NCB conspiring to defame Maharashtra government and film industry, says Nawab Malik

PM Modi dedicated 35 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Oxygen Plants established under PM CARES, across 35 States and Union Territories, at AIIMS Rishikesh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his visit to Uttarakhand inaugurated 35 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plants across India. Earlier, PM Modi said that the oxygen plants are "vital healthcare infrastructure”. 

A day after meeting the family of farmers killed in Lakhimpur Kheri violence, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra demanded that Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra should be sacked for the alleged involvement of his son Ashish Mishra in the incident. 

Uttar Pradesh Governor on Thursday (October 7) constituted a single-member Commission of Enquiry with headquarters at Lakhimpur Kheri to probe the deaths of eight people killed during the violence in the district on Sunday. 

The Supreme Court heard the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice Surya Kant and Justice Hima Kohli heard the matter. 

Around eight people died including four farmers in the Lakhimpur Kheri incident on Sunday (October 3). The incident triggered a major political row after the alleged involvement of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra’s son Ashish. 

Modi also completed 20 years of service in the public office today. To celebrate the occasion, the ruling BJP has planned several day-long events across the country.

The festival of Navratri celebrated by Hindus across the nation began today. PM Modi greeted people at the beginning of the nine-day-long festival of Navratri. “May Navratri be the bringer of strength, good health and prosperity in everyone's lives, the PM tweeted. 

In other news, at least 20 people were killed and 300 others injured after an earthquake of 5.7 magnitude struck southern Pakistan in the morning. According to an ANI report, the injured, which include women and children, have been shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital of Balochistan. 

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07 October 2021

19:28 IST

Uttar Pradesh Police pastes notice outside the residence of Union Minister Ajay Kumar Mishra in Lakhimpur Kheri, asking his son Ashish Mishra to appear before it on October 8 in connection with the violence.

19:27 IST

Kashmiri Pandits staged a demonstration against the killing of civilians in Kashmir and demanded security for minorities, in Muthi area of Jammu

19:27 IST

The targetted terror attacks on innocents are part of an attempt to disturb communal harmony here. All efforts will be made to ensure that (terrorists') attempts don't succeed: Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha on recent terror attacks in Kashmir

18:44 IST

Security agencies have been given a free hand to take the strictest action against such people (terrorists). Those who have committed these crimes will soon be brought to justice: Manoj Sinha

18:34 IST

It is NCB's conspiracy to defame Maharashtra government and film industry. Whether it was Rhea Chakraborty or Aryan Khan, they were arrested for publicity and it was forgery. We'll be exposing extortion nexus run by NCB: Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik

17:44 IST

Professor Saket Saurabh of the Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc) here has been awarded the 'coveted' Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology 2021 in Mathematical Sciences.

17:43 IST

Himachal Pradesh Police to introduce a new register to keep details & particulars of persons involved in criminal cases regarding drugs and psychotropics and to allow police to monitor drug trafficking and trade more effectively: Himachal Pradesh Police

17:38 IST

Stopped from going to UP's Lakhimpur Kheri at Yamuna Nagar-Saharanpur, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu argues with policemen, "You won't do anything against the Union minister & his son but stop us from sharing the grief of the victim families."

17:38 IST

En route to violence-hit Lakhimpur Kheri, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu-led march stopped at Yamuna Nagar (Haryana)- Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) border

16:42 IST

BREAKING NEWS:
The 2021 #NobelPrize in Literature is awarded to the novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah “for his uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fate of the refugee in the gulf between cultures and continents.” pic.twitter.com/zw2LBQSJ4j

— The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) October 7, 2021

15:49 IST

Finance Ministry released Rs 40,000 crore to States & UTs with Legislature under back-to-back loan facility to meet the shortfall in GST Compensation. This is in addition to normal GST compensation being released every 2 months out of actual cess collection: Finance Ministry

15:47 IST

Ministry of Railways has extended its COVID-19 guidelines for six months or till further instructions. "Not wearing masks on railway premises & in trains can attract a fine of up to Rs 500," said the new order.

15:40 IST

BJP leader Sabyasachi Dutta joined TMC today. He had switched from TMC to BJP before West Bengal assembly elections.

14:13 IST

Calcutta HC allows people fully vaccinated to offer Pushpanjali and participate in Sindoor Khela, this Durga puja. As many as 45-60 people allowed for the big pandals and 10-15 people allowed for the smaller pandals. 

14:10 IST

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Amirul Islam, and Jakir Hossain take oath as three newly-elected MLAs, in the presence of West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar 

Kolkata: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Amirul Islam, and Jakir Hossain take oath as three newly elected MLAs, in the presence of West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar pic.twitter.com/a2BP6FHUB1

— ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2021

13:43 IST

Supreme Court directs the Central government to take immediate steps to allow girls to take the entrance exam for admission in Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) to be held in December. (ANI)

13:41 IST

Two teachers killed in a terrorist attack at a government school in the Iddgah Sangam area of Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police 

These recent incidents of targeting civilians are to create an atmosphere of fear, communal disharmony here. This is a conspiracy to target the local ethos & values & defame local Kashmiri muslims. This is being done on instructions from agencies in Pak: J&K DGP Dilbag Singh pic.twitter.com/HPsDLKZOl5

— ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2021

These recent incidents of targeting civilians are to create an atmosphere of fear, communal disharmony here. This is a conspiracy to target the local ethos and values and defame local Kashmiri Muslims. This is being done on instructions from agencies in Pak: J&K DGP Dilbag Singh

13:40 IST

PM Narendra Modi today inspected the Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plant established at AIIMS Rishikesh. 

Uttarakhand | PM Narendra Modi today inspected the Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plant established at AIIMS, Rishikesh pic.twitter.com/dWjFXYVF1j

— ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2021

13:35 IST

India's ties with ASEAN are rooted in history, geography and culture. What energised them recently is growing awareness of potential they hold for mutual interest. As cooperation grew in last 25 years, new facets and domain emerged for collaboration: EAM Dr S Jaishankar at India ASEAN Summit (ANI)

13:34 IST

The suo motu case by Supreme Court on the Lakhimpur Kheri deaths will be heard tomorrow. (ANI)

13:27 IST

Bengaluru: Karnataka Association of Resident Doctors hold protest at Victoria Hospital demanding COVID allowance and reduction in PG academic fee. "Government should release COVID allowance fund that they've promised us months back and also reduce our fees,"said Dr Trupti. 

Bengaluru: Karnataka Association of Resident Doctors hold protest at Victoria Hospital demanding COVID allowance & reduction in PG academic fee

"Government should release COVID allowance fund that they've promised us months back & also reduce our fees," says Dr Trupti pic.twitter.com/GEU6UHRgqp

— ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2021

12:48 IST

Punjab Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu leads Punjab Congress to march to Lakhimpur in Uttar Pradesh today If arrests are not made or he (MoS Teni's son) doesn't join the investigation by tomorrow, then I will sit on hunger strike, he says. 

Mohali | Punjab Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu leads Punjab Congress to march to Lakhimpur in Uttar Pradesh today

If arrests are not made or he (MoS Teni's son) doesn't join the investigation by tomorrow, then I will sit on hunger strike, he says. pic.twitter.com/OqefJ82agL

— ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2021

12:26 IST

Lakhimpur Kheri deaths case | Supreme Court asks Uttar Pradesh Government to file a status report on who are the accused, against whom FIR is registered and those arrested. (ANI)

12:19 IST

With the efforts of the State Govt and the Centre, India will have 4,000 new oxygen plants, established under PM CARES. Our country & hospitals here have become much more capable now: PM Narendra Modi at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand (ANI)

12:07 IST

India has shown the way to the whole world by building the CoWIN platform that how vaccination is done on such a large scale: PM Modi at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 

India has shown the way to the whole world by building the CoWIN platform that how vaccination is done on such a large scale: PM Modi at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/94lOxoaWDk

— ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2021

"In such short span of time, facilities made available by India shows country's capability. From 1 testing lab to establishment of a network of 3,000 testing labs & from import of masks &kits to its manufacturing, India is quickly moving forward as an exporter," he added. 

12:06 IST

Akhilesh Yadav leaves for Lakhimpur Kheri; slams Yogi govt over law and order (ANI)

12:04 IST

Uttarakhand: PM Narendra Modi dedicates 35 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Oxygen Plants established under PM CARES, across 35 States and Union Territories, at AIIMS Rishikesh. 

Uttarakhand: PM Narendra Modi dedicates 35 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Oxygen Plants established under PM CARES, across 35 States and Union Territories, at AIIMS Rishikesh pic.twitter.com/qMX6jX3kTZ

— ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2021

Over 92 crore COVID vaccine doses were administered in country. While in Uttarakhand, 95% of population vaccinated with 1st dose. In coming days, we're aiming to administer 1,200 cr vaccine doses & make history: Union Health Min Mansukh Mandaviya in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 

#WATCH | Over 92 cr #COVID vaccine doses were administered in country. While in Uttarakhand, 95% of population vaccinated with 1st dose. In coming days, we're aiming to administer 1,200 cr vaccine doses & make history: Union Health Min Mansukh Mandaviya in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/fVBeLYcwZw

— ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2021

11:39 IST

Supreme Court begins hearing in the case registered by it on the violence that killed eight people in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri district on October 3.

CJI Ramana says two advocates wrote a letter to the court on Tuesday, we directed our Registry to register the letter as PIL but due to miscommunication, they registered it as a suo motu matter. Matter to be heard later today. (ANI)

11:38 IST

The affected families will certainly get justice, the government had ordered an investigation into the case. The affected families have accepted the financial assistance provided to them by the government: Union minister Kaushal Kishore on Lakhimpur Kheri deaths 

The affected families will certainly get justice, the government had ordered an investigation into the case. The affected families have accepted the financial assistance provided to them by the government: Union minister Kaushal Kishore on Lakhimpur Kheri deaths pic.twitter.com/8PXHlaWGqB

— ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2021

11:03 IST

"People have the right to justice...I will continue my fight for justice," says Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Lakhimpur Kheri deaths 

#WATCH "People have the right to justice...I will continue my fight for justice," says Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Lakhimpur Kheri deaths pic.twitter.com/auzjdYAyZL

— ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2021

10:27 IST

He (PM Modi) launched many schemes like Jan Dhan Yojana, Ujjala Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, Kisan Saaman Nidhi Yojana, PM Awaas Yojana and many more to uplift the poor. Through many schemes, the role of middlemen was eliminated, putting an end to corruption: BJP President JP Nadda 

10:12 IST

I extend heartfelt congratulations to PM Modi on completing 20 years as the head of Government today. As a ‘Pradhan Sevak’, he has made India a global power. He also gave the mantra of 'Sewa hi sangathan' for our party: BJP President JP Nadda 

I extend heartfelt congratulations to PM Modi on completing 20 years as the head of Government today. As a ‘Pradhan Sevak’, he has made India a global power. He also gave the mantra of 'Sewa hi sangathan' for our party: BJP President JP Nadda pic.twitter.com/vW8ybOt7Q2

— ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2021

10:10 IST

Bharatiya Janata Party has released its list of candidates for by-polls to three Lok Sabha seats in UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh and 16 Assembly seats of various States to be held on 30th October 

Kargil war veteran Brigadier Khushal Thakur (Retd) given ticket from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh by BJP. He was commanding officer of the 18 Grenadiers which was part of successful operation to capture Tiger Hill in 1999.

— ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2021

Kargil war veteran Brigadier Khushal Thakur (Retd) given ticket from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh by BJP. He was commanding officer of the 18 Grenadiers which was part of successful operation to capture Tiger Hill in 1999.

10:09 IST

More than 93.94 crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far. Over 64 crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs: Government of India (ANI)

10:07 IST

9 people killed, 27 injured in collision between a truck and a passenger bus in Barabanki. The injured have been shifted to Trauma Centre, says DM Barabanki. 

9 people killed, 27 injured in collision between a truck and a passenger bus in Barabanki. The injured have been shifted to Trauma Centre, says DM Barabanki. pic.twitter.com/WqaMlPyBEv

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 7, 2021

10:04 IST

A single-member Commission of Enquiry with headquarters at Lakhimpur Kheri constituted to investigate the death of 8 persons in Lakhimpur Kheri on October 3.

The single-member Commission constituted to investigate the Lakhimpur Kheri deaths to complete the enquiry within a period of two months .

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 7, 2021

The single-member Commission constituted to investigate the Lakhimpur Kheri deaths to complete the enquiry within a period of two months.