Former PM Manmohan Singh's condition stable, says AIIMS officials

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New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who was admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi for evaluation of fever is stable, said hospital officials on Wednesday (October 13, 2021). "The eighty-nine year Congress leader was admitted to AIIMS, Delhi for evaluation of fever; his condition is stable," AIIMS officials said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched PM GatiShakti - National Master Plan for multi-modal connectivity at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi today. He said, "We are laying a foundation for the next 25 years. This national master plan will give 'gatishakti' to development plans of the 21st century & will help in the timely completion of these plans." 

A major fire broke out in a residential society in Mumbai's Kurla. Around 20 motorcycles parked in the society were engulfed in the fire that was later doused by the fire department's personnel.

The Congress delegation led by Rahul Gandhi met President Ram Nath Kovind today over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case which led to the death of eight people. 

As per ANI, Congress earlier on October 10, wrote to the Rashtrapati Bhavan seeking an appointment with the President for a seven-member party delegation to meet him. The delegation will consist of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, AK Antony, Mallikarjun Kharge, KC Venugopal, Ghulam Nabi Azad, and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury besides Rahul Gandhi who will lead the delegation.

As states highlight the coal crisis, the Centre has denied there is any such shortage. The government is also ramping up its per day coal production from 1.94 million to 2 million tonnes within a week, ANI reported. 

13 October 2021

22:42 IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday announced ex-gratia of Rs 50,000 to the next kin of the deceased on death due to COVID-19 in the state and also directed the District Magistrates to provide the compensation amount to the victim`s families within 30 days of the application.

Addressing a programme organized on the International Disaster Risk Reduction Day at the Chief Minister`s residence today, the minister said that financial assistance will be provided from the `State Disaster Response Fund`.

22:42 IST

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who was admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi for evaluation of fever is stable, said hospital officials on Wednesday.

"The eighty-nine year Congress leader was admitted to AIIMS, Delhi for evaluation of fever; his condition is stable," AIIMS officials said. 

22:42 IST

The Delhi Police on Wednesday said Mohammad Ashraf alias Ali Ahmed Noorie, a Pakistani terrorist with ISI links who was living in India for over 10 years under a fake identity, had conducted a reconnaissance of the high court here ahead of the 2011 blast on the court premises.

22:41 IST

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday conducted a surprise inspection of the construction site of the WHO Building at Mahatma Gandhi Marg, IP Estate. As per an official release, the Minister found minor violations of the guidelines during the inspection.

"We observed that most of the regulations and the 14-point anti-dust guidelines are being followed, there is a tin shed with an anti-smog gun as well. But we have found some loose sand on the site that is treated with just sprinkling water all over it whereas it should`ve been covered with a net," Rai said.

22:41 IST

The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday extended the COVID-19 curfew till October 31, but limited it to only five hours from 12 midnight.

Accordingly, the curfew will now be in force from 12 midnight to 5 AM only. So far the curfew hours were 11 PM to 6 AM. The government also eased restrictions on public gatherings, including marriages, permitting a maximum of 250 persons. Previously only 100 persons were permitted in such gatherings.

22:02 IST

Many people feared injured after a bus falls from Bhatia Modh flyover; Police present at the spot, rescue operation underway. 

Ghaziabad | Many people feared injured after a bus falls from Bhatia Modh flyover; Police present at the spot, rescue operation underway pic.twitter.com/YKB6FRVsSD

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 13, 2021

19:43 IST

Tamil Nadu is to become the first in the country to administer Covid-19 vaccines to those aged 2-18 years, said State Health Minister M Subramaniam on Wednesday. The Centre has made a formal announcement on the vaccine and sent the proposal for an expert opinion, and once Tamil Nadu gets the nod, the State would be the first to administer the vaccine, Subramaniam told reporters. 

19:42 IST

Kerala recorded 11,079 fresh COVID-19 cases and 123 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the health bulletin issued by the Health Department on Wednesday. With 9,972 more people recovering from the virus since Tuesday, the total recoveries touched 46,95,904 and the active cases dropped to 97,630, a state government release said. As many as 89,995 samples were tested in the last 24 hours. (ANI)

19:42 IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Goa on October 14 to lay the foundation stone for National Forensic Science University. As per the release, "During his visit to Goa, the Union Home Minister will perform `Bhumipujan and Shilanyas` for National Forensic Science University and will also address a public meeting at Dharbandora.

He will also inaugurate the Transit Campus for NFSU at Curti Ponda. He will also attend a meeting at Taleigao Community Hall."He will be accompanied by Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Union Home Secretary, Punyasalila Srivastava, Additional Secretary MHA, Saketkumar, and other officials.On October 15, Amit Shah will attend a meeting with the state government.  (ANI)

18:03 IST

President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir on Oct 14 & 15.

President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir on Oct 14 & 15.

On 14th Oct, he will perform Sindhu Darshan puja at Sindhu Ghat, Leh & also interact with troops at Udhampur. On Oct 15, he will pay tributes at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass: Rashtrapati Bhawan pic.twitter.com/QlbjOvKC0r

— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2021

17:26 IST

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday met the family of Sepoy Gajjan Singh, who was killed by terrorists during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir`s Poonch.

Taking to Twitter, "Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi sharing the grief with the family members of Martyr Sepoy Gajjan Singh, who attained martyrdom in Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) fighting terrorists, at his village Pachranda, Nurpur Bedi, District Rupnagar."

16:55 IST

MoS MEA Meenakashi Lekhi on Wednesday paid floral tributes at the bust of father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi at Sava Quay situated at Gandhi Street in Belgrade, Serbia.

MoS MEA Meenakashi Lekhi paid floral tributes at the bust of father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi at Sava Quay situated at Gandhi Street in Belgrade, Serbia pic.twitter.com/E0kuQqRJsS

— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2021

15:40 IST

Revised guidelines for UK nationals arriving in India issued on October 1, 2021, stand withdrawn, and earlier guidelines on international arrival dated February 17, 2021, shall be applicable for those arriving in India from the UK: Ministry of Health

Revised guidelines for UK nationals arriving in India issued on October 1, 2021, stand withdrawn, and earlier guidelines on international arrival dated February 17, 2021, shall be applicable for those arriving in India from the UK: Ministry of Health pic.twitter.com/Q0EgNqy7N9

— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2021

15:40 IST

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee serves show-cause notice to party leader VS Ugrappa. Party leader MA Saleem Ahmad suspended for 6 yrs. 

Correction | Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee serves show-cause notice to party leader VS Ugrappa. Party leader MA Saleem Ahmad* suspended for 6 yrs.

In a video, the 2 leaders were reportedly heard saying to each other that party's DK Shivakumar & his people are taking money

— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2021

14:31 IST

Army Chief General MM Naravane visited the Army Headquarters of Sri Lankan Army. He carried out Turnout Inspection & received a Guard of Honour. The Army Chief complimented the Guard for impeccable ‘Turnout & Parade’: Indian Army 

Army Chief General MM Naravane visited the Army Headquarters of Sri Lankan Army. He carried out Turnout Inspection & received a Guard of Honour. The Army Chief complimented the Guard for impeccable ‘Turnout & Parade’: Indian Army pic.twitter.com/legAhpRfeK

— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2021

13:50 IST

If there is an honest CM and cabinet at the top then I can challenge that the entire structure below will be alright. We did this in Delhi: AAP national convener and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in Jalandhar, Punjab 

Old laws will be rectified, unnecessary laws will be scrapped. System will be built wherein existing industries need not waste time over govt,you'll invest your time in your business. Red tapism & Inspector Raj will end: Delhi CM interacts with traders-industrialists in Jalandhar pic.twitter.com/YxeqTLtV8w

— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2021

Old laws will be rectified, unnecessary laws will be scrapped. System will be built wherein existing industries need not waste time over govt,you'll invest your time in your business. Red tapism & Inspector Raj will end: Delhi CM interacts with traders-industrialists in Jalandhar

13:49 IST

Began the day by paying homage at the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex, in Armenia: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar 

Began the day by paying homage at the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex, in Armenia: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar pic.twitter.com/BLfsurUhIA

— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2021

13:01 IST

India will have a vaccine capacity of 28 crore doses this month. 22 crore Covishield and 6 crore Covaxin; 60 lakh ZyCoV-D doses are also ready: Government Sources (ANI)

13:01 IST

Kerala: Sooraj, Uthra's husband, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Additional Sessions Court, Kollam. He was found guilty of killing his wife Uthra using a Cobra. (ANI)

12:19 IST

A 43-year-old woman Lt Colonel died by suicide at Pune earlier today. The woman hails from Uttarakhand and was posted in Jaipur. She had come to Pune for a military training purpose for 3 months: Pune City Police

She was married to a Colonel rank officer & their divorce matter was pending. Suicide letter not recovered but an old letter of her father who is also rtd Army officer is recovered. Prima facie it seems it happened due to a family dispute but we're investigating: Pune City Police (ANI)

12:12 IST

Infrastructure development has been far from the priority of most of the political parties. It was never been part of their manifesto... but it has been known that quality infrastructure is a way to sustainable development which builds economy and generates employment: PM Modi (ANI)

12:09 IST

PM Modi said taxpayers' money was insulted in past due to delays and a lethargic approach to development work. (PTI) 

12:08 IST

We told the President that the accused's father who is MoS Home, should be removed from the post as a fair probe is not possible in his presence. Likewise, we also demanded inquiry be done by two sitting judges of Supreme Court: Rahul Gandhi

Lakhimpur Kheri violence | We told the President that the accused's father who is MoS Home, should be removed from the post as a fair probe is not possible in his presence. Likewise, we also demanded inquiry be done by two sitting judges of Supreme Court: Rahul Gandhi, Congress pic.twitter.com/yn3XgKCHJC

— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2021

12:03 IST

Earlier, we used to see 'work in progress' boards everywhere and people started to believe that it will never be completed. It showed distrust of people. But we changed it. We planned well & introduced 'gati' in development projects: PM Narendra Modi 

Earlier, we used to see 'work in progress' boards everywhere & people started to believe that it will never be completed. It showed distrust of people. But we changed it. We planned well & introduced 'gati' in development projects: PM Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/ltjlYfUMcf

— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2021

11:58 IST

We are laying a foundation for the next 25 years. This national master plan will give 'gatishakti' to development plans of the 21st century & will help in the timely completion of these plans: PM Narendra Modi in Delhi 

We are laying a foundation for the next 25 years. This national master plan will give 'gatishakti' to development plans of the 21st century & will help in the timely completion of these plans: PM Narendra Modi in Delhi pic.twitter.com/S0JQHGTuBe

— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2021

11:56 IST

In view of the power crisis, UPCL is buying expensive electricity to normalize the supply quota as per the demand. On Tuesday, 2.3 million units of electricity were purchased at the rate of 7.56 paise per unit: Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited administration (ANI)

11:46 IST

PM GatiShakti-National Master Plan will give a push and direction to various development plans and will also encourage investments. Under the leadership of PM Modi, the G20 summit will be held here in 2023 for the first time: Union Minister Piyush Goyal at Pragati Maidan, in Delhi 

PM GatiShakti-National Master Plan will give a push & direction to various development plans & will also encourage investments. Under the leadership of PM Modi, the G20 summit will be held here in 2023 for the first time: Union Minister Piyush Goyal at Pragati Maidan, in Delhi pic.twitter.com/bOwBDMv7tw

— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2021

11:38 IST

UP Law Minister Brajesh Pathak met the families of BJP worker Shubham Mishra and car driver Hari Om who were killed in the violence in Lakhimpur Kheri on October 3rd. 

Lakhmipur Kheri: UP Law Minister Brajesh Pathak meets the families of BJP worker Shubham Mishra and car driver Hari Om who were killed in the violence in Lakhimpur Kheri on October 3rd. pic.twitter.com/kiImi4f8nF

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 13, 2021

11:33 IST

The Sashastra Seema Bal's (SSB) "Rashtriya Ekta Diwas" bicycle rally, that started from Jaigaon (West Bengal), reached Jhansi today. The rally will conclude at Kevadia, Gujarat. 

Jhansi: The Sashastra Seema Bal's (SSB) "Rashtriya Ekta Diwas" bicycle rally, that started from Jaigaon (West Bengal), reached Jhansi today. The rally will conclude at Kevadia, Gujarat. pic.twitter.com/5aOy204mgH

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 13, 2021

11:27 IST

Congress delegation, led by Rahul Gandhi, arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan to meet President Ram Nath Kovind over Lakhimpur Kheri violence. 

Delhi: Congress delegation, led by Rahul Gandhi, arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan to meet President Ram Nath Kovind over Lakhimpur Kheri violence. pic.twitter.com/kYpC5PHcm3

— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2021

11:26 IST

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates PM GatiShakti-National Master Plan for multi-modal connectivity and new exhibition complexes of ITPO. 

Delhi: PM Narendra Modi inaugurates PM GatiShakti-National Master Plan for multi-modal connectivity & new exhibition complexes of ITPO pic.twitter.com/bHDJ5xG9kx

— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2021

10:58 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the model of the new exhibition complex at Pragati Maidan. He is unveiling Mega Gatishakti Master Plan today. 

Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the model of the new exhibition complex at Pragati Maidan today.

He is unveiling Mega Gatishakti Master Plan today. pic.twitter.com/3SMxEyEVhu

— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2021

10:54 IST

A clash broke out in Ilkal town of Bagalkot district over opposition to a Muslim boy wearing a skull cap. Two students were critically injured. Two FIRs, including that on a counter-complaint, registered: Ilkal Police Station, Karnataka Police 

Muslim students have shared a video showing a man barging into the hospital & threatening them for complaining to the Police. He is also seen threatening to stab them & lodge false cases against them once they get discharged: Ilkal Police Station, Karnataka Police (2/2)

— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2021

Muslim students have shared a video showing a man barging into the hospital & threatening them for complaining to the Police. He is also seen threatening to stab them & lodge false cases against them once they get discharged: Ilkal Police Station, Karnataka Police

10:22 IST

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra watched a photo exhibition on the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, at AICC office. Party leader Mallikarjun Kharge and KC Venugopal were also present. 

Delhi: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra watch a photo exhibition on the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, at AICC office.

Party leader Mallikarjun Kharge and KC Venugopal also present. pic.twitter.com/SrJL1MtjDE

— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2021

10:20 IST

Govt introduced policy for women. They're given priority. But female staff have conflicts among themselves. Where there's female staff, either Principal or teachers take 'Saridon'. If they overcome this, they'll be ahead of men: Rajasthan Education Min GS Dotasara 

#WATCH | Govt introduced policy for women. They're given priority.But female staff have conflicts among themselves. Where there's female staff, either Principal or teachers take 'Saridon'. If they overcome this, they'll be ahead of men: Rajasthan Education Min GS Dotasara (11.10) pic.twitter.com/CqQnkk1Nvz

— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2021

10:20 IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar offers prayers at Sheetla Mata Mandir on the occasion of Ashtami 

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar offers prayers at Sheetla Mata Mandir on the occasion of Ashtami pic.twitter.com/Tkzunuqr3X

— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2021

09:52 IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu, President Punjab Congress will be meeting me and KC Venugopal for discussion on certain organisational matters pertaining to Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee at Venugopal's office (in Delhi) on 14th October: AICC in-charge of Punjab, Harish Rawat (ANI)

09:51 IST

A fire had broken out in approx 20 motorcycles parked at a residential society in Nehru Nagar, Kurla earlier this morning. It was later doused by the fire department. Police officials are present at the spot. 

Mumbai: A fire had broken out in approx 20 motorcycles parked at a residential society in Nehru Nagar, Kurla earlier this morning. It was later doused by the fire department. Police officials are present at the spot. pic.twitter.com/kIheFdfOpM

— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2021

09:49 IST

One person detained in the weapon-dropping case of Phallian Mandal where one AK-47, a night vision device, 3 magazines and ammunition, were dropped by a drone on Oct 2. Details awaited: J&K Police 

Weapon-dropping case of Phallian Mandal | Irfan Ahmed Bhat, of Verinag, Anantnag, confessed that he's in touch with handlers across&associated with LeT. He was here to receive consignment (seized by Police-an AK series rifle, 3 magazines, 30 rounds & an optical sight): J&K Police pic.twitter.com/RxJ6XXLaE1

— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2021

The detainee is associated with LeT and has confessed to having been in touch with handlers across. He had come here to receive the consignment (which already stands seized by Police): J&K Police