Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief on the loss of 35 lives due to a bus accident that took place in Saudi Arabia`s Medina province on Wednesday.

Expressing condolences to the families of those who died, Modi tweeted, "Anguished by the news of a bus crash near Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. Praying for a quick recovery of the injured."

In addition to the casualties, four others were left seriously wounded after a private charter bus carrying 39 passengers collided with a heavy vehicle loader in Medina province, reported Sputnik news agency.

The passengers included individuals with Asian or Arabic nationalities, the spokesperson for Medina police indicated.An investigation into the matter has been initiated.&nbsp; 
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief on the loss of 35 lives due to a bus accident that took place in Saudi Arabia`s Medina province on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief on the loss of 35 lives due to a bus accident that took place in Saudi Arabia`s Medina province on Wednesday. Expressing condolences to the families of those who died, Modi tweeted, "Anguished by the news of a bus crash near Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. Praying for a quick recovery of the injured." In addition to the casualties, four others were left seriously wounded after a private charter bus carrying 39 passengers collided with a heavy vehicle loader in Medina province, reported Sputnik news agency. The passengers included individuals with Asian or Arabic nationalities, the spokesperson for Medina police indicated.An investigation into the matter has been initiated.

PM Modi expresses grief on bus mishap in Saudi Arabia's Medina

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday made a gaffe by repeatedly talking about Nobel Prize laureate Abhijit Banerjee, as 'Abhishek Babu'.

In an apparent slip of tongue, Mamata on Wednesday congratulated Abhijit Banerjee by mentioning him as 'Abhishek Babu'.

"In West Bengal, there are people like Amartya Sen, Mother Teresa who have won the Nobel Prize and now Abhishek Babu (referring to Abhijit Banerjee) has also got a Nobel Prize. Sourav Ganguly got the opportunity (BCCI President post). Bengal is proud and is moving forward," said Mamata while speaking to reporters.

Reportedly, she repeated the same name, 'Abhishek Babu', while informing the reporters about her plan to meet the Nobel laureate's mother.

Abhijit Banerjee, an Indian-origin economist, and the academic professor was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences.

He won the coveted award along with his French-American wife Esther Duflo and American economist Michael Kremer "for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty."

On Monday, Ganguly also filed his nomination for the post of BCCI president in Mumbai.Mamata met the family members of Abhijit Banerjee at their residence in Kolkata on Wednesday.

"If more people like Abhijit Banerjee continue their work for the society, we will be happy," the Chief Minister said after meeting the family.&nbsp; 
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday made a gaffe by repeatedly talking about Nobel Prize laureate Abhijit Banerjee, as 'Abhishek Babu'. In an apparent slip of tongue, Mamata on Wednesday congratulated Abhijit Banerjee by mentioning him as 'Abhishek Babu'.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday made a gaffe by repeatedly talking about Nobel Prize laureate Abhijit Banerjee, as 'Abhishek Babu'. In an apparent slip of tongue, Mamata on Wednesday congratulated Abhijit Banerjee by mentioning him as 'Abhishek Babu'. "In West Bengal, there are people like Amartya Sen, Mother Teresa who have won the Nobel Prize and now Abhishek Babu (referring to Abhijit Banerjee) has also got a Nobel Prize. Sourav Ganguly got the opportunity (BCCI President post). Bengal is proud and is moving forward," said Mamata while speaking to reporters. Reportedly, she repeated the same name, 'Abhishek Babu', while informing the reporters about her plan to meet the Nobel laureate's mother. Abhijit Banerjee, an Indian-origin economist, and the academic professor was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. He won the coveted award along with his French-American wife Esther Duflo and American economist Michael Kremer "for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty." On Monday, Ganguly also filed his nomination for the post of BCCI president in Mumbai.Mamata met the family members of Abhijit Banerjee at their residence in Kolkata on Wednesday. "If more people like Abhijit Banerjee continue their work for the society, we will be happy," the Chief Minister said after meeting the family.

Mamata commits gaffe, lauds 'Abhishek Babu' as Nobel Prize winner

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday blamed structure of the roads in the national capital for traffic situation and said that there is a need to redesign the same.

Speaking at an event in Delhi, Chief Minister Kejriwal said, "Traffic situation in Delhi can be improved".

Roads in Delhi are broader than some Western countries, but here, a four-lane road converges into a three-lane road at some distance and further expands into a six-lane road, this is where the problem lies".

He also outlined the 'multiplicity of agencies'&nbsp;as the biggest problem in the national capital.

"There is a need to redesign the roads. The biggest problem in Delhi is the multiplicity of agencies," he added.

Earlier this month Kejriwal had launched a campaign to make Delhi pothole-free which will be undertaken by the Public Works Department under his government.

The Delhi government has also prepared a software which will have important data related to the roads in the city.

The repair work will then make use of this database.

"Delhi has few roads under Delhi government (PWD), but millions of vehicles run on them every day. To erase any inconvenience to the public on the roads due to rain, this campaign is being carried out. For the first time roads are being inspected on such a large scale," he had said in another tweet.&nbsp;

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday blamed structure of the roads in the national capital for traffic situation and said that there is a need to redesign the same.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday blamed structure of the roads in the national capital for traffic situation and said that there is a need to redesign the same. Speaking at an event in Delhi, Chief Minister Kejriwal said, "Traffic situation in Delhi can be improved". Roads in Delhi are broader than some Western countries, but here, a four-lane road converges into a three-lane road at some distance and further expands into a six-lane road, this is where the problem lies". He also outlined the 'multiplicity of agencies' as the biggest problem in the national capital. "There is a need to redesign the roads. The biggest problem in Delhi is the multiplicity of agencies," he added. Earlier this month Kejriwal had launched a campaign to make Delhi pothole-free which will be undertaken by the Public Works Department under his government. The Delhi government has also prepared a software which will have important data related to the roads in the city. The repair work will then make use of this database. "Delhi has few roads under Delhi government (PWD), but millions of vehicles run on them every day. To erase any inconvenience to the public on the roads due to rain, this campaign is being carried out. For the first time roads are being inspected on such a large scale," he had said in another tweet.

Redesigning roads can ease traffic situation, multiplicity of agencies biggest problem: Kejriwal

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said that isolated places in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are likely to receive heavy rainfall today.

The weather forecast agency further predicted that Coastal &amp; South Interior Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam and Rayalaseema are also likely to witness heavy downpour throughout the day.

According to IMD, the southwest monsoon has withdrawn from the entire country and simultaneously Northeast monsoon rains have commenced over Tamil Nadu and adjoining areas of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.

A cyclonic circulation lies over the east-central Arabian sea off south Karnataka coast and extends upto 0.9 kilometers above mean sea level.

The trough at mean sea level runs from north Sri Lanka coast to above cyclonic circulation and extends up to 1.5 kilometers above mean sea level.

Under the influence of the above systems, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall with isolated heavy falls likely over south peninsular India during the next 3-4 days, stated IMD in its All India Weather Warning Bulletin.

In Delhi, the sky will mainly be clear with the minimum and maximum temperatures hovering around 20 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius.

In Mumbai also, the sky will partly be cloudy with the temperature oscillating between 24 degrees Celsius and 37 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;

 
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said that isolated places in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are likely to receive heavy rainfall today.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said that isolated places in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are likely to receive heavy rainfall today. The weather forecast agency further predicted that Coastal & South Interior Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam and Rayalaseema are also likely to witness heavy downpour throughout the day. According to IMD, the southwest monsoon has withdrawn from the entire country and simultaneously Northeast monsoon rains have commenced over Tamil Nadu and adjoining areas of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala. A cyclonic circulation lies over the east-central Arabian sea off south Karnataka coast and extends upto 0.9 kilometers above mean sea level. The trough at mean sea level runs from north Sri Lanka coast to above cyclonic circulation and extends up to 1.5 kilometers above mean sea level. Under the influence of the above systems, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall with isolated heavy falls likely over south peninsular India during the next 3-4 days, stated IMD in its All India Weather Warning Bulletin. In Delhi, the sky will mainly be clear with the minimum and maximum temperatures hovering around 20 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius. In Mumbai also, the sky will partly be cloudy with the temperature oscillating between 24 degrees Celsius and 37 degrees Celsius.

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry to receive heavy rainfall today: IMD

Indian shares were little changed on Thursday, in line with broader Asia, as investors were jilted by weak retail sales data from the United States, but hopes of upbeat corporate earnings in the domestic market kept losses in check.

The broader NSE Nifty was down 0.06 per cent&nbsp;at 11,458.30 at 0420 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex rose 0.1 per cent at 38,638.56.

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was slightly higher after data showed U.S. retail sales contracted in September for the first time in seven months, in a potential sign that manufacturing-led weakness could be spreading to the broader economy.

Meanwhile, investors in India hoped that the government's corporate tax cut last month would give fillip to companies' September-quarter earnings.

"The calm on the global side due to the mid-term resolution between the United States and China and better results will drive markets," said Rusmik Oza, head of fundamental research at Kotak Securities.

"There could be healthy earnings growth because of the tax cut."

Media stocks were among top gainers on the indexes with the Nifty Media index rising as much as 1 per cent, driven by sector heavyweight Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd, which is scheduled to report earnings later in the day. Zee shares were up about 1 per cent.

Eicher Motors, however, topped the Nifty index and rose 3.75 per cent.

Meanwhile, battered mining and steel stocks continued to fall and were among the top losers for the day sending the metals index down 1.4 per cent.

JSW Steel, Vedanta Ltd and Hindalco were all down between 2 per cent&nbsp;and 2.5 per cent.

Dewan Housing Finance Ltd (DHFL) shares fell 5 per cent after the Economic Times reported the company gave loans to a firm at the centre of investigations into the operations of a gangster.

DHFL has since denied the allegations in the report.

Indian shares were little changed on Thursday, in line with broader Asia, as investors were jilted by weak retail sales data from the United States, but hopes of upbeat corporate earnings in the domestic market kept losses in check.

Indian shares were little changed on Thursday, in line with broader Asia, as investors were jilted by weak retail sales data from the United States, but hopes of upbeat corporate earnings in the domestic market kept losses in check. The broader NSE Nifty was down 0.06 per cent at 11,458.30 at 0420 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex rose 0.1 per cent at 38,638.56. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was slightly higher after data showed U.S. retail sales contracted in September for the first time in seven months, in a potential sign that manufacturing-led weakness could be spreading to the broader economy. Meanwhile, investors in India hoped that the government's corporate tax cut last month would give fillip to companies' September-quarter earnings. "The calm on the global side due to the mid-term resolution between the United States and China and better results will drive markets," said Rusmik Oza, head of fundamental research at Kotak Securities. "There could be healthy earnings growth because of the tax cut." Media stocks were among top gainers on the indexes with the Nifty Media index rising as much as 1 per cent, driven by sector heavyweight Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd, which is scheduled to report earnings later in the day. Zee shares were up about 1 per cent. Eicher Motors, however, topped the Nifty index and rose 3.75 per cent. Meanwhile, battered mining and steel stocks continued to fall and were among the top losers for the day sending the metals index down 1.4 per cent. JSW Steel, Vedanta Ltd and Hindalco were all down between 2 per cent and 2.5 per cent. Dewan Housing Finance Ltd (DHFL) shares fell 5 per cent after the Economic Times reported the company gave loans to a firm at the centre of investigations into the operations of a gangster. DHFL has since denied the allegations in the report.

Sensex, Nifty nearly flat; metal stocks drag

Dust and smog continued to blanket Delhi and its nearby regions on Thursday, as air quality index (AQI) in several areas fell to the 'very poor'&nbsp;category.

In its advisory, the Center-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) have advised people of the sensitive category to avoid morning walks and any other outdoor activities.

An increase in the menace of air pollution in the national capital has resulted in a spike in respiratory problems and cough and eye irritation among adults.

"The pollution has increased in the past three days. I am feeling very suffocated. There is so much haze everywhere. I will soon start wearing an anti-pollution mask during morning walks. The government must do something to combat the air pollution in the capital," said Ravinder Kumar, a local while speaking to ANI.

Another local named Ram Kumar Sharma also narrated his ordeal and said that he is feeling breathless and suffocated due to the dust pollutants in the air.

"Even in the morning also, the air is not clean. In winter also, the situation will become worse. There is a dire need to take requisite measures."

Today, the overall AQI in Delhi was 312 at around 8:30 in the morning.

The AQI between 0 to 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 falls under the category of 'satisfactory', 101-200 is marked as 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor'&nbsp;and 500 and beyond is considered 'severe'.

Overcast skies prevailed in the city with the minimum and the maximum temperature hovering at 20 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius respectively.&nbsp;

 
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Dust and smog continued to blanket Delhi and its nearby regions on Thursday, as air quality index (AQI) in several areas fell to the 'very poor' category. In its advisory, the Center-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) have advised people of the sensitive category to avoid morning walks and any other outdoor activities.

Dust and smog continued to blanket Delhi and its nearby regions on Thursday, as air quality index (AQI) in several areas fell to the 'very poor' category. In its advisory, the Center-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) have advised people of the sensitive category to avoid morning walks and any other outdoor activities. An increase in the menace of air pollution in the national capital has resulted in a spike in respiratory problems and cough and eye irritation among adults. "The pollution has increased in the past three days. I am feeling very suffocated. There is so much haze everywhere. I will soon start wearing an anti-pollution mask during morning walks. The government must do something to combat the air pollution in the capital," said Ravinder Kumar, a local while speaking to ANI. Another local named Ram Kumar Sharma also narrated his ordeal and said that he is feeling breathless and suffocated due to the dust pollutants in the air. "Even in the morning also, the air is not clean. In winter also, the situation will become worse. There is a dire need to take requisite measures." Today, the overall AQI in Delhi was 312 at around 8:30 in the morning. The AQI between 0 to 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 falls under the category of 'satisfactory', 101-200 is marked as 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor' and 500 and beyond is considered 'severe'. Overcast skies prevailed in the city with the minimum and the maximum temperature hovering at 20 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius respectively.

'Feeling suffocated': Delhi residents complain as air quality plunges to 'very poor'

India is likely to miss its fiscal deficit target of 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product for the current financial year by 30-50 basis points, two sources said, due to the sharp slowdown in the economy that has severely crimped tax collection goals.

The government is now trying to cap the fiscal deficit for 2019/20 at 3.8 per cent of GDP from the target set during the budget presented in July, the two officials told Reuters.

The government is also likely to defer lowering the fiscal deficit to 3 per cent of GDP by a year to 2021/22, the same two officials said.

The officials did not want to be named as the details and the proposals have not been made public.

In trying to revive economic growth from its 5 per cent level in the April-June quarter, the government cut corporate tax that was expected to result in revenue loss of 1.5 trillion rupees ($21 billion).

India's economy grew at its weakest pace since 2013 between April and June as consumer demand and government spending slowed amid global trade frictions.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said she will relook the fiscal calculations before the next budget in February before announcing the fiscal deficit target for the year.

A spokesman for the finance ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The government has yet to decide if it wants to announce more fiscal measures to boost growth or leave them to be unveiled at next year's budget in February, the first official said.

"Whether we announce more measures or not, we are trying to cap the fiscal deficit slippage at 3.8 per cent for the year," the official said.

Direct tax collections growth from April through to October 15 was around 3.5 per cent, way below the over 17 per cent tax target growth the government had budgeted for the year, a third official said.

Meanwhile, the nationwide goods and services tax collection in September fell to a 19-month low.

"We expect the government to miss the tax revenue target by 2 trillion rupees in the current year," the second official said.

The official said the government could borrow more than 1 trillion rupees from the term deposits it had accumulated from its schemes for small savers to fund some expenditure targets for 2019-20, but despite that it would have a wider deficit.

The government's revenue collection problems have not been solved even after the Reserve Bank of India pitched in a record dividend of 1.48 trillion rupees for the current year.

India is likely to miss its fiscal deficit target of 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product for the current financial year by 30-50 basis points, two sources said, due to the sharp slowdown in the economy that has severely crimped tax collection goals.

India is likely to miss its fiscal deficit target of 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product for the current financial year by 30-50 basis points, two sources said, due to the sharp slowdown in the economy that has severely crimped tax collection goals. The government is now trying to cap the fiscal deficit for 2019/20 at 3.8 per cent of GDP from the target set during the budget presented in July, the two officials told Reuters. The government is also likely to defer lowering the fiscal deficit to 3 per cent of GDP by a year to 2021/22, the same two officials said. The officials did not want to be named as the details and the proposals have not been made public. In trying to revive economic growth from its 5 per cent level in the April-June quarter, the government cut corporate tax that was expected to result in revenue loss of 1.5 trillion rupees ($21 billion). India's economy grew at its weakest pace since 2013 between April and June as consumer demand and government spending slowed amid global trade frictions. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said she will relook the fiscal calculations before the next budget in February before announcing the fiscal deficit target for the year. A spokesman for the finance ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The government has yet to decide if it wants to announce more fiscal measures to boost growth or leave them to be unveiled at next year's budget in February, the first official said. "Whether we announce more measures or not, we are trying to cap the fiscal deficit slippage at 3.8 per cent for the year," the official said. Direct tax collections growth from April through to October 15 was around 3.5 per cent, way below the over 17 per cent tax target growth the government had budgeted for the year, a third official said. Meanwhile, the nationwide goods and services tax collection in September fell to a 19-month low. "We expect the government to miss the tax revenue target by 2 trillion rupees in the current year," the second official said. The official said the government could borrow more than 1 trillion rupees from the term deposits it had accumulated from its schemes for small savers to fund some expenditure targets for 2019-20, but despite that it would have a wider deficit. The government's revenue collection problems have not been solved even after the Reserve Bank of India pitched in a record dividend of 1.48 trillion rupees for the current year.

India to miss fiscal deficit target by 30-50 basic points: Report

The Bombay High Court on Thursday agreed to hear the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) which sought relief from an RBI order of Rs 10,000 withdrawal limit in Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank.

The plea was filed by a Mumbai-based NGO, Consumer Action Network (CAN) which is fighting the case on the behalf of account holders who are facing the brunt of the RBI`s order which was passed a few weeks ago.

The petition was first filed by the non-profit organisation on September 30.

The RBI had rolled out an order stating that PMC Bank will not do any business for the next six months and will cap depositors withdrawals at Rs 10,000.

It is believed that this order has left an impact on the customers of financial institutions who are traders and daily wage earners.

Not only that, as many as two PMC Bank customers died within 24 hours, including one Fattomal Punjabi and a 51-year-old former employee of Jet Airways named Sanjay Gulati.

Their families have alleged that they were "under stress" over the crisis in PMC Bank.

Also, two former officials of the bank`s regulator and six PMC bank employees are at present under the scanner of EOW for their alleged involvement in the scam.

A few weeks ago, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized and identified movable and immovable assets worth more than Rs 3,830 crore owned by Housing Development and Infrastructure Limited (HDIL) in connection with the case.

The Mumbai court also has sent former PMC chairman Waryam Singh and HDIL promoters Rakesh Wadhawan and Sarang Wadhawan to the police custody in alleged connection with the bank fraud case.

The Esplanade court in Mumbai remanded the trio to police custody till October 16. According to the police, PMC bank officials gave loans to HDIL between 2008 and 2019 despite no repayment of the previous loans.&nbsp;

 
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The Bombay High Court on Thursday agreed to hear the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) which sought relief from an RBI order of Rs 10,000 withdrawal limit in Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank.

The Bombay High Court on Thursday agreed to hear the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) which sought relief from an RBI order of Rs 10,000 withdrawal limit in Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank. The plea was filed by a Mumbai-based NGO, Consumer Action Network (CAN) which is fighting the case on the behalf of account holders who are facing the brunt of the RBI`s order which was passed a few weeks ago. The petition was first filed by the non-profit organisation on September 30. The RBI had rolled out an order stating that PMC Bank will not do any business for the next six months and will cap depositors withdrawals at Rs 10,000. It is believed that this order has left an impact on the customers of financial institutions who are traders and daily wage earners. Not only that, as many as two PMC Bank customers died within 24 hours, including one Fattomal Punjabi and a 51-year-old former employee of Jet Airways named Sanjay Gulati. Their families have alleged that they were "under stress" over the crisis in PMC Bank. Also, two former officials of the bank`s regulator and six PMC bank employees are at present under the scanner of EOW for their alleged involvement in the scam. A few weeks ago, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized and identified movable and immovable assets worth more than Rs 3,830 crore owned by Housing Development and Infrastructure Limited (HDIL) in connection with the case. The Mumbai court also has sent former PMC chairman Waryam Singh and HDIL promoters Rakesh Wadhawan and Sarang Wadhawan to the police custody in alleged connection with the bank fraud case. The Esplanade court in Mumbai remanded the trio to police custody till October 16. According to the police, PMC bank officials gave loans to HDIL between 2008 and 2019 despite no repayment of the previous loans.

Bombay HC agrees to hear PIL seeking relief from RBI order on withdrawal limit in PMC bank

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said that the 'Odd-Even scheme' will be implemented in Delhi from November 4 to 15. &nbsp;

The chief minister said that although vehicles coming from other states will come under the purview of the scheme, two-wheelers and vehicles carrying school students will be exempt.

The scheme will be implemented on non-transport 4-wheeled vehicles as well. Kejriwal added that vehicles of Supreme Court judges, UPSC chairperson, chief election commissioner, election commissioners, CAG, deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha, deputy speaker of Lok Sabha, Lt Governor of Delhi, judges of Delhi High Court, Lokayukta and emergency services will be exempt from the scheme.&nbsp;

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In a bid to curb the worsening air quality of the national capital, Kejriwal said 16 vigilance teams have been put in place to construction sites and waste burning.

The Odd-Even scheme will be applicable from 8 am to 8 pm on all days barring Sundays. Scheme violation will incur a fine of Rs 4,000.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said that the 'Odd-Even scheme' will be implemented in Delhi from November 4 to 15. The chief minister said that although vehicles coming from other states will come under the purview of the scheme, two-wheelers and vehicles carrying school students will be exempt.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said that the 'Odd-Even scheme' will be implemented in Delhi from November 4 to 15. The chief minister said that although vehicles coming from other states will come under the purview of the scheme, two-wheelers and vehicles carrying school students will be exempt. The scheme will be implemented on non-transport 4-wheeled vehicles as well. Kejriwal added that vehicles of Supreme Court judges, UPSC chairperson, chief election commissioner, election commissioners, CAG, deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha, deputy speaker of Lok Sabha, Lt Governor of Delhi, judges of Delhi High Court, Lokayukta and emergency services will be exempt from the scheme. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal: Vehicles carrying school students will be exempt from Odd-Even vehicle scheme. pic.twitter.com/G3GHZ7gApY — ANI (@ANI) October 17, 2019 × Delhi CM added that while vehicles of Union Ministers, President, Vice President, Prime Minister, leaders of the opposition, chief ministers will be exempt from the scheme, his own ministers will come under the implementation of the scheme. Delhi CM: President, Vice President, PM, Governors, CJI, Speaker of Lok Sabha, vehicles of union Ministers, Rajya Sabha & Lok Sabha Leaders of Opposition, Vehicles of Chief Ministers of States & UTs, will be exempted from odd-even scheme.Delhi CM & Ministers will not be exempted. pic.twitter.com/bhkE3F7avz — ANI (@ANI) October 17, 2019 × In a bid to curb the worsening air quality of the national capital, Kejriwal said 16 vigilance teams have been put in place to construction sites and waste burning. The Odd-Even scheme will be applicable from 8 am to 8 pm on all days barring Sundays. Scheme violation will incur a fine of Rs 4,000.

Odd-Even scheme: Kejriwal says vehicles carrying school children to be exempt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold three public rallies in Akola, Jalna and Panvel in poll-bound Maharashtra on Wednesday.

The Prime Minister kicked off his election campaign in the state from Jalgaon and Sakoli on October 13.

Just like his previous rallies, he is likely to emphasise on the Centre`s work including triple talaq, National Register of Citizens (NRC), and abrogation of article 370 as well as highlight the schemes implemented by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led government.

In its manifesto, the BJP has promised to generate 1 crore jobs in the state, sanitary napkin at Rs 1 for women, all the village panchayat to be connected via broadband internet, every district to have ATAL Vigyan Kendra and to get the investment of Rs 5 lakh crore in infrastructure projects, among others.

As the state has a large number of farmers, the issues of farm loan waivers and crop insurance hold importance for the BJP.

Earlier, Union Minister Smriti had said that Prime Minister is campaigning in Maharashtra to guide and encourage candidates of the BJP.

The last date for campaigning for the election is October 19. Single-phase polls in Maharashtra will be held on October 21 and results will be announced on October 24.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold three public rallies in Akola, Jalna and Panvel in poll-bound Maharashtra on Wednesday. The Prime Minister kicked off his election campaign in the state from Jalgaon and Sakoli on October 13.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold three public rallies in Akola, Jalna and Panvel in poll-bound Maharashtra on Wednesday. The Prime Minister kicked off his election campaign in the state from Jalgaon and Sakoli on October 13. Just like his previous rallies, he is likely to emphasise on the Centre`s work including triple talaq, National Register of Citizens (NRC), and abrogation of article 370 as well as highlight the schemes implemented by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led government. In its manifesto, the BJP has promised to generate 1 crore jobs in the state, sanitary napkin at Rs 1 for women, all the village panchayat to be connected via broadband internet, every district to have ATAL Vigyan Kendra and to get the investment of Rs 5 lakh crore in infrastructure projects, among others. As the state has a large number of farmers, the issues of farm loan waivers and crop insurance hold importance for the BJP. Earlier, Union Minister Smriti had said that Prime Minister is campaigning in Maharashtra to guide and encourage candidates of the BJP. The last date for campaigning for the election is October 19. Single-phase polls in Maharashtra will be held on October 21 and results will be announced on October 24.

PM Modi to hold 3 rallies in poll-bound Maharashtra today

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced that persons with disabilities will be exempted from the odd-even vehicle rationing system which will be implemented in the national capital after Diwali. "Yes @MajDPSingh, persons with disabilities will definitely be exempt during Odd-Even," Kejriwal tweeted.

The chief minister was responding to a tweet by Major DP Singh, a Kargil War veteran, who stated that he is an amputee and cannot travel in Delhi metro.

"How about persons with disabilities @ArvindKejriwal sir? I am an amputee and can't sit in the metro with an artificial leg due to ill-designed seats. So would be the bus ride for me due to pushes and pulls. The only option is my own car. What do I and many like me do?" Major DP Singh tweeted.

After Kejriwal's positive response, the former army man quoted the chief minister's tweet and wrote, "Thank you @ArvindKejriwal sir. Appreciate your kind response and support. Jai Hind."

The odd-even vehicle rationing scheme will be implemented in the national capital after Diwali, from November 4 to 15.

Last week, Kejriwal had announced that women will be exempted from the scheme, however, private CNG vehicles will come under its ambit.

A decision on two-wheelers is yet to be taken. A flagship scheme of the Aam Aadmi Party government, aimed at combatting pollution, it was first implemented in 2015.

The scheme entails cars with odd and even number plates to run on alternate days. For the last few years, the national capital has been grappling with smog every winter, raising health concerns.&nbsp; 
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced that persons with disabilities will be exempted from the odd-even vehicle rationing system which will be implemented in the national capital after Diwali.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced that persons with disabilities will be exempted from the odd-even vehicle rationing system which will be implemented in the national capital after Diwali. "Yes @MajDPSingh, persons with disabilities will definitely be exempt during Odd-Even," Kejriwal tweeted. The chief minister was responding to a tweet by Major DP Singh, a Kargil War veteran, who stated that he is an amputee and cannot travel in Delhi metro. "How about persons with disabilities @ArvindKejriwal sir? I am an amputee and can't sit in the metro with an artificial leg due to ill-designed seats. So would be the bus ride for me due to pushes and pulls. The only option is my own car. What do I and many like me do?" Major DP Singh tweeted. After Kejriwal's positive response, the former army man quoted the chief minister's tweet and wrote, "Thank you @ArvindKejriwal sir. Appreciate your kind response and support. Jai Hind." The odd-even vehicle rationing scheme will be implemented in the national capital after Diwali, from November 4 to 15. Last week, Kejriwal had announced that women will be exempted from the scheme, however, private CNG vehicles will come under its ambit. A decision on two-wheelers is yet to be taken. A flagship scheme of the Aam Aadmi Party government, aimed at combatting pollution, it was first implemented in 2015. The scheme entails cars with odd and even number plates to run on alternate days. For the last few years, the national capital has been grappling with smog every winter, raising health concerns.

Disabled people exempted from Odd-Even scheme in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal

Police on Wednesday killed three Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists led by commander Nasir Chadru in an encounter.

"All 3 Hizbul terrorists led by commander Nasir Chadru are reported dead in an encounter in Anantnag," Jammu and Kashmir police said.

The encounter between the police team and terrorists broke out in the wee hours of Wednesday.

The police team is conducting search operations in the area, they have also recovered arms and ammunition from the site.

There has been no reports of injury to the police team yet.

The identity of the two other terrorists is being ascertained."Three terrorists killed. Arms and ammunition recovered. Identity and affiliation being ascertained. Search continues," a tweet by the official handle of the Kashmir Zone police read.&nbsp; 
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Police on Wednesday killed three Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists led by commander Nasir Chadru in an encounter. "All 3 Hizbul terrorists led by commander Nasir Chadru are reported dead in an encounter in Anantnag," Jammu and Kashmir police said.

Police on Wednesday killed three Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists led by commander Nasir Chadru in an encounter. "All 3 Hizbul terrorists led by commander Nasir Chadru are reported dead in an encounter in Anantnag," Jammu and Kashmir police said. The encounter between the police team and terrorists broke out in the wee hours of Wednesday. The police team is conducting search operations in the area, they have also recovered arms and ammunition from the site. There has been no reports of injury to the police team yet. The identity of the two other terrorists is being ascertained."Three terrorists killed. Arms and ammunition recovered. Identity and affiliation being ascertained. Search continues," a tweet by the official handle of the Kashmir Zone police read.

Anantnag: 3 Hizbul terrorists killed in police encounter

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