Covid-19, US elections, Bihar polls
5 November 2020
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COVID-19: 954 more COVID-19 cases in Gujarat
954 new coronavirus cases in Gujarat, taking its tally to 1,76,608, while the death toll reached 3,740 with six more succumbing. In November the state has added 3,664 cases at a daily average of 916 with a total of 1,022 more patients were discharged, taking the total to 1,60,470, while there are 12,398 active cases. The case is as per Surat with 214 new cases, Ahmedabad 174, Vadodara 111, Rajkot 85 and Gandhinagar 39.
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US Elections 2020: Biden in striking distance of electoral votes to victory
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, edging closer to electoral votes needed to win, has declared that he was ready to "govern as an American President", while present President Donald Trump has gone to the courts during a bid to prevent his rival.
"I'm not here to declare that we've won, but I’m here to report that when the count is finished, we believe we’ll be the winners," he said. The latest update shows Biden had 264 Electoral College votes, six shorts of the 270 needed to become President, and Trump had only 214, according to media reports.
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India faces challenges on borders, will defend territorial integrity says Defence Minister
In a clear message to China, just before of talks to resolve the border issue, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, “On Thursday that India is facing challenges on its borders and will defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. India is a peace-loving country and that peace can only be ensured through the ability to deter war.”
He said while speaking at a webinar celebrating the Diamond Jubilee to mark 60 years of the National Defence College in New Delhi.
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Raigad Court sends Arnab Goswami to 14-day judicial custody
Raigad Magistrate has remanded Republic TV Managing Director & Editor in Chief Arnab Goswami to 14 days' judicial custody after a marathon five-hour hearing here on November 4.
The Chief Judicial Magistrate rejected the prosecution's plea for 14 days' police custody for Goswami, who was arrested early Wednesday morning during a case concerning the dual suicides of architect Anvay Naik & his mother Kumud Naik on May 5, 2018.
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Hyundai I20 launched in India, prices starting from Rs 6.80 Lakh
Hyundai Motor India has launched the third-generation Hyundai i20 at India price ranging from Rs 6.80 lakh for the base petrol variant and goes up to Rs 10.60 for the top-end diesel-manual.
Prices for the turbo-iMT variant start from Rs 8.80 lakh and with the turbo-DCT from Rs 10.67 lakh. Prices for the diesel Hyundai i20 start from Rs 8.20 lakh. These prices are ex-showroom India and applicable up New Year’s Eve i.e. December 31. Further, the bookings for the new i20 have already opened online or at Hyundai dealerships for Rs 21,000.
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Tez app gets a new redesigned logo for users in India
Google Pay app now features a new logo for users in India, which is a total redesign as opposed to the multi-coloured 'G' and 'Pay' in the latest logo, the new logo gets two Google-coloured square interlocked. From the looks of it, it doesn't appear like a Google Pay app logo since there is no reference to the app. But, the Google colours surely hint at a Google app.
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Bihar Elections 2020: People of Bihar will vote for Mahagathbandhan, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during a poll campaign in Araria has begun with spin-off of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) by dubbing it as Modi Voting Machine (MVM).
Asserting that youth of Bihar are angry, the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, “EVM or MVM won’t matter anymore. People of Bihar will vote for Mahagathbandhan i.e. Congress-RJD-Left combine. We have a life-time relationship with the people of Bihar. He (PM Narendra Modi) used to spread hatred in society. Hatred can’t be defeated through hatred but by love."
On the news
5 November 2020
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Diwali 2020: All about the Festival of Lights; Date, Shubh Muhurat and Puja Timings
Diwali or Deepavali marks the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after fourteen years of…
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Farmers in Trouble as Fall Army Worm Destroys Maize Crops in Tamil Nadu
On 3rd November, Tuesday farmers from Athoor region in Tamil Nadu informed reporters that they…
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Fertilizer Sales Expected to Rise Due To Expansion in India’s Cultivation Area
Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Ltd (IFFCO) representative stated, the assessed demand for urea is 18.3…
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LPG: Now Gas Cylinders can be Booked Easily through WhatsApp, Check Booking Number and Process Here
Indane has announced that it has provided a new number via SMS to the registered…
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What is PM SVANidhi Scheme and How it will help Street Vendors and Hawkers?
Pradhan Mantri Street Vendors Atmanirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme will help the mapping of street…
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Good News! An Exclusive Marriage Bureau for Farmers Opened in Telangana
Marriage in India has always been of huge importance event to an extent where instead…
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Pusa Bio-decomposer Effective in Preventing Stubble Burning, Will tell Supreme Court: Delhi CM
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, “Pusa bio-decomposer” was successful in capital to curb the…
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LIC Jeevan Akshay Policy: Get Pension of Rs. 36,000 Every Month by Just Doing This; Check Your Eligibility
LIC has recently launched the annuity plan ‘Jeevan Akshay’ where customers will get immediate pension…
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Latest Job: Fishery Department, Assam Invites Application for Engineer Post, Check Last Date to Apply and All Other Details
Fishery Department, Assam has released a notification for the recruitment of 18 Junior Engineer (Civil)…
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All you need to know about Hibiscus Flower: Uses, Benefits and Much More
Hibiscus flower more common flower in India. It has many medical applications. Hibiscus is rich…
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Kamran Rizvi, IAS Takes Charge as Chairman & Managing Director of HUDCO
Kamran Rizvi, IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has assumed the office…
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Weather Warning! Cold Wave Conditions Likely to Prevail over Delhi and Northern States This Week
India Meteorological Department said cold wave conditions are likely to prevail over parts of northwest…