Rahul Gandhi to Launch Congress Election Campaign at Punjab Rally

-- Rahul Gandhi to Launch Congress Election Campaign at Punjab Rally Rahul Gandhi is visiting Punjab today to launch the Congress party’s election campaign. The party has organised an ‘Insaf Rally’ in Sangrur district. Rahul Gandhi has left Delhi for the rally. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is also with him. The rally is being held in the home district of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. A stage has been prepared in Sangrur for the event. Congress leaders and party workers are expected to attend the rally. Through this event the party will begin its election campaign in Punjab. The rally is expected to focus on public issues and justice. ----- Kerala Orders Probe Against CEC Over ₹2 Crore Bribe Allegation The Kerala government has ordered an investigation into a bribery allegation against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The case is linked to a road project from around 20 years ago when Kumar was serving as the states PWD Secretary. A contractor from Kollam named Sajan has filed a complaint with the Vigilance Department. He alleges that Kumar demanded a bribe of two crore rupees to release payment for completed road work under the Kerala State Transport Project. The allegations will now be investigated. However the claims have not yet been proven. -------- Fire Destroys 80 Homes in Srinagar Two Lose Lives A major fire broke out in a slum area of Bemina in Srinagar late Wednesday night. Two people lost their lives in the incident. Around 80 temporary houses were destroyed in the fire. The houses were made of wood and plastic sheets. The victims were identified as Mohammad Noor Alam aged 27 and Al Amin aged 16. Both were scrap collectors and belonged to Delhi. A poultry farm and a truck were also damaged. Firefighters reached the spot and brought the fire under control. The bodies were later found in the remains. The cause of the fire is still unknown. ------- Guwahati Hotel Shooting Accused Dies in Police Firing The accused in the Guwahati hotel shooting case died in police firing in Assams Sivasagar district on Wednesday. He was identified as Ghanakanta Gogoi. He was accused of shooting five people at a hotel on October 26. According to police he was being taken from Guwahati to Sivasagar for investigation in a bank fraud case. During the journey he allegedly tried to take a pistol from a police officer. Police opened fire and he was injured. He was later declared dead. The incident is now being reported as a police encounter. Further details are awaited. -------- Blast on Railway Track in Rajasthan Four Trains Cancelled A blast took place on a railway track in Rajasthans Sri Ganganagar district on Tuesday night. The blast happened at around 9:45 PM on the Anupgarh-Suratgarh railway line. A passenger train had passed through the same track just 45 minutes before the blast. The sound of the explosion was heard up to 200 metres away. Following the incident four trains were cancelled. Railway and police officials reached the spot and started an investigation. The reason behind the blast is not yet clear. ------- Democrats Win Majority in Both Houses in US Midterm Elections The Democratic Party has won a majority in both houses of the US Congress in the midterm elections. This is a setback for President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. According to the results Democrats have secured 51 seats in the Senate and 218 seats in the House of Representatives. The midterm elections are held halfway through a president’s four-year term. These elections play an important role in deciding the balance of power in Congress. The results will affect the governments ability to pass new laws and policies. Historically the presidents party has lost midterm elections in 19 of the last 21 elections. ------- Sensex Gains Over 300 Points Nifty Rises 100 Points The Indian stock market is trading higher today November 4. The Sensex has gained more than 300 points and is trading at 77250. The Nifty has also risen by around 100 points and is trading near 23900. Banking and FMCG stocks are seeing strong buying interest in todays trading session. Investors are showing interest in these sectors helping the market move higher. Both major market indices are trading in positive territory. Market experts are closely watching the trading session to see whether this positive trend continues. ------- Rohit Sharma Falls for Zero India Lose First Wicket India have lost their first wicket while chasing 186 runs against New Zealand in the first ODI. Rohit Sharma was dismissed without scoring. Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson took his catch through Mitchell Santner. After the first over India were 1 for 1. Captain Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli are at the crease. Earlier New Zealand were all out for 185 runs in 40.2 overs at Eden Park in Auckland. Tim Seifert was their top scorer with 38 runs off 43 balls. For India Arshdeep Singh took four wickets. India now need 185 runs to win the match. --------- Cyclone Murusu Disrupts Trains Fog Hits UP Delhi AQI Crosses 600 Cyclone Murusu has caused heavy damage in Andhra Pradesh. Two people have lost their lives and crops across more than 52000 hectares have been damaged. More than 35 trains have been cancelled. Around 12230 people have been moved to relief camps. Heavy rain is expected again in coastal areas on Wednesday. Meanwhile cold weather has reached Uttar Pradesh. Fog has covered more than 10 districts including Lucknow and Varanasi. In Delhi air pollution has reached dangerous levels. The citys AQI was recorded at 605 on Wednesday morning. Near India Gate the AQI reached 414. ----