Top news of the day: Congress promises caste census, loan waiver for farmers, free education in Chhattisgarh; Virat Kohli equals Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI hundreds, and more
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Top news updates from The Hindu on November 05, 2023
Congress unveils manifesto for Chhattisgarh polls; promises caste census, higher paddy procurement price
The Congress on November 5 released its manifesto for the Chhattisgarh Assembly polls, promising caste census, loan waiver to farmers, ₹3,200 for per quintal for paddy procurement and subsidised cooking gas cylinders to women under a new scheme. Promises including loan waiver to farmers, caste census, procurement of paddy at 20 quintal per acre, free education to students from KG (kindergarten) to PG (post graduation) made by Congress leaders during their poll campaign have been mentioned in the manifesto.
Virat Kohli, on 35th birthday, equals Tendulkar with 49th ODI hundred
Virat Kohli on November 5 equalled Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most ODI centuries with his 49th hundred in the World Cup match between India and South Africa in Kolkata, celebrating his 35th birthday in the most befitting manner. Kohli reached the landmark when he scored a single off Kagiso Rabada in the 49th over of the Indian innings in front of a packed Eden Gardens crowds that kept chanting his names.
Draft reports on bills to replace criminal laws likely to be adopted on November 6
A parliamentary committee scrutinising three bills to replace the existing criminal laws will meet on November 6 to adopt draft reports, days after some opposition members had sought an extension for the panel to go through the measures in greater detail. On October 27, the standing committee on Home could not adopt the three draft reports as some opposition members pressed for more time to study it. The committee will now meet on November 6, according to a notice sent to members for adopting the three drafts.
Delhi’s air pollution: Air quality in ‘severe plus’ category again; Primary schools shut till November 10
India's Minister for Information Technology discusses the importance of AI and data in shaping the country's future.
Forest Minister K Ponmudy clarifies Tamil Nadu government has not granted permission for tungsten mining near Aritappati Biodiversity Heritage Site.
Calling Purandaradasa and Kanakadasa as “Ashwini Devatas” of Haridasa literature, singer Vidyabhushana said on Thursday that it is impossible to make a distinction between them.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocates for global cooperation over conflict, emphasizing 'Democracy First, Humanity First' mantra.
Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's AG pick amid sex trafficking investigation, facing doubts on confirmation from senators.
Kerala seeks interest-free loan from Centre for infrastructure development, MPs urged to secure funding for vital projects.
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BBMP forms committee to create road construction SOP for Bengaluru, focusing on durability, maintenance, and scientific design.
Karnataka Milk Federation launches Nandini brand milk products in Delhi-NCR market at competitive rates.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday directed the authorities to ensure that adequate streetlights were installed along the road stretch from Fatima College to Samayanallur in Madurai.
The Virudhunagar district administration has embarked upon an ambitious project of creating 1,642 ponds. Some 400 ponds have been already created with manual labour by local people under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in the district.