Supreme Court refuses to defer Tripura civic polls

26 bills have been listed for Winter Session of Parliament, including those on cryptocurrency and to repeal three farm laws. (PTI)

Kashmir Police said it has arrested three people, all residents of Pulwama, for killing a salesman, Ibrahim Ahmad in Bohri Kadal area of Srinagar on Nov 9. (ANI)

Gujarat ATS has arrested 11 people in connection with the seizure of 120 kgs of heroin. Yesterday we arrested 4 persons and also seized 2 kgs of heroin. So far we've seized 146 kgs of heroin worth Rs 730 crores: KK Patel, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Gujarat ATS  (ANI)

It will encourage anti-social activities, so it's a dangerous thing: Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath on state govt legalizing liquor made of mahua. (ANI)

Former Congress leader Ashok Tanwar joins Trinamool Congress in the presence of party chief and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in New Delhi.

Congress leader Kirti Azad joined TMC in Delhi.

Andhra Pradesh Assembly passed a resolution, requesting Govt of India to take up a caste-based census of backward classes.

Rashtriya Lok Dal's Jayant Chaudhary met Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav in Lucknow. The two parties are likely to announce an alliance soon.

Tripura municipal elections: Supreme Court observes that postponing elections is an extreme thing to order in a democracy and we are averse to it.

Former JD(U) leader Pavan Varma joins Trinamool Congress in New Delhi.

Delhi court orders registration of FIR against BJP leader Sambit Patra for allegedly posting a doctored video of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on social media.

NCB Mumbai busted a clandestine drug unit at Kandhar, Nanded district to seize 111kg of poppy straw, 1.4kg of opium, Rs 1.55 lakhs, 2 grinding machines, used for poppy seed grinding & an E-scale note counting machine on Nov 22: Sameer Wankhede, NCB Zonal Director  (ANI)

Punjab CM Channi promised to provide free electricity, nothing yet. He talked about mohalla clinics, there's not even one. He promised to end corruption, nothing happened. Now he's promised to end all the challans for auto-drivers, let's see: Kejriwal in Amritsar  (ANI)

I want to warn that person who is invoking feelings in the name of CAA, I want to say to these preachers of 'Abba Jaan' and 'Chacha Jaan' that if they try to do it then the state govt knows how to handle it strictly: CM Yogi Adityanath says in Kanpur

I want to warn that person who is invoking feelings in the name of CAA, I want to say to these preachers of 'Abba Jaan' and 'Chacha Jaan' that if they try to do it then the state govt knows how to handle it strictly: CM Yogi Adityanath in Kanpur pic.twitter.com/sBwIJcon5O

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) November 23, 2021

Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, presently Minister in the Embassy of India, Washington DC, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Guatemala: MEA

''Be it 26/11 or others, the country knows how the overall situation was handled. We don't want to politicise. Modi govt follows the policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism,'' Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Congress leader Manish Tewari questioning his own govt's handling of 26/11 situation in his soon-to-be-released book.

Many people in Congress are in touch with us but we don't want to take their garbage. If we start doing it then I challenge you that 25 Congress MLAs (in Punjab) would join us by evening. Their 25 MLAs and 2-3 MPs are in touch and want to join us, says Kejriwal in Amritsar.

Many people in Congress are in touch with us but we don't want to take their garbage. If we start doing it then I challenge you that 25 Congress MLAs (in Punjab) would join us by evening. Their 25 MLAs & 2-3 MPs are in touch & want to join us: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in Amritsar pic.twitter.com/g7cMBKwkqR

— ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2021

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal addresses a press conference in poll-bound Punjab's Amritsar, says, "We will improve Punjab govt schools just like we improved Delhi govt schools; only we know how to do it, no other party does. I guarantee to resolve multiple issues of teachers on an emergency basis.''

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee will meet several distinguished persons as part of her Delhi visit today, AITC Media Team said. Here's the schedule of West Bengal CM -

2:00 PM - Meeting with Shri Sudhindra Kulkarni along with Javed Akhtar

3:00 PM - Meeting with Shri Pawan Verma

4:45 PM - Meeting with Shri Kirti Azad

5:00 PM - Meeting with Shri Ashok Tanwar

JD(U) to hold an event on 24th November at 40 locations, including Patna, to celebrate the 15 years of governance of CM Nitish Kumar. CM and the government's 'report card' in these 15 years will be presented on all platforms: JD(U) party.

JD(U) to hold an event on 24th November at 40 locations, including Patna, to celebrate the 15 years of governance of CM Nitish Kumar. CM and the government's 'report card' in these 15 years will be presented on all platforms: JD(U) party

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— ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2021

The MP CM has instructed the ministers to ensure the supply of fertilizers to their assigned districts; Good Governance Day is to be celebrated from Dec 25 to Jan 26.

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan addresses the cabinet to discuss the renaming of Patalpani Railway Station to Tantya Mama Railway Station.

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed the cabinet to discuss the renaming of Patalpani Railway Station to Tantya Mama Railway Station. pic.twitter.com/wpZcPHSK3b

— ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2021

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Vivek R Chaudhari receives Param Vishisht Seva Medal from President Ram Nath Kovind - WATCH

#WATCH | Delhi: Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Vivek R Chaudhari receives Param Vishisht Seva Medal from President Ram Nath Kovind. pic.twitter.com/9mQKnpnVW0

— ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2021

Havildar Tejinder Singh awarded Vir Chakra for thwarting Chinese soldiers during the violent stand-off in Galwan valley in Eastern Ladakh. He fought fearlessly till he was grievously injured.

Delhi: Havildar Tejinder Singh awarded Vir Chakra for thwarting Chinese soldiers during the violent stand-off in Galwan valley in Eastern Ladakh. He fought fearlessly till he was grievously injured. pic.twitter.com/4oH1BIqF16

— ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2021

Former Congress MP and close aide of Rahul Gandhi, Ashok Tanwar to join TMC today in Delhi, say sources.

Former Congress MP and close aide of Rahul Gandhi, Ashok Tanwar to join TMC today in Delhi: Sources

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— ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2021

PM Narendra Modi speaks to Karnataka CM Basavraj Bommai, takes stock of the rain situation across the state. 

PM Narendra Modi spoke with Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai regarding the heavy rainfall in the state and took stock of the situation: Govt Sources

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— ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2021

Subedar Sanjiv Kumar of 4 Para Special Forces to receive Kirti Chakra posthumously today for an operation in Keran sector in Jammu and Kashmir in which he killed one terrorist and injured two others.

Naib Subedar Nuduram Soren, Havildar K Palani, Naik Deepak Singh, Sepoy Gurtej Singh will receive their Vir Chakras posthumously for their gallant actions against the vicious attack by the Chinese Army in the Galwan valley in June last year as part of the Operation Snow Leopard.

Here's the Mahavir Chakra citation of Colonel Santosh Babu who laid down his life while resisting a vicious attack on his observation post by Chinese Army soldiers in the Galwan Valley of Ladakh.

Mahavir Chakra citation of Colonel Santosh Babu who laid down his life while resisting a vicious attack on his observation post by Chinese Army soldiers in the Galwan valley of Ladakh. pic.twitter.com/xY7SzhTaiZ

— ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2021

Col Santosh Babu to receive the Mahavir Chakra posthumously today for resisting the Chinese Army attack while establishing an observation post in the face of the enemy in the Galwan valley in the Ladakh sector during the ongoing Operation Snow Leopard.

Five members of a family died in a road accident in Dhanbad. The accident occurred when their car skidded off the road after the driver lost control: Dhanbad Police, Jharkhand, says ANI

RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav to appear before Patna CBI Court in connection with the fodder scam case today. 

National Highway 5 is blocked due to a landslide near Theog in Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh. Restoration work is underway.

Himachal Pradesh: National Highway 5 blocked due to landslide near Theog in Shimla district. Restoration work is underway. pic.twitter.com/4NMnqVhnXj

— ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2021

DGP Mukul Goyal and ADG Prashant Kumar present a memento and pin a police flag on Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on the occasion of Police Flag Day.

Lucknow | DGP Mukul Goyal & ADG Prashant Kumar presented a memento & pinned a police flag on Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on the occasion of Police Flag Day. pic.twitter.com/oVa7HqpFBg

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) November 23, 2021

Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi has announced that new registration certificates will be issued soon to auto drivers for preventing their harassment, the Chief Minister's Office said. CM Channi also announced that all the challans which are pending will be waived off. He also acceded to the demand of auto-rickshaw owners to draw a yellow line exclusively for plying of auto-rickshaws.

Congress leader Kirti Azad is likely to join Mamata Banerjee-led TMC in Delhi today, say sources.

One PFI worker has been arrested in connection with the murder of an RSS worker in Palakkad on Nov 15. District Police Chief R Vishwanadh says, "We can't reveal details about him, it'll affect the fair trial. Further investigation is being done. More arrests will be done in 2 days."

BJP leader Uma Bharti has said in a series of tweets that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's sudden announcement to repeal the three controversial farm laws left her speechless as the move reflected the failure of party workers to communicate properly benefits of the legislations to cultivators.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has not been permitted to hold a rally at BKC in Mumbai on November 27. The permission was not granted in wake of COVID, ban on public gatherings at MMRDA ground and recent violence in some districts of the state, says Mumbai Police.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has not been permitted to hold a rally at BKC in Mumbai on 27th November. The permission was not granted in wake of COVID, ban on public gatherings at MMRDA ground and recent violence in some districts of the state: Mumbai Police

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— ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2021

Active cases stand at 1,13,584 - lowest in 536 days (account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.33% - lowest since March 2020). Of the 7579 new cases, 12,202 recoveries & 236 deaths in the last 24 hours, Kerala reported 3698 cases, 7515 recoveries and 75 deaths.

India reports 7,579 new cases (lowest in 543 days), 12,202 recoveries & 236 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Health Ministry. Active cases stand at 1,13,584 - lowest in 536 days (account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.33% - lowest since March 2020). 

Dharwad farmers facing crop loss due to unseasonal rains will receive compensation by Nov 30, says Karnataka govt minister Shankar Patil Munenakoppa. 

Karnataka | Crops (chilli, cotton, chana) damaged due to rains in Dharwad. Compensation between Rs 50,000- 5 lakhs to be given; money to be deposited in farmers' accounts by November 30: State Minister & District in-charge Shankar Patil Munenakoppa (22.11) pic.twitter.com/E8bIlmAb1l

— ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2021

Andhra Pradesh Govt, after a review meeting on the flood situation in Chittoor, Nellore, Kadapa & Anantapur districts, has decided to distribute essential commodities rice 25kgs, Red Gram Dal-1kg, P.Oil 1 ltr/family, onions 1 kg, potatoes 1 kg to all flood-affected families free of cost, reports ANI.

Mumbai Crime Branch's Cyber Cell has arrested a man from Bharatpur, Rajasthan who was blackmailing a Shiv Sena MLA in Mumbai by trapping him in a sextortion case.

Mumbai Crime Branch's Cyber Cell arrested a man from Bharatpur, Rajasthan who was blackmailing a Shiv Sena MLA in Mumbai by trapping him in a sextortion case. He had posed as a woman, made a woman speak with the MLA & then sent him his morphed obscene video, demanding Rs 50,000. pic.twitter.com/IrzrrnoTzk

— ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2021

Indian Railways has withdrawn the Ramayan Express saffron dress code after strong objection READ 

A video showing Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan playing dhol and dancing with the people from a tribal community, in Mandla has surfaced on social media.

#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan plays dhol, dances with the people from a tribal community, in Mandla (22.11) pic.twitter.com/kDuVOUDISg

— ANI (@ANI) November 22, 2021

COVID-19: Mizoram reported 212 new cases and 2 deaths in past 24 hours; active cases - 4746, reports ANI

COVID-19 | Mizoram reported 212 new cases and 2 deaths. Active cases 4746 (22.11) pic.twitter.com/xUSrQYY2M8

— ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2021

Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi is presently at 315 (overall) in the 'very poor' category, as per SAFAR-India.