Breaking News updates: Manipur-based PLA & MNPF claim responsibility for ambush attack

Former Goa Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Luizinho Faleiro to file nomination papers in West Bengal Assembly on Monday for election to Rajya Sabha.

Total 123 Zika positive cases - 37 have turned negative, 86 are active cases: Dr Nepal Singh, Chief Medical Officer, Kanpur

"Met a US Congressional delegation led by Senator John Cornyn and consisting of Senators Mike Crapo, Tommy Tuberville, Mike Lee and Congressmen Tony Gonzales, Jake Ellzey. Appreciated the support and constructive role of the US Congress for deepening the India-US partnership," PM Modi tweeted.

People's Liberation Army (PLA) and Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) have claimed responsibility for Saturday's ambush attack in Churachandpur district which killed five Indian Army personnel, including a Commanding Officer (CO), and his wife and son.

Cows, their dung and urine can help strengthen the economy of the state and the country if a proper system is put in place," says Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan while addressing a convention of the women’s wing of the Indian Veterinary Association in Bhopal.

Andhra Pradesh: Union Home Minister Amit Shah reaches Tirupati, welcomed by CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. The home minister will chair the 29th meeting of the Southern Zonal Council in the city tomorrow, as per the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Tamil Nadu reported 809 new COVID cases, 934 discharges, and 14 deaths on Saturday

• Active cases: 9,751
• Total discharges: 26,68,001
• Death toll: 36,273

Anguished over a cowardly attack on Assam Riffles convoy in Manipur. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. The entire nation stands firmly with our valiant security forces. The sacrifices of our brave soldiers will not go in vain: Amit Shah

"General MM Naravane #COAS & All Ranks offer deepest condolences to the bereaved families of following #Bravehearts of #AssamRifles who made the supreme sacrifice today in Manipur: - Col Viplav Tripathi Rfn NK Konyak Rfn Shyamal Das Rfn Suman Swargiary Rfn RP Meena," Indian Army said.

"#COAS & All Ranks also offer heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of spouse and son of Colonel Viplav Tripathi," ADGPI tweeted.

There have been instances of violence in Maharashtra at several places, since yesterday. We have imposed a communication shutdown at some places which will have to be followed. Any instance of violence, vandalism will have consequences: Sanjay Pandey, DGP Maharashtra

Manipur CM N Biren Singh visited Shija Hospital in Imphal where one of the jawans injured in today's attack on the Assam Rifles convoy is admitted.

"I have directed my officials and hospital authority to provide the best medical care for the jawan," the CM said.

26 Naxals have been eliminated in an encounter with the C-60 unit of Maharashtra Police in the jungles of Gyarapatti in Gadchiroli district today. Three jawans have suffered injuries in the encounter: Gadchiroli SP Ankit Goel

Petition filed before Delhi High Court to stop circulation of book 'Sunrise over Ayodhya' written by Salman Khurshid.

BSP president Mayawati's mother Ramrati died from heart failure in Delhi on Saturday. Ramrati, 92, died at a hospital in the national capital where she was undergoing treatment, a BSP release issued said.

The attack on the Assam Rifles convoy that led to the martyrdom of our soldiers and family members in Manipur deserves unreserved condemnation. This cowardly act reaffirms our resolve to root out terror in all its forms and manifestations. We stand united with the bereaved families: President Ram Nath Kovind tweeted.

Speaking to Republic Media Network, former Director-General Assam Rifles Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan said that terrorists will be brought to justice soon.

There was a suggestion in SC over complete lockdown in Delhi if (pollution) situation turns worse...We're drafting a proposal..which will be discussed with agencies, Centre...If it happens, construction, vehicular movement will have to be stopped: Arvind Kejriwal on air pollution

"Construction activities not to be allowed (between November 14-17). government offices to operate from home (WFH) at 100% capacity for a week. Private offices to be issued an advisory to go for the WFH option as much as possible," Kejriwal said.

For a week from Monday onwards, schools will be physically closed; to continue virtually so that children don't have to breathe polluted air: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

BSF made it clear that it has no policing power and it does not have the power to register FIRs. Any seizure or apprehension has to be handed over to state police, the Border Security Force (BSF) said.

Internet services to be suspended in Amravati district for next three days (from 10 pm on Saturday) in view of violence over incidents in Tripura, Amravati  CP Aarti Singh said.

Trinamool Congress appoints Mahua Moitra as the State in charge of Goa unit with immediate effect.

PM Narendra Modi will transfer the first instalment of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G) to more than 1.47 lakh beneficiaries of Tripura via video-conferencing tomorrow: PMO

Para badminton player and Gautam Buddh Nagar DM, Suhas LY receives Arjuna Award from President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. 

Strongly condemn the attack on the Assam Rifles convoy in Manipur. I pay homage to those soldiers and family members who have been martyred today. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of sadness: PM Modi

Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan receives Arjuna Award from President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

Maharashtra government has initiated steps to suspend former Mumbai police commission Param Bir Singh. This development comes after several extortion cases were filed against him. Three non-bailable warrants have also been issued for the same.

Boxer Lovlina Borgohain, hockey player Sreejesh PR, para shooter Avani Lekhara and para-athlete Sumit Antil receive Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in New Delhi.

Wrestler Ravi Kumar receives Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award from President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi.

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday presented Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, the highest sporting honour of India, to 12 sportspersons, including Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra and silver medalist Ravi Kumar Dahiya.

"Yogi Ji's government has done the work of freeing Uttar Pradesh from mafia raj. Today the mafia has left Uttar Pradesh. Now here is the rule of law," Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in Uttar Pradesh.

"I strongly condemn the dastardly attack by militants on a convoy of 46 Assam Rifles in Manipur. It pains me to learn that we have lost five brave soldiers, including the CO & his family members. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. The entire nation awaits justice!" Banerjee said.

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has condemned the cowardly attack on a convoy of 46 Assam Rifles by terrorists in the Singhat sub-division of the state's Churachandpur district. The CM said that perpetrators will be brought to justice. Speaking to Republic, he said that terrorists will be nabbed at the earliest. He also informed that he will meet injured personnel. 

The CO of 46 AR, Colonel Viplav Tripathi, had visited a forward camp on Saturday and his convoy was ambushed when he was returning. In the attack, seven people were killed — Col, his wife, Anuja, his son and four soldiers. Those injured in the attack were airlifted.

Mumbai's Esplanade Court extended the police custody of dismissed assistant police inspector (API) Sachin Vaze till November 15 in connection with an extortion case.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav's Lok Sabha constituency of Azamgarh in the poll-bound Uttar Pradesh and laid the foundation stone for a state university. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US Congressional delegation led by Senator John Cornyn and discussed regional issues of mutual interests. The Congressional delegation noted India's excellent COVID-19 management and stated that the country controlled the spread of Coronavirus infections despite challenges like a large and diverse population.

While Narendra Modi further shared views on the potential for enhancing the bilateral relationship and strengthening cooperation on contemporary global issues like climate change, terrorism, and reliable supply chains for critical technologies.

13 more Zika virus-positive cases were reported in Kanpur on Friday, Chief medical officer of Kanpur City, Dr Nepal Singh informed. To date, 31 people have recovered and tested negative while the total active Zika cases in Kanpur stands at 90.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued 'Orange' and 'Yellow' rain alerts for the southern districts of Kerala. While Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in a Facebook post informed that since heavy rains are expected in parts of the state, emergency relief camps will be set up in landslide and flood-prone regions.

Dengue situation in Delhi is in stabilized state and in 2-3days, the cases will decrease as the temperature is dipping. With the temperature drop, mosquito breeding will reduce in this season. Dr Suresh Kumar, MD, LNJP Hospital, told ANI, "38 confirmed patients are admitted to our hospital".

Further warning of the severity of the air pollution situation in the national capital, Dr Suresh said that all viruses including the coronavirus will stay in the environment for a longer period when air is polluted. 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah while addressing 'Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan' in Varanasi, advice the parents to converse with their children in their mother tongue. He said, "Talk to your children in your mother tongue. There is nothing to be shy about, our mother language is our pride".

Residents of Jawahar Nagar, Kolathur region told ANI that no officials have visited their area amid Chennai's heavy rains. They informed that the waterlogging situation has continued for the 7th day and there is no power supply too. Rain water has mixed with drainage water and that odour has attracted many incests and snakes into the houses. 

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called an emergency meeting today to discuss issues related to air pollution. Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, Health Minister Satyendar Jain, Environment minister Gopal Rai, and Delhi Chief Secretary will participate in the meeting.  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah rolls out 35-year plan for BJP in Uttar Pradesh

The Supreme Court is hearing a petition on deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR. A bench led by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana asked the Central government, “It’s an issue of burning, you have seen how bad the situation is". He said people will have to wear masks in houses too. The Court further asked what measures are taken to control air pollution. 

In Meerut, 10 new Dengue cases were reported on Friday. So far, there are 246 active cases of dengue including 67 patients hospitalized. While1272 patients have recovered. the Chief Medical Officer of Meerut, Akhilesh Mohan informed that a door-to-door survey has been conducted to monitor the situation. 

Chennai's Regional Meteorological Centre predicts thunderstorms with moderate rain likely to occur within the next two hours at one or two places over the Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli districts. 

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin visited the rain-affected areas of Cuddalore district and distributed relief materials to the vulnerable people. He also inspected the farmlands in Arangamamgalam and Adoor Agaram villages in the district.

President Ram Nath Kovind will give away the National Sports Awards 2021 at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. 12 sportspersons including Neeraj Chopra (Athletics), Ravi Kumar (Wrestling), Lovlina Borgohain (Boxing), and Sreejesh PR (Hockey) will receive Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. 

As part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead celebrations of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on November 15. Union Tribal Affair Minister Arjun Munda informed that PM Modi will take part in major events organized at Bhopal and virtually launch Birsa Munda Freedom Fighter Museum at Ranchi. 

India on Saturday, November 13, has reported 11,850 fresh Coronavirus infections with 12,403 recoveries and 555 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 0.40%, the lowest since March 2020. The COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 98.26%. 

To date, India has administered a total of 1,11,44,41,365 COVID-19 vaccine doses across 65,370 vaccination sites. 

As per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) report, overall air quality in Delhi has declined to the 'severe' category with Air Quality Index (AQI) at 476. A thick layer of smoke and haze was witnessed in Moradabad and the Gurugram region.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will begin his three-day visit to Andhra Pradesh today. According to official communication, Amit Shah will chair the 29th Southern Zonal Council meeting on November 14, which is to be held at the temple town of Tirupati in Chittoor district. Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and his cabinet colleagues, and other senior officials will receive the Union Minister. 

To date, 872 dengue cases have been reported in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj of which 628 cases are in urban areas, the Chief Medical Officer Dr Nanak Saran informed. He also affirmed that there is no shortage of platelets in blood banks in Prayagraj.