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PM Modi to deliver keynote address at Grand Challenges Annual Meeting

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Jyoti B
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver a keynote address at the inaugural function of Grand Challenges Annual Meeting 2020, on October 19 at 7:30 PM via video conferencing.

“The Grand Challenges Annual Meeting, for the last 15 years, has fostered international innovation collaborations to address the biggest challenges in health and development,” said the Prime Minister’s Office.

The meeting will convene virtually from October 19 to 21, bringing together policymakers and scientific leaders, calling for deepened scientific collaborations in solving global health problems, with great emphasis on COVID-19 with an “India for the World” framing.

It said the three-day program will feature leaders talks, panel discussions, and virtual informal conversations on topics ranging from scientific interventions for fighting the pandemic, managing the pandemic, and accelerating the development and implementation of global solutions to combat this pandemic and prevent the next one.

Approximately, 1,600 people from 40 countries will participate in this meeting.

Pakistan opposition starts countrywide protests to oust government

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Jyoti B
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Supporters of Pakistan opposition parties were converging on a stadium in the city of Gujranwala on Friday to begin a countrywide protest campaign to oust Prime Minister Imran Khan, who they accuse of being installed by the military in a rigged 2018 election.

Sharif was speaking via video link from London to a gathering of tens of thousands of people organised by opposition parties to kick-off a countrywide protest campaign in the eastern city of Gujranwala aiming to oust Khan’s government.

“Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, you packed up our government, which was working well, and put the nation and the country at the alter of your wishes,” Sharif told the gathering – the largest since the 2018 elections.

The protest campaign comes at a time when Pakistan is experiencing an economic crisis, with inflation touching double digits and negative growth. The next general election is scheduled for 2023.

“Go Imran go. Your time is up!” shouted tens of thousands of the opposition supporters gathered at the Gujwanwala stadium hours before the leaders arrived.

US election 2020: Covid, national security to be the topics of Biden-Trump’s next debate

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Shivani Negi
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The next presidential debate between Democratic candidate Joe Biden and Republic candidate Donald Trump is scheduled to be held on October 22.

This will be the second debate between the two fierce candidates. With just two weeks left for elections, this debate can play a crucial role in deciding the future of Biden and Trump’s White House journey.

The Commission on Presidential debates on Friday informed that the topics for the October 22 debate will include Covid-19 and national security among others. “Kristen Welker, moderator of the October 22, 2020 presidential debate, has selected the topics for that debate,” the Commission said.

Apart from covid-19 and national security, the other topics of debate are — American families, race in America, climate change, and leadership.

The debate is scheduled to be held at Belmont University in Nashville.

It is expected that the final debate could feature India and wider neighbourhood, a report of The Tribune said.

The debate was earlier scheduled for October 16, but was postponed after the Republic candidate Donald trump tested positive for the covid-19 infection.

Meanwhile, both the candidates have been carrying their presidential campaign rallies to garner as much support as they can.

While the poll aggregator has suggested Biden’s clear lead over Trump, the competition still remains neck-to-neck between the two candidates.

Trump is known for launching personal attacks while Biden often gets anxious in between debates.

Mithun Chakraborty’s son, wife booked in rape case

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Shivani Negi
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A rape case has been filed against Mithun Chakraborty’s son Mahaaskhay and his wife Yogeeta Bali. The FIR has accused Mahaaksha, also known as Mimoh, and his mother of rape and coercion.

The case was registered at Oshiwara police station, Mumbai on Thursday, the officials said.

In her FIR, the victim has said that she was in a relationship with Mimoh since 2015. She also said that  she got involved in physical relationship with Mimoh after he promised that he would marry her.

“The complainant said she was in a relationship with Mahaakshay Chakraborty from 2015 to 2018 and during that period he had promised to marry her,” The Tribune quoted an official as saying.

 The woman said that one day Mahaakshay called her at his home and drugged her with a soft drink. Following which, he forcefully made physical relationship with her without consent.

“The woman said that during their relationship, she had gone to see Mahaakshay’s flat at Adarsh Nagar in Andheri West, which he had purchased in 2015. She said when she went there, the accused offered her a spiked soft drink and forced her to have physical relations with him,” he added.

“The woman alleged that when she became pregnant, Mahaakshay asked her to abort the baby and gave her pills,” he said.

“The woman said she used to ask Mahaakshay about their marriage. But in January 2018, he told her that he cannot marry her, which led to an altercation between them. She said when she called him, his mother Yogita Bali threatened her,” the official said.

The woman later shifted to Delhi and filed a complaint against Mimoh and his mother in a high court. The complaint was filed in 2018 when Mimoh was set to marry Telugu actress Madalsa Sharma. Madalsa was also involved in threatening the woman, reportedly.

Mimoh has acted in several Bollywood. He made his debut with 2008 film Jimmy and was last seen in Ishqedarriyaan. Some of his notable work are — Haunted 3D and Loot.

Deepika Padukone, Jacqueline Fernandez`s photos found on employees` job cards

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Jyoti B
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The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee (MGNREGA) job scheme has once again become the target of fraudsters, this time in Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh.

The pictures of Bollywood actors Deepika Padukone and Jacqueline Fernandez have reportedly been used on the ‘fake’ job cards to claim benefits.

In one of the job cards with the name Monu Dubey, the picture of film actress Deepika Padukone was used.

Monu Dubey one of the victims of the fraud said that after putting a photo of Deepika Padukone on the job card, thirty thousand rupees were withdrawn in his name, even though he did not go to work. This sequence continues every month. 

More than 10 such cards have been used where the pictures were replaced and lakhs have been withdrawn using such job cards.

Photos of actresses were put on fake job cards with their names, and the amount was also withdrawn.

The matter was highlighted after the actual beneficiaries were not getting the amount sanctioned by the government. On investigation, the authorities recovered dozens of such fake job cards with pictures of Bollywood actress in it.

The people living in Jhirnya district alleged that they got no work under the MGNREGA scheme and the sarpanch, secretary, employment assistant are involved in corruption.  

The District Panchayat CEO Gaurav Benal has ordered an inquiry in the matter to check how the fake job cards were made and how the amounts were taken out from the account. 

Congress welcomes alliance of mainstream J&K parties, demands restoration of Article 370

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Jyoti B
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Welcoming the Gupkar Declaration, Congress MP P Chidambaram on Friday, said that Congress stood resolutely for the restoration of the status and rights of the people of J&K.

Accepting the coming together of mainstream J&K parties under the ‘People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration’, he warned the Centre to stop looking at them as ‘secessionist or anti-national’. Similarly, CPM leader Sitaram Yechury too welcomed the ‘restarting of the political process in J&K’. 

The declaration comes a day after mainstream political parties in Jammu and Kashmir held a meeting and formed an alliance for the restoration of the special status of the erstwhile state as it existed before 5 August last year and also to begin a conversation between all stakeholders on the matter.

“The coming together of mainstream regional parties of J&K to fight a constitutional battle to restore the rights of the people of Jammu,  Kashmir and Ladakh is a development that must be welcomed by all the people of India,” he said on Twitter.

After a meeting Thursday at the residence of National Conference president Farooq Abdullah which was attended by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, Peoples Conference chairman Sajad Lone, Peoples Movement leader Javaid Mir and CPIM leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, the NC chief said they decided to formalise the alliance and it was named ‘Peoples’ Alliance for Gupkar Declaration’.

Responding to the tweet, Mehbooba wrote: “It was nice of you & Farooq Sahab to come home. It gave me courage listening to him. I’m sure together we all can change things for the better”.

The alliance will seek for the restoration of the constitutional position in respect of Jammu and Kashmir as it existed before August 5 last year, he had said.

Covid-19 update: India sees 62,212 new cases, 837 fatalities in last 24-hour

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Shivani Negi
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India’s covid-19 tally has mountd to 74,32,681 with 62,21 fresh covid-19 cases in 24-hour. 837 deaths reported in last 24 hours have taken the death tally to 1,12,998.

Total case tally stands at 74,32,681 including 7,95,087 active cases, 65,24,596 cured/discharged/migrated cases and 1,12,998 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India reports 62,212 new Covid cases & 837 deaths in the last 24 hours: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, the total samples tested for COVID-19 in the country crossed the 9.2-crore mark.

A total of 9,22,54,927 samples have been tested in the country for COVID-19 till Thursday. This includes 10,28,622 samples tested on October 15.

Here’re more updates related to Covid-19:

*West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh has tested positive for coronavirus. He was rushed to a private hospital on Friday night.

*Delhi government has begun next round of Sero-surveys to better assess the covid-19 situation and formulate combat strategies.

*Dr Suresh Jadhav, executive director of the Serum Institute of India, which is testing the Oxford -AstraZeneca vaccine candidate in the country said India may get a Covid-19 vaccine by March 2021, p

*India scales an unprecedented peak. Active cases drop below the 8L mark for the first time in 1.5 months: Health Ministry

*Global coronavirus cases see fastest growth as new infection surged in Europe. . An AFP tally based on official data showed that more than 400,000 new cases were reported across the world on Thursday,.

*Next 2.5 moths will play crucial role in India’s fight against coronavirus, health minister Harsh Vardhan said.

*The European Medicines Agency could approve three Covid-19 vaccines early next year, its Executive Director Guido Rasi said on Friday.
“If everything goes well, in the first months of 2021, there could be three vaccines approved by EMA. But everything has to go well. There’s a little hitch behind every corner,” he said.

*”When I look at Europe & US it’s amazing how many unmasked people I see on street. You won’t see it in India. People rose to the occasion. In many ways, PM was a great motivator. He went up there and really got people to take this very seriously,” S Jaishankar, Foreign Minister.

Meanwhile, the overall number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed the 39 million mark, while the deaths have soared to more than 1,103,350, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

As of Saturday morning, the total number of cases stood at 39,247,785 and the fatalities increased to 1,103,352, the University said.

SC dismisses plea seeking removal of Uddhav Thackeray government in Maharashtra

By
Shivani Negi
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The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the plea that sought removal of Uddhav Thackeray led Maha Vikas Aghadi government and imposition of President’s rule in Maharashtra.

The Apex court refused to entertain the plea, saying, ” “You are at liberty to approach the President, don’t come here.” The top court bench also included Justices AS Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian.

The plea was presented before 3-judge bench headed by Chief Justice, SA Bobde.

The plea cited the recent case of Sushant Singh Rajput’S death and demolition of Kangana Ranaut’s property as the example of bad governance to seek the removal. It also claimed that the state did not take actions in line with constitution.

Vikram Gehlot, in his petition, said that the affairs of the state were not carried out with legal provisions. In his plea, He referred the death of Sushant Singh Rajput and demolition of Ranaut’s property as examples of poor law and order in the state.

During the video-conference hearing, the top court said that Maharashtra is a big state and it can not be said the constitution is not being followed on the basis of some incidents.

Maharashtra is being governed by Thackeray led Shiv Sena which has Congress and National Congress Party(NCP)

SC sought attorney general’s on HC order asking ‘molester’ to get rakhi tied by complainant

By
Jyoti B
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The Supreme Court on Friday sought Attorney General K K Venugopal’s assistance in a plea filed by nine women lawyers to set aside a Madhya Pradesh High Court’s order of granting bail to an accused in a molestation case on the condition that he requests the complainant to tie him a ‘rakhi’.

A bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar issued notice to the office of Attorney General K K Venugopal on an appeal filed by nine women lawyers who have said that courts across the country should be restrained from imposing such conditions as these are “against the principle of law”.

The high court, in its July 30 order, had granted bail to the accused and imposed a condition that he along with his wife shall visit the house of the complainant and request her to tie ‘Rakhi’ to him with the promise to protect her to the best of his ability for all times to come.

Senior advocate Sanjay Parikh, appearing for the petitioners including lawyer Aparna Bhat, told the bench that the appeal has been filed in an extraordinary circumstance.

The trauma of the victim is trivialised by such conditions, Parikh told the bench, also comprising Justice B R Gavai. These kinds of conditions are imposed which are against the principle of law.

Repeatedly such observations are being made, he said. Are you submitting only for Madhya Pradesh or the entire country, the bench asked.

It said another question of law which arises for consideration of the apex court in the matter is whether the high court ought to have employed circumspection and sensitivity while dealing with a case involving a sexual offence having been committed against a woman.

“The high court erred in imposing a condition that defeated the very purpose of granting bail by directing the alleged perpetrator to establish contact with the victim,” the plea said.

Happy Navratri 2020: Significance, wishes, images to share with friends and family

By
Shivani Negi
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The season of festivities has arrived beginning the nine-day Navratri celebrations. Devotees across the country are gearing for the auspicious occasion and markets are stocked up with Pooja samagri. This year the festival starts from October 17 and will continue till 25.

The Navratri is celebrated to worship nine avatars of Goddess Durga or Shakti. This Navratri is also known as Shardiya Navratri as it falls during the Sharad or autumn season.

The first day of the Navrtari is known as Pratipadaand the first avatar of Navdurga — Goddess Shailpuri — is worshipped. Every day of Navratri holds a different significance and is known by different names across the country.

Celebrations for Durga Puja start on the sixth day of Navratri while nine nights mark Rama’s victory over Ravana which is a symbol of good triumphing over evil.

Around this time, Ramlila is organised at various places across the country which ends with Rama killing Ravana. People gather in large numbers to witness the story of lord Rama. However, due to the pandemic, the celebrations are different this year but this is also the time when we need to believe in everything these festivals stand for.

We wish you a very happy festive season, share these Navratri quotes and images with your friends and family to begin the auspicious occasion

*Happy Navratri. May the days end all the darkness and usher in light and prosperity.

*Celebrate the victory of good over evil. Happy Navratri!

*Happy Navratri to you and yours

*This Navratri sending you blessings and greetings.

*Navratri is a time to share and care. Wish you glorious days ahead. Happy Navratri 2020!

*May Goddess Durga provide you with the strength to overcome all obstacles in life. Shubh Navratri!

*May Maa Durga empower you and your family with health, wealth, happiness and prosperity. Happy Navratri 2020!

*May you have the best of time, celebrations and success in life this year. Best Wishes for a joyous Navratri with lots joy, happiness and peace.

*May Maa Durga guide you, protect you, and always be with you in whatever you do. Happy Navratri!

*Good Fortune, Good Health, Happy Life

*All these are my wishes for you this Navtatri! ‘Happy Navaratri

Bihar Election: PM Modi schedule for election campaign

By
Neha Kumari
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The program has been fixed by the BJP for the election public meetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bihar. PM Modi will address a total of 12 election public meetings in Bihar.

The leaders of all allies will be present in the rallies of PM Narendra Modi in Bihar. JDU National President and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will be present on every platform. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address three rallies every day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will start the mission Bihar from 23 October.


It is noteworthy that on 23 October, PM Modi will address a public meeting in Sasaram, Gaya and Bhagalpur. On October 28, they will hold the first rally in Darbhanga, the second in Muzaffarpur and the third in Patna.

On 1 November, PM Modi will come to Bihar again. The next rally will be in Chapra, second East Champaran and third rally in Samastipur. On November 3, the first rally of the Prime Minister will be held in Champaran, second Saharsa and third in Araria. Election incharge of Bihar BJP Devendra Phannavis has given this information in the capital Patna.

India said to China that stop commenting in internal issue, if you expect same from others

By
Neha Kumari
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Ministry of external affairs has asked China to stop commenting on India’s internal matters after Beijing raked Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh.

The ministry of external affairs said to China that “union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have been, are, and would remain an integral part of India” and “China has no locus standi to comment on India’s internal matters”.

Advising Beijing that “We hope that countries will not comment on India’s internal matters, as much as they expect the same of others.”

China earlier this week said, it “doesn’t recognize Ladakh Union Territory… and also Arunachal Pradesh” after India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated bridges in the region. The defence minister inaugurated 44 bridges in seven union territories and states, many of them bordering China.

WHO Scientist said healthy and young person may have to wait until 2022 for the corona vaccine

By
Neha Kumari
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Worldwide, cases of infection with the corona virus are constantly increasing. Although scientists are definitely hoping that in the next year i.e. 2021, there will be a vaccine, but how and when it will be available is also a big question. Meanwhile, World Health Organization chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan has said something about the corona vaccine that increase the concerns of youth.

Saumya Swaminathan has stated that a healthy and young person may have to wait until 2022 for the corona vaccine. She said that first the focus would be on immunization of the elderly and other vulnerable groups.


Swaminathan has hoped that at least one effective vaccine will be available by the year 2021, but that too will be available only in limited quantities. Therefore, the first vaccination will be initiated with health care workers and front-line workers, and those who are most at risk will be given priority.

She said that it is difficult to get sufficient corona vaccine before the year 2022, so that people can return to normal life. She said that the vaccine currently undergoing trials will take at least 12 months.

Shoaib Aftab created history, achieved 99.99 percent score in NEET 2020

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Jyoti B
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the NEET 2020 Result on the official website. 

Over 13 lakh medical aspirants took the NEET 2020 exam this year. Odisha’s Shoyeb Aftab has bagged All India Rank (AIR) 1 in NEET 2020 examination. 

Soyeb and Delhi’s Akansha Singh have scored 720 out of 720 marks but Aftab has been ranked first and Singh second as per the NTA’s tie-breaking policy, the officials said.

“There is no doctor in my family, so I didn’t expect this. I had hoped to make it to top 100 or top 50 but I never expected to score 720/720. The exam was being postponed, so there was a lot of pressure. But the goal was to stay calm and utilise time,” said Soyeb Aftab.

Earlier today, Union Minister for Education Ramesh Pokhriyal thanked NTA for giving a new cohort of doctors this year. The exams were conducted during “testing” times.

He Became the first student in the state to score 99.99 per cent in NEET exam. According to an India Today report, Shoaib was taking coaching from an institute in Kota.

England to tour Pakistan for T20 series in January 2021

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Harshit
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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has invited England to play a series of three T20 matches in January next year. England made their last tour of Pakistan in 2005-06. The team then toured Pakistan for the Test and ODI series.

“Yes, we have sent an official invitation to the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) to play a series of three T20 matches between 13 and 20 January,” Wasim Khan told a TV channel in Pakistan. Did that this tour has nothing to do with the Pakistan team’s tour of England this year. The Pakistan team went to play England for the Test series despite Covid-19.

Wasim Khan said, “When we decided to send the team to England, we were worried about Covid-19 and bio-safe environment. Apart from this, some people had expressed concern that with this we can put our players in danger. It was not easy for us when ten of our players were found positive before the tour. “He said that it is now up to the England Cricket Board to decide on his invitation.”

Wasim Khan said, “We never discussed a tour of Pakistan in return for this but now we have sent an invitation to the ECB.” Now they have to assess the safety and circumstances of Kovid-19 before taking any decision. We are confident that his team will tour Pakistan. “

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