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Breaking News LIVE, September 3, 2021: Slamming the Narendra Modi government at the Centre, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera has said all the governments till now worked to build the country except the current NDA government which is "hell-bent on selling everything".
Khera said this while criticising the government over its recently-announced asset monetisation plan, saying the BJP was selling what the Congress and other governments created in 70 years.
"All the governments which came to power in the country till now, including Congress and other parties, worked for the country, to build it. Except the NDA government, which is in power since last seven and a half years, who are bent on selling whatever that the nation built," Khera said in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Thursday wrote to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee "to intervene and ensure justice to Congress workers who are victims of violence and atrocities committed by the ruling party's workers".
Chowdhury in his letter wrote, "I do like to flag your kind attention to the violence and atrocities committed by the ruling party's workers in a broad daylight today when houses of Congress party workers vandalised and looted much to the concerned of us."
As for the situation in Afghanistan, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that the US mission in Afghanistan over the past two decades "was not simply a failure, but a catastrophe".
The problems of terrorism, drug trafficking and low living standards were not resolved but even exacerbated, Zakharova said during her weekly briefing, news agency IANS reported.
"The final chord of the international coalition's military presence was the death of civilians as a result of an American drone strike," she said, adding that Russia strongly condemns such "indiscriminate use of force".
Kerala CM Rules Out Complete Lockdown In State
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan has ruled out a complete lockdown in the state stating that it will create a huge crisis for the economy and livelihoods, as per CMO.
AAP Leaders To Visit Ram Lalla Shrine Before Ayodhya Yatra, First List Of UP Candidates Soon
AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh will visit the Ram Lalla shrine before starting the Tiranga Yatra' in Ayodhya on September 14, the party said as it planned to name 100 candidates for the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.
Sabhajit Singh, state president of the AAP, said the list of 100 candidates for next year's assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh will be released within the next 15 days and the party will contest on all 403 assembly seats of and not enter into an alliance with any outfit. (PTI)
Mumbai Logs 422 Fresh Covid Cases, 3 Deaths In Last 24 Hrs
Mumbai on Friday reported as many as 422 fresh COVID cases, 303 recoveries, and 3 deaths.
Active cases: 3,532
Total recoveries: 7,23,458
Death toll: 15,987
Paralympics: Archery
SC puts interim stay on Kerala govt's decision to hold Class 11 exam, says 'COVID situation in Kerala is alarming'
Supreme Court puts interim stay on Kerala government's decision to hold Class 11 exam physically from September 6th, amid rising cases of COVID-19 in the state. Next hearing on September 13th, news agency ANI reported.
Supreme Court said that the situation in Kerala is alarming because of continuing rise in COVID-19 cases and children of tender age can't be exposed to risk as around 35,000 cases are being reported daily from the state.
Domestic violence case against Honey Singh
Delhi's Tiz Hazari Court lists for September 28, the matter of domestic violence involving Bollywood singer and actor 'Yo Yo Honey Singh', ANI reported.
Bollywood singer & actor 'Yo Yo Honey Singh (Hirdesh Singh) physically appeared before Delhi's Tis Hazari court today, in connection with domestic violence case pic.twitter.com/MXcPTMjvNl
— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2021
Chhattisgarh CM distributes financial assistance to kin of deceased journalists
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel distributes financial assistance to the kin of journalists who died amid COVID pandemic.
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel distributes financial assistance to kin of journalists who died during COVID-19
— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2021
"Mediapersons faced several challenges during COVID. They fulfilled all their duties. Journalism during COVID will be a shining example for coming generations," he says pic.twitter.com/DX2HmMrj15
"Mediapersons faced several challenges during COVID. They fulfilled all their duties. Journalism during COVID will be a shining example for coming generations," he said.
PM Modi addresses Eastern Economic Forum, says 'India & Russia's friendship has stood the test of time'
"I'm delighted to address Eastern Economic Forum and thank President Putin for this honour. In Indian history and civilisation, 'sangam' has a special meaning. It means confluence or coming together of rivers/people/ideas. In my view Vladivostok is truly a 'sangam' of Eurasia and Pacific," PM Narendra Modi said, as quoted by ANI.
"I applaud President Putin's vision for development of Russian Far East. India will be a reliable partner for Russia in realising this vision. In 2019, when I had visited Vladivostok to attend the forum, I had announced India's commitment to enact Far East Policy," he added.
Friendship between India and Russia has stood the test of time. Most recently, it was seen in our robust cooperation during #COVID19 pandemic, including in the area of vaccines. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of health and pharma sectors in our bilateral cooperation: PM pic.twitter.com/AtiGfl77zg
— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2021
"India and Russia are partners in space exploration through the Gaganyaan program. India and Russia will also be partners in the opening of the northern sea route for international trade and commerce: PM Narendra Modi at the plenary session of Eastern Economic Forum (EEF)," he further stated.
Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar to lead new Afghan government: Report
Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar will lead a new Afghan government that could be announced soon, news agency Reuters reported sources in the Islamist group as saying on Friday.
"All the top leaders have arrived in Kabul, where preparations are in final stages to announce the new government," one Taliban official told Reuters.
Delhi HC directs numbers of Afghan protestors outside UNHCR office to be reduced
"No prior permission was sought by Afghan refugees, asylum seekers camping outside UNHCR office," submits Delhi Police before Delhi HC. Court adjourns matter for next week, directs police to ensure that COVID norms are followed and also directs that numbers of protestors be reduced.
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