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'Parties should be sensitive about public health': BJP on free vaccine promise in Bihar

Patna (Bihar), Oct 22 (ANI): Ahead of Bihar elections, BJP released its manifesto on October where they 'promised' of giving COVID-19 vaccine free to people of state once available. It brought stir among opposition parties. Bihar BJP In-charge, Bhupender Yadav said, "It is a Bihar Elections manifesto. Centre makes vaccines available at a minimum price, we promised our government in Bihar will make it free of cost. Political parties should be sensitive when it comes to public health. We will fulfil our promise. Every political party goes into the election with a manifesto. Someone talks about employment, someone talks about farm loan waiver, someone talks about pucca houses. Why is the Opposition upset if we are going with a public health issue?" On BJP's vaccine poll promise in its election manifesto, Congress leader Randeep Surjewala said, "In migrant workers crisis, Bihar Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister said they won't let Biharis enter. Prime Minister said vaccine can't pos

2+2 Meet to entail comprehensive discussion on cross-cutting bilateral issues of mutual interests: MEA

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): The 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue is going to be held between United States Secretary of State Pompeo, Secretary of Defence Mark Esper and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on October 27. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said that the third India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue will entail a comprehensive discussion on cross-cutting bilateral issues of mutual interest. "The third India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue will entail a comprehensive discussion on cross-cutting bilateral issues of mutual interest. Both sides will also exchange views on regional and international issues."

Indian Navy's 1st batch of women pilots ready for maritime missions

Kochi (Kerala), Oct 22 (ANI): The first batch of Indian Navy's women pilots has been operationalised for maritime missions on Dornier aircraft from Southern Naval Command (SNC) in Kochi on October 22. The three women pilots were part of the six pilots of 27th Dornier Operational Flying Training (DOFT) Course.

Bihar elections 2020: JD(U) releases manifesto

Patna (Bihar), Oct 22 (ANI): Janata Dal (United) released their manifesto for Bihar elections 2020 in Patna on October 22. The three-phase Bihar elections will begin on October 28. JD(U) leader Ajay Alok commented on RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's 'promise of giving jobs' and said, "All I said to people of Bihar is that Tejashwi Yadav's family has this history of extorting land from people in pretext of giving jobs. I appeal to people of Bihar to ask him when he'll give back Mangru Yadav his land, whenever he says anything about jobs."

2 newly recruited terrorists surrender in J-K's Sopore

Sopore (J-K), Oct 22 (ANI): Two newly recruited terrorists, Merajuddin and Abid surrendered before Police and Army at Tujjar area in Sopore on October 22. An Indian Army official said, "Police and Army got information about their whereabouts and we launched the cordon here. We got to know about people who went missing last month. Merajuddin and Abid were stuck here in a house. We called their parents and appealed them to surrender. Good news is they surrendered."

Dushyant Chautala requests Punjab CM to not cheat farmers

Panchkula (Haryana), Oct 22 (ANI): Speaking to ANI in Panchkula on October 22, Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana, Dushyant Chautala spoke on Punjab government passing resolutions against Center's Farm Laws. Chautala said, "I request Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh to not cheat farmers. If they have to bring a law, then they should have brought it for crops produced at large level by farmers, which sell lower than Minimum support price (MSP) in market."

'Red Light On, Gaadi Off': Environment Marshals raise awareness to curb air pollution in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): Environment Marshals deployed at traffic signals in Delhi to raise awareness to curb air pollution on October 22. Delhi Government launched 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign to mitigate air pollution as it deteriorating day by day. The campaign inspires people to switch off vehicles' engines while halting at traffic signals. Air quality still remained unhealthy in the national capital.

PoJK refugees observe Black Day remembering Pak-backed militia's 1947 Kashmir invasion

Jammu (JandK), Oct 22 (ANI): Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) refugees observed Black Day on October 22 remembering Pak-backed militia's 1947 invasion of Kashmir. Rajput Sabha supporters also held protest outside UN Field Station in Jammu today. Speaking to ANI, Chairman of SOS International, Rajiv Chuni said, "PoK is ours and Pakistan can't give it to China. India should go to International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Pak for 1947 killings."

Why she never gave special state status to Bihar? Tejashwi asks Sitharaman

Patna (Bihar), Oct 22 (ANI): Speaking to media on October 22, ahead of Bihar elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav spoke on Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) manifesto for Bihar polls. Yadav said, "BJP doesn't have a face for Bihar polls. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had to come to release vision document. Since she is here, Sitharaman ji should first tell why she never gave a special package and special state status to Bihar," he added.

Memories of 22 Oct 1947: Wounds are fresh even after 73 years, says JandK Lt Guv

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct 22 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha remembered the painful memories of 22nd October 1947 attack by Pakistan on Kashmir. "Thousands of men, women and children were mercilessly killed. Wounds are still fresh even after 73 years," said Manoj Sinha, while attending the two-day symposium' on 'Memories of 22 October 1947'.

BJP in its manifesto promises to provide free COVID vaccine to people of Bihar: Sitharaman

Patna (Bihar), Oct 22 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on October 22 said that BJP in its manifesto promises to give free COVID vaccination to the people of Bihar. "As soon as COVID-19 vaccine will be available for production at a mass scale, every person in Bihar will get free vaccination. This is the first promise mentioned in our poll manifesto," said Sitharaman at the launch of BJP Manifesto for Bihar Polls.

Issues like unemployment, migration relevant for Bihar polls: Tejashwi Yadav

Patna (Bihar), Oct 22 (ANI): Speaking to media on October 22, ahead of Bihar elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav spoke on being asked about Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's poll speeches in Bihar. Yadav said, "It is not important for us who comes from which state with what issues. For Bihar elections, only issues like unemployment, poverty, migration etc. related to the state are relevant." he added.

Tejashwi slams CM Nitish for 'turning away from Bihar people'

Patna (Bihar), Oct 22 (ANI): Speaking to media on October 22, ahead of Bihar elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav spoke on CM Nitish Kumar. Yadav said, "Bihar government has spent only 60% of the budget. Be it floods or coronavirus, CM Nitish Kumar turned away from people of Bihar." "Now during election time, on what basis is he going amongst them and asking for votes. All he has done is getting everyone beaten with a stick," he added.

Bihar polls: Nirmala Sitharaman releases BJP's manifesto

Patna (Bihar), Oct 22 (ANI): Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released BJP's manifesto for Bihar Assembly elections in Patna on October 22. BJP come up with '11 sankalp' in their party's manifesto. Addressing the mediapersons, Finance Minister Sitharaman said, "Bihar is one state where all citizens are politically sensitive and well informed. They know and understand the promises a party makes. If anyone raises questions on our manifesto, we can answer them with confidence as we fulfil what we promised." Bihar will go for three-phased elections beginning from October 28 and the result will be declared on November 10.

Army Chief General Naravane commissions ASW ship INS Kavaratti into Indian Navy

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 22 (ANI): Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane commissioned anti-submarine warfare (ASW) ship INS Kavaratti into the Indian Navy at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. Indian Navy, in a statement, said the warship portrays the growing capability of the force. "Designed by Indian Navy's Directorate of Naval Design, the ship portrays our growing capability in becoming self-reliant through indigenization," Indian Navy stated.

Northeast border row: 'Mizoram decides to withdraw forces,' says Assam Home Secy

Silchar (Assam), Oct 22 (ANI): A meeting of Home Secretaries of Assam and Mizoram, over the present Assam-Mizoram border situation was held on October 21. Following the meeting, Assam Home Secretary, Gyanendra Dev Tripathi informed that Mizoram government agreed to withdraw forces from the state. "In view of the present situation, we requested Mizoram Govt to withdraw the forces in Assam side which they had deployed. Government of Mizoram has agreed to our request. So, the problem of deployment of forces has been resolved," said Gyanendra Dev Tripathi..

'Vaccine trials are being expedited,' says Harsh Vardhan at World Bank Annual Meetings

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan at World Bank Annual Meetings Virtual Event said the private companies with research institutes are expediting trials of vaccine candidates. "To address present and future challenges, public health research agenda for COVID-19 has been escalated to advance the development of an affordable vaccine as well as ensure its equal distribution. Our private companies in partnership with foreign and domestic research institutes are expediting trials of their vaccine candidates. We also plan to leverage an integrated IT platform for managing vaccine distribution," said Dr Harsh Vardhan.

'First election without my father's presence, will live up to expectations': Chirag Paswan

Gaya (Bihar), Oct 22 (ANI): Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan visited Atri assembly constituency in Gaya, late night on October 21. While addressing a public gathering, Chirag Paswan said, "This is the first election when my father is not with me. I am alone but I will try my best to live up to your expectations."

MoS Muraleedharan slams Rahul Gandhi for meeting 'PFI-linked' journalist's family

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs MoS V Muraleedharan lambasted on Rahul Gandhi for meeting journalist's Siddique Kappan family, who was arrested at the toll plaza in Uttar Pradesh, on his way to Hathras. He said that Congress leader is following the footstep of his party, which according to him "divides the country on the basis of demand raised by Muhammad Ali Jinnah". "Rahul Gandhi is following the same footsteps, by aligning with those forces, who are out to break the country into pieces. Out to create division in the society."He also said that the "assurance given by Gandhi to family of the PFI journalist is highly objectionable and deplorable."

Watch: Lost leopard cub enters cattle barn in Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 21 (ANI): A leopard cub lost its way in Mumbai and entered a cattle barn at Aarey's Milk Colony. The incident is of October 20. The locals tried to chase the cub away.