INDIA
Reports on vandalizing of mosque in Tripura fake: MHA
"News reports that have been circulating that a mosque in Kakraban area of Gomati district in Tripura has been damaged and vandalized. These news reports are fake and are a complete misrepresentation of facts," the MHA said. The mosque in Dargabazar area of Kakraban has not been damaged and the Tripura Police in Gomati district is working to maintain peace and tranquillity.
Major win for India in climate diplomacy with deal signed with 1.5C alive
In a major win in international diplomacy in the UN Climate Change Conference COP26, India on Saturday managed to convince the world to include coal to the 'phase down', instead of 'phase out' after days of negotiations. India on finally backed the COP26 draft that was passed by nearly 200 nations.
Schools shut in Delhi due to air pollution; no lockdown for now
"Starting Monday, physical classes in schools would be shut for a week. Virtual classes would continue for the students in the meantime. This measure would particularly protect the children from inhaling toxic air," Kejriwal said after holding an emergency meeting on Saturday evening over the deteriorating state of the national capital's air quality which is reeling under the 'severe' category.
Delhi records 56 Covid cases; no death
The overall death toll from the coronavirus in Delhi stands at 25,093 with the Covid-19 positivity rate standing at 4.8 per cent. The national capital, which had not registered a single Covid fatality for over 20 consecutive days starting October 22, recorded two deaths on Friday. There have only been four deaths in the past 30 days. The Covid infection rate in the national capital stands at 0.10 per cent -- a dip from 0.12 per cent on Friday.
Gadchiroli: 10 Maoists killed in gun-battle with police
The gun-battle which started in the early hours of Saturday, was continuing till afternoon with at least 10 fatalities among the Maoists, in the Kolgut-Danat jungles, an official said. As per initial reports received at the Gadchiroli district headquarters, the encounter was with a Dalam of the banned CPI(Maoist) and commandos of the crack C-60 unit of the Anti Naxal Operations.
Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai among world's top 10 polluted cities
While Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) at 556 made it to the top of the list, Kolkata and Mumbai recorded an AQI of 177 and 169, respectively, at fourth and sixth position, on the list. The cities with the worst AQI indices also include Lahore, in Pakistan, and Chengdu, in China. A real-time air quality information platform -- IQAir is also a technology partner of the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP).
Ex-Goa CM Luizinho Faleiro nominated for Rajya Sabha seat by TMC
"We are extremely pleased to nominate @luizinhofaleiro to the Upper House of the Parliament.
We are confident that his efforts towards serving the nation shall be appreciated widely by our people!" the party tweeted. Faleiro, who resigned as a Goa Congress MLA, joined the TMC in September is currently the party's national vice president.
Rajnath expresses anguish over Manipur ambush
"The cowardly attack on an Assam Rifles convoy in Churachandpur is extremely painful and condemnable. The nation has lost five brave soldiers including the Commanding Officer of 46 Assam Rifles and his two family members," the Defence Minister said. He paid condolences to the bereaved families and said the perpetrators will be brought to justice soon.
US Congressional delegation meets Modi, discusses bilateral issues
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's office, the delegation led by Senator John Cornyn comprised Senator Michael Crapo, Senator Thomas Tuberville, Senator Michael Lee, Congressman Tony Gonzales and Congressman John Kevin Elizey Sr. The delegation noted the excellent management of the Covid situation in India in-spite of the challenges of large and diverse population.
It has become fashion to bash farmers, SC slams Delhi govt on air pollution
A bench headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana and also comprising Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and Surya Kant queried senior advocate Rahul Mehra, representing the Delhi government, as to what happened to the smog tower, and whether it was still functioning. In his response, Mehra said the tower is working and pointed out that on September 30 the Air Quality Index (AQI) was 84 or 'satisfactory'.
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