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8: 35 IST, November 4th 2021

US President Biden, VP Harris share Diwali greetings; cite 'knowledge, wisdom, unity & hope' as reminders from the Festival of Lights. Tap to read 

 

3: 08 IST, November 4th 2021

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced a reduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel in the state. CM Pema Khandu wrote on Twitter, "Consumers will benefit by Rs 10.20 per ltr in petrol & Rs 15.22 per ltr in diesel after the relief given both by Centre and State Govt". 

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2: 47 IST, November 4th 2021

Nine people died and seven were hospitalized after they consumed poisonous liquor in Bihar's Gopalganj district, the district magistrate Dr Nawal Kishor Choudhary informed. This comes days after eight people died and several others were seriously ill in a similar incident in Muzaffarpur district.

2: 33 IST, November 4th 2021

Delhi's total air quality is in the 'very poor' category as the Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 339. 

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2: 02 IST, November 4th 2021

Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is at his hometown Palitana in line with “Har Ghar Dastak” campaign, special house-to-house COVID-19 vaccination. He took to Twitter to inform that he is celebrating Diwali by visiting the houses of Shetrunji village and telling people of the importance of COVID vaccinations. He further urged the nation to support the campaign which is aimed to accelerate the inoculation drive. 

2: 02 IST, November 4th 2021

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced a reduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol by Rs 3.20 per litre and on diesel by Rs 3.90 in the state. The decision was taken following the Centre's announcement to reduce excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 10 per litre.

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1: 37 IST, November 4th 2021

Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh was taken for a routine medical examination. He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection to a money laundering case. A Mumbai court has remanded Deshmukh to ED custody till November 6.

1: 25 IST, November 4th 2021

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced that value-added tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel will be reduced by Rs 3/each. This will be applicable from midnight of November 5. 

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12: 56 IST, November 4th 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured and interacted with veterans at Nowshera, in Jammu and Kashmir. PM Modi is celebrating Diwali with Indian Army personnel in Nowshera.

 

12: 52 IST, November 4th 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed sweets and celebrated Diwali with Indian Army personnel at Nowshera, in Jammu and Kashmir. 

 

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12: 44 IST, November 4th 2021

Thanking the soldiers for their contributions towards the safety of the country, PM Modi said, "Our soldiers are the 'Suraksha Kawach' of 'Maa Bharti'. It is because of you all that people of our country can sleep peacefully and there is happiness during festivals".Further hailing soldiers' efforts during the surgical strike, Prime Minister said, "It fills every Indian with pride on the role this brigade played during the surgical strike". 

12: 34 IST, November 4th 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Women are now going to be inducted into the Army. It's a step for women's empowerment. Now, the country's daughters will also get a chance to study in Sainik Schools, work is going on over this". PM Modi is celebrating Diwali with the Army Jawans in J&K's Nowshera. 

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12: 20 IST, November 4th 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, "Earlier, it used to take years together to procure defence equipment for the security forces. The commitment to self-reliance in the defence sector is the only way to change old methods". PM Modi is in J&K's Nowshera to celebrate Diwali with Indian Army soldiers. 

 

12: 02 IST, November 4th 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses Indian Army personnel at Nowshera, J&K. PM Modi said, "I have spent each Diwali with Army Jawans protecting our borders. Today, I have brought along with me the blessings of crores of Indians for our soldiers here".

 

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11: 39 IST, November 4th 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to bravehearts in J&K. PM Modi is in Nowshera to celebrate Diwali with the Army Jawans.

 

11: 14 IST, November 4th 2021

India on Thursday, November 4, has reported 12,885 fresh Coronavirus infections with 15,054 recoveries and 461 deaths in the past 24 hours. According to Union health ministry data, out of the total infections, the active cases account for less than 1%, which is currently at 0.43%, the lowest since March 2020. The COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 98.23%. 

To date, India has administered a total of 1,07,67,28,212 COVID-19 vaccine doses across 24,991 vaccination sites. 

 

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10: 57 IST, November 4th 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in J&K's Nowshera to celebrate Diwali with Indian Army soldiers. 

 

10: 33 IST, November 4th 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in J&K's Nowshera to celebrate Diwali with Army Jawans. 

 

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9: 47 IST, November 4th 2021

United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai met virtually with India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal. The two looked forward to their upcoming meetings in Delhi from November 22-23. They discussed bilateral trade ties & US-India Trade Policy Forum. They also shared perspectives on reaching meaningful outcomes at the upcoming WTO Ministerial Conference. 

 

9: 47 IST, November 4th 2021

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought the supply of 1 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses and syringes each to the state per month. In the letter, CM mentioned, "Chhattisgarh does not have adequate vaccine doses for second dose and no vaccine at all for first dose". To date, Chattisgarh has administered a total of 2,23,92,783 COVID vaccine doses across 675 vaccination sites. 

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8: 49 IST, November 4th 2021

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) will be extended till Holi next year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had introduced the free ration scheme to provide assistance and help mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19. 

8: 44 IST, November 4th 2021

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced a 25% salary hike to all employees engaged through outsourcing agencies and contractual basis in various departments of the state government. An additional Rs 100 crore annually will be spent for this purpose which will benefit about 33,000 people employed in various departments of the Odisha government.

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8: 08 IST, November 4th 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will celebrate Diwali with Army Jawans in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. This will be PM Modi’s second Diwali with the soldiers in the border district. Earlier in 2019, Prime Minister had celebrated Diwali with troops at the Army Div headquarters in Rajouri. 

7: 51 IST, November 4th 2021

Night patrolling has been tightened amid Diwali celebrations in Delhi. Shweta Chauhan, DCP Central Delhi told ANI, "Police deployment everywhere; both in the afternoon & at night. There is strict checking at pickets. Verification of all sorts being done. Keeping an eye on suspicious activity, person". She further informed that female patrolling staff has also been deployed. 

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7: 44 IST, November 4th 2021

South African novelist and playwright Damon Galgut has won the 2021 Booker Prize for his novel 'The Promise'. The novelist who was earlier shortlisted for two of his previous books has now received one of the most prestigious literary awards and a cash prize of £50,000. He is the third South African novelist to win the award after JM Coetzee and Nadine Gordimer. 

7: 33 IST, November 4th 2021

Congresswoman Carolyn B Mahoney announced introducing a bill in US Congress, legislation that would make Diwali a nationally recognized federal holiday. The Democrat congresswoman from New York along with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Congressman Gregory Meeks Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the introduction of the Deepavali Day Act.

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7: 28 IST, November 4th 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Diwali. In a tweet, PM Modi wrote, "Greetings to the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. I wish that this festival of lights brings happiness, prosperity and good fortune in your life. Wishing everyone a very Happy Diwali".

 

6: 52 IST, November 4th 2021

The World Health Organization granted Covaxin an emergency use listing, or EUL on Wednesday. This recognition will pave the way for people who have taken the dose to qualify for vaccine mandates in other countries. The global health body informed that the Technical Advisory Group has determined Covaxin meets standards for protection against COVID-19. 

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6: 52 IST, November 4th 2021

The Government announced reduction of excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 10 per litre. It was informed that it was done to help farmers with the rabi crop, ease inflation and give the economy a consumption boost. 

Gujarat, Karnataka, Assam, and Tripura, among others, promised a Rs 7 per litre cut in State levies for both diesel and petrol, while Uttar Pradesh announced a tax cut of Rs 7 per litre on petrol and Rs 2 per litre on diesel. Goa govt said the prices of petrol and diesel would be reduced by Rs 12 and Rs 17 per litre respectively.

Published November 4th, 2021 at 06:53 IST

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