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Updated November 29th, 2021 at 23:07 IST

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9: 40 IST, November 29th 2021

Jack Dorsey steps down as Twitter CEO as he writes,"After almost 16 yrs of having a role at our company from co-founder to CEO to Chair to Exec Chair to interim-CEO to CEO I decided it's finally time for me to leave. Parag (Parag Agrawal) is becoming our CEO".

Parag Agrawal to be the new CEO of Twitter

 

9: 17 IST, November 29th 2021

The Ministry of External Affairs informed, "The government of India stands ready to support the countries affected in Africa in dealing with the Omicron variant, including supplies of Made-in-India vaccines. Supplies can be undertaken through COVAX or bilaterally".

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8: 44 IST, November 29th 2021

Vice Admiral Hari Kumar will take over as the next chief of Naval staff from November 30. Hari Kumar has played a significant role in the basic formulation of the theatre command structure as part of the Integrated Defence Staff headquarters.  

7: 58 IST, November 29th 2021

BJP national president JP Nadda attended the closing ceremony of 'Jhuggi Samman Yatra' organized by Delhi BJP. Nadda said, "BJP has worked for a brighter Delhi on ground levels with your cooperation in this Yatra. Only BJP & its workers have done social service, no other party". 

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7: 50 IST, November 29th 2021

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed, "The state is adhering to the Centre's guidelines over COVID, all precautions being taken. Meeting with officials from Health and State administrations called on Nov 30 to discuss the issue. Airport-Railway stations alerted and have been asked to take precautions in wake of the new variant".

7: 03 IST, November 29th 2021

 

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6: 37 IST, November 29th 2021

Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil has ordered a probe into Sachin Vaze and Param Bir Singh's one-hour meeting after the bailable warrant hearing in Chandiwal Commission. Mumbai police officials have questioned the lawyers of Sachin Vaze and Param Bir in connection to this meeting. 

 

6: 12 IST, November 29th 2021

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal visited and provided financial aid to the family of corona warriors who died due to Coronavirus infections. CM Kejriwal told ANI, "Sunita Ji was a sanitation worker at EDMC. Delhi govt has given Rs 1 crore to her kin & assured any help needed. We've given Rs 1 crore to 18 such corona warriors".

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5: 34 IST, November 29th 2021

According to government sources, 'No Congress or its allied ruled States has been able to give 1st dose to over 90% of people and 2nd dose to over 50% of people. At least 7 BJP ruled states got over 90% coverage of 1st dose & 8 BJP ruled states touched 50% coverage of 2nd dose'.

 

5: 05 IST, November 29th 2021

Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh will be in judicial custody for another 14 days in connection to the extortion case. He is to stay in Arthur Road jail. 

 

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4: 46 IST, November 29th 2021

 

4: 25 IST, November 29th 2021

Guru Raghavendra Bank depositors staged a protest in Bengaluru, demanding their money back. They marched to the RBI office in Bengaluru.

 

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4: 19 IST, November 29th 2021

Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar told ANI, "Schools will reopen from Dec 1, but since children are not vaccinated yet, probably parents won't send their children. Online classes are continued anyway". She added, "We conduct RT-PCR tests & mandatory quarantine for travellers coming from countries affected by the new variant. Our ICU beds, oxygen beds & manpower have been increased & we're ready to go all-in, in case of sudden spurt". 

4: 03 IST, November 29th 2021

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar told ANI, "MSP procurement has been doubled in comparison to the year 2014. Earlier only paddy and wheat crop was procured on MSP. Under the leadership of PM Modi MSP procurement was started on Dalhan (pulses), Tilhan (oilseeds) & on cotton".

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3: 36 IST, November 29th 2021

The 12 Rajya Sabha MPs have been suspended for indiscipline in the last session of the House.

12 suspended MPs include:

Elamaram Kareem – CPM

Phulo Devi Netam

Chhaya Verma

R Bora

Rajamani Patel

Syed Nasir Hussain

Akhilesh Prasad Singh – INC

Binoy Viswam – CPI

Dola Sen & Shanta Chhetri – TMC

Priyanka Chaturvedi & Anil Desai – Shiv Sena

3: 21 IST, November 29th 2021

A comprehensive policy on additional & booster doses for COVID-19 will be made public in the next 2 weeks by the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) of India, Dr. N K Arora, India's COVID-19 Task Force Chairman informed. 

 

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2: 41 IST, November 29th 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed media after the repeal bill of three farm laws was passed. 

Watch live:

 

2: 39 IST, November 29th 2021

Kisan Unions were witnessed preparing to end protests at Delhi borders:

 

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2: 25 IST, November 29th 2021

43 girl students of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Backward Classes Welfare School in Sanga Reddy district in Telangana test positive for COVID-19. Students have been kept in isolation and are receiving medical treatment, informed Dr Gayatri, DM &HO, Sangareddy District

 

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2: 10 IST, November 29th 2021

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge took a jibe at the Centre on the repeal of Farm Laws adding that the move has been taken due to upcoming elections.

 

1: 52 IST, November 29th 2021

The long-pending export orders that have been executed during November will be further expanded during the following months, said COVAXIN maker Bharat Biotech on Monday.

"With the number of countries that have granted emergency use approvals for COVAXIN increasing, exports to additional countries will also commence from December. Bharat Biotech thanks the Government of India for approving exports.  COVAXIN will now become an integral part of the global fight against this Pandemic," it added

 

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1: 47 IST, November 29th 2021

A day after senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said that there is no point in discussing 370 as what is gone is gone,  Omar Abdullah has hit out at Azad saying, 370 was the legacy of Congress and If Congress doesn’t save it, how will they save people of J&K. 

"I respect Azad Saab. But he said that it is irrelevant to talk about Article 370 and it will not come back. It is more the legacy of Congress than ours. Article 370 came into being because of former PM Nehru. If Congress doesn’t save their legacy, how will it save people," said Abdullah, lashing out at its ally. 

1: 27 IST, November 29th 2021

In view of the new variant of COVID19, Dakshina Kannada district administration resume Covid screening at Talapady Checkpost, conducting RT-PCR test of those coming to the district from Kerala without Covid negative report.

 

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1: 18 IST, November 29th 2021

In a written reply in Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Finance has said that the Government of India does not collect data on Bitcoin transactions. No proposal to recognise Bitcoin as a currency in the country.

 

1: 11 IST, November 29th 2021

AAP leader and Delhi Deputy Chief Minister addressed media and talked about several issued including Punjab's education model and farmers' issue. 

Watch the briefing here:

 

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1: 07 IST, November 29th 2021

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury addressed the media and listed demands on farm laws repeal. 

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1: 06 IST, November 29th 2021

Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone of Yatri Niwas for the upcoming Amarnath pilgrimage at Majeen, in Jammu.

 

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12: 57 IST, November 29th 2021

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi addressed the media on Parliament's Winter Session. 

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12: 54 IST, November 29th 2021

 

'This was a simple courtesy meet', says former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh after meeting Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar.

 

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12: 25 IST, November 29th 2021

After floating his own party, former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh arrived at Haraya CM Manohar Lal Khattar's residence for a meeting.

 

12: 19 IST, November 29th 2021

Speaking to Reporters, BKU leader Rakesh Tikat gave the first response after the repeal of farm laws bill passed in Lok Sabha. 

 

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12: 07 IST, November 29th 2021

Mumbai's Mazagaon Magistrate's Court granted bail to NCP leader Nawab Malik on a personal bond of Rs 15,000 and also asked him to deposit Rs 5000, in connection with a defamation case filed against him by BJP's Mohit Kamboj Bharatiya.

 

11: 53 IST, November 29th 2021

After expressing concerns over the rising pollution levels, the Supreme Court asked Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and UP govts to explain the steps they've taken in compliance with directions by Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi-NCR to curb air pollution and seeks compliance reports from them.

 

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11: 51 IST, November 29th 2021

Chandiwal Commission cancelled a bailable warrant against former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh in connection with corruption allegations against former Maharashtra HM Anil Deshmukh.

 

11: 15 IST, November 29th 2021

 

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon following sloganeering by Opposition MPs in the Winter Session of Parliament.

 

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11: 10 IST, November 29th 2021

Supreme Court has expressed concern over rising air pollution levels in Delhi. SC observed that while pollution levels are rising, there is another problem of COVID-19.

 

10: 54 IST, November 29th 2021

The Trinamool Congress and Congress political feud has reached the parliament after TMC refused to attend the Opposition party convened by Congress on Monday. Explaining the reason for it, TMC MP Derek O'Brien pointed that TMC was neither an electoral ally nor a govt partner of Congress. He asserted that Opposition unity will be maintained on common issues, while skipping the meeting convened by Leader of Opposition (Rajya Sabha) Mallikarjun Kharge.

Read full story here:

 

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10: 38 IST, November 29th 2021

IMD has issued 'Orange' alert for heavy rains for Prakasam, Nellore, Chittoor, Kadapa districts, and fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea.

 

10: 27 IST, November 29th 2021

As Winter Session is all set to begin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Parliament and addressed the media. 

Watch live:

 

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10: 23 IST, November 29th 2021

Around 67 people including 5 staff members found COVID positive at an old age home in the Bhiwandi area of Thane district. They have been admitted to a govt hospital. 59 people were fully vaccinated.

 

9: 53 IST, November 29th 2021

Intelligence agencies have sounded an alert after Sikhs for Justice released an online video appealing to farmers to gherao Parliament & hoist the 'Khalistani' flag there today.

 

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9: 30 IST, November 29th 2021

Congress has called for a meeting of of its Rajya Sabha MPs today at the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) office.

 

9: 28 IST, November 29th 2021

Amid the heavy political infighting in Punjab, CM Charanjit Singh Channi on Sunday shared a photo with some local children who had taken on a free helicopter spin. Taking to Twitter, Channi explained that he had found the kids playing near his helicopter while visiting Morinda. Stating that it was a childhood dream of his to fly in a helicopter, he offered the ride to the children. Punjab goes to the polls in February 2022.

 

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9: 27 IST, November 29th 2021

In a key development, Reliance Jio on Sunday informed that it was raising tariffs by 20%. The new tariff plans will come into effect starting December 1 and can be opted from all existing touchpoints and channels. This development comes after Bharati Airtel and Vodafone India have already increased tariffs. Jio, however, said that it continues to provide the lowest tariffs and the best quality service.

In a statement, Jio said, "In line with its commitment to further strengthen a sustainable telecom industry, where every Indian is empowered with true digital life, Ji today announced its new unlimited plans. These plans will provide the best value in the industry. Upholding the Jio promise of providing the best quality service at the lowest price globally, Jio customers will be the biggest beneficiaries."

9: 25 IST, November 29th 2021

In yet another provocative statement, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Sunday issued a threat to Prime Minister Modi-led central government to meet the demands of the farmers, outlining that 'January 26 was not far, and 4 lakh tractors are also ready'.

Among the demands of the farmers is a law guaranteeing minimum support price (MSP), removal of penal provisions against farmers in the 'Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021. Also, the withdrawal of cases against farmers and building a memorial for the protesters who lost their lives during the agitation against the three contentious Central farm laws. The farmers have given the central government time till December 4 to meet the demands.

Read full story here.

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9: 15 IST, November 29th 2021

India reports 8,309 new covid-19 cases, 236 deaths & 9,905 recoveries in the last 24 hours:

 

8: 52 IST, November 29th 2021

In his latest claims, Mehul Choksi has said that there has been another plot of kidnapping him to Guyana. He also said that he is always available for interrogation however his health conditions are not stable. 'I am innocent and will come out victorious in all the charges that they have put against me in both the countries,' he claimed. 

Watch video live here:

 

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8: 44 IST, November 29th 2021

Setting a packed agenda for the Winter session, Centre has listed 26 bills for consideration and passage in this session. Key bills to be tabled are Farm Laws Repeal Bill, Electricity (Amendment) Bill, Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill and Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill. The Parliament's Winter session will last from November 29 to December 23. 

Read full story here: 

 

8: 03 IST, November 29th 2021

Lok Sabha's Business Advisory Committee (BAC) is scheduled to meet today at 10.30 AM today as the Winter session of Parliament commences from Monday. 

 

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7: 55 IST, November 29th 2021

Delhi schools reopened from today for all classes. All schools and colleges were closed due to high air pollution levels in the city. Delhi's overall air quality is in the 'very poor' category today, as per SAFAR.

 

7: 26 IST, November 29th 2021

Canada confirmed its first COVID Omicron case in two people who had recently travelled to Nigeria. The individuals are residents of Ottawa.

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7: 26 IST, November 29th 2021

Keeping the COVID-19 variant Omicron threat in view, the government has revised guidelines for international arrivals in India which will be effective from December 1. The new guidelines mandate submitting travel details of 14 days and uploading negative RT-PCR test reports on the government's Air Suvidha portal prior to the journey. 

Travellers coming from counties 'at risk' have to undergo an RT-PCR test on arrival. On testing negative, the person has to undergo home quarantine for seven days and take a re-test on day 8 of arrival and if negative, the government suggests monitoring health for the next seven days.

 

7: 26 IST, November 29th 2021

Days after J&K Congress was jolted by a series of resignations, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti hit out at the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) accusing it as a cause for the rift. The former J&K CM claimed that BJP had a 'policy' of splitting parties, and alleged that PDP and National Conference (NC) had faced a similar situation. Mufti's statement came after 20 J&K Congress leaders, said to be close to G23 leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, resigned from their party positions.

"This has been the policy of the BJP, firstly they attacked PDP and created proxy parties which I did not name, then they split National Conference and made them directly join BJP in Jammu. The division which is happening in Congress now, I don’t think that this is happening on its own but BJP is behind this and they want Congress to split into two parts," said Mehbooba Mufti.

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7: 26 IST, November 29th 2021

After the announcement of the results of the Tripura Civic Polls, the Trinamool Congress on Sunday expressed its happiness for not only successfully contesting elections but also emerging as the principal opposition. With a 20 per cent vote share, TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee taking to his Twitter handle pointed out that it was a 'good start for the party'. 

 

7: 26 IST, November 29th 2021

A person who had returned from South Africa to Dombivali has tested COVID positive. His samples to be sent for genome sequencing to confirm whether or not he is 'Omicron' positive, informed Dr Pratibha Panpatil, Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation.

 

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Published November 29th, 2021 at 07:26 IST

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