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Respecting the right of party functionaries to speak out, without incurring punishment ought to be the norm rather than the exception
That ideal inspired Syama Prasad Mookerjee to break the law and court arrest, leading to his death, in Kashmir in 1953
Indian military officials just confirmed that the PLA has sent 50,000 troops to the India-Tibet border
On August 7, 2020, the SII, the country’s largest private vaccine manufacturer, signed an agreement with the global vaccine alliance GAVI
Delhi
Delhi Metro start running with full seating capacity; standing in coaches not allowed
The DMRC, till Sunday, was running trains with 50 per cent seating capacity since June 7
Delhi records maximum cold wave days in January in 13 years: IMD
Only one 'cold wave' day each was recorded in 2020 and 2019, compared to seven days this year
Night curfew in Delhi today and tomorrow to restrict New Year celebrations
However, there will be no restriction on interstate movement of people and goods during night curfew in Delhi, the order said
Transgenders get separate toilets at Delhi Metro
At present, Delhi Metro has 347 such separate toilets across its stations, a senior official said
Farmers protest: Entry, exit gates of over 10 Delhi metro stations temporarily closed
Police used tear gas on groups of farmers and resorted to baton charge as protestors broke past barricades at different border points
Mumbai
34 NDRF teams engaged in rescue ops in Maharashtra; BMC sends two teams to Raigad, Kolhapur
Brihanmumbai Mahanagarpalika is also working promptly outside its area in case of emergency
Heavy rains cause severe waterlogging in Mumbai
Trains are running 20-25 minutes late due to heavy rains and waterlogging on the railway tracks
Maha governor denied nod to use state plane for Dehradun visit
The Raj Bhavan official did not confirm about the approval for use of official plane and plan the Governor's travel schedule
Mumbai civic body bans firecrackers, fireworks ahead of Diwali
However, BMC has permitted the use of 'mild' crackers on Laxmi Pujan, saying people can use 'anar' and fulzadi within their private premises
Kolkata
TMC's Samaresh Das, three-time MLA from Egra, dies of COVID-19
Das is the third notable politician from the state, who died after testing positive for COVID-19
West Bengal governor shown black flags, faces ‘Go Back’ slogans
Mr Dhankar also complained that he found no senior police officer to receive him.
BJP MP suffers head injuries, claims police attacked him
The Barrackpore police commissioner led a large contingent of force to bring the situation under control.
Cyclone Amphan death toll rises to 85 in Bengal, residents protest over basic needs
People in various parts of Kolkata staged protests and blockades since Friday night demanding immediate resumption of power and water supply
Ban on flights to Kolkata extended to July 31
Mamata Banerjee requested an extension of the ban in view of the rise in COVID-19 cases
In Other Cities
Netizens in awe as Hyderabad witnesses 22-degree Sun Halo on Telangana Formation Day
Excited Hyderabadis soon shared images of the stunning view on social media
As death reigns in Old City of Hyderabad, burials go on into the night
With up to 30 deaths reported every day, the Shia community has run out of burial space
Sex workers are starving, would you help them?
Unlike other categories of workers, CSWs have no social support system to turn to
Cops nab 2 in RTI activist’s murder
Vinayak Shirsat (33) had gone missing ten days ago and his body was found on Monday at Mulashi near Pune.