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Priyanka Gandhi To Visit Chhattisgarh's Kanker District Today:
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will attend the 'Nagariya Nikaay evam Panchayati Raj Mahasammlen', an event organised by the Chhattisgarh government, in Kanker district of the poll-bound state on Friday, news agency PTI reported citing an official.
According to the report, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel will be the chief guest at the function, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 866.16 crore.
In addition, materials worth Rs 578.31 crore will be distributed to 12,730 beneficiaries under various schemes as part of the programme.
According to the report, the event will take place at 11 a.m. in Kanker's Govindpur area. It will be Gandhi's second visit to the Congress-ruled state in 15 days, with assembly elections scheduled for November-December.
NCP Symbol Dispute: Election Commission To Hold Hearing For Rival Factions On Friday
Recognising a schism within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), the Election Commission summoned the party's rival factions for a personal hearing on Friday, news agency PTI reported. Ajit Pawar's faction had rebelled against NCP leader Sharad Pawar and petitioned the poll panel, claiming ownership of the party's name and symbol.
After careful consideration of all available information, the commission concluded that there are two rival groups within the Nationalist Congress Party, one led by Sharad Pawar and the other by Ajit Pawar, a functionary said, citing provisions of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order.
Met Office Predicts Prolonged Heavy Rain In Sub-Himalayan Bengal Districts Until Friday
The Meteorological Department issued a warning on Thursday of heavy to very heavy rain in West Bengal's sub-Himalayan districts until Friday morning due to a low-pressure area.
The weather service also predicted heavy rain in some districts of south Bengal as a result of the system.
Due to a low-pressure system over Gangetic West Bengal, heavy to very heavy rain is expected in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, and Alipurduar districts until Friday morning, according to the Met office.
Darjeeling and Kalimpong, which experienced landslides in several places, received 63 mm and 50 mm of rain, respectively, in 24 hours until Thursday morning, according to the report.
Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: ED Lawyer Saurabh Pandey Provides Update on Bail Applications
In a development regarding the Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam case, Saurabh Pandey, the lawyer representing the Enforcement Directorate (ED), revealed details concerning the progress of bail applications. During the ED's investigation into the Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam, four individuals, including prime accused Anwar Dhebar, Trilok Singh Dhillon, Nitesh Purohit, and Arun Tripathi, were arrested. While the Special Court in Raipur rejected their initial bail application, the Chhattisgarh High Court granted interim bail to Anwar Dhebar, Trilok Singh Dhillon, and Nitesh Purohit. However, Pandey disclosed that their bail application faced a recent setback when it was rejected during its final hearing.
#WATCH | Bilaspur: On the Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam case, ED lawyer Saurabh Pandey says, "An investigation was done by ED in relation to the Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam. We arrested four people during the investigation. In which the prime accused was Anwar Dhebar, Trilok Singh… pic.twitter.com/rWx8uJOeve
— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) October 6, 2023
NIA-Led Anti-Terror Conference Concludes With Strong Resolve To Counter Terrorism Ecosystem
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) successfully concluded a two-day Anti-Terror Conference on Friday, reaffirming a collective commitment among the NIA, Anti-Terror Squads (ATS), and Counter-Terrorism (CT) units of all Indian states. The conference concluded with a resolute determination to enhance the united and coordinated efforts of central and state intelligence, security, and law enforcement agencies to combat terrorism within the nation. The primary focus remains on dismantling the entire terrorism ecosystem and curbing the channels of terror funding, as stated by the NIA.
The two-day Anti-Terror Conference organised by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) concluded on Friday with a resolve by the NIA and all Anti-Terror Squads (ATS) and CT units of all States to intensify the united and coordinated effort by all the central and state…
— ANI (@ANI) October 6, 2023
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Reacts To 'Hospital Deaths', Orders Investigation
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed his deep sadness over a recent incident and revealed his proactive engagement with the Police Commissioner and Mahapalika Commissioner since early morning. Shinde personally visited the patients in the hospital and assured the public that all the affected individuals were now in stable condition, with those in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) receiving proper medical care. Furthermore, he has issued directives for a thorough investigation into the unfortunate incident.
#WATCH | Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde says, "The incident is saddening. I have been in contact with the Police Commissioner & Mahapalika Commissioner since morning. I have met the patients in the hospital. All patients are out of danger & proper treatment is being given to those… https://t.co/ADcHxTi9yO pic.twitter.com/huvOrExHJx
— ANI (@ANI) October 6, 2023
VIDEO | Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde visited the HBT Trauma Center, Mumbai to meet the victims of Goregaon fire incident earlier today. pic.twitter.com/QgKtlgkicB
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 6, 2023
Fire Breaks Out At Thermocol Factory In UP's Moradabad
A fire broke out at a thermocol factory in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh earlier today; several fire tenders were rushed to the spot. More details are awaited.
VIDEO | A fire broke out at a thermocol factory in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh earlier today; several fire tenders were rushed to spot. More details are awaited. pic.twitter.com/xOEZSWflQp
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 6, 2023
Abhishek Manu Singhvi Says First Part Of Hearing Dedicated To Determine Issue Whether Dispute Or Not
Congress leader Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who was representing NCP supremo, Sharad Pawar, on EC hearing pleas of Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar over their claims on NCP's party name and symbol, said: "We appeared (before EC) today, the hearing went for over two hours. The first part of the hearing went for an hour where we said that we are obliged to determine as a threshold issue whether there is a dispute or not."
VIDEO | "We appeared (before EC) today, the hearing went for over two hours. The first part of the hearing went for an hour where we said that we are obliged to determine as a threshold issue whether there is a dispute or not," says Congress leader @DrAMSinghvi, who was… pic.twitter.com/JQcooSsZqY
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 6, 2023