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'Suffered a lot in BJP': Eknath Khadse blames Devendra Fadnavis

Jalgaon (Maharashtra), Oct 21 (ANI): Eknath Khadse sent his resignation to Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP's) president Chandrakant Patil on October 21. He wrote, "I am resigning from the primary membership of BJP due to personal reasons." Maharashtra BJP president Chandrakant Patil later said, "I got Eknath Khadse's resignation this morning and it has been accepted. We give him our best wishes for joining a new party." Addressing the press conference, Eknath Khadse said, "The then CM (Devendra Fadnavis) instructed police to register First Information Report (FIR) against me on false allegation of harassment by a woman. He said the case would be withdrawn later." "Inquiries for corruption were initiated against me in which I came clean. I suffered a lot in BJP," he added. "I will be joining the NCP (Nationalist Congress Party) on October 23," he further stated.

Bihar polls: 'Laalten phoot gayi hai aur tel beh gayi hai', mocks Rajnath Singh on 'Mahagathbandhan'

Kahalgaon (Bihar), Oct 21 (ANI): Addressing public rally in Kahalgaon town on October 21 ahead of Bihar elections, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh mocked 'Mahagathbandhan' of Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). He said, "Laalten phoot gayi hai aur tel beh gayi hai, ab na panjaa ka chali aur na unka koi khel chali."

Around 25 lakh people in Bihar receiving benefits under Ayushman Bharat Scheme: Rajnath Singh

Kahalgaon (Bihar), Oct 21 (ANI): Addressing public rally in Kahalgaon town on October 21 ahead of Bihar elections, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Around 25 lakh people in the state of Bihar are receiving benefits under Ayushman Bharat Scheme." "There will come a time when everyone in Bihar will receive the healthcare benefits from the scheme," he added.

Eknath Khadse resigns from BJP, will be inducted in NCP on Oct 23

Mumbai, Oct 21 (ANI): Eknath Khadse sent resignation to Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP's) president Chandrakant Patil on October 21. He wrote, "I am resigning from the primary membership of BJP due to personal reasons." Addressing the press conference, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Maharashtra minister, Jayant Patil said, "Eknath Khadse promoted BJP in Maharashtra over years. I have been informed that BJP leader Eknath Khadse has resigned from his party. We have decided to give him an entry in NCP." "He will be formally inducted into NCP at 02:00 pm on Friday (October 23)," he added.

Don't care about President's Rule, doing this for farmers: Punjab CM Amarinder

Chandigarh, Oct 21 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, Aam Aadmi Party MLA Harpal Singh Cheema and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sharan Jit Singh Dhillon on October 20 handed over to Governor VP Singh Badnore the resolution against Farm Laws passed in the state assembly. Speaking to media, CM Amarinder Singh said, "Punjab's voice has reached the Governor, he will pass it on to the President. I don't care about President's Rule. You want to sack my government? Sack my government, I don't give a damn." "I am doing this for farmers of the state and the country," he added.

'When PM Modi is planning to remove Chinese from Bharat Mata's territory?' asks Rahul Gandhi

Wayanad (Kerala), Oct 21 (ANI): Amid the border tension at Line of Actual Control in Ladakh between India and China, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his silence on the matter."Did you hear him say anything on China, have you heard him say the word China over the last couple of months? Why do you think he's not saying it, because he doesn't want to take the attention of the people of this country to face that China has occupied our land. The Chinese has occupied 1200 square kilometer of our territory. I ask the Prime Minister when you are planning to remove the Chinese from Bharat Mata's territory? That is the most important issue right now," said Rahul Gandhi. Several rounds of diplomatic and military talks between the two countries have yet to yield a solution over border dispute.

'Should have written 1st to Punjab CM': Harish Rawat on PS Bajwa's letter to Prez Kovind

Chandigarh, Oct 21 (ANI): Congress MP Partap Singh Bajwa wrote a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind over killing of Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Singh. He said, "It is imperative that responsible including policemen who prepared inputs that led to his security cover being withdrawn should be investigated through high-level probe." Speaking to ANI, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) In-Charge, Harish Rawat said, "Partap Singh Bajwa has every right to write to the President but he should have written first to Punjab Chief Minister as law and order is a state subject."

Billboards seen in Srinagar ahead of 2-day 'National Symposium' on 'Memories of 22 October 1947'

Srinagar, Oct 21 (ANI): Billboards have been put up at several locations in Srinagar ahead of two-day 'National Symposium'. 'National Symposium' is being organised by National Museum Institute of History of Art in collaboration with the UT Government of Jammu and Kashmir on October 22 and 23. The two-day 'National Symposium' will be focusing on memories of 22 October 1947 (Black Day). The symposium will bring forth historical narrative of the day observed to mark Kashmir's invasion by Pakistan post independence that led to thousands of killings.

Watch: Chirag Paswan seeks blessing from his mother before releasing LJP's manifesto for Bihar polls

Patna (Bihar), Oct 21 (ANI): Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan sought blessings of his mother before leaving for LJP office for the releases of party's manifesto for the upcoming Bihar elections in Patna. Bihar will go for three-phased elections beginning from October 28 and the result will be declared on November 10.

Mumbai local trains start services with women passengers, commuters express joy

Mumbai, Oct 21 (ANI): In a much-needed relief to women commuters from across Mumbai city and suburban areas, the Railways has finally given a go-ahead to them to travel in the suburban local trains. Local trains started its services with women passengers on October 21. Women commuters at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) expressed happiness while travelling in local trains. Trains are running with COVID-19 protocol and maintaining social distancing.

COVID-19: 'Plasma therapy saved my life, it's beneficial', says Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): The Health Minister of Delhi, Satyendar Jain stated that COVID-19 patients have been benefit via plasma therapy in the state and it has also saved his own life. "Plasma saved my life, and it is beneficial in Delhi. Over 2,000 people got positive response from plasma therapy," said Satyendar Jain on being asked that Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) may soon scrap plasma therapy from COVID-19 national treatment protocol as it failed to benefit COVID-19 patients. "Even America had said that it is beneficial," the Health Minister added. It is noted that Delhi is running plasma blood bank for the treatment of COVID-19.

Bihar elections: Chirag Paswan releases LJP's manifesto

Patna (Bihar), Oct 21 (ANI): Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan released party's manifesto for the upcoming Bihar elections in Patna. The Assembly elections in Bihar will be held in three phases starting from October 28. The result will be declared on November 10.

Congress releases manifesto for upcoming Bihar elections

Patna (Bihar), Oct 21 (ANI): Congress released manifesto for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections in Patna on October 21. Randeep Singh Surjewala, Raj Babbar, Shaktisinh Gohil and other party leaders were present at the event. The Assembly elections in Bihar will be held in three phases starting from October 28. The result will be declared on November 10.

Bihar polls: CM Nitish spent Rs 500 crore on advertisements as per RTI, alleges Tejashwi

Patna (Bihar), Oct 21 (ANI): Speaking to media on October 21, ahead of Bihar elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav spoke on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Yadav said, "Such things keep going in democracy and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is tired both mentally and physically. He is giving baseless statements these days." "As per the information received through Right to Information (RTI), CM Kumar has spent around Rs 500 crore on advertisements," he added.

Crime against women, children in UP: 23 accused sentenced to life imprisonment in last 24 hrs

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh government has sentenced 23 accused to life imprisonment in the past 24 hours, in connection with cases of crime against women and children. The State Home Department of Uttar Pradesh stated the information in a press release on October 20. According to it, 28 criminals were thrown out of the district, and bails were cancelled in 49 cases. The action has come as a big boost to the newly launched `Mission Shakti' to prevent crime against women and girls across the state.

Police Commemoration Day: States CMs pay tribute to CRPF jawans

Lucknow (UP)/Mumbai/Vijayawada (AP), Oct 21 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to the police personnel on Police Commemoration Day in Lucknow. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray also paid tribute to the CRPF jawans who lost their lives in the line of duty, at Police Headquarters in Mumbai's Naigaon. Meanwhile, Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy attended an event organised on Police Commemoration Day 2020 on October 21 in Vijayawada. He paid tribute to slain soldiers who sacrificed their lives while discharging their duties. The day is observed every year to pay homage to 10 CRPF jawans who laid down their lives battling Chinese Army in Ladakh's Hot Spring area.

Police Commemoration Day 2020: Amit Shah pays tribute at National Police Memorial

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 21 attended the National Police Commemoration Day parade. He paid tribute at the National Police Memorial in Delhi. The day is observed every year to pay homage to the 10 CRPF jawans who laid down their lives battling Chinese Army in Ladakh's Hot Spring area.

Air quality remains unhealthy as smog lingers sky of Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): Air quality of national capital, Delhi remained unhealthy on October 21. Air Quality Index (AQI) near ITO recorded PM 2.5 at 150 and PM 10 at 186. Delhiites raised concern over the bad air quality amid COVID-19 pandemic. However, people are trying their best to stay healthy and fit. Several people were seen doing exercise at Lodhi Garden.

'All terrorists are raised in madrasas': MP Minister Usha Thakur

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 21 (ANI): Culture Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Usha Thakur sparked controversy with her statement over madrasas. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Usha Thakur said, "All terrorists are raised in madrasas, they had turned Jammu and Kashmir into a terror factory. Madrasas which can't comply with nationalism, they should be merged with existing education system to ensure complete progress of the society." She made this statement on October 20 in Indore while addressing a press conference.

Watch: Rain continues to lash parts of Pune

Pune (Maharashtra), Oct 21 (ANI): Rain continued to lash over several parts of Pune. City's Kondhwa area witnessed rainfall on October 21. Mumbai's Regional Meteorological Centre on October 19 informed that there is possibility of thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and intense rainfall spells over interior Maharashtra for next 4-5 days.