Highlights: India advises citizens against travel to Ukraine in view of increased fighting

Police official on Wednesday stated that three workers were killed and many were injured in a blast in AC compressor at Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers (RCF) plant in Maharashtra's Raigad district. 

Embassy of India in Ukraine on Wednesday issued advisory against travelling to Ukraine in view of the deteriorating security situation & recent escalation of hostilities across Ukraine. Indian citizens, including students, in Ukraine advised to leave Ukraine at earliest, the statement further said.

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on Wednesday summoned Global Senior Vice President and Country Head, Amazon India over alleged funding by Amazon India to All India Mission, an org involved in "unlawful practices". According to news agency ANI reports, the Commission asked him to appear before it on Nov 1.

Health department of Maharashtra on Wednesday confirmed that 18 cases of XBB sub-variant of Omicron were detected in the state during the first two weeks of October, according to PTI reports. Read more

Prime Minister's Office on Wednesday in a statement said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in ‘Griha Pravesh’ of more than 4.5 lakh beneficiaries of PMAY-G in Madhya Pradesh on Oct 22 on the occasion of Dhanteras. The statement further said around 29 Lakh houses have been completed in MP at a cost of more than ₹35,000 Crore under the scheme.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said the Delhi government has banned the production, storage, sale and burning of firecrackers this year as well. He said sale or storage of firecrackers in Delhi can be punished with a fine of ₹5,000 and/or imprisonment for 3 years.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared martial law in the four regions of Ukraine that Moscow annexed, acoording to news agency AP. 

Congress MP Randeep Surjewala on Wednesday said Congress President-elect Mallikarjun Kharge will take charge on October 26.

AIIMS Ex-Director and CII Public Health Council Chairman Dr Randeep Guleria on Wednesday said to ANI that new variants of COVID-19 are expected which have the tendency to mutate. He said the chances of hospitalization are low but wearing a mask can avoid the spread of infection.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday at Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Defence Ministers’ Conclave in Gandhinagar said Indian Ocean is the only ocean that gets its name from a country. He said it is a matter of pride and India also has a great sense of responsibility towards it.

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake occurred 53km east of Kathmandu, Nepal's capital on Wednesday with a depth of 10km below the ground. National Center for Seismology confirmed that the quake hit at around 2.52pm, according to news agency ANI.

Congress Central Election Authority Chairman Madhusudan Mistry on Wednesday declared Mallikarjun Kharge as the elected President of Congress. He said, out of 9,385 votes, Mallikarjun Kharge received 7,897 votes & Dr Shashi Tharoor received 1,072 votes, and Invalid votes are 416.

Tamil Nadu state assembly on Wednesday passed the bill to ban online gambling games and to regulate online games. According to news agency ANI, S Regupathy, the state Law Minister, introduced the bill earlier today.

UGC sought action taken report from GD Goenka University in Haryana on clashes between Indian and Nigerian students said Officials. 

Shashi Tharoor concedes Congress president poll defeat, wishes Mallikarjun Kharge 'all success'

Smart classrooms, smart teachings, and 5 G technology will take our education system to the next level said PM at launch of the Mission Schools of Excellence, Adalaj in Gujarat. 

The change in Gujarat in the past 2 decades, in the field of education, is unprecedented. 20 yrs ago, 20 out of 100 children didn't go to school. A large number of those who used to go to school used to drop out by the time they reached standard 8. There were villages where girls were not sent to school. In tribal areas, the few education centres that were available had no facility to teach Science: PM Modi

We're the only political party in country that holds polls and has election commission. I've worked with Mistry Ji (Cong CEC chairman), he's straightforward. Issues will be addressed to EC, who'll take a decision: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, amid Andhra Pradesh leg of Bharat Jodo Yatra

Indian Army and Jammu Kashmir police averted a major terror attack today by recovering and in-situ destroying a 20kg IED at Handwara, in Kupwara district said Indian Army as reported by ANI. 

PM Narendra Modi has launched Mission Schools of Excellence at Trimandir, Adalaj, Gujarat on Wednesday.

Supreme Court refused urgent hearing of a petition against the release of Ajay Devgn-starrer Thank God. The movie is set to release on October 25. SC fixed the case for November 21.

Supreme Court granted interim relief to Abbas Ansari (Mukhtar Ansari's son) in an arms act case. Supreme Court directs UP Govt not to take any coercive steps against him till further orders. Supreme Court issues notice to UP govt on his plea, reported ANI. 

Defense Expo 22: Dhanush 52- a new howitzer showcased at the DefExpo2022 by Advanced Weapons Equipment India for the Indian Army. The howitzer is an upgraded version of the Dhanush artillery gun and its range has been extended by 4 km.