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The Shiv Sena, in an editorial in Saamana, said the BJP was, however, quick to pounce on and “communalise” the killing of two sadhus by a mob in Palghar district of Maharashtra in April this year

CBI chief calls for strengthening synergy among law enforcement agencies to combat corruption

Shukla called for “sustained deterring action against corruption through speedy investigation and expeditious prosecution of cases”.

Crimes against journalists on the rise: International Press Institute

52 journalists have lost their lives due to their work since October 2019, says the Vienna-based organisation.

Coronavirus | Centre asks States to form committees for smooth COVID-19 vaccination drive

The terms of references mention that SSC should meet at least once a month, STF once a fortnight, and DTF once a week.

Facebook counting on experiences from India, other countries to help check abuse ahead of U.S. polls

Mark Zuckerberg says the company has focused on issues like voter suppression, and has worked closely with experts in the space, including civil rights leaders.

Congress MLA among 2,000 people booked over anti-Macron protest

“The protesters have violated the district administration order.”

‘Chunnu-munnu’ remark: EC advises Vijayvargiya not to use such language

The BJP leader said his remark against Congress leaders Kamal Nath and Digvijaya Singh could not be considered as criticism of aspects of private life

Coronavirus | We are at a critical juncture in fight against COVID-19; it’s time to be more alert, says WHO official

“We must break the virus transmission chains and governments should continue to strengthen pandemic response,” says regional director, WHO South-East Asia Poonam Khetrapal Singh.

Coronavirus | India’s active COVID-19 caseload falls below six lakh for first time after 85 days

Country has also sustained its high number of recoveries, says Health Ministry release

I was prevented from attending Friday prayers, says Farooq Abdullah

No official from the administration was available for comments on the issue.

U.S. court asks ISRO’s commerical arm to pay $1.2 billion compensation to Bengaluru start-up

Antrix Corporation has been directed to pay a compensation of $562.5 million to Devas Multimedia Corporation and the related interest rate amounting to a total of $1.2 billion.

Gauhati High Court seeks explanation on inclusion of ineligible people in Assam NRC

State NRC Coordinator Hitesh Dev Sarma had in October written to all district heads to prepare a list of such people whose names crept into the updated citizens’ list

Parliamentary panel questions Paytm about Chinese investment, storing of data in servers abroad

Members of the panel from different political parties asked Paytm why the server on which data of its customers is collected and stored is abroad when it claims to be an Indian firm

How can Google be a ‘neutral platform’ while engaging in both advertising and content, asks Parliamentary panel

Controlling the choices of your users, isn’t it violation of fundamental rights, the search engine was asked

Morning Digest: Core industry sectors record lowest contraction since March, China’s PLA upgrading troops quarters for winter, and more

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PM Modi condemns killing of 3 BJP workers in J&K

Suspected militants shot dead three BJP workers, including the party’s district youth secretary, in south Kashmir’s Kulgam on Thursday evening

India dealt with border crisis with China with firmness, maturity: Foreign Secretary

Mr. Shringla mentioned two recent terrorist incidents in France, one of which he said had its origins in Pakistan, noting that the civilised world needs to act with firmness to address the threat of terrorism.

CVC to receive vigilance clearance proposals only via email from November 1

The Commission has told ministries and departments that no hard copies will be accepted

Government bans export of onion seeds

The government banned the export of onion seeds with immediate effect, as per a notification issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade on

Coronavirus | Bengaluru reports over half of Karnataka’s new coronavirus cases

Test positivity in Kerala stays at more than 12%.

India upset by Kashmir depiction on Saudi Riyal note

Govt. raises subject with Saudi Arabia

Amid Shringla’s visit, India flays knife attacks in Nice

There is no justification for terrorism, says Ministry

Aarogya Setu: Govt. cracks down on officials over evasive RTI reply

The move comes a day after CIC issued a show-cause notice over the Ministry’s and NIC’s reply to an RTI.

Centre sets up permanent Commission to tackle air pollution in Delhi territory

22-year-old Environmental Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority dissolved

Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha to be next Chief Information Commissioner

Shortlisting and selection did not follow Supreme Court guidelines: Congress leader’s dissent note.

Court orders inquiry against Kangana, sister

The court ordered inquiry reported to be called in under section 202 of the Code of Criminal Procedure from the police station concerned.

Permanent commission for women naval officers | Supreme Court gives time to government

March 17 judgment upheld the right of women naval officers to be considered for PC on a par with their male counterparts.

Governor’s Rule in Tripura tribal council likely to be extended

State govt. yet to finalise timetable for elections to 28-member executive committee

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