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11: 02 IST, November 17th 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind appointed Justice M Duraiswamy, Madras HC's senior-most judge, as acting chief justice of the HC until Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari joins the high court as the chief justice. 

8: 55 IST, November 17th 2021

Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane visited the Israel Defence Forces headquarters. He was briefed on multi-domain concepts and force build-up. He attended a technical demonstration by IDF and further exchanged token of appreciation.

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8: 08 IST, November 17th 2021

Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan (88) tested positive for COVID-19 on November 15, AIG Hospital of Hyderabad informed. He has been diagnosed with moderate COVID disease based on CT findings and previous history of comorbidities. Currently, his condition is clinically stable.

7: 45 IST, November 17th 2021

Schools in Haryana will resume classes with 100 per cent capacity from December 1. 

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7: 26 IST, November 17th 2021

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh paid a two-day visit to Southern Naval Command in Kochi, on Nov 16 & Nov 17. Admiral Karambir Singh will retire from the Navy on Nov 30 after over four decades of distinguished service. 

6: 46 IST, November 17th 2021

Mumbai's Esplanade court has allowed Mumbai Police's application to declare former police commissioner Param Bir Singh as a proclaimed offender, Special Public Prosecutor Shekhar Jagtap informed.

 

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6: 31 IST, November 17th 2021

A top Lashkar commander along with four other terrorists was killed in two encounters in the Kulgam region.

 

6: 00 IST, November 17th 2021

If former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh doesn't appear before the law within 30 days, Mumbai Police will initiate the process for attachment of his properties, Special Public Prosecutor Shekhar Jagtap informed.

 

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5: 40 IST, November 17th 2021

Fiver terrorists were killed in two separate encounters with the security forces in the Kulgam district of J&K.

 

5: 12 IST, November 17th 2021

 

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4: 55 IST, November 17th 2021

 

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4: 28 IST, November 17th 2021

Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chennai, and Ranipet will expect an extremely heavy rainfall tomorrow as the low-pressure area will be around the coast. Dr. S. Balachandran, DDGM IMD-Chennai informed that Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi will expect a heavy to very heavy rainfall. 

4: 19 IST, November 17th 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally handover the indigenously developed light combat helicopters to IAF on November 19 in Jhansi.

 

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4: 12 IST, November 17th 2021

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on a three-day visit to Jhansi for Rashtra Raksha Samarpan Parv inaugurated an arms exhibition. Pm Modi to visit Jhansi on Nov 19.

 

3: 21 IST, November 17th 2021

In a press conference, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said, "In over 7000 villages of 44 aspirational districts across Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra & Odisha, mobile towers connectivity will be provided. It has been decided to provide 4G mobile services. Project is expected to be worth Rs 6466 crores". 

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3: 09 IST, November 17th 2021

Bihar police officials confirmed that six people including five distant relatives of the late Sushant Singh Rajput and driver died on Tuesday morning after an SUV collided with a truck on National Highway (NH) 333. The tragic incident took place on Sheikhpura-Sikandra road in Pipra village of Bihar. In the said incident, four people were also injured.

"A truck and an SUV coming from opposite direction collided. 6 people died in the incident and 4 were injured. The injured have been shifted to different hospitals. The victims were from the same family," the police official said.

2: 33 IST, November 17th 2021

After Republic Media Network carried out a sting operation on Amravati violence, Maharashtra Police on Wednesday identified 36 fake social media handles made to amplify fake news.

 

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2: 20 IST, November 17th 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach Jhansi, UP on November 19 and dedicate to the nation multiple initiatives of the Defence sector at ‘Rashtra Raksha Samparpan Parv’. 

 

1: 57 IST, November 17th 2021

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai, in an exclusive conversation with Republic, said that all the parties, Government and citizens need to work unitedly to fight the pollution issue. 

 

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1: 54 IST, November 17th 2021

Four MLCs of the Samajwadi Party, including Rama Niranjan, join BJP in the presence of Deputy CMs Dinesh Sharma-KP Maurya and the party's state chief Swatantra Dev Singh in Lucknow. 

 

1: 51 IST, November 17th 2021

Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh polls 2022, Akhilesh Yadav reached Purvanchal and asked the citizens to give Samajwadi Party 'a chance'. 

 

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1: 42 IST, November 17th 2021

Cryptocurrency in India is likely to face additional restrictions and might be treated like stocks, bonds. Sources also informed that Crypto could be slotted in Assets class. 

 

1: 31 IST, November 17th 2021

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra addressed a press conference over Delhi's worsening Air Pollution as Supreme Court raps up governments over inaction. 

 

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1: 08 IST, November 17th 2021

In the Amravati violence case, ex-minister Pravin Pote surrendered before police and nine others have been arrested. 

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1: 03 IST, November 17th 2021

Watch Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's election campaign address at Goa:

 

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1: 00 IST, November 17th 2021

Supreme Court has appointed Rakesh Kumar Jain, former judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court to monitor the investigation to ensure transparency, fairness, and absolute impartiality.

 

12: 56 IST, November 17th 2021

Former Maharashtra top cop Sachin Vaze was produced in PMLA court over the money-laundering case. Meanwhile, his lawyer has filed for bail application and six other accused have been brought to court where hearing is underway. 

 

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12: 51 IST, November 17th 2021

Another complaint has been filed against actor-comedian Vir Das for allegedly making derogatory remarks against India at the US. Earlier, a complaint was filed at Delhi's Tilak Marg Police Station. The complainant, while speaking to Republic alleged that this could be an international conspiracy as the comedian could have said things that improved in India but why did he choose to make such comments.

 

12: 40 IST, November 17th 2021

In a move to reduce vehicular pollution in Delhi, the Supreme Court has asked Government to increase the operation of CNG busses running in the national capital.

 

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12: 34 IST, November 17th 2021

After Supreme Court came heavily on the Centre and Delhi Govt over the air pollution issue in the NCR, the Delhi Government called for a high-level meeting. Environment minister Gopal Rai will chair the meeting. Top officials including PWD, Police, MCD will be attending the meeting. 

 

12: 21 IST, November 17th 2021

PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti addressed the press and alleged Centre over encounters in Jammu and Kashmir.

 

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12: 12 IST, November 17th 2021

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reached Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh to attend the three day ‘Rashtra Raksha Samarpan Parv’ organised from November 17-19. 

 

11: 56 IST, November 17th 2021

In a strong message to China, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on November 18 to inaugurate the revamped War Memorial honouring 114 Indian soldiers who were martyred in the 1962 Battle of Rezang La. The memorial will also commemorate 20 Indian soldiers who died in the Galwan valley clash last year. Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat will also participate in the inauguration ceremony.

 

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11: 42 IST, November 17th 2021

Two CRPF Jawans and two civilians have been injured in a grenade attack in a busy area of the Baramulla district of North Kashmir. Official confirmation awaited. 

 

 

11: 36 IST, November 17th 2021

After Solicitor General Tushar Mehta representing the Centre made a series of suggestions to the Supreme Court on how to reduce Air Pollution in NCR, Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi appearing for Delhi Govt informed the top court that 90% of what is suggested has been done. 

 

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11: 24 IST, November 17th 2021

Responding to a question, a BSF official in Wednesday press conference informed that firing incidents have gone down in recent times however loss of life is unfortunate. 

 

11: 17 IST, November 17th 2021

BSF addressed the press over serious allegations passed by TMC leaders. 

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11: 13 IST, November 17th 2021

Expressing concerns over 'religious apprehensions in Muslims' on COVID-19 vaccination, Mumbai Mayor hoped actors like Salman Khan to encourage the community to get vaccinated. 

 

11: 02 IST, November 17th 2021

In his address at 82nd All India Presiding Officers’ Conference in Shimla, via video conferencing, PM Modi credited the nation for coming together and resolving long-pending issues of the northeast and other problems. 

 

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10: 45 IST, November 17th 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the 82nd All India Presiding Officers’ Conference. 

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10: 38 IST, November 17th 2021

Facebook Whistleblower Sophie Zhang who testified before UK Parliament spoke exclusively to Republic.

Watch live interview here:

 

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10: 26 IST, November 17th 2021

The Centre has expressed unwillingness before the Supreme Court to ask its employees to work from home and instead it has advised its employees in Delhi to resort to carpooling to reduce the number of vehicles used by them for commuting.

 

10: 18 IST, November 17th 2021

A complaint has been filed at Tilak Marg Police Station against actor-comedian Vir Das in connection with a viral video in which he is allegedly using derogatory language against the nation during an event in US.

 

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10: 05 IST, November 17th 2021

PM Modi appreciated Union MoS Finance Bhagwat Karad for administering medical aid to a co-passenger on an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Mumbai on Tuesday. He was one of the 43 Ministers who was inducted into the Council of Ministers on July 7 earlier this year as a part of the reshuffle at the Centre. After the passenger who is a hypotension patient complained of giddiness mid-air, Karad immediately came to his rescue. 

 

9: 50 IST, November 17th 2021

Mumbai police have prepared to seize assets, properties of former top cop Param Bir Singh who is absconding. The Mumbai crime branch has also decided to approach Home Department after ascertaining Singh's properties. A Mumbai Court on Monday heard the Maharashtra CID's plea seeking to declare former Mumbai Commissioner of Police Param Bir Singh as an absconder in relation to the five extortion cases against. 

 

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9: 30 IST, November 17th 2021

In a major success to the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, India on Tuesday night surpassed the number of fully vaccinated to partially vaccinated. According to data from the CoWIN dashboard as of Tuesday night, 755.4 million people received at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, 380.7 million people are fully vaccinated (have received both shots) and another 374.7 million have received only one shot. When seen alongside India’s estimated population of 940 million adults, which further meant that 40.3% of the country’s adults have been fully vaccinated while another 40.2% have been given a single jab so far.

 

9: 20 IST, November 17th 2021

Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla to chair meeting on J&K situation today at 12 PM in New Delhi. DGP Dilbag Singh and intelligence chief RR Swain to take part. 

 

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9: 07 IST, November 17th 2021

BJP MP Saumitra Khan slammed TMC leader Udayan Guha over his remarks on Border Security Force (BSF). The TMC leader had earlier accused BSF jawans of inappropriately touching women while searching them during border movement. The BJP leader also challenged TMC of visiting border areas to see the condition. West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution against the Centre's decision to extend BSF jurisdiction to 50 km from the international border in the state.

 

8: 56 IST, November 17th 2021

The Indian Defence Ministry is expected to take up the case for the acquisition of 30 multi-mission armed Predator drones for the three defence forces at a high-level meeting scheduled for the upcoming week. The development marks a significant step toward strengthening military ties with the United States. The cost of the drones will be over USD 3 billion. Earlier, it was reported that India is probably in a move to purchase US predators worth Rs 20,000 crore for the defence forces. 

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8: 46 IST, November 17th 2021

As Central Government decided to reopen Kartarpur Corridor, locals in Punjab were seen welcoming the decision. 

 

8: 31 IST, November 17th 2021

Three months ahead of the Beijing Olympics 2022, the Biden administration is reportedly planning to boycott the games and will not send an official delegation to China in defiance to the Olympics over China’s human rights abuses, reported the Washington Post columnist Josh Rogin, who extensively covers China policy, on Tuesday, 16 November. As per the analyst, US President Joe Biden has been given a formal proposal for a diplomatic boycott of the Olympics that is due to begin in February 2022. While the US athletes will take part in the Beijing Olympics as normal, the official appointment from the United States as well as the state politicians will not reportedly attend the games ceremony. 

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8: 23 IST, November 17th 2021

Owing to Air Pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management has ordered to shut schools and colleges in Delhi. Educational institutions will, therefore, be expected to return to online classes as held during the COVID lockdown. A nine-page order issued by the CAQM also advised NCR state governments (Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh) to allow at least 50 per cent of staff to work from home till November 21.

 

7: 46 IST, November 17th 2021

Delhi on Tuesday morning continued 'very poor' air quality with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 379. 

 

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7: 42 IST, November 17th 2021

India on Tuesday warned Pakistan over its remark on Kashmir.

"This is not the first time the representative of Pakistan has misused platforms provided by the UN to propagate false and malicious propaganda against my country and seeking in vain to divert the world's attention from the sad state of his country where terrorists enjoy a free pass while the lives of ordinary people, especially those belonging to the minority communities are turned upside down," said Counsellor in India's Permanent Mission to the UN Kajal Bhat. 

India's strong response came after Pakistan's Ambassador to the UN, Munir Akram yet again raked up the Jammu and Kashmir issue in the UN Security Council during the open debate on ''Maintenance of International Peace and Security Through Preventive Diplomacy''.

 

7: 36 IST, November 17th 2021

Kashmir Congress leaders have reportedly written a letter to party high-command for change in leadership as several top members stepped down. While speaking to former Congress minister Vikar Rasool Wani, Republic Media confirmed the political development. Several top leaders have submitted their resignations seeking change in the party leadership of Union Territory. 

 

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7: 36 IST, November 17th 2021

BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday lashed out at Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress administration for targeting the Border Security Force (BSF) during discussions in the West Bengal Assembly. He said that it felt as if the conversation was taking place in Afghanistan or Pakistan. West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution against the Centre's decision to extend BSF jurisdiction to 50 km from the international border in the state.

7: 36 IST, November 17th 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur. Indian Air Force's (IAF) presented a great air show for the opening of the development. The Expressway connects Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh's capital, to Ghazipur, the state's eastern district. The airshow featured roller landings by Mirage 2000, Jaguars, and Sukhoi Su-30 MKIs. 

In his speech, PM Modi hailed the Uttar Pradesh Government and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for bringing a massive change in every sector including infrastructure, education, health, and security among others. 

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7: 36 IST, November 17th 2021

Republic Media Network established the Amravati riots truth through sting operation and learned that hate was amplified on both sides of the slugfest. The alleged Tripura violence was used as a tool of communalisation. Based on sting operations and WhatsApp chats, Republic senior correspondent Priyanka Sharma showed uncovered videos that were shared with the claim that they were from Tripura to amplify the fervour. 

Published November 17th, 2021 at 07:36 IST

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