Breaking News, October 13 | Highlights

Qualifier 2: Kolkata Knight Riders (136/7) beat Delhi Capitals (135/5) by three wickets

Ghaziabad: Many people feared injured after bus falls from Bhatia Modh flyover

Government of Puducherry declares holidays on October 15 and 16

Air India Unions raise concerns to Ministry of Civil Aviation

MP govt order related to sterilisation of bulls withdrawn

50 Punjab Police officers transferred/posted

 Devotees perform 'Dhunuchi' dance before a Durga idol in Kolkata

Priyank Kanoongo re-appointed as chairperson of NCPCR

Odisha: Three Naxals neutralised during an encounter

India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage crosses 96.78 crore

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on Wednesday due to ill-health. According to Congress sources, “He developed fever two days back and has been admitted today on the advice of doctors. He has been kept under the care of doctors and there is nothing to worry about."

The former Prime Minister has been admitted into cardio-neuro ward, reports said.

Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane called on President of Sri Lanka

Shardul Thakur added to India's main T20 World Cup squad

The coal target which was given to us by Power Ministry was 1.9 million tonnes/day: Prahlad Joshi

Earthquake measuring 3.4 on Richter scale occurred at East Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh

India was one of 1st countries recognising Armenia's independence: Jaishankar

Devendra Fadnavis still feels that he is Chief Minister: Sharad Pawar

Maharashtra Cabinet announces package of Rs 10,000 cr to the farmers affected by heavy rains

MoS MEA Meenakashi Lekhi pays floral tributes to Gandhi

Narcotics Control Bureau has summoned filmmaker Imtiaz Khatri for questioning. He has been asked to appear before the agency on October 14, says the agency.

BCCI introduces the new jersey of the Indian cricket team. "Presenting the Billion Cheers Jersey! The patterns on the jersey are inspired by the billion cheers of the fans," tweets BCCI.

SOPs for COVID-19 protocols for Chhath Puja celebrations will remain the same as SOPs for all other festivals: Government Sources.

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) hands over copies of their reply to the concerned lawyers on bail applications of Aryan Khan and others.  NCB has opposed bail for each accused.

India will have a vaccine capacity of 28 crore doses this month. 22 crore Covishield and 6 crore Covaxin; 60 lakh ZyCoV-D doses are also ready: Government Sources.

On Wednesday, NIA conducted raids at 2 places in J&K's Srinagar in connection with a new case against Pakistan-based LeT's offshoot, The Resistance Front (TRF). It is in continuation of the anti-terror agency's first search operation conducted at 16 places in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday against TRF: NIA.

A delegation of Indian National Congress leaders comprising Mallikarjun Kharge, AK Antony, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called on President Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan: Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Infrastructure development has been far from the priority of most of the political parties. It was never been part of their manifesto, but it has been known that quality infrastructure is a way to sustainable development which builds economy and generates employment: PM Narendra Modi.

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: President has given us the assurance that he will discuss the matter with the government today itself, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress.

Goa: Cycle rally organised by CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) and flagged off from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram reached Panaji today. The rally has been organised to commemorate the 146th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and will culminate at Kevadia (Gujarat).

Lakhmipur Kheri: UP Law Minister Brajesh Pathak meets the families of BJP worker Shubham Mishra and car driver Hari Om who were killed in the violence in Lakhimpur Kheri on October 3.

Delhi: Congress delegation, led by Rahul Gandhi, arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan to meet President Ram Nath Kovind over Lakhimpur Kheri violence. 

Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the model of the new exhibition complex at Pragati Maidan today. He is unveiling Mega Gatishakti Master Plan here. 

Delhi: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra watch a photo exhibition on the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, at AICC office. Party leader Mallikarjun Kharge and KC Venugopal also present.

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar offers prayers at Sheetla Mata Mandir on the occasion of Ashtami.

Bihar: Railway Protection Force (RPF) seized 46.6 kgs of silver from two passengers at a railway station in Gaya. "They were coming from Kolkata and were carrying silver worth over Rs 28 lakhs. Case will be handed over to customs department," said Ajay Prakash, Inspector RPF, Gaya.

58,63,63,442 samples tested for #COVID19 up to 12th October 2021. Of these, 13,25,399 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

The US will reopen its land borders for non-essential travel in November after a 19-month freeze. All international visitors will need to be vaccinated against the coronavirus: Associated Press.

Varanasi: Devotees throng Ashtbhuja Mata Mandir to offer prayers on Durga Ashtami.

Lies were spread about Savarkar. Time and again, it was said that he filed mercy petitions before British Government seeking his release from jail. It was Mahatma Gandhi who asked him to file mercy petitions: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at launch of a book on Savarkar on Tuesday. 

WATCH: Girls in PPE kits performed Garba dance in Rajkot, Gujarat on the occasion of Navratri on Monday. "This Garba aims to spread awareness among the public about the COVID-19," said Rakshaben Boriya, organiser of the Garba.

Govt of India is seriously working to increase the use of ethanol in the transport sector. Currently, the ethanol economy is Rs 20,000 crores, which I am targeting to take to Rs 2 lakh crores: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. 

Maharashtra: A jilted lover killed a 14-year-old girl in Bibwewadi area of Pune on Tuesday, police said. "The girl died on the spot. A case has been registered and a team has been formed to nab the accused," said DCP (Zone 5) Namrata Patil.

Odisha: On the occasion of Navaratri, a Puri-based miniature artist has made an idol of Goddess Durga, using 275 ice cream sticks. "It took me six days to complete this artwork," Artist Biswajeet Nayak said.