News Headlines : 20th October 2021

  • Positive News : Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar has announced to provide financial assistance of Rs 5 crores to the Uttarakhand government in view heavy rains in the state.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Kushinagar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh; Says it will ease journey to the land of Lord Buddha.
  • Government has political will to attack on corruption; Continuous improvement is carried out at administrative level says Prime Minister.
  • Central Bureau of Investigation has filed chargesheet in Jharkhand, in connection with Dhanbad judge murder case. The chargesheet has been filed under sections 302, 201 and 34 IPC, further investigation underway.
  • India is fast approaching 100 crore COVID 19 vaccine doses milestone; Over 99 crore 12 lakh Covid vaccine doses administered so far.
  • “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package- Insurance Scheme for Health Workers fighting COVID-19”, extended for a further period of 180 days. So far, 1351 Claims have been settled under the scheme.
  • Death toll in rain-related incidents rises to 52 in Uttarakhand; Relief and Rescue operations are in full swing.
  • External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar met Israel PM Naftali Bennett today. They discussed strengthening strategic alliance, expanding bilateral ties and deepening the friendship between Israel and India. Dr. Jaishankar invited PM to make his first official visit to India.
  • President Ram Nath Kovind to participate in centenary celebration of Bihar Legislative Assembly building tomorrow.
  • External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar calls on Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. 
  • UPSC opens Helpline for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, EWS and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
  • 52nd International Film Festival of India to be held in Goa in hybrid format from November 20 to 28.