Updated October 19th, 2021 at 23:48 IST
Breaking news: Capt Amarinder Singh to soon float own party; eyes tie up with BJP
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10: 08 IST, October 19th 2021
Big announcement by Captain Amarinder Singh. He will soon announce his own political party, says he is 'Hopeful of a seat arrangement with BJP in 2022 Punjab Assembly polls'. Taking to Twitter, Raveen Thukral, Media Advisor to Captain Amarinder Singh, made the big announcement.
‘The battle for Punjab’s future is on. Will soon announce the launch of my own political party to serve the interests of Punjab & its people, including our farmers who’ve been fighting for their survival for over a year’: @capt_amarinder 1/3 pic.twitter.com/7ExAX9KkNG
— Raveen Thukral (@RT_Media_Capt) October 19, 2021
‘Hopeful of a seat arrangement with @BJP4India in 2022 Punjab Assembly polls if #FarmersProtest is resolved in farmers’ interest. Also looking at alliance with like-minded parties such as breakaway Akali groups, particularly Dhindsa &
— Raveen Thukral (@RT_Media_Capt) October 19, 2021
Brahmpura factions’: @capt_amarinder 2/3 https://t.co/rkYhk4aE9Y
‘I will not rest till I can secure the future of my people and my state. Punjab needs political stability and protection from internal & external threats. I promise my people I will do what it takes to ensure its peace and security, which is today at stake’: @capt_amarinder 3/3 https://t.co/HB4xYwYcKM
— Raveen Thukral (@RT_Media_Capt) October 19, 2021
8: 21 IST, October 19th 2021
Telugu Desam Party's central office in Mangalagiri near Vijayawada was allegedly vandalised by YSR Congress Party workers, in protest of TDP spokesperson's remarks against Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. TDP leader K Pattabhiram's residence at Visakhapatnam was also attacked. Objecting to police notices to former minister Nakka Ananda Babu, Pattabhiram had allegedly made some remarks against the Andhra Pradesh CM.
#BREAKING | TDP's party office vandalised in Vijayawada; TDP holds YSRCP responsible for the attack; tap for more updates here https://t.co/oefJxIhn1D pic.twitter.com/FdI2GmxO61
— Republic (@republic) October 19, 2021
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7: 14 IST, October 19th 2021
The death toll in Uttarakhand due to cloud burst has risen to 22, ANI has said citing Uttarakhand Government. Maximum casualties have been reported from the Nainital district. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted an aerial survey of the rain-affected areas.
I am visiting the rain-affected areas. Govt putting in all efforts to rescue locals, tourists. PM also extended help, got 3 Air Force helicopters. Weather department has predicted that situation will be better by evening: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami during an aerial survey pic.twitter.com/sTwPqoEAWz
— ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2021
22 people have lost their lives due to heavy rains in the state: Uttarakhand Government
— ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2021
6: 21 IST, October 19th 2021
Uttarakhand has been witnessing unprecedented rainfall for the past two days. Both the Prime Minister and Home Minister took stock of the situation from CM Pushkar Singh Dhami. Visuals of the cloudburst show a frightening situation as the torrential rainfall leaves a trail of devastation in the state.
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6: 08 IST, October 19th 2021
In yet another head and toeless claim, the Imran Khan administration has alleged that India wants to carry out a submarine attack against it. Pakistan Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the PR wing of the Pakistan Armed forces, had said that it had detected and blocked an Indian submarine from entering their waters on Saturday, October 16.
However, Republic busted the fake propaganda within an hour of the claims made by Pakistan.
#BREAKING | Pakistan claims India deployed submarines against Islamabad; GoI sources respond 'Pakistan claims based on propaganda to divert attention'; tap for more updates here https://t.co/oefJxIhn1D pic.twitter.com/YwnSBRE8yq
— Republic (@republic) October 19, 2021
#EXCLUSIVE | Fake Pak-ISI propaganda busted; claims of Indian submarine in Pakistan waters fall flat; coordinates from the video show submarine is 280 km away from Pakistan waters; tap for more updates here https://t.co/oefJxIhn1D pic.twitter.com/nBr88ulfoq
— Republic (@republic) October 19, 2021
5: 58 IST, October 19th 2021
A special release issued on Tuesday by the Meteorological Department of Dehradun (MCD) stated that 'heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places in Kumaun region of Uttarakhand'. MCD has also mentioned that the state witnessed 'heavy to extremely heavy rainfall' in the last 24 hours.
Special press release issued on 19.10.2021 regarding wet spell over Uttarakhand. pic.twitter.com/PYV2PfIJbv
— Meteorological Centre Dehradun (@mcdehradun) October 19, 2021
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5: 41 IST, October 19th 2021
Actor Shilpa Shetty & her husband Raj Kundra file a defamation suit of Rs 50 crores against Sherlyn Chopra
— ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2021
Chopra had filed a complaint against Raj Kundra & Shilpa Shetty for allegedly committing sexual harassment, cheating & criminal intimidation
(file photo) pic.twitter.com/giUuXbhI1a
5: 38 IST, October 19th 2021
In a heart-wrenching video from Nainital, a team of rescue officials can be seen evacuating shopkeepers to protect them from floods that have ravaged the state of Uttarakhand. In a video of a rescue operation accessed by Republic, the rescue officials can be seen forming a human chain to have a stronger foothold as the water rushes down the road. Uttarakhand has experienced heavy to extremely heavy rainfalls over the past few days, which has resulted in several landslides and flood-like situations.
#BREAKING | NDRF deployed to rescue stranded civilians amid torrential rains in Uttarakhand; Air Force choppers called in for faster rescue; tap for more updates here https://t.co/oefJxIhn1D pic.twitter.com/X7fllH22kL
— Republic (@republic) October 19, 2021
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5: 38 IST, October 19th 2021
For October 20, an orange alert has been issued in the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur. Yellow alerts have been issued in the districts of Kasaragod, Alappuzha and Kollam. Officials said two shutters of the Idamalayar Dam in Ernakulam district were opened for 50 cm each at 6 am on Tuesday, following continuous rains in Kerala that prompted water levels in the state's dams to rise. The Idamalayar Dam's water level is 165.70 metres, with a full reservoir level of 169 metres and a maximum water level of 171 metres. There has been incessant rain in the state. The state's Department of Information and Public Relations has issued a 'blue warning' for Idamalayar Dam due to the rising water level.
3: 32 IST, October 19th 2021
We see people being attacked in Kashmir. I'm sure that even PM agrees with the stand of not conducting the match (IND v PAK) as when in opposition he used to question that when state sponsored terrorism is taking place in India why should we play cricket with them?: Atishi, AAP pic.twitter.com/X04o9CB6oH
— ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2021
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3: 23 IST, October 19th 2021
Uttarakhand | More than 200mm rainfall has been recorded in the last 24 hours. Five deaths were reported y' day in Pauri and Champawat due to heavy rainfall. 11 people lost their lives in Almora, Nainital & Udham Singh Nagar today: SA Murugesan, Secy, State Disaster Management pic.twitter.com/iU1e7uWmWm
— ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2021
2: 53 IST, October 19th 2021
Both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah took stock of the situation in Uttarakhand, informed CM Dhami. The Chief Minister further asserted, "houses, bridges etc. have been damaged at many places. 16 people have died so far." Three helicopters to be deployed for rescue operations.
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2: 39 IST, October 19th 2021
Even as speculation is rife about a change of guard in Chhattisgarh, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi's strategic advisor Sachin Rao landed in the state. Rao was received by CM Bhupesh Baghel on his arrival at the Raipur airport and was seen leaving in a car with him, Ministers Mohammad Akbar and Ravindra Choubey.
2: 39 IST, October 19th 2021
The State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and Uttarakhand police rescued 22 worshippers caught at Jungle Chatti while returning from Kedarnath Temple on Monday, according to SDRF. The tourists were transported to Gauri Kund. A 55-year-old devotee who was having difficulty walking was placed on a stretcher, the response force informed.
Outpost Sonprayag informed SDRF Sonprayag on late Monday that some visitors were stuck near Jungle Chatti. The SDRF rescue crew quickly proceeded for Jungle Chatti after receiving the aforesaid information and rescued the visitors amid torrential rain and thunder. An under-construction bridge over the Chalthi River in Champawat has washed away due to a surge in water level in Uttarakhand's rain-soaked state.
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2: 15 IST, October 19th 2021
The local citizens staged a massive protest at the heart of Srinagar, Lal Chowk, on Tuesday demanding justice for the targeted civilian killings and arrest of those responsible for it.
1: 20 IST, October 19th 2021
On Tuesday, BJP-turned-TMC leader Babul Supriyo met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and formally tendered his resignation as an MP of the Lower House. He stated that he had no moral right to retain the Asansol seat anymore. On this occasion, he also demanded that West Bengal's Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari's father Sisir and Dibyendu should resign from their Lok Sabha seats too.
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12: 59 IST, October 19th 2021
A yellow alert has been issued in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Alappuzha, Ernakulam and Palakkad for today.
12: 43 IST, October 19th 2021
Kashmiri locals staged a protest in Srinagar's Lal Chowk area demanding justice for targeted civilian killings. While talking to one of the protesters, Republic Media Network learned that the locals are enraged over the killings and it has completely disturbed the environment of the valley. "We demand that those who have done this should be arrested and given strict punishment," added a protester.
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12: 17 IST, October 19th 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, spoke to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Minister Ajay Bhatt and took stock of the situation. News agency ANI reported that the state has been witnessing landslides and floods triggered by heavy rainfall since October 18.
Taking to Twitter, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami wrote in Hindi, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while expressing condolences on the huge loss caused by the calamity in the state over the phone, inquired about the relief and rescue operations. With the guidance of the Hon'ble Prime Minister and with the cooperation of the Central government, the state government will leave no stone unturned to deal with this tragedy."
12: 06 IST, October 19th 2021
In a major update pertaining to the increased targeted civilian killings in Jammu and Kashmir, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) will take over the probe into four cases, including the killing of ML Bindroo, a Kashmiri Pandit and pharmacist. The other three cases include the killings of Virendra Paswan, Supinder Kaur, and Deepak Chand.
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11: 46 IST, October 19th 2021
Indian Army Chief MM Naravane along with Northern Army Commander reviewed the security situation in the Poonch sector. The Indian Army Chief is currently on his two-day visit to the Union Territory. The official statement from the Army is also out stating MM Naravane was also briefed by commanders on the ground about the present situation & ongoing counter-infiltration operations.
#BREAKING | First pictures of the Indian Army Chief in Poonch. Tune in to watch latest updates here - https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/241dm0w9h4
— Republic (@republic) October 19, 2021
11: 31 IST, October 19th 2021
In another setback for fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York on October 15 rejected the plea filed by him and his associates seeking the dismissal of fraud allegations against them. Basically, Firestar Diamond, Inc., Fantasy, Inc. and A. Jaffe, Inc.- three US corporations indirectly owned by Modi sought protection under the bankruptcy code approximately a month after the Punjab National Bank filed a complaint against him and other entities alleging a massive bank fraud. After the failure to sell the debtors' assets, the court appointed Richard Levin as the trustee of the aforesaid firms in mid-2018.
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11: 28 IST, October 19th 2021
As the nation administered 99 crore jabs of COVID-19 vaccination, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted encouraging citizens to take the anti-COVID shot and 'rapidly march towards our milestone of 100 crore'.
We are at 99 crores 💉
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) October 19, 2021
Go for it India, continue to rapidly march towards our milestone of 100 crore #COVID19 vaccinations. pic.twitter.com/jq9NKnw8tF
11: 20 IST, October 19th 2021
In a key development to the Mundra port drug bust case, a special court in Ahmedabad on Monday remanded three accused persons - M Sudhakaran, Durga Vaishali and Rajkumar P to NIA for 10 days. This pertains to the seizure of 2988.21 kg of heroin by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence from two containers at Gujarat's Mundra port on around 13 September. The consignment containing the drug worth Rs.21,000 crore in the global market is said to be of Afghanistan origin and was shipped from Bandar Abbas Port in Iran to the Mundra Port.
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11: 18 IST, October 19th 2021
Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar and his delegation were welcomed by famous Bollywood songs at Israel's Shalva National Centre on October 18, during his official 5-day visit to the country. Dina Samte, a visually impaired Indian-Jewish girl from the Bnei Menashe tribe who is a member of the Shalva band, greeted Jaishankar and performed songs from Bollywood films like 'Kal ho na ho' and 'Kuchh kuchh hota hai', PTI reported.
Israel Embassy in India has tweeted about the incident and stated that the performance of the visually impaired girl has moved the External Affairs minister as well as his team which left them emotional. “EAM S Jaishankar was in for a surprise today!”, the tweet reads.
10: 59 IST, October 19th 2021
Amid the ongoing tussle between the Pakistani Army and civilian Government, the Army Chief Qamar Bajwa was seen at ISI Headquarters on Monday. The tiff began over the appointment of the spy Chief. Reportedly, General Bajwa visited the ISI headquarters to discuss 'internal security and the ongoing situation in Pakistan' with ISI Chief Lieutenant General Faiz Hamid.
A picture of the meeting was also published by Army's media wing.
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10: 46 IST, October 19th 2021
The Irrigation Department's Peechi and Chimney dams are on red alert due to low water levels. Vazhani and Pothundi are on orange alert, while Kallada, Chulliyar, Meenkara, Malampuzha, and Mangalam are on blue alert. According to Ernakulam District Collector Jafar Malik, two shutters of the Idamalayar dam would be opened by 80 centimetres each on Tuesday, following continuous rains that triggered flash floods and landslides in Kerala.
The Kokkayar, Idukki district also witnessed land-slides resulting in loss of lives. All of the missing persons' bodies have now been retrieved at Kokkayar. In Kokkayar, there have been 24 deaths (14 in Kottayam and 10 in Idukki). The search for Kokkayar has come to an end.
10: 27 IST, October 19th 2021
Kerala government on Monday announced that Idukki, Idamalayar and Pampa dams were going to be opened on Tuesday amid heavy downpour in the state.
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10: 07 IST, October 19th 2021
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has found that killers are executing 'lone wolf' type attacks on non-locals in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) are operating on the behest of their handler from across the border in Pakistan, sources told Republic TV on Monday. The attacks are being carried to derail the developmental agenda of BJP and to oppose the government's plans of extending domicile status to people from outside of the valley, NIA sources have revealed.
10: 03 IST, October 19th 2021
With an aim to creating a "legacy for the sport", the Federation International de Football Association (FIFA) and World Health Organisation (WHO) have teamed up to use the Qatar FIFA WORLD CUP 2022 pavilion.
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9: 35 IST, October 19th 2021
In a tweet, PM Modi wished for 'peace and prosperity all around'. The Prime Minister also tweeted with hopes of 'virtues of kindness and brotherhood to always prevail'.
Milad-un-Nabi greetings. Let there be peace and prosperity all around. May the virtues of kindness and brotherhood always prevail. Eid Mubarak!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 19, 2021
9: 21 IST, October 19th 2021
As per the health ministry, India recorded 13,058 fresh COVID-19 cases which are the lowest in 231 days. At the same time, the nation recorded 19,470 recoveries and 164 deaths. Currently, there are 3,40,94,373 total cases of coronavirus while active cases remained at 1,83,118. A total of 3,34,58,801 patients have been recovered while 4,52,454 have lost their lives.
The total vaccination count stands at 98,67,69,411, informed Union Health Ministrty.
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9: 16 IST, October 19th 2021
On day nine of the Poonch encounter, the Jammu and Kashmir police detained five persons for allegedly providing shelter to the terrorists. Earlier, the police had detained three people for allegedly providing logistical support to the infiltrators. The Indian Army on Monday continued the anti-terror operations at the Poonch encounter site during the night. This was the first time, the Army carried out the operation after dark.
8: 44 IST, October 19th 2021
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has yet again attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a series of issues. Addressing a rally in Hyderabad, Owaisi said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi never speaks on two things - fuel price hike and Chinese intrusion into the Indian territory. Owaisi's criticism of the Modi administration comes at a time when several other opposition parties have raised similar issues.
Further, Owaisi slammed the Prime Minister over the recent encounters in Jammu and Kashmir where nine Indian Army soldiers were martyred. Amid this, Owaisi has spoken against the scheduled India-Pakistan T20 match and also raked up the violence in Kashmir. During his address, Owaisi also hit out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah and alleged failure of intelligence in the valley.
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8: 34 IST, October 19th 2021
Army Chief General M M Naravane is on a two-day visit to the Jammu region where the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of White Knight Corps gave him an update on the security situation and operational preparedness. Currently, the Indian Army personnel is briefing the Army Chief on the security situation of the forward areas.
#BREAKING | Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane reviews situation along Line of Control in Poonch and Rajouri Sector of Line of Control. The Army Chief was briefed about security situation by Commanders on ground
— Republic (@republic) October 19, 2021
Tune in to watch #LIVE here - https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/MmKatYxrrt
8: 11 IST, October 19th 2021
Under campaign 'Yudh-Abhyas' the army personnel from India and the US are currently practising military drills on the snow-clad mountains of Alaska. Currently, there is a total of 300 soldiers who have participated from each side. This is the 17th and longest-running Yudh-Abhyas military training and defence cooperation endeavour between the two armies.
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8: 03 IST, October 19th 2021
In exciting news for tech-enthusiasts, Apple has unleashed a redesigned MacBook Pro, with a 14-inch screen new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, a notch, and a wider selection of ports in addition to the standard Thunderbolt ones, bringing back the HDMI port and SD card reader, along with a MagSafe 3 connector for charging. The new MacBook Pro comes in two sizes: 14-inch screen and 16-inch screen, starting at $1999 and $2499 respectively.
8: 00 IST, October 19th 2021
Mia Seppo, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, ISKCON temple vice-president tweeted condemning the attacks however Radharamn Das said that the attacks are 'still continuing' and that "a strongly worded condemnation is needed from the Secretary-General of the UN."
On October 19, the ISKCON temple vice-president had written to the UN requesting Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to issue a statement of condemnation and send a UN delegation to Bangladesh for quick action.
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7: 58 IST, October 19th 2021
Union Miniter Giriraj Singh was among the first to respond to India vs Pakistan match debate. “I think if relations (between India and Pakistan) are not good then this should be reconsidered,” Singh said when asked if India vs Pakistan match should take place in the wake of targeted killings in Jammu and Kashmir. The high-octane clash between India and Pakistan will take place on October 24 in Dubai, as India eyes reclaiming the World cup.
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said, "We have always said not to keep any type of relations with Pakistan. Our people are being killed and you are talking about cricket?". Sena has been in the forefront of opposing Indo-Pak cricket matches amid strife - most notably when they dug up Mumbai's Wankhede pitch in 1991, repeated the same in Delhi's Ferozshah Kotla in 1999 and in UP's Agra in 2003.
Congress leader PL Punia too backed the demand to not play against Pakistan in T20 World Cup. Punia said, "In the current scenario when terrorist incidents are rising at that time the India-Pakistan match at T20 World Cup does not seem relevant to me."
Bihar Labour Minister Jivesh Mishra asked for a discussion on the ongoing India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match debate. Mishra said, "In such matters, discussions should take place that if they don't want pace then there is no use of playing cricket with them."
Member of Lok Sabha Chirag Paswan on the other hand backed India vs Pakistan match at T20 World Cup and opined that the Centre should bolster their diplomacy to send a stern message to 'terrorist backing countries'.
7: 55 IST, October 19th 2021
Pranesh Halder, a member of the Bangladeshi Hindu community, in a statement, urged the US department "to ensure that no further harm comes to the beleaguered Hindus of Bangladesh". A Hindu community in the US also staged a protest explaining the level of atrocities that Hindus in Bangladesh go through.
"Freedom of religion or belief is a human right. Every person around the world, regardless of their religious affiliation or belief, should feel safe and supported to celebrate important holidays," a State Department spokesperson said.
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Published October 19th, 2021 at 07:55 IST
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