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Chhattisgarh CM gets 'whipped' as part of Diwali Govardhan puja ritual
On the occasion, the chief minister highlighted the significance of Govardhan puja, during which cows are worshipped and said the festival signifies our gratitude towards govansh (cow progeny).
 "Chhattisgarh CM gets 'whipped' as part of Diwali Govardhan puja ritual")
China's LGBT rights group shuts down in tightening environment
A LGBT advocacy group in China that has spearheaded many of the country's legal cases pushing for greater rights is halting its work for the foreseeable future
 "China's LGBT rights group shuts down in tightening environment")
Karnataka govt issues notification reducing tax on diesel, petrol
The state government in a release claimed that Karnataka is the first state to reduce sales tax on petrol and diesel
 "Karnataka govt issues notification reducing tax on diesel, petrol")
Petrol, diesel to be cheaper in Bihar with lowered VAT rates: Nitish
The Centre had, on Wednesday, made petrol and diesel cheaper by Rs 5 and Rs 10 per litre respectively
 "Petrol, diesel to be cheaper in Bihar with lowered VAT rates: Nitish")
Money laundering case: ED takes Anil Deshmukh for medical examination
Earlier, on November 2, a special PMLA court in Mumbai had sent Deshmukh to four days of ED custody till November 6
 "Money laundering case: ED takes Anil Deshmukh for medical examination")
Gujarat slashes petrol, diesel prices by Rs 7/ltr after Centre's excise cut
The decision was announced hours after the Centre cut excise duty on petrol and diesel on Wednesday, and the new price came into effect from midnight, the CMO said in a statement issued late at night.
 "Gujarat slashes petrol, diesel prices by Rs 7/ltr after Centre's excise cut")
Gurugram administration cancels permission for 8 namaz sites
As per an official statement from the district administration, the permission was cancelled after an objection from local people and RWA.
 "Gurugram administration cancels permission for 8 namaz sites")
Bursting firecrackers not matter of religion, let people breathe: Gopal Rai
Rai alleged that some people from Opposition parties were trying to sabotage the Delhi government's fight against pollution by linking firecracker bursting to religion
 "Bursting firecrackers not matter of religion, let people breathe: Gopal Rai")
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan bats for pubs in state's IT parks
The CM said the government had considered the matter but could not materialise it due to the lockdown induced by COVID-19 pandemic
 "Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan bats for pubs in state's IT parks")
3 US cities could be on verge of seeing their first Asian American mayors
Candidacies signal just how large the Asian American and Pacific Islander electorate has multiplied with more feeling empowered to be a voice in US politics.
 "3 US cities could be on verge of seeing their first Asian American mayors")
VP Venkaiah Naidu calls for making justice accessible, affordable
Naidu stressed that faculties of law universities have to play a key role in training students to become change agents and bring about a transformation in the administration of the justice system.
 "VP Venkaiah Naidu calls for making justice accessible, affordable")
T20 WC: Pakistan beat Namibia by 45 runs to clinch semi-final spot
Pakistan comfortably beat Namibia by 45 runs to enter the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Tuesday.
 "T20 WC: Pakistan beat Namibia by 45 runs to clinch semi-final spot")
2 naval commanders, others named in CBI charge sheet in Navy info leak case
This is one of the quickest probes in defence corruption cases
 "2 naval commanders, others named in CBI charge sheet in Navy info leak case")
India saw 125 extremely heavy rainfall events this Sept, Oct: IMD
The country recorded 89 extremely heavy rainfall events in September against 61 in the same month last year, 59 in 2019; 44 in 2018 and 29 in 2017
 "India saw 125 extremely heavy rainfall events this Sept, Oct: IMD")
AITD conferred with IIPA Award for Excellence in Public Services
The Asian Institute of Transport Development is a non-profit organisation for research and professional training in transport and logistics.
 "AITD conferred with IIPA Award for Excellence in Public Services")
Saudi wants businesses and families to pick Riyadh, offers travellers perks
Emblazoned with an image of the kingdom's ancient Diriyah fort near the Saudi capital, it reads: "Welcome to Arabia. A Journey You've Never Imagined".
 "Saudi wants businesses and families to pick Riyadh, offers travellers perks")
Blanket ban on firecrackers to continue in Delhi, says official
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced a ban on firecrackers on September 15, saying it was "essential to save lives"
 "Blanket ban on firecrackers to continue in Delhi, says official")
SC sets aside HC order banning firecrackers in Bengal during festive season
The court asked the West Bengal government to explore the possibility to ensure that banned firecrackers and related items are not imported in the state at the entry point itself
 "SC sets aside HC order banning firecrackers in Bengal during festive season")
Power tariff slashed by Rs 3 per unit in Punjab ahead of polls
Punjab is going to the Assembly polls early next year
 "Power tariff slashed by Rs 3 per unit in Punjab ahead of polls")
Sabyasachi withdraws Mangalsutra campaign advertisement amid controversy
The popular designer brand has been facing flak on social media platforms as well as from a section of politicians from the ruling BJP over an advertisement
 "Sabyasachi withdraws Mangalsutra campaign advertisement amid controversy")
