Daily Current Affairs: November 2021

CM hands over ₹129.59 cr. subsidy to small temples

FD amount for 12,959 temples increased to ₹2 lakh each

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cm-hands-over-12959-cr-subsidy-to-small-temples/article37762475.ece

‘Tourism collaboration between T.N. and Czech Republic can thrive’

Czech envoy says his country’s businessmen keen to invest in India

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tourism-collaboration-between-tn-and-czech-republic-can-thrive/article37762455.ece

NOTTO honours K.M. Cherian

The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) honoured cardiac care surgeon K.M. Cherian at the 12th Indian organ donation day observe

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/notto-honours-km-cherian/article37762439.ece

Forest Department proposes more watch towers for elephants’ safety

Other measures include foot patrols and use of drones

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/forest-department-proposes-more-watch-towers-for-elephants-safety/article37761415.ece

Tiruchi Corporation arranges food for displaced people

Meals to be cooked thrice a day for at least 10,000 residents

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/tiruchi-corporation-arranges-food-for-displaced-people/article37761403.ece

BJP demands reduction in fuel price

Members of the ST wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party staged a protest in front of the Collectorate on Monday demanding reduction in fuel price.The win

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/bjp-demands-reduction-in-fuel-price/article37761395.ece

Not the time for intra-party issues, says Udayakumar

As the main Opposition party, the AIADMK has the primary responsibility to expose the DMK government’s failures, especially when Chennai and many dist

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/not-the-time-for-intra-party-issues-says-udayakumar/article37761384.ece

Short-term credit through PACS for farmers

With the allocation of ₹ 195 crore towards crop loan for Krishnagiri, the farmers have been urged to approach the respective Primary Agricultural Coo

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/short-term-credit-through-pacs-for-farmers/article37761377.ece

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Watch | All about the new Omicron coronavirus variant

A video on the new coronavirus variant called Omicron or B.1.1.529

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/watch-all-about-the-new-omicron-coronavirus-variant/article37760065.ece

Cuddalore logs 7 cases, zero deaths

Cuddalore district recorded nil COVID-19-related deaths on Monday. As many as seven persons tested positive, taking the tally of active cases to 64,39

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cuddalore-logs-7-cases-zero-deaths/article37760152.ece

New Covid variant cause for 'concern, not panic', Biden tells US

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Pazhassi Day observance today

Ahammad Devarkovil, Minister for Archaeology and Museums, will inaugurate the Pazhassi Day observance and a history seminar in connection with the 217

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/pazhassi-day-observance-today/article37759131.ece

Never seen such an atrocious government, says KCR

BJP wants to push farmers back into poverty, alleges Chief Minister

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/never-seen-such-an-atrocious-government-says-kcr/article37759126.ece

Calicut varsity to submit ₹100-cr. package to govt

Scheme is in lieu of land it will lose for national highway development

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/calicut-varsity-to-submit-100-cr-package-to-govt/article37759105.ece

CB probing antecedents of accused in models’ death case

The Crime Branch probing the Chakkaraparambu accident is looking into the antecedents of Syju Thankachan arrested in connection with the case aided by

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/cb-probing-antecedents-of-accused-in-models-death-case/article37759092.ece

New chief for Southern Naval Command

Vice Admiral M.A. Hampiholi, at present Commandant of the Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala, Kannur, will take over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/new-chief-for-southern-naval-command/article37759027.ece

Farm laws repeal, private cryptocurrency ban top bills as winter session begins on Monday, Oppn wants law on MSP

Aditi Tandon

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, November 28

Bills to repeal three controversial farm laws, ban private cryptocurrencies and extend the service tenures of CBI and Enforcement Directorate chiefs will top the government's legislative agenda in the winter session of Parliament starting on Monday.

In line with prime minister Narendra Modi's announcement to withdraw the agricultural reform legislations passed by both houses in September last year, the government has listed The Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021 for passage in the Lok Sabha on the very first day of the session tomorrow.

The bill may also be brought up in Rajya Sabha on Monday as supplementary agenda.

The joint opposition, in a meeting called by the government today to discuss the parliamentary discussion items, demanded that farm laws be repealed on priority and a law to guarantee minimum support price be also brought in the session.

Compensation for the families of 700 farmers who died during the course of the yearlong agitation triggered by farm laws was another demand of the united opposition at the government meeting chaired by defence minister and leader of Lok Sabha Rajnath Singh in the Parliament House Complex this morning.

"The meeting today was very constructive. Important issues were flagged by the opposition which raised the need for greater discussion in Parliament. We also want a healthy discussion in both houses," Rajnath Singh said after the meeting with parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi assuring that the government was ready to discuss any issue within rules and procedures.

"We sought opposition support for smooth functioning of Parliament," said Joshi after the monsoon session was washed out over a deadlock on the Pegasus snooping issue.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not attend the meeting today with the opposition leaders voicing disappointment at the PM's absence.

The government however clarified that the PM had prior engagements which kept him away.

At the meeting attended by 30 parties, leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge demanded discussion on Covid preparations, Rs 4 lakh compensation for each family that has lost a ward to Covid, debate on Chinese aggression, inflation and fuel prices rise, unemployment, Women's reservation bill and Pegasus snooping.

There was consensus among opposition leaders on priority repeal of farm laws and legal MSP apart from a discussion on inflation, joblessness, Covid management, Pegasus, with the TMC also flagging the issue or extended BSF jurisdiction in border states and the need for greater scrutiny of government bills.

"The government listened to us and said the business advisory committee of the two houses will prioritise the agenda. We had expected the PM to be present but he did not come. The opposition raised 15 to 20 demands, with farm law repeal and legal MSP our joint priority," Kharge said.

The Aam Aadmi Party walked out of the meeting with Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh saying the government did not allow him to speak.

"I wanted to raise the issue of MSP law and compensation for families of 700 farmers who have died but I was not allowed to speak," Singh said.

Thirty parties present in the meeting besides the BJP were INC, DMK, AITC, YSRCP, JD(U), BJD, BSP, TRS, SS, LJSP, NCP, SP, CPI(M), IUML, TDP, Apna Dal, CPI, NPF, SAD, AAP, AIADMK, KC(M), MNF, RSP, RPI(A), RJD, NPP, MDMK, JKNC, TMC( M).

The day saw a series of meetings of NDA floor leaders followed by a meeting of house leaders called by Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu and another called by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

The government has for its part listed 36 bills for the session.

These include bills replacing the following three ordinances promulgated during inter-session period — the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021, The Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021, and The Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021. These ordinances are required to be enacted as Acts of Parliament within a period of six weeks from the reassembly of Parliament.

Among major bills on the agenda are — The Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021; The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021; The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2021; The Dam Safety Bill, 2019 as passed by Lok Sabha; The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill. 2019 as passed by Lok Sabha; The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2019 and The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020.

The cryptocurrency bill seeks to ban private crypto currencies and create a framework for the issuance of official digital currency by the RBI. The bill will however provide some exceptions to promote the underlying cryptocurrency technology and its uses.

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What is our identity, ask oustees of Mallannasagar

Shashank Goel, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), issued a memo on November 16, directing the officials concerned to transfer the voters of submerged vill

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/what-is-our-identity-ask-oustees/article37742402.ece

Attempt to divert SC/ST welfare funds as ‘deemed expenditure’ continues

At a recent meet, Social Welfare Department opposed plan for diversion

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/attempt-to-divert-scst-welfare-funds-as-deemed-expenditure-continues/article37742352.ece

Visa complains to U.S. Government on India’s backing for RuPay

Company worried about lack of ‘level playing field’

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/visa-complains-to-us-government-on-indias-backing-for-rupay/article37742351.ece

One more bill irregularity emerges

The total volume of scam in Karnataka Neeravari Nigam is now over ₹28 crore

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/one-more-bill-irregularity-emerges/article37742334.ece

Nirani will be CM one day: Eshwarappa

In a statement that has raised eyebrows, RDPR Minister K.S. Eshwarappa said Industrial Minister Murugesh Nirani has “all the qualities needed to becom

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/nirani-will-be-cm-one-day-eshwarappa/article37742323.ece

Tomato prices may stay high for another 2 months: Crisil

New Delhi, November 28

Prices of staple vegetable tomato are likely to stay elevated for two more months, CRISIL said.

Tomatoes account for 10 per cent of the total vegetable production in India.

"With standing crops damaged by excess rains in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, which are key suppliers of tomato during October-December, supply is down materially," the rating agency said.

Ground surveys indicate that the situation is so grim in Karnataka that tomatoes are being sent from Maharashtra's Nashik, it added.

"Not surprisingly, prices of tomatoes have increased 142 per cent on-year as on November 25 and are expected to remain elevated for the next 45-50 days till the harvest from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan reach markets across the country beginning January." In addition, prices of onion are expected to decline in the next 10-15 days when newly harvested produce reaches markets in northern India, it added.

"Transplanting was delayed in the key growing regions of Maharashtra because of deficit rains in August. That delayed arrivals in October, leading to a 65 per cent increase in onion prices compared with September," the agency said.

On the contrary, potato prices are likely to rise in the next couple of months as heavy rains may affect sowing and subsequently the yield, the agency said.

Tomato, onion, and potato are the three major vegetables consumed in the country. IANS

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Omicron reportedly has 30+ mutations in spike protein region, may bypass vaccines: AIIMS chief

New Delhi, November 27

The new Omicron variant of coronavirus has reportedly got over 30 mutations in the spike protein region giving it the potential to develop a immunoescape mechanism, and thus the efficacy of vaccines against it needs to be evaluated critically, AIIMS chief Dr Randeep Guelria has said.

The presence of spike protein facilitates a virus' entry into the host cell and is responsible for making it transmissible and causing infection.

'Increase testing, monitor hotspots': Centre alerts states over new Covid variant

"The new variant of coronavirus reportedly has got more than 30 mutations in the spike protein region and therefore has the potential of developing immunoescape mechanisms. As most vaccines (work by) forming antibodies against the spike protein, so many mutations at the spike protein region may lead to a decreased efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines," AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guelria told PTI.

In such a scenario, the efficacy of vaccines, including those in use in India, needs to be evaluated "critically", he said.

The future course of action will depend on what more data on its transmissibility, virulence and immunoescpae shows, he said.

The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Consortia INSACOG is closely tracking the new variant of COVID-19 called B.1.1.529 and its presence has not been detected yet in the country, officials have said.

Dr Guleria emphasised the need to be very vigilant and having aggressive surveillance both for international travellers and in the region where there is a sudden increase in the number of cases.

"Also, we must ask everyone to religiously follow Coivd-appropriate behaviour and not let their guards down. Also, it has to be ensured that people get both the doses of vaccine and those who have not yet taken the jab are encouraged to come forward to take it," he said.

The new, and potentially more contagious variant, was first reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) from South Africa on November 24. It has since been identified in Botswana, Belgium, Hong Kong and Israel among other countries.

On Friday, it was designated a 'Variant of Concern' by the WHO, which named it Omicron. A 'Variant of Concern' is the WHO's top category of worrying Covid-19 strain.

The Centre on Thursday asked all states and union territories to conduct rigorous screening and testing of all international travellers coming from or transiting through South Africa, Hong Kong and Botswana.

In a letter to the additional chief secretary/principal secretary/secretary (Health) of all states and union territories, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan asked them to ensure that samples of travellers turning positive are sent to the designated genome sequencing laboratories promptly. PTI

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ED summons Amazon, Future Group executives in FEMA probe

New Delhi, November 28

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned senior executives of Amazon India, including its country head Amit Agarwal, and that of the Future Group for questioning in a foreign exchange violation probe linked to the disputed deal between the two conglomerates, official sources said on Sunday.

The executives have been summoned along with documents for the coming week under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), they said.

Amazon India head Agarwal, some other senior officials of the company and those of the Future Group have been called, the sources said.

The investigation is being conducted under various sections of the FEMA after the federal agency received a communication from the Commerce Ministry early this year seeking "necessary action" against e-commerce players like Amazon and Flipkart pertaining to certain multi-brand retail businesses and an observation made by the Delhi High Court in relation to Amazon.

The HC had said that the attempt made by the US-based firm to control Future Retail through a conflation of agreements it has with an unlisted unit of the Indian company will be considered as violative of the FEMA and foreign direct investment (FDI) rules.

The executives have been asked to join so that investigation can be taken forward. The agency has gathered details from the documents submitted by the companies earlier and other sources over the last few months, agency sources said.

An Amazon spokesperson said they were examining the ED summons.

"We are in receipt of summons issued by the ED in connection with the Future Group. As we have just received the summons, we are examining it and will respond within the given time frame," the spokesperson said in a statement.

The Kishore Biyani-led Future Group did not respond to the queries over the development.

Amazon and Future Group have been battling it out in courts after the Kishore Biyani-led group in August last year agreed to sell its assets to billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Retail on a slump sale basis for Rs 24,500 crore.

Amazon is objecting to the sell-off plans, accusing Future Group of breaching its 2019 investment pact. Future Coupons was founded in 2008 and is engaged in the business of marketing and distribution of gift cards, loyalty cards, and other rewards programmes to corporate customers. The US-based company had approached the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) as well as in Indian courts.

Earlier this month, a promoter entity of Future Retail Ltd (FRL) had been asked by the ED to provide documents pertaining to the 2019 deal with Amazon. FRL had noted that it has not received any direction to provide any document.

The independent directors of FRL have approached the Competition Commission of India (CCI), urging it to revoke the approval it had given to the Amazon-FCPL deal in 2019, alleging the e-commerce major of making false statements before it.

Amazon has also written to the independent directors of FRL, alleging "significant financial irregularities", and said this warrants a "thorough and independent examination" of relevant facts and related party transactions between FRL and other Future Group entities.

It has also reached out to CCI, requesting it to "act in aid of the binding injunctions operating against FRL, FCPL and the Biyanis, in terms of the EA (emergency arbitrator) Order and the Order on Vacate Application and recall the Observation Letters forthwith". PTI

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Rakesh Tikait demands law to guarantee MSP to farmers

Mumbai, November 28

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Sunday demanded that the Centre bring a law to guarantee Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops to protect the interest of farmers in the country.

In Mumbai to participate in the 'kisan mahapanchayat (farmers' mega conclave) at the Azad Maidan under the Samyukta Shetkari Kamgar Morcha (SSKM) banner, Tikait said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a supporter of the MSP when he was the chief minister of Gujarat and wanted a nationwide law to ensure farmers' interests were guaranteed.

He accused the Modi-led central government of running away from a debate over the issue.

"The Centre should bring a law to guarantee MSP to farmers. There are several issues related to the agriculture and labour sectors that need attention and we will travel all over the country to highlight them," he said.

Tikait also demanded that financial aid be given to the kin of farmers who died in the year-long protest against the Centre's three agri marketing laws.

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the government's decision to repeal the three farm laws, which were at the centre of protests by farmers.

Many farmers were encamped at Delhi's borders since November 2020 with a demand that the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, the Farmers' (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020 and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020 be rolled back and a new law enacted to guarantee the MSP on crops.

The Centre, which held several rounds of talks with the protesting farmers, had maintained that the laws were pro-farmer, while the protesters claimed they would be left at the mercy of corporations because of the legislations. — PTI

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UPTET cancelled after paper leak, 26 arrested, Yogi says will invoke NSA against culprits

Lucknow, November 28

The UPTET scheduled to be held on Sunday was cancelled after a question paper for the exam was leaked, an officer here announced shortly before the exam was to begin.

In a statement issued here, the UP government said that more than 26 persons have been arrested in this connection.

"So far as many as 26 persons have been arrested from different districts of the state. Of this, 16 arrests were made in Prayagraj," it said.

Those arrested in Prayagraj include Satya Prakash Singh, an assistant teacher at a primary school in the city's Shankargarh area.

When searched, he was found to have the solved question paper in his WhatsApp.

Rajendra Patel — the alleged mastermind of the whole operation — and Chaturbhuj Singh, one of the key players, were also among those arrested from Prayagraj, according to the statement.

Besides them, police arrested other members of the gang, including one Sunny Singh, who was instrumental in sourcing solvers from Bihar, the statement said.

Four persons were arrested from Lucknow district, and one each from Kaushambi, Ayodhya, and Ambedkarnagar district.

Three persons were arrested from Shamli district. These three had procured 10 copies of the question paper for Rs 5 lakh, and had taken Rs 50,000 from 50-60 candidates each to give them access to the papers for reading and memorising.

Search is on for the rest of the members of the gang, the government said.

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the culprits will be booked under the National Security Act and Gangster Act.

He also ordered reconvening of the exam within a month.

"A question paper was leaked. I issued an order to cancel the examination and arrest the entire racket. Instructions were also given to conduct the exam within a month, and that no candidate should be charged additional fee," he said addressing a function in Deoria district on Sunday.

He said orders were given to transport the students back to their home towns in UPSRTC buses free of cost on the basis of their admit cards.

"Those who have committed this act should listen that cases will be registered against them under the Gangster Act and the National Security Act," he said.

Later in a tweet in Hindi, the CM said properties will be seized by the government of those involved in the leak.

Close to 20 lakh candidates were to appear for the Uttar Pradesh Teachers Eligibility Test (UPTET) on Sunday.

Additional Director General (ADG) Law and Order Prashant Kumar earlier in the day said the matter will be probed by the UP STF, and people or organisations involved in the leak will not be spared.

The situation at centres was under control and announcements were made there to urge the candidates to go back to their homes, added the officer.

Adityanath in a tweet said, "The state government is standing with the candidates of UPTET, and a re-exam will be held in a transparent manner within one month."

"Those who have played with the future of our young brothers and sisters will not be spared. People who have caused inconvenience to you will definitely be punished. Your government is committed to conduct the exams in a fair and transparent manner," he said in another tweet.

UP's Basic Education minister Satish Dwivedi said the exam — in both shifts—was cancelled immediately after the leak came to surface and promised strict action against the culprits.

Leader from the opposition parties criticised the BJP government for the paper leak and accused it of abetting corruption in the state.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said such incidents have become a norm under its rule.

"Cancellation of the UPTET examination due to the leak of the question paper is like playing with the future of nearly 20 lakh aspirants. Paper leaks, cancellation of the examination is common in the BJP government," he said in a Hindi tweet.

"Corruption in education in UP is at an all-time high. The unemployed will usher in a revolution, and there will be a change in 2022," he said.

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra too alleged that corruption in education and recruitment has become common under the BJP.

BSP chief Mayawati in a tweet in Hindi criticised the BJP and also the previous SP government for such incidents and asked for a high-level probe in the matter from the current government.

"The UP Government must take this incident very seriously, get a high-level probe done, ensure that the guilty are punished, and make concrete arrangement to reconduct this examination. This is the demand of the BSP," she said.

The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB) will conduct the UPTET exam again after one month. The government will bear the entire expenditure on the re-examination, said additional chief secretary Basic Education department, Deepak Kumar.

The UPBEB has further notified that candidates will not have to pay any fees again for the exam. The exact date of the UPTET exam will be notified in due course of time, the UP government said.

The UPTET 2021 exam was scheduled to be conducted at several exam centres across 75 districts of UP.

The exam was to be held in two shifts—from 10 am to 12.30 pm for the primary level and from 2.30 pm to 5 pm for the junior level. —PTI

हमारे नौजवान बहनों-भाइयों के भविष्य के साथ खिलवाड़ करने वालों को किसी भी कीमत पर बख्शा नहीं जायेगा।

आप सबको हुई असुविधा के लिए जिम्मेदार लोगों को सजा जरूर मिलेगी।

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01 माह के अंदर पारदर्शी तरीके से पुनः परीक्षा आयोजित होगी।

किसी भी अभ्यर्थी से कोई अतिरिक्त शुल्क नहीं लिया जाएगा।

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Godavari banks come alive with Maha Harathi ceremony

Speakers call for conscious and collective efforts to protect rivers

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Iceland’s ruling coalition agrees on another term

Katrin Jakobsdottir to remain Prime Minister

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Political parties not keen on mitigating sufferings of Saraswaths of Kashmir: Kashinath Pandit

‘The Saraswath community across India should understand the plight of their brethren from Kashmir’

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Trinamool’s mission Meghalaya began in 2004

The main rival of the party is the NPP whose founder was its MP

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Rajya Sabha floor leaders express annoyance at Justice Ramana’s comment

Supreme Court Chief Justice has complained about lack of debate in Parliament at a function

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Categorise rain damage as national disaster, says CPI

Depute Union Minister to assess loss, says letter to PM

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TDP to raise three capitals, SCS issues in Parliament winter session

Highlight attacks on Constitutional bodies, Naidu tells MPs

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No personal remarks were uttered: Botcha

‘Unbecoming of Naidu to make it an issue’

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Zhang Gaoli | Double fault

The former Vice Premier is at the centre of the Peng Shuai controversy

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Railway track turned fatal for 25 elephants in over 40 years

Activists urge urgent measures from Centre, adherence to speed limit

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Environmentalist Foundation of India revives six water bodies in Coimbatore city

Environmentalist Foundation of India (EFI) has revived six water bodies in the city, said a release from the non-governmental organisation. Based on p

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School correspondent, teacher held under POCSO Act in Salem

The correspondent and martial arts teacher of a private school here were arrested by the police on Saturday following sexual harassment complaint.Acco

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/school-correspondent-teacher-held-under-pocso-act-in-salem/article37730838.ece

CCB arrests five persons for usurping property

Woman’s land sold without her knowledge

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/ccb-arrests-five-persons-for-usurping-property/article37730819.ece

PD Act invoked against three persons in separate cases

Two persons hailing from West Bengal were booked under the Preventive Detention Act by the Rachakonda police on Saturday, reportedly for organised pro

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/pd-act-invoked-against-three/article37730166.ece

Dargah case: three withdraw from SC

The petitioners are now likely to approach Telangana HC with a writ petition

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/dargah-case-three-withdraw-from-sc/article37730142.ece

Man held for hitting son, video goes viral

A disturbing video of a man thrashing and kicking his eight-year-old son for creating ‘nuisance’ at their relative’s place at Chatrinaka went viral. C

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/man-held-for-hitting-son-video-goes-viral/article37730100.ece

Deepotsavam enthralls

Kartheeka Deepotsavam organised in the form of Shiva Dhanassu at the Sri Rama temple at Ramanarayanam here on Saturday enthralled hundreds of devotees

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/deepotsavam-enthralls/article37730081.ece

Tenant farmers promised compensation for crop damage

Aid will be given even if they don’t possess CCRC: Kannababu

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tenant-farmers-promised-compensation-for-crop-damage/article37730059.ece

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Farmer sets paddy afire at Dubbak

‘My produce was brought here a month ago’

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/farmer-sets-paddy-afire-at-dubbak/article37729299.ece

Mentally ill man kills six including his children and wife in Tripura

A police inspector also died at the spot while trying to capture the killer

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/mentally-ill-man-kills-six-including-his-children-and-wife-in-tripura/article37729275.ece

3 injured in explosion at Muthialpet

Three women sustained burn injuries in an explosion at their house on Angalamman Street at Muthialpet on Saturday.The condition of one of the victims

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/3-injured-in-explosion-at-muthialpet/article37729267.ece

Coronavirus | Rise in cases in Odisha institutions

The Odisha Government on Saturday directed all District Collectors to undertake constant and close surveillance of educational institutes following a

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/coronavirus-rise-in-cases-in-odisha-institutions/article37729261.ece

RTC restores 359 services

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) restored as many as 359 services, translating into 1,347 trips.The move came after the transpor

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/rtc-restores-359-services/article37729257.ece

Year on, farmers both happy and sad

Joy of returning home is tempered by thoughts of leaving protest sites that brought them all together

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/year-on-farmers-both-happy-and-sad/article37713586.ece

Stir will continue till farm laws are repealed, says CITU

‘Ryots taught a lesson to Centre for making light of their struggle’

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/stir-will-continue-till-farm-laws-are-repealed-says-citu/article37713583.ece

‘Look at non-medico legal deaths for organ transplant’

Dr. Kanthimathi says RTA dip has caused the need

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/look-at-non-medico-legal-deaths-for-organ-transplant/article37713571.ece

Ramadoss calls for ban on export of cotton, thread

PMK founder S. Ramadoss on Friday said that increase in the price of thread by almost 40% has affected the handloom and textile industries and will ha

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/ramadoss-calls-for-ban-on-export-of-cotton-thread/article37713561.ece

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Travel ban over new Covid-19 variant a possibility, says Fauci

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Minister lays stone for houses for Sri Lankan refugees

Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare M.R.K. Panneerselvam laid stone for the construction of houses for Sri Lankan refugees at the Nagavathi d

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/minister-lays-stone-for-houses-for-sri-lankan-refugees/article37712538.ece

‘Repeal laws that are against interest of people, workers’

Stating that the various laws introduced by the Central government are against the interest of people, labourers and farmers, members of eight trade u

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/repeal-laws-that-are-against-interest-of-people-workers/article37712514.ece

Coimbatore Corporation to spend ₹ 3.50 crore to rebuild Ganapathy waste transit station

It is planning to utilise money from the ₹ 11 crore promised by the CM for the civic body

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/coimbatore-corporation-to-spend-350-crore-to-rebuild-ganapathy-waste-transit-station/article37712474.ece

18 criminals expelled from city, sheets opened on 736 habitual offenders

3,888 criminals arrested, says Police Commissioner

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/18-criminals-expelled-from-city-sheets-opened-on-736-habitual-offenders/article37712464.ece

Trial run of Kodiveri water supply scheme begins

‘Scheme will provide 55 litres a day for people in rural areas, 135 litres in town panchayats’

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/trial-run-of-kodiveri-water-supply-scheme-begins/article37712460.ece

India’s growth story being disrupted by forces with colonial mindset: PM Narendra Modi

New Delhi, November 26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India's growth story is being disrupted by forces with a colonial mindset, including in the name of freedom of expression.

Addressing a Constitution Day event organised by the Supreme Court, he said a colonial mindset still exists, years after the end to colonialism, and these forces are putting obstacles in the path of growth of the developing nations.

2021_11$largeimg_2007186526.jpg — Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a function to commemorate the 'Samvidhan Divas', at Parliament in New Delhi on Friday. PTI photo

"We are the only country that is in the process of achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement ahead of time and yet, in the name of environment, various pressures are being created on India. All this is the result of a colonial mindset," the prime minister said.

"But the unfortunate thing is that in our country too, due to such a mindset, obstacles are being put in the path of development, sometimes in the name of freedom of expression and sometimes with the help of something else," he added.

The Constitution is the greatest strength to remove the obstacles being created by a colonial mindset, Modi said.

He said both the government and the judiciary are born out of the Constitution and hence, they are twins.

The government and the judiciary have come into existence only because of the Constitution, the prime minister said, adding that the two complement each other even while being different.

He said "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas" is a powerful manifestation of the Constitution's spirit.

Modi said a government dedicated to the Constitution does not discriminate when it comes to development and "we have shown that". — PTI

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Gurugram sees Namaz disruptions again

Sanjay Yadav
Gurugram, November 26

Disruptions to public Namaz offerings continued on Friday when over 100 people raised Hindu slogans, conducted a prayer of their own, and chanted the Hanuman Chalisa a few metres from where some Muslims were offering their Friday prayers.

2021_11$largeimg_332900716.jpg — Muslims offer namaz at an open ground while Hindus perform havan at the same place nearby in Gurugram on Friday. PTI file photo

The protest site this time was near the Sector 37 police station. People flocked to the prayer site from Mohammadpur Jharsa, Khandsa, Narsinghpur, and Khatola villages and held a havan they proclaimed was for the "martyrs of 26/11" on the 13th anniversary of the Mumbai attacks.

The group also chanted "Jai Shri Ram"—a slogan that several fringe Hindu organisations are seen using increasingly as a weapon of intimidation—even as police stood nearby in large numbers to prevent escalation.

The prayer site is one of several designated by the Gurugram administration for Muslims to offer the "jumma" prayers. Public protests led the Gurugram administration to withdraw eight sites from their list of 37 sanctioned for Friday prayers.

Meanwhile, some Sikhs protested the gurdwara committee's decision to offer Gurudwara Singh Sabha, located near the sabzi mandi, for namaz.

"Gurudwara is meant only for Gurbani and is not a rental place for mass religious gatherings," said Sardar Ravi Ranjan of Gurmat Prachar Jatha Panth Khalsa. "We're surprised that how the head of the gurudwara committee offered it to Muslims for Namaz. It goes completely against our Gur-Maryada."

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SC issues notice to Centre on PIL against Rakesh Asthana’s appointment as Delhi Police Chief

Tribune News Service
New Delhi, November 26

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to the Centre and senior IPS officer Rakesh Asthana on an NGO's petition challenging a Delhi High Court verdict upholding his appointment as Delhi Police Commissioner.

A Bench of Justice DY Chandrachud asked the Centre and Asthana to respond to the petition filed by the Centre for Public Interest Litigation after advocate Prashant Bhushan, representing the NGO, said it had filed an appeal as directed by the top court on November 18.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Centre and Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing Asthana said that they would file their replies in two weeks.

The Delhi High Court had on October 12 dismissed a PIL challenging the appointment of Gujarat Cadre IPS officer Asthana as Delhi Police Commissioner saying there was no irregularity, illegality, or infirmity in his appointment.

Pointing out that eight Police Commissioners in Delhi had been appointed by the Centre since 2006 before Asthana's appointment by following the same procedure, a Bench led by Chief Justice DN Patel had said, "There has never been any objection to the said appointments...either by UPSC or any other party."

A 1984-batch IPS officer from the Gujarat cadre, Asthana was the Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) before being appointed as Delhi Police Commissioner. Four days before his superannuation on July 31, the Appointments Committee of Cabinet appointed him as Delhi Police commissioner. He will have one-year tenure as Delhi Police chief.

His appointment as Delhi Police Commissioner was challenged mainly on the ground that it went against the top court's ruling on such appointments in Prakash Singh's case (2006) on police reforms.

However, the high court had said the Supreme Court's decision in the Prakash Singh case, which mandated a minimum tenure for certain police officials and the constitution of a UPSC panel before selection, was not applicable to the appointment of Police Commissioner for Delhi as the directions were "intended to apply only to the appointment of a State DGP".

The HC had said: "It ought to be kept in mind that Delhi, being the Capital of India, has a unique, special, and specific requirement. It has witnessed several untoward incidents and extremely challenging law and order situations/riots/ crimes, which have an international implication, which in the wisdom of the Central Government necessitated the appointment of an experienced officer possessing diverse and multifarious experience of heading a large Para-Military Security Force apart from other factors".

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Covishield 63.1% effective against delta strain: Study

Aditi Tandon
Tribune News Service
New Delhi, November 26

Covishield, the primary component of India's Covid-19 vaccine drive, has been found to be highly effective against the Sars-Cov2 infection caused by the virulent delta strain that devastated the country at the height of the second wave.

A collaboration of Indian scientists published the real world data on Covishield effectiveness on Friday, and concluded that the Serum Institute manufactured shot was 63.1 per cent effective against the delta strain.

This is more than the real world effectiveness of Covaxin against delta, which has been found to be 50 per cent.

In the study, published in journal Elsevier on Friday, the authors report a real-world effectiveness of 63.1 per cent for complete vaccination with the Covishield against laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection during the recent surge of Covid-19 cases caused by the delta variant in India.

Studies from England and Scotland earlier reported the effectiveness of 60-67 per cent for the vaccine against infection by the delta variant.

The delta variant has been shown to be 97 per cent more transmissible than wild-type SAR-CoV-2 and has emerged as the dominant Variant of Concern (VOC) across the world.

Breakthrough infections due to the delta variant have been reported after vaccination with mRNA vaccines.

"Our primary outcome to determine real-world vaccine effectiveness of two doses of Covishield vaccine against laboratory confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection and secondary outcome was vaccine effectiveness of a single dose of the vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccine effectiveness of a single dose and complete vaccination against moderate-to-severe disease among individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2," scientists said in a research published on Friday.

Scientists from the Biotechnology department's Translational Health Science and Technology Institute Faridabad were part of the study.

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Biden sets out oil, gas leasing reform, stops short of ban

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Physically challenged leader threatens fast

Protest against merger of department with Women and Child Welfare Department

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/physically-challenged-leader-threatens-fast/article37711488.ece

HC notices to State over MMTS second phase

Work completed only on 62 km of the phase, says counsel

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/hc-notices-to-state-over-mmts-second-phase/article37711459.ece

13.74 per cent population poor in Telangana

Huge drop in poverty of drinking water in State by over 24 per cent

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/1374-population-poor-in-ts/article37711417.ece

Paddy procurement 2 lakh tonnes higher: TSCSC

It admits to farmers’ woes due to untimely rains

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/paddy-procurement-2-lakh-tonnes-higher-tscsc/article37711380.ece

MPs are defenders of dignity of Parliament, says Kovind

Venkaiah Naidu rues drop in productivity in Rajya Sabha

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/mps-are-defenders-of-dignity-of-parliament-says-kovind/article37711264.ece

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Police arrest two vehicle lifters

Two history-sheeters were arrested and a search was launched for two more for stealing two-wheelers in Kodungaiyur police station limits on Thursday.

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/police-arrest-two-vehicle-lifters/article37693866.ece

Man held under POCSO Act

A 31-year-old man was arrested on Thursday for sexually harassing a girl in Madipakkam All Women Police station limits under the POCSO Act. The accuse

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/man-held-under-pocso-act/article37693858.ece

Water board swings into action

After the recent intense spell of rain, the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) has been addressing complaints of sewage ove

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/water-board-swings-into-action/article37693847.ece

Bank of India’s Mobile ATM inaugurated

A mobile ATM van of the Bank of India was inaugurated at the zonal office. The ATM vans will be visiting various areas to cater to the customers.

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/bank-of-indias-mobile-atm-inaugurated/article37693840.ece

‘Special stall at Delhi trade fair to increase voter awareness’

Delhi’s Chief Electoral Officer Ranbir Singh on Thursday announced the launching of a special stall at the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IIT

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/special-stall-at-delhi-trade-fair-to-increase-voter-awareness/article37693837.ece

Cats run on solar power

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Having an ear to the ground in Punjab

Amid burning social issues, the farm laws repeal may not aid the BJP, while the Congress and AAP are in a tight contest

source https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/having-an-ear-to-the-ground-in-punjab/article37691957.ece

Man gets double life term for raping, marrying minor

The Mahila Court in Tiruppur on Wednesday sentenced a 29-year-old man to double life term for raping a minor girl and marrying her in 2016 near Uduma

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/man-gets-double-life-term-for-raping-marrying-minor/article37693303.ece

Two COVID-19 deaths, 49 new cases reported in U.T.

Over 7,000 take the jab in last 24 hours

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/two-covid-19-deaths-49-new-cases-reported-in-ut/article37693275.ece

Police get two days custody of teacher held for sexual assault

The police on Thursday were granted two days custody of the teacher of a private school who was arrested for alleged sexual assault on a Class XII s

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/police-get-two-days-custody-of-teacher-held-for-sexual-assault/article37693257.ece

Special team questions Kodanad estate manager

The special team of the police investigating Kodanad heist-cum-murder case questioned the manager of the estate bungalow S. Natarajan on Thursday.A s

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/special-team-questions-kodanad-estate-manager/article37693216.ece

Rakesh Tikait says ‘unruly bull from Hyderabad’ helps BJP win polls

Hyderabad, November 25

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Thursday alleged that an "unruly bull from Hyderabad" helps the BJP win elections.

However, he did not name anyone.

Addressing a 'Maha Dharna' organised by All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee (AIKSCC)-Telangana unit here, marking one year of the countrywide agitation by the famers against the three contentious agri laws, Tikait asked people to tie up the 'bull' and not allow him to step outside Hyderabad and Telangana.

"(Woh aapka ek belagam saand) One unruly bull from here which helps BJP... tie him up here itself. Don't allow him to go outside Hyderabad and Telangana. He helps BJP (win polls)... He talks one thing and his intentions are different. Both are A and B team and the entire country is aware," the BKU national spokesperson said.

"Wherever he goes helps the BJP. Tie him up or it will help BJP win," the BKU leader said.

Later, while talking to reporters, Tikait was specifically asked who he was referring to as the bull, but he did not give a direct reply and said "You search... who is it. Wherever it goes it helps BJP win." PTI

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Idol Wing CID will be strengthened, says Minister

Government will construct strongrooms in temples to prevent idol thefts, says Sekarbabu

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Lone COVID-19 death reported from Krishna

183 infections reported in the past day; all districts report 30 or fewer new cases

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/lone-covid-19-deathreported-from-krishna/article37692393.ece

School library goes digital

Over 600 books and magazines digitised

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/school-library-goes-digital/article37692368.ece

Bring in three-rate GST structure, says study by Finance Ministry-backed think-tank

National Institute of Public Finance and Policy study says Government can rationalise the rates without losing revenues.

source https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/bring-in-three-rate-gst-structure-says-finance-ministry-think-tank-study/article37692367.ece

Dashboards to provide info on status of title deed pleas

Applications along with steps taken/objections will be there: Minister

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Ahmaud Arbery killing in Georgia: Three white men found guilty of murder

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Ownerless property is unknown to law: HC

‘Hand over the keys of Veda Nilayam to Deepak, Deepa within three weeks’

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/ownerless-property-is-unknown-to-law-hc/article37674448.ece

Dates for payment of Inter exam fee announced

The Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) has announced dates for payment of examination fee for first and second year regular students, ex-failed can

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/dates-for-payment-of-inter-exam-fee-announced/article37674435.ece

Nomination papers of Independent rejected

After scrutiny of nomination papers filed in the elections to the Legislative Council Dharwad Local Authorities Constituency, the nomination papers of

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/nomination-papers-of-independent-rejected/article37674409.ece

‘Pass resolution in support of socio-economic caste census’

It is inevitable, says Anbumani Ramadoss

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APTDC keen on reviving package tour to Tirupati

Attraction for passengers is darshan at Tirumala within an hour

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Govt. will transfer crop compensation directly to farmers’ accounts: Ashok

Revenue Minister R. Ashok has said the State Government will transfer crop compensation directly to farmers’ bank accounts. He spoke to presspersons d

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/govt-will-transfer-crop-compensation-directly-to-farmers-accounts-ashok/article37672961.ece

HC disposes of PIL plea on Honnavar port project

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday disposed of a PIL petition that had questioned the legality of Honnavar port development by observing that the S

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/hc-disposes-of-pil-plea-on-honnavar-port-project/article37672927.ece

AIADMK seeks govt. agencies’ intervention to curb rise in prices of vegetables

It demands that PASIC and PAPSCO should procure and sell vegetables

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With 141% progress, Kodagu tops State in vaccination

Mandya stands 4th and Mysuru, at 10 with 98% and 62% vaccination coverage respectively

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Bengal civic polls | Calcutta High Court puts off hearing on BJP plea

Governor seeks details of Bill on Howrah municipal body.

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Doggo brings an unwilling friend

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‘Survey suggests 71% have low or no trust in cryptocurrency’

‘It must be taxed like a digital asset held abroad’

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Kumhars to stage protest in Uttar Pradesh on Nov. 26

They demand action in cases of alleged atrocities faced by the community in the BJP-ruled State

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Central districts report 82 fresh cases, one death

The central region reported 82 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. One patient, who hailed from Thanjavur district succumbed to the viral infection.

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/central-districts-report-82-fresh-cases-one-death/article37671578.ece

Webinar on building a career in business analytics

The series organised by The Hindu aims to help graduates find the right career pathway

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Lalu drives down memory lane, visits RJD office in Patna

Party patriarch inaugurates giant, stone lantern, the party symbol

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Aavin starts making ghee for Pongal gift scheme

Aavin has begun production of ghee to be supplied to 2.15 crore family cardholders as part of Pongal gift by the government. The ghee, with a shelf li

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/aavin-starts-making-ghee-for-pongal-gift-scheme/article37654489.ece

TNPCB seeks information on units making single-use plastics

The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has urged the public to provide information about illegal units that manufacture banned single-use plas

source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tnpcb-seeks-information-on-units-making-single-use-plastics/article37654488.ece

‘Ambiguity over capital issue hampered growth of N. Andhra’

YSRCP govt. has no commitment to development of the region, says Ashok Gajapathi Raju

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UDF stages protest against proposal to hike property tax

Order for revising tax issued during the term of Chandy govt.: Mayor

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Outbound tourism hamstrung by inadequate flights, high fares

Airlines reluctant to provide group bookings for package tours

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US, Russian military chiefs discuss international security over phone

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'Mama, are you OK': In Waukesha, minutes of terror recounted

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Plug disparities in yield, output with tech: ICAR DG

5-day International Agronomy Congress starts

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Increase awareness on Childline helpline 1098 in schools, HMs told

Nearly 200 headmasters from government and aided schools in Tiruppur district on Tuesday participated in an event to raise awareness on sexual offence

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Two sentenced to 10-year imprisonment

A special court in Coimbatore on Tuesday sentenced a man and a woman, who were charged with cheating 99 depositors of over ₹ 1.55 crore through a poul

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CM felicitates Sulur Inspector

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday felicitated the Inspector of Sulur police station in Coimbatore for nabbing two accused who were allegedly invol

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City receives more rain than Northeast Monsoon average

The rainfall the city has recorded so far in the Northeast Monsoon is more than what it is supposed to receive the entire season.Data shared by the Ag

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US banking regulators to clarify banks' crypto role in 2022

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You can't claim self-defence if you are the unjustified aggressor: Prosecutor to defendants in Arbery case of Georgia

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U.S. to release 50 mn barrels of oil to ease soaring prices

‘Coordinated move along with China, India, Japan and U.K.’

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Pvt. hospitals push for booster dose

This will enable effective utilisation of ample stock of vaccine, says AHPI

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U.S. warship transits Taiwan Strait after Biden-Xi summit

Voyage demonstrates the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific: Navy

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Infosys Foundation to develop sports facilities for police

The Infosys Foundation on Tuesday expressed its interest in developing sports facilities at the Police Housing Complex at Binny Mills and Command Arme

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3 held in attack on a Pandit shop in Srinagar

Preliminary investigations revealed the trio was linked to The Resistance Front of the Lashkar-e-Taiba.

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Amaravati farmers to continue stir

‘Govt. intends to come up with a fresh legislation on the capital issue’

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Joseph Periera completes Deccan Cliffhanger Ultra Cycling Race

Joseph Periera became the first solo cyclist from Mangaluru to conquer the Deccan Cliffhanger Ultra Cycling Race, covering 643 km in 33 hours and 45 m

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CM to ink MoUs worth over ₹35,200 cr. today

T.N. FinTech policy will be released

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Congress to field Manjunath Bhandary

He will file his nomination papers for Council polls today

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Going gets tough for fisherfolk

Many risk venturing into high seas for livelihood

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27 districts in Karnataka see ‘large excess’ rainfall

They record over 60% departure from normal rainfall between Nov. 1 and 21

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₹ 1crore unaccounted cash seized

Narsingi police on Monday evening seized unaccounted amount of ₹ 1 crore from the possession of three persons travelling in an SUV.“They were carrying

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Cashew units bear the brunt in Srikakulam

Many yet to recover from Titli cyclone impact

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The oft-battered coast

A.P.’s location and long coastline have made it vulnerable to cyclones during southwest and northeast monsoons, and global warming is further increasing their frequency, say scientists

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Prosecutor in Ahmaud Arbery case: Black man was under attack

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SUV driver in Wisconsin parade crash may have been fleeing a crime: Investigators

Investigators are looking into whether the SUV driver who plowed through a Christmas parade in suburban Milwaukee, killing at least five people and injuring more than 40, was fleeing a crime, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.

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Man held for murdering woman

A supervisor, who murdered a 40-year-old woman and wrapped the body in a gunny bag, was arrested by the police on Monday. On November 13, residents o

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‘No change, it’s only green agriculture’

Gotabaya clears the air on farm policy

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Election observer reviews draft roll revision in Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri

The draft electoral roll revision process was reviewed by the special observer for roll revision and the Managing Director, Handicrafts Development C

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Australia signs sub deal with U.S., U.K.

Exchange of ‘naval nuclear propulsion info’ formalised as part of AUKUS pact

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Parliamentary panel retains controversial exemption clause in Personal Data Protection Bill

In dissent note, six of the 30 members press for ‘judicial or parliamentary oversight’ for granting exemptions

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Murder accused from city held in Coimbatore

A 30-year-old man who has been accused of murdering his wife in Poonamallee police station limits was arrested in Coimbatore on Saturday. The accused

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Agencies take baby steps to integrate e-services, plan permission

Plans afoot to hold consultations with various stakeholders

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‘Jawad’ causes heavy rain in Nellore district

Road, rail traffic disrupted at several places

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97.3% of COVID-19 beds at govt. hospitals in Bengaluru vacant

Some districts in Karnataka have been reporting zero test positivity rate

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Two arrested for burglaries in Salem

The Salem District Police on Saturday arrested two persons in connection with two burglaries reported in the Attayampatti police limits.The police sai

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HC grants bail to 4 accused of hoarding COVID-19 drugs

They used to sell life-saving medicines at exorbitant rates during the second wave of the pandemic

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The meat of the matter

Bans on certain kinds of food marginalise communities and threaten people’s livelihoods

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Outflow from Mettur dam reduced

The outflow from Mettur Dam was reduced to 55,000 cusecs on Sunday evening. According to officials from the Public Works Department, at 8 a.m. Sunday

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Baby in adoption row arrives

DNA tests for identifying baby’s parents likely today, results in a couple of days

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103 new COVID cases detected in State

Telangana logged 103 fresh cases of COVID-19 and one fatality on Sunday, taking the total positives to over 6.74 lakh and the toll to 3,981, respectiv

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Central team arrives in Chennai to assess rain damage

It will visit 12 rain-hit areas in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

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M.P. launches a slew of ‘cow welfare’ measures

CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan targets 2023 election

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Protests break out in Pak. port city over CPEC

Local interests neglected, says activist

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WTA concerns persist after videos of Peng Shuai emerge

Tennis body worried over the Chinese player’s freedoms

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Sri Lanka revokes ban on fertilizers

Govt. ends restrictions on all agrochemicals, including herbicides and pesticides

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Israeli police gun down Palestinian assailant

He killed one person and injured four

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Dutch police detain 30 after COVID riots

Protest spills over to second day

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Panchayat staff overburdened with work, say unions

Unions of panchayat employees have come out against burdening the panchayat staff with additional work including the conduct of field inquiry and scru

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US warns allies of possible Russian incursion as troops amass near Ukraine

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Plea for ward

The Madras High Court has directed the State government to consider a representation made to it by C. Jagadeesan, an auto driver, in 2018 for setting

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Jagan conducts aerial survey of flood-hit districts

Officials told focus on rehabilitation work and evacuation

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State records 765 fresh COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths

20 districts logged fewer than 10 fresh cases each; T.N.’s tally touched 27,19,515; over 3 lakh get jabs

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Bank of Baroda property expo

Bank of Baroda launched a property expo at SIET College, Teynampet, on Saturday. The expo, which was inaugurated by M. Lakshmi, chief executive office

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Six die as two buildings collapse in Kadiri

Under-construction structure collapses on adjacent building

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Northern parts of city remain flooded as Kosasthalaiyar swells

Chief Minister visits Manali New Town to take stock of rescue and relief work

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Shiv Sena functionary booked in Tiruppur for Godse event

The Tiruppur City Police on Saturday registered a case against a functionary of Shiv Sena on charges of deliberate provocation after he led an event t

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‘Preventing crimes against women, children top priority of police’

Pradip Kumar, Inspector General of Police (IGP), assumed office as the Commissioner of Coimbatore City Police on Saturday. Mr. Kumar said that the ci

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Beauticians condemn sexual assault on minor girl

Beauticians gathered in front of the Collectorate here on Saturday and condemned the alleged sexual assault by a school teacher on a 17-year-old stude

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Administration takes steps to clear water from inundated habitations

The heavy rain and the resultant inundation of residential colonies kept the administration on its toes with alternative drainage routes dug up to let

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Congress takes out candlelight march

Members of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee took out a candlelight march on Saturday to honour the farmers who had died protesting against the three

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IFFI 2021 opens with star-studded ceremony; Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh perform

Panaji, November 20

The 52nd edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) started on a high note here on Saturday with electrifying performances by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh and Shraddha Kapoor.

The star-studded opening ceremony of the movie gala, which took place at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, was hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar and Maniesh Paul.

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Governor of Goa P S Sreedharan Pillai along with film personalities like Prasoon Joshi, Madhur Bhandarkar, Mouni Roy, Resul Pookutty and Parineeti Chopra attended the event.

Thakur said the government aims to make India a powerhouse of content creation, especially regional cinema by scaling up regional film festivals.

"We aim to make India the post-production hub of the world by leveraging the immense talent of our youth. We aim to make India a hub of world cinema, a destination for film festivals and a most favoured place for filmmakers. After all, India is a land of storytellers, rich in resources. Today the world wants to hear the story of India.

"The film and entertainment industry has a huge employment opportunity as we leapfrog into the digital era of content, filmmaking and not to forget, film archiving for the future generation," he said.

The union minister asserted that the media and entertainment sector builds on three unique propositions that India offers -- abundant and competent labour, ever growing consumption expenditure and a diverse culture and linguistic heritage.

"We have these powered by the extensive footprint of mobile, internet and industrialisation. With this unique combination of connectivity, culture and commerce, India is poised to be at the epicentre of the cinematic ecosystem," he added.

Sawant said the coastal state is working towards providing single window clearance for film shooting in Goa.

"This will allow Goa to become a hub of shooting for filmmakers," he added.

He also announced that Goa will soon become the first state to have its entire population fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

The CM revealed that the state is discussing with the centre to make a film city in Goa.

"We are making efforts to establish a film city and a film institute here so that there is a talent pool, whether in film editing, photography, cinematography or direction, available for movies," he said.

The ceremony saw veteran actor-politician Hema Malini getting the Indian Personality of the Year award. She was felicitated by Thakur, Sawant and Minister of State Information and Broadcasting Dr L Murugan.

"So much good work is happening here for our film industry. It is amazing to see young talented filmmakers get involved with IFFI. I believe this should continue," Malini said.

Whereas globally renowned filmmakers Martin Scorsese and Istvan Szabo were honoured with the first-ever Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement award.

"I am honoured to receive such an award named after one of the truly great filmmakers of all time and my inspiration, Satyajit Ray," Scorsese said in a pre-recorded video message.

The multiple Academy Award-winning filmmaker, best known for his films like "Goodfellas", "Taxi Driver", "Raging Bull", "The Departed" and "Shutter Island", said he has returned to Ray's cinema time and again and every time it has been a "new experience".

"Watching 'Pather Panchali' was a revelatory experience for me and it opened a whole new world for me," he added.

Szabo, the Hungarian auteur known for making 1981 feature film "Mephisto" that won the best foreign language film Oscar, recalled the "profound" discussion he had with Ray many years ago.

"I met Mr Ray many years ago in Madras. He invited my wife and me for dinner, which was very excellent. We had a fantastic discussion about his films and about our profession -- filmmaking. It was a profound discussion which I will never forget. And I can never forget his charismatic face and his spirit," the 83-year-old director said.

The hosts also welcomed 75 youngsters who were selected for the festival's 75 Creative Minds initiative.

"For the first time ever, we are recognising and mentoring 75 young creative minds of tomorrow as we mark 75 years of Independence. They have been chosen by the grand jury after a meticulous screening process. They are seated among us and will be attending masterclasses by the cinema icons," Thakur said.

Adding some Bollywood glamour to the cinema gala, Ranveer performed on the hit Hindi tracks from the last five decades like "Ye Desh Hai Vir Jawano Ka", "Zindagi Ek Safar", "Pyaar Hume Kis Mod Par Le Aaya" and many others.

Shraddha showcased the power of Indian women with her performance on motivational songs like "Kar Har Maidan Fateh" and "Badal pe paon hain".

Her performance was followed by an act by star-couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza, who promoted regional cinema by performing on Marathi songs.

Salman's high-octane act on his hit songs from movies "Dabangg", "Sultan", "Bharat" and "Tiger Zinda Hai" brought an end to the opening ceremony.

IFFI, which will run till November 28, will feature 148 films from about 73 countries in the International Section. The festival will have about 12 world premieres, about seven international premieres, 26 Asia premieres and about 64 India premieres.

An array of world-renowned filmmakers, actors, technicians, critics, academicians and film enthusiasts will come together to celebrate cinema and the art of filmmaking through various film screenings, presentations, masterclasses, panel discussions and seminars.

Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura's "The King of All the World" is the opening film for the 52nd edition, while Asghar Farhadi's "A Hero", which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival, will close the festival. PTI

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