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China illegally occupies Nepal’s land at many places

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Jyoti B
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China has illegally occupied Nepal’s land at several places spreading over seven bordering districts and Indian intelligence agencies have sounded an alert in New Delhi.

The agencies have flagged that Beijing is fast moving forward and further pushing Nepali boundaries by encroaching more and more landmass.

The report also talked about the Survey Department of Nepal flagging China’s attempts to grab land before Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli which was ignored.

It stated that Nepali districts which are victims of China’s land-grabbing plan includes Dolakha, Gorkha, Darchula, Humla, Sindhupalchowk, Sankhuwasabha and Rasuwa.

China has pushed the international boundary 1,500 metres towards Nepal in Dolakha including pushing the boundary pillar Number 57 in the Korlang area in Dolakha, which was previously located at top of Korlang.

Similar to Dolakha, China has relocated Boundary Pillar Numbers 35, 37 and 38 in Gorkha district and Boundary Pillar Number 62 in Nampa Bhanjyang in Solukhumbu.

According to media reports from Kathmandu, China has occupied land in about 11 places in four districts of Nepal, all along the Nepal-Tibet border.

The residents of Rui village in Gorkha district were agitating for identity document from Nepali authorities when they were, reportedly, presented with Chinese documents.

Neha Kakkar ties knot to Rohanpreet Singh in an intimate ceremony

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Shivani Negi
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Singer Neha Kakkar tied the knot to singer Rohanpreet Singh in a traditional Anand Karaz ceremony in Delhi on Saturday. The wedding ceremony was a close knit events attended by couple’s close friends and family.

For her wedding, Neha donned a salwar suit with pink dupatta while Rohanpreet was dressed in a sherwani.

The first glimpses of their wedding were shared by Neha’s fan club on Instagram. In the video, Neha and Rohanpreet can be seen taking pheras.

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Earlier, the couple had shared some heartwarming pictures from their haldi, mehendi and sangeet ceremonies.

For the haldi ritual, Neha was dressed in a plain yellow saree while Rohanpreet looked dashing in a yellow kurta. The couple looked head over heels in love as they attended ceremonies with their families.

Neha and Rohanpreet also shared photos from their Mehendi ceremony in which they wore green outfits and could be seen posing for the camera. Neha could be seen in a gorgeous  lehenga that she styled with an emerald choker and traditional chooda.

As the lovely couple tied the knot, fans and well wishers of the couple have taken to social media to wish them the best for their marital life. 

Urvashi Rautela shared a video on her Instagram stories and wrote, “Congratulations to the perfect couple, Neha Kakkar and Rohanpreet Singh. You guys are great together. So happy for you two! You have made me believe in true love and I hope my belief will be unwavering forever, because it seems like you will stay together until the end.”

Neha Kakkar and Rohanpreet Singh also had a wedding reception for their colleagues on Saturday. They will have a star studded wedding reception in Mohali on Monday.

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As it is clearly visible in the pictures, the couple looks excited for their journey together and we wish them the best of everything.

Mehbooba Mufti disrespecting Indian flag; Article 370 won’t be restored: Prasad

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Jyoti B
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The Centre on Saturday accused Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti of disrespecting the Indian flag and said that Article 370 will not be restored, PTI reported.

Mufti had on Friday said that she would not raise the tricolour till the Jammu and Kashmir flag is brought back and that she will not abandon the battle for the special status of the erstwhile state relocated on August 5, 2019.

Her comments that she will not hold the Tricolour till the Kashmiri flag is restored is “downright denunciation” of the national flag’s sanctity, senior BJP leader and Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said.

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad questioned the silence of the so-called secular lobby at this anti-national remark. There can be nothing more objectionable, said Prasad.

Prasad claimed that the revocation of the Article 370 has led to increased development in the union territory with the weaker sections of society, like SCs, STs, OBCs and women, enjoying the same rights that they do in the rest of the country.

People participated in local polls in Jammu and Kashmir with joy and happiness, he said.

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi extends wishes on Dussehra, asks to light lamp for ‘Jawans’

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Shivani Negi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed to nation through his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, on Sunday. Extending greetings on the occasion of Dussehra, PM Modi urged everyone to have low key celebration amid covid-19 pandemic.

He said, “This time when you go shopping, remember your resolve of ‘Vocal for Local’. When purchasing goods from the market, we have to give priority to local products.”

“Dussehra is also a festival of victory of patience over crises. Today, all of you are living with great restraint, celebrating festivals with modesty. Therefore, in the Covid-19 battle, we are fighting, victory is certain,” PM Modi added.

PM Modi remembered Jawans during festivals and asked everyone to light a lamp for them to ensure their safety at border. He said, ‘ This festival season, remember Jawans and light a lamp for them.’

Here’re some key highlights from PM Modi’s speech:

*PM Modi stressed on the need for local for vocals amid this festive season. He said that the world is taking note of our products and Khadi is one major example of it.

  • The Prime minister said that Indian stands firmly with our brave soldiers and security forces.

*PM Modi says people need to show patience while celebrating festivals during COVID times. ” We will win the fight against Covid, Have patience,” he said.

*Sanitisation workers, housekeepers and guards were with us in difficult times, now in festivals, we’ve to take them along, he underlined.

*Prime Minister further also mentioned that our traditional sport Mallakham is also garnering praises across many countries.


In US, when Chinmay Pragya Patankar started teaching Mallakhamb at home, then they also had no idea it will gain so much success. Today, there are many Mallakhamb training centres in US, PM said.

Senior Al-Qaeda leader Husam Abd-al-Ra’uf killed in Afghanistan 

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Jyoti B
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Al-Qaeda mastermind, Mohsen Almisri, was killed in an operation conducted by Afghan forces in Andar district of Ghazni province, the National Directorate of Security (NDS) said on Saturday.

Al-Qaeda is a transnational extremist Salafist militant organization founded in Peshawar, Pakistan in 1988 by Osama bin Laden, Ayman al-Zawahiri, Abdullah Azzam, and several other Arab volunteers during the Soviet–Afghan War.

Almisri was operating as the terrorist group key member for the Indian subcontinent.

Earlier, the NDS had said that Almisri has succumbed to his injuries during the arrest.

Later, the Afghanistan intelligence and security service corrected its information and said Almisri was killed in Afghan forces operation in Andar district in Ghazni province. (ANI)

Al-Masri, also known as Husam Abd-al-Rauf, is an Egyptian national who figured in the FBI‘s list of most wanted terrorists.

The U.S. issued a federal arrest warrant in 2018 after he was charged with conspiracy to kill American nationals and providing material support and resources to foreign terrorist organizations, according to information on the FBI’s website.

Al-Masri’s killing comes as peace talks continue in Qatar between the Taliban and the Afghan government in a bid to end the long-running war.

Covid-19 update: India records 50,129 cases, 578 deaths in last 24-hour

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Shivani Negi
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India continued its steady decline in active cases as it recorded 50,129 new infection in last 24-hour. The total recoveries have crossed 70 lakh and active cases now include only 8.71 per cent of the total cases recorded so far/

With 50,129 new Covid-19 infections, India’s total cases surge to 78,64,811. With 578 new deaths, toll mounts to 1,18,534, the Health Ministry said.

India’s active Covid-19 cases stand at 6,68,154, while 70,78,123 people have recovered from the disease so far: Union health ministry

Total 10,25,23,469 samples tested for Covid-19 up to 24th October. Of these, 11,40,905 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

Here’re more updates related to the covid-19 pandemic:

*Poland President Andrzej Duda tests positive for Covid, Reuters reported.

*Colombia has become the eighth country to hit 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases, reports AP

*Former Maharashtra chief minister and Opposition leader Devendra Fadnavis tested positive for Covid-19 on Saturday.

“I have been working every single day since the lockdown but now it seems that God wants me to stop for a while and take a break !
I have tested #COVID19 positive and in isolation.Taking all medication & treatment as per the advice of the doctors,” it added.

*Uttarakhand government has issued SOPs as the classes for Class 10 and 12 resume in residential schools of the state, from 2nd November 2020.

*RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat while addressing a rally in Nagpur on the occassion of Dussehra said the central government has succeeded in controlling the effects of covid-19 pandemic.

“Impact of Covid-19 less in India as government took appropriate steps to tackle pandemic,” he is quoted as saying by PTI.

*Free Covid vaccine promise in Bihar poll manifesto perfectly in order. A party can announce what it wants to do when it comes to power, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Covid-19 vaccine: Bharat Biotech has said that it expects the its vaccine to be ready by June 2021. It has received nod for conducting late-stage human trials for its vaccine candidate.

The firm has said that it plans to test over 20,000 volunteers across 12-14 states for its vaccine candidate.

Meanwhile, the overall number of global coronavirus cases has topped 42.5 million, while the deaths have soared to more than 1,148,940, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Delhi: Police bust IPL betting racket, two arrested

By
Shivani Negi
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Delhi Police have busted a cricket betting racket on Indian Premier League (IPL) matches in Greater Kailash-1 area and arrested two persons.

The Police have also recovered a TV, mobile phones and laptop from their possession, an official said on Saturday.

According to the police, the two people accused have been identified as Mohit Verma(27) and Deepak Kumar(27). Both the persons are residents of Delhi’s Sangam Vihar.

The accused used the ZOOM app on a LED TV, wherein the live rate of betting on the match that the other player s offered was displayed.

During the interrogation, the police found out that the accused were using WMC application on the laptop for betting related assistance.

The raid was conducted on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday and the two accused were caught betting during the match between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

“At about 10 pm, a raid was conducted after complying with all the legal aspects at the given address with raiding staff duly deployed accordignly nearby the given address to prevent the escape of the offenders,” the police said.

“During sustained interrogation, one of the accused admitted that he had taken the said premises, House No. 11, servant quarters on the second Floor, Hemkunt Colony, Greater Kailash-I, New Delhi, on rent for Rs 27,000 per month with his partner,” said Atul Thakur, DCP South Delhi.

The police also underlined that the applications were being run through the internet with the help of a wireless internet router.

NBA against victimization of journalists, urges to follow code of ethics

By
Shivani Negi
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National Broadcast Association (NBA) has expressed disdain over recent events in Mumbai as the clash between Republic TV and Mumbai Police. Talking about the incident, it said that the clash is posing a threat to the credibility and respect of two great institutions — media and police.

“We are deeply concerned that journalists working in the newsroom have become victims of this unfortunate conflict,” it said.

NBA further said that it does not endorse the kind of journalism being practised by Republic TV and even though the channel does not subscribe to NBA’s code, it still take strong exception to cases filed against its editorial staff.

“We do not approve of the kind of journalism that is being practiced by Republic TV. And even though Republic TV is not a member of NBA and does not subscribe to our Code, we still take strong exception to cases filed against its editorial staff. We stand for the freedom of speech and expression of the media as enshrined in the Constitution of India. At the same time, we endorse the practice of ethics in journalism and put fair and balanced reporting at the core of what we report upon,” it said.

“News broadcasters are governed by the independent regulatory body, NBSA, headed by (Retd.) Justice A.K. Sikri. NBSA over the years has played an extremely important role in being a watchdog by monitoring content of news channels. It has acted against well known national and regional broadcasters by levelling fines, apologies and warnings in several matters including the coverage of the death of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. We appeal that non member broadcasters be requested to follow the Code of Ethics and Guidelines of NBSA,” it added.

NBA further expressed concern at the FIR registered in Lucknow by the UP Police over the TRP scam. It also said that the intensity with which the case was transferred to CBI appears to be doubtful and said it may lead to a witch-hunt against the media.

“NBA also expresses serious concern at the open-ended FIR registered by the UP police against media for alleged TRP manipulation. The speed with which the case was transferred to CBI overnight raises doubts about the intentions. A complaint filed against unknown persons by an individual who has no locus standi may lead to a witch-hunt against the media, its advertisers and advertising agencies. We sincerely urge the government to immediately withdraw the case referred to CBI.”

“BARC has a mechanism to deal with such cases. An internal competent body headed by (Retd.) Justice Mukul Mudgal is capable and empowered to look into cases related to TRP data tampering. All cases related to TRP manipulation should be transferred to this authority,” NBA summed up its statement.

RJD releases it’s manifesto, know manifesto of other parties for comparison

By
Neha Kumari
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The first phase of voting is on October 28 for the assembly elections in Bihar. Just before this, the main opposition party Rashtriya Janata Dal has released its election manifesto. In this, the party has prominently mentioned its promise of 10 lakh jobs to the youth. Along with this, many big announcements have also been made, including loan waiver, unemployment allowance of farmers. In Patna, senior leaders including RJD leaders Tejashwi Yadav, Manoj Jha issued the manifesto.

What are the big announcements in RJD manifesto
If you look at the promises made in the RJD manifesto, then 10 lakh jobs, abolition of contractual practice, all have been declared equal work and equal pay. Privatization in government departments will be discontinued. Equal pay scale to employed teachers. Executive Assistant Librarian Urdu teachers will be reinstated. The Bihari youth will not be charged for filling the government examination form and the government will pay the fare for their journey.

Anganwadi worker, special focus on farmers
The demands of Anganwadi worker assistant, Asha Karmi, rural doctor will be met. Increase the income of farmers and make their work free, the bonus on the minimum support price for farmers buying crops.

Election Declaration of Parties for Bihar Assembly Election 2020
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RJD –

  • 10 lakh jobs promised
  • Declaration of farmers’ loan waiver
  • Privatization will stop
  • Security shaft will be formed
  • students laptop
  • Permanent policy in the job

BJP –

  • Immunization will be provided free of cost to every Bihar resident once the corona vaccine is available
  • Promise to recruit 3 lakh teachers in all schools and universities within one year of formation of government
  • Promise to make one crore women self-reliant
  • BJP has also promised a total of 19 lakh jobs in its resolution letter.
  • Promise to give 30 million people pucca houses by 2022
  • Promise to make all technical courses including medical and engineering available in Hindi language

JDU –

  • Progress of youth power Bihar
  • Strong woman
  • Irrigation water in every field
  • Clean village
  • Clean city, developed city
  • Easy connectivity
  • Health facility for all

Congress –

  • Debt of farmers waived on coming to power
  • Poor electricity bill waived
  • The farmers promise to get the right price for the right crop
  • Promise to reject agricultural laws
  • Promise to give 1500 rupees every month to unemployed till get job
  • Promise to give pension of ₹ 1000 to widowed women

LJP –

  • With the implementation of Bihar First Bihari First, all women will get free bus travel.
  • Equal work equal pay promise
  • Prompt resumption of approved and approved posts of all departments
  • Promise to establish state-of-the-art cancer institutes
  • Promise of formation of Bihar First Bihari First Youth Commission
  • Mata Sita promises to build a grand temple
  • Promise to modernize SC-ST hostel with Wi-Fi, library, mess, sports material, and security guard

MEA Jaishankar says that India had done a lot for UN

By
Neha Kumari
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday that as a founding member of the United Nations, India has done a lot for the success of the global body and will continue to work strongly in accordance with its goals and the expectations of the member countries.

He was speaking after the release of the commemorative stamp on the completion of 75 years of the United Nations. The postal department also issued postage stamps in 1954, 1985 and 1995 on the ninth, 40th and 50th anniversary of the United Nations respectively.

Jaishankar said, as a founding member of the United Nations, India with its soul worked in formulating the principles of the United Nations and making peace. India has also played an important role in sending peacekeepers for UN peacekeeping missions.

He said, the United Nations did a commendable job as a platform to bring the countries of the world together and fulfill their dreams of a better future for humanity. India looks forward to its eighth term as a temporary member of the UN Security Council. India has been elected as a temporary member of the UN Security Council for a two-year term. His term will start from January 2021.
He said that collectively the world “needs to work together to make this the United Nations which is the best possible United Nations we have”.

Jaishankar, speaking at a New York-based global body’s 75th anniversary stamp release event, said, “Over the past 75 years, the UN has served as a platform for countries in the world to come together.” Roof and dreams and working together towards a better future for mankind. As a founding member of the United Nations, India has invested its heart and soul, at the forefront of maintaining peace by crafting the principles of the UN Charter. “

India’s Refinery Processing Limps To Six-Month Peak

By
Neha Kumari
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After the unlock, industrial and transportation activities in the country have been steadily improving. Due to this, economic recovery is continuously increasing. Crude oil processing has also provided another indication. According to government data, crude oil processing at the country’s refinery has reached a 6-month high.

According to the data, crude oil refining in September was 4.33 million barrels per day (17.71 million tonnes) daily. It has grown by 13.4% compared to August. This is the first high level of crude refining since the ban due to coronavirus. There were 5.01 million barrels per day of refining before the ban.

According to the data, the refineries of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) have reached 81 percent capacity. At the same time, the refining capacity of Reliance, the company with the largest refinery, has reached 89.37 per cent. Crude oil production declined by 6 per cent to 2.49 million tonnes.

Fuel demand has also increased for the first time since June. For the first time since March, sales of Gasoil have also increased, indicating an increase in industrial activity before the festive season. UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo says that all this indicates that the Indian economy is now slowly returning back on track. He believes that despite increasing cases of corona infection, oil demand has increased due to the lifting of restrictions on traffic.

IPL 2020: Nitish Rana, Varun Chakraborty stars in KKR win against DC

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Harshit
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won their sixth match of the 13th season of IPL. He beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by 59 runs in Abu Dhabi. Ahead of the target of 195 runs, Delhi’s team was able to score 135/9 runs in the prescribed 20 overs. The hero of Kolkata’s victory was Varun Chakraborty, who took 5 wickets for 20 runs in 4 overs with his spin. Pat Cummins also took three wickets (giving 17 runs).

With 12 points from 11 matches, Kolkata remains in fourth place. This was the fourth defeat for Delhi Capitals. She remains in second place with 14 points from 11 matches.

Chasing a score of 195, Delhi lost the wicket on the very first ball of the innings, when Ajinkya Rahane (0) was lbw by Pat Cummins. Shikhar Dhawan (6), who came to start the innings with Rahane, also kept going, he was bowled by Cummins. Later on Delhi failed to chase the massive target.

IPL 2020: Father passes away last night, Mandeep showed dedication on field

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Harshit
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In the 43rd match of IPL 2020, Mandeep Singh of Kings XI Punjab has played a small inning of 17 runs in Dubai, but he is being praised everywhere. Last night Mandeep’s father passed away and he came on the field to play and got the opportunity to open the innings. He landed on the ground with the grief of father leaving and the responsibility of opening the team.

Due to the injury of team opener Mayank Agarwal, Mandeep Singh went down to open for the team with captain KL Rahul. Mandeep’s father Hardev Singh died on Friday night after a long illness.

Mandeep scored 17 runs in 14 balls during this period. He along with KL Rahul added 37 runs in 6 overs for the team. During this, he also hit a four. However, he was caught by Sandeep Sharma in the hands of Rashid Khan and sent to the pavilion. Mandeep’s courageous move is being praised on social media. During the match, the players of Kings XI landed on the field by tying black bands on the arms.

Political slugfest over rape of 6-year-old Dalit girl in Punjab

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Harshit
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The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman targeted Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over the rape and murder of a six-year-old Dalit girl in the Hoshiarpur district Punjab.

Sitaraman accused the Congress leaders of visiting every single place which can help them politically. She was referring to their visit to Uttar Pradesh Hathras district earlier this month amid a high clash with the state government.

The BJP is making the point that while Congress leaders visited every single place which can help them politically, including Hathras in Uttar Pradesh, they are silent on this case which involves the child of a Bihari migrant laborer.

“A six-year-old girl raped then killed and the body half-burnt in Hoshiarpur and it doesn’t shake the conscience of the brother and sister who rush to every other place which can help them politically,” the BJP leader said about the crime in the Congress-ruled state.

Sitaraman also slammed the state administration over their handling of the rape case. She assured her support to the victim’s family. Meanwhile the Union Minister Prakash
Javedkar also hit out at Congress leaders for their stand in this case.

Finance Ministry introduces loan waiver scheme

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Harshit
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The Finance Ministry has announced waiver on interest for loans up to Rs 2 crore. The department of Financial services came out with operational guidelines in retaliation of the Supreme Court’s direction to implement the interest waiver scheme and this the relief to the borrowers at the onset of the festive season.

As per the scheme, the lending institutions shall credit the difference between compound interest and simple interest to borrowers’ respective accounts for a limited period of time.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

“Borrowers who have loan accounts having sanctioned limits and outstanding amount of not exceeding Rs 2 crore (aggregate of all facilities with lending institutions) as on February 29 shall be eligible for the scheme,” said finance ministry.

Housing loans, education loans, credit card dues, auto loans, MSME loans, consumer durable loans, and consumer loans are covered under the scheme.

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