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Amit Shah reviews reasons responsible for recurring floods in Assam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 7 reviewed the reasons responsible for recurring floods and the steps taken by the Govt to tackle the problem, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

The Home Minister, during the review meeting, emphasised on a long-term solution to the perennial issue of floods. He also stressed inter-ministerial and inter-departmental coordination for making Assam flood free, Sarma added.

CBI chargesheet against Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi in land for jobs scam

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on October 7 filed a charge sheet against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, and 14 others, in connection with the land for jobs scam, officials told PTI.

JUST IN: IAS Ashwani Kumar has been appointed as Principal Secretary (Home), Govt of NCT of Delhi. He will also continue to hold his current post of Special Officer, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).

MoS MEA Meenakshi Lekhi to lead India delegation to 6th Summit of CICA

-- Minister of State for the Ministry of External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi will be leading the Indian delegation to the 6th Summit meeting of the Conference of Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan.

-- She will also hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the event.

-- Meenakashi Lekhi will be on an official visit to Georgia on 10-11 October and Kazakhstan on 12-13 October.

-- During the visit to Georgia, MoS will be meeting the country's foreign minister & other senior dignitaries.

-- She'll also interact with Indian students there

EC tells Uddhav Thackeray to reply with relevant documents on Sena’s 'Bow & Arrow' symbol claim

The Election Commission of India on October 7 asked Uddhav Thackeray to reply to the Commission with his "comments & relevant documents" on the Shiv Sena's 'Bow & Arrow' symbol claim by 2pm on October 8.

On October 4, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde had moved an application before the Election Commission to allot the symbol of 'Bow & Arrow' to the Shiv Sena faction led by him in view of the by-poll from 166-Andheri East Assembly Constituency

US hiring slows in September as unemployment rate dips

-- Hiring in the US economy slowed slightly in September, as expected, while the jobless rate ticked back down to the same level as July, the government reported Friday.

-- The data showed 263,000 jobs were added last month, while the unemployment rate slipped two-tenths of a percentage point to 3.5 percent, the Labor Department said.

Pakistan is duty bound to ensure the safety of all Indians in custody: MEA on Indian prisoners

BJP leaders Amit Shah, JP Nadda arrive in Assam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president JP Nadda arrived in Guwahati on Friday evening to attend different programmes in the Northeastern state over the weekend. Shah and Nadda arrived on separate flights. They were received at the Guwahati airport by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his cabinet colleagues, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, state BJP president Bhabesh Kalita, and party MPs from the state.

Shah is scheduled to chair a high-level official meeting on the annual floods in Assam, and also hold discussions with the BJP's Assam core committee at the state guest house later in the evening. On Saturday, Shah along with the BJP president will inaugurate the party's newly-constructed state office at Beltola, and also address a rally of party workers at the Khanapara Veterinary Ground.

More flights needed on Darbhanga-Delhi route: Bihar govt

The Nitish Kumar govt in Bihar says more flights are needed on the Darbhanga-Delhi route keeping in mind heavy rush expected during Diwali-Chhath festivities

Philippine court dismisses tax case against legendary boxer Pacquiao: ruling

Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has won a years-long court battle to avoid paying tens of millions of dollars in extra taxes after an appeals court dismissed the case against him