Breaking News LIVE: Sidhu's Resignation Not Accepted, Matter Will Be Resolved Soon, Says MLA Bawa Henry
Breaking News LIVE Updates, September 28, 2021: This blog brings to you the latest breaking news from across India and the world. Refresh the page to find the latest updates.
Navjot Singh Sidhu's resignation (as Punjab Congress Chief) has not been accepted, the matter will be resolved soon. There are 3-4 issues, they are being discussed in the party forum, high command will resolve them: Congress MLA Bawa Henry
Razia Sultana, who took as a Cabinet Minister of Punjab two days ago, resigns "in solidarity with Navjot Singh Sidhu", who stepped down as Punjab Congress president earlier today
She says, "Sidhu Sahab is a man of principles. He is fighting for Punjab and Punjabiyat."
The Janata Dal United (JDU) authorises Union Minister RCP Singh to hold talks with the leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for alliance in Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
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Council has seen irrelevant rants by Pak delegates during debates, which reflects their desperation¶noic state of mind. J&K,incl territories occupied by Pakistan, has been, is & shall continue to be an integral part of India: India's Right of Reply during General Debate at UNHRC.
Portfolios allotted to Punjab ministers; CM Charanjit Channi keeps Vigilance, Justice, Civil Aviation departments; Dy CM Sukhjinder S Randhawa gets Home Affairs.
Uttar Pradesh government allows holding wedding ceremonies and other events at open spaces, number of people to attend the function will depend on the area. COVID protocols must be followed and installation of COVID help desk is mandatory at the entry gate.
PM Narendra Modi called legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar and extended birthday wishes to her, earlier in the morning. PM Modi tweeted, "Birthday greetings to respected Lata Didi. Her melodious voice reverberates across the world. She is respected for her humility & passion towards Indian culture. Personally, her blessings are a source of great strength. I pray for Lata Didi’s long & healthy life."
PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to freedom fighter Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary. "He lives in the heart of every Indian. His courageous sacrifice ignited the spark of patriotism among countless people. I bow to him on his Jayanti and recall his noble ideals," tweets PM.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to chair a meeting of Council of Ministers today, said PMO in a statement. The agenda of the meeting has not been revealed yet.
A 28-year-old national-level two-time gold medallist taekwondo player, who also participated in TV show Indian Idol, was arrested in west Delhi for allegedly being involved in over 100 cases of snatching and robbery, police said on Monday.
The accused has been identified as Suraj alias 'Fighter', a resident of Vikas Nagar, Uttam Nagar, they said.
On Wednesday, police were patrolling at Najafgarh Road, Rama Road, Moti Nagar and saw a suspicious person on a scooter, followin which he was intercepted. Police checked and found the scooter was stolen from Kirti Nagar area, a senior police officer said.
During interrogation, he confessed to snatching many mobile phones and robbing of 2.5 kg gold articles from the area of Subzi Mandi police station in north Delhi, police said.
He committed robbery with his two associates by using a country-made pistol and a knife on a motorcycle. He also confessed to committing over 100 snatching in different parts of Delhi, especially in west, outer, central and north districts, the officer said.
One country-made pistol, along with one live cartridge, 55 mobile phones and five two-wheelers were recovered from his possession, police said.
Suraj has done graduation from Delhi University. He is a two-time national gold medallist in taekwondo.
A road in Agra, known till now as 'Ghatia Azam Khan', has been renamed after late Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Ashok Singhal, who was born in a house located on the same stretch, the city mayor said on Monday.
Agra Mayor Naveen Jain said the proposal to change the name was proposed by Jagdeesh Pachori, a corporator from Shaheed Nagar ward in Agra, and it was accepted during the 13th session of the executive committee of Agra Nagar Nigam organised in the Smart City, Agra office premises.
Jain highlighted that late Ashok Singhal was born on September 27, 1926 at a house located on the road in Agra. "In his youth, he joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and continued his studies. He graduated from the Institute of Technology of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 1950. After that, he joined the RSS as a full-time pracharak," he added.
Singhal joined the VHP in 1981 and was in the public eye during the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, Jain said, adding that the VHP leader played a key role in forming a 'Dharm Sansad' in 1984.
Singhal died in 2015 at the age of 89.
A top American diplomat will visit India next month to hold talks with her Indian counterparts on bilateral and regional issues, the US State Department said on Monday, days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a successful bilateral summit here with President Joe Biden.
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R Sherman will travel to New Delhi on October 6 and to Mumbai on the next day, the State Department said.
Sherman will be in New Delhi on October 6 for a series of bilateral meetings, civil society events, and the India Ideas Summit. On October 7, she will travel to Mumbai for her engagements with business and civil society, it said.
From Mumbai, she will fly to Islamabad to meet with senior officials, the department said.
Before arriving in Delhi, Sherman will also visit Switzerland and Uzbekistan, beginning September 29.
India and the US are scheduled to hold their first 2+2 summit under the Biden administration in November.
For the first time in six months, active Coronavirus cases in India have dropped below three lakh. On the week ending Sunday, India recorded 2,99,620 active cases of Covid-19, according to data from the health ministry. The data shows that this is the lowest number of active cases in 191 days (six months) even as India added 26,041 new infections on Sunday
Background
Breaking News LIVE Updates, September 28, 2021: The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 86 crore, with over 1 crore doses given on Monday, the Union health ministry said.
"Congratulations to the nation, as we administer another 1 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses. Under PM @NarendraModi ji, India delivers a punch to Corona - Record of 1 crore vaccines achieved for the 5th time," Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted.
The daily COVID-19 vaccination in the country had crossed 1 crore for the first time on August 27.
The daily vaccination tally for Monday is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late night , the ministry said.
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level, it said.
US President Joe Biden received a Covid-19 vaccine booster on Monday and told Americans still resisting the shots that they are damaging the country.
Biden rolled up his left sleeve in the White House and got a third Pfizer dose in line with the recently approved health guidance, which allows boosters for those 65 or older.
"I know it doesn't look like it, but I am over 65," Biden, 78, joked.
Also eligible for boosters are adults with high-risk medical conditions and those in jobs where they are frequently exposed to the virus.
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