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Hails from PoK, married to ex-militant: Meet J&K poll candidate Somia Sadaf

Somia Sadaf, who is contesting the ongoing DDC (District Development Council) elections in Jammu and Kashmir, is originally from Muzaffarabad in Pakistan- Occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Can Odisha model of decentralised procurement be an alternative for farmers?

Farmers' protest over direct impact on the minimum support price (MSP)-based procurement mechanism: In the decentralised mechanism, the state government undertakes direct purchase of paddy or rice and wheat, and also stores and distributes foodgrain under the Food Security Act and other welfare schemes. Sanjeeb Mukherjee looks at how the Odisha model of decentralised procurement has a few key advantages, but certain challenges, too.

Bengal politics and the violence: BJP vs Mamata on Nadda's convoy attack

Nadda's convoy was allegedly attacked with stones and bricks while on its way to Diamond Harbour in Kolkata. Cars of several party leaders including that of BJP national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya and West Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh which were part of the convoy were damaged in the alleged attack. Watch the video to know about the war of words that broke out soon after the incident.

Watch: Boris Johnson confuses farmer protest with India-Pakistan dispute

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday seemed to confuse two separate issues when he reiterated the UK government's stance that any dispute between India and Pakistan was for the two countries to settle bilaterally. British Sikh Labour MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, who has been leading a drive to keep the protests by the Indian farmers against the government's agricultural reforms in the news in Britain, repeated one of his previous Twitter statements on the issue in the House of Commons during the weekly Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) session. Johnson, in his brief response, went on to address a completely unrelated matter instead. Watch the video.

New Parliament building: Concept, cost and all details you need to know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for a new Parliament building on December 10. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said the invitation will be extended to all political parties. While some would attend physically and others would attend virtually, Birla said, while adding that the ceremony would follow Covid-related guidelines. As per rules, the speaker of the lower house of parliament is also the custodian of the parliament building. Watch the video for all details related to the new Parliament building.

Kejriwal visits Singhu border, supports farmer protest, Bharat Bandh

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday visited the Singhu border, where thousands of farmers are protesting against the Centre's new farm laws, and reviewed arrangements made for them by the city government. The visit comes a day after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) extended its support to the ''Bharat Bandh'' called by protesting farmers on December 8.

Coronavirus vaccine could be ready in a few weeks: PM Narendra Modi at all-party meet

In his closing remarks at an all-party meeting with leaders of various political parties to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic situation in the country, Modi said experts believe the wait for the COVID-19 vaccine will not be long and it may be ready in a few weeks.

Watch: PM Modi blames Opposition for 'misleading farmers' over new laws

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on has accused the opposition parties of misleading farmers and "playing tricks" again on them as he asserted that the new agriculture laws over which protests by farmers raged in the NCR will provide new options to sell for more and also with safeguards. Modi also said that presently a new trend is being seen in the country where protests are based on creating doubts through misinformation while union ministers urged farmers not to have any misconceptions about the three agriculture reform legislations.

Law against 'love-jihad' and its impact: Punishment & politics explained

The Uttar Pradesh government last week approved the draft of a stringent law to deal with religious conversion for the sake of marriage, which some political leaders refer to as 'love jihad'. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led UP Cabinet had cleared the ordinance, proposing a maximum punishment of 10 years and fine for 'love jihad' related offences on November 24. The new ordinance mandates a jail term of one to five years, with Rs 15,000 penalty for religious conversion for marriage or through force. For conversion of minors and women of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes community, there will be a jail term of 3-10 years with Rs 25,000 penalty.

Watch: PM Modi in PPE suit, on 3-city tour to review Covid vaccine progress

Wearing a PPE kit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the vaccine development process at the Zydus Cadila research centre in Changodar industrial area, over 20 km from Ahmedabad. Zydus Cadila has announced that the phase-I clinical trial of its vaccine candidate ZyCoV-D is over and it has commenced phase-II clinical trials from August. In Hyderabad, Modi visited vaccine maker Bharat Biotech's facility. Bharat Biotech's Covaxin is undergoing phase-3 trials. After his hour-long visit to the facility, the PM will proceed to Pune, where he will visit the Serum Institute of India (SII), which has partnered with global pharma giant AstraZeneca and the Oxford University for the vaccine.

Defying barbed wires, tear-gas & water jets, farmers inch closer to Delhi

Despite heavy security deployment, groups of agitating farmers from Punjab and Haryana reached near two Delhi borders after breaking police barricades on the way as part of their protest march against the Centre's new farm laws. The Delhi Police has enhanced deployment of security personnel, stationed sand-laden trucks and water cannons and used barbed wire for fencing at the Singhu and Tikri border points (Delhi-Haryana border) to prevent the protesters from entering the city. Police were also deployed on Delhi's border with Faridabad and Gurgaon. However, two groups of farmers reached near the Singhu and Tikri borders as Delhi Police fired tear gas shells to prevent them from entering the city. Situation was tense at the border points as Delhi Police made repeated announcements on loudspeakers asking the farmers to retreat.

India's COVID-19 recoveries cross over 87 lakh

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): As per the data released by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India on November 27 reported single-day spike of 43,082 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. 492 deaths in the same period, pushing the COVID-19 toll in the country to 1,35,715. India's confirmed cases of coronavirus stand at 93,09,788 which include 4,55,555 active infections. More than 87,18,517 people have recovered from the virus with 39,379 new discharges in last 24 hours. According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), a total of 11,31,204 samples were tested on November 26. Cumulative samples tested for COVID-19 till November 26 are 13,70,62,749.

8-phase DDC elections to be held from Nov 28 to Dec 19: JandK's State Election Commissioner

Jammu, Nov 27 (ANI): Speaking to ANI in Jammu, State Election Commissioner of JandK, KK Sharma spoke on District Development Council (DDC) elections. He said, "Eight-phase DDC elections to be held from November 28 to December 19. All arrangements including security are reviewed and completed. The remote areas to go to polls in first and second phase of polling." "Health Department engaged to implement COVID guidelines," State Election Commissioner added.

'Sadhus' look after cows of different breeds at Ayodhya's Gopal Gaushala

Ayodhya (UP), Nov 27 (ANI): 'Sadhus' at Gopal Gaushala look after around 300 cows living at the cow-shelter. There are around 150 'desi' breed of cows at Gopal Gaushala. Some cows are from Britain, US, Australia and other countries. Gausewaks look after the cows from devotional point of view. Speaking to ANI, a 'sadhu', Shashikant Pandey said, "There are around 150 'desi' breed of cows here and some from Britain, USA, Australia and other countries. We look after them from devotional point of view."

AQI improves to 'moderate' category in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Some respite for Delhiites as air quality improved on November 27. A slight improvement in the Air Quality Index as it stands in 'moderate' category as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. Burning of residue of crops in the neighbouring states add on the noxious smog in Delhi. A blanket of smog is lingering over the sky which leads to reduce in visibility at Delhi-Noida Direct Flyway.

Bangladeshi cargo vessel 'MV Maa' likely to be converted into restaurant at Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 27 (ANI): Visakhapatnam administration proposes to convert Bangladeshi vessel 'MV Maa' into a floating restaurant after obtaining statutory clearance and clearance from its owner. 'MV Maa', anchored at Vizag Port Trust, drifted into sea in October, when its anchor broke and is at Tenneti Park now. Speaking to ANI, Visakhapatnam District Collector (DC), Sri V Vinay Chand said, "Vessels' fuel was fully offloaded to prevent further sinking. Process of various clearances is going on. State government can take it up as a tourism project." "We are thinking of a floating restaurant. However, we are awaiting all the formal clearances," he added.

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik pays tribute to famous footballer Diego Maradona

Puri (Odisha), Nov 27 (ANI): Famous sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand sculpture at Puri Beach of Diego Maradona to pay tribute to the legendary footballer, who passed away on November 25. Argentine football legend Maradona had been hospitalised as he complained of regularly being fatigued. Diego was considered the main player in taking Argentine to their second World Cup title in 1986.

5 dead after fire breaks out at Rajkot's Uday Shivanand COVID Hospital

Rajkot (Gujarat), Nov 27 (ANI): Five people died after a fire broke out at Uday Shivanand COVID Hospital in Gujarat's Rajkot. The incident occurred during the wee hours of Nov 27. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has ordered a probe into the incident. More details are awaited.

SP leader ST Hasan advises Muslim youth to consider Hindu girls as "sisters"

Moradabad (UP), Nov 27 (ANI): Commenting on ongoing 'Love Jihad' row, Samajwadi Party leader and MP from Moradabad, ST Hasan advised Muslim youth to consider Hindu girls as their "sisters". He said "'Love Jihad' is a political stunt...I advise Muslim youth to consider Hindu girls as their sisters. Don't get lured, because a law has been framed under which you can be subjected to tremendous torture. Save yourself and don't get into any temptation or love."

New study to enhance chronic pain treatments

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Researchers at Kyushu University's Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences have discovered a unique population of spinal cord astrocytes with a role in producing pain hypersensitivity to strengthen the effect of chronic pain treatments. According to a study using mouse model by Kyushu University, researchers revealed the identification of a unique population of astrocytes in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord of mice that produces pain hypersensitivity when activated by neurons carrying signals down from the brain which indicate the role of descending neurons in controlling spinal pain transmission, not limited to suppression; suggesting this group of astrocytes as a new target to enhance the effect of chronic pain treatments. According to the study, the astrocytes found near the back of the spinal cord are in a region known to carry general sensory information such as pressure, pain, and heat from around the body to the brain. With the use of mouse model, t