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The Central Government, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, nominates Dr Justice S Muralidhar, (Former Chief Justice, Orissa High Court), Siddharth Agarwal (Senior Advocate) and Justice Arun Palli, Judge, High Court of Punjab and Haryana and Executive Chairman, of Haryana State Legal Services Authority as Members to the National Legal Services Authority. (ANI)
Ukrainian shelling kills seven in occupied south: Moscow-installed official (AFP)
Four people were injured after a gas cylinder exploded in a house in West Kamal Vihar, Karawal Nagar, Delhi. All four injured were taken to GTB Hospital, where they are undergoing treatment. The cause of the fire and explosion is being ascertained: Delhi Police (ANI)
Two people died and 18 people were injured in a lighting incident in Madurai district today. Six people have been admitted to Madurai Government Hospital. The rest have been admitted to Sivagangai Government Hospital: Madurai SP R Shiva Prasad (ANI)
IPS officer Pravin Madhukar Pawar appointed as Joint Director of CBI for a period of five years from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier: Govt of India (ANI)
ED claims Mahadev betting app promoters have given Rs 508 crore to Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel so far, says probe on (PTI)
On the signature campaign against NEET examination, Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin says, "Our target is to get 50 lakh signatures in 50 days. We've crossed 13 lakh signatures online and 10 lakh in postcard campaign. Today, we requested Congress leaders to sign in this campaign." (ANI)
National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made its 15th arrest in the ISIS-inspired Car bomb blast case in Coimbatore, in which the accused, Jamesha Mubeen, a suicide bomber, was killed when his vehicle-borne IED exploded: NIA
The arrested suspect has been identified as Tahanaseer, a resident of Coimbatore. Tahanaseer conspired with other accused persons Jamesha Mubeen and Mohammed Thoufeek to commit the terror attack, which took place in front of the ancient Arulmigu Kottai Sangameshwarar Thirukovil temple at Eswaran Kovil Street, Ukkadam in Coimbatore on October 23, 2022, the NIA stated.
AAP Minister Atishi says, "This ED summon to interrogate Arvind Kejriwal is just a beginning, they'll summon other leaders of AAP, raid the residence of leaders, arrest AAP MLAs, ministers and MPs...because BJP is afraid of AAP and Arvind Kejriwal. Our prediction was right as ED raided the residence of our minister and MLA from Patel Nagar Raaj Kumar Anand." (ANI)
People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) meeting begins at National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah's residence in Srinagar.
Former J&K CM and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, CPI(M) leader MY Tarigami and National Conference leader Hasnain Masoodi are present, ANI reported.
Dr Rajdeep Roy, BJP MP & Member of the Ethics Committee of Parliament probing bribery charges against TMC MP Mahua Moitra says, "Mahua Moitra was given a chance to speak. She spoke at length uninterrupted. In fact, we didn't want to listen to her personal stories. Despite that, she alleged that she was not heard. In the post-lunch session of the Committee, after answering a few questions she started creating a ruckus and said that you have no right to ask this question as it is personal in nature. Being an MP, you can't say that allegations are personal in nature so you can't answer....Mahua Moitra was given almost 2-2.5 hours to plead her side of the story."
At least five people have been killed and over 20 are wounded in a blast that took place in the Dera Ismail Khan district of Pakistan on Friday. Following the explosion that occurred in Tank Adda in Ponda Bazar of DI Khan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, emergency measures have been put in hospitals nearby. As per initial media reports, the explosive device was planted on a motorbike.
It is believed that Rs 20-25,000 crore yearly loss is registered due to piracy in India. Content creators are the worst-affected. The government, under the leadership of PM Modi, passed a Bill in Parliament to act against it and the whole industry welcomed this step. Now, nodal officers have been appointed which will make it easy to act after receiving any complaint and taking strict action against those involved (in piracy)," says Union Minister Anurag Thakur.
Tamil Nadu Government approaches the Supreme Court challenging the Madurai Bench of the High Court of Madras order allowing RSS to conduct flag marches in the state. SC lists the matter for November 6 for the hearing.
A massive fire at a drug rehabilitation centre in northern Iran has killed at least 32 people and injured 16, reports Reuters. The cause of the fire was not immediately clear but it is said to underway, the centre could accommodate up to 40 people.
While speaking to the media, Rajasthan CM Ashok Ghelot said that premier agencies such as ED, CBI and IT Dept's focus has been shift away from economic offenders to politicians.
"Agencies such as CBI, Income Tax Department and ED are premier agencies of the country. However, the focus (of these agencies) has now shifted to politicians instead of economic offenders," says Rajasthan CM.
The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has arrived in Guwahati, he is on an official visit to India from November 3-10 2023. He was welcome by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Fire breaks out in an apartment of a residential society in Crossing Republik in UP's Ghaziabad. More details are awaited.
The Enforcement Directorate on Friday searched the premises of a senior IAS officer, as part of its money laundering investigation into the alleged Jal Jivan Mission scam.
Income Tax Department searches the residence of DMK leader Meena Jayakumar in Coimbatore's Nanjundapuram.
Air Intelligence Unit intercepted a passenger at Cochin Airport and seized foreign-origin gold buttons, ring and hair clip from his possession.
Enforcement Directorate has carried out searches at 25 locations across Rajasthan in the Jal Jeevan Mission case, news agency ANI reported, citing sources.
Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will begin an eight-day visit to India on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. It said the visit would provide an opportunity for both sides to review the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation and further advance the "exemplary" partnership.
The King of Bhutan will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is expected to deliberate on various aspects of close India-Bhutan ties.
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Delhi Metro To Run 20 Extra Train Trips Across Its Network From Today: DMRC After GRAP-III Imposition
Delhi Metro will run 20 extra train trips across its network starting November 3 in view of the measures taken by pollution control authorities on Thursday to encourage more and more people to use public transport in Delhi and neighbouring cities, officials said.
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 402 at 5 pm, prompting the Centre's pollution control panel imposed Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) that is implemented in the region during the winter season.
"In view of the implementation of GRAP-III stage to combat pollution in Delhi, the DMRC will be further adding 20 extra trips across its network starting tomorrow i.e, 3rd November 2023 (Friday)," the DMRC said in a statement.
Delhi Metro is already running 40 additional train trips on weekdays (Monday-Friday) from October 25 onwards when GRAP-II stage had come into force.
Bhutan King Wangchuck To Begin 8-Day India Visit On Friday
Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will begin an eight-day visit to India on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
It said the visit would provide an opportunity to both sides to review the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation and further advance the "exemplary" partnership.
The King of Bhutan will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is expected to deliberate on various aspects of close India-Bhutan ties.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and senior officials of the government will call on the King of Bhutan, the MEA said.
"The King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, accompanied by senior officials of the Royal Government of Bhutan, will be on an official visit to India from November 3 to 10," it said in a statement.
PM Modi To Inaugurate World Food India Festival On Nov 3
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the World Food India festival on Friday at Pragati Maidan.
He will also disburse seed capital assistance for over one lakh self help group (SHG) members, on the occasion. Participants from over 80 countries, including CEOs of prominent food processing companies are expected to attend the event.
Innovation and strength of Indian food processing industry will be showcased during World Food India 2023. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate Food Street as part of World Food India 2023.
It will feature regional cuisines and royal culinary heritage, wherein over 200 chefs will participate and present traditional Indian cuisine, making it a unique culinary experience.
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