Rajasthan allows sale and bursting of green crackers in the state, except NCR area

As per the official notice issued by the Rajasthan government on Friday (October 15, 2021) the bursting will be allowed from 8-10 pm on Diwali.

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New Delhi: The Rajhastan government on Friday (October 15, 2021) allowed the sale and bursting of green crackers in the entire state, except NCR area. As per the official notice issued by the state government the bursting will be allowed from 8-10 pm on Diwali, Gurupurab and other festivals, while on Chhath it will only be allowed between 6-8 am.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Port Blair on a three-day visit. The Union Home Minister will participate in various events here. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the seven new defence companies to the nation on the occasion of Vijayadashami on Friday (October 15). He also delivered a video address at an event organised by the Defence Ministry. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and representatives from the Defence industry associations were present on the occasion. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the `bhoomi poojan` ceremony of Hostel Phase-1 (Boys` Hostel), constructed by Saurashtra Patel Seva Samaj in Surat via video conferencing. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel was also present during the event. 

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed the annual Vijayadashmi rally at Reshimbagh ground in Nagpur. Ahead of the address, he performed `Shastra Pooja` at RSS headquarters.

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15 October 2021

20:40 PM IST

Congress constitutes various committees of the Uttar Pradesh unit of the party ahead of UP elections 2022. PL Punia to chair Election Campaign Committee.

Congress constitutes various committees of the Uttar Pradesh unit of the party ahead of UP elections 2022.

PL Punia to chair Election Campaign Committee. pic.twitter.com/EntDwngOkG

— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

20:38 PM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu arrives at the residence of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, in Delhi.

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— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

19:22 PM IST

Sex workers perform Debi Boron, Sindoor Khela and Dhunuchi dance in Kolkata.

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— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

19:06 PM IST

Kerela: Govt. Taluk Hospital, Sasthamcotta in Kollam doctors boycotted outpatient (OP) wing to protest against the alleged attack on a doctor in duty last night.

Kerala: Doctors of Govt. Taluk Hospital, Sasthamcotta in Kollam boycotted outpatient (OP) wing to protest against the alleged attack on a doctor in duty last night pic.twitter.com/pKK2r9LgH1

— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

19:04 PM IST

One terrorist involved in a recent civilian killing in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir was neutralised by the security forces in an encounter at Wahibug area in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday (October 15). (PTI)

18:07 PM IST

Punjab: 'Ravan Dahan' being performed at Civil Lines in Ludhiana, on Dussehra

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— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

18:07 PM IST

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal participates in the #Dussehra celebrations at 'Lav Kush Ramlila'.

Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal participates in the #Dussehra celebrations at 'Lav Kush Ramlila'. pic.twitter.com/VSBP5nQCLK

— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

17:58 PM IST

Maharashtra Govt announces special monthly allowance for students of minority communities staying in minority development dept's hostels in state for studies. Minority Development dept will pay Rs 3000-3500/month to them: Office of Nawab Malik, state's Minority Development Min

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— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

17:37 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Andaman and Nicobar islands today for three-day visit. While addressing gathering at Cellular Jail in Port Blair, he said, "Today, I visited the cell of Sachin Sanyal and garlanded his portrait. It was an emotional moment for a person like me. Perhaps he was the only one among all these freedom fighters who was sent twice to 'Kala Paani'."

West Bengal has made great contributions to our freedom struggle. When I came here, I respectfully read the list of the names of all the freedom fighters that were kept here until 1938. Bengal & Punjab have the pride of having the highest number of freedom fighters: HM Amit Shah pic.twitter.com/1BL0UgR0Wf

— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

17:21 PM IST

The Shiv Sena's Goa unit vice-president Rakhi Prabhudesai Naik on Friday resigned from her post and primary membership of the party. Naik, who had been associated with the Sena for the last four years, is also the party's state spokesperson.

"Here, I end my four-year long association with Shiv Sena. I have sent my formal resignation from the post of Vice President and Primary Membership of the party. Taken most important decision on the auspicious day of Dussehra," she tweeted. (PTI)

16:57 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's cell at Cellular Jail in Port Blair.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits the cell where Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was imprisoned at Cellular Jail in Port Blair. pic.twitter.com/vJnJ4vcWAL

— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

16:24 PM IST

Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits Cellular Jail in Port Blair, lays a wreath here.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits Cellular Jail in Port Blair, lays a wreath here. pic.twitter.com/JoNopNsy6i

— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

16:24 PM IST

Karnataka CM Basavarj Bommai, along with his family and cabinet ministers, visited Suttur Math in Mysuru and took blessings from the seer of the math, Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swami today.

Karnataka: CM Basavarj Bommai, along with his family and cabinet ministers, visited Suttur Math in Mysuru and took blessings from the seer of the math, Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swami today. pic.twitter.com/rIBzUzz4Tp

— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

16:23 PM IST

Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Port Blair on a three-day visit. He will participate in various events here.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Port Blair on a three-day visit. He will participate in various events here. pic.twitter.com/gQfB8kFbS5

— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

15:59 PM IST

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— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

15:47 PM IST

The Odisha government has decided to resume offline classes for Class 11 and Class 8 students from October 21 and 25 respectively, State school and mass education minister Samir Ranjan Dash, said on Friday.

"Following the direction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, we have decided to start the physical teaching for Class 11 students from October 21. Similarly, a decision has been taken to resume the physical mode teaching for Class 8 students from October 25," said Dash.

14:29 PM IST

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh who is admitted at AIIMS Delhi is stable and recovering: AIIMS official (ANI)

14:29 PM IST

A female doctor of AIIMS Delhi has levelled sexual harassment allegations against a senior doctor. Case registered, accused at large: Delhi Police (ANI)

14:17 PM IST

We've decided to reopen schools for class 11th from Oct 21 & for class 8th from Oct 25. Guidelines will be issued by the Department, whatever guidelines that we issued for classes 9th, 10th and 12th will continue: Odisha School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash (ANI)

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Uttarakhand | Badrinath Shrine to close for visitors from November 20 at 6:45 pm, in view of winter season: Chardham Devsthanam Board

(file photo) pic.twitter.com/TnwwQHEPCW

— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

13:32 PM IST

AIADMK to celebrate party's golden jubilee this year, to rename party HQ name as 'MGR Maaligai'. Golden jubilee to be celebrated with the release of a special logo- twin leaf logo in public places: AIADMK's O Paneer Selvam & Edapadi Palani Sami in a joint statement (ANI)

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#UPDATE: Rifleman Vikram Singh Negi and Rifleman Yogambar Singh who were critically injured later succumbed to their injuries.Operation still in progress: PRO Defence, Jammu

2 Indian Army personnel have died in ops going on since yesterday evening.

(Pic 1: Negi; Pic 2: Singh) pic.twitter.com/IAsSluTi9O

— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

13:21 PM IST

PM Modi dedicated 7 new defence companies to nation today. 

Today, there is more transparency and trust in defence sector than ever before: PM Modi

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12:08 PM IST

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— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

12:06 PM IST

An empty goods train derailed between Ambiapur and Rusa stations at Tundla-Kanpur section under Prayagraj (in UP) division at 4 am today, blocking the up and down lines at the section. Restoration work is underway: North Central Railway 

24 wagons were derailed due to which both the up and down lines are disrupted. The restoration work is underway and we'll try to complete it by midnight. Trains have been diverted from Kanpur: Mohit Chandra, DRM Prayagraj Division, North Central Railway pic.twitter.com/WKwAq9hqyG

— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

All passenger trains (MEMU/DEMU) in Tundla-Kanpur-Tundla are cancelled on 15.10.21. Traffic is disrupted on the up and down lines: North Central Railway (ANI)

11:43 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performs 'Shashtra Pujan at DRDO campus, Delhi, to mark Vijayadashmi. 

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performs 'Shashtra Pujan at DRDO campus, Delhi, to mark #vijaydashmi pic.twitter.com/2hfYqnSrzb

— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

11:34 AM IST

There was a time when Gujarat had a shortage of quality education and teachers...Dropout rate in girls was a challenge due to various reasons and one such was lack of washroom facilities. With various schemes today dropout rate has declined, there are washrooms for girls: PM Modi 

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— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

11:20 AM IST

With this initiative in the field of education, Saurashtra Patel Seva Samaj will give a new direction to the youth & help them fulfil their dreams. I've been told that hostel construction of both phases will be completed by 2024: PM Modi at 'Bhoomi Poojan' of Boys' Hostel Phase-1 

With this initiative in the field of education, Saurashtra Patel Seva Samaj will give a new direction to the youth & help them fulfil their dreams. I've been told that hostel construction of both phases will be completed by 2024: PM Modi at 'Bhoomi Poojan' of Boys' Hostel Phase-1 pic.twitter.com/epDegb4UGs

— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

11:11 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates the 'Bhoomi Poojan' ceremony of Hostel Phase-1 (Boys’ Hostel), via video conferencing. The hostel is being constructed by Saurashtra Patel Seva Samaj in Surat 

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— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

11:08 AM IST

President of India has empowered LG of Ladakh to exercise powers & discharge functions of the State Govt under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 within the Union territory: Union Home Ministry notified on Thursday (ANI)

11:07 AM IST

PM Modi tweeted on Vijaya Dashami:

विजयादशमी के पावन अवसर पर आप सभी को अनंत शुभकामनाएं।

Greetings to everyone on the special occasion of Vijaya Dashami.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2021

11:04 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi remembering former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, also known as 'Missile Man', on his 90th birth anniversary, tweeted, "He dedicated his life in making India strong, prosperous and capable, will always remain an inspiration for the countrymen."

PM Narendra Modi remembers former President Dr #APJAbdulKalam, also known as 'Missile Man', on his 90th birth anniversary, tweets, "He dedicated his life in making India strong, prosperous and capable, will always remain an inspiration for the countrymen." pic.twitter.com/WKBZMxjon7

— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

11:02 AM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind pays tribute to former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary at the Northern Command, Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir. 

President Ram Nath Kovind pays tribute to former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary at the Northern Command, Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir. pic.twitter.com/ZsjDmx1483

— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021

11:02 AM IST

India’s cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage exceeds 97.14 crores (97,14,38,553) as per provisional reports till 7 am today: Ministry of Health