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Andhra Pradesh floods: Death toll rises to 24
Death toll in Andhra Pradesh floods has risen to 24, says state government.
Rajasthan CM arrives to meet governor
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot arrives to meet governor Kalraj Mishra.
Telangana to witness moderate rains: IMD
The low-pressure area has become less marked and lies over south interior Karnataka as an upper air cyclonic circulation. During the next 24 hours, Telangana to witness light to moderate rains: K Nagarathna, IMD Hyderabad
KCR urges Centre to revoke cases against farmers
We urge the central government to withdraw the cases filed against the farmers during farmers' agitation: K Chandrashekar Rao, Telangana CM
All ministers in Rajasthan Council of Ministers tender resignations
According to a latest ANI update, all ministers in the Rajasthan Council of Ministers have tendered their resignations. “A PCC meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow,” ANI added.
Delhi metro, DTC buses permitted to carry standing passengers to tackle pollution
Delhi allows metros, DTC buses to carry standing passengers in a bid to boost carrying capacity in public transport in a bid to tackle pollution
Grenade packed in box found on Bathinda-Amritsar highway
A grenade packed in a box has been found on the Bathinda-Amritsar highway, ANI reported quoting SSP Firozpur, Harmandeep Singh Hans. “We've called the bomb disposal squad for disposing it off. We've cordoned off the area. Anti sabotage team are searching the area,” he was quoted as saying.
Death toll in Andhra Pradesh floods rises to 20
The death toll in Andhra Pradesh floods rises to 20, while more than 30 people are still missing, ANI reported citing state government officials.
Indian Navy drops relief material in flood-hit areas of Andhra
Indian Navy on Saturday dropped relief material in several flood-hit regions in Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa district, ANI reported.
Hema Malini receives Indian Film Personality of the Year award
Actor and MP Hema Malini on Saturday received the Indian Film Personality of the Year Award at the 52nd International Film Festival of India. The event is being held in Goa.
‘Deeply saddened…’: Congress tweets on Andhra flooding
Indian National Congress on Saturday tweeted that it is “deeply saddened by devastation caused by flooding in Andhra Pradesh.”
Earlier in the day, Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy conducted an aerial survey of flood-hit regions in Kadapa and Chittoor districts, according to ANI.
‘Disgusting, spineless’: BJP's Gautam Gambhir reacts to Sidhu's ‘elder brother’ remark
Former Indian cricketer and BJP MP from east Delhi took to Twitter on Saturday to call Navjot Singh Sidhu “disgusting” and “spineless” for his “elder brother” remark on Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. “Send ur son or daughter to the border & then call a terrorist state head ur big brother! #Disgusting #Spineless,” Gambhir tweeted.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to visit Delhi between Nov 22 and 25
Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee will visit Delhi between November 22 and 25, ANI reported.
Priyanka Gandhi politicised Lakhimpur Kheri incident: Cong rebel MLA Aditi Singh
Congress rebel MLA Aditi Singh said party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi always “politicised” Lakhimpur Kheri incident and other issues. “If she doesn't trust the institutions, I can't understand whom does she trust?” she was quoted as saying by ANI.
‘Know your vaccination’ status enabled on CoWIN
A new feature called “Know Your Vaccination Status” has been enabled on the CoWIN app. Citing the Indian government, ANI reported that the feature will help in verifying or retrieving a citizen's “vaccination status/details” as oer the authorised rights of the “verifying entity” by CoWIN or Union health ministry. Read more here.
OTT platforms to be part of International Film Festival for first time
The 52nd International Film Festival of India has commenced in Goa from today onwards. This year will mark the debut of OTT platforms in the programme.
‘Expecting the House to function smoothly’: LS Speaker Om Birla ahead of winter session of Parliament
Ahead of the Parliament's winter session from November 29 onwards, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday told ANI that he is “expecting the House to function smoothly.” “The discussion will take place on all issues and the good work done by representatives in their constituencies will also be discussed,” he was quoted as saying by the news agency.
‘That cat’s paw of Pak Deep State ISI-Military': Manish Tewari reacts to Sidhu calling Imran Khan ‘elder brother’
Congress leader Manish Tewari on Saturday asked if we have forgotten the martyrdom of “our soldiers in Poonch so soon.” “[Pakistan PM] Imran Khan may be anybody’s elder brother but for India he is that cat’s paw of Pak Deep State ISI-Military combine that drones arms and narcotics into Punjab and sends terrorists on a daily basis across LOC in J&K,” he tweeted.
His reaction comes after Navjot Singh Sidhu calling Khan his “elder brother.”
Reopening of Kartarpur Sahib corridor possible with efforts of PM Modi, Pak PM: Navjot Sidhu
With the efforts of PM Narendra Modi and Pakistan PM Imran Khan, this has been made possible, says Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on the reopening of Kartarpur Sahib Corridor.
Assam only state to spend 6% GDP on education: Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Northeastern states have 180 regional languages and we want Assam to become a laboratory for a Caste, Tribe, Language-Based Education System. Govt of India will prioritize every resource needed for this, says Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on National Education Policy.
Assam govt might be the only state to spend 6% of GDP on education. Bio-mass based renewable energy has been of value in the north-east; it'll be inculcated into students' educational curriculum and play a role in its economic transformation, the Union minister adds.
Pakistan makes all efforts to destablise peace in India: Rajnath Singh in Uttarakhand
During his visit to Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh, Union defence minister Rajnath Singh said that Pakistan “makes all efforts to destabilise peace in India” but “we have sent a clear message to them that we will hit back.” “This is a new and powerful India,” he was quoted as saying by ANI.
Earthquake of 4.1 magnitude strikes Assam's Guwahati
An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 occurred today around 1pm in Guwahati, Assam, according to the National Centre for Seismology.
1 terrorist killed in encounter in Ashmuji area of J&K's Kulgam, operation underway
At least one militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter in Ashmuji village of Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam. The J&K police and Army launched a joint operation earlier today and two militants were believed to be trapped.
SKM to hold meeting on MSP law, farmers' deaths tomorrow
“We will discuss over MSP, cases registered against farmers and compensation for deceased farmers kin (by the Centre). Samyukt Kisan Morcha meeting will be held tomorrow,” Farmer leader Gurnam Singh Charuni tells news agency ANI.

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