.

Captain Amarinder Singh, who resigned as Punjab CM yesterday, extendedhis wishes to new CM-designate Charanjit Singh Channi."I hope he’s able to keep the border state of Punjab safe and protect our people from the growing security threat from across the border."

It is high command's decision. I welcome it. Channi is like my younger brother. I am not at all disappointed,Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said, after the announcement of Charanjit Singh Channi as new Punjab Chief Minister

Chhattisgarh: Seven dead, nine injured in autorickshaw-SUV collision

Seven persons were killed and nine others injured after an autorickshaw collided with a sports utility vehicle (SUV) in Chhattisgarh's Kondagaon district on Sunday, police said.

The accident took place near Borgaon turn under Farasgaon police station limits when the occupants of the autorickshaw were returning after attending a funeral in the nearby village, an official said.

"The autorickshaw collided with the SUV that was coming from Jagdalpur. Seven occupants of the rickshaw died on the spot, which is located over 200 km away from the capital Raipur," he said. (PTI)

Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has sought time for a meeting with Governor Banwarilal Purohit amid political developments in Punjab. He has said the decision will be announced today.

Randhawa is likely to become the next Chief Minister of Punjab.

Two deputy CMs will be appointed along with CM in Punjab. 1 Hindu and 1 Dalit MLA to be appointed for the post,sources told ANI.

"I thank Mamata didi, Abhishek Banerjee and TMC for giving me a chance in the 'playing 11'. I am aware of trolling on social media. I've been engaged in politics for the last 7 years. I felt it was a good opportunity (joining TMC) for public welfare,"TMC leader Babul Supriyo said at a press meet.

I received love and support from a party with which I had a tumultuous relationship, Babul Supriyo said at a press meet after joining TMC

After discussion with the Punjab MLAs, AICC has proposed the name of Sukhjinder Randhawa for the post of CM.A meeting is going on at the residence of Rahul Gandhi with Ambika Soni in Delhi, sources have told ANI.

Ambika Soni arrives at Rahul Gandhi's residence in Delhi

Delhi-Mumbai Expressway to fetch monthly revenue of Rs 1,000 to 1,500 crore: Gadkari

The Centre will get toll revenues worth Rs 1,000 to 1,500 crore every month once the much-awaited Delhi-Mumbai Expressway becomes operational in 2023, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Sunday and described state-owned NHAI as a "gold mine" for generating income.

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Ambika Soni bows out of Punjab CM race, backs Sikh face

Congress leader Ambika Soni, who was called in a late night meeting with Rahul Gandhi, has declined to become the chief minister of Punjab. Sources close to her said she has instead suggested that a Sikh occupy the post.

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Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud meets Jaishankar in Delhi

Punjab CLP meeting delayed

Punjab CLP meeting, which was slated for 11 am, has been deferred, with party sources saying consensus yet to be made on name of new Congress legislative party leader (PTI)

Hope Amarinder won't take any step that with harm Congress: Gehlot

"I hope that Captain Amarinder Singh ji will not take any step that will harm the Congress party...He is a respected leader of the party and I hope that he will continue to work keeping the interests of the party ahead," tweets Rajasthan CM and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot (ANI)

India reports 30,773 new Covid-19 cases, 309 deaths

India on Sunday reported 30,773new Covid-19 cases and 309new deaths, data published by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) showed.

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Israeli army arrests last 2 of 6 Palestinian prison escapees

The last two of six Palestinian prisoners who escaped a maximum-security Israeli prison two weeks ago were rearrested early on Sunday, the Israeli military said.

The two were captured during an Israeli army raid in their hometown of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, closing an intense, embarrassing pursuit that exposed security flaws after the six tunneled out of their cell on September 6. (AP)

Pro-Putin party heads for Russian election win after Navalny clampdown

Russians vote on Sunday in the final stretch of a three-day parliamentary election that the ruling party is expected to win after a sweeping crackdown that crushed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's movement and barred opponents from the ballot.

The expected win by the ruling United Russia party will be used by the Kremlin as proof of support for President Vladimir Putin despite malaise over years of faltering living standards.

The party that backs Russia's 68-year-old leader faces a ratings slump, state pollsters say, but remains more popular than its closest rivals on the ballot, the Communist Party and nationalist LDPR party, which often back the Kremlin. (Reuters)

In edgy Washington, police outnumber January 6 protesters

In a city still on edge after the January 6 insurrection, law enforcement bore down in large numbers on the Capitol on Saturday over concerns that a rally in support of the jailed rioters would turn violent. It didn't.

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SpaceX capsule with first all-civilian crew safely splashes down in Atlantic

SpaceX capsule on Sunday safely splashed down in Atlantic off Florida in the US with first all-civilian crew ever launched to orbit, according to a statement by the mission.

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Negating Rama and Krishna is nature of people of one party: UP CM

Negating Rama and Krishna and fleeing to Italy in times of calamity are the nature of the people of a particular party, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday in an apparent dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

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