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Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari visited the Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue site and said, "The priority in the entire operation is to save the lives of the workers. Multiple strategies have been employed including vertical and perpendicular drilling. The CM and I have taken the presentation and reports of the ongoing rescue efforts."
Former Advisor PMO Bhaskar Khulbe and Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Deputy Secretary Mangesh Ghildiyal arrived at the spot where the Uttarkashi tunnel collapsed.
A 19-year-old college student was gang-raped in a flat in the Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) quarter in the Chembur area of Mumbai. Chembur Police arrested two people on the basis of the statement of the victim. A case was registered against them under sections 376, 376 (D), 328 and 34 of the IPC. The police presented both the accused in the court, where the court sent both of them to police custody till November 20.
Three people were injured after a DTC electric bus got overturned in Delhi's Rohini Sector 15. The injured are undergoing treatment in a hospital.
Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Congress general secretary KC Venugopal pay tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal, on her birth anniversary today.
Arunachal Pradesh: Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra outreach being observed in Tawang. The pledge for Viksit Bharat was also taken in a village in Tawang. The Yatra aims to reach out to people, create awareness and provide benefits of welfare schemes to people.
Delhi: Air quality in the ‘Very poor' category with an overall AQI of 398
(Visuals from Akshardham area)
A collision between two trucks on a highway in Haryana's Yamuna Nagar led to the death of two people. Chhachhrauli SHO Jagdish Bishnoi told PTI, "I received information around 8 pm that there has been a head-on collision between two trucks near Pipli village. I called the fire brigade on the spot, and we found one body in each truck. The search is still going on."
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PM Modi, Australian Deputy PM Marles to Attend World Cup Final in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles are set to attend the World Cup cricket final between India and Australia in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a high-level meeting in Gandhinagar to oversee security and other arrangements for the match, scheduled to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, news agency PTI reported.
The chief minister, along with top officials, reviewed security measures, including the deployment of 4,500 personnel to ensure the safety of the ground, teams, VIPs, and manage traffic. Patel emphasized the importance of minimal disruption to the public due to VIP movement, instructing officials to provide advance information about road closures and diversions. Additionally, he urged increased metro train frequency towards Motera station for the convenience of fans arriving from various parts of the country and abroad.
Ahead of World Cup Final, Chandigarh Police Advisory Against Cracker Bursting
Ahead of the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia in Ahmedabad, Chandigarh Police issued a public advisory banning firecrackers and loud music on roads on November 19. The advisory highlighted the tendency for post-sports event celebrations, leading to issues such as noise pollution, traffic problems, and law and order disturbances, PTI reported.
In compliance with orders from the District Magistrate, UT Chandigarh, the police prohibited the gathering of five or more persons at any public place without permission, bursting of firecrackers, playing loud music on sound amplifiers, and the use of dhols or drums at any public place after 10 pm. Public screening of the cricket match in the open is also prohibited without prior permission.
Delhi Declared 'Dry Day' for Chhath Puja Celebrations
The Delhi Excise Commissioner has declared Sunday, November 19, as a 'Dry Day' in the capital city in light of the upcoming Chhath Puja celebrations. In accordance with the provisions of Rule 52 of Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, all licensed establishments, including L-1, L1F, L-2, L-3, and others, are directed to observe the Dry Day, news agency IANS reported.
As per the order, licensees are not entitled to any compensation for the changes, and they must prominently display the order at their licensed premises. On the declared Dry Day, business premises of licensees shall remain closed, and the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
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