Today's Latest News, 20 October 2024 News Live:

• PM Modi will visit Varanasi today, and will inaugurate many projects.
• Infiltration attempt foiled in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, one terrorist killed.
• BJP's first list released for Jharkhand assembly elections.
• Iran denies allegations of attempted assassination of Israeli PM Netanyahu.
• Ukraine releases video of North Korean soldiers in Russia

October 20, 2024 | 05:25 PM IST

TMC announces candidates for by-elections

The Trinamool Congress on Saturday announced candidates for the November 13 by-elections in six assembly constituencies in West Bengal. The by-elections were necessitated due to the resignation of MLAs from these six constituencies after their victory in the Lok Sabha elections held this year. In a release, the Trinamool Congress said that Sangita Roy from Sitai in Cooch Behar district, Jay Prakash Toppo from Madarihat in Alipurduar, Sanat Dey from Naihati, SK Rabiul Islam from Haroa in North 24 Parganas, Falguni Singhbabu from Taldangra in Bankura and Sujoy Hazra from Medinipur in West Medinipur district have been fielded. The Trinamool Congress had won five of these seats in the 2021 assembly elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party won Madarihat.
 

October 20, 2024 | 04:46 PM IST

A trader shot dead in Kurukshetra, Haryana.

A commission agent of the local grain market in Kurukshetra, Haryana was shot dead by two bike-borne assailants. Police gave this information on Sunday. Police said that Har Vilas (69), who was traveling in a car, was shot three times by the assailants in Ismailabad village on Saturday evening. Police said that two attackers broke the glass of the car and one of them fired three bullets at Har Vilas, which hit his neck and chest. Police said that Har Vilas was taken to the hospital, from where he was shifted to a private hospital in Ambala. Police said that he died there during treatment. Superintendent of Police Varun Singla said that preliminary investigation suggests that the murder was due to old enmity. He said that the investigation of the case is going on and efforts are being made to nab the accused. On the other hand, Vinod Kansal, President of the Grain Market Commission Agents Association, said that such incidents have created an atmosphere of fear among the commission agents. He demanded that as long as the paddy procurement season continues in the grain market, the police control room vehicle should be stationed at the gate of the grain market at all times for the safety of the commission agents.
 

October 20, 2024 | 04:44 PM IST

Punjab by-election: AAP announces candidates for all four seats

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday released a list of candidates for the by-elections to four assembly seats in Punjab to be held on November 13. The Aam Aadmi Party shared the list of candidates on the social media platform 'X'. AAP has fielded Hardeep Singh Dimpy Dhillon from Gidderbaha. He had quit the Shiromani Akali Dal in August to join the AAP. AAP has fielded Ishan Chabbewal, son of party MP from Hoshiarpur Raj Kumar Chabbewal, from Chabbewal (reserved) seat. Harinder Singh Dhaliwal is the party's candidate from the Barnala seat and Gurdeep Singh Randhawa from the Dera Baba Nanak seat. By-elections to the four assembly seats have been necessitated as the MLAs representing these seats were elected to the Lok Sabha. Congress MLA from Gidderbaha Amarinder Singh Raja Warring won from Ludhiana Lok Sabha seat. Former Congress MLA Raj Kumar Chabbewal later joined the AAP. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Hoshiarpur. Congress MLA from Dera Baba Nanak Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa was elected from the Gurdaspur parliamentary seat and AAP MLA from Barnala Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer was elected from the Sangrur Lok Sabha seat. The counting of votes for the by-elections will take place on November 23.
 

October 20, 2024 | 04:15 PM IST

There is a possibility of a cyclone in the Bay of Bengal by October 23

The Bay of Bengal is expected to turn into a cyclonic storm by October 23. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) gave this information on Sunday. The IMD said in a special bulletin that during the next 24 hours, a cyclonic circulation area formed over the Andaman Sea is expected to turn into a low-pressure area by Monday. It said that this weather system is expected to move towards the west-northwest direction and turn into a depression by the morning of October 22 and into a cyclonic storm over the east-central Bay of Bengal by October 23. The bulletin said, "Later it is very likely to move northwest and reach the northwest Bay of Bengal near the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal by the morning of October 24. The IMD said that due to its effect, heavy rains are expected in the coastal areas of Odisha from October 23 to 25. Fishermen have been advised to return to the coast by October 21.
 

October 20, 2024 | 04:00 PM IST

Pakistan Cabinet meets to approve Constitutional Amendment Bill

The Pakistan Cabinet is meeting on Sunday to review and approve the final draft of the 'much-hyped' 26th Constitutional Amendment. The government has not officially shared the details of the constitutional amendment with the media nor discussed it publicly. However, according to reports, its alleged aim is to weaken the power of the independent judiciary. Reports indicate that the government is planning to increase the retirement age for judges and fix the tenure of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Former Home Minister Rana Sanaullah told Samaa News channel that the cabinet will approve the constitutional package, which will later be presented to the parliament for approval.
 

October 20, 2024 | 03:58 PM IST

Who did BJP nominate from which seat in Mumbai?

14 candidates have been announced from Mumbai. BJP has again given tickets to sitting MLAs like Amit Satam, Ram Kadam, Mangal Lodha, Ashish Shelar, and Parag Alvani. Let us tell you, there are a total of 36 assembly seats in Mumbai.
 

October 20, 2024 | 03:54 PM IST

BJP released the first list of 99 candidates in Maharashtra

BJP has released the first list of 99 candidates for Maharashtra assembly elections. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will contest from the Nagpur South-West seat. BJP's Maharashtra unit president Chandrashekhar Bawankule has been nominated from Kamathi and state government minister Sudhir Mungantiwar has been nominated from Ballarpur. The party has given a ticket to Shrijaya Chavan, daughter of former Maharashtra Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Ashok Chavan, from the Bhokar assembly seat of Nanded district.
 

October 20, 2024 | 03:52 PM IST

People protested after idols were found broken in a temple in Bhagalpur.

People demonstrated on Sunday after idols were found vandalized in a temple in Bihar's Bhagalpur district. Police gave this information. Police said that one person has been arrested in connection with the incident that took place in the Sanhaula police station area. People burnt tires on the roads during the protest. Security forces took out a flag march to establish peace in the area. A statement issued by Bhagalpur Police on Sunday said, "This incident took place last night in a temple located near a pond in Sanhaula police station area. Some unidentified people vandalized the idols of various gods and goddesses. The local police station has been informed about the matter." Police said that an FIR has been registered in connection with the incident and a suspect has also been arrested. A large number of people gathered outside Sanhaula police station and protested against the incident. Local people blocked the roads and burnt tires. The statement said, "The situation is completely under control,, and security personnel took out a flag march in the area. We appeal to the people not to pay attention to rumors."
 

October 20, 2024 | 02:50 PM IST

Quality and efficiency of work should be improved by using new technologies: CM Yogi.

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the works of the irrigation department during a meeting on Sunday and expressed satisfaction and gave several important instructions. CM Yogi instructed the department to pay special attention to the timeliness of the work, quality, and training of employees, as well as to prepare an action plan for flood prevention next year. During the meeting, Chief Minister Yogi directed the officials of the irrigation department to ensure the timely completion of all projects.
 

October 20, 2024 | 02:50 PM IST

Maha Kumbh-2025: Devotees may get the facility of sleeping pods

The Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh is providing world-class facilities to the devotees coming to Prayagraj Mahakumbh. Apart from the city, a tent city is being built for the stay of visitors in the Kumbh area. Along with the tent city, for the first time, the facility of state-of-the-art sleeping pods is being considered. The Tourism Department has prepared a road map for this. If everything goes well, this time the facility of sleeping pods can be provided to the devotees. After providing the facility of sleeping pods at the junction railway station of Prayagraj, now devotees and tourists will be able to enjoy sleeping pods with world-class facilities in the Kumbh area as well.
 

October 20, 2024 | 02:19 PM IST

Wayanad constituency is the only option for the Gandhi family: NDA candidate Navya Haridas.

Navya Haridas, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election in Kerala, on Sunday, said the Gandhi family is looking at the constituency as just an alternative or a second seat and the people of the region have now understood this. Haridas, a two-time councilor of the Kozhikode Corporation, said Wayanad voters want a leader who stands for them and solves their problems. Speaking to reporters in Kozhikode, Haridas said Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is not a new face as far as the entire country is concerned, but she is new for Wayanad.
 

October 20, 2024 | 02:18 PM IST

Theft in Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple, four arrested

Four people from Haryana were detained for allegedly stealing a bronze vessel from Kerala's famous Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple, police said on Sunday. The traditional vessel, called "uruli" in the local language, was used for worship and rituals at the ancient temple. Police confirmed that the accused have been identified and taken into custody with the help of Haryana police, but did not give further details. "One of the accused is a doctor who holds Australian citizenship. Last week, three women along with her had visited the dargah and offered prayers. The crime allegedly took place on Thursday," a police official said.
 

October 20, 2024 | 02:17 PM IST

After losing the first Test, we won four Tests against England: Rohit Sharma.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma is confident that despite losing the first Test to New Zealand by eight wickets, his team will bounce back in the same way as it did by winning four consecutive matches against England earlier this year. The Indian team, which was bowled out for its lowest score of 46 runs in a home Test in the first innings, bounced back in the second innings but lost by eight wickets. Rohit said in the prize distribution ceremony after the match, "Such matches happen. We will forget it and move forward. We have won four matches after losing one match against England. We know what every player has to do." He admitted that he made a mistake in sensing the situation but he also said that he did not think that the Indian team would be bowled out for 46 runs.
 

October 20, 2024 | 01:40 PM IST

Rohini blast: Investigative agencies found white powder

White powder has been recovered from the blast near CRPF school in Delhi's Rohini area. FSL and NSG teams have collected samples of the powder.

October 20, 2024 | 01:16 PM IST

Rohini blast: NSG and NDRF reached the spot

October 20, 2024 | 12:10 PM IST

Pakistan: Two terrorists killed in Balochistan

Two militants were killed and five others arrested in two separate operations in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province in the last three days. The army's media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that on Saturday, security forces launched the operation in the province's Pishin district following a tip-off about the presence of militants.
 

October 20, 2024 | 11:22 AM IST

Prabowo Subianto became the 8th President of Indonesia

Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as the eighth president of Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim country, on Sunday. Former Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto (73) took the oath of office with his hand on the holy Muslim book 'Quran' in front of the country's parliamentarians and invited dignitaries from other countries, after which he was welcomed by thousands of supporters on the streets.

October 20, 2024 | 10:05 AM IST

Blast outside CRPF school in Rohini, Delhi

There is news of a loud explosion outside the CRPF school in Rohini, Delhi. The explosion was so strong that the glass of the nearby shops and the car parked nearby broke. After the incident, the fire brigade team has reached the spot.

October 20, 2024 | 08:22 AM IST

11 killed in a road accident in Dholpur, Rajasthan

A major accident has happened in Dholpur, Rajasthan. 11 people died in a collision between a bus and a tempo. The dead include five children, three girls, two women and one man.

October 20, 2024 | 08:18 AM IST

Israel releases last video of Hamas chief.

The Israeli army IDF has released a new video of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar. This video is from a few hours before the deadly attack on him on October 7. In this, Hamas chief Sinwar is seen going into a tunnel built under the house with his wife and children. He also has food items with him. The IDF claims that Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar was preparing to stay here for a long time to avoid the Israeli attack.

October 20, 2024 | 07:05 AM IST

CM Omar Abdullah inaugurated the International Marathon in Jammu and Kashmir.

October 20, 2024 | 06:59 AM IST

A layer of smog was seen again in Delhi, AQI reached 353

October 20, 2024 | 06:10 AM IST

Ukraine releases video showing North Korean soldiers in Russia.

Ukrainian officials have said that a video allegedly shows dozens of North Korean soldiers standing in line to receive Russian military uniforms and equipment. The official said that it aims to intimidate the Ukrainian army and add a new chapter to the two-and-a-half-year war with the entry of another country into the battlefield. The video has been confirmed by Ukraine's 'Strategic Communications and Information Security Center'.
 

October 20, 2024 | 06:09 AM IST

17 rounds of firing in Delhi's Welcome area, woman injured

Around 17 rounds of bullets were fired between two groups over a monetary dispute in Delhi's Welcome area on Saturday evening, police said. They said a 22-year-old woman, identified as Ifra, was injured in the firing incident.
 

October 20, 2024 | 06:08 AM IST

Infiltration attempt foiled in Baramulla, Jammu, and Kashmir.

The Army on Saturday foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district. Officials said alert troops noticed suspicious movement along the LoC in the Kamalkote area of ​​the Uri sector and challenged the intruders. The intruders opened fire which was retaliated by the Army troops, officials said. One intruder is believed to have been killed in the firing, they said.
 

October 20, 2024 | 06:07 AM IST

Hezbollah made a big mistake by trying to assassinate me - Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Hezbollah has made a big mistake by attempting to assassinate him. It will have to pay the price for this. This reaction of Netanyahu came when a drone attack was carried out near his residence.

October 20, 2024 | 06:04 AM IST

BJP's first list for Jharkhand is out

BJP has released the first list for Jharkhand assembly elections. Names of 66 candidates have been announced in the first list. According to the list, Babulal Marandi will contest from the Dhanwar seat, while Champai Soren will contest from Saraikela.