Updated November 24th, 2021 at 22:01 IST
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10: 01 IST, November 24th 2021
After the meeting in the national capital, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy is all in praise of West Bengal Chief Minister, and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee. Taking to his official Twitter handle, Subramanian Swamy listed the great leaders he has met or worked with like Jay Prakash Narayan, Morarji Desai, Rajiv Gandhi, Chandrashekhar, and P V Narasimha Rao, and said Mamata Banerjee was among the ranks of those who 'meant what they said and said what they meant'.
"In Indian politics that is a rare quality," Subramanian Swami said. From the time Subramanian Swamy was dropped from the BJP’s national executive committee recently, and on various occasions, he has appreciated Mamata Banerjee and TMC. The meeting that took place on Wednesday at the Delhi residence of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, triggered speculations of BJP leader Subramanian Swamy joining Mamata Banerjee-led TMC.
Of the all the politicians I have met or worked with, Mamata Banerjee ranks with JP, Morarji Desai, Rajiv Gandhi, Chandrashekhar, and P V Narasimha Rao who meant what they said and said what they meant. In Indian politics that is a rare quality
— Subramanian Swamy (@Swamy39)
9: 19 IST, November 24th 2021
In a massive development, sources informed Republic TV that the Maharashtra Government is likely to move Supreme Court to challenge the recent order which granted interim protection to former Mumbai CP Param Bir Singh. Sources have stated that the Maharashtra Government wants to interrogate Param Bir Singh over the series of 'extortion' charges that have been levelled against him. Four extortion offences and one atrocity case have been registered in Maharashtra against the fallen cop for which three Non-bailable warrants (NBWs) have been issued. The grave allegations against him, make it important for the investigation officers to interrogate him, sources stated. A high-level meeting was held yesterday in Mantralaya to discuss the same.
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7: 59 IST, November 24th 2021
German center-left leader Olaf Scholz says three parties have reached a deal to form a new government that will end the era of longtime Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Scholz said Wednesday he expects that members of the parties will give their blessing to the deal in the next 10 days.
7: 39 IST, November 24th 2021
#BREAKING | Government likely to initiate farm laws repealing process on the first day of the winter session of the parliament
— Republic (@republic)
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6: 42 IST, November 24th 2021
After 231 days, Param Bir Singh was tracked in Chandigarh on Wednesday, sources told Republic. The former Mumbai Police Commissioner, sources further said, was tracked after he switched on his phone. Sources added that he is soon to travel to Mumbai to take part in the probe, as is directed by Supreme Court. The apex court, a couple of days ago, granted the former Mumbai Police Commissioner interim protection from arrest.
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5: 30 IST, November 24th 2021
#BREAKING | Rebel Congress MLA Aditi Singh, earlier known to be close aide of Rahul Gandhi, joins BJP; Aditi Singh was vocal in expressing apprehensions on the leadership crisis in Congress
— Republic (@republic)
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5: 07 IST, November 24th 2021
On her visit to the national capital, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee met senior BJP Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday. The meeting between the two leaders that took place at the Delhi residence of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, triggered speculations of BJP leader Subramanian Swamy joining Mamata Banerjee-led TMC.
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4: 40 IST, November 24th 2021
In the latest development, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Karnataka on Wednesday conducted simultaneous search operations in 60 places across Karnataka targeting 15 government officials in various departments as part of a probe into alleged disproportionate assets.
Among the many locations searched was the house of PWD Joint Engineer Shantha Gowda Biradar. Gold was seized in bulk from his house. Also, up to 25 lakh rupees cash was seized. As per reports, before the searches, Shantha Gowda Biradar had dumped the money in the Pipeline connection of his residence. In the visuals accessed by Republic, ACB officials with the help of a plumber can be seen retrieving the cash from the pipe.
3: 56 IST, November 24th 2021
Apna Dal (Kamerawadi)'s chief Krishna Patel met Samajwadi Party Akhilesh Yadav. Addressing the media after the meeting, Krishna Patel confirmed the news that her party Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) was joining hands with Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party. Krishna Patel said, "We didn't talk about the seat-sharing much... we have to walk together... with the similar ideology."
We (Apna Dal & Samajwadi Party) are planning a programme soon... not decided the dates yet," Krishna Patel added.
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2: 46 IST, November 24th 2021
Lalu Yadav addressed Press Conference at RJD Office in Patna.
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2: 34 IST, November 24th 2021
DK Shivakumar addressed the media and clarified his take on comments passed on Sardar Patel.
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2: 28 IST, November 24th 2021
International flight operations are expected to return to normal soon, informed Rajiv Bansal, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation.
International flight operations expected to return to normal soon, says Rajiv Bansal, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation pic.twitter.com/M0EdYxHnzs
— ANI (@ANI)
2: 13 IST, November 24th 2021
Clarifying that they are absolutely 'satisfied,' Apna Dal announced an alliance with Samajwadi Party for UP Polls 2022.
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2: 10 IST, November 24th 2021
Sounding poll bugle, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav announced 'Kisan Shahadat Samman Rashi' of 25 lakhs for farmers who lost their lives during protests against farm laws.
"The life of a farmer is priceless because he grows 'food' for the lives of 'others'. We promise that as soon as the Samajwadi Party government comes to power in 2022, a 'Kisan Shahadat Samman Rashi' of 25 lakhs will be given to the martyrs of the farmers' movement," tweeted Akhilesh Yadav in Hindi.
किसान का जीवन अनमोल होता है क्योंकि वो ‘अन्य’ के जीवन के लिए ‘अन्न’ उगाता है।
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh)
हम वचन देते हैं कि 2022 में समाजवादी पार्टी की सरकार आते ही किसान आंदोलन के शहीदों को 25 लाख की ‘किसान शहादत सम्मान राशि’ दी जाएगी। #किसान
2: 01 IST, November 24th 2021
AAP MP Sanjay Singh, in an exclusive conversation with Republic, said that BJP is a 'Jinnah-Wadi' party. He also said that the withdrawal of farm laws will not help BJP in the elections.
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1: 56 IST, November 24th 2021
After Delhi's air quality improved from the 'very poor' to 'poor' category for the first time in 10 days, Environment minister Gopal Rai informed that Schools, colleges, educational institutes to re-open from 29th November in the National Capital.
Air quality in Delhi is improving now. Schools, colleges, educational institutes to re-open from 29th November in Delhi: Environment minister Gopal Rai pic.twitter.com/2qXPgbKBJb
— ANI (@ANI)
1: 52 IST, November 24th 2021
Rajasthan Minister Rajendra Gudha was heard saying that roads in the state will be built like Actor Katrina Kaif's cheeks. The comment has been marked as highly sexist.
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1: 44 IST, November 24th 2021
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav met Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP and dropped a hint of grand alliance for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections. Earlier, former CM Mulayam Singh Yadav had invited poet and former AAP leader Kumar Vishwas to join Samajwadi Party. Rashtriya Lok Dal is also likely to be allocated 30-35 seats for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls.
1: 22 IST, November 24th 2021
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal addressed the press and promised to take the senior citizens of Delhi to Ayodhya from December 3.
दिल्ली के अपने सभी बुज़ुर्गों को अब अयोध्या में श्री रामलला के दर्शनों के लिए भेज रहे हैं। अयोध्या के लिए हमारी पहली ट्रेन 3 दिसम्बर को रवाना हो रही है। Press Conference | LIVE https://t.co/CUtfzUrCHv
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal)
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1: 18 IST, November 24th 2021
To chalk out the strategy for the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament, a meeting of the Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group is scheduled to be held at the residence of Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi tomorrow.
Delhi | A meeting of the Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group is scheduled to be held at the residence of Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi tomorrow, to chalk out the strategy for the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament
— ANI (@ANI)
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1: 04 IST, November 24th 2021
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to withdraw the three farm laws, sources informed Republic TV. The Union Cabinet meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The farm laws were passed by the Parliament in September 2020.
The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 was brought up along with 26 new bills for introduction by the government.
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12: 39 IST, November 24th 2021
On the occasion of Lachit Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to brave Lachit Borphukan.
Today, on Lachit Diwas, I pay tributes to the brave Lachit Borphukan. He is widely remembered as the torchbearer of valour, honour and the upholder of the splendid culture of Assam. He remained committed to the ideals of equality, justice and dignity for all.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)
12: 02 IST, November 24th 2021
The hearing over Delhi's pollution issue is currently underway in the Supreme Court and the top court has asked for a larger roadmap in the matter.
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11: 58 IST, November 24th 2021
An alert was sounded and Bomb Disposal Squad rushed to J&K Bank, Janipur branch after people heard two on bike saying that there is a bomb there.
11: 51 IST, November 24th 2021
RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav was seen driving a jeep in Bihar's Patna. Watch visuals:
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11: 28 IST, November 24th 2021
SAD leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa slams Punjab Congress over the appointment of SFJ member's kin as Chairman of Public Entity.
#BREAKING | SAD leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa slams Punjab Congress over appointment of SFJ member's kin as Chairman of Public Entity.
— Republic (@republic)
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11: 10 IST, November 24th 2021
BJP leader Sambit Patra slammed the Congress party over a leaked tape of party leaders insulting Sardar Patel.
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11: 06 IST, November 24th 2021
Senior adv Vikas Singh appearing for the petitioner, in his first argument informed Supreme Court that as per a media report this year due to polls in Punjab fines not being imposed to please farmers. SC said it isn't concerned with this issue & it can't micromanage such things.
Supreme Court begins hearing the case relating to the rising air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR pic.twitter.com/nLgZrr783V
— ANI (@ANI)
10: 56 IST, November 24th 2021
Republic has accessed visuals of car used by accused to murder RSS worker S Sanjith.
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10: 40 IST, November 24th 2021
TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee will be meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 5 PM today. The West Bengal Chief Minister will also be meeting BJP leader Subramanian Swamy.
10: 34 IST, November 24th 2021
Bangladesh Minister has said that ISIS in Pakistan is trying to destabilise the country and strengthening terror roots in Dhaka.
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10: 02 IST, November 24th 2021
BJP MP from East Delhi Constituency and former Cricketer Gautam Gambhir has approached the Delhi Police, alleging he has received death threats from 'ISIS Kashmir'. Security has been beefed up outside Gambhir's residence, informed DCP central Shweta Chauhan.
9: 58 IST, November 24th 2021
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal will be addressing a virtual press conference at 12 PM today.
Hon'ble CM Shri @ArvindKejriwal will address an important digital press conference at 12 noon today.
— CMO Delhi (@CMODelhi)
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9: 35 IST, November 24th 2021
In an update to, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worker S Sanjith's death, a second arrest has been made. A PFI member directly linked to the murder has been arrested.
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9: 29 IST, November 24th 2021
With high fuel prices & rainfall, vegetable prices tend to rise. How will daily-wage workers buy tomatoes worth Rs 70/kg? Whole budget is disturbed, said Sonu Pehlwan, a vegetable vendor, at Okhla Fruit & Vegetable market.
Delhi: Vegetable prices soar in the national capital
— ANI (@ANI)
With high fuel prices & rainfall, vegetable prices tend to rise. How will daily-wage workers buy tomatoes worth Rs 70/kg? Whole budget is disturbed: Sonu Pehlwan, a vegetable vendor, at Okhla Fruit & Vegetable market pic.twitter.com/xMADcjqjJ2
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9: 14 IST, November 24th 2021
In a breaking update, Mulayam Singh Yadav gave an open invitation to former AAP leader Kumar Vishvas to join Samajwadi Party (SP)
8: 58 IST, November 24th 2021
Punjab Govt has appointed Sikhs for Justice office bearer's brother- Balwinder Singh Kotlabama as chairman of Punjab Genco Ltd.
Punjab Govt has appointed Sikhs for Justice office bearer's brother (Balwinder Singh Kotlabama) as chairman (of Punjab Genco Ltd). CM (Charanjit Singh) Channi should answer to people on this: Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal pic.twitter.com/dJcsgrhgls
— ANI (@ANI)
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8: 41 IST, November 24th 2021
Republic Media Network's political scoop has stated that a final announcement on the RLD-SP alliance will soon be announced.
8: 25 IST, November 24th 2021
The first real-world assessment of BBV152, a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech suggests that two vaccine doses result in 50% effectiveness against symptomatic COVID-19.
The first real-world assessment of BBV152, a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech suggests that two vaccine doses result in 50% effectiveness against symptomatic COVID-19, according to the study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal
— ANI (@ANI)
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7: 52 IST, November 24th 2021
According to Downdetector, Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has received over 5,000 problem reports since 5 AM on Wednesday. Following tweets from investors, Coinbase has now confirmed that the application is facing ‘connectivity issues’ and it is being fixed. This comes at the backdrop of Centre's proposed decision to ban all private Cryptocurrencies except a few.
We're experiencing connectivity issues again across https://t.co/ohqDivCZYw and Coinbase Pro. This may cause failed trades, delayed transactions, and unexpected behavior on the webpage and mobile apps. We're back at it to get this fixed and restore full service.
— Coinbase Support (@CoinbaseSupport)
7: 35 IST, November 24th 2021
US President Biden has invited around 110 countries to a virtual summit on democracy at Dec 9-10 virtual summit. China is not invited, while Taiwan is invited according to a list released by the State Department on Tuesday.
US President Biden has invited around 110 countries to a virtual summit on democracy at Dec 9-10 virtual summit
— ANI (@ANI)
China is not invited, while Taiwan is invited according to list released by the State Department on Tuesday. Turkey, a member of NATO, is also missing from the list pic.twitter.com/HfwifR67Rg
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7: 32 IST, November 24th 2021
While speaking at an event, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan admitted to the economic crisis that the country is going through. He also said that how is a nation supposed to develop when there is 'no money'. 'Pakistan Government doesn't have enough money,' said the Prime Minister.
7: 19 IST, November 24th 2021
In the cross-examination of dismissed officer Sachin Vaze that began on Tuesday before the Chandiwal Commission, looking into the allegations of extortion and corruption levelled by former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh against Maharashtra's ex-Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, the corruption charges against Anil Deshmukh were levelled by Param Bir Singh in a letter addressed to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in the backdrop of the Antilia Bomb Scare and Mansukh Hiren Murder cases.
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7: 19 IST, November 24th 2021
Ahead of Republic's first-ever 'India Economic Summit' which will bring together some of the most influential names in the industry to discuss the world's fastest-growing major economy, here is an in-depth look into how the sports industry navigated through the challenges posed by the COVID pandemic and how individual sports performed.
#RepublicSummit | The biggest names from the realm of economic policy and business all on one platform, only at the India Economic Summit, coming to you #LIVE from New Delhi on November 26 on Republic TV here - https://t.co/NWgtMkjnrK pic.twitter.com/MsmDXkPg4L
— Republic (@republic)
7: 19 IST, November 24th 2021
In a key development, the Government of India on Tuesday gave the nod to the export of the country's indigenous vaccine Covaxin. This is done keeping in mind the increasing interest in Covaxin worldwide after the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Emergency Use Listing for Covaxin, which was approved on November 3.
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India's COVAXIN all set to be exported, gets Centre's nod in big win for our scientists https://t.co/iMJlBSao2i
— Republic (@republic)
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7: 19 IST, November 24th 2021
In a big development, sources informed Republic on Tuesday that a cryptocurrency bill will be introduced in the winter session of the Parliament. The bill under the name of 'The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021' is listed 'To create a facilitative framework for the creation of the official digital currency to be issued by the Reserve Bank of India' sources further said, adding that the Bill will prohibit all private cryptocurrencies excluding a few, in order to leverage the underlying blockchain technology.
7: 19 IST, November 24th 2021
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) is presently at 280 (overall) in the 'poor' category, as per SAFAR-India.
Delhi | Air Quality Index (AQI) is presently at 280 (overall) in the 'poor' category, as per SAFAR-India pic.twitter.com/p8fHUuuvhG
— ANI (@ANI)
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Published November 24th, 2021 at 07:19 IST