Daily Current Affairs: October 2021

G20 endorses global corporate minimum tax at Rome summit

The move by the Group of 20 summit in Rome was hailed by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen

source https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/g20-endorses-global-corporate-minimum-tax-at-rome-summit/article37261410.ece

Ship to be built for seabed exploration, says Ministry official

Cabinet clearance for the project has been received, he says

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/ship-to-be-built-for-seabed-exploration-says-ministry-official/article37261406.ece

Chala fires: talks held with traders

The Fire and Rescue Services on Saturday held talks with traders in the Chala market in its efforts to prevent repeated fire outbreaks there.The meeti

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/chala-fires-talks-held-with-traders/article37261395.ece

Elambahavath named OSD for ‘Illam Thedi Kalvi’

The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday posted IAS officer K. Elambahavath as the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) for its ‘Illam Thedi Kalvi’ scheme launc

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/elambahavath-named-osd-for-illam-thedi-kalvi/article37261382.ece

Water level nearing 110 feet in Mettur

Water level at Stanley Reservoir in Mettur Dam is nearing 110 feet against the full reservoir level of 120 feet on Saturday. Officials of the Public W

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/water-level-nearing-110-feet-in-mettur/article37260385.ece

Bonus distributed to cooperative societies

Minister for Information and Publicity M.P. Saminathan in the presence of Collector H. Krishnanunni distributed Deepavali bonus and dividend to 141 we

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/bonus-distributed-to-cooperative-societies/article37260367.ece

Shopping areas crowded ahead of Deepavali

With four days left for Deepavali, people thronged the shopping areas in the city leading to traffic congestion on Saturday. Most of the textile showr

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/shopping-areas-crowded-ahead-of-deepavali/article37260358.ece

Cotton purchase prices soar

At Gajwel, the rate was a record ₹8,425 a quintal on Friday

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/cotton-purchase-prices-soar/article37260359.ece

76 new cases in Erode district

Erode district on Saturday reported 76 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 1,04,235. While 97 persons were discharged, 809 continue to be under tr

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/76-new-cases-in-erode-district/article37260336.ece

‘Pay incentive to ryots for taking up alternative crops’

Former Minister and senior leader of Congress Mohd. Ali Shabbir has asked the State Government to refrain from using coercive means to stop farmers fr

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/pay-incentive-to-ryots-for-taking-up-alternative-crops/article37260343.ece

Huzurabad poll creates a record of sorts

No dearth of allegations and criticism of opponents by main political parties

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/huzurabad-poll-creates-a-record-of-sorts/article37260327.ece

Biomining project to be extended to town panchayats: Minister

Minister for Municipal Administration K.N. Nehru said that biomining projects would be extended to town panchayats and to villages in a phased manner.

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/biomining-project-to-be-extended-to-town-panchayats-minister/article37260320.ece

Applications invited for vacancies under project

A One Stop Facility (OSF) is proposed to be set up for the Tamil Nadu Rural Transformation Project in Krishnagiri. According to the administration, re

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/applications-invited-for-vacancies-under-project/article37260307.ece

TNFRS gears up for Deepavali

Fire control rooms to function round-the clock: Official

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tnfrs-gears-up-for-deepavali/article37260297.ece

Himachal byelections: 55% polling for Mandi Lok Sabha seat; heavy turnout for Jubbal-Kotkhai Assembly constituency

Tribune News Service

Shimla, October 30

The polling for the byelections to the Mandi Lok Sabha and three Assembly seats of Fatehpur, Arki and Jubbal-Kotkhai on Saturday was peaceful with a heavy turnout in the apple heartland of Jubbal-Kotkhai at almost 79 per cent.

As compared to the polling in the three Assembly seats, there was relatively low polling of 55 per cent for the Mandi parliamentary seat, comprising 17 Assembly segments. While there was 67.67 per cent turnout in Seraj, the Assembly segment of the CM in Mandi, the polling was moderate at 58 per cent in Rampur, the home town of Congress candidate Pratibha Singh.

Web Pics 2.jpg — Chetan Bragta, Independent candidate from Jubbal-Kotkhai, after he cast his vote in Kotkhai. Tribune photo

The outcome of the bypolls holds great significance for Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur and at the same time it will decide political fate of Pratibha Singh, who contested the polls for the first time without the support of her late husband Virbhadra Singh.

Voting, which was sluggish in the morning, picked up in the afternoon. The overall polling in the 17 Assembly segments of the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency was 55 per cent, with the lowest turnout being at 46.72 per cent in Sarkagaht in Mandi district. The polling was 66.20 per cent in Fatehpur, 64.97 per cent in Arki and 78.69 per cent in Jubbal-Kotkhai.

Three panchayats in Kinnaur boycotted the poll in protest against the upcoming Jangi Thopan Hydel Project.

The polling was peaceful as there was no report of any violence or untoward incident. The counting of votes will be taken up on November 2.

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Two non-profits on their efforts to distribute clothes to the underprivileged during the festive season

The glow of pride and the look of condescension have never done much for charity. When the giver displays either or both of these, the receiver is dev

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/two-non-profits-on-their-efforts-to-distribute-clothes-to-the-underprivileged-during-the-festive-season/article37260120.ece

18 bags and boxes of kindness and counting

A gated community adds the joy of giving to its Deepavali celebrations. It is running a clothes collection drive that ends today

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/18-bags-and-boxes-of-kindness-and-counting/article37260079.ece

Two soldiers killed in Rajouri explosion: Indian Army

Another soldier is under treatment

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/2-soldiers-killed-in-rajouri-explosion-indian-army/article37260065.ece

Find your neighbours at these hunger spots in Chennai

The festive season is about food; and in one’s enthusiasm, the preparation can easily overshoot the requirement. If that happens, here is what you could do with the excess plate

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/find-your-neighbours-at-these-hunger-spots-in-chennai/article37260018.ece

MNS comes up with internship on nature

Urban Wilderness Walks helps life science students conduct nature trails

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/mns-comes-up-with-internship-on-nature/article37259970.ece

Friends, politicians visit residence of ‘Power Star’

Members of the film fraternity, friends, and family members rushed to actor Puneeth Rajkumar’s house at Sadashivanagar here soon after his death was a

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/friends-politicians-visit-residence-of-power-star/article37244581.ece

FDA paves way for Pfizer Covid-19 vaccinations in young kids

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine. The FDA cleared kid-size doses — just a third of the amount given to teens and adults — for emergency use, and up to 28 million more American children could be eligible for vaccinations as early as next week.

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Kin of deceased RTC employees demonstrate for jobs

Kin of the employees of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) who died while in service and were promised jobs on compassionate

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/kin-of-deceased-rtc-employees-demonstrate-for-jobs/article37243604.ece

Scrap yard where fire broke out on Thursday continues to function despite Coimbatore Corporation notice

Town Planning wing officials had in June served notice on the owner asking him to vacate the place

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/scrap-yard-where-fire-broke-out-on-thursday-continues-to-function-despite-coimbatore-corporation-notice/article37243563.ece

15 candidates in fray for Badvel bypoll today

Voters to exercise franchise at 281 polling stations between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/15-candidates-in-fray-for-badvel-bypoll-today/article37243525.ece

‘APSCHE will act as bridge between institutions, NAAC’

Need for hand-holding colleges to meet norms stipulated by NAAC: chairman

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/apsche-will-act-as-bridge-between-institutions-naac/article37243476.ece

Govt. to set up wildlife rescue centres

The State government has decided to set up three ‘rescue, treatment and rehabilitation centres’ (RTRCs) for wildlife in Coimbatore, Tiruchi and Tirune

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/govt-to-set-up-wildlife-rescue-centres/article37243463.ece

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20 companies of Central forces to monitor bypoll

The Election Commission has deployed 20 companies of Central para-military forces to prevent any untoward incident during the byelection to Huzurabad

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/20-companies-of-central-forces-to-monitor-bypoll/article37242153.ece

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Surat wins award for best public transport, Kochi gets sustainable tag

Delhi received award for best metro passenger services

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/surat-wins-award-for-best-public-transport-kochi-gets-sustainable-tag/article37241104.ece

ED freezes BELL 214 helicopter on Homeland Security's request

Action over its alleged end use in a prohibited country

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ed-freezes-bell-214-helicopter-on-homeland-securitys-request/article37241081.ece

India, Israel adopt measures to strengthen military ties

It was agreed to form a Sub Working Group on defence industry cooperation

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-israel-adopt-measures-to-strengthen-military-ties/article37240854.ece

Relocation of tribespeople in limbo

Govt. agencies yet to find suitable land despite Centre disbursing compensation

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/relocation-of-tribespeople-in-limbo/article37240537.ece

Police nab 30 fugitives in special drive

Squads led by SHOs raid hideouts

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/police-nab-30-fugitives-in-special-drive/article37240471.ece

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Bring fuel prices under GST: Left parties

The activists of the Left parties staged a demonstration in-front of the Prakasam Bhavan on Thursday, demanding that petrol, diesel and cooking gas be

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/bring-fuel-prices-under-gst-left-parties/article37222217.ece

Former CPI(M) MLA Nanmaran passes away

He represented Madurai East in Assembly in 2001 and 2006 and remained a simple man all his life

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/former-cpim-mla-nanmaran-passes-away/article37222168.ece

Four boys drown near Sulur

Three boys drowned in a small pond near Sulur in Coimbatore district on Thursday. The tragedy occurred when the trio ventured into the pond to take ba

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/four-boys-drown-near-sulur/article37222165.ece

Stalin allays apprehensions over ‘Illam Thedi Kalvi’

Panel to frame State Education Policy soon, says CM

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/stalin-allays-apprehensions-over-illam-thedi-kalvi/article37222123.ece

Drop contract farming proposal: FCV tobacco growers

The farmers cultivating Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco have urged the Centre to drop the proposal of introducing contract farming system. The farme

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/drop-contract-farming-proposal-fcv-tobacco-growers/article37222099.ece

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Cuddalore logs 20 cases

Cuddalore district recorded nil deaths due to COVID-19 on Thursday. As many as 20 persons tested positive for the infection, taking the district’s tal

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cuddalore-logs-20-cases/article37221421.ece

Eye on Afghanistan, China to build military base in Tajikistan

The base will be owned by the Tajikistan special forces and financed by China

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/eye-on-afghanistan-china-to-build-military-base-in-tajikistan/article37221418.ece

Action against illegal charging of parking fees in Kozhikode city

Corporation to serve notices on four shopping malls

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/action-against-illegal-charging-of-parking-fees-in-kozhikode-city/article37221407.ece

Demand for police aid posts in ecotourism spots in Kozhikode falls on deaf ears

Popular destinations emerge as safe havens for miscreants

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/demand-for-police-aid-posts-in-ecotourism-spots-in-kozhikode-falls-on-deaf-ears/article37221394.ece

L-G nod for proposal to reopen schools in U.T.

Lt. Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has accorded approval for the proposal of the Education Department to reopen schools for Classes I to VIII from N

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/l-g-nod-for-proposal-to-reopen-schools-in-ut/article37221385.ece

Farmers' protest: Delhi Police starts removing barricades at Tikri border point

New Delhi, October 28

The Delhi Police on Thursday night started removing roadblocks placed at the Tikri border point where farmers have been protesting against the Centre's three farm laws, with sources indicating that one carriageway of the road will open in the coming days.

The move comes days after a Supreme Court hearing that saw farmer unions arguing that the police were responsible for the blockade at the Delhi borders.

The police had put multiple layers of barricades on the roads, complete with giant nails and huge concrete blocks as thousands of farmers had tried to cross Delhi borders in November last year.

Four out of the eight layers of barricades at the Tikri border have been removed. However, the cement barricades are still there and the road remains closed for commuters, an officer said.

In videos doing the rounds on social media, JCB machines were seen removing blockades at the Tikri border.

Sources in the Delhi Police said that such exercise is likely to be launched at Singhu and Ghazipur border points in the coming days.

Thousands of farmers have been camping at the three borders points --- Tikri, Singhu and Ghazipur --- protesting the Centre's three farm laws since November 26, 2020.

About the removal of blockades at the Tikri Border on Thursday night, a senior police officer said some layers of barricades that were placed by the police have been removed.

"The arrangement at the Tikri border in terms of infrastructure has been reduced. Seven to eight layers of different types of barricades were placed earlier and we have removed some of them," the officer said.

This is done as a move to open the road for traffic soon, he said.

"At present, there is no traffic flow as the roads are closed. Barricades will be completely removed soon to slowly ease the flow of traffic," the officer added.

The Supreme Court on October 21 had said farmers protesting at Delhi borders against the three farms laws have the right to agitate but they cannot block roads indefinitely even as the farmer unions and the government got embroiled in a blame game.

While the farmers' unions alleged that the police were responsible for the blockade as it suits them to allow a feeling among citizens that farmers are blocking the road, the Centre said there was an oblique purpose behind the protests.

After the court hearing, the Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU), whose supporters and office-bearers led by Rakesh Tikait are camping at Ghazipur on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border since November 2020, had said the barriers at the protest site have been put by the Delhi police and not farmers.

Tikait, the national spokesperson of the BKU, said protesters at Ghazipur have cleared the path on a service lane leading to the national capital but Delhi Police's barricades were still present there. PTI

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Joe Biden touts breakthrough on massive spending bill

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Bid to bribe voters boomerangs

Attempts by some politicians and their aides to bribe voters in the high-stakes byelection to Huzurabad Assembly constituency slated for October 30 bo

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/bid-to-bribe-voters-boomerangs/article37220623.ece

State records 171 more COVID cases

GHMC area reports 58 cases

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/state-records-171-more-covid-cases/article37220615.ece

Dharani completes one year

Dharani portal, the first of its kind one-stop solution for land-related issues introduced by the Telangana Government, has completed registration of

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/dharani-completes-one-year/article37220593.ece

China submits new climate plan to UN

China’s new submission confirmed its goal to achieve carbon neutrality before 2060 and slash its emissions intensity by more than 65%

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/china-submits-new-climate-plan-to-un/article37220508.ece

Gold seized from two air passengers

Officials of the Customs Air Intelligence Unit seized 1.5 kg of gold of 24 karat purity worth ₹76.80 lakh from two passengers at the international air

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/gold-seized-from-two-air-passengers/article37220435.ece

Physical classes for students of Standards I to VIII from Nov. 8

Online sessions will continue for those opting to study at home: Minister

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/physical-classes-for-students-of-standards-i-to-viii-from-nov-8/article37202051.ece

Paintings of trans artists from T.N., Kerala find place in U.S. exhibition

They will also be featured in the website of University of South Florida

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/paintings-of-trans-artists-from-tn-kerala-find-place-in-us-exhibition/article37202043.ece

Two leaders support Panneerselvam’s stand

J.C.D. Prabhakar, A. Anwhar Raajhaa demand a discussion on re-admission of Sasikala into AIADMK

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/two-leaders-support-panneerselvams-stand/article37202030.ece

Cheating case against ex-AIADMK Minister

She took ₹76.5 lakh from job aspirants

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cheating-case-against-ex-aiadmk-minister/article37202002.ece

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Man injured in bear attack near Sirumugai

A 23-year-old man from Kunjappanai near Sirumugai was injured when a sloth bear attacked him on Tuesday afternoon. The Forest Department said that C.

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/man-injured-in-bear-attack-near-sirumugai/article37201998.ece

Farmer committees given implements to the tune of ₹12.15 crore

Agricultural implements to the tune of ₹12.15 crore have been distributed to farmer producer committees formed in the district.According to the admini

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/farmer-committees-given-implements-to-the-tune-of-1215-crore/article37201983.ece

Chief Secretary to file report in HC on unauthorised statues

The petitioner wanted Supreme Court orders implemented

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/chief-secretary-to-file-report-in-hc-on-unauthorised-statues/article37201982.ece

State told to frame policy for landless, homeless

Create it in 6 months, directs HC

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/state-told-to-frame-policy-for-landless-homeless/article37201946.ece

Coimbatore Corpn. Commissioner conducts grievances redress meet

Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner Raja Gopal Sunkara on Wednesday conducted a grievances redress meet for residents in the 20 wards in South Zone. M

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United States issues its 1st passport with 'X' gender marker

The United States has issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation, marking a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who do not identify as male or female, and expects to be able to offer the option more broadly next year, the State Department said Wednesday.

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Taliban-appointed top diplomat, head of US Mission to Afghanistan meet in Qatar

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Plan to sell 5-kg LPG cylinders at ration shops on the anvil

It is part of a wider initiative to boost the financial viability of the shops

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/plan-to-sell-5-kg-lpg-cylinders-at-ration-shops-on-the-anvil/article37199307.ece

CII’s Lighthouse business mentorship project to set sail in TS soon

‘Telangana’s innovation ecosystem is one of the best in the country’

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/ciis-lighthouse-business-mentorship-project-to-set-sail-in-ts-soon/article37199278.ece

CPI(M) to discipline members responsible for illegal adoption

‘Party’s move could be the precursor of further disciplinary action’

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cpim-to-discipline-members-responsible-for-illegal-adoption/article37199258.ece

Public health Bill referred to select committee

Comprehensive Act needed to check spread of communicable diseases: Veena

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/public-health-bill-referred-to-select-committee/article37199149.ece

Dip in cases in central districts

The central region reported 170 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. The number of cases witnessed a downward trend prevalent across most districts i

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/covid/article37199141.ece

Shadow of farmers’ stir over bypoll

Ellenabad a test case for INLD in Haryana

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/shadow-of-farmers-stir-over-bypoll/article37182286.ece

British High Commissioner calls on Chief Minister Stalin

Two MOU were signed, and fintech programmes were launched

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/british-high-commissioner-calls-on-chief-minister-stalin/article37182282.ece

Govt. must release ‘report card’ on Nov. 1, says Kamal

Ministry to implement promises yet to be set up, he points out

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/govt-must-release-report-card-on-nov-1-says-kamal/article37182272.ece

Nilgiris to have wildlife rescue centre

It will obviate the need for injured animals to be taken out for treatment: Minister

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/nilgiris-to-have-wildlife-rescue-centre/article37182270.ece

Very likely Vaze will abscond: NIA tells HC

Agency opposes his plea for a house arrest

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/very-likely-vaze-will-abscond-nia-tells-hc/article37182268.ece

Air India to add US nonstops post Nov 8 Uncle Sam reopening for fully jabbed

This could be the last expansion of services by state-owned Air India before it transits to the Tata Group and the big bang expansion then. The Maharaja will be adding its highly popular US nonstops from next month as Uncle Sam reopens for fully vaccinated foreign travellers stating November 8.

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US weighs authorizing Pfizer Covid vaccine for younger children

A high level medical panel of US government advisors was meeting Tuesday to decide whether to authorize the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in five-to-11-year-olds, likely paving the way for younger children to get their shots within weeks.

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Helpline launched to address monsoon woes in Salem

The Forest Department has set up a helpline at the Divisional Forest Office here to provide necessary assistance to the public during the Northeast mo

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/helpline-launched-to-address-monsoon-woes-in-salem/article37181789.ece

U.T. records 41 new cases; no deaths reported

Active cases in Puducherry stands at 453

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/ut-records-41-new-cases-no-deaths-reported/article37181786.ece

‘Fix yarn price on a monthly basis’

Stating that they were facing a loss of ₹ 5.83 a metre due to regular increase in price of yarn, the Tamil Nadu Federation of Power Looms Associations

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/fix-yarn-price-on-a-monthly-basis/article37181779.ece

Govt. staff body welcomes DA hike

The Puducherry Unified Ministerial Staff Association has welcomed the government’s decision to implement the revised dearness allowance rate for emplo

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/govt-staff-body-welcomes-da-hike/article37181768.ece

Erode reports 67 fresh COVID-19 cases

Erode district on Tuesday reported 67 new COVID-19 cases, which took the overall tally to 1,03,953. While 69 persons were discharged after recovery, a

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/erode-reports-67-fresh-covid-19-cases/article37181763.ece

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US Senators urge Biden to waive sanctions on India for buying Russian missile defense systems

Two influential US Senators wrote to President Joe Biden on Tuesday urging him to waive impending sanctions on India for buying S-400 air defence systems from Russia, saying such a waiver would advance US national security interest.

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Antony Blinken urges all UN member states to support Taiwan participation

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‘Preferential treatment’ of child welfare council raises eyebrows

Its website says Governor is its patron

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/preferential-treatment-of-child-welfare-council-raises-eyebrows/article37181219.ece

Germany’s Parliament elects new Speaker

Bas is third woman to head Bundestag

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/germanys-parliament-elects-new-speaker/article37181201.ece

Tangedco plans land acquisition for solar power parks

The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) has begun preliminary steps to identify lands for setting up solar power parks in ce

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/tangedco-plans-land-acquisition-for-solar-power-parks/article37181117.ece

Differently abled persons demand equal employment opportunity

MADURAIThe Tamil Nadu Association for the Rights of All Types of Differently Abled and Caregivers (TARATDAC) on Tuesday staged a demonstration in fron

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/differently-abled-persons-demand-equal-employment-opportunity/article37180994.ece

TS seeks omission of 7 NS Left Canal components from KRMB Sch-2

Erstwhile AP extended NSLC ayacut in Andhra from 1.3L to 3.78L acres

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/ts-seeks-omission-of-7-ns-left-canal-components-from-krmb-sch-2/article37180866.ece

Scuffle between students after India-Pakistan match

NC leader Omar Abdullah urges Punjab CM to look into the incident in Sangrur institute

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/scuffle-between-students-after-india-pakistan-match/article37169798.ece

MTC reintroduces 10 services

Two small buses introduced from Pallavaram

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/mtc-reintroduces-10-services/article37169797.ece

BSF jurisdiction: parties in Punjab oppose Centre’s decision

Centre’s move in the interest of country, says BJP which skipped all-party meet

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/bsf-jurisdiction-parties-in-punjab-oppose-centres-decision/article37169782.ece

Gujarat farmers upset over erratic power supply

Energy Minister admits to shortage of coal, assures situation will improve in next two weeks

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/gujarat-farmers-upset-over-erratic-power-supply/article37169770.ece

Residents want dug up road to be relaid soon

Water board officials promise to clean up the mess early

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/residents-want-dug-up-road-to-be-relaid-soon/article37169767.ece

US details new international Covid-19 travel requirements

Two weeks before a new vaccination requirement kicks in for most foreign travelers to the US, the Biden administration detailed the new international Covid-19 air travel polices, including exemptions for kids, and new federal contact tracing requirements.

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Bezos' Blue Origin announces plans for private space station

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin on Monday announced it wants to launch a space station that will house up to 10 people in the second half of the decade, as the race to commercialize the cosmos heats up.

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Democrats mull tax on assets of US billionaires

US President Joe Biden's Democratic allies are considering imposing a tax on the wealthiest Americans, a longstanding goal of the political left that could finally be enacted to pay for a massive social spending plan.

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Nurses stage protest over wage arrears

Nurses and health workers at the Dharmapuri government medical college hospital staged a demonstration at the hospital over unpaid salaries on Monday.

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/nurses-stage-protest-over-wage-arrears/article37168792.ece

‘Re-lay damaged road or provide compensation’

The roads were laid 20 years ago: Satta Panchayat Iyakkam

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/re-lay-damaged-road-or-provide-compensation/article37168779.ece

Interim relief provided for livestock killed by wild animals

The Forest Department provided an interim relief of ₹ 7,000 to a farmer whose livestock were killed by a leopard in Sathyamangalam Range. On October 1

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/interim-relief-provided-for-livestock-killed-by-wild-animals/article37168758.ece

69 fresh COVID-19 cases in Erode

Erode reported 69 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, taking the district’s tally to 1,03,893. While 67 persons were discharged, 881 persons continue to be

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/69-fresh-covid-19-cases-in-erode/article37168746.ece

Naidu urges Kovind to impose President’s Rule in A.P.

TDP chief alleges breakdown of constitutional machinery, threat from drug mafia

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/naidu-urges-kovind-to-impose-presidents-rule-in-ap/article37168600.ece

Biden to be first US president to join ASEAN summit in four years

US President Joe Biden will take part in a virtual summit with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Tuesday, the first time in four years Washington will engage at the top level with a bloc it sees as key to its strategy of pushing back against China.

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Hurricane Rick hits Mexico's southern Pacific coast

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18 absconding accused arrested

The city police have arrested 18 persons, who were on the run for years in various long-pending cases.The arrests were made as part of a special drive

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/18-absconding-accused-arrested/article37167813.ece

Facebook’s language gaps weaken screening of hate and terrorism

Documents show problems are far more systemic than just a few innocent mistakes

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/facebooks-language-gaps-weaken-screening-of-hate-and-terrorism/article37167787.ece

Passing out parade of 22 CISF constables held

Role played by the force highlighted

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/passing-out-parade-of-22-cisf-constables-held/article37167766.ece

Will ensure solatium for Lakhbir’s family: SC panel chief

The Dalit man was killed allegedly by Nihangs at the farmers’ protest site at Singhu

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/will-ensure-solatium-for-lakhbirs-family-sc-panel-chief/article37167746.ece

Apollo to administer free vaccine to children with co-morbidities

COVID-19 vaccine for 12-18 years age group in a few weeks

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/apollo-to-administer-free-vaccine-to-children-with-co-morbidities/article37167755.ece

State logs 1,127 fresh infections and 15 fatalities

1,358 people discharged after treatment; 11 districts report fewer than 10 cases each

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/state-logs-1127-fresh-infections-and-15-fatalities/article37155363.ece

‘Pravasi Bhadratha Micro’ to be launched on Tuesday

Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal will formally launch the NORKA ‘Pravasi Bhadratha Micro’, an entrepreneurship scheme for small enterprises implemented

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/pravasi-bhadratha-micro-to-be-launched-tomorrow/article37155334.ece

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Scrutiny of DLP projects planned

Thoroughfares, constructions left unmaintained

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/scrutiny-of-dlp-projects-planned/article37155276.ece

OPS calls for hassle-free supply of urea

He urges State govt. not to allow private shops to impose any condition

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/ops-calls-for-hassle-free-supply-of-urea/article37155259.ece

Schools take loans as offline classes for all grades start

Some owners have put up personal assets as collateral for funds to upgrade infrastructure; others have borrowed from family and friends

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/schools-take-loans-as-offline-classes-for-all-grades-start/article37155242.ece

Lower primary classes to reopen on October 25 after 19 months

After 19 months, lower primary classes are set to reopen on October 25. While government and aided schools are set to welcome students in standards I

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/lower-primary-classes-to-reopen-on-october-25-after-19-months/article37155238.ece

Shivaram Karanth Layout: BDA plans to sell more than 30,000 sites

Land acquisition process is expected to be completed in two months

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/shivaram-karanth-layout-bda-plans-to-sell-more-than-30000-sites/article37155214.ece

SCCL workers union to stage protest

Stir tomorrow against Centre’s move to e-auction four coal blocks in State

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/sccl-workers-union-to-stage-protest/article37154535.ece

Water released through canals of Echambadi anaicut

To benefit over 6,000 acres of farmlands

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/water-released-through-canals-of-echambadi-anaicut/article37154513.ece

Cuddalore logs nil deaths, 21 cases

Cuddalore recorded nil deaths due to COVID-19 on Sunday. As many as 21 persons tested positive, taking the tally to 63,956. With 62,865 recoveries, ac

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cuddalore-logs-nil-deaths-21-cases/article37154500.ece

Forest Dept. intensifies patrolling in Kolli Hills

It deploys three teams following reports of leopard movement

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/forest-dept-intensifies-patrolling-in-kolli-hills/article37154498.ece

Two men, including history-sheeter, killed in Vanarpet

A history-sheeter and his friend were killed by a gang at Vanarapet here on Sunday. The police said the victims ‘Bomb’ Ravi, 33, of Dubrayapet, and hi

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/two-men-including-history-sheeter-killed-in-vanarpet/article37154493.ece

Union Territory records 61 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths

The Union Territory recorded two COVID-19 deaths and 61 new cases as the total number of vaccine doses administered crossed the 11 lakh mark on Sunday

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/union-territory-records-61-new-covid-19-cases-two-deaths/article37154486.ece

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Data | GM rice controversy likely to have minimal impact on India's exports

Less than 5% of the rice exported from India is destined for the European countries even as many depend on India for a significant share of their rice

source https://www.thehindu.com/data/data-gm-rice-controversy-likely-to-have-minimal-impact-on-indias-exports/article37153677.ece

Call to dismantle bund beneath rail link in Kochi

‘Structure responsible for recurring floods’

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/call-to-dismantle-bund-beneath-rail-link-in-kochi/article37153876.ece

Cycle rally against polio

Collector Aneesh Sekhar flagged off a cycle rally organised by the Rotarians to mark World Polio Day here on Sunday.The objective was to spread the me

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/cycle-rally-against-polio/article37153843.ece

States told to help cut edible oil prices

‘Don’t let refiners, wholesalers stock in excess of their two-month storage capacity’

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/states-told-to-help-cut-edible-oil-prices/article37153773.ece

Pakistan prisoner killed in Poonch firing

Zia Mustafa, Lashkar-e-Taiba operative, was being taken to forest area to identify a hideout, police say

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pak-prisoner-killed-in-poonch-firing/article37153656.ece

Israel says US knew about outlawing Palestinian civil groups

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Stalin gets into a bus, interacts with passengers

He visits Kannagi Nagar health centre

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Enforcement goes mute ahead of TRS plenary meeting

No action taken as city is painted pink with the ruling party’s flags and flexis

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/enforcement-goes-mute-ahead-of-trs-plenary-meeting/article37145493.ece

Ahead of bypolls, leaders line up to pay respects to Chennamma

Chief Minister announces ₹50 crore for Kittur Development Authority

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/ahead-of-bypolls-leaders-line-up-to-pay-respects-to-chennamma/article37145483.ece

MIT students launch digital platform to link blood donors and patients

‘Initiative will go to a long way in meeting the blood shortage in the country’

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/mit-students-launch-digital-platform-to-link-blood-donors-and-patients/article37145473.ece

Repartees on reasons for Yediyurappa stepping down and more

With all top leaders of Karnataka camping in bypoll-bound constituencies, attacks and counter-attacks continued unabated. Saturday saw former Chief Mi

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/repartees-on-reasons-for-yediyurappa-stepping-down-and-more/article37145465.ece

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‘Implement Dalit Bandhu across State immediately’

Did the Chief Minister ever hold ‘Praja Darbar’ to know people’s grievances, asks the BJP leader

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/implement-dalit-bandhu-across-state-immediately/article37145009.ece

Valuables worth ₹1.3 cr. stolen from businessman’s house

Burglars broke open the house of a businessman near here early on Saturday and decamped with diamond necklaces and gold jewellery worth ₹1.30 crore. D

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/valuables-worth-13-cr-stolen-from-businessmans-house/article37145003.ece

Wisdom behind decision questioned

Forest officials liken the move to rewarding crime

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/wisdom-behind-decision-questioned/article37145002.ece

Over 1.5 lakh people inoculated during sixth mega vaccination camp

3,274 camps held in Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Ranipet and Tirupattur districts

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/over-15-lakh-people-inoculated-during-sixth-mega-vaccination-camp/article37144985.ece

Chief Justice Banerjee calls for smooth coordination between judiciary, police

Chief Justice of the Madras High Court Sanjib Banerjee on Saturday called for a smooth coordination between the judiciary and the police for speedy tr

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/chief-justice-banerjee-calls-for-smooth-coordination-between-judiciary-police/article37144982.ece

Govt school in Himachal’s Hamipur closed as 15 students test Covid-19 positive

Shimla, October 23

A government school in Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur district was closed after its 15 students tested positive for Covid-19 on Saturday, officials said.

Overall 258 fresh coronavirus cases were reported in the state in the past 24 hours, they said.

Government senior secondary school at Bara in Nadaun town of Hamirpur has been closed till further orders after fifteen students and one staff member were found COVID-19 positive, a health official said.

Besides, seven jawans of the Indian Reserve Battalion, Jangel Beri (Sujanpur Tira) in Hamirpur district have tested coronavirus positive, he said.

The jawans were told to remain in isolation, he added.

One more person died of Covid-19 in the state on Saturday, taking the death toll to 3,718.

The fresh death was reported from Mandi district.

The 258 new cases pushed the total infection count to 2,22,569, a state health official said.

As many as 163 more patients recovered from the infection in the past 24 hours, he said.

The overall recoveries have reached 2,17,256, he added.

The number of Covid active cases in the state as on Saturday was 1,578, the official said. PTI

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Baldwin was told gun was 'cold' before movie set shooting

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Police register FIR in Metropolitan’s death

Mathews Mar Athanasios reportedly fell from train in 2018

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/police-register-fir-in-metropolitans-death/article37144014.ece

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for fourth day

Petrol and diesel prices were hiked for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday by 35 paise per litre, pushing the total increase in rates on petrol to

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/petrol-diesel-prices-hiked-for-fourth-day/article37144011.ece

Short-haul international trips are all the rage

Maldives, Dubai, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan emerge as preferred choices

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/short-haul-international-trips-are-all-the-rage/article37143994.ece

ED probe into land deal welcomed

The Archdiocesan Movement for Transparency (AMT), a union of laymen, priests, and religious in the Ernakulam-Angamaly Syrian Archdiocese pressing for

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/ed-probe-into-land-deal-welcomed/article37143988.ece

College closed after suspected food poisoning

The College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, under the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University was closed on Saturday following su

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/college-closed-after-suspected-food-poisoning/article37143967.ece

Hearing aids distributed

Hearing aids were distributed free of cost to 36 persons at a function got up at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education’s rehabilitation centre

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/hearing-aids-distributed/article37133033.ece

APPSC to conduct CPT from Oct. 28

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) will conduct the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) from October 28 to 30 for certain employees of v

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/appsc-to-conduct-cpt-from-oct-28/article37133032.ece

Two held, 1,720 kg ganja seized

The district police arrested two persons while they were allegedly transporting 1,720 kg dry ganja at Gabbada area under Narsipatnam (Rural) police st

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/two-held-1720-kg-ganja-seized/article37133019.ece

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US seeks to contain Beijing anger after Biden vows Taiwan defence

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US offers reward for another associate of Venezuela's Maduro

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Heart is broken, cooperating with cops: Alec Baldwin on fatal movie set shooting

Hours after a cinematographer died when Hollywood star Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on a New Mexico movie set on Friday, he said his "heart is broken", adding that he was cooperating with a police investigation to determine how the incident occurred.

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AKNU to offer psychologicalcounselling services to needy

Help to be provided for domestic disputes, drug addiction and exam stress

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/aknu-to-offer-psychologicalcounselling-services-to-needy/article37131612.ece

‘Children should get nutritious meals irrespective of natural calamities or pandemic’

High Court directs Tamil Nadu Government to come up with an emergency plan to ensure uninterrupted supply

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/children-should-get-nutritious-meals-irrespective-of-natural-calamities-or-pandemic/article37131578.ece

‘Verbal attack on CMtarnished image of State’

Minister warns of retaliation if TDP continues to spread falsehood

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/verbal-attack-on-cmtarnished-image-of-state/article37131563.ece

Chinta bats for a Kapu as Chief Minister candidate

‘The irresponsible behaviour of YSRCP and TDP leaders is tarnishing State’s image’

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/chinta-bats-for-a-kapu-as-chief-minister-candidate/article37131534.ece

Stalin announces solatium to fisher’s kin

Fatal incident involved SL Navy

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/stalin-announces-solatium-to-fishers-kin/article37131512.ece

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Biden remark on defending Taiwan highlight US-China tension

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₹120.74 crore loans disbursed to bank customers

An all-bank outreach programme was organised under the aegis of the district administration and the Lead District Bank (Indian Bank) here on Friday. L

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/12074-crore-loans-disbursed-to-bank-customers/article37131367.ece

Kadavumbhagom synagogue to be renovated: Minister

Ahmed Devarcovil, Minister for Ports, Museums, Archaeology and Archives, said on Friday that steps would be taken to renovate Kadavumbhagom Synagogue

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/kadavumbhagom-synagogue-to-be-renovated-minister/article37131364.ece

Crime Branch probing Monson’s likely links with gangster

The Crime Branch probing the financial fraud cases against Monson Mavunkal, the self-styled antique collector, is investigating his potential connecti

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/crime-branch-probing-monsons-likely-links-with-gangster/article37131354.ece

Two-day sixth mega vaccination camp begins in Erode

The two-day sixth mega vaccination camp that aimed at vaccinating 1.5 lakh people began in Erode district on Friday.Camps were held across the distric

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/two-day-sixth-mega-vaccination-camp-begins-in-erode/article37131352.ece

Bank strike near-total, says staff union

Agitation in support of CSB Bank employees

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/bank-strike-near-total-says-staff-union/article37131335.ece

Rain lashes Erode district for second consecutive day

Many parts of the district continue to receive rain for the second consecutive day on Friday. Rain led to inundation of crops in many villages in Tala

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/rain-lashes-erode-district-for-second-consecutive-day/article37131333.ece

How can you have cordial ties with BJP, VCK chief asks PMK

‘National party has long opposed reservation for OBCs’

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/how-can-you-have-cordial-ties-with-bjp-vck-chief-asks-pmk/article37118277.ece

Domestic help, cousin held for staging robbery of ₹5 lakh

‘Duo planned to steal employer’s money to start own venture’

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/domestic-help-cousin-held-for-staging-robbery-of-5-lakh/article37118257.ece

Cataloguing of captive elephants completed, PCCF tells High Court

The court had last month ordered video recording and profiling of elephants

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cataloguing-of-captive-elephants-completed-pccf-tells-high-court/article37118252.ece

Residents of Pallikaranai demand more bus services

They want links to places like Kelambakkam, Porur and Avadi

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/residents-of-pallikaranai-demand-more-bus-services/article37118240.ece

Venu Srinivasan appointed goodwill envoy to Republic of Korea

Venu Srinivasan, chairman of TVS Motor Company and managing trustee of Srinivasan Services Trust, was appointed as the Goodwill Envoy for Culture and

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/venu-srinivasan-appointed-goodwill-envoy-to-republic-of-korea/article37118228.ece

President attends Bihar House’s centenary event

Soil of Bihar is ratnagarbha: Kovind

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/president-attends-bihar-houses-centenary-event/article37117072.ece

6 lawyers facing murder, other charges suspended

One was booked under the POCSO Act

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/6-lawyers-facing-murder-other-charges-suspended/article37117054.ece

Cyient Foundation commits ₹ 2 crore grant to AHF

The Cyient Foundation, which is the CSR wing of IT firm Cyient, on Thursday announced a ₹2 crore contribution to the Asian Healthcare Foundation (AHF)

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/cyient-foundation-commits-2-crore-grant-to-ahf/article37117051.ece

Hindus-alone appointment challenged in HC

Petition wants to quash recruitment notification issued by HR&CE Dept. college

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/hindus-alone-appointment-challenged-in-hc/article37117038.ece

Police Commemoration Day observed

Police Commemoration Day was observed at the Salem City Armed Reserve police grounds on Thursday.City Police Commissioner Najmul Hoda, DIG-Salem Range

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/police-commemoration-day-observed/article37117025.ece

SKM suspends Yogendra Yadav for a month after he met kin of deceased BJP worker in Kheri violence

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, October 21

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Thursday suspended its senior member Yogendra Yadav for a month after Yadav visited the family of BJP worker Shubham Mishra, who died in the October 3 Lakhimpur Kheri violence.

The decision to suspend Yadav was taken at a meeting of the SKM held at Singhu border today.

Speaking to The Tribune Yadav confirmed his suspension and said he was not apologetic about meeting the family of Shubham Mishra.

"I have no regrets about meeting the grieving family of a deceased. It is a matter of principle for me. Grief cannot be partisan. I may not share anything with my adversaries but I should be able to share their grief. This capacity to share grief makes movements stronger not weaker. So I did not apologise for my conduct today at the meeting though I did say that I should have consulted my colleagues in SKM before going to meet Shubham Mishra's family."

Yadav said after he came out of Shubham Mishra's house in Lakhimpur Kheri he felt peaceful.

"I told my SKM friends that I am willing to undergo any punishment for what I did. I have no regrets about that," Yadav said.

He also said he would issue a formal statement on the development tomorrow.

SKM suspended Yadav on grounds that he visited the family of a person who was allegedly responsible for mowing down five persons including four farmers on October 3.

Shubham was one of the three BJP workers who died in Kheri violence and was in the Thar Mahindra vehicle that allegedly mowed five people that day.

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SC to consider full physical hearing after Diwali: CJI NV Ramana

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, October 21

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Thursday said the Supreme Court would consider going back to full physical hearings after the Diwali.

"After Diwali we may start it (physical hearings) on a larger scale," the CJI told senior counsel Rakesh Dwivedi and Ranjit Kumar after they thanked him for resumption of limited physical hearings.

"We are happy to see you allhellip;You can't imagine how lonely it is to see the screen every morning," Justice DY Chandrachud said, expressing happiness at seeing advocates coming for a physical hearing on Thursday.

The top court had been functioning online or in a hybrid mode (in which lawyers can appear physically or through video conference) since March last year. The Supreme Court Bar Association and other bar bodies have been demanding full-fledged physical hearing for several months.

On Thursday, the CJI met several senior advocates and bar leaders to discuss the issue. Attorney General KK Venugopal, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, senior counsel Kapil Sibal and CU Singh wanted the hybrid system to continue while SCBA president Vikas Singh and other bar leaders favoured resumption of full-fledged physical hearings.

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SKM suspends Yogendra Yadav for a month after he met kin of deceased BJP worker in Kheri violence

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, October 21

The decision to suspend Yadav was taken at a meeting of the SKM held at Singhu border today.

Speaking to The Tribune Yadav confirmed his suspension and said he was not apologetic about meeting the family of Shubham Mishra.

Yadav said after he came out of Shubham Mishra's house in Lakhimpur Kheri he felt peaceful.

"I told my SKM friends that I am willing to undergo any punishment for what I did. I have no regrets about that," Yadav said.

He also said he would issue a formal statement on the development tomorrow.

SKM suspended Yadav on grounds that he visited the family of a person who was allegedly responsible for mowing down five persons including four farmers on October 3.

Shubham was one of the three BJP workers who died in Kheri violence and was in the Thar Mahindra vehicle that allegedly mowed five people that day.

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Made this rocking chair in ‘97 wood shop class when I was 14. Had no idea why I’ve kept it for 24 years. 38 now and I have finally realized it belongs to my son. Might be a dumb post, sorry, but his face makes all those years worth it.

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The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has invited applications from girls for admission to Class VIII in the Rashtriya Indian Military

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/applications-invited-for-rimc-admissions/article37115987.ece

The East division police arrested four burglars in separate cases on Thursday and recovered stolen property worth around ₹1.25 crore, including gold j

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/four-burglars-held-over-1-cr-worth-of-stolen-goods-recovered/article37115835.ece

Four persons were injured in a group clash in Ranakunde village near Belagavi late on Wednesday night.Trouble began when four persons from the city tr

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/four-injured-in-group-clash/article37099276.ece

Folk artistes roped in to create awareness on ‘Illam Thedi Kalvi’ scheme in districts

Erode Collector announces logo contest in connection with the scheme

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/folk-artistes-roped-in-to-create-awareness-on-illam-thedi-kalvi-scheme-in-districts/article37099173.ece

Temporary watchtowers installed to monitor crowd in Erode

To monitor the crowd, regulate traffic and to prevent crime during the festival season, the district police have started installing watchtowers at 20

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/temporary-watchtowers-installed-to-monitor-crowd-in-erode/article37099147.ece

A 28-year-old man was caught with 16 grams of cocaine by the Telangana Prohibition and Excise department’s Enforcement wing (Hyderabad) near Tolichowk

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/16-grams-cocaine-seized-from-man/article37098221.ece

Since engineering works are being carried out for commissioning of double lines between Bhalwani – Washimbe railway stations in Daund – Kurduvadi sect

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/trains-to-run-on-diverted-route/article37081035.ece