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Bihar polls: PM Modi accuses opposition of misleading farmers on MSP

Bhagalpur (Bihar), Oct 23 (ANI): While speaking at a public rally in Bihar's Bhagalpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the opposition of misleading the farmers on minimum support price and highlighted the NDA government's initiative towards benefiting farmers. PM Modi said, "It is the NDA government which implemented the recommendation to give MSP to farmers at one and a half times the cost. It is the NDA government that has laid great emphasis on both government procurement centres and government procurement." He further questioned, "They do not have the answer till date when they were in government then why did not they decide on MSP? Why so little grain was purchased from farmers in these times? Why these people did not care about farmers, farmers of Bihar."

'China captured 1000 sq km of our land,' claims Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar (J-K), Oct 23 (ANI): J-K Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti claimed that "China captured 1000 sq km of India". Mehbooba Mufti said, "They've nothing to show to ask for votes. They say you can buy land in J-K, we've abrogated Article 370. Then they said they will give free vaccines. Today PM Modi had to speak of Article 370 for votes. This govt has failed to solve the issues of this nation." Mufti further said that J-K came into international view like never before after abrogation. "It's a fact that China captured 1000 sq km of our land. I think we somehow managed to get back around 40 km. China speaks of Article 370 too. They say it's disputed and ask why was J-K made UT? J-K came into international view like never before after abrogation," said PDP president.

Bihar polls: PM Modi urges people to cast vote following COVID protocols

Bhagalpur (Bihar), Oct 23 (ANI): Ahead of upcoming Bihar assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi during rally in Bhagalpur urged people in Bihar to cast vote following COVID guidelines and social distancing norms. He also requested people to 'go local' this festive season. "Each and every citizen of Bihar must cast his/her vote in the upcoming Bihar Elections, following all COVID-19 guidelines and social distancing norms. Also, I will like to appeal to all to 'Go Local' while you shop for the festivals this year, promote local artisans," said PM Modi during poll rally in Bhagalpur.

Farmers' union stops around 30 paddy trucks in Amritsar coming from UP

Amritsar (Punjab), Oct 23 (ANI): Kisan union, Azad Kisan Sangharsh Committee members held a protest near Amritsar toll plaza on October 23. They have stopped around 30 paddy trucks coming from Uttar Pradesh. Protesters are opposing the selling of these paddy trucks coming from Uttar Pradesh in Punjab. They claimed that these are not trucks of farmers but businessmen. Kisan leader, Harjeet Singh said, "This is robbery of farmers, we have stopped 30 paddy trucks here, these are not farmers' trucks but of businessmen. With this, farmers of Punjab will not get fair price of their crop." On the other side, truck drivers are facing trouble due to the protest of farmers. "What is our fault in all this? We are just doing our duty. Let us go, we have loan installments of bank to pay," pleaded a truck driver.

Parties against NDA are against growth of country: PM Modi at Bhagalpur rally

Bhagalpur (Bihar), Oct 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Bhagalpur ahead of upcoming Bihar assembly elections amid COVID-19 pandemic on October 23. Earlier he had addressed public rallies in Sasaram and Gaya also. PM Modi claimed that for faster development of the state, people of Bihar know it's important to make Nitish Kumar the Chief Minister. PM Modi said, "People of Bihar know that it is important to make Nitish Kumar the CM again for faster development of the state. The parties who are today standing against NDA are against the growth of the country. They also opposed abrogation of article 370, construction of Ram Mandir and Indian Army's action against terrorists."

Bihar polls: Mahagathbandhan allowed Naxal movement in past, says PM Modi

Gaya (Bihar), Oct 23 (ANI): Addressing a public rally at Gandhi Maidan in Gaya on October 23 ahead of Bihar elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "In the last few years, a lot of effort and strict actions have been taken to limit the activities of Naxals in the country." "Naxal presence has now been restricted to limited areas." "The opposition parties have formed a 'pitara' against National Democratic Alliance (NDA), they call it 'Mahagathbandhan'. But each and every citizen of Bihar is aware of every bit of that 'Mahagathbandhan' which allowed naxal movement in the past," PM Modi added.

BJP wants to retire Nitish Kumar, and induct its own CM in Bihar: Owaisi

Hyderabad, Oct 23 (ANI): Speaking to ANI in Hyderabad on October 23, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi spoke on Bihar polls. Owaisi said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi didn't mention Lok Janshakti Party (LJP). He is trying to ride two horses at once and wants to rule Bihar on one of them. He's released an election manifesto pledging 19 lakh jobs which is a clear indication that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wants their Chief Minister in Bihar and retire Nitish Kumar." "This is BJP and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) plan," he added.

Mahila help desk launched in all 1535 police stations of UP

Lucknow (UP), Oct 23 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended inauguration of 'Mahila' help desk in all 1535 Uttar Pradesh police stations via video conferencing. Addressing the inaugural function, CM said, "This campaign should become part of our lives and we'll continue it for next 6 months atleast."

Incessant rainfall shoots up onion prices in parts of country

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Hyderabad, Oct 23 (ANI): Onion prices continue to rise in Hyderabad after crops were damaged due to rainfall in various parts of the country. "Onion prices are really high right now. Government should try to control prices as we can't afford to buy. We're helpless right now," said Ali, a customer. On the other side, in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, onion price rose to 70 rupees per kilogram.

Red sandalwood logs seized in AP's Chittoor, smugglers escape

Chittoor District (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 23 (ANI): Task Force Police seized around 16 logs of red sandalwood while conducting raid in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district. Smugglers left the red sander logs and ran away from spot. Red sander logs were seized during combing operation from Srivari Mettu area of Chittoor. Police has filed a case and investigation is underway in this regard. More details are awaited.

Will PM Modi show courage to announce special status for Bihar today, asks Congress

Patna (Bihar), Oct 23 (ANI): Addressing a press conference in Patna ahead of Bihar elections, General Secretary of All India Congress Committee (AICC), Randeep Singh Surjewala spoke on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rallies in the state. Surjewala said, "Will Prime Minister Narendra Modi today show the courage to announce special status for Bihar. PM Modi gathered praises but where is Central University in Bhagalpur?." "PM Modi needs to give a lot of answers to 12 crore population of Bihar," he added.

Covid vaccine for free in Bihar: BJP's masterstroke or just a poll promise?

Opposition parties have slammed the BJP for promising free Covid-19 vaccines in its Bihar poll manifesto and demanded action by the Election Commission. They alleged that the ruling party was using the pandemic for political gains. The BJP, however, said health is a state subject and its manifesto is for Bihar, not for the entire country, where it has promised that the state will buy the vaccine for its people. The video takes a look at the claims and counter claims in this 'Super Over' just before the Bihar elections.

UPA stalled Bihar's development for 10 years: PM Modi at Sasaram rally

Sasaram (Bihar), Oct 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at previous United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government at the centre for "wasting" 10 years of Bihar. "When I as Gujarat Chief Minister and Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister of Bihar attended UPA's central meetings, Nitish has always told them - don't stall Bihar's development. But for 10 years, those who were defeated in Bihar were angry, they influenced Centre and ensured Nitish cannot work. They wasted Bihar's 10 years," said Modi.

I bow my head at Bihar's sons who lost their lives in Galwan clash: PM Modi at poll rally

Sasaram (Bihar), Oct 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally at Biada Maidan in Bihar's Sasaram region for upcoming Bihar assembly elections amid COVID-19 pandemic. "Sons of Bihar lost their lives in Galwan Valley for the tricolour and ensured Bharat Mata's head is held high. Jawans of Bihar were also martyred in Pulwama attack. I bow my head at their feet and pay respects," said PM Modi in regional language at a rally.

'Tum mujhe vote do, hum tumhe vaccine denge': Sanjay Raut's dig at BJP's Bihar poll manifesto

Mumbai, Oct 23 (ANI): Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra government's leader, Sanjay Raut slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), over their manifesto in Bihar promising free covid-19 vaccine. "Earlier it used to be - 'tum mujhe khoon do, main tumhe azadi dunga', and now it's - 'tum mujhe vote do,hum tumhe vaccine denge'. Only those who vote for BJP will get vaccine, it shows BJP's discriminatory nature," said Raut." Bihar Assembly elections will be held in three phases from October 28 to November 7. The votes for all three phases will be counted on November 10.

Quibi prepares to shut down 6 months after launch

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI):. Shortform mobile-focused streaming service, Quibi is shutting a few months after it was launched. According to The Verge, the company has confirmed that it'll be shutting down in a Medium post from Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman. It's not clear what will happen to the company's lineup of expensive, star-studded original shows and short-form films after the shutdown. Quibi, which raised $1.75 billion, will continue to attempt to sell both the content and the underlying technology used in its apps in the coming months, however.

Harsh Vardhan holds high-level consultation meeting on formulation of STIP 2020

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Union Minister for Science and Technology, Harsh Vardhan held high-level consultation meeting on formulation of Science Technology and Innovation Policy 2020, via video conferencing. He said, "Each State should become equal partner in making and implementation of policy."

Level-3 fire breaks out at mall in Mumbai's Nagpada area

Mumbai, Oct 23 (ANI): Fire broke out at a mall in Nagpada area of Mumbai on October 22. It has been declared as 'level-3' fire. 8 fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse of the flames. No injuries have been reported so far. Further details awaited.

65% voter turnout in Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council polls

Leh (Ladakh), Oct 22 (ANI): LAHDC, Leh Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya informed about the 6th Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) election 2020 which was held today (Oct 22). He said that the voter turnout was nearly 65 percent. He also informed that out of 294 polling stations, 57 polling stations were handled by women polling staff completely and 38 polling stations had 75 per cent of women polling staff. People who are above 65 years, COVID-19 patients and specially-abled persons were provided special postal ballet facility. EVMs were used for the first time in Leh council polls.

Protests, rallies mark 22 Oct. as 'Black Day', the invasion of Kashmir by Pakistan

Muzaffarabad (PoK)/ Tokyo (Japan)/ Kathmandu (Nepal)/Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Oct 22 (ANI): Protests across illegally occupied PoK and other prominent cities around the world marked 22nd October as Black Day. This day is observed as Black Day by Kashmiris all around the globe as it was on this day in 1947 when Pakistani tribal militias invaded a portion of Kashmir. The then Kashmiri ruler Maharaja Hari Singh signed Instrument of accession with New Delhi, acceding legally to the sovereign land of India. Pakistan however never vacated the place and continues to occupy it illegally even after 73 years.