Highlights: Shutters of Kerala's Maniyar Dam opened after water level increases

The shutters of Maniyar Dam in Kerala's Pathanamthitta was opened on Saturday after the water level increased inside the reservoir following torrential rains, reported ANI. A red alert has already been issued for the areas which house dams under the Kerala State Electricity Board. 

Syed Ali Shah Geelani's grandson was dismissed from service on Saturday. He was working as a research officer in Sher-e-Kashmir international convention centre, the Jammu and Kashmir government said in an official circular, adding that this step was taken in accordance with Article 311 (2) (c) of the Constitution.

Bihar chief minister announced ₹2 Lakh ex-gratia for the next of kin of Arwind Kumar, who was shot dead in J&K on Saturday evening by terrorists, reported ANI. 

In a separate incident of violence on Saturday a non-local labourer Sagir Ahmad was shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama, the Kashmir Zone Police said, adding that areas have been cordoned and searches started.

A non-local vendor was shot dead by militants in J&K's Eidgah on Saturday. The man has been identified as Arwind Kumar from Bihar. Kumar was the sixth civilian to be killed by militants in last two weeks. So far five civilians have been killed in Srinagar. 

The Junior Command Officer (JCO) and soldier who had gone missing after the encounter at Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch was found dead on Saturday, with this the death toll has gone up to nine since Monday. 

Minister of state (MoS) external affairs and Parliamentary affairs V Muraleedharan will be visiting Sudan and South Sudan in an official capacity from October 20 – 22, reported ANI. 

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav told reporters on Saturday that his party's candidates will win both bypoll seats in Bihar, reported ANI. “People of Bihar will actually celebrate Vijayadashami by defeating NDA. Govt only gave poverty, unemployment, crime, corruption. Bihar didn't get spl status, spl package. People are fed up with the govt. RJD candidates will win from both seats,” he said. 

The election for All India Congress Committee (AICC) president will be held between August 21 and September 20 next year, the party said on Saturday. Election of CWC and other bodies date to be announced later during plenary session. 

National Security Guard DG M A Ganapath said in an official statement on Saturday that “counter-terrorism commando force National Security Guard deployed at IAF Srinagar and Jammu stations to provide anti-drone cover to these vital installations”. 

HDFC Bank posted an 18 percentage rise in consolidated net profit at ₹9,096 crore for quarter that ended September 30, the bank said in an official statement on Saturday.

Union home minister Amit Shah announced on Saturday that Andaman and and Nicobar Islands have been renamed Netaji Subash Chandra Bose island in honour of the late freedom fighter. “For years, efforts were made to diminish the image of many leaders. But now it's the time to give them proper place in history. People who have sacrificed their lives should get place in the history. That's why we renamed this island after Netaji,” Shah said. 

Russia on Saturday topped 1,000 deaths over 24 hours for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, with the country's jab drive at a standstill and no restrictions in place.

At least four people were hospitalised including one critically injured on Friday (local time), after having been shot in United States' Mobile city in Alabama state at Ladd-Peebles Stadium, local media reported.

Mizoram on Saturday registered 932 new Covid-19 cases, 31 more than the previous day, with the tally rising to 1,11,651, a health department official said.

As heavy rain lashes Kerala, red alert in 5 districts; night journey banned in hilly areas.

Two persons were arrested for allegedly threatening to kill classical musician Ustad Rashid Khan, police said on Saturday.

Describing the Indian government's response to the Covid-19 situation as "swift and substantial", the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the country continued with labour reforms and privatisation despite the pandemic.

Elections for Congress president to be held in September 2022: Sources, reports news agency ANI.

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a deadly suicide bombing on a Shiite mosque in southern Afghanistan that killed 47 people and wounded scores more.

A terrorist has been killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama.

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