Congress To Put Up 40 Per Cent Women Candidates in UP Polls: Priyanka Gandhi

LUCKNOW: The Congress will reserve 40 per cent of its tickets in the coming Uttar Pradesh elections for women, party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said today. "Women can bring about change and they need to step forward," Ms Gandhi Vadra said at a press conference today. "This decision is for the girls of Uttar Pradesh… ... This decision is for women who want change," said Priyanka Gandhi, who was tasked with winning Uttar Pradesh for the Congress three years ago by her brother Rahul Gandhi....more

34 Dead As Rain Slams Uttarakhand

DEHRADUN: At least 34 people are dead as heavy rainfall battered Uttarakhand for a third straight day today, leaving authorities fearing for the lives of many more who may be trapped under debris and in flooded areas. "Prime Minister and Home Minister have been briefed on the situation. Houses, bridges etc. have been damaged. Three (Army) helicopters to be deployed for rescue operations," said Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami....more

World must act on ‘make or break moment’ in Afghanistan: UN chief António Guterres

By Deepak Arora

UNITED NATIONS: Amidst a growing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, on Monday UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged the world to take action during a "make or break" momento for the country. “If we do not act and help Afghans weather this storm, and do it soon, not only they but all the world will pay a heavy price”, Guterres told journalists, ahead of Tuesday, when G20 leading industrialized nations will meet to discuss the nation embroiled in crisis....more

India looks to host NSA-level meet on Afghanistan next month; China, Pakistan invited: Report

NEW DELHI: India is likely to host a national security advisor-level meeting on Afghanistan in New Delhi next month, which will be the first-of-its-kind dialogue to be hosted by New Delhi. The tentative dates of the proposed in-person dialogue are November 10-11 and the format will be similar to the regional security conference held in Iran in 2019, the reports said. Pakistan and China are likely to be invited to take part in the meeting, apart from Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan....more

Congress Party to Elect President by September 2022, Rahul Gandhi to 'Consider' Leadership

NEW DELHI: The Congress party on Saturday finally announced a schedule for internal elections, including electing the next party president, a move that was on hold since former party president Rahul Gandhi stepped down from the top post in July 2019. The elections will be concluded by September next year, a decision that was taken during a meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Saturday....more

India Falls To 101 From 94 In Hunger Index Behind Pak, Nepal: Report

NEW DELHI: India has slipped to 101st position in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2021 of 116 countries, from its 2020 position of 94th and is behind its neighbours Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal. Eighteen countries, including China, Brazil and Kuwait, shared the top rank with GHI score of less than five, the website of the Global Hunger Index that tracks hunger and malnutrition said on Thursday....more

23 Killed In Kerala Rain, Armed Forces On Guard, Rescue Efforts On

NEW DELHI: At least 23 people have been killed in Kerala as heavy rain triggered landslides in Idukki and Kottayam districts. Lord Ayyappa devotees have been asked to avoid visiting Sabarimala Temple today and tomorrow. The rescue ops are underway. Rain intensity in most parts of Kerala has reduced as of morning, however, there was continuous rain through the night. No new instances of flooding yet....more

Won't be forced to bow to China: Taiwan Prez Tsai Ing-wen

TAIPEI: Taiwan will continue to bolster its defences to ensure that nobody can force the island to accept the path China has laid down for Taiwan that offers neither freedom nor democracy, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Sunday. Claimed by China as its own territory, Taiwan has come under growing military and political pressure to accept Beijing`s rule, including repeated Chinese air force missions in Taiwan`s air defence identification zone, to international concern....more

US To Allow Fully Vaccinated Foreign Visitors From November 8

WASHINGTON: The United States will reopen its land and air borders on November 8 to foreign visitors fully vaccinated against Covid-19 -- ending a more than 18-month ban on travel from much of the globe that separated families, hobbled tourism and strained diplomatic ties. The decision to ease restrictions was "guided by public health, stringent and consistent," said White House assistant press secretary Kevin Munoz in a tweet announcing the new policy....more

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 4 Classic Launched

SEOUL: The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 features a starting price of $249.99 (Roughly Rs 18,560), while the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic starts from $349.99 (Roughly Rs 26,990). The LTE version of the Galaxy Watch 4 starts from $299.99 (Roughly Rs 22,300), while the Galaxy Watch 4 Class LTE version starts from $399.99 (Roughly Rs 29,700)....more

North Korea says it test-fired new anti-aircraft missile

North Korea said it test-fired a new anti-aircraft missile on Thursday, its fourth weapons test in under a month. The latest test comes days after North Korea launched a new hypersonic missile which is believed to have nuclear capabilities. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said the tests "create greater prospects for instability and insecurity"....more

Tata wins Air India bid, ending 68 years of government control

NEW DELHI: Tata Sons is set to acquire debt-laden Air India with a winning bid of Rs 18,000 crore, the government said here on Friday, a homecoming moment for an airline it founded but gave control to the state. An empowered panel of ministers led by home minister Amit Shah gave its approval to the salt-to-software conglomerate’s offer over that of SpiceJet chairman Ajay Singh, the only other bidder in the fray. Singh bid in his personal capacity and his bid was around Rs 15,100 crore....more

4 Including BJP Leader In SUV That Mowed Down Farmers In UP Arrested

LUCKNOW: Four more people, including a BJP leader who was seen inside the SUV that mowed down protesting farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri, have been arrested today. "Accused Sumit Jaiswal, Shishupal, Nandan Singh Bisht and Satya Prakash Tripathi have been arrested by Lakhimpur Kheri Police and SWAT team of Crime branch. Licensed revolver and three bullets were recovered from Satya Prakash Tripathi and seized," said a police statement....more

Afghans know who were better friends: Jaishankar

NEW DELHI: Union external affairs minister S Jaishankar has said Afghanistan people know how to draw a contrast between India and Pakistan based on the amount of help India has extended to the war-torn nation over the past decade. “Afghan people know what India has done for them, what kind of friends we have been, I'm sure they're contrasted with what Pakistan did for them in the same period,” Jaishankar said at the DD News Conclave Finale on Thursday....more

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