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Explained: Is Nirmala Sitharaman's'festive stimulus' too little, too late?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday announced a Rs 73,000 crore package, including advance payment of a part of wages to central government employees and cash vouchers in lieu of LTC, to stimulate consumer demand and investment in the economy damaged by the coronavirus pandemic. Government will give its employees income tax-exempt cash vouchers in lieu of their entitled travel allowances this year. Additionally, the government will as a one-time measure give Rs 10,000 salary loan to all its officers and employees as festival advance.

Incessant rainfall in Hyderabad kills 15, situation severe

Hyderabad (Telangana), Oct 14 (ANI): Continuous downpour in several parts of Hyderabad led to flood situation in the Telangana capital. Situation is such that car were seen floating in a residential area in New Bowenpally, and many vehicles were seen washed away. Meanwhile, River Musi flowed over Chaderghat New Bridge towards Malakpet in Hyderabad due to heavy rains. NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) teams have rescued 74 persons till now in Badangpet area. Total 15 deaths have been registered in Hyderabad so far due to incessant downpour.

Farooq, Omar Abdullah meet Mehbooba Mufti after she released from detention

Srinagar (J-K), Oct 14 (ANI): National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah and party's vice president Omar Abdullah met People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti at her residence on October 14. She was released from detention on October 13. "Mehbooba Mufti was released yesterday after more than 14.5 months of detention. There was no political motive, we just came to see her," Omar Abdullah told media persons. Mufti and many other leaders of Kashmir, including Farooq Abdullah, were put in detention last year before the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution that accorded special status to the erstwhile state.

2 militants neutralised in Shopian encounter, search operation on: J-K DGP

Handwara (J-K), Oct 14 (ANI): Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with the security forces in the Chakura area of Shopian district on October 14. Speaking to media, J-K Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh said, "The encounter was on till sometime ago and so far two militants have been neutralised. The area is under search now as there could be more militants." "The operation is not over as such and more details on this will be available later," The DGP added. "Pakistan tries to infiltrate more terrorists before snowfall. Our security forces looking after the border security grid are thwarting Pakistan's attempts," he further stated.

STARS project to be implemented in 6 states to improve school education: Javadekar

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): The Information and Broadcasting Minister, Prakash Javadekar announced implementation of World Bank supported STARS (Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Program) project in 6 states in a bid to improve the quality of education. "STARS project would be implemented as a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme, it covers 6 states namely Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and Odisha," said Union Minister Prakash Javadekar Cabinet briefing. World Bank-supported scheme worth Rs 3,700 crore aims to improve the quality of school education. The project is supported by World Bank with amount of 3700 crore.

Hathras case: CBI team inspects hospital's emergency ward where victim was admitted es to improve school education: Javadekar

Hathras (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 14 (ANI): A team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is probing the alleged gangrape case in Hathras, inspected Emergency Ward of district hospital. The team also interacted with hospital administration. "We have a system of CCTV footage backup only up to 7 days. Then, how is it possible to give anyone a month-old footage," said Dr IB Singh, CMS (Chief Medical Superintendent) of Hathras District Hospital on being asked whether hospital provided CBI team with the footage of Hathras victim being treated.

Sharad Yadav's daughter Subhashini Raj Rao joins Congress

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD) chief Sharad Yadav's daughter Subhashini Raj Rao joined Congress on October 14, ahead of Bihar assembly elections. Congress, Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India (Marxist) are part of the 'Mahagathbandhan' (grand alliance) in Bihar under the leadership of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).With 243 Assembly seats, Bihar will go to polls in three phases on October 28, November 3 and November 7. The results will be declared on November 10.

Delhi only state with no thermal power stations: Satyendar Jain on rising air pollution

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): Air quality is continuously deteriorating in the national capital with rise of pollutants. Stubble burning in neighbouring states is said to be among major reasons for pollution. Speaking to media, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said, "Thermal power stations were a major cause of pollution here. Therefore, Delhi government's power stations were closed down in the past few years." "Delhi is the only state where there is no thermal power station," he added.

Tanishq store in Gujarat receives threat calls over advertisement row

Kutch (Gujarat), Oct 14 (ANI): A store of popular jewellery brand Tanishq allegedly received threat calls in Gujarat's Kutch over its latest advertisement. On October 13, Tanishq India withdrew the advertisement after vicious trolling on social media. "On Friday, Tanishq India has released an advertisement in which few communities sentiments were hurt. The Kutch's store was receiving a threat calls after which we provided them a police patrolling team here." a police official said. "The store has not been attacked. However, I received some threat calls. The police have supported us," store manager Rahul Manuja told ANI.

Bengaluru violence: DK Shivakumar smells BJP conspiracy after two Congress leaders named in chargesheet

Bengaluru, Oct 14 (ANI): Speaking to media in Bengaluru on October 14, Karnataka Congress president, DK Shivakumar spoke on Central Crime Branch's (CCB) chargesheet naming two Congress corporators in Bengaluru violence. He said, "It is a conspiracy by the BJP-led state government. They are naming our corporators to cover their failure. We don't accept this and will fight it legally."

'COVID situation under control in Bihar': Dy CM Sushil Modi

Patna (Bihar), Oct 14 (ANI): While speaking to media in Patna on October 14, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister, Sushil Kumar Modi spoke on COVID-19 situation in the state. Sushil said, "Opposition doesn't have any issues to raise and they talk of COVID-19 and today it is completely controlled here." "Only 961 people have died while Congress-ruled Maharashtra has 41,000 deaths. Almost 1 lakh people are tested every day and beds are lying vacant," Bihar Deputy CM added.

29 farmer unions walk out of meeting over new laws in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): Leaders of 29 farmer unions walked out of meeting with Agriculture Secretary to discuss the recently enacted farm laws. They tore copies of the laws outside Krishi Bhawan in Delhi on October 14. Speaking to media, a farmer union leader said, "We weren't satisfied with discussions so we walked out and we want these black laws to be scrapped. Secretary said he'll communicate our demands further," he added. Another farmer union leader added, "We walked out as no minister came for meeting. We want these laws to be taken back."

Die-hard Dhoni fan paints his house in CSK's colour in Tamil Nadu

Cuddalore (TN), Oct 14 (ANI): Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni's fan painted his house in colour of Chennai Super King's jersey. Gopi Krishnan decided to paint his house yellow to show his madness for the cricketer. Krishnan is also hurt with the negative comments which are floating on social media for Dhoni.

Bihar polls: Tejashwi Yadav files nomination from Raghopur constituency

Vaishali (Bihar), Oct 14 (ANI): Rashtriya Janta Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav today (Oct 14) filed nomination from Raghopur assembly seat. He was accompanied by his brother Tej Pratap. Bihar elections 2020 for 243 seats will be held in three phases on October 28, November 3 and 7.

Shopkeepers struggle in Shirdi as Sai Temple remains closed

Shirdi (Maharashtra), Oct 14 (ANI): Shopkeepers outside Shirdi Sai Baba Temple are incurring losses due to state government's decision of not open religious places in the state. The shopkeepers are struggling to make ends meet after COVID-19 outbreak since March. Bharatiya Janata Party had staged protest demanding reopening of temples in the state.

Investing in stocks: Why learning is new currency in times of Covid-19

A number of people have started to look at 'equity investment' as an additional source of income, with uncertainty over their current jobs and also the availability of spare time with 'work from home' scenario, to explore newer avenues. Many edtech companies have reported a huge surge in uptake of financial and stock market related courses. In an exclusive interview with Namrata Kohli, Udemy India MD Irwin Anand explains the significance of upskilling and reskilling in times of Covid-19.

Centre vs states on compensation cess: Arguments, proposals & what's next

The stalemate over compensating states for the shortfall in GST collections continued on Monday with a meeting of the GST Council ending without reaching any consensus. The panel, which is the highest decision-making body on indirect taxes, for the second time in a week, failed to reach a consensus on the Centre's proposal of states borrowing against future GST collections to make up for the shortfall.

Watch: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti meets party leaders

Srinagar, Oct 14 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on October 14 met party leaders at her residence after she was released from detention last night. Mufti was in detention from August 5 last year following the abrogation of the special status of the erstwhile state. Mufti was released on Tuesday night as the Union Territory administration revoked the Public Safety Act charges against her. Mufti and many other leaders of Kashmir, including Farooq Abdullah, were put in detention last year in the wake of abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution that accorded special status to the erstwhile state. In July this year, Mufti's detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA) was extended by three months. Farooq, and son Omar Abdullah, were released from detention in March.

Health workers in JandK's Poonch get special training to combat COVID

Poonch (JandK), Oct 14 (ANI): Health workers were trained in Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch. Senior officials made health workers aware about the system. The Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) system is a technological solution which aims at strengthening immunization supply chain systems across the country. System has been used with the requisite customization during the COVID pandemic.

Minor girl found hanging at her residence after alleged gang-rape in UP's Chitrakoot

Chitrakoot (UP), Oct 14 (ANI): A minor girl was found hanging at her residence in Uttar Pradesh's Chitrakoot district. She allegedly died by suicide on Oct 13 after being gang-raped. Speaking to media, Chitrakoot DSP, Rajnish Kumar Yadav said, "Case under SC/ST Act is being registered. Stern action will be taken against accused." "Medical reports of girl awaited, probe on," DSP added.