Party's high command to decide VK Sasikala's fate in AIADMK

Party high command will discuss and decide on the re-induction of VK Sasikala: O Panneerselvam

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New Delhi: AIADMK Party Coordinator O Panneerselvam on Monday (October 25) in Madurai told media that the re-induction of VK Sasikala into AIADMK will discussed and decided by the party high command. 

Addressing the Ambassadors` Round Table Conference Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday (October 25) said: "I would like to reassure everyone present here today that the teams at New Delhi & Gujarat are poised to jointly pull with your teams towards a grand DefExpo-2022; from 10 to 13 March 2022 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Looking forward to see you all in strength there." DefExpo-2022 is one of the marquee events as India celebrates its 75 years of independence as Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

“I was taunted, condemned... Today I want to speak to you frankly, which is why there is no bullet proof or security here....Farooq Sahab has suggested me to speak with Pakistan but I will speak to the youth & people of Valley…,” said Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Today was the third day of Shah’s three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir. This was the Union Home Minister's first visit to the Valley since the abrogation of Article 370.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Uttar Pradesh on Monday (October 25) and launched PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission and Release of Operational Guidelines in Uttar Pradesh`s Varanasi. PM Modi also inaugurated nine medical colleges in the state. 

PM Modi also inaugurated various development projects worth more than Rs 5200 crore for Varanasi and launched Pradhan Mantri Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana today. 

Additionally, Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal reached Ayodhya today and is set to offer prayers to Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on October 26.

In other developments, Bollywood actress Ananya Panday was summoned again today by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for questioning in connection with the Mumbai cruise drugs case in which Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan was arrested earlier this month. 

25 October 2021

20:22 PM

Ahmedabad and Lucknow are the two new members of the Indian Premier League (IPL) family as it will now be a ten-team affair from the next season. The bidding took place at the Taj Hotel in Dubai on Monday (October 25) and it is the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG) (Lucknow) and CVC Capital Partners (Ahmedabad) who will join the cash-rich league as the new owners. (ANI)

20:02 PM

Three Naxals were killed in an encounter with Mulugu district police and Greyhounds at the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border in Venkarapur on Monday (October 25), said the Mulugu Superintendent of Police (SP)."Three Naxals have been killed in an encounter with Mulugu Police and Greyhounds," the Mulugu SP said. He said that guns and explosive materials were recovered after the encounter."One self-loading rifle, AK-47 machine gun, and explosive materials have been recovered," the Mulugu SP added. (ANI)

16:55 PM

Two UP Congress leaders, Rajesh Pati Tripathi and Lalitesh Pati Tripathi join TMC.

Siliguri: UP Congress leaders Rajesh Pati Tripathi and Lalitesh Pati Tripathi join TMC in the presence of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and party leader Abhishek Banerjee. pic.twitter.com/bcibkgwWlh

— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2021

14:35 PM

For a long time after independence, not much attention was paid to health and healthcare facilities. People who governed the nation for a long time, kept the healthcare system devoid of facilities instead of facilitating its development: PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi

For a long time after independence, not much attention was paid to health and healthcare facilities. People who governed the nation for a long time, kept the healthcare system devoid of facilities instead of facilitating its development: PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi pic.twitter.com/k1a5MzB4x9

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 25, 2021

14:34 PM

“I was taunted, condemned... Today I want to speak to you frankly, which is why there is no bullet proof or security here....Farooq Sahab has suggested me to speak with Pakistan but I will speak to the youth & people of Valley…,” said Union Home Minister Amit Shah. 

#WATCH I was taunted, condemned... Today I want to speak to you frankly, which is why there is no bullet proof or security here....Farooq Sahab has suggested me to speak with Pakistan but I will speak to the youth & people of Valley...: Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Srinagar pic.twitter.com/QsFEVtZ0hC

— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2021

14:17 PM

PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission will be one of the largest pan-India schemes for strengthening healthcare infrastructure across the country. It will be in addition to the National Health Mission, according to PMO.

14:15 PM

"In its fight against Corona pandemic, the nation has achieved a major milestone of administering 100 cr vaccine doses.With blessings of Baba Vishwanath, Maa Ganga & trust of people of Kashi, the campaign of 'Sabko vaccine, muft vaccine' is going ahead successfully," says PM in Varanasi. 

14:15 PM

PM Narendra Modi launches 'PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission & Release of Operational Guidelines'.

Varanasi: PM Narendra Modi launches 'PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission & Release of Operational Guidelines'. pic.twitter.com/dA0rHJyhDO

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 25, 2021

13:25 PM

Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal, Chief of Naval Staff, Bangladesh Navy called on General MM Naravane, COAS and exchanged views on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation: India Army

Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal, Chief of Naval Staff, Bangladesh Navy called on General MM Naravane, COAS and exchanged views on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation: India Army pic.twitter.com/0WqmhuG1CM

— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2021

13:07 PM

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal appeared before district court in Sultanpur, in connection with Model Code of Conduct violation during a public rally in 2014 National polls.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal appeared before district court in Sultanpur, in connection with Model Code of Conduct violation during a public rally in 2014 National polls. pic.twitter.com/ZOeJLcg6fl

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 25, 2021

11:40 AM

"By opening these new 9 medical colleges over 2500 new beds are added, over 5000 employment opportunities will be generated. Earlier govt has left people of 'Purvanchal' to suffer from diseases but now it will become a medical hub of Northern India...," says PM Modi in Siddharthnagar. 

11:39 AM

"Earlier, Purvanchal's image was ruined by previous govts, it was defamed because of 'dimagi' fever... The same region will now infuse new hopes... people of UP can't forget how Yogi ji had highlighted about UPs poor medical system in Parliament, despite not being a CM," says PM Modi. 

Has it ever happened before that 9 colleges were inaugurated?... It's reason is political priorities... Previous govts were only filling their family lockers & earning for themselves. But our priority is to save poor's money and provide them facilities: PM Modi in Siddarthanagar pic.twitter.com/ms41O1wRn2

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 25, 2021

11:38 AM

"From 1947-2016, only 12 govt medical colleges were there but now under PM Modi's leadership, 30 medical colleges will be opened. Out of 30, MBBS classes have started in 7 colleges, and today we are inaugurating 9 more; 14 more in future," says CM Yogi Adityanath in Siddarthanagar. 

From 1947-2016, only 12 govt medical colleges were there but now under PM Modi's leadership, 30 medical colleges will be opened. Out of 30, MBBS classes have started in 7 colleges, and today we are inaugurating 9 more; 14 more in future: CM Yogi Adityanath in Siddarthanagar pic.twitter.com/FMI8sp6yvs

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 25, 2021

11:22 AM

PM Narendra Modi launches 9 medical colleges in Siddarthanagar.

PM Narendra Modi launches 9 medical colleges in Siddarthanagar. pic.twitter.com/5kApUzAgNm

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 25, 2021

11:11 AM

"Opening 9 medical colleges in a day is no small thing. These medical colleges will benefit both present, future generations. Under PM Modi, medical education governance has improved... GoI has opened 157 medical colleges in the country...," says Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

11:11 AM

Three trekkers out of a group of 13, died following heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh`s Kinnaur district, informed Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on Monday. "Three trekkers are dead while 10 of them have been rescued. The dead are lying somewhere at around 15000 feet. ITBP team is reaching to the spot today to search the bodies," said ITBP.

11:10 AM

Schools in Karnataka re-opened for students of classes 1 to 5 from Monday, strictly adhering to COVID-19 related precautions and guidelines. However, several private schools in the city and in different places across the state, have decided to reopen schools for these students only after Deepavali, official sources said.

11:09 AM

More than 107.22 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been provided to states and union territories so far, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday.
More than 12.75 crore balance and unutilised vaccine doses still available with states and UTs, it said.

The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to states and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain, the ministry said. (PTI)

11:09 AM

Two people were killed when their motorcycle was hit by a speeding truck in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh, police said on Monday. The accident took place near Rohana toll plaza under Kotwali police station limits Sunday evening.

Police said the deceased were identified as Vishal and Sourabh. The truck driver fled from the spot after the accident.

10:54 AM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal arrives at Lucknow airport. He will be offering 'aarti' at Saryu Ghat, this evening.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal arrives at Lucknow airport. He will be offering 'aarti' at Saryu Ghat, this evening. pic.twitter.com/kmDxMdinWy

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 25, 2021

10:53 AM

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presents 'Lord Buddha's idol to PM Narendra Modi.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presents 'Lord Buddha's idol to PM Narendra Modi. pic.twitter.com/C0Vq7gBTDV

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 25, 2021

10:53 AM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid obeisance at the Mata Kheer Bhawani temple shrine in J&K`s Ganderbal district on Monday at the end of his three-day visit to the union territory. Extraordinary security arrangements were made in and around the Mata Kheer Bhawani temple in Tullamulla town of Ganderbal district for Shah`s visit.

09:48 AM

"Vegetable prices have gone up due to increase in transportation and toll charges. We are paying between Rs 200-400 per 'dhadi' (5 kg). Rates of leafy vegetables, tomato, onion, potato rates have gone up," says a vendor on rise in vegetable prices.

Okhla Mandi, Delhi | Vegetable prices have gone up due to increase in transportation and toll charges. We are paying between Rs 200-400 per 'dhadi' (5 kg). Rates of leafy vegetables, tomato, onion, potato rates have gone up: A vendor on rise in vegetable prices. pic.twitter.com/lPGEKosMpA

— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2021

09:44 AM

COVID-19 | India reports 14,306 new cases, 443 deaths and 18,762 recoveries in the last 24 hours; Active caseload stands at 1,67,695

COVID-19 | India reports 14,306 new cases, 443 deaths and 18,762 recoveries in the last 24 hours; Active caseload stands at 1,67,695 pic.twitter.com/MpHcN5ZLZf

— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2021

09:44 AM

A total of 72 people lost their lives and 26 people got injured in several incidents of natural disaster from Oct 17 to 19, said the Uttarakhand government in a report yesterday. Four people are still missing, and 224 houses got damaged in these incidents, reads the report.

09:43 AM

PM Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh today. In Siddharthnagar, he will inaugurate 9 medical colleges. Subsequently in Varanasi, he'll launch Pradhan Mantri Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana. He'll also inaugurate various development projects worth more than Rs 5200 Cr for Varanasi: PMO

09:43 AM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate and lay foundation stone of various development projects in Srinagar today. Today is the last day of Home Minister's three-day visit to the Union Territory, which began on October 23.

09:41 AM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal arrives at Lucknow airport. He will be offering 'aarti' at Saryu Ghat, this evening.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal arrives at Lucknow airport. He will be offering 'aarti' at Saryu Ghat, this evening. pic.twitter.com/kmDxMdinWy

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 25, 2021

09:40 AM

'Char Dham Yatra' continues in Uttarakhand amid snowfall. 

'Char Dham Yatra' continues in Uttarakhand amid snowfall. Snow clearance underway near Kedarnath Shrine: Devasthanam Management Board pic.twitter.com/dZLs7GPHMW

— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2021